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Eric Himes Chicago Public School Assemblies
Each year The Salvation Army performs Christmas assemblies and passes out gifts in the Chicago public schools. Today my wife and I went into three elementary schools with a great…
SA Christmas Worship Leaders
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (SASB #79) is one of my favorite Christmas songs. It is often overlooked (undersung?) during the Christmas season. During a personal time of worship today I…
I’m A Blood And Fire Soldier
Yesterday I found the lyrics to a crazy old Army fight song that is not in the song book today. It’s so old it doesn’t even say who wrote it.…
12.09.05 Youth Prayer and Praise Night at the Hammond-Munster Corps
There is a Youth Prayer and Praise Night next Friday, December 9th starting at 7pm at the Hammond-Munster Corps (8225 Columbia Ave. Munster, IN 46321). Cory Harrison—author of the updated…
The Biggest Loser
I’m a sucker for reality TV shows. Though I’ve only watched a few episodes (and am watching the finale right now) I really love The Biggest Loser. It’s incredible that…
Midway Prayer and Praise Night Photodoc 2
(Photos courtesy of J. Bukiewicz)
TRY THE FIRE
In 1879, just one year after becoming The Salvation Army, 4000 soldiers in the heat of revival fires attended the first Council of War. One warrior implored them: “The time…
Christmas Songs (Lyrics and Guitar Chords)
For any of you who are looking for Christmas songs for kettles or worship that has guitar chords you may want to check out this website for the following songs…
Shout Outs from Midway Prayer and Praise Night
I just wanted to give a few shout outs from Friday’s Prayer and Praise night: 1. To all of you who came. There were over 80! It was great to…