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.”
Volume 37, Number 11
Eph. 4:3,4 (NLT)
November 2007
Multiculturalism is NOW
E
cross-cultural experiences in Canada
ach guest speaker at
and Africa.
“Emerging Leaders,” the
11th biennial multicultural
Special guests included Rev. Dr.
ministries seminar, said
Soong-Chan Rah of Chicago’s North
they were impressed with the terriPark Theological Seminary; Dr.
tory’s foresight in holding such conMark DeYmaz, pastor of the Mosaic
ferences for 22 years. One remarked
Church of Central Arkansas, and
The Salvation Army was more
Majors Algerome and Teresa
advanced than many other denomiNewsome from the Southern
nations; but, as the weekend proTerritory.
gressed, it became evident to deleMajor Algerome Newsome began
gates that we still have a long way to
with
the basics: Christians must love
go.
each other and operate as one body
Multiculturalism isn’t a novelty—
before they can reach out. “Are you
it’s the reality of our culture—and
ready to lock arms into one body,
will only grow stronger.
The response of evangelical churches to a multiethnic population will be crucial to their survival.
In introductory remarks,
Lt. Colonel Robert Ward,
territorial program secretary, thanked the territorial
multicultural ministries
bureau, under the direction of Major Mary
Hammerly, for organizing
the event, which included
inspiring plenary sessions,
six practical workshops
and unique fellowship and
learning experiences, such
as a jazz café and movie
screening followed by a
discussion. Colonel Ward
also talked about his own
Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah
one force?” he challenged.
Linda Himes, territorial
young adult and Bible ministries director, explored
John 17 which directs us to
act as one body, with
Christ evident in our lives,
to save the world.
Rev. Dr. Rah presented
the biblical mandate for
multi-ethnic churches and
the barriers inherent in the
process: seeing people as “others,”
the relinquishment of power and the
reality of spiritual warfare.
Dr. Mark DeYmaz
Dr. DeYmaz cautioned that without a sound theology, corps can do
more harm than good. “The kingdom of God isn’t segregated; why on
earth is the church?” he asked. He
added the first goal is reconciling
people to God through Jesus and the
second is following the practices of
the New Testament church (specifically Antioch) as envisioned by
Christ, described by Luke and prescribed by Paul.
An effective means of incorporating multiethnicity is youth programming—reaching the second-generation first to attract families. An
important distinction was raised
regarding assimilation and accommodation. A corps that expects people to accept their way of worship
(assimilation)
may
stagnate.
However, a corps willing to incorporate different worship styles (accommodation) will thrive.
Minneapolis ARC holds
victory celebration
by Craig Dirkes
J
ust one day without using drugs
or alcohol can be a milestone
for some people. Recognizing
this fact, the Minneapolis,
Minn., Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) held a celebration this fall
for its past and present beneficiaries.
A near-capacity crowd filled the
chapel to watch 130 men receive
award certificates for the number of
days they’d abstained, which ranged
from two days to 35 years.
“As children of God we have an
inheritance that we sometimes
squander with the wrong kind of living,” Lt. Colonel Robert Ward, territorial program secretary, told the
award winners. “But as long as
you’re walking the road to sobriety,
God will give you strength.”
After his speech, ARC counseling
intern Susan Perry gave an
impromptu testimony. She explained
that her 27-year drug and alcohol
dependency ended during a chance
encounter with a Christian in a park.
The stranger simply asked Susan if
she’d like to talk.
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“I had felt like the Holy Spirit was
a tiny flame about to flicker out,”
Perry said, fighting back tears. “But
in that very moment, God turned
the flicker into a flame.”
The celebration also featured performances by the ARC praise band,
plus many ARC staff speakers
including program director Jeanna
Petchell, administrator Bill Price,
and resident manager LeeRoy Roth.
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Minneapolis in 1964. The free, eightmonth program serves about 100
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Transitions
by Lt. Colonel Bill Harfoot
Secretary for Personnel
A
s you know we have
moved to a new appointment which means settling
into a new quarters and a
new neighborhood. I was out running for a little exercise a few days
ago. I’ve discovered a park in our
new neighborhood, and while it’s
not Chicago’s Lincoln Park alongside
beautiful Lake Michigan, it has to
do. As I rounded a corner a little guy
on a bike came my way. He was
probably only five. His helmet was a
little cockeyed but he caught my eye
and gave me a wave. His fingers
unwrapped from around the right
handle grip and his hand went up in
a cool, manly wave. I gave him a
return nod. That brave little boy
reminded me to practice one of the
most important skills of life, saying
“hello.”
This past June about one out of
four officers moved to new appointments. In many cases they did not
particularly want to move, nor did
their soldiers want them to go.
However, we all saluted, packed and
said “good bye.” The mobility of officer leadership is a wonderful gift, a
strategic advantage to God’s
Kingdom and to the Army. While we
might want appointments to be
First
candidates
accepted
longer, it is impossible to avoid the
experience of farewell and arriving
at a new appointment.
I’m convinced that we all need
to work on our skills of departing
and arriving, the skills of saying
“good-bye” and saying
“hello.” Officers need to
leave appointments and
let go without hurting or
rejecting those we love.
Saying “good-bye” to soldiers and friends means
being quite intentional not
to interfere with the corps
or the new relationships
between soldiers and officers in the places we have
left. Soldiers also need to
let officers they love go.
On the other hand, the skill of
arriving in the new place is tremendously important. Arriving requires
that we quickly connect and almost
instantly love new people. Arriving
well means that we sense God’s purposes and direction in a new place,
among new people. It is important
that we all have assurance that God
is leading. Change is inevitable. God
has made the world in such a
way that life is full of change.
But God is with us and leads
us through changing experiences. We need to be skilled at
accepting, welcoming,
greeting life and the people with whom we journey.
After getting a manly
wave from a five-yearold, I went on to say
“hello” to every person I
passed on my run. Saying
“hello” and coming
alongside others is a
great skill. It’s what Jesus
did.
Praying for donors
M
Sean and Cassondra
Grey
St. Louis Gateway Citadel, Mo.
Midland Division
Cassondra (Cassy) says at her
first youth councils she heard a
man in Salvation Army uniform
talking about officership and all it
entails. She remembers thinking
“that is not me,” but the next thing
she knew she found herself on the
platform. When she tried to go
back to her seat, the guy next to
her said, “You were meant to be up
here.” Since those councils God has
confirmed and affirmed her calling
many times.
