Deep and wide
Body builder In a recent setting, the leader drew attention to the S’s on The Salvation Army uniform and what they stand for—“saved to serve.” But that’s really only half of the message, isn’t it? Surely, we are also called to
Citi Salvation Day
Citi employees volunteer for Salvation Army in San Francisco. by Jennifer Byrd - Citi volunteers from left: Cheryl Evans, Jenny Flores, Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann and Lisa Deloney [Photo by Victoria Joseph]. Late in 2008, Citi partnered with The Salvation Army in San Francisco as
Major Benia Meyer retires from active service
by Jennifer Byrd - Joining Major Benia Meyer of the Golden State Division at her retirement from active duty as a Salvation Army officer were her parents, Majors Ben and Diana Meyer, who both retired in 1978. Seventy-five guests attended the retirement
Cy Young Award winners announced
Territorial award is presented for story pitching to the media. by Kathy Lovin - Western territorial headquarters has announced the most recent recipients of the Cy Young Award for Story Pitching: Marlene Gerber, director of public relations for The Salvation Army Adult
Thousands attend Yuma family store opening
Store offers more than great shopping. Over 700 people eagerly awaited the opening of the new, state-of-the art Salvation Army family thrift store in Yuma, Ariz. Ross Hieb, Yuma’s deputy mayor, along with Majors Doug and Rhode Danielson, Southwest divisional commanders,
Oahu’s “fresh mist” for women in recovery
New transitional housing facility dedicated in Honolulu. by Daniel De Castro - The dedication of The Salvation Army’s new transitional housing facility—designed for homeless women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction—took place Feb. 2 at the Army’s Manoa Campus in Honolulu with
International leaders to lead Commissioning celebration
Mark your calendars for June 12-14. Commissioning—a weekend of spiritual renewal and Salvation Army fellowship for soldiers, officers and friends! This year, General Shaw Clifton and Commissioner Helen Clifton will lead the Western Territory’s commissioning celebration, prior to touring the territory. The
As the economy turns down…the Army turns it up
Western territorial divisions respond to New Frontier economic survey. by Karen Gleason - The Salvation Army is responding to increased numbers of petitioners—many of them requesting assistance for the first time. Resources—including food, gas, housing and other necessities—are thin, however, and the
On the Corner
Sheep and goats by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief -m Have you ever been in some kind of a relationship or predicament or project or some kind of a job where you look at what you have or what’s going on, and feel some
Reaching our God-given potential
by Tory Ross, Captain - I was 17 when I took my first job, working as a clerk typist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in St. Paul, Minn. Like most teens receiving a salary for the first time, I
Five dollars a foot!
Sharper focus by Linda Manhardt, Major - People often ask me what I miss most about serving in Africa. It is not hard to give an answer. The answer is twofold: I miss the “purity of service” that overseas ministry brings. There is
Miracles: Extraordinary feats by the hand of God
Prayer Power by Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel - It took a miracle to put the stars in place, It took a miracle to hang the worlds in space. But when he saved my soul, Cleansed and made me whole, It took a miracle of love and