from the desk of…How to handle hard elbows
Douglas O’Brien, Lt. Colonel Last spring Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace got plenty of headlines because of a brutal elbow sweep that caught James Harden in the head. As The Los Angeles Times recorded: Metta World Peace “had just
Sharper Focus “Belize—Mayan dreams and Christian faith”
Victor Leslie, Lt. Colonel Belize, a country that boasts miles of coastline, rain forests, ruggedly beautiful landscape and laid-back Caribbean lifestyle. Belize, a developing country that offers tropical beaches with blue water, ancient Mayan caves and myriad waterfalls, thick emerald jungles
prayer power “More prayer power”
Mervyn Morelock ,Lt. Colonel One of the great blessings we enjoy as believers in Christ is the privilege and power of prayer. I’m often encouraged by new men at the Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) who express their awe that God is answering
life lines “Sally’s United Nations”
Ian Robinson, Major An early morning drive on the 110 freeway north into Los Angeles is not the best start to anyone’s day. But what was waiting at the end of the trip made it all worthwhile—and then some. I was
on the corner “Sport and culture”
Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief It’s October. Baseball’s World Series once again lights up the headlines as the fans and combatants compete for glory or grieve in defeat. It signals the final end to a long exposure, daily spanning spring, summer and fall. Soon
ARC-Corps Connection Initiative
Western Territory aims to connect 22 ARCs with corps By Derek Linsell with Christin Davis The Western Territory annually admits 7,500 men and women into its 22 Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs), a cost-free and biblically-based program to overcome addiction. Roughly 2,500 (33 percent)
Salvation Army returns to Madera
Family Services and Ministry Center opens in Central Valley. By Valerie Norvell Without a presence in the community for two years, The Salvation Army opened its doors Sept. 27 to the Family Services and Ministry Center in Madera, Calif., north of Fresno
TEAM collaborates in Stanislaus County
Salvation Army units work together. The Salvation Army’s eight units in Stanislaus County—who work Together Enhancing All Ministries (TEAM)—recently united for two fundraisers, netting $110,000. “Here in Modesto, we decided to implement a new way of ministering with the many Salvation Army
Portland is ‘All About Kids’
The Salvation Army’s 18th annual All About Kids Dinner raises over $275,000. By Teresa Engel With over 340 guests, The Salvation Army’s 18th annual All About Kids Dinner, “My Story” at the Oregon Zoo Cascade Crest Ballroom, Sept. 25 raised $275,000 for
Running for recovery and God
Lt. Willie Bland once ran from God but now, at age 57, he runs to raise donations for him. Lt. Willie Bland, who once jogged in an Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) parking lot to stay sober, will run the New York
Elsewhere in the world
SPAIN/PORTUGAL—General Linda Bond decided that, effective Feb. 1, 2013, The Salvation Army in Spain and Portugal will unite into a single Spain and Portugal Command. “Sharing of resources and personnel will enhance the capabilities available in both countries [and] give officers
Army shares experience getting people to work
The Salvation Army in England accepts invitation to the Conservative Party conference on jobs programs and training. The Salvation Army in the U.K. accepted an invitation from Lord Friedling, Minister for Welfare Reform and keynote speaker, to present its jobs programs