The War Cry - August 2018

August 2018

General Brian Peddle Commissioner Rosalie Peddle World President for Women’s Ministry

Vol. : 19 / No. : 8

Commissioners Lyndon Buckingham and Bronwyn Buckingham Chief of the Staff & World Secretary for Women’s Ministry

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By Commissioner Marieke Venter Zonal Secretary for Women’s Ministries, South Asia, IHQ

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Without hard work, nothing will grow except weeds”. I read this quotation recently and have found it to be true! In our garden, the winter months are very dry and lifeless, but the months of spring bring a sudden burst of life and colour! During the summer season, a small jungle will soon appear if I do not regularly trim, mow, cut back and prune the abundant greenery. All this is hard work!

Colossians 3:23 reminds us that we should do our work “as working for the Lord”. Jesus mentions a similar thought in Matthew 25:40, that whatever we do for others, we really do for him. In Colossians 3:24 we read that our work is not for human rewards. Whilst it is a good feeling when people thank us and appreciate us, our real motivation for working for God is in I Corinthians 10:31: “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God”.

Today I wish to share with you, our readers, some of the principles of work that I have found in the Bible. These principles are true of working in my garden, but they are equally true about working in God's vineyard!

In addition, we are told in Colossians 3:17 that we should do all our work in the name of Jesus. The Salvation Army around the world preaches the gospel and provides food, clean water, literacy, community support, education, emergency relief and much more in the name of Jesus.

Whatever small part we may be called to play in God's work, we are invited to do so in the name of Jesus.

The first principle is found in Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might”. Halfhearted work is seldom successful, and often leads to frustration. Working in a garden means getting dirty and hot, and it means we have to deal with thorns and snails and insects. As workers for the Kingdom of God we also have to be prepared to make sacrifices and deal with some hardships, but the work requires wholehearted service and we do it with all our might.

Finally Colossians 3:17 adds one more principle of work: “with thanksgiving”. Work is not only a burden and a duty – instead, work is a privilege and a blessing. I Corinthians 3:9 assures us that “we are co-workers in God's service”. We are called to work in his vineyard, in his harvest, in his field. I challenge each Salvationist to take up this task with all our might, as working for the Lord, for the glory of God, in the name of Jesus, and with thanksgiving!

May God bless you!

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News

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – 2018, INDIA NORTHERN TERRITORY

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he Vacation Bible School w a s conducted f rom 8th to 10th June 2018 at Haldwani Corps in Bazpur Extension (State Uttrakhand). About 40 children from various areas attended the VBS w i t h g r e a t enthusiasm. Lieut.

Rajan Gill, Corps Commanding Officer and VBS teachers Miss R a k h i a n d M r.

Vishal Masih started VBS with praise and wor ship. This was the wonderful opportunity to foster new attributes and perception of Bible to implement on children those are the gifts from God. Each day events started at 9.30 a.m. with

context and Bible quiz was very helpful to get more Biblical knowledge. The theme was: “Bearing Fruit in Our Mission”

praise and worship in prayer hall followed by classes from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the corps building. Children were divided in three classes and Bible lessons were taught in VBS; how to study the Bible daily and grow in spiritual life to bear the fruits in our mission along with Bible

Final day session was conducted and concluded by Major Samuel R. Lal, Extension Officer. He did inspire and encourage the children by singing and worship consistently followed by Bible reading Revelation 20:1-15 and delivered a fascinating message specially focused on: The way of salvation is to come closer to God and walk in Holy Spirit for eternal life. All children submitted their life to God on mercy seat. Children were really blessed by this VBS ministry. The session was concluded by prayer and benediction.

I urge you please pray for all children who attended this VBS so that they may grow in Christian faith and love. God bless the readers and children.

Lieutenant Rajan Gill Corps Commanding Officer Haldwani Corps, Bazpur Extension India Northern Territory

FATHERS' DAY CELEBRATED IN CENTRAL CORPS KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL DIVISION

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give thanks and praise the Lord for O c cas i on of Fat hers' Day celebration on dated 17th June 2018 at Central Corps Kolkata West Bengal Division. On this special occasion all the soldiers and officers attended and participated in this meeting. Captain Amrik Masih, C.O & DYS led this meeting and made all the arrangements for this occasion and Major Nirmla Tarsem, DDWM offered a prayer for all the children's fathers.

Major Dilip Singh, Superintendent of Behala Girls home and School gave introduction and explained about the origin and importance of this day as well as he informed that how this day is being celebrated all over the world.

Lieut. Colonel Baby Sarojini & Major Martha Pandey honored their fathers by sharing about their fathers' characteristics, love and sacrifices.

While sharing, Lieut. Colonel Baby Sarojini shared that though her father promoted to Glory when she was only 3 years old and yet her heavenly father neither left her nor forsake her. She told to all the fathers present in this meeting

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that they should become a role model for their children. Major Martha Pandey shared that though her father was an uneducated, simple farmer, yet he worked hard to give good education to his children.

M a j o r Ta r s e m M a s i h , D i v i s i o n a l Commander shared the word of God based on Ephesians 6:1-4. He shared about three blessed fathers in the Bible (Abraham, Isaac and Jacob). On this occasion two fathers, the eldest and youngest father in the congregation were honored by the children of Central Corps.

Children of Central Corps sang special song and gave bouquets, flowers to their fathers in order to express their love, and honour towards their fathers.

Finally, this meeting was concluded with prayer and benediction by Major Vanlaltluanga Pachuau, Social Services Secretary.

Captain Amrik Masih C.O. & DYS Kolkata, West Bengal Division India Northern Territory