Sean was 14 at a Billy Graham
Crusade in St. Louis when he was
soundly saved and received his call
to officership. Though he gave
“Moses”-type reasons as to why he
couldn’t be an officer, God kept
taking away the excuses. When he
was 18 his corps officer then,
Captain Amos Shiels, said, “God
doesn’t change His mind.” That’s
when Sean fully trusted God to
give Him the strength to fulfill his
calling.
Sean and Cassy were married in
2006 and are expecting their first
child this month. They will be coming to training from the St. Louis
Gateway Citadel, Mo., Corps where
their corps officers are Majors
Roger and Cecilia Senn. They are
the first accepted candidates of the
Prayer Warrior session, 2008-2010.
any
people
who donate to
The Salvation
Army through
the mail also send prayer
requests. It is a privilege
that people not only trust us
with their financial gifts but
with their personal prayer
requests. In the Midland
Division alone, over 1,000
requests have been received
this year.
They are given to Captain
Jolene Hull, divisional community care ministries secretary, who sends the donor
a letter thanking them again
for their support and reassuring them that The
Salvation Army believes in a
God who loves to answer
the prayers of His children
(1 John 5:14). Each request
is placed on the chapel’s
table so the staff, employees
and women’s auxiliary can
pray for them.
“It is an honor and a privilege to
take the prayer requests of those
who help the ministry of The
Salvation Army to the Lord,” said
Jolene. “Receiving each request
reminds me that we are not only
called to serve those who need a
place to lay their head, a warm meal,
and a program that meets a specific
need, but more importantly we are
called to support and pray for the
souls of men, women and children.
Life circumstances vary from person
to person, but the need for Jesus in
one’s life is the same for everyone.”
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becoming a spiritually healthy community of believers
who are committed to wholehearted service and
ministry in The Salvation Army.
Strengthened by His presence in us individually and
corporately, we share a common passion for bringing
people into an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ
and meeting human needs in His name in the diverse
communities where we serve.
Curriculum Development and Production Coordinator—National Headquarters,
Alexandria, Va., seeks active Salvationist
with a degree in English, Christian
Education or related field, plus one or two
years editing experience, to assist the
national consultant for Christian education in
producing curriculum and program materials
for corps cadets/junior soldiers. Duties
include coordinating production with proofreader, graphic designer and printer; reviewing/recommending inclusions, deletions,
updates; writing unit questions, other sections as needed; preparing final proofs;
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New soldier
enrollments!
Intelligent growth
I
You can host your own Online Red
Kettle and then send e-mails to others
containing a link to your Red Kettle
page. It’s fun, easy and for a great
cause. You’ll be amazed as you watch
your Online Red Kettle fill with donations that go to fund services and programs such as feeding the hungry,
sheltering the homeless and providing
educational opportunities for children.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS
OF PARTICIPATING?
• You can start a time honored
tradition of helping others.
• Setting up your own Online Red
Kettle only takes a couple of
minutes.
• You can ask others to fill your
Online Red Kettle from the comfort
of your home or business.
by Mark Bender
W
Photo by Terri Olson
The Norridge Citadel, Ill., Corps,
n the spirit of Come Join Our
led by Majors Steve and Morag
Army, here are some of the
Yoder, also enrolled several soldiers
corps encouraging people to
and an adherent. Among the new
consider the privilege of being
soldiers was Bill. Having been a firesoldiers and enrolling them!
man for more than 30 years, Bill was
At the Kansas City Bellefontaine,
familiar with The Salvation Army’s
Mo., Corps, Envoy Dale Simmons
emergency disaster services. One
reports 10 senior and two junior solday driving by the corps he read the
diers were enrolled. According to the
billboard, “You’ve heard of our
envoy, one of the biggest influences
work, now experience our worship.”
in their decision was the ministry of
So, he came to the corps one Sunday
LeOtis and LaTonya Brooks, who are
morning and has been coming ever
now first-year cadets from their
since.
corps at the College for Officer
At the Omaha Citadel, Neb.,
Training.
Corps
several Sudanese teenagers
“Soldiership is our goal as we help
are preparing to become soldiers,
people really see and understand
according to Corps Officers Captain
what The Salvation Army is all
Ken and Major Robin Shiels. The
about, particularly that soldiership is
families first came to the Army as a
open to everyone. All but two of our
result of one of their father’s funerrecent enrollees are Africanal. Programs and services were then
American,” said Dale.
a bridge to them joining our Army.
At the Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.,
Corps, four soldiers and
an
adherent
were
enrolled by Major David
Gorton. Many people
taking the recruits class
had some relationship
with the Army but were
new attendees. One of
the new soldiers is
Susan who married a
Salvationist.
After
attending the corps for a
few years, she wanted to
take her involvement to
the next level and be
enrolled as a soldier herNew soldier Bill Graves is enrolled by Corps Officer Major
self.
Steve Yoder at the Norridge Citadel, Ill., Corps.
e’ve all heard of or participated in corps
growth seminars, training events and conferences on church planting. While
they provide helpful tools and good
information, that’s often where they
end. This fall something different
was offered to the territory—New
Church University (NCU) from New
Church Specialties.
The Kansas City, Mo., based company held NCU at territorial headquarters for officers and pastors
from several other denominations.
NCU is unique in that the whole
training system begins with the end
in mind. It defines those ends as
NewStart (church plant), ReStart or
ReFocus and helps the planter, pastor or corps officer identify the steps
to developing a ministry action plan
and, most importantly, how to
implement it.
Solomon wrote in Proverbs 24:3-4
(LB), “Any enterprise is built by
wise planning, becomes strong
through common sense, and profits
wonderfully by keeping abreast of
the facts.” A key element in developing ministry action plans was networking with other students and discussing ideas with NCU coaches. Dr.
Charles Lake, author of Discipleship
Training, was one of the coaches
and a guest speaker at the event.
“One important thing that I
learned is the need for everyone to
‘buy into’ the vision,” said Major Joy
Ross, Kroc Center administrator,
Grand Rapids, Mich., after attending
the session on vision and mission.
“It can’t be pressed down upon us
from the top—it must be a vested
interest.”
To learn more about NCU and
New Church Specialties visit
www.NewChurchSpecialties.org
or contact the territorial evangelism
and corps growth department at
(847) 294-2226.
Go to
www.SalvationArmyUSA.org
and click on the
Online Red Kettle.
Individuals can host their own
Online Red Kettle by customizing
their own Red Kettle Page and inviting others via e-mail to fill their
Kettle with secure online donations.
Civic groups, church groups and
other organizations can host their
own Group Kettle. It also allows
members to host their own personal
Kettle under the group name. All
fundraising will be applied to both
their personal goal and the group
goal.
