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“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 39, Number 1 January 2009 Prayer to be focus for Commissioning weekend by Major Richard Vander Weele theater with adjoining office build - which will commence a yearlong, ings built in 1917. More than 10,000 unending cycle of prayer leading up ord, teach us to pray,” an persons enter the facility weekly as to the 2010 General’s Congress. earnest plea from a disciple the church presents the gospel of In addition, children’s program - to Jesus (Luke 11: 1b), has Jesus Christ to people of every race been selected as the theme ming will focus on age-appropriate L and nationality. teaching on prayer. A first-time verse for this year’s commissioning weekend, June 12-14, 2009, at the Cymbala’s passion for prayer and reunion luncheon for soldiers who Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, his intentional, successful plan for have attended the National Seminar Ind. A committee is hard at work using prayer to direct the church’s on Evangelism is being planned, designing programs and events for ministry and engage his congregation along with the usual session and an exciting Holy Spirit powered gath - in intercessory prayer makes him retired officer events. ering called Power Point, an interac - well-suited to guide our weekend. He And, of course, there will be some tive weekend for Salvationists has authored several books, including of the program components which focused on prayer, praise and pur - Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, Breakthrough make this June event so popular pose. It will emphasize topics such as Prayer, and The Promise of Answered with Salvationists: the commission - how to pray, the power of prayer and Prayer. We believe Pastor Cymbala ing and ordination of cadets and its effective pairing with evangelism. has a message which will bless and their appointment service as new inspire Salvationists toward a fervent, lieutenants; the announcement of Pastor Jim Cymbala of the effective prayer life. Brooklyn Tabernacle will be the our Self-Denial/World Services guest for Friday and Saturday. Jim Pastor Jim Cymbala Programming will include new ele - fundraising; and the dedication of and his wife, Carol, came to The ments designed to engage delegates in summer mission teams. Brooklyn Tabernacle more than 30 neither was formally trained for the interaction with each other: a prayer Delegates should come expecting years ago. They started in a run- ministry, God blessed their efforts. walk, opportunities to pray with lead - the Holy Spirit will bless, encourage down building with a handful of peo - The Brooklyn Tabernacle is now in ers and others from their division or and equip them for ministry as sol - ple as the congregation. Although its fourth location, a huge, former command, and a 24-hour prayer chain diers in the great salvation war.

Grand Rapids Kroc Center breaks ground by Roger Snider ence of a child with innate wisdom earing the phrase “out of or understanding beyond their years. the mouth of babes…thou Such was the case with fourth grad - hast perfected praise,” er Dakya Chapman, a Grand Rapids Hfrom Matthew 21:16, you Kroc Leadership Academy student might anticipate being in the pres - who shared her appreciation at the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center groundbreaking. “With the help of the Kroc Leadership Academy, I am truly becoming the person that God wants me to be,” Dakya emphatically pro - claimed to a captivated audience of over 200 who assembled under a Territorial Economic Summit cold, slate grey October sky on the south side of Grand Rapids, Mich. he Salvation Army is being Three areas to be discussed Inspirational highlights were plen - called upon more than ever to include cost containment, fundrais - tiful during the morning’s festivities, help meet basic and vital phys - ing and service delivery. including a rousing vocal perfor - ical needs during these tough Representatives from each com - mance by the youth choir from the T economic times, but it also is giving us mand will gather to make recom - nearby New Branches Community a wonderful opportunity to address the mendations to the Territorial School and 25 eager Kroc Leadership spiritual needs of those we serve. Executive Council meeting later that Academy students performing their In an effort to respond appropri - same week which will ultimately own version of an official ground - lead to an implementation plan for breaking by digging in sand to ately, Territorial Commander Com- missioner Barry C. Swanson has the territory to address the impact of Kroc Leadership Academy student Dakya uncover gold coins. One lucky stu - economic concerns on our opera - Chapman delivers her testimony during scheduled a Territorial Economic groundbreaking ceremonies. Continued on page 11 Summit for January 20-21, 2009. tions and support of the field.

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by Lt. Colonel Mickey McLaren of refugees Territorial Secretary for Business back to Rwanda, caus - Administration ing great stress on Rwanda’s Organization, was one of the first to resources to provide adequate living he Salvation Army always arrive after the devastation. She conditions for them. The Salvation has provided assistance to encountered gruesome scenes as she Army has built 70 houses on land countries devastated by began the work of reconciliation and donated by the Rwandan govern - Tcalamity, whether manmade restoration. ment that now house approximately or a natural disaster. Our mission is 190 people. A water bore hole also From that initial effort there are to serve God by serving people. In was drilled, giving life-saving access now eight corps, two outposts, 1,125 order to do this efficiently, we must to clean, fresh water. A run-off area ing updates to the Sphere Project senior soldiers, 900 junior soldiers have well-trained personnel with cre - near the bore hole is provided so which was launched by NGOs in and 1,000 recruits. The Salvation dentials that are recognized through - local cattle and goat owners can 1997 to improve the quality and Army has three main goals in addi - out the world by governments and bring their animals to drink. Water accountability of the humanitarian tion to corps work. We have an other disaster non-governmental is very precious in Africa. This vil - response. Its handbook provides extensive HIV/AIDS program, a organizations (NGOs). lage can share its water source with minimum standards for relief in basic nutrition program and an surrounding villages, providing Toward this end, the Salvation which international Salvation Army ongoing peace and reconciliation another avenue of reconciliation. A Army International Emergency emergency services leaders are program. A small but significant pro - corps community center was built Services Office convened an trained. gram of reconciliation is the weaving for this village, giving a wonderful International Emergency Services of “peace baskets” by Rwandan Rwanda was chosen as the confer - place for education and social inter - Leaders Conference in Kigali, women. Women from both tribes sit ence venue because Salvation Army action. The Salvation Army in Rwanda. Twenty-four Salvation Army together and weave baskets with work began there as a result of geno - Rwanda is underfunded, under delegates from around the world gath - intricate designs and sell them to cide in 1994 between the Hutus and staffed and overworked, yet ered in Rwanda to hone their skills in raise funds to support their families. Tutsis which is estimated to have Salvationists worship the Lord leading international disaster teams. The Salvation Army is deeply killed up to one million people. This enthusiastically and joyfully. Given my international service, I was crime was portrayed in a movie involved in making these peace bas - asked to help at this conference and called, “Hotel Rwanda.” kets in our home leagues and represented our territory. Major Patrica Kiddoo, a Central women’s ministries. The conference began by review - Territory officer serving with the The country of Tanzania Salvation Army World Service recently deported thousands

