Canada Bermuda Youth

“You will receive instructions from Mission Command through your top secret communicator, your missions are in this folder, and they are just for YOU to do!”
⚠️Grades 1-6 who attended CoMissionING this weekend trained to become Defenders of Justice. Young agents participated in services through missions, built on scripture, customized -for their age and- to connect to the service around them.

After two services, hearing a lot of junior soldiers say “we love Commissioning!” …makes it all worth it.

😎Special thanks to our volunteers, we couldn’t have done it without you!

Sarah has been a JOY, and a BALL to have on the THQ team. As she leaves us this year and moves on to her ministry in camping we look forward to staying connected with her and all that she does with Ontario Camping Ministries- and beyond! As the camping season starts for Sarah and so many others, please Pray For Camp! We have wallpapers to use as a reminder and graphics to make them for your own camp! Camp Mountainview to Bermuda Camping! Pray for Sarah and Pray For Camp!

"A wise person once said to me, goodbyes only hurt because what came before was so special" -The Doctor

Today we say goodbye to an important member of our team. Starting as office admin, she moved into the role of Graphic Designer with a strong creative voice. Stephanie Hung has approached her work as much more than just a "clock in and out" job, and has lived youth ministry during her 16 years with Canada Bermuda Youth. As well as study in Graphic Design, Stephanie holds a degree in Astrophysics and is considering more schooling as she connects with family in Australia. We wish her Godspeed as she moves to the other side of the planet, and possibly beyond.

📣We are happy to announce Kevin Slous has returned to Canada Bermuda Youth as Territorial Director of Discipleship. Kevin was temporarily on secondment, as Secretary for Spiritual Life Development. He’s got a real heart for youth ministry and he understands fun! We welcome him back with open arms - like a prodigal son!

We’re excited to announce that Sheryl Slous, our former Creative Director, is now Canada Bermuda Youth’s new Territorial Children’s Ministries Secretary. Along with our Territorial Youth Secretary, this new position reemphasizes resourcing and discipling our children and youth as a strategic priority. Thanks for your continued commitment to Children and Youth Sheryl!

Hey Grace👋 Nice to see/meet you as part of the Youth Action Committee!

•Where do you live? Newmarket
•Favourite Bible verse? John 14:27
•Why are you involved with the Salvation Army?
Coming from a non-SA church I didn’t know much about what The Salvation Army did other than Christmas kettles. Over summers of working at multiple SA camps and becoming more involved at a Salvation Army church I’ve come to understand the full involvement the Salvation Army has on any community they are in. I also love the community I have found for myself since becoming involved with the Salvation Army and it has encouraged me to be involved in my own community and strive to make it better.

Hey Kelsey! We’re so glad you’re still on the Youth Action Committee!

Where do you live?
I currently live in Moncton, New Brunswick (I am an undergrad student at Université de Moncton), but I am from Thorburn, Nova Scotia, just 5 minutes away from beautiful Scotian Glen!

What is your favourite Bible verse?
My favorite Bible Verse is Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (NIV). This Bible verse was first shared with me at my second Officership Information Weekend (2021) by Lt. Brent and Melissa Haas, and it has followed me around for two years! It is always a good pick-me-up verse when I am questioning decisions, studying for exams, or just going through a season of anxiety.

Why are you involved with the Salvation Army?
I am involved with The Salvation Army to show the love of Christ to the world and to be a transforming influence in the communities that surround me! I grew up as the “Typical Army Kid”: going to junior soldier & corps cadet classes, learning a brass instrument to play in the junior & senior band, and singing in the worship team. The church is not only where I found God, but also where I found a sense of belonging. Now, as a young adult who is firm in her relationship with Christ, I want to be able to share that love with ANYONE who will listen to me. I want others to experience the love, grace, and acceptance that I experienced and continue to experience daily.

Hey Nathan in Burnaby, BC! Glad to have you on the Youth Action Committee!

•What is your favourite Bible verse?
One of my favourite Bible verses is Matthew 27:46 “about three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which mean “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).” The reason why I like this verse so much is because Jesus is making a reference to Psalm 22 while on the cross in front of people that knew the scriptures very well. And it starts with “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” and continues on about why he has been forsaken. But further on in the Psalm it switches to a realization that God has not forsaken. “For he has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one.” And at the end, “They will proclaim his righteousness, declaring to a people yet unborn: He has done it!” I just love how Jesus makes this reference to the people watching him die, basically saying that God has not forsaken His people and this is the plan to redeem the world of sin, that He has done it!

•Why are you involved in the SA?
I have been since I was born. My parents are officers but before they were our whole family was very active in corps in Vernon. For years I ran sound/PowerPoint for services. I’ve taken a bigger step into the Army, as I went to work at Camp Sunrise for the first time in 2022. There I had a life changing encounter with God and He told me that He wanted me to dive deeper into the Army by becoming a soldier. After last summer I got inspiration from God to start up a young adults group in Vernon and invited friends. I was invited to be on a BC young adults committee and we planned a young adults retreat with people from all over BC in TSA. Now I’m working at CS again as Head Cabin Leader and have been super grateful to pour into all of the campers’ and staffs’ lives. I can’t wait to see what God does in 2024!

