Home grown or home groan
Body Builder by Terry Camsey, Major - I wonder if you were able to see the United Kingdom’s Hendon Corps Band when they visited the territory recently. It’s a large band of fifty musicians and, when I first saw their picture, I wondered
Focus – One basket back
by Amy Reardon, Captain - There is a little boy who lives in our neighborhood; I’ll call him Mark. He is a fairly good, occasionally naughty boy—like most kindergartners, I suppose—but he is pleasant, and feels quite at home at our
What warms your heart?
by Philip Swyers, Commissioner - What a privilege it is for Commissioner Pat and myself to travel across the length and breadth of this wonderful Western Territory and sense its mission. There are so many exciting things going on that warm
On the Corner
Lessons from a life by Robert Docter - What does the life and leadership style of Pope John Paul II have for The Salvation Army? What can we learn from this man who led Roman Catholicism with unswerving consistency for almost a
Frontlines – News Briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. (I Corinthians 2:9 - NIV) SF is all about youth The Salvation Army’s Family Services Department in
Kyle Reardon: profile on youth
by Craig Summerfield - In a world where teens and young adults often struggle to find themselves and Jesus Christ, it is my pleasure to write about a young man who has both of these issues well in hand. Kyle Reardon, a
Territorial Latino Rally to conclude Commissioning Weekend events
by Claude Nikondeha - In the pursuit of a more integrated Army, the Western Territory is committed to seeking ways to bring together our ethnically diverse corps. For that purpose, Commissioning Weekend has been identified as a key territorial event and
New appointments announced
The following appointment changes were effective March 30, 2005. Southern California Division: Captains Victor and Leslie Powell—Corps Officers, Inglewood Citadel Corps and South Bay MTM members; Captain William Finley—Corps Officer, Los Angeles Lighthouse with additional responsibility of Director in Training; Captain
Workshops for all
Territorial Headquarters is offering free ministry workshops during the Saturday morning of commissioning weekend, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on June 11. These sessions require no pre-registration. *Korean Ministries/Corps Growth (Korean) – Captains Peter and Ok Kim How to have a thriving
Commissioner on Commissioning
by Martin Hunt - As we approach the commissioning of new officers in the USA Western Territory, I had the opportunity to ask Commissioner Philip Swyers some questions as we all look towards this significant event in our territory. Commissioner, what do
1,200 enjoy Denver Red Shield Easter weekend events
Easter weekend was filled with dancing, a basketball tournament, community outreach, and worship. The Denver Red Shield Corps, led by Envoys Ron and Roberta McKinney, celebrated Easter with the enrollment of 15 senior soldiers, three junior soldiers and one adherent.
Alaska holds great salvation celebration
by Jenni Ragland - Commissioners Philip & Patricia Swyers, Alaska Lt. Gov. Loren Leman, Majors Nila &Larry Fankhauser, Majors Mariam & Bob Rudd. “Fill My Cup, Lord” was the plea of the nearly 200 Salvationists and friends who gathered for the