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T y r o t i r r e T l a r t n e C A S U / y m r A n o i t a v l a S e h 2 Breaking bread, building friends your table. Look at them with eyes of love, compassion and interest. by Colonel Janice A. Howard Share, ask questions and listen in Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries order to hear their stories and their hearts. We each have a story, which is part of HIS story. Spending time MEALS members, colleagues and strangers. mented the encouragement and com - at the table is a great way to hear around a kitchen counter, The bottom line is meals draw peo - pliments helped her to herself in someone’s story and to see Jesus in in various restaurants, ple together. We all need to eat. a new light. The tables became holy it and them. places where God’s presence was at the dining room table, During recent months my husband Jesus ate at many different tables Steve and I have facilitated several evident, in conversation and in one by the warm campfire, another. with a wide range of people. He ate fellowship meals, where we gather on the wrong days (fast days), with in several vehicles, around tables to intentionally share Since commissioning last June we the wrong people (sinners), at the on the busy street, blessings, testimonies, conversations, have heard, read and considered wrong tables (Samaritan’s water worship and encouragement. It’s much about who is welcomed at our at the baseball stadium cup). Or did He? Those tables been well worth the investment of “tables” (corps, homes and hearts). became holy tables and those peo - our time. A cadet remarked he Have you given thought to the peo - ple, His friends. learned more about other cadets than I’m sure I’ve missed recalling a ple you invite and the conversations Consider not only the setting of few locations where I’ve recently he’d known about them in the pre - that take place? Invite different and ceding three months. An officer com - your next meal but who will eat eaten with friends, family, church new people into your heart and at with you.

Coming home again

by Jacqueline Rachev ulio Romero, 31, lost his way One evening while waking to in high school but now is Burger King, Julio was stopped by Jdevoted to making sure others police and questioned about a crime. stay on the right track. He “Even though I wasn’t involved, I grew up in a nice neighborhood and was beaten and detained. At that attended the Belmont Lakeview, Ill., moment, I stopped caring,” he said. Corps, but he also was exposed to “I figured if I was going to be drug activity and gangs to which his accused of doing the crime, I might older brother belonged. Though his as well do it.” He started selling mar - brother made sure the younger sib - ijuana and cocaine, keeping it a lings weren’t involved, there was an secret from his family. incident in high school that set Julio In his junior year, his brother was on a path to self-destruction. arrested and sent to prison for three years, accelerating Julio’s spiral into gang activity. “My brother was almost a father figure to me,” he said. “I looked up to him and then he was Julio with his daughters Sara and Izabella just gone.” Julio felt the need to “step up” and Headquarters the next year. going to college and embracing began selling During the interview, he laid his opportunities to improve their drugs to make past on the table: “I just told them futures. money. everything that hap - His trouble cul - pened,” Julio said. After minated in his his boss went to bat for senior year during him and the extensive a fight with a vetting process, he was gang member hired and has been in the who attacked a department ever since. family friend “It’s like coming home which led to three again. I want to be here,” days in jail and a conviction. he said. “I heard the voices of my parents Today, Julio willingly Central and my youth pastors in my head shares his testimony. “I Connection saying, ‘Why are you acting this want to share my story way? This isn’t who you are,’” he and my blessings with said. He knew his life had to change. others,” he said. “It’s hard 5550 Prairie Stone Pkwy • Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 Consequences were piling up; he to tell someone who’s had 847-294-2000 couldn’t graduate with his class and WILLIAM AND doors closed in their face Founder had a hard time finding a job due to to have faith, but I’m an the felony on his record. General example of good things COMMISSIONER BRAD BAILEY A father at 19, Julio was tempted happening.” Territorial Commander KARLA CLARK to go back to his old ways to support Julio, who attends the Executive Director of Development his family, but instead he turned to Chicago Mayfair Corps, ELIZABETH KINZIE Editorial Director The Salvation Army, where he was also works as part of a ANNE URBAN given the second chance he was team to positively affect Editor/Writer praying for. TWYLA STEINSLAND the lives of teens at the Communications Specialist He was hired for seasonal employ - Chicago LaVillita Corps, BRITTANY CHINN Circulation Manager ment as a driver for the Chicago making sure they avoid KENNETH ROMIN Lawn Corps cam - the pitfalls he encoun - Graphic Design and Production paign—a breakthrough which opened tered as a young man. 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hen Gerardo Cielo (GSI) for three years. grams, junior church, arrived in the United “I never thought I would be corps cadets and charac - WStates from Mexico at working with youth in this way,” he ter-building groups. He the age of 13, one of said. “God has given me a passion invests himself in the his first experiences was to visit the for spiritual formation and youth youth of the Blue Island Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., Corps. development. He has entrusted community, doing his Fourteen years later, he works with them to me.” best to discover and youth at the Blue Island, Ill., Corps, meet their needs. As a child, Gerardo learned about God “One of my goals is to while growing up with help create healthy his mom and siblings. spaces for our youth His father had gone where they find accep - ahead to America to tance and community,” prepare a home for his Gerardo concluded. family in the 1990s. By For example, when a school superin - lessons and character-building pro - the time they joined tendent expressed the community’s grams. Some have started coming him in 2002, he was a need for educational programming on Sundays as well. soldier at the Oakbrook outside of school, Gerardo developed Ultimately, Gerardo hopes the Terrace Corps and a relationship with youth development seeds he’s planting will take root couldn’t wait to intro - and mentoring organization 4-H and a and make a difference in the lives duce his family to The nearby primary school. The relation - of the children he works with. Salvation Army. ship has expanded the reach of The “Gerardo is the backbone of our “I always knew about Salvation Army in the community. youth programming,” said Captain God,” said Gerardo. Each Thursday afternoon the corps Derek Rose, Blue Island corps offi - “But I developed a rela - provides transportation and serves as cer. “He is very good at connecting tionship with Him the location for 30 children to partici - with our community, and he shows when I took soldiership pate in 4-H. Children also receive help genuine care for the youth and classes and decided to with homework and engage in music their families.” make a commitment to Him.” Gerardo’s work these days is a to where he recently became a perma - his relationship with Christ. As a nent member of the staff after serv - youth development coordinator, It’s all in the “ask” ing as a youth development coordina - he’s intentional about building rela - tor through the Good Soil Initiative tionships as he leads music pro - by Ruth Stoel arly in my career when I worked in the mortgage Edepartment of a bank, we hired a new administrative assistant. I spent time getting to know her and found out about her interests and family. She had a 10- year-old daughter named Mary Ann. I invited her to bring Mary Ann to sunbeams that I taught at the Royal Oak, Mich., Corps where I was a sol - dier and volunteered. I told her our troop met once a week and went to camp every summer and suggested Majors Khris and Mary Ann Wood she might help. At first, she said no because of the distance to the corps and she didn’t do crafts. “That’s okay,” Editor’s note: Ruth Stoel recently retired from the Eastern I said. “I have 54 sunbeams and 11 Divisional Headquarters after 20 helpers, but you could take attendance years, 16 of which were in planned while you wait for Mary Ann.” giving where she raised more than I guess I was pretty convincing $40 million! She has volunteered for because soon after that Mary Ann The Salvation Army for nearly 60 Gerardo Cielo (center) with teens from the Blue Island, Ill., Corps and her mother came to sunbeams. years and in 2018 was recognized as Territorial Volunteer of the Year for Since Mary Ann was only a year Lifetime Service. away from being a girl guard she enrolled in that program, while her mother helped me in sunbeams. After a while, they started coming to the corps on Sundays. They made many friends and became active at the corps. In fact, Mary Ann’s mother was asked to be the corps secretary. Mary Ann joined all the youth o support and expand corps youth department through one-on- activities. She played in the band and youth programming and min - one mentoring, continuing educa - sang in the songsters. When she Tistry in communities tion and specialized tracks at terri - grew up she met a nice guy named throughout the Midwest, the torial events. Kris Wood and eventually they were Central Territory launched the Good Since its inception, 48 YDCs have married. They stayed very involved Soil Initiative (GSI) in 2012. GSI is a been trained and have served in 39 in adult programs and helped with three-year program designed to place corps in nearly every division. At youth activities. And when I asked trained youth development coordina - the end of their three-year term, them to teach a Bible study for our tors (YDCs) in corps which are with - some have become permanent staff youth group, they said yes. out a fulltime hired youth worker. at the corps where they’ve been It wasn’t long before they were YDCs are charged with ministering serving, while others have pursued called into fulltime service for the to and discipling children, youth and new ministry opportunities. Two Lord. They went to the College for young adults, and they work to are currently at the College for Officer Training in Chicago and were expand the reach of The Salvation Officer Training and two are now commissioned and ordained as Army by forming relationships with officers. Salvation Army officers. Today, parents, teachers and community Currently, there are 10 locations Majors Kris and Mary Ann Wood organizations. with YDCs and five openings for lead the Ann Arbor, Mich., Corps. All YDCs receive ongoing training YDCs. Contact your divisional Invite a 10-year-old to your corps. and support from the territorial youth secretary for more informa - You’ll be amazed at what God can tion. do. 5 Breaking down the walls in Leavenworth

