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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.
THOSE familiar with the legend of Robin Hood will know that the archenemy of the hero in green is the Sheriff of Nottingham. While Robin is busy stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, the sheriff is in his castle looking to line his own pockets. While the exact origins and accuracy of this folklore tale of good versus evil are still a matter of debate, what is known is that the position of sheriff really did exist – and still does today. In the 21st century, there are 55 high sheriffs in the counties of England and Wales. However, the sheriffs of today are definitely not the villains portrayed in legend. They are individuals appointed for a 12-month period, and their principal role is to support and encourage crime prevention agencies, the emergency services and the voluntary sector – especially groups who work towards social cohesion or help those most in need. In this week’s War Cry, we talk with Lionel Wallace, who has recently completed his year serving as the high sheriff of Hertfordshire. In the interview, Lionel explains that he wanted to encourage more young people to engage with the justice system and so launched a magistrate intern programme. ‘Defendants are the complete inverse age to the people they see on the bench,’ he tells us. ‘Young people haven’t really been encouraged to be magistrates. We would see a different society among the youth if their peers told them that their behaviour was unacceptable.’ Lionel’s passion to see society and the individuals within it transformed comes from his Christian faith. He tells us: ‘Through Jesus, God gives people an opportunity to change.’ Lionel is right. Whoever a person is, or whatever they have done, God wants to give them the opportunity to change their lives by following his guidance. And, because God ad the War C loves everyone, the changes he encourages us e re ry to make are ones that will help us live our lives u’v to the full and with purpose.
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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