✸ ✸ ✸ THE SALVATION ARMY CENTENNIAL NEW FRONTIER 19 20 APRIL 20 20 2020 100 YEARS IN THE WEST Vol. 38, No. 3 ✸ ✸ ✸ A PUBLICATION OF THE SALVATION ARMY USA WESTERN TERRITORY

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Commissioners Jolene K. and Kenneth G. Hodder CORONAVIRUS Hodders The Salvation Army in the USA Western appointed Territory is responding to COVID-19, fol- lowing the motto: “Keep calm and do the mission.” national Each morning during the week of March 16-20, members of the Territorial Executive Council (TEC) held a teleconference meet- leaders ing with all command heads regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19, Rileys appointed to with territorial leaders and command heads lead West. sharing updates. “I remain convinced that there is no oth- Commissioners Kenneth G. and er organization that is capable of addressing Jolene K. Hodder were appointed the broad variety of human needs that have by General Brian Peddle as the USA emerged as a result of this crisis,” Territorial National Commander and National Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. President of Women’s Ministries, Hodder said. “The Salvation Army has the Captain Jared Arnold and cadets from the College for Officer Training ready supplies for distribution at Bell Shelter in Bell, California. See story and more photos on page 9. |Photo by John Docter respectively, effective July 1. personnel, we have the infrastructure, we The Hodders currently serve as have the credibility, and above all, we have the West’s territorial leaders, and the mission. Our calling to proclaim the gos- “ will succeed Commissioners Dave Salvation Army pel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in I remain convinced and Sharron Hudson at National his name without discrimination positions officer writes from Headquarters upon the Hudsons’ us, and in fact requires us to play a unique that there is no other retirement in June. lockdown in Italy part in addressing this situation.” organization that is Colonels Douglas and Colleen Due to changing guidelines from the gov- Riley, who currently serve as ernment and CDC, Sunday worship in most capable of addressing BY RYAN BEARCHELL, LT. the West’s Chief Secretary and Western Territory Salvation Army facilities WE EMBARKED ON a journey of international Territorial Secretary for Women’s will largely be placed online. The territo- the broad variety of human service last summer full of anxiety, hope Ministries, respectively, are ap- ry released guided online worship materi- needs that have emerged pointed as Western Territorial als for March 15, and individual corps are and faith—a family of five picking up from a Commander and Territorial developing additional online resources, as a result of this crisis. wonderful appointment in Southern California President of Women’s Ministries. including Orange curriculum at home for to Torino, an unknown city in Northern Italy. —COMMISSIONER HODDERS PAGE 13 youth and devotionals along with worship At this very moment, I am writing “stuck” in KENNETH G. HODDER live streams. my apartment with my family. Because of the Territorial Secretary of Spiritual Life coronavirus we have now been indoors for Development and Territorial Secretary ” two weeks…with many more weeks to come. for Women’s Ministries Colonel Colleen livestreams of prayer time accessed via the Ever since we became officers, Jennifer Riley and Continuing Education Officer New Frontier Chronicle Facebook page during PAID and I have desired to be open to follow God Major Brian Bearchell will be holding daily

NON PROFIT which people can write in with prayer re- US POSTAGE wherever he would lead us, regardless of our PERMIT NO. 1831 LOS ANGELES, CA quests via Facebook comment or through personal desires for comfort. So we left a large Corps Sunday an email to [email protected] worship services army.org. five-bedroom house and two vehicles and available online “We just want to be available to you,” moved into a tiny two-bedroom apartment in the middle of a city without a car. salarmy.us/saworship1 Riley said in the inaugural livestream. “Just RESPONSE PAGE 3 LOCKDOWN PAGE 3 The Salvation Army adapts its food distribution practices amid coronavirus the message remains: The Salvation BY CHRISTIN THIEME Army is feeding the hungry. Feeding people has always been While many school districts are pro- part of The Salvation Army’s service viding meals for children, it generally to those in need, yet as the coronavi- requires in-person, daily pick up. The rus pandemic takes hold of communi- Estrella Mountain Corps in Avondale, ties across the Western Territory, the Arizona, is therefore focusing on meal way food is distributed is changing. delivery to families who cannot get to Corps are working diligently to the schools for pick up. pack food boxes and bags for those “Our main focus is getting meals facing food insecurity, including se- to kids who are home. Our first plan niors isolated during the crisis and was to get those to the kids in our af- kids no longer receiving regular ter-school program and their siblings meals because of school closures. because most of them come from |Photo by John Docter The method might look different, but DISTRIBUTION PAGE 8 The Salvation Army 30840 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Page 2—New Frontier CHRONICLE •April 2020 A promise of protection

and stumbled through ministering to her are staggering. However, we, The Salvation Minimum Standards and continuity in BY SHERYL TOLLERUD, LT. COLONEL and her family with as much grace as the Army, are making a difference and having the U.S. Committee members respond- Lord directed; yet I felt so inadequate. It an impact in the lives of the children in our ed excitedly to this opportunity to re- My first appoint- sealed in my heart the need to know more, programs. view and restructure the Child Protection ment as a Salvation to become better equipped and be ready to The reports that we receive are usu- and Vulnerable Adult Safety policies and Army officer was share true hope and practical help in life’s ally those of abuse happening outside programs. in Salem, Oregon. ugliness. of our programs. The progress we have As we do, you can join in the effort to Commissioned as a In every appointment there have been made with Safe From Harm, Child Safety spread awareness of this important top- “Herald of Hope,” I child abuse challenges—a pregnant 12- and PTM have given those we serve a safe ic this month—marked nationally as was excited and pre- year old abused by her mother’s boyfriend, place to disclose abuse that they may Child Abuse Prevention month—by sign- pared, as it states in the rape of a teenager, depositions for legal have otherwise never shared. We have a ing up for Five Days of Action. Led by the 1 Peter 3:15, “to give proceedings, calls to CPS and other com- strong foundation that we need to main- YMCA Guardians for Child Protection, Five an answer to everyone who asks you to give plex issues. I was thankful for The Salvation tain and continue to build. We cannot Days of Action is a week designed to raise the reason for the hope that you have.” Army’s “Safe from Harm” program, which become complacent. We cannot just fo- awareness and inspire adults to take action Sometime during that first week, one of has evolved into a promise of “Protecting the cus on compliance. We have to be com- to protect children from sexual abuse (see the corps’ teenagers came to my door ask- Mission” (PTM). It is a promise to protect the mitted to the protection and safety of our more at fivedaysofaction.org). ing if she could stay after having a fight people we serve, protect the Army’s ability most vulnerable. Take the opportunity to ensure all of- with her mother. Instead, I went with her to serve and protect the integrity of the mes- In January, the inaugural meeting of the ficers, staff and volunteers are up to date to speak with her mom to sort through sage of hope in Christ. National Child Protection and Vulnerable with the PTM Training Requirements, con- the difficulty. As time went on, I discov- Nationally, 2.9 million cases of child Adult Safety Committee was held with rep- firm the Supervision Plans for each pro- ered the teen had been sexually abused by abuse are reported every year—and yet re- resentatives from the four U.S. territories gram are current and follow the Working a person of high trust in her life. Horrible! search indicates some 60 percent of abused and Canada and Bermuda Territory. We with Minors Policy. Together we are I felt at a loss about how best to help her children don’t tell anyone. Those statistics had robust discussions regarding National Protecting the Mission.|NFC Monterey Army supporter receives William Booth Award Isabella Shake receives national award. women weep” speech, Hodder said: “Isabella Shake is a fighter, too… she may prefer to work behind the scenes Isabella Shake received The Salvation Army William with little fanfare, but she is a fighter, and she has raised a Booth Award Feb. 28 in Monterey, California, during an family of fighters—six sons!” Advisory Board luncheon at the Monterey Peninsula Four generations of the Shake family attended the lun- Corps. Commissioner Jolene K. Hodder, Western cheon to see Isabella Shake receive the award. Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, presented the Shake expressed her gratitude for the recognition. honor, one of the highest national awards The Salvation “I felt humbled and I wasn’t deserving of such an award Army confers upon individuals. from an organization such as The Salvation Army that has Shake is matriarch of the Shake Family, longtime sup- done so much for so many,” she said. “As I watered my gar- porters of The Salvation Army in Monterey County, along den and nourished it I thought about The Salvation Army with more than 400 other local charities, through the and how they plant seeds and nourish the souls of men in Sabu Shake, Sr. Memorial Foundation, named in honor the garden of life, and how they encompass all the virtues of Isabella Shake’s late husband, Sabu. Among the many of Christ.” Isabella Shake with the William Booth award fundraisers it sponsors to support the Monterey Peninsula Major Patti Bradley, Monterey Peninsula Corps Officer for freedom, for hope, for peace, for love, for God,” Hodder Corps is Sabu’s Safari Gala, a highly-anticipated annual with her husband, Steve, nominated Shake for the award said. event. with a 13-page letter listing all her accomplishments. Nominations for the William Booth Award are consid- “I cannot imagine the Army here in this community Hodder said she was reminded of Mother Teresa as she re- ered based on dedication to The Salvation Army’s goal of without the amazing support she gives to our mission,” viewed the letter. service to others, outstanding community service and hu- Hodder said during the presentation. “And then I read that it is Mother Teresa who has in- manitarian effort, and substantial contributions to the After recalling Founder William Booth’s famous “While spired you to fight for those who have no voice—to fight BOOTH AWARD PAGE 13 Correction: The number of individuals served in the Billings Community New Frontier Chronicle Table Route was misstated in the January/February issue of

JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2020 New Frontier Chronicle. The Salvation Army serves an average NEW FRONTIER Vol. 38, No. 1 ✸ ✸ ✸ delivers Salvation Army THE SALVATION ARMY of 300 meals a day through the program.|NFC ENTENNIAL C 20 “ THE WHOLE territory is 9 rallying for us…they are all in 1 20 A PUBLICATION OF THE SALVATION ARMY USA WESTERN TERRITORY 20 favor of having this ministry.” 100 YEARS IN THE WEST ✸ ✸ ✸ not survive, but thrive news and networking ✸ ✸ ✸ —MAJOR HENRY GRACIANI THE SALVATION ARMYIAL ✸ ✸ ✸ NTENN CE 20 Long Beach breaks ground THE SALVATIONCrestmont ARMY 19 NEW FRONTIER ENNIAL 20 20 ENT 100 YEARS IN THE WEST C welcomes20 new✸ ✸ ✸ ARC: Full 19 20 on new Red Shield Center so you can stay focused 20 Training Principal 100 YEARS IN THE WEST speed ahead ✸ ✸ ✸ Major Nigel Cross Command holds second summit. leads at the College for BY HILLARY JACKSON Officer Training. If you drop by the on doing the most good. Major (Dr.) Nigel Cross assumed Santa Monica Adult the role of Training Principal at the Rehabilitation Center is published by The Salvation Army USA Western Territory College for Officer Training (CFOT) at (ARC), you probably Crestmont Jan. 8 from his previous won’t leave without appointment as Assistant Training getting a tour—and 30840 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Principal. Before that, Cross served that’s by design. as Assistant Director of Curriculum “No matter who it is who comes into and as Director of Personnel at CFOT. our center, we give them a tour, and “It is an enormous privilege to be have them talk to a beneficiary,” said Lt. appointed Timothy Pemberton, Santa Monica ARC SUBSCRIBE TODAY Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, Territorial Commander to this posi- Administrator for Business. “We want to tion of trust, make sure that they know about our pro- building on gram, and we always hear: ‘We didn’t even Colonel Douglas Riley, Chief Secretary the legacy of |Photos by John Docter know you guys did this here.’ And once we the past and - hear that, we know we’ve got them.” moving for These “I had no idea” comments are FOR $15 PER YEAR Lt. Colonel Kyle Smith, Communications Secretary - ward to equip- not isolated to the Santa Monica ARC. L to r: Long Beach Corps Officers Captains Stephanie and Sergio Garcia, Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, and train ef Major Nigel Throughout the Western Territory, many Cross Priscilla Hunt and Lt. Colonels Lani and John Chamness fective ‘Blood - individuals are unaware of the rehabilita and Fire’ of The Donald and Priscilla Hunt Red tion services The Salvation Army provides, newfrontierchronicle.org ficers who will meet the challenges and administrators are hoping to change newfrontierchronicle.org/subscribe of today and in the decades to come,”- Shield Corps Community Center is that. Cross said. Officers from throughout the Western [email protected] As Training Principal, Cross suc set to open in 2021. Territory’s ARC Command gathered for ceeds Major (Dr.) Brian Saunders, a second ARC summit Jan. 15-16 at the who received an appointment to the BY KAREN GLEASON College for Officer Training at Crestmont Australia Territory. in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The newfrontierchronicle The Salvation Army Long Beach (California) “I’m confident about the future of summit, themed “Full Speed Ahead,” the College,” Saunders said. “Major Citadel Corps broke ground Jan. 15 for what will Findsought to followmore up on the “Pruning andat newfrontierpublications.org be The Donald and Priscilla Hunt Red Shield Cross is the right person to serve as - - Planting” approach announced at the first @nfchronicle Community Center, expected to open early in L to r: Captain Sergio Garcia, Long Beach City Council Training Principal.” - - summit, held in June 2019. Cross said the leadership transi 2021. The center will comprise a gymnasium member Roberto Uranga and Tonia Reyes Uranga “Over the course of the next two days, tion has been smooth. - and fitness center, a 40,000 square-foot athletic - legacy of her husband, Donald. He also recog we’ll be talking about strategies for retail “At CFOT we have a culture of field, a playground and community garden box nized the civic leaders in attendance and in production, about building community EDITORIAL STAFF ONLINE AND SOCIAL MEDIA encouragement and care creat es at an estimated cost of $8.5 million. troduced master of ceremonies, John Arens relationships, but it’s not about beating Donor Priscilla Hunt spoke during the cer ing a strong, supportive environ- III, a new member of the Long Beach Advisory the competition,” said Western Territorial Christin Thieme, Editor-in-Chief Cory Gaudaur, ment,” he said. He also spoke of emony about the importance of giving back to Board. Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. the strength of the CFOTPRINCIPAL team. PAGE 10 the community and helping the less fortunate. Arens spoke about how essential it is to Hodder. “The next two days are about “Being charitable is a way of life,” she said. and Literary Secretary Digital Content Director raise children carefully in what can be a tough you and me taking the most SUMMIT successful PAGE 11 Western Territorial Commander world. Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder also spoke, “The Donald and Priscilla Hunt Red Shield 562/491-8723 562/491-8326 LONG BEACH PAGE 11 as did California South Divisional Commander Community Center will do the work of God Lt. Colonel John Chamness. [email protected] [email protected]

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RESPONSE FROM PAGE 1 LOCKDOWN FROM PAGE 1 to be able to share some time togeth- Instead of driving to er, some prayers together, some en- “ the corps every day, couraging words together, answer These are challenging times, but let me assure you all, we walk downstairs. questions if we can.” Our ministry here The Salvation Army has been dealing with challenging Territorial Headquarters contact- has truly focused on ed retired officers March 18 to assist times in Southern California for more than 130 years relationships. The corps in remote pastoral care and calling to does not have programs check on donors. and we are determined to be there for communities in every day—in fact most While many events and gather- need during this COVID-19 virus pandemic. weeks we do not have ings throughout the territory were more than a few. Instead, canceled or postponed, the decision With prayer, and God’s grace, we will about Commissioning, Encore and our time is largely Service Corps will be made early next increase our capacity to help Lts. Ryan and Jennifer Bearchell and spent visiting people in family month or when further information their homes, meeting —JOHN CHAMNESS, LT. COLONEL is received, Assistant Secretary for for coffee (which lasts at least two hours) and growing Program Martin Hunt said. relationships. It has been an adjustment to focus less on Throughout the West, The the busyness and more on growing deeper with people. Salvation Army has opened its facil- ” Italy is a wonderful country and we love where we are. ities to public authorities for use as California for more than 130 years lowest on the scale of countries who We encounter struggles: simple communication can be quarantine centers, housing for med- and we are determined to be there can effectively deal with the virus,” hard, walking every day can get old…and now we’re on ically fragile individuals, food distri- for communities in need during this Martin said. a country-wide lockdown. But we wouldn’t change any of bution locations, coronavirus testing, COVID-19 virus pandemic.” He went Following CDC and govern- it. We have seen God do so much for us in this short time and any other services as needed. on to say that the Army is mobilizing ment recommendations, the The Cascade Division has part- its resources to get food and supplies Intermountain Division has can- already. Our family has grown closer, and our dependence nered with Multnomah (Oregon) to people in need. “With prayer, and celed large meetings and some other on God has grown so much more. County to offer the building that for- God’s grace, we will increase our ca- non-essential group meetings. “The With the mandatory closure, I’m using this time to clean merly housed the Portland Adult pacity to help,” he said. Salvation Army cares deeply for our the chapel and do repairs where I can. Our church body Rehabilitation Center (ARC) to house The College for Officer Training clients, staff, volunteers and commu- has a text group and we are always texting with them and those who are medically fragile. (CFOT) at Crestmont ceased its nor- nity,” Divisional Commander Major sending Scripture verses of encouragement. We make “We are excited about being able mal schedule as of March 16 to al- Mike Dickinson said. “While we’re sure to call those we can and send Facebook or email to engage,” said Cascade Divisional low cadets to assist with California here all year long, we are stepping up messages to some as well. Most people we talk to are Commander Major Nancy Dihle. “We South’s Emergency Disaster Services. our efforts during this time of uncer- fine, they are just very worried. We’re reminding everyone needed to really create a sense of safe- Earlier, as a precaution, CFOT can- tainty to be there for those who need to remain patient and to use the time to rest. We’ve asked ty in an environment that has become celed the cadets’ annual Spring Blitz us.” our corps people to work on future ministry ideas while more and more fearful.” in the field. “We will do what is need- In the midst of the coronavirus cri- they’re at home. Alaska Divisional Commander ed,” CFOT Principal Major Nigel Cross sis, the Intermountain Division also Major John Brackenbury noted that said. dealt with an earthquake in Salt Lake One of the things I love most about The Salvation Army historically it takes situations lon- Hawaiian and Pacific Islands City, Utah, March 18, and an EDS team is that each appointment is so unique. Being the hands ger to affect Alaska than the lower 48 Divisional Commander Major Jeff was onsite to assist first reponders at a and feet of God—even in this particularly unique time—is an states; however, one of the division’s Martin said the Revolution Hawaii wildfire outside of Conifer, Colorado, honor and I am glad we have been given the opportunity to biggest concerns is food insecurity team—based at Camp Homelani— the previous night. be here doing his will. in the villages. “We’re working with will provide outreach and assist Since it includes one of the ear- A Dio sia la gloria per sempre!|NFC the state and military [to see] if there nearby corps during the week. The ly epicenters of COVID-19, the are any ways we can bring in food via camp is available to the government Northwest Division, led by Lt. Colonel helicopters,” he said in March 17’s as needed and can be used as a quar- Bill Dickinson, quickly adjusted teleconference. antine center. On Guam, where re- how it conducts social services and In a Facebook video message sources are scarce, Family Service worship services. Early on, in King, Silvercrests March 17, California South Divisional Center staff are making their own Snohomish and Pierce Counties, Commander Lt. Colonel John hand sanitizers from aloe vera and senior activities were suspended Chamness said: “These are challeng- alcohol. The Republic of Marshall through the end of March, in-person prepare seniors ing times, but let me assure you all, Islands has no reported cases of church services were suspended, and The Salvation Army has been dealing COVID-19. “[This] is a blessing food bank clients will now register at with challenging times in Southern as they are considered one of the the door before entering.|NFC for coronavirus

BY HILLARY JACKSON Majors Darren, LeAnn Trimmer: The CDC reports older adults are at a higher risk of contracting Coronavirus—they’re also the primary popu- lation of The Salvation Army’s Silvercrest facilities, apart- Choosing joy in quarantine ment-style communities for low-income seniors. Throughout the west, Silvercrest managers are mon- Reno Corps Officers Majors Darren and itoring their local health agencies for information to share with residents, Silvercrest Executive Director Susan LeAnn Trimmer detained after a cruise. Lawrence said. “We are concerned because we know our residents As of March 11, Reno (Nevada) Corps Officers and Washoe are potentially in the high risk categories,” Lawrence County Coordinators Majors Darren and LeAnn Trimmer are said. “We are educating our residents about the virus quarantined on a military base in California for 14 days, after and asking them to practice safe interactions including returning from a cruise. replacing handshakes and kisses with non contact greet- ings. We’ve increased our cleaning protocols for the com- BY LEANN TRIMMER, MAJOR mon areas and touch points throughout the Silvercrests. We were confined to our cabins on the cruise ship for We’ve eliminated open food, offering instead individual- one week beginning Wednesday, March 4. The day before, ly wrapped snacks and drinks.” we’d been told the ship was altering course and heading Majors LeAnn and Darren Trimmer At the Santa Rosa (California) Silvercrest, managers for San Francisco because a passenger from the previous office had shared. However, we are currently at a mili- are working hard to make sure residents feel calm and voyage had contracted Coronavirus. We saw the handwrit- tary base in California that has hotels on site for military have posted the latest CDC information at eye level so in- ing on the wall and made some preparations, like doing families. We are housed here, and our hosts are working formation is available. laundry. We remained on the ship until March 11. to make us as comfortable as possible. They are friendly, “If I encounter someone who asks me, ‘What do During this time, the situation was changing by the helpful and as accommodating as they can be. The quar- you think of this?’ and they are wide eyed, I deescalate minute. The Captain and crew were making adjustments antine order we are under is for 14 days. We’ve developed them immediately,” said Service Coordinator Stephanie to norms quickly. What was frustrating for the passen- a bit of a routine—and I will say it is a good thing my hus- Hopkins, who then refers them to the CDC information gers were the lack of information and the frequent chang- band and I like each other! of which she keeps updated. es—decisions that were out of the Captain’s control. They We maintain contact with family and friends. They’ve While Silvercrest is an apartment community, not a worked to make life as good as possible under the condi- been great, adding some variety and humor to our days. care facility, residents are reminded their personal safety tions: they opened up internet access, made more movies The first contact we had with other passengers since our is their responsibility. Staff at the residence are working available, started sending activity packs and provided a cabin confinement was when we disembarked and were overtime to keep communal areas clean, and have ample mental health service. moved to our current location. Our fellow passengers supplies of tissue, cleaning products, hand sanitizer and When we finally disembarked we thought we’d be re- expressed varying responses, most in good humor. One soap for use in those areas. turning to Nevada; this was the information the Governor’s QUARANTINE PAGE 13 SILVERCREST PAGE 13 Page 4—New Frontier CHRONICLE •April 2020

THE GENERAL’S EASTER MESSAGE HEALED AND MADE WHOLE

BY BRIAN PEDDLE, GENERAL

Surely he took on our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered him stricken by God, struck down and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed.

