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Central News Pages Jan 08 The Salvation Army / USA Central Territory News and Views from the Midwest “We are all one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future.” Eph. 4:3,4 (NLT) Volume 38, Number 1 January 2008 Chicago awarded last Kroc project “I want to learn ballet,” exclaimed eight-year-old Zharia. “I want to play soccer,” chimed in Amira,7. Cedric, 9, wants to swim and play basketball, while Raynell wants job training, and Adrianne wants a safe place for her children to “receive direction.” rea residents wanting a Kroc Center in their West Pullman neighborhood on AChicago’s south side received some good news recently. The Metropolitan Division was awarded the seventh and final Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center to be built in the Central Territory. Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and Metropolitan Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel David Grindle announced the award to the press as the largest single invest - ment by a social service organization in the history of Chicago. The 220,000-square-foot center will be a state-of-the-art ministry, community and social service facility located on 33 acres in one of Chicago’s most Continued on page 2 Chicago Staff Band celebrates 100 years One alum’s impressions of the anniversary weekend by Clifford Marshall him over the past 35 years, but my than-life characters, both real and all it coincidence if you admiration remains intact, and he imagined. Every bandsman has a will. The very first person I didn’t disappoint. deep connection to the band, not ran into at the Chicago No doubt every alumnus who just to the music-making but to the CStaff Band’s (CSB) 100th made the pilgrimage to Wheaton has members themselves. anniversary weekend was one of my a similar story to tell. After all, the Mentors, heroes, comrades, side - boyhood heroes. I’ve rarely seen CSB’s history is filled with larger- kicks, they came from far and near Former bandmaster Colonel Ernest Miller with Bandmaster William Himes. to experience once again the min - istry of the Chicago Staff Band under the leadership of Bandmaster William Himes and “Bandmaster Emeritus” Colonel Ernest Miller, who has lost neither the twinkle in his eye nor his flair for the dramatic. Lest I wax too eloquent, I remind myself of the space limitation, and the need to say something about six events in one short article…and the need to mention the names of a lot Guest soloist Chris Jaudes performs with the Chicago Staff Band at the Wheaton College Edman Chapel to a capacity crowd on Saturday night. Continued on page 10 THE SALVATION ARMY Non-Profit Org. 10 W. Algonquin Road U.S. POSTAGE Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 PAID Permit No. 5173 Chicago, Illinois Moving? Send the attached label with your correction to: Circulation Manager, 10 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 2 Short but sweet We’ve been pleased to be part of a personal delight to meet up with exploring “Come Join Our Army.” by Lt. Colonel Robert Ward William Himes, the Chicago Staff People realize this isn’t just an exer - Territorial secretary for program Band and some exceptional corps cise in numbers but a timely change nly nine months have bands as well. We have such strong in the way we work. Leaders are passed since our arrival in and effective Summer Mission mission. The dimensions of our mis - determining how to get new people the Central Territory. Yet, Teams. Their commitment, creativi - sion—saving souls, growing saints into our buildings, present them in that short time we have ty and talent are an asset to the ter - and serving suffering humanity— with the gospel, and then enroll and O ritory. disciple them into mature, produc - been able to visit all the divisions, won’t thrive if isolated from each take part in the commissioning and We have asked “newcomer” ques - other. We also see a need for greater tive Christian soldiers. festival of worship arts, and give tions and have seen areas in which accountability in all programs, We are grateful for those who direction to the legendary Central the territory is poised to really make events and activities and in the way have indicated they are praying for Bible and Leadership Institute and a difference if leaders at various lev - we use our resources. us and our new appointment to other events. More importantly, we els are prepared to change the way We see two clear opportunities for Pakistan. We face a real challenge have come to know officers, soldiers they do things. We urge you to exam - growth: the wonderful awakening considering the country’s political and friends of the Army in many ine what you currently do and ask within youth and young adults, and instability and the responsibility of locations. yourself how well you’re doing and enlarging the vision for multicultur - territorial leadership. We were immediately impressed how you could do better. al ministries. This