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You’ve got the power Although my strength and endurance have diminished physi - cally, my faith in God has grown. by Lt. Colonel Vicki Amick Through the power of the Holy Territorial Retired Officers’ Bureau Director Spirit, I am a spiritual warrior wag - ing battle for the souls of mankind, seeking to bring them to an under - o you recall playing mighty powers I possessed! I was standing of God’s love and grace. Superman or Wonder always the hero, and everyone was of scripture says it this way, “For God (Intercessory prayer also can be DWoman as a child? I do. We glad to see me fly into the room, red has not given us a spirit of timidi - called spiritual battle.) had a red towel I claimed cape and all. Life as a child was ty, but of power and love and disci - for my cape. I would run, jump and filled with fun and adventure. pline.” (2 Timothy 1:7, NASB) My faith is not dependent upon “fly” around saving many in distress. my strength, but rather Christ! Although that was a half century When the Bible says God has not Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) says, “I The feats accomplished in one after - ago, I want you to know “I’ve still got given us the spirit of fear, it doesn’t noon were amazing—all due to the can do all things through Christ the power!” One of my favorite verses mean we will never feel afraid but who strengthens me.” that we should not allow fear to hold us back. We need to acknowledge it God is with us! His Word says He and then, with God’s help, move will never leave or forsake us. We beyond it. In fact, God says “Fear not” may not always feel His presence, many times because it can be such a but we can take Him at His word negative and powerful emotion. and trust Him. This is faith: believ - The Chicago Staff Band ing without seeing. (Hebrews 11:1) As a two-time cancer survivor, I know about fear. Yet, these experi - So, step out in faith and trust God ences have reaffirmed God has a to direct your future. Be a spiritual plan and purpose for my life. I can warrior who is not afraid to wield trust Him today and in the future to the Sword of Truth, directed by the work all things out for my good. power of the Holy Spirit. Let the world know, “You’ve got the power!” with (Romans 8:28) SARA GROVES Backpack blessings uring a back-to-school Principals from the selected phone bank fundraising schools were overwhelmed by the Ddrive, WISN-TV and The community’s generosity. They got Salvation Army in involved in the Back to School Milwaukee, Wis., raised more than Collection Drive when $50,000 to buy school supplies for Superintendent Gregory Thornton more than1,300 Milwaukee Public challenged them to open their inConcert! School (MPS) students who can’t hearts—and wallets—to join The afford these basic necessities. The Salvation Army/WISN 12 effort. In schools selected to receive the sup - just three days, principals and Saturday, November 30, 20 13 – 7:00 pm plies were Hi-Mount Community administrators donated $4,675 to add Edman Chapel – Wheaton, Illinois School, Auer Avenue School, Ralph to the $50,000-plus already raised. Waldo Emerson School, and (Not a function of Wheaton College) “The gift of a book bag stuffed Lancaster School. with school supplies will definitely Sara Groves is a consummate storyteller. Whether she’s talking about parenthood, the difficul - “This project was heartwarming allow our students to return to ties of marriage or the loves and losses that shape who we are, she is a singer-songwriter who and inspiring. The incredible generos - school prepared with tools for suc - has been sharing her heart and baring her soul through her music for 15 years. Since her cess,” said Hi-Mount School debut album Conversations in 2001, Sara has become one of the most critically-acclaimed ity of WISN 12 viewers exceeded our artists in the Christian music industry. She has received three Dove Award nominations and expectations,” said Jan Wade, presi - Principal Toni Dinkins. “With over was named CCM’s Artist of the Year. dent and general manager of WISN- 95 percent of our student popula - TV. The initial goal was $25,000. tion qualifying for free or reduced- For FREE tickets contact The Salvation Army, Music Dept. In addition to appeals by news per - price lunch, these donations will sonalities, interviews with Green Bay ensure that our students have the 10 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 294-2134 supplies they need to learn, grow online: www.chicagostaffband.org Packer Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler and former Green Bay Packer Line and achieve. More importantly, this Backer George Koonce helped ener - tremendous act of kindness will also “The Chicago Staff Band is producing enjoyable, exciting music played with gize viewers. ensure that our students feel loved aggressive brilliance and panache.” —Dr. Ronald Holz, The Brass Band Bridge and supported by many.” “This generosity will help hundreds “The musicianship of the CSB was an inspiration to our students and staff.” of Milwaukee Public School children —Dr. Kenneth Dye, Director of Bands University of Notre Dame begin the school year with confidence and have the supplies they need to do This concert will be recorded. Pre-school children not admitted. well in school,” said Major Roger Ross, then Milwaukee County commander. Get Connected! Central Check out our complementary material on the web. Connection www.usc.salvationarmy.org/getconnected

THE SALVATION ARMY Resources/Links 10 W. Algonquin Road • Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 Officer Candidates web page 847-294-2000 WILLIAM BOOTH Multicultural ministries webpage Founder For late breaking news, Territorial prayer website ANDRÉ COX General Search Institute website COMMISSIONER PAUL R. SEILER visit our website! Web exclusives Territorial Commander LT. COLONEL RICHARD VANDER WEELE Community Relations and Development Secretary 2013 Advent resource excerpt ELIZABETH KINZIE Value of a young professionals council Editorial Director by Rob Bonesteel ANNE URBAN Editor/Writer Log on to salarmycentral.org Ryan Read: Prisoner to Pastor JACQUELYN BENTSON Communications Specialist Centralites overseas email and addresses FERN CALDWELL More about the Farmington Hills’ weight loss Circulation Manager focus group KENNETH ROMIN Graphic Design and Production Lt. Pam Kasten on implementation of 40 VISIT OUR WEBSITE— Developmental Assets www.centralusa.salvationarmy.org More about The Salvation Army in Papua New 1-800-SALARMY Guinea 3

