Nelson Mandela visits Army in Soweto
FORMER PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA gives a gift to a child at the Army’s Carl Sithole Centre. Former South African President Nelson Mandela visited The Salvation Army’s Carl Sithole Centre in Soweto recently; Mandela was present to highlight the work of
THE GENERAL’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – The Face of God
by John Larsson, General - The inventiveness of the artists who create Christmas cards never ceases to amaze. Every year the nativity story as recounted in Luke and Matthew is seen in a new light, from a different perspective, and with
A doughnut a day keeps hunger away!
by Jena Hubbard - A doughnut a day keeps hunger away! The Salvation Army Famous Doughnut is the first and only cause-marketing product bearing The Salvation Army brand. The idea was borne out of The Salvation Army’s Northwest Divisional Headquarters office
Concert part of anniversary celebration
by James Anderson, Divisional Music Secretary - Amidst the lofty splendor of the over 100 year old Lake Avenue Presbyterian church, the Pasadena Tabernacle band and songsters presented a Thanksgiving Festival of Praise as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of
GISÈLE GOWANS RECALLS WAR LIFE IN FRANCE
Her rich French accent bringing additional emphasis to the depth of her feelings, Commissioner Gisèle Gowans re-lived years of World War II life in France during the German occupation. "We owe so much to our pioneers," she said to the members
Heritage Conference links Army past and present
General John Gowans speaks at the Saturday night anniversary celebration. Salvation Army history and heritage engaged 40 enthusiastic participants at the Western Territory’s first Heritage Conference at Crestmont College, held in November. “This was one of the most interesting and
Gowans shines as storyteller
Three Catherines by Judy Vaughn - General John Gowans—poet, showman, divisional and territorial leader over many years and lately retired leader of the Salvation Army’s forces in 107 countries—played a role he possibly savors best of all at Crestmont College’s recent Heritage
Gowans joins Tab celebration
GENERAL JOHN GOWANS (R) speaks with Cadet Leslie Spoutsa during the Heritage Conference at Crestmont College. Celebrating 115 years of The Salvation Army in Pasadena, 117 years as the Los Angeles Citadel, Los Angeles Tabernacle, Hollywood Tabernacle and 20 years