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T y r o t i r r e T l a r t n e C A S U / y m r A n o i t a v l a S e h 2 What a mighty God we serve

fess. For we do not have a high by Lt. Colonel Vicki Amick priest who is unable to empathize Territorial Retired Officers’ Secretary with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every s the congregation sang moments, I’m not consciously look - way, just as we are—yet he did not “Holy, Holy, Holy” during ing for God to show up but He does, sin. Let us then approach God’s Athe Sunday morning wor - and my spirit is overjoyed by His gra - throne of grace with confidence, so ship service, I was blessed cious favor and blessing. a mighty God we serve.” that we may receive mercy and by the overwhelming magnitude of God’s Word instructs us to live like find grace to help us in our time of The song “Holy, Holy, Holy” men - need.” (Hebrews 4:14-16, NIV) the God we serve! I could hardly tions God is merciful and mighty— this: “Therefore, since we have a sing as tears flowed and I wor - opposite virtues but both true. I love great high priest who has ascended Who in your life needs to hear shipped! We are blessed as children that! God, the Creator of the uni - into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let about the message of our mighty of God to be visited by His Spirit and verse, who is capable of all miracles, us hold firmly to the faith we pro - yet merciful God? Share it today! have communion one-on-one with a is also the One who loved us so holy God. much He gave His only Son to bring Occasionally, I plan a spiritual day us into a right relationship with to intentionally seek God’s presence. Himself. He is merciful to a sinner By faith, I know He is with me and like me. Oh, how I praise and thank walks beside me daily, but there are you, Lord! Divine timing for worship times I need to feel His presence. In I love the chorus, “What a mighty moments when my faith is weak and God we serve. What a mighty God fear threatens to take control, I must we serve. Angels fall before Him. hen Captains practice my walk of faith. In other Heaven and earth adore Him. What Dana Bigelow Wand Tammy Whitney were appointed to Heartland Divisional Headquarters last year as divisional youth sec - retary and divisional pro - gram secretary, respectively, Come attend the they continued to carry the torch of their predecessors Installation of (Captains Rachel Stouder and Valerie Carr) for devel - Commissioners Brad oping quality corps wor - ship. Shared by others at and Heidi Bailey divisional headquarters, this became one of the divi - as Territorial Commander and sion’s STEPs (Strategic Tool Territorial President of Women’s Ministries to Engage Potential) goals. The question was how to help corps offer quality worship with the resources they have and motivate offi - cers to plan and execute Captains Dana Bigelow (l) and Tammy Whitney review quality corporate worship the “With One Accord” guidebook. Welcome of experiences. To assist six corps in the division sentatives from the six corps and Colonels Steve (Canton, Kankakee, Moline, Peoria divisional headquarters, who’d also and Springfield, Ill., and Muscatine, attended the territorial worship arts and Janice Howard Iowa) which made improving wor - retreat earlier this year. ship a STEPs goal, a divisional wor - “I had the privilege of meeting new Chief Secretary and ship development council and multi- with leaders who’d chosen to devel - Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries step action plan was implemented. op their worship using this resource Meanwhile, Peggy Thomas, assis - to start a worship committee,” said and the tant territorial music and gospel arts Peggy. “We reviewed the material secretary, had been developing a new and their worship assessments. It “Messengers of Compassion” resource called “With One Accord: a was a great opportunity for me to Team Approach to Worship introduce ‘With One Accord’ and at session of cadets! Planning.” the same time hear the questions, ideas and concerns each corps “I considered this divine timing!” faces. It also was constructive to said Captain Dana. bring together corps working on the Saturday, September 9, 2017 Chicago Mayfair Community Peggy was invited to conduct a same STEPs goal so they could 3:00 p.m. Church (Corps) series of sessions from the free, new share their plans with each other.” resource (consisting of a comprehen - 5020 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago IL 60630 sive guidebook and DVD) for repre -

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ongress delegates were lured to Saturday afternoon Coutdoor activities with the intoxicating smells of barbe - cued chicken and brisket prepared by renowned Chicago restaurant “Smoque.” Each delegate received a red bag chair emblazoned with The Salvation Army shield for picnicking and enjoying half-hour performances throughout the afternoon at the lake - The Global Adding to the fun, General side Village Green Park Village featured André and Commissioner Silvia concert pavilion and booths with infor - Cox posed for selfies with happy inside the Territorial mational displays delegates under a tent set up near Headquarters (THQ) and fun education - the concert pavilion. Braving the chapel. Bottles of ice- al activities repre - nearly 90-degree temperature and cold water were avail - senting the coun - stiff winds, the General and able throughout the ety of contempo - tries of the 20 New Corps projects Commissioner Cox enthusiastically site. rary and tradition - assigned to each division, the ARC greeted and chatted with each per - Outdoor perfor - al dances. Command, the College for Officer son who wanted a picture taken. mances featured the Another singing Training and THQ. Delegates learned Commissioners Paul and Carol Territorial Youth Band group from the about the importance of clean water Seiler also were there to visit with (TYB), the Eastern Chicago ARCs when they practiced brushing their delegates. All four signed their sou - Michigan Divisional performed with teeth with only a few drops of water, venir bag chairs for an online auc - Band and a soulful performance by beneficiary family members (includ - how to make batik cloth squares and tion in support of 20 New Corps, an ensemble from the Chicago, Ill., ing adorable children) in the THQ sampled the exotic flavors of hard which was posted on the Congress Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC). chapel, as did The Singing Company, candies from India. As delegates vis - 2017 app’s activity stream and on The TYB performance ranged from the Territorial Youth Chorus (TYC) ited each booth in the Global Village its Facebook page. By the end of the classic march “Kinshasa” to the and the Royal Oak, Mich., Corps they got their “passports” stamped the weekend, two of the chairs had fairly recent overture “Flashpoint” Songsters. Highlights included a dra - and received a lapel pin of that coun - already been sold for $270! which incorporates the song “I’ll matic TYC performance of the song try’s flag. After handing in their stand for Christ.” The Eastern “Glory” from the movie Selma, and a fully stamped passports, they Michigan Divisional Band performed fun, fast-paced arrangement sung by were rewarded with a commemo - numbers including "Swingtime the Royal Oak Songsters combining rative Congress pin! Religion” and Ray Steadman-Allen’s “I want to be ready” with strains of Staff from territorial social ser - “The High Council.” The energetic “Jesus loves me” and a bouncy vices also manned an informa - Des Plaines, Ill., Corps Dance Troupe refrain of “Yabba-dabba, yabba- tional booth inside THQ to edu - fought high winds to perform a vari - dabba, yabba-dabba, Scooby-Doo!” cate delegates about Pathway of Hope and the Army’s social jus - tice efforts to combat human traf - ficking, homelessness and pover - ty so they can make a difference in their communities.

