Down under
BRIDGE BUILDERS Quick, who was the biggest Australian Aboriginal Methodist hymn writer in the 18th century? Don't know? Didn't think so; beats me, too. While searching for an interesting angle to the Olympic Games in Sydney and environs, I came up
On the Corner
by Robert Docter - So what does get "saved" by this Salvation Army? I think that's a question many Americans would ask if they were interested. I suspect most of them don't really know--and sometimes I wonder how much we
Beckenham train station
I will never forget my first day at the train station in Beckenham on the outskirts of London, just a few years ago. Having lived most of my life in suburban USA, any commuting I had done was via the
Frontlines — News Briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Managing Editor It's hard to believe summer is almost over, and soon school buses, pumpkins, and autumn leaves (or haze, in Los Angeles!) will replace swimming pools, picnics, and lazy summer days. As summer ends, I
New appointments announced
The following appointments are announced effective August 31, 2000, unless otherwise indicated: CRESTMONT COLLEGE Capts. Nathanael & Lucila Doria--special assignment (effective Sept. 9, 2000). ALASKA DIVISION Lts. William & Christine Ware--corps officers, Haines, AK; Capt. Londa Upshaw--corps
Hunter moves up to retirement
Commissioners Bill & Gwen Luttrell, pictured with Lt. Colonel Evelyn Hunter (center), officiated at the retirement service. After 42 years of dedicated service, Lt. Colonel Evelyn J. Hunter, Secretary for Business Administration, has entered the ranks of the honorably retired.
NHQ releases annual report
The Salvation Army offered a Legacy of Hope to the nation with the distribution of its national annual report. "The Salvation Army faces the future boldly, marching into the 21st century with the mission of preaching the gospel of Jesus
Republicans hear Busby pray for faith and wisdom
Commissioner John Busby, national commander The national commander, Commissioner John Busby, led the several thousand delegates of the Republican National Convention in prayer during the third evening of the party's meeting in Philadelphia to select its nominee for the office of President
Gowans moves on officer policy changes
INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON OFFICERSHIP General John Gowans In a letter from International Headquarters sent to all Salvation Army officers, General John Gowans has responded to the 28 recommendations of the recent International Commission on Officership and set out an action
Angels dance at Red Shield
There is, perhaps, no more unlikely program at The Salvation Army's inner-city Los Angeles Red Shield Youth and Community Center than the City of Angels Ballet academy. Here, under the instruction of Artistic Director and President Mario Nugara, 130
Irene De Anda Lewis
"I don't ever feel what I do at the Red Shield is a job," says Irene De Anda Lewis. "It's a calling. God has called me to work with youth." With a smile, she admits, "I've been offered other
A sense of community
LA RED SHIELD DIRECTOR IRENE DE ANDA LEWIS More than 4,000 neighborhood youth and adults enjoy programs at the center, which occupies nearly half a city block and contains a sports field, swimming pool, gymnasium, and learning center. Next door, a