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“We are all one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future.” Eph. 4:3,4 (NLT)

Volume 38, Number 2 February 2008 2008 Commissioning and Youth Weekend iConnect: Finding Your Place in the Mission

his year’s commissioning weekend, June 6-8th, will not only feature the God’s Fellow Workers session but will focus on youth and youth leaders and their place in the mission. Themed iConnect: Finding Your Place in Tthe Mission, this life-changing conference for youth and youth leaders will be packed with powerful speakers, inspiring musical groups and first-class children’s programs. While having a special emphasis on youth, the weekend will hold something for delegates of all ages and you certainly won’t want to miss the fun, fellowship and spiritual insights waiting for you! The Friday and Saturday evening meetings will feature Dr. Bill Ury of Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, Miss. Dr. Ury is a theologian known for effective holi - ness preaching. Midwestern Salvationists may be familiar with Dr. Ury as he spoke at Central Bible and Leadership Institute (CBLI) last year. The youth and young adults of CBLI stated his ministry was the highlight of the encampment. The Saturday evening meeting also will feature a 20-minute set by contemporary Christian artists, Caedmon’s Call. They’ve recorded 14 albums which have sold over a million copies. You’ll not only enjoy their style which appeals to a broad age range but their message of missional living. After the Saturday evening meeting, they will hold a concert open to the public. Earlier that day, internationally recognized artist, pastor, author and speaker Joe Castillo will bring the face of Jesus to life before your very eyes with intricately crafted illustration performed to music. “Art,” he says, “is the finger of God that touches the soul.” Joe’s artwork has been sold worldwide and touched the lives of thousands of people. Alongside these headliners, many internal groups like the Chicago Staff Band, The Singing Company, Bill Booth Theater Company and the Great Lakes Youth Band from the Western Michigan and Northern Indiana Division will participate in the weekend. There will be programming for children, ages 6-12, by Ronnie Caldwell and Peaceable Kingdom Ministries, Inc., and a nickelodeon-style kids’ event called Kidz Blitz. Childcare also will be provided. Continued on page 2

ARCs begin new year with prayer

n God’s divine providence, the men in the rehabilitative program. adult rehabilitation centers The focus on beginning the new year (ARC) were asked to kick off with prayer was not only symbolic Ithe Central Territory’s 24/7/13 but significant. prayer initiative beginning on According to Major Judy December 31st. That’s how Major McPherson, prayer and its power is Judy McPherson, ARC Command new to some of the men in the cen - general secretary and the organizer ters. It was healthy for them to read of the initiative for the command, the prayer requests and realize that sees it. She says New Year’s Eve is they’re not alone. It helped them to an especially difficult time for the Continued on page 2

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Continued from page 1 by Lt. Colonel Carol Seiler “This is going to be a spectacular Territorial Secretary for Womenʼs Ministries weekend, and we’re very excited t’s interesting to reflect while you from swimming; you literally about the guests who will be joining looking out a window, and since can’t get under the surface! So, a us. Our prayer is that we will all come away with a deeper under - our kitchen table sits at a win - pinch of salt is ok, but keep it in of salt, but all through scripture. dow, I start many mornings this moderation—or it’s bad news. standing of our walk with God and I Light wins by volume and impor - how each of us fit into the ministry way. Reading the book of Matthew The second reflection comes from tance with its link to Christ who is this winter, one morning found me at and mission of The Salvation Army,” the properties of light. What a dif - the light of the world. said Territorial Youth Secretary Matthew 5:13-16: the picture of the ference when the sky is clear and Christ-follower’s impact in the world So my question is: Why do so Major Collette Webster. blue and the sun shines—even if the many Christ-followers seem to being similar to salt and light. As I temperature is frigid! People look up The very heart of why we draw watched another cloud-covered, gray weigh in more on the side of being together each June is the commis - and walk with a spring in their step. “salty” than being light-bearers? You winter day emerge and salt trucks Everyone has likely heard of season - sioning and ordination of cadets and barrel efficiently along the busy know it when you see it. Their then their appointments on Sunday. al affective disorder (SAD) that caus - words can “pit the soul” of a younger street, it seemed there were lessons es depression in dark climates in the Plan now to be a part of the fel - to be learned. Christian, discourage those trying winter. Light is vital. The Message new things, and if they’re not careful lowship and worship this June! Pray The first reflection comes from uses phrases like “bring out the God- “kill the grass.” These folks often are for this weekend and the effect it the properties of salt. Even scripture colors,” “I’m putting you on a hill - looking down to see if there’s some - can have on our youth and Army. says it can lose its saltiness and top—a light stand—shine!” and “Be thing on which they need to sprinkle For more information, see your become useless. In many ice-related generous with your lives.” Too much their “salt” so someone won’t slip. corps officer or visit to driving discussions, I’ve learned light doesn’t seem to have the same www.usc.salvationarmy.org sand and kitty litter often are pre - negative effect. The scripture actual - Why is it that looking up—having a ferred because they don’t pit cars or ly says don’t hide the light under a broader vision, seeing the glory of roads, stain shoes or kill the grass. bushel, implying that too little light God, bringing the light to others—is But salt is so effective on the roads! is the negative. so much harder? True, we might slip on some unexpected ice, but wouldn’t The right amount breaks ice apart The third reflection comes from and makes it safe to walk or drive. you rather slip and land on your rear- looking at the proportion of words end on a light-filled day than walk I’ve noticed as I walk on icy side - for these two. We often say “salt and walks or roads, I keep my eyes down looking down, carefully sprinkling light” as though they’re equal. But salt inch by inch on a gloomy one? as I pick around the ice and clumps when you look at the number of of salt. In food, a sprinkle of salt verses and words given to salt and What would happen in this Army brings out the flavor. However, too light, light wins hands down. Not if Christ-followers put the pictures much salt makes for a briny, fluid- only in Matthew 5:13-16, where the of Matthew 5:13-16 into perspective draining, mouth-puckering, inedible verses about light are 2.5 times those and practiced being “light” more and plate. In the Dead Sea, salt keeps “salt” less?