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Sharing in the joy!

ith your support the 2008 Share Your Christmas Joy cam - Wpaign surpassed its goal and raised $11,100! The Central Territory was able to give $100 to 111 homes and schools overseas. Salvation Army expands Thanks to everyone who prayer - fully and financially supported this work to 117 countries endeavor to make a happy Christmas for children throughout the world. Every donation, whether he Salvation Army is now relief program from Kuwait. This big or small, glorified God through officially at work in 117 was followed by intensive research your faithfulness. countries, with the most and visits to the country by Colonel Trecent openings taking Dick Krommenhoek, the General’s Get To sponsor a children’s home on a place in Kuwait and Mongolia. representative for global evangeliza - regular basis, contact tion and Commissioner Lalkiam- Connected! [email protected] Kuwait became the 116th country to fly the Salvation Army flag when lova, international secretary for Majors Michael and Teresa Hawley South Asia, in 2007. Here’s what you’ll find this month on our webpage. from the USA Southern Territory The work in Kuwait, which is in www.usc.salvationarmy.org/getconnected took up their appointments in the the “10/40 window,” is overseen by Clips Arabic gulf state last August. They the South Asia Zone at International Bill Booth Theater Company clip were joined in September by Headquarters. THE SALVATION ARMY Lieutenants Robert and Glenis In October Mongolia became the Resources/Links 10 W. Algonquin Road • Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 Viera, also from the Southern most recent addition to countries 10/40 Window website references 847-294-2000 Territory, who were appointed to COMMISSIONER BARRY C. SWANSON where the Army is at work. The Community Care Ministries web pages Territorial Commander Kuwait directly from being commis - ministry will be overseen by the MAJOR JOHN WILKINS sioned as officers. Candidates’ web pages Community Relations and Development Secretary Korea Territory, which has arranged Sphere project ELIZABETH KINZIE Much of their ministry, based in a special fundraising and prayer Editorial Director Grand Rapids Kroc website ANNE URBAN the government-approved Protestant appeal for this missionary endeavor. Editor/Writer Compound, is expected to be with Captain Lee, Min-ho and Captain Re:Generation registration form JACQUELYN MURSCHEL the 300-plus Salvationist immigrant Chang, Mi-hyun, having already Communications Specialist Web exclusives FERN CALDWELL workers who are originally from been to Mongolia for research and Circulation Manager India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, The preparation, were charged to open Excerpt from Lent materials, KENNETH ROMIN Graphic Design and Production Philippines and Sri Lanka. Contact fire for The Salvation Army by Numbers of Hope VISIT OUR WEBSITE— with the ex-pat Salvationists was General Shaw Clifton during the Kuwait and Mongolia background www.usc.salvationarmy.org originally made when International Korea Centenary Congress last fall. Learn more about ICO 1-800-SALARMY Emergency Services ran its Iraq *From an International News Release. More about the SA in Rwanda 3 Midland readies for battle Youth ministry designated top priority he Midland Division has ignaling effective youth min - embarked upon a istry as “mission critical” and Tseries of battle his top priority for the strategy retreats in rela - Central Territory, Commis- tion to the national “Come S sioner Barry C. Swanson, territorial Join Our Army” initiative commander, has appointed Majors introduced last year. The Robert and Collette Webster, territo - retreats bring leaders from rial youth secretaries, as at-large different corps together to members of the Territorial Executive assess their situations and Council (TEC) for 2009. devise strategies to more effectively “serve souls, He has taken this unprecedented grow saints and serve suf - step in hopes of infusing TEC, the fering humanity.” territory’s senior leadership who act in an advisory capacity, with a sense The intensive two-day of the significance and urgency in retreats include work - (strengths, weaknesses, opportuni - reaching this demographic. He shops and assessments adapted from ties and threats) analyses to take an believes this measure will cause a a model used by the Western honest look at the corps, see what is shift in thinking to help the territory Michigan and Northern Indiana standing in the way of growth and be more intentional and bridge the figuring out a way to bring the reali - Division. what opportunities to reach out are gap between programming and effec - readily available.” ty of that into our ministry at the “We felt a strong emphasis on out - tive evangelism and discipleship. local level has been challenging,” reach was needed as well as attach - The first retreat included corps While several ministry areas have said Major Robert Webster. ing the corps assimilation plan to from Jacksonville and Mattoon, Ill., been identified as “mission critical,” While leading the territorial youth this process,” said Captain Debra and Columbia, Arnold and St. Louis youth ministry is being addressed Richardson, divisional corps growth Maplewood, Mo. All five corps left department for the past five years, first since it affects the Army’s future the Websters have been guided by a secretary. “We also added SWOT with plans to reach out to their com - and so many other ministry areas, munities. single focus, a mission statement which could see positive spin-off. that reads: “To develop young people “We’re honored yet humbled that into lifelong followers of Jesus Christ we would be asked to carry this as soldiers of The Salvation Army.” responsibility forward,” said Major Major Robert Webster concluded, Collette Webster. “We are excited “I would like for people to be able to Promotions announced about sharing our perspective and look at a young person and know hearing what’s on the leaders’ they’re a Salvationist because of what hearts. We stand ready to resource they stand for, what they believe and them to carry out youth ministry at the way they live.” He continued, eneral Shaw Clifton has spouses, will be promoted to the rank the local level.” “We need young adults to take the announced the promotion of Lt. Colonel if they have completed “For a long time everyone has mantle of responsibility, to recognize of Lt. Colonels Paul R. 20 years of active service. In the heard about the importance of youth their place in our Army and feel that Gand Carol R. Seiler, chief Central Territory, these senior work in our territory but actually its mission is their mandate.” secretary and territorial secretary for appointments include: territorial sec - women’s ministries and coordi - nator for strategic mission plan - ning, respectively, to the rank of colonel. This will take effect February 1, 2009. Following extensive consulta - tion with territories and in- depth discussion with the International Management Council, the General has decid - ed that certain reserved appointments in some territo - ries will be known as senior reserved appointments. Officers appointed to these positions, along with their Lt. Colonels Paul R. and Carol R. Seiler

retary for personnel, territorial secretary for business adminis - tration, territorial secretary for program, and divisional com - manders for the Eastern Michigan, Metropolitan and Northern divisions. As of February 1, 2009, the following individuals will be promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel: Major Richard E. Vander Weele, Majors Norman Re:Generation 2009 S. and Diane Marshall, and February 13 - 15 - Camp Mihaska - Bourbon, MO Majors Daniel and Rebecca Majors Norman S. and Diane Marshall Sjögren. Re:Generation is an experience created for young adults, 18-29, in the Central Territory. Majors Geoff and Sandra Ryan, from the 614 Regent Park Corps in Toronto, are the special guests for the weekend. They are phenomenal speakers and teachers and are sure to inspire, convict and share the Word of God in a powerful way. When Geoff and Sandra teach, it is always a memorable experience. They will challenge young adults to think deeply and contemplate their faith in a real way. Only $40. For more information visit: www.saregeneration.com

