In San Diego, a great meal…and more
A culinary master helps addicts recover through food. by Kathy Lovin - Did you know that one of the best meals in San Diego can be found at The Salvation Army? Jacques Martinet led a cosmopolitan life: born in Algeria to a French-Swiss
Klawock hosts Alaska Congress
Annual celebration of Army heritage and Native culture The 2009 Salvation Army Alaska Congress took place under sunny skies—a blessing in Southeast Alaska—in Klawock, where Divisional Leaders Majors Doug and Sheryl Tollerud, Klawock Corps Officers Captains Ronnie and Debra Davis, and
Auburn canteen to the rescue
Volunteers serve first responders during hostage standoff. by Stefani Vrapi - The Auburn, Calif., corps’ newly refurbished canteen recently deployed to a hostage situation. When the call came in, Major Edward Loomis, corps officer, was conducting a Bible study class—including six members
Donations, doughnuts and dough
Salvation Army celebrates National Doughnut Day Salvationists throughout the Western Territory recognized June 6, National Doughnut Day—initiated by The Salvation Army in Chicago—with various events. Founded to encourage fundraising during the Great Depression, Doughnut Day recalls the pastries served by Salvationists
Commissioning ’09
Army of the Lord celebrated Saturday night by Robert Docter - It began with the whisper of a drum in a theater as dark as a moonless midnight. The beat of the steady cadence slowly grew louder as the stage lights dimly revealed
L.A. Red Shield gets a facelift
Salvation Army auditors volunteer a day of service Each year employees of Deloitte—The Salvation Army’s outside auditing firm—volunteer one day of service on June 5—IMPACT Day—in support of a non-profit organization; the program is in its 10th year. The employees of
It’s official–The Salvation Army in Russia
Organization obtains official status by Karen Gleason - After 10 years of multiple court cases and waiting, The Salvation Army in Moscow is now officially registered in Russia. The Department of the Ministry of Justice released the notification on the eve of
Commissioning ’09
Witnesses are sent into West From June 12-14, the Western Territory celebrated the graduation, ordination and commissioning of the Witnesses for Christ Session. Sixteen cadets and four auxiliary captains became Salvation Army lieutenants and captains, respectively. “If ever in the world, particularly
General calls for prayer
International Conference of Leaders to meet in July. With the immanent convening of the International Conference of Leaders, General Shaw Clifton has again invited Salvationists around the world to pray for the senior leaders who will attend from every corner of
On the Corner
Values imposition by Robert Docter - We’re in the values education business. Our goal is to teach people to live God’s way as revealed in the life of Jesus—the Christ. If we live God’s way— He brings gifts into our lives much the
This poor man cried…
The Spice Box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - Much as we hate to admit it, despair and depression strike all of us, Christian and non-Christian alike. A haunting feeling of aloneness; emptiness; that “down” feeling that we can’t quite identify; a
Adventures in life
from theDesk of by Pam Strickland, Lt. Colonel - Several years ago—well, I guess to be more accurate, many, many years ago—a television show entitled Adventures in Paradise used to be on Saturday nights. Anyone remember it? Don’t answer, it will tell