unique partnership ally loving atmosphere,” said fessional-grade gymnasium floor. between the Lt. James Beardsley, who The 4:13 Ministry leadership team ALeavenworth, launched the ministry in is headed by Phil Parsons, the area’s Kan., Corps and June 2017 when he was the Youth for Christ director. The team a local chapter of Youth corps officer. has had many great opportunities for for Christ has spawned a Current Corps Admini- relationship building and has spiritually based basketball strators Envoys Brett and observed positive behavioral changes program that not only has Stephanie Dietrich report in many of the youth. grown in popularity but is they’re seeing positive relation - Periodic recognition and awards making a significant difference in ships being formed among youth and the lives of its participants. dinners are held by the corps and leaders. They’re also seeing changing 4:13 Ministry leadership team to The 4:13 Ministry (named for the attitudes along with emerging young show appreciation for the personal verse in Philippians) gives middle leaders from the group who can help and spiritual growth of youth in the and high school youth a place to let take the ministry to a new level. program, and outreach events allow down their guard and experience Leavenworth’s mayor, civic digni - youth to share their successes with unconditional love while learning taries and business leaders are sup - the community. ets and brooms to clean the gym solid playing skill s, teamwork and portive and have been spreading the sportsmanship. Each weekly practice starts with a floor; some have even come to the word about the ministries and services volunteer-prepared meal to feed the corps on Saturdays to volunteer. “Home to one of the country’s offered by the corps. Corps members body, followed by an intentional devo - Twelfth-grader Isaiah summed it up largest military bases as well as the are excited about the increased foot tion to feed the soul. After a rigorous well: “It’s given me a place I can prison, Leavenworth has an authori - traffic in their building and further practice, kids run to grab mops, buck - call home.” tarian, highly transient population. growth from the community’s expand - Youth are cautious in forming rela - ed knowledge about The Salvation tionships even with peers. But at the Army and this ministry for which an corps, they realize they’re in a safe anonymous benefactor donated place surrounded by an uncondition - $100,000 for the installation of a pro - Peer, a new magazine for Generation Z

