Taking the challenge
What a challenge “And you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” —Acts 1:8b By Eloisa P. Martin, Major Jesus gave to his disciples as they gathered that day in the “Upper Room”
New home for veterans opens in Beaverton
Facility expands services of Portland’s Harbor Light Center. By Teresa Engel The community of Beaverton, Ore., recently welcomed a new Salvation Army facility to its city: The Salvation Army Veterans and Family Center. Formerly the Harbor Light Center in downtown Portland, this new
Seattle Temple Songsters hit the road
Group tours the Midwest. By Joyce Johnston The Seattle Temple Songsters, led by Ken Lyons, recently flew to Oak Creek, Wis., for a whirlwind Midwest tour at the invitation of The Salvation Army Oak Creek Centennial Church. On the Saturday of a long
Front lines- News briefs of the West
What matters is…faith expressed in love (Gal. 5:6 MSG). Karen Gleason, Editor SPOKANE, WASH.—With 12 potential candidates for officer training, the Spokane Corps, led by Captain Kyle and Major Lisa Smith, formed a monthly Candidates Book Club. Participants discuss books on Army
on the corner- Terry Camsey—a headliner
Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief Major Terry Camsey received his promotion to Glory on June 29 following a massive heart attack. His death deprives us of a significant, creative and committed voice—a voice full of energy and humor, packed with a vision for
the spice box- K.I.S.S. and tell!
Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel K.I.S.S. is an old acronym for “keep it simple, stupid,” purportedly originated by aircraft engineer Clarence “Kelly” Johnson. He was noted for demanding from his colleagues not only genius in innovative aircraft design, but also an extraordinary
Former columnist Terry Camsey promoted to Glory
Major Terry Camsey was unexpectedly promoted to Glory on June 29, from his home in Mission Viejo, Calif. Born in Cheltenham, England, on June 23, 1935, he emigrated to the U.S. in 1972. In the Western Territory, he served as Golden
from the desk of…‘The Happiest Place on Earth’?
By Ron Strickland, Lt. Colonel I recently spent 12 hours at the “Happiest Place on Earth.” At least, that is what the folks at Disneyland have been advertising for the past 56 years. However, I’m sure that some people would be
sharper focus- ‘Wind power’
By Victor Leslie, Lt. Colonel Have you seen them? They appear in the desert valley—monster wind turbines, seemingly as tall as the Space Needle, lined up like supersized pinwheels planted in a row, with their gigantic, futuristic propellers faithfully churning the
prayer power- Somebody’s prayin’
Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel Each week, corps and institutions in the territory receive a two-page Call to Prayer list inviting prayer for the 80 or so names of those who have requested prayer or whom we have been advised are in
Suisun City’s first Spring Fling
Community celebrates progress of the currently under construction Kroc Center. By Stefanie Vrapi The Suisun City Corps, led by Captains Jonathan and Vickie Harvey, held its first ever Spring Fling—a community carnival and barbeque—in late May with 500 people. Residents came in droves
Incoming chief secretary salutes Harfoots
Lt. Colonel Dave Hudson reflects on the Harfoots’ three years in the West. By Dave Hudson, LT. Colonel Colonels Bill and Sue Harfoot came to the Western Territory three years ago from the Central Territory with a resume of successful Salvation Army service,