El Paso Honors UN’s Richardson
Nearly 600 people gathered at a $100 per plate dinner in El Paso, Tex., to celebrate the centennial of Salvation Army service to that West Texas community. Principal speaker and honoree at the event was United States Permanent Representative to
Army Brings Warmth to Tijuana
By Victor Pinzon - Friendly hellos and the warm smiles of children greeted Salvation Army volunteers on a recent mission to bring much-needed blankets to the Colonia Rancho Las Flores in Tijuana, Mexico. With temperatures falling below freezing at night, the
Serving God Through Lay Ministry
Life Service Conference The Life Service Conference Lay Ministry track, designed to encourage lay leadership within the corps, promoted the Biblical concept of the "priesthood of all believers." In this track, delegates were given the opportunity to seek out ministry possibilities in
Choosing Officership Takes Preparation, Prayer
Life Service Conference by Jennifer Ragan and Cadet Lisa Smith - We have all been called to serve the Lord. Some will serve as teachers, plumbers, musicians, or youth directors. For many young adults, however, the call is to serve as
Life Service Conference Attracts 168 Youth
Life Service Conference--Exploring Commitment by Cadet Lisa Smith - One hundred sixty eight young adults, along with divisional youth leaders from throughout the territory, gathered at Crestmont recently for the annual Life Service Conference. Guided by the theme "Workmanship" from Ephesians
Classified
ST. PETERSBURG, FL: Director of Development--The Salvation Army , St. Petersburg, Fla., Area Command is seeking a Director of Development. The position requires knowledge of direct mail, grants writing, foundation solicitation, major gifts program and excellent management skills. A bachelor's
The Body Builder – Baggage
By Captain Terry Camsey - Well, it's arrived! A crate full of boxes from England and another pile of boxes from storage while we were in England. It's like having two Christmases. We were given only a month's notice for our
Focus – What If?
By Lt. Colonel Mervyn Morelock - What happens when we do not pray? Recently, after previewing a new video, "The Power of Prayer," I began to think about prayer. The video gave many helpful ideas about how to pray, the
On the Corner
By Robert Docter - I've always like the word bold. I'm not talking about boldfaced type--or someone who might be overly "forward." I'm talking about the bold part of the word courageous--or the bold part of the word strong--or that part of
On Recycling the Empties (II Kings 4:1-7)
By Major Sharon Robertson - The situation was critical. Overpowering debt threatened to destroy the family. There was nothing of value left in the house, nothing that could be hocked or sold for a few dollars to stave off the
Frontlines — News Briefs of the West
By Bob Bearchell - As heavy rains continue to pelt coastal California with winds up to 70 mph, Salvation Army units rise to meet the ever-increasing needs of flood victims and homeless people driven indoors. In San Francisco, bulk donations
PROMOTED TO GLORY
'Soldier of Christ - Well Done!' PROMOTED TO GLORY Lt. Colonel William H. Scarlett was promoted to Glory recently from Corona, Calif. Born in London, England, in 1908, William arrived with his parents in the U.S. in 1912. He married Katherine L. Elmquist