God is great, God is good, let us thank Him for our food, family, fellowship and the festivities of the Nativity this wonderful Christmas season!

Merry Christmas!

Hey EB! Thanks for serving on the YOUTH ACTION COMMITTEE☝️
Where do you live?
I live in Montreal, Quebec

What is your favourite Bible verse? 
Philippians 4:6&7 

Why are you involved with the Salvation Army?
My faith aligns with the mission statement of the Salvation Army and I deeply love its history and culture. 

Check Elizabeth out on TikTok: army.barmy

Hey Thomas!👋 Since you’re on the YOUTH ACTION COMMITTEE we wanted to ask you a few questions like…
1. Where are you from?
I'm from Grand Falls-Windsor Newfoundland

2. What is your favourite bible verse?
My Favourite Bible Verse is John 15:13

3. Why are you involved in the Salvation Army?
The reason I'm involved with the Salvation Army is I believe it's an amazing organization to help you connect with God and provide services to people in need.

👇Kristen De Beer, of the Youth Action Committee folks👏

1.     Where do you live?
Abbotsford, BC

2.     What is your favourite Bible verse?
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" - 2 Corinthians 12:9

3. Why are you involved with the Salvation Army?
I've been involved with the Salvation Army since I started attending the Willows in Langley, BC, when I was 7 years old. The majority of my involvement has taken place at The Salvation Army's Camp Sunrise in Gibsons, BC, as a camper, volunteer, LIT, and eventually staff. I love being involved with the Salvation Army because I align deeply with the Army's mission to share Christ's love by tangibly meeting people's needs through purposeful action.

Heyyyy Bram👋 You’re on the Youth Action Committee? Nice. Also…

1. Where are you from?
I live in London, Ontario

2. What is your Favourite Bible verse? Psalms 27:4 NIV

3. Why are you involved in the Salvation Army?
I am involved with the Salvation Army because growing up it was an amazing place for fellowship, community, musical opportunities, and most importantly Christ. Through church, camps, and volunteer opportunities my faith in Christ and love for helping people in a Christ-like way has grown immensely. I would love for there to be many opportunities for future generations to receive the blessing God has given me through what the Salvation Army has offered me and will continue to offer.

📣Good news!… We’ll be welcoming our new Territorial Youth Secretary Shawna Goulding in January 2024! See you soon Shawna!

Meet the Youth Action Committee…
👋Hey Brooke!
1.     Where do you live?  I live in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
2.     What is your favourite Bible verse? My favourite Bible verse is Phillipians 2:4: Don't be interested only in your own life, but care about the lives of others too. (ERV).
3.     Why are you involved with the Salvation Army?  I have been involved with the Salvation Army since I was a child, and I agree with our mission to meet human needs while bringing the love of Jesus to others. I have also found a wonderful church family with the Saskatoon Corps.

Meet the YOUTH ACTION COMMITTEE
👋Hey Carlos
1.     Where are you from?
I live in Burnaby BC.

2.     What is your Favourite Bible Verse? My favourite Bible verse is Psalms 4:8.

3.     Why are you involved with the Salvation Army?
When my family and I moved to Canada we had no relatives or prior community connections in British Columbia. The Richmond Salvation Army Corps welcomed my family with open arms and provided spiritual support. The Salvation Army became a more impactful part of my life as I started to work at Camp Sunrise. I am actively involved in the Salvation Army so that we can positively impact our community in more inclusive ways.

The Canada Bermuda Youth team and friends across the territory extend a fond farewell to Jason Dockeray as he engages in new opportunities.

Jason is a person of influence who leads with enthusiasm and empathy. His heart beats for youth and young adults, having a notable passion for camping ministry.

We will miss him, his down-for-anything attitude, and wish him all the best for this next chapter. We have every confidence that God will continue to use him to have a kingdom impact on others.

GameShow on the patio at TMS2023

Looking back at Territorial Music School 2022 with this shot and Looking forward to TMS 2023 this week! See you very soon! Music and Arts Ministries - Canada and Bermuda

This past week we were at Scotian Glen Camp for the first ever Camp Create. Our creative director Sheryl Slous was the junior bible study guest and Kevin Slous was the senior bible guest. We explored God’s Boundless Love, our role in the gospel story through Ephesians 2:1-10, and how we are God’s creative masterpiece.

Everyday we got creative with multiple art forms, but also explored creativity through various problem solving!

Matthew Osmond and Stephanie Hung were guest instructors for the Digital Media stream. On teams, campers created two major projects for the week focusing on visual creative storytelling and video production.

New friendships and commitments were made. God was there and lives were changed.

We love camp!