The Salvation Army in Lubbock is pleased to welcome new Corps Officers (church leaders), Captains Nathanael and Lucila Doria. They assumed their position on June 19 and have quickly settled into their new surroundings and are looking forward to getting to know the community and continuing the ministry of The Salvation Army.
Salvation Army Officers are periodically transferred to different locations, typically every 3-4 years. The Dorias are enthusiastic and dynamic leaders and come to Lubbock from San Antonio.
Captains Nathanael and Lucila Doria are ministers and educators originally from Mexico. The Dorias moved to California with The Salvation Army in 1991 and spent 12 years meeting human need in California and Arizona. In the following years, they transitioned into the role of public school teachers. The Dorias have returned to The Salvation Army after spending 12 years educating students in San Antonio.
When asked about their goals for The Salvation Army of Lubbock, Captain Nathanael Doria explained, “we are here to examine the needs of the Lubbock community and find the best ways to meet those needs. Basic human needs are universal, but we are here to meet the specific needs of the Lubbock area.”
Captain Doria also described his experience in being stationed in such a welcoming community. “It has been exciting to meet the people of Lubbock and realizing how friendly the people are,” said Captain Doria. “We look forward to meeting the needs of this community and ‘Doing The Most Good’ alongside the staff, volunteers and supporters of The Salvation Army.”
The couple is responsible for all church programs and social services at The Salvation Army including the emergency shelter, transitional housing, community kitchen, social services, community outreach, and church.
“Many people don’t realize that The Salvation Army is a church,” said Captain Doria. “We invite everyone to join us for Worship each Sunday at 11:00 AM, at The Salvation Army, located at 1111 16th Street, here in Lubbock. We look forward to meeting you soon!”
For more information about the programs and services available at The Salvation Army, or to make a donation, please call 806-765-9434, or go to our website at www.salvationarmytexas.org/lubbock.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to carry out those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.
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