What is The Salvation Army?
From the editor’s desk
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.
JUST before Christmas, when we spoke with broadcaster and author Katie Piper for the interview in this week’s War Cry, she didn’t give any hint that she was to be appointed OBE in the new year’s honours list. Katie suffered life-changing injuries in an attack in 2008, and she has been recognised for her services to charity and for her support for other survivors of burns and disfiguring injuries. In her interview, Katie explains how being introduced to the Christian faith while she was initially treated after the vicious attack helped her to cope with the trauma. ‘In my personal experience,’ she tells us, ‘finding faith has stopped me from asking questions all the time, such as “why?” or “what if?” Coming to faith was about surrendering to God and finding peace of mind. It was very soothing to get to that place.’ Katie also explains how being a Christian encourages her to show other people compassion and understanding, adding: ‘I’d like to think my faith helps me to be more tolerant, respectful and kind.’ The desire to show kindness to others is a trait of many Christians and Christian organisations. In this week’s issue, we report on another individual who was honoured in the new year. Lieut-Colonel Dean Pallant was appointed MBE as an acknowledgment of The Salvation Army’s work during the Covid-19 pandemic. From the start of the first lockdown in March 2020, the church and charity has continued to respond to a huge range of needs in communities, supporting so many people through challenging and tragic times. Caring about other people’s welfare and wellbeing is a central value of the Christian faith – and not just in times of national crisis. Throughout its 157 years, The Salvation Army has worked to help people in their time of need. ad the War C e re ry And it will continue to do so for many years u’v to come.
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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The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory 101 Newington Causeway London SE1 6BN Tel: 0845 634 0101 Subscriptions: 01933 445445 (option 1, option 1) or email: subscriptions@satcol.org Founder: William Booth General: Brian Peddle Territorial Commander: Commissioner Anthony Cotterill Editor-in-Chief: Major Mal Davies Published weekly by The Salvation Army © The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory ISSN 0043-0226 The Salvation Army Trust is a registered charity. The charity number in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 214779, in Scotland SC009359 and in the Republic of Ireland CHY6399. Printed by CKN Print, Northampton, on sustainably sourced paper
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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
FEATURES
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Peaks and troughs
Former Emmerdale star tries his hand
at farming
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Putting faith in movement
Class combines exercise and Scripture
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‘God brings peace and comfort’
Interview with TV’s Katie Piper
10 Chef plants good recipe ideas
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Discovering vegan alternatives
REGULARS
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War Cry World
12 Team Talk 13 Now, There’s a Thought! 14 Puzzles 15 War Cry Kitchen Front-page picture: DAN KENNEDY