ARCs begin new year with prayer Employment Opportunities Continued from page 1 — menting, assessing academic programs; tor. “We hear comments about how SoMuuthlteirmnedTeiarritorMiailniHsetraideqsuartSeprse,cAiatllaisnt ta, recruiting, developing faculty, and encourag - be “outward looking,” to realize that they just started reading the list and Ga. Fulltime position; reports to director of ing faculty research. The position reports to became overwhelmed how much communications. Responsibilities include the president and is part of the senior man - some people may have even more planning, executing, evaluating production of agement team. Requirements include a Ph.D. dire situations than their own. Many hurt there is around us. One man said it was the most intense prayer educational, training, evangelistic and promo - in a relevant discipline; a passion for under - of the 176 requests submitted for the tional videos and PowerPoint presentations; graduate education; demonstrated teaching time he had ever felt. We are contin - prayer initiative in the ARC serving as a technical resource; establishing, success; experience in academic administra - Command were heart-wrenching, uing to pray daily for the concerns... monitoring territorial video production stan - tion; the ability to provide visionary leader - Several of our men took copies with dards to ensure clarity, consistency; upload - ship, manage day-to-day academic opera - soul-searching. “Please pray for my tions and cultivate relationships with other mother. I don’t know where she is or them so they could continue to pray ing files, podcasts to website. Solid historical daily.” knowledge of The Salvation Army required. schools. Beliefs and a lifestyle compatible even if she’s alive,” read one. Must know modern audio-visual production with the mission of the college also required. Dividing up the five-day prayer Many of the officers in the ARC equipment, Avid video production software Please submit a letter of introduction, a cur - ministry hope this fervency will con - and PowerPoint. A bachelor’s degree in com - riculum vitae, and three references to period between the 20 ARCs and the munications, journalism or related field and Dr. Donald Burke, President, Booth College, ARC Command, each center was tinue throughout the year. They have been excited by the response two years experience producing videos and 447 Webb Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, asked to intercede for a specific six Canada, R3B 2P2. For more information, visit and the possibilities. podcasts required (or any equivalent combi - hours; sign-up sheets were shared nation of education and experience). Travel www.boothcollege.ca; email representing 15-minute increments Said Captain Scott Salsbury, required (may be extensive during disaster [email protected], or call (204) 924- for individual prayer by beneficia - Rockford, Ill., ARC administrator, “I responses). For more details or to submit a can’t help but believe that as a result resume contact Debra_Elder ries, employees, advisory council @USS.salvationarmy.org members and officers. What they of this concentrated time of prayer, great things are going to happen in —William and Catherine found was that many people choose BoAoctahdemCicollDegeea,n Winnipeg, Canada. to pray much longer. Many of the the Army, in our city, in our country, Applications and nominations invited for chief chapels were filled with people and in the world.” academic officer position. Operating under praying together. The Salvation Army, Booth College is reposi - Editor’s note: The territory’s prayer tioning itself by developing new programs in Get “We had men leaving the chapel effort is 24 hours a day, seven days a the liberal arts and sciences. The college also with tears in their eyes,” said week, for the 13 weeks from New Year’s plays an increasing role in developing inter - Connected! Captain Dale Brandenburg, Eve until Easter. Log on to Get national Salvation Army leadership. Connected to read more ARC experience Responsibilities include developing, imple - Milwaukee, Wis., ARC administra - with the 24/7/13 prayer initiative. With this issue we kick off an exciting new interactive venture with the web. Here’s what you’ll find this month on our very own webpage. www.usc.salvationarmy.org/getconnected With the Word of God as our foundation, we as a Clips Christ-centered and praying people will glorify God by Youthquake THE SALVATION ARMY 10 W. Algonquin Road • Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 becoming a spiritually healthy community of believers Indy Radiothon podcast 847-294-2000 COMMISSIONER KEN BAILLIE who are committed to wholehearted service and Resources Territorial Commander Information on Commissioning weekend MAJORS RALPH AND SU SAN BUKIEWICZ ministry in The Salvation Army. Community Relations and Development Secretary Fundraising ideas for ISDWMF ELIZABETH KINZIE Editorial Director Links EVIE POLSLEY Communications Specialist Strengthened by His presence in us individually and Candidates’ web page ANNE URBAN Emergency Disaster Services website Editor/Writer corporately, we share a common passion for bringing FERN CALDWELL Metropolitan Division youth network website Circulation Manager people into an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ KENNETH ROMIN Article exclusives Graphic Design and Production and meeting human needs in His name in the diverse More ARC testimonies & 24/7/13 experience VISIT OUR WEBSITE— www.usc.salvationarmy.org communities where we serve. Reflection by Major Herb Fuqua on relief effort 1-800-SALARMY at mall Booth’s last speech 3 Serving with focus

by Ken Tregallas n the last year at the Oak Creek stewardship meant focusing on a Centennial, Wis., Corps, we’ve few needs which fit our mission and initiated strategic planning to vision. Led by Majors Gregory and Ibetter serve our community. Lee Ann Thompson, the corps coun - cil looked at our history and devel - Instead of trying to be all things to oped core values that describe who all people, we decided that wise we are—you might say our DNA! These include: introducing Jesus to others; a caring community of genuine believers; families growing together; relevant meaningful worship; developing Christlike leaders. We developed a measuring stick of healthy families, child development, are now in touch with 60 new fam - sorts to determine and senior care. With this perspec - ilies and have the opportunity to whether or not we tive, we’ve also reviewed the rele - share our hope with them. can support new vance of current programs. We are seeing changes already! In ideas physically and These focus points have become the community when discussions financially. These intertwined in all we do. An advi - arise about children, seniors and focus points include sory council member approached families, The Salvation Army’s us on behalf of her organization’s approach is referenced. We take community days. They were inter - pride in the fact we work on excel - ested in our approach to senior care lence in our focus areas instead of and provided a cookout, music and just being adequate in many. bingo for our Booth Manor res - idents. They also Youth express gospel have become financial support - through acts of kindness ers of the corps. Last fall we instituted a 4- eens and young adults from year-old kinder - the Metropolitan Division garten program participated in a servant in conjunction Tevangelism initiative called with the school “I’ll Fight Day” this winter. district. The Challenged by General William decision to begin Booth’s last public address, “While this program was women weep…,” youth helped build driven by the the Kingdom of God and show the ideas of promot - love of Christ to people in their com - ing healthy fami - munities through practical acts of lies and child kindness. development. We

