The General’s Easter Message 2020: Healed and Made Whole
The General’s Easter Message 2020 By Brian Peddle, General - Surely he took on our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered him stricken by God, struck down and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed
Isabella Shake receives The Salvation Army William Booth Award
Isabella Shake receives national award. Isabella Shake received The Salvation Army William Booth Award Feb. 28 in Monterey, California, during an Advisory Board luncheon at the Monterey Peninsula Corps. Commissioner Jolene K. Hodder, Western Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, presented the
Back on My Feet has ARC running
Program combats addiction with exercise By Hillary Jackson - Before the sun rises March 6, 24 beneficiaries of the Santa Monica Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) stand, circling the center’s parking lot. The men move through a series of stretches, jumping jacks, knee-ups
Street Level van outreach gets people off the streets, into permanent housing
Implementing ‘The Way Out’ in Washington’s King County By Karen Gleason - When the Street Level van heads out into King County, Washington, people take notice—it’s hard to miss the colorful Salvation Army vehicle. An outreach of The Salvation Army Seattle Social
Major Jennie M. Torgerson
Oct. 6, 1931–Feb. 2, 2020 Major Jennie M. Torgerson was promoted to Glory Feb. 2 from Sun City, Arizona. A fourth-generation Salvationist, Jennie Hall was born Oct. 6, 1931, in San Jose, California. After graduating from Inglewood High School, in Inglewood, California, she
Pen Pal Project connects young Salvationists across the globe
By Melissa Landon - Though The Salvation Army operates in more than 130 countries around the world, many young Salvationists have yet to visit a corps overseas. Western Territory Teen and Young Adult Mission and Communications Director Megan Villalpando and the
Gender Equity and The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is committed to the equality of men and women. In 1895, William Booth directed senior leaders in Orders and Regulations for Salvation Army Staff Officers: “Women must be treated as equal with men in all the intellectual and
Read the April 2020 issue of New Frontier Chronicle online now
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent orders for many to stay indoors, we know you may not have the ability to pick up a copy of the New Frontier Chronicle at your local corps. In light of this, please
How to offer a ministry of presence while social distancing
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– I believe one of the most difficult aspects for all those affected by this viral outbreak is the lack of contact with others. This is true for those who serve. While emergencies and disasters are horrific events, I
Relief workers: Doing vs. being
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– An unfortunate transformation can take place when someone shows up for disaster service. He or she can morph into a human doing. Of course, emergency and disaster workers are on the scene to do things. When we
This Sunday, worship online with The Salvation Army
This Sunday, March 22, use this resource to join in guided worship from your home. USA Western Territory: Sunday Worship 2 Find it online here. Congregational Song – Lord You Are Good “Lord, you are good and your mercy endures forever.” Prayer – “My Lord’s
Trusting God during uncertain times
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– The three crucial elements of a disaster, as categorized by Scott Floyd, are scope, intensity and duration. Scope refers to the number of individuals and families impacted; intensity is the strength of the direct impact of the