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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 39, Number 4 April 2009 Re:Generation draws record crowd by Michael Steinsland and E. Sue Swanson, who spoke on e:Generation, the annual Philippians 2 and offered advice for territorial young adult con - Christian living. ference, drew a record Special guests Majors Geoff and Rattendance of more than Sandra Ryan delivered messages 250 people who traveled from every reflective of the hands-on ministry division in the Midwest to Camp they have at the 614 Regent Park Mihaska in the Midland Division. Corps in Toronto, Canada. A simple With the theme, “I [heart] others,” statement from Major Sandra Ryan participants were challenged to resonated throughout the weekend, reflect on the biblical concepts of “You won’t hear anything new this unity, identity, ministry and holi - weekend. What you need to ask is ness. why you are here. What is your pur - The conference opened Friday pose for being here? You are not evening with messages from territo - here by accident; God has brought rial leaders Commissioners Barry C. you here for a reason.” y a h S i r NSE reunion slated for e K y b s o t

Power Point weekend Held on Valentine’s Day o h weekend, Re:Generation gave P young adults the opportunity to f you’ve been to the met Christ but has drifted worship and celebrate God’s love Led by Eric Himes and supported National Seminar on far from his or her rela - while considering the importance of by Majors Bob and Collette Webster, Evangelism (NSE) tionship with Him,” said caring for others. The holiday was territorial youth secretaries, at the Glen Eyrie Captain Carol Lewis, marked by a banquet complete with Re:Generation provided opportuni - I ties and experiences designed to Conference Center in territorial evangelism photo booth, dancing and fun thrift Colorado Springs, Colo., and corps growth secre - store inspired outfits (some even spur young adults on to active, you’re sure to have had a tary. “I remember well sported by divisional youth secre - responsible participation in the life, mountain top experience. the song made famous by taries!). Continued on page 4 Another one awaits you. Babbie Mason, ‘Each one, On the Saturday morning of reach one,’ and it is still true the Power Point weekend, June 12th- today. According to Commissioner 14th, in Merrillville, Ind., join with Samuel Logan Brengle, the soul-win - other former delegates and staff for ner’s prayer must be definite, bold, General convenes International a reunion event designed especially and persevering for the glory of God, for you with a Western theme and a according to His will and mixed with Conference of Leaders passionate focus: winning the world faith, as believing prayer.” for Christ! She concluded, “We are asking our eneral Shaw Clifton has will be to seek the guidance of God You’ll be delighted by the great friends in the Central Territory who convened a meeting of for the future witness and service of fellowship and a “wrangler’s” break - have attended NSE in years past to the most senior leaders of the Army globally. The conference fast buffet. You’ll be inspired by tes - join us at this reunion breakfast as GThe Salvation Army to also will address current internation - timonies and an address by our ter - we reignite a passion to pray for lost gather in , England, from al issues which affect the life and ritorial leaders, Commissioners souls in our territory through joyful July 7-13, 2009. work of The Salvation Army around and purposeful prayer.” Barry C. and E. Sue Swanson. You’ll Salvation Army leaders from the world. In addition, the event pro - be called to action to pray for the Former Central NSE delegates or every territory and every command vides a valuable opportunity for unsaved. faculty who want to attend the in the world will be present, with senior leaders to meet one another This event will launch a year of reunion breakfast and be a part of senior officers from International in Christian fellowship, to be in prayer in our territory for the this important prayer movement Headquarters. The total number prayer together, and to feed upon unsaved; in fact, each person invited should contact the evangelism and attending will be 135, including the God’s Word. should bring the names of three corps growth department at territor - General, the world president of The General asks Salvationists to unsaved people to the Saturday ial headquarters before April 24, women’s ministries and the chief of pray for this key event both in these morning breakfast. 2009, at (847) 294-2226 or see their the staff. Commissioners Barry C. months of preparation and for the corps officer. “All of us know at least one person and E. Sue Swanson will attend from days of the conference itself. the Central Territory. who has yet to meet Jesus Christ. *Note: This event is free to NSE dele - Adapted from an International News Many of us know someone who has gates and staff with tickets. The conference’s main purpose Release

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Taking ownership

by Lt. Colonel Richard Vander Weele Secretary for Program

( – ə ) n. 1. a member of an army, any rank; 2. a guardsman; sol·dier sol′j r Soldier’s Covenant ). I noted 3. a member of The Salvation Army ( http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/soldier ). the date, April 14, 1963. I was 14 years old when I here you have it; even the joining, an even higher number are signed that covenant. experts who define words being removed. We need to stop that Thinking about that time on the web recognize the trend, and you can help! in my life, I remembered Tsignificance of the word Take ownership of “Come Join Our the bandmaster who “soldier” to The Salvation Army. Army!” Encourage and invite people made me feel my bass FreeDictionary.com further de- who attend regularly to become sol - drum part at Letter C in scribes a soldier as someone who diers; contact inactive soldiers and the cornet solo Jubilate enlisted, who serves, is active, loyal friends you haven’t seen for a while was the most important and a militant follower. Is that you? and encourage them to come back; part in the band; a corps cadet coun - How about the person sitting next to take a look inward. Are you the kind selor who made sure my lessons Make “Come Join Our Army” per - you on Sunday? of soldier who attracts others? Take a were well done, complete and in on sonal. Appoint yourself a recruiter of look at your corps building. Is it time; corps officers, not only those one, take a genuine interest in peo - “Our Come Join Our Army” initia - appointed to my corps but all over ple, encourage them, disciple them tive began in June 2007. Through inviting, clean and conducive to wor - ship and service? the division, who took an interest in and help them grow in their faith. December 2008 we enrolled 1,773 me, knew my name and did every - It’s more than a campaign; it’s more new soldiers—972 junior and 801 I was looking through some things thing they could to nurture me in than a slogan. It’s about us and senior—in the Central Territory. at home the other day and came my faith. Did I want to be a soldier? growing an Army committed to the Unfortunately, while new people are across my Articles of War (now The You bet! I have never regretted it. cause of Christ.

