Congress Delegates Enjoy Inspired Gathering with the General in Germany
The theme of the Germany and Lithuania Territory's congress – 'Inspiration' – was affirmed by special guest General Linda Bond. 'I firmly believe that the Holy Spirit will inspire us,' she told the congregation of around 700 people who gathered
developing news/What is donor stewardship?
By John Covert The word stewardship is often mentioned in Christian circles, in numerous contexts. But what does it really mean, and what does it mean in the context of fundraising? From our Christian vantage point (based on Gen. 1: 26), Christian
Army recognizes Oakland Athletics’ significant others
Players’ wives, fiancees and girlfriends awarded for volunteer work. By Sydney Fong The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce partnered with The Salvation Army of Alameda County (Calif.) April 16 for a luncheon honoring the Oakland Athletics and their wives, fiancées and girlfriends
Noah’s ARC Design Challenge benefits Anaheim ARC
Student designers create vignettes using Family Store items. American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) student members from four interior design colleges accepted the Noah’s ARC Design Challenge of creating 12’ x 12’ vignette rooms at four Salvation Army Family Stores in
Korean Senior College
Seniors enjoy a variety of classes at the Valley of the Sun Corps in Glendale, Ariz. While May is National Older Americans Month, The Salvation Army reaches out year-round to the elderly through programs offering community fellowship and opportunities for active
Hallelujah Hiking Club attracts community youth
Hikers grow spiritually and physically with each trail conquered. By Vivian Gatica The Hallelujah Hiking Club, led by Major Kris Potter in Salinas, Calif., is climbing its way to both physical and spiritual health. The new ministry at the Salinas Corps aims
Local corps raising funds for new Panama girls’ home
Proposed site in Paraiso to provide safer environment By Vivian Gatica A delegation from The Salvation Army Pasadena Tabernacle Corps (Calif.) traveled to the Dr. Eno Home for Girls in Colon, Panama, in January to film the site. The corps is raising
First Territorial Latino Bible Conference held
More than 700 people attend the conference at Pine Summit Camp. By Erick Rodriguez More than 700 Spanish-speaking Salvationists from all over the Western Territory assembled at Pine Summit Camp in Big Bear Lake, Calif., May 17-19, for the first-ever Conferencia Biblica
Destructive tornado rips through Oklahoma
Army is on the scene to provide needed relief and support. Estimated at over two miles wide, a devastating tornado with winds up to 200 mph struck just south of Oklahoma City on May 20 ripping apart homes and other buildings
Challenged to challenge
Students multiply a generous gift to send underprivileged kids to camp. By Marlene Klotz-Collins National Advisory Board (NAB) member Frank Vizcarra presented Corona Del Sol High School (Tempe, Ariz.) Red Kettle Club (RKC) President Katie Wilkinson with five $100 bills at NAB’s
front lines/News briefs of the West
Karen Gleason, Editor “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule” (Matt. 5:3 MSG). COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO—Coeur d’Alene (Idaho) Mayor Sandi Bloem, who after 12 years in office
Commissioning weekend plans detailed
The celebration for the Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session is set. By Martin Hunt Commissioning weekend, June 14-16, at the Pasadena (Calif.) Civic Auditorium, will be a time of celebration, renewal and Salvation Army fellowship. The centerpiece of the weekend is the