Hands-on History!

by Nanci Gasiel he Historical Museum offered a host of new pro - Tgrams, cool pins and activi - ties designed for adults and children at the Congress. Trading up Hands-on History featured a wide variety of Salvation Army instru - ments and artifacts from the College ith the Sears for Officer Training. Officers, sol - Centre location for diers, children and guests were able Wthe Congress meet - to don a pair of white cotton gloves ings being a short and carefully handle and examine the jaunt to Territorial Headquarters artifacts. Participants enjoyed this up- (THQ), delegates had an close look at Salvation Army history. unprecedented opportunity to departments, the museum devel - The semaphore (flag signaling) pro - oped a coloring and activity book shop directly in Trade Central. gram gave kids and adults the chance And, did they ever! tailored to the weekend’s events. to grab a pair of signal flags and The book included original coloring Salvationists with armloads of learn the semaphore alphabet. pages designed by the territorial display areas at THQ. In addition to Children were provided with colored clothing, accessories and other items several new styles of uniform shirts visual communications staff and selected for purchase roamed paper, scissors and glue to make a was offered in English and Spanish, and blouses, there was an array of pair of paper flags of their own through the store and large ancillary new gift and promotional with translation provided by the design with which to amaze their multicultural ministries depart - items in a wide range of parents and friends by demonstrating price points. ment. It was distributed to children their new skills. Learning semaphore during the Saturday events. In the vendor exhibit was a part of the girl guard area, fresh concepts on curriculum from 1915-1971. display included a house - Boy Scouts may still earn a wares starter kit designed semaphore badge. for social services and As a participant in the Pathway of Hope distrib - Global Village, the museum ution, inexpensive share- offered a pin featuring their one, wear-one bracelets mascot, Flat Joe Turk. The with a small Salvation character of Flat Joe is based Army shield charm, and on the real Salvationist Joe a children’s nativity book the Turk. Flat Joe helps the with the gospel message museum show the work of in English and Spanish the Army across the territory. ideal for Christmas min - istry distributions. In coordination with the world missions and youth 4 Advocating for justice Riding for God

ittingly over the Memorial Day week - Fend, 18 members of The Salvation Army Motorcycle Ministry (TSAMM) from Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska gathered in Cape Girardeau, Mo., to minister to U.S. military veterans, perform service projects and enjoy a scenic ride through state forests culminating in a mean - ingful devotional time at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace, an eye-catching, 111-foot-tall structure in Southern Illinois. by Lexi Baysinger pleship and advocacy. She said it’s essential for youth to have good “We also hosted a worship he Urban Mission Center in service during the weekend St. Louis, Mo., hosted an role models; we must walk with them so they know we truly care. that attracted 77 people, Tevent earlier this year called although the weather scared The day concluded with a panel Justice Day St. Louis. many away, and a bike blessing for of four local organization leaders projects. Partnering with the Justice 36 riders,” reported Captain Ronnie who are engaged in working with Conference, we focused on justice Amick, the Cape Girardeau corps Service projects performed in the the city’s youth. The Rev. Dietra for youth which is important as we officer until recently and a big advo - Cape Girardeau community includ - Wise Baker, Darren Young, Karissa work to seek shalom for our city. cate of TSAMM. ed helping an elderly couple pack Our apprentices brought together six Anderson and Marlon Wharton their belongings for a move that Approximately 85 residents of the local educators, activists and organiz - shared their experiences of mentor - had been delayed due to the hus - Cape Girardeau Veterans Home were ers to help participants not only ing and advocating for the youth band’s fourth reoccurrence of can - more than happy to come outside to learn about the problems youth face they serve. One of the important cer, cleaning out the flooded base - see the motorcycles and chat with but also how we can advocate for points made was we must give ment of a recently widowed wife of TSAMM members. them. youth space to speak for them - a 911 dispatcher, and tidying up the Educator Aaron Layton began the selves; we can’t assume we know “We visited and prayed with the frontage of a local business that has day with a passionate message about what they want and need. vets who came out to enjoy a break been supportive of The Salvation the importance of education and how Justice Day—coming together to in their daily routine,” Captain Army. Ronnie continued. “The hardest part it affects students. He explained if find out how we can best work to “The rallies, rides, biker blessings for us was hearing their stories, we do not give all children a quality support our youth—was a big suc - and service projects we’ve done which caused many of them to still education they are far behind in the cess. Participants gained tangible here certainly have made the Army shed tears.” race of life; this disproportionately ways in which they could join in more visible in Cape Girardeau,” affects youth of color. Next, Michelle pursuing justice for youth wherever The motorcycle ministry team said Captain Ronnie. Higgins spoke about engaging youth they are. We’ve already been asked also performed a variety of service in justice work. Her main point was if we will be putting on other youth need two things from those events like this, and we look for - who seek to work with them: disci - ward to providing more spaces for this type of conversation.