May God be glorified in China example of “taking the form of a servant” in creative and prac - tical ways. They learned that service is a powerful act of by Tanya Hedberg worship. They were able to ow was China?” I get this represent Christ in a way that question a lot, having forces others to ask, “Why are returned from spending you doing this?” The results Htwo years teaching were amazing. One depart - English there with the English ment store employee even Language Institute China (ELIC). I exclaimed, “You are the nicest never really know how to answer. Each corps was given a list of people I have ever met!” “It was great!” doesn’t do it justice. I activities—ranging from finding suppose the honest answer would parking spaces in a crowded mall This was the second year the Metro- be something like, “It was difficult, parking lot for shoppers to paying politan Division participated in I’ll wonderful, life-changing, hilarious, library late fees—and were encour - Fight Day. For more information, frustrating, terrible, and absolutely check its youth website, amazing all at the same time!” Even aged to engage in what would best www.metroyouthnetwork.com. meet needs in their com - that won’t do. munity. Some teams fed If I could say anything to you, it and clothed the homeless, would be that God is faithful! He is some corps baked and alive and active in China. Now is delivered cookies to their such a strategic time of opportunity! Through the university teaching social services recipients, China needs your prayers and per - program, I will be investing in get - while others spread cheer sonal investment. God is raising up ting more and more people to Asia! through carols, delivering a young generation of believers Though the adjustment has been dif - Christmas trees or return - who, I believe with all my heart, ficult, I am excited about the work ing shopping carts at a will impact the world for His glory. God has given me. Pray for me and for God’s work in Asia. May He be department store and While it broke my heart to leave glorified! clearing dirty trays at a China, I know that for a season God mall food court. wants me back in America. I have You may reach Tanya at the English The goal was to encour - moved to Los Angeles to work with Language Institute China; P.O. Box age youth to follow Jesus’ ELIC as a program counselor. 265; San Dimas, CA 91773 4 A bountiful FEAST

he Warren, Mich., Corps’ from the corps and community gath - grams and two Bible weekly FEAST (families er for fellowship around a dinner, studies for adults. eating and studying togeth - provided and served by volunteers, “We really want to Ter) offers a lot more than and then take part in activities rang - take a holistic family tasty food for the body; it provides ing from moonbeams for younger approach, incorporat - nourishment for the soul. Every children to activities for seniors. ing the entire family Tuesday night people of all ages “This came from a need our peo - into the night’s activi - ple had for family time. We ties,” said Caleb. “It’s a were asking people to come great way to reach out three to four times a week people and introduce for activities, and with their them to the corps in a busy schedules and gas prices more relaxed, less it became really difficult,” threatening environ - said Captain Caleb Senn, ment.” corps officer. They’ve also found that it not only encour - aged corps members but families from their . . .every program has annual day camp, the seen growth since neighborhood and FEAST began. shelter residents to start attending. In fact, every pro - needing to be picked up has dramat - gram has seen growth since FEAST ically decreased as whole families began. now attend. The evening begins with According to Caleb, the Bible “This is really making an impact dinner followed by a half- study has grown by 10 percent, on our people. We are living out Acts hour SONday’SCOOL pro - character building programs have 2, building relationships not only as gram that includes praise and had a 20 percent increase, nearly 60 individual families, but as a corps worship, Bible memorization individuals attend SONday’SCOOL family to become a strong communi - and a devotional. At 7:00 pm every week, and new people are ty of believers,” said Caleb. “It’s attendees break into age- attending on Sundays as well. In exciting to see the new life and appropriate activities includ - addition, the number of children watch the families interact.” ing character-building pro -

CSM honored New children’s paper launches in U.S., Canada uring the annual weekend when cadets are ordained and commissioned as offi - Dcers, a luncheon is tradi - t has news about flying tionally held where parents are pre - cars, kids who can see sented with a Silver Star certificate underwater and a man and pin. When Captain Joaquin Iwho can smash 76 bricks Rangel was commissioned in 2006, all at once. It has a comic he invited Jesús Ortíz to be honored strip featuring Bible super at the luncheon. heroes like the Sea Splitter Now the corps officer (with wife (Moses), Deep Sea Survivor Gabriela) at the Dodge City, Kan., (Jonah) and Fearless (Mary Corps, Joaquin explained that he and Magdalene). It has puzzles Jesús had become soldiers at the Jesús started attending LaVillita and games, plus a special same time at the Chicago LaVillita because his girlfriend (now wife), “Home Delivery” tidbit Corps. The two men prayed for, Virginia, attended the corps. At first about The Salvation Army. encouraged and challenged each he came just to please Virginia, but It’s My SONday Paper ™, other to learn more about their Lord, he started to think more seriously and last month, the first and they attended the same about God. Jesús finally accepted shipment of 12 weekly Wednesday night Bible study and Christ as his personal Savior and issues began arriving in taught the adult Sunday school class. soon afterward began attending sol - corps across the U.S. and diership classes. “We are like real brothers, besides in Canada and Bermuda. being actually related through mar - Jesús started teaching Sunday My SONday Paper is a riage,” said Joaquin (their wives are school and then was asked to be corps fresh take on a sisters). sergeant-major (CSM). When the tried–and–true idea: corps officers who had been most “I felt Jesús Ortiz is a great testi - Write about things that influential in his life received new interest kids in exciting mony of what God can do in some - appointments, Jesús didn’t fully one who allows Him to work in his ways, and they will read. assume his leadership role. But, when At the same time, they’ll life. My parents died a long time Majors Juan and Belinda Arias came ago, and in my walk with the Lord, get the basic message: from Spain and told Jesús that “when God loves them, and Jesús is a living testimony of God’s the officers are absent, the CSM is in power. It was a privilege to have him Jesus wants to be part of their charge of the corps,” Jesús began to everyday lives. accept the Silver Star for me.” take his duties very seriously. The paper, created in the USA “Major Arias awakened the CSM Eastern Territory, can be used that was asleep in me,” said Jesús, with the SONday’SCOOL cur - who strives to be an example to the riculum or it can stand alone, congregation and his three children, says Dr. Lynell Johnson, Sandra, Jacqueline and Jesús HopeShare® bureau resource Alberto. He’s especially made a facilitator in the Eastern territori - point of getting to know corps atten - al youth department which col - dees personally to help them in their laborated with the literary daily walk with Christ. department. His vision for the corps’ future, now under the leadership of Carlos Corps that would like to order the and Kerman Moran, is to see the paper may call (845) 620-7374 or email sanctuary full of people each Sunday Jesús Ortiz and his family. morning. 5 WMNI launches customized version of CJOA