Any size or type of business can host
their own online Business Kettle in a
co-branded environment with The
Salvation Army. The amount of
money collected in their Kettle will
be reflected on their Business Kettle
Page, real time. A link to their online
Business Kettle will be provided.
Register yourself, your group
or your business. As the host
you can set a goal for your
Kettle and add a personal
message.
Send out an e-mail to friends
and family and watch your
Kettle fill with donations that
will help those in need in
your community.
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Short in term, long in impact
Short-term mission teams organized by corps and divisions are proliferating in the Central Territory!
Here are some of their wonderful experiences.
“This island needs Jesus”
Mutual blessings
This upbeat Caribbean song
played on the car stereo as Majors
Gary and Karen Felton, Centralite
missionaries in Jamaica, transported the “SA Yes” (Salvation Army
Youth Evangelism and Service)
team to the Havendale Corps for a
week of ministry.
The Kansas and Western
Missouri divisional team, led by
Major Cornell and Captain Candace
Voeller, had promised to “say yes”
to whatever opportunities God presented and had already served two
weeks as camp counselors in
Kansas.
Team members’ eyes were
opened to the realities of ministering in another culture as they
walked through cramped rows of
squatters’ shanties to invite children to vacation Bible school;
approximately 150 came each
evening. Days were spent ministering at the corps’ basic school and
children’s home and painting the
walls around the compound.
The Wisconsin and Upper
Michigan Division annually sends a
youth team to spend 10 days ministering in Peru, one of its Partner in
Mission. Tricia Taube, divisional
leadership and program development coordinator, reported,
“Extreme poverty affects even officers. What we offer can never be
enough, but we can encourage
them and say with our service that
they’re not alone in the battle.”
After seeing Peruvian
Salvationists rich in spiritual blessings, team members realized God’s
grace and goodness aren’t measured
by how much you possess. “We go
to give but receive back much
more,” added Tricia.
Future trips planned
The Iowa City, Iowa, Corps rose
to its division’s challenge for corps
to send teams overseas. The corps
had maintained a relationship with
a former soldier who had returned
to Kenya after she graduated from
Divisional and corps teams
Alaska
Western
Argentina
Kansas/Western Missouri
Bahamas
Northern
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.
Royal Oak, Mich.
Haiti
Western Michigan/
Northern Indiana
Jamaica
Heartland
Kansas/Western Missouri
Metropolitan, Midland, Northern men
Mayfair Community Church, Chicago, Ill.
Kenya
Iowa City, Iowa
Peru
Wisconsin/Upper Michigan
Ukraine
Metropolitan
Metro Youth Band
the university, and the corps had
raised money for Kenyan children
to attend school.
Passports came just in time for
the team of three teens and three
adults, including Corps Officers
Captains Terry and Jennifer Smith.
The week’s highlights included a
home that readied street children
for return to school and society.
After seeing boys playing soccer
with a wadded-up newspaper and
eating out of bowls Americans
would toss, the team knew how to
help. They provided new equipment. One boy burst into tears after
a simple hug from Jennifer.
A visit to a home for handicapped children was another heartbreaker. The team bought each
child sandals (many had no shoes),
new underwear, candy and soda—a
new taste sensation for the laughing
children.
Terry sees this trip as the corps’
first to meet the many needs they
observed.
Two-way blessings
Twelve soldiers, age 17 to 67,
from The Salvation Army Mayfair
Community Church (formerly the
Chicago Korean Corps) spent 10
days ministering at the Windsor
Lodge Children’s Home in Jamaica.
The team conducted a music camp
and vacation Bible school and performed much-needed repairs.
A dentist on the team treated and
cleaned the teeth of all the children,
saving the home hundreds of dollars
and leaving the children with a positive experience in dental care in
spite of the 21 tooth extractions!
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Living simply
Ready for the challenge?
L
T
ong-time supporters of selfdenial for world
missions,
Majors James and
Valerie McDowell have
an even deeper appreciation now that they’ve
seen first hand how
these gifts are used after
three years’ service in
Kenya.
“For years we taught,
‘Live simply so others
may simply live,’” said
Jim. “We’re so accustomed to prosperity and
the availability of
almost anything we
desire: food, clothing, entertainment, travel. It’s not just our needs;
we believe we must have and
deserve our wants. When living in a
culture like East Africa, you realize
you can be happy with very little,”
Jim continued. “Imagine the impact
on world missions if we lived more
simply and gave more generously.”
Valerie observed, “Kenyans taught
us a great deal about handling life
issues, such as not taking things too
seriously and making the best of bad
situations. They’re incredibly strong,
resilient people with an often
intense, spirit-lifting presence.
Kenyans take relationships seriously
and consider having visitors a blessing, whether they’re expected or
not!”
The McDowells took three of their
four children with them to Kenya.
“We learned so much from them as
they adapted to and changed in their
new surroundings,” said Jim, who
now serves as the secretary for business in the Kansas and Western
Missouri Division. Valerie is the
divisional women’s ministries secretary.
“We now listen more and are more
introspective, often reflecting on and
comparing our experiences in Kenya
with here,” said Jim.
Valerie added, “Although we can’t
live in both places at the same time,
we can bring a part of Kenya with
us. On the other hand, we’re no
longer losing electricity umpteen
times each day, and I can actually
dry my clothes quickly!”
hink you’re ready to be a
part of a Territorial Summer
Mission Team? Are you
ready for a summer of
exhausting work, spiritual battles
and powerful, life-altering experiences? Then go over this list, but be
forewarned — you will never be the
same!
1. Make sure your walk with the
Lord is solid and growing.
2. Demonstrate your leadership
skills by becoming a local officer/lay leader at your corps.
3. Get your hands dirty. Take part
in a variety of ministries and be
an active servant. Talk to your
corps officer about service projects and ministries where you
can be of help.
4. Develop skills such as teaching,
public speaking, building/construction, evangelism and gospel
arts. Use those skills to gain
experience and start building the
Kingdom right in your own backyard.
5. Examine your motives — SMT is
not a vacation!
6. Most of all, pray diligently for
God’s will for you.
If you’re 17 or older, consider
applying to be part of a team serving
in the Central Territory. If you’re 18
or older ask God if He’s calling you
to minister closer to home or overseas and then apply.
Contact the territorial world
missions bureau to apply for
SMT 2008 by e-mailing
[email protected],
calling (847) 294-2783 or visiting
www.usc.salvationarmy.org.
Applications are due by January 17,
2008.
Expanding the vision
As part of the South Africa SMT, Sarah (r) met many people who changed her worldview.
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Christmas?
