Ambassadors ready for action
New lieutenants receive their first appointments. By Karen Gleason The most light-hearted and joyous meeting, the Service of Appointments, began this year with the entrance of the Territorial Executive Council and the College for Officer Training (CFOT) leaders, Majors Tim and Cindy
Arizona wildfire continues to burn
The Salvation Army remains on the scene providing assistance. By Heather Andreasen Still burning across more than 520,000 acres, eastern Arizona’s Wallow Fire is now the largest wildfire in Arizona history. At one point, nearly 10,000 people had to evacuate their homes,
Ambassadors become officers
A Pentecostal ordination 52 Ambassadors of Holiness commissioned By Christin Davis On Pentecost Sunday, June 12, the 52 Ambassadors of Holiness were ordained and commissioned as officers in The Salvation Army as part of this year’s “Spirit Aflame” Commissioning weekend. Pentecost—50 days following Easter
Cadet Aspeitia speaks for session
Excerpts from commencement address Two years ago, 73 of us moved into the College for Officer Training at Crestmont. Two years later, 82 will walk or be carried out! Six babies were born in our session over the last two years
52 Ambassadors commissioned in 2011
By Bob Docter Climaxing two years of education and training at the Western Territory’s College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont, the Ambassadors of Holiness Session of Salvation Army cadets, 46 strong, marched through the college’s rose garden June 10 to
Cadet musical concludes tonight in Cerritos
"Brengle: My Life's Ambition" In the midst of Commissioning 2011, a Saturday evening musical, “Brengle: My Life’s Ambition,” told the story of Commissioner Samuel Logan Brengle featuring a cast of members of the Ambassadors of Holiness session in 12 musical
2011 Cadet commencement concludes at Crestmont
46 Ambassadors of Holiness graduate from the College for Officer Training By Bob Docter Climaxing two years of education and training at the Western Territory’s College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont, the Ambassadors of Holiness session of Salvation Army cadets, 46
New Frontier to provide online coverage of the 2011 Commissioning
Follow us for details and photos This year, for the first time, New Frontier will be covering the 2011 Commissioning events online at newfrontierpublications.org. Real time updates will also be posted to our social media sites (facebook.com/tsanewfrontier; facebook.com/caringmagazine; @caringmagazine; facebook.com/nuevas). Follow
2011/ TRAILBLAZERS
This annual award is presented by New Frontier Publications to recognize those who serve with The Salvation Army in innovative and exceptional ways. See the 2011 presentation of the Trailblazer awards on Sat., June 18, during the evening musical program. Joseph Heston,
The song, not the singer
By Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel Samuel Logan Brengle’s lasting impact on The Salvation Army and the kingdom of God Years ago there was a movie based on the Audrey Erskine Lindrop novel, The Bandit and the Priest (aka The Singer
Building leaders in Oakland
Summer program is building self-esteem. By Tommy Qiu The Salvation Army Oakland Chinatown Corps, led by Major Grace Tse, is preparing for its annual summer day camp. Each year, more than 250 students participate in the camp, which is now led by
Enriching lives in the Marshall Islands
Rita Corps’ new library and computer room attract youth. By Jill Steiner, Captain With little to no job opportunities—even with an education—it is difficult for youth in the Marshall Islands to get excited about the future. The Salvation Army decided to