launched a customized version of • To commission one person, Divisional mission partners will help by Major James Nauta Come Join Our Army (CJOA). We who’s not already providing lead - facilitate corps planning retreats n support of the strategic feel it’s important to link this excit - ership, to the specific responsibil - which will stress soldier involve - national emphasis on enroll - ing new initiative to the Army’s ity of soldier recruitment and ment and ownership which is ment of senior and junior sol - three-fold mission as articulated by training absolutely necessary if this initiative diers, the Western Michigan I General (Ret.): saving is to be successful. and Northern Indiana Division has • To plan a membership strategy souls through evangelistic min - emphasizing enrollment of senior istries, growing saints through dis - and junior soldiers cipleship ministries, serving resulting in at least a humanity through caring min - three percent member - istries. ship increase in each General Gowans stressed the corps importance of integrating all ele - Each corps is being ments of our ministry, comparing it asked to conduct a retreat to a three-legged stool. Each is a to focus on a plan to vital component of our mission, accomplish this in their and, if any is missing or out-of-bal - own location. ance, the stool is unsteady, ineffec - tive or useless. This emphasis was launched at our divisional Our plan focuses on these goals: officers’ councils and • To inspire a shared vision among again at our school of corps constituents for renewed ministry. In a leadership evangelism and disciple-making, track taught by Lt. enrollment of soldiers Colonels Robert and • To schedule one clearly focused Marguerite Ward, officers family evangelistic outreach and soldiers worked event especially geared toward together to develop a Jane Anderson, social caseworker in Grand process by which local Haven, Mich., presents a best practices ses - community service participants Prospective Candidates Rodney and Kris Morin attend a sion at the school of ministry related to bridg - to include seeker and recruitment corps retreats could devel - class on the "Come Join Our Army" initiative during the ing community service participants and corps. follow-up strategies op their own plans. School of Ministry.

Where God wants me

by Captain Jeff Eddy ave you ever gotten that feeling that says, “This is it! This is where God Hwants me”? As a new corps officer (commis - sioned last year), I certainly can relate, but there’s more to this story—God is at work in the Cadillac, Mich., Corps! We recently enrolled four new sol - of His people here at the Cadillac diers into the ranks of The Salvation Corps making The Salvation Army a Army. These new soldiers realize the place where people want to be. commitment and honor of being Following is a short excerpt from part of an Army called by God to the testimony of Judy Porterfield, serve our fellowman. The Cadillac one of our new soldiers, that Corps has a history dating over a describes the spirit of this corps. century of hard-working, dedicated All my life I had been searching: soldiers that includes the likes of knowing God wanted me in a certain Colonel Albert Pepper, a joyful early place and that I had a purpose. But, THQ farewells Wards leader in our territory known for I didn’t know where I belonged or holiness preaching. what my purpose was. I couldn’t find Many have asked me to give a rea - a church home that felt right. Then I son for what is happening here, and found The Salvation Army in what is responsible for the spirit of Cadillac and went through senior excitement. I can certainly say that it soldier classes. It was when I was up has little to do with me, other than on the platform getting enrolled as a obedience to the position of corps soldier I realized this is it! This is officer. It has everything to do with where God wants me! This is where God moving in the hearts and lives I belong.

Lt. Colonels Robert and Marguerite Ward (back row, center) were given a fond farewell from territorial headquarters family this winter. They were recognized with brief tributes by rep - resentative officer Major Arnel Ruppel and employee Joe Mole for their commitment to God and each other and their true partnership in ministry. The Wards responded in song with The corps’ newest soldiers—Darik Willis, Josh Porterfield, Judy Porterfield and Dawn original (and sometimes hilarious) lyrics to the seasonal favorites “O Tannenbaum” and Monger—are flanked by Captains Jeff and Erin Eddy (far left) and Majors James and Janice “Auld Lang Syne.” They’re pictured here with the program department staff (Pauline Smith, Nauta, Western Michigan and Northern Indiana divisional leaders (far right). Dolores Judge, Pam Ricken and Major Ruppel) and party guests Mickey and Minnie Mouse. 6 Changing lives creatively Although all adult rehabilitation centers (ARCs) follow a program of rehabilitation for substance abuse and social/spiritual regeneration of beneficiaries, some ARCs have incorporated unique and creative programs into the process of regaining responsible behavior, confidence and self-respect.

Fish therapy literacy, GED, job training and piritual regeneration, rehabilitation classes, they share S attending support meet - from their own experiences as ings and performing work grandmothers, grandfathers, Joy of Cooking therapy assignments are impor - mothers, fathers, wives and tant components of the ARC peers to help beneficiaries he Kansas City, Mo., and become better men, husbands, Chicago Central ARCs program. The Minneapolis, T Minn., ARC, however, offers a fathers and sons. Their collec - offer job training in the unique, additional form of thera - tive wisdom benefits those who culinary arts as part of their gram, ARC culinary students py, reports Program Director may have missed these life rehabilitation programs. Career receive the opportunity to intern Jeanna Petchell. lessons growing up— outlooks are promising: food at Chicago’s top restaurants or who may need The ARC staff service employs more people (10 after training. Executive Chef reminders. million and growing) than any John Barton conducts extensive enjoy taking benefi - A local reverend per - other U.S. industry. classroom and hands-on training ciaries out fishing forms volunteer so students learn all work sta - once a month April The Kansas City program pre - chaplain and coun - tions in a professional kitchen. through October pares students for employment as seling duties; another The students’ chef uniforms— and twice a month entry-level or preparatory cooks gentleman teaches including the distinctive hats— during the winter! in restaurants, hotels and other “Christian Living” were a gift to the program from After all, the ARC venues offering food service. and assists with job Students learn basic and interme - the Metropolitan Division. is located in Minnesota, the training. A grand - diate food preparation techniques “Who knows,” said Major “Land of 10,000 mother has taught at the Culinary Arts Institute, a Susan Anderson, ARC adminis - Lakes” teeming Bible studies and non-profit organization. trator. “Maybe someday a with sport fish. counseled men for In the Chicago Central pro - Chicago Central chef will be fea - eight years; another has taught Beneficiary Shaun Klink (pic - tured on the Food Network!” literacy classes for years. A tured above) proudly displays a retired teacher, whose son com - pike he caught. The men look pleted the Gary ARC program, forward to the fresh air and the teaches a reading class and struggle to land their catches! made new curtains for the Troop reinforcements Home-spun advice entire building. he Gary, Ind., ARC is tak - Four ARC alumni (one now a T ing aspects of “life learn - county deputy sheriff) teach ing” back to the basics, rehabilitation classes. “Living reports Envoy Steven McNary, Stones” is a volunteer group of administrator. Straight-talking, rehabilitated men who perform Godly volunteers not only teach evangelistic meetings. Two vol -

