Drama between San Francisco and Seattle
General John Larsson (Ret.) writes about his new book "1929-A crisis that shaped The Salvation Army's future." Evangeline Booth “Do you not remember, dear Bramwell,” wrote Commander Evangeline Booth to her brother General Bramwell Booth on April 9, 1928, “when we journeyed
Christmas in July
Phoenix Citadel youth perform random acts of kindness. Back row (l-r): Presley Banovich, Alan Oakley, CarriAnn Oakley, Quanisha Turner, David Oakley (leader). Front row (l-r): Abraham Oakley (in Santa Claus suit), Kamante Horton. Not pictured: Hilary Benton (leader), Zachary Griggs, and
Recently retired
Majors Erik and Angeline Sholin retired on July1, 2009. Together they have 50 years of service. Majors Sholin served as corps officers in the Sierra del Mar, Hawaiian and Pacific Islands, Southern California, Alaska, Northwest, and Intermountain divisions. Their final appointment
Recently retired
by Patricia Bartels - Envoy Gerald Koch has retired after 42 years of service with The Salvation Army. He served in Metro Denver for the past 29 years. Koch was born in Detroit, Mich., and raised in a Salvation Army family in
Soup, soap and salvation
Portland seniors help with kits for the homeless. The residents at River Valley Landing Senior Living Community are helping create kits for the homeless, supporting The Salvation Army and the less fortunate in the greater Portland (Oregon) area. Tom Helus, a Salvation
Good job, now get to work!
by John Brackenbury, Major - After welcoming 43 cadets into the College for Officer Training, the wall outside my office is now bare. You see, as you enter the Personnel Department at THQ, a wall of picture frames greets you. Fifty to
Cadets welcomed at private banquet
Commissioner Harold Hinson reveals rules for successful ministry. by Karen Gleason - At the Private Welcome Banquet, the Terrace Room at Crestmont College buzzed with the contagious energy of the new session of cadets, the Ambassadors of Christ—43 members strong. After a
Australian alcohol ban effects change
Australia's Aboriginal communities enjoy a safer, more positive atmosphere. Two years ago the Aboriginal communities in Western Australia’s northwest area adopted a plan to restrict the use of alcohol. While some criticized the plan for being too “paternalistic,” Fitzroy Valley’s indigenous
USA West partners with South America West Territory
Lt. Colonels Brad and Heidi Bailey are Central Territory officers serving in South America West as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries, respectively. On a recent visit to the Torrance, Calif., corps, Bailey spoke about the USA West’s
General leads camp meetings in the East
General Shaw Clifton and Commissioner Helen Clifton inspire Eastern Salvationists. General Shaw Clifton and Commissioner Helen Clifton led the USA Eastern Territory’s 2009 camp meeting at Old Orchard Beach, Maine, which included a special presentation to renowned vocal soloist 100-year-old George
On the Corner
Removing obtacles to growth by Bob Docter - We are born to flourish and grow. In a lush, green forest a cone falls from lofty branches and spreads its seeds on friendly winds to be nurtured by gentle storms. It represents God given
Out of our depth
bodyBuilder by Terry Camsey, Major - Suddenly and unexpectedly I found myself weeping one morning last week. A sense of sadness and overwhelming grief came upon me. I had decided to listen to a CD made by Croydon Citadel Band (United Kingdom Territory)