Power Point Events

June 12 – 14, 2009 Neighborhood Prayer Walk work” 24/7. Come pray for revival, souls to Join with other Salvationists on Saturday, be won for Christ, and many other prayer June 13th, as a strong witness in the requests from throughout the Central Gary/Merrillville, Ind., Corps’ neighborhood. Territory! As you walk, you’ll pray for the community, A Year of Prayer the corps’ neighbors, the joys and hopes for the Gary/Merrillville Corps. This will be a Imagine officers, soldiers and friends time for us to support The Salvation Army’s throughout the Central Territory, praying work in the area. daily for specific prayer topics for 365 days. Can we do it? Yes we can! Power If you’ve never participated in a prayer walk Point delegates will receive a prayer calen - before, come experience a new, powerful and dar which will begin during the Power wonderful way of learning how to pray for Point weekend and continue through the your neighbors: those you know, and those visit of General Shaw Clifton and you don’t. The prayer walk will be guided by Commissioner Helen Clifton in June 2010. a list of requests drawn up in consultation Topics will include praying for the with the corps officer. unsaved, The Salvation Army’s mission, Power Point 24/7 Prayer Event youth discipleship, Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Centers, leadership, In Helps to Holiness, Commissioner Samuel and, of course, the General. Logan Brengle writes, “All great soul-winners have been men of much and mighty prayer, In the words of from The and all great revivals have been preceded and Powers of Salvation Army Soldiers: “No mat - carried out by persevering, prevailing knee- ter how much we may labor, our toil will work in the closet.” be unblessed by God if it is not hallowed by prayer.” The Power Point weekend will be bathed in prayer as delegates have an Register for Power Point online. opportunity to pray for an hour any time throughout the week - end. A special prayer room will be set aside at the Radisson Hotel so delegates can do their “knee- A cloud of witnesses Get Connected!

Check out our complementary material on the web. www.usc.salvationarmy.org/getconnected Resources/Links New youth website THE SALVATION ARMY Jr. Community Care pages on website 10 W. Algonquin Road • Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 847-294-2000 World Missions COMMISSIONER BARRY C. SWANSON Territorial Commander Fighting Force Funds and application form MAJOR JOHN WILKINS Community Relations and Development Secretary National Seminar on Evangelism brochure ELIZABETH KINZIE Editorial Director A list of books on forgiveness and healing ANNE URBAN Editor/Writer Web exclusives JACQUELYN MURSCHEL Communications Specialist New soldier testimonies from the Adult The Davenport River Valley, Iowa, Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) enrolled two new sol - FERN CALDWELL Rehabilitation Center Circulation Manager diers, Gerald Ironshield and Robert McDowell, reported ARC Administrators Majors Russ KENNETH ROMIN and Jan Sjogren. Both men had expressed interest in soldiership last fall and faithfully First person perspective of a Correctional Graphic Design and Production attended recruits classes. Upon their successful completion, each were individually inter - Services Bible Correspondent grader VISIT OUR WEBSITE— viewed as to their readiness and desire to “Come Join our Army.” Gerald and Robert were www.usc.salvationarmy.org each firmly convinced God had called them to soldiership within the ranks of The Salvation VBS timeline and ideas 1-800-SALARMY Army. And, each man’s desire was to be enrolled in full uniform in front of the other benefi - Creative ways to recognize your volunteers ciaries, soldiers, adherents and friends. 3 Finding community Corps growth bears fruit

