After the Atlantic Congress & Commissioning, the excitement and anticipation was evident on most of my session-mates faces. They were eagerly anticipating getting out of CFOT for a few weeks, and into their Summer Assignment – getting the opportunity to use what they have learned to help real people in real situations. For me, however, [...]
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
I always wanted to see what summer was like in Winnipeg. After the cold winter it was great to hear that both Grace and I were being assigned here at Heritage Park Temple here in Winnipeg. It is especially great because our children love the familiar settings. We are thankful that the “HPT Summer Kid’s [...]
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Cadets Chris and Tonia Street were originally appointed to go to Summerside, PEI; however, only a couple of weeks before leaving Winnipeg for congress in Newfoundland they received word that their appointment had changed. Their new appointment was to Moncton, NB where they would take on leadership of the corps over the summer. Cadet Tonia [...]
Monday, July 19, 2010
My appointment to Bay Roberts, NL for my summer assignment was very exciting! Over the years I have known many people with connections to this corps and community, and it since arriving here it has been enjoyable to form relationships with corps members through those connections. Coming to Bay Roberts this summer is also a [...]
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Go West young man! That is what CFOT said by letting me know I would be crossing to the other side of ‘the island’ following Commissioning and heading to Corner Brook Temple for my summer assignment. I have to say that the 7 ½ hour drive went well even though rain and clouds were the [...]
Monday, July 5, 2010
When I am at the quarters, I get up quite often to look out the living room window. Acro ss the street is the Corps building and the ocean. I’ve never seen the ocean before coming to Newfoundland. I am in awe – I have never seen anything like it! Each time I look at it [...]
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
On Friday, June 4 cadets from CFOT participated in The Salvation Army’s efforts to provide some relief for families affected by flooding in Winnipeg’s Transcona neighbourhood. Larry Campbell, Rose Campbell, Joshua Downer and Jason Waters joined divisional staff and local Salvationists for several hours Friday afternoon to distribute food, clothing and toys. Residents of a [...]
Monday, January 18, 2010
As an only child, my understanding of family has always been, well, small. With my Mom’s family in Germany and my Dad’s family out West, family always meant just me and my parents. I am at Weetamah for my practical field placement this year, and one of the ministries that I am involved with is [...]
Friday, January 15, 2010
Saeng yon Lee writes… Last Christmas season was quite different from past years. I enjoyed time with the Christmas kettle and packing and delivering hampers, and Christmas hampers were quite new to me. I could see how the Salvation Army works in local community. For this Christmas, I had a special experience. It was about [...]
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
“For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.” 2 Corinthians 8:12
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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