Proclaimers presented at banquet
Joy and gratitude expressed at Private Welcome Banquet By Karen Gleason Cadets spilled off the risers during their presentation of “Blessed Assurance,” directed by Bandmaster Neil Smith, Western territorial music secretary, at the beginning of the Private Welcome Banquet on Friday evening,
Promoted to glory
Captain Korina Perez Acosta was promoted to Glory Aug. 24 from Joliet, Ill. Korina Perez was born Oct. 20, 1979, in Chicago, Ill. Her parents attended the La Villita Corps, Chicago—her mother was a soldier—and they raised Perez and her four
SAVN.tv— a virtual street corner
The introductory “volley” of the Western Territory’s SAVN.tv occurred at the Welcome of Cadets event, with promos and introductory content airing on the network, including a live stream of the pre-meeting red, yellow and blue carpet event, along with specials
Salvation Army continues drought response in Uganda
Lives at risk as drought expected to continue for some time The Salvation Army in Uganda continues to respond to the drought conditions affecting much of the Horn of Africa. Children are particularly vulnerable, and malnourishment has increased dramatically among youngsters
Elsewhere in the world
SAIPAN—The Saipan Corps (Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division) runs a soup kitchen, “Guma Yo’ Ase” (House of Mercy), in a two-story building with the kitchen on the second floor and a rummage sale area on the ground floor. Proceeds from
El Dia de los Muertos
By Christine Manley In America death is black, or preferably grey. It is a shadow in the corner of a dusty room, an unpleasant smell discretely ignored, a spell that casts us into a gloomy depression and awkwardness. It is the
‘Creating a shared future’ is vision for Central Territory
In the August edition of Central Connection, Central Territorial Commander Commissioner Paul Seiler released his vision: “creating a shared future,” which is based on input from officers, soldiers and employees. “We flourish when we have bright and committed officers, employees, soldiers
General Bond launches ‘Freedom Bible’ and welcomes cadets in USA Eastern
In her first official visit to the U.S. as the international leader of The Salvation Army, General Linda Bond was the keynote speaker Sept. 9 at the American Bible Society (ABS) in Manhattan, N.Y., helping to launch The Freedom Bible,
National poverty rate climbs to record 46 million Americans
While the economic recession may have formally ended in June 2009, families across America are continuing their struggle to recover. The U.S. Census Bureau announced in a Sept. 13 report that the portion of Americans living in poverty in 2010
Register now for The Gathering
Online registration now open for the June 2012 event Registration for “The Gathering,” the first full territorial congress in the West in 15 years, is now available at uswevents.org. Any soldier, officer or member of a congregation can register online for
My first year as an officer
By Juan Argumendo, LT. Before I start my story, I want to thank New Frontier for the opportunity to share my challenges and triumphs in my first year as an Army officer. I would like to start my testimony with a Bible
East meets west
Hong Kong’s “Musical Mission Force” visits Oakland Chinatown Corps. By Sara Tarano The Salvation Army Hong Kong Island East Corp’s “Musical Mission Force” visited the Oakland (Calif.) Chinatown Corps and made several appearances with them in the Greater Bay area. The group