aptains Marcelo and Monica Orbe have worked long hours to Cnurture and grow Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Division’s first Hispanic corps plant, the Milwaukee South Side Latino, Wis., Corps. For the Orbes, January 1st marked a new beginning, not only to the year but for their ministry as they moved closer to their corps’ Captains Marcelo and Monica Orbe with their community in downtown children Andres and Jennifer Milwaukee. They now worship in the heart of their community, and nature of the corps community, they the congregation has already grown gradually began to attend Sunday by nearly 15 percent! morning worship as well. Although Pictured at a recent enrollment are (l-r) Accepted Candidate Daniel Simmons (flagbearer), reluctant at first, due to their Catholic Captain Keith Graham, new adherent Mattie Williams, new junior soldier Sherry Gooden, The Milwaukee Hispanic ministry new soldiers Loretta Braggs and Tina Norwood, Captain Michelle Graham and Accepted background, they couldn’t resist the Candidate Claudia Simmons (flagbearer). has much to offer and maintains a warm and caring atmosphere created busy schedule of service and out - by the congregation. Once drawn in, reach. or Captains Keith and plate. Within 18 months, the corps Marcelo reports that they actually Michelle Graham, with not was free from a large debt load and This service draws seekers in from became leaders in the corps! yet two years under their community outreach was humming the community, states Marcelo, who The Orbes are blessed through belts as corps officers, it’s along, particularly toward neighbor - tells a story of one family in particu - F this warm, service-driven ministry. been an intense, challenging and— hood youth with an intentional focus lar. This family’s participation started Marcelo is most rewarded when he by God’s grace, wisdom and on spiritual things to bridge children with ESL and computer classes. witnesses his congregation minister power—fruitful experience at the and particularly teens who enjoy Learning a lot while enjoying the to others. He says, “They are Chicago Midway Citadel, Ill., Corps. “going down to The Sal” for basket - great helpers, not just to one Two senior soldiers, a junior sol - ball in its heated gym unlike the cold another, but to those in the dier and an adherent were enrolled Chicago Park District field house. community as well. They are earlier this year, and a recruits class Graham has consulted with the always ready to assist anyone currently in session hopes to add Metropolitan Division’s new com - in need!” more to the ranks soon. munity and gym program coordina - tor, Anwar Smith, for fresh ideas. Ideally one day this min - Committed to the concept of corps Future plans at the corps call for set - istry will have its own build - growth even before the “Come Join ting up a computer lab for after - ing. They continually pray Our Army” initiative was launched, school students. that God will bless them with the Grahams’ priority was getting a space in which they can corps attendees more active and “We just keep seeking what God worship, work and continue involved in God’s work. Realizing wants us to do to be successful,” said to grow. membership was a bit “top heavy” in Graham. “I tend to be goal driven Milwaukee South Side Latino, Wis., youth event. age, the Grahams began focusing on and get frustrated when I can’t mea - getting younger members involved. sure success quantitatively, like if I didn’t finish everything on my ‘to Corps people stepped up to the do’ list for the day. But, that’s when Michelle Poor in spirit, rich in new life reminds me God’s measure of success is our soldiers and three adher - upon entering training she had pre - different. The ents were enrolled at the conceived notions about ARC life, time I may Chicago North Side Adult but these ideas were quickly aban - have spent FRehabilitation Center (ARC), doned as she came to know her con - leading some - led by Majors Larry and Jean gregation and learn their many, one to Christ or Manzella, this winter. The soon-to- diverse backgrounds. Having counseling a be members stood excitedly in new learned so much about these men, teen is success uniforms as The Soldier’s Covenant the recent enrollment took on spe - in His eyes.” was read aloud. Major Graham cial significance for Deborah as she Allan, ARC commander, conducted witnessed first hand the depth of Captain Keith Graham leads a recruits class. the enrollment, challenging the men understanding they have for this to get involved in Army outreach commitment. This is not just anoth - and reinforcing their decision to er ceremony for them, she states, join. Flag bearers Captain Gary but the start of new life in Christ. Gugala, ARC trainee, and Larry Matthew 5:3 (KJV) says, “Blessed Wiggins, ARC houseman, stood are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the National Seminar on proudly as the ceremony came to a kingdom of heaven.” Sometimes close. Afterward, the new enrollees this fundamental concept is forgot - Evangelism sat down to a steak dinner with ten, but that is not possible for the Major Allan, and were given the rest men living in the ARC reports of the day off work, a wonderful Deborah. “When the men present conclusion to a very special day. themselves at the front door of an Glen Eyrie Conference Center This was the first ARC enrollment ARC, everything in their lives is des - for trainees Captains Gary and titute,” she said. “It’s a unique state Deborah Gugala. Both like their new of mind, and one that provides the Colorado Springs, Colorado appointment and enjoy learning the optimum perspective of the inade - ins and outs of working with strug - quacy of our lives without Him and August 8-15, 2009 gling men. Deborah admitted that the necessity of faith.” Plan to attend this Christ-centered week of learning and fellowship. See your corps officer today. 4 Youth leaders focus on prayer Website connects youth and purpose uring February, the terri- encouraged by blossoming talents torial youth department and gifts. launched a new website Another unique attribute of the DCentralYouthNetwork.com site is a weekly message, called 68 in an effort to create an even Words, based on a concept by stronger connection with the youth and emailed to read - of the Central Territory. ers by request. These simple and Majors Bob and Collette Webster, territorial youth sec - retaries, see it as a focus and hub for young people, and an effort well in line with the youth department mission, “To develop young people into lifelong followers of Jesus Christ as soldiers in The Salvation Army.” It also serves to encourage youth to win the world for Jesus. This weekly updated web - site features interactive and useful elements such as videos, photos, podcasts, devotionals, worship resources and information about powerful messages consist of 68 youth events, including a convenient words or less and serve as an method of event registration. It will encouragement, challenge and moti - by Sharon Waiksnoris James and Melissa Frye and Majors vation for those who subscribe. inistering to the chil - Cornell and Candace Voeller set a grow and evolve based on the needs dren, youth and young focused and motivational tone each of Central Territory youth. Prayer is encouraged through a adults of our territory is day. The Holy Spirit renewed our One feature, updated weekly, is link to the Central Connection a privilege. It is also a vision as we discussed youth pro - called Studio Central. This portion prayer calendar, and leaders’ M resources are available as well. tremendously challenging role to gramming and upcoming territorial of the site displays the latest and fill. Recently the divisional youth youth and youth leaders’ events. greatest of Central youth talent. Overall this site is meant to be a secretaries in the Central Territory The seminar concluded with a ses - From stories to videos to music, if spiritual resource. Youth department met in St. Louis, Mo. Led by Majors sion led by territorial leaders Central youth create it they may staff will add new features and con - Bob and Collette Webster, territorial Commissioners Barry C. and E. Sue soon find it posted on Studio Central tent as Central youth seek interac - youth secretaries, they had the Swanson. The territorial commander for all to enjoy. It provides a won - tion, conversation and inspiration opportunity to learn and share shared his vision and expectations derful opportunity to be blessed and from the Army and one another. together, plan for the future, be spir - for youth ministry, and an interac - itually refreshed and spend time in tive discussion followed. dedicated prayer for youth ministry. Throughout the week God’s Spirit God worked through every ses - was obvious, but nowhere was His sion, beginning with a Bible study presence felt more than during a sea - taught by the Rev. Paul Brunstetter son of prayer that reinforced our Re:Generation from Lexington, Ky. As he went knowledge that God is the source of through Scripture on persistent our strength and wisdom. As our prayer, we saw how God searches children grow up in a fragmented Continued from page 1 us, tests us and grows us. Personal culture, we have the responsibility to reflection reminded us of the deep empower them to be more than con - mission and work of The need for honest and persistent querors. This can only be achieved Salvation Army. Information prayer to keep our passion for min - by God’s power and prayer. How fit - booths featured opportunities istry burning. ting that the meetings began with a like summer employment, child Uplifting devotions led by Majors study of prayer and ended with a sponsorship and officer - Marc and Karen Johnson, Captains time of concentrated prayer. ship. A global bazaar offered items crafted by Salvationists around the world to benefit World Services/Self-Denial. Each day began with an asked God to show early morning Revival! His will for their VBS savings once again meeting and ended with a lives. This year’s late night knee drill conference intro - Save up to 25% with corps discounts on these exciting materials and more! [prayer meeting]. duced a 24-hour Spontaneous and Spirit- prayer room, which was facilitated by students of the Son Rock Kids Camp Chicago War Gospel Light College. The prayer room proved popu - Crocodile Dock lar with young adults Group Publishing taking continuous prayer Gadget’s Garage shifts. Preparing young adults Concordia Publishing to return to their corps Studio Go! Game Show focused on God and Standard Publishing mindful of others, Re:Generation could be Museum@12627 summed up the way WordAction William Booth lived his life, in one word— Camp E.D.G.E. “Others.” Abingdon Press led, these meetings Must be ordered by served as an phone or fax directly effective coun - from publishers using terpart to the vendor account numbers. weekend’s pro - Account number, sample grammed materials and ordering aspects. 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The Evansville Corps’ “Rejoice” dance team gained an increased sense of ministry and professionalism with their new outfits.

