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Back in 1883, Captain Victoria Roberts accepted Commissioner Fredrick Booth-Tucker’s request to start The Salvation Army’s work in what is now Lahore,

Pakistan. She went with two lieutenants and a soldier and started preaching outside the city gates. Today, The Salvation Army continues to minister in Pakistan through corps, schools and social service centres.

Colonels Robert and Marguerite Ward, Canadian officers serving in Pakistan (see page 12), are the territorial leaders and oversee nine divisions and one district. With over 75,000 members, the Army in Pakistan is a vibrant Christian witness in a predominantly Muslim country.

This exclusive photo essay by Keri Shay offers a glimpse of the Army’s work in Pakistan.

Keri Shay is a professional photographer currently living in Seoul, Korea.

The Salvation army colours are flying proudly in the heart of asia

phoToS BY KErI ShaY

Pakistan: On the Front Lines

of Hope

at one of the army’s three schools, Pakistani children receive a quality education

a Pakistani Salvationist waves an army flag as others engage in worship

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as they walk through the streets, Salvationists often pause to talk with people and pray for them, especially those in trouble

the “Sally ann” program provides income for women as they use their sewing skills to create products to sell internationally, such as these small hand-sewn purses (inset)

although many Christians experi-ence difficult times in Pakistan, these young Salvationists remain joyful and exuberant

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With their uniforms, Pakistani Salvationists have a visible Christian witness

Prayer is an essential component of Christian life in Pakistan

Col robert Ward visits a Salvation army corps outside of lahore

For many orphans, the Salvation army’s five boarding homes offer shelter, love, stability and education

Salvation army schools offer students the necessary skills and education to pursue employment