The General Leads PNG Salvationists in Weekend of Celebration and Thanksgiving
'REJOICE in the Lord Always, and Again I Say Rejoice' – the theme for General Linda Bond's visit to the Papua New Guinea Territory – was wonderfully exemplified in the praise and worship of more than 3,000 officers, soldiers and
The General Leads 125th Anniversary Celebrations in the Caribbean
The Prime Minister of Jamaica joined thousands of Salvationists from the Caribbean Territory, under the leadership of General Linda Bond, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Salvation Army work starting in the Caribbean. The Army 'opened fire' in Kingston, Jamaica,
The General Witnesses Progress in Haiti
A visit to Haiti gave General Linda Bond the opportunity to see the progress of The Salvation Army's rebuilding work, following the devastating earthquake of January 2010. She also shared in worship with Haitian Salvationists and met children from The
Salvation Army Work Begins in Cambodia
The General has announced that Salvation Army work has been officially established in the Kingdom of Cambodia, with effect from 22 November 2012, taking the total number of countries in which the Army has officially recognised work to 126. The potential
in process “‘Called to be God’s own’”
By Glen Doss, Major A burning question has come across my desk: “What has to be done to ensure the adult rehabilitation center (ARC) and corps connection is a part of the culture of The Salvation Army in the Western Territory?” A good question!
sharper focus “Persistence”
By Kelly Pontsler, Major “Hang in there!” Three short words that inspire a variety of responses. For some, the phrase is full of encouragement; for others, it just rubs the wrong way. Of course, tone of voice and speed of delivery have
from the desk of…A child is born
By Carolyn Knaggs, Commissioner The Knaggs family is greatly anticipating the arrival of a new baby boy. This little guy has been on our minds for almost nine months; we cannot wait to see his tiny face. Jaden Michael will be our fourth grandchild,
Life lines ‘Extreme Corps Makeover’
By Ian Robinson, Major I am man enough to admit that I cry at the finale of “Extreme Home Makeover.” When Ty yells, “Move that bus!” and I watch the faces of the families as they witness the transformation of their run-down, dysfunctional
on the corner “The human condition”
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief None of us can claim perfection. We’d like to, but we can’t. We’re human. In our imperfect humanness we seem required to approach innumerable unsettling and mystifying situations in life. They often occur on a daily basis. We feel threatened,
Social Services Roundtable discusses territorial efforts
The 2012 Social Services Roundtable, held in Long Beach, Calif., presented more than a dozen ways the territory serves: from ministering to veterans, job training for the working poor to finding homes for the homeless. The theme for the event came
Bears benefit Anchorage ministry
Annual event features hundreds of teddy bears auctioned off to support The Salvation Army. By Jenni Ragland The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary in Anchorage, Alaska, held its 13th annual Teddy Bear Tea and Auction, featuring over 220 bears dressed in costumes representing
Preachers, presidents, and the perils of power
By Randall Palmer As the 1980 presidential campaign reached its climax, an interested citizen, a preacher, picked up the telephone. Although the race was still fluid, his preferred candidate was trailing in the polls, and yet inserting himself explicitly into the