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 10 October 2008 Baillies honored at retirement service International service, focus on discipleship lauded orrential rains and flooding own. He is gracious in even allowing throughout the Chicago us to be a part of His mission for the area couldn’t keep hun - salvation of the world. Tdreds of Salvationists from In addition to the territory’s offi - attending the retirement service of cers and soldiers, friends and family Commissioners Ken and Joy Baillie. from across the U.S. and even The crowds came to celebrate the Canada, spanning childhood, corps Baillies’ ministry and express grati - appointments and even days in the tude for their leadership; in return, Eastern Europe Command, came for they received a blessing. the occasion. For while reflecting joyfully on Tributes were rich with imagery this couple who’ve committed their and humor but most importantly lives to serving God and the adven - substance, befitting the people they ture it’s taken them on, there praised. Again and again the Baillies’ emerged clear themes that apply to touchstones for life and ministry us all. God’s care is providential; His emerged: a love for God’s Word, faithfulness steadfast. God’s plans equality for women in ministry, for each of us are bigger than our
General dedicates stewardship and simplicity, a stan - work with an Armenian to rehab an dard of excellence, and discipleship. apartment acquired for them as ter - International Social Justice Having served in three appoint - ritorial leaders when re-opening the ments with the Baillies, Lt. Colonels Army’s ministry in Russia. Though Commission Headquarters Harry and Barbara Brocksieck pre - he was skeptical at first, she not only sented a hilarious profile about their won his admiration with her good contrasting styles and personalities sense and creativity but was such a but also significant commonalities. fine witness that at the end of the Especially amazing was the illustra - project he exclaimed, “When can tion of Commissioner Joy Baillie’s you bring The Salvation Army to Continued on page 3
Prayer Warriors warmly
welcomed See full report on page 4
eneral Shaw Clifton offi - Delighted to see his vision for this cially dedicated to God commission being fulfilled, the the work of the General announced, “This is an his - GInternational Social toric day for The Salvation Army. It Justice Commission at its new head - is the official birthing of our quarters on East 52nd Street, International Social Justice Manhattan, N.Y., in a gathering Commission, not far from the where international guests, repre - United Nations. It is not a day to pat sentatives from the nearby United ourselves on the back but, rather, it Nations and Salvationists joined is a day to give glory to God. Commissioner Christine MacMillan, “The establishing of our new director, in highlighting the commis - International Social Justice sion’s aim: “Seeking Justice Commission is designed to give Together.” Continued on page 3
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‘Mid all the traffic of the ways, by Major Richard Vander Weele turmoils without, within, Territorial Secretary for Program Make in my heart a quiet place, and come and dwell therein: his summer I had the oppor - nection to internet radio program - A little shrine of quietness, tunity to participate in the ming. Most of us are not accustomed all sacred to thyself, National Seminar on to restrictions placed on our access Where thou shalt all my soul TEvangelism (NSE) at Glen to instant communication, informa - week, no thunderous vibration of an possess, Eyrie, a Navigators retreat center tion and entertainment while away airliner landing or the partying of a and I may find myself: nestled in the foothills of the Rocky from home. But the Navigators wise - neighbor down the block. What I Mountains in Colorado. The beauty ly designed their retreat so guests did experience was a personal A little place of mystic grace, of the surroundings enhances the could experience God in a new, very encounter with God through the of self and sin swept bare, NSE experience, while the venue’s personal way. I have to admit, the peacefulness of the setting. Coupled Where I may look into thy face, retreat format compels participants first couple of days were a bit unset - with an incredible display of God’s and talk with thee in prayer. to forgo business back home and to tling for me. handiwork on a canvas of color Come, occupy my silent place, experience God’s presence. Glen Then, you begin to feel it: the splashed across rocks, trees and and make thy dwelling there! Eyrie encourages visitors to share the quiet, spiritual milieu of your sur - streams, I could not help but see the More grace is wrought in Psalmist’s experience to “Be still and roundings. The cry of an eagle flying purposeful design of God, the quietness know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). overhead, the ping of rain drops Creator, in the beauty all around me. than any is aware.” There are no televisions at Glen bouncing off a terrace, the echo of John Oxenham must have experi - Want an incredible spiritual expe - Eyrie, no morning newspaper in the thunder as it rolls through rock val - enced something similar when he rience? Take some time, find a quiet lobby and a firewall prevents con - ley walls. I didn’t hear a siren all penned these words: place, be still and know God.
National Seminar on Evangelism calls for courage
by Paul Luhn hile one group of dele - gates engaged home - less teenagers in a Wpark, another helped serve meals on the soup run to the hungry in Colorado Springs. Three delegate groups went to a mall to “shop and share;” one compassion - ately listened to broken families liv - ing in The Salvation Army’s Hope Center. The only thing more exciting than watching God transform a life is being used by God to make that transformation possible! This is exactly what happened at the National Seminar on Evangelism. As delegates and staff joined together to sing, pray and learn about evange - “This is a great time to be a Salvationist,” he boldly pro - claimed as delegates sat on the edge of their seats and yelled back, “Amen!” During the week small groups poured out in a powerful way as offi - cers and soldiers committed them - lism and discipleship, we opened their hearts and learned to Congratulations listen to others’ stories, earn the selves to “walk across the room” realized anew God wants back home to the hurting, lonely, to use us to reach lost peo - opportunity to share their stories, Central Territory! and then share Jesus’ story. The cur - broken and dejected to share the ple. After returning from a love of Christ. day of ministry, many riculum, Bill Hybels’ book Just In the first six months of found new hope that shar - Walk Across the Room, teaches ing the gospel is not that people to boldly follow the Holy 2008, you’ve enrolled hard after all! Spirit’s promptings. 1,086 junior and senior Commissioner Israel L. New friendships were formed as Gaither, national comman - delegates came from as far away as soldiers! der, urged delegates to be Alaska and Hawaii, Florida and New Get courageous in evangeliza - York. As the final day dawned at Praise God! tion. Glen Eyrie, God’s blessing was Connected! Here’s what you’ll find this month on our webpage. www.usc.salvationarmy.org/getconnected Clips With the Word of God as our foundation, we as a Baillies’ Retirement Service Christ-centered and praying people will glorify God by Cadet Welcome Meeting Audio podcast of CMI meetings THE SALVATION ARMY becoming a spiritually healthy community of believers 10 W. Algonquin Road • Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 Links 847-294-2000 who are committed to wholehearted service and COMMISSIONER KEN BAILLIE Online Red Kettle Territorial Commander ministry in The Salvation Army. Lakeside Singers MAJOR JOHN WILKINS Community Relations and Development Secretary World Missions Bureau ELIZABETH KINZIE Editorial Director Officer Candidates ANNE URBAN Strengthened by His presence in us individually and Editor/Writer Emergency Disaster Services FERN CALDWELL corporately, we share a common passion for bringing General’s speech Circulation Manager KENNETH ROMIN people into an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ Web exclusive articles/Resources Graphic Design and Production VISIT OUR WEBSITE— and meeting human needs in His name in the diverse Excerpt from new Advent materials www.usc.salvationarmy.org communities where we serve. Full CMI Awards List 1-800-SALARMY Fond du Lac Back-to-School Adoption Program details 3