Go and Do Something

o and Do Something is a Development Goals. Among the 17 new action-packed resource topics covered are poverty, educa - Gfrom the International tion, health, the environment and Social Justice Commission inequality. (ISJC). Perfect for individual or small If you’re interested in social jus - group study, the magazine-style tice, this resource not only includes resource offers a Christian perspec - thought-provoking writings but pro - tive on the issues connected to the vides discussion topics, prayer United Nations Sustainable points and ideas for action to get you talk - ing, thinking and tak - ing practical steps to make the world a bet - ter place. Go and Do Something can be Employment Opportunities downloaded for free at www.salvationarmy. Guest Services Manager —The Salvation Program Director —The Salvation Army Army Hoblitzelle Camp and Conference org/isjc. You also can Hoblitzelle Camp and Conference Center, Center, Midlothian, Tex. subscribe to a month - Midlothian, Tex. Plans, schedules, trains, supervises work ly email newsletter Provides operational direction, develop - of guest services staff; plans logistics for all from the ISJC by visit - ment, evaluation, support for camp, confer - events, facilities usage; ensures set ups are ing their website. ence center programming; ensures programs complete; aids guest services director in fiscally sound, comply with Army policies, conducting tours to obtain new rentals; hosts To secure printed state requirements; develops, manages youth groups during events; develops staff manu - copies (FREE except internship program; works with divisional als outlining best practices, standard operat - for the cost of ship - Christian education director to develop, imple - ing procedures; maintains supplies, equip - ping!), email IHQ- ment summer day camp program alongside ment inventories; makes purchase recom - summer camps; seeks program funding; pre - mendations; communicates, enforces rules, isjc@salvationarmy. pares, maintains grant reporting records; policies for guest use of facilities. org to the attention secures outside vendors, contracts; partici - Requires knowledge of Army ministry, cul - pates in recommendations for budgets, secu - of Captain Pierson ture; marketing, public relations, customer rity, staffing, scheduling, repairs, replacement, Vincent. service; bachelor’s degree in hospitality ser - remodeling of equipment, facilities; promotes, vices, business administration or related A Spanish transla - manages volunteer opportunities. field plus two years experience in camping tion of Go and Do Requires knowledge of Army ministry, theol - ministry or hospitality industry (including Something will be ogy, Christian education, child development; supervisory experience) or any equivalent available this fall. bachelor’s degree in program administration, combination providing required knowledge, sports management, business administration skills, abilities. or related field plus four to five years of expe - Apply online at Hoblitzelle.com rience (two years supervisory) or any equiva - lent combination providing required knowl - For more information contact edge, skills, abilities. Jeanne.Bryant@ uss.salvationarmy.org 5 Passing the torch

he highlight of the territorial Paul R. Seiler on their youth councils at Congress character-building Twas Saturday’s “Pass the awards and corps Torch” Rally with General cadet graduations. André and Commissioner Silvia Cox. Young composer Fred Led by Territorial Youth Secretary Mbesi directed the Captain Mary Kim, the rally was a Territorial Youth whirlwind of youthful excitement Band (TYB) in the including a musical package with Charlie Green, who sang his new song, “Free.” Young people from around the territory showcased their talents and accepted congratulations from the General and Territorial officer. She encour - was abuzz with music and laughter Commander Commissioner aged youth who are as they enjoyed the ultimate late struggling or ques - night pizza party complete with tioning to go to the bowling, arcade games, a high ropes Lord. “God has been course and all the pizza and pop with me. I can testify they could consume on Friday night. to that,” she said, Hip-hop artists GAWVI, Social then assured them, Club Misfits and KB performed in a debut of his “Ask God to show high-energy concert open to the arrangement, you the way and He public on Saturday night at which “Radiance,” will show you.” delegates were joined by 215 indi - and the As the service viduals from the area. The artists Territorial came to a close, divi - shared a dynamic selection of Youth Chorus sional leaders prayed music, hyping up the crowd with presented a song. blessings over the youth who The General and Commissioner gathered with their respective Silvia Cox answered questions in a divisions and chose one of three lively interview with the Bill Booth rubber bracelets to symbolize Theater Company. To the enjoyment their commitment: red for offi - of the crowd, the General ticked off cership, blue for lay leadership the names of his predecessors, show - ing he can keep pace with the young minds of the corps cadet graduates regarding Salvation Army history. Commissioner Cox shared her jour - ney from salvation at a young age to following God’s calling to become an

thumping bass and live sound mixing. In more serious moments, each group shared Running forward together messages of hope and encour - agement. he themes of “running The concert concluded with a the race” and spiritually charged performance T“Forward Together” and yellow for uncertainty but will - by KB, who admonished the youth: came to life early ingness to follow wherever God leads. “We are all giving 100 [percent] to Saturday morning as more Fittingly, Commissioners Paul R. something, but only what’s done for than 200 delegates congregat - and Carol Seiler passed torches to two Christ will last.” ed at the starting line of the junior soldiers as the TYB and The 7th annual 5K Run for the Singing Company territorial praise World. The early morning band played a rousing tune. The sym - weather was perfect, the bolic gesture solidified the General’s music was lively, the food was exhortation, “We need everyone in the nourishing and the atmos - Army from the youngest to the oldest phere was happy as partici - to be mobilized in the purpose of pants collected their t-shirts spreading the gospel.” and prepared to complete the lifestyle and regularly run in their In addition to the rally, the course. spare time. The commissioners ini - Congress featured many family- Before the race, Commissioner tiated the Run for the World event friendly events and excellent childcare Paul R. Seiler encouraged the crowd at commissioning weekend in 2012. for children ages 12 and under, pro - to, “run the race with perseverance,” A bonus this year was having vided by the territorial youth depart - both physically and spiritually—a fit - General André and Commissioner ment and Corporate Kids, Inc. ting exhortation as Commissioners Silvia Cox lace up their sneakers Afterglow activities provided fun Paul and Carol Seiler lead an active and join the walkers and runners and fellowship for the territory’s on the course. They youth and young adults. Main Event completed the race together and spent time socializing at the start/finish line and posing for selfies with the participants, many of whom immediately uploaded their images to social media sites. “Meeting the General in a casual setting is a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity,” said Major Joyce Gauthier, who has completed the 5K nearly every year.

