The sounds of music: ISB B/M and family in Pasadena
YOUTH FROM PASADENA TABERNACLE , introduced by Capt. Ed Loomis (center), greet B/M Stephen Cobb and Elaine Cobb, and sons Matthew and Philip. The family of International Bandmaster/U.K. Territory Music Director Stephen Cobb added their musical excellence to the Pasadena Tabernacle
Army mobilizes for prayer
NEW PRAYER INITIATIVE BY JUDY SMITH - What does the year 2000 have in common with 2002? Both emphasize PRAYER! Commissioner David Edwards is once again leading the Western Territory into a time of prayer
KEYNOTE ADDRESS TO INTERNET CONFERENCE – GOWANS SPEAKS ON POVERTY
Abandonment, exclusion and compassion Ed. note: The following is General John Gowans' keynote address for The Salvation Army's International Summit on Poverty, "Poverty and The Salvation Army - The Call to the Excluded." To 'attend' the conference online, go
Army gears up for 2002 Winter Olympics
BY PATRICIA WARREN - Compassionately active in serving humanity
Denver hosts social service conference
BY GORDON BINGHAM - The eighth National Salvation Army Social Services Conference will be hosted by the Western Territory in Denver, Colo. March 16-20, 2002. The conference is for all Salvation Army officers and for Army employees engaged
Army provides Afghan refugee assistance
The Salvation Army in Peshawar, Pakistan is working to aid those who have fled their homes in Afghanistan. Thousands of refugees are streaming into Pakistan via the Khyber Pass. Major Mike Olsen, international emergency services coordinator, reports The Salvation Army is
Thanksgiving meals served to thousands
Turkey dinners with all the trimmings--served by Salvationists, advisory board members, and friends--were enjoyed by thousands of needy individuals and families this Thanksgiving throughout the West. In Seattle, advisory board member Kathy Holmgren, wife of Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren,
Christmas comes to Mexico’s street children
THE AFTERNOON ended, the sun lowered, and we took our last photos of the entire group. Many came to say 'thank you' and to help us collect the equipment. The work had been intense, but the satisfaction of seeing smiles
So. California District blessed by Beck family
THE BECK FAMILY soldiered at Los Angeles No. 1 until Mr. and Mrs. Beck were appointed as specials to visit the corps in California. Photo courtesy Western Territorial museum. BY FRANCES DINGMAN - A talented group of jubilee singers contributed
The holidays bring thoughts of bologna and God
Christmas Cravings By Clay Gardner - My baloney has a first name, it's O-s-c-a-r, My baloney has a second name, it's M-e-y-e-r, I love to eat it every day And if you ask me why I'll say, "Oscar Meyer has a
Love, faith and trust at Christmas
BY ROBERT DOCTER - Love and faith and trust were there as Joseph assisted in the birth of a child from the womb of one he loved deeply--his Mary. It was not his child. He was not the father.
Unwanted Gift?
General John Gowans BY JOHN GOWANS - Most of us have had the experience of receiving gifts that we don't like. "Why did they send me this?" we mutter ungratefully. "What good is it to me? I don't need it!"