George Payton) and his family's book, It Is
these stories all my life. It is so gratifying to
see the book in print and be able to share
the inspiration of early Salvation Army
history with others. God willing we will have
him around for a long, long time. Blessings
to you and your staff at the War Cry.
Commander questioned whether young people should attend
college before entering one of our offi cer training colleges. I
understand this comment was based on the advances made to
help current offi cers without a college degree obtain that level
of academic competency. I think this opinion is retrogressive to
our long struggle to achieve placing trained, equipped, mature
offi cers in their fi rst appointment.
take on the demands of offi cership. College
after high school is a wonderful and
necessary incubator for maturation, the
development of interpersonal skills and
academic preparation. The curricula of
offi cer training colleges can then build on
the college experience, specifi cally
addressing expectations for profi ciency as
cannot give our congregations and communities competent
pastoral leadership, counseling and community involvement
skills without diligence in requiring professional preparation.
called, prepared and credentialed personnel as our peer
denominations and organizations have valued for many years.
Willie," which included a sidebar about the Army's ministry to
the homeless and a spot from Minncor Industries about
donating beds for the homeless.
many homeless people end up sleeping in their cars, in tents or
on walkways.
couldn't afford Internet at home to do my freelance writing, etc.,
and started using the Wi-Fi at the Levittown library. I befriended
some homeless people I knew from the community meals held
at the Levittown corps. I hung out with them and they invited
me to take the free bus provided by Advocates for the Homeless
and Those in Need (AHTN). I've gotten to know fi rsthand the
homeless and their plight. Although I am not homeless, I have
been needy and they consider me one of them. I have earned
their trust and friendship.
plan to use my writing skills to help the homeless. I trust others
will join us.
Community Center
Great content--engaging and interesting. I
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Ivany explores the Old Testament books of Joshua and Samuel,
observes Ezra's discerning leadership and seeks insight from the
sufferings of Job. In the New Testament,
of the Apostles. Guest writer Commissioner Lalkiamlova guides
the reader into Pentecost.