The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity providing services in the community, particularly to those who are vulnerable and marginalised. Motivated by our Christian faith, we offer practical support and services in more than 700 centres throughout the UK to all who need them, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation. To find your nearest centre visit salvationarmy.org.uk/find-a-church
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.
WAR CRY Issue No 7538
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FOOTBALL fans are a resilient lot. After this summer’s heartbreak at the Euros, fans of England, Wales and Scotland have now turned their devotion back to their league team, with varying amounts of hope in their hearts. Despite hoping for the best in every game, they know that the coming season will, at times, bring disappointing results and poor performances – but they will keep on supporting their team. And this season starts with the possibility of capacity crowds because lockdown restrictions have been lifted. So thousands of fans will be in stadiums, cheering and singing for their team. In this week’s War Cry, we discover that one of the favourite tunes for supporters to use is a popular hymn accompaniment. The hymn’s words emphasise the sense of triumph that following God’s leading – rather than a favourite football team – can bring. The words are also a prayer that God will help us through the tough times that life throws at us. The fact that Christians know they have God’s help in difficult circumstances motivates them to help other people who are suffering. ‘It’s just a natural thing,’ says Major Chris Mulryne of The Salvation Army’s International Emergency Services, which delivers much-needed disaster relief around the world. ‘We don’t think twice about helping people who are struggling,’ he adds in an article in this week’s issue. The Salvation Army has a well-established reputation for helping those in need, whether they are in distant countries or in communities in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The organisation’s members do this because they believe God loves and cares for all people. They want to demonstrate that, with a belief in a ad the War C e re ry loving God, there is no need for anyone to u’v ever walk alone.
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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
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FEATURES
Founder: William Booth General: Brian Peddle Territorial Commander: Commissioner Anthony Cotterill Editor-in-Chief: Major Mal Davies
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Snapshot of life
Picturing World Photo Day
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Risky business
Aid workers face perils to help others
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Going for a song
Fans return to sing their team’s praises
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Happy holidays
Company gives people a break
despite Covid-19
REGULARS
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War Cry World
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