Smith County Historical Society Meeting
Jan. 4, 2011 at Payne Auditorium, 125 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX 75702
7:00 pm Social
7:30 pm Program
"Revelations of The Salvation Army in Tyler, Texas"
The leader of Tyler's Salvation Army, Captain Doris Lawrence, newly transferred to Tyler, will present a program on its services. Along with her husband, Captain Ben Lawrence, the Tyler assignment is providing a facility unique in Texas, that being its comprehensive approach of services. Most other units in Texas are able to specialize only in certain areas such as providing housing and/or job training.
Tyler's most successful unit of The Salvation Army is its Women's Auxiliary. Captain Doris, who serves as the primary liaison with the Women's Auxiliary, will discuss how blessed Tyler is with volunteerism. The Salvation Army was founded in London, England in 1878 by William Booth, a Methodist minister. Captain Doris will reflect on the original founding of Tyler's unit which began in 1897.
Located at 633 North Broadway, the current campus of the Salvation Army has continued to expand in order to meet the dire needs of the community. Such services as housing, meals, job training, after-school tutoring for children, counseling, and spiritual guidance are offered.
In addition to the two corps captains, a staff of seven full-time employees assist to fulfilling the responsibilities of the operations. Also, there are nearly 500 members of the Women's Auxiliary who contribute to the operations of The Salvation Army.
No comments:
Post a Comment