Salvation Army offers support amid Papua New Guinea elections
After a lengthy period of unrest and controversy, the Oceanian country has officially closed its voting polls and begun counting the ballots. By Laurie Bullock - The country of Papua New Guinea is working to complete its national election for the ninth
Portugal Salvationists offer assistance after wildfires
Salvationists in Portugal are providing assistance to people affected by wildfires that have killed at least 64 people and caused destruction across the Pedrógão Grande region, north-east of the capital, Lisbon. Castelo Branco Corps Officers Captain Fagner Castanho and Lt. Liliana
The Salvation Army serves in wake of corn mill explosion
By Krachel Greenwood - The Salvation Army partnered with the American Red Cross to serve first responders after an explosion and subsequent fire at the Didion Milling Plant in Cambria, Wisconsin, on May 31. The blast killed three employees and injured
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
Americas and Caribbean zonal leaders meet
By Erica Helton, Major - Chief of the Staff Commissioner Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World Secretary for Women’s Ministries, were guest leaders at the Americas and Caribbean Zonal Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica, in late March. The conference was
The Salvation Army in Haiti begins food distribution
Full extent of Hurricane Matthew’s destruction becomes evident three days after storm hits the Caribbean nation. The Salvation Army in Haiti is providing food and support to people forced from their homes by Hurricane Matthew, the strongest storm to hit the
Devastating flash floods hit West Virginia overnight
At least 44 out of the state’s 55 counties have declared a state of emergency. At least four people are dead and one missing after massive flash floods inundated towns across the state of West Virginia Thursday evening. As of
Commissioning workshops focus on building multi-ethnic corps
Territorial Director for Leadership, Evangelism, and Discipleship Aleen Bradley introduced the Commissioning weekend attendees to the new online discipleship training. The Western Territory’s multicultural ministries department offered the seminar, “Building a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Corps” and several workshops at Commissioning on June
‘God has a hope’
Messengers of Light become lieutenants in morning service By Karen Gleason - In the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Western Territorial Chief Secretary Colonel Douglas Riley welcomed attendees June 12 to the commissioning and ordination of the Messengers of Light–a solemn service of
‘Messengers of Light’ appointed throughout West
New lieutenants receive their first assignment for service in The Salvation Army. By Christin Davis - Attendees of the 2016 commissioning weekend welcomed the Western Territorial Executive Council, including territorial leaders Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs, to the Pasadena (Calif.) Civic
Messengers of Light Session Appointments
ADULT REHABILITATION CENTERS COMMAND Lieutenants LeeVale and Jennifer Butler Trainees - Anaheim ARC ALASKA DIVISION Lieutenants Antonio and Heather Romero Outpost Officers - Cordova Outpost Lieutenant Janet Studdard Assistant Corps Officer – Anchorage Corps and Chaplain – Anchorage Area Social Services* CASCADE DIVISION Lieutenants John and Sharlena Cardenas Assistant Corps Officers
‘Not So Late Night with SA Justice’ premieres
Hosted by Major Danielle Strickland, the evening’s guests included Commissioner James Knaggs, author Captain Lisa Barnes, Envoys Roy and Karen Snapp-Kolas and a musical performance by The Territorial Youth Chorus. By Jackeline Luna - In true Jimmy Kimmel style, Territorial Social Justice