On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suffering and shame; And I love that old cross, where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. CHORUS: So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to
Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. Before our Father’s throne We pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear; And often for
Help us to help each other, Lord – Each other’s cross to bear; Let each his friendly aid afford And feel his brother’s care. Help us to build each other up – Our little stock improve; Increase our faith, confirm our hope And perfect us in love. Up into Thee, our living Head, Let us
I worship You, God’s only Son, Who took my sins to the cross, So I could be completely free to follow where You lead. O Lord, Your wounds are now my healing and I am wholly Yours. You know my name and where I’m going, Guardian of my soul. I’ll follow You, God’s only Son,
She only touched the hem of His garment As to His side she stole, Amid the crowd that gathered around Him, And straightway she was whole. Chorus Oh, touch the hem of His garment, And thou, too, shalt be free; His saving power, this very hour, Shall give new life to thee! She came in
Kneeling before Thee, Lord, I am praying, Claiming a closer communion with Thee, Longing to sever from selfish ambition; Break Thou each fetter and set my soul free. CHORUS: Into Thy hands, Lord, take me and mold me, E’en as the potter handles the clay; Make me a vessel fit for Thy service; Cleanse me
Heavenly Father, Thou hast brought us Safely to the present day, Gently leading on our footsteps, Watching o’er us all the way. Friend and Guide through life’s long journey, Grateful hearts to Thee we bring, But for love so true and changeless How shall we fit praises sing? Mercies new and never failing Brightly shine
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! Through many dangers, toils and
There’s within my heart a melody Jesus whispers sweet and low: “Fear not, I am with thee; peace, be still,” In all of life’s ebb and flow. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Sweetest name I know, Fills my every longing, Keeps me singing as I go. All my life was wrecked by sin and strife; Discord filled
This, this is the God we adore, Our faithful, unchangeable friend, Whose love is as great as His power, And knows neither measure nor end. ‘Tis Jesus, the first and the last, Whose Spirit shall guide us safe Home; We’ll praise Him for all that is past, And trust Him for all that’s to come.
Who is He in yonder stall, At whose feet the shepherds fall? ‘Tis the Lord! O wondrous story, ‘Tis the Lord, the King of Glory! At His feet we humbly fall, Crown Him, crown Him Lord of all! Who is He in deep distress, Fasting in the wilderness? Who is He to whom they bring
Do you know the song that the angels sang On that night in the long ago, When the heavens above with their music rang Till it echoed in the earth below? All glory in the highest, Peace on earth, goodwill to men, Glory in the highest, peace, goodwill to men; Glory in the highest; Glory
Code of Conduct for all Mission Partners of The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda
1. Purpose
To provide mission partners with guidelines regarding their expected behaviour while undertaking work on behalf of TSA. The code of conduct states TSA’s commitment to operating in an ethical and legal manner that aligns with TSA’s mission, vision, values and Orders and Regulations. The code of conduct serves as a foundational standard for other conduct-related operating policies.
2. Basic Principles
All mission partners are expected to behave in ways that are aligned with TSA’s mission and values.
2.1. Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
2.2. Vision Statement
We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.
2.3. Core Values:
Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.
3. Conduct Expectations
The code of conduct provides guidelines for mission partner conduct. The code of conduct cannot cover every possible situation; mission partners are responsible for considering each issue in the context of TSA’s mission and values, recognizing that individual conduct may be understood as a reflection of TSA’s values, image, integrity and public trust. If a mission partner is unsure of a situation and needs guidance about their conduct or has concerns about the conduct of another person, they should speak with their supervisor or HR/officer personnel representative.
Mission partners will:
3.1. Comply with TSA policies and procedures.
3.2. Follow all applicable laws and at no time participate in, or assist others to participate in, any illegal, criminal or unethical activities.
3.3. Conduct themselves at all times with honesty, integrity and transparency.
3.4. Perform their defined duties to the best of their ability.
3.5. Treat others, including other mission partners, funders, clients and the public, with respect, dignity, fairness and courtesy.
3.6. Promote and support a work environment that is inclusive of all people and respects their unique abilities, strengths and differences.
3.7. Identify actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest and disclose them to their supervisor to help minimize or eliminate the impact of such conflicts, which could influence or appear to influence their judgment and actions. Refer to GV 01.003 Conflict of Interest policy for additional direction and requirements.
3.8. Collect, use and disclose confidential information only in accordance with TSA policy and applicable privacy laws. Ensure all records, documents and communications are accurate and that privacy is maintained as required by GV
01.009 Privacy.
3.9. Conduct all business, service and ministry activities in a responsible manner, consistent with TSA’s values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.
3.10. Always strive to create and maintain the highest health, safety, wellness and environmental standards in all facilities and work areas.
3.11. Take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of oneself and others and report accidents (however minor) and near-misses (accidents that almost happened), risky behaviours, and instances where equipment and/or building
deficiencies could compromise the safety of a workplace.
3.12. Use information technology, including internet and email, in a professional and appropriate manner, in accordance with TSA policy (IT 02.001 Computers and Information Technology Acceptable Use).
3.13. Ensure they are fit to work and able to perform assigned duties as required by their job description safely, satisfactorily and in compliance with HR 10.002 Substance Impairment in the Workplace.
TSA expects mission partners will not:
3.14. Act in a discriminatory, harassing or violent way toward others.
3.15. Use their position in order to gain an advantage over or exploit the vulnerability of others.
3.16. Destroy or take for personal use any items belonging to or safeguarded by TSA without prior written approval.
3.17. Solicit (money or goods) from clients, donors, vendors, contractors or any person in a position to benefit from their association with TSA. Mission partners will adhere to the requirements of HR 04.002 Gifts, Speaking Fees, and Testimonials policy.
3.18. Give the appearance that they are speaking on behalf of TSA when not authorized to do so or engage in any activity that would negatively impact TSA’s reputation, brand or public image, including the use of personal social media
accounts.
3.19. Initiate contact with the media or respond to their inquiries, and instead will refer all media inquiries to their supervisor, their public relations representative or TSA’s communications department.
3.20. Use, abuse or misuse paid time, TSA resources or the equipment assigned to them.
3.21. Misuse their authority, abuse power, act irresponsibly, retaliate against someone who reports misconduct or exclude others from workplace events.
4. Officers: Orders and Regulations
In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the code of conduct and Orders and Regulations, the latter shall take precedence.
5. Violation of the Code
If a mission partner believes the law, the code of conduct or TSA’s policies may have been violated or are about to be violated, they should inform their supervisor or report their concern through the Whistleblower hotline (see GV 01.008 Whistleblower policy).
Violation of the code of conduct is a serious matter and could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
