On the Corner
Slogans and phrases by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - In glittering tinsel as in human sentiment is indelibly written this undying fact: “The only things in life truly worth having are the things we give away.” The Salvation Army has been carrying that message to
No shelf life
Body Builder by Terry Camsey, Major - Here we are again. Christmas approaches and the advertising and sales have started before Thanksgiving has begun. Our local Hallmark store seems to be continually months ahead of the myriad events they focus on during
Jesus Christ is bored?
Sharper Focus by Erin Wikle, Soldier - A funny thing happened a few weeks ago. I was driving through downtown Seattle towards a park where were we going to serve a meal to the homeless. In my car were two friends, one
Adore Him
Prayer Power by Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel, Territorial Prayer Coordinator - "O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord!" During this Christmas season a Christian radio station in our city has devoted all of its broadcast time to playing Christmas carols. We
Front Lines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of
Santa Ana hosts soccer tournament
by Julio Morales - Recently, The Salvation Army in Santa Ana, Calif. held its second annual soccer tournament. The purpose of the event was to reach out to the community and to establish healthy relationships with other area churches. The tournament also acted
Ecumenical Army
Salvation Army participates in Global Christian Forum Continuing to work for broader ecumenical involvement, The Salvation Army sent three representatives to the recent Global Christian Forum, held in Limuru, Kenya, near Nairobi. About 250 leaders from 72 countries attended, representing the
Chile: after the earthquake
Salvation Army teams work with community, provide ongoing relief. Salvation Army emergency teams are providing ongoing support to people in Tocopilla, northern Chile, who lost their homes in the recent devastating earthquake. Tocopilla, situated in the Atacama Desert—the most arid desert
With one accord at the Pasadena Tabernacle
Pasadena Tabernacle musicians join in proclamation. by Jeff Curnow -
Event treats kids to new clothes
"Dress-A-Child" gives children in need a chance to get new outfits. Volunteers Cyndi Johnson (left) and Ginger Mecham (right) helped Morgan Womack, age 10 (center), of Nampa, shop for clothing. The new JC Penney store in Nampa, Idaho recently hosted Canyon County’s
Army supports veterans
Veterans find transitional help through Portland Harbor Light Shelter. The Salvation Army’s Veterans Emergency and Transitional Shelter (VETS) serves up to 48 veterans in a transitional residential treatment facility. The program is designed to help veterans, who are honorably discharged and