What is The Salvation Army? The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity seeking to share the good news of Jesus and nurture committed followers of him. We also serve people without discrimination, care for creation and seek justice and reconciliation. We offer practical support and services in more than 700 centres throughout the UK. Go to salvationarmy.org.uk/find-a-church to find your nearest centre.
What is the War Cry? The Salvation Army first published a newspaper called the War Cry in London in December 1879, and we have continued to appear every week since then. Our name refers to our battle for people’s hearts and souls as we promote the positive impact of the Christian faith and The Salvation Army’s fight for greater social justice.
WAR CRY Issue No 7613
Editor: Andrew Stone, Major Deputy Editor: Philip Halcrow Production Editor: Ivan Radford Assistant Editor: Sarah Olowofoyeku Staff Writer: Emily Bright Staff Writer: Claire Brine Editorial Assistant: Linda McTurk Graphic Designer: Rodney Kingston Graphic Designer: Mark Knight
From the editor’s desk THIS month marks the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The ensuing warfare has brought death and destruction, resulting in millions of people fleeing as their homes and way of life have come under attack. Those victims of the war are some of the 100 million displaced people in the world. Some of these Ukrainian refugees have sought sanctuary in European countries including the UK, where The Salvation Army has joined with other organisations in helping them to settle into a new society and culture. Ben Still works as the church and charity’s refugee response manager, and in this week’s War Cry he tells us about the support that The Salvation Army provides, not just to Ukrainians, but to refugees from across the world who have come to this country to escape oppression and injustice. Sadly, it is not only people fleeing crises overseas who have experienced mistreatment. In this issue, we also speak to Mark Screeton, who runs In2Out, a charity that supports young offenders. In his interview, Mark explains how a significant number of the people mentored by the charity have faced trauma in their childhood. ‘A lot of the people we see have very difficult family situations,’ he tells us, as he describes how almost 60 per cent have grown up in care. Mark also explains what motivates him to carry out his work. ‘In2Out is an organisation built around our Christian foundations,’ he says. ‘Our staff, trustees and many of our volunteers all understand this fundamental calling, to recognise in each of these damaged young people someone created in the image of God, deeply loved by him.’ It is because Christians are convinced of God’s love for everyone that they endeavour to help those who have been mistreated by others. They believe that, in doing so, they are demonstrating that love to some of the people who need to experience it the most.
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CONTENTS FEATURES
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Try again Teams kick off rugby’s Six Nations
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‘An issue that’s not going away’ Response manager on the refugee crisis
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Inside out support Charity mentors young offenders
13 Frozen assets Ice sculptures are on display in York REGULARS
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Team Talk and War Cry World
12 Walking with Jesus 14 Puzzles 15 War Cry Kitchen: Money-Wise Meals Front-page picture: PA IMAGES/ALAMY