Bellringer finds purpose, helps his family
This past Christmas season, Thomas was one of the Redondo Beach (California) Corps’ best bellringers. Cadet Denise Litreal, stationed at the corps during kettle season with her husband, Mark, said Thomas would take three buses every day to reach the
Finding faith in a video game
Although the world and Christian community failed to reach my heart and teach me about faith and sacrifice for others, “Final Fantasy X” did. By Samantha Hascall, Cadet - “Listen to my story. This may be our last chance.” Those are the first
‘Ordinary’ ministry
Cadet reflects on how God transforms ordinary into extraordinary. By Diane Shatto, Cadet - Do you ever bemoan the fact that your life is ordinary? Do you think that your ministry is ordinary or that you yourself are ordinary? Well, I want
Doughty honored as an Educator of the Year
Salvationist and THQ employee also teaches sociology at CFOT. Christopher Doughty will be recognized as an Educator of the Year by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary Club Nov. 7 at the Palos Verdes Golf Club in Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. Doughty,
Prayer shawl ministry covers cadets in love
Woman knits to comfort others. By Hillary Jackson - When Pat Park found out she had breast cancer seven years ago, she was afraid and started praying. A Salvation Army officer gifted her with a prayer shawl she crocheted along with the
Future officers meet during Welcome of Cadets weekend
By Loreen Hamilton, Captain - The 2018 Future Officers Fellowship (FOF) retreat took place during the Welcome of Cadets weekend, moving to its new spot in The Salvation Army Western Territory calendar year. As the Messengers of the Kingdom Session members
Extending God’s kingdom
By Paul Chisholm, Cadet - Jesus still performs miracles every day. If you need proof, just look at me and others like me who have graduated from an Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC). I am a proud graduate of the Canoga Park
Legacy
Service of Appointments testimony By Aaron Ruff, Lt. - For large portions of my life, if you had told me that I would be up here, giving this address as a newly commissioned officer of The Salvation Army, I would have
‘I am God’s masterpiece’
Commissioning and Ordination testimony By Shelby Hanauer, Lt. - God did not give me the gift of artistry. There are those, especially many in my session, whose imaginations run wild. Their minds are filled with vivid colors, obscure shapes, distinct patterns,
West graduates Messengers of the Gospel
Following two years of academic study at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont, Salvationists and friends gathered with territorial leaders Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder at the Pasadena Convention Center June 9 to witness the commencement
Like the ocean
Commencement testimony By Cameo McQuade, Cadet - Commencement. I can’t believe that commencement is already here. When people first told me that cadetship would be two years, I couldn't help but think about how long that would be, how much time
Modeled mannerisms
Silver Star testimony By Kailah Kim, Cadet - I look around the room and see many faces of guests that I do not know. Some guests with uniforms on and some without. People of different age, race, and background. Although I