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“Whatever they’ve been ments about appointed to, whether priestly garments corps or administration, and service on soldiers have been Exodus 28 during important to them,” she the retirement reflected. ceremony. In tandem, the Baillies’ Masterful as daughters Kathy and always, he wove Linda, gave a warm together scripture glimpse into their par - and details of the ents’ personal lives and Baillies’ service. ministry. “Truly the “Thank you for things God has done teaching us what through our parents are too numerous to count, but it’s our great privi - Armenia?” lege to try,” they said. Chiefly, they Representing soldiers, Mrs. Donna mentioned their parents’ creativity Dunkley from Windsor, Ontario, and desire to be lifelong learners. Canada, who was a member of their “We hold in our memories the pow - last corps appointment and has erful image of parents focused on who believed in them, while known the Baillies for over 30 years, God’s Word, knowing and sharing Commissioner Joy Baillie shared a recited an original poem that was it…Is there any better legacy than to few highlights of her life, not always both articulate and clever. Themes have made disciples?” they asked fully understanding what her steps of progressive ministry, hard work rhetorically. They referenced their in faith meant but trusting God to do and faith permeated her poem. parents’ love of bringing people into the very best for her. What a fulfill - Today, Donna’s corps, along with community with Christ and in a ing officership it’s been. She many other across the globe, uses corps. “We feel their heart for corps exclaimed, “God uses ordinary peo - Discipleship Training which was is what has made them such good ple to do His work.” produced by the Central Territory administrators.” because of the Baillies’ vision. The morning was enriched with a glorious conglomeration of classic and contemporary music by the Chicago Staff Band (CSB) and the it is to serve,” said the Norridge Citadel Songsters. The national commander. highlight was undoubtedly the beau - “You have worn your tiful ballad, “He’s always been faith - priestly garments with ful,” by vocalist Heidi Strand and the dignity, humility and joy.” CSB. In succinct responses, l
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General dedicates International Social Justice Commission Headquarters
Continued from page 1 strong and articulate support to The General continued: “I would cult times. This includ - social justice initiatives by not wish anyone to think that the ed reference to General Salvationists around the world. It Army has been uninvolved hitherto Bramwell Booth, dur - will also allow us to network intelli - in matters of social justice or social ing the First World War, gently and sensitively with interna - action—far from it—but the creation threatening to open a tional bodies, like the United of the commission gives a renewed, series of bakeries to Nations in New York, in Geneva, in modern focus to it all and provides a make and sell bread at Vienna and in Nairobi. All this is, as previously missing element of inten - cost price if commercial far as we are concerned, simply a tional coordination across the 115 bakeries wouldn’t further step of obedience to God.” lands in which currently we work.” lower their prices to The significance of his words was Adding weight to the “Seeking consumers. General emphasized by the presence of The Justice Together” theme, he also Booth felt that the bak - Salvation Army’s UN representa - pointed out: “We do not think naive - ers were exploiting the tives from Vienna, Major Elisabeth ly that we can solve the social justice crisis of war by profi - Frei, and Geneva, Major Sylvette questions by ourselves, but we will teering. His threats Huguenin. do what we can and we will partner worked and the prices with others. We seek to reaffirm and came down, and the renew our role in social justice advo - Army did not have to cacy. We need to stand with Jesus!” open their ‘at cost’ bak - eries. It was a clear The General thanked indication of social jus - Commissioner MacMillan and her tice in action. staff, those who had helped the com - mission become established, and In addition, the USA Eastern territorial leaders General gave a contem - Commissioners Lawrence and porary example of social justice in far too high.” the UK where the Army was Nancy Moretz and Greater New As representative from the United York divisional leaders Majors Guy involved, along with other Christian action groups, in getting sexual ser - Nations, the president of the UN and Henrietta Klemanski for their Conference of Non-Government timely help in acquiring and refitting vices advertising removed from free newspapers. It took persistent, wide - Organizations, Liberato Bautista, the building in which the commis - spoke of the essential need for God’s sion is now housed. spread action, including continual letters to the editors for more than a will to be done “on earth as it is in Emphasizing that dealing with year from several writers, including heaven.” Solidarity with the world’s social justice issues can be rough Commissioner Helen Clifton, but poor, oppressed and marginalized is and stormy terrain, with costly finally their actions were successful. not optional, he said. “We embrace direct actions required, the General social justice principles so that the Commissioner MacMillan, in Liberato Bautista, president of the UN cited examples of when the Army world might believe. Conference of Non-Government had taken social action during diffi - affirming the General’s comments, Continued on page 11 Organizations declared that “the price of silence is 4 Prayer Warriors warmly welcomed
