Leslies welcomed as new divisional leaders
Commissioners Swyers officially install Majors Victor and Rose-Marie Leslie as Southern California leaders. by Robert Brennan - Recently, at Los Angeles Congress Hall, Commissioners Philip and Patricia Swyers officially installed Majors Victor and Rose-Marie Leslie as Divisional Commander and Divisional Director of
Banquet held in honor of new session of cadets
by Karen Gleason - A joyful mood filled the dining hall at the College for Officer Training at Crestmont during the Private Welcome Banquet for the Prayer Warriors Session. After opening words and a song led by Major Marcia Smith, director of
Hawaii hosts family camp for 300
Gaithers and Harfoots attend, install divisional leaders by Kathy Merritt, A/Captain - Over 300 members of the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division assembled at Camp Homelani on the North Shore of Oahu recently for family camp. National leaders Commissioners Israel and Eva
“Seeking Justice Together”
The General dedicates new International Social Justice Commission Headquarters. Commissioner Christine MacMillan releases a dove, symbolizing freedom from the captivity of oppression, in a ceremony in the specially-designed garden at the new International Social Justice Commission Headquarters. [Photo courtesy of International
WYI focuses on making heroes
Young Salvationists encouraged to be heroes in their communities. by Erick Rodriguez - On August 9, 141 delegates from throughout the Western Territory and ranging in age from 16-25 arrived at Camp Arnold in Eatonville, Wash. to attend the Western Youth Institute
Honoring the crusade for freedom
The first-ever Freedom Awards recognize individuals who fight slavery. by Christin Davis - The first-ever Freedom Awards recently honored individuals who risk everything to free slaves around the world at a ceremony and dinner at the University of Southern California’s Bovard Auditorium.
Cadet testimonies
Prayer Warriors Session Willie J. Bland, Phoenix Citadel (Southwest) After experiencing the work of Jesus in my life, I became an adherent at the Phoenix ARC. Learning the history and principles of The Salvation Army helped me find my spiritual home. To
Welcome Prayer Warriors
Thirty new cadets introduced to the territory by Bob Docter - Joyful singing and the stirring sounds of the West’s Territorial Youth Band greeted 30 new cadets who now become the Western Territory’s contribution to the international Prayer Warriors Session. They marched
On the Corner
Soldier servanthood by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - Dear fellow prayer warriors, You were called and you came. You showed up ready to work. You’re 10 years older than the average age of many sessions before you. We expect maturity. Your life experience is
To those who are called
The spice box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - It is at this time of the year that many of us think back to our original calling to the service of Christ as officers of The Salvation Army. What a thrill to
Another “welcome” to the cadets
by Stephen Smith, Major - The staff at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont enjoys fall mostly because we get to “welcome” a new session of cadets during this time. The welcome process includes a number of steps. Upon arrival