two teens accepted Christ, reported reaches, such as a Mexican fiesta Corps Officers Captains Luis and with guest musicians and speakers, Raisi Zambrano. a Hawaiian luau/mystery dinner fea - Austin, Minn., Corps Officer turing an authentic dance troupe, an Major Marlys Anderson said their old fashioned hoe-down, a city-wide grant allowed “thinking outside the Olympic torch run followed by fun box” for creative evangelistic out - challenges between the Red The Austin, Minn., Corps has made inroads in its community with highly creative evangelistic Egyptians and Yellow Israelites and outreaches. a series of costumed Bible Hero Sundays, all of which more than istorically armies at war doubled regular attendance to an have required funds to average of 90 with 10 enrollments fight. But if wars grew last year and 10 more this spring. long, funds dwindled and Event follow up has been crucial to H growth. Leadership training and altered battle-strategies proved inef - fective, defeat was inevitable. development to handle continued Sometimes, however, outside help growth from future outreaches is would come from those who the next goal. believed in the army’s cause and Last year, the Wisconsin and thought their strategies could suc - Upper Michigan Division com - ceed. bined a long-time, child feeding pro - Similarly, grants from the Central gram in Milwaukee’s poorest areas Territory’s Fighting Force Fund are with a summer youth mission team available to corps, institutions and and corps outreach, reported Debra divisions for building up their fight - Lewis, Milwaukee social services ing forces to wage war against spiri - director. The mission team distrib - tual, social, economic and emotional uted almost 98,000 lunches, per - needs. formed child evangelism, got to know families and connected them Major Joseph Wheeler, territorial with nearby corps, which staged corps mission and adult ministries productive outreach events. secretary, administers the fund root - ed in monies set aside in 2000 as The results of its Dia de Reyes celebration were magical for the Chicago Lawn Corps. part of the territorial visioning process. The fund’s current name The Evansville, Ind., Corps evolved near the 2007 launch of bought outfits for “Rejoice,” its “Come Join Our Army.” dance evangelism team, to help The fund has four purposes—con - increase the teens’ confidence as versions, enrollments, discipleship they share the gospel through inter - Want to recharge your and leadership development. pretive dance in the corps and divi - Proposals must clearly demonstrate sion. Participants learn leadership ministry? intended outcomes based on these and teamwork skills, reported four purposes and projected impacts Captains Harold and Lynneta Poff, on attendance and other areas. Up corps officers. to half of temporary staffing costs The Chicago Lawn, Ill., Corps connected to the project may be cov - held a Dia de Reyes (Kings Day) ered. Funds may not be used for evangelistic outreach commemorat - property repairs or renovations, and ing the magi and their gifts for Baby proposals aren’t renewable. Jesus. A magician presented the Major Wheeler reported grants gospel to more than 200 party totaling over $600,000 have been guests, and each child received a issued to 65 units since July 2007. gift. One new family began attend - Grant amounts have ranged from a ing worship services, many more few hundred dollars to several began coming to corps activities and thousand. Check out the Salvation Army Continuing Education Program (SACEP)! What: When: A five-day intensive study with May 12-16 courses accredited through Olivet August 4-8 Nazarene University and the opportu - nity to work toward a bachelor’s or Courses offered: master’s degree in practical ministries Counseling Discipling Who: Social work Salvation Army soldiers, employees Family dynamics and officers Spiritual formation Principles of management Where: Youth and family ministries Olivet Nazarene University, Preaching and worship Bourbonnais, Ill. Organizational behavior Community relations

A summer youth mission team did child evangelism while Milwaukee’s poorest children got For more information, email [email protected], call (847)294-2225 a nutritious lunch from the Salvation Army’s “Feed the Kids” program. or log onto www.usc.salvationarmy.org and click on SACEP. 6 The Cr yofGrace by Major Darlene Harvey was just going through the I prayed we would know what motions of Easter. I remem - happened to my dad. I needed to ber thinking I had taken know the circumstances behind IJesus’ death on the cross for his death. My brothers had been granted. I had treated His grace trying to contact him since Friday carelessly. I prayed God would but assumed he was just gone for help me more deeply realize the the weekend. When he didn’t get price He had paid for me, that I a return call, my brother who would have a greater understand - lived closest went to check on dad ing of His love. Ten years ago I on Monday. We had no idea how had no idea what lay ahead of me long he’d been dead. or how God would work through it in my life. It was a Monday in October. My husband, Dave, and I were getting ready to go to officers’ councils. My sister-in-law had come to watch our two boys. We were going to run errands, go to the zoo and meet up with Dave later. But when we came home from the store, Dave’s car was in the drive - way. I knew in my heart some - thing was wrong. When he came out to meet me, I asked him if my Darlene's dad and her son, Matthew. dad was okay. In a broken voice, he told me that he was dead. My Even through this tragedy, we to us, after the divorce her son vis - dad had been murdered. In shock, saw God working. On his way to ited my dad periodically to ask for I felt like I watched events unfold the morgue on Tuesday, my broth - money for drugs. On one of those from somewhere above. It was as er spotted dad’s stolen car in evenings, he became angry. He not if I were in a dream—a nightmare, Detroit. This led to the arrest of only took my dad’s money and car really. the person who’d killed my father. but took his life. By the time dad was buried later A very difficult year followed that week, we had a full confes - for me. I felt responsible for my sion through a lie detector test and dad’s death. If it had not been for knew many of the details. my involvement with the Army, Incredulously, the person who maybe he wouldn’t have known killed my dad was the brother of the person who killed him. Often my best friend from childhood. the people whom we served When I was eight, my friend had reminded me of the person who’d brought me to sunbeams and killed my dad. I wanted to start a introduced me to The Salvation new chapter in my life, and for Army. the first—and only—time I thought about resigning as an officer. But Although my mother was a God always knows what we need Christian, she was often sick while and comes at the right time. I was growing up and could not go to church. She died of cancer in That summer, 1999, I had an 1986. After her death my father opportunity to attend the National became a Christian and occasion - Seminar on Evangelism (NSE) for ally went to The Salvation Army. the third time. While there God There, he met my friend’s mother. reminded me of the first time I They were later married, though it had gone in 1986—after my moth - only lasted for one year. Unknown er’s death. I had been so excited to

Majors Darlene and Dave Harvey with produce from the Green Camp, a program of the Chicago Kroc Corps Community Center, their present appointment.

Taking part in the Salvation Army presence at the 50th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. 7

Darlene with her brothers and dad. learn how to lead someone to year. The book What’s so Christ, and when I returned home Amazing about Grace by Phillip the first person I shared with was Yancey had really helped her. I my dad. He had accepted Christ. soon found myself reading it, and God reminded me that though my it aided my healing. dad had lost his earthly life, he God wanted not only to heal the had eternal life—and God had hurt of losing my father, but He allowed me to be a part of that wanted to use this experience to decision. I came back from NSE help me grow in grace. I think I renewed in my passion to be an had been tempted to be self-right - officer and more strongly commit - eous, to feel good about the deci - ted to my ministry. sions I’d made. I wanted to take That same summer at a credit for the good things in my women’s camp meeting when the life rather than looking at them as guest sang about heaven I bawled gifts and grace from God. Without uncontrollably. Afterward the even realizing it, I’d developed a speaker asked if I was all right. judgmental attitude toward people She could see something was terri - who had addictions. I felt bly wrong. I told her about my they’d made bad choices dad, and though neither of us and had to live with the could believe it she said that her consequences. I did not dad also had been murdered that have Christ’s compassion.

Darlene and her sons Matthew and Joshua.

