Mission Statement
The Salvation Army is an international movement--is an evangelical
part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the
Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to
preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name
without discrimination.
A Community of Faith
Our Christian fellowship is not just about a weekly service on a
Sunday morning or an occasional Bible study. We are a community of faith
sharing our lives together throughout the week as well. Our community
may offer weekly meetings, support groups and mission trips, but these
are just the outward signs of life of this "Body of Christ."
Our common faith in our Lord Jesus paints the way we "do life
together" and is the undercurrent of all our social interactions. We
share our joys, successes and good times. We also share our hurts,
disappointments and failures. Our Christian walk of faith encourages us
to trust in God whatever the circumstance. As the Apostle Paul wrote, "I
can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians
4:13)
We Are Followers
Ultimately, Christians are merely followers of Jesus. We aspire to
His teachings, we are taught by the Bible, and are daily surrendering
our lives to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This is what is meant by
the proclamation, "Jesus is Lord," that has become a cliché in today's
lexicon. In the simplest terms, it means we allow God, in the person of
Jesus, to take the driver's seat and we go along for the ride!
Popular culture is in direct conflict with this approach to life, so
we find that we need a support group of fellow believers to help us on
this journey. That is what our church community is all about. We have
people in many different stages of that journey. Whether you're a seeker
and not sure what you believe yet, a new believer struggling with your
new identity in Christ or a veteran Christian, you'll find others here
that you can connect with right where you are.
We look forward to taking the journey with you!
Posted by The Salvation Army Puyallup Valley Corps
The Salvation Army began in 1865 when William Booth, a London minister, gave up the comfort of his pulpit and decided to take his message into the streets where it would reach the poor, the homeless, the hungry and the destitute.
His original aim was to send converts to established churches of the day, but soon he realized that the new believers did not feel comfortable or welcome in the pews of most of the churches and chapels of Victorian England. Regular churchgoers were appalled when these shabbily dressed, unwashed people came to join them in worship.
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| Oct 09, 2010
Posted by The Salvation Army Puyallup Valley Corps
While we don't find ourselves to be particularly strange in what we do, say, and even wear, we do realize that a lot of people do. That's OK, let's look at some of the frequently asked questions that we receive.
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| Oct 09, 2010
