Killer wave triggers Army action
by Sue Schumann Warner - In response to the devastating effects of the South Asia tsunami, The Salvation Army has launched its largest relief effort in its 135-year history as an international movement. The Army has had significant work in Sri Lanka,
A very special friend
Catalina Xiong is 13-years-old. Her family came to America as refugees from Laos in 1988. Catalina and her sister began attending Army youth programs at the Tulare, Calif., corps, at the invitation of her cousin; it was there they both
B.A.S.I.C. Training changes lives
YOUTH ENJOY AN evening filled with laughter, good conversation, games and a Bible lesson in Long Beach. Every Thursday night at the Long Beach Corps in Southern California, children from all over the city come together for one thing: building
Army celebrates youth
by Lisa Smith, Captain - General John Larsson has called the International Salvation Army to make 2005 a Year for Children and Youth. The Western Territory is rising to the challenge as we strive to meet the needs of children and
On abdication of responsibility
by Terry Camsey, Major - Well…did you make any resolutions this year? The danger of course, is in overreaching—attempting to do more that is reasonable, even possible. I found myself doing that a few years back; I’d start off with resolutions for
Focus – Sandwiches in the rain
by Amanda Reardon, Captain - The Salvation Army has declared 2005 “A Year for Children and Youth.” Being in the youth department, I’ve been quite excited about this. Preparations are being made all over the territory to bolster existing programs and
2005 – A Year for Children and Youth
by Donald Bell, Lt. Colonel - As we begin a new year, we look forward to celebrating 2005—A Year for Children and Youth. The youth department, under the leadership of Captains Kyle and Lisa Smith, as well as the program department,
On the Corner
Starting over by Robert Docter - Well—here we are! It’s a new year, and I’m starting a new calendar with 12 clean, unmarked pages. I’m beginning a new semester of teaching with new students, different people, fresh souls. I’m now working with a new commissioner
Frontlines – News Briefs Of The West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) On the fast track Tiffany Shrum, a young
Army as church part five
It’s about equipping by Raymond L. Peacock, Lt. Colonel - “Equip me for the war,” wrote Charles Wesley—words we sing often in our worship services. Wesley must have been thinking of Paul’s words, And he gave (gifts)…for the equipping of the saints
Girl Scouts team up with Army
by Marlene Gerber - Salvation Army truck driver Silvano Tellechea with Girl Scouts at collection site. Thousands of Girl Scouts, San Diego-Imperial Council, teamed up with The Salvation Army for the Eighth Annual Be Your Best and Do A Good Turn
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Major Albert Lum was promoted to Glory December 31 from his home in Louisville, Colorado. Born January 18, 1924 in Honolulu, Albert H. Q. Lum worked at the U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor and served two years, 1945-1947, in