Tournament of Roses Band makes 84th consecutive appearance
BY COLLEEN FERGUSON - They came to make music, and also made history--again. The Salvation Army Band marched in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California for the 84th year on New Year's Day of 2003--holding onto its standing as
Plans underway for Service Corps team
SUMMER 2003 2002 SERVICE CORPS team members gather prior to embarking on their short-term mission adventures. Applications are now being accepted for 2003 Service Corps teams. BY KEVIN WHITE - An incredible summer of excitement, fun, travel and ministry is just
Portland’s West Women’s shelter changes lives
WEST WOMEN'S DIRECTOR Pat Mohr shares a light moment with a young client. BY MARLYSS SCHWENGELS - The world of The Salvation Army comes into sharp focus every Christ-mas. Months of planning around conference tables soon turn to days of intense
‘Brightest light in the Gas Lamp District’
SAN DIEGO CENTRE CITY CORPS HOLY SMOKE makes music at the Centre City Corps' Wednesday night meal. BY KAREN GLEASON - In the heart of San Diego, Sierra del Mar's Centre City Corps strives to be "the brightest light in the
Guards, Sunbeams ‘shine each day’
SUNBEAMS FROM THE Torrance Corps pose with leader Dolores Jimenez (front center) and assistant leader Celina Schoenhoff (back row). Strong leaders are working hard in the Girl Guard program to help girls learn new skills and grow in the love
Larsson calls for 2005 to be ‘year for children and youth’
START PLANNING NOW General John Larsson has called the international Salvation Army to make 2005 a year for children and youth. The key emphasis of the year will be on mission and ministry. In making the announcement the General said: "We
Changes in officer appointment procedures announced
BY PAUL SEILER, MAJOR - The process of appointing officers is changing. The first change is an appointment board, mandated by IHQ. "An appointment board shall be constituted in each territory to advise the TC [territorial commander] on all appointments of
Francis to IHQ
Effective April 1, 2003, Colonels William and Marilyn Francis, currently chief secretary and territorial secretary for women's ministries in the USA Eastern Territory, are appointed international secretary for the Americas and the Caribbean, and zonal secretary for women's ministries, with
Burqas, bullet holes and blankets
BLANKETS ARE UNLOADED and prepared for distribution to Afghan refugees. BY CEDRIC HILLS, MAJOR - To assess how The Salvation Army could best assist with humanitarian relief operations in Afghanistan, Major Cedric Hills joined others on a fact-finding trip to Afghanistan
Our Army fights Afghan winter
The Salvation Army began its winter relief program in Afghanistan by distributing blankets to refugee families living in derelict areas of Kabul. In the first week of December an International Emergency Services team worked with government personnel to distribute 500
Skid Row prayer march gives hope
CONRAD WATSON (C), Harbor Light Center director, leads a Skid Row prayer team march through Skid Row. BY KAMARA SAMS HOLDEN - Every month at the crack of dawn, hundreds of residents from The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center, Fred Jordan
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory BRIGADIER LESTER HOLMES, 94, was promoted to Glory on December 15 from the Hacienda Healthcare in Hanford, Calif. Born August 31, 1908 in Petaluma, Calif., Lester came from a Methodist background but met The Salvation Army as a teenager.