Hawaiian and Pacific Islands divisional ‘hula halau’ glorifies God through dance. By Kevin Pontsler “Ka lei o ka Haku” (“the lei of the Lord”), the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands divisional “hula halau” (or “hula group”) ministry, includes 13 members representing corps from Oahu, Maui and the “big island” of Hawaii. In 2006, then-Major Dave Hudson, [...]
By Christin Davis Somewhere over the rainbow, in the unincorporated and developing community of Kapolei, Hawaii, a $133 million Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps and Community Center now stands. “My grandmother wanted every child, no matter his or her economic background, to enjoy a more luxurious place than they ever imagined,” [...]
The West’s newest Kroc Center is dedicated in Hawaii. By Bob Docter The impossible dream has become a reality on the island of Oahu. “Isn’t it terrific when dreams come true,” Commissioner James Knaggs, Western territorial commander, said before several hundred guests at the dedication ceremony of the West’s newest Kroc Center. “A multitude [...]
As of February 1, the Hawaii Kroc Center is open to the public. It is the largest community center in the state and the biggest of the existing Kroc Centers throughout the country—the fifth of seven to open in the Western Territory. The $133 million facility sits on 15 acres of land in East Kapolei [...]
The Salvation Army in Honolulu entertains, provides dinner and kicks off its Red Kettle Campaign. BY DANIEL de CASTRO The Salvation Army in Honolulu turned no one away Nov. 24 from its 41st annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. The entertainment included popular local duo Hapa, the Honolulu Boy Choir, [...]
Salvation Army facility is biggest of 17 existing Kroc Centers and the largest community center in Hawaii. By Andrew Gomes Honolulu Star-Advertiser A monumental attraction is about to open on Oahu. It’s got a pool with twisting tube slides, a lazy river and a hot tub seating 18—but it’s not a water park. It’s [...]
Rita Corps’ new library and computer room attract youth. By Jill Steiner, Captain With little to no job opportunities—even with an education—it is difficult for youth in the Marshall Islands to get excited about the future. The Salvation Army decided to change that. Early in 2010, the Rita Corps in Majuro opened a new and [...]
Proclaiming Salvation Army Week in Hawaii Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie declared May 9-15 as Salvation Army Week in Hawaii and handed a proclamation to Western Territorial Commander Commissioner James Knaggs at a May 10 meeting at the State Capitol. Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Divisional Leaders Majors Edward and Shelley Hill were also at the meeting. [...]
Proclaiming Salvation Army Week in Hawaii Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie declared May 9-15 as Salvation Army Week in Hawaii and handed a proclamation to Western Territorial Commander Commissioner James Knaggs at a May 10 meeting at the State Capitol. Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Divisional Leaders Majors Edward and Shelley Hill were also at the meeting. [...]
Salvationist youth minister to those in need in ‘paradise.’ By Rob Noland Revolution Hawaii is in its fifth year, waging war with love in some of the harshest battlefields in the 50th state. For the last eight months, the 2010-2011 team has lived like Jesus: loving God with all their heart, mind and strength and [...]