Although I’d long ago memo - I thank God I have forgiven the rized Ephesians 2:8-9, these verses person who killed my dad. I know became more real to me: “For it is I did not do this in my own by grace you have been saved, strength but God’s, as we read through faith—and this not from about in Philippians 4:13. yourselves, it is the gift of God.” I Darlene with a council woman at her present ministry, the Chicago Kroc Center. My dad’s life reminds me of the had a deeper understanding. Often Easter story. He was a loving man we have a problem accepting who did not deserve to die a vio - God’s grace or extending God’s lent death. While he lay dying, grace, and many times our prob - what little possessions he had lems revolve around these issues. were discarded and sold. He was We either cannot forgive ourselves alone for three days before he was or accept God’s or someone else’s found. Through what happened to forgiveness, or we do not forgive my dad, I have a greater under - another person and hang onto bit - standing of the price God paid for terness. me. But most importantly, I’m While we were in Green Bay, I reminded of Jesus’ victory over sin had an opportunity to attend a and death. God has given me—and program at the local prison on you—victory over sin and despair. restorative justice which was Freedom and victory are possible, taught by one of our corps mem - simply and only, because of God’s bers. It gave me a different per - grace. spective, more understanding and compassion for people who have Note: For a list of books on committed crimes. forgiveness and healing, visit Get Connected web pages. 8 Bread of life Big heart, small body

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pack bread. That intrigued me as we The Salvation Army in Detroit has t

she was unable to manage financial - o h were so thankful for her! So I pulled ly. “I was sick, broken hearted and long been supported by radio station P Irene aside one day to ask her to tell down. I didn’t know which end was WOMC-FM (104.3) and its well- tions, bagel sales, basketball me her story.” up and had no family to help me,” known morning show host, Dick shootouts, hula hoop and other com - Irene explained. Purtan. The Junior Bed & Bread Program, now in its second year, has petitions—for the Bed & Bread Truck In need of food, she came to the provided elementary, middle and that provides a hot meal to the hun - Norridge Citadel pantry. “The next high-school students the chance to gry and homeless. One school dis - thing I knew, Jane Berry [then the raise funds or donate food in a num - trict averaged donations of $11,000 family assistance ministry director] ber of creative ways—drama produc - for each year. asked if I wanted to help pack bread on Wednesdays,” Irene recalled. “I was delighted to serve the Lord in this way. I went home and cried my eyes out. Not only did I find help for my problems, but I knew there was a God looking over me.” Premier volunteers Irene was honored with a dedicat - ed volunteer certificate three years ago by the Norridge Citadel Corps. hona McDermott, 16, and “As long as my car can move and my Elise Welch, 15, highly active eyes don’t fail too much more, I will senior soldiers, corps cadets continue to help at The Salvation Sand girl guards at the Flint Army. Packing bread really saved Beecher, Mich., Corps, each earned my life,” beamed Irene. “My only a Presidential Volunteer Service enjoyment left is my Salvation Army Award. They earned the awards Pamela Church, family assistance ministry through their involvement with an director at Norridge Citadel Corps, and trip on Wednesdays.” her cheerful, bread-packing volunteers. Eastern Michigan divisional camp program called “Project Lead” in which young people from corps spend the summer at Echo Grove Camp assisting leaders and staff who, in turn, encourage and pro - mote good leadership skills in par - Recognition ticipants. The two teens also com - pleted required swimming safety begins with and first aid courses, the “Safe from Holding their Presidential Volunteer Harm” children’s welfare and safety Service Awards are Elise Welch (l) and thank you course, plus other classes. Shona McDermott. At the Flint Beecher Corps, the girls participate in worship meetings bers, added Captain Connie Shaw, as well as run the sound board and assistant corps officer who, with by Rob Bonesteel media equipment for meetings, and Rebecca Anklam, serves as corps here is a rule of thumb in both have been group leaders for cadet counselor. fundraising that a donor vacation Bible school, reported To earn a Presidential Volunteer should be thanked seven Majors Patrick and Carmella Service Award a young person must Ttimes for their gift before McPherson, corps officers. The girls volunteer in specific areas of service they’re asked for another. This are also future officer fellowship and for over 100 documented hours in a might seem excessive and time con - we asked of them. Without our community care ministries mem - single calendar year. suming, but fundraising profession - legions of volunteers, we could not als strive to meet this standard do what we do even with funding. because they know the monetary support of donors is vital to their Our volunteers, our donors of organization. time, support us without expectation of compensation or recognition. In an age where people would However, as National Volunteer Harvey gave many rather give money than time, how Week approaches (April 27 – May 3) much more important is it that we I would encourage you to recognize “Good Day”s to SA thank and recognize our volunteers the donors of time who support your just as we thank our financial corps, institution or program. Take a donors? Over the past year our terri - moment to say thank you, show American icon Paul Harvey, who tory was blessed with 690,000 vol - your appreciation and tell your com - was last month, unteers who gave us more than 3.3 was not only a respected broadcast - munity what your volunteers have er for more than 50 years and the million hours to further The done. “most listened-to man in America,” Salvation Army’s mission. That You will find that by recognizing he was also a staunch supporter donation allowed us to extend our and loyal friend of The Salvation shared budgets by $65.5 million. your donors of time, even in these Army. Harvey was first introduced Yet, it’s not the extension to our bud - small ways, amazing things will to the organization as a volunteer serving Thanksgiving dinner at a gets that is most important. It is their begin to happen. Even better, recog - nize your volunteers often; don’t Harbor Light Center and attended service. the Norridge Citadel, Ill., Corps for wait for a certain date or time. In more than 15 years. He was pre - Our volunteers showed love to the fact, it’s the perfect way to begin sented the “Others” Award in 1989, unloved, fed the hungry, worked each day! the William Booth Award in 1990 with the imprisoned, tutored chil - and was recognized at the 1995 dren, provided counsel to our offi - So, to those of you who are volun - National Advisory Organizations cers, were our spokespeople to their teers or soldiers, thank you for Conference (NAOC) in everything you do! Minneapolis, Minn. Speaking at communities, swept floors, stocked NAOC about the state of the world, shelves and raised millions of dol - Find ideas for creative ways to recog - our witness and ministry, he lars. They filled countless other roles nize your volunteers on our Get declared, “Oh, Salvationists, we and needs. They did nearly anything Connected web pages. need you. I need you.” 9 2009 Summer Mission Teams announced

