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Good News! Online: www.SAConnects.org

USA Eastern Territorial website: www.ArmyConnections.org

USA National website:www.SalvationArmyUSA.org

JESUS THEATREThe Jesus Theatre is providing an opportunity for young people with a passion for drama to demonstrate who God is on the stage of life.

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‘DROPPING IN’ They’re helping women trafficked on the streets of Philadelphia to use an SA ‘Drop–in’ center for a life–changing ‘pick–me–up.’

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‘STANDING STRONG’ Youth Council delegates ‘put on the full armor of God’ as they equip themselves for spiritual ‘warfare.’

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‘We are theleaders …’ COMMISSIONER BARRY C. SWANSON

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Every speaker looks at his or her audi-ence and thinks, I know what I want to say, but I wonder what they are

going to hear.That was me as I took the stage at the

fi rst session of our Strikepoint Confer-ence in June. More than 2,500 people were looking at me, not knowing exactly why they were there, what they would be hearing, or what they would be asked to do.

During the course of the day, I, along with other speakers, shared a mission strategy designed to enhance our ability

to effectively communicate the full Gospel in particular ways within each of our com-munities. In the back of my mind I was wondering, But what did people hear?

Page 3 offers an open letter that two delegates wrote to their corps follow-ing the conference. It is a keeper. In it, they simply and eloquently capture the essence of Strikepoint. Please read what these two young adults have written.

Consider it in the context of your own corps, your own life, and, in their words, “live each day like a missions trip, an adventure with Christ.”

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Who is your ‘neighbor’? WARREN L. MAYE

”Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind. And love your neighbor as yourself.” “You answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

—Luke 10:27–28

The Scripture goes on to say that the man who “answered correctly” also asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

This question is reminiscent of an encounter I had a few years ago while driving on Interstate 87 North. Traffi c was backed up for miles. I

wondered if an accident had occurred. But, in the absence of emergency vehicles, I was baffl ed as to what could cause such a delay. I thought, Is a construction zone ahead?

Moving ever so slowly, I fi nally saw the problem: a distressed woman, in a stalled car, blocking the right lane. I longed for my opportunity to “rubberneck”!

I looked directly into her eyes and was surprised to see my next–door neighbor! She said, “Warren. Something’s wrong with my car….” I pulled over, got out, and used her car’s own weight to roll it out of the way and onto the shoulder.

A state trooper arrived, thanked me, and then said, “I’ll take it from here.” I bade farewell to them and went on my way.

Today, I ask myself, Had she been a stranger, would I have reacted the same way, or would I have simply kept on going—as did at least 100 other drivers before me?

In Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan, our Lord redefi nes the word neighbor as any person who needs God’s mercy and our help. This understanding is crucial today, as people are taught to avoid strangers at all costs and are more likely to shoot a video of a person in trouble rather than to lend a helping hand.

In this Good News! you’ll read a compelling article (“We’re the leaders we’ve been waiting for,” page 3). It calls us to be innovative, courageous, and caring. Authors Annie Liang and Stef-fon Davis ask, “Are we serving with our ‘sleeves rolled up’ today?”

Simon Sinek, author of Leaders Eat Last (a tenet of the U.S. Marine Corps), wrote that true leadership requires sacrifi ce. Even parents realize that leadership frequently costs us our sleep, our comfort, our pride, and our personal desires as we ensure the safety and the destiny of people in our care.

I hope you enjoy the stories herein. May you give all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind to the Lord Jesus. And then—love your neighbor as yourself.

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Major Elijah Kahn, county coordinator for Mahoning County Area Services in Youngstown, Ohio, will attend Session 222 from July 16 to Aug. 25.

Major Christine J. Rock, program secretary for the Massachusetts Division, will attend Session 223 from Oct. 15 to Nov. 24.

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strikepoint leadership initiative >>

We’re the leaders we’ve been waiting for ANNIE LIANG/STEFFON DAVIS

On June 7, 2014, a small delegation from the Harlem Temple Corps, N.Y., communed with thousands

of Salvation Army soldiers in Hershey, Pa., for a territorial, vision–casting confer-ence called “Strikepoint.”