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or only $20 a month, you
can impact several lives by
sponsoring a Salvation Army
children’s home in a name
from your gift list.
Timothy Samanya (Kiswahili for “I
don’t know”) was abandoned in a
shop. He was named by the policeman who brought the malnourished
and crippled boy to the Salvation
Army’s Tororo Children’s Home in
eastern Uganda. After receiving initial care, Timothy was brought to
live at the Army’s House of Joy
Children’s Home in Kampala, which
specializes in treating and rehabilitating disabled children. Timothy is
now thriving on the love and medical attention he’s receiving.
For more information call Sarah Kincaid
at (847) 294-2065, email [email protected] or visit www.usc.salvationarmy.org and click on the sponsorship
link.
S
arah Kincaid is the newest
member of the territorial
world missions bureau. As
sponsorship and mission support coordinator she has been
tasked with helping to expand the
sponsorship program and encourage
more Salvationists to get involved.
Along with a passion to build the
Kingdom, she brings a variety of
experience and knowledge including serving on multiple summer
mission teams (SMT) and a degree
from Columbia College with an
emphasis in marketing.
“The hope for this new position is
to expand sponsorship by helping
whole communities, increase awareness in our territory of Salvation
Army needs spanning the globe and
become better communicators of
those needs,” said Chris Shay, world
missions bureau director.
Taking sponsorship to the next
level is the goal. Chris and Sarah
emphasize this will be a gradual
process. Possible new efforts include
a newsletter to keep donors updated,
catalogs listing recipient territory
needs and more communication to
the corps and soldiers.
“Our biggest aim is for better communication all around. We want to
connect with other donor territories
to ensure there is equality in distribution of funds, work with recipient
territories to find out their greatest
needs and keep the donors
informed,” said Chris.
Though Sarah grew up in the
Army it wasn’t until she spent a
semester in college studying abroad
that the magnitude of what The
Salvation Army is doing around the
world really hit home.
“I love overseas missions and seeing God at work in other places.
When I got back from SMT I started
asking God, ‘How can I make this a
part of my life?’ When I heard about
this position I knew He was opening
a door,” said Sarah.
For more information e-mail
[email protected]
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by Major Morag Yoder
H
ow can we learn
about something or
someone? How can
we know what has
happened without first-hand
experience? Testimonies and personal accounts provide us with
opportunities to “know.” The
gospel is filled with phrases like,
“we saw Jesus” and “we met
Jesus” because someone wrote
down what happened.
The territorial women’s ministries leadership conference
allowed 474 women to see
through the passionate eyes of
Jesus. This is an eye-witness
account of how God revealed
Himself during an amazing fourday encounter with His Son.
Women traveled by car, van
and bus from across the territory, converging on Camp
Wonderland on a brilliant
autumn afternoon. The renewal
of friendships and making of
new acquaintances began immediately as everyone settled into
cabins and shared a meal.
From the moment you walked
into the chapel for the keynote
session you could feel the buzz
of anticipation and the power of
the many prayers lifted in
advance of the conference.
Every chair was filled and delegates sat by division. The unique
sound of all-female voices rose
as the women joined in praise
and worship. A roll call of each
division gave everyone opportunity to show pleasure in serving
God just where they are placed.
Then a road-trip sketch,
complete with red convertible and cast of
three hilarious friends,
showcased a variety of
unique women’s ministries programs and
groups.
It was encouraging to
open our eyes and see
just how vital and alive
women’s ministries
programming is
around our territory. A
devotional based on
Philippians 2:15-16
offered by Lt. Colonel
Carol Seiler, territorial
secretary for women’s
ministries, inspired the
women to be filled
with the goodness of God’s
Spirit and to breathe His purity
into the world.
Friday and Saturday overflowed with opportunities and
activities. This was no spa week-
end where women pampered
themselves. This was a conference for leaders committed to
improving their skills and
increasing their ability to reach
and impact women inside and
outside of the church. Women
were exposed to new programming ideas and resources
through a variety of workshops
and an amazing 41-booth exhibit
hall.
The 29 English and six
Spanish-language workshops,
each with a clever, eye-catching
title, offered new insight into
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A fashion show creatively
focused attention on the weekend’s fundraising effort. More
than 20 models took to the runway in styles purchased from
thrift stores. Every type of fashion was on display from the
ridiculous—black leather bikerchic—to the sublime—a complete bridal party display. These
fashions went on sale immediately after the show at a shop
set up by the adult rehabilitation
centers command. The women
could shop for clothing, jewelry,
books, games, toys and trinkets
at fantastic prices. The money
raised will support the Sally Ann
shops of Norway. This project
seeks to help marginalized
women in Bangladesh learn new
skills which can be used to
establish a sustainable source of
income for their families. The
grand total of $4,811.18 from
shop sales and an additional
$2,000 from the Sunday offering
meant we more than doubled
the goal of $3,000.
God worked through every
aspect of the conference, but
nowhere was His presence felt
more than during the sessions
set apart for spiritual refreshment. We basked in the teaching
of internationally acclaimed
speaker and author Jill Briscoe.
The Holy Spirit renewed our
vision as we gleaned a fresh
understanding of the truth that
Jesus loves women. Jill took us
on a walk through the gospels
showing us Jesus touching,
teaching, elevating and loving
women. She encouraged us to
see women as Jesus sees them
Photos by Majors Cherri Hobbins and
Lee Ann Thompson and Captain Leticia Crowell
topics such as prayer, conflict
resolution, spiritual gifts, mentoring, finding and training leaders, cultivating a welcoming
church culture, restoring hope to
singles, nurturing young mothers, understanding cultural
diversity, and discipleship.
and to cultivate a Christ-like
internal relationship with God
through prayer.
Carol Jaudes and the TAM
(territorial arts ministries) team
from the Eastern Territory
brought the parable of the Good
Samaritan to life through their
extraordinary dramatic presentation. Again God’s Spirit was
active as the drama led seamlessly into the powerful message
brought by the Rev. Dr. Brenda
Salter McNeil. She challenged us
to place ourselves in the story,
as she moved us from character
to character asking, “How do we
respond to people who are beat
up on the road of life?” One by
one, women moved from their
places to kneel and feel God’s
hand of compassion upon their
lives, bringing healing and hope.
As Sunday morning dawned, it
was clear that it was time to
move on, to look ahead with
clear expectation and return to
our corps with a broader, more
in-depth vision of God’s plan for
the women of our territory.
Divisional kindred sessions
offered a final chance to brainstorm and set goals for the days
ahead.
