Kenya’s “Women of Faith”
Salvation Army helps women formerly trapped in sex trade. In a recent edition of her African Adventure newsletter, Colonel Jolene Hodder wrote: “While visiting our founding group of 25 former sex workers—now called the “Women of Faith”—I was shocked and thrilled
Southern California divisional leaders attend prayer breakfast
Building community and cooperation among the area's faith-based organizations by Dawn Wells - This year, Valentine’s Day was more than chocolate boxes, red roses and sentimental greeting cards. For many Southern California community members and leaders—including several Salvation Army officers and employees—it
Thrift stores respond to new law
The Salvation Army responds to new product safety law. by Melissa Temme and Major Deborah Sjogren - On Feb. 10, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSI Act) went into effect and requires all manufactures and sellers of children’s toys, clothing and
Bible Bowl 2009
General Clifton will attend final round during Commissioning weekend. by Cari Arias - Quote the verse in the book of Luke that contains the unique word “baptize.” You have ten seconds. Come on. Think! How about this one: What did some Jewish
What if I shared my faith?
Learn how to share Christ at the Natiional Seminar on Evangelism. by Carl Darby - Growing up, my sisters, Sheena and Claire, were never really interested in my toys, so I didn’t have to share. One time, though, I received a gift
Paul Harvey promoted to Glory
"Best-known voice on radio" was staunch supporter of The Salvation Army. Harvey was a loyal supporter of The Salvation Army, and with his wife, Angel, attended worship services for several years at the Norridge Citadel Corps in Chicago. At the time
New CD benefits youth music programs
VanderWeele releases Panache. Young musicians of the Montclair Citadel, N.J. corps are set to benefit from a new musical CD, Panache, released by Eastern Territory Music Publications Bureau Director Aaron VanderWeele. All proceeds from the recording will go to the corps’
Outreach at the inn
Salinas Salvation Army steps in to help newly homeless. by Kathy Lovin - Managing The Salvation Army USA West’s blog means that I spend some time on the internet looking for good stories that haven’t otherwise reached us here at territorial headquarters.
Salvation Army’s gleaning project provides fresh citrus to families
by Doug Haberman, the Riverside, Calif., Press-Enterprise - To help provide fresh fruit to families in need, the Riverside office of The Salvation Army has taken a page from Scripture. The charity is sending some of its clients to a 3-acre navel
Western Territory holds second Worship Arts Retreat.
Engaging Worship by Gwenyth and Robert Redhead, Colonels - Some 140 participants from every division in the Western Territory gathered at Canby Grove Camp near Portland, Ore., from Friday, Feb. 20 – Sunday, Feb. 22 for a Worship Arts Retreat arranged by
General convenes International Conference of Leaders in July ’09
Meeting of Salvation Army's senior leaders scheduled. General Shaw Clifton has convened a meeting of the most senior leaders of The Salvation Army to gather in London, England from Tuesday, July 7 to Monday, July 13, 2009. The International Conference of Leaders
Robb receives Milken National Educator Award
Milken Family Foundation honors Salvationist Bonnie Robb. Bonnie Robb, a first-grade teacher at Clark K-8@Binnsmead School, received the prestigious Milken Family National Foundation Educator Award. Foundation representative Jane Foley presented the award at an all-school assembly. State Superintendent of Public Instruction