We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. —Isaiah 53:4-6 (Berean Study Bible)

Easter Mesage is the most Another read of the verses from Isaiah il- profound, true, life-chang- luminates what we receive through this sac- THE ing, life-giving message we rifice—peace and healing for ourselves. The can ever hear, respond to and participate in. punishment inflicted upon Jesus brings us In short, the Easter story is the culmination peace. We experience healing because Jesus of God’s plan of salvation for the redemption was wounded. It is almost beyond our un- and restoration of humanity. Such uncondi- derstanding, but a horribly painful moment tional sacrificial love unleashes the mercy, brings us healing and a horrifically violent grace and forgiveness of God. We should act brings us everlasting peace. be experiencing boundless joy, caught up in There is something of an unfair trans- awe and wonder, celebrating our new-found action going on that demonstrates the ex- freedom and living in a new dynamic rela- travagance of God and his unmerited favor tionship with the Almighty. that we call grace. There is also something We see in these verses from Isaiah just profoundly theological, sacrificial and cov- what God has done for us in Jesus. In go- enantal taking place. ing to the Cross, Jesus does something ex- The sacrificial code and practices we find in tremely positive, yet it involves him being the Old Testament are there to atone for our subjected to pain, ridicule, brokenness and sins and imperfections. Here on the Cross, the separation from the Father with whom he spotless Lamb of God pays the ultimate sacri- has shared a deep intimacy for all eternity. fice once and for all, ushering us into a new Jesus takes on everything that is negative, dispensation of grace and deliverance. destructive and painful. This display of gen- We have peace with God because of all uine, unconditional and sacrificial love is that was accomplished by Jesus, and this unparalleled in human history. peace is experienced by having faith in Jesus Even as we read and consider what Jesus (see Romans 5:1: Therefore, since we have been takes on himself, we sense a release, an un- justified through faith, we have peace with God burdening and a freedom. Jesus takes on through our Lord Jesus Christ). Yes, it’s that our infirmities and carries our sorrows. Yes, straightforward—we don’t have to compli- “WE HAVE PEACE there is a glimpse of the humanity of Jesus cate it! here as the Word that became flesh (John The Easter story doesn’t end with Calvary. 1:14)—fully human while fully divine—un- Easter Sunday is about resurrection and WITH GOD BECAUSE derstands the frailty, weakness and imper- new life. In 2 Corinthians 5:17 we are re- fection on a personal level. Having said that, minded that If anyone is in Christ, the new we need to recognize that there is much creation has come: the old has gone, the new more going on. is here! The old reality of being held captive OF ALL THAT WAS Jesus is doing more than identifying with by sin, of death being our final enemy, is us. He is taking on our weaknesses, infir- gone! On Easter Sunday, we rise to new life mities and sorrows so that we don’t have to in Christ—that new life is eternal life, it en- ACCOMPLISHED carry them. Link that opening statement to capsulates victory over sin and death, it in- Philippians 4:6-7 (Do not be anxious about cludes our healing and wholeness, it is a life anything) and 1 Peter 5:7 (Cast all your anxiety of deep peace (Isaiah 26:3: You will keep in BY JESUS” on him because he cares for you) to better un- perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, derstand what is offered to us in Jesus. Look because they trust in you). again at what happens to Jesus—he is pierced, This Easter, you can experience heal- crushed, punished and wounded. Why would ing and wholeness in Christ. It’s why Jesus Jesus accept all of that? Why would God allow came to earth. It’s what God desires most for his only Son to endure all of that? you.|NFC April 2020 • New Frontier CHRONICLE—Page 5 Special needs conference builds Kenai Corps welcomes confidences, gives practical tips ‘wigglers’ Concord Corps learns from Corps finds a creative Northern California Disability accommodation for an Ministry Conference active child. BY CARAMIE PETROWSKI BY KAREN GLEASON Last fall, Corps Officer Major Ann- Marguerite Jones took the time to learn how The Salvation Army welcomes to better love all members of the Concord everyone, including those with (California) Corps, including those with spe- special needs. It’s a promise—and cial needs. sometimes it’s a challenge. Jones, along with Territorial Director of The Kenai (Alaska) Corps faced Special Needs Ministries Captain Christina that challenge some time ago Arnold and two leaders from the corps, trav- when a new family came to the eled to Mountain View, California, to attend corps, where Envoys Craig and the Northern California Disability Ministry Jeannie Fanning are in charge. The family included a woman Conference at the Abundant Life Christian In September 2019, (left to right) Ellen Frank, Major AnnMarguerite Jones, Major Willdonna Rich and Captain with a newborn baby girl and a Fellowship. Christina Arnold attended the Northern California Disability Ministry Conference at the Abundant Life Christian Two children and one adult in the Concord Fellowship together. |Photo courtesy AnnMarguerite Jones young son. Corps are on the autism spectrum, and Jones “When wanted to learn more about autism and how “ this fami- she can best serve those in the congregation ly came to who are on the spectrum. The Salvation Army has a long history of reaching the our corps, their son Conferences such as these are “incredibly marginalized for Christ, and the special needs community important,” Arnold said. was... “Trainings help remove some of the mis- is one of the most marginalized groups in the world. very busy,” conceptions of disability ministry, build con- Jeannie fidence in the leaders and give practical tips —CHRISTINA ARNOLD, CAPTAIN Fanning for common barriers,” Arnold said. “The said. “You Salvation Army has a long history of reach- can tell the ing the marginalized for Christ, and the spe- difference ” |Photo courtesy Kenai Corps cial needs community is one of the most or sensitive to the things around them and Arnold agreed. “Ministry to those affected between a marginalized groups in the world.” struggle to process within themselves and by disabilities, like all ministry, starts with re- child acting out, and a child who is At the conference, Jones learned there those exterior elements at the same time,” lationships,” she said. extremely busy. I knew he could not are more than the five senses—taste, touch, Jones said. It can be as simple as finding a volunteer sit still.” smell, hearing and sight—including proprio- Prior to the conference, Jones thought to walk alongside them or to sit with them Fanning said he just couldn’t ception (body awareness or where you are she’d need to develop a new program to help during church or in the classroom. stop his body from moving. During in space), vestibular (sense of movement or accommodate those with special needs in “When we do this, we’re also serving their children’s church, while everyone sense of balance), nociception (sense of pain) the corps. The answer turned out to be much family,” Jones said. was watching videos, his constant and thermoception (sense of heat or cold). more simple. Many families with children with special movement became distracting to “This explained why some of our kids “We don’t necessarily need another pro- needs don’t go to church because they don’t the other children. and adults have more challenges listen- gram, we just need to take extra care in loving want to disturb others or feel embarrassed. “I really loved this little guy and ing because they are actually more aware them by providing individual care,” she said. SPECIAL NEEDS PAGE 12 didn’t want to separate him from the other children, but I knew I had to figure out a way so he wasn’t ‘Love is Kind’ project raises $4,000 causing a distraction,” she said. Fanning also learned the boy was homeschooled because the schools weren’t receptive to having him in a for Salvation Army World Services traditional classroom. Fanning came up with an idea, Cameron Helms shares a biblical “What a powerful ministry Cam has,” said the “wiggle wall,” and she got the Major Ronalee Fenrich. “God is using him in teen group involved. The plan was truth with his World Services a precious way, to spread a beautiful and clear to paint one of the walls in the message about what it means to live for Jesus. multi-purpose room. fundraiser. I am so honored to have my own Camegram!” “This would be a special wall,” Cameron Helms was born with multiple she said. “The rules were: you could BY KAREN GLEASON special needs; an illness caused deafness, not make noise, but you could wig- as well as cognitive delays and cerebral pal- gle on that wall.” “Love is kind.” That’s the simple, but pow- sy due to brain damage. He communicates The wiggle wall was a success. erful, message on the “Camegram,” a recent with American Sign Language. His proj- It worked exactly as Fanning had fundraiser for The Salvation Army’s World ect will provide funding for Salvation Army envisioned. Services executed by Cameron Helms, 27, projects dedicated to improving the health, “Some of the other kids want- who attends the Torrance (California) Corps. educational, social, mental and spiritual ed to be on that wall, too, but the The Camegram has a wooden base with conditions of people living in the world’s un- rules stood—no noise,” she said. “I a plexiglass insert upon which Helms in- derdeveloped nations, where $4,000 can go allowed the kids without wiggle is- scribed—on each one—that important, bibli- a long way toward implementing positive sues because I didn’t want our little cal truth. For about a month this winter, sup- change. man with wiggle issues to feel sepa- porters could purchase one for a $20 or more “It’s meant a great deal to Cam to be in- rated or ‘different.’” donation to World Services. Cameron Helms with his “Camegrams” for World cluded in the Church and have a voice,” After a while, when the nov- As an individual with special needs, Services. Nancy Helms said. “[The project] will help elty wore off, the kids who didn’t Helms looks for ways to be included and to photos of their Camegrams with the hashtag, touch so many lives around the world.” need the wall didn’t bother with it make a positive difference in the world, ac- #loveiskind. She summed up the impact: the Camegram anymore. cording to his mother, Major Nancy Helms, Nancy Helms said the project was “lots of encourages those who purchased one and Later, while a video was play- Director of Field Training at the College for work,” but definitely worth it. others who will see it; it empowers people; ing during summer Vacation Bible Officer Training at Crestmont. She helped “People value Cameron and want him to it helps World Services; it’s given Cameron a School, the boy walked over to him develop the fundraising project, which have a voice,” she said. place and a voice. The two are already think- Fanning and whispered: “I really he embraced wholeheartedly. Even the local post office got on board. ing about what Cameron can do for next need that wall.” Nancy Helms promoted the project When Cameron and his mom came in to mail year’s World Services campaign. Fanning said he went right over on Facebook, and it took off—orders for the Camegrams, the employees wanted up- “Though the project has come to an end, to the wall and all was well. With Camegrams exceeded expectations. As the dates on how many had been sold—his en- the love and kindness that have been giv- the wiggle wall, Fanning had cre- project came to an end, the total amount thusiasm was contagious. en through each donation will continue on ated a way to accommodate an received for World Services was just over Many people responded with gratitude via and reach far beyond our little corner of the individual with a special need, $4,000, and Facebook users continue to post Facebook. world,” Helms said.|NFC WIGGLE WALL PAGE 12 Page 6—New Frontier CHRONICLE •April 2020 Western Youth Department releases disability training videos “Learning to Love” series aims to equip youth leaders.