new Salvation Army maga - zine for ages 16 to 22— Amembers of Generation Z— has been released. Called Peer, it aims to reach young people, both Salvationists and those in the community, in a relevant way and become a dependable companion on their journey through high school and college. Its mission is unwaver - ing (to ignite a faith conversation that will deepen biblical perspective, faith and holy living); its tagline simple (Faith. Community. Culture.). “We have put faith first for a rea - son,” said Captain Pamela Maynor, editor. “Everything printed on Peer’s pages will be written through the Wrapped up in love lens of and Salvationist doctrine.” Morgan Hulteen, a soldier at the his winter Replacing the Young Salvationist Montclair, N.J., Corps who won youth at the magazine, Peer features fresh design two gold medals in gymnastics at TJacksonville, elements, a narrower size, earthier- the 2018 Special Olympics. feeling paper and thoughtfully Ill., Corps are Panorama provides a broad view sourced content to appeal to this gen - staying toasty thanks to of what’s happening among young eration often referred to as “post the thoughtfulness and people in corps across the country. Christian.” A new website has been creativity of their corps The first destination is Pasadena, launched (peermag.org ) as well as a officer, Major Kathleen Calif., where The Salvation Army social media presence on Facebook, Pinkston. just marched in the Tournament of Instagram and Twitter An accomplished Roses Parade for the 100th consecu - (@peer.magazine). quilter, the major was tive year! In Remix, Central Salvationist inspired to use her tal - Deeper, by Central Salvationists Sarah Micula provides unisex fashion ent when the kids dis - Justin and Courtney Rose, is a and decorating tips from Salvation covered the soft blan - monthly devotional calendar that Army thrift store finds with colorful kets she keeps in her provides an in-depth study on a images and a link that allows readers office and begged to use Bible passage/theme and a daily to learn more about the stores’ mis - or keep them. She Bible reading plan. decided to make a quilt sion. Monthly videos filmed at thrift for each of them to take stores will feature additional tips. In Ask an Officer, three ques - tions from readers about faith, com - home. Wise Up brings stories of Church munity or culture will be answered major said. “I enjoyed searching for and Salvation Army trailblazers to “From start to finish of the quilt, I by officers around the world. and finding a great deal on the per - life, encouraging readers by their was praying for the child or teenager Readers are directed online to dis - fect fabrics.” example. Captain David Kelly of the who was going to receive it. I cover what it means to be an offi - Eastern Territory will introduce a enjoyed doing it because it was my Major Katie’s passion for quilting cer. time to pray for that child,” she said. paired with her love for the Lord variety of fascinating figures like In all, 25 children received a hand- and His children is a blessing to W.T. Stead, Frederick Booth-Tucker, The Zeitgeist section features sewn quilt that had been bathed in both the recipients and the major. General Albert Orsborn, Charles reviews of video games, movies, Wesley, Athanasius and Colonel music and podcasts by contributors prayer for several hours as it was “Those quilts and the pieces made. James Barker. Chris Clark, Micah Trimmer, thereof are now my prayer journal,” Devonte Lawson and Daniel Horne. With a specific child in mind, the she concluded. “It’s a practical way In a Q and A, Captain Pamela major designed the quilt using scraps to use the gift God gave me. He Maynor asks questions of Generation After extensive prayer, research from her personal fabric stash and gave me gifts of pastoral care, hos - Z’s favorite actors and musicians. and collaboration to bring the mag - buttons based on the child’s person - pitality and encouragement. I use January’s issue features an interview azine to life, Captain Pam conclud - ality or interests. Each quilt top was all of these gifts in quilting. It’s a with Mike Manning, who appears in ed, “I pray God will use Peer to intentionally planned for that partic - time of ministry.” God’s Not Dead: A Light in ignite meaningful faith conversa - ular child and backed with soft mate - Darkness. tions among young people, leading The major is now working on lap them to a deeper desire to know rial located by searching for sales Profile provides readers with quilts for her women’s ministries Him more.” and discounts. members as she covers them in inspirational stories about their peers “That was part of the fun,” the prayer one-by-one. across the nation, starting with To subscribe, visit peermag.org. 6 Wha t’shappenin gatou r table Olathe, Kan., Corps

oing deep spiritually is paramount to Lts. ing service as a key compo - Kory and Heidi Strand, Olathe, Kan., nent of membership. Gcorps officers. Since their appointment to “The emphasis is on ser - Olathe in 2016, they’ve focused on spiritu - vice as something we all get al growth and development with their congregation, to do. It’s an opportunity to the result of which has been increased interest in serve the Lord and give soldiership and service in the corps. Him glory,” Lt. Heidi said. “Our goal was to help people grow spiritually,” “Everyone is encouraged to said Lt. Heidi. “If they grow in the Lord, then the serve with joy.” hunger to serve follows naturally.” And serve they do. In the past year, the lieutenants have enrolled Thanks to the dedication of eight senior soldiers, two adherents and three junior the soldiers, regular pro - soldiers, and they’re planning another soldiership grams and activities are class for this spring. covered and well-planned. In addition to leading The Strands found that preaching and teaching Sunday school and charac - Salvation Army doctrines ignited a desire among the ter-building groups, volun - New junior soldiers Madden and Ryan Hanton with their godparents, Majors Greg and corps people to go Lee Ann Thompson, who came to Olathe for their enrollment teering in the kitchen, deeper in their faith. teaching music and partici - Bible study atten - pating in Sunday worship, soldiers rise to the chal - example, during the Christmas season soldiers vol - dance grew along lenge to meet seasonal needs at the corps. For unteer to take turns driving the kettle routes, with a hunger for which saves the corps thousands of dollars, and God’s Word. And provides the opportunity to connect with bell - another thing hap - ringers. pened. As they grew closer to the Lord, When additional help is needed, the lieutenants participants began to approach the corps during Sunday morning grow closer to one announcements in two ways. First they recognize another, forming a the difference volunteers have made to the success close-knit family of of past events, then they make a request for people believers. to volunteer in specific ways for the next one. In this way the essential role each person plays is The outflow of expressed, their value as a member of the body of growth has been an Christ is acknowledged, and at the same time the eagerness to serve need is communicated. others through the corps, a desire the “We can’t fulfill the mission alone,” concluded lieutenants cultivate the lieutenant. “We need our soldiers to come alongside us and join us in ministry, and we are Krista Breddin signs her by providing opportu - New soldiers Trenton Lubow, John Trejo, Hunter Gjovig, grateful they do.” Soldier’s Covenant. nities and encourag - Braden Colt and Brian Trejo

