Army kettles collect record $117 million
Record level of giving will help those in need in local communities nationwide. Americans contributed $117 million to this year’s Red Kettle Christmas Campaign, which will benefit those in need in more than 5,000 communities across the country. This year’s total
The Son of Man must be lifted up
General Shaw Clifton’s Easter Message 2007 by General Shaw Clifton - It was to Nicodemus that Jesus spoke these words: “The Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life” (John 3:14,15 New International
Life…from death
Reflections on the miracle of Easter… by Rhonda Lloyd - After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel
Summing up the NAOC
National Advisory Organizations Conference 2007 Sally Harris reflects on conference highlights. In thinking of words to describe the NAOC in Dallas, one comes to mind—perfect! The conference was perfect, right down to the weather. What impressed me was how balanced and integrated
CALL TO ACTION
Revolution Hawaii: REVHI Warriors go homeless for a week. by JOE NOLAND - Adam Sheafers lives “houseless” for a week on the beach in Hawaii. For ministry to be meaningful—to actually make a difference in people’s lives—do we wait for those in need
Territorial Youth Band meets in Sierra del Mar
Band gathers for their second ministry weekend. by Diane O’Brien - Arriving from Alaska and Hawaii and points in between, the Territorial Youth Band, (TYB), led by Bandmaster Neil Smith, met on a recent Friday evening at the San Diego Citadel (Calif.)
Cause for celebration
National Salvation Army week is May 13–19. by William B. Flinn with Jeff Curnow - Cultures define themselves by what and when they celebrate. Coming together to celebrate the essential elements that bond one to another has been a part of every
LIFE BY DESIGN
Future Officers Fellowship retreat Potential officer candidates meet for retreat. by NANCY DIHLE - Representing nine divisions of the Western Territory, 149 like-minded delegates recently came together at Crestmont for the Future Officers Fellowship (FOF) Retreat, where they pursued God’s design for their
Spotlight on outreach
Doing the Most Good- Sierra del Mar l-r : A student is tutored at the Cathedral City Corps. Lt. Col. Diane O'Brien congratulates Junior Cordero from the Redlands team for his stellar performance at the Bible Bowl. Cathedral City – With
San Bernardino gives a ‘cup of cold water’
Doing the Most Good- Sierra del Mar Ministry to poor, rich, lonely, homeless echoes William Booth. Craig, a graduate of the ARC and Path to Prosperity programs, is now a building inspector for Cathedral City. On Sunday nights, he talks to men
Crossroads: More than a cup of hot soup
Doing the Most Good- Sierra del Mar Lives are changed at intergenerational center in Escondido. by MEL TAKAHARA - Frances (center) enjoys the camaraderie during a sandwich-making session at Crossroads. Teens who have gotten into trouble with the law don’t phase the seniors