Heaven it ain’t!
Body Builder by Terry Camsey, Major - Funny how stuff pops into your head out of the blue sometimes, isn’t it? Today, for some reason (which I hope will become clear to me, even as I write this column), I was reminded of
World Services: a chance to strengthen our faith
by Ted Horwood, Captain - Our territorial Self Denial / World Services appeal usually elicits mixed emotions from officers and soldiers around the territory. Frequently, there is a mad scramble for information that communicates the scope of our work around the
On the Corner
Mom’s a model by Robert Docter - She struts down the runway of life modeling a lifestyle worth living. There’s a strength of character about her that spreads like a sweet perfume wafting through the landscape of lives around her. She seems
Frontlines – News Briefs Of The West
by Sue Schumann Warner Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Major Elsa Forsberg was promoted to Glory February 28 from the Maryville Nursing Home in Beaverton, Oregon. Born in Notteback, Sweden on March 21, 1914, Elsa Ehn met The Salvation Army after her family relocated to Stockholm while she
Major Elsie Crawford
Major Elsie Crawford Major Elsie Crawford recently retired from active service as a Salvation Army officer, after serving well and faithfully for the past 38 years in various appointments and territories. Elsie’s home corps was Anderston Citadel in Glasgow, Scotland, and she
Soldier Connie Pickering
Soldier Connie Pickering After more than 25 years of faithful service, Salvation Army soldier Connie Pickering recently retired from her position as the Pomona (California) Corps’ secretary, social service director and statistician. Pickering, a long-time soldier in Army, began working at the
Majors Pedro and Maria Yepez
Majors Pedro and Maria Yepez Majors Pedro and Maria Yepez recently retired after many years of service to The Salvation Army. Pedro entered officer training in Mexico City out of the Tijuana, Baja, California, Mexico corps, and was commissioned in 1963 with
Majors David and Elisabeth Clitheroe
Majors David and Elisabeth Clitheroe After 37 plus years of service, Majors David and Elisabeth Clitheroe have retired from officership. They served almost entirely in social service ministries where, leading teams of dedicated staff and volunteer advisors, they were privileged to initiate
Kroc Center youth serves as role model
by Angela Gaines Stephanie Amaya To eighth grader Stephanie Amaya, 14, The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center is her second home, a safe place to experience learning through activities. “The activities keep you off the street,” she said. Amaya lives
Commissioning events fill weekend
by Martin Hunt - The Western Territory will soon celebrate the ordination and commissioning of new officers. Prepared by the teaching they have received at the College for Officer Training, these new pastors and leaders have committed their lives to serving