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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 7603
LAST week was the fourth anniversary of the Official Film Chart, which records the UK’s favourite films either bought or streamed. To celebrate the milestone, the chart compilers released a rundown of the most popular films during its four years. Top of the list was Bohemian Rhapsody, a musical biography of the group Queen. A look down the chart reveals a love of music-centred films, with four of the top six spots filled by musicals. That could be good news for Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, which, as we report in this week’s War Cry, is released in cinemas next Friday. This week’s issue has a bit of a film theme, as we also feature the latest Enola Holmes adventure, and Wisdom in the Words remembers some of the songs from the James Bond films. There is still a huge appetite for films, from whimsical musicals to all-action adventures. Perhaps part of the appeal for audiences is that – with fictional films in particular – there is an expectation that, by the time the credits roll, wrongs will have been righted, love will have been found and all the good people will live happily ever after. If only real life could be so straightforward. In this week’s issue we also speak with Louise Morse, who works with people living with dementia. The condition impacts their ability to remember, think or make decisions, making life challenging for them and their loved ones. A cognitive behavioural therapist, Louise created a programme to improve the mental capacities of those who take part in it. As well as issues in the news, sessions include references to the Bible, because Louise believes that everyone should have the opportunity to discover more about the Christian faith. ‘I feel that it’s important for every person on God’s Earth to know Jesus Christ,’ she tells us. We agree. Becoming a Christian won’t give us a ad the War C e re life without challenges, but it does enable us to ry v ’ u focus on a God who can help us whatever we may face.
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Wormwood snubs Matilda’s family can’t see her qualities
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Clued up Enola Holmes is back on a case
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Care to remember Help for those living with dementia
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