by Commissioner Evie Diaz, Territorial Commander
You belong!
This is a message we are sending to the territory. Have you noticed?
You are invited to the Belonging Congress. We want you to join us in the Belonging Prayer Emphasis. The theme for the recent Regeneration Young Adult Retreat was Belonging. We want you to know that you belong.
First, you belong to God’s Kingdom the minute you accept Jesus as your Savior. Welcome to the family!
This Kingdom of Heaven that we belong to is precious.
Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV) says:
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.”
The Kingdom is a treasure. It cost Jesus His life and is offered freely to us.
We should take our Kingdom life seriously. How? By living by the Spirit and exhibiting the Fruit of the Spirit each day. Jesus uses us to help others join the Kingdom.
It’s the Kingdom priority to be like Jesus in our actions and to love like Jesus. To encourage others to come and see Jesus and belong to Him—and so to this Kingdom family.
You also belong to The Salvation Army. Whether employee, volunteer, soldier or officer, you belong with us!
We want you to feel welcomed, to find a place to serve and to be an influence within our walls and in your community.
We want to hear your voice.
What is God saying to you about our mission?
Where is God leading you to serve?
How does the Spirit want to speak through you?
Here is a word for those of us in leadership roles. Please make space for other voices and help others find their belonging place.
Encourage conversations, true fellowship, intergenerational engagement, ministry opportunities within the corps and community, all to ensure people of all ages and backgrounds feel welcomed and that there is a place for them in the Army.
Treasure your membership in the Kingdom of Heaven. Invite others to meet Jesus and belong. And find your place in The Salvation Army.
You belong!