The essence of the conference was—change. Our 21st–century world is changing more rapidly than ever be-fore. But how are we, The Salvation Army, responding to change and the evolving needs, challenges, and expressions of spirituality appearing across the globe? In our experi-ence, the Army has been more of a bureaucratic, hierarchical behemoth than an agile, nimble, and innova-tive army on the advance. I dare to say that even the U.S. Army has surpassed us in embracing change.

But this hasn’t always been the case. Our forefathers (and mothers) were at the forefront of societal change. They challenged conventions, crossed social divides, and used a variety of means to save souls. They were entrepre-neurial masterminds who hijacked relevant, popular, cultural symbols and redeemed them for the Kingdom. Who would have thought to transform crude bar tunes into the sacred songbook that we know today? Whether it was through “Prison Gate Brigades,” red–tipped safety matches, or the world’s first feature film, this Christian avant–garde saw challenges as opportunities and did not hesitate to in-novate and “do church” on the front lines.

Where has this revolutionary, bold, and fiery spirit gone? There must be a problem when we love our legacy more than our current state of being. These sentiments are not just directed at some institutional army out there, they’re directed at us. We will be the first to admit that we have more than once lost sight of the mission, the urgency, and the Kingdom. Still, though there have been countless missed opportunities, we can and must seize today (Ps. 95:7). Today and every day, we can choose to live Kingdom–oriented lives. And only by doing so will we move this Army forward for the sake of God’s redemptive mission.

So each of us must ask ourselves, “Are

we serving with our ‘sleeves rolled up’ today? Or have we become too com-fortable, too prideful, or too fearful of wrinkling our freshly–pressed suits? What would following and embodying Jesus look like in our individual lives, circum-stances, and communities?”

The Strikepoint message was loud and clear. We are building the Kingdom, not an institution. We choose to serve a com-munity, not a building. Church is not what we do on Sundays, but a way of being in the world. Church is us, expressed in our daily lives and in our interactions. We are a part of God’s redemptive mission in all that we do, wherever we are. And true service means finding ways to empower, support, and walk alongside people rather than just do things for people.

Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, ter-ritorial commander, reminds us that “To change is to live .... Any organism unable or unwilling to adapt to its environment will eventually perish.... It’s a basic life principle.” So, are we willing to change in a way that brings life, growth, and strength? Are we willing to, as Commis-sioner Swanson asks, “risk deep change for the sake of advancing the Kingdom”?

Now, let’s think about some change opportunities. We’ll start with some re-flection points and actionable takeaways: • Be intentional about your conversa-

tions and relationships. Season your conversations with blessings! There is power in simply being curious and sincere in asking, “How can I ask God to bless you today?”

• Live each day as if it were a missions trip, an adventure with Christ. What are new ways to express your faith and bless people? Begin to see them through the eyes of Christ. Talk to them, walk with them, and discover the needs and challenges in your community. Then, see the opportunity for change and redemption.

• Don’t be afraid to take honest inven-tory on a regular basis. Examine your life, your family, your church, and determine what’s working and what’s not. Nobody and nothing is perfect. We can’t change or fix things if we fear talking about what’s broken. Failure is a powerful teacher.

• Take time to discern the things that are preventing you from living a Kingdom life. What distracts you from the presence of God, and from the fullness of Christ’s joy and redemptive mission? Stop making excuses or get-ting sidetracked by being too fearful, too critical, insecure, comfortable, prideful, or consumed by entertain-ment or the mass media.

• Share big dreams. Brainstorm the pos-sibilities. Great ideas are birthed this way. Be quick to share, slow to reject.

• Share your struggles and needs so that we can truly be the Church. We were meant to support and to hold one another accountable.

• Find new ways to do things with peo-ple—not just for them. To that end, the territorial commander has pooled $100,000 to develop and execute new initiatives. If you have an idea for how The Salvation Army can bring “church” to where the people are, it’s time to put your idea into action!

