For the launch of `Greenlove', which heralds Woolwich Online's Discovery Missions, we called at The Salvation Army, Plumstead on Sunday, 22nd September, 2013. This journey, as we would discover was to be an eye-opener of a sort into the activities of this movement.
The journey was smooth and uninterrupted and by the time the `train' glided to a stop, I was half an hour late due to information mix-up. I quietly took my seat at the nearest vacant chair on the back row.
Founded by William Booth in 1865, The Salvation Army has become a global movement, spreading from East London in England, to many parts of the world. It is currently working in about 126 countries in which the demonstrates Christian principles in practical ways, supporting and offering unconditional friendship and help to people of all ages, backgrounds and needs.
The Salvation Army's current global leader is General Andre, elected only in August, this year.
It's members are called Salvationists. It adopted a quasi-military command structure since 1878 and the title, ‘The Salvation Army’, brought into use.
While the movement is all welcoming in line with their mission statement and core beliefs, its Officer Corps are `checked' by strict rules to which they must pledge and abide by. These include an undertaking not to smoke, drink, gamble or indulge in imorality and more..
The Salvation Army comprises of three units in one - a Charity, a Church and a Movement. It is guided by it's Faith Creed which reads thus...
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