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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.
HUMAN beings have been making music for thousands of years. Archaeologists have uncovered ancient rock paintings depicting people dancing and holding musical instruments. Recent archaeoacoustic research recreated some of those early instruments. Meanwhile, in the 21st century, people’s love of music is as strong as ever. Proof of that, if needed, could be seen in the vast crowds that attended the Glastonbury Festival a couple of weeks ago. From Friday (15 July), as we report in this issue of the War Cry, thousands of people will be enjoying concerts of predominantly classical music in this year’s Proms season. However, it is another genre of music that we speak to CeCe Winans about in another article this week. The winner of 15 Grammys – equalling Alicia Keys and Adele – is a gospel star. In her interview, she tells us about her latest album Believe For It, which she recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic. She also explains why gospel music is so important to her. ‘It carries the answers to all the problems and questions we have,’ she tells us. ‘It talks about the love of God, the peace of God, and it reminds you that he is there.’ CeCe experiences that presence and love in her own life, and she is certain of the positive difference the Christian faith makes to her. ‘I would be crazy without Jesus,’ she says. ‘He’s my life, my foundation. Because of Jesus, I have joy.’ CeCe is not alone in her experiences. Millions of Christians have found that Jesus is able to provide them with all that they need, not only to get through life, but to live it with true purpose and fulfilment. It doesn’t matter who we are or what we have done, Jesus invites each of us to know him and to follow his teachings. When we do that, we will have a better and ad the War C e re ry more rewarding life that will last for ever. u’v Doesn’t that sound like music to your ears?
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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Editor: Andrew Stone, Major Deputy Editor: Philip Halcrow Production Editor: Ivan Radford Assistant Editor: Sarah Olowofoyeku Staff Writer: Emily Bright Staff Writer: Claire Brine Editorial Assistant: Linda McTurk Graphic Designer: Rodney Kingston Graphic Designer: Mark Knight Email: warcry@salvationarmy.org.uk The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory 101 Newington Causeway London SE1 6BN
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