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when we go through hard times, Uplifting moments and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that for challenging days we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. We by Lt. Colonel Ralph Bukiewicz have plenty of hard times that Territorial Secretary for Personnel to National Sticky Bun Day and come from following the Messiah, National Public Sleeping Day. We’ll but no more so than the good do just about anything to survive this times of his healing comfort—we f you’re hoping to fill your month, won’t we? ules and expectations from others. get a full measure of that, too. February days with uplifting We are people of Grace—and com - Iactivities, you’re not alone. Tucked between useless and forget - passion must be the language we use When we suffer for Jesus, it Psychologists tell us February is table observations are reminders to to reach those who are immune to works out for your healing and one of the most depressing months make a difference in someone else’s any other method. salvation. If we are treated well, and for several reasons. Snow just life. You’ll find National Make a given a helping hand and encour - Friend Day, National Shut-In Thoughtfulness is contagious. Once aging word, that also works to isn’t exciting anymore. You’re tired we catch someone off-guard with a of being sick (or being surrounded by Visitation Day and even National Do your benefit, spurring you on, face a Grouch a Favor Day followed by gesture of grace or an unexpected forward, unflinching. Your hard those who are). Days are gray and kindness, they’re more conscious of short. And tradition tells us that our National Random Acts of Kindness times are also our hard times. Day this month. doing it for someone else. So, infect When we see that you’re just as future (short-range) happiness is sup - someone else’s cold February with posed to be based on a timid rodent. Maybe none of these will be a part willing to endure the hard times as the truth of 2 Corinthians 1:4-7, The to enjoy the good times, we know Once we survive Groundhog Day of your schedule, but then again it Message: shouldn’t take a special national you’re going to make it, no doubt (February 2), Valentine’s Day He [God] comes alongside us about it. (February 14) and President’s Day observation to get us to look up, look (February 20) give us something to around and invest in someone else’s look forward to. If that isn’t enough, wellbeing. there’s a “National something-or- We risk diluting the effects of our other” every single day of this month service and diffusing the impact of ranging from National Homemade our ministry if all we do is focus on Soup Day to National Toothache Day the daily demands of our busy sched -

A bridge not too far

alvation Army emergency occurred in Franklin County, Mo., disaster services (EDS) in the last year. SMidland Division made pos - The flood waters were strong sible the rebuilding of a enough to sweep away the 2,000- creek crossing and steep road to free pound concrete blocks supporting three elderly people with health the creek crossing, and heavy rains problems who were trapped in their caused a landslide of mud that oblit - hill-top homes after massive flooding erated the hillside road to the cross - ing, reported Alicia Justice, Salvation Army disaster case manager for Franklin County. Alicia continues to be responsible for meeting the needs of flood sur - vivors in the county, which lies in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains; more than half of the 142 cases she received are still current. As a mem - ber of the long-term recovery com - mittee assembled for the region by various aid agencies and churches, Pictured (l-r) are Thomas Reed, Alicia Justice and Jim and Sue Reed. Alicia received referrals of people in the greatest need. dents, Jim and Sue Reed and Jim’s community to restore their mobility “Volunteer crews from local brother, Thomas, to rebuild the sim - before the start of the region’s next churches dug out the steep road, the ple bridge. In addition, Alicia was rainy season. Jim Reed said, “Mere ledge for which had been completely able to pay for the installation of five- words do not express how grateful eroded by the mud slide,” said Alicia. ton cement blocks along the side of we are…you are truly God’s special A Federal Emergency Management the road going down to the crossing angels.” Agency (FEMA) appeal for assistance to stabilize it from future mud slides. and funds from a community “pot” The Reeds were relieved and grate - The Salvation Army brought mobility back to allowed Alicia to pay a contractor ful for the efforts of Alicia, on behalf three older adults by rebuilding a bridge and hired by the affected hill-top resi - of The Salvation Army, and their hillside road. Get Central Connected! Connection Check out our complementary material on the web. salarmycentral.org THE SALVATION ARMY 5550 Prairie Stone Pkwy • Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 Resources/Links 847-294-2000 Congress registration WILLIAM AND CATHERINE BOOTH Founder For late breaking news, World Missions 20 New Corps website ANDRÉ COX General Emergency Disaster Services website COMMISSIONER PAUL R. SEILER visit our website! Make me a Channel CD order form Territorial Commander The Whole World Mobilizing Facebook page DOUGLAS M cDANIEL Executive Director of Development History of The Salvation Army in Cuba ELIZABETH KINZIE Editorial Director Salvation Army Costa Rica Prison Ministry ANNE URBAN The Great Commission video Editor/Writer Log on to salarmycentral.org TWYLA BROOKINS Trade Central website Communications Specialist BRITTANY CHINN Web exclusives Circulation Manager 2016 Lenten series excerpt KENNETH ROMIN Graphic Design and Production The Salvation Army in Mexico VISIT OUR WEBSITE— How to host a successful community meal www.salarmycentral.org 1-800-SALARMY Using your own talents for World Services/Self- Denial 3 And God stepped in

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. (Matthew 25:35, NIV)

hese words of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew speak Tstraight to the heart of Salvationists at the Decatur, Ill., Corps. Filled with a passion to Sunday, six meals were served. As Sunday a month each of the teen reach their community for Christ, word has spread, some Sundays have and adult Sunday school classes corps officers Majors Wesley and seen upwards of 160 visitors! help serve the meal and fellowship Susan Dalberg and their leaders look The Breakfast Club serves a dual with and minister to those who for ways to grow God’s Kingdom. Last purpose. In addition to providing a attend. year, many were discouraged by small much-needed meal, it is an opportu - According to Major Wes, God has returns from outreach efforts. Instead nity to reach a greater number of provided the means to feed the of giving up, they came together and people with the gospel. Every homeless through a community used the STEPs (Strategic Tool to Breakfast Club meeting includes a food drive which brings in both Engage Potential) process to focus on devotional along with an invitation to food items and funds that are ear - what could make a significant differ - join the worship service. While not marked for food purchases. The many stay for church, Major Wes community enthusiastically sup - says the message of God’s life-chang - ports the program. Volunteers are ing love and power is still being plentiful as members of other ence. They developed a goal to shared. He calls the Breakfast Club churches, the advisory board, the increase their outreach to the com - “a breakfast version of church…just United Way and the corps give munity and the Breakfast Club was without the singing!” their time to make sure breakfast is formed. What makes the Breakfast Club served and the message of Jesus is Shelter director Jeff Mueller over - distinctive is its organic roots. It grew heard. sees the Breakfast Club, which out of the desire of the corps leaders “We decided to try something dif - serves a hot and hearty breakfast to participate in ministry to the ferent,” said Major Wes, “and God every Sunday morning. When the homeless. True to their word, one stepped in.” doors to the corps’ community hall open, all are welcome to come in and enjoy the warmth and fellow - ship of a good meal around the table. The greatest population served is the homeless. On the first