BY HILLARY JACKSON

The West’s Territorial Youth Department began the roll- out of “Learning to Love,” a three-part video series aimed to equip youth leaders to better understand and serve those with disabilities, March 2. The videos are hosted on the SAY Network website and will be released every other week. As disability is both widespread and nuanced, the 10-minute videos will focus on physical disability, autism and ADHD. The videos include interviews with both parents of those with disabilities and experts and take the perspective of a youth worker. needs population and their families, by bringing aware- more inclusive, like using person-first language. Instead The idea for the videos stemmed from the depart- ness and breaking down barriers. of saying the “autistic boy,” say “the boy with autism” or ment’s past annual Boot Camp, which included a work- “I hope that they start seeing the people with disabili- simply use his name. shop on special needs ministry for youth leaders. After ties and seeing their actual needs and feeling more con- “Individuals with disabilities are hungry for friend- the department stopped holding the event, it didn’t stop fident in meeting them,” St-Aimé said. “I want them to be ships and for relationships in the same way that we are,” the need for special needs ministry training. Eighty aware the needs exist, the people exist, the people want to Felix said in the video. “The church needs to pave the way percent of families with special needs children don’t be included...I want them to feel called to action.” in that displaying that each person with a disability has in- attend church, according to Journal of Religion article In the first video centering around physical disabil- trinsic value.” “Religion and Disability: The Experiences of Families of ities, Major Nancy Helms, College for Officer Training In addition to the “Learning to Love” videos, the youth Children With Special Needs.” at Crestmont Director of Field Training, talks about department will have special needs ministry resources “When we cut [Boot Camp], we recognized youth lead- her experience raising her son, Cameron Helms, in the available on its website, including books, articles, and a ers still needed training,” said Youth Event and Project church. Cameron was born with brain damage and is youth profile that every corps can do. St-Aimé said they Manager Heather St-Aimé. deaf and has cerebral palsy. are working on an inclusive resource for the three most St-Aimé and Youth Media Producer Abraham Guevara set “I want them to take Cameron because they want him,” commonly requested troops emblems, too. out to create a resource for special needs that would have a Helms said in the video. “I would say for most special “I’ve been in church ministry my whole life, but none similar impact to the old workshop. Before she started the needs parents in the church, they don’t want to have to of us ever were proactive in taking steps to help,” said project, St-Aimé thought she’d devote one video to special be the burden. They want somebody else to realize their Guevara. A dad himself, he started seeing the situation needs ministries. As she became more informed, it became kid’s special without the parent having to tell them.” from the special need parents’ perspective from behind apparent the department needed to do more. In the same video, the team interviews Pastor Jennifer the camera. The pair spent 14 months researching and connecting Felix, who has spent more than a decade at Crossroads “The attitude was humility and a willingness to learn,” he with experts and parents of those with disabilities in an ef- Church in Corona, California, serving those with disabil- said. “I think those things have affected me at church and my fort to help those in ministry better understand the special ities. Felix gives suggestions about how the church can be daughter’s school…My eyes have been opened.” |NFC Cal South relaunches Orange Sunday school curriculum The Cal South Division rolled out the BY VIVIAN LOPEZ program again in February. Except this time, Orange materials were compiled and The California South Division recently provided to each corps to make it more relaunched the Orange Sunday school cur- accessible and easier to implement with- riculum in an effort to get each of its corps in their congregations. Corps officers re- to adopt it. The program debuted nation- ceived boxes with printed material for all wide in 2017. However, the division found age groups—including adults—and a flash that many corps were still not using it in drive with all the curriculum video down- their programming. loads during Officer’s Councils in January. “We see the value in the Orange cur- There is a Spanish Orange curriculum riculum...but not all corps were utilizing available, but no videos in the language it as they should be,” said Sarah Stillson, are available. So, additional guidance is California South Divisional Youth Program being provided to the division’s Spanish- Specialist. speaking corps. The idea for the relaunch came from Since then, Stillson said more officers the Cascade Division’s Orange Awareness are showing interest in using it again or for Month. Last October—which also hap- the first time at their corps. pened to be during the Cascade Officers’ “The goal is just to get them using a lit- Youth from the Anaheim Red Shield Corps participate in an activity from the Orange Curriculum. Councils—“Orange Awareness kits” were tle bit of [the curriculum], and then just “As corps officers, it is incredibly easy to strategy for ministry that seeks to bring the distributed with printed curriculum for gradually they can use more and more of use,” Litreal said. “I like that my teachers influence of parents together with the influ- each age group, classroom decorations it,” Stillson said. don’t have to spend a ton of time planning ence of the church to lead children to follow and a flash drive with all the download- Anaheim (California) Red Shield and the meat of the material is already Jesus,” Witthoff said. “The premise is that ed Orange material for October through Corps Officer Captain Allison Struck and there.” this combination of home and church has December 2019. Escondido (California) Corps Officer Lt. “All of the hard work is already done. It’s the greatest potential to influence children “The material is very good and relatable Denise Litreal have long implemented the just a matter of setting aside a little time for Jesus. So that makes the relaunch espe- to the people of our division,” said Captain program at their corps and are excited for each week or each month to get all of the cially helpful in that it can correct that mis- Silvia Simoes, Cascade Divisional Youth and the relaunch. material ready to go,” Struck added. “But understanding from early on.” Candidate’s Secretary. “We still have corps “It can be time-consuming to get the it makes it easy for volunteers, fun for kids He hopes it will have a positive impact that we are trying to get to use the curricu- [Orange] material together to make it and meaningful for parents.” on Sunday school curriculum in the West lum to realize this. However, the corps that ready...for Sunday morning,” Struck said. David Witthoff, Salvation Army Western for years to come. do use Orange say how amazing it is.” “Making the materials a little more acces- Territory Christian Education Director “We want to bring children into a life- The Cascade Division also give out awards sible removes one more barrier.” for Discipleship, is optimistic about the long relationship with Jesus,” Witthoff for different categories of Orange curric- “It’s really nice that they put everything Orange relaunches occurring in divisions said. “And if we can help corps officers and ulum implementation. Cal South’s youth in organized file folders labeled for each age across the territory. leaders understand the effectiveness of department reached out to them for more group,” Litreal added. “It made it really easy.” “When we launched it, there was a per- this strategy, I think we’ll see more buy-in details after seeing a post about it on their They both stressed how simple it was to ception that it was just a curriculum with and even growth from implementing the Facebook page and decided to do the same. implement at their corps. lessons and activities. But it’s really a strategy in our corps.”|NFC April 2020 • New Frontier CHRONICLE—Page 7 Street Level van outreach nets permanent housing results Implementing ‘The Way Out’ in Street Level comes full circle Washington’s King County OVER THE YEARS, BY KAREN GLEASON the Street Level outreach ministry has When the Street Level van heads out had its ups and into King County, Washington, people downs and has take notice—it’s hard to miss the color- appeared in different ful Salvation Army vehicle. An outreach cities. Lts. Chris and of The Salvation Army Seattle Social Erin Wikle started Services, Street Level ministers to people Street Level while experiencing homelessness by building attending the Seattle Temple Corps as soldiers. relationships and establishing trust be- They hoped to plant a viable downtown tween service team members and those corps through the outreach. Despite their coming to them for help. The ministry considerable efforts, the plan lacked sufficient has produced significant results in plac- financial backing and eventually failed. ing people in permanent housing, do- ing its part for The Way Out initiative— “Chris and I took a leap—one we weren’t really thanks to these strong relationships. ready for, to be honest—and began this ministry In 2019, Street Level committed to almost 15 years ago...the birthing of something permanently housing 21 people. Instead, new and hard in downtown Seattle amongst the The Salvation Army Street Level outreach team ministers despite inclement weather of 210 individuals encountered, the marginalized and disregarded [and] a result of team permanently housed 142 of them. people in the more underserved cit- Team members can assist in docu- vision casting alongside some amazing people The goal for 2020 was set at 32, and in ies outside of Seattle, including Kent, mentation gathering, transportation whom we really admire,” Erin Wikle said. January, 20 people were permanently Auburn and Renton. Per the terms of the needs and other challenges that may Meanwhile, Majors Phil and Lawry Smith—then arise in the housing process. Housing housed—more than 50 percent of the program’s HUD contract, Street Level’s Lieutenants—were stationed in San Francisco as annual goal in the first month of the current focus is South King County, stability plans are developed based Harbor Light Directors and Lighthouse Corps year. which has seen increases in people liv- on the needs of each individual or Officers. During the Western Territory’s Aggressive “I’m proud to be working here,” ing in their vehicles or on the streets. household. Christianity conference, Phil Smith discovered a said Jonathan Schultz, Outreach and In 2019, the Federal Way Mirror re- A Street Level team offers warm bev- Community Engagement Specialist for ported an “astonishing increase in erages and basic necessities like socks Street Level t-shirt and some postcards Seattle Social Services. “I was instructed to homelessness throughout South King and personal hygiene products. The pro- describing the ministry. house two people each month—I’m hap- County” after the annual One Night gram also hosts regular gatherings that “I was completely taken by the mental image God py to say I have succeeded in that goal.” Count for the Homeless, citing a 68 per- provide food, worship music and a de- gave me just from the words ‘Street Level,’” Smith Currently, Street Level has just one cent increase, possibly due to the dis- votional message. Thanks to partner- said. “There was just something special about it.” van, but the Northwest Division hopes mantling of homeless camps in Seattle. ships with Operation Nightwatch and He said it was that moment he felt God calling to expand the program. Schultz emphasized the partnership Community Dinners, gatherings now him to homeless ministry. “We have a vision to expand to multi- between the team and clients is the key occur every Tuesday, when about 100 In 2009, Smith started Street Level Santa Barbara meals are served. Ultimately, the goal— ple vehicles that would spread out across element in Street Level’s success. Taking (California), which grew into a corps ministry staple the county, including in Downtown services to the front lines of need is also through relationship-building—is to there. The Smiths were appointed to Seattle in 2015 Seattle,” said Northwest Divisional essential—these individuals often do guide people onto the path to perma- as Social Services Directors, where they were able to General Secretary Captain Jonathan not have the means to transport them- nent housing. revive Street Level after securing some government Harvey. selves to service providers. The Street Street Level continues to keep in The team typically goes out four days Level van is equipped to provide client touch with people once they secure grants. During this time, a cadet brigade came to a week, sometimes more, to conduct interviews and case management in the permanent housing. Should they face Seattle to serve in the field—and the brigade included outreach. field. homelessness again, they can reach out Chris and Erin Wikle. “We also take every opportunity pre- Partnerships and networking have to Street Level for further assistance. “We were all off and running with amazing sented to us,” said Schultz. “I can think helped the program, with communi- “We try to provide opportunities for opportunities to conduct some truly amazing of at least three occasions where one of ty leaders, housing entities, social ser- our people to build community,” Schultz outreach that week,” Smith said. us went into a business and ended up vice agencies and law enforcement all said. “We often invite them to local And Street Level had come full circle. serving someone we happened to meet supporting the program. The team of- corps. What it comes down to is that we “I’m amazed to see how God has grown it, make sure we are available to them and there.” ten works with Multi-Service Center, changed it and continues to use it. It’s incredibly Recently, Seattle’s King 5 News report- Catholic Community Services, Mary’s that they know they can reach out to us humbling,” Wikle said.|NFC ed on the program’s success in helping Place and WYCA. if they need help.”|NFC Pen Pal Project connects young Salvationists across the globe

