On the Corner
Values and relatives at Christmas by Bob Docter - The term relative cannot be understood in isolation. It’s always at least two of something. If we’re talking about those people who come by your house every Christmas and who often have the
Too soon
lifeLines by Ian Robinson, Major - Just before Thanksgiving, an angry donor sent us an e-mail because he was upset at seeing one of our red kettles outside his local supermarket. He said he would not donate a dime before Thanksgiving and
Modulation
sharperFocus by Kelly Pontsler, Major - The picture isn’t huge, but it makes an impression! Paul Cézanne’s Kitchen Table is the latest painting to really get my attention. I’ve been spending quite a bit of time at the museum lately—courtesy of an annual
The message of hope…
prayerPower by Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel - …is why we pray. Archbishop Desmond Tutu wrote, “Hope is fundamental to the way we, as Christians, live our lives.” When my hope fades, or even shifts to someone other than Jesus, then I’m walking
Elsewhere in the world
Elsewhere in the world by PAPUA NEW GUINEA—The Salvation Army’s Community Advancement and Reform Enhancement (C.A.R.E) program is rapidly spreading in the Highlands region of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Captain John Kerari and Major David Temine created the program in 2008 when they
FrontLines – News briefs from the West
by Karen Gleason - This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole
The widow’s mite
Corps receives a touching donation. A surprise awaited kettle workers at The Salvation Army in Salem, Ore., as they emptied the money from one of the red kettles. Rolling out of the Salem Corps' kettle was a note--folded up and taped together
Yakima enrolls junior soldiers
Yakima enrolls junior soldiers Yakima Corps Officers Majors Tom and Chris Morrow enrolled five junior soldiers on Nov. 7, 2010. In the New Year, six more prospective junior soldiers will begin classes from teacher Josie Torres. Shown are (l-r) Jazelle Brown,
Lihue Corps is growing
Lihue Corps is growing Hawaii's Lihue Corps enrolled 11 senior and junior soldiers-six senior, five junior-on Nov. 7. Majors John and Pam Brackenbury, supported by Captains Neil and Rubina Navarro, conducted the service. Envoys Larry and Joy Groenleer are in charge
Corps recognized for outstanding youth programs
2009-2010 Standard of Achievement Each year the Territorial Youth Department announces the Standard of Achievement winners for corps cadets and junior soldiers. The Standard of Achievement involves three levels of awards: blue—the highest—red and yellow. Recipient corps receive a plaque and engraved
Major Bonnie Jane Lynch
Promoted to Glory Major Bonnie Jane Lynch was promoted to Glory on Nov. 23, 2010, from Shoreline, Wash., at the age of 74. Bonnie Hoogstad was born June 7, 1936, in El Centro, Calif. Bonnie was commissioned in the Soul-Winners Session in 1955.