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Hispanic rally showered with blessings

by Alfredo Martinez pproximately 350 people from 12 Hispanic corps and Aministries in the Metropolitan Division gath - ered at the Chicago Mayfair Community Church, Ill., Corps for a Hispanic Soldiers’ Rally with Commissioners Torben and Deise Eliasen, international secretary and secretary for women’s ministries for the Americas and Caribbean Zone, respectively. The meeting was filled with joy and excitement as the congregation came together for worship. It Among the evening’s highlights opened with a beautiful per - was an inspiring performance by a formance by a united chil - dance group from the Des Plaines, dren’s choir led by Erica Ill., Corps, and a cheerful presenta - Commissioner Torben Eliasen gives a com - pelling message. Johnson. Carlos Moran, rep - tion by the timbrel brigade from the resenting the Metropolitan Chicago La Villita, Ill., Corps. compelling main points and inviting Divisional Hispanic Council, Commissioner Paul R. Seiler, terri - the congregation to come to the welcomed the crowd, saying, torial commander, introduced the altar for prayer. A beautiful scene “We are ready to receive Eliasens. Subsequently, emerged as people sought God’s showers of blessings tonight!” Commissioner Deise Eliasen shared presence. Lt. Colonel Ralph Bukiewicz, her testimony, comparing her life to Metropolitan divisional com - the transformation of a butterfly. She “My husband and I experienced mander, also welcomed the then urged those present to experi - repentance, freedom and healing as congregation, thanked ence this transformation in their lives we listened to the commissioner’s Hispanic officers and leaders as well. Commissioner Torben message and came forward to the for bringing their people, and Eliasen delivered the message from altar,” said Laura Ortiz from the Commissioners Torben and Deise Eliasen with new Chicago Lawn, Ill., Corps. friends Lt. Bersabe Vera and Astrid Carrion. gave the call to worship. Matthew 16:13-18, drawing three Following the worship service, people enjoyed fellowship and deli - cious food prepared by the East Central Chicago, Ind., Corps. Connection

THE SALVATION ARMY 10 W. Algonquin Road • Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 847-294-2000 WILLIAM BOOTH Get Founder For late breaking news, ANDRÉ COX Connected! General COMMISSIONER PAUL R. SEILER visit our website! Check out our complementary material on the web. Territorial Commander LT. COLONEL RICHARD VANDER WEELE salarmycentral.org Community Relations and Development Secretary ELIZABETH KINZIE Clips Editorial Director CSB Sounds of Season ANNE URBAN Editor/Writer Log on to salarmycentral.org Resources/Links JACQUELYN BENTSON Communications Specialist Registration for Regeneration Conference FERN CALDWELL Mindy Caliguire webpage Circulation Manager KENNETH ROMIN Philippines relief updates Graphic Design and Production Web exclusives VISIT OUR WEBSITE— www.salarmycentral.org Five keys to getting kids in your corps by 1-800-SALARMY Lt. Jason Bigelow Thoughts on church growth by Phil Barrett 3 Typhoon Haiyan elicits world, local response

ore than four million sur - the rest of the country.” Major Romeo Alip gives a media interview. vivors were displaced in More than 54 tons of food, Mearly November by water, medical supplies and Typhoon Haiyan which sav - other essentials comprised the guage, holds a aged the central Philippines and killed first airlifted shipments to Filipino driver’s more than 5,200 people. In the hardest Tacloban, Leyte’s largest city, license and owns hit Leyte and Antique provinces and in spite of damaged runways communications the Visayas Islands region, hundreds and no power at its airport. equipment already of thousands were left without homes, Helicopters from the U.S. mil - programmed to clean water, food or power. itary and commercial ships operate on Philippines government Colonel Wayne Maxwell, also delivered much-needed private frequencies. Philippines territorial commander, supplies to remote areas. The Eastern Michigan Division said Salvationists were on the ground Response teams within (EMI) launched a fundraising effort in many affected areas providing affected regions used The spearheaded by Major Romeo Alip, whatever assistance they could imme - Salvationist Nunita Salvador lost her home. Salvation Army’s extensive connec - divisional Filipino ministry director diately after the storm. Prepared for “Despite all our planning, one of tions to organize road transport for and formerly divisional commander disasters, the territory had seven tons our major needs was for professional food, water and other essentials. for the Visayas Islands in The of food warehoused and ready for emergency response expertise,” said Beyond meeting survivors’ physical Philippines Territory. Colonel distribution along with a standing Colonel Maxwell, who requested needs, response teams also focused Dennis Strissel, EMI divisional com - commitment from the Philippine Air immediate assistance from on emotional and spiritual care. Aid mander, and the major met with 50 Force to transport food, water, med - International Emergency Services. was also provided to scores of evac - members of the Filipino American ical personnel and supplies in emer - International relief worker Damaris uees in Cabu and Manila. Community Council to ask them to gency situations. But, the magnitude Frick assessed the situation region by “Now we’re preparing for the long donate to the Phillipines relief of this event was unprecedented. region and worked with other agen - term and looking for opportunities to efforts through The Salvation Army. cies to ensure coor - help survivors return to some sem - Impressed with how the Army was dinated responses. blance of normality,” Damaris added. meeting the country’s needs, all groups pledged support. “This [storm] was General André Cox issued an inter - worse than those national call for prayer and financial suffered [here] in support, to which many territories recent years with replied with an infusion of urgently major logistical needed funds. issues in getting The Central Territory gave an ini - relief items to tial $100,000 in support of relief where they were efforts and sent Matthew Beatty, most needed,” said corps assistant at the Kansas City Damaris. “Worst- Northland, Mo., Corps and former hit areas were lay-missionary in the Philippines, to impossible to reach serve as a member of the by road, and many International Emergency Services communities had team. He’s a trained emergency dis - no means of mak - aster services worker and commer - Colonel Wayne Maxwell (top center) directs emergency distributions. ing contact with cial pilot who speaks the Filipino lan - A major offers emotional support.