Kansas City Eastside, Mo., Corps

ord, I can’t do this on my own.” That was to provide an unforget - the beginning of Major Janice Love’s desper - table atmosphere,” said “Late prayer several months after being Major Janice. appointed to a community that wasn’t Months later, two famil - embracing the corps. For the first time in many iar faces from the feeding years she felt out of her comfort zone. program showed up in the Overwhelmed, she needed local leaders who could corps’ adult Sunday school walk with her. She asked God to give her a vision class. More and more din - for the community and corps, then added, “Lord, ers began showing up for give me a godly man. No, make that five godly worship. Excitement grew men!” within the congregation. The major had never led a corps with a daily Men attending worship feeding program. Then, the cook quit. For the next services from the four months, Major Janice cooked for the corps’ City Adult Rehabilitation New soldiers and others who reaffirmed their Soldier’s Covenant Beacon of Hope feeding ministry during the busiest Center (ARC) began time of the year for a corps officer. But, to her own inquiring about becoming soldiers—and officers! A the 730 Candidates’ Weekend. surprise, she fell in love with the ministry. The 100 recruits’ course was started for the men and four This has challenged Major Janice to study or so faces she saw each day became names; the other people from the corps. Major let current sol - names became stories, and they became family. God’s Word even more diligently, reappraise her diers attend the classes to recommit themselves. own covenant and continue to lead above “It became one of my priorities to make sure “I wanted our people to no longer view the corps reproach. She finds inspiration in Isaiah 43:18-19 meals were ones I’d eat and the dining room nice as a country club but as their church,” said Major (TLB): “But forget all that—it is nothing compared enough for the mayor. Most importantly, I wanted Janice. “I wanted them to see membership as ‘a gift to what I am going to do. For I am going to do a from God…we should treasure with great joy and brand-new thing. See, I have already begun!” anticipation,’” she added quoting from I am a Church Member by Thom S. Rainer. While walking through the chapel making sure everything was ready for the enrollment of 10 new soldiers and the recommitment of several oth - ers, Major Janice suddenly remem - bered her prayer from two years ear - lier. Tears streamed down her face as she realized God not only had answered her prayer but exceeded it. Vacant leadership roles at the corps were filled and community outreaches strategically planned, including a festival for the corps’ 75th anniversary, a World Cup soc - cer match and the “adoption” of A World Cup soccer match outreach attracted teams repre - older adults in the neighborhood. senting nationalities from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle Several soldiers attended the Families enjoy a festival celebrating the Kansas City Eastside Corps’ 75th East to the corps. 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Michaela Lendt hang out after school. She invited me to the character-building programs. I Council Bluffs, Iowa, Corps enrolled as a girl guard and began Division attending every Wednesday. Salvation expe - Education/training: Associates in rience: I accepted Arts from Des Moines Area 2,060 days and counting Jesus into my life Community College during youth coun - Spiritual mentors: So many peo - by Captain Kelly Hanton cils in 2011. ple…but my top three are Captain During a creative Pam Kasten, Major Donna Miller and 730 days at the College for Officer arts re-enactment Major Poppy Thompson. Training (CFOT)—days of intentional study and focus; spiritual growth, dis - of the crucifixion, Memorable ministry experi - I felt a conviction cipline and accountability; disciple - ence: Serving on two global mission ship, service and mission; plus fellow - and asked Jesus to teams to Ecuador. It affects my min - rule my life. ship and relationship building with istry in the U.S., and I will never for - sessionmates. First Salvation get it! Army encounter: But nothing—not even 730 days at Interest/spiritual gifts: adminis - the CFOT—could have prepared me for I met the Army tration, leadership, shepherding, mis - through my best friend, Jeannette the heartache and blessings that came sions, music with meeting Cathie Esselstyn. She was North. We sat together in Spanish He had our paths cross at this time class, and I asked her if we could Michaela’s corps officer is Major a classy lady from Scotland who Donna Miller. attended the Elgin, Ill., Corps for 54 for a reason. How could I argue? I years and was the matriarch upon our signed my name. arrival there, our first appointment. We spent several weeks together She rarely missed a Sunday. Sitting in that hospital, praying, singing in the back of the chapel, she always and reading scripture for hours. welcomed me with a hug and was an When she could, Cathie shared Caribbean to the Central encourager to everyone. She once Christ’s love with the nurses and said, “Lieutenant, you’re a good doctors. We laughed and cried preacher, but you could shorten it up together, were afraid and brave a bit!” That was our Cathie, and we together. In those last days Cathie loved her. taught all of us about God’s love and faithfulness and demonstrated Not long after we arrived, she discov - the joy of her salvation. Easter ered she had cancer. She went through morning I got a call informing me treatments and was excited to share Cathie had died. As a family, our she was able to “ring the bell,” signify - corps celebrated our risen Savior ing there was no evidence of cancer and also rejoiced in God’s promise after just a few months. We rejoiced. of everlasting life that had been ful - Time passed, and Cathie learned filled for our friend Cathie. she had cancer again. Like the first God called me to surrender my time, the doctors were confident with plans for His and to become a the right treatment she could over - Salvation Army officer. Though there come it. We began to pray and trust. are many times when ministry can But this time was different. At 91, be difficult, the blessings are far Noel Mason, Jr., and Arike O’Connor served as flagbearers for the retirement of their parents, her throat muscles were damaged by more abundant. When I think about Majors Noel and Rose Mason by Lt. Colonel Rose Marie Brown and Lt. Colonel Raphael Mason. the radiation and she began to have my time with Cathie, I’m reminded other difficulties. I remember sitting of Psalm 33:11 (NIV): “But the plans ajors Noel and Rose Mason Masons most enjoyed teaching and in the hospital with Cathie when she of the Lord stand firm forever, the recently retired after more discipling people, as well as provid - asked if I would be her medical purposes of his heart through all gen - than 40 years of officership. M ing music instruction in voice, gui - power of attorney since she had no erations.” He who has called me is tar and brass band. The Masons are biological family. When I questioned faithful, and I am thankful and hum - and raised in the Caribbean, now soldiers at the Lawrenceville, her decision, she reminded me it was bled by the opportunities God gives Noel and Rose each grew up attending Ga., Corps. by God’s grace we were family and me to serve Him. The Salvation Army. With officer par - ents, Noel lived in several places in the islands, while Rose attended the Hopewell, Jamaica, Corps, where her mother was the corps sergeant-major. Rose was commissioned in 1978 with the “Disciples of Jesus” session. A dream come true Noel was commissioned two years later with the “Proclaimers of decades-long dream of to help lead the growing Salvation,” and the two married short - becoming missionaries in Hispanic ministries and ly thereafter. For the next 22 years, ASpain finally came true for corps in the Metropolitan they served throughout the Caribbean retired Central Territory Division. in corps, divisional headquarters and officers Captains Luis and Raisi Since retiring in 2014, the social services appointments. They Zambrano, who are serving in the Zambranos have spent two both attended Brengle Holiness Spain and Portugal Command as extended visits to Spain and Institute, and Noel attended the associate corps officers for the La in the last year contacted International College for Officers as Coruña Corps and Cayón Outpost. Lt. Colonel Philip Davisson, part of the 139th session. Natives of Venezuela, the a Central Territory officer In 2001, the Masons transferred to Zambranos applied in 1985 to who leads the Spain and the Central Territory, where they become missionaries in Spain but Portugal Command with his have served in corps, at Northern couldn’t raise sufficient financial wife, Lt. Colonel Sheila Divisional Headquarters and at the support. They continued to minister Davisson. He encouraged Chicago, Ill., Harbor Light Corps and before moving to the U.S. in the ‘90s them and shared the appro - Freedom Center. Their final appoint - so Luis could earn a Master of priate protocol. ment was leading the Minneapolis, Divinity at Northern Baptist The Zambranos, who Minn., Parkview Corps. They retired Theological Seminary in Lisle, Ill. have remained fit and reacquainted with the Zambranos, in a ceremony planned by their They connected with The Salvation healthy after retirement, have com - and excited to have them join the daughter, Arike O’Connor, which was Army at the nearby Oakbrook mitted to a year-to-year agreement to ministry team at a location impor - attended by many officers they disci - Terrace, Ill., Corps and got involved service in Spain, a country that’s tant for the command’s plans for pled and sent to training. The cere - with its vibrant Hispanic ministry. become increasingly secular. They growth and discipleship,” said Lt. mony was conducted by Noel’s broth - God called them to fulltime service are happy to follow the direction of Colonel Sheila. “They bring enthu - er, Lt. Colonel Raphael Mason, and in The Salvation Army and they officers in Spain while offering their siasm and experience, and will Lt. Colonel Rose-Marie Brown. became auxiliary captains in 2004. experience and advice. contribute to the ministries there Though the dream of serving in benefitting many people.” Throughout their officership, the Spain never died, they were needed “We are looking forward to getting 9 Expanding their reach

