2. Salvation for the least, last and lost
Some men’s ambition is art
Some men’s ambition is fame
Some men’s ambition is gold
But my ambition is the souls of men
William Booth
(entry in King Edward VII’s autograph book)

3. Salvation for the least, last and lost
O boundless salvation, deep ocean of love
O fullness of mercy, Christ brought from above
The whole world redeeming, so rich and so free
Now flowing for all men, come, roll over me
William Booth

4. Salvation for the least, last and lost
Our name is significant:
We aren’t the Celebration Army, Sanctification Army, Social Service Army, Senior Citizens Army or the She’ll Be Right Army – No!
We are The Salvation Army – Te Ope Whakaora

5. Salvation for the least, last and lost
The Spirit of the Lord is on me because he has anointed me:
Our ministry must be done in and through the power of the Holy Spirit
“It’s not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord” Zechariah 4:6
Blood and Fire!

6. Salvation for the least, last and lost
To preach the good news to the poor:
‘Euaggelizo’ – Greek word for sharing the good news (derivative for evangelism)
The Salvation Army was born on the streets
‘Taking it to the Streets’ campaign later in 2015

7. Salvation for the least, last and lost
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners, recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour:
“I have found my destiny”
“These people are our people”
Booth’s vision was Christ’s vision – nothing less than full salvation for the body and mind as well as the soul

8. Salvation for the least, last and lost
“God shall have all there is of William Booth”
Is the Spirit of the Lord upon you?
Is he sending you to share the good news, bind up the broken hearted and tell people of God’s love and favour?

9. Commitment Cards
Adults
Children

10. Salvation for the least, last and lost
How is God challenging you today?
To choose to follow Jesus?
To consider being a soldier in The Salvation Army?
To fulltime service as an officer?
To fight for the least, the last and the lost?