Pray for the following young people who will spend their summer on a mission team here at home in the Central Territory and abroad. Chile Moldova Philippines Central Red Central Yellow Central Blue Malawi Interns Sara Moran* Luis Azuaje* Meghan Labrecque* Emily Aukes* David Shay* Erica Johnson* Miguel Garcia Gabriel Carrión Alexandra Cox Alexandra Anderson Erica Gallaher Erick Fernandez Lindsay Hall Enrique Villatoro Eric Gorton Beth Dalberg Julianna Dobney Jennifer Heaver Glen Janson Steve Rivero Justin Johnson Jaclyn Davisson Melissa Heatwole Joshua Hubbard Melissa Pascoe 2 Team Members Peru Interns Megan Polsley Jean Engle Dietrich Hunter Mike Steinsland Jonathan Tamayo from Ghana Rachel Aren Andrés Villatoro Brenna Logan Breann Massey Karl Swanson Nancy Valentin 2 Team Members Linda Villatoro Robyn Winters David Moran Jamison Taube Rashawn White from Argentina *Team leader

Haitian tales

erving in Haiti for almost the des-Negres, Haiti, at the Bethel claimed the very mal - last decade has brought unex - Medical Clinic where Felix is the nourished boy. pected crises but even greater administrator and Violet the assis - “We named him Sblessings for Major Violet tant administrator. The clinic, chil - Jeremiah Joshua; J.J. for Ezeh, a Centralite officer who’s dren’s home and other services short. It took two served in the Caribbean Territory for offered by The Salvation Army in months to treat his mal - more than 15 years. this small mountain town are used nutrition,” said Violet. With husband, Captain Dr. Felix by communities throughout the “We’re currently using Ezeh, and their six-year-old son, remote, rugged region. Medikamamba, a spe - Matthew, Violet is serving in Fond- Last year the Ezehs rode out three cial protein-enriched hurricanes (Fay, Gustav and Hanna) peanut butter.” that cut off power, supplies and Recently another communications. Food and fuel for baby boy was left by his vehicles, generators and lamps mother, but family became scarce and expensive. Yet in members showed up the midst of the storms, a team from two days later explain - the Western Michigan and Northern ing the mother had Indiana Division continued to deliv - mental problems, and er water filters to Salvation Army they didn’t know where schools. she’d left him. Violet reported mothers have Antoinise came to the abandoned babies at the clinic three clinic with her infant times over the last few months. One nephew, Benji, after his mother asked a woman in the wait - teen mother died. The ing room to hold her daughter while family was committed Felix and Violet were thrilled to welcome her brother, she went to buy something to eat. Major Robert Doliber, Central territorial finance secretary, to caring for him but for a recent visit to Haiti. After four hours, Felix made a police baby formula cost half report. By the time he returned to their monthly income. “It just so the clinic, a two-year-old boy had happened a friend sent money been abandoned as well. recently to be used for anything,” Fortunately, the girl’s mother had a Wesley Noel, AIDS relief program director, said Violet. “If the family could buy has been on the Bethel clinic staff since change of heart, but no one ever half the formula, I’d buy the rest.” 1990 and is a good friend of the Ezehs. Employment

OpportuRnepiutbylic of the Marshall IsBlaonodsk,keUeSpeAr— Western Territory. Seeking experienced bookkeeper for a short-term mission opportunity requiring a one-year commitment with the possibility to extend service. Duties include general bookkeeping using Microsoft Great Plains software; accounts receivable/payable; payroll and taxes; financial file maintenance; financial closings. Requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software, prefer bachelor’s degree in accounting, related field or equivalent experience with high school diploma; excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Housing, small stipend provided; must live within Army guidelines (no alcohol, tobacco, drugs). Serve God in the sunny, always 80-degree Marshall Islands. Wear flip-flops to work! Learn a sec - ond language, experience another culture, teach others your bookkeeping skills. Matthew proudly displays his first missing baby tooth. The “tooth Snorkel, scuba dive, go fishing or boating. fairy” couldn’t find the tiny tooth under Matthew’s pillow, so Violet Position available immediately to the right left a quarter and told Matthew the next morning the tooth fairy applicant. Contact: Captain Joel Harmon. had left the first tooth for his baby book. “Quick thinking, huh?” Phone: 011-692-625-5958 Email: Clients wait patiently at the busy and popular Bethel Clinic. she asked. [email protected] 10 Dedication in Bible Impact beyond the walls correspondence he Salvation Army in Muncie, Ind., is any are aware that The having an impact Salvation Army offers on people in free Bible study lessons T prison and far beyond Mto incarcerated individ - those walls. uals. Here in the Central Territory, this wonderful effort is overseen by Two years ago, Majors correctional services. Not long ago Douglas and Sandra Rick, an edition of the Central Muncie corps officers, Connection ran a story featuring the received a letter from a need for Bible correspondence les - new program called son graders, and shortly thereafter “Inside-out Dads” which many exceptional volunteers teaches parenting skills to emerged, some of whom are high - incarcerated fathers at the lighted today. Pendleton, Ind., prison. The program not only Geraldine (Jeri) Moynihan of the helps men be better Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Corps fathers, it helps children to grades Bible correspondence lessons grow up knowing they’re faithfully each month. She has a still loved. Tom Hanlon (1), Pendleton prison warden, and Major strong relationship with the Lord Doug Ricks, Muncie corps officer. and believes that the Bible is the key Richard Sorrentino is a senior soldier at In the program’s first trust which has led to many rela - to mature . She lives out the Moline Heritage Temple, Ill., Corps level, fathers learn how they can still tionships as Doug ministers there that conviction in her volunteer and dutiful Bible lesson grader. have relationships with their chil - each week (a two-hour roundtrip). work with correctional services. dren and positively influence their lives from behind bars. Events are He teaches 17 courses and distrib - Jeanne M. Parquette of the Another exceptional volunteer is the Richard Sorrentino, a senior sol - held throughout the year to reunite utes Indiana Salvation Army contact Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., Corps children with their fathers for an information for families if they need became a Christian at 13 and taught dier at the Moline Heritage Temple, Illinois, Corps. Richard dedicates afternoon. assistance or a church home. He’s for many years in a local Christian also helped get men into adult reha - school. Jeanne always enjoyed help - hours each week grading lessons, When Inside-out Dads Director often turning in 200 lessons a week! Karlene Parks sent letters to more bilitation centers or harbor light pro - ing others, and, upon learning of cor - grams upon their release. respondence courses, felt compelled He has been a Christian since age than 125 organizations requesting Last year the Ricks received to use her God-given teaching abili - six. When asked his reason for vol - assistance with its first Christmas $1,000 toward the purchase of ty to serve Him and others. She now unteering he said, “I enjoy helping party for 50 children, the Ricks were Christmas toys for 155 prisoners’ grades around 100 Bible correspon - (incarcerated) men find how their the only responders. They allocated children. Amazingly, the money was dence lessons every month! lives can be beautiful to Christ.” toy shop items for the prisoners to What motivates the volunteers select, wrap and attach a card. raised by the fathers themselves most is not a number, notes Melody The Ricks also assist at all through creative fundraisers at the Rosa, territorial Bible correspon - father/child events but leave when - highly supportive prison, such as a dence director, but the individual ever gifts are distributed because Kentucky Fried Chicken night! lesson they are praying over and they want the children to believe the Warden Tom Hanlon is now working grading at that moment. She contin - presents are truly from their fathers. with the Ricks, Karlene Parks and ues, “This service is more than grad - This has endeared the majors to pris - the Indiana Division to expand the ing papers; it is an opportunity to oners and helped build bridges of program to other state prisons. introduce the One who can give peace and pardon to all.” Currently 2,000 lessons are graded each month, and correctional ser - vices could still use some assistance, particularly grading Spanish lessons. Should this pique your interest, con - tact Melody Rosa for further infor - mation. Jeanne Parquette of the Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., Corps grades around 100 Bible lessons each month.

