‘A Mother’s Day Poem’
By Leilani Armendariz, Captain– It happens each and every year within the month of May; The Second Sunday it does fall we call it “Mother’s Day.” This is a day when children will take most extra care To serve and help around the house to get along and
Salvation Army schools find creative educating with COVID-19 restrictions
Schools run by The Salvation Army across the world have been adapting in light of COVID-19 to ensure continuity of education for many of the more than 400,000 students it supports. The Army operates more than 4,000 schools in locations
Join The Salvation Army for online worship May 10
This Sunday, May 10, use this resource to join in guided worship from your home. USA WESTERN TERRITORY: SUNDAY WORSHIP 9 Find it online here. Congregational Song 954—God’s Soldier Marches as to War Sing along with this song of dedication that inspires us to
Commissioners’ Town Hall prayer meeting
Western Territory leaders hold a special town hall meeting on National Day of Prayer. Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder and other leaders from The Salvation Army USA Western Territory presented a Commissioners’ Town Hall prayer meeting May 7, National
Gospel mothering
By Jolene K. Hodder, Commissioner - Alice von Hildebrand is 97 years old. She’s a well-known feminist, and she never had a child of her own. Yet every year she is bombarded with Mother’s Day cards and wishes. And she takes
Salvation Army survey gauges national feelings of hope
In moments of crisis, The Salvation Army is often the first place people turn to for help and hope. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, this organization has provided hope in the form of food (3.7 million meals and
Vancouver Salvation Army holds ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ campaign
One-day food drive brings in much-needed supplies and cash donations. The Salvation Army in Vancouver, Washington, led by Majors Michael and Susan Nute, hosted a community food drive—”Neighbors Helping Neighbors”—April 27 to collect items desperately needed for its food bank. The one-day
West announces its officer moves for 2020
Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder announced the following appointments effective Wednesday, July 1, unless otherwise stated. TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS Personnel Services Captain Hannah (Kil Ja) Lee, Personnel Officer Program Services Captain Christina Arnold, Territorial Director of Special Needs Ministries* ADULT REHABILITATION CENTERS COMMAND Major Charles Fowler, General
Salvation Army receives crucial funding to help Northern Nevadans pay bills
Those who need help paying their rent, mortgage and utility bills due to COVID-19 are now able to seek assistance through The Salvation Army in two locations in Northern Nevada: Reno and Carson City. There, The Salvation Army received $265,740
‘Daily Word of Peace’ call helps people feel less alone
By Caitlin Johnston– It all started with a desire to help people feel less alone. As the novel coronavirus spread across the country, cities shut down one after another, leaving people confined to their homes. For some, that meant a full house with
Cadet summer assignments 2020
The Messengers of Grace Session received their 2020 summer assignments from Territorial Secretary for Personnel Lt. Colonel Steve Smith during a May 4 appointments chapel—while observing social distancing. The chapel was streamed on the New Frontier Chronicle Facebook page. Cadet Summer
Anchorage Salvation Army offers shelter for children impacted by COVID-19 crisis
The Salvation Army sets up temporary housing for children whose parents are coping with the virus. By Lessa Peter - In April, The Salvation Army opened a child vulnerability shelter in Anchorage, Alaska in response to a request from the city of