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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.
TOMORROW (Sunday 26 June) marks the end of Refugee Week, which aims to celebrate the contribution, resilience and creativity of refugees. The week has coincided with a significant number of news reports about how best to support people who have fled their country and arrived in the UK. In 1968, Ram Gidoomal and his family had to flee from Kenya, arriving in the UK on a cold winter’s day and finding the reception they received as frosty as the weather. They faced abuse and prejudice but, despite that opposition, Ram was determined to make a success of his life. In an interview in this week’s War Cry, Ram talks about his experiences and how he eventually became a government adviser and had his contribution to society recognised by the Queen. He also tells us how his Christian belief helped him. ‘The power of prayer has sustained me,’ he tells us. ‘I couldn’t have done what I have without my faith.’ Ram grew up in a Hindu family but was open to attending a church when friends invited him. Although he found the worship alien, he took the time to listen to the teaching. He also read the Bible, which convinced him of the truth of Christianity. Elsewhere in this issue, in an article about stillness, Jim Burns also talks about the benefits of taking some time to think about God. It’s a good idea. Regardless of what we may believe right now, there is always something new to learn about God. Finding the opportunity to do so is never a waste of time. If you would like to know more about Christianity, why not ad the War C speak to whoever gave you this copy of the e re ry v ’ u War Cry? Or contact us using the coupon on page 12.
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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