Self Denial Appeal 2018 raises vital funds
Self Denial Appeal 2018 raises vital funds
18 July 2018
Rising Up for justice, using a story from a school for children with special needs from the African nation of Tanzania, was one of the focus areas of the Self Denial Appeal 2018.
“Very rarely in our lives will we have the opportunity to make a huge change in the world,” said Major Craig Todd, North Brisbane Corps Officer.
“The thought that my donation can change a town or village, can bring running water to a school – wow! My money just does not have that kind of impact either in my pocket or at work in Australia. That is a pretty cool thought; that I can change the world!”
Across Australia, Salvation Army congregations have given over $3.2 million to the 2018 Self Denial Appeal. These funds will be used in community development projects through the Salvation Army International Development office (SAID). Approximately 45 per cent of the funds will support The Salvation Army’s evangelical mission.
Rising up for equality in Haiti.
The Self Denial Appeal is The Salvation Army’s largest contributor to both international community development and mission support. Sacrificial giving to the appeal over the years has made it possible for The Salvation Army to meet human need without discrimination and to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.
“I want to thank everyone who has joined us in our desire to bring hope and transformation to all people everywhere through the sacrifice of the Self Denial Appeal in 2018,” said Commissioner Floyd Tidd, Salvation Army National Commander.
"Around the world there are people who experience violence and fear, limited shelter and little food. Our dedication to sharing the love of Jesus by caring for people, creating faith pathways, building healthy communities, and working for justice is not limited by our Australian borders.”
Rising up for families in Indonesia.
The theme of the 2018 campaign was “We Rise as One”, based on the verses from 1 Corinthians 12:12, 26: Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ ... If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honoured, every part rejoices with it.”
Each week during the campaign, a personal video story from a different country, and with a different emphasis, was presented at Salvation Army corps and centres around the nation.
These stories included: Rise up for equality (Haiti), Rise Up for youth (Republic of Georgia), Rise Up for families (Indonesia), and Rise Up for justice (Tanzania).
The focus of these powerful videos and accompanying printed stories was on financial sacrifice – the sacrifice that can save a life, educate a child, transform a community and save a soul.
Rising up for youth in the Republic of Georgia.
It was about showing God’s love to countless people around the world.
This translates to, for example, communities in India being empowered through education, children in Malawi rescued from a life of slavery, microfinance loans lifting families in Pakistan out of poverty, and providing people in Kenya with clean water to prevent the spread of disease.
Communities have been transformed, bringing lasting change for generations to come.
Most importantly, donations to the Self Denial Appeal has enabled the Army to preach the good news of Jesus Christ in more than 128 countries and in 175 languages.
“The money people give really does make a difference,” said Major Stephen Wallis, Geelong Corps Officer. “It’s not just seeing a picture on a screen or a feel good video story, this appeal is about real people facing real challenges who need real help.”
You can give to the Self Denial Appeal 2019 now, or become a regular giver. For details click here.
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