Messengers of Light receive degrees
Commencement ceremony begins commissioning weekend in the West. In culmination of two years of academic effort at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont, Salvationists and friends gathered on the college’s lawn today to witness the commencement of the
Breathe deep and aim well
By Stephanie Pavlakis, Cadet - Football, tennis, soccer, baseball, basketball, and track and field. These are popular high school sports, some of which we even practiced here at the College for Officer Training. I am not athletic in any sense of
Together again: Ambassadors of Holiness Session meets
Prior to becoming captains, session meets for fifth year Territorial Officers’ Institute. By Mark Cyr, Lt. - On the verge of becoming Salvation Army captains, the five-year lieutenants return to the College for Officer Training at Crestmont for the fifth year Territorial
West to “RE:GIFT” Christmas message
Nativity set encourages worship, creative community and evangelism By Sue Schumann - While many of us are familiar with “re-gifting”—giving someone a gift that we originally were given—the Western Territory is putting an innovative spin on the practice through a new resource
Creatively corporate
Christmas partnerships engage businesses in the mission of The Salvation Army. By Christin Davis - A workplace Barbie, oversized pens and a wall full of giant Post-Its covered in project details and ideas adorn the office of the The Salvation Army Western
Prayer walk moves through Santa Monica
Salvationists recognize International Day of Prayer Against Human Trafficking Salvationists met in Santa Monica, Calif., for a prayer march as part of the International Day of Prayer Against Human Trafficking Sept. 27. Participants wore yellow duct tape across their mouths and walked
Unchanging love
By Melissa Jones - “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever” (Ps. 136:1). God’s goodness. It is the one thing that never changes, that will never disappoint, but it is often the first
Special needs ministry works to lighten loads
Program helps families, corps officers incorporate children with special needs. Parents of special needs children face an array of day-to-day challenges, but Kendra Holly, a soldier at the Pasadena Tabernacle Corps, noticed that more could be done to help them from
Sponsored children in jeopardy
One country’s change in tax law will impact Overseas Child Sponsorship. By Rachel Thieme - Essential funds dried up July 1 for 650 children sponsored through The Salvation Army Overseas Child Sponsorship program in the Australia Eastern Territory. The territory’s interpretation of
‘Growing good’ at Bell Shelter
Urban garden has produced 500 pounds of fresh produce this year. By Lizeth Beltran - A seed was planted in Brad Pregerson’s mind. He wanted to grow organic produce for the residents of The Salvation Army Bell Shelter, where he’d been serving in
Social service caucus strategizes
Like ARC, West’s social services aim to integrate beneficiaries with corps community. By Susan Barton - In a spring meeting of the West’s social service caucus, an element of the territory’s Harvest Initiative effort to connect people in relationship, Territorial Commander Commissioner
Social service caucus strategizes
Like ARC, West’s social services aim to integrate beneficiaries with corps community. By Susan Barton - In a spring meeting of the West’s social service caucus, an element of the territory’s Harvest Initiative effort to connect people in relationship, Territorial Commander Commissioner