Focusing on justice and peace
The 10th World Council of Churches Assembly tackle the theme “God of Life, Lead Us to Justice and Peace.” Christians representing hundreds of different denominations from around the world recently attended the 10th Annual Assembly of World Council of Churches (WCC)
Las Vegas junior soldiers
The Las Vegas Citadel Corps, led by Lts. Larry and Joy Groenleer, enrolled 14 junior soldiers Nov. 11—Junior Soldier Enrollment Sunday. Most of the children came to the corps as a result of The Salvation Army Youth Club (SAY Club)
A year in Estonia
Salvation Army lay missionary describes her year abroad. By Shelby Hanauer “Estonia—that’s in the Middle East, right?” That’s how a friend responded when I told her where I was going with The Salvation Army lay missionary program. Not long after I graduated from college
Racing legend drives awareness
The Salvation Army of Phoenix doubles its kettle kick-off fundraising goal. By Marlene Klotz-Collins NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett headlined the Phoenix Salvation Army’s second annual “Race for Hope” Red Kettle Kickoff luncheon at the Phoenix Kroc Center. The event doubled
Modesto’s mascots compete in kettle challenge
Mascots from around Modesto, Calif., took to stores and shopping centers Nov. 30 in the first ever Salvation Army Mascot Kettle Challenge, raising $1,720 during the four-hour event. Bank of the West Bear came in first with $349 in its kettle.
World Bell Ringing Contest
Braving temperatures approaching 0 degrees, Lt. Rob Lawler, Helena (Mont.) corps officer, competes in The Salvation Army’s third annual World Bell Ringing Contest, which began at 9 a.m. Dec. 3. Of the six contestants, four are from the Western Territory: Lawler,
Taking the “black” out of Black Friday
The Caffery family as a spark of hope in the rush and bustle of after-Thanksgiving shopping. By Jim Gallop, Major The Caffery family, of Clovis, N.M., has worked hard to take the “black” out of “Black Friday” and have done so in every
on the corner “What’s it all about, Alfie?”
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief What is the meaning of life? I don’t really spend much time wondering about the answer to that question. Do you? Do you sit and ponder the great philosophical issues of our existence? I do admit that once
life lines “O Holy Night”
By Ian Robinson, Major For my wonderful wife, Christmas really begins when she hears “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”—the original and iconic Andy Williams version. And her Christmas musical experience is complete when she hears “O Holy Night,” sung
from the desk of…”Joy”
By Sharron Hudson, Lt. Colonel This is my favorite time of year along with my favorite word of the season: JOY! Joy is portrayed in the Christmas story and carol sings: “Joy to the World, the Lord is come!” We sing
sharper focus “Empty boxes, full heart”
By Victoria Shiroma, Major Whenever I’m asked to share my most memorable Christmas Day, it’s the year when all the wrapped boxes piled under the family Christmas tree were actually filled with gifts. I was 12 years old when my family of
in process “Jesus came to save us from oursleves”
By Glen Doss, Major We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure (Heb. 6:19 NIV). For many people, it appears, Christmas means nothing more than parties, gifts, decorations and time off from work. But for Christians it