December 2023 Flourish Newsletter
For the month of December we are focusing on flourishing by being deeply rooted in the spiritual discipline of Celebration. In her book Spiritual Disciplines: Practices That Transforms Us, Adele […]
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December 2023 Devotional: Celebration of God’s Promises
By Captain Felicia LeMarHilo Temple, HIHawaiian & Pacific Islands Division The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no […]
December 2023 Bible Study: The Lamb Who Was Slain
By Captain Victoria MercerKaneohe, HI CorpsHawaiian & Pacific Islands Division Context:Before reading the passage of Scripture, it is always important for us to look at the context of the whole […]
December 2023 Craft: Holiday Centerpieces
By Major Jasiel TumaleGuam CorpsHawaiian & Pacific Islands Division Materials: Directions:1. Glue the pinecone in a clear bowl.2. Decorate the pinecone with assorted Christmas ornaments.3. Turn on the tea light […]
Find Joy
By Major Beth Desplancke Every morning when I walk into Territorial Headquarters to begin my workday, I am greeted with these words: “Find Joy.” What a great reminder as I […]
Territorial Project 2023-2024
Every year the women of The Salvation Army USA Western Territory are always so generous in raising money for our Territorial Project. This year we are raising money for: Nuuk, […]
November 2023 Craft: Gratitude Cards
By Captain Jennifer SwainAdministrator of ProgramSan Diego, CA Adult Rehabilitation Program Supplies*: *Most supplies can be purchased inexpensively at Amazon or the Dollar Tree! How to… Cover your surface with […]
November 2023 Devotional: Live Simply – Remain Grateful
By Major Linnea DesplanckeAdministrator for Program Canoga Park, CA Adult Rehabilitation Center Live simply – Remain Grateful I was walking by this shop, and this sign caught my eye. I stood […]
November 2023 Bible Study: Gratitude
By Major Kim WilliamsAdministrator for ProgramPhoenix, AZ Adult Rehabilitation Center Read Daniel 3:1-30 NIV Question: How did Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego show their faith and belief in the God they […]
November 2023 Flourish Newsletter
We continue our series on being “Deeply Rooted in the Spiritual Disciplines.” For the month of November, we are focusing on the spiritual practice of Gratitude. In her book Spiritual […]
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 […]
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 […]