Frontlines: News briefs of the West
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline (2 Tim. 1:7). By Karen Gleason, Editor ANACORTES, WASH.—Skagit County’s Prevention Council recently awarded The Salvation Army a “Very Important Prevention Person/Organization” certificate,
It’s a celebration! National Salvation Army Week 2011: May 8-14
Annual happening provides opportunities to increase awareness and thank supporters. Each spring, the second week in May, National Salvation Army Week takes place with the Army across the U.S. holding special events to highlight its work. President Dwight D. Eisenhower declared the
‘Hear ye, hear ye’
Proclaiming Salvation Army Week in Hawaii Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie declared May 9-15 as Salvation Army Week in Hawaii and handed a proclamation to Western Territorial Commander Commissioner James Knaggs at a May 10 meeting at the State Capitol. Hawaiian and
Take the challenge ‘Live below the line’
Campaign seeks to raise awareness and money to combat global poverty. By Karen Gleason How much is your daily cup of coffee? Could you cover all your daily expenses on less than that amount? Throughout the developed world, people—including Salvationists—have accepted the challenge to
Army’s long-time legal partner honored
Recognizing The Salvation Army’s ‘Partners in Mission’ By Georgia Tzanidis For the third consecutive year, The Salvation Army Western Territory paid homage to one of the partners who help it fulfill its mission within the community. This year’s accolades went to Daniel
Emergency Disaster Response in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
By Captain Jason Koenig I arrived to Tuscaloosa, Ala. on May 13. On my first day, a few of the other newly arrived Emergency Disaster Services crew and I were given a tour of the affected areas in Tuscaloosa. It was
Salvation Army in Spain responds to earthquake
Salvationists in Spain are responding to the earthquake that hit Lorca, Murcia, on May 11. The 5.1-magnitude quake, combined with an earlier 4.4-magnitude tremor, killed nine people and caused damage to 80 percent of the town's buildings. The nearest Salvation
Boys & Girls Club teen honored with trip to Disney World
By Sallie Godwin, PR Director, Tulsa Area Command Thousands of people have seen Ramone Malone in a Salvation Army national commercial shown last Christmas. It features faces of those helped by the Army and ends with Ramone saying “thank you.” Imagine receiving
Dodgers and fans ‘line up’ to help tornado survivors
Submitted by Kathy Lovin Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Lance Cormier and his family are from Tuscaloosa, Ala. Damage from recent tornadoes hit his hometown hard so he organized his teammates to do something to help. An hour before the game on Sunday
Joe the Turk returns to the West
Colonel Edward Hobgood reprises the role of the famous Salvationist during Commissioning. Joe the Turk—legendary Salvationist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries—was imprisoned 57 times “for Jesus”—authorities would say for disturbing the peace with his open-air preaching. He became
Stoke the fire…stir the embers!
Commissioning weekend will include spiritual development workshops and 24/7 prayer. By Linda Madsen, Major The Commissioning 2011 theme—Spirit Aflame—fits perfectly with the vision of the Spiritual Life Development Department. As we prepare for the Spiritual Life Development workshops scheduled for Saturday morning,
Evangeline Booth Award recipients in 2011
Today, the Evangeline Booth Award is given to individuals with lifetime achievements in the spirit of Evangeline Booth—a charismatic, talented and visionary leader. She served as the national commander of the Army in the U.S. for 30 years in the