Salvation Army International Development - Comments

Irene Wilkinson in response to "Jenny Sets Out To Visit Her Sponsor Child In Kenya" - #comment-246

Irene Wilkinson — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:26:00 +1100

]]>What a good story to read, good to see your
contribution making such a difference. We have so much and these kids so little, good on you Jenny.
Now you have had a taste of travel, there will be no stopping you.

Peter Wilkinson in response to "Jenny Sets Out To Visit Her Sponsor Child In Kenya" - #comment-245

Peter Wilkinson — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:22:00 +1100

]]>It was wonderful to read of Jenny's escapade to Kenya and I can understand her joy in meeting her sponsored child having done the same thing in the Philippians. Jenny and I go back a long way, to the Manly Congregational Church, where my wife and I taught her in Sunday School and then 14 years ago when we came to the Central Coast, she worked for us in our cinema business for some time. We still keep in touch now we are retired, and it's so great to see how well she has developed into such a lovely Christian person.

John Smith in response to "Begoro Rehabilitation Centre" - #comment-239

John Smith — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:56:00 +1000

]]>Dear Sir/Madam,
As a result of this year's Self Denial Appeal, our Corps., Docaster, in Victoria, have decided to financially assist the Begoro Rehabilitation Centre. One of our memebers intends visiting Ghana and Begoro in August 2012. In the mean-time, is it possible to take out a yearly sponsorship specifically relating to theBegoro Centre ($300) with you? I notice from a recent report, that you intend to support Begoro over the next three years. I can go through the Southern Division, unless you have exclusive rights to Begoro!!
Keep up the good work. I await your response with the hope of being able to assist the Begoro Centre.
Regards, John Smith.

violet in response to "Malawi Mission Trip" - #comment-238

violet — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:14:00 +1000

]]>Thank you for sharing your life in Malawi and how it made a significance difference in your current life.The children in Mchinji were really impacted by your visit!

Vicki Angel in response to "Why are Chickens POWERFUL?" - #comment-235

Vicki Angel — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:50:00 +1000

]]>Our family store is a regular giver to Gifts that keep on giving, so it was a bonus to be able to do something this Easter instead of waiting till the end of the year. We have been blessed to be able to buy 30 chooks ($300).

Mike in response to "Why are Chickens POWERFUL?" - #comment-232

Mike — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:29:00 +1000

]]>A great opportunity to speak to people about Jesus and why he died for them.

Razz in response to "Chicken Dance" - #comment-230

Razz — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:44:00 +1000

]]>I believe this dance should become part of the Salvos Induction process!

Anonymous in response to "Why are Chickens POWERFUL?" - #comment-229

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:38:00 +1000

]]>Yeah i find these celebrations are more about giving now i am not a child and doing something selfless .... the countries these go to are more in need of chickens then chocolate and i am happy to have supported.

cheryl hansen in response to "Why are Chickens POWERFUL?" - #comment-228

cheryl hansen — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:05:00 +1000

]]>I love the idea. Instead of the tradional chocolate egg symbolising new life, I think these chickens symbolise a new life for someone else where it is needed. I think Jesus would love this symbol more.

Sue Green in response to "The Chook Challenge Tally" - #comment-227

Sue Green — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:05:00 +1000

]]>Just bought 15 chooks God willing they will help those who I can't help by myself. My grandkids got goats for Christmas and chooks last Easter. They are accepting that they don't get pressies anymore. God bless you all from the Cairns Corps

Lt. BJ Moulder in response to "Chickens rule roost this Easter" - #comment-226

Lt. BJ Moulder — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:32:00 +1100

]]>Fantastic idea! This year instead of buying Easter Eggs for my scripture classes I asked them would they be willing to give up their chocolate egg that I would have purchased for them so we could buy a chicken for people overseas. It did my heart good to see these young students willing to help others in need.

Rose in response to "My life story" - #comment-225

Rose — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:21:00 +1100

]]>Dear Mary
I read your letter and want to tell you I know of someone who did not want to live any more. But through prayer to God the father, He intervened. Today that beautiful person is such a blessing to others and such a joy to the Lord. I am so glad you are alive and you have such a nice smile. God will not forsake the righteous. Even if you are disabled, remember, you can still praise your Creator, and Heavenly Father, you can also have faith which pleases him. As Christians we are also encouraged to call things that be not as though they were.
Can you see how God is using you to encourage even an old woman like me? Never give up on Jesus - He LOVES you. I pray you will have a very fulfilled life and that your story can bring hope to many. God bless you and keep you, God make His face to shine upon you and give you great joy and peace. (I do sponsor some Salvation Army children and it brings me joy to know that sponsors can make a difference).

Val in response to "Correspondence from a sponsored child" - #comment-224

Val — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:27:00 +1100

]]>What a beautiful letter!! I get letters from my sponsored child in Ghana and it is always a joy and brings tears to my eyes as a mixture of emotions in love and gratitude resonates from her words to my being.If we are in a position to give what little we have to make someone else's life a joy then it makes us grow and progress to a higher vision of life and it is a gift of love.I have been a sponsoring parent now for a year and I am happy that I can help.But the most happiness I get is when I open my sponsored child's letter knowing that she is grateful for the little I offer every month.