Major Richard E. Vander Weele Majors Daniel and Rebecca Sjögren 4

Newest accepted candidates Rochelle McClintock. Army Lake Camp, She will come to train - were happy, content ing with her son, parents of two chil - Bowen, who will be dren involved in min - Ginnifer Strode seven. istry in Appleton, Wis. Manitowoc, Wis. Rich had been the Julie Tamayo corps youth pastor Wisconsin and Upper Michigan since 2000, and Division Stevens Point, Wis. Linnea ran her own home childcare Ginnifer knew she Wisconsin and Upper Michigan center. While they each experi - was called to officership Division enced the call to fulltime ministry, they felt they had fulfilled this and at a youth councils in Julie grew up as an officers’ child would not consider anything more 1996 but decided to run and was saved at an early age. until their children left home. from that calling. She While at college she abandoned her ran until 2004 when she faith. Accidentally “getting lost” That was until their daughter, experienced personal with her dad, Major Jose Tamayo, Chalisse, said, “I think we should holiness. “Holiness of fire, and The Salvation while driving home from a movie, move to Chicago. You both would heart matured and Army is where God they talked for hours and she be good officers, and we can have a changed me into a com - has chosen to allow recommitted her life to Christ. family ministry together.” Shocked, pletely different me the privilege to Since then she’s found, “God sur - Rich and Linnea sat down with woman,” she said. learn, laugh, love and prises me each and every day their kids, prayed about it and felt “My call to officership fight.” through my time with Him and assurance from God this was the is, simply put, the des - Ginnifer will join ordinary interactions with others.” “next chapter” for their family. tiny which my King has specifically the Ambassadors of Holiness from “I knew God had called me, once Rich and Linnea will come to the designed for me,” she explained. the Manitowoc, Wis., Corps where at 16, then at congress where God College for Officer Training with “His Word burns in my heart like a her officers are Captains Trevor and blew all my excuses away.” During Chalisse, who will be 13, and their an extensive prayer and study son, Cody, who will be 11, from the at the Central Bible and Leadership Menasha (Fox Cities), Wis., Corps. Institute young adult track this past Their corps officers are Majors Jose summer, God affirmed her calling and Annette Tamayo. to officership. Rooted and grounded! Julie will come to the CFOT with her daughter, Ani, who will be six. by Captain Rob DeGeorge They will enter from the Stevens Point, Wis., Corps where her corps elegates to the officer is Captain Leanna Tuttle. Territorial Candidates’ Weekend gathered in Richard and Linnea DChicago recently to Forney “rejoice in the gospel of Christ” and consider what it means to Menasha (Fox Cities), Wis. “become its servant by the com - Wisconsin and Upper Michigan mission of God.” (Col 1:24-25) Division As the weekend began, an exciting and humbling truth was Rich and Linnea, who met at observed by Major Andy Miller, territorial candidates’ secretary: the cal advice on balancing college with cadets and delegates present repre - family life; some are parenting sented the next five sessions of com - infants up to teens. missioned Salvation Army officers. Another significant element of Majors Paul and Paula Fleeman, campus life is the privilege of com - College for Officer Training princi - munity. Delegates, cadets and offi - International College for Officers pal and director of campus services, cers fellowshipped over an evening challenged delegates with their first of table games, volleyball in the gym Central Territory Delegates for 2009 homework assignment as they pre - or discussing books purchased at the pare for the call of God for the sake campus book sale over a cup of cof - of the gospel. Are delegates rooted in fee, Italian soda or a home-baked Christ; being built up in the faith? goodie, all to benefit World Services. Are they relying on the strength of Delegates also got a glimpse of the Major Russell Sjogren the Lord and living lives of thankful - exciting experiences available to Session 200 ness? them in the college’s neighborhood January 14-March 9 Saturday was spent on the college on the north side of Chicago, two grounds where delegates got a blocks from Wrigley Field and Lake glimpse of campus life. Insight from Michigan. college staff on the 22-month cur - “The privilege of being a servant riculum, plus the ins and outs of liv - of the gospel at this time in history is ing life on a cadet budget, provided both difficult and exciting,” said focus and much needed answers. Commissioner Barry C. Swanson. Major Michael Gates Cadets shared how God called them He challenged delegates to consider Session 201 to officer training, as well as practi - their response to the grace of God in their lives. They respond - April 15-June 8 ed with overflowing thankfulness poured out at the altar. At the sight of such a Major Steven Merritt time of commitment and confirmation, one dele - Session 202 gate reflected, “To follow July 15-September 7 in the footsteps of our Lord is such a great and awesome privilege. It was made clear to me through this weekend that my Major Toni Dorrell calling to follow Christ is sure if I remain rooted Session 203 and grounded in Him!” October 14-December 7 5 Lincoln’s diverse caring

Community care ministries is a corps-wide affair in Lincoln, Neb., reports Corps Officers Majors Robert and Elaine Boone.

HUNKS on call the HUNKS (Happy United men Who ya gonna call if you can no Need your help to Keep providing longer clean your gutters, replace Service to our community). that too-high light bulb, shovel snow Last fall the corps men banded or check your car’s oil, tire pressure together to provide minor household or antifreeze? If you live around the repairs and services one Saturday Lincoln, Neb., Corps, you can call morning each month. Local resi - dents needing assistance can call the corps to schedule an appointment. Corps Officer Major Robert Boone recalled one of the team’s first jobs: winterizing the home of an ailing, elderly woman. “It was very reward - ing for us all,” he said. “LeRoy Thiel, the only HUNK brave enough to Cancer support Parents and tots club climb the tall ladder, plastic sealed People dealing with cancer— Parents can bring their babies and the upper-story windows; the rest of whether just diagnosed, undergoing preschoolers to the corps’ fellowship us sealed the more accessible win - treatment or a cancer survivor—plus hall twice a month for the Preschool dows and did other chores.” their families and friends can find a Kids and Parents Club where par - safe place to talk and gather infor - ents can share their concerns and mation about cancer and treatments exchange ideas. The club provides at the Lincoln Corps. Meeting twice an opportunity for preschoolers to a month, the group is open to any - interact and play (under parental one who has an interest in or con - supervision) while parents can talk. Kids learn to care cern about cancer. The corps provides refreshments.