The Salvation Army wants to empower us to be curious, to seize opportunities, and to exercise entrepreneurial leadership for the Kingdom. I trust that as we step out in faith, the Lord will show us ex-ceedingly great and unimaginable things. What are you waiting for?

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prayer & praisE >>

Called to be God’s word MAJOR LAUREN HODGSON

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Bible–Believing Christians MAJOR YOUNG SUNG KIM

We call Salvationists worldwide to a renewed and relevant proclamation of and close attention to the word of God, and to a quick and steady obedience to the radical demands of the word upon Salvationists personally, and upon our Movement corporately.

—Based on the Army’s first doctrine

The Bible is the written word of God. And we affirm that when that same word is opened, read, proclaimed,

and explained through preaching—God speaks. Even in our human weakness and foolishness, if we still faithfully proclaim and explain the word, the world may hear and see a new thing. God speaks and God acts.

To respond in obedient faith results in a decisive encounter with God. We affirm that He speaks profound truth in simple words, common language, and potent metaphors. And we confess that, at times, our words, which are all too often shal-low, obscure, archaic, or irrelevant, have veiled rather than revealed our God.

“It isn’t by accident that the Salvation Army’s first doctrine centers on the word of God,” writes Commissioner Robert

Street in Called to Be God’s People. “‘We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testa-ments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.’”

This tenet of our faith tradition stresses that God’s word is foundational to who we are and to what we do. Our very be-ing and service must always be viewed through the lens of the word of God. The answer to every question and concern of life is found in the Holy Scriptures. They give “correction, challenge, command, hope, explanation, and foundation for living.” At times, the Bible must be viewed as a textbook and as a roadmap for life. And at other times, it must read as an intimate love letter. A heart hungry for the word will never come away from earnest reading and meditation on its pages without renewed comfort or new revelation to meet the day ahead.

Writes Street, “In Marching On! Ted

Palmer writes: ‘The Salvation Army has served God with authority and success over the years because it is motivated by the word of God ….’ Neglect of the word of God cannot help but diminish authority and success. If the Bible is not at the heart of all that the Army is and does, the Army will undoubtedly fail in its mission.”

The word of God must be embedded in our hearts, preached from our pulpits, and witnessed in our lives.

Would you like to read more? Go to www.armyonitsknees.org for the com-plete article “Called to Be God’s Word.” You will also find there the territory’s list of prayer requests.

—Major Lauren Hodgson is the Assistant Secretary for Spiritual Life Development

“Phil Layton in this useful book brings to us a timely reminder of the impor-tance of the Bible for all Christians.”

—General André Cox

s our territory continues to pro-mote its “No Bible, No Breakfast! No Bible, No Bed!” Bible reading

campaign, I have the same desire and conviction of Captain Phil Layton, who concludes his book by writing, “I hope and pray that this book will encourage us all to be Bible–believing Christians!”

Based on exhaustive research,

Layton’s Bible–Believing Christians provides a useful and informative study of important doctrinal issues having to do with the authority and inerrancy of the Bible. “The inspiration for writing this book,” he writes, “came as a result of talking with folk I love who were genuine skeptics of the Bible, and with others who had difficulty in reconciling their traditional Christian beliefs with their own experience and knowledge of history and science.”

Layton, a biblical scholar who holds a BA and a MTh degree, continues, “My

hope is that, through the various ques-tions raised, difficulties acknowledged, and method of resolution proposed, the reader of this book will be encouraged to conclude that the Bible can indeed be trusted whenever a difficulty arises.”

In writing the book, Layton plays the devil’s advocate by asking what he calls “The Common Question”—“How can we trust the Bible when there appear to be so many contradictions?” Then he carefully disputes this argument with this premise: “We can trust the Bible, but that is not the same thing as trust-

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transformation >>

A new day, a changed life RICHARD BROWN

My changed life is a miracle of God. I’ve been transformed into a Christian and a soldier of the

Salvation Army’s Harlem Temple Corps.Born in 1944, I went to a Baptist

church Sunday school as a child. I learned there that God existed, but nothing else stuck. I didn’t know my father or step-dad, and my mother was an alcoholic.

