Elsewhere in the world
AUSTRALIA—As the first anniversary of the Queensland floods and Cyclone Yasi approaches, The Salvation Army will launch and distribute more than 30,000 free DVDs to remind those affected that they have not been forgotten. The DVD, “Still Standing,” tells the
On the move
International leaders encourage Salvationists around the world. Spain General Linda Bond’s welcome to Spain in late November included music by a united brass band and BASICO, a group combining timbrels, brass instruments and a worship band. A women’s ministries group sang “The
Shuffling with Santa to help families in need
The Salvation Army in Canada holds Christmas run/walks across the country. On Dec. 3, 39 cities across Canada participated in The Salvation Army “Santa Shuffle” to raise funds to help the Army meet the needs of the poor in local neighborhoods. The
Attention!
God calls out to the city If you know what’s good for you, you’ll listen. So listen all of you. This is serious business! (Micah 6:9 MSG) For unto us a child is born, a son is given. He will be named an Amazing Counselor, a Mighty God, an
Walmart donates $1 million to The Salvation Army
Support comes just in time for those who need help. Walmart’s $1 million donation to the 2011 Red Kettle Campaign in late November will help provide hunger relief at Salvation Army programs across the country, which have witnessed a significant increase
National Commander rings the bell
Commissioner William A. Roberts, National Commander of The Salvation Army in the United States, represented the Army at a red kettle location outside of Starbucks in Old Town Alexandria, Va., Dec. 2. Standing in the cold with a bell in one
Kettle flash mob hits Birmingham
The first-ever flash mob for The Salvation Army helped kick off the Red Kettle season Nov. 18 in Birmingham, Ala., with more than 50 dancers. Holiday music at the Colonial Brookwood Village Mall unexpectedly shifted to a dance version of “Silver
Actor remakes song for charity
Robert Davi records Christmas classic in support of Red Kettle World-renowned actor and recording artist Robert Davi released his re-imagined version of the Christmas classic song, “Mistletoe and Holly” to help The Salvation Army provide emergency assistance to the millions of
On the corner “Being genuine”
Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief Apart from a slight “dusting” of snow once every decade or so, it has never really snowed where I live. There are no snow shovels in the garage, no chains for the car, no big snow boots or
The spice box “The gifts that only God could give “
Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel A flock of robins filled the yard—I couldn’t count how many. It’s a large yard, and the birds hopped and flitted about as they feasted on bugs and worms and whatever else robins feast on. I couldn’t begin to
From the desk of…The meaning of Christmas
Carolyn Knaggs,Commissioner One of the great blessings of my life is that my officer parents loved the Christ of Christmas. As long as I can remember, I was included in the preparation and declaration of the Christmas season. My dad used
sharper focus ‘A thrill of hope— the weary world rejoices’
Victor Leslie, Lt. Colonel Christmas is definitely a season for joy, peace and hope. Yet for many, Christmas loses its significance against the general despair, fear and stresses of the world that haunts our hearts as we navigate life’s journey. Now,