he color-splashed helping hands say it all in the logo for Junior Community Care In Jesus’ name TMinistries (Jr. CCM). The ministry designed for youth, ages 6- 14, promotes good citizenship and group efforts in practical service in ast year, young adults compassionate service to individu - the spirit of Christ. of the DeKalb, Ill., Corps not only learned als, the corps and community. The success of Jr. CCM in corps uti - how to do exterior Youth learn how to show commu - lizing this ministry has demonstrated L house scraping and it’s important to provide meaningful nity care in creative ways every day through community care min - ways of expressing servanthood. through single acts of kindness or istries, they learned the eco - nomic importance of keeping properties up to local standards. DeKalb is a big college town for Northern Illinois University. Naturally, many of the young Back to basics people attending the corps are undergraduate or graduate stu - dents at the university. Though by Envoy Tricia Taube busy with studies and jobs, they’ve proved themselves t started with a vision. Wiscon- never too busy for corps fellow - sin and Upper Michigan Div- ship, worship, Bible study and isional Commander Major evangelical or service outreach IRobert Thomson saw a need to in the name of Christ, reported develop current and future leaders. Corps Officers Captains Alex He envisioned a training opportuni - and Aimee Norton. ty to address leadership develop - ment and discipleship. That vision The first Saturday night of became a reality. each month, students travel two hours into downtown Named for the historic days of the new group joined returning students. Chicago to feed the homeless Army, the “War College” held its first This group, now numbering 23, living on Lower Wacker Drive. session in October 2007. The group looks forward to maturing in their The students distribute sandwiches pillars lining busy traffic lanes with meets three times a year at Army faith, developing their gifts and being and kind words in this almost sub - box and crate “homes” wedged in Lake Camp for weekend retreats an encouragement to each other. terranean, unworldly landscape of throughout. that include instruction in core For some delegates this is a time to beliefs, evangelism, bridging min - prepare for the call to officership the istries and preaching, as well as Lord has placed on their hearts. For practical experience, worship, a others it is a time to develop their night of prayer and an emphasis on leadership skills and God’s plan for spiritual disciplines. them in their corps. One thing is cer - In Spring 2008 delegates success - tain: each has determined that know - CCM on web! fully completed their first year of the ing the Lord and seeking His will three-year program. This past fall a will not be accidental. Ideas and resources for conducting community care ministries (CCM) where God has planted YOU are now available at www.usc.salvationarmy.org/ccm Discover: • CCM’s mission, purpose, objectives • CCM service opportunities • CCM’s “Top 10” reasons why • The Junior CCM track for ages 6-14 6 All the world’s a stage

eeing the Bill Booth Theater Company (BBTC) in the lineup for a SSalvation Army event brings a chill of delighted anticipa - tion up and down the spine. “What will the BBTC do this time? Will I laugh? Shed a tear? Both?” Founded just eight years ago in 2001, the BBTC has made a tremendous impact. It’s become a benchmark for hard-hitting Christian drama and comedy com - municating deep biblical truths to believers and non-believers alike. While they’ve been applauded for their creativity, company mem - bers seek first to impart the divine inspiration they’ve received, which is masterfully woven throughout BBTC performances in drama, music, comedy and scrip - ture to evoke thoughtful reflec - tions. The company’s varied repertoire appeals to all ages. Thirteen peo - to Joe’s success might be that he ple have been BBTC members was a former middle-school choir over its eight seasons; two current director! Now he’s assistant direc - performers are from the original tor of music and gospel arts for cast. the Metropolitan Division. Joe Caddy , an original cast Joe is passionate about the member, has served as the group’s BBTC. Highly organized and leader since 2002. Joe is uniquely blessed with a great memory, he gifted to be able to manage this manages the group’s performance troupe of highly creative actors schedule and serves as the onstage with strong personalities. The clue prompter. “I was one of those annoying kids who always knew everyone’s lines,” recalled Joe of his high school and college performance years.

What keeps Joe in the BBTC is but who could also teach it,” “it’s new all the time—new situa - recalled Mark. He immediately tions, new people, new material, felt this is what God had been new audiences.” He believes God planning for him. has gifted him with the “I’d had a strong pas - ability to discern what sion for wanting to see to do and when to good church theater for meet audience needs, years,” Mark continued. which can palpably “I knew this was my change throughout a opportunity to be part of show. Joe recalled that movement, to use my one West coast perfor - acting talents to praise God mance that became so gut- and reach people.” wrenchingly emotional for the audience, company members Mark’s acting career began as a came off stage shaking as well. child playing Han Solo and Indiana Jones in the basement. A Joe and his wife, Kristin, are sol - youth councils skit led to college diers of the dramas, then community theatre. Oakbrook Interestingly, this accomplished Terrace, Ill., actor was saved as a kid after see - Corps. ing the Gowans and Larsson musi - Mark Lewis cal, “Glory.” is the other origi - “I couldn’t stop crying when I nal member of got home,” said Mark. “Standing the BBTC. “Bill there in the driveway, my [officer] Himes [territorial dad talked to me about why I was music and gospel so profoundly affected by the arts secretary] musical. I saw God working in the had approached lives of the characters on stage; it me about a the - was real to me. God also became atre group of tal - real to me that night.” ented Salvation- ists who not only could write and Mark, his wife, Debbie, and son, perform good Christian drama, Brady, reside in Oak Creek, Wis., for the BBTC 7

