What’s the BIG ‘big idea’?
BODY BUILDER I had the privilege last summer of visiting Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. It is one of the largest churches in that continent (if not the largest) and in the world. The worship service was attended by thousands of
FOCUS – Thank you, Earl!
This April 28, William & Catherine Booth College in Winnipeg will hold its twentieth graduation convocation. As part of the 20-year celebrations, the College will be conferring its very first honorary doctorate. The recipient will be the College's founding president,
Rick Mabie: “I didn’t want to live”
IN PROCESS As the eulogy for his father droned on, Rick Mabie, 26, seethed silently with anger. "My dad was my best friend," recalls Rick. "He was the best man at my wedding. We were very close. You know how,
ON THE CORNER
By Robert Docter - I wonder about the strength of our advocacy on behalf of those feeling the pain of social injustice. We seem quite timid--un-Booth-like--slow--unfocused--reactive. I wonder what inhibits our willingness to use the media more forcefully in a proactive
Can I trust God?
Many are probably breathing a sigh of relief and thanking God the Self Denial (World Services) time is over for 2002 --relieved that they can forget about it for another year. I believe this type of attitude is the primary
Frontlines — News Briefs of the West
"Go out and preach the Gospel and, if you must, use words." St. Frances of Assisi Throughout the West, Salvationists, volunteers and employees are preaching the Gospel in word and deed. Read on to see just a few examples. FREE MEDICAL
Ken Medema in concert at Pasadena Tabernacle
PIANIST AND SONGWRITER On Saturday May 25, the Pasadena Tabernacle Songsters will be presenting a joint concert with Ken Medema, one of the nation's most "in demand" Christian artists. Medema, blind from birth, is an accomplished singer, pianist and songwriter. He
Tab ‘Impact’ service to feature Phil Wall
Global activist and Salvationist Phil Wall, who has been described as everything from radical to unorthodox within The Salvation Army, will be guest speaker at "Impact," at the Pasadena Tabernacle Corps on Friday, May 17. A former riot squad police
Lytton celebrates Easter at sunrise
The annual Sunrise Service was once again held at Lytton ARC, attended by more than 350 people from all over Sonoma County, representing a variety of churches. Thirty equestrians from various clubs in the North Bay Area also attended. Although the
Tustin Ranch opens new youth center
CHILDREN at computer in "The Creator's Corner" preschool at the Henley Youth Center. Photo by: Larry Freeman The Tustin Ranch Corps recently celebrated the opening of its new $2.8 million dollar Doy and Dee Henley Youth Center at the corps'
Nikondeha seeks to build relationships
Claude Nikondeha It's a long way from Burundi, East Africa, to Long Beach, California--especially when it's via France and England for education (B.A. in communications and the Norwich Bible School, respectively) and then, along the journey, to Northern Ireland, South Africa,
Salem appreciates supporters, friends
(l-r) SALEM ADVISORY BOARD members Jan and Dr. Micheal Morgan (chair) and Majors Carl and Hollie Ruthberg. BY FLORENCE ROBB - Against a backdrop of skyscrapers and lights, The Salvation Army in Salem, Oregon brought its annual appreciation dinner to 250 supporters,