Peter Trick in response to "Hands Abroad Zambia" - #comment-213

Peter Trick — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:32:00 +1100

]]>Just stumbled across this today-thanks for your mention of me and I am again inspired and will travel back to Chik in June, they still have plenty of work for me to do.
I feel it is so much a priviledge to share with these lovely people.

propecia in response to "China Project Update" - #comment-209

propecia — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:03:00 +1100

]]>Hello! nice blog!

maureen gunson in response to "Your partnership has enabled us" - #comment-167

maureen gunson — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:24:00 +1100

]]>I'm so glad to become part of the sponsorship program,knowing that children who aren't as well off as our own may get a new start in life and also learn about Jesus

Ruth Palmer in response to "Your partnership has enabled us" - #comment-166

Ruth Palmer — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:55:00 +1100

]]>Thank you for the honour to be part of this wonderful ministry,i know God will bless you all greatly. Many blessings for Christmas.

Jenny Peterson in response to "Your partnership has enabled us" - #comment-165

Jenny Peterson — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:29:00 +1100

]]>It's great to learn of how our donations are being used, and that they are making a 'world of difference in the lives of communities around the world.' It's a joy to be part of this provision of their needs.

God bless you all in this great ministry and may you each be blessed as you reflect upon God's amazing love and grace in sending His Son, Jesus, to be the Saviour of the world.

Royalene in response to "Thanks Berry School" - #comment-164

Royalene — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:00:00 +1100

]]>What a heart warming story to read just before Christmas. Congratulations!

Nancy in response to "The other beauty of Fiji" - #comment-163

Nancy — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:18:00 +1100

]]>Wonderful to see and read the account of the trip Naarah and Karan. Great work

E. Rowe in response to "Your partnership has enabled us" - #comment-162

E. Rowe — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:55:00 +1100

]]>I am proud to belong to the Salvation Army which has given me the opportunity to make a difference in the developing world, where children need food, education and to learn of Christ. God bless you all as you continue to build the Kingdom of God one child at a time.[James 1:26,27]

E. Rowe in response to "Ps: Happy Christmas" - #comment-161

E. Rowe — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:49:00 +1100

]]>Thank you for giving us the joy of helping you, a precious child, to learn of Christ and get a good education. Always do your best and God will do the rest.
Happy Christmas to you all!!

lea Palmer in response to "The other beauty of Fiji" - #comment-160

lea Palmer — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:35:00 +1100

]]>Naarah,
Thank you for sharing your experience of Fiji. You encourge me to continue to do all I can to encourage sponsorship of the Salvation Army's work in these regions.

Sue Campton in response to "Your partnership has enabled us" - #comment-159

Sue Campton — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:21:00 +1100

]]>All very worthwhile projects - I was very happy to donate this year and will do so every year.

Thank you for all your hard work on behalf of the donors and Season's Greetings to you all.

Faye Moylan in response to "Salvos' Legacy after FIFA 2010" - #comment-158

Faye Moylan — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:30:00 +1100

]]>Enjoyed reading about the experiences in South Africa. Fantastic! Praise God for all He is doing in the lives of so many young people.

Christine Campbell in response to "Thanks Berry School" - #comment-157

Christine Campbell — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:24:00 +1100

]]>What a wonderful project for these young children from Berry School to support. Congratulations Berry Public School children from year 1, fantastic effort, their parents and teacher must be very proud.

Emma BrewBevan in response to "Salvo Stores committed to international development" - #comment-129

Emma BrewBevan — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:08:00 +1100

]]>i love the way you help peolpe

Debra Parsons in response to "Gifts that keep on giving" - #comment-128

Debra Parsons — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:24:00 +1100

]]>Thanks for the inspiring testimonies. I "received" a goat for my last birthday - it was the best gift ever! What a great idea - giving from the catalogue to congregation members. Let's keep the project in people's faces!

Nancy in response to "Hands Abroad Zambia" - #comment-127

Nancy — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:45:00 +1100

]]>Alana, you must have had a fantastic trip and as was mentioned to us when we were in Zambia, "it is the real Africa". Bless you Nancy

Captain Leanne Bennett in response to "Hands Abroad Zambia" - #comment-124

Captain Leanne Bennett — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:15:00 +1000

]]>very interesting read and good photos

Captain Leanne Bennett in response to "Meet our newest team member" - #comment-123

Captain Leanne Bennett — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:50:00 +1000

]]>Cameron is a credit to the Salvation Army and to Newcastle corps.

Jeanne Johnstone in response to "Meet our newest team member" - #comment-122

Jeanne Johnstone — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:03:00 +1000

]]>Congratulations on your success in getting the job. I know a lot of thought would have gone into choosing the right person. I know from experience that you have joined a wonderful dedicated team of workers.

