EDS Edmonton is pleased to announce that a new partnership with West Edmonton Christian Assembly has been forged. On May 26, EDS Coordinator Jason Waters met with 16 interested individuals from the church to share information on EDS and volunteering with us. At the end of the evening 9 people had stepped forward as new volunteers.
This is a significant boost to the EDS volunteer base, although more volunteers are still needed.
A special thanks to Pastor Nancy who worked with EDS to arrange the information session and to promote EDS volunteer opportunities.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Monday, November 26, 2007
Now hiring!!
EDS Edmonton is now excepting applications for 3 positions! 1 Team Lead and 2 Outreach Workers are needed for the Winter Relief Program.
WINTER RELIEF TEAM LEAD
Position summary: The Team Lead will provide on-site supervision for the EDS Winter Relief program in Edmonton, as well as carrying out some planning and administrative tasks to ensure that appropriate and meaningful assistance is provided to street involved clients.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have obtained a high school diploma or equivalency. Prior experience working with homeless and working poor populations preferred.
WORKING HOURS: 6PM TO 12AM, SATURDAY TO THURSDAY
WINTER RELIEF OUTREACH WORKER
Position summary: The Outreach Worker will be familiar with services provided by The Salvation Army and other agencies that are available to street involved clients in Edmonton, providing referrals as appropriate. They will also assist in preparing and serving food and distributing other forms of assistance.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have obtained a high school diploma or equivalency. Prior experience working with homeless and working poor populations preferred.
WORKING HOURS: 6PM TO 12AM, SATURDAY TO THURSDAY
Full job descriptions are available upon request.
For more information or to apply, contact:
Jason Waters
9618 - 101A Ave. NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 0C7
Fax: 780-425-9081
E-mail: Jason_Waters@can.salvationarmy.org
WINTER RELIEF TEAM LEAD
Position summary: The Team Lead will provide on-site supervision for the EDS Winter Relief program in Edmonton, as well as carrying out some planning and administrative tasks to ensure that appropriate and meaningful assistance is provided to street involved clients.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have obtained a high school diploma or equivalency. Prior experience working with homeless and working poor populations preferred.
WORKING HOURS: 6PM TO 12AM, SATURDAY TO THURSDAY
WINTER RELIEF OUTREACH WORKER
Position summary: The Outreach Worker will be familiar with services provided by The Salvation Army and other agencies that are available to street involved clients in Edmonton, providing referrals as appropriate. They will also assist in preparing and serving food and distributing other forms of assistance.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have obtained a high school diploma or equivalency. Prior experience working with homeless and working poor populations preferred.
WORKING HOURS: 6PM TO 12AM, SATURDAY TO THURSDAY
Full job descriptions are available upon request.
For more information or to apply, contact:
Jason Waters
9618 - 101A Ave. NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 0C7
Fax: 780-425-9081
E-mail: Jason_Waters@can.salvationarmy.org
Friday, October 26, 2007
Pastor Letter from the General of The Salvation Army
October 2007
Pastoral Letters
LETTERS TO THE ARMY
October 2007
PASTORAL LETTERS
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL
TO SALVATIONISTS ACROSS THE WORLD
This is the fourth in a series of Pastoral Letters from the General to every Salvationist across the world.
The Pastoral Letters are intended to be distributed unchanged and entire to all Salvationists and may be shared also with others interested in the sacred purposes for which God raised up The Salvation Army.
INTRODUCTION
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ.
This comes to all Salvationists with my strong, ongoing affection in Christ for you, and with my prayers for your effectiveness in the sacred calling that God, in his supreme wisd om, has placed upon the people known as Salvationists.
It has been laid upon my heart that I am to take a step of obedience under God by reaching out to you all through a Pastoral Letter written from time to time. I write therefore in order to obey the One who has created us all, and with a longing that what is written will affirm, encourage and inspire you.
The themes for these occasional Pastoral Letters continue to be the themes God reveals. His holy will is made known in many ways. I pledge myself to be mindful that his will is often revealed through interaction with members of the Body and not only or always in the seclusion of the place of prayer.
It is my deep hope that each Pastoral Letter will be read wherever Salvationists are to be found, whether in private or in public settings. The chosen themes may prompt discussion, prayer and - as appropriate - action.
All Scripture quotations are from the New International Version, unless otherwise st ated.
Shaw Clifton
General
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PASTORAL LETTER FOUR
OTHERS
Dear Fellow Salvationists,
This comes to you with sincerest Salvationist greetings from London. What a blessing and privilege it is to write to you in this way, reaching out across the miles by modern technology that sometimes makes the world seem but a village! I picture you in my imagination: in gigantic cities; in tiny villages; in rural and urban settings; by the sea or deep inland; on mountains or in the plains. I can see the yellow, red and blue flag fluttering where you are, and my heart lifts up to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. My wife and I have met many of you in person in our travels and recall vividly those visits and the enrichment of spirit that they brought to us.
In this fourth pastoral letter I feel led to write on the theme of ‘Others'. You and I are no t called to live selfishly, but to live for others. The One who is entirely ‘other' than us, and who gave his life for us, has shown us how to live for others. He became a servant of others for our sakes (Philippians 2:7).
