Territorial Songsters – one year later
Group's first year of ministry concludes with visit to Southern California. by Heather Melvoin and Joy Lee - When the Western Territorial Songsters formed in 2007, each member felt honored to participate and knew hard work would be expected to achieve musical
Concert inspires worship
by Erick Rodriguez - Let There Be Praise, a concert held at the Tustin Ranch Corps on Saturday, May 3, featured performances by the Western Territorial Songsters, an All-California Band led by special guest Bandmaster William Himes from the Central Territory,
Let there be praise!
General John Larsson (Ret.), Bandmaster William Himes are special guests for weekend of worship through music. by Jeff Curnow - There was praise—resounding praise. As part of a weekend of music, drama and dance, a band made up of musicians from all
Elsewhere in the world…
Estonia—Captains Daniel and Anya Henderson, Western officers, have served for over six years in Narva, Estonia. As of April 1, 2008, they assumed new responsibilities, allowing a gradual transition away from the Narva Corps. Daniel will spend half of his
Army in Poland given new status
Project Warsaw transitions into a region. Starting in July, the Germany and Lithuania Territory will be responsible for the Army’s mission in Poland, as announced at the third annual Warsaw conference in April. In 2005, The Salvation Army in Poland began as
Espiritu
Latino version of Spirit premiered by Southern California corps. by Jeff Curnow - On Sunday, May 4, the sold-out crowd at Los Angeles (LA) Central Corps began to clap impatiently as they waited for the world premiere of Espiritu!, the Latino version
Celebrating 125 years
New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga hold recent congress. In early April, over 1,000 Salvationists attended The Salvation Army’s “Freedom Congress” to commemorate 125 years of service in New Zealand and the expansion into Fiji and Tonga. Eighty young Salvationists attended a
Territorial moves announced
TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS —PERSONNEL SERVICES Major Evelyn Chavez Associate Director - Retired Officers’ Services Captain Howard R. Bennett Human Resource Project Director Captain John P. Brackenbury Secretary—Candidates’ and Recruitment Designate Captain Pamilla Brackenbury Associate Candidates’ Secretary —Designate TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS —PROGRAM SERVICES Major Ardis Fuge Director—World Missions Major Ivan P. Wild Secretary—Youth Department Major Jennifer Wild Assistant Secretary— Youth Department TERRITORIAL
Tough economy prompts Reno food giveaway
Hundreds line up for distribution of "budget stretcher." by Carole Miller - “My wife didn’t want me to come here today,” said Scott (not his real name). “She said we’re taking food from the poor people. I told her ‘we ARE the
5th Annual SAWROA retreat held
Western retired officers meet at Camp Mt. Crags. by Marilyn Gregory, Major - 2008-2009 SAWROA board members (l-r): Major Frank Brown, Treasurer; Major Carol Yardley, 2nd Vice President; Lt. Colonel Alfred Van Cleef, Vice President; Major Ken Gibson, President; Major Carol Pontsler,
Southern California celebrates
Soldiers and friends join in fun and fellowship. by Matthew Jensen - About 1,700 indiviuals enjoyed this year’s So Cal Celebration, held recently on the grounds at Crestmont. The day included main stage performances, with inspiring music and messages, soccer and basketball
Kroc Center “ground blessing” held
Hawai'i dedicates ground for new Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. by Daniel de Castro - Kahu Kordell Kekoa (center) is shown with Major Dave Hudson and Commissioner Philip Swyers at the site where the Kroc Center in Kapolei, O'ahu, will