hen the Milwaukee, reach with volunteer chaplains also ging and praying with people. I cried Wis., Police Department serving as emotional and spiritual with a man who couldn’t bring his Wneeded volunteer emer - care (ESC) providers for emergency dog with him into an emergency shel - gency chaplains to part - disaster services (EDS) responses. ter, but I was able to find a foster ner with them, they turned to The Most recently, three chaplains were home for it!” Salvation Army to organize and lead deployed to in response to The Milwaukee-based chaplains the effort to bring comfort to trauma - Hurricane Michael which struck in also utilized their ESC skills in EDS tized people and help combat vio - October. Two went to incidents closer to home, such as five lence. The Milwaukee Police after Hurricane Florence hit land the volunteer chaplains who responded to Chaplaincy Program has made a sig - month before. Six chaplains went to flooding and an explosion in Madison, nificant difference for people in crisis in the wake of Hurricane Wis., last summer, and six chaplains since 2015. Within the last year and a Harvey in August 2017. who participate with EDS in the half, this ministry has expanded its Two chaplains, Pastor Patriot National Guard Disaster Marcine Spoke with her canteen partners Carol Knox and Training exercise held each summer Marcine Spoke, were in Northern . receive police academy training on involved in both The Milwaukee Police Chaplaincy law-enforcement operations. Hurricanes Michael Program is the first of its kind in the Tom Thueks, the Milwaukee ser - and Florence. The two territory. More than 60 chaplains, rep - vice extension director instrumental women couldn’t say resenting 16 different faiths and in starting the volunteer chaplaincy enough about their denominations, have been trained and program, said, “It’s been a good fit, experiences bringing certified to provide care to victims of whether at the scene of a violent comfort and aid to the violent crime, their families and com - crime, police action, tornado or hurricane survivors. munities. Not only are the volunteer flood. No matter the trauma, we Pastor Carol said she chaplains proficient in spiritual and can provide comfort to those who was grateful for the psychological first-aid, they also are hurting.” EDS training she received to help people in crisis. Marcine, who’d also served in Texas after Hurricane Harvey, said, “We were able to instill and reinforce hope in survivors. We did what was needed to help people mental - ly, physically and spiri - tually, whether it was Volunteer chaplains have an impact on community events as serving a meal, finding well as police calls. supplies or just hug -