where they attend the Oak Creek Centennial Corps. Mark is employed as the Wisconsin and Upper Michigan divisional kettle coordinator. Courtney Smith joined the BBTC in November 2002 after the group performed at her corps, Norridge Citadel, Ill. “I was looking for a creative out - let at the time and thought, ‘I could do that,’” Courtney recalled. “But, I wasn’t sure if I was confi - dent enough to ask for an audi - tion. In the end, Joe called me, and here I am, seven years later!” Courtney enjoys being part of the BBTC family. “We pray for each other and have been through Brian James has always a lot together.” loved acting; he was in- Courtney’s favorite BBTC sketch volved in high school and is The Old Testament in 20 college dramas, then community Minutes. “It’s the longest piece we theatre. He just never envisioned do. It was hard to memorize, but it being able to do what he loved as changed my life,” said Courtney. “I a Christian performer. didn’t understand a lot of the One of the older members of the incredible is, “I often walk away jokes, so at first I hated it, then I group, Brian has brought a unique from a performance weekend hav - was embarrassed because I didn’t perspective to his first three years ing gained more than I’ve given,” get it. It made me want to read the with the BBTC. Raised by officer Kelly reports. Old Testament. Now I love it parents, he went through a time of saints and Matt Erickson is in his sec - because God used this sketch to rebellion before coming back to quietly ad- ond season with the BBTC as its get me into His awesome Word!” the Lord. Along the way, he served libbed, “Never media technician. He ran sound a stint in the Navy, bartended and mind,” as the Courtney is in the Norridge for high school plays and musi - was a radio broadcaster and D.J. other cast mem - Citadel Band and Songsters and cals, divisional events and music “God had to wake up my heart to bers lost control! leads the singing company. She camps and is the media tech direc - what was in my head,” recalled and her husband, Zac, live at Barry attends the tor at the Rockford Temple, Ill., Brian. “I realized He could still use Camp Wonderland, where they Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., Corps. Matt is a sophomore study - the cracked, dusty clay pot that are fulltime employees. Corps, where he’s in the songsters. ing computer networking at Rock was me.” Kelly Hanton is in her third Valley College and works at terri - Brian draws on his experiences year with the BBTC. In addition to torial headquarters where he runs and deep sense of compassion to monthly performance and the copy center for the informa - bring a realistic depth to his act - rehearsal duties with the group, tion technology department. ing. He is passionate about relay - Kelly keeps busy juggling her “They dragged me on stage ing the message, “You don’t have responsibilities as mom to two lit - once,” Matt admits, “But, I’m to live that way. If God can use tle boys, Keegan, 6, and Cole, 3; more of a behind-the-scenes guy.” someone as flawed as me, God being a wife to husband Mike, can use you, too.” plus holding down a fulltime job Brian works as the business in the territorial youth depart - administrator for the Waukegan, ment. Ill., Corps. She and her family attend the Barry Shoults , a member of Oak Creek Centennial, Wis., the BBTC since 2005, is a fourth- Corps where she belongs to the year student at the University of corps' band and songsters and Illinois in Chicago with a double leads the singing company. major in biological sciences and Kelly loves her involvement psychology. He plans on being an with the BBTC because she classi - emergency room physician. fies it as “her own thing.” She “I was involved in drama enjoys the creative outlet, throughout high school,” said Christian fellowship, prayer sup - Barry. “The BBTC gives me a way port and teamwork the group pro - to offer the talents God’s given me vides. What she finds even more back to Him for His glory and the advance - ment of His kingdom.” One of Barry’s funni - est memories from a BBTC performance came from a dinner for retired officers in Canada. During a sketch composed of Song Book titles, Barry bounded onstage, bel - lowed, “Rise up, O youth,” looked at the roomful of silver-haired 8 Reaching out to a new world Minnesota companies tour Army by Robert Bonesteel who help us serve the less fortunate. It is a new year. We are in a new In 2008 the Central Territory took world. We live in a time where: steps toward engaging our commu - nity of supporters when we imple - • Children begin using computers mented a web-based volunteer man - before they can talk agement database, Volunteer • People prefer to shop, bank, Impact. We wanted to make it easier donate and live online for our 640,000-plus volunteers to • Cards are used more often than get involved. We also wanted to help cash our corps more effectively manage volunteers and reach • People expect more people who communication could volunteer. This in moments program was rather than days designed to empow - • Individuals wait er everyone who seconds instead of serves in The Salvation moments before mov - Army. ing on Employing this program • Information is instanta - has been exciting, and we by Craig Dirkes Light Shelter. She was neous look forward to how it will so smitten with the • People are willing to give positively improve our efforts. innesota’s tour that she started— money instead of their time Our corps have begun using largest and has not stopped— Volunteer Impact. I would encour - corpora - volunteering twice a • Individuals give to organizations age you to see how your corps is tions are they are personally involved with M month in the Harbor using Volunteer Impact in managing finding out The Light kitchen. • Someone on the other side of the its programs from social services to Salvation Army is world can volunteer in our com - traditional corps programming like about more than red And that’s just the munities without ever traveling Sunday school. This database is an kettles and ringing half of it. Last spring easy and effective way to connect bells. Employee groups she started a toiletry • One person can impact millions drive that yielded a with just a few keystrokes with our new world. from some of the state’s largest compa - truckload of soap, This is the world in which God Contact your corps officer for more Kathy Ayers sorts shampoo shampoo, toothpaste information about your corps’ nies—Best Buy, Cub has called us to serve, and we must Foods, 3M, Target and during a toiletry drive she and deodorant. Ayers learn how to effectively reach those Volunteer Impact database. spearheaded for Harbor Light collected the items others—have been residents. attending tours called from hotels, dental Beyond the Red Kettle to discover offices and her fellow the real Salvation Army. employees at 15 UnitedHealth Group facilities. In late June, a Beyond the Red Kettle events are dozen UnitedHealth volunteers sort - free, one-hour tours held three times ed and bagged the items for distrib - Salvation Army teams up a month at four Twin Cities facili - ution to Harbor Light residents. ties. Staff and clients offer testimoni - als about how the Army and its “The packets of toiletries were with Thomas Kinkade countless services have touched vital to our overnight shelter,” said them. Nearly 800 people have Harbor Light Administrator Envoy attended the tours since they began Bill Miller, who presented Ayers in January 2007. with a Volunteer of the Year Award in November. “What a treat to have “These tours are not about a volunteer so committed to Harbor fundraising,” said Joel Vaughn, Light.” Beyond the Red Kettle coordinator. “They are meant to raise awareness Vaughn is pleased with the impact about the critical work The the tours are having. Salvation Army does.” “It is so fulfilling to have people The tours also are meant to get from the community walk through a people involved. So far, it’s been Salvation Army facility on a tour, working. For instance, consider hear of a need and say, ‘That’s some - Kathy Ayers, a real estate specialist thing I can do. I can meet that with Minnetonka, Minn. based need,’” he said. “We are honored and UnitedHealth Group. A year ago she encouraged to have such wonderful toured the Minneapolis Harbor friends and partners in the work we do.”