A final act of worship and celebration led by Commissioner
Joy Baillie, territorial president
of women’s ministries, brought
everyone together in praise and
thanksgiving. Once again the
scope of the conference, the size
of the territory and our diversity
was evident as you looked
around the chapel, but somehow
God reached out in an intimate
and individual way to each
woman present.
Psalm 139 and the words,
“You see me, you hear me, you
know me” sung by Carol Jaudes
helped to focus attention on the
commissioner’s message taken
from Luke 7:36-50. Jesus’ question “Do you see this woman?”
challenged us first to see ourselves—not as we are, but as we
can be—and second to see others
as Jesus sees them.
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Territory salutes
2007 volunteer of year winners
Volunteering for the Army is strongly associated with the holiday season, but countless opportunities
exist throughout the year. Outstanding volunteers are honored by the territory with annual awards.
Administrative powerhouse
Since 2000, Frank Massolini has
volunteered 40-plus hours weekly
to divisional correctional services,
securing funding and directing programs addressing youth criminality
and victimization. Most notably, he
founded and directs PROMISE
(Partnership to Rescue Our Minors
from Sexual Exploitation).
Frank oversees a seven-bed residence for young men leaving the
criminal justice system who need a
structured environment. The home
had been operating under an informal arrangement with the county
juvenile court until Frank secured
contracts with the Illinois
Department of Corrections and the
Department of Children and Family
Services, placing the home on its
most secure financial footing ever.
Frank started PROMISE in 2005
to raise awareness of child sexual
exploitation and promote a collaborative response among private citizens, government agencies and
social service organizations. After
an April 2006 symposium drew
over 200 people, PROMISE received
a grant from the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services to
expand its model of education
nationally.
Territorial awardees
Frank Massolini
Paula Poff
Elaine and Virginia Kaja
On a mission from God
Paula Poff volunteered more than
2,000 hours last year at the
Evansville, Ind., Corps as a youth
leader, mentor and positive role
model, maintaining high moral
standards for herself and those she
leads. She’s written scripts for
youth performances and choreographed worship
dances.
During the
Christmas season,
Paula delivered gifts
at nursing homes,
played her instrument at the
Evansville kettle
kick-off and counted money. She
helped interview
clients for
Christmas assistance, sorted toys
and served throughout the distribution.
Paula was even a
Peoria Journal Star
Photo by Chris Greenburg
President George W.
Bush presented the
President’s Volunteer
Award to Northern
Division volunteer Jim
Daly when he visited
Minneapolis, Minn.,
this summer. Daly
greeted the president
upon his arrival and
was thanked for his
devoted service.
Daly has volunteered
for the Northern
Division’s emergency
disaster services
department for seven
years. Most recently he
served as incident commander following the
I-35W bridge collapse.
He is the 600th volunteer to greet President
Bush since the
Presidential Greeter
Program was established in 2002.
Indiana Division
Youth Volunteer of the Year
Family Volunteer of the Year
President Bush honors
SA volunteer
Metropolitan Division
Volunteer of the Year
Metropolitan Division
Heartland Division
Corporate Volunteer of the Year
Star shines at
Christmas
spokesperson for a television interview identifying volunteer opportunities. All of this was accomplished
during Paula’s senior year of high
school, during which she also
worked a part-time job! Paula is
now a first-year cadet at the College
for Officer Training.
Twins double service for God
Elaine and Virginia Kaja are
amazing women—not just because
they’ve been at divisional headquarters longer than all but six people or because they’ve continuously
volunteered there for 26 years (the
last five years alone produced a
combined total of 14,200 hours valued at $256,145). And, not just
because they’re identical twins!
These sisters are amazing because
they serve in a quiet, humble manner; so humble, in fact, they didn’t
want their pictures taken for
Central Connection.
They arrive each day at 6:30 a.m.
to make coffee, check and reorder
supplies and prepare meeting
refreshments. When most employees are just starting their day, the
sisters already have been cataloguing newspaper
clippings, stuffing
thousands of
fundraising
envelopes and
calling city and
company offices,
among other
duties.
The Peoria Journal Star
newspaper and its
employees have worked
side by side with the
Army for more than 20
years to produce Red
Stocking parties at
Christmas. Two parties
are held so a maximum
number of needy children
can attend and receive a
new backpack filled with
toys and books. Star
employees, the women’s
auxiliary and officers
assemble 500 backpacks and assist
at the parties, which include entertainment and a visit from Santa!
The parties are coordinated by
the Star’s promotions staff and the
divisional youth and social service
departments. Additionally, Star
employees ring bells and help coordinate the annual Christmas food
basket distribution. The newspaper’s Christmas fund buys more
than 5,000 food baskets annually.
The Star also works with divisional
social services to handle special
requests. Star Publisher Ken
Mauser accepted the award.
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It does a body good
L
oriented evangelism and loving relationships. Over 100 corps across the
territory have seen growth both
numerically and spiritually by taking part in the process.
Major Steve Merritt, Dearborn
Heights, Mich., corps officer, has
found that NCD gives corps unbiased feedback and helps it find
focus.
“Sometimes we can get work oriented and it’s easy to run around
and just do ‘things.’ NCD keeps
everyone focused on the whole
corps ministry. We
all work together,”
said Steve. “This
process has helped
us to create a
vision, set goals
and work toward
those goals as a
community. NCD
has become part
of who we are.”
As a result corps
members are dedicated to reaching
out and growing in
Christ.
Small
groups have been
formed, leaders
have emerged and
NCD has inspired the Dearborn Heights Corps young adults to
take a more active role in their corps such as leading this sumeight committees
mer’s day camp program.
based on the NCD
ike a human body, each
church body is unique with
different strengths and
weaknesses. Natural Church
Development (NCD) is focused on
developing that individuality and
releasing each corps’ God-given creativity. It’s a process, not a program,
and uses eight quality characteristics
that are essential for a congregation
to grow: empowering leadership,
gift-based ministry, passionate spirituality, effective structures, inspiring
worship, holistic small groups, need-
Once a month the corps
holds leadership training, each session emphasizes a different NCD
characteristic. They’ve
also started monthly outMajor Claire Grainger and Elizabeth Brown take time to
reach events and discitalk following their small group.
pleship training.
characteristics meet to encourage
“NCD covers all aspects of corps
body building.
ministry and we’ve seen lives and
At the Springfield, Mo., Corps
whole corps changed through this
NCD has made an impact not only
process,” said Claire. “I would
on the corporate body, but on the
encourage any corps, large or small,
individuals as well.
to get involved. If you don’t start
somewhere you’ll never go any“NCD helps us understand that
where.”
spiritual growth is our own responsibility. You don’t just get saved and
For more information on NCD consit in a pew, you have to get persontact the evangelism and corps growth
ally involved,” said Major Claire
department at (847) 294-2074.
