Fellowship of the Silver Star
Parents and mentors honored by Karen Gleason - The Fellowship of the Silver Star, inaugurated in the U.S. in 1930 and extended worldwide in 1936, expresses gratitude to parents or other significant life mentors of Salvation Army officers. Cadets of the Prayer
Introducing–the newest Salvation Army officers
Prayer Warriors commissioned and ordained by Karen Gleason - “Joyous, yet solemn”—such was Sunday morning’s Commissioning and Ordination service held before a full house at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Chief Secretary Colonel William Harfoot presided at the meeting, describing this
Crescendo of Praise
by Joy Lee - A resounding “Crescendo of Praise” filled the halls of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts theater on Saturday evening as all four territorial music groups—Territorial Band, Songsters, Youth Band, and Youth Chorus—participated in a two-hour presentation
The Army and the MDGs
An international effort to eradicate poverty by Christin Davis - In an eight-part series, New Frontier is exploring the United Nations’ eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to eradicate poverty and achieve basic human rights for all people, and detailing Salvation Army work
Practicing what they preach
Southern Africa Territorial Leaders Commissioners André and Silvia Cox attended The Salvation Army Wellness VCT (voluntary counseling and testing) and ART (antiretroviral treatment) Support Clinic in Soweto, South Africa, on May 21, 2010, to undergo HIV testing. In his letter to
World Cup–not just a soccer game
Army rallies at World Cup to offer anti-trafficking messages. Soccer balls and vuvuzelas are imprinted with the Salvation Army's message. While multitudes of sports enthusiasts enjoy the World Cup soccer playoffs, The Salvation Army in South Africa is distributing contact information against
Reporting for duty: Ken Cavallero
Western Territorial EDS Coordinator Mr. Ken Cavallero has recently accepted the position of Emergency Disaster Services Coordinator for The Salvation Army’s Western Territory. Ken has served with the Army since 1993 as divisional disaster services director in northern California for both
Yuba-Sutter caught eating on the go
Corps hosts a progressive dinner to showcase service centers. In honor of National Salvation Army Week—May 10-14, 2010—Yuba-Sutter Corps (Yuba City, Calif.) sponsored its first ever progressive dinner. The guest list included Advisory Board members and community agency representatives, among others. The
John Oliva: Role model for all
Salvationist is recognized for his community work. Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of your Lord (Matt. 25:23 KJV). Burbank (Calif.)
Tustin Ranch Spring Music Festival
Featuring soloists Sarah Koo and David Dunford by Neil Smith - A near capacity crown attended the annual spring festival at the Tustin Ranch Corps (Calif.), which this year featured the Tustin Ranch Band and some of the soloists from within the
Salvation Army thrift stores move into 21st century
New operating system will benefit customers as well as stores. by Jamie Ehrl - Take an old Salvation Army institution—the thrift store—add some new computer parts and software, throw in some training combined with a dash of willingness to learn a new
El Paso farewells Western Territory
City and county will join the rest of Texzas in the Southern Territory. by Karen Gleason - The Salvation Army in El Paso—after decades of service in this Texas county as part of the Western Territory—will transition to the Southern Territory as