Reflections on my commission
by Donald Hostetler - I walked across the platform of Carnegie Hall, a young man of 23 years, married less than three years and parent of a 7-month-old son. The resonant voice of Commissioner Bramwell Tripp announced for all to hear
Preventing suicide one life at a time
n General William Booth began Army’s suicide prevention work 100 years ago. Suicide is a major issue. The World Health Organization reports that, in the past 45 years, suicide rates in some countries have increased by 50 percent and that, worldwide,
Drought relief in Australia
The “big dry” has lasted for more than five years. As drought conditions have worsened in Australia in recent years, The Salvation Army is focusing its relief efforts on households in drought-affected areas. Historically, the Army has assisted drought-stricken farmers. Recently, the
Salvation Army helps fire victims in India
Salvation Army personnel distribute cook sets to fire victims. When fire destroyed the homes of 560 families in Doomingkuppam village, Mylapore Province, India, the local Salvation Army sprang into action. While families looked round the burned-out remains of what had
Kenya Territory plans women’s retreat
Retreat planned for May will honor former leader. Lt. Colonel Jolene Hodder (r) and women of the Kenya Territory celebrate. The following is condensed from a recent African Adventure, written by Western officer Lt. Colonel Jolene Hodder. She serves in Kenya
Former National Commander’s thoughts on the NAE
Bassett featured in online interview Recently interviewed by Church Report Online, Commissioner W. Todd Bassett, former Salvation Army National Commander, spoke of his time with the Army before retiring and his new position as executive director of the National Association of
Del Oro hosts chili cook-off
Boys’ hostel at Nagercoil, India Southeast Territory, will benefit. by HEATHER BROOKS - Residents of the boys’ hostel at Nagercoli, India are the beneficiaries of a recent chili cook-off hosted by Del Oro DHQ. Ladles were flying and the mitts were off
Ethnic Summit to be held
Learn how to better minister among diversity. by Luis Uribe - The Western Territory’s multicultural department encourages officers and soldiers to attend the Ethnic America Network’s 7th Annual Ethnic Workers’ Summit, “Gateway to the Nations,” to be held in Seattle, Wash., April
Bollwahn joins initiative to restore New Orleans churches
Lt. Colonel Paul Bollwahn joins Ambassador Andrew Young and L.A. pastors to discuss revitalizing New Orleans churches. by JANET CHISMAR - (L-R) Lt. Colonel Paul Bollwahn, New Orleans Councilwoman Cynthia Willard Lewis and former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young. Lt. Colonel Paul
Cordova, Alaska, invaded by an army of six bandsmen
Anchorage bandsmen participate in Cordova’s Iceworm Festival. by John Reed - Bandsmen march through the streets of Cordova, Alaska. Cordova, Alaska celebrated its annual Iceworm Festival with The Salvation Army participating throughout the weekend. Members of the brass ensemble represented the Anchorage
Bowling League set to begin third season
Submit registration now. by Christin Davis - The Western Territorial Bowling League (TBL) is set to strike again, as the third season readies for its first pin takedown on March 28. The 2006 TBL Champion team, the Gateway Pin Busters, from the Gateway