Commissioning: A testimony from the 2019 Service of Appointments
Catalyst of compassion By Lucy Vargas, Lt. - Six hundred and sixty-two days ago my session mates and I arrived at the beautiful campus of the College for Officer Training, a little piece of heaven just off the coast of the
Commissioning: A testimony from the 2019 Silver Star Banquet
By Jon Tollerud, Cadet - Matthew 13:45-46 says: “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.” Jesus is speaking
‘You never know where you’re going to go’
A charge to the Messengers of the Gospel By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - Messengers of the Gospel, there are many iconic images associated with the USA Western Territory, but the one that you should have foremost in your minds is
Everyone has a part to play
Each of us must build up the Kingdom of God. Each of us must respond to need. We cannot allow ourselves to sit back. But I want to make sure that all of us understand that every single one of
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
What is a ‘Messenger of Light’?
LeeVale Butler, Lt. - Through my testimony, I get to share the light that guided me through the storms of life. I made some bad choices that separated me from my family, whom I loved very much. The most valuable thing
In honor of my parents
Silver Star Banquet address By Joanna Wang, Cadet - Fearing the Lord, walking in obedience, loving him, and serving him: these are words that describe my parents. They would be the first to tell you that they have not done these things
Be my vision
A commencement address to the Disciples of the Cross By Arwyn Rodriguera, Cadet - Almost 75 years ago my husband’s grandparents, on both sides of his family, were commissioned as Salvation Army officers, in the far corners of the South Pacific