Flourishing in the Spiritual Discipline of Gratitude
By Colonel Genevera Vincent The dictionary defines Gratitude as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” When you come down to it, gratitude …
Archives for October 2023
October 2023 Devotional: Take a Sabbath Rest
By Captain Ryan BoydDenver Red Shield Corps, CO – Intermountain Division I once had a friend who asked me what I did on my day off. When I started listing …
October 2023 Craft: Sabbath Smash Book
By Captain Amber OhlBozeman, MT Corps – Intermountain Division For me Smash Books are just a more beautiful journal. I think of it as a doodle pad, journal, maybe even …
October 2023 Bible Study: God’s Given Gift of Rest
By Major Karen SchmigSt. George, UT Outpost – Intermountain Division Introduction I’m not sure if you have trouble observing Sabbath in you daily lives? According to research based on Lifeway …
October 2023 Flourish Newsletter
Welcome to the second year of the Flourish Newsletter. Last program year, we focused on flourishing in and through different seasons that we all go through. This year we want …
A Guide for Ministry to Women
In The Salvation Army USA Western Territory, we want ministry to women to flourish, grow, and thrive. Below are easy links to information on our website, that should answer questions …
Baby Song
The Salvation Army USA Western TerritoryBABY SONG STATISTICAL REPORTING Baby Song is an exciting Salvation Army outreach program for babies, toddlers and their parents. Baby Song provides an opportunity for: …
Statistical Quick Reference
The Salvation Army USA Western TerritorySTATISTICAL QUICK REFERENCE Women’s Ministries is the umbrella term that covers all ministries offered to women in The Salvation Army, which includes Home League and …
Junior Home League Guidelines
The Salvation Army USA Western TerritoryJUNIOR HOME LEAGUE PROGRAM Junior Home League is a self-esteem development program for girls, ages 11-15 years old. It provides insight to personal improvement and …
Women’s Ministries Special Events
The Salvation Army USA Western TerritoryMINISTRIES TO WOMEN SPECIAL EVENTS WOMEN’S SUNDAYIt is encouraged that every corps feature Women’s Ministries Sunday within a program year (October-September). The purpose of the …
Women’s Ministries Financial Guidelines
The Salvation Army USA Western TerritoryFINANCE The corps officer/officer-in-charge/corps administrator and leaders of the Women’s Ministries Groups(s) are together responsible to ensure that accounting for group finances is carried out …
Home League Guidelines
The Salvation Army USA Western TerritoryHOME LEAGUE While Home League is a Women’s Ministries program, it is an international fellowship with specific required guidelines. MOTTO“I will live a pure life …
Sabbath
By Commissioner Colleen Riley Rest? Who has time for rest? It seems like we have a go go go world, with a do-do-do mentality and are labeled lazy if we …
Defining What We Value
What if what we traditionally think of as a “program” is actually just a community? Flourishing in life doesn’t always come naturally, but it has a greater chance to when …
A Fresh Assessment
Are we flourishing in our ministry to women? A new and fresh design for a ministry to women has to begin with an assessment of what has been done in …
Your Roots, Your Strength
We don’t usually “ooh” and “awe” over the beautiful look of tree roots. We don’t always see them and even when we do, they’re not always beautiful but boy are …
Healthy Work/Life Balance for Soul Care
As women of The Salvation Army, it is vital that we take the opportunity to assess our own emotional, physical, and spiritual health on a regular basis. Flourishing in life …
Our Fundamental Purpose
Women’s Ministries is the umbrella term that covers all ministries offered to women in The Salvation Army, which includes Home League and Women’s Ministries Outreach Groups. Fundamental Purpose – Women’s …
Qualities of a Leader
Personal:Integrity & courageEmotional maturityVision & creativityPositive self-ImageTeachable spiritServant heartWelcoming natureCompassionate, gracious & caring Spiritual:Intimate relationship with GodSensitive to the leading of the Holy SpiritJealous for God’s honor, not her ownDevoted …