Last Sunday night, in the torrential rain, I went and saw Sydney FC defeat the Western Sydney Wanderers at Allianz Stadium. Sydney FC scored three absolutely stunning goals, and after each one the massive screens would declare, “This goal proudly brought to you by Beechwood Homes.”

Running around the field, boasting of his skill after scoring two of these goals, was star player and record goal scorer, Adrian Mierzejewski, who brings out his guns with every goal. On the screens however, was the clear acknowledgement that the goal would not have been possible without the sponsorship of Beechwood Homes. Without their money backing the team, it wouldn’t matter who was playing, what they were doing, how loudly over 25,000 fans were screaming at the top of their lungs or how skilfully other players had set up the goal. In order to enable them to achieve their purpose Sydney FC works alongside others like Beechwood Homes.

The Salvos are part of the world-wide church, the body of Christ, but there are other parts that play an important role in the world too. We need to work alongside other organisations and community groups to fight for justice and care for people. We can’t do it all on our own. Within the Salvos too, each of us plays different roles; we are more effective when we look to work alongside others to make a difference in this world.