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The Salvation Army / USA Central Territory News and Views from the Midwest “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 46, Number 8 August 2016 ARC alumni retreat proves family strong A new work - shop this by Major Arnel Ruppel Central Territory for a weekend of year, “Family fun, fellowship and restoration for Strong: the eart strong, faith strong, we both body and soul. The retreat’s Importance are family strong!” was the objectives were to give people the of a “Htheme for the 2016 Adult opportunity for rest and relaxation, Committed Rehabilitation Centers to learn something new, to connect Dad,” was (ARC) Alumni Retreat which brought again to a body of people in recovery taught by together 300 people from across the and, most importantly, to praise and age groups ascended the field of bat - Derrick White and Julie Scott of worship the Lord of tle until the final call for those over Metropolitan Division Family our salvation. 30 was given. Without hesitation, Services. The course is a precursor nearly 40 men and women advanced With guests Majors of the new father’s initiative cohort to the stage amid shouts of support Stephen and Diane program for which they recently from family and friends. “I’m coming Harper, we did just received federal funding to teach. back next year, whether you invite that opening the Beginning this fall ARCs in the me or not,” declared Major Steve. retreat with a game Chicago area will participate in this night. “Stomp,” where The retreat, which started in 2012 program. participants burst com - with funding from a Thomas Lyle The weekend was pervaded with petitors’ balloons Williams grant and in collaboration a strong sense of God’s presence while protecting their with the Metropolitan Division and peace as people reconnected own banded around Family Services to provide classes in and met others attending for the their ankles started out healthy relationships and families, first time. A powerful and unifying with the youngest chil - now features 12 workshops on topics aspect for meetings of individuals dren coming to the like grief and loss, staying healthy in from the ARC is the sharing of their stage to challenge one recovery, marriage enrichment, men - testimonies. So, once again another. After their tal and emotional health, and art and Saturday evening presented an successful round, other music therapy sessions for children. Continued on page 2 Echelon shines bright in Milwaukee ounded in late 2014, the unteer work and networking with real estate agents. There’s Milwaukee chapter of like-minded individuals to create even an investigative FEchelon is flourishing. The change. The fact that we can use our reporter! Their commonality Salvation Army Wisconsin collective talent, experience and con - is a positive association with and Upper Michigan Division’s nections to help those in need is and advocacy for The young professionals group already truly special,” said member Brandon Salvation Army. Some simply has 50 members, has exceeded its Alberti. see the Army as a vehicle for initial fundraising goal of $10,000 Echelon Milwaukee members community service while and is growing not only in size, but aren’t just impressive professionals, others, like small business in talent, passion and enthusiasm for passionate about serving, they’re owner Nathan Harris who “Doing the Most Good.” diverse in the talent and skills they grew up in severe poverty “I was drawn to Echelon because it bring to our Army. Their ranks near Chicago, have been per - provided an opportunity to mix vol - include engineers, attorneys, and sonally touched by the orga - nization. “I was immediately drawn to Echelon because if it weren’t for sional special events coordinator The Salvation Army I wouldn’t be and the Echelon staff liaison said, alive today,” said Nathan. “…we grew “Everyone walked away feeling part up living in shelters at some points of the bigger picture of the Army. and walking miles to The Salvation They were energized and ready to Army to get vouchers for the food do more for the mission!” bank. I will never forget where I Echelon Milwaukee meets month - came from…” ly and alternates between having a Echelon Milwaukee had a stunning professional development focus and turnout at the 2016 National participating in service events like Advisory Organizations Conference ringing bells at kettles, packing in Phoenix, Ariz., with a delegation lunches for the Feed the Kids sum - of 17 members. Marcy Stutzman, mer program or delivering school Some of the Milwaukee Echelon delegates to the National Advisory Organizations Conference Wisconsin and Upper Michigan divi - supplies to area elementary schools. 2 9 1 0 6 L I , s e t a t s E n a m f f o H , . y w k P e n o t S e i r i a r P 0 5 5 5 , r e g a n a M n o i t a l u c r i C : o t n o i t c e r r o c r u o y h t i w l e b a l d e h c a t t a e h t d n e S ? g n i v o M 2 9 1 0 6 L I , s e t a t s E n a m f f o H y w k P e n o t S e i r i a r P 0 5 5 5 Y M R A N O I T A V L A S E H T 2 The power to change longing for love, forgiveness and the power to change remains the by Lt. Colonel Richard Amick same. Jesus, the Great Innovator, Secretary for Business Administration offers all of these and invites us to experience a new and different life very time I visit my two- “disruptive innovation” that changes in Him. God takes us as we are but year-old granddaughter, the way the world thinks and works. never leaves us that way. EAvery, I am blown away by In his book, Creating Innovators: (Romans 12:2, NLT) He urged them As I watched new lieutenants how quickly she learns and The Making of Young People Who to give themselves fully to God. In a being commissioned and sent out to adapts to her environment. Whether Will Change the World , he says, self-centered, greedy and grasping their new appointments this sum - on her tablet, my iPad, her mommy’s “Innovation occurs in every aspect of world, Paul mentored them in how mer, I was reminded of the oppor - iPhone or her daddy’s laptop, she human endeavor,” and “most people to live a Christ-centered life. tunities that await them for seeing knows where Hippo Peppa, Bob the can become more creative and innov - The world has changed dramatical - the Great Innovator at work in the Train, Bubble Guppies and all of her ative—given the right environment ly since Paul’s time, but people’s lives of others. How exciting! favorite videos are located. She and opportunities.” knows where videos of herself and Paul was a first-century innovator her baby sister can be found and who traveled throughout Asia Minor loves watching herself as a baby. I telling people how they could be can’t help but pray as she grows up transformed by faith in Jesus Christ. she won’t be conformed to this To the Christians in Rome Paul world but will be transformed by the wrote, “Don’t copy the behavior and Jesus is theirs renewing of her mind. customs of this world, but let God Educator and best-selling author transform you into a new person by Tony Wagner is a firm believer in changing the way you think.” he Salvation Army has come to mean a Tlot in Anita Tidwell’s life over the last sev - eral years. Until she began providing afterschool and day care for 10 of her 11 ARC retreat grandchildren, Anita worked Continued from page 1 for seven years at the Chicago, Ill., North Side opportunity for people to Adult Rehabilitation Center share their stories in both (ARC) as a store employee. narrative and song. A beauti - She continues to regularly ful mix of individuals, attend Sunday morning and groups and especially fami - Wednesday evening worship lies shared their sorrow, services at the ARC, where strength and praise through she sings in the choir, songs well-known and newly attends women’s ministries composed. It was a public and brings her grandchildren declaration of God’s work in who “love it and only want their lives. to go to church there!” said “From Anita. the moment Two years ago Anita’s connection formed a lively rendition of “Jesus we stepped with the ARC deepened even further is mine” during an evening meet - on the when she began seeing Anthony ing. camp until rows deep across the plat - Bennett, an alumnus of the center. “The words and music reflected a the final “We actually met on the internet,” heartfelt connection with Jesus prayer on form, merging into harmo - nious praise. In the ARC, said Anita, who was thrilled to being the source of all comfort and Sunday attend her first alumni retreat with peace, which is important to Anita. morning, we are heart, faith and fam - ily strong! Anthony last year. Sadly, it was also Her relationship with Anthony this was a the last one they attended together reflected a ‘God moment’ in her blessing” before his recent passing.