Compton Retires–But Then Again, He Doesn’t
by Sarah Bentley - Envoy Earl Compton of Eureka, Calif., recently retired after giving 50 years of service to God and The Salvation Army as a local officer. He was honored for his faithfulness and service during a recent celebration
Luttrell Leads Mt. Crags ‘Faith Walk’
Recently, 286 officers, directors, employees, and men from 11 Southern California Adult Rehabilitation Centers gathered for a "faith walk" retreat at Camp Mt. Crags. Colonel Bill Luttrell, chief secretary, was special guest speaker for the Saturday evening and Sunday morning
Quicksand Grabs San Diego ARC Grads
by Marlene Gerber - Mention Quicksand Sandwich Shop in downtown San Diego to graduates of the Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) program or the rehabilitation staff and you are likely to elicit a "Wow, that's a great place for our people."
Mary Sanders Doesn’t Know How to Retire
by Brian Pickering - In 1986, Mary Sanders retired from the nursing profession, but not from society. The Salvation Army is thankful for her tireless devotion to thousands of others in Corona, Calif. When the Army took over management of
Oregon Kids Take Musical on the Road
by Captain Randall Kinnamon - There are people hurting in the world out there. They need you, they need me, they need Christ. --John Gowans What do 50 talented young people from Oregon have in common with General-elect John Gowans
The Bawdens– Army Through and Through
by Frances Dingman - That's a lotta years! If served end to end, the Bawden family has racked up 400 years in service to The Salvation Army. Eva Mitchell was the oldest of seven girls born to Salvation Army officers.
San Diego Citadel Corps Cadets Head to Mexico City
from a report by C.C. Michael Opina - Twenty strong, a team went forth from San Diego Citadel to Mexico City to teach vacation Bible school and do God's will. Right off, the group found that Mexico City was far different
Army Celebrates 75 Years on Moore Street
by Mark Robb - More than 98,000 people are served each year at the Moore Street Corps and Community Center in North Portland where they enjoy activities ranging from organized sports, swimming classes, and youth programs to Bible studies for
Five Named ‘Frontiersmen of Year’
Jan Young is known for her tireless efforts with the women and their families of the Family Treatment programs in Honolulu. As the chaplain she provides much more than just traditional services. She is conspicuous for her outreach to the
Klotz-Collins Aids NAB from Phoenix
"I'm in awe of what The Salvation Army does," stated Marlene Klotz-Collins, a 15-year member of the Phoenix Metro Board who has served for the past two and a half years on the Army's National Advisory Board (NAB) as well.
Hunter Takes the Reins Of Phoenix Metropolitan
by Sue Schumann Warner - "The Salvation Army is my number one commitment in my community involvement," said Yvonne Hunter, newly installed chair of the Phoenix Metropolitan Advisory Board. Hunter, public affairs representative for APS (Arizona Public Service) in Phoenix,
Summer Service Corps Teams Spread Around Globe
by Kevin White - The Territorial Youth and Candidates' department is pleased to announce the 1999 Service Corps teams. Twenty-seven young adults ages 18 to 26, divided into five teams, will represent the West as they reach out to share