sharper focus “Let him be the God of your heart”
By Erin Wikle, Soldier I sat down to an out-of-tune piano to offer a song following the Sunday message. My heart was somewhat heavy as I’d had a hard few days connecting with the Lord. My week was spent struggling to
from the desk of…Silver Bells
By Victor Doughty, Lt. Colonel Not long ago, I came across an article by Ben Yagoda in The Pennsylvania Gazette, the University of Pennsylvania alumni magazine, that shed some light on the origin of the carol, “Silver Bells.” In 1951, Ray Evans and
Stand Down event renews veterans
Comprehensive services provided in one Oregon location. By Teresa Steinmetz and Michael Smith For the third year, the Cascade Division’s Home Front War Relief (HFWR) Program co-led the “Veteran’s Stand Down” event Oct. 19 in Troutdale, Ore., near Portland. More than 185
The Salvation Army in Pakistan focuses on life skills
Training program infused in six divisions to advance sustainability. In early 2013, The Salvation Army Pakistan implemented a plan to change the poverty levels in six of its divisions—Building Advanced Strong Sustainable Independent Communities (BASSIC). Riaz Masih lives in one of the
International leaders visit Chile
The Coxes participate in South America West Territorial Congress. By Eduardo Almendias, Major International leaders General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox joined Chilean Salvationists at an important time for the Army’s development in that country. Their visit started with a ceremony for
General installs Jeffreys as new national leaders
Commissioners Jeffrey return to NHQ after two years in the Southern Territory. In his first public meeting in the U.S., General André Cox installed Commissioner David Jeffrey as national commander and Commissioner Barbara Jeffrey as national president of women’s ministries of
Hurricane Sandy: one year later
Salvation Army continues to provide assistance. Hurricane Sandy pummeled the East Coast for four days in 2012, affecting 24 states, destroying homes and businesses, shutting down power for millions and claiming more than 100 lives. Now one year later, signs of
Selena Gomez to kick off 2013 Red Kettle Campaign
Actress and multi-platinum recording artist Selena Gomez will perform live at AT&T Stadium during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys game against the Oakland Raiders on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, which kicks off The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign. The halftime
My first year
By Anthony L. Poe, LT. It was an awesome feeling to walk across the stage at Commis-sioning and be appointed to Hemet, Calif. My wife Tammy and I had driven through Hemet the summer before but really knew nothing about it. The
Bret Michaels headlines Grapes of Rock
Concert raises money for the Santa Rosa Corps and San Francisco Command. By Laine Hendricks and Sydney Fong “Every rose has its thorn…” More than 4,000 fans sang along with rocker Bret Michaels at a concert at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion in
Christmas assistance comes with a tree
California Backyard runs fourth campaign in Sacramento. California Backyard, an outdoor product warehouse based in Sacramento, Calif., kicked off its fourth annual “Give-A-Tree” artificial Christmas tree collection, which runs from now until Dec. 16. Customers can donate used artificial trees, which will
Leaving behind the waters
The Salvation Army looks to recovery following the Colorado floods. By Courtney Culpepper As The Salvation Army’s response to recent Colorado flooding moves from immediate relief to long-term recovery, community members are contributing to the work and finding ways to express thanks. The