Fashion and fun with purpose!

by Elena Macdissi when his mother was in danger of homas Kinkade’s painting, losing her home. Jared Padlaecki “The Christmas Cottage,” stars as Thomas Kinkade with brings new meaning to the as his mother Tlyrics of “I’ll be Home for and Peter O’Toole as his mentor. The Christmas.” In fact, the cottage in the Salvation Army, AMC Oakview painting is similar to Kinkade’s own Theater and other community part - childhood home. As part of The ners held “The Christmas Cottage” Salvation Army’s Tree of Lights movie premiere on November 22nd. Campaign in the Western Division, The price of admission was a new the painting was displayed in several toy for the toyland. In his personal Omaha Banks and was to be auc - blog, Kinkade wrote he is proud of tioned off with a goal of raising the film. $5,000 to benefit the Salvation Army “As a young artist searching for pur - Toyland, a program designed to give pose and meaning, I experimented toys to children during the Christmas with many different styles of painting season. as a student,” Kinkade wrote. “A bit of The painting is also the inspiration this journey is chronicled in the film, behind the new movie, “The ‘The Christmas Cottage.’ The film is Christmas Cottage.” The film, loose - entirely based on actual events, and if The Lancer Dancers varsity dance and drill team at Shawnee Mission East High School in Prairie Village, Kan., a suburb of Kansas City, made more than 100 scarves and gave them to ly based on Kinkade’s life, portrays I may say so, is an excellent represen - The Salvation Army to distribute to children in need this winter. A few of the 18 members his decision to become an artist tation of reality.” are pictured modeling scarves. 9 A cornucopia of music, celebration and worship

CSB and Lakeside Singers awe with versatility by Colonel Dennis Phillips familiar; they were extraordi - hatever one’s prefer - nary. Truly, the ence in music, there sensitive singing was something for of this lullaby was Weveryone to enjoy at fit for the birth of the Chicago Staff Band’s (CSB) a King. Sounds of the Seasons concert. Be it old or new, brass or vocal, jazz or The Lakeside classical, rhapsody—or even coun - Singers concluded try—this year’s program had it all. their first set accompanied by Wheaton College’s Edman Chapel the Chicago Staff was abuzz with anticipation as the Band in a dramat - crowd began building as early as ic presentation of 6:00 p.m. Promptly at 7:00 the din Aaron Copland’s of 2,000 voices quickly hushed as The Promise of 34 men and women marched into Living. the CSB’s second century to begin Transcribed for this much-anticipated Thanksgiving band by y weekend classic. e cations, which dramati - n

Bandmaster Himes, e g cally portrayed the o In a unique formation, the cornet this setting included V k c section stood bordering the left and a willowy affect con - message of Christ’s i R y right flanks of the band, while the tributed by flute promised return. In b s o trombone section stretched across soloist Jon Negus. both compositions, the t o h the rear riser. As Bandmaster The two major Chicago Staff Band P William Himes brought down the band works of the showcased its talent baton on Robert Redhead’s Fanfare evening were and ability to provide a of Praise the audience knew they Journey into wide range of musical were in for an evening of spectacu - Freedom by the leg - expressions. lar music. endary British com - The entire audience With an economy of words and a poser, Eric Ball, and was quite happily volume of thought, Territorial Renaissance, by the engaged in the season- Commander Commissioner Barry contemporary compos - appropriate singing of C. Swanson proclaimed an evening er, Peter Graham. Ball’s demanding “Bringing in the sheaves” to the strate their ver - of “music, celebration and wor - test piece included an Eb bass solo accompaniment of a “down-home satility with ship,” and that was exactly what which emulated the mellow tones country” arrangement by William more Christmas unfolded for the next two hours. of a euphonium while the euphoni - Himes. While singing along, this music with Cornet soloist Ben Kinzie evoked ums themselves filled the air with writer had to pause and ponder the highlights from memories of Louis Armstrong and the smoothness of cellos. The bril - irony that this toe-tappin’, hand- A Christmas Doc Severinsen with his rendition liance of one soprano cornet easily clappin’, back-slappin’ arrangement Carol. Singers of the jazzy Joshua Swings the filled the role of an entire wood - came from the pen of the same and the CSB Battle and later, young Brett wind section. man who gave us To the Chief joined forces for a rousing finale, a Tolcher wowed the audience with Later Renaissance was per - Musician, Aspects of Praise and high-energy gospel arrangement of his capable handling of the classic, formed in sync to a multimedia pre - Procession to Covenant. “Go tell it on the mountain,” to Concert Piece for Trombone. sentation produced by David Just before Lt. Colonel Mickey which the audience responded with The Lakeside Singers made an Minter, territorial visual communi - McLaren presented a meaningful prolonged applause. impressive entrance bedecked in devotional thought, Bandmaster Seemingly all too soon, smart tuxedoes and sequined Himes paid trib - the evening con - evening gowns to the accompani - ute for the cluded as band and ment of generous applause. Under colonel’s 10 singers combined the baton of conductor Robert years of excep - to sing a benedic - Bowker, this superbly talented 24- tional service tion, “The Lord voice choir amazed the audience as the band’s bless you and keep with their artistry. executive offi - you.” Yes, it all cer. Among their diverse repertoire happened on the was a haunting arrangement of Then the Saturday night “Silent Night.” With purity of Lakeside after Thanksgiving: voice, male and Singers contin - “music, celebration female soloists ued to demon - and worship.” sang the familiar vers - es of this revered carol, but the har - monic pro - gressions of the vocal accompani - ment were anything but

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2008 Sounds of the Seasons CD

with sp ecial guests T H E L A K E S I D E S I N G E R S Saturday, N ovember 29, Edman 2008 Chapel / Wh A professional CD recording of the 2008 eaton, Illinois Sounds of the Seasons, featuring the CSB and guests The Lakeside Singers, is available for $15 each, plus $5 shipping and handling for orders of any quantity to the same address. Orders with quantity, address information and payment (Visa and MasterCard accepted) should be sent to: Chicago Staff Band, The Salvation Army, 10 W. Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016 If paying by credit card, fax (847) 227-5033. 10 Lieurances’ service saluted Corps, ARC join forces