8 All to God’s glory Open to opportunity

ajors Michael and Betty ments from 1988 until 1992. ecently, with family and Vogler celebrated retire - She returned to corps work in the friends gathered at Mment from their latest Central and married Major Michael RNorthwoods Camp and appointments: Major in 1995, the same year she completed Retreat Center, Majors Bill Michael as chaplain at the Chicago a master’s of social work degree. The and Betsy Cox celebrated their retire - North Side, Ill., Adult Rehabilitation Voglers served in a variety of corps ment, having spent the better portion Center (ARC) and Major Betty as and divisional headquarters positions of 37 years as officers. They were assistant territorial legal secretary. during which time Major Michael commissioned in 1980 with the Commissioned in 1981, Major earned a bachelor’s degree in man - “Proclaimers of Salvation” session. Michael served at the harbor light agement and ministry leadership. They each graduated from Lake and corps in Chicago until 1995. In 2006, Major Betty was Superior State College and were mar - Major Betty was commissioned in appointed assistant territorial legal ried in 1974. In the early years they 1983 and served at three Hispanic secretary. She became a certified began to build their lives as an corps in Chicago while earning a paralegal in 2008 and earned a accountant and homemaker but master’s degree in missions and master’s degree in jurisprudence in found themselves called to officer - intercultural studies. She then served 2013. Major Michael served as a ship. They were mentored and sup - in the South America East Territory corps program officer then became ported by their corps officers in Sault in corps and headquarters appoint - chaplain for Metropolitan divisional Ste. Marie, Mich., Majors Herman ministries in 2007. In 2012 he and Shirlene Miller, who became earned a master’s degree in psy - lifelong friends and confidants. chology and was appointed Chicago Throughout their service in eight North Side ARC chaplain. corps appointments in Michigan, “God provides the opportunities. “A highlight of my officership Illinois and Minnesota, the Coxes We just have to be aware of them,” was doing frontline corps work, prayed diligently for their lives to be a said Major Bill. developing relational ministries and reflection of Christ and for God to The Coxes have no extravagant holistic programming to meet peo - open their eyes to opportunities for plans for retirement—only to be ple’s needs,” said Major Betty. ministry. Major Bill’s encouragement open to what God has for them in Major Michael’s most rewarding is drawn from the Apostle Paul’s plea their new community of St. Joseph, work was in urban ministries, par - to believers, “Devote yourselves to Mich., and to enjoy their home and ticularly applying his education to prayer… And pray for us, too, that the beaches of Lake Michigan. help substance abusers recover. God may open a door for our message, They also plan to spend plenty of In retirement he’s pursuing licen - so that we may proclaim the mystery time with their seven children and sure as a clinical professional coun - of Christ...” (Colossians 4:2-3 NIV) their families. selor while she works in the legal field. Together they enjoy “pickle ball” as their new hobby! International College for Officers

The following officers have been selected to attend the International He’s always faithful College for Officers in London, England, this summer.

Session 234 elebrating God’s faithful - and her husband, Alfred. The ness throughout the years Cripes’ youngest daughter, Hannah, July 12 to August 21, 2017 Cwas the overriding theme of shared about their family experi - the retirement service for ences through the years. Major Marc Johnson Captains Michael and Tina Cripe Major Joyce Gauthier (Captain Senior Kroc Center Officer, earlier this year. Tina’s sister) and Hannah sang, Chicago, Ill. The Cripes retired after 10 years of “He’s always been faithful to me,” service. They were commissioned by Sara Groves, which is the with the “Visionaries” session in Cripes’ testimony. Majors Bob and 2006 and served as corps officers in Joyce Gauthier presented the retire - Fremont, Neb., Aberdeen, S.D., ment certificates, supported by Major Mark Martsolf Wyandotte Downriver, Mich., and Eastern Michigan divisional leaders Winnebago County Coordinator, Hillsdale, Mich., as well as serving at Lt. Colonels John and Theresa the Eastern Michigan Divisional Turner. Rockford, Ill. Headquarters. In retirement, the Cripes hope to Tributes were given by Major spend plenty of time with their Manuel Madrid, who was the corps four children and grandchildren. officer in Chillicothe, Mo., when They remain open to the Lord’s Mike and Tina met over 35 years calling and are confident He will ago; sessionmates and friends use them wherever He leads. While Long Service Awards Captains Javier and Kelsie Moreno, they do not know what the future and corps employee Janet Jackson holds, they know God is faithful and they trust in Him. We salute the following officers on their service milestones.

