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The War Cry | FEBRUARY 2016
A L S O I N T H I S I S S U E
February
National Commander's
Message
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Letter from the Editor
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Frontlines
7
Conversation
9
Being of Service
14
Community Care Ministries 16
The Little Address Books
18
A Unique Expression of
Love in Action
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In the Moment
32
Essence
34
iRony
36
Ask Aunt Sally
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In Focus
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How I Met the Army
40
Resources
41
Mind+Body+Spirit
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The Army Out in Front
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Being
and
Doing
"
It is not how much we do, but how much love
we put in the doing. It is not how much we give,
but how much love we put in the giving.
"
-- Mother Theresa
C O N T E N T S 2 0 1 6
Multipronged Response to
Tornadoes, Flooding
Since Christmas Eve, Salvation Army
emergency relief personnel have been assisting
victims and first responders after tornadoes
ripped through Texas and Mississippi and
historic flooding in the Midwest devastated
residents and communities. Workers drove
canteens to the disaster sites, provided meals,
water, cleanup kits and offered emotional
and spiritual care. The Army continues to assist victims as they
recover.Visit
http://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org for
up-to-date information and donation options.
The Seed and the Soil
Why do some people hear
the gospel but walk away
untouched? Jesus explored
this mystery in the Parable
of the Sower.
Lieutenant Blusiewicz's East End
When she arrived at the Charleston Citadel
in West Virginia, Lieutenant Elizabeth
Blusiewicz emulated William Booth in her
outreach to the community's homeless.
Serving Refugees:
Building Relationships
The Salvation Army continues to respond
to the refugee crisis across Europe, with
new developments and inspiring stories
emerging each day from efforts on the
ground.
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Island Warfare
The Salvation Army has ministered
to the people of Puerto Rico since
1961. Over time, work has spread
across the main island to feature 11
corps and a host of social services.
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F E A T U R E S
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