Envoys Steven and Pam McNary, administrators of the Gary, Ind., Adult Rehabilitation Center were thrilled to enroll three new soldiers—Robert Carpenter, Vernon Hill and Tony Irrazary—who successfully completed the center’s rehabilitation program and experienced spiritual regeneration. Pictured (l to r) are Pam, Vernon and Tony. 7

unteer teachers conduct GED Bringing in the sheaves Mastering the mouse to learn the “cut & paste” basics classes assisted by four interns ast winter, where others ecognizing that the majori - to those hoping to learn or refine from Indiana University each saw open land in front of ty of employment oppor - their skills on the Microsoft semester. And, a mother with a L R Office suite. the Kansas City, Mo., ARC tunities—both skilled and son currently in the program and an empty lot across the unskilled—in the world today Students also learn how to use teaches a family education class street, Advisory Board Member require at least a modicum of internet search engines for find - so beneficiaries can understand Pat Conway saw gardens full of computer knowledge, the ing employment and researching what happens to their families vegetables and flowers, shrubs Milwaukee, Wis., ARC has set information. “These are all skills when they abuse substances. and trees, new job skills and up a formal computer laboratory that everyday computer users Book bounty hunters hope. and training program utilizing take for granted,” Jason the latest in software to prepare explained. ach week the Minneapolis “I had a sense of developing beneficiaries for the job market. ARC receives mountains something through which the “Even a warehouse job E requires computer skills to of donated books. Some men could learn a trade,” Jason Grandstaff, transitional are sold in its family (thrift) explained Pat. She liked to imag - activities director, explains the check databases for shipping stores for as little as 50 cents ine a beneficiary walking in the program can simultaneously and receiving. Without comput - each. But, now— garden, hand - accommodate students at every er training, people can fall by thanks to a new ing a tomato to skill level—from those needing the wayside.” venture started his son and by David proudly saying, Ophaug, director “I grew this.” of new business Pat called a development— weekly radio some books sell garden show for up to $7.50 hosted by Toby on Amazon.com! Tobin to get “We’re becom - some advice. ing better stew - Suddenly, she ards of our dona - found herself tions,” explained on the air. David. He’s particularly excited Toby and his guests volunteered because new business efforts to help. like this could keep beneficiaries In the months that followed, working at the ARC after they the garden received countless graduate from the rehabilitation hours of landscaping and gar - program. Although ARC person - dening expertise, as well as nel help graduating beneficiaries plants, trees, sod and just about find jobs and housing, real- everything else that was needed. Best it’s ever been world living can be too much, Toby checked the garden at least too soon for some men. once a week and has already by Craig Dirkes “This is a way to support our met this winter with beneficia - LeeRoy Roth, 37, spent much of graduate program and provide ries to discuss this year’s grow - his life in prison for assault and jobs so we can minister to the ing season. drug-related crimes. men an extra 18 to 24 months,” “It will change every year,” “My whole life I didn’t like David added. Pictured below are said Toby, who added there’s myself,” LeeRoy said, who’s had no family since he was 11 years old. “I beneficiaries Paul Devaney now talk of an orchard! He’s spent years in addiction and was (right) and Steven Weeks sorting also contacting seed companies mad at God. I had a lot of self-hatred donated books for sale on to see if they’d like to use the and couldn’t medicate the pain.” Amazon.com. garden for experimental plants. Now he’s clean and living a good life thanks to the adult rehabilitation center (ARC) in Minneapolis, Minn., where LeeRoy recently was enrolled as a soldier. He entered the ARC in 2004 soon after he was released from prison. “I cried out to God and said if there’s any hope for me, you need to show me,” LeeRoy said. “God did so immediately through people, situa - tions and the ARC.” LeeRoy graduated from the ARC in June 2005 and is now employed as the center’s resident manager. When away from work, he spends time with his 16-year-old son from whom he was estranged until LeeRoy found God. “Now we pray together,” said LeeRoy. “My life is the best it’s ever been.” 8 Kingdom building in Ghana by Colonel Dennis Strissel soldiers with enrollments happening he Army “open fired” in weekly. One of our goals for 2008 is Ghana in 1922 when to grow societies into corps. Lieutenant King Hudson Over the last several months Twas sent, along with Ensign we’ve visited all seven divisions and and Mrs. Charles Roberts, to pioneer five districts, celebrating God’s the work. The territory just conclud - goodness throughout the country ed its 85th year of mission service with Salvationists. In each location and salvation warfare. We thank we were welcomed with open arms. God for the officers, stalwart sol - During a recent visit to the West diers and thousands of friends who Akim Division I was thrilled to give have given of themselves to make four societies full corps status. In the Ghana a great place to live and serve Ashanti Central Division I commis - Jesus. sioned a new society that already Today, there are 100 corps, 144 had 40 active members. God is at work in the Ghana Territory! a valuable asset to the Army’s Please continue to pray for the ter - societies (outposts) and over 20,000 future. However, the needs are great ritory and support it by giving to the Another excit - with most of the buildings in poor International Self-Denial World ing and grow - condition due to the lack of funds Mission Fund. ing aspect is for maintenance. our partner - For more information on how ship with the As we look to the future we focus you can help The Salvation Army government to on this year’s territorial theme, around the world, visit provide educa - “Building the Kingdom Together” www.usc.salvationarmy.org/missions tion for based on Nehemiah 2:18, (The Ghana’s youth. Message), “’We’re We maintain with you. Let’s get 206 schools started.’ They rolled and have more up their sleeves, than 20,000 ready for the good students. Last work.” year four new The soldiers and school build - officers have taken ings were dedi - ownership and are cated. This setting priorities in ministry and soldier making, corps the children upgrading, society who attend are commissioning and entrepreneurial engagement to create a climate that is con - ducive for simple income generating. The plan is to reduce Army hits new high our complete depen - dency on outside funding sources and he Salvation Army has try to balance it by a begun work in two more measure of self-suffi - countries: Greece and ciency. TCentral Africa’s Burundi. Officers have been appointed to these countries for the first time by General , raising the total number of countries in which the Army is officially present to 113. International College for Officers The work in Burundi, which Central Territory Delegates for 2008 began in Bujumbura under the lead - Salvationists and friends are asked ership of A/Captains Lusomobo to pray for these countries and the Museses Justin and Fatuma Kalema officers carrying out this pioneering Justine, is attached to the Rwanda work in response to the Great Command. The work in Greece Commission to take the gospel to all Major Merle Heatwole began in Thessalonika under nations. Captains Polis Pantelidis and Maria ICO Session #196 Konti-Galinou and is attached to the Adapted from an International January 9 – March 3 Italy Command. Headquarters news release

