Frontlines — News Briefs of the West
by Captain Robert L. Rudd - Like you, I have many acquaintances--people whom I have met, worked with, laughed with and spent quality time with and a very few people whom I consider to be my closest friends--people who, in
Classified
BEND, OR: Youth Director--Bend, OR, Corps. Full time/benefits. Progressive, fast-growing corps needs self-motivated, musically inclined team player to run youth program. Salary negotiable. Bend has many outdoor recreation opportunities. Call Captain "Bud" Fuqua for details, (541) 389-8888. GUAM--Director of Family
PROMOTED TO GLORY
'Soldier of Christ - Well Done!' PROMOTED TO GLORY Mrs. Sr. Major Etta Little (R) was recently promoted to Glory from her daughter's home in Susanville, Calif. Etta May Hyatt was born in Washington State in 1905, the fourth of six children.
What the Church Should Preach On?
by Lt. John R. Van Cleef - What should the church preach on? I've had deep and impassioned discussions with a dear Christian brother recently regarding this question. "We should preach on sin," he says "We should preach about gambling
NW Women ‘Find’ Needs
by Major Ruth Sundin The goal at the three Women's Outreach Symposiums held in Edmonds and Pasco, Wash., and Helena, Mont., was to discover the felt needs of women today. In small groups, they brainstormed about how to program for
Del Oro Home League Cuts New Pattern
by Lt. Tina Hoover - The word "pattern" means example, standard, model, guide or sample. As a verb, it means to copy, follow or imitate. As a theme for the 1999 Del Oro Home League Conference, "A Pattern for Living,"
Spring Runoff in Casper
Cascade The air was nippy, and an encouraging breeze whipped through Casper, Wyo., as volunteers were out for the beginning of their one, three, or five-mile walk or run for the Laramie County Salvation Army's "Spring Run Off" fundraiser. A family
Red Bluff Corps Enrolls 17 New Jr./Sr. Soldiers
After months of preparation, the Red Bluff, Calif., corps recently enrolled 16 junior and one senior soldier. Del Oro Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel Charles Strickland officiated, with the assistance of Corps Officers Captains Cruz and Linda Rodriguez. The children performed
Compton Retires–But Then Again, He Doesn’t
by Sarah Bentley - Envoy Earl Compton of Eureka, Calif., recently retired after giving 50 years of service to God and The Salvation Army as a local officer. He was honored for his faithfulness and service during a recent celebration
Luttrell Leads Mt. Crags ‘Faith Walk’
Recently, 286 officers, directors, employees, and men from 11 Southern California Adult Rehabilitation Centers gathered for a "faith walk" retreat at Camp Mt. Crags. Colonel Bill Luttrell, chief secretary, was special guest speaker for the Saturday evening and Sunday morning
Quicksand Grabs San Diego ARC Grads
by Marlene Gerber - Mention Quicksand Sandwich Shop in downtown San Diego to graduates of the Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) program or the rehabilitation staff and you are likely to elicit a "Wow, that's a great place for our people."
Mary Sanders Doesn’t Know How to Retire
by Brian Pickering - In 1986, Mary Sanders retired from the nursing profession, but not from society. The Salvation Army is thankful for her tireless devotion to thousands of others in Corona, Calif. When the Army took over management of