ith the print - dates’ secretaries. One cadet ed program in charge of his corps for the brought himself! Wevening For a deeper look at a war - designed to look like a rior, Commissioner Joy prayer journal, the “Prayer Baillie, territorial president Warriors” session was pub - of women’s ministries, inter - licly welcomed at the viewed Cadet Mayfair Community Bersabe Vera- Church (corps) in Chicago. Hernandez, a Special guests were nation - child of officers al leaders Commissioners in Mexico who Israel L. and Eva D. was challenged daunting time Gaither. second-year “Witnesses for Christ” to minister in concerned a job ad for a fulltime in early adult - It was a full house in spite of hood to come to America. He prayer warrior requiring “good lis - outlined four heavy rains (the neighborhood was tening and people skills, the ability the Kansas and flooded the next day). But it was a Western confidences to pray at a moment’s notice, Bible we can claim Friday night, and the mood inside knowledge a plus.” Scripture woven Missouri was celebratory with people eager Division to start from a close throughout the drama revealed it’s a relationship to meet the 30 cadets of the class of job for everyone, even without qual - Hispanic min - 2010. istries. with God but ifications because warned, “You After an exuberant “training is included!” Majors Paul can’t expect to march, “Powerpoint” The Prayer Warriors— and Paula get a revela - played by the accompanied by their Fleeman, tion from God Chicago Staff Band, corps officers, corps College for Officer Training princi - if you’re not on speaking terms with Commissioner Ken sergeant-majors or, in pal and director of campus services, Him.” Because of Paul’s relationship Baillie, territorial some touching respectively, presented the session with God, he could confidently commander, wel - instances, officer par - flag and explained its significance. claim in Phil. 4:11-19, “I have…,” “I comed the crowd to ents or relatives—were Commissioner Eva Gaither read know…,” “I can…” and “God will.…” “this international introduced by Majors the scripture and reflected on the 45 corps.” Accompanied by “Here I am whol - Andrew and Cheryl years of service she and her hus - ly available,” people lined the altar. A drama by the Miller, territorial candi - band achieved this past June. When Afterwards, 10 individuals, their Commissioner diversity reflecting the Army’s inter - Israel Gaither nationalism, indicated their desire to took the podi - pursue officership. um, he recalled his first day of
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Ryan Hulett Dearborn Heights, Mich., Corps Eastern Michigan Division Living in Kentucky and Florida in his early life, Ryan Hulett’s family arrived in the Dearborn Heights, Mich., area just as he was to begin school. However, life in school was not always easy for officership and Ryan, and after diffi - prayed for confirma - cult teenage years he tion. It came the joined the Marines. very next day as the While Ryan was in Holy Spirit solidified the Marines he was the calling in Ryan’s saved. “Christ called heart without a me out of sin and into doubt. fellowship with Him,” Ryan is excited to Ryan said. “Confessing have joined up with sin and receiving a new band of war - Christ, I crucified the riors, Prayer old man and became a Warriors to be exact. new creation.” His corps officers are Nothing beats the view from the College for Officer Training! Right after that dra - Majors Steve and 700 W. Brompton Avenue, Chicago, Illinois matic change, Ryan felt a call to Christine Merritt. For more information contact your Divisional Candidates Secretary. Applications due by October 17, 2008 5
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.—The Around the Territory Harbor Light broke ground for a 6,000-square-foot expansion to provide more services to the BOURBON, MO.— homeless, such as employment, Soldiers and officers permanent housing, legal aid from the Midland and free health care, and seat Division were chal - nearly 300 for Sunday worship. lenged to a wider “This expansion is a bold step world perspective in beautifying downtown during pilgrimage Minneapolis while helping hun - dreds of people get back on their feet,” said Envoy Bill Miller, administrator. “We’re thankful for the support we’ve received from the city and local businesses.” Pictured (l-r) are weekend at Camp Mihaska by guests Commissioners Major Rebecca Sjogren, Major William and Nancy Roberts, leaders of the Kenya West Donna Leedom, Envoy Bill Territory. Teens presented baskets of Uno game cards Miller, Lars Carlson, Major for Kenya West and used large game cards to debut the Darryl Leedom, Dwight Streeter division’s 2009 International Self Denial World Mission and Major Daniel Sjogren. Fund goal. A love gift of $8,000 was also presented to Kenya West; attendees raised half, and the division matched the amount. Come Join Our Army and Camp BEDFORD, IND.—This year the Mihaska’s 60th anniversary also were celebrated. Indiana Division held a one-day pilgrimage at the end of music camp to save corps time and EAST TROY, WIS.—The Wisconsin and Upper Michigan money. Around 400 people Divisional Pilgrimage was a “family affair.” Youth attended. It featured a divisional enjoyed a weekend geared to meet their needs, while adults met with Commissioner Robert commander’s picnic, and a meet - E. Thomson for “The Faithful Steward.” Many responded to the commissioner’s challenge to ing in the camp chapel which bring Christ to a lost and dying world. included praise, welcoming new officers to the division, a Taekwondo demonstration, a ST. PAUL, MINN. —Majors Rebecca and Dan performance by a 30-member mime and sacred dance group from Ohio, and a farewell for Sjogren, Northern divisional leaders, with two couples going to the College for Officer Training. Congressman Denny Rehberg from Montana collect donations for Hurricane Gustav relief at the Burlington Northern Venue with delegates CHICAGO, ILL.—In mid September who were from Idaho and Montana on the The Salvation Army assisted thou - opening day sands of first responders and resi - of the dents following severe rain storms Republican that caused massive flooding in National parts of Chicago, surrounding sub - Convention. urbs and northwest Indiana. There were Emergency disaster services (EDS) about 180 del - teams served more than 7,000 egates at this meals and snacks and distributed venue; people were friendly and expressed appreciation for more than 9,000 bottles of water to The Salvation Army’s work. More than $1,700 was raised. emergency workers, flood-affected residents and displaced families in shelters. Additionally, more than CHICAGO, ILL.—The Chicago North Side Adult 9,000 clean-up kits—containing a Rehabilitation Center (ARC) opened an 18,300-square-foot broom, cleaning solutions and family thrift store in a high-traffic outdoor mall in Morton brushes—were distributed. Grove, Ill., a near northwest Chicago suburb. On opening Photo by Michael Braver day, lines of customers stretched for hundreds of yards as they waited to get into the attractive store after the ribbon cutting. The day’s gross income was $58,000, reported North Side ARC Administrator Larry Manzella. Romney volunteers for Salvation Army during RNC Beyond “back to school” by Craig Dirkes itt Rom- ack to school” is a ney paused phrase that elicits from his dread from students, Mbusy Re- “yippees!” from moms publican National B Convention (RNC) and sighs from corps officers as they try to come up with fresh schedule September ideas for collecting school sup - 2nd to volunteer at the s