Major Rebecca Sjogren SA team aids Kenyan refugees ICO Session #197 April 9 – June 2

he Salvation Army sent an at all Salvation Army facilities has international emergency been increased. We are in close con - disaster services team last tact with our offices in Eldoret, Tmonth to assist Kenyan Kisumu and Kakamega, where hun - Major Toni E. Dorrell refugees fleeing civil unrest follow - dreds of refugees are being sheltered ing the country’s presidential vote. and fed. Unfortunately, it is not ICO Session #198 The team was headquartered in the physically possible at this time to July 16 – September 8 neighboring country of Uganda. It reach those locations,” said Lt. was estimated that up to half a mil - Colonel Kenneth Hodder, chief sec - lion people might need vital human - retary for Kenya. itarian assistance. Major Eluid Nabiswa, divisional Major James Beardsley “Salvation Army officers living in commander for the Eastern Division the slum areas of Nairobi are being in the Uganda Command, indicated ICO Session #199 housed at a safe Salvation Army that the main needs were food, shel - October 15 – December 8 compound in the city, and security ter, soap, medication and clothing. 9

Newest Jennie Sullivan accepted Port Huron, Mich. candidates Eastern Michigan Division Getting involved with the Port Huron Corps at age 14 was a bless - ing for Jennie. She joined in girl guard program and finished with both the General’s and awards and started to feel God calling her to be a Salvation Army officer. However, in 2004 she decided officership wasn’t for her as she prepared to study for work as a physical therapist. But God kept calling. daughter, Samantha Mead, who She said, “In May of 2007 He for what He had planned. He shut befriended her and invited Janelle called me again, and I was ready to the doors that needed shutting, and to her house and, of course, the accept this great blessing. I just kept praying for Him to show corps. It was during one of those Everything I was doing at the corps the way. He did!” visits that the corps officer, Captain was helping me become prepared Nancy Mead, showed her the way of salvation in their living room. That led to a job at Army Lake Camp with Major Jonathan Miller Join the fight! where she had the privilege of lead - ing a young lady from her cabin to Candidates of the Prayer Warriors session are preparing to answer the the Lord. Little by little God was call God has placed on their lives. Join the fight by upholding these men nudging Janelle toward a life of ser - and women in prayer. Janelle Cleaveland vice. Pray for: Waukesha, Wis. She went away to college in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Waukesha, Wis., where she attend - • God to stir hearts for more warriors to join the session ed the corps and came under the Division • God to remove road blocks to people answering His call ministry of Captains Dan and Though Janelle had anything but Wendy Faundez, her present corps • Your heart to be open to His leading for your life. Is God asking you to a perfect childhood, God kept send - officers. She says the devil has tried become a member of the Prayer Warrior session? ing “messengers” to her from The to make her deny her calling, but Salvation Army “to point the way.” every time God has brought some - For more information on becoming a candidate visit The first was the corps officers’ one to confirm it! www.usc.salvationarmy.org

A whole campus effort for ISDWMF by Captain Michelle Oliver Some fundraising opportunities he audience at the Festival open up the campus to the commu - of Worship Arts sits with nity. The Fall Festival Dinner, which bated breath and wonders includes a tour of the mansion, and Thow much has been raised the annual Christmas Teas invite the by the Central Territory for the public to enjoy our beautiful facili - International Self-Denial World ties in addition to great food. Mission Fund (ISDWMF) this year. Between them, these two events One by one, divisions are listed with raise more than $10,000. the amount they have given. Tension Despite these successes, the CFOT mounts and toward the end of the constantly tries to find new ways to presentation the College for Officer raise money to reach our ISDWMF Training (CFOT) is listed— goal. This year junior soldiers on $76,630.72! campus held a lemonade stand one Considering it’s been raised by a Saturday morning when the Chicago community of about 100 people Cubs were playing at home in near - by Wrigley Field. The children were excited to report they raised over (officers, cadets and children at the $100 to help children overseas! CFOT) the amount is staggering. To In addition, weekly bake sales and raise such a large sum, a number of monthly movie nights are held, Easter baskets are compiled and fundraisers are planned strategical - sold, a “Blessing Tax” is taken, tours ly throughout the year. Cadets learn of the mansion are given, and a vari - the significance of the American ety of on-campus social events are contribution to ISDWMF. The con - held. cept of sacrificial giving of time and “For me it is part of living in com - talent is modeled, and the practical munity, not just my community at skill of working in small committees CFOT, but because I am a part of a to organize fundraising events is much larger community in God’s obtained. Kingdom. I saw God’s children hun - The first event is the 5k walk or gry and in desperate need, and run along the Lake Michigan water - through godly stewardship we were front. Participants obtain sponsors, able to feed them and meet their and some good-natured rivalry of needs. I’ve witnessed firsthand how who can run fastest between offi - giving toward the International Self cers and cadets ensures an enjoy - Denial World Mission Fund changes able morning for tortoises and hares people. It changed me,” said Cadet alike. Shannon Martinez. 10 Drops of grace

