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What is The Salvation Army? The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity seeking to share the good news of Jesus and nurture committed followers of him. We also serve people without discrimination, care for creation and seek justice and reconciliation. We offer practical support and services in more than 700 centres throughout the UK. Go to salvationarmy.org.uk/find-a-church to find your nearest centre.
TEN years ago, the eyes of the world were on the UK as athletes took part in the 2012 Olympics. It was a spectacular event with Team GB winning 65 medals and included Super Saturday when they won 3 gold medals within 44 minutes. Rower Debbie Flood was hoping to be among the medals as well. Having won silver in the women’s quadruple sculls at the 2004 and 2008 Games, Debbie and her team were looking to go one better on home water. In this week’s War Cry, she reminds us how her race went, reflects on the years since and talks about how she adjusted to life outside of competitive sport. ‘My life has changed such a lot since 2012. And I’m super grateful for all the different experiences I’ve had,’ she tells us. ‘In some ways, my rowing career feels like a long time ago now. But I’m learning to be thankful for where I am and the day I am in, not grieving the days I have lost, or worrying about what is to come.’ Debbie also explains how her Christian faith helped her through the ebb and flow of her life. ‘God used everything for good,’ she says. ‘He showed me that life is amazing and precious, even when disappointments bring me down.’ Debbie is not alone in her experience of God. Millions of Christians have found that, when they put their trust in him, he not only helps them to cope with life’s disappointments, but also brings hope, purpose and fulfilment through even the toughest times. Most of us will never compete for medals in an Olympic tournament. But there will be some times when we feel as if we’re winning and others when we feel defeated and lost. Whatever we are going through, it’s great to know that God is willing to join us in our experiences and make them ad the War C e re ry v ’ better than if we had to face them alone. u
What is the War Cry? The Salvation Army first published a newspaper called the War Cry in London in December 1879, and we have continued to appear every week since then. Our name refers to our battle for people’s hearts and souls as we promote the positive impact of the Christian faith and The Salvation Army’s fight for greater social justice.
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