STEPs creates synergy cess of the STEPs evaluation in our division. Corps officers and sol - diers have learned they share a in Heartland common bond and often are deal - ing with various facets of the same by Captain Valerie Carr issues. Everyone also began to notice he STEPs corps had quite a bit in common (Strategic Tool with each other. This understand - Tto Engage Potential) process in the Heartland Division has proven to be a catalyst for new ideas, fellowship of spirit and fostering the potential within our corps. The divisional approach to the STEPs process has been one of shared experiences leading to new ideas. The last program year saw each corps STEPs team Captain Valerie Carr with her son Ethan come together with their divisional team counter - parts to go through the results of their document and then brainstorm together action steps in their ing freed the conversation in the goal areas. We met in cluster areas for brainstorming brainstorming sessions, allowing sessions and found this to be a key factor to the suc - each participant to share what had worked and what hadn’t in similar situations. Each corps encouraged the other in their effort to “do the most good” in their communities. We noticed several “common threads” every time a STEPs retreat Lieutenants cultivate unity concluded, which in turn has led to some exciting opportunities in the Heartland Division! Afterward, a potluck lunch is held. hen Lts. Tomas and beautiful to see how everyone Working together to seek ways to Martha Valladares and “What is most important to us is knows each other. Even though make an impact for God’s Kingdom Wtheir three children that our church family understands many don’t speak each other’s lan - has produced: an interdivisional arrived fresh from the we are one body, what language is guage they still sit together and talk young adult leadership training College for Officer Training at the spoken doesn’t ultimately matter,” as best they can. It’s a great bless - seminar at the Champaign, Ill., Belvidere, Ill., Corps in the Chicago said Tomas. “During the potluck it’s ing to us, and it’s all to the glory of Corps, a divisional ministry training area they had no idea how God was God.” day to develop local leadership in going to use them. They soon dis - common concern areas, interest in covered that although the corps was a divisional young adult fellowship, located in a predominantly Hispanic establishment of a worship commit - community, the congregation was tee at the Pekin, Ill., Corps, and mostly Caucasian. new efforts in visitor retention divi - sion-wide. The list goes on and on! STEPs has helped the Heartland Division see through new lenses the possibilities God has for our min - istry! We approach each STEPs review with an open heart and a willing spirit, wanting to hear God and find the ways He is leading us to make the greatest missional The Cochrane family dedicates their son, Christian. impact in our communities.

Lts. Tomas and Martha Valladares pictured with their children. Samuel, 8, Andres, 12, and Rebecca, 14 2013 Advent Resources “My wife and I are bilingual, so one of the first things we did was go out and introduce ourselves to people in the community,” said Tomas, whose first language is Spanish. “We were happy to have illuminate an opportunity to reach out, and people in the area were pleased.” After covering the corps in prayer, they began inviting community Enrich your corps’ worship during this members to corps activities—start - ing with a food distribution, then vacation Bible school, Bible studies Holy season with ready-to to-use, quality and Sunday services. “Little by little we started to see new families com - worship resources for the month of ing to the corps,” said Tomas, “both Caucasian and Spanish and some African-American.” December. To meet the needs of newcomers, the corps worked out a bilingual Sunday morning schedule. Sunday school is held separately in both Let Jesus, “Light of the World,” ignite English and Spanish. Then everyone gathers in the chapel for worship which is translated from Spanish to your passion to light your world! English or vice versa. Due to time constraints the congregation nor - mally breaks apart for the message, but the first Sunday of every month See your corps officer for more information. the congregation worships and lis - tens to the message together. 4 Honeytree and Getz Our joint venture inspire Hoosiers with God

ne of Indiana’s great - by Lt. Colonel Daniel Sjögren est singers and Territorial Ambassador for Holiness Ocrafters of song made an appearance at ll my life I Indiana Music Institute this past have enjoyed summer. Nancy Henigbaum Afarming and Miller, more commonly known the role of as Honeytree— a hippie who got the farmer. He plows saved and became a pioneer in his fields, sows the without God working in the Jesus Movement of the early seed, fertilizes and then our lives. He made it 1970s and contemporary cultivates. This is done possible for us to walk Christian music—performed and all the while knowing in holiness, but He has taught at the 73rd Indiana Music the final product given us the responsibili - Institute (IMI) which was attend - depends on a source ty of doing the walking. ed by 140 campers and staff. greater than himself. He does not do that for us. Decked out in bellbottoms and He cannot produce rain a “One Way” t-shirt, IMI and sunshine for grow - We often talk about how Director Glenn Welch recalled how Bob Getz of Newaygo, Mich., was ing and harvesting the Christ defeated sin on as a 10-year-old he had been one of guest conductor for the institute. crop. For there to be successful har - the cross and gave us the Holy many sitting on the floor at her feet He has enjoyed a long and reward - vest, the farmer is dependent on Spirit to empower us for victory when she led choruses at the Adam’s ing music career as a euphonium these things from God. over sin. But we don’t often speak Apple in Fort Wayne. Singing classics soloist, composer and conductor of Of course, the farmer cannot about our own responsibility to like “Rattle Me, Shake Me” and new some great Army bands. expect a harvest at the end of the walk in holiness. tunes like “Great is the Harvest,” Surprisingly, he recalled having season if he does not pursue his Perhaps it’s because we are sim - Honeytree interacted wonderfully attended only one divisional music responsibilities. I see this as a part - ply reluctant to face up to our with the audience and candidly camp as a student, and none as a nership with God, and the farmer responsibility. Maybe we want to shared about heartaches in life and guest, but he filled the role wonder - will reap only when he has fulfilled leave it up to God, or perhaps we joy in Christ. As a special treat, she fully. his part. Farming is a joint venture do not understand the provision of taught guitar track students the next Passing out handcrafted cross between the farmer and God. The God and our own responsibility for day. Borrowing her pet phrase, they necklaces and books about Eric Ball farmer cannot do what God must, holiness. exclaimed, “Hallelujah, Outasight!” like they were candy, he was a man and, praise God, He will not do Hebrews 12:14 reminds us that on a mission, determined to spend what the farmer should. we must pursue holiness, for with - himself entirely on the kids. He sat I believe our pursuit of holiness is out it no one will see the Lord. at a different table at each meal, also a joint venture with God. We Let’s continue in this joint venture making sure he met every student cannot come to the place of holiness with God. before camp was over, and shared from his heart, using a mix of the colorful, articulate language you’d expect from an author—he wrote Emil Soderstrom’s biography—and the down-to-earth, straightforward lingo of a farmer, which he is. The camp premiered a march Bob ATTENTION MEN! wrote called “Indiana Youth” that he dedicated to the division. Mark your calendars now for the Central Territorial MEN’S MINISTRIES CONFERENCE General John Larsson April 4-6, 2014 plays four more musicals Lake Williamson Conference Center Carlinville, Ill. ith Volume 4 in the Each CD includes a 32-page booklet series John Larsson with the lyrics by General John SPECIAL GUESTS WPlays, the retired world Gowans. leader completes his For sample tracks and further Commissioner Israel L. Gaither recording of piano arrangements of information about the CD series songs from the Gowans and Larsson visit www.johnlarsson.com Former Chief of the Staff and musicals. To purchase contact Resource Retired U.S. National Commander This latest CD includes favorites Connection at 1-800-937-8896 or from four musicals: www.shop.salvationarmy.org. White Rose, Son of Man, Man Mark II and The Meeting . These musicals are not as well-known as the first six, but the authors have always reckoned they include some of their best songs. Among these are such classics as Donald Miller “I’ll not turn back,” NY Times bestselling author “They need Christ” and “I want to say yes.” The four CDs in the series feature a total of 115 songs from the musicals, You’ll be joined by hundreds of men like yourself looking for a deeper providing nearly five hours of con - understanding of God, rich fellowship and good fun, food and recreation! tinuous music. See your corps officer for more information. 5

