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Salvation Army launches kettle campaign
It’s that time of year: Christmas cheer and more opportunities to contribute to the lives of others. Look (and listen) for Christmas Red Kettle ringers in town, representing the Salvation Army Anacortes Corps. Pictured here at Safeway is 19-year kettle ringing veteran Daniel Schenker. Look to an AnacortesToday banner ad with the Salvation Army: click […]
Salvation Army Christmas report
Once again this year the people of Anacortes responded generously to the Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle campaign and other efforts to make the holiday brighter for local families in need. Salvation Army Anacortes Corps Captain Theresa Williams reports that the Red Kettle Campaign brought in $59,100. With a mix of paid bell ringers and many […]
Salvation Army kettle is out for Christmas
Anacortes Kiwanis member Dennis Schafer stepped up with many other local service organization members, teaming Saturday with the Salvation Army to seek “Red Kettle” donations for important community services. All Red Kettle funds are used locally through the 110-plus year-old Salvation Army Anacortes Corps on “R” Avenue. Thanks to all Red Kettle volunteers!
Volunteers honored
A colorful Valentine’s Day theme greeted volunteers at the Salvation Army Anacortes Corps Friday for a luncheon held in their honor. Volunteers range from individuals to service clubs, with contributions including truck deliveries, Food Bank service and Christmas Kettle bell-ringing. About three dozen people attended the luncheon, hosted by Majors Jerry and Carol Forney.
Evangelism visit
Anacortes native Steve Jamison returned home last night, bringing a message of experience and inspiration to a gathering of about 55 people from various Christian churches in the area. Jamison, pastor of a congregation in King County, is co-founder of “Jammin Against the Darkness,” a nationwide evangelism ministry that features players from the National Basketball […]
Yancey visits
Christian author Philip Yancey autographs one of his books, “Gift of Pain,” for Fiona Auhuighan of Sedro-Woolley following a Saturday night celebration of 100 years of local service by the Salvation Army. Approximately 700 people gathered for the event, at which Yancey was featured speaker. Among those representing the Salvation Army were local officers Mike […]
Bestselling author
If you’re interested in hearing author Philip Yancey, or in helping the Salvation Army acknowledge 100 years of local service, call 293-6682 today to get tickets for a 6 p.m. event at Brodniak Auditorium this Saturday night (January 21). Yancey’s books include “The Jesus I Never Knew” and “What’s So Amazing About Grace.”
Christmas spirit
Due to food caterer Laurie Kinslow’s Christmas spirit, a team of tired volunteers at the Salvation Army Anacortes Corps was well fed today on the first of two Christmas basket distribution days. Laurie donated burgers today out of her shiny “diner on wheels,” and said she will be back tomorrow to feed another crew. Anacortes […]
Anacortes visit
We were honored a few days ago with a visit by Mike and Cindy Dickinson, former officers at the Salvation Army Anacortes Corps. Their children are Rebecca, Joshua and David. It’s been about five years since the Dickinson’s career with the Salvation Army called them away from Anacortes. Mike and Cindy were corps officers during […]
An opportunity to help
Saturday afternoon at the Food Pavilion grocery store, the Salvation Army Anacortes Corps will kick off its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign with a brief 2 p.m. ceremony. Pictured here from last year’s kickoff are Advisory Board volunteer Win Thompson and little Brandon Broome, son of Advisory Board volunteer Michael Broome. Look in the Anacortes American […]