CALL TO ACTION
Revolution Hawaii: REVHI Warriors go homeless for a week. by JOE NOLAND - Adam Sheafers lives “houseless” for a week on the beach in Hawaii. For ministry to be meaningful—to actually make a difference in people’s lives—do we wait for those in need
Territorial Youth Band meets in Sierra del Mar
Band gathers for their second ministry weekend. by Diane O’Brien - Arriving from Alaska and Hawaii and points in between, the Territorial Youth Band, (TYB), led by Bandmaster Neil Smith, met on a recent Friday evening at the San Diego Citadel (Calif.)
Cause for celebration
National Salvation Army week is May 13–19. by William B. Flinn with Jeff Curnow - Cultures define themselves by what and when they celebrate. Coming together to celebrate the essential elements that bond one to another has been a part of every
LIFE BY DESIGN
Future Officers Fellowship retreat Potential officer candidates meet for retreat. by NANCY DIHLE - Representing nine divisions of the Western Territory, 149 like-minded delegates recently came together at Crestmont for the Future Officers Fellowship (FOF) Retreat, where they pursued God’s design for their
Spotlight on outreach
Doing the Most Good- Sierra del Mar l-r : A student is tutored at the Cathedral City Corps. Lt. Col. Diane O'Brien congratulates Junior Cordero from the Redlands team for his stellar performance at the Bible Bowl. Cathedral City – With
San Bernardino gives a ‘cup of cold water’
Doing the Most Good- Sierra del Mar Ministry to poor, rich, lonely, homeless echoes William Booth. Craig, a graduate of the ARC and Path to Prosperity programs, is now a building inspector for Cathedral City. On Sunday nights, he talks to men
Crossroads: More than a cup of hot soup
Doing the Most Good- Sierra del Mar Lives are changed at intergenerational center in Escondido. by MEL TAKAHARA - Frances (center) enjoys the camaraderie during a sandwich-making session at Crossroads. Teens who have gotten into trouble with the law don’t phase the seniors
Wildwood Ranch becomes a reality
Doing the Most Good- Sierra del Mar Youth enjoy hikes, skits, spiritual renewal. by Suzi Woodruff Lacey - Young campers enjoy lots of activities. Photo by Stephen Ball A sprawling valley with expansive meadows, a large established pond, abundant wildlife and giant oak
Tailoring programs to meet community needs
Doing the Most Good- Sierra del Mar by Sue Schumann Warner - Captain David Leonard, University Avenue corps officer, works on a project with children in HopeShare. It is a classic Southern California day at San Diego’s famed Mission Bay: clear blue
Island of Arno, Republic of the Marshall Islands
Hudson’s report continues: “On Saturday, following a day of travel to the Marshall Islands, we were once again on a boat for a two-hour trip to the Island of Arno. About 50 people from Majuro, Ebeye and Jaluit accompanied us.
Chuuk Corps, Federated States of Micronesia
by Don Bell, Lt. Colonel and Dave Hudson, Major - The following day we were up at 4:00 a.m. for the trip to Chuuk. The Chuuk Corps lost its building over a year ago but that has not deterred the work
Army grows in South Pacific
Salvation Army now at work in 112 countries worldwide. by Leticia Saunders - Lt. Colonels Don and Debi Bell recently witnessed the work of The Salvation Army in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI), the Federated States of Micronesia and