Grainger, corps officer.
Get growing
Want to begin the Natural Church Development process at your
corps? Here’s how:
• Select lay people who are committed to the life of your corps and who are
actively involved in ministry (minimum of 10)
• Request survey questionnaires from Mark Bender, program specialist in
the territorial evangelism and corps growth department
• Complete the surveys in a group setting, if possible
• Return surveys to territorial headquarters for processing
• Discuss results with a leadership team at your corps
• Make and implement plans to raise the minimum factor
Field of dreams
I
t began with frequent prayer circles in a farm field by members
of the Mason City, Iowa, Corps
and ended with a brand-new,
19,000-square-foot facility housing a
large chapel, senior daycare center,
family (thrift) store, gymnasium and
ample offices, classrooms and social
service areas. The campus-like, fiveacre site offers many possibilities for
future growth, including a garden
and walking paths.
At the building dedication,
Territorial Commander Commissioner Ken Baillie proclaimed, “This
is a wonderful tribute to Mason City.
The citizens of this town ought to be
proud. I can tell you, there aren’t
many towns the size of Mason City
that have a nice facility like this,” the
commissioner continued. “It’s welldesigned, functional and new without being glitzy.” With furnishings,
the new facility cost approximately
$3.2 million.
Advisory Board Member O. Jay
Tomson added, “In my view, there’s
no entity that could make better use of
this facility than The Salvation Army.”
Mason City Corps Officers Majors
Charles and Lori Wright are thrilled
with the new building. Lori commented, “The Lord has given us
• Repeat cycle (typically 12 months later)
Kindness repaid
T
Major Mel James, who entered training
from the corps, and Ottumwa Corps soldier Keith Cooper provided entertainment
during the luncheon.
such a resource to meet human
needs in this community.” Charles
added he’s still getting used to the
new, state-of-the-art technology in
the facility.
The 180-seat chapel was full for
the Sunday dedication service.
Speakers included Advisory Board
Chairman John Clemons; Scott Blum
of Accord Architecture; Peggy Bang,
wife of Mason City Mayor Roger
Bang; and Captains Jon and Kristin
Augenstein, former Mason City
corps officers.
he Battle Creek, Mich.,
were extracted and opened at a cerCorps, recently celebrated
emony two weeks after the first
the opening of its new locaSunday at the new corps. Inside they
tion with new Corps
found a corps history from 1888 to
Officers Majors Thomas and Belinda
1956; various reports, rolls, lists and
Riggs, Jr. The purchase of the former
photographs; newspaper clippings
school by prior Corps Officers
and assorted Salvation Army publiMajors Gregory and Carla Voeller
cations—everything looked brand
ended a 17-year quest by the corps
new.
for a larger building. Now all pro“Volunteers gave hundreds of
grams and services are housed
hours of service in the move to the
under one roof with room to expand,
new building,” said Marcie Gothard,
particularly youth outreach.
corps volunteer and special events
“This was a house of education;
coordinator. “When we needed peonow it’s a house of prayer,” prople to move our sign, provide boxes
claimed Major Thomas Riggs during
for packing, lift heavy loads or
the corps’ first Sunday morning
retrieve the 1956 cornerstone and
meeting.
time capsule, God supplied the
help.”
This marks the Battle Creek
Corps’ third location in 120
years. Its second building was
built in 1956 thanks to the generosity of Maurice G. Monroe.
Known locally as “Mossie,”
Maurice was a recluse who’d
wander the town’s alleys picking clothes and other items
from trash cans. He often hung
around the corps for meals and
handouts. One day he told the
corps officer, “Get your lawyer
and board chairman because I
want to give you some money.”
A will was drawn leaving
Mossie’s entire estate to The
Salvation Army. When he died,
Mossie’s
assets
totaled
$103,000.
The cornerstone and time
Removing the prior corps building’s cornerstone and
time capsule.
capsule from the 1956 building
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Music—the great connector
A
n alternative rock band
from New Zealand, a
melodic voice from the
United Kingdom, a folk
artist from the Southern U.S. and a
worship band from the Midwest.
No, it’s not an international music
festival, and you don’t even have to
pay big bucks to hear them!
You can hear them for free at
www.saytunes.com, a new
website launched by the
Western territorial youth
department.
Music has played an integral role in the formation and
foundation of our organization throughout its history. In
fact, early Salvationists were
known to take bar melodies
and put Christian lyrics to
the tunes to play at open-air
meetings.
“Why should the devil
have all the good tunes?” Founder
William Booth is said to have proclaimed to his son, Bramwell.
Following in the Founder’s footsteps, SAYTUNES takes full advantage of the internet and iPod medias
to share the gospel through music.
You can listen to and download
music from fellow Salvationists
and Christians spanning the globe.
You also can view artists’ profiles
and vote on your favorite tracks—all
for free. In addition, people who are
registered can upload their own
recordings or post their lyrics to the
site for others to enjoy. To ensure the
songs and lyrics are keeping with
The Salvation Army’s mission and
doctrine, every entry is screened
before officially being posted.
IN-FYUZing a community
Centralites stand out
in YS contest!
Congratulations to the 2007 Central Territory YS Creativity
Contest winners!
Fiction —ages 11-16
Allison Leedom, 3rd place
Chicago, Ill.
Fiction —ages 17-22
Luis Salinas, 2nd place
Cicero, Ill.
Non-fiction —ages 11-16
Shelby Baker, 1st place
Port Huron, Mich.
Courtney Baker, 2nd place
Port Huron, Mich.
Shelby Kuasager, 3rd place
Manvel, N.D.
Non-fiction —ages 17-22
Jeniece Klammer, 1st place
Virginia, Minn.
Joshua Welch, 2nd place
Ludington, Mich.
David Mantel, 3rd place
Villa Park, Ill.
Poetry —ages 11-16
Kaitlin Fisher, 1st place
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Alexandra Cox, 2nd place
Barrington, Ill.
Poetry —ages 17-22
Jonathan Taube, 2nd place
Hammond, Ind.
David Mantel, 3rd place
Villa Park, Ill.
Original Art —ages 17-22
Rachel Bouwsma, 3rd place
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Photography —ages 11-16
Hannah Bouwsma, 3rd place
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Photography —ages 17-22
Emily Aukes, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
Portage, Mich.
by Cathleen Himes
W
hen Josh and Jen
Polanco moved to Blue
Island, Ill., in 2001,
they were shaken by
what they found among many
teenagers in this southside Chicago
area community: broken families,
racism, parents addicted to drugs,
lack of positive adult influence.
