Preparing for Christmas
by Robert Docter - A kettle kick-off event in Portland, Ore., is a family affair. Wait! Before you get too involved with all of the many “activities” of Christmas those many things to do that can turn this important holiday into demanding drudge,
On the Corner
The justice bringer by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - And it came to pass… Yes, it did! These words at the beginning of the Christmas story in Luke’s Gospel speak volumes. The prophecies of centuries earlier came to fruition as a family huddled together in
Circular Patches
Body builder by Terry Camsey, Major - He wore this brown suit of rather coarse material. It had pants and a windcheater, somewhat military in design—covered in yellow and orange circles about 8-10 inches in diameter as I recall. But, then, I
Choices
Sharper focus by Erin Wikle - We walked about half a mile up a dusty dirt road to the nearest store. Entering into a small and stark room, flies buzzed around our heads as we considered our options. Coke or Fanta? Bottled
A second chance
by Dave Hudson, Major - Since learning the story behind the song, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” has become one of my all-time favorite Christmas carols. When Henry Wadsworth Longfellow penned the words to his poem, America was still
Christmas isn’t Christmas ’til…
Prayer power by Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel - Every Sunday of Advent, our corps has been singing a song: “Christmas isn’t Christmas ‘til it happens in your heart.” “Christmas isn’t Christmas ‘til it happens in your heart. Somewhere deep inside you, that’s where Christmas
Elsewhere in the world
by Myanmar—The Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar Territory recently expressed thanks for the worldwide support for victims of the Nargis Cyclone in Myanmar (May 2, 2008). Burmese officers, Salvationists, and volunteers quickly reacted to the tragedy and helped people in every way
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good…Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:9, 12 (English Standard Version) Prayer chain unites Salvationists More than 100 requests
Army kettle participates in Macy’s Portland Holiday Parade
On Nov. 28, The Salvation Army participated in the 2008 Macy’s Holiday Parade in Portland. Army officers, in full uniform, walked the streets, ringing bells and greeting parade-goers. Two young people carried the Army banner, dressed in red Salvation Army
Christmas Dream drive
Sam's Club football wives, and Salvation Army partner to bless families For the second year, Sam’s Club partnered with Off the Field Players’ Wives Association and The Salvation Army to help families in Atlanta, Buffalo, Chicago, Dallas and San Diego at
Golden State divisional staff ministers in Kenya West
Teams conduct music school and leadership seminars. Recently the Golden State Divisional Headquarters staff made a 10-day mission trip to the Kenya West Territory. The 12-member team was divided into four groups. While one group stayed in Nairobi (Kenya East), working