From zero to three in a lifetime
BRIDGE BUILDERS by Geir Engoy - Cross Cultural Ministries When I moved to the USA I was put in a category I hadn't considered before: "resident alien." I thought that kind was only seen from the backyard against a dark night sky or
FOCUS – “For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother”
by Dr. James Read - Salvation Army Ethics Center, Winnipeg, Manitoba I have been thinking a lot about marriage recently. Our daughter Rebecca is to be married to Kevin Wood on August 12. And my parents celebrate their 50th anniversary in October.
On the Corner
by Robert Docter - AN OPEN LETTER TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON OFFICERSHIP Congratulations! Thank you! Your recommendations on officership begin a process of such importance to the Army that one cannot overstate the case. This Army needs
Going up against Goliath!
by Lt. Colonel Ramond L. Peacock - Certainly the boy David learned what a slingshot could do, and he operated it bravely and effectively long before he confronted Goliath. Yet, we dare not forget that David went into battle with
Frontlines — News Briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Managing Editor A free, after-school drop-in center for youngsters in grades 1-6 has recently opened in Riverside, Calif. The center provides assistance with homework and offers participation in supervised recreation and games. According to Captain Guy Hawk
Soldier Promoted to Glory
Donald F. Dorin was recently promoted to Glory from Riverside, Calif., after open heart surgery. He was born in 1934 to officer parents in Manitoba, Canada. In 1970 he married Toni Hamilton, and was a loving father to her three
Ventura hosts prayer breakfast
The Salvation Army Ventura Corps was once again host of the National Day of Prayer held at the Clarion Beach Hotel in Ventura, attended by a record-breaking crowd of over 550. Special guests included John Kelley, CEO/Chairman of Alaska
West Women’s gets birthday gift of volunteer work
Jack Heims Rather than ask for a trip to Hawaii or a new car for his 50th birthday, Jack Heims called Lori Moiel, volunteer coordinator at West Women's and Children's Shelter in Portland, Ore., with a request that would literally
180 attend Youth Councils on Majuro, Marshall Islands
BY GEIR ENGØY - One hundred and eighty young people from three corps and an outpost attended the recent Youth Councils held in Laura, on the Majuro Atoll. Another 30 were left stranded on their island due to a pilot's
Three more appointed to ICO
The following officers have been appointed to the next three sessions of the International College for Officers: Major Eunice Lucas, Phoenix ARC--166th Session, July 19--September 11, 2000; Major Robin Hu, San Francisco Chinatown, 167th Session, October 11--December 4, 2000; and
School of Mines designs center
HIGH PEAK CAMP STUDENTS FROM the Colorado School of Mines set up a jigsaw puzzle question and answer wall about the waterwheel and grist mill. BY CHRISTY ZIEMBA - Each school year, the Colorado School of Mines engineering students choose outreach
Bakersfield ARC dedicates 16 children to God
The Bakersfield Adult Rehabilitation Center celebrated Easter in a special way, with 16 children dedicated to God during the services. ARC Administrator Major David Patrick officiated, assisted by Major Effie Patrick. The children, ranging from 2-weeks-old to about 12