Mobilizing for outreach

alvationists across the Silvia Cox the Salvation globe are being called Army flag for the Central Sto action by General Territory. André Cox with The According to Major Carol Whole World Mobilizing Wurtz, territorial corps mis - campaign that began in January. sion and adult ministries sec - General Cox’s vision is to mobilize retary and coordinator for The the Army to go forward in mission, Whole World Mobilizing campaign where every officer, soldier, adherent, in the Central Territory, the mobiliz - employee, youth and child is actively ing march serves as one catalyst to spreading the good news of the gospel, get Salvationists into their commu - reaching out in practical ways, minis - nities to show the love of Jesus. tering to the needs of their community “Each unit is being encouraged to and daily putting their faith into action. be present in their communities by marching, outreach efforts or his latest installment in the One Army series of teaching materials One of the campaign’s many com - examines the essentials of The Salvation Army’s Christian faith ponents is a mobilizing march where - events and even random acts of kindness,” she said. Tand practice. Ideal for group or personal study, “In the Master’s by Salvationists collectively will Hands” takes a look at: march around the world with A dedicated interactive and user Salvation Army flags in one year. friendly website and app are being • What being a Salvationist means Each territory has been given a flag launched this month. “It’s amaz - • How the Army places the highest value on a person’s relationship and GPS device to attach to a flagpole ing!” the major said. “A corps or an with Jesus which allows their flags to be tracked individual Salvationist can use it to • Why Christians should be a reflection of Christ himself and miles marched recorded. In find a wide range of resources or to preparation for this initiative, territor - share a prayer request.” • The ceremonies, observances or sacraments used in the Church as a whole that have caused both unity and division through the centuries. ial leaders Commissioners Paul R. Salvationists also are encouraged and Carol Seiler personally received to visit The Whole World Mobilizing This book and DVD set is available from Trade Central at satradecentral.org from the General and Commissioner Facebook page and our website. 4 The right Newly time for us accepted

by Auxiliary Captain Doug Winters candidates o…I’m serious this time,” I said as I looked across the “Nfront seat of the car at Kim, Karen Miller Joshua Hubbard my wife of 30 years. We Chicago Ray and Joan Kroc Wayne/Westland, Mich., Corps were making our annual Labor Day Corps Community Center Eastern Michigan Division trip to see my aunt in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Each year we Metropolitan Division As a child I was drawn would drive north six hours to visit major. But God had other plans. I was blessed to be to The Salvation Army her and, with our extended family, Two thousand years ago, Jesus born into a wonderful because of the outlets it share our brass band talents at the made the call very clear to his disci - family whose blood provided me as a youth in corps on Sunday—going back almost ples: “And he said to them, ‘Follow runs “red, yellow and the neighborhood. I occu - since we were married. For the last me, and I will make you fishers of blue.” I’m a sixth gen - pied my time with the pro - few years Kim and I joked we should men.’ Immediately they left their eration Salvationist grams and the friends I just become officers and do this full - nets and followed him.” (Matthew which is an example of made at the corps. As my time. 4:19-20, ESV). I was already a fol - God’s faithfulness. home life became more But this year was different. God lower of Jesus and had a call to I attended Asbury unstable and chaotic, the had spoken to me. Rather than a bring people to Him. But this was University where I corps provided me with a casual discussion, we had a decision different. As I heard Him call me to received a degree in refuge. The officers and to make. After graduating with a become an officer, I knew my physical education and corps people showed me masters degree in analytical chem - response also had to happen imme - health. During college so much compassion and istry, I had spent my life managing diately. I had the wonderful love that I didn’t want to laboratories analyzing food, drugs, When I read Jeremiah 29:11, I opportunity to lead a be anywhere else. Their packaging materials, and even knew God had a plan for me—plans mission trip to China. My heart dedication brought me out garbage. My comfort zone was in the to give me a future and a hope. I was broke and grew for the work to be of a terrible situation onto a path of expanding testing industry, and I was living that every day. I was sharing done there. So, upon graduation I hope and life. working for a global company as the my faith at work and even teaching returned to China and served as a The love of Christ shown by so chief science officer for their food the teen Sunday school class. But lit - teacher and missionary for six years. many corps leaders throughout my testing business. We were just getting tle did I know all the plans He had It was evident God had called me to childhood now motivates me. As an our fourth and final kid through col - for me yesterday were in prepara - fulltime ministry, with or without officer I want to lege. We were involved in our corps’ tion for the plans He had for me for the Army. share Christ’s band and songsters. We were part of today! Eventually, I felt God calling me love and bring the welcome team and taught corps For Kim and me, this was the back to America; however, I was others onto a cadets, and I had just accepted a exact right time for us to follow the unsure of what He wanted me to do. path of hope and three-year term as corps sergeant- next step God had For the past two years I have taught life as was done planned for us. We just at the University of Chicago for me over and had to say “yes.” Our Laboratory Schools where I again felt over again. first appointment is in His calling to fulltime ministry, this Joshua’s corps Marquette and time through the avenue of officer - administrator is Ishpeming, Mich., ship. I am blessed to be a blessing. Envoy James where we are living out Karen’s corps officers are Majors Hulett. God’s plan for our lives. Marc and Karen Johnson. Our future and our hope remain the same, but the journey is more exciting than ever! My advice to those of you in a similar situation as us is don’t ever stop lis - Auxiliary Captains Doug and Kim Winters (right) with their tening to God’s voice. family (from left): son Matthew, future daughter-in-law Becoming an Haylee Voeller, son Michael, daughter Michelle, daughter- He may have a new in-law Juliane and son Marcus. journey for you, too. auxiliary captain

