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THE Salvation Army Guyana Division on Friday launched its 125th Anniversary, under the theme, “A Celebration of God’s Faithfulness through the Years,” at the Salvation’s Divisional Headquarters.

The spiritual organisation will be celebrating its 125th Anniversary during the period of April 22-26, 2020. For this period, the division is aiming to enroll 125 new members into the organisation.

Giving his remarks at the event was, Chairman of the Advisory Board, Edward Boyer, who stated that the Salvation Army has grown from strength to strength and is an essential organisation rooted in the history of Guyana.

He made a call for sponsors, while stating, “I would like everyone to support the Salvation Army, especially during this special anniversary, to ensure that we could continue to help the needy and downtrodden.”

As part of its calendar of activities for its anniversary, it will be hosting four indoor meetings, marches of witness, school devotions, an extravaganza open-air meeting and one fundraising dinner.

The division has established a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre, one of the largest rehabilitation programs in Guyana and it boasts a success rate of 75 per cent in the male client’s rehabilitations. It also provides “prison ministry” and ‘after care help” for prisoners when they are released.

The Salvation Army is a non-governmental organisation, consistent with compassion and it is well known for providing shelter spaces and feeding programs for the elderly, disabled and unfortunate. Additionally, the organisation teaches women craft and cookery through the Women’s Ministry Programme.

In addition, Boyer expressed sincere gratitude to the private donors, organisations and volunteers that would have provided assistance to the organisation over the years.