What the church can learn from Occupy Wall Street
By Steve Simms In Luke 19:13 of the King James Bible, Jesus says, “Occupy till I come.” Somehow, I don’t think “occupy” means to sit in a pew once a week and passively listen to a sermon. “Occupy” is much more aggressive
Salvation Army 2011 Annual Report released
The Salvation Army’s 2011 Online Annual Report is now available, themed “A Time for Every Purpose,” detailing service to 30 million Americans in 2010. The recession has created a higher demand for food services and a decline in charitable donations that
Paper Angels: A novel by Jimmy Wayne
Country singer Jimmy Wayne’s hit single “Paper Angels”—a musical account of his turbulent childhood and his life-changing experience through The Salvation Army’s Angel Giving Tree program—was a hit in 2010. This November, Wayne released a book by the same name. Paper Angels, out Nov. 1,
Central Territory Salvationist wins international photo competition
The winning entry [shown at right]for the All the World Photographic Competition 2011 had a national twist—the photographer is a Salvationist from USA Central Territory who currently lives in Korea. “I was brought up in The Salvation Army and have a
promoted to glory
A/Captain Alvin Solts, 76, was promoted to Glory Sept. 9, from Nampa, Idaho. Solts was born in Harrah, Okla., Oct. 19, 1934, and moved with his parents to Fairbanks, Alaska, when he was 2 years old. Five years later, the family
Burgers retire from active service
Couple recognized during chapel service at Territorial Headquarters Commissioners Kurt and Alicia Burger celebrated their retirement from active duty in The Salvation Army—with a combined total of more than 70 years—at a chapel service held at Western Territorial Headquarters Oct. 14.
Rumble in the Rockies
Denver ARC officer wins first place at recent martial arts competition. Major Sylvia Hoogstad of the Denver ARC not only likes to “rumble,” but is pretty good at it; she won first place in her division in forms at the recent
Cadets complete annual blitz
By Stefanie Vrapi and Keilah Toy, Major The cadets from the Western Territory’s Crestmont College for Officer Training—105 in total—stormed 10 locations in the Del Oro Division in mid-October for the college’s annual Fall Blitz that aims to put ministry skills
Southwest DHQ built on the cross of Christ
By Heather Andreasen The new Southwest Divisional Headquarters building, currently under construction, has the cross of Christ as its foundation. Literally. At the Deeper Life meetings held over Labor Day weekend, Territorial Commander Commissioner James Knaggs presented a message about being united
Anaheim ARC celebrates restored lives
Center welcomes program alumni for the 10th anniversary of its women’s program. By Howard Bennett, Captain Acknowledging the 10-year anniversary of its women’s program and the continued sobriety of thousands of program alumni, the Anaheim Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), led by Majors
Still going strong after 25 years
Metro Denver Women’s Auxiliary celebrates 25 years of auxiliary camp. By Joy Church, Colonel Members of Colorado’s Metro Denver Women’s Auxiliary gathered for the 25th anniversary of auxiliary camp at Intermountain Division’s High Peak Camp. “Patchwork of Memories—Stitched in Silver” was this
Front lines : News briefs of the West
By Karen Gleason, Editor Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it (Heb. 13:2 NRS). HOONAH, ALASKA—Lt. Liane Newcomb has been working with others to find shelter—vital with winter coming—for a