Shoe Carnival fit for kids
One woman ensures new shoes for 120 children. Chanya and Mercedes were on the hunt for matching shoes Tuesday morning. After a long search, the twosome, both 10, found the perfect pair of black tennis shoes, one with pink accents and
‘I am sorry’
Cadets coordinate community outreach ministry at the Portland Saturday Market. By Sid Salcido, Cadet This summer at the Portland (Ore.) Tabernacle Corps, we saw the real work of a Salvation Army officer—constant and always flexible. The key to this appointment is that
‘Lonely’ quilt becomes ‘happy’ in Portland
Seasoned quilters at Portland’s Rose Center help a new member finish a 10-year-old project. By Nancy Dihle , Major The Salvation Army’s Rose Center for seniors in Portland, Ore., has held a quilting class for many years, attended by a group of
Arizona Governor visits Phoenix Kroc Center
By Marlene Klotz-Collins Arizona Governor Jan Brewer recently visited The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center at Phoenix South Mountain, congratulating the Army for bringing the facility to the area and lauding the foresight of Joan Kroc in
‘All Nations Corps’ celebrates
On its 24th anniversary, corps takes a name to show its commitment to all peoples. By David Oh, Lt. “All Nations Corps” is the new name of the San Francisco Korean Corps, which celebrated its 24th anniversary on July 15. The name
Service Corps 2012 reflects on mission
Teams return from summer of service. By Megan McQuade In 2012, the Western Territory’s Service Corps teams traveled to Costa Rica, Germany, Fiji and Montana/Hawaii for a busy time of serving God through serving others and sharing Jesus’ love. Team Costa Rica got
Youth chorus goes on tour
Pasadena Tabernacle Youth Chorus travels to Finland, Estonia and the U.K. The Pasadena Tabernacle (Calif.) Youth Chorus, led by Barbara Allen, recently returned from a ministry tour of Finland, Estonia and the U.K. where they presented the gospel message in their
Chamnesses welcomed ‘home’ to the islands
Hawaii soldiers and friends welcome new divisional leaders. Fred Rasmussen, Major Returning to Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division for a fourth tour of duty, Majors John and Lani Chamness were recently installed as the new divisional leadders by Western Territorial Chief Secretary
Front lines/ News briefs of the West
Karen Gleason, Editor If anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor’s crown unless he competes according to the rules (2 Tim. 2:5 NIV). COLORADO—Subway® Restaurants in Denver and Colorado Springs teamed with The Salvation Army, offering “FREE SUB”
New award given for dedicated service in Alaska
Three Alaskans receive the first-ever “Northern Lights” award. By Jenni Ragland The Salvation Army in Alaska recognized three individuals for outstanding service to others with the organization’s first-ever “Northern Lights” award: Carol Pitts (Juneau), Jody Wildeboer (Cordova) and David Kitka (Sitka). “Our soldiers,
Promoted to glory/ Major Frances “Rusty” Tomlinson,
Major Frances “Rusty” Tomlinson, 96, was promoted to Glory July 14 from Portland, Ore. Tomlinson was born in Montreal, Canada, on March 2, 1916. Her family moved to Portland when she was 7. She attended the University of Oregon, where in
Promoted to glory/ Lenora Holmes
Lenora Holmes, 64, was promoted to Glory June 26 from Swisshome, Ore. Lenora Agate was born Aug. 28, 1947, in South Haven, Mich. In 1965, she married Frank R. Holmes in Reno, Nev. The couple lived in Richmond and Sacramento, Calif.,