by Major Tricia Taube Territorial Candidates’ Secretary erhaps you’ve enjoyed a suc - cessful career and have Pfound fulfillment as a local leader in your corps. Maybe ly mature applicant with education now you’re feeling called to fulltime and/or experience that lends itself ministry and are wondering if serv - to the pastoral and administrative ing as an officer might be possible. duties of a corps officer. Becoming an auxiliary captain could be the path you should take. The application and acceptance process is consistent with a candi - The auxiliary captain program date seeking to enter the CFOT. It combines practical experience with includes working with the division - tailored distance learning education. al candidates’ secretary, psychologi - When a candidate qualifies, based on cal testing, background and credit a specific set of core competencies, checks, a review of educational he or she may be transcripts, health accepted and receive information and a an appointment with two-stage application the rank of auxiliary process. Upon accep - captain. The auxiliary tance, the candidate captain ministers full - participates in fur - time while working ther testing with the with the College for CFOT to determine Officer Training the best focus for (CFOT) distance learn - their distance educa - ing department tion. toward the comple - tion of their training Those seeking to and promotion to the explore ministry as rank of captain. an auxiliary captain are encouraged to The nature of core meet with their divi - competencies makes sional candidates’ this program most secretary. suited to the spiritual - 5 Perilous journey to joy

rowing up in communist and daughter behind. He legally travel. Ramon worked Cuba, Ramon Cebrian says entered Haiti then crossed into the hard to secure the Ghe learned more about Dominican Republic, where he lived correct visas and pur - native voodoo practices for three and a half years to obtain chase their airfare. than he ever did about God; he was legal status for travel to Guatemala. They were finally set raised by this grandparents from the While there Ramon slowly came to to meet after six years age of 5 after Ramon’s parents got believe God was real. He promised apart when a delay divorced. After high school, he began God that if he made it to Dodge City, The reunited Cebrian family: Ramon, Lily and Ely (l-r) that required a an apprenticeship in refrigeration Kan., where his brother had been liv - rebooking of Ramon’s and landed a good job in his field ing for the past 10 years, he’d start Christ and was enrolled as a soldier journey led to a visa problem. with the government. He did refrig - going to church. in 2014. Ramon never made it to London, eration work on the side using the From Guatemala Ramon walked to By 2015 Ramon was very involved but the Dodge City delegation equipment from his job, a common the Mexican border where he was in the corps serving on the corps adopted Ely as their own during the practice in Cuba. He married arrested and jailed for a month. council, helping with youth programs congress. After the initial sadness Elisaine (Ely), a registered nurse, in Afterward he was given three days to and mission fundraisers, serving as a and disappointment, everyone had 2004 and settled down with her and leave Mexico, so he hopped on a bus substitute adult Sunday school a great time together. Ely recalled, Lily, Ely’s young daughter. Life was for the U.S., entered legally and teacher, sharing his faith with every - “I never lost faith; only God knew good. claimed asylum status. Ramon’s one he met and even preaching occa - the reason. Everything is in God’s In 2009, however, the government brother helped him find work in a sionally. Ramon was chosen as a del - hands; He has His plans, and I trust cracked down on side jobs at the cattle feed yard so he could begin to egate for the Boundless International Him.” same time Ramon’s equipment was save money and start the process for Congress in England with four other On May 27, 2016—seven years stolen. Threatened with jail, Ramon legal residency so he could bring his soldiers and his corps officers, Lts. after they had last seen Ramon— fled Cuba leaving his beloved wife family to the U.S. Enrique and Chrissie Coreano. Ely and Lily finally arrived in At one point when Amazingly, God opened the door Dodge City. The Cebrians wanted Ramon needed assistance, for Ely to also attend the congress as to renew their marriage vows in someone suggested he visit one of the very few delegates their uniforms. God hadn’t been The Salvation Army where allowed by the Cuban government to part of their lives when they got he met Captain Joaquin married, so they wanted to recom - Rangel, then the Dodge mit their lives to each other and to City corps officer. The cap - Him. The corps held a beautiful tain invited him to church renewal celebration a week later. that Sunday. From then on, Lts. Enrique and Chrissie invited Ramon began to grow in his Captains Joaquin and Gabriela relationship with God. He Rangel to officiate the ceremony. was enrolled as a soldier at And now after having attended the 2013 congress in St. the territorial candidates’ weekend, Louis, Mo. Ramon and Ely, both 43, are con - When Ramon shared templating officership. “Out of all what had happened in his the different events I’ve been to, many email and text com - this one impacted me the most,” munications with Ely, she said Ramon. “It definitely con - sought out The Salvation firmed that God is leading us to Ramon and Ely Cebrian (center) celebrate their vow Army in Cuba, accepted Ely is enrolled as a soldier in Cuba. become officers with The Salvation renewal with Lts. Enrique and Chrissie Coreano. Army.”

Beefing up the corps in Dodge City

xciting things are happening “We review our goals in every dren who attend at the Dodge City, Kan., corps council meeting. Our leaders corps activities. ECorps, report Lts. Enrique and case manager know their input Relationship evan - and Chrissie Coreano, corps matters,” she said. gelism has become a officers. Since their appointment in The corps’ modest 2014 goal of way of life for many 2013, the corps has grown in spiritu - “leading two people to Christ” result - corps members as al maturity, a commitment to evange - ed in corps-wide evangelism training they seek out new lism, attendance and social services, and several outreach events that have immigrant families including the introduction of become annual activities eagerly who’ve arrived in Pathway of Hope. anticipated by the community. Six town and share the According to Lt. Chrissie, the corps people accepted Christ and others love of Christ with them in practical has become invested in the STEPs were willing to further explore faith ways, according to the lieutenant. both English and Spanish, and a (Strategic Tool to Engage Potential) in study groups. This approach suc - “One soldier connected a new fam - lunch held each week after the ser - process. cessfully brought three new families ily to the corps for Sunday worship vice provides a way for visitors to into the corps and increased atten - and social services by simply sharing connect immediately. Although dance for mid-week youth programs how Christ had changed his life. Our Sunday morning attendance has and Sunday school, clearly exceeding people are crossing cultural and lan - doubled with more than 45 people expectations. guage barriers every day through now calling the multicultural corps “These big outreach events serve these interactions,” Lt. Chrissie their church home, it can waver as springboards to forming relation - added. based on work shifts at the beef processing plants (the town’s main ships; our most success comes from Sunday worship is conducted in one-on-one evange - employers). lism,” Lt. Chrissie The corps’ most recent STEPs continued. The goal is implementing Pathway of events occur at Hope (POH) and enrolling five fami - Halloween, lies. So far four families have been Thanksgiving and enrolled. After the corps officers, Easter; the corps par - case manager and an advisory board ticipates in the member received training, they town’s Main Street shared enthusiastically with the sol - festival as well and diers. Another 20 people, including holds a vacation advisory board and women’s auxil - Bible school. Contact iary members, volunteers and repre - information is col - sentatives from other nonprofit lected meticulously agencies, attended a “lunch and at each event for fol - learn” session. The advisory board low-up calls and vis - was so taken with POH, they held a its, particularly with fundraising luncheon and hope to the families of chil - make it an annual event. 6

Approximately 4,000 Salvationists will gather June 9-11, 2017, for the Forward Together Congress with General André and Commissioner Silvia Cox. Here’s a preview of what’s in store.