We are exhorted by the Scriptures: ‘Honour one another above yourselves ... Share with God's people who are in need' (Romans 12:10, 12). In this way the Bible helps us to keep ourselves in a true perspective. By nature we protect ourselves, we provide for ourselves, we are instinctively inclined to put self first. By God's grace at work in us we learn to protect others, to provide for others, to put others first.
‘Others' is a word that carries strong symbolism for Salvationists. We are told that General William Booth, the Founder, once sent a telegram to officers around the world. It contained a greeting expressed in a single word - ‘Others'. Still today that greeting, that exhortation, reaches us across the years. Still it lives on, deeply embedded in our Salvationist DNA. I salute the countless Salvationists who live for others.
This God-breathed spirit of selflessness that is so much a hallmark of authentic Christian living is dramatically illustrated from a tragic episode in 1914. That was the year in which the passenger ship named The Empress of Ireland went down. No fewer than 109 Salvation Army officers were drowned. As their bodies were picked up, it was noticed that not a single one of them was wearing a life-jacket. Survivors told how the Salvationists, finding there were not enough life-jackets for all the passengers, removed their own and strapped them upon even strong men with the words, ‘I can die better than you!' From those sinking decks the Salvationist battle-cry rang out for all the world to hear: ‘Others!'
Jesus, our King, said in a parable: ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for the least of these brothers of mi ne, you did for me' (Matthew 25:40).
This letter is being written only two days after my friend and fellow-officer, Colonel Bo Brekke, was shot dead in Lahore, Pakistan. If we need to look for modern examples of Salvationists who have lived for others we need look no further than Colonels Bo and Birgitte Brekke. Their concern for the poor and marginalised, their giftedness in lifting up the downtrodden, their loving hearts have resulted in countless lives transformed from penury to dignity and many coming to faith in Jesus. When Bo was killed he and Birgitte were serving as the leaders of The Salvation Army in Pakistan. They took risks in order to be available to others, in obedience to the commands of Christ. Bo lived and died for others.
Most of us are called in less dangerous ways to serve others. Are you serving? Are you living for others? Are you doing all you can? Are you praying for others? Are you planning for their betterment? I believe you are.
Loving Father in Heaven, look upon your people known as Salvationists and fill us again and again with your love. Let this love spill over into the lives of many, so that others are blessed, helped, and encouraged to come to faith in Christ. Grant to each of us your grace, that we might truly obey your command: ‘Do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love' (Galatians 5:13). Amen.
To Salvationists serving others everywhere I send warmest greetings of gratitude and encouragement in Christ.
Shaw Clifton
General
October 2007
Pastoral Letters
LETTERS TO THE ARMY
October 2007
PASTORAL LETTERS
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL
TO SALVATIONISTS ACROSS THE WORLD
This is the fourth in a series of Pastoral Letters from the General to every Salvationist across the world.
The Pastoral Letters are intended to be distributed unchanged and entire to all Salvationists and may be shared also with others interested in the sacred purposes for which God raised up The Salvation Army.
INTRODUCTION
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ.
This comes to all Salvationists with my strong, ongoing affection in Christ for you, and with my prayers for your effectiveness in the sacred calling that God, in his supreme wisd om, has placed upon the people known as Salvationists.
It has been laid upon my heart that I am to take a step of obedience under God by reaching out to you all through a Pastoral Letter written from time to time. I write therefore in order to obey the One who has created us all, and with a longing that what is written will affirm, encourage and inspire you.
The themes for these occasional Pastoral Letters continue to be the themes God reveals. His holy will is made known in many ways. I pledge myself to be mindful that his will is often revealed through interaction with members of the Body and not only or always in the seclusion of the place of prayer.
It is my deep hope that each Pastoral Letter will be read wherever Salvationists are to be found, whether in private or in public settings. The chosen themes may prompt discussion, prayer and - as appropriate - action.
All Scripture quotations are from the New International Version, unless otherwise st ated.
Shaw Clifton
General
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PASTORAL LETTER FOUR
OTHERS
Dear Fellow Salvationists,
This comes to you with sincerest Salvationist greetings from London. What a blessing and privilege it is to write to you in this way, reaching out across the miles by modern technology that sometimes makes the world seem but a village! I picture you in my imagination: in gigantic cities; in tiny villages; in rural and urban settings; by the sea or deep inland; on mountains or in the plains. I can see the yellow, red and blue flag fluttering where you are, and my heart lifts up to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. My wife and I have met many of you in person in our travels and recall vividly those visits and the enrichment of spirit that they brought to us.
In this fourth pastoral letter I feel led to write on the theme of ‘Others'. You and I are no t called to live selfishly, but to live for others. The One who is entirely ‘other' than us, and who gave his life for us, has shown us how to live for others. He became a servant of others for our sakes (Philippians 2:7).
We are exhorted by the Scriptures: ‘Honour one another above yourselves ... Share with God's people who are in need' (Romans 12:10, 12). In this way the Bible helps us to keep ourselves in a true perspective. By nature we protect ourselves, we provide for ourselves, we are instinctively inclined to put self first. By God's grace at work in us we learn to protect others, to provide for others, to put others first.
