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7/5/2007, 07:03 AM
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July 5, 1865: The Salvation Army is founded
142 years ago today, in the East End of London, revivalist preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine establish the Christian Mission, later known as the Salvation Army.
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William and Catherine Booth
Determined to wage war against the evils of poverty and religious indifference with military efficiency, Booth modeled his Methodist sect after the British army, labeling uniformed ministers as "officers" and new members as "recruits."
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The symbolism of The Salvation Army Crest is:
--The round figure 'the sun' represents the light and fire of the Holy Spirit
--The cross in the center represents the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ
--The letter 'S' stands for Salvation
--The swords represent the warfare of salvation
--The shots represent the truths of the Gospel
--The crown represents the thorn of glory, which God will give to all his soldiers who are faithful to the end
The Christian Mission, in which women were given ranks equal with men, launched "campaigns" into London's most forsaken neighborhoods. Soup kitchens were the first in a long line of various projects designed to provide physical and spiritual assistance to the destitute. In the early years, many in Britain were critical of the Christian Mission and its tactics, and the members were often subjected to fines and imprisonment as breakers of the peace.
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In 1878, the organization was renamed the Salvation Army, and two years later the first U.S. branch opened in Pennsylvania. During the Great Depression, the Salvation Army provided food and lodging for those in need, and during both world wars it distinguished itself through its work with the armed forces. By then, it had come to be appreciated as an important international charity organization.
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Booth's daughter Evangeline (1865-1950), who also had a long and successful career with the organization, persuaded the U.S. government to allow women in the "Army" to serve overseas during World War I. President Wilson awarded her the Distinguished Service Medal for her war work. After a series of leadership roles, Booth became the Salvation Army's first woman general in 1934.
Today, the Salvation Army, still based in London, has branches in more than 75 countries. The Army operates evangelical centers, hospitals, emergency and disaster services, alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, community centers, social work centers, secondhand stores, and recreation facilities. Voluntary contributions and profits from the sale of its publications fund the organization.
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The Salvation Army is widely considered to be an extremely efficient charitable organization -- about 92 cents of each dollar donated goes directly to help people in need. That fact is pretty amazing given most organizations that work in the same field average only around 60 cents per dollar donated.
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July 5, 1865: The Salvation Army is founded
142 years ago today, in the East End of London, revivalist preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine establish the Christian Mission, later known as the Salvation Army.
http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/19690/2001159316152541596_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2001159316152541596)
William and Catherine Booth
Determined to wage war against the evils of poverty and religious indifference with military efficiency, Booth modeled his Methodist sect after the British army, labeling uniformed ministers as "officers" and new members as "recruits."
http://aycu18.webshots.com/image/21017/2000024982671788245_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2000024982671788245)
The symbolism of The Salvation Army Crest is:
--The round figure 'the sun' represents the light and fire of the Holy Spirit
--The cross in the center represents the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ
--The letter 'S' stands for Salvation
--The swords represent the warfare of salvation
--The shots represent the truths of the Gospel
--The crown represents the thorn of glory, which God will give to all his soldiers who are faithful to the end
The Christian Mission, in which women were given ranks equal with men, launched "campaigns" into London's most forsaken neighborhoods. Soup kitchens were the first in a long line of various projects designed to provide physical and spiritual assistance to the destitute. In the early years, many in Britain were critical of the Christian Mission and its tactics, and the members were often subjected to fines and imprisonment as breakers of the peace.
http://aycu33.webshots.com/image/19432/2001161273888363356_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2001161273888363356)
In 1878, the organization was renamed the Salvation Army, and two years later the first U.S. branch opened in Pennsylvania. During the Great Depression, the Salvation Army provided food and lodging for those in need, and during both world wars it distinguished itself through its work with the armed forces. By then, it had come to be appreciated as an important international charity organization.
http://aycu35.webshots.com/image/21354/2001143518202559176_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2001143518202559176)
Booth's daughter Evangeline (1865-1950), who also had a long and successful career with the organization, persuaded the U.S. government to allow women in the "Army" to serve overseas during World War I. President Wilson awarded her the Distinguished Service Medal for her war work. After a series of leadership roles, Booth became the Salvation Army's first woman general in 1934.
Today, the Salvation Army, still based in London, has branches in more than 75 countries. The Army operates evangelical centers, hospitals, emergency and disaster services, alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, community centers, social work centers, secondhand stores, and recreation facilities. Voluntary contributions and profits from the sale of its publications fund the organization.
http://aycu14.webshots.com/image/19173/2001172317923663978_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2001172317923663978)
The Salvation Army is widely considered to be an extremely efficient charitable organization -- about 92 cents of each dollar donated goes directly to help people in need. That fact is pretty amazing given most organizations that work in the same field average only around 60 cents per dollar donated.
http://aycu39.webshots.com/image/19758/2001116895489156267_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2001116895489156267)