Golden State holds young adult retreat
Delegates seek God's will for their lives. by Kimberly Kang - Recently, 55 young adults gathered in Tahoe City—some traveling over 300 miles. They came for fellowship. They came for the beauty of Tahoe. They came to hear God’s message. They came
New kettle record set in 2008
$130 million raised during 2008 national fundraising campaign despite current economic recession. by Salvation Army national news release - Donations to The Salvation Army’s red kettles set a new national record of $130 million in 2008—$118 million above that set in 2007.
Phoenix Advisory Board hosts inaugural William Booth Society event
Special guest Margot Perot encourages continued Army support. by Melissa Axman - On March 5, more than 80 Salvation Army donors gathered for a reception—hosted by the Phoenix Advisory Board, officers and staff—to announce the formation of a William Booth Society in
The return of SATERN
A brief look at a Salvation Army program you may not know about. by Georgia Tzanidis - What is SATERN? No, it is not a misspelling of the planet Saturn! Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) is a group of amateur radio operators
El Centro Salvation Army ministers to body and soul
Thrift store chapel gives people renewed faith. by Suzi Wooddruff Lacey - Each week, 50 to 100 people congregate at the El Centro, Calif. Salvation Army thrift store—they are participating in a unique social service ministry started by Captains Jerry and Vicky
Portland honors woman with Wings Award
Annual award presented to a woman who has risen from tragedy to hope. Each year, The Salvation Army’s West Women’s and Children’s Shelter in Portland, Ore., presents the Wings Award to a woman who has displayed the strength to overcome hardships,
The Dalles Corps of the Cascade Division
The Dalles Corps of the Cascade Division Corps Officers Captains Paul and Rachel Chouinard report: "The city recently posted a 'one way' sign for the alley behind the corps--a fitting marker for The Salvation Army. We were proud to get all
Promoted to Glory
Commissioner Lawrence R. Smith promoted to Glory Former Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Lawrence Smith, 93, was promoted to Glory on March 2, 2009 from a nursing home in Torrance, Calif., with his wife, Commissioner Wilma Smith, and nephew, Major Stephen Smith,
Celebration of gospel song
Pasadena Tabernacle Corps hosts an evening of praise and worship. by Meredith N. Flinn and William B. Flinn - A capacity crowd assembled at California’s Pasadena Tabernacle Corps for its Celebration of Gospel Song—an evening of praise and worship—organized by the Pasadena
Great Falls opens new family service center
Facility allows expanded community services. by Regina Larson - The Salvation Army in Great Falls, Mont., recently celebrated the grand opening of its relocated—and revived—Family Services Center. Thanks to a donation from the Thomas and Stacey Seibel Foundation, the Army was able
Army steadfast in turbulent times
National Social Service Conference explores Christian response to human need. by Sue Warner and Christin Davis - “Winds of Change” blew through the windy city of Chicago as nearly 400 officers and employees—committed and steadfast workers serving on the front lines of
Very early in the morning
The General's Easter message 2009 by Shaw Clifton, General - THE early morning is a strange time. It can be filled with positive expectation or deep apprehension. How are you, early in the morning? The 15th chapter of Mark's Gospel opens with the