Scandinavians sing and make music in Rockford by Lt. Colonel Marlene Chase spirit of joyful cele - bration marked the Abiennial Scandinavian Jubilee hosted by the Rockford Temple, Ill., Corps. The event highlights the history, faith and continuing contributions of Scandinavian Salvationists in the Central Territory. The cele - bration drew friends from many parts of the country and world and featured Colonels Anna Redmond and Birgit Preston provide comical skits. Jan Peder and Birgit Fosen, chief secretary and territorial secre - Johnson, Eric Leidzen, Emil tary for women’s ministries for the Soderstrom, Lapp Lisa, the Norway, Iceland and Northlanders, the Faeroes Territory. Sunshine Singers, and Majors Robert and The theme from Pictured (l to r) in back row are Jude Gotrich, Lt. Colonels Marvin and Bodil Dahl, Ephesians 5:19, “Sing Minnie Alfveby were Lt. Colonels Rebecca and Daniel Sjögren, Commissioner Birgitta Nilson, and Majors Betty and Make Music in featured. Salutes were and Sidney Anderson; in front row are Major Steve Merritt, Colonels Jan Peder and Birgit Your Heart to the given to delegates rep - Fosen, and Major Christine Merritt. Lord,” was expressed resenting the many through stimulating corps in the territory Inspiring testimonies and challeng - Museum display, a Resource music by many talent - formerly part of the ing messages kept steadfast faith in Connection store, and a music ed singers and groups, Scandinavian Division, Christ central to the Jubilee. Colonel room featuring history and contri - including the Rockford as well as to Jan Peder Fosen’s heart-warming butions of Scandinavian artists. Temple and Northern Scandinavians promot - messages included a challenge to Swedish pancake breakfasts and a Divisional brass bands, ed to Glory since 2011. “Come and See” and affirmed the grand smörgåsbord at nearby the Rockford Temple Swedish sisters Anna Army doctrines of transformation Stockholm Inn were served, and String Band, Northern Redmond and Birgit and holiness. colorful Scandinavian flags and cos - Preston provided Divisional Praise Band, Commissioners Paul R. and Carol tumes abounded. soloist Jude Gotrich, comedic sketches throughout the week - Seiler, Central territorial leaders, The 24-member committee for and pianist Bram were present for the concluding holi - planning and preparation was head - Rader. end, and a video histo - ry and salute to ness meeting on Sunday that drew a ed by Rockford Temple Corps Video clips of distin - Shagbark Camp capacity crowd. Officers Majors Steve and Christine guished Scandinavian brought back a host of Jubilee delegates took advantage of Merritt and chairman Milton E. musicians Kaleb Sophia Rodriguez welcomes Nelson. guests from Sweden. memories. a Central Territory Historical 4 CSB concert creates community

by Lt. Colonel Jeffrey Smith rriving at Wheaton College’s Edman Chapel Afor the Chicago Staff Band (CSB) Sounds of the Seasons concert, it was obvious the crowd was going to be exceptional. I couldn’t find a parking spot; I wasn’t surprised. Pairing vocalist and songwriter y e

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During inter - mission this concert commu - to create a nity was communi - enriched as ty out of a small groups of room full of friends, old and friends and new, visited strangers alike. throughout the building. Bandmaster The second half featured more William Himes solos, Major Tim Meyer on flugel noted this would be and Shaun Thomas on euphonium, The music started right on time. will call upon the Lord.” From the Lt. Colonel Richard Vander Weele’s which pulled us together again. The opener Round-Up, in the style start, there was a sense of oneness as final Sounds of the Seasons concert Sara Groves sang another set, of every western theme you’ve ever we whispered the words and called as the band’s executive officer, and “Angels we have heard on high” and heard, featured the familiar chorus “I upon the Lord. God was using music the band stood in gratitude for his “Toy Packaging,” a lighthearted orig - years of involvement and commit - inal piece decrying the challenge of ment to the band’s ministry. getting a toy out of the packaging on Christmas. She concluded with Introducing the concert as a bridge her song, “He’s always been faith - between the Thanksgiving holiday ful,” accompanied by the band. We’re all one Army and Christmas celebrations, Himes This was the spiritual center of the then set the themes: thanksgiving evening. In the devotional which and praise. Each band selection drew followed Commissioner Paul R. od’s timing and provision this new community closer together. Seiler, territorial commander, proved perfect again on a We marveled at the contrasting solos reminded us thankfulness is a mat - Grecent Chicago Staff Band by Ben Kinzie, a swing style on ter of perspective and called us to (CSB) trip. trumpet, and Paul Bowyer, a classical embrace the message of the song. Saving the Army hundreds of dol - style on Eb tuba. We were lifted by joyful sounds in Mission Force and Following the band’s exciting lars in freight, retired Territorial finalé, Exultate Deo, the congrega - Headquarters (THQ) employee Bob Nicely Saved which drove home that the CSB is a brass band. tion joined Sara Groves and the Herbert volunteered to drive the CSB to sing, “O come all ye faith - band’s instruments and equipment to by moving the instruments from Sara Groves performed two sets. ful.” In prayer, Colonel Vander Omaha, Neb., to meet up with the the THQ truck to a rental? Christmas carols set to original tunes Weele summed up the evening, “We characterized the first. Performed musicians the next day when they “Bob Herbert?” asked the captain. came expecting a concert, but we arrived by plane. But only a few with the CSB, the set’s final song, are leaving having worshipped “I know him. We were in rehab “Why it matters,” was a ballad hours into the trip, the truck broke together!” He went further. No together.” down just outside of Davenport, Iowa. describing a Bosnian cellist’s “protest need to rent a truck, they’d get Bob of beauty” in response to the tragedy A stream of urgent calls circled and the THQ truck and move the between Bob, Marty Kuhlin in the of war. It spoke of hope in a difficult A professional CD recording featuring equipment to one of theirs which the CSB and Sara Groves is available for THQ property department, band sec - world—the very message of they’d loan him to take to Omaha. Christmas. $15 each, plus $5 shipping and handling retary Ron Shoults and Bandmaster They’d fix the THQ truck and have for orders of any quantity to the same Bill Himes. “Give me a few minutes,” it ready on Bob’s way back. The The first half concluded with Eric address. Specify quantity, address and said Bill. “I have an idea.” He dialed band’s ministry was still on. Ball’s epic tone poem, Song of payment information (Visa and Courage, which Himes dedicated to the Davenport Adult Rehabilitation “That’s awfully nice of you,” MasterCard accepted) to: Chicago Staff Janey Hult, his long-time administra - Band, The Salvation Army, 10 W. Center and asked for the administra - remarked Bill. tor. “Just a minute, he’s walking right tive assistant and friend who is bat - Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016. If by,” came the response. Captain Alex “Well,” said the captain. “We’re tling cancer. The music called us to paying by credit card, order online at Velasquez listened to the plight— all one Army.” “Stand like the brave with our face to www.chicagostaffband.org, or by phone: could a few of his men help Bob, 75, One Army, indeed! the foe.” 847-294-2133 or fax: 847-227-5033. 5 Safe from Harm protects the mission

