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ear friends,

I’m thrilled to share with you an extraordinary journey through one of the most remarkable stories in Christian history – the birth and early days of The Salvation Army. Through this series of films, we’ll step back into the vibrant, bustling streets of Victorian London, where William and Catherine Booth’s passion to serve the forgotten sparked a movement that would eventually touch millions of lives across the globe.

This is far more than just a historical account. It’s a story of radical love in action – of how a handful of dedicated believers dared to go where others wouldn’t, bringing hope to the poorest neighborhoods of London’s East End. We’ll witness how their innovative approach to sharing God’s love, from street preaching to soup kitchens, transformed lives and challenged the social norms of their day.

Together, we’ll discover how the early Salvationists faced mockery and violent opposition with unwavering courage, their brass bands and distinctive uniforms becoming symbols of hope in the darkest corners of Victorian society. We’ll meet extraordinary characters whose faith and determination helped spread this movement across Britain and then around the world.

Through these films, you’ll see how the Army’s powerful blend of practical compassion and spiritual conviction created a revolutionary approach to Christian ministry that was unlike anything seen before. From their groundbreaking work with the homeless and hungry to their radical stance on women in leadership and their fierce campaign against social injustice, the early Salvation Army challenged and changed what it meant to be the hands and feet of Christ in a broken world.

This is more than just the story of an organization – it’s a testament to how God can use ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things when they step out in faith and dare to care for those society has forgotten.

I invite you to join me on this inspiring journey through a movement that would grow from humble beginnings in London’s streets to become one of the world’s largest providers of humanitarian aid, while never losing sight of its founding mission: to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

love

Michael