Serving as youth leaders at a
Lutheran church, the Polancos created IN-FYUZ, an inviting program in
a safe place surrounded by loving
leaders. Word of IN-FYUZ spread
quickly. Friends invited friends, and
local police and schools encouraged
teens to check it out.
When Josh and Jen began working
for the Metropolitan Division in
2002, their work in Blue Island continued. They now serve as lieutenants at the Mt. Greenwood, Ill.,
Corps, and IN-FYUZ meets on
Tuesday evenings. Open to the community, it starts with free gym time,
snacks and games, followed by dinner and fellowship, small groups
and a united worship service. The
Polancos estimate that 75 percent of
the teens who attend IN-FYUZ
aren’t saved.
Not coming from a churched
background, some teens initially
didn’t show respect for the church
setting and adults. But over time the
Polancos have seen changes in those
who attend. They’ve improved their
school grades and are more considerate to their leaders and peers.
“The goal of IN-FYUZ is for the
teens to find salvation and then to
disciple them,” said Jen. “Eventually
we train teens to take on leadership
roles.”
Several veteran IN-FYUZ members now lead small groups and
assist with preparation and planning. Corps members Nate Irvine,
Colin Thompson and Mary CookeJones hold essential leadership roles.
Parents have become involved, too.
One mother used to drop her kids
off at the corps. After hearing the
gospel via her kids and IN-FYUZ
leaders, she gave her life to the Lord
and is leading her third year of
home-based Bible study. Other parents volunteer to cook dinner and
clean up.
IN-FYUZ has evolved into a program that not only cares for the spiritual needs of its participants but
also into a team effort where leaders
encourage each other to win souls
for Christ and to strengthen community relationships.
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Joining hands, rebuilding Greensburg
Territorial
Prayer
Calendar
by Amanda Waters
T
he television cameras and
hordes of reporters are
gone. There’s no longer a
parade of politicians. Six
months after a tornado nearly obliterated Greensburg, Kan., the town
is no longer front page news.
But Greensburg has not been forgotten. With help from the government, The Salvation Army and
other organizations, the town is
slowly rebuilding. Of 1,500 residents about half remain; most live
in Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) mobile homes. A
few businesses are up and running.
School began in mid-August with
classes held in doublewide trailers.
Still, there’s much to be done.
Deborah Abner, who heads
Salvation Army relief operations in
Greensburg, said the disaster is
moving from relief to recovery.
DECEMBER 2007
PRAY FOR:
She’s part of a long-term recovery
committee that includes representatives from other churches, The Red
Cross, United Way and FEMA.
Members meet regularly to review
case files of households needing
assistance. One group may provide
labor to build a house, another offers
money toward purchasing concrete
for a foundation, while yet another
organization buys appliances.
The Salvation Army also continues not only to provide hydration
and food as needed but emotional and spiritual care.
“It’s really just now that the
reality of their loss is beginning
to set in,” said Deb. “It’s at this
point survivors’ emotional and
spiritual needs come to the surface.”
The Salvation Army operates
a warehouse in nearby Pratt
where residents can get food,
cleaning supplies and household items. Caseworkers also
distribute vouchers which can
be used at local retailers.
Although
two
full-time
employees have been hired to
assist with the recovery effort,
they still need volunteers.
While Deb has heard many stories, one stands out. After the tornado passed, a pastor and his family climbed out of their basement
and surveyed the ruins. They held
hands and began walking. Along
the way people joined them, and
they became a community walking
out of Greensburg. Someday, the
pastor said, Greensburg will come
back together as a community.
National Family Week
November 18-24
The Salvation Army is joining with the
Alliance for Children and Families and
70 other organizations to celebrate
National Family Week. The week
celebrates the impact strong families
and communities have on children.
National Family Week also allows
The Salvation Army to demonstrate the
vital part it plays in making life better
for individuals and families in local
communities across the nation.
Check out www.nationalfamilyweek.org
for more information and ways you can
get involved.
1
Jesus to change lives throughout
Advent
2
3
Willingness to be used by God
4
Community care ministries this holiday
season
5
Youth and leaders of characterbuilding programs
6
The Bloomington, Ind., Corps
7
The health and well-being of retired
officers
The Social Services Commission
meeting in Alexandria, Va.
8 The Virginia, Minn., Corps
9 God to direct your actions
for the Prayer Warriors
10 Candidates
session of cadets
11
The women’s ministries in your
corps
12
Those incarcerated
13
The long-term relief in Greensburg,
Kan.
14
Territorial headquarters employees
and officers
15
Multicultural ministries across the
territory
16
Hearts overflowing with joy while
worshiping the King of kings
17
All those involved in offering
Christmas assistance
18
19
The Dearborn Heights, Mich., Corps
Those receiving Christmas
assistance
20 The Battle Creek, Mich., Corps
spending Christmas far
21 Missionaries
from family and friends
beneficiaries in adult
22 The
rehabilitation centers
for telling the Good
23 Opportunities
News about Jesus
needs of homeless and
24 The
underprivileged people this
Christmas
people to recognize Jesus as
25 Many
their Savior
26 Students on school break
safety of all who are traveling
27 The
this week
28 The Mason City, Iowa, Corps
29 The Springfield, Mo., Corps
30 The IN-FYUZ program
blessings in the new year
31 Continued
and thanksgiving for the past year
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Two corps hit century mark
T
he November 1, 1907, issue
of the Virginia Enterprise
contained the first mention
that a Salvation Army corps,
led by Captain Anna Bacon, had
opened in this small Minnesota
town. On December 6th, another
newspaper reported the corps had
distributed Christmas food baskets
to 12 families. It was an auspicious
start for a corps that’s continued to
stand the test of time.
To commemorate its centennial,
the Virginia Corps held a community awareness campaign in 2007, performing a special act of community
service monthly. On its anniversary
weekend, the corps hosted a carnival
followed by a celebration dinner and
chapel service where Northern
Divisional Commander Major
Daniel Sjogren presented a plaque to
Corps Officers Majors John and
Rachel Klammer. Former corps officers, Majors Paul and Alma
Thompson, shared a devotional on
“Changes.”
Over the last century, the Virginia
Corps moved 10 times, was led by
61 officers and 30 assistants, and
sent eight people to the College for
Officer Training.
One of three cakes prepared for the centennial.
Promoted to Glory
Brigadier Ronald Rowland
Brigadier
Ronald
J.
