DECEMBER • 2023

Love New Canadians - Through this new partnership, we believe that we have the potential to revitalize corps that are struggling to find purpose or to make community impact; to re-imagine corps that are facing decline; to re-fill SA buildings that are sitting dormant too many days each week.  
Watch for additional webinars to be announced soon!

This is a testimony & teaching webinar that will be hosted four times regarding full participation for those with disabilities. Major Dr. Catherine Spiller will share her experience as a Corps Officer, a parent, and her from her education.
Major Catherine says. "Have you ever considered how to engage with people with disabilities in your corps? Come along to this webinar where I will share with you the journey that I have been on as a parent of a young man with an intellectual disability and as an Officer. We will explore together what full participation looks like and how it can be applied in your ministry setting."
Journey Toward Full Participation Webinar Invitation
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This three-week discussion using the 2023 Disability Concerns Book of the Year took place in September.   The participants felt the discussion was very meaningful and there was a desire  to continue the discussion and take it further into local settings.  There are plans being made to host another discussion in the New Year.    Major Shelley is also available to host a discussion with just your ministry unit.  If this is something you might be interested in, please reach out to Major Shelley Kerr.

In this series, a variety of virtual ministries across the Canada and Bermuda Territory are showcased as media producers share helpful insights.
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The Salvation Army Canada & Bermuda Territory partners with Right Now Media, providing free access to a vast library of 200,000+ Biblical videos for officers, employees, and members.
 
Each month in our Corps Mission Newsletter, we will feature and highlight a few of the studies or messages that have been used effectively by other SA leaders. 

Here are this month's top picks and recommendations. 
Advent (J.D. GREEAR)

The Christmas story, or Advent, is more than a sentimental myth or a quiet manger scene we use to decorate our living rooms. The Christmas story is the good news of God entering into our darkness. Join J.D. Greear in this four-session series as he takes a deeper look at Jesus as Emmanuel, our Wonderful Counselor, the Everlasting Father, and the great I Am. When you know Jesus, you will realize Christmas is more than a nice story—the arrival of Jesus changes everything.

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God Came Near (MAX LUCADO)

The Christmas story, or Advent, is more than a sentimental myth or a quiet manger scene we use to decorate our living rooms. The Christmas story is the good news of God entering into our darkness. Join J.D. Greear in this four-session series as he takes a deeper look at Jesus as Emmanuel, our Wonderful Counselor, the Everlasting Father, and the great I Am. When you know Jesus, you will realize Christmas is more than a nice story—the arrival of Jesus changes everything.

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NUA: Christmas (SARAH CAMPBELL)

NUA:Christmas explores the why behind the glitz and glam of Christmas, considering how the first Christmas fits with the narrative of the Jewish faith. The Jewish people had been awaiting a Savior for thousands of years since his coming was foretold in the Garden of Eden. All signs were pointing towards this unique moment in recorded history but when it arrived it was nothing like what they were expecting! We eagerly look forward to Christmas each year, but that wasn’t the case for most people for the very first Christmas! It was certainly a big surprise for Jesus’ mum Mary to find out she would be the mother of the Messiah. Join Sarah Campbell, Darren Bourke and Mark Murray on a very unique and entertaining journey that highlights the true meaning of Christmas.

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The Life of Mary (MARGARET FEINBERG)

The Life of Mary is a 4-part Bible study that unfolds Mary's life and transforms it to a 21st century audience with teaching by Margaret Feinberg. In this series, Margaret shares insightful discoveries on Mary's unique situation and brings to life her fears and struggles. With powerful lessons and excellent teaching, this video Bible study examines Mary's life in a way you would never expect. Each session walks down Mary's road of faith as she journeys through a life of unbelievable events that ushers in Jesus Christ. Perfect for small group Bible studies.

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The Holy Moly Christmas Collection (SPARKHOUSE)

Each episode in the Holy Moly Christmas Story Collection helps kids explore more of the awesome story of how Jesus came into our world. In addition to “Jesus is Born” this volume includes episodes covering Christmas stories such as “Mary and Elizabeth” and “The Magi Follow the Star.” The imaginative visuals and humorous sound effects give kids the opportunity to retell the story in their own words and bring the Bible to life like never before.

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Incarnation - 2023 Advent Worship Series

With thanks to the USA Central Territory - Corps and Community Mission Department
Annual worship planning resources for the Church seasons of Advent and Lent are managed through the Corps and Community Mission Department.
The 2023 Advent Worship SeriesIncarnation, is available here: Download 2023 Advent Worship Series resources (ZIP)
(The first Sunday of Advent is December 3, 2023)
New! Christmas Season 2023 – Bellringer Devotionals: Download Kettle Devos 2023 (Word)

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CANBDA YOUTH - Christmas Family Worship
The fall ministry season has just begun and already our thoughts are turning towards Christmas planning and preparation.  CANBDA Youth wants to support you as make connections with families and share the Christmas Story with them.  Check out this month’s Ministry Minute for three great ideas!

Click the image below to watch Ministry and Minute and be sure to read the details in this month’s Ministry Minute October 2023 on CANBDAyouth.ca.
Christmas with The Salvation Army
Christmas with The Salvation Army live at Roy Thomson Hall. Featuring guest soloist, Canadian soprano, Miriam Khalil.

Under the artistic direction of the Music and Arts Ministries team, Christmas with The Salvation Army will also feature the Canadian Staff BandCanadian Staff Songsters and NEON, the Festival Chorus as well as organist Ian Sadler

Event Title: Christmas with The Salvation Army

Date: December 2, 2023

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Roy Thomson Hall - 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, Ontario

Tickets: Roy Thomson Hall Box Office


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MAPPLE LEAF BRASS - Annual Subscription 2024
Music and Arts Ministries - Canada and Bermuda offers new pieces each month from different composers. If you want to receive the new releases each month, please submit the annual subscription form to orderdesk@salvationarmy.ca no later than November 30, 2023. If you have subscribed last year, no action is required.
LINK: https://store.salvationarmy.ca/.../ML-Subscription-2024.pdf

Presence to Participation 
In 2022 Major Christine Johnson and Major Shelley Kerr produced a 7 week webinar series called Presence to Participation funded by an innovation grant of Broadview Village. Check out this informative series and, watch the Corps Mission website for a growing list of other helpful resources.

Salvation Worship Volume 6
Now available! Find it on all streaming platforms and on www.salvationworship.com
The song writers for Volume 6: Noel Samuels, Rob Birks & Stephen Court, Erin Wikle, Marlon Jones, Kathleen Johansson.

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