Encore and Vocalize 2015 results
The Salvation Army Western Territory held its 4th annual youth music, arts and spoken word and poetry competitions during Commissioning weekend in Pasadena, Calif, June 13. Although labeled a “competition,” the goal of the event is to inspire the youth
150th Exhibit
By Sheila Chatterjee - As our organization approaches its meaningful 150th anniversary milestone this July, we naturally cast our minds back to the figures who worked tirelessly to lay the foundations upon which we now rely. In order to celebrate our
2015 Commissioning heralds grace for all
The Western Territory added 40 new officers to the ranks of The Salvation Army following the 2015 Commissioning weekend, led by territorial leaders Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs. Cadets received diplomas and certificates in a commencement ceremony June 12 following two
Reflecting on two years at the College for Officer Training
By David Cain, Lt. - Jesus never promised that the path he leads us down will be easy. He only promises that it will be worth it. The past two years at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont have been
Privilege
By Kelsey Pearce, Lt. - It’s not uncommon to hear stories of the impact a pet can have on a growing human being during those early years of life. For me it was a thigh high American Eskimo puppy named Sasha.
Privilege
By Kelsey Pearce, Lt. - It’s not uncommon to hear stories of the impact a pet can have on a growing human being during those early years of life. For me it was a thigh high American Eskimo puppy named Sasha.
Lieutenants ‘at the starting line’
Heralds of Grace commissioned, ordained By Karen Gleason - Colonel Dave Hudson, Western territorial chief secretary, welcomed guests to the Pasadena (Calif.) Civic Auditorium June 14 for the sacred Commissioning and Ordination of the 40 members of the Heralds of Grace Session. “This
Charge to the new lieutenants
By Judy Smith, Lt. Colonel - How do you define success? Is it by the number of black shoes in your closet? Or the number of Bibles you have on your bookshelf? Or is it your name or your Army heritage? May I
Becoming an officer
Relationship The most important component for anyone wanting to enter Christian service is a strong, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This relationship is based on the understanding that our sins can be forgiven through Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary. It involves an
I am a ‘Herald of Grace’
By Edgar Azueta, Lt. - I am who I am because of the grace of God. I can say with confidence that I am not the same person who walked in to The Salvation Army’s College for Officer Training on August
Where are they now?
Long-serving Western Territory officers recognized [ezcol_2third] Major Raewyn Aspeitia Commissioned in 1990 with the Witnesses for Jesus session, Major Raewyn Aspeitia celebrates 25 years of service in The Salvation Army in 2015. She currently serves as the divisional secretary for business in the
West celebrates a multicultural Army at Commissioning
Multicultural rally showcases diverse talent Performing groups from around The Salvation Army Western Territory came together today at the 2015 Multicultural Rally to showcase their talents and celebrate diversity within the Army during the Commissioning weekend. “The cultural diversity in the USA