The FDFO ( FSAOF) in Sweden (not a part of the FSAOF on the internet)

Here in Sweden there is the FDFO (FSAOF) but our fellowship differs in that it is open to all interested partied. The quarterly FSAOF (Sweden) Journal, in contrast to The War Cry, includes some insider info and I became a member last fall.

I understand that there are 300 paying members in Sweden, many are older but still... We meet a few times a year (district meetings) and a summer meeting-congress is held for the entire country. Have not yet had the opportunity to be part of something on a large scale but have already been in telephone contact with someone on the board. Maybe I’ll go to the one in the northern circuit scheduled in March. Many of the members are very active in their corps; some corps are under the command (of former officers).

The goal of FDFO (Swedish FSAOF) was from the beginning that it would serve as a ‘retreat for the battle wounded and injured’; we would support, help and make them battle-ready again. How one manages that I do not know, but I know that the ‘fellowship’ has the blessing of leadership and that, for example, Commissioner Rolf Roos, when he was in active service, was the keynote speaker at the summer meeting of the Sollefteå '2002 FSAOF Congress.


When I was younger I also joked about FDFO; "Keep the fire burning" is their motto, but in the situation I find myself, I appreciate any contact with TSA.

Interestingly, the statutes (mission statement) state that it (we in the fellowship) do not discuss or attempt to resolve any disagreements and conflicts between individuals and the Salvation Army.



THE FELLOWSHIP’S GET TOGETHER AT THE BRITISH CONGRESS, BRISTOL 2009

It seems so incredibly short-sighted not to accept and publish your advert in The Salvationist announcing the fellowship's existence and get-to-gether ! Have "they" in the UK not yet adopted and understood the enormous resource former officers represent ?! Even if they worship and lead other denominations or belong to no community at all, they can have lots of positive influence and impact. (and some may even return to the army !)

Good luck, but ... While it is important to talk among yourselves/themselves and vent, you may be better off allowing a ground swell of good coming HQ’s way… (to circumvent their negativity or dismissal of the fellowship’s strength and intent)

FSAOF member, Sweden

THE ADVERT IN QUESTION...VER BATIM



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