The youth population Ryan works with fluctuates; weekly corps activi - ties can bring as few as 40 or as many as 100 children and teens. Big Steady growth in Racine draws are character-building pro - grams, “Hip-hop Hope” dance onsidering the value of good good citizenship in youth. instruction and basketball. New this soil on a crop’s outcome, fall were a praise band and teen “We have a chance to concentrate on open gym night. Cwhat better name than prevention with kids rather than hav - A spring hip-hop rap concert Good Soil Initiative (GSI) ing to perform intervention later on,” Ryan and Jamie Read, daughters Madalyn and for a territorial youth development said Ryan. An initial program contin - attracted more than 300 youth who Morgan, with Captains Joel and Ramona Arthur program? GSI debuted last year to ues to flourish: a culinary arts course heard the gospel and learned more deploy 60 youth development coordi - about corps programs and worship. that prepares teens leaving juvenile who enjoyed refreshments, games, nators in corps across the Midwest A summer block party brought in detention for reentry into society. music and a gospel message. over five years. more than 500 community people Also this summer, an urban min - One of the first locations where a istry team from the Metropolitan youth development coordinator was Division came to mow lawns, pick placed is Racine, Wis. Ryan Read, a up trash and interact with residents former youth pastor, has been the within a 10-block area of the corps. coordinator there for a year, now working with Captains Joel and “It was a great witness to the Ramona Arthur, corps officers. community and exposure for the team to social injustices,” said Ryan, “In our few months here, we’ve who became a soldier earlier this seen many good things from Ryan,” year with his wife, Jamie, a former said Joel. “His work has motivated us pastor who now serves as the to add new programs to help youth young people’s sergeant-major. know Jesus and be discipled in the ‘good soil’ they’ll need to grow rather “When we became soldiers, we than in the things of this world.” took ownership of the Army’s mis - sion,” concluded Ryan, who’s tick - Ryan walks neighborhood streets led to be associated with a program to chat and pray with residents and that resonates with his personal tes - shop owners. He also consults with timony. As a younger man, Ryan community organizations, parents, was saved in prison after hearing teachers, schools and the police for Christ’s parable of the good soil. different perspectives on developing Ryan Read and corps youth

Winnebago County warriors Advancing married women officers hen the Winnebago “Last year Steve even helped County, Ill., Friday build cardboard trucks for Wal- WNight Patrol Mobil mart’s “Fill a Truck” campaign,” by Lt. Colonel Renea Smith Assistant Secretary for Personnel Feeding Program need - said Beverly Peterson, then the equality of men and women, ed a coordinator, Steve Polaski quick - Winnebago County director of com - e stand at a crossroad of asserting there is no theological barrier ly volunteered, and when the munity relations and volunteer ser - culture in Salvation Army preventing female officers from assum - Winnebago County development vices. “We felt they were long over - Wministry. One of our ing any role and suggesting leadership office needed an assistant to help due for the recognition.” strengths has been the use and administrative roles be distributed with donations and special events, The Polaskis are also hard work - of married officer ministry teams. more equitably. While we have taken his wife Sharon was the first to vol - ers at their corps, where Steve vol - While building strong officer marriages some steps forward, our strides must unteer. Collectively, they’ve donated unteers as an usher and Sharon is and thriving family relationships be more intentional. over 1,600 hours in the last four involved with women’s ministries. remain core values, we must intention - The recommendations developed by years. ally recognize officers as individuals “He’s the first friendly face you’ll the Married Women Officers in This year Steve and Sharon were and use each one’s distinctive gifts and Leadership Ad Hoc Committee fall into see on Sunday mornings, and he skills, regardless of marital status, gen - honored for their commitment and greets people with a winning smile the following general categories: meth - service by receiving the 2013 der or ethnicity. ods for validating the married woman and cheerful heart,” said Beverly, Earlier this year Lt. Colonel Susan officer’s work; intentional recognition Territorial Family Volunteer of the “and Sharon works in our develop - Year award. Bukiewicz, chairperson of the Married of the married woman officer’s gifts ment office like it’s a part-time job!” Women Officers in Leadership Ad Hoc and skills in making appointments, and “I think it’s just part of what we do Committee, presented 17 recommenda - a commitment to making officer as Christians,” said tions to the Territorial Executive appointments based on leadership Sharon, who is a Council. Varied in scope, these recom - skills and not primarily on marriage third-generation mendations were aimed at moving mar - relationships; the development of sys - Salvationist and has ried women officers forward as a group tems for sharing personal thoughts and been attending the while developing gifted women for key ideas, and the provision of more Rockford Temple, Ill., leadership roles. opportunities for consultation with Corps with Steve for Foundational is the belief that men officer leadership for the purpose of almost 40 years. “I and women are equally gifted by God skill development and empowerment. saw there was a real for spiritual leadership. This is not While the recommendations specifi - need for people to based on feminist ideology but founded cally address opening doors of service help when I was a on an accurate interpretation of God’s for married women officers, the com - casewoker, and I Word. The Bible does not tell us spiritu - mittee strongly felt these would pro - knew I needed to al authority is given only to men. vide developmental opportunities for continue after I Instead, we understand the Holy Spirit all officers. The result is an attempt to retired.” Sharon bestows gifts and sacred callings with - see each officer as an individual who worked for the Adult out regard to gender. Catherine Booth, God has uniquely gifted for ministry. Rehabilitation Center one of the Army’s founders, powerfully We are a salvation Army com - and the social ser - proclaimed the biblical basis for the prised of men and women working vices of Winnebago woman’s place in public ministry, together to build the Kingdom of God. County for a com - including leadership. Seeing officers as one of the Army’s bined 26 years. According to research by Major Julie essential assets for mission, we need to In addition to this Aren, a 1994 report issued by the develop and use officers, particularly regular volunteer International Commission on the married women, in the most effective work, the Polaskis Ministry of Female Officers affirmed way to bring honor and glory to God. have assisted in everything from pick - ing up toys for the Giving Tree to deliv - ering barrels to the Food for the Needy drive. 6 Kroc Centers bridging the gap be

