Modesto’s mascots compete in kettle challenge
Mascots from around Modesto, Calif., took to stores and shopping centers Nov. 30 in the first ever Salvation Army Mascot Kettle Challenge, raising $1,720 during the four-hour event. Bank of the West Bear came in first with $349 in its kettle.
World Bell Ringing Contest
Braving temperatures approaching 0 degrees, Lt. Rob Lawler, Helena (Mont.) corps officer, competes in The Salvation Army’s third annual World Bell Ringing Contest, which began at 9 a.m. Dec. 3. Of the six contestants, four are from the Western Territory: Lawler,
Taking the “black” out of Black Friday
The Caffery family as a spark of hope in the rush and bustle of after-Thanksgiving shopping. By Jim Gallop, Major The Caffery family, of Clovis, N.M., has worked hard to take the “black” out of “Black Friday” and have done so in every
Everyday people
The little pigtailed girl thinks he's Santa Claus. As he waves and smiles from behind a wavy gray beard, the golden buttons gleaming against his green wool vest and a festive stocking cap pulled tight over his head, Bryan Mackey does
on the corner “What’s it all about, Alfie?”
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief What is the meaning of life? I don’t really spend much time wondering about the answer to that question. Do you? Do you sit and ponder the great philosophical issues of our existence? I do admit that once
life lines “O Holy Night”
By Ian Robinson, Major For my wonderful wife, Christmas really begins when she hears “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”—the original and iconic Andy Williams version. And her Christmas musical experience is complete when she hears “O Holy Night,” sung
from the desk of…”Joy”
By Sharron Hudson, Lt. Colonel This is my favorite time of year along with my favorite word of the season: JOY! Joy is portrayed in the Christmas story and carol sings: “Joy to the World, the Lord is come!” We sing
sharper focus “Empty boxes, full heart”
By Victoria Shiroma, Major Whenever I’m asked to share my most memorable Christmas Day, it’s the year when all the wrapped boxes piled under the family Christmas tree were actually filled with gifts. I was 12 years old when my family of
in process “Jesus came to save us from oursleves”
By Glen Doss, Major We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure (Heb. 6:19 NIV). For many people, it appears, Christmas means nothing more than parties, gifts, decorations and time off from work. But for Christians it
Book Review_ In the Balance: Christ Weighs the Hearts of 7 Churches
By Kevin Jackson, Major Whenever I see a new book on Revelation, I usually set it aside for generally one of two reasons. Either because it’s far too technical and I don’t have a doctorate in biblical studies or because it
promoted to glory
Lt. Colonel Raymond L. Peacock, 71, was promoted to Glory Nov. 14. Raymond L. Peacock was born in Denver, March 9, 1942, to Lester and Helen (Bartlett) Peacock. He was commissioned as a Salvation Army officer with the Heroes of the Faith
Youth seek new ‘destinations’
Sierra del Mar young adults meet in San Diego for annual retreat. By Krystina Macias Roughly 175 young adults from The Salvation Army’s Sierra del Mar Division recently met in San Diego for “Destinations,” a weekend retreat. “I was actually very curious what