her pen pal in person, per- BY MELISSA LANDON “ haps at an event. So I’m real- Though The Salvation Army operates in more than 130 We would like to bridge the ly excited for them to create countries around the world, many young Salvationists gap between our corps here long-time friendships.” have yet to visit a corps overseas. Western Territory Teen In England, several young and Young Adult Mission and Communications Director in the Western Territory Salvationists are preparing Megan Villalpando and the Territorial Youth Department and territories overseas. to send their first letters to developed the Pen Pal Project to pave the way for youth in their new pen pals in North The Salvation Army in the United States to communicate —MEGAN VILLALPANDO America. Major Sheryl with Salvationists who live abroad. Clarke, Commanding Officer “Our goal is to connect our youth on a global level,” ” at Bedlington Corps, said, Villalpando said. “We would like to bridge the gap be- out personal details like home address- “One of my goals is to allow tween our corps here in the Western Territory and terri- es. Letters may be exchanged through the the youth here as well as in tories overseas.” corps. Social media accounts and photos America to learn the differ- The Pen Pal Project is new, but several students between should only be exchanged with parental ences they have not only in the ages of 6 and 16 have signed up, and some are still wait- permission. Participants are encouraged daily living but also in wor- ing to be assigned a pen pal. “We have 17 youth signed up to write back within two weeks, but pen pals can write to ship. I think it’s a great opportunity for the youth to inter- from overseas—from the Bedlington Corps in England— each other as often as they like. act with each other from around the world.” and 29 signed up from the Western Territory—the Santa Lucero Camacho, Senior Administrative Corps Currently, the Pen Pal Project is only open to the U.S. Ana Temple Corps in California,” Villalpando said. Assistant at the Santa Ana Corps, is eager for the girls in Western Territory. “Someone from the USA Southern Youth who sign up for the Pen Pal Project will be her corps to learn about Salvation Army corps outside of Territory signed up, and I encouraged her to go speak with matched with an overseas pen pal of the same gender and the U.S. her missions or youth department to see if they’d be open similar age. After signing up and getting matched with a “I’m excited for them to be able to communicate and to coordinating something on their own,” Villalpando pen pal, youth can use a template to send the first letter develop a friendship with fellow Salvationists,” Camacho said. “I think it would be really cool if the Pen Pal Project and get the conversation started. Participants are encour- said. “One of our girls who signed up for the Pen Pal Project served as a model for other territories who want to con- aged to discuss their hobbies, church and city, but leave wrote in her initial letter that she hoped to one day meet nect their youth globally.”|NFC Page 8—New Frontier CHRONICLE •April 2020

CORONAVIRUS COVID -19 poses major threat to homeless as two crises converge The Salvation Army is one of many service providers working to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Some regions in the U.S. have enacted “shelter-in- place” policies, while others are heeding the Centers for Disease Control’s guidelines on social distancing. Officials say the outbreak has still yet to reach its peak and recom- mend residents stay home and avoid public spaces when possible and wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to limit the spread. But what about when your home doubles as a public space and there’s no place to wash your hands at all? Most of the half a million-plus people living on the streets in the U.S. simply can’t take that advice. For many facing homelessness, who often convene in encampments and struggle with pre-existing health conditions, the best- case scenario in the short-term is securing a bed in an overnight shelter. “For our clients, our shelters are home,” said Alexa Morris, Director of Communications and Marketing for |Photo by Jon Tyson The Salvation Army Cascade Division. “We have to make who is requesting entrance to the shelter, including staff According to the CDC, COVID-19 is most likely to be it feel that way right now.” and residents. transmitted between people if someone is within six feet Across the territory, shelters are making every ef- “The homeless, on average, are less healthy, and may of an infected person so they recommend a six-foot buf- fort to prohibit all non-essential campus visits and pro- have weakened immune systems, which make them more fer between the beds of people showing signs of COVID-19 mote effective hygiene and frequent hand washing and vulnerable to contract SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that caus- and those who are not. keep tabs on guests who have a “new, worse or different es the COVID-19 disease), given the same exposure,” said Yet, even with such precautions taken, according to cough,” and require any guests with a cough to wear a Chunhuei Chi, Director for the Center of Global Health, the risk of someone facing homelessness contracting face mask. at Oregon State University. “The sheltered population are COVID-19 still far surpasses that of the general population. In Orange County, California, The Salvation Army be- often in a rather crowded space, which also increases the The unsheltered population, he added, can not only trans- gan conducting weekly drills March 16 at its area shel- likelihood of exposure to this virus. Once infected, their mit the disease to others more easily, but it’s also extremely ters that model shelter-wide quarantine events of 14 and symptoms and consequences may also be worse than that difficult for health authorities to track down who might be 21-day durations. They’re also thermal scanning everyone of the general population.” exposed and at risk of contracting the disease.|NFC

DISTRIBUTION FROM PAGE 1 Two ways to address the families with at least six kids in the homes, along with food bags for se- simple, fun things.” home but it goes up to 12 kids in one niors in need. The bags for those ages In other locations, client choice emotional and spiritual family,” said Corps Officer Captain 4–17 will have a different theme each food pantries are shifting to pre- Stacy Antonovich. “The school is of- week, from St. Patrick’s Day to wel- packed boxes to limit the handling of care of response teams fering both breakfast and lunch, but coming spring, animal fun and Easter. food or from congregate meals in the each child has to be present at the Next week, a mini pot, soil and seeds main dining area to room-to-room school at two separate times a day to will encourage the kids to plant. delivery at the Phoenix Emergency BY PATRICK LYONS, CAPTAIN get those. With parents working that “We originally wanted to do a Family Shelter, where they are also means those kids would be walking mini-day camp for kids out of school doing case management by phone Our emotional capacity to serve directly influences the back and forth twice a day which but shifted to these deliveries to keep instead of face-to-face. level of service we give. Translated—we cannot serve well doesn’t help minimize the points of things light and fun for the kids and With a “shelter in place” directive when we are spiritually and emotionally depleted. We must contact and isn’t safe for the kids.” work within city recommendations in Santa Cruz County in California strengthen the emotional and spiritual care of our teams as On March 16, the first day kids for gatherings,” said Lt. Stephanie until April 7, The Salvation Army they provide emergency disaster services to communities in the area were out of school, The Pavlakis, Roseville Corps Officer, who is continuing to shelter more than during this coronavirus pandemic. Salvation Army delivered just over is working with the local school dis- 120 people a night, providing a daily First, take time to do something as a team each day—a 300 meals around the neighborhood trict to ensure helpful materials are breakfast and dinner. meal, staff briefing or mandatory group coffee break. to the kids from its program and oth- sent home to kids. “I have two little “We are encouraging our home- Whatever it is, this time helps each member feel “plugged in,” ers who needed lunch. ones, so I know a whole day locked less friends to shower as often as valued and connected with others. Share a Scripture verse “When contacting those families, in the house can feel like a lot. So we available and wash hands regularly,” or encouraging thought that lets them know you value them nine of them asked for an additional thought of this with a goal to ease the said Captain Angel Marquez, Corps for who they are as individuals, not just the work they do for food box because they need the help,” burden for the parents a little bit.” Officer and County Coordinator, not- Antonovich said. They’ve pulled out leftover items ing two hand washing stations re- The Salvation Army. Remind the team that its members minis- Similarly, in Santa Fe, New from school drives, vacation Bible cently received from the city for the ter to one another just as much as we minister to those com- Mexico, The Salvation Army has schools and other donations to use. building entrance. ing to us for services. partnered with Santa Fe Public Five members of the corps and advi- Emergency food bags continue to Second, it’s also important to look for the following warn- Schools, Communities in Schools sory board signed up to pack the bags be available to the general public and ing signs in your team: and Hope Unlimited Church to pro- this week and another five to make the weekly fresh produce was distrib- vide extended breakfast and lunch deliveries. uted March 17. • Is anyone withdrawn during these group times? Are distribution to kids in a curbside “Our drivers will wear Emergency “Usually the produce is ‘farmer’s they responding to other people’s interest in them in a pickup format in at least seven area Disaster Services vests and it might market’ style, but we pre-bagged healthy way? Are they disconnecting from group partici- locations through early April. Corps have to be a no contact drop off, but and gave out the groceries at the pation or interpersonal interaction with others? Officer Lt. Immanuel Beeson said the we’re hoping to greet at the door to door,” Marquez said. “We were Santa Fe Corps is also dropping off say hi,” she said. As of March 17, 30 also blessed to begin a new part- • Are people not eating or sleeping well because of meals throughout the community children from corps programs are nership a few months ago with the stress or emotional distress? for those in need. currently on the list and Pavlakis said local Nazarene Church. They felt “Today was a good day,” Beeson said they’ve now opened sign ups to the God calling them to give out dia- • Emotional displays, such as tears, are normal. Be on March 17. “We were able to deliver ap- community, advertising via Facebook pers and contacted us to distribute the lookout for when emotional displays are uncontrolla- proximately 393 meals to children in and a press release. “We want to keep them. Because of their diaper dona- ble or happen at inappropriate times. need. Tomorrow we do it again!” the kids connected to us and remind tions, we have been able to supply In Roseville, California, The them we’re a safe place and safe peo- over 25 families with diapers when As you move into this ministry time, here’s a prayer: Father, Salvation Army is calling on symp- ple for them. Expanding beyond that, store shelves were empty. We have I ask you to go before, beside and behind your servants. Keep tom-free volunteers to pack lunch we hope to introduce other families to more diapers and will continue to them safe, healthy and strong. May the glory of the Lord be and activity bags for kids that will be programs The Salvation Army has to give them out as long as we have their rear guard. In Jesus’ name! Amen.|NFC distributed each Thursday to their offer and keep kids entertained with them available.”|NFC April 2020 • New Frontier CHRONICLE—Page 9

