All Fish Funds received in November 2025 will go to
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army began in 1865 when London minister William Booth left the traditional church to bring his message directly to the poor, homeless, and destitute. Setting up a tent in a Quaker graveyard, Booth’s open-air services quickly drew crowds. As his ministry grew, Booth and his wife Catherine expanded their outreach under the motto “Soup, Soap, and Salvation,” feeding the hungry, rehabilitating alcoholics, and helping those trapped in poverty and prostitution—all while offering spiritual care.
When Booth realized that most churches of Victorian England excluded the poor, he founded a church specifically for them. From those humble beginnings, The Salvation Army spread across the globe, evolving into a faith-based social service organization committed to meeting human needs without discrimination.
The Salvation Army’s presence in Central Oklahoma dates back to the land run era. By 1892, Cleveland County had its first Corps, and by 1900, a large tent in Oklahoma City served as the first permanent shelter. The familiar red kettles appeared on street corners as early as 1912.
Today, under the leadership of Majors Russell and Jamie Clay, The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma serves Canadian, Cleveland, Oklahoma, Logan, and McClain counties. Its ministries include two emergency shelters, three senior centers, two food pantries and kitchens, youth programs, and a range of social services that reach every age, race, and demographic in the community.
This month, we are partnering with Salvation Army through our weekly Fish Appeal. Please consider making a donation to the Fish Fund. The monies that we collect will go to the kettles where we collect as we ring bells this year.
VOLUNTEER TO BE A BELL RINGER! We will ring at Kettles with Bells at Cabellas in Chisholm Creek (13230 Pawnee Dr) on December 12 and 13 from 12:00 to 8:00 PM. Sign up for times (two-hour shifts) at the table in the Concourse. Contact Pastor Sheri for more information at slashley@churchoftheservant.com.
When Booth realized that most churches of Victorian England excluded the poor, he founded a church specifically for them. From those humble beginnings, The Salvation Army spread across the globe, evolving into a faith-based social service organization committed to meeting human needs without discrimination.
The Salvation Army’s presence in Central Oklahoma dates back to the land run era. By 1892, Cleveland County had its first Corps, and by 1900, a large tent in Oklahoma City served as the first permanent shelter. The familiar red kettles appeared on street corners as early as 1912.
Today, under the leadership of Majors Russell and Jamie Clay, The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma serves Canadian, Cleveland, Oklahoma, Logan, and McClain counties. Its ministries include two emergency shelters, three senior centers, two food pantries and kitchens, youth programs, and a range of social services that reach every age, race, and demographic in the community.
This month, we are partnering with Salvation Army through our weekly Fish Appeal. Please consider making a donation to the Fish Fund. The monies that we collect will go to the kettles where we collect as we ring bells this year.
VOLUNTEER TO BE A BELL RINGER! We will ring at Kettles with Bells at Cabellas in Chisholm Creek (13230 Pawnee Dr) on December 12 and 13 from 12:00 to 8:00 PM. Sign up for times (two-hour shifts) at the table in the Concourse. Contact Pastor Sheri for more information at slashley@churchoftheservant.com.