ajors Mel and Esther James are Major Esther James counsels a Katrina survivor. Mhaving the time of their lives. Not because they retired in Many churches in this area have not back in the saddle. Hospital staff 2002 and left the chilly been rebuilt since Katrina. told Mel of their gratefulness for North to live in balmy “The floods of Katrina may have Salvation Army canteens that had Clearwater, Fla. It’s destroyed this area, but the drops of fed them through the worst of because of their experi - grace provided by volunteers helped Katrina. Prostate cancer also was ences during almost two cleanse and restore,” said Mel. discovered and treated. And, Esther, years of living in New who’s suffered with lupus for the Orleans working as emo - God hasn’t only been protecting last 22 years with several flare-ups tional and spiritual care the Jameses spiritually, mentally and annually, hasn’t had one occurrence (ESC) counselors in the emotionally—He provided an extra since she’s been in New Orleans! measure of grace physically. wake of Katrina. The Jameses also have been help - “This is the most excite - On a six-month waiting list for a ing restore a corps. They were ment we’ve had since new hip in Florida, Mel had the thrilled to enroll six caseworkers as surgery in New Orleans within three retirement,” exclaimed Last spring, they oversaw 44 case - soldiers after leading them through weeks, flew through rehab and was Mel, who serves as the ESC area workers who helped 34,400 families recruits classes! coordinator for the Southern in three months; they now have over Territory. “After 33 years of officer - 100,000 contacts. The Jameses not ship, we’ve seen more fruit first only provided ESC counseling to the hand in our ministry here. We’ve families, but to the caseworkers, vol - sown many seeds over the years, but unteers and college students who when you move from appointment poured into the area. Mel had many Compassion amidst chaos to appointment, you don’t always opportunities to tell this new, recep - get to see the harvest.” tive generation about The Salvation Army. Esther added that their duties at he Omaha, Neb., communi - Western divisional headquarters in The Jameses and their teams still ty was thrust into panic and the three years before they retired go door-to-door three days a week in mourning on December 5th prepared them for this time. an area with 250,000 residences as a troubled young man “Everything we learned in social ser - T seeking to establish home-based cell ended his life after killing eight vices made it easier to put ourselves groups for Bible studies, resource strangers at the Westroads Mall. into play in New Orleans,” she said. sharing and a link to the corps. Amidst the chaos, The Salvation Army became a refuge. “As soon as police had secured the area they called us to provide assis - tance. Though we didn’t know exact - ly what had happened we were ready to help,” said J.J. Kuzma, Western divisional emergency disas - ter services (EDS) director. Major Herb Fuqua with Westroads Mall security guard, Assanta, who helped save The canteen was stationed at the lives the day of the shooting. police command post and an EDS team was positioned inside the lies. mall’s J.C. Penney store where shop - pers and employees were detained. “We offered people tissues, a shoulder to cry on, we prayed and “People were really scared and gave lots of hugs,” said Craig. tired. They were grateful for our comfort and prayer,” said Major “It’s amazing how people find Craig Stoker, Omaha disaster ser - comfort in seeing a Salvation Army vices coordinator. uniform and the ministry of pres - ences it provides,” said J.J. When the mall reopened on December 8th, The Salvation Army was asked to provide refreshments and chaplaincy. Officers, including Majors Herb and Yaneth Fuqua, offered sup - port. At a beauty salon Herb com - forted a woman whose regular Major Mel James shows the extent of their door-to-door ministry outreach. customer was one of the victims. As he listened to her fears and sadness others in the store found comfort, and Herb was able to pray with them. “People are really sensitive and open to God. It’s amazing to A memorial contained snowflakes made by thou - Vissiit watch them come in reverence sands of people in the community and adorned the hour after hour. They are looking Von Maur store entryway on two levels. for a chance to wwww..eedscentrall..oorrgg share their sto - ries, and the Holy Spirit is truly present as ffor tthe llatteestt iinnffoormmaattiion oonn we talk, listen Emeergeency DDiissaasstteer Serviceess and pray,” said Herb. At a makeshift •• Voollunntteeeer oppoorrttuunniittiieess memorial out - side the Von •• TTrraiiniinng cllassess//sscchheedduullees Maur store The Salvation Army •• Ressourcess set out books in which mourners •• Newwss reportts wrote words of sympathy and From left: Major Herb Fuqua, Rick Von Maur, Chuck Von Maur, encouragement Jim Von Maur (president of Von Maur), and Major Yaneth Fuqua in to victims’ fami - front of snowflake memorial. 11 Chief of the Staff makes historic visit Territorial to mainland China Prayer Calendar ommissioner Robin The Chief was accompanied in Pobjie and in Beijing by Lt. Colonel Dunster, Chief of the Hong Kong by South Pacific and Edna Williams. MARCH 2008 Staff, met with govern - East Asia Zonal Leaders ment officials and church Commissioners Barry and Raemor *Adapted from an international C release PRAY FOR: leaders in Beijing, China, during a visit which also saw her chairing a Midland Division music programs task force meeting in Hong Kong. 1 The purpose of her visit to China Junior Soldier Enrollment and was to engage in conversation with 2 Renewal Sunday representatives of the State Bureau of Religious Affairs, including the The newly initiated work in Greece Deputy Director, Wang Zuo An, 3 and Burundi and the Rev. Yu Xin Li, vice-gener - al manager of the China Christian The territory’s adult rehabilitation Council and chairman of the 4 centers Beijing National Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement of 5 The Cadillac, Mich., Corps the Protestant Churches in China. She also met faculty members and Salvationists returning from the seminarians of the Yanjing 6 biblical education tour of Israel Theological Seminary. The Come Join Our Army initiative During her time in Hong Kong, 7 the Chief chaired the task force The Metropolitan Divisional Men’s which is exploring opportunities to 8 Bible Retreat develop and support the work in mainland China and to support The retired officers’ bureau staff and Salvation Army ministries in 9 those to whom they minister Chinese communities in other parts of the world. The main focus was Candidates for Salvation Army on mission opportunities. 10 officership

The young people chosen for this 11 year’s summer mission teams

Officers’ councils in the Wisconsin 12 and Upper Michigan Division Announcing the Norridge Citadel Corps 13 The National Business 25th Anniversary Celebration Weekend Administration Conference March 14-16, 2008 14 Norridge Citadel 25th anniversary Connect - Reflect - Expect celebration Personal renewals in preparation for 15 Holy Week