|Photos by John Docter COVID-19: Cadets at Bell Shelter Cadets from the College for Officer being able to pre-stage out and get ahead Training (CFOT) at Crestmont served at Bell of the demand for the corps is really im- Shelter in Bell, California, in its Emergency portant because then we are being proac- Disaster Services (EDS) warehouse March tive about it and when there’s need we’re 17. Due to the coronavirus crisis, Territorial able to just jump in our van and take it Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. straight to them as opposed to having to Hodder announced that CFOT classes scramble and see what we have and then would be suspended as of March 16 and that we’re making sure each corps has what the cades would assist California South’s they need.” EDS response. Several cadets commented on the per- The cadets assembled containers for the sonal impact of serving during the current division’s corps with essential supplies in- crisis. cluding 24 cases of water (for 280 people), “Today I actually get to give back and be 48 cases of soup (for 200-plus families), two a part of helping society through this tough boxes of to-go containers for food distribu- time, [when] in the past I used to take from tion (for 400 meals), three boxes of hygiene society,” Cadet Paul Chisolm said. kits, four boxes of tissues (for 500-plus peo- Cadet Ezequiel Hernandez agreed: “To ple and four clean-up kits. Corps will be help the community in the times of need— able to load the supplies directly into their that’s what we’re called to do, to serve oth- EDS vehicles. ers. It’s an amazing experience to be able to “I know that there’s going to be a lot of do that.”|NFC need,” said Cadet Amber Herzog. “I think —With reporting by John Docter Page 10—New Frontier CHRONICLE •April 2020 Kona’s pier ministry gets an ‘upgrade’ Corps’ feeding outreach grows location—Hope Services, a local agen- cy that helps people experiencing home- thanks to local partnerships. lessness, which often refers people to The Salvation Army for food, clothes and other BY KAREN GLEASON needs. “The Lord has given us an ‘upgrade,’ be- Kona (Hawaii) Corps Officers Lts. Jose cause with our new location, we no lon- (Bob) and Raghel Santiago are commit- ger need to bring tables, lanterns for light ted to the Thursday night food ministry and worry about parking,” Raghel Santiago they began when they first arrived at the said. “Because it is at a facility that already corps in 2017 and witnessed the number of helps out the homeless people, we are serv- people experiencing homelessness, often ing more people, which means more hot looking for food in trash cans. meals and more spiritual food to feed the They began feeding people at the local souls, too.” pier every Thursday at 6 p.m., offering a The ministry is now called “Share A hot meal and what they call “church time.” Meal.” In addition to food, the Santiagos The pier ministry became a staple in the want to bring hope to people in need. They Lt. Raghel Santiago and volunteers from the Kona Corps serve guests at Share A Meal. community. are seeing results. |Photo courtesy Kona Corps Recently, the ministry moved to a new “Hope is definitely something that we try to give, especially to our homeless friends,” Santiago said. “From the time that we have been doing this ministry of ours, I can say with confidence that at least 10 homeless friends have gotten em- ployment and are no longer living on the streets.” To this end, the Santiagos build rela- tionships with the people they meet at the outreach and work with them to find em- ployment. They approach different busi- nesses, like fast food restaurants or any place displaying “help wanted” signs, and ask for details about available positions. They then share the information with peo- ple at the Thursday night feeding or with those that come to the corps’ food pantry. They help individuals fill out applications and prepare resumes. “When we know somebody is seri- ous, we give them a clothing voucher for ONLINE BACHELORS clothes and shoes [from the Family Store] to wear when they come in for the job in- quiry and interview to boost their self-es- IN SOCIAL WORK teem,” Santiago said. “We also provide hy- giene products so they can clean up and feel fresh in confidence, too.” Their efforts are paying off. Santiago spoke of Vanessa, whom they helped find work. She got into transitional housing and now, to give back, she volunteers at the corps’ food pantry. Another individ- ual, a regular at Share A Meal, stopped 100% Online • Accredited • Faith-Based • Affordable coming; the Santiagos had not seen him for months. One day, Raghel Santiago ran into him at a gas station while purchasing bottled water. He paid for her items and acknowledged that he hadn’t been at the Impacting the feeding for a long time. She asked if he was Quick Facts about Social Work: OK. world for Christ “The reason you haven’t seen me is be- • Eight-week online courses cause I have been working full time,” he Asbury University and The Salvation said. “Please tell Lt. Bob ‘thank you’ for en- • Full- and part-time options couraging me not to lose hope in finding a Army have a rich history that reaches job.” back nearly 100 years. Now, we • 124 credit hours Santiago said she got teary-eyed as he look to the future, offering degree (up to 75 may transfer in) hugged her goodbye. “That was such a wonderful day,” she said. programs to equip officers and • Apply credits from CFOT Looking ahead, the Santiagos are de- soldiers for mission and ministry. veloping more partnerships to grow their outreach in the community. Recently, they met with the Rotary Club of Kona, which asked them to partner in the “Meet and Eat” program on Wednesday evenings. The Rotary Club will purchase the food for the Santiagos to prepare and serve. In addi- tion, the Rotary will give the corps money Learn more at Contact Apply at for its food pantry. “God is good, because he is providing asbury.edu/online [email protected] apply.asbury.edu ways for us to be able to meet the needs here in Kona without worrying about how much the cost will hit the corps to keep these programs running,” Santiago said. For the Santiagos, it all comes down to Asbury is proud to partner in the National Pathway of Hope Initiative trusting God to provide. “When you do something in Jesus’ name that somebody’s soul and body can bene- fit from greatly, I know that the Lord will provide to make his glory shine,” said Bob Santiago. “All we have to do is trust him and say, ‘yes, Lord, I will and I can.’”|NFC April 2020 • New Frontier CHRONICLE—Page 11 A CENTURY OF COMPASSION: The Japanese Corps in the heart of Wyoming Japanese Salvationists continue year. He left behind the division that he hold meetings a few blocks away in one of helped form and had led for nearly three the community hall buildings. to worship in internment camps decades. With the outbreak of war, confu- While some of the other Christian de- sion and uncertainty added to the Japanese nominations may have perceived the use during World War II. Salvationists’ grief. Soon a new trial began, of a nonreligious-looking building an im- as the U.S. Army began relocating them to pediment to worship, the Salvationists— BY CLINTON TRIMMER, CAPTIAN camps and centers further inland. accustomed to rented halls and make- The Abe family from San Francisco shift worship spaces—probably felt right With the outbreak of war in December were among the first to arrive at the camp at home. Soon many standard Salvationist 1941, mistrust and fear swept through the in Wyoming—at Heart Mountian—which programs were taking place: Sunday wor- United States. Americans of Japanese de- had opened Aug. 11, 1941. When the Abes ship services, youth programs and Home scent felt the hysteria particularly keenly as arrived on Aug. 20, they found huts still League programs. Youth councils were even lifelong neighbors began to question constructed with tar paper; there hadn’t held in Billings, Montana, the closest corps their loyalty. The anxiety following the Pearl been enough time to use proper siding. outside the camp. Harbor attack led to Executive Order 9066, Although they were internees, the Abe fa- When the last internees left the camp in issued in February 1942, allowing the U.S. ther, Tozo, and the mother, Florence, saw Japanese Salvationists during WWII at the Heart November 1945, Heart Mountain had been military to detain any person they deemed an opportunity to continue God’s call to Mountain Camp in Wyoming. operating for four years and three months. an enemy alien. This order applied to citi- serve suffering humanity. quickly petitioned the camp administra- The Abes were one of the last families to zens, non-citizens, clergy and laity. Tozo and Florence Abe were Salvation tion to recognize The Salvation Army as leave, just as they had been one of the first The Salvation Army Western Territory Army officers, and they were about to be- one of the Christian denominations oper- to arrive. Along with had every right to be concerned about how gin the work of The Salvation Army inside ating there. Although the majority of in- the Matsuchima ✸ ✸ ✸ the exclusion of enemy aliens—which is the camp. Another set of Salvation Army ternees were not Christian, a significant family, they had THE SALVATION ARMY how people of Japanese descent were clas- officers, the Matsuchimas, arrived on Aug. minority were, and they wanted to prac- been able to serve CENTENNIAL sified—was going to affect its ministry. At 21, from Sacramento, California. These tice their faith. The camp administration their fellow intern- that time, the Japanese Division was still dedicated officers quickly got to work in allowed The Salvation Army to use the ees in the name of 19 20 coping with the loss of its beloved com- their new appointment. shared church offices close to the Abes’ Christ through their 20 20 mander, Major Masasuke Kobayashi, who As the ranking officer, Tozo Abe was hut. The corps programs, however, would calling as Salvation 100 YEARS IN THE WEST had been promoted to Glory the previous in command of the small force, which not fit in that small space, so they began to Army officers.|NFC ✸ ✸ ✸

✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ THE SALVATION ARMY THE SALVATION ARMY CENTENNIAL CENTENNIAL 19 20 Salvation Army employee among 20 20 100 YEARS IN THE WEST 19 20 ✸ ✸ ✸ 20 20 100 YEARS IN THE WEST selections for new Salesforce-led initiative✸ ✸ ✸ Theo Ellington, Director of Homeless Theo Ellington, Director of Homeless Initiatives and And that was kind of intentional,” Guterman said. “This Community Development for The Salvation Army program is designed to help mesh the subject matter ex- Initiatives and Community Development for Golden State Division. Ellington was brought on by the pertise and the lived experiences of the community with division in August 2019 to help shape its vision for The the Salesforce platform and ecosystem.” The Salvation Army Way Out and share the Army’s message for impacting Guterman said she knew Ellington would be a valu- homelessness. able addition to the initiative after their first meeting, BY JARED McKIERNAN “Any time one is selected among esteemed folks in but she also liked the idea of having a representative of the industry, it’s an honor,” he said. “One thing that The Salvation Army on hand, given its track record with To move the needle on an issue as intractable as home- we’re trying to do with the new Way Out initiative is homelessness and affordable housing. lessness, sometimes it takes the right medley of leaders really branch out and look at other community orga- “We also recognize all of the work The Salvation Army from the public, private and nonprofit sectors. nizations in the space. So this will give me a real first- is doing more broadly around supporting people facing And a little bit of tech. hand look at not only the individuals in the space but homelessess,” she said. “They’re such a leader in the space That’s the idea behind a new initiative spearheaded by the thought leaders who help craft policy and know the so it makes sense to have the perspective of The Salvation Salesforce called Impact Labs, wherein practitioners and best practices and have really been doing this work in Army in the room.” subject matter experts from across the San Francisco Bay the trenches for a long time.” Ellington said he expects the Impact Lab experience to Area are being called upon to help co-design tech solu- The initiative will focus on the San Francisco Bay Area, inform The Salvation Army’s work, especially as it relates tions to make lasting social change. but the hope is to create a scalable solution that can be to The Way Out initiative, which includes developing its After crowdsourcing for ideas on pressing social issues accessed by leaders in other regions. According to Amy own complete continuum of care for homelessness in the to tackle, the cloud computing giant settled on housing Guterman, Director of Salesforce Impact Lab, tech alone Bay Area. Yet, he also recognizes that the only way they’ll and homelessness as the topic for the inaugural Salesforce won’t solve homelessness, but the hope is that it can help make meaningful strides toward that is through collabo- Impact Lab. those who are already working in the space to amplify rating with like-minded groups. Over the next six months, 19 Community Fellows from their impact and work more efficiently. “I want to make sure that this fellowship gives me the nonprofits, foundations, educational institutions, gov- Impact Labs will kick off in April with a two-day design opportunity to not only learn from the best in the business ernment, tech partners and other socially minded or- sprint for all of the Community Fellows to get acquainted but also walk hand-in-hand, with them,” he said. “Because ganizations from across the housing and homelessness and start talking about solutions. From there, Salesforce no one organization can solve this crisis alone. I think this sector will team up and brainstorm ways to leverage the Pro Bono Fellows will test and validate solutions with us- is the crisis of our generation. We have a moral crisis to Salesforce platform for good. ers before developing them on the Salesforce platform. not only address it, but to make sure that all hands are on Among the 19 Community Fellows chosen is “We don’t really have technologists [in the Impact Lab]. deck.”|NFC PAY TRIBUTE TO SOMEONE SPECIAL

