Always about people finding freedom

From the early days when the Gladstone Salvation Army used to march the streets of the city, to today, when local Salvos can be found teaching budgeting skills or running children’s activities; one thing has remained the same – The Salvation Army is about people finding freedom. In 1919, John Stewart found freedom through Jesus after he came into contact with The Salvation Army during the building of its new hall. An account in the Gladstone Salvation Army history book reads: Our comrade, who is a practical business man, and assisted in the erection of our newly acquired property, was very capable in every way, but for the drink, this having become such a weakness that his heart and life became a burden … recently he sought Christ, Who saved him from drink and tobacco and he is a living witness for God in the town.