Fellowship—July 2002 Rejoicing in Our Freedom Major Janice Joubert Eastern Territory Decorations Award prizes to those who named the 6. writing implement (pen) The decorations most states. 7. legal document (deed) should be in a 8. tree (pine) Patriotic Song patriotic motif— 9. cloak (cape) Match these patriotic songs with the the bald eagle, 10. dude (dandy) songwriters. American flags, 11. interjection (indeed) 1. “America the Beautiful” the Liberty Bell, 12. bite (nip) 2. “America” Uncle Sam and 13. affirmative (yea) 3. “You’re a Grand Old Flag” red, white and blue streamers. This 14. profound (deep) 4. “The Star Spangled Banner” program could be held in a park or a 15. a parent (dad) 5. “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” member’s backyard. 6. “God Bless America” Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Refreshments 7. “Dixie” (Independence Style) On the refreshment table use blue 8. “Yankee Doodle” Adapt the TV program “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” using questions plates, cups and napkins, with red a. Francis Scott Key with a patriotic theme. The library and white checkered tablecloths. Serve b. Irving Berlin a white sheet cake decorated as an c. Julia Ward Howe or the Internet is a good source for American flag (see page 19) or vanilla d. Richard Shuckburgh material for the questions. Following ice cream with strawberry and blue- e. George M. Cohan are some sample questions: berry toppings. f. Samuel Francis Smith 1. In what city was the Declaration of g. Daniel Decatur Emmett Independence Day Independence signed? h. Katharine Lee Bates (a) Washington D.C., (b) , (c) Independence Day is an annual holi- —Answer Philadelphia day commemorating the formal adop- Answers: 1–h, 2–f, 3–e, 4–a, 5–c, 6–b, 2. How many men signed the tion of the Declaration of Indepen- 7–g, 8–d Declaration of Independence? (a) 13, dence by the Continental Congress, (b) 56, (c) 72—Answer 56 on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia. At the Independence Day Quiz 3. The largest number of signers of time of the signing, the 13 colonies Find the answers to this quiz in the Declaration of Independence rep- were under the rule of England’s King the words “Independence Day Quiz,” resented this state. (a) Massachusetts, George III. There was growing unrest repeating any letter only as often as it (b) , (c) in the colonies concerning the taxes is found in the title. Allow 5 points for Virginia—Answer Pennsylvania that had to be paid to England. As the each correct answer. 4. In the Declaration of Independence colonists did not have representation 1. college official (dean) this British monarch is referred to in the English Parliament nor any say 2. suggestion (idea) as “a tyrant” and “unfit to be the in the laws governing the country, this 3. waltz (dance) ruler of a free people.” (a) Charles II, was commonly referred to as “taxa- 4. a necessity (need) (b) Henry VI, (c) George III—Answer tion without representation.” As the 5. rely upon (depend) George III. unrest grew in the colonies, King George sent extra troops to help control any rebellion. In 1774 the 13 Freedom colonies sent delegates to Philadelphia to form the first Continental Congress. “Let all who take refuge in You rejoice, let them sing joyful praises forever. Protect The date of July 4th, Indepen dence them, so all who love Your name may be filled with joy” (Psalm 5:11 NLT). Day, was not declared a legal holiday until 1941. We can rejoice in the freedom we enjoy as Americans. Every fourth of July we celebrate political freedom from oppression. We can rejoice in Games social freedom from want by being able to work or with the help of social States and Capitals security. But the most important freedom is spiritual freedom from sin Write the name of each state on through Jesus Christ who has set us free from the bondage of sin. separate labels and give to half the Galatians 5:13,14 outlines the life of personal freedom that we can group; the other half should receive enjoy: “You ... were called to be free. But do not use your freedom the name of a corresponding capital. to indulge the sinful nature but rather, serve one another in love. The The purpose of the game is for the entire law is summed up in a single command: ‘Love your neighbor as women to find their partner and match yourself.’” Paul is pointing out that with freedom from sin we will want up the state and capital. to serve others and our freedom will grow. Name the States Jesus said of Christians, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth Working in groups of four, have the will set you free” (John 8:32). Jesus is the truth that sets us free to live women write the names of all fifty our lives rejoicing in personal freedom and purpose! states. Allow no more than 10 minutes.

