“Intelligence Agency” speaks for social justice
New Frontier interviews Commissioner MacMillan. by Bob Docter - “In a world of both light and darkness where no one forgets the past, The Salvation Army must live in between and touch both,” said Commissioner M. Christine MacMillan, director of the International
Lake Havasu City has special calling
Home League program developed for Alzheimer's unit. by Captain Julie Feist - A speaking engagement during the holiday season led to an entirely new way to conduct our Home League program in Lake Havasu City, Ariz.—and also to meet a unique need. I
Panorama of ministry
West's women's ministries leaders examine their role. A number of Western Territorial women leaders recently convened at territorial headquarters in Long Beach, Calif., for the Divisional Women’s Ministries Secretaries Conference and held a seminar for cadets at Crestmont College. A snapshot session The
Commissioning 2009
Saturday night celebration--Army of the Lord! Following the success of last year’s program, “The Spirit Of Salvationism,” the Saturday evening Commissioning program, “Army of the Lord,” will be an exciting evening of dynamic music, visual presentations and powerful testimony. The cast,
“Ties” that bind
Salvation Army team provides ministry of presence at Oakland Police memorial service. The Salvation Army was on duty outside Oakland, Calif.’s Oracle Arena, on March 27 as 18,000 police professionals from across the nation gathered for the public funeral and memorial
Compton scores with new gymnasium
Facility will allow expansion of community programs. During a ceremony with local media present, The Salvation Army’s Compton Corps officially opened the doors of its newly renovated gymnasium. The celebration marked the completion of a $200,000 project that began in early
Remembering a dedicated volunteer
San Francisco Harbor Light volunteer dies. by Judy Vaughn - Long-time Harbor Light volunteer Ernie Marx has died in San Francisco at age 88. Major Larry Shiroma, who worked with Marx for many years, indicates that it was largely through Ernie’s influence and
Clovis Salvation Army stalls traffic
People in need line up for blocks to receive assistance. One Tuesday morning, a traffic jam stretching more than 1-1/4 miles led police in Clovis, Calif., to the doorstep of their local Salvation Army corps. The cause—more than 300 families in
Urban adventure jets through L.A. County.
Youth group stages its own "Amazing Race." by Christin Davis - Fifty people25 youth and 25 adult volunteers participated in an “Amazing Race” youth event throughout Los Angeles County, based on the Emmy-Award-winning reality TV show where teams race around the world. The
Hoonah Corps born again
Community, with help from Western Territory, constructs new facility. by Jenni Ragland - After overcoming many obstacles, the tiny island village of Hoonah, Alaska, celebrated the completion of its new Salvation Army corps building. “Having the new building finished is a wonderful blessing
FrontLines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 Oakland offers care to mourners The Salvation Army of Oakland, Calif., provided spiritual and emotional care to mourners who attended the memorial to the four