Winter Night Watch Chaplains praying during the 2018 National Night Out supporting Milwaukee police

by Michelle DeRusha serves a broader client base. hen icy winds howl and “In many cases this program is the thermometer plum - meeting the food needs of the Revised guide lights the way Wmets in Omaha, Neb., working poor,” noted Western surviving on the streets Divisional Commander Major Greg can become a life or death situation. Thompson. “It’s also not unusual to he second edition of Light That’s why The Salvation Army have children visit the trucks, ask - Our Way, a valuable launched Winter Night Watch which ing for meals for their whole fami - Tresource for emotional and provides hot meals, beverages and ly.” spiritual care during disaster winter outerwear five nights a week Last year Winter Night Watch relief and recovery stages, is now throughout the Omaha metro area available free of charge through the during the season’s harshest months. served more than 16,000 meals and distributed more than 12,000 win - Central territorial emergency disaster Though the program targets the services (EDS) office. First released homeless and near-homeless, it also ter outerwear items, including coats, scarves and gloves. in 2006, Light Our Way compiles best practices recognizing that people Approximately 600 volunteers (particularly officers and ministry help keep the program running; leaders) feel compelled to help after many travel with the canteens each catastrophes. night during the program’s season which runs from the end of Light Our Way is designed for November to the beginning of those wanting to help disaster sur - March. As temperatures dip below vivors in shock, overwhelmed first freezing, numbers increase. During responders, co-workers and even the coldest weeks, Winter Night themselves as they deal with their Watch feeds up to 300 people each own fear and sorrow at the sight of night. destruction and perhaps loss of life. The canteens follow three sepa - The guide was written and pro - rate routes, making two stops each. duced by the Emotional and This year a new stop will be added Spiritual Care Committee, chaired on its southern route in Bellevue, a by Central Territory EDS suburb of Omaha, in addition to Coordinator Kevin Ellers for the stops in north and central Omaha. National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. The committee “Winter Night Watch embodies is comprised of representatives the essence of The Salvation Army from several different faiths in the and its mission,” said Omaha belief that relating to the spiritual percent are members of churches, Advisory Board member and long - dimension is just as important as the synagogues or mosques. time Winter Night Watch volunteer physical and psychological state of a Anne Baxter. “Delivering food and person after a disaster. To receive a free guide and learn more clothing on a cold night to the peo - about other resources or volunteering, ple who need it the most—that’s According to Light Our Way, contact uscdisasterservices@ what The Salvation Army is all almost 60 percent of disaster sur - usc.salvationarmy.org For updates, visit about.” vivors prefer support from clergy or their Facebook page (ser - religious counselors, and nearly 70 ach@CTHQEDS) RTNER 10 A S P ISSION Praying for our Partners in Mission M

As Partners in Mission it is our privilege and responsibility to pray for these territories. Thanks for lifting up the specific prayer requests listed below.

Caribbean Territory Kenya East Territory With more than 12,000 senior soldiers, 3,700 junior sol - This territory has more than 86,000 senior soldiers, 75,000 junior soldiers, 600 active diers, 2,000 adherents and 250 active officers in 16 countries, officers, 445 corps, 246 outposts and 372 schools. Pray for: the territory has 130 corps, 46 outposts, 131 schools, 29 insti - • Peace in Kenya and a resolution to many complex issues tutions and 1,200 employees. Pray for: • Officers and soldiers as they minister to others • Ongoing hurricane relief efforts • Training and deployment of youth leadership • Relationships between The Salvation Army, churches and non-profits

India South Eastern Territory With 400 active officers, more than 56,000 senior soldiers, 16,000 adher - ents and 5,000 junior soldiers attend 326 corps and 152 outposts. Pray for: • Perseverance in face of persecution • Continued spread of the gospel (bar - riers include poverty, illiteracy, cul - tural barriers, religious opposition Congo Brazzaville Territory and a rigid class system) The territory has more than 21,000 senior soldiers, 12,000 junior soldiers, 3,000 adherents, 300 active officers, 116 corps and 118 outposts. Pray for: • Proclamation of a pure gospel devoid of syncretism and heresy For more information, ideas and resources visit centralmissions.org • Ministry to Central African refugees

Australia becomes one territory

by Lt. Colonel Laurie Robertson fully convinced that God is empower - Bringing the two territories eneral Brian Peddle and ing the Australia Territory to fulfill its into one has been a more than Commissioner Rosalie challenging vision statement. two-year journey that General Peddle, world president of In addition to the one-territory Peddle commenced in 2016 G when, as Chief of the Staff, he women’s ministries, left launch, General Peddle admitted behind numerous legacies in Australia Major Stella Green to the Order of the announced in Australia’s capi - after a 10-day visit covering Sydney, Founder for her pioneering ministry to tal Canberra that then-General Brisbane and Melbourne. The engage - Chinese in Australia had given approval ments culminated in the General offi - and Hong Kong. Her for the process to begin. cially launching the Australia Territory efforts have seen During the seven-day as a single united entity during the countless lives trans - Still Others event, the landmark Still Others event in formed. General said the Army The General presents Major Stella Green, accompanied by her sister, with the Order of the Founder in Sydney. Melbourne, a week of vision, equip - The General praised in Australia is at a ping and celebration. the courage and inspir - starting point, adding it’s the opportuni - As well as officially bringing the The world leaders showed by their ing leadership of territor - two Australian territories into one, example how people can have a ial leaders Commissioners Floyd and ty and mission of every Salvationist to implement the vision. The commission - General Peddle stated many times he strong, passionate connection with Tracey Tidd and Colonels Mark and is on board with the Australia God; be approachable, warm and Julie Campbell (chief secretary and ter - ing of the territory’s first new officers also took place. Territory’s vision statement: friendly; live out deep faith in Jesus ritorial secretary for women’s min - “Wherever there is hardship or injus - throughout the everyday trials and joys istries) who have led the way to the Immediately after General Peddle tice Salvos will live, love, fight along - of life; and not be afraid to address new Australia Territory, joining togeth - launched the Australia Territory and side others to transform Australia one tough issues. Large numbers of people er the Australia Eastern and Australia presented the new territorial flag, life at a time, with the love of Jesus.” flocked to places of prayer during Southern territories which existed Commissioners Tidd made several He and Commissioner Peddle took every meeting and event where a call since 1921. He thanked all who have announcements regarding significant every opportunity to urge Australian to commitment and prayer was given, been involved in decision-making and funding to “enhance innovation at the Salvationists to passionately live out and people across Australia became implementation. frontline of mission” in the new territory. the vision. 11

