Attitude
Body Builder by Terry Camsey, Major - A man was walking down the road on a very blustery, rainy, day. He was struggling to keep control of his umbrella while also keeping his hat on. A sudden gust of wind blew his
FOCUS – You never know whose life you might be touching
by Amy Reardon, Captain - I’ve always envied missionaries. Whether they are overseas missionaries in a developing country or urban missionaries in some dirty corner of a metropolis, they must possess a sense of purpose that isn’t always easy to come
On the Road Again!
by Patricia Swyers, Commissioner - “On the Road Again” continues to be our theme song as we travel the vast areas of our territory and meet the soldiers and officers who inspire and encourage us with prayers and words. In this
On the Corner
Going "'round the Bend" by Robert Docter - Sue Warner, executive editor, chief organizer and supreme whip-cracker at New Frontier left town this week. It seems, you see, that she has gone “’round the Bend.” I’m pretty sure I’m not to blame. Going ’round
FRONTLINES – News Briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold. (Romans 12:2-Phillips) Colorado honors volunteers The Colorado Springs Corps honored their volunteers recently with a volunteer appreciation reception. Tim Leigh, owner of Hoff & Leigh Real Estate,
Officers on the move
The following appointments were recently announced. Territorial Headquarters (THQ): Major Barry Dooley, currently Property Secretary, is appointed Associate Auditor (Pro-Tem), Audit Department, effective June 29. Major Dooley’s actual appointment as International Auditor in the International Audit Section of the Business Administration
Workshops equip Salvationists
by Karen Gleason - Striving to bring Salvationists together to share ideas and information, several ministry workshops were offered on Saturday morning. Three were conducted in Spanish, two in English, and one in Korean. Territorial Children’s Outreach Ministries Director Marcela Tippol presented
Wenatchee team takes Bible Bowl title
by Lisa R. Smith, Captain The Northwest Division’s Wenatchee, Wash., Bible Bowl team took the championship at this year’s Territorial Bible Bowl competition. Eight divisions sent four-person teams to compete. They were quizzed in detail on the Gospel of Matthew. Three matches
Parents and mentors receive Silver Stars
In 1930 Commander Evangeline Booth instituted the Order of the Silver Star in the U.S. to recognize the mothers of Salvation Army officers. It became an international order in 1936, and in 2001 its name was changed to the Fellowship
Western youth get creative
by Jeff Curnow - At Kids Live ’05 on Friday evening, young people from 12 different corps, representing each of the ten divisions of the Western Territory, presented 15 distinct ways to worship God. Captain Lisa Smith, assistant territorial youth secretary, who
General gives first state of the Army address
by Kevin Sims - The state of The Salvation Army, internationally—according to General John Larsson— is ”amazingly good.” He affirmed in the first “State of the International Salvation Army address”—delivered at “An Evening With The General” at International Headquarters—that the world's
Larssons meet with President Bush
General John Larsson and Commissioner Freda Larsson were invited to the Oval Office at the White House during their recent trip to the U.S.; the Larssons spent 25 minutes with Bush, and prayed with the President at the conclusion of