West provides an opportunity to deepen the worship experience.
What happens when we truly worship? What happens when we express our genuine reverence and love for God because we are brought into an awareness of his glory? Are we compelled to give him our all, even if it is
A psalm of thanks
Reflecting on the recent Thanksgiving Celebration of Brass and Voice presented by the Pasadena Tabernacle (Calif.) Band—a decades-long tradition—I am reminded of all that I have to be thankful for.
‘Tis the season
Although the “Reason for the season” and “Wise men still seek him” are the principal messages heard throughout the 10 Western Territory divisions, many corps have adopted their own unique ways to celebrate the birth of the King.
San Francisco Advisory Board recognizes former mayor’s many years of service.
The Salvation Army’s San Francisco (Calif.) advisory board recognized Frank Jordan—one of the city’s favorite former mayors—on Nov. 17, 2010.
Phoenix Central Corps opens doors to a new center
On Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, the Southwest Division dedicated the new Phoenix Central Corps in front of more than 150 soldiers, board members, and officers—celebrating the corps’ establishment in a new building and a new neighborhood, and the enrollment of
Phoenix South Mountain Corps begins construction of new football field.
Sports programs at the Phoenix South Mountain Corps—soon to become a Kroc Center—have an excellent reputation—for decades they have been the primary draw for area youth. From this vantage point, young people are exposed to positive role models, supported in
JAMBO from Kakamega, Kenya!
Shanon Hawkesworth, from the Western Territory’s Del Oro Division, has served as a teacher in Kakamega, Kenya (Kenya West Territory), since Jan. 18, 2010. Shanon, who has a Master’s degree in education, previously taught 4th grade in Vallejo, Calif. and
Bishop begins a new chapter
Ten years of persistence and hard work resulted in a ministry miracle on Oct. 1, 2010, as the Bishop (Calif.) Ministry Center became the newest corps in the Golden State Division. On Oct. 3, over 70 people—friends, soldiers and former
Move over thrift, there’s a new Family Store in town!
The San Bernardino Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) hosted a successful grand opening for the newest Salvation Army Family Store located at 911 South E Street in San Bernardino, Calif.
Where’s the Christmas party?
Everybody loves a Christmas party! For several remote Alaskan villages, having a visit from the Operation Santa program—often before Thanksgiving—is the highlight of the holiday season. Organized by the Alaska National Guard with support from The Salvation Army, the program
Retreat encourages youth to stay “in the zone” and “run the race.”
The Southern California Division’s Young Adult Retreat—themed “In the Zone”—took place this autumn at the Forest Home facilities near Redlands, Calif.
600 food boxes in less than 2 hours!
The Vail Valley Service Unit of The Salvation Army (Colo.) and over 150 volunteers assembled 600 Thanksgiving food boxes at two locations in less than two hours on Nov. 20, 2010. The service unit serves people throughout Eagle County, which