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The Salvation Army
National
Where: The Lafayette
Salvation Army is located at 212 6th Street in
Lafayette, Louisiana
What?: The Salvation Army
serves the Lafayette area by providing Emergency Shelters, Food and
Nutrition programs, seasonal services and worship opportunities.
Why?: The Salvation Army,
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.
When?: Services are
available Monday through Friday during office hours, with weekend
services available as scheduled.
Who?: In 1925 the first
official Salvation Army service unit was designated in Lafayette at the
request of local residents seeking aid for the needy. Today, Captain
Jon-Phil Winter is Corps Officer ensuring that the community corps
continues providing the area with emergency services and worship
opportunities.
June 2008: $500: Monetary
donation for school uniforms. Parishioners at Saint Barnabas also
participated in a school uniform drive for the Salvation Army School
Uniform Outreach.
June 2007: Parishioners
at Saint Barnabas participated in a school uniform drive for the
Salvation Army School Uniform Outreach. |
