A weekend of musical praise
Pasadena Tabernacle Band takes their ministry on the road. By Meredith N. Flinn The 40-member Pasadena Tabernacle (TAB) Corps band, under the leadership of Bandmaster William B. Flinn, recently participated in weekend ministry along California’s coast in Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande and
Singing for joy in Del Oro Division
Annual music event focuses on leadership training. “Sing for Joy” was the theme of the 2011 Del Oro Music Councils, which emphasized leadership training. The daylong event, held at Del Oro Divisional Headquarters, featured special guests Bandmaster Neil Smith, territorial music and
Divisional Youth Band visits Chicagoland
North American tour continues in Michigan, then Canada. By Jeff Curnow On Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27, the 33-member Southern California Divisional Youth Band (DYB) kicked off its North American tour, performing at the Chicago Mayfair Community Church and
Elsewhere in the world
AUSTRALIA—The Salvation Army in Bendigo (Victoria) is offering people a place to “Chill Out” on Saturday nights between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. Operating in a small truck, Chill Out provides a safe place for nightclub clientele who are too drunk
Fan the flame and experience amazing grace
Salvationists will share their gifts at Commissioning weekend’s Friday evening events. By Aleen Bradley “Fan the Flame”—Friday evening, June 10, during Commissioning weekend—will be a celebration of music and arts in the courtyard at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. The varied
Playing for a cause
Shane Turner, a fifth grader from Portola Valley, Calif., is a piano and singing prodigy, who recently directed his talents toward raising money for The Salvation Army’s Japan earthquake relief fund. He was first introduced to the Army in December
Brengle: My Life’s Ambition
Don’t miss the return of the musical production at this year’s Commissioning. On Saturday evening, June 11, during Commissioning 2011, a cast of cadets, officers and the Territorial Arts Ensemble will perform the musical Brengle: My Life’s Ambition, written by Colonel
Promoted to glory
Major Mary Jane Horgen was promoted to Glory Feb. 20 from Puyallup, Wash. Mary Jane Byers was born May 20, 1929, in Great Falls, Mont. The youngest of six children, she grew up in The Salvation Army; her mother was corps
Recent retirements
Majors Ben and Diane LaBarge After over 28 years serving as officers in The Salvation Army, Majors Ben and Diane LaBarge have retired. Benjamin (Ben) LaBarge was introduced to The Salvation Army around the age of 10 in Prescott, Ariz. In 1971,
Resurrection power for all
Jesus continues to offer new life into the most disastrous and helpless situations today. By James Knaggs, Commissioner The resurrection of Jesus is an indisputable, historical fact. The record is clear that he died on a criminal’s cross even though he hadn’t done anything wrong,
Outstanding partners recognized
The Salvation Army in Hawaii honors its partners in community service. By Daniel de Castro The Salvation Army in Hawaii showed its appreciation to its volunteers and partner organizations on March 18 at the annual Partners in Community Service Awards banquet,
Smiths take up leadership in Golden State
By Laine Hendricks The installation ceremony of new Golden State Divisional Leaders Lt. Colonels Stephen and Marcia Smith was truly a family affair. Attending and participating in the ceremony were Lt. Colonel Judy Smith (cousin of Lt. Colonel Stephen Smith and