34 Education—July 2002 Captain Mikey Carter The Art of Rejoicing Central Territory Decorations Speaker Thank You Visual images of joy can help us Invite a local Send a thank–you card to the tour remember to rejoice in the Lord. professor or art guide or guest speaker inviting them Decorate your room with pictures teacher to speak to a worship service. If a particular that represent those things in which on joy as shown piece of art blessed any of your mem- we can rejoice: nature, children, fam- in various works bers, write a letter to the artist indicat- ilies, flowers, people laughing, the of art. ing that your group appreciated their Scriptures. efforts and will pray for them. Program Ideas Visit a Museum The Master Artist Visit a local college or university art museum. Arrange for the staff Do you consider yourself a good artist? Has any of your artwork ever to give your group a tour of the been displayed in a museum, gallery or county fair? museum’s collection, highlighting the I can draw—circles, squares, triangles, lines and rectangles. Sometimes, works that depict joy. I can draw a recognizable horse. However, my husband can draw almost As most museums are handicapped anything and it is quite recognizable. He is an artist. That is not his accessible, invite other women who livelihood, but it is one of his passions. When I look at my husband’s have a difficult time coming to the paintings—even the ones I don’t like—I admire his skill. I have many corps building to join you. Ask the friends who are artists. One friend sews beautiful quilts, another takes Girl Guards and their mothers to be excellent photographs, another crafts masterful sculptures and yet anoth- a part of this outing. This could be a er writes intricate calligraphy. I enjoy their creations, but I lack their skill way to interest them in attending your and their patience to practice. Yet, I love to look at their handiwork. Women’s Ministries meetings. Share I enjoy viewing art at county fairs, shopping malls, schools and a meal together following the tour of museums. Some items are exquisite, some are confusing and some are the museum. Spend time discussing a little disgusting. However, all pieces of art are creations. Some are their observations of the art they saw. very effective at conveying emotions. Some encourage us to think about Museum at the Corps higher things, while others help us to focus on God and His blessings. If a museum trip is not feasible for Whether it is the work of a famous artist, your favorite vase, or the your group, borrow a slide collection most offensive painting, all artwork is missing something. They are all of famous paintings from the public less than perfect because the humans who made them are less than library. Take special notice of the ones perfect. Regardless of who you consider to be your favorite artist, there that show joy. Encourage everyone is only one true “master artist.” God, as the marvelous Creator, makes to share their thoughts about the art. the best artwork. Discuss how joy can be portrayed through many mediums—paintings, Speaking through the prophet lsaiah, God promised to make a beauti- sculptures, photographs, drawings ful masterpiece to be enjoyed by the ones who are faithful to Him. In and pottery. Isaiah 65:17–19 the Lord said: “Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they Corps Art Exhibit come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for Host an exhibit of local amateur I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy. I will rejoice artists. Include the artwork of corps over Jerusalem and take delight in My people; the sound of weeping members. Seek donations of art sup- and crying will be heard in it no more.” plies to give as prizes. A piece of art made by human hands can temporarily cause us to forget Encourage the women to create their our sadness or despair. A new creation by God can permanently wipe the own works of art and display them. sadness away. God is truly the master artist. Will you allow Him to make Remember that art can be more than a beautiful display of your life? Will you look for the new creation He paintings; include quilts, needlepoint, promised? Remember the joy you felt at seeing that particular artwork crewel, pottery and photography. at the museum? Imagine how much greater your joy will be at seeing Incorporate these items into the deco- the masterpiece God will someday unveil! rations for your worship services. Compared to others, I may not be a good artist. However, I know that If the women are not artists, ask the best artist of all has created me. Even greater than the joy I feel when them to bring a favorite piece of art looking at the artwork of my husband and friends, is the anticipation from home and explain why they and enjoyment of God’s next creation in my life. chose that item. This could be an item made by a family member, friend or Do you take joy in God’s promises? Rejoice in the master artist who an item acquired which has a special is Creator and Re–creator! meaning.

3535 Service—July 2002 Let Freedom Ring Captain Teresa Newsome Southern Territory Introduction Oh, say can you see. (By the dawn’s ▲ What color flag is waved when Independence early light.) surrendering? White Day is the cel- From the halls of Montezuma. (To the ▲ When celebrating, what color do ebration of the shores of Tripoli.) you paint the town? Red birthday of the You’re a grand old flag, you’re a ▲ What color is the President’s . high–flying flag. (And forever in house? White America is 226 peace may you wave.) ▲ What color roses do you give a years old this This land is your land. (This land is blue lady? Red year. It is time to rejoice in our free- my land.) ▲ Once in a ______moon. Blue dom and to say “Let freedom ring.” My country ‘tis of thee. (Sweet land ▲ Color of elephants you might find of liberty.) at a garage sale? White Decorations and Refreshments Mine eyes have seen the glory. (Of ▲ First prize wins a ___ ribbon. Blue Use a red, white and blue scheme. the coming of the Lord.) ▲ It’s not worth one ______cent. Red Ask everyone to get into the patriotic God Bless America. (Land that ▲ What color is an albino animal fur? spirit by wearing red, white and blue I Love.) White colors. Serve grilled hot dogs, ham- L burgers and a rectangular cheesecake Red, White or Blue? Depression or sadness might be made to look like a flag by topping it L What color is garnet? Red represented by this color. Blue with blueberries in the left hand cor- L What color is sapphire? Blue ner and cherries to form the stripes. Service Project Hold a patriotic sing–along at a nurs- Rejoice In Freedom ing home using the songs in the game The topic of freedom often raises an eyebrow or two. No matter what below. Make and distribute place mats and napkin rings for use during the part of the country you live in, everyone is interested in the concept of month of July. total freedom. Most of us believe that we want to be free, that we need to be free. From the crumbling of the Berlin Wall to the onset of Flag Place Mats the freedom of expression by the homosexual community, freedom is Materials needed-9” x 12” sheets being proclaimed and demanded. But what is it about freedom that of navy, red and white construction everyone desires? paper, silver adhesive stars and clear Misinterpretation abounds in understanding what freedom really is. Contact‚ paper. Cut the navy paper Have we lost this concept? We work for eight hours a day to pay the into 3” x 4” pieces and glue on the bills we have incurred. We drive the speed limit because it is the law. We white paper in the upper left corner must pay the rent, or the mortgage and taxes. This seems to suggest that to form the background for the stars; we may not be as free as we like to think we are. There are consequences press on the silver stars. Cut red strips when we do not follow the rules that have been established. This could and glue on the white paper to repre- be interpreted as an infringment on our personal freedoms. sent the stripes of the flag. Seal with Contact‚ paper. You certainly have a right to live in that apartment or house, but there is a price to pay for that privilege—the rent or mortgage. You have a Patriotic Napkin Rings right to go to the mall and “shop till you drop,” but again there is a cost for that privilege. You certainly have the choice of whether or not Materials needed-empty toilet tissue to pay taxes, but if you do not pay them, you will probably sing the or paper towel holders, red or white prison blues. In this sense, freedom seems to be evasive, just a mere construction paper, red, silver, or blue figment of our imagination. stars, blue napkins, scissors and glue. Cut the tubes into 2–inch sections- We must establish that there is such a thing as freedom beyond our cover by gluing on strips of the paper superficial understanding of it. Isn’t it wonderful to know that the Bible and pressing on the stars. tells us in John 8:36, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” There is real freedom in Christ Jesus. However, this freedom does not Program Ideas give us the right not to pay our bills, or not to drive the speed limit, Scout Troop or not to pay our taxes. It is a license to claim the privileges and Invite a scout troop to perform a blessings that God has provided for every believer and to embrace the color guard ceremony and to present responsibilities that come with the privileges afforded by God. information about the rules of etiquette concerning the displaying of the flag. Our lesson for today is that freedom not founded in Christ is not real freedom. Freedom is not a license for us to ignore the price or Games responsibilities of our liberties. So this Independence Day, those of us “Patriotic Songs” Word Game who are in Christ Jesus have every reason to “Rejoice in Freedom” and Finish these song phrases. Then sing to take hold of the responsibility of all that God has given us. the song once the phrase is complete.