Barnabas Pen Pal Program

“Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners…” Hebrews 13:3 (NIV)

ajor Marty Hudson in viduals, who have little connection correctional services at with the outside world, on everyday territorial headquarters happenings and current events. Mis looking for volun - This impactful opportunity is not teers to encourage prisoners by a big commitment. Write once a becoming a pen pal. month, and Marty will route your Think of how you can share God’s letter through her office to protect love as you update incarcerated indi - your identity. Some volunteers even prefer an alias name to their own. If you are interested, please contact Major Marty Hudson (marty_hudson@usc. salvationarmy.org), and she will provide you with further infor - mation, including an information guide and application form. Once accepted, you’re matched with an inmate and given the chance to bring light into the life of some - one who has very little May 3, 2009 occasion left to hope. 11

Heeding the homeless Territorial Prayer by Roger Snider onnecting homeless per - Calendar sons with services that most of us take for grant - Ced, the Grand Rapids Area MAY 2009 Coalition to End Homelessness sponsored the third-annual Project PRAY FOR: Homelessness Connect event at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Youth councils being held in four divi - Mich. 1 sions this weekend The Salvation Army Booth Family The Chicago Lawn, Ill., Corps Services, together with over 70 2 other local housing and service Ministries to the incarcerated on this agencies and more than 300 volun - 3 Correctional Services Sunday teers, offered assistance to more than 800 persons. These services included a hot meal, clothes mend - sional stylist. She was on her way to 4 Regional music schools in the ing, foot care, haircuts, flu shots, a dental screening. Her last stop Western Michigan and Northern Indiana Division medical tests, legal advice, library included an opportunity to secure cards, mental health screenings and her first library card. The Austin, Minn., Corps counseling, vision testing and tax “We are obviously pleased that 5 assistance. today so many persons in need of 6 The Territorial Business Seminar Although the line of those services were able to access these in patiently waiting for assistance a warm, safe and supportive envi - Local, state and federal governments spilled beyond the walls of the ronment. But the fact remains that 7 on this National Day of Prayer arena and into the single-digit too many of these same individuals morning air outside, the physical will leave the arena, walk out into 8 The Chicago Midway, Ill., Corps and emotional warmth of the day the cold and back into a life of was inescapable. One middle-aged homelessness. Ultimately, it is our 9 Dr. Captain Felix and Major Violet woman proudly made her way challenge to promote ending home - Ezeh serving in Haiti through the crowded arena, obvi - lessness,” said Betty Zylstra, Booth ously pleased with the haircut she’d Family Services director and one of God’s hands on the lives of women 10 on this Mother’s Day just received by an on-site profes - the planners for the event. A greater awareness of The 11 Salvation Army throughout the nation 12 Next month’s Power Point and com - Compelling commitment missioning weekend 13 The Commissioners’ Conference in oyce Schau does it all; she is Award for Excellence in Social Alexandria, Va. the mother of three, wife, vol - Work. It is an esteemed honor, and The Flint Beecher, Mich., Corps unteer and dedicated, excep - yet, humbly, she credits those 14 Jtionally loyal employee of The around her; a wonderful, support - Women’s ministries camps being Salvation Army. As the assistant ive family, knowledgeable manager 15 held in five divisions this weekend divisional social services director in and dedicated staff. the Kansas and Western Missouri Envoy Rebecca Simmons, Joyce’s Men’s ministries camps in the Division, Joyce works constantly manager and nominator, said, 16 Eastern Michigan and Northern divi - and with heart. Recently her hard “Joyce is the hardest worker we’ve sions this weekend work and devotion was acknowl - ever known. She has incredible edged as she received a well time management skills, and pro - 17 The Davenport River Valley, Iowa, deserved accolade, the National duces three times that of a typical Adult Rehabilitation Center employee.” Youth ministries during national girl No doubt this is true, as her list of 18 guard, sunbeam and adventure responsibilities seems overwhelm - corps week ing. She provides oversight for a In all of this, Joyce has a servant’s shelter for abused and neglected heart. Her children laugh because The Salvation Army Continuing children, a safe haven for mentally she can’t attend a social function 19 Education Program this week ill adults, a scattered site transition - without washing the dishes or serv - al housing program and two senior ing refreshments. This attitude and 20 The Salvation Army in Madison, Ind. low-income housing projects. She desire to work behind the scenes is the divisional Safe From Harm bode well in the workplace, where Cadets preparing for summer trainer, is responsible for all her ultimate function is to support 21 assignments Housing and Urban Development those on the field. As a behind-the- (HUD) funded programs in the divi - scenes person, it’s not every day The Milwaukee South Side Latino, sion, and is on the board of a local that those around her have the 22 Wis., Corps plant coalition for financial stability of opportunity to see the impact she low income adults, having recently makes. It’s an honor, perhaps, that 23 Safety for people traveling on this been given the responsibility of is only an inkling of the recognition Memorial Day weekend managing an IRS grant that helps she deserves as she pursues her low income individuals during tax passions in life as a mother, wife 24 Worshipers to feel God’s love and season. And the list goes on! and a Salvation Army employee. comfort today 25 Those who are grieving The Chicago, Ill., North Side Adult 26 Rehabilitation Center

The Chicago Staff Band’s ministry 27 on their Scandinavia and Germany tour

Cadets and their families preparing 28 for their first officer appointments 29 The “Come Join Our Army” initiative Summer camp staffs in every 30 division

