Shelter partners with students to confront homelessness
by Ava Simpson - Recently, The Salvation Army in Sacramento, Calif., teamed up with California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) design students and faculty in a unique, collaborative service learning project to expose students to real-life challenges. Under the guidance of several CSUS
Back to school with The Salvation Army
As summer winds down, Salvation Army activities shift from camping to school-year programs, with the Army’s Back-to-School (BTS) events creating a transition between these two distinct times of year. Southwest: The Casa Grande, Arizona, corps held its second annual Back-to-School Haircuts
Cascade thanks vets
How do you say “thank you” to the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces? With the help of Operation Santa Claus, The Salvation Army’s Camp Kuratli said thank you to our veterans by reserving a week
Home League brings women together
Built on Salvation Army goals, the Watsonville, California Home League is meeting the needs of women in this Golden State community. The corps is led by Majors Jesus and Rebeca Santos. Over 100 participants, both young and old, gather to develop
WMI – armed and ready
by Jeff Curnow - Coming from home corps with addresses spanning three-quarters of the globe, 124 delegates and 47 faculty members gathered in August for the 28th annual Western Music Institute. The theme for the ten-day institute was “Armed and Ready.” Delegates
Southwest gathers, celebrates mission
by Heather Melvoin - Salvationists in the Southwest Division gathered for their bi-annual Deeper Life meetings in Mesa, Arizona, recently. With 964 registered delegates, it was the largest event in the Southwest in the past 15 years. Commissioners Philip and Patricia Swyers,
Promoted to Glory
Glenn Austin promoted to Glory Remembered as a “caring and compassionate leader and friend, a gracious and generous benefactor…a great financial manager…and a loving and caring father,” the life and ministry of Major Glenn Austin was celebrated August 28 during a
NATIONAL SEMINAR ON EVANGELISM
Sharing the Good News Salvationists from across the country gather every August at the beautiful Glen Eyrie Conference Center in Colorado Springs to attend the Army’s National Seminar on Evangelism. Now in its 36th year, the seminar is designed to train
Panama – ‘bridge of the world, heart of universe’ – celebrates 100
by Pili Martinez - One of the distinctive features about the international Salvation Army is that we know how to celebrate! And for the Panama Temple Corps that meant no small celebration as they marked 100 years of service. People from
Barns….and noble
Body Builder by Terry Camsey, Major - Some years ago, I was guest at officers’ councils in Germany. I was thrilled to see so many keen young officers and to have an opportunity for personal conversations with them. One particular conversation has stayed
Focus – Faith for the quiet times
by Laura Robinson - How long, O LORD, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence!” I cry, but you do not come to save. Must I forever see this sin and misery all around me?
Heralds of the Good News
by Donald Hostetler, Major - “Of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher.” II Timothy 1:11 The word “herald” is not common in everyday English usage. We sing about “herald angels” at Christmas; some may have