The Salvation Army / USA Central Territory News and Views from the Midwest “We are all one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future.” Eph. 4:3,4 (NLT) Volume 38, Number 10 October 2008 Baillies honored at retirement service International service, focus on discipleship lauded orrential rains and flooding own. He is gracious in even allowing throughout the Chicago us to be a part of His mission for the area couldn’t keep hun - salvation of the world. Tdreds of Salvationists from In addition to the territory’s offi - attending the retirement service of cers and soldiers, friends and family Commissioners Ken and Joy Baillie. from across the U.S. and even The crowds came to celebrate the Canada, spanning childhood, corps Baillies’ ministry and express grati - appointments and even days in the tude for their leadership; in return, Eastern Europe Command, came for they received a blessing. the occasion. For while reflecting joyfully on Tributes were rich with imagery this couple who’ve committed their and humor but most importantly lives to serving God and the adven - substance, befitting the people they ture it’s taken them on, there praised. Again and again the Baillies’ emerged clear themes that apply to touchstones for life and ministry us all. God’s care is providential; His emerged: a love for God’s Word, faithfulness steadfast. God’s plans equality for women in ministry, for each of us are bigger than our General dedicates stewardship and simplicity, a stan - work with an Armenian to rehab an dard of excellence, and discipleship. apartment acquired for them as ter - International Social Justice Having served in three appoint - ritorial leaders when re-opening the ments with the Baillies, Lt. Colonels Army’s ministry in Russia. Though Commission Headquarters Harry and Barbara Brocksieck pre - he was skeptical at first, she not only sented a hilarious profile about their won his admiration with her good contrasting styles and personalities sense and creativity but was such a but also significant commonalities. fine witness that at the end of the Especially amazing was the illustra - project he exclaimed, “When can tion of Commissioner Joy Baillie’s you bring The Salvation Army to Continued on page 3 Prayer Warriors warmly welcomed See full report on page 4 eneral Shaw Clifton offi - Delighted to see his vision for this cially dedicated to God commission being fulfilled, the the work of the General announced, “This is an his - GInternational Social toric day for The Salvation Army. It Justice Commission at its new head - is the official birthing of our quarters on East 52nd Street, International Social Justice Manhattan, N.Y., in a gathering Commission, not far from the where international guests, repre - United Nations. It is not a day to pat sentatives from the nearby United ourselves on the back but, rather, it Nations and Salvationists joined is a day to give glory to God. Commissioner Christine MacMillan, “The establishing of our new director, in highlighting the commis - International Social Justice sion’s aim: “Seeking Justice Commission is designed to give Together.” Continued on page 3 THE SALVATION ARMY Non-Profit Org. 10 W. Algonquin Road U.S. POSTAGE Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 PAID Permit No. 5173 Chicago, Illinois Moving? Send the attached label with your correction to: Circulation Manager, 10 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 2 Find a quiet place ‘Mid all the traffic of the ways, by Major Richard Vander Weele turmoils without, within, Territorial Secretary for Program Make in my heart a quiet place, and come and dwell therein: his summer I had the oppor - nection to internet radio program - A little shrine of quietness, tunity to participate in the ming. Most of us are not accustomed all sacred to thyself, National Seminar on to restrictions placed on our access Where thou shalt all my soul TEvangelism (NSE) at Glen to instant communication, informa - week, no thunderous vibration of an possess, Eyrie, a Navigators retreat center tion and entertainment while away airliner landing or the partying of a and I may find myself: nestled in the foothills of the Rocky from home. But the Navigators wise - neighbor down the block. What I Mountains in Colorado. The beauty ly designed their retreat so guests did experience was a personal A little place of mystic grace, of the surroundings enhances the could experience God in a new, very encounter with God through the of self and sin swept bare, NSE experience, while the venue’s personal way. I have to admit, the peacefulness of the setting. Coupled Where I may look into thy face, retreat format compels participants first couple of days were a bit unset - with an incredible display of God’s and talk with thee in prayer. to forgo business back home and to tling