45 Years Lt. Colonel Rebecca Sjogren 40 Years Major James Frye Major Paulette Frye Major Donna Miller 35 Years 30 Years Major Judy Mills Commissioner Brad Bailey Major Patricia Johnson Major Jan Sjogren Major Elsie Cline Major Janice Love Major Jimmy Wilson Major Vickie Cole 25 Years Major Mary Wilson Major Rae Doliber Major Beverly Best Major Toni Dorrell Major Timothy Best Major Cherri Hobbins Major Lesa Davis Major Shirley Myers Major David Fulton Major Annette Tamayo Major Gay Ann Fulton Major Jose Tamayo Major Jo Langham Major Barbara Miller Captains Mike and Tina Cripe flanked by Lt. Colonels John and Theresa Turner (l) and Major Jerry O’Neil Majors Bob and Joyce Gauthier (r) Major Cornell Voeller 9 Uplifted to serve vigorously

hat would it “Wtake for you to meet God this morn - ing?” asked Chief Secretary Colonel Jeffrey Smith on than what we say…We must be Sunday morning as the serious with God and put into prac - Commissioning and tice what we believe.” Ordination Service After an altar call, more than 100 began. people answered the call to officer - A worshipful tone ship. “We are the only Army in the had been set by British world which obtains complete vic - vocalist Charlie Green tory only through complete surren - with “Bow Down” and der,” commented Lt. Colonel Ralph then the Chicago Staff Bukiewicz, at that time territorial Band (CSB) with “I secretary for personnel. bow adoring.” Phil Soon the Service of Appoint- Laeger and The ments began with the traditional Singing Company parade of session flags and recogni - deepened the prayerful atmosphere tion of sessions marking long-ser - with “I Surrender” as the “Joyful vice anniversaries. The General Intercessors” session entered and stressed the importance and bless - smartly saluted General André and ing of faithful service, adding that Commissioner Silvia Cox and of Egypt and their struggles with being commissioned is just the Commissioners Paul R. and Carol continued faith. As a result, many beginning of a lifetime of learning Seiler. never reached the Promised Land. and growing. A quartet of first-year cadets “We can equally fail to reach the After the new lieutenants entered shared prayer concerns of their goal; we can become cold and indif - to much fanfare, CFOT Training upper-classmates as the Bill Booth ferent and drift away from God’s Principal Major Cherri Hobbins Theater Company silently enacted grace,” said the General, adding commented on how quickly and them. The cadets reminded the sometimes we listen to the world easily this session had grown into audience that prayer isn’t a last and are led astray by increasing sec - their name. After hearing which resort or an admission of defeat but ularism, rampant materialism and courses they had found most the most powerful step they can the attitude of anything goes. impactful, she assured the audience take. Then, the cadets about to be this is a well prepared and solidly commissioned recited their “It’s no longer politically correct grounded session. Covenant. for us to declare our faith…we cadet by CFOT staff, and the become chameleons, camouflaging Before Commissioner Carol Seiler With her charming Swiss-French General commissioned them with ourselves to fit in,” he observed. issued her challenge to “bring accent, Commissioner Silvia Cox the rank of lieutenant in his equally “Don’t take your eyes off Jesus. If hope,” the CSB premiered a new read the scripture chosen for each charming British accent. In the dedi - you’re convinced of your calling, you composition by Bandmaster catory prayer Commissioner should be moving, not sitting in your William Himes called Pathway of Cox asked God to give the corps. What we do is more powerful Hope. new lieutenants the grace Featuring the songs “Sometimes I and power to fulfill their feel like a motherless child,” “Reach calling. out and touch” and “Storm the forts Hebrews 2:1-9 was read of darkness,” the piece musically by Lieutenants Elizabeth depicts the journey from despair to Ayala, Anil Kumar, Jakub hope. Kocyan and Elysia Nordan Finally, the lieutenants learned of before the General’s mes - their first appointments from the sage, “Focus on the Cross.” territorial commander, who thor - He said we’re all called to oughly enjoyed sustaining their sus - journey with God but must pense! As delegates left the arena make sure our callings are they received the June issue of clear, citing the Israelites Central Connection with the new when they were called out lieutenants' appointments as a sou - venir. You can view it now online.

Newly accepted candidates

Anthony Butler people I hadn’t forgiven. That day I Elizabeth and I, married since 2008, Bloomington, Ill., Corps knew I was called to be an officer. I felt met at Central Bible College thirteen Heartland Division compelled to show people they could years ago and have three beautiful experience God’s forgiveness and have children: Josiah, 8, Grace, 4, and I was saved at a new start with unlimited potential Samuel, 2. age 19 while and a godly purpose. Since then I’ve Working together for Joyce Meyer working at Eagle never looked back from my call to offi - Ministries, Elizabeth, an Assemblies of Crest Camp. I cership. God minister, and I also ministered in was leading a Until recently Anthony’s corps offi - Assemblies of God churches in devotional on for - cers were Captains Paul and D.J. Southern Ill. In Cheboygan Mich., Juanita Morrison. Serving together is giveness when James. His current corps officer is Elizabeth ministered as family pastor part of our calling, and we are pas - everything clicked Major Gary Felton. and I with The Salvation Army service sionate about God’s people and for me. God extension unit as business manager preaching His Word. We’re looking revealed to me Greg and Elizabeth Bock and manager of transitional housing. forward to how God will continue that His forgive - Having always felt called to ministry, using us. ness was for all of Flint Citadel, Mich., Corps it was in Cheboygan we started feeling Greg and Elizabeth’s corps officers us, not only me Eastern Michigan Division the tug toward officership while being are Captains Caleb and Stephanie but even those mentored by retired Majors John and Senn. 10 Connecting in the Lord Actions speak louder

xciting things are happening One main outreach is to patients n the 22 years social service at the Kansas City Citadel, and clients at MIRROR, the drug Louise Simons has administration from EKan., Corps where Majors and alcohol rehabilitation clinic that Iserved as the Case Western Tim and Beverly Best, corps leases space on the campus. Northern divisional Reserve University, officers, along with their ministry According to Major Tim, clients social services director, Louise’s motivation team, are utilizing the STEPs attend corps events and many find she’s made a signifi - to work in social (Strategic Tool to Engage Potential) volunteering to be therapeutic. The cant difference in the services began in process with mission in mind. In director of the 28-day, in-patient caliber of programs childhood. 2016 they created a STEPs goal to and initiatives, such as program works with the ministry “I grew up in a increase the number of people team to connect people who are this year’s program s family of 11 chil - e

