Myanmar devastated by powerful cyclone
Salvation Army immediately launches relief efforts. by Karen Gleason - The Salvation Army in Myanmar has been helping victims of tropical cyclone Nargis, which devastated the country—formerly called Burma—on May 3. Serving there since 1915, The Salvation Army was able to respond
Western Territory worship arts retreat
by Neil Smith, Territorial Music Secretary - Delegates were able to participate in interactive workshops during the recent Worship Arts Retreat at Camp Kuratli. Imagine going to your local Salvation Army corps and seeing some different expressions of worship during a Sunday
Trends and challenges in worship
Redhead looks at the evangelical Church and The Salvation Army by Gwenyth Redhead, Colonel - The last appointments that my husband Robert and I held were unique. As The General’s Representatives for the Development of Worship and Evangelism through Music and Other
On the Corner
Moving by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief 139 Salvation Army Western Territory officers have been ordered to leave one location and move to another. It’s the annual “shuffle.” Those of us who stay put haven’t much empathy (feeling with) for them, so I’ve tried
Worship Arts: Actively encountering God
Use of the arts recalls Booth’s innovative approach to evangelism. by Sue Schumann Warner (edited by) - It’s Sunday morning at the local corps…the congregation sings a hymn of praise softly as, near the altar, dancers in flowing robes gently dip and
What you see is what you get!
Body builder by Terry Camsey, Major - I read a great deal and my taste is very eclectic. Currently, and for the umpteenth time, I am re-reading some of the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Do you find that when
Rise of The Salvation Army preacher
Sharper Focus by Lawrence Shiroma, Major - Major John McRae, a Canadian medical officer attached to the 1st Field Artillery Brigade in Belgium, performed the funeral ceremony for a friend killed by enemy gunfire. McRae had seen enough blood, pain and suffering
Final Destination
Personal Reflection by Keilah Toy, Major - DALLAS, Texas—As I look at the departure listings on the monitor for my connecting flight to Nashville, all I could see was, “Cancelled, Cancelled, Cancelled, Cancelled, Cancelled.” The lady at the desk said, “Haven’t you
Confession and cleansing
Prayer power by Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel - Often I find in counseling that some people have come to the place where they feel they can never be forgiven for the hurt and harm they have done to themselves, family, friends and
Front Lines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s
Territorial Songsters – one year later
Group's first year of ministry concludes with visit to Southern California. by Heather Melvoin and Joy Lee - When the Western Territorial Songsters formed in 2007, each member felt honored to participate and knew hard work would be expected to achieve musical