March Prayer Calendar

My Prayer List Day Bible Reading Pray for The Salvation Army

1 Friday Job 17-18 World Day of Prayer Chicago Staff Band ministry in 2 Saturday Isaiah 45-50 Toronto, Canada 3 Sunday Matthew 23-25 Oak Creek Centennial, Wi s. ,Corps

4 Monday 1 Corinthians 1-2 Southeast Michigan ARC*

5 Tuesday Genesis 36-39 Port Huron, Mich., Corps

6 Wednesday Ruth Peoria Citadel, Ill., Corps

7 Thursday Psalms 27-29 New Albany, Ind., Corps

8 Friday Job 19-20 Territorial Youth Chorus

9 Saturday Isaiah 51-55 St. Joseph, Mo., Corps

Sri Lanka Territory 10 Sunday Matthew 26-28 Junior Soldier Enrollment & Renewal Sunday More than 4,000 senior soldiers, 1,000 junior soldiers and 700 11 Monday 1 Corinthians 3-4 Biblical Education Tour to Israel adherents attend 44 corps with 100 active officers. Pray for: Western Michigan & • Freedom of religious expression and evangelism efforts 12 Tuesday Genesis 40-43 Northern DHQ** • Physical and relational healing after a generation of civil war 13 Wednesday 1 Samuel 1-5 Joliet, Ill., Corps • Spiritual development of children, youth and young adults 14 Thursday Psalms 30-32 Financial resources for the future

15 Friday Job 21-22 St. Louis Euclid Ave., Mo., Corps

16 Saturday Isaiah 56-61 Nobl eWorshi pCenter ,Min n. ,Corps One Army materials now in 17 Sunday Mark 1-2 Omaha Citadel, Neb., Corps 18 Monday 1 Corinthians 5-6 Urban Ministries Center in more than 25 languages St. Louis, Mo. 19 Tuesday Genesis 44-47 Muskegon Citadel, Mich., Corps

20 Wednesday 1 Samuel 6-10 Oshkosh, Wis., Corps he internationally popular commands throughout the world so One Army teaching they can print to order. Some of the 21 Thursday Psalms 33-35 Royal Oak, Mich., Corps Tresources now are available ways in which the material is being in more than 25 languages— used, from the Solomon Islands to 22 Friday Job 23-24 Springfield Clear Lake, Ill., Corps and the number keeps growing. outreach ministry at the Youth Resources already translated, or Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, 23 Saturday Isaiah 62-66 Territorial leadership team being translated, include the One Argentina, can be found on Army Complete Series (13 themed the One Army Facebook (face - 24 Sunday Mark 3-4 Topeka Citadel, Kan., Corps books and DVDs), In the Master’s book.com/tsaonearmy) and Twitter Hands (with DVD), My Life in (@TSAOneArmy) accounts and on 25 Monday 1 Corinthians 7-8 Norridge Citadel, Ill., Corps God’s Hands (youth book), and the the One Army website: 26 Tuesday Genesis 48-50 St. Louis Gateway Citadel, latest publications, Who is this Jesus www.salvationarmy.org/onearmy. Mo., Corps Anyway? (leaflet and book). The series has been devised and 27 Wednesday 1 Samuel 11-15 Rochester, Minn., Corps International Headquarters (IHQ) written mainly by Commissioner has ensured translations in Spanish, Robert Street, with Major Nick 28 Thursday Psalms 36-38 Omaha North Side, Neb., Corps Coke providing youth material. French and Portuguese for all publi - 29 Friday Job 25-26 Niles, Mich., Corps cations, with Chinese, German, Filmed contributions and written Russian and Latvian available for comments are included from all 31 Saturday Jeremiah 1-6 Racine, Wis., Corps most of the teaching. Other transla - Salvation Army zones of the world tions (in full or part) include Korean, to ensure the inclusion of many 31 Sunday Mark 5-6 Annual Day of Prayer for Children Dutch, Swedish, Czech, Georgian, cultures and that the teaching has a Romanian, Polish, Kiswahili, truly rich flavor of One Army! Go to www.salarmycentral.org * = Adult Rehabilitation Center Bangladeshi, Malayan, Danish, If you follow the prayer calendar during the year, you will have read ** = Divisional Headquarters Estonian, Burmese, Urdu, Icelandic, through the Bible! Italian, Shona, Ukrainian and Indonesian. More translations are being developed. One Army teaching resources have been introduced to keep The Salvation Army united and outward- looking in ministry. The scripts are easy to read, revealing a depth of understanding and clarity of expres - sion. Each English-speaking corps has been equipped with the One Army Complete Series, and non- English-speaking territories and com - mands receive grants for translation and printing on application to International Headquarters. Printing files for the Who is this Jesus Anyway? leaflets have been made available to territories and 12 A catalyst for hope A ministry of reconciliation

