Feature I Trek Cambodia

Some corps find this helpful to do in a variety of ways. Although the template is provided as a Word document it can be added to through creatively using photographs, video testimonies, graphics and art. The options are limitless with the priority being to capture what God is saying, reflect on it and act.

Recently someone said to me that their Missional Journal was beginning to resemble a hybrid history book and mission plan. Exactly! When it is owned by the corps, the journal is just that: a record of the corps journey with God and each other.

Of course, the daily footsteps of mission and ministry continue but it is important to carve out quality time to capture and reflect on the journey itself. William Booth wrote to his daughter Evangeline upon her appointment as National Commander of the United States at a particularly turbulent time in its history: ‘Don’t watch the waves, watch the tide.’ It is so easy for us to become fixated on the short-term challenges that we lose sight of the things that bring real movement.

MISSION AND MOVEMENT The metaphor of ‘journey’ is a powerful one. It helps us make sense of life. The Bible itself is a record of journeys; geographical, cultural, seasonal and spiritual journeys. The mission of God himself is a journey of sent mission. Mission by its definition is incarnational – it requires movement and momentum. Commissioner Jim Knaggs said: ‘Mission and movement are two sides of the same coin.’ Mission will always involve movement, which

may require a moving out to plant new expressions or churches, or a movement within to disturb the status quo in order to bring change and reach others right where we are. In this respect every corps is on a missional journey.

Sometimes we have lost sight of the reason for the journey. It is God’s mission, and we are called to join in with what he is doing. When we do that, we become a missional people.

MAJOR MOUNTFORD IS DIVISIONAL MISSION ENABLER, CENTRAL EAST

FEATURE Trek Cambodia

TAKE ON A JUNGLE ADVENTURE

Community and Events Fundraising Manager Angela Carlucci (THQ) invites readers to sign up for Trek Cambodia

FROM 2 to 10 November a Salvation Army team will trek through small rural villages, dazzling green rice paddies and sprawling jungles, and visit awe-inspiring temples and ancient ruins. This incredible trekking challenge will finish up at the Unesco World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat where there will be an opportunity to explore the broodingly atmospheric temples of an ancient civilisation. If you accept the challenge, this nine-day trip – including five days of trekking – to the small country of Cambodia will open your eyes to a little-known yet fascinating culture, while raising funds for the work of The Salvation Army in supporting people affected by addiction. Alternatively, you can use the income to support your corps community initiatives.

If you are not able to get involved in the trip, you could put up some posters (which the events unit will brand to your corps or project) or post on your social media pages (we can supply some great images and suggested text) and see if you can recruit some trekkers. Your corps will receive in excess of £1,000 for every person who signs up, which can be put towards corps projects or your Big Collection total.

There is now a last-chance offer: a two-for-one registration fee when two trekkers sign up together and use the code 241TSAC.

We do hope that you will join us in promoting this amazing fundraiser for the Army by sharing this information with family and friends.

O For information on taking part visit www.salvationarmy.org.uk/ trekcambodia and to promote the trek email challenge@salvationarmy.org.uk or call 020 7367 4819