Chicago Kroc raises up leaders

he Ray and Joan Kroc Corps or classes,” said Lt. Denesia, “but by Grand Rapids Kroc Center Community Center in Chicago, the time VBS came around he was TIll., has initiated a new leader - one of the strongest leaders, talking ship training program for teens with the kids and getting them aims to keep kids fit called SWAT (Service, Worship and engaged. It was really cool to see the Teaching), in an effort to raise up stu - difference.” by Stephanie Denton dent leaders and counselors. In the fall the students transitioned ccording to The training session lasts five into junior church aides. They contin - the Center weeks and meets Monday through ue to participate in corps youth pro - for Disease Friday. This year teens, ages 14-17, grams, other Kroc activities and A participated. Under the leadership of Control and attend Sunday worship. Prevention, over 23 Lt. Denesia Polusca, Chicago Kroc “What’s been most rewarding million children are Center officer for youth development, about this program has been seeing overweight in the and Dietrich Hunter, teen zone man - the development of our future lead - United States. ager, the teens met every morning for ers,” said Lt. Denesia. “Our training Childhood obesity can devotions before assisting summer did two major things: first, it helped lead to many health day camp counselors from 9:00 a.m. the teens recognize their potential as problems including until 3:00 p.m. leaders by building their confidence. type-2 diabetes, high Then they met with Lt. Denesia for Second, it developed their under - blood pressure, heart training in Safe from Harm, evange - standing of responsibility and disease and even lism and peer leadership. They also accountability.” stroke. studied scripture, prayed The Grand Rapids, scripture out loud, Mich., Ray and Joan Kroc Corps team sports, dance and tumbling, shared testimonies, wor - Community Center is doing its part swim lessons and classes like Zumba shipped and began to keep kids active and help promote for Kids. preparations for vacation a healthy lifestyle. Bible school (VBS), “The goal of the Kroc Center is to which the teens helped Along with the Kroc Center in provide programs and services that to lead during the final Philadelphia, it’s piloting a program encourage positive, life-changing week of SWAT. called FitKids360 which combines experiences for both children and learning about nutrition with physi - adults,” said Major Karen Johnson, One student in partic - cal activity. The Grand Rapids Kroc officer for program development at ular, Willie Nolden, Center has held four, eight-week ses - the Kroc Center. “Because childhood improved his leadership sions of FitKids360 for 300 children, obesity is such a growing problem in skills immensely. “When ages 5-16, and their families. Classes our country, we are focused on offer - we started talking about are running at capacity, and 100 per - ing classes that allow children to get getting ready for VBS, cent of the families who’ve partici - active and be fit in a positive envi - he said he wasn’t com - pated report they have made positive ronment.” fortable leading worship lifestyle changes that have improved While children are the primary their health. Families have pledged to focus of the program, adults also are eat dinner at the table together each benefitting. The Kroc Center offers night, watch less TV, try one new many health and wellness activities Youth Club excels in Green Bay vegetable a week, start a journal, for all ages, including cardiovascular take family bike rides, eliminate machines, strength training drinking sugary beverages and cut machines, rowing machines, free by Aubrey Brennan down on junk food—healthy lifestyle weights, an indoor track, aerobics he Green Bay, Wis., Ray habits that can lower the risk of classes, water fitness and more. becoming obese, boost children’s and Joan Kroc Corps Indoor recreation activities include Community Center is moods, increase energy and ward off basketball, judo, volleyball, bad - T proud to provide children illness and developing related dis - minton, special toddler tumbling eases! a safe and encouraging environ - times for little ones and parents, rock ment to strengthen and enrich In addition to FitKids360, the climbing and swimming. One 67- their minds and bodies following Grand Rapids Kroc Center offers year-old woman lost 90 pounds just the school day. Our afterschool many other programs and activities by walking and changing her diet! program, Kroc Youth Club (KYC), designed specifically to help keep “I think we have a special niché is free to any child whose parent kids active and healthy, including because of the number of people or guardian has a family member - and Supports), a disciplinary whose lifestyle changes ship. Scholarships also are available approach practiced in our area school have big societal impact: to families who qualify. systems. In KYC, we don’t have rules better health leading to “The Green Bay Kroc Center gives for children; we have expectations fewer medical issues, all youth a chance to experience edu - for them to meet. Along with PBIS, especially within ethnic cational enrichment, life skills devel - we promote KYC START, which groups which have high - opment and physical wellness,” said involves the core values that each er rates of diabetes and Captain Ken Shiels, senior Kroc offi - child is Safe, Truthful, Accountable, heart disease,” said cer. “Such experiences allow children Respectful and that they all partici - Major Karen. to envision and pursue better futures pate Together. According to Lt. for themselves and their families.” Children in KYC enjoy a nutritious Colonel James Nauta, Currently, KYC serves 126 chil - snack, receive help with homework Kroc project specialist dren, ages 7-12, daily from 10 diverse and have access to the computer lab. for the Central Territory, schools which encourages social They can release energy in the gym - grants are being applied acceptance of children from different nasium and game room. To foster cre - for so that FitKids360 walks of life. KYC implements PBIS ativity they can participate in clubs can be introduced to (Positive Behavioral Interventions like Grossology, where they learn other Kroc centers. It why we have boogers and what scabs also is hoped that once a are; Recycling Club, where they learn prototype is developed, how to make things like piggy banks it can be used in loca - and notebooks out of recycled materi - tions such as camps and als; Beading Club, where they make other corps community jewelry and other projects; and vari - centers. ous performing and creative arts pro - grams. Programs like sunbeams, girl guards, rangers, singing company and junior band also are included in the curriculum. Families say they appre - ciate the value and unique programs KYC offers. 7 tween potential and opportunity