Hazel Barrett in response to "Meet our newest team member" - #comment-121

Hazel Barrett — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:57:00 +1000

]]>Glad to know you are doing God's work down there in the big city.
Love the photo, must get your good looks from your Dad!!

Nancy in response to "Africa in pictures" - #comment-102

Nancy — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:41:00 +1000

]]>Well done, these are great and tell some of the stories of the lives of these beautiful children. Makes me wish to be back there again.

Nancy in response to "Children's Centres Update" - #comment-101

Nancy — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:33:00 +1000

]]>This is a great newsletter, congratulations. What a great job you are all doing.

Nancy in response to "School bags update" - #comment-100

Nancy — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:21:00 +1000

]]>These are great photos and a very worthy project completed and appreciated. Great work by the teams.

Pamela Hodge in response to "Not a cubby house" - #comment-53

Pamela Hodge — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:14:00 +1000

]]>Looks really good. A really deserving place to sponsor

Sonia Cabrera in response to "Lessons about gratefulness" - #comment-47

Sonia Cabrera — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:58:00 +1000

]]>Through all their adversity they still smile, we are so blessed in Australia with all the basics and more and yet we complain. We do need to appreciate what we have and more importantly help others in need. If everyone could give just a little this adds up to a lot.

Colleen Morton in response to "Visiting Ethembeni home and Seniors centre " - #comment-44

Colleen Morton — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:35:00 +1100

]]>Hi Betsy. Great pics and stories. What beautiful babies! The Salvation Army is an amazing vehicle for God's grace to humanity.

Candice in response to "Visiting Ethembeni home and Seniors centre " - #comment-43

Candice — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:27:00 +1100

]]>Way to go Betsy!

Karan in response to "Visiting Ethembeni home and Seniors centre " - #comment-42

Karan — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:39:00 +1100

]]>You are having far too much fun. These are fabulous

Pam & John in response to "Visiting Ethembeni home and Seniors centre " - #comment-41

Pam & John — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:46:00 +1100

]]>Great Blogs and great photos thanks for sharing your experiences.

Debbie Cooper in response to "A call to prayer for Haiti" - #comment-24

Debbie Cooper — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:19:00 +1100

]]>We'll be showing the powerpoint presentation on Sunday during our morning worship. Thank you for preparing a very informative resource for our Corps. Port Macquarie Corps

Alana @ SAID Office in response to "Cheer to Salvos Emergency Team" - #comment-21

Alana @ SAID Office — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:56:00 +1100

]]>The Salvation Army sincerely appreciates your interest in assisting the people of Haiti. At this point in time our emergency teams are in need of cash donations to allow them to target resources to those in most need. In our experience with numerous disasters over the years, it is often costly and logistically difficult to get second hand goods into a country. For example, the cost of just one Jumper to Korea has cost the Office $19 in postage. Also when sending large donations, such as 600-900 shirts there is also importing costs associated with the pick up of goods and many times customs charges are required. This has often resulted in the Salvation Army simply not having the finance to pick up the goods at the other end. For this reason, we are not accepting physical or material donations but ask for cash donations so we can focus on meeting the most pressing human needs without discrimination. A great way to support Haiti could be a school mufti day, where each student brings in a gold coin and that money can be donated to the Haiti disaster response. We genuinely appreciate your interest and encourage you to contact us for further information should you be willing to fundraise for the Haiti Emergency Appeal.

Andrea Hussey in response to "Cheer to Salvos Emergency Team" - #comment-19

Andrea Hussey — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:21:00 +1100

]]>I am a Teacher in Queensland, Australia and would like our school to help the children of Haiti by donating our old school shirts. As we have a new uniform, we have no need or use for the previously worn polo shirts. Our school has approximately 300 students and most students have 2 or 3 shirts which could be donated to the school in St Martin. Would you be interested in this type of donation? I look forward to hearing from you. Andrea Hussey.

Alana @ SAID Office in response to "Children sponsored in Haiti" - #comment-18

Alana @ SAID Office — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:53:00 +1100

]]>Yes, you are able to write a letter to your child through our website and we will endeavour to get it to the child as soon as possible.

Please follow the link below:
http://salvos.org.au/said/sponsorship/write-to-your-child/

Tim in response to "Children sponsored in Haiti" - #comment-16

Tim — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:52:00 +1100

]]>We have childrten we sponsor in Haiti. I'm wondering whether we will be able to pass a greeting on to them thru the website?? I understand logistics may prevent this, but if the opportunity becomes avaliable we would love to take advantage of it. In the meantime we look forward to reading any information you are able to post here.

Helen in response to "International Community Development Manager Appointed" - #comment-12

Helen — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:25:00 +1100

]]>Hi Tony,

Its very inspiring to hear about your achievements and involvement with International Communities. I congratulate you on your achievements thus far and without a doubt believe your will accomplish many more throughout your new appointment.

uchenna onwughalu in response to "Mission trip to South Africa September 2009" - #comment-6

uchenna onwughalu — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:12:00 +1100

]]>I have been in mission work. I am persuaded to go to south africa. How do I go about it since I am not a full time missionary and I am a civil servant