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and former candidate o h Jamie and Deb Winkler, Fond for the 2008 Republican P du Lac, Wis., corps officers, presidential election have restructured the The corps, located near the Xcel nomination served eggs, pancakes Energy Center and on the edge of Christmas “Angel Tree” adop - and bacon to hundreds of residents tion program for “Back to the RNC’s multi-block security enrolled in the facility’s life skills zone, added a lunch program during School.” The approach uses and rehabilitation programs. highly creative in-store display the week of the convention. Bagged materials, take-along “adop - “God bless you for the work sandwiches, fruit and water were tion” cards, posters and you’re doing,” he told staff and offi - given to homeless people who brochures. cers at the Harbor Light, which pro - couldn’t access other service was held at Moraine Park Technical vides shelter, hot meals, rehabilita - providers within the security zone. “We had a tremendous response, College. Youth observed the benefits tion, counseling and spiritual guid - but the real beauty of this project The Salvation Army spent six of further education with free hair - ance to hundreds of people every months preparing for the conven - was its holistic approach in meeting cuts and healthy snacks at the col - day. the needs of struggling families,” tion. Most of the preparation lege’s cosmetology and culinary arts The next day Republican dele - involved Salvation Army emergency said Jamie. “We partnered with key schools. A number of parents signed agencies, businesses, a hospital and gates from Oklahoma volunteered at disaster services (EDS), which col - up for GED, college and English the St. Paul Citadel Corps. Steve Fair laborated with city, county and state college to link families with the classes. Other participating groups resources they need to succeed. We of Duncan, Okla., and about a dozen officials about preparedness issues included Agnesian Hospital, the others painted the walls of the out - associated with a terrorist attack or were also creative in our outreach to Fond du Lac Adult Literacy Group, families during assistance signup by reach center’s cafeteria, which other major calamity. Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the serves breakfast to nearly 300 home - offering summer camp scholarships Family Resource Center. More than 50 EDS volunteers for youth registered for fall charac - less and low-income individuals were on-call to provide food, hydra - Additionally, Wal-Mart, Sears, every weekday. ter-building programs.” ShopKo and Lenscrafters collective - tion and emotional care. Hundreds Jamie reported the campaign, ly donated more than 20 pairs of “I’ve always said the best social of cots and mats were gathered for which benefited pre-kindergarten glasses. service agency is The Salvation local police and fire departments to Army,” said Fair, a political activist use for themselves and in emer - through high school youth, received The Sunday after distribution 10 “a lot of buzz and success.” and syndicated editorialist. “They gency shelters. Emergency equip - new people came to the corps and spend donations better than any - ment, such as generators, was also The school supply distribution the altar was lined with people. one—the most bang for the buck.” made available. 6 CMI: God’s moment
by Martin Rowden entral Music Institute On arrival students were regis - (CMI) ’08 was not only tered quickly, tested and audi - “the place to be,” but it tioned, and assigned to theory Cwas the place to be classes, electives and one of sev - blessed. Two hundred and twenty eral bands and choruses by an six students from all divisions in efficient administration process the territory, South America, the and well prepared staff. During United Kingdom, Sweden and one staff meeting CMI Director other USA territories combined William Himes reminded us of with 77 staff for an intense week the songster piece, “God’s of study, music making and fun. Moment,” written by Flora Larsson: Andrew and Stella Mackereth, with their two children, Ellie and This is God’s moment, Josh, returned as guests and God’s moment for you proved to be outstanding teachers, A moment so solemn, musicians and Salvationists. Many yet joyous and new students knew the Mackereths Forgiven is all sinning, from 2007, so an excellent rapport real life is beginning was evident from the start. The For this is God’s moment return of a guest for two consecu - for you. tive years was an unusual occur - He made us aware that rence, the last one being Eric Ball during CMI there would be in 1963 and 1964. plenty of God’s moments for all of us—and there were. Moments for Reflection— God’s Reality Check CMI’s daily devotions, known as Sealed Orders, were based on the Sermon on the Mount. After meeting briefly each day for a short time of praise, worship and teaching, students were seen throughout the camp grounds ball. Softball was popular, but per - reflecting on a different beatitude haps not so much fun for the stu - (beautiful attitude). Chaplain dents as both the men’s and Captain Tom McComb prepared women’s faculty swept the stu - excellent material for each day, dents in their respective games! including probing questions to After four evenings of marching ponder. Each evening’s program practice at flag lowering, students ended with a challenging devo - and staff were ready to “attack” tional thought from Captain Great America, witnessing as they McComb. This theme was marched in CMI t-shirts and reinforced in Bill Himes’ Salvation Army uniforms, playing message on the opening “Shout to the Lord” and “Lord I lift Sunday, when he likened the your name on high.” Beatitudes to God’s “Bucket List,” things we must do and Moments to Learn be in this life. At various times during the day Moments of Fun and students could be seen concentrat - Recreation ing during theory lessons and Bible classes, waving their arms Free time was plentiful and around during conducting classes, balanced the intense work or enthusiastically participating in undertaken in music/arts one of the many other electives activities. This year’s recre - available to them from praise band ation program was organized to choreography to visual arts. by Dan Bell and ranged from croquet to volley - for all 7
There is no doubt that students and staff were challenged by God’s “reality check” and the importance of living a biblical life. Moments of Excellence in They chose to spend moments Music Making with God at the mercy seat You might expect a great empha - throughout the week. On the final sis on musical performance during Moments of Inspiration Sunday morning, Colonel Paul Seiler preached from the passage a music institute. From the Almost every evening program evening concluded with a message immediately following The “Festival Piece on St Anne” (Hilltop showed evidence of meaningful from first-year staffer David Beatitudes in Matthew 5, challeng - Chorus) to the contemplative song spiritual impact, especially during Witthoff, who challenged students ing all CMIers to return home to “The Lord is my Shepherd” (Booth the guest appearance of the terri - to establish a disciplined daily be salt and light for Jesus’ sake. As Chorale) and “Find Us Faithful” torial drama team, the Bill Booth walk in God’s Word. CMI 2008 drew to a close (Shagbark Band) to the drama of Theater Company, which per - with the singing of “I “The Holy War” (Wonderland formed the first Saturday want to live right,” many Band), the standard of all choirs evening. The group provided an more responded in and bands was amazing. outstanding variety of dramatic prayerful commitment. Lt. Colonels Paul R. and Carol sketches and parables, including Seiler, chief secretary and territori - a virtuoso rendering of the Old Yes CMI 2008 was the al coordinator for strategic mission Testament in 20 minutes. place to be—and it was truly God’s moment for planning, were on hand for the “PM Praise with the all of us. weekend festivities and presented Mackereths” on the first Sunday the many awards and scholarships evening provided made possible through alumni, another opportuni - families and friends of CMI. (See ty for them to list below.) A great cheer was share their musi - reserved as the highest honor, the cal talents and tes - Ben Merritt Award, was presented timony. The to Matthew Luhn (Quincy, Ill).