Safe from Harm. It’s about protecting people, protecting the mission.

ltimately, it’s ensuring peo - Harm not only speaks to the ple have a safe place they Army’s commitment to the people “Ucan be served, and it assists it ministers to but to its own per - our ministry in being effec - sonnel as well. tive. It builds trust; trust with people, For Megan, it’s not only a job but trust with communities,” said Megan a passion, albeit one she stumbled Olson, territorial Safe from Harm into after a nudge from the Holy director. Spirit. In hindsight, she believes it A unique safety program that pro - is a mission she was made for—pro - tects children and vulnerable adults, tecting the least of these. “Looking Safe from Harm (SFH) has been the back I was always standing up for territory’s policy since 2001. In the last the weak person being bullied,” year a new reporting policy and cen - said Megan. tralized structure has been introduced. Growing up with a Methodist This not only affects the flow of infor - background, she met Erik Olson mation but opens a door that allows during college, and thereby The for sooner involvement at the territori - Salvation Army. She not only fell in She hopes the consultation, plan - al level. It incorporates a toll-free hot - love with the guy but the Christian program will res - ning and program line (1-855-846-3330) and a dedicated organization his family has been onate with oth - development and website (www.sfhreports.com). committed to for four generations. ers, too. “I hope resources; con - According to Megan, Safe from Being a soldier naturally merged our personnel ducts training, pro - her faith and will look at the gram evaluations desire to help programs they’re and compliance others. involved in and reviews; operates ask, ‘Would I the reporting hot - After seven want to leave my line; and main - years working kid or parent tains a database of as a speech here?’” said trained personnel. pathologist, Megan. “Part of Instead of “safe - she felt dis - the Army’s mis - content. One ty cop,” she hopes sion is meeting people see her as a night surfing human needs in the web last cheerleader and Christ’s name. Safe from Harm as year, Megan Safety is a basic serendipitous - a positive compo - need, and it affects our ability to nent of their ministry. She envisions ly came across meet other needs fully, holistically. If a job descrip - a time when there will be many we have an urgent sense of building SFH cheerleaders in the territory, tion for Safe the Kingdom of God, we must pay from Harm when well-thought-out safety will attention to this. It’s easy to lose be second nature and in the fore - program direc - trust and hard to get it back.” tor. It resonat - front of people’s minds. It’s a mis - ed with her. In her capacity, Megan provides sion she’s committed to.

Women’s Ministries Leadership Conference guests

omen from around our souls, essential to being who our territory won’t God created us to be and to hav - Wwant to miss the ing a transformational effect on Territorial Women’s our world. Ministries Leadership Conference, Commissioner Carol Seiler October 16-19, 2014, with its diverse and interesting line-up of It’s espe - guests. cially fitting that Mindy Caliguire Commis- Mindy sioner Carol Caliguire is Seiler joins the founder us for this of Soul conference— H lau Hula Ka Lei o ka Haku represent corps from Oahu, Maui ā and the big island of Hawaii. Care, a not only Meaning “the lei of the Lord” this They have performed at Army spiritual because she Hawaiian and Pacific Islands divi - events throughout the United formation helps lead sional group was initiated to share States. ministry our territory God’s love and to worship Him that exists as president through the art of hula. Led by Bill Booth Theater Company to increase of women’s Dasia Rodriguera, these 12 ladies “soul ministries For over 10 years health” in but because she’s a huge propo - our territory’s own the body of nent of women in leadership. She Bill Booth Theater Christ. She values higher education and hard Company has brought is the work and has a practical approach a varied repertoire of Executive Director for Engage to ministry, intent on making her drama, music and International and previously days count for God’s Kingdom. comedy to concerts, served for the Willow Creek She has been instrumental in intro - conferences, services Association. Mindy contributes to ducing exciting initiatives, like and retreats through - Leadership and Conversations STEPs and Pathway of Hope, to out North America. journals and has authored numer - the territory. During the Sunday This October they’re ous books on spiritual formation. morning worship service, you’ll sure to delight with Mindy will lead us in exploring find her speaking marked by pas - another original pro - simple yet profound ways to tend sion and straight talk. duction. T6 he Water of Life

