The Salvation Army Orange County

Easy, easy recipes for your 4th of July Watermelon, feta, and mint salad - Refreshing and light Jane Yi shares one of her favorite summer recipes. You need: ·       6 cups cubed watermelon, ·       1/2 red onion, chopped (optional) ·       1/2 cup feta cheese ·       1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped Combine ingredients in a cooled bowl. Dress with either a balsamic glaze or a  or a mix of equal parts lime juice, honey, and olive oil. For dessert: Heavenly angel food cake Not a baker? Not a problem. Lynn shares this scrumptious dessert. ·       1 angel food cake – store bought or made from a mix. ·       1 c. heavy whipping cream ·       2-4 tbsp confectioners’ sugar depending on how sweet you want ·       1-2 tsp pure vanilla ·       Strawberries (sliced) and blueberries Before you get started, make sure to chill the bowl and beaters in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes. This increases volume. Put the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into your chilled mixing bowl. Begin mixing on low speed. (Be careful: Start on high and you may have a new whipped cream ceiling.) Once the mixture starts to increase a little in volume, turn your mixer up to medium-high speed and continue mixing until the mixture reaches stiff peaks. In other words, when you lift the beaters out of the bowl the whipped cream stands up and doesn’t fold over. Cover cake with whipped cream, top with berries and enjoy. Here’s to a successful celebration! Wishing you a very happy 4th of July!

Exploring Nature One Step at a Time The warm sunshine on your face, the sound of the wind rushing through the trees overhead, and the soft earthy feel of the trail under your boots. Not only are these experiences enjoyable to have, but they’re good for you, too. God has created so much beauty in nature for us to enjoy! “How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.” Psalm 104:24 Check out these physical benefits of hiking: * Building stronger muscles and bones
 * Improving your sense of balance
 * Improving your heart health #salvationarmy #salvationarmyoc #hiking #excercise

Our staff had a blessed time creating space for God and fellowshipping at our SoulShaping retreat! ✝️ #salvationarmy #salvationarmyoc #SoulShaping #God Andre A.

Our furry friends had a blast at our recent Pet Parade! 🐶❤️ The Anaheim Emergency Shelter is one of the few low-barrier homeless shelters that allows pets! #homelessness #salvationarmy #salvationarmyoc #dog #pets

God Has a Plan About three years ago, God sent Pastor Harvey Marquez to The Salvation Army Anaheim Emergency Shelter. His energy spreads his faith to anyone within sight or hearing distance. You can’t help but feel you are safe and in God’s presence when you see or speak to him. He came from private industry as an abuse counselor and was without a job. When he was hired by The Salvation Army Orange County, he says his and his wife’s prayers were answered. Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not human masters.”

Transforming lives, one apartment at a time: Providing homes for the homeless 💙 #CenterOfHopeApartments #CenterOfHopeApartments #EndChronicHomelessness

Gathering in His presence, hearts united, souls ignited. 🙏✨ #WorshipNight #homelessness #homelessshelter

You’ve Got a Friend Best Friends Day falls on June 8 each year to honor your closest and dearest friends. The relationship between best friends is loyal and strong, withstanding even distance, storms, and silence. Whether we’ve known them all our lives or they are more recently acquired, best friends make tough times bearable, fun times memorable, and memorable times priceless. We should always thank God for the positive impact best friends have on our lives. True friends can be hard to find, and if we’re lucky enough to have them, we should cherish and appreciate them as the gifts from God they are. Not only can we befriend others and animals but because of His Son, God can now call us His friends. Romans 5:11 states, “So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.” Ways to Celebrate * Far or near, send your best friend a note.
 * Share a memory of you and best friend on social media
 * Invite your best friend to dinner
 * Make a new best friend. You can have more than one, you know!

Thank you to Influence Church for leading our shelter in a powerful time of worship and prayer!

Join us for a fabulous night of celebration and inspiration. ✨