Central Music Institute 2008 Award Winners
Shagbark Band (1st Place) Ray Wright Tuba Award Mariles Hood (St. Charles Tri-City, Ill.) Brendan Johnson (Clinton, Iowa) Frank and Gladys Botu Award Earle Hanton Euphonium Award Temple Band (1st Place) Taylor McComb (Kalamazoo, Mich.) Scott Klassen (Kalamazoo, Mich.) Ruth Hatfield Scholarship John R. Cheyne Trombone Award Jon Leisher (Grand Rapids Fulton Heights Citadel, Mich.) Hilltop Chorus (1st Place) l l Howard Chesham Horn Award e Kari Gorton (Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.) B a s Victor Danielson Scholarship Robyn Winters (Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.) i L , y a
Ron Rowland Cornet Award M
Tabernacle Band (1st Place) r e h Ian Hunt (Grand Rapids Fulton Heights Citadel, Mich.) t Taylor McComb (Kalamazoo, Mich.) a e
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Citadel Band (1st Place) Joshua Miller (Minneapolis Harbor Light, Minn.) A y l i
Clayton Cox (Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.) m E
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William Broughton Scholarship s a
Allison Cox (Escanaba, Mich.) m o h
Booth Chorale (1st Place) T t t
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Michael Richardson (Ft. Dodge, Iowa) c S
Erica Johnson (Chicago Mayfair Community Church, Ill.) , Douglas Norris Scholarship y e n
Rob Moushey (St. Louis Gateway Citadel, Mo.) e g o
Wonderland Band (1st Place) Fredrik Lundberg (Stockholm South, Sweden) V k c Fredrik Lundberg (Stockholm South, Sweden) i R
Bernard Smith Conducting Award ,
William and Katherine Scarlett Scholarship e d i Jonathan Heaver (Royal Oak, Mich.) r B c
Ernest and Mary Miller Vocal Soloist Award M y
Lois and Len Duguay Spirit of CMI Award h t
Arielle Mantel (Norridge Citadel, Ill.) o r
Peter McBride (Norridge Citadel, Ill.) o D y
Marjorie Marshall Piano Award b s
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Jacob Louks (Port Huron, Mich.) o (Quincy, Ill.) h
Matthew Luhn P Flint Citadel Uden-McDougall Percussion Award Arthur Shoults Scholarship Lemard Fields (Chicago Englewood, Ill.) Crosby O’Neil Cornet Rockford Temple, Ill., Corps 8 Omaha celebrates success Planting seeds
by Sarah Kistler oman Hank loves Radven - ture corps. Not only does he experience fun and exciting things, such as spending the night on a sub - marine, he also is growing in his faith and love for God. He can’t The First National Bank team, along with Big O 101.9 morning personality “Tommy O” and imagine life Casey the Lion from the Omaha Royals stand proudly behind many donated supplies. without the pro - gram. That’s good because he’s the leader. opportunity to love God at a young by Kellie D. Bottrell Omaha citizens donate new school age,” he said. “They can know who n Omaha, Neb., and its sur - supplies in a variety of ways. While When Roman became involved eight years ago because his son, Jesus is and go into life remember - rounding communities, more all First National Bank locations are ing that.” than one-third of the children designated drop-off sites, companies Brian, joined the program, he had no live in poverty. So, for many of any size can join the cause and idea that he soon would be leading In addition, he sees adventure I the troop at the Petosky, Mich., corps as a tangible way to show boys families preparing their children for request collection barrels from The school with just the basics is not pos - Salvation Army so their employees Corps with his whole heart. He the results of hard work. It gives sible, putting their children at a dis - can donate. loves seeing the explorers mature. them the joy of earning badges and advantage from the start. Interestingly enough, he’s grown awards. It teaches them lessons they The Back-to-School program runs too. will never forget. Most of us remember the excite - from July to mid-August. Then vol - ment of picking out a brand new unteers assemble the collection of He has learned the value of simply Roman’s biggest lesson? backpack, pencils, notebooks and new backpacks with supplies from “planting seeds” even when he can’t “It’s not about me. It’s about crayons—a fresh start! Imagine not pencils and notebooks to glue and see the growth. In fact, Roman feels everyone else. It’s about what God being able to do that or not being crayons. Finally, staff and volunteers that being able to plant seeds is the brings through even the littlest peo - able to provide these essentials for conduct distributions throughout the biggest blessing he has received. ple—what He can teach each one of your children. A decade ago The community. In addition to back - “The programs work so well us without saying a word.” Salvation Army promised to help packs and supplies, families may because they give young people an children in need and with the help receive free school physicals provid - of many generous people and corpo - ed by physicians with Boystown rations, it’s done just that. Pediatrics. Child identification cards This year marks the 10th anniver - are provided by Corporate Express. sary for the Back-to-School program “These are hard and uncertain aimed at helping children in need to economic times. For parents facing Helping others serve start school with tools for success. It reduced work hours, less pay and was created by The Salvation Army higher fuel costs, every penny mat - and KETV 7 Can Help Kids. Along ters. Knowing The Salvation Army is by Sarah Kistler “People see the with First National Bank and a vari - there to help with those ‘extra ob Bonesteel has joined value of giving,” ety of other partners, more than expenses’ is reassuring,” said Dr. Central Territorial Head- he said. “It meets 66,000 children have started their Linda Burkle, Western divisional quarters as territorial vol - a core need in all school year on the right track. social services director. Runteer director. Having of us to give worked in similar positions at the back.” divisional and local levels for years, While Rob real - his career has been dedicated to sup - izes people may think volunteers porting volunteerism. consume a lot of time and resources But Rob does more than support to train, he believes they’re worth it. Chat and make a hat volunteerism. He loves it. Not only “Volunteerism is changing in this does it help engage people in their country, and volunteers can provide communities, it gives them a chance us skills and talents and strengths to understand what The Salvation that we don’t have,” he said. There is Women enjoy friendly conversation Army is all about. He sees it as a by Justin Bessler a trend of professionals wanting to with other like-minded women and great ministry opportunity. ina Jackson noticed some - make hats to give away at Coats for share their skills. We need what they Rob thinks the Army is a great thing was in short supply Kids this month. have to offer, and we need to be pre - at the Indianapolis, Ind., place to volunteer. It provides won - pared to adjust how we operate in Coats for Kids distri- The stretchable fleece used for the derful opportunities for service; its order to work with them. If we do, N hats comes in many different colors bution last fall—winter hats, espe - size and scope allows people to work they can enhance the Army expo - cially for girls. So, this year the and prints, and the pattern and con - where they’re interested or special - nentially. women’s auxiliary, of which Nina is struction are both very simple. A ized, and it’s capable of meeting rectangle with some fringe will get “Volunteers are vital to our mis - a member, funded a project called spiritual needs—all things that make sion,” he said. “They are our soldiers, “Chat and Make a Hat.” It’s just that. two seams and become a stocking- a positive experience. style cap that will our donors, our workers, our fundrais - Although people volunteer for make a child in need ers, and our primary face to the com - countless reasons from altruism to ful - a little warmer this munity. Without volunteers, The filling required service hours, Rob sees winter. The auxil - Salvation Army would not be able to an overarching theme in his work. iary’s goal has been do what God has called us to.” to make 500 hats; by mid-summer volun - teers had cut fabric, sewn seams, and fin - ished the tops of about 300 unique, soft fleece caps. Their time, talent and creativity donat - ed to this cause is greatly appreciated. Nina says the pro - ject currently is focused on making hats for girls since another group donates hats that are Members of the Indianapolis, Ind., Women’s Auxiliary meet together to “Have a Chat and Make a Hat” for the city’s annual largely for boys. Coats for Kids distribution this month. 