KROC CENTER HAWAII
By Christin Davis Somewhere over the rainbow, in the unincorporated and developing community of Kapolei, Hawaii, a $133 million Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps and Community Center now stands. “My grandmother wanted every child, no matter his or her economic
$147.6 million: A new giving record!
The Salvation Army releases its national total for the 2011 Red Kettle Campaign. Americans donated $147.6 million to The Salvation Army’s 2011 Red Kettle Campaign—a 120-year-old tradition—setting a new fundraising record for the seventh straight year. The total is a 3.4
Jackpot—unexpected bonus for Las Vegas Salvation Army
Las Vegas Pinball Collectors Club donates $400,000 to The Salvation Army. By Leslee Rogers When he counted the zeros on the check, Major Robert Lloyd, Clark County (Nev.) coordinator, was amazed by the Las Vegas Pinball Collectors Club’s donation to The Salvation
Family Stores get makeover
Revamped family store—same bottom line Canoga Park Salvation Army Family Store transforms disaster into opportunity. By Robert Brennan The transformed Salvation Army Family Store in Canoga Park (Calif.) officially reopened on Jan. 19 to a line of customers extending around the block. After a
On the corner “Good ideas”
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief This is for anyone who wants to build an Army—a Salvation Army—but especially those marching FORWARD. Know why you want to build an Army. If it’s for your own glorification, abandon the notion. Know you can’t do it alone. Keep God
The spice box “Crocuses in the snow”
By Sharon Robertson,Lt. Colonel The cold, blustery night had given way to a lemonade sky, pale sunlight filtered though a veil of high clouds. Hard, icy patches of snow remained in sheltered areas, defying the challenge of the sun’s probing rays. I
From the desk of… “Masters of love”
By Doug O’Brien, Lt. Colonel During the Gowans and Larsson musical Man Mark II, the apostle Paul—via time travel—was thrust into the company of well-meaning young Christian activists. The tension between these 20th century Christians and their 1st century role model
Sharper focus “Transitions”
By Victor Leslie,Lt. Colonel I have been thinking about transitions—the process, after a change, where we pass from one state or stage to another. Believe me, transitions occur every moment of our day, both personally and professionally. A few moments ago,
Prayer power “A change in the weather”
By Mervyn Morelock,Lt. Colonel Have you ever prayed for a change in the weather? I suppose we all have at one time or another. We pray for good weather when we begin a trip, whether by land, air or sea. We
Front lines /News briefs of the West
By Karen Gleason,Editor And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love (1 Cor. 13:13 NIV). JUNEAU, ALASKA—The Juneau Corps is growing, reports Corps Officer Captain Donald Warriner. It has started a senior soldiership class
Doing the most good with tons of rice and beans
Glendale Kiwanis Club fills the shelves of The Salvation Army’s food pantry. By Rio Ray, Captain Tons of food—that’s what The Salvation Army in Glendale (Calif.) needed to help feed the increased numbers of people in need. The Kiwanis Club of Glendale wanted
‘We shall win’—soldiers acknowledge victory in Christ
Southern California Division celebrates soldiers and farewells Lt. Colonels Leslie. By Ian Robinson, Major The Southern California Division celebrated its soldiers and bid farewell to its divisional leaders, Lt. Colonels Victor and Rose-Marie Leslie, on Jan. 29 at a soldiers rally at