36 Worship—July 2002 Major Martha Davey Bountiful Berries Western Territory Worship Center 2 tablespoons lemon juice for one minute. Add Display canning jars, jams and cook 1 envelope unflavored gelatin the strawberry mix- books on the subject of berries. Add a 1/2 cup water ture; heat, stirring basket of real or plastic berries. In a medium saucepan, combine the until the gelatin is strawberries, sugar and lemon juice. completely dis- Focus on Worship Heat for 5 minutes, crushing the ber- solved, about 3 minutes. Let the jam “There, in the presence of the ries slightly. Bring the mixture to a stand for 5 minutes and skim off the Lord your God, you and your boil and continue boil rapidly, stirring foam with a spoon. Ladle into ster- fam i lies shall eat and shall rejoice in constantly, for 3 minutes. In a small ilized jars. Cover and cool slightly everything you have put your hand bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin before storing in the refrigerator for to, because the Lord your God has over cold water. Let the mixture stand several weeks or in the freezer for up blessed you” (Deut. 12:7). to six months.

Berries Berries, Berries, Everywhere! The summer comes and we smile, In Alaska we rejoice at the bountiful supply of berries that ripen in July. Days are long and the Because of the long daylight hours, the berries grow very large and are weather mild, delicious. In a yard or garden, they need very little care. Berries on the bushes appear, The time for picking will While stationed in Haines, I learned that the Tlinget women and the soon be here! bears often share blueberry and salmon berry bushes, with each picking We rejoice in what the Lord on a different side. There has never been a recorded instance of a Tlinget has given, woman being mauled while picking berries. They respect the fact that the The bounty of the land, Lord has provided this bountiful supply for them, the bears and other His provision. animals. As they pick, the women chant in their native tongue to the bears. Loosely translated they chant, “I have not come to hurt you, brother Suggested Songs bear, there are plenty of berries for us to share. You feed your family “All Things Bright and Beautiful,” and I’ll feed mine, you stay on your side and we will be fine.” They 25/604—focus on verse 3; “Praise and never totally pick the bushes clean. Some berries must be left for the other Thanksgiving,” 927/735, animals to feed on and to store for the coming winter months. The Salvation Army Song Book. Children love to help with the picking, and mothers have devised a Program Ideas clever way for them to pick with their hands free. A coffee or similar size Sharing and Refreshments can has a hole punched on opposite sides and a strong piece of string Ask the women to bring in their is tied through each hole. This forms a loop that is put over the child’s family’s berry recipes—jams, jellies, head so they can pick berries and place them in the can. My husband sweet breads, pies or cakes. Samples and I were puzzled our first summer in the village of Hoonah when we of these recipes could be used to make saw so many children running around with cans around their necks. We a “berry” buffet for your refreshment wondered if it was a game or a new fad. time. If the women have berries in The Lord has blessed us with the sweet taste of berries. I think that we their gardens, see if they would be in Alaska live in a state that flows with milk and honey. Deuteronomy willing to bring some in to share. 26:9–11 tells us, “He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a Demonstration land flowing with milk and honey; and now I bring the firstfruits of the Some of your women may not know soil that You, O Lord, have given me. Place the basket before the Lord how to can fruit or make jam. Have your God and bow down before Him. And you and the Levites and the a demonstration using one of the fol- aliens among you shall rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God lowing recipes. has given to you and your household.” Berry Jam One way we show our joy to the Lord is to pick berries and give them 2 cups of berries to seniors who can no longer go and pick their own. Giving away a part 2 cups of water of our bounty should be second nature to us. The elders in Alaska have 1 package of Kool–Aid®‚ wisely taught us over the years to respect the Lord and what He has 1 package of pectin provided. We should not abuse or take for granted what we have been Boil the ingredients for 5–10 min- given, and we need to share it with others. utes. Pour in sterilized jars and seal. Perhaps God has blessed you with an abundant garden of vegetables, This makes 3 to 4 pints. fruit trees, bushes or flowers. Have you rejoiced in this and shared out of the bounty that God has given you? Don’t miss the opportunity to Low Sugar Refrigerator Strawberry Jam rejoice and to share with others what “The Lord God has given to you 4 cups sliced strawberries and your household” (Deut. 26:11). 1/3 cup sugar