Omaha Kroc asset to North Corps

arlier this year Omaha North Side, Neb., Corps Officer Lt. Quincy Kroc resonates with music EPam Kasten contacted her sessionmate and good friend, Lt. Judith Fetzer, Omaha Kroc Center by Kent Embree officer for youth development, about he Ray and helping children in her corps’ after - Joan Kroc school program thrive. As a member Corps of Kroc Center leadership, Lt. Judith T had been trained in the 40 Community Center in Quincy, Ill., Developmental Assets®, a national has opened the door initiative in partnership with the to new opportunities renowned Search Institute that in music for resi - addresses the necessary building dents, particularly blocks for healthy development of students. young people. Lt. Fetzer happily Complementing the offered to conduct this training for corps’ brass band and the North Side Corps. praise team, the cen - “The intention for this asset initia - Lt. Brenna Logan works with (l to r) Latice ter offers beginning tive is eventually to carry it through Franklink, Daja Hill and Angelina Dixon. music classes for chil - from Kroc to all corps in the territo - dren and adults and ry,” said Lt. Judith. “It was a good of the corps programs. opportunity to get a start in Omaha… in June hosts a city- In addition to supporting the It also enabled us to speak the same wide music program unique and new Omaha Kroc activi - language when the Omaha North called the Joe ties, Lt. Judith has found it’s been kids visit the Kroc.” Bonansinga Music natural to infuse all of the traditional Institute for students Ethan Rodgers,7, follows beginner piano music with the assistance During the two-hour training ses - activities, from character-building to in grades 4 through 9. of Education and Fine Arts Specialist Marion Dye. sion, Lt. Judith defined and described the singing company with the assets. each of the external and internal This year the insti - “The training was a success, and assets, leaving time to affirm the tute not only had participation from The Quincy Kroc Corps has become a great starting point for ways the staff already was imple - the public and parochial schools but Community Center continues to build our staff and volunteers in the way menting the assets and generating also drew children from surrounding its foundation of instrumentalists who we interact with the children in all of new ways to include more of them. rural communities. take part in the traditional band and our programs,” said Lt. Pam. “We The outcome was a standardized sys - A contingent of the students the contemporary praise team, both want to give the kids consistency and tem of positive behavior reinforce - attended the Midland Music Institute of which are integral to Sunday wor - the framework to know they’re loved ment and rules/consequences for all at Camp Mihaska in Bourbon, Mo., ship. A new songster brigade blends and cared for.” in July and brought back an array of the voices of corps members and resi - top awards, including the prestigious dents of the corps’ emergency shelter. “Top Corps Award.” In conjunction Senior Kroc Officer Major Andrew with the Midland Music S. Miller said, “The songsters will fill Conservatory, the Midland Music the niché of a traditional choir, but Community unites at Kroc Fest Institute is held every year and is will also serve to make a connection by Major Collette Webster available to all students participating between regular churchgoers and our which brought in Kroc Center music programs. emergency shelter residents.” roc Fest unites our 1,900 backpacks to Fall kicked off with two new areas Beginner and junior brass bands community and give away. Nearly of group music instruction, children’s provide instruction to student instru - Kprovides much 5,000 people piano and music mania. These Kroc mentalists as well as an introduction needed service to attended! We Center classes are offered for to Salvation Army traditional music. families looking to ease the added several com - younger students, ages 4 through 9. And a creative ministry composed of burden of getting their kids munity vendors Education and Fine Arts Specialist junior and senior high school students back to school. And every - and provided free Marion Dye explained, “These classes uses puppetry, singing and drama to one loves the family fun at haircuts by Sport are designed for absolute beginners, share the gospel. The Youth this annual free festival! Clips, sports physi - and they incorporate child-specific Development Assets Initiative This is the second Kroc cals by local physi - curriculum with games and exercises approach is infused in all of these Fest held at the South Bend, cians, vision for learning essential concepts such opportunities, whether traditional or Ind., Ray and Joan Kroc screenings, and as rhythm, pitch and technique.” new. Corps Community Center. information on Last year it was held inside immunizations and our building with the healthy living. The expectation of up to 1,000 people police and fire departments partici - attending; 2,700 showed up! With pated, and entertainment was provid - some quick adjusting on our part, the ed by a praise and worship band. event was a hit, and we were able to Held outside to accommodate the meet lots of people from our commu - crowd, everyone could see the fun nity. They, in turn, experienced what that was taking place. we have to offer. The event had it all: Kroc Fest was a great time of con - bounce houses, face painting, a bal - necting with the community. We had loon artist, information about our the opportunity to share Jesus with programs, a Zumba party, powder those who attended through our puff football, carnival games—and so words, actions and world-class cus - much more. tomer service and were able to pray This year we expanded our reach with a host of volunteers. and collaborated with the South The impact our ministry is having Bend Community School Corporation on the community is transformation - al, and we are witnessing positive

Quincy Kroc Center delegates to the Midland Music Institute pose with their trophy for the top corps award. Also pictured are: Majors Cheryl and Andy Miller, Captains Matt and Mindy O’Neil, special guest Joe Caddy and Midland Divisional Commander Major Lonneal Richardson. 8 Catching the joy Weighing things up

wave of joy—and excite - magine a women’s min - ment—is sweeping through istries focus group with Awomen’s ministries in the Ian emphasis on weight territory. It’s rolling loss, healthy living, across the plains of the Dakotas and prayer and support. Well, in motoring down the streets of Farmington Hills, Mich., Detroit. they have it! “Weight loss is a struggle for so many women, including myself,” said Major Marlys Anderson, Farmington Hills, Mich., corps officer. “I start - ed this program because there are a lot of women who need support in weight loss and a safe environment to get started.” The group meets on Thursdays at They call, text and write each other Farmington Hills Corps for a 10- throughout the week, sharing their part of their local women’s week session. Right now the women challenges and successes,” said ministries may remain mem - are in their third session. During Marlys. bers. each meeting the women discuss The spiritual bond created also Women’s ministries also is their accomplishments and struggles makes this group meaningful. One stepping up its social media from the previous week, receive edu - lady invited her neighbor to join presence. Last month Sarah cation about healthy living, and the group. Though the neighbor Micula joined the team at ter - spend time in prayer and Bible study. was hesitant at first, because she’d ritorial headquarters to devel - Those who have time stay longer and never been to church or read the op materials and curriculum exercise together. Bible, she tried it out. It wasn’t long for women, ages 18–30. Sarah “What’s unique about this group is before the two friends were reading will be conducting a survey to the deep level in which the women the Bible together. Sporting a sophisticated look, this better ascertain their needs and get to know each other so quickly. “What a praise,” said Marlys. year’s national women’s ministries introduce an online community that resources book, Adventures in Faith, could take the form of Bible studies contains content just as good. An or discussion groups. She’ll also abundance of complete and easy-to- develop an up-to-date website and incorporate programs from practical Facebook page. In addition, Sarah to inspirational have been developed will handle logistics for the annual in the areas of fellowship, service, women’s ministries missions trip, worship and education by each U.S. which this month is headed to territory. Programs and related mate - Grenada. rial can serve as a catalyst or can be A conference for women leaders supplemented with the leaders’ own is under development for October ideas. 16-19, 2014, at Camp Wonderland. The women’s ministries program With the theme “Get Fit,” the guidelines have had a facelift as well. weekend will be filled with inspir - Adapted from the Southern Territory, ing meetings, interactive activities, the attractive eggplant-colored note - workshops, an exhibit hall and, of book puts the guidelines and addi - course, plenty of time for fellow - tional resources at corps officers’ fin - ship. It will feature Commissioner gertips. Writings by Jill Briscoe and Carol Seiler, territorial president of Julia Bettencourt are two of the gems women’s ministries; Mindy to be unearthed, along with helpful Caliguire, founder of the spiritual websites on topics from faith build - formation ministry Soul Care and ing and health to interest groups and director of transformation ministry special events. A change to note in for the Willow Creek Association; the guidelines is an increase in mem - the territory’s own Bill Booth bership age from 14 to 16, although Theater Company; and H lau Hula, those who are younger and already a a dance troupe straight froām Oahu.

