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The War Cry | September 15, 2012
Contents
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Gold & Glory
Olympic Gold Medal winner Gabby Douglas, whose
name means "God's able-bodied one," draws strength
from faith and scripture to ease the pressure of a
competitive, high-profile career in gymnastics.
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Encounters With Christ:
The Woman at the Well
Jesus' embrace of a shunned woman in Samaria leads to
new life not only for her but for an entire community of
people with different beliefs and ways of worshipping.
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A Woman's High Calling
In a conversation with the
War Cry, Commissioner
Nancy Roberts, National President of Women's
Organizations, encourages young women to be faithful
disciples of Christ in a secular society that seems at
odds with the values they are trying to uphold.
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Women In Action
Volunteers and members of The Salvation Army
share the love of Christ through Women's Ministries by
feeding and teaching others, sharing fun and fellowship,
practicing creative arts and promoting self esteem.
F E A T U R E S S E P T E M B E R 1 5 | 2 0 1 2
"If a woman loves, she worships.
If she champions a cause, she will
fight for it. If she gives, she gives all.
If she lives for, she will die for."
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V A N G E L I N E
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O O T H
Number of Women's Ministries
members worldwide.
648,269
A L S O I N T H I S I S S U E
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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LETTER FROM THE COMMISSIONER
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ESSENCE
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HOW A NEW OFFICER MET THE ARMY
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ASK AUNT SALLY
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MIND+BODY+SPIRIT
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