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The Salvation Army / USA Central Territory News and Views from the Midwest “We are all one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future.” Eph. 4:3,4 (NLT) Volume 47, Number 7 July/August 2017 Congress inspires territory to pursue mission early 3,500 Salvationists were inspired to pursue Nmission with their whole y hearts, lives and resources e r G at the Forward Together Congress, y d n June 9-11, led by General André and A d n Commissioner Silvia Cox. a l e b o Exciting selections like “Flashpoint” r t by the Territorial Youth Band and S m i J “Stand Up” by the territorial praise , y e n band The Singing Company with Phil e g o Laeger and “Battle Cry” by the V k c Territorial Youth Chorus, United i R y Songsters and the Chicago Staff Band b s o t (CSB) filled the Sears o h Centre arena and set P the tone not only for the keynote session but the weekend. These performing in the great mission God has called groups also anchored us to in this age of monumental the weekend. change and political upheaval. It is An emphasis on in the reality of our everyday lives, prayer wove through - he said, that we are called to have out the meeting with a faith and to step out in hope. “Is beautiful offering to your faith strong enough to enable the Lord by a radiant you to step out and take hold of Captain Catherine the mission?” he asked. Even on Mount, and a humble the first evening, some were response by Norridge moved to kneel at the altar. Citadel, Ill., Corps- Paul R. Seiler explored the Bill Booth Theater Company. More than 200 Salvationists, sergeant Major (CSM) “Creating a Shared A magnificent performance of including territorial leaders David Brooksbank, Future” with the help of “Let the Walls Come Down” by Commissioners Paul R. and Carol who was recog - Charlie Green and the CSB was Seiler and General André and nized for excep - an undoubted highpoint, but the Commissioner Silvia Cox, greeted tional service. message by the General was the Saturday morning with the 5K Run “Time spent in apex of the evening. He urged for the World. (See page 5.) prayer is crucial delegates to be full participants in order to Continued on page 12 remain passion - ate about bring - ing Christ to the people and the people to Christ,” he said. Sunday Commissioning See page 9 Territorial Commander Commissioner 2 9 1 0 6 L I , s e t a t s E n a m f f o H , y w k P e n o t S e i r i a r P 0 5 5 5 , r e g a n a M n o i t a l u c r i C : o t n o i t c e r r o c r u o y h t i w l e b a l d e h c a t t a e h t d n e S ? g n i v o M 2 9 1 0 6 L I , s e t a t s E n a m f f o H y w k P e n o t S e i r i a r P 0 5 5 5 Y M R A N O I T A V L A S E H T 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 - Central Get Connection Connected! THE SALVATION ARMY 5550 Prairie Stone Pkwy • Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 Check out our complementary material on the web. 847-294-2000 WILLIAM AND CATHERINE BOOTH salarmycentral.org Founder For late breaking news, ANDRÉ COX Resources/Links General Officer Candidates’ webpages COMMISSIONER BRAD BAILEY visit our website! Whole World Mobilizing website and Facebook page Territorial Commander DOUGLAS M cDANIEL The Salvation Army Motorcycle Ministry website Executive Director of Development International College for Officers website ELIZABETH KINZIE Editorial Director The International Social Justice Commission ANNE URBAN website Editor/Writer Log on to salarmycentral.org TWYLA BROOKINS St. Louis Urban Mission Center Communications Specialist Camp Hoblitzelle BRITTANY CHINN Circulation Manager Media KENNETH ROMIN Graphic Design and Production Congress weekend meetings VISIT OUR WEBSITE— Exclusives www.salarmycentral.org Accessing "With One Accord" Worship Planning 1-800-SALARMY September Prayer Calendar 3 Saturday in the Park 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.