This year our territory is focusing on the ways The Salvation Army is answering the need of Water Collection the world for pure water, both physically and spiritually. Get acquainted with the issue through this feature and learn more by viewing the Into the World video series to be released in February and visiting centralmissions.org. Then, pray about what you might give and how you can get involved.

Access to Clean Water

Around the world the In Kenya, 25% of the pop - responsibility for collecting ulation spends more than water is held by: 30 minutes on a water col - lection trip. Water collectors Women 64% often travel alone carrying Men 24% 40 pounds of water, leaving Girls 8% them vulnerable to injury Boys 4% or attack.

Community Water Tanks

Kenya East Territory venient access to a cheap, “The water is not good in • 783 million people do not Many of the 700 corps clean source of water. The this pond. We collect it have access to safe, clean and outposts in the Kenya water tanks lessen some of because we have no alterna - drinking water. East Territory are located in the burdens of daily life tive. All the animals drink • This represents 2.5 times arid and semi-arid environ - and reduce the incidence of from the pond as well as the population of the ments which experience ill health from consuming the community. Because of United States! chronic water supply prob - unclean water. Also, in loca - the water we are getting dif - lems. By harvesting and tions where the water tanks ferent diseases.” • Additionally, 2.5 billion storing rainwater when it is are in place there has been —Zenebech Jemel, people live without prop - available, corps and com - an increase in attendance at Chobare Meno, Ethiopia er sanitation. munity members have con - corps programs. 7

“T O THE THIRSTY I WILL GIVE WATER WITHOUT COST FROM THE SPRING OF THE WATER OF LIFE .” REVELATION 21:6

Educational Impact of Water Tanks

Water Crisis Impact on Children

“Of course I wish I were Time spent collecting in school, I want to learn to water is time children miss read and write…But how out on educational opportu - can I? My mother needs me nities. When clean water to get water.”—Yeni Bazan, initiatives are in place, chil - age 10, El Alto, Bolivia dren, especially girls, are more likely to attend school and learn to read and write.

Washing Clothes

Rizal, Philippines The Joyville Children’s Home is a residential safe home for children, ages 7-18, who have previously lived on the streets or have experienced physical abuse. The home provides its residents with accom - “The conditions are terri - it is so filthy.” modations, nutritious food, ble. There is sewage every - —Mary Akinyi, health care, education, where. It pollutes our Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya spiritual guidance, coun - water. Most people use seling, love and pure Across the globe nearly buckets and plastic bags for water for drinking, cook - 4,000 children die each day toilets. Our children suffer ing and washing laundry from unsafe water and lack all the time from diarrhea by hand. of basic sanitation facilities. and other diseases because 8 125 years and counting MAP explores possibilities

Chicago Staff Band he territory’s Mission and concert kicked off a Purpose weekend was so Ayear-long celebration of Tpowerful it will live in the the Decatur, Ill., Corps’ hearts of Salvationists and 125th anniversary celebrations. have a lasting effect on their min - istry. Delegates from across the terri - On Sunday morning at the tory gathered at the beautiful Grand corps, the CSB continued its Rapids, Mich., Ray and Joan Kroc musical ministry. Bandmaster Corps Community Center to William Himes delivered the “Explore the Possibilities” of ministry message. “We’ve been left with a in The Salvation Army. living legacy…and it’s up to us to continue [it] for the next genera - Roles of delegates varied from sol - diers and volunteers to adult rehabili - tion and generations to come,” he Dr. Soong-Chan Rah said. tation center residents and employees. Each chose from a plethora of work - Other highlights of the morn - shops to help them see how they “I have received clarity on being ing included Major Evie Diaz, might fit in the endless opportunities a Salvationist and what God wants Heartland divisional commander, for service in the Army. Workshops us to do,” said Jeffrey Macon, who presenting a commemorative included the Pathway of Hope with his wife Tiffany, is a relatively 125th anniversary flag to the new attendee at the Bloomington, Captain Wesley Dalberg greets Bandmaster approach, the Stop-It initiative against corps and lively performances by William Himes. human trafficking, social media, Ind., Corps. “We are to become sol - the corps’ dance team, “Steppin’ social justice, mission in a changing diers, and if that leads to being offi - for His Glory,” and its singing com - from place to place and innovative world, mission in the Word, mission cers, so be it!” pany. Many former corps members programs and services were begun around the world and the Church. During plenary sessions delegates and corps officers were in atten - and adapted over the years to meet were led in worship by The Singing dance. the community’s changing needs. A Company and challenged by Bible According to Captains Wesley and long progression of officers, lay messages. Guest Dr. Soong-Chan Susan Dalberg, corps officers, there leaders and soldiers worked tireless - Rah, professor at North Park will be many more anniversary ly to win the lost and build the Theological Seminary, was especial - events to come during the corps’ Kingdom in Decatur,” Captain Wes ly moving as he spoke from Haggai 125th year. “This weekend set the continued. about God’s presence in the rubble tone for all of the celebrations to fol - Today the corps continues to of our lives. low!” said Captain Wes. serve its community. A building “We worshipped, sang praises to The first Salvation Army meetings and service expansion has benefited our Holy God, prayed together and in Decatur were held in a second- residents of its 30-bed men’s shel - left the conference with a renewed story hall over a dry goods store near ter, which expands its sleeping sense of purpose,” concluded Major the town’s center in October 1888. arrangements to 55 or more men Carol Wurtz, territorial corps mis - “In the years since, the corps moved during cold weather months. Tiffany and Jeffrey Macon sion and adult ministries secretary. Women’s min - istries regularly attracts 80-100 women each week and 40-50 youth attend character-build - ing programs. And, the corps recently hired a youth develop - ment coordina - tor as part of the territorial Good Soil initia - tive.