for me. handiwork on a canvas of color Come, occupy my silent place, experience God’s presence. Glen Then, you begin to feel it: the splashed across rocks, trees and and make thy dwelling there! Eyrie encourages visitors to share the quiet, spiritual milieu of your sur - streams, I could not help but see the More grace is wrought in Psalmist’s experience to “Be still and roundings. The cry of an eagle flying purposeful design of God, the quietness know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). overhead, the ping of rain drops Creator, in the beauty all around me. than any is aware.” There are no televisions at Glen bouncing off a terrace, the echo of John Oxenham must have experi - Want an incredible spiritual expe - Eyrie, no morning newspaper in the thunder as it rolls through rock val - enced something similar when he rience? Take some time, find a quiet lobby and a firewall prevents con - ley walls. I didn’t hear a siren all penned these words: place, be still and know God. National Seminar on Evangelism calls for courage by Paul Luhn hile one group of dele - gates engaged home - less teenagers in a Wpark, another helped serve meals on the soup run to the hungry in Colorado Springs. Three delegate groups went to a mall to “shop and share;” one compassion - ately listened to broken families liv - ing in The Salvation Army’s Hope Center. The only thing more exciting than watching God transform a life is being used by God to make that transformation possible! This is exactly what happened at the National Seminar on Evangelism. As delegates and staff joined together to sing, pray and learn about evange - “This is a great time to be a Salvationist,” he boldly pro - claimed as delegates sat on the edge of their seats and yelled back, “Amen!” During the week small groups poured out in a powerful way as offi - cers and soldiers committed them - lism and discipleship, we opened their hearts and learned to Congratulations listen to others’ stories, earn the selves to “walk across the room” realized anew God wants back home to the hurting, lonely, to use us to reach lost peo - opportunity to share their stories, Central Territory! and then share Jesus’ story. The cur - broken and dejected to share the ple. After returning from a love of Christ. day of ministry, many riculum, Bill Hybels’ book Just In the first six months of found new hope that shar - Walk Across the Room, teaches ing the gospel is not that people to boldly follow the Holy 2008, you’ve enrolled hard after all! Spirit’s promptings. 1,086 junior and senior Commissioner Israel L. New friendships were formed as Gaither, national comman - delegates came from as far away as soldiers! der, urged delegates to be Alaska and Hawaii, Florida and New Get courageous in evangeliza - York. As the final day dawned at Praise God! tion. Glen Eyrie, God’s blessing was Connected! Here’s what you’ll find this month on our webpage. www.usc.salvationarmy.org/getconnected Clips With the Word of God as our foundation, we as a Baillies’ Retirement Service Christ-centered and praying people will glorify God by Cadet Welcome Meeting Audio podcast of CMI meetings THE SALVATION ARMY becoming a spiritually healthy community of believers 10 W. Algonquin Road • Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 Links 847-294-2000 who are committed to wholehearted service and COMMISSIONER KEN BAILLIE Online Red Kettle Territorial Commander ministry in The Salvation Army. Lakeside Singers MAJOR JOHN WILKINS Community Relations and Development Secretary World Missions Bureau ELIZABETH KINZIE Editorial Director Officer Candidates ANNE URBAN Strengthened by His presence in us individually and Editor/Writer Emergency Disaster Services FERN CALDWELL corporately, we share a common passion for bringing General’s speech Circulation Manager KENNETH ROMIN people into an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ Web exclusive articles/Resources Graphic Design and Production VISIT OUR WEBSITE— and meeting human needs in His name in the diverse Excerpt from new Advent materials www.usc.salvationarmy.org communities where we serve. Full CMI Awards List 1-800-SALARMY Fond du Lac Back-to-School Adoption Program details 3 Baillies retire Continued from page 1 “Whatever they’ve been ments about appointed to, whether priestly garments corps or administration, and service on soldiers have been Exodus 28 during important to them,” she the retirement reflected. ceremony. In tandem, the Baillies’ Masterful as daughters Kathy and always, he wove Linda, gave a warm together scripture glimpse into their par - and details of the ents’ personal lives and Baillies’ service. ministry. “Truly the “Thank you for things God has done teaching us what through our parents are too numerous to count, but it’s our great privi - Armenia?” lege to try,” they said.