‘Others' is a word that carries strong symbolism for Salvationists. We are told that General William Booth, the Founder, once sent a telegram to officers around the world. It contained a greeting expressed in a single word - ‘Others'. Still today that greeting, that exhortation, reaches us across the years. Still it lives on, deeply embedded in our Salvationist DNA. I salute the countless Salvationists who live for others.
This God-breathed spirit of selflessness that is so much a hallmark of authentic Christian living is dramatically illustrated from a tragic episode in 1914. That was the year in which the passenger ship named The Empress of Ireland went down. No fewer than 109 Salvation Army officers were drowned. As their bodies were picked up, it was noticed that not a single one of them was wearing a life-jacket. Survivors told how the Salvationists, finding there were not enough life-jackets for all the passengers, removed their own and strapped them upon even strong men with the words, ‘I can die better than you!' From those sinking decks the Salvationist battle-cry rang out for all the world to hear: ‘Others!'
Jesus, our King, said in a parable: ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for the least of these brothers of mi ne, you did for me' (Matthew 25:40).
This letter is being written only two days after my friend and fellow-officer, Colonel Bo Brekke, was shot dead in Lahore, Pakistan. If we need to look for modern examples of Salvationists who have lived for others we need look no further than Colonels Bo and Birgitte Brekke. Their concern for the poor and marginalised, their giftedness in lifting up the downtrodden, their loving hearts have resulted in countless lives transformed from penury to dignity and many coming to faith in Jesus. When Bo was killed he and Birgitte were serving as the leaders of The Salvation Army in Pakistan. They took risks in order to be available to others, in obedience to the commands of Christ. Bo lived and died for others.
Most of us are called in less dangerous ways to serve others. Are you serving? Are you living for others? Are you doing all you can? Are you praying for others? Are you planning for their betterment? I believe you are.
Loving Father in Heaven, look upon your people known as Salvationists and fill us again and again with your love. Let this love spill over into the lives of many, so that others are blessed, helped, and encouraged to come to faith in Christ. Grant to each of us your grace, that we might truly obey your command: ‘Do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love' (Galatians 5:13). Amen.
To Salvationists serving others everywhere I send warmest greetings of gratitude and encouragement in Christ.
Shaw Clifton
General
October 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Reminder
Just a quick reminder that the Volunteer Lunch & Info Session is coming up on November 3! Be sure to be planning to attend.
Joining us will be Mr. Lawrence Jansen, Volunteer Coordinator for the Edmonton Police Service as well as our very own, Major Sandy Langer, Divisional Secretary for Volunteers.
Joining us will be Mr. Lawrence Jansen, Volunteer Coordinator for the Edmonton Police Service as well as our very own, Major Sandy Langer, Divisional Secretary for Volunteers.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Exercise at Airport
On Tuesday, September 18 Karen Diaper, Communications Officer with The Salvation Army's Public Relations Team, and Jason Waters, EDS Coordinator for Edmonton & Area, attended an exercise at the Edmonton International Airport in which Airport authorities and other responders and agencies rehersed their response to an airplane crash on airport property.The Salvation Army EDS Team is a part of the airports emergency plan, and was invited to participate. The goals for EDS in this exercise were to practice escorting procedures for accessing the airport property where the Incident Command had been established.
Karen and Jason were able to observe responders as the rehersed their roles, including the arrival, landing, response and departure of the Stars Air Ambulance. The helicopter landed quite close to the EDS canteen as shown in the picture above.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Lunch!!
I would like to issue an open invitation to anyone interested to join me for a BBQ lunch and information session. Here's the details:
- Location: The Salvaton Army Edmonton Temple (9115 - 75 St. ~ corner of 75 St. and 90 Ave.)
- Time: 12 PM
Following lunch there will be information regarding what EDS does, the volunteer application process and ongoing volunteering with EDS.
All current volunteers, new volunteers and individuals interested in volunteering with EDS are encouraged to attend. Bring a friend or family member along!! Volunteering with someone else is a great idea!!
I hope to see YOU there!!
UPDATE:
SPECIAL GUESTS - MAJOR SANDY LANGER, DIVISIONAL SECRETARY FOR VOLUNTEERS; LAWRENCE JANSEN, EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Friday, August 31, 2007
Welcome
In an effort to make it easier for EDS volunteers to access information related to training, events and other news we are now on Blogger and Facebook!!
In these locations you will be able to find information on training dates, opportunities to volunteer for planned events and other related information. Facebook will also have pictures from incidents, trainings and events - those won't be available on this blog.
To start off with, here is an upcoming volunteer opportunity:
- September 18 @ 10am, a couple of volunteers might be needed for an exercise at Edmonton International Airport. More details will be available later next week.
Also, there will be a volunteer lunch and information session coming up this fall - likely in November. This will be an opportunity for all current, new and potential volunteers to get together, meet with the new coordinator, and to gain understanding of where EDS is heading in Edmonton over the next while. More information should be available shortly.
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