On the Corner – “Values and relatives at Christmas”
by Bob Docter
The term relative cannot be understood in isolation. It’s always at least two of something.
The General’s Christmas Message
Every Christmas we are reminded of the innkeeper who turned Mary and Joseph and their baby away. We do not know his name, but we do know he tried sincerely to make amends by at least offering space with the
Elsewhere in the World
PAPUA NEW GUINEA—The Salvation Army’s Community Advancement and Reform Enhancement (C.A.R.E) program is rapidly spreading in the Highlands region of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Captain John Kerari and Major David Temine created the program in 2008 when they mobilized farmers to
Life Lines – “Too soon”
by Ian Robinson, Major Just before Thanksgiving, an angry donor sent us an e-mail because he was upset at seeing one of our red kettles outside his local supermarket. He said he would not donate a dime before Thanksgiving and suggested
The widow’s mite
A surprise awaited kettle workers at The Salvation Army in Salem, Ore., as they emptied the money from one of the red kettles.
Corps recognized for outstanding youth programs
Each year the Territorial Youth Department announces the Standard of Achievement winners for corps cadets and junior soldiers. The Standard of Achievement involves three levels of awards: blue—the highest—red and yellow.
In Jesus’ name…I’ll fight!
I'll Fight Day—an International Salvation Army youth servant evangelism day that originated in the Central Territory—takes place across the world on the first Saturday in December. It’s a way to share the gospel through practical acts of kindness: giving out
The Child of the Promise
What a season! It’s difficult to say if the world is speeding up or slowing down as Christmas approaches. It’s a time of hurry up and wait, a time of exhilaration and exhaustion, of celebration and desperation. It’s a season
Guatemala’s great expectations
Pacaya Volcano erupted in Guatemala in May 2010, spewing lava and ashes in a 60-mile radius. The volcanic activity continued for three days, affecting nearly 24,000 residents.
Chinese villagers thankful for The Salvation Army
In October, Majors Barry and Arlene Dooley—retired Western officers active in the Northwest Division who previously served in Hong Kong—Major Susan Wun (College for Officer Training) and Majors Fred and Debora Wong (San Francisco’s South of Market Corps) visited China.
Youth musicians minister in San Diego
The Salvation Army Western Territorial Youth Band (TYB) and Youth Chorus (TYC) recently visited California’s Sierra del Mar Division, specifically the San Diego Citadel and the El Cajon corps.