n a double-headed effort to disciple beneficiaries and widen a corps’ outreach, Ithe Romulus, Mich., Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) and the Plymouth, Mich., Corps have successfully joined forces and supported “Come Join Our Army” along the way. Corps Officers Majors James and Patricia Irvine and ARC Administrators Captains Troy and Linda Barker began work - ing together more than a year ago. When the Irvines arrived at Plymouth, average Sunday Plymouth Corps Sergeant-Major Ross Myers attendance was less than 25 extends a hearty greeting to Romulus ARC benefi - with most attendees well into ciary Rodney Bondy. their senior years. their pews and roam the sanctuary “At our welcome, our people asked to greet and give each other hugs. us to help them grow in numbers “What took just a moment or two at by Major Laurence McPherson that day, June 3, 1967. Seven corps and younger in age,” recalled Jim. first can now take five to seven min - and nine adult rehabilitation centers “They’ve lived up to that challenge utes!” exclaimed Jim. f you were walking past the by giving us the freedom to imple - later, Chuck and Lila’s consistent The Barkers and Irvines were College for Officer Training on ment fresh worship styles and by Christian witness has impacted intentional in establishing soldier - that day, you might’ve heard warmly welcoming new people. countless lives. Many individuals ship classes for beneficiaries. “We through the open windows of And, the Barkers have been tremen - I and families who’ve experienced look for maturity in Christ,” nearby apartment buildings, “It’s the dous supporters in our outreach to profound changes because of these explained Jim. “We’re more interest - third of June, another dirty, dusty, the ARC men and their families.” faithful officers can confidently ed in a person’s relationship with delta day.” Those same windows declare, “My eternity is secure with Troy said, “Seeing the interactions God than in a relationship with The would soon slam shut as five and a God,” because Chuck and Lila of corps people and beneficiaries has Salvation Army.” The first soldier - half inches of rain drenched answered their calls to officership. been a blessing.” He attributes the ship class met this past fall at the Chicago. If you’d gone inside to success to the Irvines’ compassion and ARC; the second soldiership class watch TV, you might’ve witnessed Both were born in North Platte, the corps’ acceptance without bias. began meeting this month on news reports of Israel’s Six Day War, Neb., and began attending the corps Saturdays at the corps. China’s first hydrogen bomb or run - as children. Each time Lila boarded “The men have a higher sense of ner Jim Ryun setting a new world the corps bus, she’d encounter a self-worth through this corps’ min - Last fall Jim took beneficiary Tom record for the mile: three minutes, mischievous boy named Chuck. As istry,” continued Troy. “Many have Witkowski to the Eastern Michigan 51 seconds. young adults they individually been deemed outcasts by society—to Divisional Men’s Retreat, led by Dr. received God’s call to officership. feel a sense of belonging here can’t Roger Green. “It was Tom’s first Oh, I’m sure many events They married in 1964, entered be undervalued.” exposure to in-depth, systematic might’ve been witnessed that day, training the next year and were com - Bible study. He couldn’t wait to get now lost in our memories. But, some Extending the hand of fellowship missioned as lieutenants two years deeper into God’s Word when we witnessed and remembered the is a highlight of Sunday worship. It’s later. Their sons, Damon and Darin, not just shaking hands; folks leave got back!” exclaimed Jim. commissioning of the Witnesses of were born during the following two the Faith session—a profound occa - years. sion that, over the next 42 years, potentially impacted many more The Lieurances, now living near lives than any of the above-men - Fayetteville, Ark., entered retire - tioned events. ment out of the Fort Wayne, Ind., Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), Majors Charles and Lila Lieurance where they served as administrators were among those commissioned on since 2002.

Romulus ARC program graduates Mario Vasquez (r) and Tom Witkowski are led through sol - diership classes by Major Jim Irvine, Plymouth corps officer, and Captain Linda Barker, Numbers of Hope Romulus ARC administrator.

The 2009 Lenten Resource Book, 3:16— Numbers of Fresh cash transfusion Hope, is designed to help enrich your corps’ worship dur - ing this Holy season, plus an additional four weeks—starting February 1st! It will dissect John 3:16, referred to as “the Hope Diamond of the Bible” by Max Lucado. Using excerpts from his book, 3:16 The Numbers of Hope, the verse will come alive in the hearts of those who hear it. This resource contains ready-to-use, quality Thrift stores are the financial lifeblood of adult rehabilitation centers (ARC). Sales directly meetings for Sunday worship, women’s and community care min - support a center’s operations and its life-changing ministries. That’s why the Romulus, Mich., ARC is excited about its 17,000-square-foot store in Lincoln Park, Mich. ARC istries. Discover anew this season how Jesus can bring hope to your life! Administrators Captains Troy and Linda Barker reported the goal was to create a more upscale environment. “People are amazed at the store’s overall appearance,” said Troy. “It’s exceeded our expectations,” added Linda. 11 Grand Rapids Kroc Center Continued from page 1 Territorial dent immediately Swanson, Western Prayer endeared herself Michigan Divisional to her classmates Commander Major Calendar by unearthing the Ralph Bukiewicz, and grand prize of a Grand Rapids Kroc certificate for a Administrators Majors FEBRUARY 2009 classroom pizza Roger and Joy Ross. party. Numerous civic and PRAY FOR: business leaders from Speakers sumed 50 months of intensive the area also partici - addressing the preparation and planning. When People to decide for Christ on this pated in the event. 1 audience includ - completed, the $56.5 million LEED Decision Sunday ed Central territorial leaders The groundbreaking officially Certified project (“green” and sus - Commissioners Barry C. and E. Sue began the process which has con - tainable) will maximize a 20-acre Candidates answering God’s call to campus located at 2500 South 2 officership Division Ave. The 94,000-square- foot center will include an aquatic The territorial officers’ forum meeting center, full-size gymnasium, state- 3 of-the-art fitness center, banquet hall, performing arts center, wor - 4 Community care ministries ship hall and host of other features. The projected completion date for The Salvation Army in Kuwait and the center is spring 2010. 5 Mongolia As the investment in brick and mortar will soon begin to shape the The North Dakota corps and youth physical development of the Grand 6 retreat this weekend Rapids Kroc Center, the support and prayers of God’s people will The Kansas and Western Missouri continue to help shape the spiritual 7 divisional gospel music workshop development of Dakya Chapman and hundreds of children like her, along with adults and families who 8 Youth discipled through corps cadets will engage the center for many years to come. 9 The Commissioners’ Conference

The evangelistic efforts of the Kistler 10 family in LaCrosse, Wis.

