‘Mobilize – Come to the Water’ sails into Long Beach
2017 Commissioning weekend includes international leaders The Western Territory welcomed international leaders General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women's Ministries, to Hawaii and then to Southern California for the “Mobilize – Come to the Water” 2017
Joyful Intercessors sent into the West
By Christin Thieme - Nearly 3,000 Salvationists and friends of the Western Territory welcomed the Territorial Executive Council with territorial leaders Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder and international leaders General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox to the stage
A list complete
By Leah Fowler, Lt. - I come from a family of storytellers, and many of my earliest memories are of lying down at bedtime waiting for my dad to tell me a tale or read a favorite book. Two characters we
Joyful Intercessors Session Appointments
See where the Joyful Intercessors were appointed to serve across the Western Territory. Adult Rehabilitation Centers Command Lieutenants Dan & Taneya Garrett – Administrator Trainees – Santa Monica, CA Lieutenant Felicia LeMar – Director of Special Services – Long Beach, CA Lieutenant Sam LeMar
Ready to serve: Joyful Intercessors ordained and commissioned as lieutenants
General André Cox brings message at Commissioning and Ordination service. By Karen Gleason - The West’s 50 cadets of the Joyful Intercessors Session became the territory’s newest lieutenants during the Commissioning and Ordination service June 4 at the Terrace Theater of the
He’s not done yet
By Perfecta Weeden, Lt. - As I stand here, I feel overwhelmed by the love and support in this room, the visual evidence of answered prayers on this stage, and most of all, the lengths through which God allowed me to
Where are they now?
On June 4, the Western Territory recognized 40 officers for long service—between 25 and 45 years. Take a look at the full list, and see what a few had to say to the new lieutenants. Colonel Deborah Horwood Commissioned in 1992 with
Second Mobilize session debuts 'Legacy'
The second main session of the Mobilize 2017 Commissioning weekend featured the premiere of the musical, “Legacy,” June 3 in the Terrace Theater of the Long Beach (California) Convention Center before nearly 3,000 attendees from across the Western Territory. Written
2017 Encore Awards Champions named
Some of the first-place winners won by only one or two points The 2017 Encore Awards recognized the special talents of the youth across the Western Territory in the sixth Encore awards ceremony. International leaders General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia
El Cajon Corps wins 2017 Territorial Bible Bowl
Sierra Del Mar ended Cascade’s chance of winning the championship three years in a row. After eight months of studying and memorizing the book of Luke, the Idaho Falls Corps from the Cascade Division and the El Cajon Corps representing Sierra
Local officers honored at dinner event
The General and Territorial Commander offer encouragement to those serving at the corps level. By Jared McKiernan - Local officers from across the Western Territory took center stage during Commissioning weekend’s Local Officer Mobilization Dinner at the Long Beach (California) Convention Center. The Territorial
Youth Rally: Showing God’s power and glory to others
The second day of Commissioning held a message about Jesus feeding the 5,000 and time for fun and fellowship. Those who attended the Commissioning 2017 youth rally on June 3 learned how Jesus will use what we have to offer in