ur vision is that our people adison, Ind., appears to be will feel equipped and the quintessential small “Ocapable in their everyday MAmerican town, but lives to share their faith,” beneath the sunny surface, said Lt. Vinal Lee, who leads the there’s a darkness threatening the Madison, Ind., Corps with his wife, lives and livelihoods of many resi - Captain Brenna. dents. Feeling a heavy burden for the Intergenerational drug use and unsaved in their community, many of addiction are pervasive problems in whom struggle with the devastating the community of nearly 12,000 peo - effects of poverty, drug addiction and ple. With entire families being affect - alcohol abuse, the Lees held a week - ed, there is much work to be done to end evangelism training seminar break the cycle and create hope for a called “Catalyst of Hope,” which was better future. Lt. Vinal and Captain attended by 64 individuals from the Major Stephen Court Brenna Lee, Madison corps officers, have been instrumental in bringing Sarah's family has benefitted from the ministry corps, other churches and the com - of the corps. munity—even city hall. territorial Christian education direc - the community together to help tor for discipleship, and the territor - those suffering from addiction-relat - “We wanted to challenge and equip The Lees encounter many people ial praise band, The Singing ed problems find restoration and rec - who come to the corps through our corps to cast a vision for 100 peo - Company. onciliation in Christ. ple to accept Christ in the coming social services, feeding program or year,” he said, and because the Lees Friday evening’s powerful open - “Ministry is most effective when dental clinic and request help for believe in collaboration, they invited ing session included a thought-pro - you’re responding to the needs of the their or their loved ones’ addictions. others who share their heart for the voking message after which dele - community,” said Lt. Vinal. Referrals also come from the jail Madison community. gates renewed their commitments “Approximately 85 percent of those and other ministries. to Christ or made them for the first we serve are struggling with some “Each time we have a touch point The three-day event featured Major time. On Saturday they learned aspect of addiction.” Stephen Court, evangelism consultant with someone, we’re intentional,” about the importance of spreading said the lieutenant. “So we’re not for the Canada and Bermuda hope by sharing their faith with Territory. Guests from the Central just providing band-aids; we’re try - others and how to break the ice in ing to get to the heart of the issue.” Territory included Lt. Amanda Keene, everyday conversations. They practiced reaching Because Madison is a relatively out at coffee shops and “There’s a renewed passion and central location to several adult prayed over the city as commitment to the mission of The rehabilitation centers (ARCs) in both they walked through Salvation Army,” said Lt. Vinal. the Central and Eastern territories, downtown. By the semi - “We’re excited for what this means the Lees have the opportunity to nar’s conclusion on for the corps and for the Kingdom of refer addicted clients and transport Sunday, a change in peo - God.” them to an available facility within ple was evident, a few hours’ drive for treatment. according to the When possible, they work with the lieutenant. He says families of the individuals to sup - that since the con - port them through the absence of ference there has their loved one, particularly if the been a palpable dif - person is the primary provider for ference in the the family. Eligible families are corps. Those who enrolled in Pathway of Hope to pro - were once appre - vide additional support and begin hensive or afraid to the process of breaking the cycle of share their faith are poverty for the next generation. now bold, and “We want them to know we’re they’ve led 18 indi - fighting with them and for them,” viduals to Christ! the lieutenant concluded. “We make sure they know they are wanted and Madison junior soldier Isabella Rhyne leads worship with The Singing Company. welcome at The Salvation Army.”

Singing Company releases a charmer

by Major Robert Birkes these songs, we’re reminded God who world, but that indi - Allen Park) established the world “is the Ruler vidual’s songs would and a gospel ’m sure you’ve heard bad things yet.” He won’t waste what happens to sound empty. III choir arranged come in threes. The idiom’s popu - us and won’t let us go! He made us in comes to us via a and produced larity may have something to do I His image, and His Son paid the price community in mis - by Ronnie with Michael Jackson, Ed for us all. If these songs will be sion in Chicago: Murchison McMahon and Farrah Fawcett all believed, the listener can die to a sin - seven different Smith from the dying the same week. But I suspect it ful life and be washed in the resurrec - songwriters, a Memphis, may also be connected with the Star tion life. group of good musi - Tenn., Kroc Wars prequel films. At any rate, any cians and even better people (includ - Center. Additionally, “May the good Trinitarian knows that as far as I suppose one can work alone and ing, for the first time, saxophonist peace” includes a perfectly placed proverbs go, that one has serious sing songs about unity in a divisive liturgical prayer written and read problems. by Courtney Rose. The project was Case in point, The Singing the band’s first recording in the Company has released three inspir - new studio at Central Territorial ing EPs (22 songs) in the last four Headquarters and was produced years. Their latest, aptly titled III, entirely—and masterfully—by gui - continues their tradition of creating tarist Dave Mantel of Broken Light redemptive art that is technically Records. and musically acute, worshipfully Leader Eric Himes shared the ardent and theologically accurate. group’s vision for III was a desire Through six original songs and to explore new sounds and to stress two covers (“This is my Father’s themes of peace, mercy, joy and world” and “Jesus paid it all”), the freedom. He hopes the recording Central territorial praise band offers will stand “as a witness to the praise befitting both our own little strength we find in Christ, particu - worlds and our place in the larger larly in these difficult times.” To one. “Body of Christ” and “May the that I say, three’s a charm. peace” serve as bookends which proclaim the need for believers to III is available on all streaming plat - be one and well with each other, forms, including iTunes, Spotify, Jesus and “OTHERS.” In between Apple Music and YouTube Music.