International visitors challenge, encourage South Asian women leaders
By Major Roy Joseph - The Salvation Army’s India South Western Territory hosted the Senior Women’s Leadership Seminar in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in India to recognize the important role of women in politics, academics, business and other areas. The gathering, themed “Extra Miles,”
Corps celebrate new soldiers
The Centralia (Wash.) Corps welcomed new senior and junior soldiers this spring. Senior soldiers are (l-r) Colby Stokes, Alexis Dickey, Rebecca Norris, Doug Byrd, Dena Frichette and Phyllis Olson. The junior soldiers are Jovannie Villeda, Missy Villeda, Veronica Santos, Auttumn
Portland hosts 16th annual basketball tournament
Ten teams competed for the championship title. By Stephanie Orefice The Portland Moore Street (Ore.) Corps hosted its 16th Annual Memorial Salvationist basketball tournament, with 10 teams competing: the Portland Adult Rehabilitation Center (The Chosen); Spokane, Wash.; San Bernardino, Calif. (Joe’s Warriors); Cariboo
73 ordained, commissioned and appointed in the West
By Chrisin Davis A lone cello onstage at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium strung “All there is of me, Lord” as the Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session individually marched through the audience and took to the platform June 16, red epaulets affixed
An Army of Stars
June 15 featured festivities and a gala. By Karen Gleason Commissioning 2013—Proclaim!—shifted into high gear June 15 with activities for all. The morning began with two special breakfasts. The Future Officers’ Fellowship Breakfast, hosted by Majors John and Pam Brackenbury, included accepted and
on the corner_Summertime
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief Today—summer arrives with its golden dawns that light an azure sky and brilliant sunsets where a gilded globe melts into a deep blue sea. This radiant star on which we ride, this magnificent home where we reside has
the spice box_Grace seasoned with salt
By Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel The Hebrews liked their spices! They were familiar with a variety of plants, herbs, seeds and spices useful in seasoning foods. Ancient manuscripts, including the Bible and the Mishnah, mention using cumin, caraway, mint, garlic, leeks, mallow,
from the desk of…Set apart
By Dave Hudson, Colonel I am not sure about others; I, however, do not like being lost. I like knowing where I am, and where I am going. My life has been made much easier by the GPS. I cannot imagine how
sharper focus_Down by the sea
By Victor Leslie ,Lt. Colonel In the cool of the evening, I watch the rain fall and scan the horizon as the sun suddenly dips below the edge of the endless ocean and hides its bright orange and red colors behind
in process_Jesus’ prescription for inner peace
By Glen Doss, Major Struggling to regain his composure as he wiped tears from his eyes, the young man covered his face with his hands. “I’m so ashamed of what I’ve done with my life,” he said. “I came here to sincerely
promoted to glory_Major Robert H. Rubin
Major Robert H. Rubin, 76, was promoted to Glory June 2 from Roseville, Calif. Rubin was born in Manila, the Philippines, on May 11, 1937, to Felomino Rubin and Boromia Herrera, the third of six children. He graduated from Normal High School,
promoted to glory_Mary Clark West
Mary Clark West, 92, was promoted to Glory May 12 from Beaverton, Ore. Mary Clark was born March 12, 1921, in Peoria, Ill. She became a Salvation Army officer in the Central Territory, commissioned with the Crusaders Session in 1941. She