On the corner ” A commencement address for the “Friends of Christ” “
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief I’ve only been asked on one or two occasions to deliver a commencement address and never to graduating Salvation Army cadets. Therefore, I will take this space to tell you what I would have said had I
the spice box “Like a weed”
By Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel There’s a weed in our yard. “A” weed now, though it had a lot of company until my sister pulled out all its fellows. Only one thing kept this particular weed from joining the others on
sharper focus “Welcome to the fight”
By Erin Wikle, Soldier Dear Friends of Christ, It was but moments ago that you were commissioned as The Salvation Army's newest officers in this Great Fight. Hallelujah! It is with joy and excitement that I write to you, as a fellow
from the desk of…Now what?
By James Knaggs, Commissioner I write these words with an idea in mind of how God has led us through The Gathering and a question: What does he want from us now? Can't you just tell that he's delighted to be with
In process “We keep it by giving it away “
By Glen Doss, Major No scar is etched so deeply and no blow is dealt so deftly that the love of Jesus can’t heal! I am strikingly reminded of this truth every day in my ministry. Nightly I pray, “Thank you, Lord, for
Auxiliary Captains commissioned as Captains
Captains Aurelio and Ligia Ambriz Corps Officers, Caldwell Corps Captains Adrian and Viviana Viquez Corps Officers, Santa Cruz Corps
Long Service awards 2012
25 years Lt. Colonel Douglas Danielson Major Clayton Gardner Major Pam Gardner Major Eileen Halverson Major James Halverson Major Denise Hawk Major Guy Hawk Major Pamela Markham Major Scott Nicloy Major Mario Reyes Major Kathleen Sargent Major Maynard Sargent Major Carolyn Storey 30 years Major Mark Davey Major Martha Davey Major Nancy Dihle Major Debra Dove Major McKinney Dove Major
Summer internship 2012/ Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session
ADULT REHABILITATION CENTERS Cadet Robbin Swales San Francisco ARC Cadets Michael and Noel Evans San Jose ARC Cadet Sam LeMar Denver ARC Cadets Micheal and Jessica Stack San Diego ARC Cadets Todd and Karen Lovelady Tucson ARC ALASKA Cadet Crystal Birks Fairbanks Corps Cadet Tersy Matto Hoonah Corps Cadet Darrell Williamson Juneau Corps Cadets Justin and Aimee Docherty Gateway
My first year as an officer
By Liane Newcomb, Lt. You turned my wailing into dancing; removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent, O Lord, my God, I will give you praise forever. So concludes Psalm 30
Hero awards given at Rose Bowl tailgate party
A Hero of the Faith award was presented at The Gathering men’s rally to a “Salvation Step-Up Soldier” in recognition of faithful and dedicated service to The Salvation Army. Envoy Craig Fanning, Kenai Peninsula Corps, Alaska Division Larry Dayton, Sacramento Citadel Corps, ARC and Del
Front lines / News briefs of the West
In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? (Ps. 56:4 NIV) RENO, NEV.—The corps, led by Majors Michael and Janene Zielinski, held a Memorial Day observance. Major
Flagship Kroc Center celebrates 10 years
San Diego Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center By Julie Willis and Maria Todaro June 19 marks the 10th anniversary of the first-ever Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center in San Diego, Calif., and the Kroc Center is