Passing by
THE BODY BUILDER I was thumbing through one of the local cheap advertisement papers the other day when one particular ad caught my eye. This is what it said: "WE BUY, SELL & CONSIGN
Jefferey Burke: “Today the joy grows”
IN PROCESS He has a calming presence about him--this tall, slim, soft-spoken teacher with the disarming smile. With a self-effacing manner, he engages in lively dialogue with his pupils in the Salvation Army adherent class. Not too long ago a student
On the Corner
by Robert Docter - I had a little talk with the General the other day concerning a number of things, not the least of which were the decisions on personnel policies emanating from the International Commission on Officership. These are very
New beginnings
The pendulum has swung. The calendar has cast off its days and the Crossbearers Session has arrived at Crestmont College. They were preceded by one day by the return of the Ambassadors of Grace Session. Most people don't understand that
Criticisms, comments and letters
MORE ON JUNG I am responding to a letter from Corps Assistant Christian Jung (July 28, 2000 - Vol. 18 #14) questioning whether God only speaks through the secretary for Personnel and his board as to where officers should be
Promotion to Glory
Brigadier Jean Milton Rand was recently promoted to Glory after suffering a heart attack. He was born in 1912 in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, and was commissioned in May 1933 from the International Training College in London. Three years
Nine stalwarts retire from active service
Lt. Colonels Robert and Gladys Bodine LT. COLONELS ROBERT AND GLADYS BODINE Lt. Colonels Robert and Gladys Bodine recently entered honored retirement after long and distinguished careers. Bob is the son of Lt. Colonel and Mrs. Paul Bodine of
Seattle White Center, ARC Celebrate
The Seattle White Center Corps and Seattle ARC met together recently for a weekend of celebration, with the theme, "His banner over me is love." Events included a special time of praise, worship, and testimonies at the ARC, with
Hernandez’ mobile ministry
Mark Hernandez, transport director for the Adult Rehabilitation Center in Stockton, Calif., has more than a job--he has a "ministry on wheels." Working at the ARC gives him opportunities every day to mentor and supervise program beneficiaries. A former
San Diego clients win big at recovery games
Some 30 residents from the San Diego ARC walked off with a record number of medals and trophies at the Just for Today in Y2K Recovery Games held recently. The winning streak began with the volleyball event, with the
Anaheim breaks ground for women’s facility
BY DAWN MARKS - "It's a go!" was the theme in Anaheim, Calif., at a recent groundbreaking event, beginning the construction of a long-awaited Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) residence for women. It will be built on the property adjacent to
Kiwanis-West picks Perez family
BY DANIEL DE CASTRO - The Kiwanis Club's western district encompassing California, Nevada and Hawaii recently awarded its "Family of the Year" award to The Salvation Army's Lieutenants Beau and Mandy Perez and their family. The Perezes are the corps