Focused for the future

2014 Territorial Women Leaders Conference A special weekend designed for existing and emerging women leaders October 16-19, 2014 Wonderland Camp and Conference Center

This fall women’s ministries secretaries from throughout the territory met at territorial head - Registration fee = $200 (April 1 – June 15, 2014); quarters for their annual conference. Pictured (l to r): Major Cindy Strickler, Major Rebecca $225 (June 16 – Sept 15) Gates, Major Kathy Hellstrom, Major Joy Ross, Colonel Dawn Heatwole, Major Jolene Hull, Major Carla Voeller, Major Miriam Gorton, Lt. Colonel Rebecca Sjögren, Major Lee Ann Thompson, Major Nancy Holloway, Major Susan Anderson and Major Dorene Jennings. See your corps officer for more information. SHARING OUR SUCCESS ES 9 Advisors for now, future Inspired in Omaha s an adjunct to its Advisory prepare them for future involve - Board, the city coordina - ment on the board.” by Mrs. Gail Graeve Ator’s office in Des Moines, Amara Hartley, special events and Iowa, has established a volunteer coordinator, assists the “Do not neglect to do good and to young professionals council to council in determining service pro - share what you have, for such sac - engage upwardly mobile, young pro - jects and was instrumental in recruit - rifices are pleasing to God.” fessionals in the Army’s work. ing its members. Critera included Hebrews 13:16 (ESV) “After volunteering with the Army, people under age 35 in professional it was clear this organization really or management positions with a or 125 years The Salvation does help those most in need. I want desire to help the less fortunate. Army has been “doing the to provide as much value as I can in most good” in Omaha, and Among the young professionals F developing a group of passionate are an attorney, an IT project man - the results have been life- advisors, community relationship changing for those served by one of ager, a director of creative market - builders and volunteers,” said Scott ing and a social worker. our strongest and most enduring Walter, a 27-year-old IT project man - non-profit organizations. Despite his - ager for EFCO Corporation. “The for - Christy Ortmann, director of cre - toric advances in communication, mation of this council is exciting ative marketing solutions for Des technology, medicine and education, and filled with opportunities to meet Moines Radio Group, said, “I was the greatest need continues to be unmet needs and develop untapped looking for an opportunity to give serving those struggling with the generosity in our community.” back…and make a difference with human condition. What makes The my marketing background and many Salvation Army successful in Omaha? Major David Corliss, city coordina - connections with local businesses. overcome adversity, features an tor, said, “The inauguration of our Programs with Purpose inspirational celebrity speaker. This young professionals council enables Attorney Ashleigh O’Connell annual event has grown to be one of us to connect with people on the rise added, “One of the greatest gifts we People who are hungry, abused, the state’s largest fundraisers, gener - in the business world. Involving can give to others and the organiza - addicted, poor and often forgotten ating abundant press and community them now in the Army’s work as tions we support is our time and are treated with respect and dignity support. advisors and financial supporters will effort.” by staff and volunteers. Our commit - Red Kettle Run, a 5K fall event ment to recovery and message of that generates food pantry items, was faith separates our programs from originated by a teenage daughter of a other agencies and, as a result, heals board member and has attracted a our clients and their families holisti - whole new generation of supporters cally. of our mission. During every board meeting we Our newest event, BaconFest, have the privilege to meet someone attracted new families and donors, aided by a program. Clients boldly providing a memorable festival expe - share their personal stories which rience at the Omaha Ray and Joan remind us why we’re called to serve Kroc Corps Community Center and and how every donated resource generated impressive press coverage. impacts another human being. This practice drives home our mission Engaged Leadership and speaks to the possibility within us all, despite the most trying and The Army effectively matches the discouraging circumstances. expertise of board members with the Pictured (l-r) are Heather Binkley, Scott Walter, Ashleigh O’Connell, Erin Suchy, Amara needs of the organization. This effort Hartley, Christina Graham and Major David Corliss Talk of the Town results in a highly engaged volunteer board that’s bringing true value to Our local brand is incredibly staff and clients. Additionally, we’re strong because of strategic advertis - fortunate to have incredibly dedicat - ing placement, strong media partner - ed and seasoned staff, many with ships and signature fundraisers that tenures spanning 25 years. The result showcase our programs, tell our is a solid foundation with longstand - story and attract new supporters. ing community partnerships that D. J.’s Heroes, a scholarship lun - continue to inspire, innovate and, cheon honoring students who have thankfully, do the most good.

NAB meeting in Grand Rapids

his fall the National Advisory Board met Tfor two days in Grand Rapids, Mich., and experienced first- hand wonderful Midwestern hospitality. The meetings focused on items of national Salvation Army policy and initiatives and also provided an opportunity for the Western Michigan and Northern Indiana Division to showcase vital programs and services, including the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. A breakfast with community leaders also was held. “We are honored that the Commissioner William Roberts, then national comman - National Advisory Board der, presents David Mengebier, senior vice president of chose to hold their meeting Consumers Energy, the William Booth award for the com - in Grand Rapids,” said pany’s PeopleCare program which over the last 30 years Major Thomas Bowers, has helped more than 340,000 Michigan households. Western Michigan and Northern ing former First Lady Laura Bush, Indiana divisional commander. and Charlotte Anderson, Dallas The National Advisory Board Cowboys executive vice president meets three times a year and is com - and National Advisory Board chair. posed of notable individuals, includ - 10 In the land of the unexpected

by Major Curtiss Hartley sance that couldn’t come close to over - he people of Papua New shadowing their extra - Guinea (PNG) laugh about ordinary visit to PNG. Ttheir reputation for being “the land of the unexpected,” “We went to see but it lived up to that title for some of the rural vil - lages outside of Port Colonels Merle and Dawn Heatwole. played in the yard of the Their luggage, instead of arriving Moresby,” she said. “We saw the humble Salvation Army hall. A tiny with them, ended up in Vanuatu— house stood on a hillside across and Dawn was a little perturbed the surroundings that the officers are serving from the hall, its shiny metal three suitcases had gone on vacation roof seeming out of place in the without her! in, and yet they serve with great remote village. A water tank sat The Heatwoles had come to PNG joy. I hope when next to the house. Beneath gut - to lead Bible studies at the Territorial we go back I tering a white plastic bottle Leaders Conference and to view will be remind - hung as a funnel with a piece of some of the officers’ quarters that ed that when I green garden hose suspended to had new metal roofs paid for by the think things are ing with or serv - the tank to catch rain water. The USA Central Territory. tough, I can ing without.” tank was empty since there had been no rain for several months. Their luggage finally arrived on remember in a In Lepamagana, their last full day in the country, but good way what a tiny mountain Though their stay was short, the Dawn said it was only a tiny nui - others are serv - village in the Heatwoles said they won’t be the South Eastern same. “The officers singing was Division, Captains moving,” Merle said. “They just Bolana and Opi made that a part of their worship Galata took the throughout. Whether it was just a Heatwoles through regular business meeting or not, their tiny two-room house on stilts. they were always singing their There was no furniture, and a solar praise to God.” LED light hung from the ceiling in He was moved, too, by the close - the main room. Shiny metal sheets ness of the relationships he covered the home to keep out sun observed. “There was a real sense and rain. Beneath the house, Dawn of family. It was obvious the offi - was drawn to the scene of a baby cers felt a real connection with sleeping soundly in a net bag serving each other but also with their vil - as a hammock suspended from the lages and families,” he said. eaves. Dawn hopes the trip helps to The captains prepared a tiny table raise awareness for giving to World for their guests and shared roasted Services/Self-Denial. “I think for me corn, kau kau (potato) and paw paw it’s just a reminder that even if I (fruit) from their garden, and fresh can only give a little bit, my money coconut milk from nearby trees. can go so much further overseas Lt. Duffy Botau welcomed the than we can ever begin to think or colonels to the village of Sivitatana, imagine, and it really does make a where about two dozen children difference.”