Members of the singing company strike a pose in their capes.

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Shawn D. Lankford Grand Rapids Fulton Heights Citadel, Mich., Corps Western Michigan / Northern Indiana Division I was brought up in a Christian home with a father who is an ordained minister. Although he never pastored a church, it played a large role in my Commissioner Paul R. Seiler, territorial commander, enrolls 24 soldiers and adherents. upbringing. I became saved when I was 12 and came to really understand what it means to be a Christian. t was the corps that almost was - Brown County as a church has I was first called to ministry when I n’t—until Phil and Gail Barrett grown each year. “As a church we was 19. Though I wasn’t ready for Icame along. The Brown County, had little to offer at the start. I told fulltime service, I believed God want - Ind., Corps had opened in the our little congregation, ‘I’ll preach ed me to prepare for future ministry. picturesque, tourist town of the Word, and you be friendly!’” However, I ignored my calling for Nashville, Ind., in 2006. Two years said Phil. “It was important the about five years until I attended later it was about to be turned into a town understand we’re a church Regeneration in 2012. There I finally service extension unit; only a hand - first and foremost; many people made the commitment to follow God I had to learn that God will guide ful of people had been attending regarded going to the Army as a and put my complete trust in Him. me and give me what I need, not worship. stigma for needing help.” That is also when I was called specifi - always what I want. I had to learn to Today this non-traditional corps, Now more than one-eighth of cally to officership. It took about nine trust God even though I can’t see the under the Barretts’ leadership as Nashville’s population attends the months before I shared my calling outcome. corps administrators, has a vibrant corps. Its people are encouraged to with my corps officers. Shawn’s corps officers are Majors and growing congregation of 120 not only know who they are in James and Valerie McDowell. people, all new to the Army. After Christ but what they can do as min - they’ve been exposed to the Army’s isters of Christ, community out - mission and ministry, many regular reach in particular. A county survey attendees request enrollment as sol - showed the Army is now the most diers or adherents. This past fall 14 referred-to assistance source by more senior soldiers and 10 adher - other agencies, organizations and ents were enrolled. churches. A golden opportunity Although the Barretts don’t pres - In addition to usual seasonal out - sure people to be enrolled or empha - reach opportunities, corps people size the wearing of uniforms, interest each year man a 30-foot long Army in uniforms began to increase after information booth at the Brown by Jackie Rachev their clients share meals with pets, 30 corps people attended last June’s County Fair and host an annual which is why the program has Family Congress weekend to see the block party at which more than anfield Charitable Trust has launched pet-food deliveries. awarded the Chicago area commissioning of the Barretts’ 1,000 people enjoy entertainment, BGolden Diners Senior “These pets prevent seniors from daughter and son-in-law, now Lts. refreshments, pony rides and a pet - Nutrition Program a $2,500 experiencing isolation,” said Major Tim and Julie Perkins. ting zoo. And, this past fall the grant to expand a program that dis - Ken Nicolai, Golden Diners pro - The sight of thousands of soldiers corps introduced “Fallapalooza!” tributes pet food to homebound gram director. “They help keep wearing uniforms captivated the Although the corps has grown, a seniors. Volunteers are delivering pet them alert and are good compan - group. Realizing the corps is connect - real sense of family remains, said food to more than 100 seniors and ions for them. That is why we ed to a larger whole, they wanted Phil. Small groups have begun to their 187 pets quarterly. wanted to find a way to help them uniforms, too. The ball really got sprout and, on Thursday nights, up feed their pets and make sure the rolling the following Sunday when to 60 youth (grades 6-12) come for a According to the American senior is getting all the nutrition in Association of Retired Persons (AARP), one lady wore a uniform blouse to meal, group worship and recre - their Golden Diners hot, home church and caused a sensation! “It ation. Equipment and activities are almost 9 million seniors either skip delivered meals. Seniors shouldn’t meals or purchase low-quality food to took on a life of its own,” said Phil of often shared with youth groups of have to choose between a nutritious the uniform-ordering phenomenon. other churches, as was vacation make their food supply last longer. meal for themselves or their pets.” Golden Diners volunteers also report Interest in The Salvation Army in Bible school for the first time last Each year more than summer; it attracted 125 children! 5,000 seniors in Kane and McHenry counties are served by the Golden Diners program. Golden Diners delivers more than 800 meals Policy changes every day. Homebound Continued from page 1 seniors receive a friend - ly visit and a hot, nutri - To further facilitate growth in the 4. A defined consultative process tious meal delivered by area of leadership appointments for for all officers regarding The Salvation Army. The women, a committee will convene to appointments and roles will visit also serves as a consider how traditional women’s be developed. daily wellness check. roles may be addressed, specifically In order to intentionally place The program helps pre - with the intention of promoting vital officers in appointments according vent malnutrition for ministry to women while opening to skills and abilities, administra - seniors, as well as avoid the door for leadership development. tion will take advantage of added institutional care for as 3. A specific plan to identify and opportunities for intentional discus - long as is safely possi - develop both emerging and sion with officers. The secretary for ble. Golden Diners’ con - existing leaders will be estab - personnel is working on an expand - gregate meals and well - lished. ed process for officer service ness checks also allevi - This requires a leadership develop - reviews which will include expand - ate seniors’ isolation. ment approach, initially designed to ed discussions and a broader oppor - Since 2004 Banfield focus on women officers, but which tunity for officer input. A more Charitable Trust has would eventually expand to include comprehensive appointment been helping vulnerable all officers. We need skilled leaders process is one of the outcomes of pet owners, such as who have the training and motivation this recommendation. homebound seniors, the to move the mission of the Army for - Today, women officers are unemployed and the dis - ward. In the next year, officer devel - pleased to be considered equal part - abled, who benefit from opment secretaries will be appointed ners in the salvation war. May God the companionship and to at least four divisions for the pur - bless us as we move forward to use support of their pet. pose of working directly with officers officers in the best possible way for Dqawn Smith accepts food for his grandfather’s pets. as an advocate and coach. the glory of God and His Kingdom. 10 Kingdom building with sports Holiness in the he sounds of bouncing basket - play on the outside court, which balls, tennis balls and volleyballs attracted neighborhood kids who temple, our body Toutside the Midland, Mich., joined in. Corps have been welcome addi - Before Captains Brian and Katrina by Lt. Colonel Daniel Sjögren tions to its neighborhood this past year. Goodwill arrived at the corps in Territorial Ambassador for Holiness At the dedication of the multi-use sports 2012, their predecessors, Captains court, made possible by the Dow Matthew and Malinda O’Neil, initi - Chemical Company, Captain Brian s I travel the ated plans for the sports court. Dow territory for Goodwill, corps officer, said, “We want Chemical awarded a grant to build this space to be available for our commu - Aministry it the court, along with a commitment nity as a safe and fun place for kids and has become to provide more than 100 employee more obvious to me and to not be conformed adults to be healthy and active. We also volunteers to engineer, obtain per - to the world. (Romans want to reach out and make investments that I need to have con - mits, procure materials and build trol over my physical 12:1-2) Perhaps we all in each of these people’s lives and souls. the court, complete with fittings, should examine our - That’s what our real mission is all about.” body and appetites. lights and motion sensors. The vol - Paul writes in I selves as to our bodies The sports court proved to be a big unteers also took care of a few Corinthians 9:27 being the temples of the draw for community kids and adults. smaller projects around the corps, (NIV1984): “No, I beat Holy Spirit. Over the fall, corps teens continued to like landscaping and painting! my body and make it Just recently I was my slave so that after I describing David’s temp - have preached to oth - tation with Bathsheba ers, I myself will not be and said he should have disqualified for the prize.” “pulled the shades,” to which my In order to pursue holiness, I must wife replied, “He should have run recognize my body is the temple of the other way.” the Holy Spirit and I am to glorify It is my desire to flee any tempta - God with it. Our physical bodies and tion and not give sin an opportunity natural desires were created by God to take hold in my life. and are not sinful in themselves. God expects us to assume our However, I find that left uncon - responsibility for keeping sinful trolled they are at war with my soul. desires of the body under control. I want, as Paul says, for my body to We cannot do this in our own be my slave, not my master. strength. Let’s claim Paul’s declara - Each one of us has the privilege of tion, “I can do everything through presenting our bodies as a living and Him who gives me strength” holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, (Philippians 4:13, NIV 1984). County Sheriff Scott Stephenson sinks a shot after the court’s dedication!

