Helena–One HEC of a Corps
"Come celebrate Easter at The Salvation Army--one HEC of a corps! We want you to become one HEC of a follower of Jesus!" That's the message Majors Jim and Marcia Baker wanted Helena, Mont., to hear this Easter. HEC stands for
San Francisco: Mt. Davidson Reveals Cross
Golden State Division At San Francisco Turk Street Corps, A/Captains Patrick and Kitty Granat have planned several happenings for Easter week, culminating with participation in a Sunrise Service Easter morning at the foot of the world's highest cross, atop
The State v. Jesus Christ
From Monterey The contemporary atmosphere at the Monterey Peninsula Corps, Calif., is alive with the spirit of Easter Week. Captains Henry and Bernadine Graciani report that Colonels Bill and Gwen Luttrell and Lt. Colonels Jerry and Jeanine Gaines will
‘Nail Your Pain to the Cross’
San Diego Citadel Observance of Holy Week at San Diego Citadel Corps (Captains William and Harryette Raihl) includes a Seder Feast as well as the traditional Good Friday, Sunrise and Celebration services. There will be an Easter Cantata by
Hawaii and Micronesia Celebrate Victorious Day
by Judy Lee - On the Island of Oahu, the public is invited to the united Good Friday Service held at Waoli Chapel. Bread and broth will be served following the service. This has become a tradition for many islanders, especially
Sundins Open New Corps, Prepare for Easter Services
International Easter Celebrations Majors Wesley and Ruth Sundin, regional officer and director of women's organizations, Russia Northern Region, respectively, will be at the St. Petersburg West Corps on Easter Sunday. In St. Petersburg it is a day of great
McWhorter ‘Meeting the Easter’ in Georgia
International Easter Celebrations All the Lenten season is a holy time in the Republic of Georgia, writes A/Captain Sherry McWhorter. Many people adhere to the strict rules of fasting and prayer throughout the 40-day period. Beginning with Palm Sunday,
Mahrs Report On an Easter In Ahmednagar
International Easter Celebrations Majors Ted and Rosalyn Mahr are Western officers stationed at Evangeline Booth Hospital in Ahmednagar, India. She writes that on Palm Sunday, all the Christian churches send their young folk on a march around and through
“Is There Hope For the Poor in The United States?”
National Social Service Conference-- Ronald J. Sider, Ph.D. - "Thank you, Salvation Army, with all my heart. You have written the book on caring--you have done the work," stated, Dr. Ronald J. Sider, president, Evangelicals for Social Action and plenary
“…But When We Went Inside… We Didn’t Find a Soul”
National Social Service Conference-- Lt. Col. Raymond L. Peacock - --Acts 5:23 The Message Speaking before a congregation he had led as the former National Social Service Consultant, Lt. Colonel Raymond L. Peacock, currently program secretary, USA West, explored the
” … But Where Is the Outrage?”
National Social Service Conference-- Marsena Buck, ACSW, LCSW - Marsena Buck, an "Others Award" recipient, chair of the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, highly experienced social service administrator and consultant, and member and former chair of The Salvation Army
A Litany of Caring
by Major Deborah Flagg - "Lord, as we gather in this comfortable place to worship you, as we join our voices in praise to you, we would like to believe that the world is like this place--warm, welcoming and safe. We