3737 Fellowship—August 2002 Friendship Captain Martha Bone and Major Kay Worthy (R) Eastern Territory Preparation and Decorations Encourage the women to bring a Laurel and Hardy friend to this meeting. This would be Mork and Mindy good time to contact absentee mem- 6. Favorite food is the same as yours Batman and Robin bers, assuring them that you have (list the food). Socrates and Plato missed their friendship and encourag- 7. Is wearing nail polish. Robinson Crusoe and Friday ing them to attend the meeting. 8. Has three children. Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn Every woman should bring an old 9. Has grandchildren (how many)? Bob Hope and Bing Crosby picture of herself with a special friend. 10. Likes to bowl. Starsky and Hutch On a wall spell out the word “Friend” 11. Enjoys reading (list their favorite Tweedledee and Tweedledum or “Friendship” and display the pho- book). Lucy and Ethel tographs. Post sayings on the wall Abbott and Costello Do You Know Your Friend? about friendship. For example, “The Lone Ranger and Tonto Pair off the women. They are to best way to have a friend is to be Tom and Jerry sit back–to–back and cannot look at one,” or “A friend in need is a friend Winnie the Pooh Christopher Robin their friend until all the questions are indeed.” You could also find in maga- answered. Here are some suggested Secret Sister zines pictures of women engaged in questions. You will want to add some In the closing moments, put every- various activities. of your own. one’s name in a box. Each woman draws a name. For the next six or 12 1. What color are your friend’s eyes? Refreshments months the name drawn will be their 2. What color blouse or dress is she This could be a “Friendship Tea,” “Secret Sister.” serving fancy sandwiches, cookies, wearing? brownies and punch, tea and coffee. 3. Is she wearing more than one ring? Encourage the women to send anon- The serving table should be attrac- 4. Is she wearing a watch? ymous notes, do special deeds and, tively set for this special occasion. 5. Is she wearing earrings? most importantly, pray for their new secret sister. At a future date, hold a Famous Friendships Welcome “Surprise Party,” in which the women Name one friend and ask the group Have each friend stand and tell reveal their identities to their secret to name the other or use as an indi- something about themselves or, if they sisters. Prayerfully, friendships will vidual pencil game. are too shy, the person who brought blossom! them can do this by simply beginning with the phrase, “I would like you to meet my friend____ ,” then add an Rejoice in Christian Friendship interesting fact about them. “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). Suggested Songs “What A Friend We Have In Jesus,” As friends, we make Christ’s love real when we serve one another. #645/451; “He’s The Same Today As This means undertaking any task necessary to help a friend in their Yesterday,” chorus #163; “A Never spiritual, emotional or physical growth. It may be a menial task, as when Failing Friend,” chorus #164; Salvation Jesus washed His disciples’ feet. Or it may be offering empathy, sharing Army Song Book; chorus, “I’m so glad another’s burden or comforting each other during difficult times. When I’m a part of the family of God.” we serve in His Spirit, we can rejoice in the love of a special friendship. George Eliot wrote, “Oh, the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of Games feeling safe with a person; having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure Getting to Know You words, but to pour them all out, just as they are, chaff and grain together, As an ice breaker, the women are to knowing that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth get the signatures of those who fit the keeping and then, with the breath of kindness, blow the rest away.” descriptions to the questions below. They may only use each name once. Do you have a friend like George Eliot described above? Rest assured, Have the one who gets the most sig- you can have this kind of friend in Jesus, but in a different and deeper way. natures read the names. Although He listens to us as other friends do, He has done for us what no human friend can do. He died for our sins and opened the door to heaven 1. Attending Women’s Ministries for so that we may go in. God tells us in His Word that when we accept Jesus the first time today. as our friend and Savior, we are adopted into the family of God, becoming 2. Has a birthday this month (list the His sons (and daughters) and thus, joint heirs with Christ, entitled to all date). the blessings of God. Rejoice in His love today and remember, “There is a 3. Is left–handed. friend who’s ever true, not earthly friends like me and you, He’ll take your 4. Plays the piano. life and make it new … let Jesus be your friend.” 5. Has or had naturally red hair.

38 Education—August 2002 Major Sandra Gorton Rejoice and Be Well Central Territory Introduction Song Medical sci- Song 711/838, Salvation Army For the heights of truth are ence has proven Song Book. ever calling, that there is a As the varied way of life we journey, And celestial radiance from afar direct correla- Come the plains and then On our pilgrim way is gently falling tion between the mountainside, For our comfort where the mental attitude Come the days of joy when birds shadows are. and good health. are singing, Studies have been And the world is fair and sweet In the days of peace and golden con ducted which and wide; sunshine, reveal that people Then deeper joy comes, overfilling In the days of joy, or days of woe, who develop a positive mental atti- From the everlasting throne of love, There is confidence in Him who tude may add years to their life. And all other joy is but an echo holds us; In contrast, some diseases are From the ever–blessed heights above. There is light to guide us here below. believed to be strongly related to a And beyond await the heights person’s negative state of mind. Nega- There are shadows on the of rapture tive thoughts can actually bring about earthly pathway Where all earthly joys, physical illness. Proverbs 17:22 says, Where, at times uncertainly, we tread; transcended, fade “A cheerful heart is good medicine, In perplexity we halt and linger In the glory of the Savior’s presence, but a crushed spirit dries up the Till our faith again is upward led, In the home eternal He has made. bones.” Lily Sampson

Program Suggestions Video Presentation A Positive Attitude Show one of Barbara Johnson’s videos, which are available in most The key ingredient to success in business is to be able to confront failure Christian book stores. by visualizing success. In the sports world, if a team doesn't believe they can win, they probably won’t. A positive attitude can bring success. Some suggestions are as follows: In dieting it is often recommended that the dieter put a picture on the ❁Splashes of Joy in the Cesspools refrigerator of themselves in a “trimmer” phase of life as an incentive for of Life dieting success. A positive attitude can help you achieve a goal. ❁Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy For years Norman Vincent Peale promoted the idea of positive think- ❁Pack Up Your Gloomies in a Great ing. His advice was to visualize the positive, which in reality is faith. Big Box Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” If you decide to show one of the sug- gested videos, you may want to intro- In the Old Testament we meet a wonderful man who definitely had a duce it by giving some background positive mental attitude. He was a prophet by the name of Habakkuk. information about Barbara Johnson. He was discouraged by all of the evil he saw and inquired of God why She is a woman with a great sense He allowed the evil to go unpunished. But then Habakkuk came to of humor who shares encouragement realize that if he focused his faith on God Himself, it didn’t matter. He and wisdom, born from her own expe- determined in his own heart and expressed to God that even though riences, with hurting families through the worst calamities should befall him, “yet I will rejoice in the Lord. her Spatula Ministries. This non–prof- I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign Lord is my strength” it organization is desi gn ed to “... peel (Hab. 3:18,19). parents off the ceiling with a spatula Paul was a man who was able to find joy even in suffering. He reminds of love and start them on the road to us in Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers, whatever is noble, whatever is recovery.” right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if Book Report anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” He Ask one of the women to give a book prefaces this advice with these words in verse 4, “Rejoice in the Lord report on one of Barbara Johnson’s always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” many books. Evil may surround us, circumstances may get us down, we may be Speaker oppressed on every side, but with our faith resting in the omnipotent Secure a speaker from the depart- God and our heart and mind centered on following Him, we will—rejoice ment of mental health to speak on the and be well. We’ll rejoice and be whole! subject of attitude and mental health. (In closing sing or recite the song by Lily Sampson listed above.)

