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Salvation Army
841 Main Street
Chipley, Florida
Monday thru Saturday 9AM-
4:45PM
(850) 638- 7102
Patricia McCallister
In 1865, William Booth, an
ordained Methodist minister,
aided by his wife Catherine,
formed an evangelical group
dedicated to preaching among
the "unchurched" people
living in the midst of
appalling poverty in
London's East End.
Booth's ministry recognized
the interdependence of
material, emotional and
spiritual needs. In addition
to preaching the gospel of
Jesus Christ, Booth became
involved in the feeding and
shelter of the hungry and
homeless and in
rehabilitation of
alcoholics.
Booth and his followers,
originally known as The
Christian Mission,
became The Salvation Army in
1878, when that organization
evolved on a quasi-military
pattern. Booth became "the
General" and officers' ranks
were given to his ministers.
The Salvation Amy has
functioned successfully
within that unusual
structure for more than a
century. As of 2005, its
outreach has been expanded
to include more than 100
countries, and the Gospel is
preached by its officers in
more than 160 languages.
The Chipley Chapter
provides Social Services on
Wednesdays from 10AM-2PM
The thrift store has a large
selection of furniture and
appliances, clothing for the
entire family as well as
bed, bath, and kitchen
items.
Contact us for information
about donations and
pick-ups.
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