9 Remembering the I-35W In the midst of crisis Bridge collapse by Craig Dirkes ave Scharn- One year later service continues horst missed death or seri - Dous injury by mere yards when the I- 35W Bridge collapsed. An information technology specialist at Northern Divisional Headquarters, Dave was just a few car lengths ahead of vehicles that plummeted into the Mississippi River. His car dropped with the bridge, but only slightly, and he had to drive up an incline to find solid ground. “There was a big wave of smoke, dirt, dust, and cement,” said Dave, who immediately parked In His Own Words... his car and dialed 911. “When that by Craig Dirkes passed, everything was calm. There Dave speaks about the disas - ost Minnesotans Amanda Loge, a Salvation Army was no wind. There was no noise. ter and his faith today. remember exactly caseworker. “Other people have con - There was nothing.” The surreal where they were on tinuing mental health needs. Still environment left Scharnhorst I wasn’t one of the heroes who pulled MAugust 1, 2007, when others need help paying their mort - momentarily stunned. people out of the wrecked cars, or they found out the I-35W Bridge had gage and utility bills; either they still Yet he looked to help others. He climbed down to the river to assist collapsed. Julie Graves remembers can’t work or they can’t work as found a frantic woman who’d been other survivors. I really only helped the day well. She experienced it. much.” driving in the car behind him. Her one person. “I had no idea what was going on,” As for the day the bridge col - car had dropped about 10 feet. But that one person needed me. I said Julie, 29, a youth worker who lapsed, The Salvation Army was on Incredibly, she suffered no injuries. think God knew I needed a specific went down with the bridge while on the scene immediately. For the next Dave escorted the woman to a near - focus for my attention. three weeks, 63 volunteers and staff by hotel to meet her husband and a bus filled with 54 children and Now I’m living life much more for provided 7,590 meals to relief work - daughter. nine staff from the Waite House today. I’m not worried about tomor - Community Center of South ers at the bridge and to survivors at “It was easy for me to see the row as much (Matt. 6:34). I found out Minneapolis. She suffered a broken care centers. Officers provided emo - whole disaster and become over - how much trouble today can be. back, shattered ankle, three broken tional and spiritual care to survivors whelmed,” he said. “But I knew toes and required 150 stitches. and to families who lost loved ones. God’s call was not for me to fix the I now know how blessed I am to Julie is one of 25 survivors to Major Rebecca Sjögren, Northern whole disaster, but to do what I can, have such wonderful friends and fami - whom The Salvation Army has pro - divisional director of women’s min - where I am.” ly. The support of my coworkers at The vided direct financial assistance in istries, helped support one such fam - Salvation Army has been tremendous. the past year. Some still are receiv - ily at a funeral. ing help for medical bills, lost wages “Prior to the start of the service, I and more. The Salvation Army has greeted several family members,” been assisting them through dona - she said. “Even through the darkness tions and the Minnesota Helps— of the day, and the sadness of the Bridge Disaster Fund™. gathering, there were warm smiles “People with ongoing surgeries of acknowledgement and apprecia - Flight angels still need help. Their deductible for tion. One of the sisters asked that I one surgery can be $600,” said be seated near the family.” s the world focused on the Miranda with Dominic in her arms. gala opening of the 2008 They surrounded the threesome and Olympic Games in China, swept them through the crowds. ARussia invaded the Suddenly they had boarding passes Republic of Georgia. In the wee in their hands and knew it was a hours that morning, Captain good thing. SA holds green camp in Miranda Duskin heard planes roar - After two weeks in the U.S. visit - ing overhead; she dreamed about ing very relieved families, the war the rest of the night. The next Duskins returned to Tblisi to give Chicago morning she discovered her dream humanitarian aid in the north, par - had come true. ticularly in Gori, a city with 10,000 Captains R.C. and Miranda returning refugees. Years ago the by Major Darlene Harvey Duskin have been serving in the Army used to have an outpost there; love the day camp!” Eastern Europe Territory at the who knows how God may use these exclaimed one of the regional headquarters in Tblisi, contacts to grow His kingdom and 30 young people this Georgia, since 2005. Their son, restart the Army in Gori? Isummer who attend - Dominic, was 13 months old at the ed The Salvation Army time Georgia’s northern region was Higgins Community invaded. Academy Green Camp in R.C. called the local U.S. Chicago’s West Pullman embassy for updates. While the neighborhood. worst of the fighting was still north, The project’s focus was reports filtered in of Georgian tanks building a community gar - outside the city. At 4:30 a.m. den which included six Sunday, the embassy called—evacu - beds of vegetables and ation of U.S. citizens would com - two beds of flowers to mence at noon. generate produce for Packing what they could manage, themselves and their the Duskins spent most of Monday neighbors. Campers used in line for a bus. After an uncom - power tools to build the beds, laid self-control, positive attitude, courage, teamwork, making right fortable 13-hour trip, they arrived tarp to prevent weeds, put wheel in an Armenian city at 1:00 a.m. barrows together, filled the beds choices and trusting God. In addi - tion, they went on field trips to Sand Tuesday. They evacuated just in with dirt, and planted the vegetables time; after they left, civilians armed and flowers. Members of the com - Ridge Nature Center and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. themselves, and the Duskins could munity were enlisted to help water have been caught in cross-fire. and protect the garden. Parents surveyed indicated that The next day, they joined the The day camp also included an the day camp offered their children a safe environment and positive throngs at the airport. Some people arts and character-building element. had been on standby for two days. Campers created a mural for the experience, giving them an opportu - Hours passed; then miraculously school building and signs for the gar - nity to learn new skills, make new a group of flight attendants spotted den; they also addressed issues like friends and build their confidence. 10 Seeing God’s global kingdom