Rowland was
promoted to
Glory
on
August
23,
2007.
Ronald was
born
on
February 28,
1919,
in
Chatham, England. His parents,
John and Henrietta, were officers
and the family was sent to North
America over 80 years ago. After
graduating from high school Ron
worked at territorial headquarters
(THQ) but felt God urging him to
become an officer.
He entered the College for Officer
Training and was commissioned in
1941. Ron held appointments at the
Chicago Southside Settlement, THQ
and Chicago Lawn Corps before
marrying Evelyn Heaver in 1943.
They faithfully served together until
Evelyn was promoted to Glory in
1974. He later married Lt. Barbara
Wolfe. Ron held many appointments
including Indiana divisional commander and territorial music and
education secretary. Before retiring
in 1984 Ron was assistant editor-inchief and also editor of The Musician
magazine in the national publications department.
Ron’s gift of music was legendary.
For over 33 years he was a member
of the New York and Chicago staff
bands. For 20 years he was a cornet
soloist and four years as conductor
of the CSB. He was a faculty member and then director of Central
Music Institute and a leader of the
Chicago Staff Songsters.
Brigadier Rowland was preceded
in death by his wives, Evelyn and
Barbara, and stepson, Stephen. He is
Readers’ Forum
The family of Major Leonard R.
Caldwell extends its deepest thanks
for the loving sympathy and prayer
support they received and for the
donations made in honor of his life
to the adult rehabilitation centers
command.
survived by a son, Larry (Wendy);
daughter, Janet (Dennis) Grady;
stepsons, Donald and Kevin
Berrigan; three brothers; a sister,
four grandchildren and a host of
nieces and nephews.
Bandmaster Glenn Welch led the Indiana
Divisional Band in special music.
Century of service lives on
The Bloomington, Ind., Corps just
couldn’t hold everyone who wanted
to celebrate its centennial, so the
city’s convention center was
engaged! Corps Officers Captains
Elmer and Michele Gamble organized the gala which included the
Indiana Divisional Band, led by
Bandmaster Glenn Welch (formerly
of the Bloomington Corps), and
guest speakers Majors Andy and
Cheryl Miller, territorial candidate
and recruitment secretaries, who
were stationed at the corps more
than 20 years ago. Even the corps’
timbrel brigade included a member
from 30 years back!
City, county and advisory board
representatives presented their congratulations, and Major Gloria
Stepke, territorial historical museum
director, presented a plaque honoring the corps’ 100 years of ministry.
The Gambles are the 46th set of
corps officers.
Before the event, the Millers held
evangelistic meetings on two nights,
and an open house was held for the
community to enjoy refreshments,
tour the building and view displays.
Around the Territory
CHICAGO, ILL.—The grand opening
of the Chicago Northside Adult
Rehabilitation Center’s newest
Family Super Store on Devon Avenue
drew shoppers who had originally
come from all over the world. At
least 14 languages were heard on
opening day! Crowds thronged outside the doors eagerly awaiting the
ribbon cutting. Proceeds from the
store support the ongoing mission,
ministry and services of the
Northside center. Pictured (l-r) are
Major Larry Manzella, Ixchel Solano
and Major Laurence McPherson.
Mrs. Major Alice Dahlin
Mrs. Major
Nils (Alice)
Dahlin was
promoted to
Glory
on
August
23,
2007.
A l i c e
Petersen was
born
on
March
8,
1917, in Quincy, Mass. She was
active in the Boston #6 Corps where
she played the piano, taught Sunday
school and was a part of the string
band. When Captain Nils Dahlin was
transferred to the Eastern Territory
the two met and fell in love. They
were married in 1938 and moved to
Chicago, Ill., where they were active
in the Chicago #10 Corps.
In 1945 Nils was reaccepted as a
captain, and Alice became a probationary captain in the Western
Territory. They ministered in corps
in Spokane and Seattle, Wash.,
before returning to the Central
Territory in 1951. The Dahlins
served in the Marinette, Wis.,
Chicago Edgewater, Des Moines,
Iowa, and Chicago Lakeview corps,
as well as at territorial headquarters.
They retired in 1963.
Nils died in 1967. Alice later moved
to St. Paul, Minn., to be near their
children. In retirement Alice’s desire
to serve people was evident in ministry at Booth Manor. She was proud
of her Scandinavian heritage and
worked to keep its traditions strong.
Mrs. Major Dahlin was preceded in
death by her husband, Nils, and son,
Robert. She is survived by two sons,
Richard (Judy) and Dennis (Diane);
two daughters, Joyce (Herbert) Biggs
and Nancy; seven grandchildren and
one great grandchild.
Correction
We regret the pictures of Mrs. Brigadier Erma
Rush and Major Helen Prosser were inadvertently
switched in last month’s Promotions to Glory.
KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Sam Clark
was recently awarded the Boy
Scout’s highest rank, Eagle Scout, at
a ceremony held in Portage, Mich.
Scout leaders, soldiers, friends and
family witnessed Sam being presented a congratulatory certificate from
Salvation Army National Boy Scout
Representative Lt. Scott Hurula, who
is also an Eagle Scout. Also participating in the ceremony were Sam’s
parents, Joel and Jane Clark; his
grandfathers, Major Alvin Clark and
Lt. Colonel William Himes; and
Kalamazoo Corps Officer Captain
Tom McComb. Former Kalamazoo
Corps Officer Major Lloyd Hanton also attended, and the Kalamazoo Band performed.
Pictured (l-r) are Joel Clark, Sam Clark, Lt. Scott Hurula and Captain Tom McComb.
DETROIT, MICH.—The
Harbor Light Corps recently
held an open air on its campus that drew more than 200
spectators and produced
three seekers. People were
attracted by the exciting
sounds of the Dearborn
Heights, Mich., Corps Band,
which came to lend a hand
in staging the open air, and
the smooth harmonies and
obvious enthusiasm of the
Harbor Light Choir. Envoy
Artee Lewis, who’s in charge
of the Harbor Light Corps
with his wife, Esther, presented a powerful evangelistic message which touched hearts and
souls, as did the testimonies of faith that were shared.
Advent 2007
The 2007 Advent Resource Book,
Jesus Changed My Life, is designed to
help enrich your corps’ worship during
this busy season. It looks at the impact
the birth of Jesus had on the lives of
people from the scriptural narratives.
Every believer’s celebration of this
Holy season can be enriched by
understanding that God relates to us
today similarly as to the individuals in
these biblical narratives. This
resource contains ready-to-use,
quality meetings for Sunday worship,
women’s and community care ministries. Discover anew this season
how Jesus can change your life!