America’s newest national Salvation Army leaders
Commissioners William and Nancy Roberts, respectively the current National Commander and National President of Women’s Ministries, arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina in December 2001, shortly after the peso was severely devalued—money lost 80 percent of its value in a day.
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Yuillogistically Speaking by Major Chick Yuill - Margaret and I went to see the movie 'You've Got Mail' over the holidays. We loved it! Unlike 'Titanic'--which regular readers of this column will recall was definitely not to my taste--this is a movie
Focus – In the Image of God
by Lt. Amanda Reardon - The front yard was foreboding--heaped with trash, littered with broken, rusted cars, overgrown with thorny bushes--and I had heard the rumors about the activities taking place within and without the small house. But, upon invitation, I
On the Corner
by Robert Docter - I started getting these heavy thoughts, What are the guiding principles of your life? What beliefs guide your actions? What is really important to you? What behavior do you hope to model for those around you? I guess
“Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God…”
by Commissioner David Edwards - I want to begin this new year by calling on Salvationists of the Western Territory, and all who identify with us in the Body of Christ, to commit themselves to holy living. We are a people
Frontlines — News Briefs of the West
by Captain Robert L. Rudd - Greetings and happy New Year! It hardly seems possible, but we have begun the countdown to the new millennium. To the degree that we remain dependent on the Lord and trust his guidance and
Classified
classified FRESNO, CA: Outreach Chaplain--with an evangelistic emphasis, for Family Services Dept., involving casework and visitation. Apply to Captain Aspeitia, P.O. Box 11730, Fresno, CA 93775. Ph. (559) 233-0139 or FAX (559) 233-0146. LONGVIEW, WA: Corps Assistant--male/female/married couple to assist corps officers
Western Officers on the Move
With the approval of Territorial Commander Commissioner David Edwards, the following changes of appointment are announced, effective February 3, 1999: Cascade Division Lieutenants Don & Emily Miller--Assistant Officers, Portland Tabernacle, OR Golden State Division Majors James & Bonnie Fortney--Special assignments, Divisional Headquarters Intermountain Division Captain Bruce
Starrett Appointed to International College for Officers
Major Helen Starrett, director of special services for the Adult Rehabilitation Centers Command, has been appointed to the winter term of the Army's International College for Officers in London. Each year, approximately 100 officers from around the Army world--all of whom
Anderson, Russell Appointed to National Advisory Board
National Commander Commissioner Robert A. Watson recently announced the appointments of Ralph Anderson and Philip Russell to The Salvation Army National Advisory Board. Both are from the Western Territory. Russell joined the Honolulu Advisory Board in 1994 and is the immediate
Millennial Congress Reservations Open
www.thearmynext.org by Geir Engøy - Expected to be the largest Army congress ever, more than 15,000 Salvationists will gather in Atlanta, Ga., next year for the International Millennial Congress. Under the theme "The Army Next," delegates from every territory and command will
Sal Army Evacuates Brazzaville Expats
In the midst of continued fighting in the Congo, Salvation Army properties on the Training College compound were looted and Salvation Army personnel ordered to leave during Christmas week. The compound had been providing temporary accommodation for the territorial headquarters. Territorial