“God’s Glamour Girls”
Conference reminds women they are valuable to God. by Heather Melvoin - Nearly 450 women attended the Southwest Division’s annual Women’s Ministries Conference in Mesa, Ariz., in June 2010. Guest speakers were Major Charleen Bradley, Western territorial assistant secretary for personnel officer development;
“Kids Live” in Del Oro
Division celebrates its young people. Del Oro Division’s sixth “KIDS LIVE” celebration took place in May at Camp Del Oro in Nevada City, Calif. Supported by the Divisional Youth Band and Chorus—led by Bandmaster Derek Helms—the one-day event began with the audience
The Salvation Army in El Paso
El Paso's contributions to the West In 1885—before the existence of the Western or the Southern Territory—The Salvation Army began working in the “west Texas town of El Paso.” This was just six years after Lt. Eliza Shirley held the first
A rockin’ good time
Salvation Army in Guam rallies community to help the homeless. by April Manibusan - The Salvation Army Guam celebrated its 3rd RockAid summer kickoff event with costumed volunteers lip-syncing to the classic tunes of Elvis, Michael Jackson, Janis Joplin, The Jackson 5
Bell Shelter athletes compete in “Al-Impics”
Participants find strength and solidarity through athletic activity. by Georgia Tzanidis - The Salvation Army Bell Shelter in Southern California celebrated this year’s Al-lmpics with an awards ceremony honoring its participants. The Al-lmpics competition is designed for men and women who are
World’s religious leaders address global concerns
Sixth annual interfaith summit convenes in Winnipeg, Canada. by James E. Read - Leaders of 47 of the world’s major religious communities, including The Salvation Army, met in Winnipeg, Canada June 21-23 to call the G8 and G20 political leaders (convening in
Doubly welcome!
by Karen Gleason - Once wasn’t enough for the welcome of new Territorial Leaders Commissioners Jim and Carolyn Knaggs to Western Territorial Headquarters (THQ)—officers and employees greeted them at an informal reception on July 1, their first day in their new
Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs share vision for the territory
The Knaggs discuss goals, culture, soldiery and the future. by Bob Docter - Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs explored aspects of the Army’s present reality and future growth in an hour-long interview with New Frontier. Scanning a list of questions by New
On the Corner
So long, Sue (for now) by Bob Docter - Has it been 20 years? No! It can’t be. And now you say your going to retire.For someone who knew the Army only through the red pot and the white truck, you sure
Quiet confidence
sharperFocus by Kelly Pontsler, Major - I have been trying to remember the moment I first met Ernie but I honestly don’t know when that occurred. Not that it wasn’t significant; it was just such a long time ago! My family lived in
Pisteuo–believe
prayerPower by Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel - In processing the prayer requests for the weekly Call to Prayer bulletins, I have been impressed with those who share some of their deepest fears and anxieties with their requests. Each week, the list, with