20 New Corps initiative Saturday morning’s meeting will Joyful Intercessors be more dynamic than ever as we General André and celebrate the progress of the 20 New Commissioner Silvia Cox This year’s Commissioning and Corps initiative with General André Ordination Service and Service of and Commissioner Silvia Cox. You’ll You’ll want to hear first-hand Appointments will have a new look, in be amazed at how your sacrificial what’s on the hearts of our world - part due to the meetings being held in giving and creative fundraisers are wide leaders, General André and a new venue but also because our making an impact in the 12 territo - Commissioner Silvia Cox. Having international leaders will be with us ries and regions where corps are visited our territory in 2014, they for this wonderful occasion. With a being built or renovated all to the endeared themselves to Centralites diverse session of cadets, you’ll notice glory of God. with solid biblical messages and a the meetings incorporating a strong bold vision for our Army but also multicultural focus. Also, look for a lit - with their down-to-earth, approach - tle variation in the Parade of Session able style. Flags this year. Be sure and note the times of the Sunday meetings as they have changed. The Commissioning and Territorial Youth Councils/ Ordination Service will begin at 9:00 Rally with the General Charlie Green a.m., with the Service of Appointments right on its heels at Youth will unite for a Territorial A highlight of the Congress is sure 11:30 a.m. Everyone should be headed Youth Councils during the Forward to be British singing sensation home by 1:00 p.m.! Together Congress. On Saturday Salvationist Charlie Green, who will afternoon at the Sears Centre be featured throughout the General André and Commissioner event. Many of you will Silvia Cox will lead a rally designed remember his amazing perfor - especially to celebrate our youth and mance at the International leaders. Afterglows on Friday and Boundless Congress in London. Saturday nights will offer fun, food Charlie came to the world’s and fellowship. attention in 2008 at the young age of 10 on the popular TV show, “Britian’s Got Talent,” which garnered him more than 4.5 million hits on YouTube. Since then he’s performed all over the world. In 2014 he recorded his first Salvation Army CD, I will sing praise, and this past Christmas he sang in the Army’s Christmas Carol Concert at prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London. 7