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WIGGLE WALL FROM PAGE 5 PROMOTED without excluding or ostracizing him. excess energy and many places do not offer wiggles out,” he said. “Without it, I would The boy’s mother, Sarah*, found a constructive outlets, so he ends up exclud- still have a need to wiggle but would get TO GLORY church home where she could relax and be ed or we simply do not go.” in trouble. It was nice of [Envoy Jeannie at peace. But at the corps, Sarah began participat- Fanning] to do that for me. Church Major Jennie “For us, finding a church that not only ing in the Home League and Bible study wouldn’t be the church I picture now—a M. Torgerson tolerated my active child but welcomed group. “Now we have a wonderful church fun place where I can learn about God.” Oct. 6, 1931– and accommodated his needs has been a family,” she said. While he no longer needs the wiggle blessing,” she said. “Knowing he had an And her son? He’s now involved in judo wall, it stands ready at the Kenai Corps for Feb. 2, 2020 outlet for his energy made it easier for me and competes state-wide, as well as com- the next boy or girl who does.|NFC to relax and focus as well. So often, my peting in various Native Alaskan sports. *denotes name change son has struggled with what to do with his “The wiggle wall helped me get my Major Jennie M. Torgerson was pro- moted to Glory Feb. 2 from Sun City, SPECIAL NEEDS FROM PAGE 5 Arizona. The Concord Corps is already good about letting people know that better understanding on how to work with each other,” she said. A fourth-generation Salvationist, everyone is welcome, but providing one-on-one attention can make Following the training, Jones purchased assistive devices Jennie Hall was born Oct. 6, 1931, in San a big difference, Jones said. like fidget spinners, tactile rings, sand timers and bands for the Jose, California. A retired Salvation Army officer attends church with her chairs, which have also proved helpful. The boys participated in After graduating from Inglewood teenage grandson, Scorpy, who has special needs. Often, Jones the Christmas musical and they’ve made encouraging progress High School, in Inglewood, California, will sit next to him during the service, near the front where the recently. she attended beauty school and worked other children sit together. “We started doing music theory classes and these two boys in around the Los Angeles area as a “He’ll flap his hands gripping his toy snake, rock and sway to particular sat there the whole time listening and participating,” beautician. the music, and if someone says something from the pulpit, he’ll re- she said. In 1952, responding to God’s call, she left spond,” she said. “You know he’s paying attention, and he’s respond- Pleased, Jones snapped a picture to show their dad, a gifted per- for San Francisco with her sister Dorothy ing in context. To me, that brings me joy. I know he’s there, and he cussionist who helps with music lessons at the corps. Hall (Erickson) to become a cadet, train- feels a part of the family, which is what it’s all about.” “That was a huge praise report,” she said. “For him to know he ing for Salvation Army officership in the When Jones and her husband, Major Gwyn Jones, arrived could bring the boys and they would get musical instruction was Heralds Session. While there, a fellow ca- at the corps in 2018, some of the volunteers were exasperated important.” det, Barbara Johnson (Hood), encouraged with 11-year-old Kieran, who is on the spectrum, and his old- “We may not necessarily have specialized skills or training, Jennie to write to her brother, who was er brother, both of whom struggled to listen and follow direc- but that doesn’t stop us from just loving people where they are fighting in Korea. Thereby, Dale Johnson tions. Jones sat down with their father to find out what kind and giving their families hope that they and their children are entered her life. of plan was in place at school, which she then implemented at welcome to be part of the fellowship and in a safe place,” she When commissioned in 1953, Lt. Jennie church. said. “Despite one’s challenges, they can still contribute to the Hall was stationed in Modesto, California, “The consistent structure of the classes and communi- fellowship. Everyone has unique gifts that can be used to build as assistant to Captain Lorraine Wilson. cation with parents and guardians have helped us come to a [God’s] kingdom.”|NFC In June 1954, Hall married Dale Johnson, who entered The Salvation Army Training School; he was commis- sioned in 1955. Jennie Johnson served faithfully in corps and Adult Rehabilitation Center ap- pointments in California, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Hawaii, Washington, Colorado and Arizona. After retirement, she married for a sec- ond time to Don Torgerson. She is survived by children: Kathryn Arnold (Steve), Karen Fournier (Ken) and Bob Johnson (Tamara); grandsons: Jason Arnold (Kary), Matthew Bunch, Jared Arnold (Christina), Daniel Bunch, Nathaniel Bunch (Chelsee) and Jonathan ▪ ▪ ▪ Bunch; great-grandchildren: Kimberly Arnold, Raymond Arnold, Stephen “Jack” Arnold and Erik Arnold; and sister: Major Elizabeth Clitheroe (David). A celebration of life service took place at the Glendale (Arizona) Corps Feb. 27 with Major Harry Lacey officiating.|NFC

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Bed Bug Proof Innerspring Mattress Major William (Bill) Lum was promot- ed to Glory Feb. 16, in Kalispell, Montana, Single Metal Beds with family by his side. William Hong Quon Lum was born Jan. 16, 1955, in San Francisco. Lum was commissioned in 1978 with the Disciples of Jesus Session, and was sent to assist at the Hoonah (Alaska) Corps. A year later, he married Joy Helton. The Lums served at corps in Sitka, Fairbanks and Wrangell, Alaska; Lahaina, Hawaii; Replacement Mattress Covers Victor Valley, California; Tucson, Arizona; Heavy Duty Bunks Camp Mattresses Olympia, Washington; and Kalispell, Montana. Lum also served as Divisional Finance Officer for the Southern California and Golden State divisions. Lum faithfully served God as an officer in The Salvation Army for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Joy; chil- dren, David Lum and Denise Harnage; and [email protected] brother Major Phil (Debbie) Lum. A celebration of life service took place at www.americanbeddingmfg.com the Kalispell Corps Feb. 22, with Major Phil Mattresses ▪ Bunk Beds ▪ Furniture ▪ Replacement Mattress Covers Lum officiating.|NFC April 2020 • New Frontier CHRONICLE—Page 13

HODDERS FROM PAGE 1 The Hodders were installed as Western auxiliary or Echelon chapter by Jan. 1, 2020— relaunched during the 2018 Commissioning who has served longest as an officer. Territorial leaders in January 2017 at the a goal that was met. events. “If a High Council is needed, and the Chief Tustin Ranch Corps in Southern California. “The more people involved in the process, “God provided a miracle beyond our of the Staff is unable to fulfill his constitu- The Hodders’ tenure as the West’s Territorial the better our decisions will be and the more wildest imagination. The territory’s prayers tional role for any reason, I must convene a Leaders was guided by Kenneth G. Hodder’s people will understand our decisions, there- brought together just the right women with High Council,” Jolene K. Hodder said. territorial vision: “Christ and Him Crucified,” by helping us all the way around,” Hodder the combination of backgrounds and skills Also in 2019, the West debuted a new ver- which emphasized covenant, engagement told New Frontier in 2017. “We can’t afford to that were necessary to give everyone in the tical structure for the management of its and stewardship. measure in silos anymore.” territory a voice,” Jolene K. Hodder said. Adult Rehabilitation Centers. 2017 also began the three-year territo- Involving others became a significant push “Despite the huge task of rebooting wom- “For decades, we have used a certain mod- ry-wide “Project 180” effort, designed to re- for the West’s annual Red Kettle Campaign as en’s ministries, the team provided territorial el in terms of production and retail,” Kenneth duce costs, increase income and develop well. In 2017, Hodder challenged the West to headquarters with more substance and re- G. Hodder said at a summit for ARC admin- ministry. Project 180 resulted in the July 2018 increase its kettle volunteer hours by 25 per- sources than we ever thought possible.” istrators. “In that time, we have not changed merger of the Western Territory’s Southern cent—a challenge he built on for the next two In 2019, Kenneth G. Hodder announced dramatically in terms of our analysis of the California and Sierra del Mar divisions to years. his five-year vision to double The Salvation market, structure of systems or our technolo- form the California South Division, the larg- In 2018, the West’s Territorial Headquarters Army’s efforts toward fighting homeless- gy to succeed. Our model no longer works as est division in the U.S. relocated to the College for Officer Training ness in the West, The Way Out, first to well as it once did.” Another hallmark of Kenneth G. at Crestmont campus, where it was former- Salvationists, and then publicly at an event He emphasized the territory must now Hodder’s leadership as the West’s Territorial ly housed prior to its move to Long Beach in held at Bell Shelter in Bell, California. commit itself to moving forward in a new Commander was the emphasis on advisory 2000. During this time, Hodder was nomi- In April 2019, General Brian Peddle and different way. boards. Hodder launched the first territorial nated to be the 21st General of The Salvation announced Jolene K. Hodder as Senior “This is not just about doing what we’ve advisory board in the U.S. in 2017. Army, a post that went to now-General Brian Commissioner: the Commissioner, other done in the past more energetically,” he said. Two years later, in 2019, Hodder issued Peddle. than the Chief of the Staff, who has held “The only solution is to alter the nature of the a call for every corps, unit and adult reha- Also in 2018, Jolene K. Hodder worked the rank of Commissioner longest or, system itself. We are going to take demon- bilitation center in the Western Territory to with women from throughout the territo- if by that test there are Commissioners strated results and roll them out to the com- have a functioning advisory board, council, ry to reboot Women’s Ministries, which was of equal seniority, that one of them mand as a whole.”|NFC

