The Salvation Army Assists People Displaced by Fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Salvation Army in central Africa is responding to a growing humanitarian crisis. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes because of fighting between government troops and rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Some of the displaced
Suisun City Kroc Center opens in the West
The territory’s final Kroc Center is dedicated By Erica Andrews The Western Territory dedicated its final of seven Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Centers May 25-27—the Suisun City Kroc Center—a $44 million, 60,000-square-foot facility in this small Northern California community. “We’ve been given
Reno Corps honors those who serve
Corps holds Memorial Day observance The Reno (Nev.) Corps held a Memorial Day observance in the corps courtyard with several veterans from the congregation participating. Major Joe Whipple, retired Salvation Army officer and a veteran, explained the meaning of Memorial Day and
Elsewhere in the World
CANADA—Captains Paul and Lisa Trickett, corps officers at Metrotown Citadel in Burnaby, B.C., began Games Night for families last fall. The program has since morphed into a single mothers’ ministry, with word-of-mouth driving attendance from 20 to 60 women. Besides games,
LifeLines “Get in the Spirit!”
By Ian Robinson, Major On May 31, 1975, Spirit!, the fourth Gowans and Larsson musical, had its first full performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Abbreviated performances had been staged the previous year at London’s Regent Hall Corps and at
on the Corner “Advice for young officers”
By Bob Docter “Greetings”—that’s the way my friend and former corps officer, Herb Wiseman, used to start every letter. It’s nice to think of former corps officers as “friends.” I’ve had many. Not all of them were warm or always had a
Phoenix South Mountain Kroc Center
A place to create dreams in South Phoenix By Christin Davis If you find yourself flying over Phoenix, look down. The world’s largest Salvation Army shield—46- by 54-feet—bursts off the roof of the South Mountain Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, a
: 2012 ‘Partner in Mission’ honored
Chesterfield Resources presented with award for supporting the Army’s mission By Georgia Tzanidis The Salvation Army Western Territory presented Chesterfield Resources with the 4th annual Partner In Mission Award during a special chapel service and awards ceremony at Territorial Headquarters (THQ) May 8.
Soldier numbers rise in the West
Statistics show evidence of growth in Western Territory. By Karen Gleason and Amy Jorgens Soldiership numbers are rising in the Western Territory. After noting an increase in both senior and junior soldier enrollments early this year, New Frontier contacted the territorial program department with
Yuba-Sutter dines and drives awareness
Third annual progressive dinner held during National Salvation Army Week. By Sydney Fong The Yuba-Sutter Corps held its third annual progressive dinner on May 15 in conjunction with National Salvation Army Week. Participants witnessed firsthand the corps’ life-changing programs while enjoying a three-course
Youth councils focus on standing for Christ
Reports from the Southwest, Intermountain and Sierra del Mar divisions Youth councils 2012 put forth a challenge to the Western Territory’s young peopletake action, serve others, and rise and stand for Christ. Camp Ponderosa Ranch, Heber, Ariz., hosted the Southwest Divisional youth
Frontlines / News briefs of the west
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed (Prov. 11:25 TNIV). DENVER CENTENNIAL, COLO.—Joseph Reedy, a senior at Arapahoe High School who attends the corps’ youth group, received a full four-year college scholarship from the Daniels Fund. He