Love by Kristin Caddy and David Mantel The interns to Spain and South or six weeks this summer Africa saw God’s Kingdom 39 young adults served in expressed through love. David ministry partnerships Witthoff and James Davisson joined Fthrough summer mission officers and soldiers for a week of teams and internships in Malawi, music camp at The Salvation Moldova/Russia, Peru, South Africa, Army’s Camp Saron in Denia, Spain, within the Central Territory Spain. They observed how all par - and the Bahamas. They participated ticipants, regardless of nationality in such diverse activities as con - or background, were unified in love struction projects, children’s min - because of Christ. istry, open-air evangelism, music Similarly, while on the Spanish camps and visitation while commit - island of Mallorca, the interns ting the book of Philippians to attended a gathering of evangelical memory during personal devotional pastors who prayed and wor - times. Although participants shipped freely across doctrinal and learned many lessons throughout ecclesiastical boundaries. They the summer, one that stood out was how God’s Kingdom is revealed through community, love, wor - ship, language and hope. Community Teams experienced His Kingdom through community as they lived and served together, united in one spirit and purpose, studying God’s Word and pray - ing. They also experienced com - munity ministering with Christian brothers and sisters in locations around the world. The Moldova/Russia team experienced this first-hand during a worship service in Moscow as team members from Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and North Dakota wor - shipped with a New Zealander as well as Russian Salvationists. While their back - grounds and nationali - ties were different, they were united as one Worship body praising God. God’s Kingdom in From the time their plane community also was landed, the Malawi team revealed to the team at experienced this country’s the Belsti Corps in nickname, “The Warm gospel. Five people accepted Christ Moldova. In spite of Heart of Africa.” As the and indicated they’d be attending language differences, team wor shipped the local Salvation Army corps the the team was able to alongside Malawians, following Sunday for worship and work alongside local they saw a glimpse of God’s to grow in their relationship with soldiers to support their Kingdom through their Christ. ministries. Team member warm hearts toward God Courtney Fuqua joined the complete with music, dancing Language were united in their prayers and and timbrel routines. cooks in a ministry of hospitality to encouragement of each other in the In Peru God’s Kingdom became prepare the Sunday meal. difficult task of sharing God’s love One day the vehicle in which the real to team members as He in a secular society. The love the team was traveling got stuck in the allowed them to overcome a lan - pastors had for God and each other mud while crossing a small stream. guage barrier. The team had been united them in their work. The team’s predicament attracted a visiting with a young girl through - small crowd, so they took advan - Emily Aukes and Katy Clark tage of the opportunity to share the lived and ministered with Majors Continued on next page Isaiah and Happy Madonsela in South Africa. The Madonselas showed their love by allowing Katy and Emily to integrate their individ - ual spiritual gifts into their estab - lished ministries. “Mama Happy” invited Emily and Katy to attend a gathering of about 30 women leaders of differ - ent churches in the community. Attendees were given the opportu - nity to testify to what God had done in their lives; they shared spe - cific examples of how God actively encouraged them in their daily challenges. At the end, Emily and Katy were asked to share what God had been teaching them. They experienced the love of God’s Kingdom by being included in a South African fellowship of believ - ers who worshipped together and supported each other. 11 Seeing God’s global kingdom Territorial Continued Prayer out the week. During an evangelis - within the territory. tic meeting she went to the altar Central One ministered at Calendar with her mother. One of the non- the Denby Center, a youth Spanish speaking team members, transition center in Liz, went forward to pray with her. Detroit, Mich., through NOVEMBER 2008 As Liz prayed in English, the girl daily relationship build - spoke Spanish—but they under - ing. As residents grew in PRAY FOR: stood each other. Because of the their understanding of unity found in God’s Kingdom, God, barriers were broken The College for Officer Training they were able to converse for five down and wounds over 1 (CFOT) staff and cadets minutes as if there weren’t a lan - past pains began to heal. guage barrier at all. And, while serving in the Teens discipled through corps cadets Bahamas, a Central Two 2 Hope team member, Caitlyn, The National Business Administration The two Central teams discov - was blessed to lead sever - 3 Conference ered God’s Kingdom as they al children to the Lord in shared the hope found in Jesus vacation Bible school. The Kistler family’s ministry at the 4 Flint, Mich., Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC)
The International Social Justice 5 Commission God is working in the lives of His people around the world, and The Fond du Lac, Wis., Corps it was a blessing for this year’s par - 6 ticipants to be able to rejoice with The Coats for Kids Radiothon in others in the hope found in 7 Detroit, Mich. serving Christ. Prospective officer candidates this 8 recruitment weekend 9 Family thrift stores run by ARCs and General dedicates corps The Chicago Ray and Joan Kroc Continued from page 3 10 Corps Community Center
“We are delighted to be co-mem - Military personnel—retired and bers with you in the conference of 11 active—on this Veterans Day Non-Government Organizations. We commend General Clifton and The women’s auxiliary in the Army for this vision. We feel 12 Indianapolis, Ind. that the Army’s Social Justice Commission exemplifies the active The Minneapolis, Minn., Harbor role of peace in seeking justice. The 13 Light Share Your Christmas Joy 2008 establishment of this Social Justice Commission is a cause to cele - brate.” The annual red kettle fundraising Share your Christmas Joy is a unique opportunity to give a little extra to those in need 14 campaign, especially the new online overseas for the Christmas season. At the conclusion of the formal red kettle effort dedication service, all in attendance While last year’s goal was $7,000, $10,421 was raised! The funds were distributed were invited to the newly designed The Chicago Staff Band in Manistee, to 70 Salvation Army children’s homes overseas, helping them celebrate Christmas. garden, which is surrounded entire - 15 Mich. This year’s goal is $10,400 with the goal of sending 104 homes $100 each. ly by high rise buildings. Here, the “Seeking Justice Together” theme— Junior soldiers on this Enrollment For you, there is the joy of giving! Perhaps you want to make a personal donation or which had been powerfully por - 16 Sunday maybe one of the groups you belong to or lead, like women’s ministries or adventure trayed in “caged-bird” art and corps, would join together to raise money for this cause. drama, by multilingual prayers and The National Program Conference Your donation needs to be received at Central Territorial Headquarters by October 31st. the creative participation of chil - 17 Send your check to Sarah Kincaid, sponsorship coordinator, The Salvation Army, 10 W. dren—was symbolically depicted as Summer mission team members Algonquin Rd. Des Plaines, IL 60016. several white doves were set free, in 18 recognition of the commission’s For more information, contact Sarah at [email protected] aims to help free millions around 19 The Flint Citadel, Mich., Corps the world from the injustices that plague them. 20 The Salvation Army in Omaha, Neb. Music was provided by an ensem - ble of the New York Staff Band and 21 Salvation Army children’s homes Salvationist vocalists from the around the world Greater New York Division. Soldier discipleship and The full text of the General’s speech 22 development can be found on the General’s website, www.salvationarmy.org/thegeneral or you may go to Get Connected and be 23 Increased stewardship of resources linked. among Salvationists 24 Captains R.C. and Miranda Duskin
