Commissioning: A 2020 recap of the online events
The Western Territory held its first virtual Commissioning weekend June 13-14, a result of its ongoing adaptation to the coronavirus pandemic and widespread “safer at home” guidelines. Yet despite the differences 2020 brought, the traditional highlights remained—and the West gained 10
Commissioning: 2020 Divine Servants awarded
During the 2020 Commissioning, Ordination and Service of Appointments, Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder presented the Divine Servant award to honor corps officers and others who by their conduct and leadership best exemplify what it means to be a
Commissioning: New lieutenants receive congratulations on Zoom
Zoom events take place of lobby time in 2020 After the newly commissioned Messengers of the Kingdom received their first appointments as Salvation Army officers in the territory’s virtual Commissioning, Ordination and Appointment Service, the five divisions receiving new lieutenants held
Commissioning: ‘We Believe’ the anthem of 2020 Commissioning, Ordination and Appointment
Marking a year like none other, the Western Territory gathered online June 14 for the Commissioning, Ordination and Appointment Service of the Messengers of the Kingdom Session. National leaders Commissioners David and Sharron Hudson joined territorial leaders Commissioners Kenneth G. and
Commissioning: The challenge ‘to persevere in the midst of uncertainty’
Cadet Katherine Hernandez presents the challenge speech at the Commissioning 2020 Sunday afternoon By Katherine Hernandez, Cadet– It was a beautiful Southern California day when my session mates and I arrived at the campus of The Salvation Army College for Officer Training
Commissioning: ‘Mission 1865’ gathers young adults for virtual challenge
Late-night young adult escape room hosted via Zoom Roughly 60 young adults from around The Salvation Army Western Territory participated in a virtual escape room challenge—“Mission 1865”—June 13 as part of the Commissioning weekend. They gathered on Zoom, where Territorial Director
Commissioning: ‘Messengers of the Kingdom’ appointed across the West
The following appointments are effective July 1: DEL ORO DIVISION Lieutenant Henry Oliveira, Assistant Corps Officer, Sacramento Citadel, California Lieutenant Ashley Cunningham, Assistant Corps Officer, Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Suisun City, California GOLDEN STATE DIVISION Lieutenants Ezequiel and Katherine Hernandez, Corps Officers,
West recognizes officers for long service in 2020
Congratulations to the long-serving Western Territory officers recognized during the 2020 Commissioning weekend as follows: 25 Years Major Ho Yoon Chang Major Kehyoung Chang
Commissioning: A worship experience to say ‘We Believe’
We Believe, a virtual worship night, brought Salvationists and friends together throughout the West—and the world—as a part of the territory’s first-ever online-only Commissioning weekend. Instead of the typical lobby fellowship of past Commissioning events, virtual attendees chimed in with Facebook
Commissioning: ‘May we go and make disciples’
By Paul Chisholm, Cadet– Looking back at my life, I can see God drawing me to him. Several times when I was growing up, people tried to introduce me to Christ—but I had other ideas of how I was supposed to
Commissioning: Encore 2020 showcases young musicians
Encore's past consistently culminated in standing-room-only award reveals during the Western Territory’s Commissioning weekends. This year, as part of the territory’s first-ever virtual Commissioning celebration, Encore is an online showcase of select solo performances. It kicked off June 13 offering viewers
Messengers of the Kingdom share love of The Salvation Army
The cadets of the Messengers of the Kingdom Session (2018-2020) from the College for Officer Training at Crestmont are set to be commissioned as Salvation Army officers June 14. Get to know the cadets and hear what each had to