The Salvation Army Pottsville Corps Community Center

06/17/2026

Did you know that Gunpei Yamamuro was the first Japanese Salvation Army officer?

Gunpei was born to a farming family in 1872. Unfortunately, his family was too poor to keep him, so he was adopted by a pawnbroker’s family at age nine.

At the age of 15, he moved to Tokyo. It was here that he heard the Gospel and gave his life to Jesus Christ. With a passion for helping people and saving souls, he was a perfect match for The Salvation Army.

He moved to Kyoto to become an officer in The Salvation Army. In 1895, at the age of 23, Gunpei became the first Japanese officer in The Salvation Army.

Tap the link to learn more! https://peermag.org/articles/gunpei-yamamuro/

📷 The Salvation Army National Archives |

06/17/2026

We had a fun time today at the Schuylkill United Way 9th Annual Football Challenge! Great job to all the athletes and everyone who organized this event. We're thankful for all that you do!

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

Spotlight on Grace for some beautiful artwork!!

James 1:17 NIV
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."

06/13/2026

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06/13/2026

Galatians 2:20

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

06/10/2026

A few more masterpieces and snapshots from our first week of summer kids programs! We are so blessed 🎨☀️

"Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near." Hebrews 10:24-25 NLT

06/10/2026

Parents this is a great idea for you to do with your kids.

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Want to leave your mark on Pottsville's America250 celebration? The Pottsville Kiwanis Club is inviting families, organizations, and community members to transform fire hydrants along the parade route into patriotic works of art. Here's how you can get involved! 👇
https://www.skooknews.com/2026/06/pottsville-kiwanis-launches-fire.html