Joyful worship contagious in Detroit

by Lynne Williams attending that do not have drug or unday morning at the alcohol addictions,” said Envoy Southeast Michigan Adult Merle Miller, Southeast Michigan SRehabilitation Center (ARC) ARC administrator. “We see our - in the heart of Detroit starts selves as a church in recovery from bright and early. Program partici - sin. And we have all sinned.” pants from both the men’s and Services begin with lively praise women’s campuses attend Bible led by the ARC Singers who encour - study at 8:00 a.m. While they are age everyone to participate fully— receiving this teaching, something and they do! People express their else just as wonderful is happening. love for the Lord boldly. “It’s our The chapel is beginning to fill with [the congregation’s] enthusiasm and attendees from around the city. God’s presence—and the fact that Worship here has become conta - we can bring hope through the gious! In fact, this ARC has the Army’s consistent message—that largest Sunday morning worship ser - keeps us coming back,” said Elsie vice attendance in the territory, aver - Webb. Elsie initially came to the aging nearly 700 each week. One ARC worship service to support ARC Singers lead the congregation in joyful worship. may suspect the large attendance is someone in the program and later from participation of beneficiaries, became a senior soldier. but they only make up about 50 per - Sundays. Whatever the reason, friends and loved ones who, in turn, People come for a variety of other they’re all welcome. want to experience His same cent. The other half is attracted to reasons. Some, who’ve received help Sylvia Penn spent a year listening touch—they want the Lord to do the the service because they find some - from The Salvation Army, want to to her friend’s coaxing to experience same things in them that they see thing special—the Holy Spirit. serve here in return. New Salvation the ARC’s worship service. “I used to Him doing in us. So they come. And “Our ARC program participants Army employees hear about the ser - tell her, ‘I’m not in recovery.’” they keep coming.” And the worship have been instrumental in helping us vice and come to check it out. Still Finally, she gave it a try. “I couldn’t service keeps growing. to grow the church. Still, we recog - others in treatment at other facilities have received a stronger confirma - Starting promptly at 9:00 a.m., nize that there are a great many come to be fed spiritually on tion if Jesus had told me Himself that the service lasts until about 11:30 this was where He wanted me to a.m. Soldiers contribute in many be,” she said. Now, she never misses. ways like the call to worship, The service has doubled in size responsive reading and prayer. since 2002. Then the chapel only After the meeting, everyone is invit - could accommodate 300. When the ed to the dining room to enjoy a ARC was renovated in 2006, chapel wonderful, hot meal and fellow - space was expanded. Now, it’s near ship. capacity again. Ushers gratefully add I John 1:7 (NIV) says, “But if we chairs around the sanctuary, and walk in the light, as he is in the sometimes worshipers even praise light, we have fellowship with one God from the foyer. another, and the blood of Jesus, his The ARC attributes the growth to Son, purifies us from all sin.” No the joy people experience. “The Lord doubt, the Southeast Michigan ARC is truly present in our service and is drawing those seeking Christ, those who come here really feel and walking in the light and spreading New senior soldiers enrolled by Commissioners Paul R. and Carol Seiler pose for a photo of this know His touch,” said Mary Latta, the good news of the gospel. As the happy day. Pictured: (l to r) Envoy Merle Miller, Carrie Love, Sherry Herned, Gregory Sutton, Eve soldier and prayer warrior. “They then growth shows, they just can’t keep Stevenson, Commissioner Paul Seiler, John Donaldson, Darrell Wisdom, Jacqulynn Idzior, Robert it to themselves! Idzior, Jerome Jackson, Matthew Miller, James McSpadden and Commissioner Carol Seiler. go out and share this experience with 11 Midwest recovers from tornadoes