3939 Service—August 2002 Joy in Service Captain Christine Gibson Southern Territory Preparations Service praying for the work of The Salvation Decorate your room with items from Tell Me About The Salvation Army’s Army in that land. other countries. If you have women Work Around the World in your group who have lived over- Letters of Encouragement In The Salvation Army Year Book find seas, have them bring in decorations Have the women write letters to a country that interests your women. from that country, or you could also Army missionaries, and don’t forget Locate that country on the globe. use baskets, candles, ethnic necklaces their children. Be sure to instruct them Tell the women something about that and pieces of colorful fabric. Put a that these should be letters of encour- country emphasizing The Salvation world globe in the center of these agement and support. They should be Army’s work there. The Year Book con- items to create your centerpiece. informative, telling about themselves, tains information on all of the coun- your corps and maybe even your city. Refreshments tries where The Salvation Army is Prior to the meeting ask for volun- serving. It is Better to Give Than Receive teers to bring food items from around Find the name and address of an You might want to choose a country the world. If they do not have any Army children’s home in the Year where you know the officers. Contact favorites, suggest curried chicken and Book and send them a care package. them and ask them to write a letter to rice, a taco salad with nachos and The items do not need to be costly, but your group telling about their work. salsa, Chinese food or some other could include Band-Aids”‚ antibiotic You will find that most of the officers easy to make or purchased food. Most ointments, pencils, crayons, coloring now have email. Spend some time cookbooks now have international books, candy or bookmarks. Before recipes. you send your package, contact the home to be sure that they will not Activities have to pay duty to receive the gifts. All About This Country They can also advise you of the best Instruct one of the way to send the items. Sometimes it is women to close her eyes, better to send small items in a padded take the globe and spin envelope than in a large package. it. She must tell what she knows about the coun- try she “lands” on - its languages, foods, cus- Lift Up Those Who toms or weather. Give Are Sowing the Seeds several women the of the Lord opportunity to partici- Read Psalm 126. Photo by Robin Bryant pate. We are not sure who wrote Psalm 126. It could have been written to How Many Countries Can You Name celebrate the exiles’ return from Babylon to Jerusalem (Ezra 1). The Israelite Give the women five minutes to write people had been in captivity but God had not forgotten His promise to down the names of as many coun- them that they would return to their own land. They returned rejoicing! tries as they can. The woman who can name the most is the winner. Verse 6 says, “He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.” Looking back, the The Great Commission Psalmist could see that Israel’s captivity was a prelude to a blessing. See who can give the Bible reference They had faced difficult times while in Babylon but God, faithful to His for “The Great Commission” and then word, was restoring them to their homeland. God’s ability to restore life quote the verse. Discuss what this is beyond our understanding. When fire destroys the trees and flowers, means to us as Christians. What they grow back. Bones that are broken heal. Even grief will end. Our practical ways can we fullfill The tears can be seeds that will grow into joy because God is able to bring Great Commission in our Women’s good out of tragedy. When burdened by sorrow, know that your times Ministries and in our corps? of grief will end and you will again find joy. God is faithful. What He says He will do, we can depend upon that fact. “Then Jesus came to them and said, When the people returned to Jerusalem they found that there was much ‘All authority in heaven and on earth work to be done. But there was joy in serving. This is the promise that has been given to Me. Therefore go God gives us for our service to Him. If we will take the seed, meaning the and make disciples of all nations, bap- Word of God, and give it to others, God will bring us back rejoicing with tizing them in the name of the Father the new converts. We sometimes face difficult times in our service to the and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Lord, but when we look back we see God’s hand in all that has gone on. and teaching them to obey every- He not only directs us step by step; He also blesses us with fruits of our thing I have commanded you. And labors. The cause and effect of sowing and reaping are a promise to God’s surely I am with you always, to the people. The promise is that faithfulness will result in a joyful harvest. very end of the age’” (Matt. 28:18–20).

