Implementing the strategic priorities: part 1
by Donald Bell, Lt. Colonel - Implementation of the six strategic priorities of the Western Territorial Vision has been highlighted by all commands with reports coming to our attention from command reviews, letters from the fields, and reports prepared by corps
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 Easter blessings Jennifer Byrd, San Francisco, reports an Army brass
Intermountain women are “Vessels of Honor”
by Jean Bowler, Major - Women from the Intermountain Division, some traveling thousands of miles through snowstorms and rain, convened at the Westin Hotel in Westminster, Colo., to experience God’s blessing, spiritual growth and fun. Major Sheryl Tollerud, divisional women’s ministries secretary,
Salem Soldier Turns 100
by Cari Arias - L TO R: Captain Mary Norton, Helen Raynor and Marion Crenshaw On February 3, 2003, Helen Marie Bourque Raynor celebrated her 100th birthday. A soldier of the Salem Citadel Corps in the Cascade Division, Helen shares with
Western Salvationists and friends urged to register for Commissioning events by June 1st
by Steven Bradley, Major - With 2003 Commissioning weekend events now only days away, and the excitement piquing for the Believers session of cadets, Salvationists and friends across the territory are urged to register for the June 13-14 events immediately in
Latino rally to be held at L.A. Central
by Claude Nikondeha - Have you ever wondered how Spanish and English-speaking soldiers could worship and celebrate together? This year’s commissioning weekend will include a Latino Rally on Sunday June 14 at L.A. Central Corps from 4:30–7:00 p.m. This time of celebration will
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Ardys Newbould: a life lived for others Surrounded by her family and close friend Lt. Colonel Della Rees, Lt. Colonel Ardys Newbould was peacefully promoted to Glory on May 11, 2003 from the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Ardys Smith was
San Bernardino ‘gets right with God’
by Beau Perez, Captain - The Salvation Army in San Bernardino County has drawn a lot of attention lately by taking prayer rallies to local parks, parking lots and even City Hall in San Bernardino. Using an unusual strategy of tongue-in-cheek flyers
Western Territory initiates HIPAA compliance
by Carol Seiler, Major - Effective April 14, 2003, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, commonly known as HIPAA, required that protected health information (PHI) be especially safeguarded. The Salvation Army is obliged to comply with the requirements of