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Each person who comes for assis - P My father regularly aspects of social ser - The corps is part of Harbor Light tance completes a short spiritual said, ‘Actions speak vices provided within the division, Village, a campus which is also com - survey. A member of the ministry louder than words,’ a statement I’ve including correctional services and posed of a rehabilitation clinic, transi - team follows up via email and a adopted throughout my life, which Pathway of Hope offered by corps, tional housing for veterans and their phone call to offer prayer, encour - is why I won’t ask my staff to do facilities and service extension units. families, a social services office, and agement and a personal invitation something I wouldn’t do!” she said. 26 apartments that house chronically Among Louise’s many accomplish - to participate in the corps’ many “Louise rolled up her sleeves on homeless and disabled individuals. ments has been Hope Harbor, a 96- activities. Prayer requests are added many occasions working alongside unit apartment building for homeless Equipped with an action plan from to the Sunday bulletin. service extension staff,” said Joanne adults in Minneapolis, Minn.—con - STEPs, the Bests, soldiers, staff, advi - New corps programs are encom - Johnson Lee, Northern divisional sidered the territory’s first low- sory council members and communi - passed by LIFT (Living In Faith service extension director. “She income housing/tax-credit project— ty partners gathered together to form Together) on Wednesday nights. guided everyone to think outside and Castleview, another low-income the Hope Works team. Each team Supper is followed by adult Bible the box. Sixteen years ago Louise housing/tax-credit project offering 32 member stepped away from their study and youth groups, which have selected me for this position, but I units of permanent supportive hous - individual tasks, considered the pop - grown to 15 and 18 people respec - like to think I chose her as my ing for homeless individuals and the ulations already connected to the tively! Plus, one Friday a month supervisor—and I’ve thanked God working poor in Rochester, Minn. Army, and developed a plan to reach women’s ministries hosts a family daily for the opportunity to work them with the gospel. movie night. Having earned a master’s degree in with her until she retired. To stay in touch with new contacts, the ministry team uses a “text to church” app Caring for families with that allows them to send excellence encouraging messages and program permanent supportive hous - reminders to ing development in the Youth enjoy LIFT programs. subscribers. ANorthern Division for fami - lies with children in which the head of the household lives with HIV/AIDS and other barriers, includ - s

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primary aim is to enable residents to h Marinette successfully maintain housing, which P is essential to improve their outcomes Sue Rosendahl, former program caseworker in health and stable families. The pro - he Marinette, Wis., Corps is building seemed like a great place households with other HIV/AIDS rising to the challenge of for a youth center. gram has eight homes in a residential neighborhood and retains a licensed service providers and medical Treaching out to the commu - After consulting with local educa - providers which is vital to the resi - nity presented by General social worker who provides case man - tors and community leaders, the agement, direct assistance and refer - dents’ health and well-being. Most André Cox with The Whole World Lemirands began to promote the residents have been able to main - Mobilizing campaign. rals to families. Having served 28 idea. It was a long process, but with families and 69 children, the program tain good health, allowing them to When Majors Ron and Carol the community standing behind has a track record of success. raise their families, return to the Lemirand, corps officers, took a close them, donations began pouring in, workforce and pursue other goals. look at the corps’ real estate, they and Marla Justice was hired as the “A great strength of our program is its With careful attention to the need saw a wide-open opportunity to corps’ youth ministries director. holistic approach,” said Louise Simons, for privacy, the caseworker also cul - former Northern divisional social ser - expand the corps’ ministry in a little- Hundreds of people attended the tivates community involvement and used building that once had been a vices director who nominated the pro - connects families with schools, chil - grand opening which was covered gram. “We don’t view its residents solely thrift store but in recent years served by a local radio station. That day dren’s programs and community only as storage space. Located in an through the lens of its diagnosis, though events. Residents are invited to wor - 280 children went home with books that is a critical factor in their service older area of town that struggles and 114 went home with blankets. ship at a corps and are connected with barriers such as lack of trans - planning. Rather, staff work with each with Salvation Army chaplains upon portation and few opportunities for Within a month, three children resident as a whole person and address request. Connections with other family-friendly entertainment, the from the center attended a division - their HIV/AIDS status as a challenge to denominations are made as desired. al music day, and a teen work with, among other barriers and Since individuals with HIV/AIDS who completed volunteer strengths. Likewise, the project works are living longer, healthier lives and hours with the Army went with the family unit as a whole, address - their housing needs may change to youth councils. Most ing the needs of children and partners as over time as children grow up, staff recently, the corps has well as the primary resident.” deliberately engage them in consid - received a Target EverFi The caseworker connects heads of ering and planning for the future. Digital Learning Grant, which will provide online learning opportunities at the center. The corps is working toward expanding the cen - ter’s ministry with activi - ties for older adults during the day, afterschool and Local businessperson Rita Waitz (l) and Chamber of summer programming for Commerce Director Jacqueline Boudreau (center) with children, and partnerships Majors Steven and Christine Merritt and Majors Ron and Carol Lemirand within the community. 11 No rubber-chicken dinners

