Loveless leaves mark on music world
The Salvation Army in the West has lost an outstanding advocate of its music ministry. Bandmaster Eric Loveless was recently promoted to Glory from Tucson, Arizona, after suffering from Parkinson’s disease for 30 years. In spite of his disability he
Torrance Corps presents partners in service awards
Tireless work of volunteers cited at annual luncheon. by Edie Jenkins - “One of the things that makes America great is our history of volunteerism,” said DeDe Hicks, director of the South Bay Volunteer Center, in her keynote address. “Volunteering brings delight,”
The Army recognizes… A.C. Green honored with ‘Others’ Award
Spirit awards follow theme “Building better and stronger.” by Barry Frost - NBA champion and community leader A.C. Green was the featured guest speaker and recipient of the coveted Others Award at The Salvation Army Orange County Advisory Board’s Annual Spirit Awards
Finding joy in serving others
Jessica Herbes inspires with commencement address. by JOANN MARKHAM - Whitworth College student Jessica Herbes, a soldier of the Spokane Corps, was selected as student speaker at the recent intercollegiate graduation program with Washington State University. Jessica attended the Intercollegiate School of
Quads become senior soldiers
Pictured (l-r) are Naomi, Sarah, Daniel and David Abella. On Mother’s Day, quadruplets Naomi, Sarah, Daniel and David Abella, children of Majors Daniel and Carole Abella, were enrolled as senior soldiers at the San Francisco Citadel Corps, where their parents
SAW-ROA retreat held
Lt. Colonel Norman Bearcroft, conductor and composer, was special guest with his wife, Major Kathleen Bearcroft. by Melba Gilden - Delegates to the recent SAW-ROA retreat held at Camp Mount Crags. The 85 retired officers attending the recent 2006 SAW-ROA (Salvation Army
Grid Kids are off to the races
American Le Mans Series teams with Salvation Army in national youth program. To help support the development of today’s youth, the American Le Mans Series has teamed up with The Salvation Army, the official charity of the series, to form a
Service Corps team ventures to Germany for World Cup
Churches join together for international outreach. by JIM SPARKS - As you are surely aware, 2006 is a very special year for Germany. The World Cup of Soccer is underway there; it runs from June 9–July 9, 2006—4 million fans and tourists
Upcoming session names announced
General Shaw Clifton releases the names for sessions of cadets entering training from 2008 through to 2012. The use of sessional names for cadet intakes began with the name of Victory in 1918 and has continued ever since. These names create
A DOZEN DAVIDS READY TO FACE GOLIATH
Commissioning weekend filled with celebration, worship and vision. Captain Jonathan Harvey speaks with enthusiasm during the Service of Ordination. A Vision for Mission provided the inspiration, motivation and dedication of capacity audiences who filled every venue of the 2006 Commissioning Weekend. Climaxing
Windows of the World
Commissioning 2006 Gospel arts celebration presents diversity of worship in the West. by Jeff Curnow - The Carcamo family is greeted by Commissioners Philip and Patricia Swyers during the Service of Appointments. Mark Hood and Jenny Wallace of PraiseWorks lead contemporary worship The
Silver Stars bestowed at annual banquet
At the annual Silver Star banquet, the second-year cadets honor their parents or spiritual mentors with the presentation of Silver Star pins. Now an international order of The Salvation Army, the Order of the Silver Star began in the U.S.