Promoted to Glory
Alta Kelso promoted to Glory at 101 Commissioned in 1923 Kelso was known as a “circuit riding preacher.” Brigadier Alta Kelso was promoted to Glory on Sunday, February 26, 2006, just a few months before her 102nd birthday. Alta was born in Cleveland,
West declares end to Great Depression
Historic Territorial Band revived by Jeff Curnow - The 1927 Western Territorial Staff Band Territorial Staff Band The great depression of the late 20s and early 1930s hit the Army as hard as it hit those it served. Most officers served for only
What’s in the new initiative?
Territorial Youth Band & Chorus The Territorial Youth Band (TYB) will be launched in September 2006. Auditions for this group will be held throughout the summer. Its first duty will be to provide musical support for the Welcome of Cadets in
KEY CHANGES-Music and gospel arts program initiated
Commissioner Swyers, Music and Worship Development department announce new initiative by Neil Smith - For generations, Salvation Army music has stirred hearts and played an enormous part in our worship and denominational culture. Acknowledging the importance of music to Army soldiers, officers,
Media and ministry
Using modern means to communicate timeless truth by Josh Cowing and Richard Brown - Contrary to what most people might think, multimedia is not a new avenue for communication. Today, rather than simply having a written or spoken word, technology allows us to
On the Corner
Which Queen Mary do you want to board? by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - Sometimes I wonder whether or not God has bad days. I can’t imagine it not happening—his top creation disappoints him so often. We are very imperfect beings—but I suppose if he
Others
Body Builder by Terry Camsey, Major - Many years ago, when I was a young aspiring cornetist and had just entered the senior band, I was greatly inspired by a couple of slightly older cornet players. One had graduated from a military
Church of the monarch butterfly
Reflection I went to the monarch butterfly welcome home party at Natural Bridges State Park today. It is one of many beautiful parks in the area where I live. Natural bridges are rock formations along the coast that water goes through
Pain in the offering
Sharper Focus A century old song haunts me. Embedded within its simple words and melody is, what I believe to be, our greatest ally as Christians—a will to surrender. Few experiences in this life have led me to admit defeat and surrender
Why pray?
Prayer Power by Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel - "If God already knows our needs, why should we pray? After all, he knows everything!" So goes the sincere question from new Christians. "Why pray, anyway?" There are many reasons one could offer
Frontlines – News Briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good…Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. (Romans 12: 9, 12) Marshall Islands: “simple ministry” Captain Martin Cooper, Marshall Islands coordinator, reports