August Prayer Calendar

My Prayer List Day Bible Reading Pray for The Salvation Army

1 Tuesday Psalms 90-92 Des Moines Citadel, Iowa, Corps

lue jeans and international featured cuisine from Japan, 2 Wednesday Proverbs 14-15 Cadillac, Mich., Corps food stations marked the Mexico, Italy and Jordan. Bbeginning of the uniquely Prominent local artists created a 3 Thursday Ezekiel 43-48 Central Music Institute designed Kent County, Mich., painting for auction and award- Red Shield Event. Now in its third winning violinist Karisa Wilson 4 Friday John 1-2 Green Bay, Wis., Corps year, the fundraiser was turned on its provided musical entertainment head when invitations proclaimed a during the dinner hour. The pro - 5 Saturday 1 Thessalonians 4-5 National Seminar on Evangelism warehouse venue, casual attire and gram themed, “The World Around “no rubber-chicken dinners!” Your Corner,” featured an address 6 Sunday Leviticus 25-27 Flint, Mich., ARC* by National Advisory Board “We felt like people in our commu - 7 Monday 1 Chronicles 1-4 TSA Motorcycle Ministry at nity were tired of the same old fund- Member Michael Drucker, presi - Sturgis, S.D., Rally raising event,” said Lisa Funk, special dent and CEO of FedEx Freight. 8 Tuesday Psalms 93-95 Clinton, Iowa, Corps events coordinator. “We wanted to do “People loved the casual atmos - something completely different!” phere!” concluded Lisa. “We’ve 9 Wednesday Proverbs 16 Grandview Southland ,Mo. ,Corps heard over and over that there Though unconventional in its style 10 Thursday Daniel 1-6 Indiana DHQ** and locale, the event did not come was so much positive energy in up short in regard to food, entertain - the room. People really enjoyed 11 Friday John 3-4 Chicago Lawn, Ill., Corps ment or speakers. Four food stations themselves and were able to learn about the Army at the same time.” 12 Saturday 2 Thessalonians Carthage, Mo., Corps The event was a smashing 13 Sunday Numbers 1-3 Duluth, Minn., Corps

success. It was PIM attended by 14 Monday 1 Chronicles 5-9 Mali Region nearly 300 peo - 15 Tuesday Psalms 96-98 Des Moines Temple, Iowa, Corps ple and brought in just 16 Wednesday Proverbs 17-18 College for Officer Training staff shy of $150,000. 17 Thursday Daniel 7-12 Majors Violet & Dr. Felix Ezeh (Jamaica) PIM Proceeds will benefit the 18 Friday John 5-6 Elkhart, Ind., Corps ongoing work of The 19 Saturday 1 Timothy 1-3 Gree n Ba y Kro c Center ,Wi s. ,Corps Salvation Army 20 Sunday Numbers 4-6 Fort Wayne, Ind., ARC* Majors Norman and Claire Grainger check out the official FedEx in Kent County. Freight NASCAR vehicle. 21 Monday 1 Chronicles 10-14 “Messengers of Compassion” Session of Cadets 22 Tuesday Psalms 99-101 Detroit Grandale, Mich., Corps

23 Wednesday Proverbs 19 Danville, Ill., Corps

A passion 24 Thursday Hosea 1-7 Evansville Fulton Av e. ,In d. ,Corps for service 25 Friday John 7-9 Hutchinson, Kan., Corps 26 Saturday 1 Timothy 4-6 Chicago Mayfair Community Church, Ill., Corps by Amy Burke 27 Sunday Numbers 7-9 Fairmont, Minn., Corps

elvin Reese was honored 28 Monday 1 Chronicles 15-19 “Messengers of the Gospel” for his volunteerism with Session of Cadets MThe Salvation Army at a 29 Tuesday Psalms 102-104 Fort Dodge, Iowa, Corps Milwaukee Brewers baseball game earlier this year. 30 Wednesday Proverbs 20-21 Goshen, Ind., Corps Melvin has been a dependable, enthusiastic and prayerful chaplain 31 Thursday Hosea 8-14 Hancock, Mich., Corps since the Police Chaplaincy Program began in 2015. He has a Go to www.salarmycentral.org for the September calendar * = Adult Rehabilitation Center If you follow the prayer calendar during the year, you will have read ** = Divisional Headquarters deep passion for serving those in PIM = Partners in Mission crisis and trauma and keeps a posi - through the Bible! tive attitude even in hard situations. Since accepting the role of head chaplain last summer, he has devel - oped relationships with officers at Milwaukee Police Department’s District 4 and with other leaders in this faith-based initiative. During the last year Melvin has given over 140 volunteer hours as a chaplain, including more than 30 hours at crime scenes and 35 hours at community outreach events. In addition to his service as chaplain, Melvin has volunteered for other programs with The Salvation Army, including passing out water at the Wisconsin State Fair and serving as lead crowd control volunteer at the Christmas Family Feast. 12 Congress