Happy trails for Amicks Send season’s greetings!

It’s easier than ever to send Christmas greetings to Centralites ith serving in overseas appointments! Whether you know them or not, new, brighten their day by emailing an encouraging word or sending a Wmean - ingful card, not only at Christmas but throughout the year! lyrics set to the Majors Curtiss and Sandy Hartley tune, “Happy Trails to You,” Majors Serving in Papua New Guinea James and Diana Amick saluted the Majors Robert and Rae Doliber “stars” in their Serving in Haiti lives—friends, fami - ly and supporters Captain Dr. Felix and Major Violet Ezeh over the years—at Serving in Trinidad their retirement cel - ebration. Majors Philip and Sheila Davisson The service fea - Pictured (l-r) are Major Evie Diaz, Jaycie Tallon, Garrett Amick, Serving in Canada Majors Diana and James Amick, Kristy Riggs and Chanin Ladson tured tributes by Captains Sergii and Tanya Kachanov representatives of advisory boards, corps families, vol - James enlisted with the U.S. Air Serving in Canada unteers and clergy, plus presenta - Force, where he served as a chap - Captain Christopher Marques tions by the Amicks’ four children— lain’s assistant. After James’ honor - Garrett, Chanin, Jaycie and Kristy— able discharge as a staff sergeant in Serving in Japan and entertainment from seven grand - 1973, the Amicks returned to com - children. plete their second year of training Captain Deon and Major Michelle Oliver with the “Followers of Christ” ses - Serving in Australia Major Evie Diaz, Heartland divi - sion. After being ordained and com - sional commander, conducted the missioned in 1974, they served for Commissioners William A. and Nancy L. Roberts retirement ceremony as the Amick the next 39 years in corps across Serving at International Headquarters children held the flags. Major Larry seven divisions. The Amicks were Thorson made final remarks and pro - the Keokuk, Iowa, corps officers Major Cynthia Shellenberger nounced the benediction. when they retired. Serving in Australia James and Diana met as cadets Several of the youth and social when they entered the College for service ministries they started Officer Training in 1967 with “The endured for years, such as Jacob’s Visit our “Get Connected” website for email and postal addresses. Evangelists” session. They married Ladder in Chicago, Ill., and The www.usc.salvationarmy.org/getconnected after their first year of training, and Tiger’s Den in Huron, S.D. 11 When God’s people pray

When I pray for another person, I am praying for God to open my eyes so that I can see that person as God does, and then enter into the stream of love that God already directs toward that person. —Phillip Yancey This sentiment from Yancey’s book through Facebook,” said Dorothy. What’s So Amazing About Grace? The importance of prayer can’t be touched the heart of Lt. Colonel overstated. Since the June 2009 December Prayer Calendar Dorothy Smith, territorial ambassador Power Point Summit, our territorial for prayer, while recently praying for initiative on prayer has utilized a friend going through cancer. point people in each division and “Even though she lived far away, it command to organize and encour - was a great experience to share age prayer efforts and events. The prayers and encouragement with her current prayer point people are: My Prayer List Day Bible Reading Pray for The Salvation Army

Major Yaneth Fuqua, Eastern Michigan 1 Sunday Acts 19-20 Kansas City Westport Temple, Mo., Corps Major Miriam Gorton, Heartland 2 Monday 1 John 3-4 DeKalb, Ill., Corps Major Jeff Horn, Indiana Major Janet Rowland, Kansas/Western Missouri 3 Tuesday Deuteronomy 13-15 Jefferson City, Mo., Corps

Major Joyce Gauthier, Metropolitan 4 Wednesday Nehemiah 5-9 Jamestown, N.D., Corps Major Gail Aho, Midland 5 Thursday Psalms 140-142 Marshalltown, Iowa, Corps Sherrie Trucker, Northern Major Barbara Shiels, Western 6 Friday Song of Songs 1-2 Lansing Citadel, Mich., Corps Major Rebecca Gates, Western Michigan/Northern Indiana 7 Saturday Revelation 1-6 “I’ll Fight” Day

Major Morag Yoder, Wisconsin/Upper Michigan 8 Sunday Acts 21-22 Marinette, Wis., Corps Major Judy McPherson, Adult Rehabilitation Centers 9 Monday 1 John 5 Omaha, Neb., ARC* Major Jesse Collins, College for Officer Training Major Gloria Stepke, Retired Officers 10 Tuesday Deuteronomy 16-18 Midland, Mich., Corps

Mark Bender, Territorial Headquarters 11 Wednesday Nehemiah 10-13 Keokuk, Iowa, Corps

12 Thursday Psalms 143-145 Kokomo, Ind., Corps

13 Friday Song of Songs 3-4 Midland DHQ** A miracle of prayer 14 Saturday Revelation 7-11 Lawrence, Kan., Corps 15 Sunday Acts 23-24 Des Plaines, Ill., Corps

16 Monday 2 John Joplin, Mo., Corps woke up in the ICU [Intensive Care Unit], 17 Tuesday Deuteronomy 19-21 Kenya East Territory PIM “Iand I was disoriented. The last thing I 18 Wednesday Esther 1-5 Lakewood Temple, Minn., Corps remembered was being hauled away outside of 19 Thursday Psalms 146-148 Mason City, Iowa, Corps the corps,” said Mary Hernandez, who got terri - 20 Friday Song of Songs 5-6 Lansing South, Mich., Corps bly ill during Bible study 21 Saturday Revelation 12-17 Majors Curtiss & Sandra Hartley at the Oshkosh, Wis., (Papua New Guinea) Corps and was rushed by 22 Sunday Acts 25-26 Marquette, Mich., Corps ambulance to the hospi - tal. “I wondered, ‘Am I 23 Monday 3 John Chicago Kroc Center, Ill., Corps dying? Am I going to meet my Maker?’” 24 Tuesday Deuteronomy 22-24 Rockford, Ill., ARC* According to the doc - Mary Hernandez with her Corps Officer Auxiliary Captain 25 Wednesday Esther 6-10 Thank God for Jesus— tors, she wasn’t expected Vicky Karl Light of the World! to live. She’d had a severe one of the most difficult things, but I 26 Thursday Psalms 149-150 Monroe, Mich., Corps reaction to her medication. Coupled just kept praying and kept pushing,” with pneumonia, it was a dire situa - said Mary. “With all my prayers and 27 Friday Song of Songs 7-8 Macomb, Ill., Corps tion, but after 10 days of being the prayers of my congregation, I mostly unconscious, Mary miracu - was up in five weeks!” 28 Saturday Revelation 18-20 Lafayette, Ind., Corps lously woke up. The Sunday Mary got out of the 29 Sunday Acts 27-28 Leavenworth, Kan., Corps “The nurses were saying that it hospital she was back at the corps had to be a miracle of prayer,” grateful to be with those who had 30 Monday Jude East Chicago, Ind., Corps Mary said. seen her through such a difficult During the days Mary had been time. “I know that those praying 31 Tuesday Revelation 21-22 Kirksville, Mo., Corps unconscious, people from the corps with me and talking to me gave me Go to www.prayercentralusa.org for prayer updates. * = Adult Rehabilitation Center visited often. Auxiliary Captains the encouragement and help I need - ** = Divisional Headquarters Don and Vicky Karl, Oshkosh corps ed to get through it,” said Mary. If you follow the prayer calendar in the next year, you will have PIM = Partners in Mission officers, led prayers over Mary. read through the Bible! “We would talk to Mary and tell her how much we loved her; we would hold hands and pray over her,” Don recalled. “We asked for the Lord’s restoration, that He would bring her back to us.” After Mary regained conscious - ness, she remained in the hospital another couple of weeks, and the corps people continued to visit and pray. “We prayed during our Sunday school, in our worship ser - vice and by the prayer chain,” said Don. When Mary was released from the hospital, the neurologist told her she’d have to relearn a lot of things, which could take a year. “I think learning to walk again was 12 Central Territory hosts Kroc Conference