40 Worship—August 2002 Major Angeline L. Sholin The Joys of an Alaskan Summer Western Territory Worship Service Opening Song The Fireweed—Symbol of Survival “For the Beauty of the Earth,” #6, Salvation Army Youth Songbook (1988) & Determination Time of Prayer “Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing “Let the Beauty of Jesus Be Seen in comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5b). Me,” #77; Come Beautiful Christ, #61; Salvation Army Song Book Life brings challenges. Often a child of God seems perplexed by what God may be trying to Prayer accomplish in and through their life. Sometimes in Oh, Lord, creator of the wonder and your walk with God, endeavoring to truly live for beauty that surround us; we come Him, you may find yourself having to take a stand that may leave you before You as Your creation seeking alienated and misjudged. These circumstances, whether of your own to worship and adore You. It is only making or by life’s choosing, can leave a Christian questioning God. The through the resources that You have inner thoughts and struggles of a normal Christian walk are made bare provided for us that we can enjoy for our scrutiny in the Psalms. Your wondrous creation. Our sight, our senses, our brain, all process these In August in the south–central part of the state of Alaska, in Anchorage, images that bring delight into our the Mat–Su Valley and Kenai Peninsula, the wildflower Fireweed breaks daily lives. the monochromatic landscape of green with its magenta splash of color. Fireweed is the first to grow after the earth has been devastated by As we hear Your Word spoken and fire—thus its name. It doesn’t need the best of conditions to grow, sing Your songs in this service today, and can often be found growing in junkyards, bringing beauty to the we come before You in our brokenness abandoned and discarded items. asking for Your healing and filling. I have linked the beauty and determination of this flower with many Thank you for Your Holy Spirit that Home League women I have met in my 16 years of officership, women transforms our lives into something who live amongst the chaos of broken lives and yet determinedly hold and is a blessing to others. This is on to their faith in God. For many, the Home League provides respite a miracle that comes from You, for care. They come to laugh, learn, fellowship and worship among others we are unworthy and unfit. But it is who are often living parallel lives. They leave the meetings refreshed Your Son Jesus who makes us worthy, and ready to face their personal challenges knowing that they have been beautiful and useful in the world. with kindred spirits. They know that they have the prayer support of Thank You for hearing our prayers the women and that God has not abandoned them. and for being our special guest in These women do more than survive; they thrive and bring beauty this service. Through Jesus Christ our through the devastation of life. They bring offerings of home baked Lord, Amen. goodies and handmade items to sell at bazaars. The funds raised go to Time of Sharing the work of The Salvation Army locally, regionally and internationally Choose a flower to describe yourself or to provide gifts to hospitals and rest homes. Many of these women or someone who is significant to you. have raised their own children and now go on to foster other children, Share how this flower illustrates God opening up their homes and lives to unwanted and unloved children. working in your or in their life. Their lives are continually being offered to those in need. They have Our lives are like a bouquet of flow- an incredible capacity for loving. A woman who loves God nourishes so many around her. I see the beauty and wildness of the Fireweed as ers. We marvel at how wonderful is tribute to these indomitable women. God the Creator to have made all these unique individuals. Psalms 30:5 speaks of the temporary aspect of weeping in the night. It Scripture—Philippians 4:4–9 is then that hopes disappear and pain becomes acute for the humdrum of the day and its activities can no longer mask it. Night is also perceived as Devotional interminable. Although, if one were to strictly count its seconds, minutes Fireweed—Symbol of Survival and and hours, it is no different than the days. So with the persecution, the Determination pain and challenges of life, it can seem hopeless and unending. But day Closing Song does come, and with it the Psalmist reports that joy accompanies the “God Who Touchest Earth with light. Sometimes the “day” is not realized until we go home to glory. Beauty,” #7, Salvation Army Youth This was true for Abraham and many other men of God. Hebrews 11:13 Songbook reports that they were still living by faith when they died. May that Choral Benediction be said of each of us. May we never give up hope for those whom “God Be In My Head,” #953, Salvation we desire to come to God’s kingdom. May we pray for them until we Army Song Book go to be with Him.

4141 September—Fellowship 2002 In Living Color Major Kay Worthy (R) Major Patricia Taylor Eastern Territory Someone with grey hair who has had 6. ___ Roses for a ___ lady Red, Blue a spiritual awakening within the past 7. Little ______Jug Brown six months. 8. ______Submarine Yellow 9. ____ Sails in the Sunset Red Each answer is a color 10. The ____ Rose of Texas Yellow 1. Coward Yellow 2. True Blue 3. A fruit Orange Paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm 4. A gemstone Ruby or Jade 5. A precious metal Gold or Silver The Lord is the designer of my life. 6. A little ____ lie White He alone decides what the finished canvas shall reveal. A Reason to Rejoice 7. Someone inexperienced Green He selects the colors for quiet, grey Autumn has arrived; nature is work- 8. A way to drink coffee Black or sunny days. ing its magic paintbrush in a splash of 9. The military sea force Navy He adds shadows to give radiant color. It is a sight to behold. 10. Something we do not like to get on our cars Rust perspective to my life. Let us celebrate together this change His use of the brush reminds me of season as we appreciate daily Sweet Colors that He is the master artist. God’s wonders - In Living Color! Give 15 jelly beans to each person He selects the details that will give present. Explain that as they talk with dimension to my life. Decorations and Refreshments each another, they should try to get I follow daily the pattern that He is Use the autumn colors of orange, the other person to say the word “no” working out. red, yellow and brown. Decorate the in their conversation. Each time some- He takes dark hues of the valley’s refreshment table with a yellow or one says, “no” they must give up one deeps and lightens them with brown cloth. Use a horn of plenty as of their jellybeans. His presence. your centerpiece with autumn leaves, I feed on the overwhelming beauty marigold or mum flowers, green plants Popular Songs in Color that He creates for me. and baskets of fresh fruit. Indian corn 1. Lady in Red My joy is complete in His presence or pumpkins could also be used. It 2. Old ____ Bonnet Grey and my soul sings Hallelujah should result in a feast of colors! Serve 3. My Wild Irish Rose throughout eternity. colorful refreshments associated with 4. Deep Purple fall - hot apple cider, pumpkin or 5. ______Skies Blue apple pie, apple crisp or a colorful fruit or Jell-O” salad. Rejoice in Living Color Games Early autumn with all of her burnished gifts is here. We look at the Ice Breaker sunset in the autumn sky and thrill to its magical colors. God has used Find a person who fits each statement color to make the world beautiful. The blue of the sky and the mighty below and is wearing the designated ocean; the greens of trees and grass; the golden sun; the bright hues of color. Ask them to write their name the autumn flowers and trees; the scarlet of the maples; the clear yellow beside the statement. of the birches; and the crimson of the sumac leave us breathless as we Someone wearing: become aware of all the color around us. We marvel at the glory of the Orange, yellow, red, or brown, whose landscape and praise our Creator for His wonderful works. favorite season is autumn. Pink or blue, who has had a grand- We realize, however, that each autumn brings the fall of the leaves child born this year. and perhaps some regretful thoughts of summer days now gone. We Red, who received or went to a sur- may dread the winter days that lie ahead. But we are also reminded that prise party this year. as each season has its own beauty, each new day has its own challenge. Green, who has recently gone on an Have you ever heard the saying “Today is the first day of the rest of exciting trip. your life?” We should not worry about yesterday or what has happened Yellow, who has met a new friend in in the past. The past is gone and no matter how hard we try we cannot the last three months. reclaim it. We need to learn to live each day to its fullest. The Psalmist Gold jewelry, who was told today that declares: “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and they are special. be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). White, who attended a wedding in May we allow the Lord to lead us daily in the paths He has planned the last six months. for us in every season of life. Navy, brown or black, who has played bingo this month. We can find assurance and hope in this beautiful paraphrase of the Any color, who is attending our meet- 23rd Psalm. (At this point, read the paraphrase of Psalm 23 listed above.) ing for the very first time. Let’s all “Rejoice—In Living Color.”