Kroc Leadership Academy graduates first class The Midland divisional youth leaders 11 seminar in St. Louis, Mo. by Major Joy Ross achievement. Students and families not graduate the academy. Positive The DeKalb, Ill., Corps hirteen middle school stu - were guided to develop in the fol - results are expected to be even 12 lowing areas: academic success, more dramatic when the academy dents recently graduated as Young adults attending the territorial the inaugural class of the social skills, positive self-esteem, is instituted for a full academic 13 TKroc Leadership Academy health awareness, family teamwork year. Re:Generation conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. The youth and volunteerism. Family participa - The graduation ceremony was were identified by school staff and tion was encouraged through incorporated into a Sunday service 14 The Northern Division’s parenting administrators as capable of achiev - parental workshops, family fun which had standing-room only. retreat ing great things but lacking the sup - nights, incentives acknowledging port to reach their full, God-given family contributions, and steady Hard hearts to be softened by God’s potential. With this new initiative, communication between parents, 15 love The Salvation Army, school and staff and volunteers. parents came together to provide Students met twice weekly for Employment President Barack Obama and his this support. eight weeks. During each three- Opportunity 16 family on this Presidents Day hour session, they explored their Outcome-based objectives were Creative Arts Directo r— Music and developed, focusing on student leadership potential through indi - Creative Arts Dept., Greater New York The annual command consultation vidual tutoring, large Divisional Headquarters, New York, N.Y. 17 and small group Give leadership to creative arts expressions review teams instruction using the at corps, special events. Develop divisional Arise Life-Skills pro - drama, dance, mime groups plus training The Lincoln, Neb., Corps curriculums; be resource, advisor to corps 18 gram, guest speakers, groups; organize resource library, maintain mentoring, participa - website; seek, develop potential leaders. The Romulus, Mich., Adult tion in leadership Manage special-event technical operations; 19 Rehabilitation Center groups and a volunteer develop specific segments as requested; project. oversee creation, organization of props/scenery/costumes as needed; liaise The College for Officer Training offi - The overall grade with talent for divisional events. Participate in 20 cers’ retreat point average of stu - conservatory and summer camp programs; dents rose, with over coordinate creative arts participation at Star half showing marked Search; assist with other projects as The Chicago Staff Band’s ministry in assigned by associate program secretary. 21 Jacksonville, Ill. improvement in acade - Bachelor’s degree and/or significant experi - mic performance. ence in creative arts field required. Must be a Only one youth did Salvationist attending a corps in the division. The Plymouth, Mich., Corps Contact: Gordon Ward FAX (212) 337-7401. 22

Safe travel and new insight for those 23 on the Biblical Education Tour of Israel

24 The National Personnel Conference

The territorial multicultural 25 committee meeting

The Heartland divisional women’s 26 officers’ retreat

The Dick Purtan Radiothon in 27 Detroit, Mich.

The Midland divisional women’s min - 28 istries’ scrapbook weekend 12 Around the Territory DETROIT, MICH.—More than $53,000 was raised during the DES PLAINES, ILL.—Ten men and women 26th annual attended a territorial training class to earn Coats for Kids an entry-level, amateur-radio technician radiothon hosted license, which will enable them to assist by WJLB-FM 98 with disaster communications through the for The Salvation Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Army of Detroit. Network (SATERN). The 20 hours of “We couldn’t be instruction at territorial headquarters were happier,” said followed by a licensing examination. Major Todd Thielke, city commander and Eastern Michigan divisional secretary. “In these SATERN was founded in 1988 by Major Pat challenging economic times, these donations will keep children warm through the cold win - McPherson (l), SATERN national director. ter months.” With three more weeks until the end of a coat collection campaign, more than Radio operator and SATERN member Bill 1,200 coats had been collected. The family pictured here with Major Thielke (c) brought 300 Shillington (r) taught the class. coats, 87 sweaters and sweatshirts, as well as three large boxes of hats, gloves and scarves to the radiothon location. DES MOINES, IOWA— Christian comedian Bob KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Rosetta Stromberg (r) was the guest Barber was recognized for 77 speaker for the annual adviso - years of faithful service as a ry board meeting of The home league member by Salvation Army in Des Moines, Captain Beth McComb, corps where he presented humor officer, in a Sunday morning interwoven with a powerful worship service highlighting message of God’s love. Also at women’s ministries. Lauretta the civic dinner, Major Keith Riddle also was thanked for her Petrie (l), city coordinator, pre - 20 years of leadership as the sented the Doing the Most corps’ home league secretary. Good award to Advisory Board Pictured (l-r) are Rosetta Member Begie Hefner (c) hon - Barber, Captains Tom and Beth oring her 20 years of service McComb, Lauretta Riddle and and red kettle fundraising guest speaker Major Betty efforts. Grindle, Western Michigan and Northern Indiana divisional mission advancement secretary.

OAK CREEK, WIS.—The groundbreaking for its new chapel was a family affair Words of Life for the Oak Creek Centennial Corps led by his edition of Words of Majors Gregory and Lee Life is the first volume Ann Thompson, corps offi - cers. The long hoped-for to be written by Major expansion was 10 years in TEvelyn Merriam, who the making. When asked if has succeeded General John they’d like an entirely new Gowans as writer of the Army’s facility built elsewhere, the tight-knit corps family book of daily Bible readings. refused to leave the senior Major Merriam is an officer citizens living in the resi - in the Eastern Territory. She dence connected to the cur - rent corps building. Phase I received her bachelor’s degree includes a new, 400-seat in education from Eastern chapel, offices and class - Nazarene College and also has rooms. Phase II will turn the old chapel into a secure, a master’s degree in writing two-story educational facility to accommodate the corps’ extensive youth work. from Manhattanville College. Evelyn and her husband, Paul, have served as officers

for more than 35 years, five in Japan. Evelyn’s most recent appointment was in the literary department in New York. This edition of Words of Life runs through var - ied terrain. It begins in Genesis, continues with the letter from James, adds a special loop through “partners in ministry” (supplied by guest writers Lt. Colonels Richard and Janet Munn), carries on with Matthew’s gospel (through Holy Week) and finishes with thoughts about windows in scripture.

Promoted to Glory

Major Ehlert R. Wallin He entered training in September Major 1943 and was commissioned as a Ehlert R. probationary lieutenant the follow - Wallin was ing year with the Liberty session. promoted to In his first appointment, Ehlert Glory on met the sister of the corps officer he November was assisting and romance blos - 16, 2008, somed. Ehlert married Alyce from the Samuelson on September 29, 1949. same Rock- Together they served in ford, Ill., hos - Scandinavian and other corps across pital in which the territory. he was born. In 1986 Ehlert was named to a Ehlert Richard was born to new position in the Northern Swedish immigrants, Alfrida and Division—correctional services sec - John Wallin, on August 16, 1924. retary. He blazed a trail and laid an His family attended the Rockford excellent foundation for the Army’s Temple Corps, where Ehlert never credibility in prison work. The missed a Sunday for 13 years Wallins retired in 1989. For registration details: www.NSSC2009.org straight. Major Wallin is survived by his Ehlert worked as a machinist wife, Alyce; daughter Laurie (Henry) before he felt the call to officership. Rivera, and two grandchildren.