alvation Army emergency disaster unteers from Iowa, Indiana and services teams immediately began Minnesota joined the relief effort. Sproviding food, hydration, shelter The division set up a multi-agency and emotional and spiritual care resource center with other relief to thousands in the Midwest affected by organizations to provide a “one- severe weather in mid-November. Seven stop” assistance center. people died in Illinois when tornadoes More than 200 homes were dam - February Prayer Calendar tore through the central part of the state, aged (half were destroyed) in the along with Indiana and Kentucky. Two town of Brookport, where three of people lost their lives in Michigan from the Illinois fatalities occurred. A storm-related conditions. canteen staffed by volunteers from In the Heartland Division, most of the Midland Division and the the damage centered on the central Kentucky/Tennessee Division (USA My Prayer List Day Bible Reading Pray for The Salvation Army Illinois town of Washington where an Southern Territory) provided relief. unprecedented late-autumn F-4 torna - In the Indiana Division, hun - 1 Saturday Job 9-10 Norfolk, Neb., Corps do destroyed or damaged thousands of dreds of survivors in Fountain City, 2 Sunday Isaiah 23-28 Milwaukee South Side Latino, homes and adjoining areas of Tazewell Kokomo and Washington were fed Wis., Corps County. Other towns suffering demol - by canteens from New Albany and ished houses, flooding and severe Indianapolis. Assistance casework 3 Monday Matthew 11-13 South Bend, Ind., ARC* wind damage included Pekin, Morton was provided to individuals. and East Peoria. 4 Tuesday Romans 9-10 Plymouth, Mich., Corps In metropolitan Chicago damage In Washington, the division fed up was intense but not widespread; 5 Wednesday Genesis 20-23 Ottawa, Ill., Corps to 3,000 people daily through five can - Will County received the brunt of teens and a church kitchen. Five more the damage. Canteens provided 6 Thursday Judges 1-6 Marion, Ind., Corps canteens expanded feeding into outly - nourishment and emotional and 7 Friday Psalms 15-17 Western DHQ** ing areas. Officers, employees and vol - spiritual care for three days. 8 Saturday Job 11-12 Pittsburg, Kan., Corps

9 Sunday Isaiah 29-33 Candidates for Officership and Corps Cadets 10 Monday Matthew 14-16 Gary-Merrillville, Ind., Corps

11 Tuesday Romans 11-12 National Headquarters, Alexandria, Va. 12 Wednesday Genesis 24-27 Quincy Kroc Center, Ill., Corps

13 Thursday Judges 7-11 Minneapolis Temple, Minn., Corps

14 Friday Psalms 18-20 North Platte, Neb., Corps Regeneration 15 Saturday Job 13-14 Young Adult Conference 16 Sunday Isaiah 34-39 Michigan City, Ind., Corps

17 Monday Matthew 17-19 Milwaukee West, Wis., Corps

18 Tuesday Romans 13-14 Mali Regio n PIM

19 Wednesday Genesis 28-31 Pontiac, Mich., Corps Prayer fights trafficking 20 Thursday Judges 12-16 Omaha Kroc Center, Neb., Corps 21 Friday Psalms 21-23 Pekin, Ill., Corps

22 Saturday Job 15-16 Chicago Staff Band

23 Sunday Isaiah 40-44 Men’s Ministries Sunday

24 Monday Matthew 20-22 Muncie, Ind., Corps

25 Tuesday Romans 15-16 Salina, Kan., Corps

26 Wednesday Genesis 32-35 Hammond-Munster, Ind., Corps

27 Thursday Judges 17-21 St. Charles, Mo., Corps

28 Friday Psalms 24-26 Minot, N.D., Corps

* = Adult Rehabilitation Center ** = Divisional Headquarters PIM = Partners in Mission

