Triennial social services conference slated for March
First-ever combined National Social Services and Disaster Management Conference The Salvation Army’s triennial National Social Services Conference is approaching and for the first time it will be combined with the Disaster Management Conference, slated for March 23-27, in Phoenix, Ariz. “We are
Bell Ringing World Record contest sets new record: 60 hours
Three contestants outlasted competitors to set world record. Darrell Tureskis, 49, from Springfield, Ill., rang until a few minutes past midnight Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, in his bid to set the new world record for the longest continuous hand bell ringing at
War Cry launches project to promote subscriptions
In an effort to enhance promotional efforts for the War Cry, the National Publications Department launched a trial project designed to encourage individuals to subscribe to the magazine. It represents a starting point for future discussions and plans to better
recent retirements
Major Charleen Bradley Major Charleen Bradley entered retirement on Sept. 17, 2011, after 34 years of active duty as a Salvation Army officer. Major Ralph Hood presided at a chapel service at the College for Officer Training, and Commissioners Kurt and
Promoted to glory
Major Harold B. Wells was promoted to Glory on Dec. 13, 2011, from Wenatchee, Wash. He was born Oct. 19, 1926, in Stroudsburg, Pa., to Joseph and Ada Wells. As a young man he enlisted with the U.S. Army Infantry and
Social Justice—the people “Staying on the Wall—Testimony “
By Jessyca Elgart, Major The first time I was approached to participate in prostitution I was 14. A “friend” told me it was an easy way to make $50 and would give me something to do while I hung out until the
Social Justice or Social Service?
By Lawrence Shiroma, Major The numbers tell part of the story—The Salvation Army is the largest non-profit provider of social services in the Western United States. In 2010, the territory provided safe lodgings for 1,646,254 persons; distributed clean, fresh clothing to 1,065,116
Youth for Social Justice “TAPIOCA—Craving ‘Sweet Justice’ “
By Megan McQuade Justice is sweet, the saying goes. To meet that desire for sweet justice, a group of Western Territory young adults formed TAPIOCA—Territorial Action Planning Initiative On Creating Awareness—in January 2011 after attending “A Time To Be Holy” conference in
Pursuing social justice through 24/7 prayer
By Linda Madsen, Major Kingdom driven, marked with love for God through service to the poor, vulnerable and dispossessed. This has always been The Salvation Army’s mission, coupled with a ready invitation to believe in and follow Jesus Christ. It’s easy to see
Social justice—who cares?
By Lt. Colonel Janet Munn What does social justice have to do with God—Father, Son and Spirit? The psalmist and the prophets answer this question by describing the Lord as one who loves justice (Psalm 11:7, Isaiah 61:8) and whose throne is
On the Corner “Bearing Fruit”
Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief Jesus loved metaphor. Much of his teaching drew upon this form. As we begin a new year, his metaphor of the vine and the branches, that contains aspects of strength and perseverance, of hope for the harvest, of
Life lines “Social networking”
By Ian Robinson, Major What did we do before Facebook? Did we have any social life at all? Or did we just shut ourselves in our homes and ignore our friends and neighbors? Of course we didn’t, but it’s hard to