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Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever (Ps. 106:1 NIV).
Karen Gleason, Editor
CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIF.—The corps helped with the third annual Veterans Expo at the Riverside County Fairgrounds on Oct. 27. The free event had 60 booths, World War II exhibits, children’s activities, music and refreshments. The corps also honored two active-duty servicemen and two local veterans.
Lts. Sean and Bonita Kelsey are the corps officers.
YAKIMA, WASH.—The Home League held its “Over 80” luncheon, honoring eight women over age 80.
Margaret Keys, retired teacher and toastmistress, spoke at the event. A local author has written two books about Keys, who just turned 101, and her memories of the Yakima Valley.
For 56 years, Dorothy Woodward has led Home League, which is active in community activities along with missionary and corps projects.
OGDEN, UTAH—Corps members recently accepted a challenge to bring a friend to church. Soon after, Sunday attendance was 117 people, compared to the average of 55. Many visitors made decisions for Christ.
Lts. Peter and Jan Pemberton are the corps officers.
HEMET, CALIF.—The corps’ Harvest Hoedown, featuring carnival-like activities and karaoke, attracted over 500 people.
Corps ministries are thriving, with six people enrolled in soldier class and six enrolled in a discipleship class; another group wants to start an additional discipleship class. Attendance at Sunday worship grows each week, recently reaching 79 people. On his way out, one visitor said, “I can feel the presence of the Lord here.”
Lts. Anthony and Tammy Poe are the corps officers.
MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA—The corps started a new outreach, swing dance lessons followed by a two-hour dance. This Saturday night program is aimed at providing fellowship and a positive solution to the winter blues. Fourteen people attended the first week and Corps Officers Lts. Mark and Lisa Davey are anticipating more each week.
YUBA SUTTER, CALIF.—This autumn, The Depot Family Crisis Center participated in a community event, “Recovery Happens,” to celebrate people in recovery with 300 attendees. Of agencies with recovery programs, The Depot had the largest delegation, with 37 program graduates and 53 current Depot participants.
Altogether, 117 individuals attended whose lives had been impacted by the Depot program. Several people testified, and other agencies spoke publicly of The Depot’s ability to unify families torn apart by addiction.
The Depot is the only family-centered rehabilitation program in Northern California.
Captains Thomas and Kimberly Stambaugh are the corps officers.