ARC beneficiaries as they enter the 25 holiday season
Residents celebrating Thanksgiving 26 in shelters
The Holy Spirit’s prompting to be 27 thankful in all situations
The Chicago Staff Band’s annual 28 Sounds of the Season concert
29 Cadets on Christmas assignments
Jesus to be revealed in your life as 30 Wonderful Counselor 12 Advent ’08—Names of Jesus Cowpers honored
he 2008 territor - riends and fam - ial advent ily of Tresource pack - FMajors age, Names of Jesus, Larry and Jane is designed to help Cowper gath - ered in Quincy, enrich your corps’ wor - Ill., to celebrate ship during this busy their 33 years of season. officership in several divisions, Focusing on Jesus most recently being our Wonderful directing social Counselor, Mighty services in God, Everlasting Quincy. Majors Larry and Jane Cowper (center) with Majors Loren and Father, Prince of Peace The Cowpers Janice Carter. and Immanuel, this were commis - resource contains sioned as lieutenants with the abilities. Her beautiful singing voice ready-to-use, quality Soldiers of the Cross session in 1975. sweetly “touched the hearts of peo - meetings for Sunday Larry joked their officership took ple off the street.” She also enjoyed them from the territory’s smallest teaching Bible studies at the harbor worship, women’s and corps to among its largest institu - lights and at the homeless shelter community care min - tions. They were happy to have min - connected to the Appleton, Wis., istries and has been istered for 15 years in the substance Corps. Her artistic flair was a big hit sent to your corps. abuse field, with more than 12 years in women’s ministries! at harbor lights and the rest at adult Enhance your picture But, the highlight of the Cowpers’ rehabilitation centers (ARC). Yet, of who Jesus is this years as officers “were the thou - God also used their specialized skills sands of people we saw kneel at the season! during 18 years as corps officers in altar while we were in harbor light ministering to substance abusers and ARC work,” exclaimed Larry, and those in shelters attached to who today continues to have a ful - corps. filling ministry as a Salvation Army While Larry is gifted in teaching chaplain at the international airport and preaching, Jane is gifted with in Atlanta, Ga. Promoted to Glory exceptional music, art and teaching
1922, in Mrs. Major Elsie Nelson Mrs. Major Hutchinson, Elsie Nelson Minn. After was promot - the family The Chicago Staff Band presents ed to Glory moved to St. on August 11, Paul, Minn., Sounds of the Season 2008, from they became The Lakeside Singers Rockford, Ill. active in a with special guests corps. Helen, Elsie was who accepted born on Christ at age 10, held several leader - February 22, ship positions in her teens. After 1918, to high school, she worked as a switch - Swedish immigrants, Erick and board operator at the St. Paul Men’s Henrietta Mattson, in Marinette, Social Service Center. Wis. A junior soldier at age eight, Elsie began playing piano for the Since the age of 12, Helen had felt corps at age 12. called to be an officer. She entered The Lakeside Singers present a wide range of classical choral music and non-classical styles. training in 1941 and was commis - musical styles—including classical, jazz, gospel, Individually, they have performed in TV and radio For as long as she could remem - sioned as a probationary lieutenant a rock and folk. They are a unique group of out - commercials, operas, early music ensembles, ber, Elsie wanted to become an offi - year later. She served as an assistant standing professional singers, composers and film scores, Broadway shows and classical and arrangers—most have performing experience in popular concerts across the country. cer. She entered the College for corps officer until her marriage to Officer Training in 1936 with the George Watt on November 9, 1942; Saturday, November 29, 2008 – 7:00 pm Guardians of the Covenant session, Helen had met George when his par - the first with a worldwide session ents were her corps officers in St. name. She was commissioned as a Edman Chapel, Wheaton, Illinois Paul. Together they served in corps For FREE tickets contact The Salvation Army, Music Dept. probationary lieutenant a year later. appointments. (847) 294-2134 She served in corps appointments in e-mail: [email protected] Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois In 1964 the Watts left fulltime ser - This concert will be recorded. Pre-school children not admitted. before being appointed cashier and vice as officers but remained active bookkeeper for the Scandinavian as soldiers. They were reaccepted in Division. 1975 as majors and appointed to the Milwaukee, Wis., Men’s Social In November 1945 Captain Elsie Service Center. In 1977 they were Mattson married Captain Alvin assigned to the Booth Manor Nelson. Their marriage was blessed Residence in Minneapolis. Friendly corps. He accepted Christ at territor - was appointed to the Metropolitan with one son. The Nelsons served at and kind, Helen was known for her corps in Minnesota and Illinois and ial music camp in 1939. After high Division’s Tri-County nutrition pro - gift of hospitality and special recep - school, John became an auto gram in 1988, from which he retired held a variety of divisional positions. tions. The Watts retired in 1982. They retired in 1988 after three mechanic and served in the military in 1991. years at the College for Officer Mrs. Major Watt is survived by from 1944 to 1945. Major Kimmons was preceded in Training and became active at the her husband, George; a son, two On May 5, 1944, he married death by his daughter, Vivian. He is Rockford Temple, Ill., Corps. grandchildren and a brother. Vivian Carey; they had four chil - survived by his wife, Vivian; sons Elsie was a talented musician and dren. John and Vivian entered the John, Jr., and Larry; daughter Major John Kimmons College for Officer Training in Patricia; 10 grandchildren and nine was often heard on Swedish radio Major John broadcasts. In addition to piano, she Chicago in 1947 and were commis - great-grandchildren. William sioned as probationary lieutenants played the accordion and guitar and Kimmons was was a vocal soloist. in 1948. John was noted for his promoted to preaching and community relations Mrs. Major Nelson is survived by Glory on skills. They served at corps and her husband Alvin, son David Wednesday, men’s social service centers in (Sharon) Nelson and two grandchil - July 29, 2008. Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, dren. He was born Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin RMeaajodr Jeoyrcse ʼBFaeor erxuprmesses her on March 24, and held appointments at the 1926, to Mary gratitude to all those who prayed, Mrs. Major Helen Watt Eastern Michigan and Midland divi - called, sent notes, emails or plants Mrs. Major Helen Watt was pro - and William sional headquarters. In 1986, John moted to Glory on August 2, 2008. Kimmons in Princeton, Kan. When during her recent hospitalization. administered the Wichita, Kan., The heartfelt encouragement was Helen Frances Larson was born to the family moved to Springfield, Adult Rehabilitation Center until he Signe and Clarence on October 10, Mo., John became involved in the greatly appreciated.