is in frank recog - Although we came as distant with the strong programs, abundant Two overriding themes have nition of the shift in cultures with cousins, Marguerite and I are grate - resources and exceptional people emerged: the need for integrating census projections predicting no ful that you made us your brother who make up this territory. It’s been our efforts and for focusing on the majority culture in 30 years. and sister! Chicago Kroc Center Continued from page 1 underserved areas. The programs have been designed to enrich the World-renowned and building, under the leadership mind, body and spirit. architect Helmut of Kroc Center Administrators “There’s never been anything like Jahn designed the Majors David and Darlene Harvey, it in Chicago,” said Lt. Colonel largely transparent David Grindle. building. The struc - “It will redefine ture will be environ - people’s notions mentally friendly of what a com - with energy-efficient munity center heating and cooling can be. This systems, topped by a array of sports, green roof with solar educational, arts collectors and sky - and supportive lights. programs has Recreational fea - never been tures will include a offered under 5,000-seat indoor one roof. [It sports complex, a will] provide 2,000-seat outdoor hope, transform sports stadium, basketball and ten - components, the center will operate lives.” nis courts, aquatic center and water as a corps with synergistic ministries park, a state-of-the-art fitness center, encouraging cross-participation. climbing wall, golf training center “When it opens, this facility will with driving range and putting serve people of all ages—from chil - greens, baseball diamonds, batting dren to seniors,” said Colonel SA brings comfort after mall shooting cages and outdoor running track. Grindle. “And, everyone who sup - The Family Life and Education ports it will have an unprecedented Center will offer an array of classes opportunity to transform lives and On December 5th, emergency dis - nel provided more than 150 law and workshops for people of all make a visible impact on a commu - aster services (EDS) teams respond - enforcement officials with food, ages, including job training, GED nity, to make a real difference for ed to the Westroads Mall in Omaha, water, and emotional and spiritual preparation, computer literacy, generations to come.” Neb., after a 19-year-old man shot care. The Salvation Army remained financial planning, parenting, nutri - and killed eight people before turn - on the scene to serve breakfast and tion, culinary arts and after-school ing the gun on himself. A canteen snacks to those continuing the inves - programs. was deployed to the police com - tigation. The Academy of the Arts will mand center at the crime scene “We extend our condolences to all of include a performing arts center; within moments of the tragedy. the families and individuals affected outdoor amphitheater, media center Additional EDS personnel were sta - by this tragedy. We share in their sor - with recording and video production tioned inside the mall’s JCPenney Get row and are offering assistance in any studios, plus studios for instrument, store to bring comfort and a respite way necessary to help during their vocal and art instruction. Connected! to law enforcement officials. loss,” said Major Merle Heatwole, Although featuring many different In less than 10 hours EDS person - Western divisional commander. With this issue we kick off an exciting new interactive venture with the web. Here’s what you’ll find this month on our very own webpage. www.salvationarmy.org/getconnected With the Word of God as our foundation, we as a Clips Christ-centered and praying people will glorify God by THE SALVATION ARMY CSB 100th Anniversary Concert 10 W. Algonquin Road • Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 becoming a spiritually healthy community of believers Into the World: India 847-294-2000 Equipped for Battle video series COMMISSIONER KEN BAILLIE who are committed to wholehearted service and Territorial Commander Resources MAJORS RALPH AND SU SAN BUKIEWICZ ministry in The Salvation Army. Community Relations and Development Secretary David Tooley’s favorite discipleship resources ELIZABETH KINZIE Editorial Director EVIE POLSLEY Reviews Communications Specialist Strengthened by His presence in us individually and ANNE URBAN Autobiography by General Larsson (Ret.) Editor/Writer corporately, we share a common passion for bringing FERN CALDWELL Links Circulation Manager people into an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ KENNETH ROMIN Child sponsorship website Graphic Design and Production and meeting human needs in His name in the diverse Prayer Fellowship website VISIT OUR WEBSITE— communities where we serve. www.usc.salvationarmy.org Articles 1-800-SALARMY CSB generations 3 Exploring Transitions in Africa Come Join Our Army he new year will But the big question is, “So bring excit - by Lt.
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