A renewed sense of wonder and 16 praise on this Palm Sunday With special guests Cadets from the College for Officer 17 Training on spring campaigns NCaotimonmal iCsosmiomnanedresr aIsnrdaPerlesLid.eGntaoifthWeormaen’sdOErgvaaniDza.tioGnas ither Hearts to be open to evangelistic 18 messages presented this week supported by 19 The Warren, Mich., Corps Commissioners Ken and Joy Baillie Chief of the Staff Commissioner 20 Robin Dunster Lt. Colonels David and Sherry Grindle led by The message of the cross to be 21 heard by all Majors Stephen and Morag Yoder 22 SONday’SCOOL in our territory 23 Countless numbers to know the Don’t miss this marvelous weekend of celebration! risen Christ Territorial leadership preparing for 24 annual command consultation All events to take place at the corps, 8354 W. Foster Ave, Norridge, Ill. reviews For more information, call the corps at (708) 456-6220 Correctional services ministries 25 throughout the territory

The Western Michigan and Northern 26 Indiana Divisional Women Officers’ Retreat

The Heartland Division’s “Spring 27 Fling”

The Western Divisional Women’s 28 Camp

The ministry of the Chicago Staff 29 Band

The International College for Officer 30 Training

The Kistler family’s evangelistic 31 campaign in Emporia, Kan. 12 Radiothon rings in hope

The Indiana Division’s 13th annual radiothon hosted by WIBC radio raised more than $155,000 that will be used to help people in need throughout the greater Indianapolis area. The Friday through Sunday event included celebrity bellringers such as WISHTV anchor Joy Dumanden (pictured above) who helped raise additional funds by manning the kettle outside the station. Every hour drawings were held for prizes donated by sponsors including Royal Spa and the Indianapolis Colts. In addition to the prize packages many sponsors matched pledges made by the public, sometimes doubling hourly totals. This also was the first year donors were able to make contributions via the radiothon website.

Promoted to Glory

retirement Louise loved to travel so Lt. Colonel Donald Rose Major Nancy Madson Mrs. Brigadier Louise Elcombe Lt. Colonel Major Mrs. much, her children lovingly nick - Donald Rose Nancy Brigadier named her “gypsy mom.” was promot - Madson was Louise Louise had a heart of gold. She ed to Glory promoted to Elcombe was loved ministering to people and was on November Glory on promoted to dedicated to helping those in need. 22, 2007. November Glory on Mrs. Brigadier Elcombe was pre - Donald 27, 2007. December 10, ceded in death by her husband, Rose was Nancy was 2007. James; a daughter, Doris Aspling, born on born in Louise and three great-granchildren. She is February 10, Stillwater, Griffin was survived by a son, Ron (Sharon) 1922, in Minn., on born on Elcombe; a daughter, Nancy Highland Park, Mich. Raised in a September 4, 1931. In 1949, she March 30, 1918, in Fargo, N.D. She (Michael) Massich; grandchildren Salvationist home, he was enrolled graduated from high school and then attended The Salvation Army as a and great-granchildren. as a junior then senior soldier, but it attended business college in child and in 1930 gave her heart to was not until he was about to enter Minneapolis where she studied the Lord. A year later she became a the senior band that he realized the accounting. junior soldier and started attending importance of living a life reflecting Nancy dedicated her life to the corps cadets. Feeling called to be a Christ and surrendered to Him. Lord in 1950 while taking part in a Salvation Army officer, she moved to At the sudden passing of young people’s meeting at a First Duluth, Minn., in her late teens to Lieutenant John Stewart, God Congregational church. She began become a corps assistant. Readersʼ Forum awakened a call to officership in attending The Salvation Army in She entered the College for Officer The Eames, Faundez, Hale and Donald. He entered the College for 1954 and was enrolled as a senior Training and in 1941 was commis - Breeze families would like to thank Officer Training in 1942 and while soldier a year later. In 1958 she sioned to assist at the Bismarck, the many officers and friends who there met Edith Rose. They served moved to Portland, Ore. Though N.D., Corps. As a single officer she sent words of comfort and support as single officers for six years she attended another church she held appointments at the Fargo, at the recent news of the promotion before marrying in 1949. Donald felt God calling her to officership N.D., Corps and divisional head - to Glory of Major Beth Eames, Mary was commissioned in 1943 and held and moved back to Minnesota a quarters in Minneapolis, Minn. She Jane Breeze and Judy Byam. We are corps appointments in Indiana and year later. married Adjutant James Elcombe in very grateful for your love and sup - Illinois. In 1945, he was appointed 1945 and together they ministered in port at this time. We would appreci - In 1960 she entered the College ate your continued prayer support as to the territorial finance depart - for Officer Training (CFOT) and corps in Minnesota and North ment and later the editorial depart - Dakota. They retired from the St. we continue to heal from these was commissioned in 1962 to the deaths in our family. ment. Wichita, Kan., Home and Hospital. Cloud, Minn., Corps in 1976. In The Roses ministered for many She was transferred to the women’s years on divisional staffs, including social services department at terri - leading the Western and Midland torial headquarters (THQ) in 1964 divisions. In 1982 Donald returned and during that time she earned a to territorial headquarters as the ter - diploma in accounting from ritorial program secretary and then Northwestern University. In 1970 Lent 2008 secretary for personnel. Nancy was appointed to the territo - The Roses retired to Florida in rial property department and faith - 1987. In retirement Donald worked fully worked there until she retired The 2008 Lenten Resource Book, Jesus Changed My Life, is designed to as the administrative assistant at in 1996. During her tenure at THQ she was an active soldier at the help enrich your corps’ worship during the Clearwater, Fla., Corps and this Holy season. We will be looking at served as the Central Territory’s Chicago Andersonville Corps where she served as corps treasur - the impact Jesus’ life and ministry had retired officers’ representative to on the lives of people from the scriptur - Florida for 18 years. He was a loyal, er. Nancy loved people and always went the extra mile to help some - al narratives. Every believer’s celebra - hardworking man who used his tion of this Holy season can be gifts for the Lord. one in need. A giving woman, she enriched by understanding that God established a trust fund for cadets relates to us today similarly as to the Colonel Rose is survived by his at the CFOT. wife; a daughter, Joyce Fournier; a individuals in these biblical narratives. son, Gregg; a brother, Kenneth; a Major Madson is survived by two This resource contains ready-to-use, sister-in-law, Mrs. Lt. Colonel Ulla brothers, Thomas and William; a quality meetings for Sunday worship, Lindstrom-Rose, and four grand - niece, Diane Santin, and a nephew, women’s and community care min - children. David. istries. Discover anew this season how Jesus can change your life!