Inspiring music and drama Seilers’ retirement Come ready to be blessed time and During the Saturday morning again by the territory’s premier perform - meeting celebrating 20 New Corps ing groups throughout the weekend, and the World Services/Self-Denial including the Chicago Staff Band (CSB), Ingathering, General André Cox will Bill Booth Theater Company (BBTC), The conduct the official retirement cere - Singing Company and the newest groups mony of our territorial leaders the Territorial Youth Band and Chorus. Commissioners Paul R. and Carol The world-renowned CSB will anchor Seiler. Having served in the Central the Congress. Led by Bandmaster Harold Territory for the last 11 years, Burgmayer, this 33-member brass band they’ve led us in moving the mission represents the best of Salvation Army forward with great strides. This music ministry with pieces that entertain meeting is open to the public and and inspire. doesn’t require pre-registration. Using drama to drive home spiritual Everyone is invited to attend. truths, the BBTC might move you to tears sometimes and at other times have you Trek on over to Trade Picnic, Concerts and laughing out loud. For more than 13 years A trek over to Central Territorial Activities on the Green they’ve been delighting audiences with Headquarters to visit Trade Central their quick wit and clever programming. The Village Green, a park space will be worth your while. You’ll find between the Sears Centre and With well-known songwriter Phil lots of resources for personal spiritual Territorial Headquarters will be the Laeger, the territorial praise band The growth and every facet of Salvation gathering place Saturday afternoon. Singing Company will lead delegates in Army operations. Try on the newest Food, music and ministry groups lifting their voices in heartfelt praise with uniform shirts, blouses and active from around the territory and contemporary, original and Salvation wear, try out musical instruments in enriching activities for every age will Army Song Book favorites. the Chicago Staff Band studio or create a fair-like atmosphere of joy - Representing some of the most talented thumb through the new Salvation ful fellowship. Those who attend the young musicians in the territory, the Army Song Book with New public Saturday morning meeting Territorial Youth Band and Chorus, which Testament. Join the Territorial will be provided lunch vouchers to debuted in 2014, will demonstrate why Historical Museum to participate in pick up a hot meal from a food ven - Run for the World the future of music in the territory shines fun history “make and take” family dor on the Green. Food and snacks bright! projects then visit museum exhibits for purchase will be available from Lace up your shoes and join the showcasing The Salvation Army’s min - 5K Run for the World on Saturday Other special music will be provided local vendors. During the early after - istry in the Central Territory, with a noon, you’ll have the opportunity to morning! It’s estimated that up to by the Eastern Michigan Divisional Band special feature exhibit about the 400 Salvationists will participate in which consists of bandsmen and women meet and greet our international and Army’s work in World War I. Up to territorial leaders. Activities will con - this effort that raises funds for World from corps with outstanding musical her - 30 exhibitors will complement Trade’s Services/Self-Denial. Come power up itages like Flint Citadel, Port Huron, clude at 4:30 p.m., with ample time offerings. Within walking distance of to grab dinner at a near-by restau - with breakfast carbs, enjoy music Dearborn Heights and Royal Oak. The the Sears Centre, Trade Central will and get your day started with a walk Royal Oak Corps Songsters, one of the rant with the gift card provided be open Friday, 8:15 a.m.-7:00 p.m. every registered delegate! or run along the Prairie Stone Nature premier songster brigades in the territory, (exhibits open at 1:00 p.m.) and Trail and still be done in time for the also will be on duty, as well as the United Saturday, noon-7:00 p.m. (same exhib - morning meeting. Watch the com - Singing Company comprised of more it hours). Preceding Congress, Trade missioning website for details and be than 200 youth, ages 7-16, from every will have extended hours on sure to pre-register. division. Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 8 Lincoln builds bridges Advertisers through music for God by Peter M. Haslett by Lt. Colonel Daniel Sjögren Territorial Ambassador for Holiness he Lincoln, Neb., Corps helps its com - Tmunity express joy ecently I and faith through came across music. It reaches out to a Ra wonderful broad spectrum of people truth in 1 through many traditional Timothy 4:12 (KJV): examples in spirit. A good corps music programs but also “Be thou an example test of our spirit is to ask: through the Shield Fine Arts of the believers, in “Am I kind? Is my spirit Academy and Shield Brass word, in conversation, like Christ?” Next, Paul Band. Bridging participants in charity, in spirit, in encourages us to be into a fuller array of corps opportuni - “Being able to teach fine arts at faith, in purity.” My advertisers of Christ in ties occurs from the music programs. the Shield Fine Arts Academy heart sprung to atten - faith and purity. tion as these words allows me to use my talents in a In essence, our witness penetrated my soul! fun way to further God’s is like light in the world Kingdom,” she said. In addition, This is instruction for Him. The encouraging truth is she is part of the corps praise team, to us about being examples, advertis - that we can claim the Holy Spirit’s senior band and the newly formed ers if you will, for Christ. We must help in letting our lights shine Shield Brass Band, a community- be examples with our speech and brightly, in being effective advertis - based fellowship brass band. charity. We also are called upon to be ers, for Christ. Music instructor Stephan Laboy said, “Music can connect people and really serve to inspire them. I think it’s so great to see students get excited about music to see their attitudes change, to see them grow, and it’s amazing to see how God Introduced in 2014, the Shield Fine can work through them with Make me a channel Arts Academy has grown to more than music.” 100 students ages 4-18 with a few addi - tional adult learners. Outcomes are The Shield Brass Band reaches eghan Pierson has a quantified and recorded as students out to musicians in Lincoln. With God-given passion for make progress, thanks to Territorial weekly rehearsals and scheduled music. From a young concerts, they perform Army music, M Music and Gospel Arts Director Dr. age, she began devel - Harold Burgmayer’s Music Arts other published and newly com - oping her gift through piano, Proficiency initiative. posed works. The band is com - horn and voice at the Dearborn posed of volun - Heights, Mich., Corps. Today, Students take an teers who are average of two to Meghan, her husband, Mark, and music majors at their daughter, Morgan, are mem - three types of classes, the University of including brass, bers of the Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., Nebraska, corps Corps (OBT). Meghan serves as dance, early child - senior bandsmen hood classes, guitar, pianist, leads the singing compa - and community ny, sings in the songsters and percussion, piano, members. theory, timbrels and plays alto horn in the senior singing company, Corps music pro - band. which meet Monday grams are vital to In collaboration with many through Thursday worship and members of the OBT congrega - afternoons to early growth. The praise tion, Meghan recently released a evenings. The demo - team leads wor - piano album, Make me a graphic make-up is ship, and the Channel, to raise money for very diverse. A major - Lincoln Citadel World Services/Self-Denial on ity of the students’ Band provides sup - behalf of her corps. The 10-track parents are immi - port through album includes familiar tunes grants or refugees accompaniment of such as “Be thou my vision” and singing, and playing preludes and from Antigua and Barbuda, China, “It is well with my soul.” Meghan Meghan’s passion for ministering Congo (Brazzaville), Ethiopia, Peru, offertories. The singing company, says the album is an expression of songsters and junior band provide through music is what led her to Southern Sudan and the Ukraine. her love for the Savior. take on this project. “I believe Additional students’ ethnicities special music. Young adults are finding corps involvement by par - “No matter what I go through in music can be as powerful as words include African-American, Caucasian life, He is with me,” Meghan said, in expressing the endless love of and Latino. Several new families are ticipating in band, praise team or at the sound board. “Playing His music gives me the God,” Meghan said. Her hope is from the home-schooled community. opportunity to express my love and that this album will bless those Music instructors have a back - Giving an example of the music gratitude for all He has done.” who purchase and listen to it, and ground in the arts. Some have a program’s success, Major Angie it will aid The bachelor’s of music, while others are Pennington, corps officer, points to Salvation Army’s obtaining a master’s degree. In some a family from Sudan who wandered mission overseas cases, instructors have a minor in into Sunday school after an invita - with the funds music like Abigail Hall. Abigail is a tion through the food pantry more raised through math major at the University of than seven years ago. Seven of the its distribution Nebraska and minors in dance. She eight children now participate in and sale. also has a background in percussion every music class offered. Three have won awards at music camp, Meghan and teaches both percussion and works in the dance at the corps. and one is a two-time Central Music Institute territorial scholarship winner. music and They are all junior gospel arts and senior soldiers, department as corps cadets, sun - music educa - beams, girl guards, tion, ministry explorers and and curricu - rangers and attend lum specialist. Sunday school and worship. The major con - cluded, “This is why we provide the music lessons— not just to make music but to build For more information, go to lives.” www.facebook.com/makemeachannel 9 Everyday holiness