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mance and welcomed by Chicago commander in the Kroc Center Senior Officer Major Hawaiian and Pacific David Harvey. The 166,000-square- Islands Division also foot center with multifaceted includes a Kroc Center in a venues easily accommodated the developing area of Oahu. conference delegates in a variety of from other cen - er then encouraged each table to workshops and plenary sessions. ters, while for give their opinions on the greatest Major John Chamness, former others it was a obstacles to success, as well as administrator of the Coeur chance to recon - opportunities for the future. d’Alene, Idaho, Kroc Center, pre - nect and share Considered of high priority was sented the Tuesday keynote, talk - outcomes from the innovation and stretching of ing about the dual mission of the the past year. Kroc Center programming while Army and the “curves” the Kroc Commissioner balancing the importance of both Center has provided. He made Seiler addressed financial margins and ministry. poignant remarks regarding how the Central The remaining days of the con - Kroc centers adhere to the mis - Territory delega - ference included workshops at the sion of the Army. “It’s not enough tion at a dinner hotel and presentations on best to teach a child to swim,” he said, that evening with a major practices. The conference conclud - “and not to address announcement. Steve Bireley ed with a Kroc Film Festival and a that their greatest was introduced as the new terri - presentation on “First Class need is discover - torial Kroc operations director, Marketing” by Andrew Berlin, ing Jesus Christ.” providing expertise to both the CEO of Berlin Packaging, which His current Central and Western territories. brought lengthy applause. appointment as Having worked at the San Diego Commissioner Seiler then gave the divisional Kroc Center, Steve has been resourc - closing remarks and the benedic - ing the Western Territory in this tion, signaling a successful close to capacity since 2011. The commission - the conference.

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high level of collaboration from orous program evaluation. locally based organizations and Workshops and “func - Over 125 years ago, William foundations, as well as the initial Booth wrote, “If he has lost all tion table” lunches pro - results of Pathway of Hope, sup - vided networking heart, and hope, and power to help port this highly valued recognition himself…[he must] be inspired with opportunities. For some of support from the Endowment. delegates, this was their hope and have created within him first opportunity to This generous gift from the the ambition to rise; otherwise he meet and share ideas Endowment will support the con - will never get out of the horrible with their counterparts tinued implementation of the pit.” “Through Pathway of Hope Pathway of Hope, build capacity we have an opportunity to bring through ongoing training for offi - best practices, in casework, pastoral cers, staff and volunteers, address care and community building that our infrastructure needs through aligns with our mission and brings the development of a client data - hope to families that are ready to base system, and assure that climb out of that ‘horrible pit,’” said Estate planning goes global Pathway of Hope undergoes a rig - Maribeth Swanson.

ne of the nation’s pre - change while they’re deployed. mier estate planning “Offering this seminar to U.S. Oevents got even bigger troops arms them with the knowl - this year when it was edge and the continuing education simulcast free to U.S. troops serv - requirements they’ll need to make Promoted to Glory ing around the world, including a smooth transition back into their Afghanistan. civilian jobs,” said event founder The 21st annual Salvation Army Lt. Colonel Bernard Lodge training in Chicago and being com - David Overstake, who leads the missioned in 1938. Estate & Charitable Gift Planning Northern Division’s planned giving Lt. Colonel H. Institute was broadcast live from department. Bernard As officers they held seven corps appointments before spending the Minneapolis to some 30 states and David arranged the Afghanistan (Bernie) Lodge 170 U.S. cities and sites, and this was promoted next 12 years in divisional appoint - simulcast at the request of a ser - ments. In 1959 Bernie attended the year to troops at the U.S. Navy JAG viceman from Minnesota. “He’s a to Glory on Corps stationed in Kabul, September 7, International College for Officers in local advisor who previously London, England. In 1968 the Lodges Afghanistan. attended the event in Minneapolis,” 2013. He was The seminar is a must-attend 100. were appointed as territorial evange - David said. “He called to see if we lists, a ministry they loved. After event for attorneys, tax profession - could bring the program to him in Bernie was als and others in the estate plan - retiring in 1977 as the territorial cor - Afghanistan. We immediately saw born to rectional services secretary, he and ning industry. Troops who hold that as a way to serve the brave Salvation Army these positions in their civilian lives Myrtle moved to St. Petersburg, Fla. men and women serving us over - officer parents, Samuel and Rosa She was promoted to Glory in 1994. can get behind on learning new tax seas. We were honored to offer this Lodge, in Kokomo, Ind. Dedicated as laws and estate strategies that seminar to them.” an infant, he accepted Jesus as his Later Bernie married Mrs. Lt. Savior at age 6 and spent his youth Colonel Ruth Muter, and together active in the corps. During high school they were active in the corps and he became involved in orchestra and community. radio, then stage work and eventually Bernie was a talented musician left the Army. and outstanding volunteer, affection - A short time after he married Myrtle ately referred to as “Mr. Salvation Compton in 1931, she was converted. Army” in St. Petersburg. A year later he re-consecrated his own He was preceded in death by his life to God and promised from that wife, Ruth, and son, Herbert. He is day on the Lord would have his all. survived by children Audrey Bernie and Myrtle were blessed with Oechsle, Henry Cabot (Loretta), four children: Audrey, Herbert, Henry Steve (Cindy); daughter-in-law, Lt. Cabot and Stephen. They served as Colonel Nita Lodge; and grandchil - envoys in both the Southern and dren, great-grandchildren and great- Central territories before entering great-grandchildren.