Go to www.salarmycentral.org he Muscatine, Iowa, Corps If you follow the prayer calendar in the next year, you will have read through the Bible! invited their community to Tjoin them in learning more about the issue of sex traf - ficking and praying for victims of this modern-day scourge. During the eighth international weekend of prayer and fasting for victims of human trafficking, sol - diers and visitors paused at a series of prayer stations with the themes: places inundated by sex trafficking, justice for perpetrators, a reduction in demand, and the moral case against participating in the system by paying for sex. “W e may not be able to stop sex trafficking throughout the whole world, but we can make a differ - ence in one person’s life,” said Captain Kim Ray, corps officer. 12 Primo junior soldiers

Lts. Jason and Dana Bigelow with some of their newest junior soldiers

t’s amazing what can happen in they worship God and how they just one year!” exclaimed Lt. teach the kids and adults about God.” “IDana Bigelow, Marion, Ind., Not only do the young people corps officer with her husband, want to be involved, they want to Jason. In 2013 seven junior soldiers serve. In fact, they’re so eager to were enrolled, and younger children help on Sunday mornings, the lieu - are eagerly anticipating their turn. tenants have instituted a “youth ser - “They’d live at the corps if you let vice” once a month where they do them,” said Lt. Dana. “When The everything from collecting offering Salvation Army is open, they want to to reading scripture, and even some - be here!” times sharing a devotional. The Bigelows attribute the growth “The kids are so enthusiastic that to inviting children from the commu - some of the adults are becoming nity to VBS. When the summer was more motivated, too,” said Lt. Jason. over, the children who attended During Sunday morning testimony wanted to participate in character- time the youth always want to share. building programs, which led to “Sometimes it’s just a prayer that was Sunday morning worship, and then answered, but they’re looking for the music program. And before any - God working in their lives,” said Lt. one knew it, the kids wanted to Dana. “They seem to have a little become junior soldiers! more joy and a little more hope for “What’s really neat about this group their futures. It’s exciting to see.” of children is that most of them do not come from a churched back - ground, so they’re being Promoted to Glory introduced to the gospel,” said Lt. Jason. Mrs. Brigadier L.E. (Ethel) Geer Mrs. Major Annie (Nan) Metz Jadelynn After a long, On October 8, Berry, 11, who rich life of service 2013, Mrs. attends with her to her Savior, Mrs. Major Nan Metz two sisters, said, Brigadier Ethel was promoted to “I like being a Geer was promot - Glory. She was part of the (l to r) Lydia Welch, Jewelyanna Berry, Shantel Phifer and Jadelynn ed to Glory on 85. Army. I like how Berry lead praise and worship. October 19, 2013. Nan was born She was 92. in Detroit, Ethel was com - Mich., to Joseph missioned as part and Annie of the “Crusaders” Thomson. session in 1941. She and her husband, Raised in the Reformed Church of her daughters, Cecyl Mehlberg, Shirley also Brigadier LeClaire (Bud) Geer, were offi - America, Nan accepted Christ in Nancy Metz and Carol Metz- became an offi - cers in the Central Territory for more 1941 at a young people’s convention. Colestock; four grandchildren and cer, commis - than 45 years. During that time they In 1950 she graduated from college five great-grandchildren. sioned in 1964. were blessed with three children and and taught elementary school for two She had a heart served in 17 appointments. They retired years in the Detroit area. During this Major Shirley Younts for children that from the Rockford Adult Rehabilitation time Nan felt called to fulltime min - grew with every Center (ARC), where they oversaw the At age 77, Major Shirley Younts istry. She started attending the appointment. building of a new residence. Detroit Temple, Mich., Corps with was promoted to Glory on October 25, 2013. Highlights from In retirement Ethel remained active her younger brother. Shortly there - her officership in ministry, including serving as the after, she knew The Salvation Army Shirley was the sixth of 10 chil - included two home league secretary, and chaplain at was where she should serve. She was dren born to Robert and Maisie in divisional youth secretary appoint - the St. Petersburg, Fla., ARC. commissioned as an officer in 1953. Ecorse, Mich. During Shirley’s child - ments and being on staff in the ter - Ethel was known as a “Crusader” In 1954 Nan married Lt. Ralph Metz, hood her father was in and out of ritorial youth department. from the time of her commissioning, and their marriage was blessed with prison, which led to a difficult home life and Shirley’s own life problems. In 1997 she retired due to health and many lives were changed because three daughters. They served in two concerns. Even so, she continued to of her devotion to the Lord. corps in the Eastern Michigan Division One Sunday night sitting at a tav - serve at her corps and territorial Brigadier Ethel was preceded in before serving in five men’s social ser - ern, Shirley heard a Salvation Army headquarters. vice centers (now adult rehabilitation band playing outside. She followed it death by her husband, son Paul, and Major Shirley was preceded in centers). In 1988 she was appointed back to the corps and later attended granddaughter Heather Tejada. She is death by her parents and eight sib - territorial director of volunteers, an a service. The officer noticed Shirley survived by her children Brenda lings. Jan died just 45 minutes after appointment she held until their retire - and shared the gospel with her. She (David) Flatness and Rebecca Shirley. She is survived by a broth - ment to Clearwater, Fla., in 1991. was miraculously saved. Her sister (Douglas) Sterns; daughter-in-law er-in-law and sister-in-law, many Marla Geer; eight grandchildren and Major Nan was preceded in death Jan O’Dell, who was then a cadet, had been praying for her. nieces and nephews and a good 23 great-grandchildren. by her husband. She is survived by friend, Major Gloria Stepke.