Moscow shuts Army down
Lack of certification brings suspension of programs It's been nearly 10 years since The Salvation Army returned to Russia in July 1991--73 years after their forced departure in 1918. Now, in Moscow, the government's denial of legal registration has
Guards start in US in 1915
The Salvation Army's ministry has always been focused upon both the spiritual and social regeneration of the individual. This philosophy has been evidenced in all aspects of Army programming, including youth. This is certainly true of the Guarding program.
Award winners for 1999-2000
With 211 points, the South San Francisco Citadel Sunbeam troop was the territorial winner for achievement points for the 1999-2000 season. "No other troop came close," said Assistant Territorial Youth Secretary Captain Millie Bearchell. "To reach achievement status, Sunbeams need
Girls’ ministry involves thousands throughout the West
GIRL GUARD TROOP 540 from Santa Clara, Calif. The girls ages ,11 to 17, participate regularly in corps activities including visits to rest homes and shelters. During 2000, the Girls' Ministries of the USA Western Territory maintained the strength that
Sunbeams…and kindness… bring family to Salvation Army
By Karen Gleason - Yikes! Where can I leave my child? Many a single mother has uttered this cry, and I was no exception. Four years ago in August, with the end of summer almost upon me, I faced a dilemma.
Frontlines — News Briefs of the West
It's been a crazy winter, don't you think? Stocks were up and down (and down)
Promoted to Glory
Major Archie Donald Carl (R) was promoted to Glory December 19,2000 from the St. Francis Convalescent Pavilion, Daly City, Calif. Arch was born in 1925 in El Paso, Texas, to Salvation Army parents. He was one of six children,
Supplies & Purchasing relocates to Crestmont
"We're back home," says Major Douglas Peacock, Supplies & Purchasing secretary. After more than seven years at Lomita Annex, the Supplies & Purchasing department is now located in the building originally designed for it at the Crestmont campus. Though
Officer training: we’ve come a long way…
CADET BAND members from The Faithful Session, 1957 - top to bottom, left row, S/Captain Victor Newbould, Cadet Roger Craddock, Cadet Mervyn Morelock, Cadet Edward Covert, Cadet David Petersen. Top to bottom, right row, Cadet Rex McCulley, Cadet Fred Gibson,
Crestmont board tackles challenges
CRESTMONT COLLEGE SHOWN AT A recent meeting of the crestmont college board of directors (l-r) are: Jim Reeves, Dr. James Hartman, board chair, Dr. Dennis VanderWeele, Sherrill Overfield, Captain Steve Smith and Roxanne Morse. BY OLIVIA YATES - For