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 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 …
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 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 …
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 …
September 2023 Flourish Newsletter
Every Christian faces times of spiritual battle and struggle. We have an enemy of our souls, the devil, who wants to steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10). However, we have …
September 2023 Craft: Lamp Shade
By Major Gaylene YardleyDivisional Women’s Ministries Secretary – Southwest Division This month’s craft is a little different. No written directions, but Major Gaylene has created a video of how you …
Flourishing Story: Flourishing through the Battle
By Lisa GarciaDirector of Loss Control and ComplianceRisk Management Department – Territorial Headquarters When I think of an example of flourishing, my first thought is something that is showing evidence …
August 2023 Flourish Newsletter
There are times when we just feel spiritually dry or thirsty. How do we flourish even in the dry seasons? This month’s newsletter is all about how we can flourish …
August 2023 Craft: Desert in a Bottle
By Major Noelle NelsonDivisional Women’s Ministries Secretary – Golden State Division The desert has a lot of beauty. The shades of red and orange, the cliffs, cactus, various trees, plant …
Flourishing Story: Walking With the Best Guide
Lt. Matilde EsparzaGilroy, CA Corps – Golden State Division Note: This month’s story is provided in Spanish only. Caminando con el mejor guia ¿Alguna vez ha escuchado a Dios llamándole …
July 2023 Flourish Newsletter
Whether we like it or not, we all have times where we have to wait. God often uses the waiting times to grow and strengthen our faith. This month’s newsletter …