42 Education—September 2002 Captain Mikey Carter Cheerful Rejoicing Central Territory Introduction 8. Pray for the cheerleaders who came events. As a thank you gift, give them As people of God, we are called to as the special guests. copies of a sports–related Christian rejoice in Him. When we recognize magazine or book. Ask your group to the joy that comes from God, we can Follow-up commit to attending a game at which act as cheerleaders and help others to Invite the cheerleaders to attend they can cheer with your cheerleader rejoice in the Lord. other corps guests or your corps team. Decorations and Refreshments Decorate your room using the colors Cheerful Rejoicing of your group’s favorite sports team. You could make pom–poms by cut- According to a cheerleading web site, the activ- ting slits in rolled newspaper or buy ity began in 1870 during a football game at inexpensive plastic ones. Encourage Princeton University. That first cheer was: the women to wear letter sports jack- Ray, ray, ray! Tiger, tiger, tiger! ets or sweaters. As your refreshments, Sis, sis, sis! Boom, boom, boom! serve sports drinks and items that Aaaaah! Princeton, Princeton, Princeton! you would find at a game. Cheering from the stands for your favorite team became more popular Program Ideas as time passed. Fifty years after that first crowd was led in a cheer, Promote the meeting and use it as women began to lead the cheering. Several years later, a television an opportunity to invite the younger network broadcast a cheerleading competition and the sport’s popularity women. If your corps has sports pro- soared, while its difficulty increased. grams, arrange for a local cheerlead- ing team to conduct an instructional Have you ever been a cheerleader? Did you ever carry pom–poms or clinic for prospective cheerleaders and wear a cheerleading uniform? What kind of things did you yell to cheer then form your own group. Plan to on your favorite team? I never was a cheerleader. During my first year include a time during your women’s of high school I had a secret desire to be one, though. I never tried out ministries meeting for the cheerlead- because I did not think I would make the squad. I thought I was not ers to demonstrate their new skills. as graceful, flexible or as cute as the cheerleaders at my school. Still, I wanted to be a cheerleader because they knew how to enliven a crowd Invite the cheerleading team or pep with their enthusiasm. Even while I was slightly jealous of them and squad from a local high school or col- their courage, I admired their endless smiles and extreme energy. lege to speak and demonstrate cheers Most cheerleaders are persuasive. They convince us to hope that our at the meeting. Or ask a corps member team will win even when the game is almost over and the opposing who is a cheerleader to present infor- team has the lead. They convince us that even if we are tired, we can mation at the meeting. If no one is stand up and join with others in yelling, “Go! Fight! Win!” available, show cheerleading instruc- tional or demonstration videos. Even if we never put on the short, pleated skirt and the colorful sweater we can all be cheerleaders. Our own physical grace, flexibility or cuteness Program Outline is of little concern. When it seems that the bad side—the opposing 1. Welcome those in attendance. team—is winning, we can believe that God will triumph! When we feel a. Introduce the cheerleading team. zapped of our energy, we can still have enough pep left to praise God. b. Recognize any guests or visitors. When those around us lose their enthusiasm for this game of life, we can 2. Devotional based on Psalm 34:1–3. enliven them by demonstrating our commitment to Christ. 3. Have the cheerleading squad or member demonstrate several cheers. We may not always be smiling, but we can always be cheering and 4. Allow time for the women to share rejoicing in God. At my high school, and perhaps at yours, cheerleaders their favorite cheers or to create new had the benefit of being popular and always seeming to fit in. We may ones. Sample cheers: “I love Jesus, yes not always be popular or always fit in, but when we rejoice in God I do. I love Jesus, you should, too.” we have the benefit of being used by Him to help others know Him. “I say, Jesus, you say, loves me. Jesus! Consider the words of David recorded in Psalm 34, verses one through Loves me!” three: “I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on 5. As refreshments are served, prac- my lips. My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. tice cheers recently learned. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt His name together.” 6. Ask the cheerleader to tell about Rejoicing in the Lord does not require tryouts, but it does require an the history of cheerleading at his or enthusiasm for Him. May the praise of the Lord always be on our lips as her school. we help others to rejoice in Him. May we be like cheerleaders in leading 7. Discuss reasons to praise God and the crowds, our family and friends to cheerfully rejoice in the Lord. continue with sentences of praise to What can you do to be a good cheerleader this week? the Lord.

4343 Service—September 2002 Splashes of Joy Captain Jan Harwell Southern Territory

Service Project Patterns for Emery Board or Popsicle Stick Toppers Emery Board or Popsicle Stick Toppers These can be used for nursing home favors or other visitation. Decorate the top of emery boards or popsicle sticks with colorful shapes carrying messages of joy. They can also double as bookmarks. Be full of You will need the following sup- God Loves You Joy in the plies: master copy of shapes—apple, heart, sunflower or rose with message Lord! of joy on the shapes; card stock in bright colors; scissors; hot glue guns and glue sticks; Contact® paper for laminating; 4 1/2” by 6” emery boards or popsicle sticks. The emery boards can be ordered in bulk very inex- pensively from Precise Promotions or ProPac. The popsicle sticks can be Joy! Joy! Splashes of Joy obtained from most craft stores. “Is there any such thing as Christians cheering each other up? Do you love me enough to want to help me? Does it mean anything to you that we are brothers in the Lord, sharing the same Spirit? Are your hearts tender and sympathetic at all? Then make me truly happy by loving each other and