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The theme of missions continued in the united morning session, “Invest Intentionally,” which cel - ebrated the joy of part - nership and community of our global Army. A dia - logue between the territori - al commander and Chris Shay, direc - standards, at its heart it has been tor of the territorial world missions about being in tune with God, our department, explored the remarkable world and reaching out to people. difference the 20 New Corps initia - The Saturday morning meeting tive has been making in countries also honored Commissioners Paul R. like Mexico and Tanzania, and a and Carol Seiler through a video post-retirement ministry as World Services/Self-Denial called “Running the Race” about the St. Louis Gateway, Mo., Ingathering announced an astound - their lives and ministry, followed by CSM and his role in helping ing $9.1 million given to the Lord’s their official retirement ceremony by to develop Heart, a vital pro - work. the General and Commissioner Cox. gram of healing and restora - tion for former officers. “Wow!” exclaimed Commissioner The General saluted the Seilers for Silvia Cox, who expressed thanks their innovative leadership, specifi - An encouraging message was and explained the reality that with - cally citing the creation of Pathway given by Commissioner Silvia out such contributions some territo - of Hope, and applauded their vendors. (See page 3.) The festivities Cox on how God can inspire us ries couldn’t exist and some impor - reliance on God throughout their proved a perfect segue into the fun with small ideas that can have big tant projects would never be possi - officership. and family-friendly evening meeting and lasting results, like the origin of ble. She shared stories of trans - In his response, the territorial com - themed, “Ignite Creativity!” the Army’s World Services/Self- formed lives and the brave witness mander reflected, “We had no idea Meeting highlights included a pure Denial. “Be aware of what God is of Salvationists throughout the world. our opportunities for ministry in the and fearless solo by junior soldier telling you. That’s creativity!” she said. After huddling with overseas per - next 11 years would be expanded Jacob Pook with a United Singing sonnel for prayer, the summer mis - and changed forever by our exposure Company of more than 250 children Later in the meeting the sion teams were dedicated for ser - and engagement in the Central representing all divisions; “A Tall General’s message focused on the vice by Commissioner Carol Seiler, Territory.” Tale,” the story of David and Goliath Army’s integrated mission of who asked God to give them Saturday afternoon offered a youth portrayed in a Western context by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ courage, wisdom and discernment. rally with the General and the Bill Booth Theater Company and and meeting the needs of people without discrimination. Citing the “We are all called by God into this Commissioner Silvia Cox (see page 5) Chicago Staff Band (CSB); an audi - and a plethora of activities from an ence Sunday school sing-along led by Whole World Mobilizing campaign, mission,” exclaimed the General. “We he shared how Salvationists are are all called to make a difference in award-winning barbeque picnic to a Charlie Green; and a preview of the colorful Global Village, concerts, exciting Broadway-style musical A boldly going out into the world pur - the world.” In his stirring address, suing the mission, concluding, “The the General conveyed that though activities with the Historical Long Way Off. Cheers erupted with Museum, and extensive shopping the recognition of exceptional service world needs a strong, mobilized the Accountability Movement has Salvation Army.” been about improving professional opportunities at Trade Central and by Major Richard Justvig for his

Promoted to Glory

Mrs. Major Irene Stigleman winner today.” To the very end she appointed to the Home and appointments at divisional and ter - witnessed to those around her, pray - Mrs. Major Hospital in Detroit, Mich., and the ritorial headquarters. He was draft - ing with two people for their salva - Irene Stigleman, Booth Manor Hospital in Chicago, ed during World War II and—to tion during the final week of her life. 91, was promot - Ill. have heard him tell it—spent the ed to Glory on She is survived by her four daugh - In 1957 Esther began her mis - war years vacationing in a Pacific Monday, May 8, ters, Lt. Colonel Pat (Howard) Burr, sionary service in Indonesia. She paradise known as Fiji. He graduat - 2017, at Sandi (James) Guinn, Barb (David) endured earthquakes, political con - ed from Wheaton College in 1949 Brookdale Bickel, and Captain Cheryl (Van) flicts and violence during her 27 and entered the training college Senior Living in Wirth; a sister, eight grandchildren years there but remained true to from which he was commissioned Lexington, Ky. and five great grandchildren. the Lord’s calling. Many people in 1950. His first appointment was She was born accepted Christ and became sol - to assist at the Wichita Citadel on August 24, Brigadier Esther Crowley diers and officers as a result of her Corps, where he met Aleda 1925, in Ishpeming, Mich. to John compassionate service, steadfast (Bonnie) Day. They were married in Brigadier June 1951. and Pansy Wiggins. Esther Crowley, spirit and tangible acts of love. Irene received Christ at age 4 at 98, was promot - Esther was committed to serving Paul was a member of the her mother’s knee and was sanctified ed to Glory on the Lord, whether at home or Chicago Staff Band for 40 years. He at age 14. Prior to attending the May 22, 2017, abroad. Upon returning to the U.S. also played the piano and composed training college she received biblical at Holland for health reasons, she was appoint - numerous songs which have been training at North Central Theological Home Fulton ed to the Eventide Nurses’ Annex performed widely, including at Seminary in Minneapolis, Minn. She Manor in Grand in Detroit, Mich., and also served at London’s Royal Albert Hall. He also enlisted and trained to serve as a Rapids, Mich. Eastern Michigan Divisional published two books, It’s a Great nurse during WWII. When the war She was born Headquarters until her retirement Old Army and Vignettes of ended she followed her calling to on April 29, in 1981. Victory. become an officer. 1919, to Jeremiah and Louisa She was preceded in death by her His last 10 years of officership She was commissioned with the Crowley. parents and five siblings. She is sur - were spent creating the Central “Challengers” session in 1946. Before Esther became a Salvationist as a vived by her nieces and nephews. Territory Archives and curating the marrying Captain Robert Stigleman child at the Grand Rapids, Mich., Historical Museum. He retired in in 1950, she held several corps Corps. She played the piano for ser - Major Paul Marshall May 1989. appointments in Michigan and vices, attended open-air meetings, Paul Marshall In retirement, Paul wrote the Wisconsin. taught corps cadet classes and sang was born May back page article for The Daily Together, the Stiglemans served in in the songster brigade. 9, 1924, to Walk, a project he loved, in spite of corps and adult rehabilitation center After completing high school, she Ensign and Mrs. the dreaded monthly deadlines, for appointments until their retirement entered the training college and was John Marshall 28 years. He was a solider of the in 1988. Post-retirement, they pas - commissioned in 1940 with the in Oak Park, Ill. Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., Corps until tored a small church in Warrensburg, “Hold Fast” session. During her first He was promot - moving to Wichita in November Mo. 10 years as an officer she held sever - ed to Glory May 2014. Throughout her life Irene’s prima - al corps appointments but felt called 13, 2017, in Paul is survived by wife Bonnie, ry focus was to reach people with to serve in medical missions over - Wichita, Kan. children Debbie Vaughn, Clifford, the love of Christ. Each day her seas. She received her degree as a He grew up Julia Walters and Stephanie prayer was, “Lord, make me a soul registered nurse at Grand Rapids in Chicago, where his parents held Anderson, and five grandchildren. Blodgett Hospital and was then