SILVERCREST FROM PAGE 3 QUARANTINE FROM PAGE 3 “Right now we are just being vigilant are willing to create these activities inside woman among us is 90; we sat with her at time in Scripture, taking time to consid- about strangers in the building,” said the building,” Hopkins said. “They are al- dinner one evening. If I live to be 90 I want er the work in Reno, learning to wait and Property Manager Sharon King, noting ready self-selecting and making plans. It’s to be like her—positive, a bit spunky and be patient as we are dependent on oth- that it is already part of Silvercrest’s pro- a very close community.” energetic. ers, doing things that we enjoy and of- tocol. “We are delaying apartment inspec- And the community is diverse. Many We are grateful to have a really good ten have little time for, and appreciating tions to minimize traffic in and out of the of the residents are Chinese, Korean and team of ministry leaders who support life the friends who continue to reach out, residences.” Philipino. King said staff are staying vigi- in all The Salvation Army does in Reno. loving us from afar and praying for us. As of March 13, there are no new cases of lant to make sure misinformation spread They have picked up the slack of our un- If the Apostle Paul could choose joy in a coronavirus in Sonoma County, California, about COVID-19 doesn’t impact relation- expected absence without missing a beat. Roman prison, I can certainly choose joy King said. Still, Silvercrest staff is urging res- ships within the building. I am glad to say that life continues there in quarantine!|NFC idents to be aware and careful of what they “We cannot discriminate against any- without us, which tells me that our Corps touch and to act similarly to how they would one and we are actively looking out for dis- is healthy and moving in the right direc- during flu season. criminatory behavior so that no group is tion! Local leaders are the heartbeat of BOOTH AWARD FROM PAGE 2 “It could get very stressful coming up,” stigmatized,” she said. “We have a very di- any Corps, and the heart in Reno is beating work of The Salvation Army through King said. “Right now it’s not, and we’re verse group and many people in this build- strong in our absence. offering time, talent and/or financial not going to allow it to be more stressful ing are from Asia...we are making sure our Sometimes, circumstances in life just resources. than it is. We are going to deal with the sit- residents don’t discriminate against each happen. We have no control—they ar- Golden State Divisional Commander uation rationally as it unfolds. I fully ex- other.”|NFC en’t in themselves good or bad; they Major Darren Norton provided clos- pect COVID-19 to hit our building. I fully just are. In ARP [Adult Rehabilitation ing thoughts and Divisional Director of expect to go into quarantine. It’s just the Program] ministry we often discuss the Women’s Ministries Major Mary Norton nature of the...virus and the season. We’re NEW APPOINTMENTS reality that the only thing we truly con- offered the closing prayer. trying to slow down the risk and mitigate it NORTHWEST DIVISION trol is our reaction or attitude. God has “Everyone in this room is better for hav- when it occurs.” Major Larry and Captain provided an opportunity for us to prac- ing known you,” Hodder said. “But most Some of the exercise groups that come Julie Feist tice what we preach. We’ve been given importantly, God is looking down at you in from outside have stopped their ser- Corps Officers—Kalispell (Montana) Corps some days to spend in quietness, taking today and smiling...keep fighting!”|NFC vices, and the Captain Susan Cassin Santa Rosa Silvercrest’s booth at the lo- Corps Officer—Anacortes (Washington) Corps cal senior fair has been postponed until Effective April 8 later in the year. Hopkins said many of the residents have offered to lead classes with- RETIREMENTS in the building that will mitigate loneliness Lt. Colonel Joan Doughty—April 2020 during their current “mini-quarantine.” Pastoral Care Officer and THQ Chaplain “We have quite a few educated people Lt. Colonel Victor Doughty—April 2020 here over 62, who are very hands on, who Assistant Chief Secretary

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ALASKA GOLDEN STATE drama between them, but they met on neutral ground and Putting forth the challenge found a common interest.” Corps Officers Majors Cathy and John Quinn have Soon the women were not only on speaking terms but watched two boys grow up at the Angoon Corps. As young said they were no longer mad at each other. boys, they became junior soldiers; now they are around God had engineered the perfect circumstances for age 13. The Quinns observed the boys’ behavior and spir- reconciliation. itual growth were not keeping pace with their physical growth. SOUTHWEST “I challenged them both to begin acting as leaders and reminded them that we needed their leadership in the church and in Sunday school,” John Quinn said. “They both promised to pray about it and let me know their an- Turlock Corps senior room renovated swer not in words, but in actions.” The Salvation Army Turlock (California) Corps benefited In a recent update, the Quinns reported the boys’ atten- from the combined efforts of the Kiwanis Club of Greater dance and behavior have improved. They are taking the Turlock and Turlock High School’s Key Club Feb. 21, when challenge seriously. members of the organizations came together to paint the corps’ senior room and install new cabinets. CALIFORNIA SOUTH Major Debi Shrum is the Turlock Corps Officer. Redondo Beach Corps receives Phoenix Kroc Center hosts thank-you note HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDS Black History celebration The Redondo Beach Corps received a letter from a fam- Women from The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc ily expressing appreciation for The Salvation Army’s im- Center of Phoenix South Mountain organized a Black pact on the life of their son who was homeless. The let- History Month celebration, held Feb. 25. Close to 50 peo- ter also included a donation to “help serve the Redondo ple turned out for the event, which included history les- Beach community and aid in the positive transformation sons about influential African American individuals as of lives.” well as an authentic soul food meal. “God does amazing things,” said Lt. Victoria Mercer, Captains Caroline and Dustin Rowe are the Phoenix Redondo Beach Assistant Corps Officer. “It is always a Kroc Center Corps Officers. huge blessing to hear these testimonies of how God is working in others’ lives.” ARCC Volunteer honored for 50 years of service CASCADE Commissioner Jolene K. Hodder, Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, presented an Auxiliary Award to volunteer Beverly Payne March 2 at the Wai’oli Kitchen and Bake Shop on The Salvation Army’s Manoa campus in Honolulu. “Mrs. Beverly Payne...has a very big heart for she has vol- unteered for The Salvation Army for 50 years,” Hodder said. Payne has worked to support the Adult Rehabilitation Center, single women at Family Treatment Services, chil- dren at Kaimuki and various Army programs and corps. Oakland ARC Brew Crew shares “She truly has a heart in making a difference in the lives God’s light with coffee of children, women and men who come to The Salvation Medford Corps thrift store gets facelift Kingsmen from the Oakland Adult Rehabilitation Center Army,” said Major Eloisa Martin, Hawaiian and Pacific The Salvation Army Family Store in Medford, Oregon, (ARC)—beneficiaries who have chosen to deepen their walk Islands Divisional Director of Women’s Ministries. received new paint, floor polishing as well as a more cus- with Christ—have taken on an additional role as the “Brew tomer friendly layout. The primary purpose of the thrift Crew” and regularly put on the backpack full of coffee and INTERMOUNTAIN store is to provide funding for local services, which in- go out into the streets of Oakland to spread the word about clude the corps food pantry, HOPE House program, af- the ARC. The men offer prayers and hope to those they meet ter-school programs and music lessons for kids in the along the way. The Brew Crew members have been heard say- community. “This is an opportunity to enhance our store ing, “I can’t believe that I get to do this.” During the most re- to ensure we’re serving our customers to the best of our cent outreach, one of the nine Brew Crew members distribut- ability in Jackson County,” said Major Jason Koenig, The ed 50 flyers about the center on his own. Salvation Army Jackson County Coordinator. Majors Daniel and Doreen Freeman are the Oakland ARC administrators. DEL ORO

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Cheyenne Corps serves at National Guard deployment The Cheyenne (Wyoming) Corps served at two Air National Guard deployments. The deployments, which take place at 3 a.m., are attended by not only the departing troops but also their families and various state dignitaries, including the Governor. “It was such an amazing blessing to be a small part of 21 graduate from Sacramento workforce this event,” said Lt. Mistie Lamb, Cheyenne Corps Officer with her husband, Chad. “It is very emotional to witness development programs *Women’s Ministries Resource Night these troops laying down their everyday lives, saying Twenty-one Salvation Army Culinary Arts and Women cadets and staff at the College for Officer goodbye to their families and heading off to classified lo- Construction Training program students earned their di- Training (CFOT) at Crestmont participated—with enthusi- cations. Thank you does not seem like enough.” plomas in the first-ever joint graduation ceremony, held asm—in a Women’s Ministries Resource Night, a biweekly Feb. 27. Many of the students have already gone through event when women explore various activities they can lat- NORTHWEST Salvation Army programs to overcome addiction and er share in the field. Everyone received a canvas, a picture homelessness. “I cannot stress how much I was blessed to God’s mysterious and wonderful of a possible finished product and a palette of paints. Major get this opportunity for me and my family,” said Gregorio, ways in Centralia Jonnette Mulch, Territorial Assistant Program Secretary a Salvation Army Construction Training Program student. Recently, the Centralia (Washington) Corps had several in- for Corps Ministries, facilitated the project with Janniese He and his family were recently reunited at the E. Claire quiries about volunteer opportunities. The corps scheduled Rios, Teen Coordinator and Programmer at CFOT’s Family Riley Transitional Living Center. Before that, Gregorio two women to come in at the same time to process donations. Care Center. lived in a tent in Sacramento. “What a surprise, the women were neighbors—but “The women certainly brought out their inner Picasso Sergio Cortez is the Sacramento Workforce feuding neighbors,” said Lt. Steven Pack, Centralia Corps and had a great time expressing their creative side through Development Manager. Officer with his wife, Ginifer. “They’ve had quite a bit of a piece of art,” Mulch said. GENDER EQUITY IN 1895, WILLIAM BOOTH directed senior leaders in Orders and Regulations for Salvation Army Staff Officers: “Women must be treated as equal with men in all the intellectual and social relationships in life.” While acknowledging this directive has not always been achieved, The Salvation Army retains this commitment in the current Orders and Regulations for Officers. The 2019 International Positional Statement on Sexism, states: “An important principle in the government of the Army is the right of men and women to share equally in the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. Both men and women Salvationists, married or single, can hold any rank, responsibility or position of authority in the Army from that of KNOW YOUR ARMY local officer to that of General. Additionally, The Salvation Army embodies a worldwide tradition of service to others without discrimination and will advocate on behalf of women and girls.” A feature of New Frontier CHRONICLE | APRIL 2020

“We envision women who are: Transformed and empowered by the gospel to lead a Christlike life; Enriched mutually through local and NEW INTERNATIONAL global connections and support; Equipped to fulfill their potential WOMEN’S MINISTRIES through lifelong learning and development; Engaged in social justice VISION STATEMENT and action to positively impact the world.”

GENERAL BRIAN PEDDLE issued a global call to pray for STATEMENT OF POSITION: SEXISM women and girls in commemoration of the 25th anniver- Sexism is discrimination based on sex or gen- sary of the United Nations Beijing Declaration and der, most often against women and girls, and Platform for Action, which identified 12 critical is increasingly understood as a fundamen- areas of concern for women and girls. tal human rights issue. “I’m asking you to join me in a cry for Sexism often includes a combi- justice,” said Peddle in a special video nation of prejudice plus power. It message. “A heartfelt longing to deal is expressed through systemic, with the wrongs of this world.” structured prejudice and cul- tural discrimination and can UNITED NATIONS BEIJING be present in a family, com- DECLARATION AND PLATFORM FOR ACTION: munities of faith, and soci- 12 CRITICAL AREAS etal and national cultures. OF CONCERN FOR The Salvation Army WOMEN AND GIRLS believes that both male and female are made in Women and the the image of God and are environment equal in value, and there- Women in power and fore is opposed to sexism. decision-making We reject any view that The girl child subordinates women to Women and the economy men, or men to women. The Salvation Army be- Women and poverty lieves that our world is en- Violence against women hanced by equitably valuing, Human rights of women equipping and mobilizing all hu- Education and training of women man beings. While valuing gender equity, The Salvation Army acknowledg- Institutional mechanisms for the es with regret that Salvationists have some- advancement of women times conformed to societal and organizational Women and health norms that perpetuate sexism. Women and the media We are committed to model the equitable valuing, Women and armed conflict equipping and mobilizing of men and women, and will speak into societies around the world where sexism exists.

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