This church has virtual doors
In September 2012 The Salvation Army Western Territory’s OnlineCorps opened its virtual doors, bringing together an online community of people exploring and wrestling with issues of faith in Jesus Christ. From countries all over the world, differing time zones, and from a
Helena Salvation Army plans housing program for young men
For 125th anniversary, corps aims to raise $125,000 to meet a community need. To celebrate its 125th anniversary, The Salvation Army Helena (Mont.) Corps will open a transitional housing complex for young men.
Compassionate empathy
Except I am moved with compassion, How dwellest thy Spirit in me? Albert Orsborn asked that question for Salvationists a few decades ago, and it’s one we need to ask ourselves every day. Empathy, the process of “understanding a person’s subjective experience while
Salvation Army spot on in Yarnell fire response
A first-person look back at a unique opportunity for the Army. By Captain Randy Hartt The Prescott High School football stadium is familiar to me; I attended Prescott High for my junior and senior years, graduating in 1982. Now, I found myself there,
Salvation Army and Target prep kids for school
To give families relief from the pressures of back-to-school needs, The Salvation Army partnered with Target for the fifth year in a row to provide 12,000 students nationwide the supplies they need for the fall. “We need to get kids ready
from the desk of…#WWJP
By Tim Foley
One day when I have absolutely nothing to do I am going to conduct some serious research on a day in the life of my Facebook newsfeed. I think it would be an interesting case study to document
a view from the board side “Energizing your board members”
By Dick Hagerty, Advisory board member In early July a newly commissioned friend of mine, Lt. Sid Salcido, called me asking for help. His first day at his new post he met informally with his board; all 11 members were present. Then
sharper focus “Another look”
By Kelly Pontsler, Major
Summer around here means buckets of fruit. Drive along just about any road in our part of the state and you will see the signs: u-pick, we-pick, fruit ahead.
the spice box “Putting scholarship in its place”
By Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel I’m always intrigued by the “how’s” and “why’s” of things. I was one of those annoying children who always wanted to take things apart to see what made them tick. It was never enough to have
on the corner “Bill”
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief Sweet is the scene where genial friendship plays the pleasing game of interchanging praise (Oliver Wendell Holmes). Friendship goes deep when the parties share life experiences, live common values, and have a loving attitude toward one another. I
promoted to glory
A/Captain William Ladlow Bearchell was promoted to Glory July 20 from Menifee, Calif. Born Oct. 9, 1929, in New York, N.Y., Bill Bearchell was the oldest of a set of twin boys. He grew up in The Salvation Army, becoming a
Puyallup Valley Corps provides second home for seniors
The center’s new Reader’s Theater is a hit among members. By Carol Pontsler, Major Every weekday, you will find seniors at The Salvation Army Senior Activities Center in Puyallup, Wash., participating in fun, evangelical activities that build character. “It presents the opportunity to