t’s important for our people not only to understand what holiness “Iis but to know how to apply it to their everyday lives,” said Lt. Elizabeth DeLacy, Shelbyville, Ind., corps officer with her husband, Stephen. Since the lieutenants arrived at the corps four years ago, they’ve held a holiness weekend every year so members can have a 3,517 days and counting clear stance on what they believe and on The Salvation Army. by Captain Catherine Mount In the last year Chief Secretary Colonel Jeffrey Smith provided an in- f course, we’ll be there depth examination of the differences right away.” “How can we between Calvinist and help?” “What can we do?” “O Wesleyian/Arminian theologies, the Frequently, we say these social aspects of the holiness move - words. ment, personal applications and the Officership is an adventure that importance of evangelism. makes every day of our lives differ - Terminology was clearly defined as “Hoosier friendliness,” the lieu - ent. It fills our time with a variety of were words, phrases and concepts tenants have developed a number tasks ranging from the mundane like common in the Christian vernacular of supportive community partner - setting up for events to the adventur - that were unclear to corps people, Lt. ships and outreach programs. More ous like riding roller coasters or zip Liz reported. than 20 youth attend weekly char - lining at camp to the most intimate acter-building groups and go on moments of people’s lives. active-learning outings, such as geo- My greatest privilege as an officer as their loved one is ushered into caching, fishing or cooking, and the is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ heaven; having a cup of coffee with corps is excited about starting with anyone. For me, the next great - someone who needs a listening ear; archery next year! Twice-weekly est privilege is the invitation people being available to comfort those Zumba classes are offered while extend to me to enter into the most who are hurting and confused. children participate in their activi - vulnerable moments of their lives. What an honor it is to serve people ties, women’s ministries meets Pastoral care is a space in ministry through the ministry of presence! weekly and a men’s fellowship where we share life with others. It is I’ll never forget when my son’s group meets each Saturday for a an opportunity to care for people in first grade teacher asked me, “What meal or outing. their greatest moments of need. is it that you and your husband do When Sunday attendance reached Here are just a few examples in for a living? When I ask your son 80 percent occupancy in their cur - my husband’s and my short time as about your jobs he could only rent worship space, the lieutenants officers: sitting and praying with a describe your occupation as ‘helping realized members were feeling bellringer who just learned of his people’.” I replied, “That is exactly “cramped” in the corps’ chapel. daughter’s suicide; sharing stories what we do.” It was a great oppor - “Having plenty of elbow room—and with a family who just lost their tunity to share the ministry of The “We knew Colonel Jeffrey Smith even empty seats between people— matriarch and saint of a mother and Salvation Army with a public school was a great teacher, and we liked his was an important factor in mem - spouse; babysitting for a single moth - teacher and a moment to recognize take on the topic,” she continued. bers’ comfort,” observed Lt. Liz. So er who’s desperate for a few hours to the simplicity—and complexity—of The corps also was blessed with the the DeLacys relocated worship to accomplish life; praying with families what it means to be an officer. pastoral and musical gifts of Colonel the gym where artfully hung fabric Dorothy Smith, territorial secretary provides a worshipful atmosphere for women’s ministries. About half of and better acoustics for the corps’ the corps’ adults were able to attend band, the youngest members of the Friday and Saturday sessions which love attending music camp with the rest of the congregation each year! hearing a final message on holiness from the Chief Secretary on Sunday morn - ing. Since that weekend, mem - bers have told the DeLacys how they found it to be life changing in their response to everyday situ - ations and other people. Describing Shelbyville as Join the journey this Lenten season, remembering the epitome of Jesus’ passion and celebrating His resurrection! See your corps officer for more information.

Omaha Kroc mental and spiritual fitness, they are Continued from page 1 learning and growing, improving and discovering their talents and inspirational place to learn, an active abilities. place to improve their physical and mental fitness, a creative place to dis - The project demonstrates the con - cover the arts and culture, a grace- tinued commitment The Salvation filled place to nurture their spirits, Army is making, investing in the and a safe place to discover their God- lives and dreams of the families given talents. and children in Omaha, and will be a beacon of hope for many years to As people of all ages from all walks come. It is anticipated that a grand of life gather at the Omaha Kroc opening of the new addition will Center to improve their physical, take place next summer. 10 Heatwoles are in the zone

onday morning, 5:00 a.m., times perhaps more courage. the alarm goes off and Commissioner Dawn con - MCommissioners Merle and fides, “I’ve always been a Dawn Heatwole get ready horrible traveler—suffering to join a sea of commuters as they from migraines and having catch the 6:30 a.m. train at the New diet restrictions—so the fact Beckenham station. With computer I can keep up this pace is an case and backpack in tow, they are answer to prayer.” She con - headed for International Headquarters tinued lightheartedly, “And (IHQ) in the heart of London. They’ve I’ve found that everywhere engaged in this daily routine for the in the world serves chicken last year since being appointed and rice, and Coca-Cola can International Secretary and Zonal be found anywhere!” Secretary for Women’s Ministries for On a more serious note, the Americas and Caribbean Zone. world in five minutes. But their actu - they agree the last year has been re- prison to visit their loved ones Since their arrival at The Salvation al travels take much longer. energizing. “It’s been exciting to see twice a month, Salvationists talk Army’s modern glass building on Approximately a third of each how God is using The Salvation with them about Jesus, serve water, Queen Victoria Street, they have month has them zigzagging across the Army to spread the message of coffee and sandwiches, hand out found another fulfilling chapter of world, with flights averaging nine Christ and His love,” said information about corps programs their officership and camaraderie with hours each to minister in one of the Commissioner Merle. and take prayer requests. This sim - officers from all over the world 40 countries, composing the 11 terri - ple support not only has brought who’ve each left their home territory It’s places like Cubatão, just out - comfort to countless people but sev - tories and USA National side of São Paulo, Brazil, that build to serve the Lord at IHQ. Headquarters in the Americas and eral families have begun attending their faith. Here The Salvation Army the corps and accepted Christ as “The different perspectives and Caribbean Zone—nearly a third of the ministers in the city’s worst neigh - their Savior. Whenever a prisoner experiences are so valuable. We are countries in which the Army serves borhood, riddled with poverty and is released, the corps holds a cele - able to serve stronger and resource worldwide. “We get off a six-hour crime, where most people are afraid bration dinner and the entire neigh - better because of it,” said flight now and joke, ‘That was to venture. The corps is the result of borhood joins together to celebrate. Commissioner Merle, whose appreci - short!’” one Salvationist’s desire to make a ation of the complexity of issues The emphasis on coming alongside difference in her neighborhood. From the Heatwoles’ vantage regarding Salvation Army service point, they see firsthand how Salvationists on the frontlines serving Moved with Christ’s compassion globally has deepened. in Christ’s name is nothing new for Salvationists’ offerings are multi - for her neighbors, she began holding plied exponentially, encircling the With all five zonal command the Heatwoles, but their current Bible studies in her home. globe with territories being a bless - offices on the same floor at IHQ, he roles require more of them—more Eventually, the Army built a basic ing to each other. They give an equates it to walking around the stamina, more flexibility and some - structure on pylons over the water example close to home. For years like the rest of the community; today students from the South America it’s the only outreach in this danger - East Territory (SAE) have attended ous community where Salvationists Central Music Institute (CMI) and are so respected they walk freely Salvationists from the Central without fear. Territory have invested in holding “It is amazing to see how just one similar camps in SAE to develop individual can make such a differ - musicians and train leaders. Now ence,” enthused Commissioner leaders from SAE are helping to Merle. establish a music institute in the Another of the many inspiring Mexico Territory. ministries is by the Sagrada Familia Commissioner Dawn concluded, Corps in San Jose, Costa Rica, which “The teams we send, the work we ministers to families of prisoners. do and the money we give are all While families wait in excruciatingly really an investment that goes fur - long lines for hours outside of the ther than we can imagine.”