Rejoice agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, working together with one heart in the Lord and mind and purpose. Don’t be selfish; don’t live to make a good impression Always! on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself. Don’t just think about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too, and in what they are doing. Your attitude should be the kind that was shown us by Jesus Christ” (Phil. 2:1–5, TLB). In her children’s book, The Upside–Down Frown and Splashes of Joy, Barbara Johnson shows kids, and grown–ups too, that everyone can do something to share God’s love and bring joy to others. In her letter to parents she Directions: Make a master copy of says, “When we seek God with all our hearts, the ‘gloomies’ don’t have a each shape. Include a message of joy chance. If you want joy for a day, go on a picnic. But if you want joy for on each such as “Rejoice in the Lord life, invest time in others. It’s true—shared joy is double joy.” always,” “God loves you” or “Be full of joy in the Lord.” Copy the master When you overfill a glass of milk, or any other liquid, it does not spill sheets on card stock, 6 to 12 shapes on neatly in one little spot. It generally splashes all over the place, making each page. Laminate each sheet. Cut it difficult to clean up. In the same way that an overfilled glass splashes out the shapes and glue 1 1/2 inches on everything around it, the joy of the Lord should be overflowing from from the top of the boards/sticks. You our hearts and splashing on those around us. may want to glue the shapes back to The attitude that Christ displayed was one of humility and servant- back so that the board/stick is not hood. There are plenty of people around us who are unhappy and showing. without joy. The circumstances of life can often be enough to drag any one down. We must remember that Christ is the source of our joy and that nothing in life can separate us from His love. It is our job as Christians to encourage and cheer one another up. When we seek to serve others by trying to cheer them up with “Splashes of Joy,” we will find that our service multiplies their joy and increases our own joy. What Rejoice a great deal! Give and you will receive. in the Lord In closing sing chorus # 206, Salvation Army Song Book. There’s joy in following Jesus all the way; Always! There’s joy in following Jesus every day; His love is like a rainbow when earthly skies are gray; There’s joy in following Jesus all the way.

44 Worship—September 2002 Major Martha Davey Salmon Run Western Territory Focus on Worship The Call Home “I will praise You, O Lord, with The salmon swim for home, an unseen all my heart; I will tell of all Your call urges them on, wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in They head to the streams and lakes You; I will sing praise to Your name, where they will spawn. O Most High” (Ps. 9:1,2). Salmon swim up stream by the thousands or more, Worship Center Back to the home they left, many years before. Up the falls and past the bears they swim, Books on salmon, pictures of people Dodging the anglers and the hooks of men. fishing, rivers or salmon spawning God calls them home, to start life anew, could be a part of your worship center. Just as He calls the same, to me and you. A basket or tackle box, fishing poles or lures could also be incorporated. Swimming Upstream Refreshments Every September an amazing event takes place in the fresh–water Salmon spread can be made from streams of Alaska. The salmon fight their way upstream from the canned smoked salmon. Add 4 table- salt–water ocean to the place where they were hatched five years earlier. spoons of mayonnaise to two cans of salmon; 1/4 cup of finely chopped Biologists are still baffled by what triggers this compelling urge to onion and 1/4 package of cream travel home. The salmon have to run the gamut of anglers, predators cheese. Mix the ingredients together to and water obstacles to reach the streambeds or lakes where they were form a spread. Serve it on crackers or formed or they die trying. Salmon derbies are held all over the state, bread. Fish shaped crackers, gummy but many crafty salmon have taken off with one or more fishing lures! worms or fish, or other finger foods Hungry bears and cubs stand in the middle of streams or waterfalls you might eat on a fishing trip, could catching salmon as they fight their way upstream. Fish ladders have also be served. been added to areas where the salmon would have difficulty climbing to assist them in their quest. Program Suggestions Show a short video on fishing. Invite In Ketchikan there is a bridge not far from the corps. One side overlooks a person who fishes to come and tell the Thomas Basin and the other overlooks the mouth of Ketchikan Creek. of their experiences and show their The salmon that swim up this creek are so plentiful you feel as though pictures. Be ready for a “fish story.” you could walk across the creek on their backs! At times there are so many it seems as if they are waiting their turn to try to get home. This bridge is a Games popular fishing spot for many of the local children and adults. Kinds of Fish The salmon change as they swim home. Their skin goes from shiny Names as many fish as you can. Some scales to a flat red. The humps on their backs become more pronounced, enterprising players might include their head becomes sleeker and their nose hooks. Their teeth also fried, boiled or baked fish. protrude. They are transformed in a short amount of time and not by Guess the Name of the Fish their own doing. The reasons for these changes are unknown. Perhaps What fish— it is to attract other spawning salmon. The female uses her tail to carve Does the miser love? gold out a niche in the streambed to lay her eggs and a male comes to Twinkles in the sky? star add his sperm so the cycle of life can continue. Not long after this is Is musical? bass completed, the salmon die. Is a part of the human body? mussel In many ways we Christians are like the salmon. We turn from the Is the royal fish? king wide world and seek after the things of the Lord. He gives us salvation Is the soldier’s fish? sword and direction in life. We rejoice in this! The currents of the world no Will try to swindle you? shark longer have a hold on us. We have an aim and purpose in life—heaven. Is like a bird? flying We live daily to become more and more like Jesus. He changes us from Is another name for a road? pike the inside out and we, too, go through a transformation period. It is a lot Is immortal? sole longer than that of the salmon, but it is just as noticeable. People see the Is a flop? flounder difference in our outward appearance, and we tell them of the inward Is a color? blue change God has made in us. Is the carpenter’s fish? sawfish Psalm 51:10,12 is a prayer for that inward transformation, “Create in Songs me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Restore 32/344, “God Who Touchest Earth to me the joy of Your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain With Beauty,” 2/45 “All Creatures of me.” May the Lord grant each of us this prayer for His cleansing that we Our God and King” (focus on verse may rejoice in His salvation and follow the call home. 3), The Salvation Army Song Book.

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