SFOT Library

Dear Friends,

We rejoice and give thanks to God for the weekend of the Ordination & Commissioning of the cadets of the Heralds of Grace. You will appreciate that part of the Spiritual Formation training included service within the SFOT campus. For two semesters the cadets undertook as their one year project a reorganizing of the SFOT library. This included physically cleaning the shelves, arranging the books, weeding & disposing the torn and worn-out books, cataloguing, labelling and sorting out new and donated second hand books, selecting excess books which are in good condition to stock the SFOT library in Yangon, Myanmar.

The library is now fully functional and is hosted on a cloud platform which you can access virtually from anywhere in the world with internet connection. The URL address is  https://sarmy.vlibonline.com . You can view our stock on the web. Our library collection has books on Biblical Studies, Theology, Christian History, Missions & Pastoral Theology, Leadership, and many others with a good range of Salvation Army authors and publications. There is also an up to date series on journals from Trinity Theological College and Church & Society in Asia Today written by Asian theologians and scholars.

The library is open for membership to all officers, Salvationists, congregational members and employees of TSA with a nominal fee of $10 for Singaporeans and RM10 for Malaysians per year. Retired officers and cadets can be members for free. Please write to Serene Lim to secure an application form and register as a member to perform loan activities and borrow books and resource materials. You will receive a membership guide and policy when you register.

Loan activities can be conducted online and your books will be delivered to your corps or centre via courier service or through your corps officer/centre manager.

For further information regarding the library please write to library_wbcm@smm.salvationarmy.org or contact 63495345.

Thank you and regards,


Lee Kong Yee
Major
School for Officers Training

ONE ARMY RESOURCE MATERIALS NOW AVAILABLE

THE Salvation Army's International Vision of One Army, One Mission, One Message, launched in October 2011, continues to inspire Salvationists around the world. Now, thanks to a new multi-format teaching resource produced through International Headquarters (IHQ), the unity of the International Vision can be worked towards in a practical way, bringing Salvationists into a closer understanding of what it means to be part of 'One Army'.

The One Army website (www.salvationarmy.org/onearmy) opens with an introduction from General André Cox, who writes: 'For those who want to know more about The Salvation Army, this is the most up-to-date, informative and concise guide available. For Salvationists who want to confirm their own faith and mission, this is as reliable and authentic guide you will find anywhere. For those who want to broaden their horizons, support and encourage others around the world and learn about other cultures, this will achieve all those aims.'

Commissioner Robert Street, Chair of The Salvation Army's International Doctrine Council, was given the task of devising and producing a teaching resource that can be used around the world. He told All the World magazine that a shared understanding is vital in an ever-expanding Army which now ministers in 126 countries. 'It is crucial that it stays united, grows authentically and continues to be what it was always meant to be ... an expression of the one Church Universal, showing the heart and love of God,' he says.

The resource is provided across a variety of formats, through booklets, videos and other online material. The initial batch covers four teaching 'units' (with more to follow):

• The Introduction: One Army – One Life
• One Army – in Calling
• One Army – in Covenant
• One Army – in Christ

'Each of the booklets has its own corresponding film,' explains the commissioner. 'We produce them as DVDs and the films are also on the website', along with subtitles. 'We are currently working towards 20 subtitle languages on the web.'

The commissioner adds: 'It is inspiring to be aware of the energy and expertise being applied to this,' revealing that the General calls the One Army teaching resource 'IHQ's gift to the world'.

With so many languages involved, arrangements for the printing of materials are being negotiated according to the situation. Shared printing is being arranged for territories and commands that share a common language. Where a language is unique to its own country, separate arrangements are being made according to local preference.

In a letter to Salvation Army leaders, Commissioner Street explains: 'There is no set timeline for the use of One Army. It can and should be used at whatever time best suits the programme and ministry of the territory, command, and each corps. It is for ongoing use and will be added to and updated regularly, keeping it fresh and relevant. Discussion and participation through the website will be encouraged, further adding to the international impact of this initiative.' Participants can contribute to the discussions on the website, using their Twitter, Facebook or email accounts to join in.

The next three units of the programme will be available in mid-2014.

Read Commissioner Robert Street's interview in full at sar.my/atwonearmyarticle and visit the One Army website at www.salvationarmy.org/onearmy

Salvation Army Books

A Book Publicaton Online Links

Most Salvation Army territories make their magazines and other publications available online, but here are some links where you can download the full text of books by Salvationists or about The Salvation Army.Note that some books may appear in more than one location and also that we accept no responsibility for the content of pages that are not part of this Web site.

Salvation Army UK with Republic Ireland Books Archive

Salvation Army International

Salvation Army Australia Link

ArmyBarmy Library

Salvation Army Collectables Ebooks

Salvation Army ALOVE


Bookworm Alley Website
Useful and valuable source of second-hand Salvation Army books. Bookworm Alley, based in Tavistock in the UK, also has a wide selection of SA, music, recordings, uniforms and memorabilia.

Salvation Army Collectables Site Books

Shop Salvation Army org


If you find any site that published Salvation Army books or resources, kindly inform us to add into the list.