The sounds of Jamaica

by Captain Catherine Fitzgerald official language being English). oving to another country The day ends with one of the with a different culture more unique sounds, the Mand climate brings new Jamaican croaking lizard (which experiences for all of my is surprisingly loud!) if it can be five senses. I love the smell of heard above the loud dancehall Jamaican jerk chicken, the sights of music sometimes playing in near - the mountains that surround the by neighborhoods. city and the taste of the exotic In my position at the Training fruits. But perhaps no sense has College, my ears have had to get been more overwhelmed than my used to new and various accents. hearing. New sounds start early in The Caribbean Territory includes the morning with crowing roosters 17 countries and officers I work (who do not only crow at sunrise!) with represent many of those with a whole new beat, usually reg - and continue through the day with countries. The cadets currently at gae. They sing short, repetitive cho - lots of honking, loud music and the college are mostly from Haiti ruses with inspiring messages even new languages (despite the (15 out of 16) and all have a love - accompanied with clapping, tam - ly French accent. bourine and always a little bit of Because all of the dancing. cadets are English-lan - guage learners, I have also mastering English. This is a con - It is a joy to minister in the learned to listen more tinual challenge, but it is also very Caribbean with so many different carefully in order to rewarding to see cadets become more peoples and nationalities. We are understand and also to and more confident and comfortable learning so much about others and speak more slowly in in the new language as God faithfully also about ourselves. We are doing order to be understood. equips them for their calling. our best to adapt and accept and Jonathan and I both Perhaps my favorite sounds are sometimes are more successful teach our classes with those of worship. Though I love our than other times. Few things in life this in mind and seek American style of worship, I have make you lean on God more than to help cadets master come to love and appreciate the leaving your comfort zone. I hope various disciplines (the - rhythms and styles of Caribbean you are willing to hear, see, smell, ology, preaching, bibli - worship. Sometimes they sing songs, touch and taste new things for cal studies, etc.) while even traditional hymns, I know well God’s glory! 11

March Prayer Calendar

My Prayer List Day Bible Reading Pray for The Salvation Army Miracle for Matamoros 1 Wednesday Job 17-18 Oa k Cree k Centennial ,Wi s. ,Corps 2 Thursday Isaiah 45-50 Southeast Michigan ARC*

3 Friday Matthew 23-25 World Day of Prayer

4 Saturday 1 Corinthians 1-2 Port Huron, Mich., Corps

5 Sunday Genesis 36-39 Peoria Citadel, Ill., Corps

6 Monday Ruth Biblical Education Tour to Israel

7 Tuesday Psalms 27-29 New Albany, Ind., Corps Western Michigan & 8 Wednesday Job 19-20 Northern Indiana DHQ** 9 Thursday Isaiah 51-55 St. Joseph, Mo., Corps

10 Friday Matthew 26-28 Joliet, Ill., Corps

11 Saturday 1 Corinthians 3-4 St. Louis Euclid Ave., Mo., Corps Junior Soldier Enrollment 12 Sunday Genesis 40-43 & Renewal Sunday s far as Salvationists at the 13 Monday 1 Samuel 1-5 Nobl eWorshi pCenter ,Min n. ,Corps Matamoros Corps in Mexico Aare concerned, the Central 14 Tuesday Psalms 30-32 Omaha Citadel, Neb., Corps Territory’s 20 New Corps initiative is the answer to the miracle 15 Wednesday Job 21-22 CFOT Cadet Spring Campaigns for which they’ve been praying. 16 Thursday Isaiah 56-61 Muskegon Citadel, Mich., Corps Last year the corps building had to be totally demolished due to problems 17 Friday Mark 1-2 Oshkosh, Wis., Corps with its foundation. The corps offi - cers, soldiers and community were 18 Saturday 1 Corinthians 5-6 Royal Oak, Mich., Corps distressed and were fervently praying for God to intervene in some way, but 19 Sunday Genesis 44-47 Springfield, Ill., Corps there was no solution anywhere on the horizon, said Lt. Colonel Edgar 20 Monday 1 Samuel 6-10 Topeka Citadel, Kan., Corps Chagas, chief secretary of the Mexico $1,300 through a text-to-donate 21 Tuesday Psalms 33-35 Norridge Citadel, Ill., Corps Territory, until the letter announcing drive and a one-day opportunity to the 20 New Corps initiative arrived donate money during the lunch 22 Wednesday Job 23-24 St. Louis Gateway Citadel, Mo., Corps from the Central Territory. hour for a Mexican-themed Captains Jeremiah & For a relatively modest amount of dessert. 23 Thursday Isaiah 62-66 Rachel Stouder (England) money (again showing the purchas - Other THQ fundraiser ideas 24 Friday Mark 3-4 Rochester, Minn., Corps include a lunch-time “mystery gift” auc - 25 Saturday 1 Corinthians 7-8 Mobilize: Go Children and tion by the territori - Youth! celebrations al evangelism and 26 Sunday Genesis 48-50 Annua l Da yofPraye r fo r Children corps growth department and an 27 Monday 1 Samuel 11-15 Omaha North Side, Neb., Corps authentic Mexican lunch hosted by the 28 Tuesday Psalms 36-38 Niles, Mich., Corps territorial multicul - 29 Wednesday Job 25-26 Quincy Kroc Center, Ill., Corps tural ministries department. In the 30 Thursday Jeremiah 1-6 Racine, Wis., Corps spring, a THQ-wide 5K walk/run will be 31 Friday Mark 5-6 Territorial Men’s Retreat held for which par - ticipants will Go to www.salarmycentral.org * = Adult Rehabilitation Center acquire sponsors! If you follow the prayer calendar during the year, you will have read ** = Divisional Headquarters through the Bible! ing power of U.S. dollars in some countries), a new corps building will be constructed in Matamoros which also will accommodate enhance - ments to the social service programs offered for many years by the corps. The employees and officers at Central Territorial Headquarters (THQ) are raising the money to make all this possible for the Matamoros Corps in a series of fundraisers held by various departments. A fundraiser by the territorial world missions department raised $2,205 for the privilege of wearing jeans every Monday during one month, while another fundraiser held by the terri - torial women’s ministries depart - ment garnered a total of almost 12 General’s Consultative Council affirms progress

