Inside a

Salvation

Army church

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cross

The cross helps people to remember

that Jesus died to save people and

make them right with God. For all

Christians the cross is a symbol of

life and hope because Jesus rose

from the dead.

The reading desk is often placed

at the front of the church, right

in the centre. This is because the

message from the Bible is very

important in a Salvation Army

worship service.

reading desk

flowers

Sometimes there are flowers

at the front of a Salvation

Army church. They remind

people of God’s

beautiful creation.

musical instruments

In the Salvation Army, lots of

different musical instruments

are used for worship, such as the

piano, electric guitar and brass

instruments. Music helps people

to express their worship to God.

The mercy seat is a special place

of prayer. People can kneel there

and feel close to God. They might

want to ask God for forgiveness,

to pray about their worries, or

make a promise to God.

mercy seat

All of The Salvation Army’s

beliefs come from the Bible. It

teaches people about God and

shows them how to live.

Christians believe that God uses

the Bible to communicate with

people today, even though it was

written a long time ago.

bible

There is a lot of singing in Salvation

Army worship services. There are

traditional hymns and modern

songs. The words help people to

express what they believe and to

show their love to God.

song book

The words for the songs are

sometimes shown on large

screens so everyone can see

them. The screens are also used

for readings and video clips.

screens

The Salvation Army flag usually

stands at the front or back of

the worship hall. It represents

the main beliefs of The

Salvation Army and it is used

for special ceremonies and for

outdoor marches.

flag

The crest is one of The Salvation

Army’s symbols. It might be

found on a wall outside or inside

the church. The different shapes

and colours show what members

of The Salvation Army believe.

crest

During worship there is usually a

time for people to give in an

offering. The money is used to run

the church and to help people who

are in need. It’s like giving back to

God what he has given to them.

offering plate

Many members of The

Salvation Army wear their

uniform for worship. It

reminds them of their promise

to follow God. It also shows

others that they are members

of The Salvation A rmy.

uniform

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