Unity, revival and intercession for 31 our world on this Global Day of Prayer 12 Around the Territory Join us in remembering

CHICAGO, ILL.—On a January day marking the heaviest snow on In honor of those who have gone before us, the record for that date in Chicago his - Central Territory will hold its traditional memorial tory, the grand opening of the newest family thrift store operated service in The Salvation Army section of Glen Oak by the Chicago Central Adult Cemetery on Memorial Day weekend. Rehabilitation Center (ARC) brought in $53,000 in total sales, reported Majors Mark and Susan Anderson, ARC administrators. The store is located in Downers Grove, a solidly middle-class south - Sunday, May 24th western suburb. Over the past cou - ple of years, some ARCs in the ter - ritory have opened stores in more 3:00 p.m. affluent areas in response to families struggling with local and national economies. Pictured (l-r) are Captain Loreen Henderson, Roger Williams and Captain Jerry Henderson, who toted Glen Oak Cemetery signboards in a time-honored, Chicago-area tradition for 4301 W. Roosevelt Rd. announcing new businesses! Hillside, IL 60162

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—The (708) 344-5600 Kalamazoo Corps accepted a $58,813 donation to its emer - gency utility fund from Christ Followers for Change, a collabo - ration of local churches dedicat - ed to bringing social change in the Kalamazoo area and throughout the world. Pictured (l-r) are Pastors Jeff Porte and Kids Joel Brooks representing Christ Followers for Change; Captain learn to Tom McComb, Kalamazoo corps officer, and Dennis Berkebile, advisory board chairman. care DES MOINES, IOWA—The Salvation Army received welcome assistance for needy families as two semi- trailers from Feed The Children, an international ust as children can learn the Christian relief organization, delivered more than 900 concepts of when and how to boxes of non-perishable food, 900 boxes of personal say “please” and “thank items and two pallets of bottled water. Fifteen volun - you,” they can learn to care teers from Concord Hospitality, a local hotel manage - J for others. ment company, came to the Des Moines Temple Corps to help unload the trucks and distribute items to pre- Junior community care min - selected food-pantry clients. (Individuals and corpora - istries (Jr. CCM) teaches youth age tions such as Concord sponsor Feed The Children donations and shipments. Last year, Feed The Children 6-14 how to show care every day in shipped 135 million pounds of food and essentials to creative ways through single acts of children and families in all 50 states and 32 countries.) kindness or group efforts in provid - Pictured is Abid Talic, Concord Hospitality, stacking ing practical service to individuals, boxes for wheeling into the corps. the corps or community. Jr. CCM ple,” exclaimed Major Claire promotes good citizenship and com - Grainger who, with her husband, passionate service performed in the Norman, are the Springfield, Mo., spirit of Christ. corps officers. “The 20 young people A dozen roses involved in Jr. CCM enjoy the opportunity to not Promoted to Corps Officers only visit but assist in Lt. Colonel Darlene Winkler Glory Lt. Colonel Captains Enrique and packing the seasonal Darlene Nancy Azuaje are materials for the nursing Winkler was pleased to report the homes. They’ve also promoted to Cicero Templo Laramie, helped sort food for our Mrs. Colonel Elsie L. Franzen Mrs. Col- Glory on Ill., Corps has 12 cheer - food pantry and feeding onel Elsie January 6, ful, very active Jr. CCM members on programs,” Claire continued. Franzen was 2009. She its list. The Graingers’ target for 2009 is promoted to was 67 years “CCM is an important ministry, to have corps young people visit a Glory on old and will and we are so grateful to the Lord senior/disabled high-rise residence February 2, be greatly for giving our youth the love and on a monthly basis, which will be 2009. She had missed for passion to be such an active part of especially encouraging to an adher - an unwavering her pleasant personality and deeply this ministry,” said Nancy. On once- ent who’s a shut-in there. The faith in the spiritual relationship with the Lord. a-month visits to nursing homes, the monthly visits include a concert. Lord for all Born in Bloomington, Ill., to John Jr. CCM members sing, play tam - “The children bring an excitement her 98 years. and Roberta Dorrell, Anna Darlene bourines and help distribute The with them that is contagious and Born to Salvation Army officers began attending the Army at 10 War Cry and gifts to residents. greatly enhances our ministry in this who pioneered the Army on the east years old. Not long after, she was For occasions like Thanksgiving, area,” concluded Claire. coast, Elsie had a deep-seated faith saved during a Sunday school deci - Christmas and Easter, the children and love for the Army early on. sion service. Clearly a profound also make their own craft gifts for dis - Year-round sunshine Following high school, displaying moment in her life, Darlene said, tribution. Corps Officers Majors Alberto and independence and courage, Elsie “…children can be saved…I am Excitement in serving Felicia Rapley, Evanston, Ill., Corps, picked up and moved west to proof of this…” reported community care is support - Chicago before entering the College She answered her call to officership “It’s so exciting to see spiritual gift - ed by youth of all ages at their corps. for Officer Training in 1934. in later years, and met her soon-to-be edness being lived out in young peo - “We have five teenagers After commissioning in 1935, husband, Captain Harold Winkler at who are regular helpers Elsie met and married Captain Stig the College for Officer Training. throughout the year, and Franzen, and their marriage was After marriage, Darlene and Harold the sunbeams help season - blessed with two lovely daughters. held various appointments across ally, such as Christmas The Franzens held various corps and Indiana followed by divisional and and Easter,” said Felicia. divisional appointments in the territorial appointments. During this Central Territory, and moved to time they raised two children. The teens participate in Minnesota in retirement. visitations to nursing Their ministry was highlighted homes, prepare food bas - Elsie is remembered and sorely with travel: a trip to Brazil, report - kets for distribution and missed for her warm smile, delight - ing on overseas activities for the perform random acts of ful music ministry and creative gifts Western Michigan and Northern kindness in the neighbor - of embroidery, beadwork and wood Indiana Division, and an interna - hood, such as helping folks carving. Her life and ministry were tional congress held in London, at supermarkets and dis - marked by an appreciation for her England. After retirement, Darlene tributing . Scandinavian heritage. still ministered and evangelized. The teens are also very Mrs. Colonel Franzen is survived She is survived by her beloved hus - helpful with going up long by her daughters, Lenore and Ellen; band, Harold; two children, Captain flights of apartment stairs five grandchildren, and seven great- Sharon (George) Gibbons and when meals or other items grandchildren. Her husband, Stig, Captain James (Deborah) Winkler, need to be delivered to was promoted to Glory in 2006. and four sisters. shut-ins!