eaders of every territory and explained at accountability.salvation- own focus. All four workstreams are agement and governance to command met recently for a army.org, which includes links to connected by three key principles: enhance internal and external LGeneral’s Consultative download the booklet Journey of leadership development, capacity accountability and transparency. Council (GCC) to look specifi - Renewal , which gives a full explana - building, communication. The New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga cally at the Army’s Accountability tion. The finance workstream has led to Territory has pioneered this work, Movement. It continues work begun The movement’s governance, child implementation of the International learning valuable lessons for how at the 2014 International Conference protection and finance workstreams Finance and Accounting Standard principles and standards can be of Leaders in Singapore, which put have made significant progress. The (IFAS), only the third edition of a translated into cultures and legal forward key areas The Salvation council celebrated accomplishments manual of accounting practices in frameworks. IHQ has demonstrated Army needs to address. Since then, and enabled territories and com - The Salvation Army’s history. The its commitment to this area of work the General has made use of the mands to consider how they can introduction of IFAS will enable real- in the appointment of an interna - GCC—sometimes including every implement new ways of working time information to territories and tional secretary for accountability leader, at other times a representa - within their context and legal consti - commands, providing cloud-based and governance filled by tive group—to consult senior leaders tution. systems and storage. Technical sup - Commissioner Robert Donaldson and other key stakeholders in moving port will be available to all 128 coun - on January 1, 2017. the agenda forward. Progress also continues to be made on the impact measurement work - tries in which The Salvation Army After dialogue and participatory The theology and thinking behind stream, which connects with the works, bringing reporting systems workshops, the council agreed on the Accountability Movement is other streams as well as having its up-to-date. the following statement: The team headed up by • We affirm that governance which International Headquarters (IHQ) includes accountability and trans - Head of Finance Dr. Matthew parency is a desired outcome and Carpenter demonstrated what can be that in our ongoing journey we achieved by bringing together a gift - must ensure that we do not sepa - Youth star teams with SA ed group of people that transcends rate mission and governance. territorial, language and cultural • We will proactively protect all boundaries to achieve a significant vulnerable individuals in our con - piece of work in a short timeframe. by Mary Healy Zaleski its brass band on hand for the pre - gregations and programs. miere, and Captain Kelsie Moreno The child protection workstream he Salvation Army of Metro • In accordance with the principle made a presentation on stage before also is making good progress, and the Detroit teamed up with of good stewardship we will the performance. appointment of an international strengthen our financial and TDetroit native, rising star and director for child protection enables Issac has starred in television accounting processes. Salvation Army California The Salvation Army to be strategic in hits like “blackish,” “America’s Got Youth Ambassador Issac Ryan Brown developing robust safeguarding poli - • During the implementation Talent” and “How to Get Away With for the movie premiere of Believe. cies in each territory and command. process we must build capacity Murder” and appeared in movies The Salvation Army makes an Jane Dodds comes to the role with and empower leadership. including Batman v. Superman, appearance in the drama about a considerable experience and is mak - • There must be an intentional Dawn of Justice (2016) and The small-town business owner who tries ing headway in connecting with the coordination of the streams of Land before Time XIV: Journey of to save the local Christmas pageant. worldwide Army. Since daily there work so that we build an Army the Brave (2016). Look for this child The movie premiere was released can be up to an estimated two mil - for the 21st century. star to continue to make an impres - in 600 U.S. locations including both lion children in some form of sion as a Salvation Army Youth Delegates acknowledged work Detroit and Grand Rapids, Mich. The Salvation Army program, this is an Ambassador in California as well as still remains to be done and much Salvation Army of Metro Detroit had important focus. on the big screen. has to be thought through. “Having In considering the governance said that,” concluded General workstream, it was recognized the André Cox, “we celebrate the unity world is changing, with many organi - within this group of international zations coming under the spotlight leaders as we grapple with signifi - and a greater level of accountability cant cultural and organizational and transparency being called for. To change, seeking to be fit for pur - this end, much work has been done pose in a new and changing world.” on the differentiation between man -

Promoted to Glory

Mrs. Major Miriam Johnson appointed to the training college, On November where she fell in love with Captain 20, 2016, Mrs. Frank Johnson, who was also on Major Miriam staff. They were married on June Johnson was pro - 19, 1952. moted to Glory. In their five corps, divisional and She was 94. several territorial headquarters Miriam was appointments, Miriam and Frank born on October served as a team, working and pas - 17, 1922, in toring together and sharing a unique Williamsburg, ministry combining Miriam’s musi - Iowa, to Daniel cal giftedness and Frank’s talent and Alice Evans. Her mother died relaying the gospel through unique when she was just 4, and she and means like Christian illusion. They Pictured with Issac Ryan Brown are (l to r) Greg Payton, Russell Dobney, Captain Kelsie retired in 1992. Moreno and Chuck McDougall. her sister were raised by their father and “auntie.” During the Depression Miriam’s deep abiding love for the the two Evans families lost their Lord was evidenced in her joyful farms, so they pooled their resources spirit, care and encouragement to and moved in together in a home in others, and devotion to her family. Newton, Iowa. After Miriam’s dad Miriam is survived by her hus - died when she was 14, her aunt con - band, daughter, Beth; five grand - tinued to raise her and her sister. children and four great-grandchil - They attended the Newton, Iowa, dren. She was preceded in death by Corps, where Miriam played piano, her daughter, Karla. sang in songsters and played eupho - nium in the band. Though she planned on becoming Correction/Clarification a teacher, Miriam felt called to offi - In the promotion to Glory for cership and entered the College for Major Daniel Uptegrove, his session Officer Training in 1943. She was was misidentified. He was commis - commissioned a year later with the sioned in 1956 with the “Sword “Liberty” session. In 1947 she was Bearers” session.