2016 : January
Hanging on by her hands
21 January 2016
Mary was already caring fulltime for a very sick friend when she was called on to take full time custody of her two young grandsons, both of whom struggle with a range of health and emotional issues. Read more
Faith and favour
15 January 2016
Like so many who present to The Salvation Army’s Moneycare free financial counselling service, Allen had never visited the Salvos for any type of help. “I always had at least two jobs going,” he says. Read more
Walking in freedom
14 January 2016
Sitting in church at the Tweed Heads Salvation Army, Aleasha says that at first it must have been obvious to everyone that she was an addict, and yet two “beautiful women” immediately showed her love. Read more
Working to help save rural lives
13 January 2016
In 2014, long-term Salvation Army supporter Warren Ebert met Outback Flying Service chaplain Mark Bulow and heard of the desperate plight of many farmers throughout rural Australia. Read more
Doorway to a new life
11 January 2016
For Carolyn, what started as a request for practical support through the Salvos Doorways service, soon became a doorway to a deep and healing relationship with God. Read more
Released from a heavy burden
8 January 2016
It was with a heavy heart and little hope that 62-year-old Shirley* telephoned the Salvation Army’s Moneycare service. Read more
Oliver on par with new hobby
7 January 2016
Eight-year-old Oliver collected and sold golf balls to raise funds for children who don't have the opportunity to eat breakfast before school. Read more
Walking the walk at Streetlevel
6 January 2016
Encouraged by her case worker after she graduated from The Salvation Army’s Brisbane Recovery Service (Moonyah), Jacqui attended Brisbane Streetlevel and soon discovered an amazing community of people Read more
General urges the world to keep reading
5 January 2016
As the year-long Bible Challenge ends, General André Cox encourages participants to maintain the “regular rhythm” of daily readings. Read more