At age 11, I began smoking cigarettes and then marijuana. I became addicted to heroin, and four years later, to cocaine. For the next 29 years, abusive behavior, homelessness, job losses, and too many detox and rehab programs to mention were my life. I was a slave to my own ways and didn’t know it.

Then one day, God took over! He caused me to surrender my rebellious life for one of peace and humility. I gained the wisdom to evaluate my choices. I ob-tained meaning and purpose to my life—to honor and to glorify the God who cares enough to intervene in the affairs of His children. And that’s a “miracle.”

God, the Miracle Worker, is a life changer and a transformer for people who believe that He has given us choice.

It is a blessing to have the gift of the Holy Spirit to lead and to guide me to a most merciful and forgiving God. Each day, I count my blessings. And in church, my testimony is sincere, for I am truly grateful for my salvation, which is my freedom from all the things that had me bound. Now, I have freedom from evil, the influence of people who were bad role models, and the sin of this world.

Today, I fight the good fight, winning souls for Christ. I tell them of the good-ness of Jesus and how He has set me free and made me whole. By my absolute faith and trust in God, I can now look forward to an eternal life with Him.

So, don’t let the devil steal your joy! And don’t let Satan rob you of your faith! When you feel as if you just can’t make it through another day, remember that your Savior will rescue you. Let your faith be strong.

Challenging rains and the snowstorms of life will fall. Your heart may even ache with pain no doubt. But don’t let your troubles and worries keep you from praising the Lord. Don’t let your pain and depression keep you from glorifying Him.

Just pray and have faith that you will be set free! Hold your head up high through all your discomforts and misfor-tunes. Sing “Hallelujah!” and continue to praise His name because you can make it. A better day is coming!

—Richard Brown is the recruiting sergeant at the Harlem Temple, N.Y., Corps.

ing our interpretation of it.” Layton goes on to explain, “It requires

a degree of humility, but if we consider the Bible and its authors to be accurate, and acquire a flexibility in our confidence of how we have interpreted its content, then it is a rewarding experience to observe how the Scriptures reveal their trustworthiness and how apparent con-tradictions can become reconciled.”

In her foreword, Major Amy Reardon rightly says, “This is a practical book. It doesn’t solve all seeming contradictions in the Bible. Rather, it instructs the read-er so that she has the tools herself when she comes across these difficulties.”

As a Salvationist, I affirm that Lay-ton’s book is a pioneering work, and I highly recommend it to anyone with an

interest in, as Layton puts it, “How the Bible can be trusted, how tradi-tions must be tested, and how appar-ent difficulties can be resolved.”

For information on how to pur-chase your copy of Bible–Believing Christians go to:

BibleBelievingChristians.org.uk

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territorial newS >>

SA donates land for memorial park WARREN L. MAYE

“We will never forget what happened on that day,” said Mayor Michael Nut-

ter of Philadelphia, Pa. He then paused before continuing his speech to a gath-ering of journalists and people involved with the memorial park project. On June 5, 2013, a wall tumbled down on a Salvation Army thrift store at 22nd and Market Streets in Philadelphia’s Center City during a botched demolition project in an adjacent lot. Six people in the store were killed and 13 other custom-ers and employees were injured, as well as a heavy equipment operator at the demolition site.

Among the victims were Anne Bryan, an artist and 24–year–old daughter of Nancy Winkler, city treasurer, who started a petition drive to turn the disas-ter site into a public park.

“Our message today is to thank everyone for recognizing that this was the right thing to do and we appreci-

ate that we’ve all come together and found a solution really quicker than I had imagined,” said Winkler, co–chair of the Memorial Committee. “We would like a beautiful park that reflects the impor-tance of human life.”

“I will be drawn there,” said Winkler. “The preliminary designs are very beauti-ful, and I think many people will be

drawn to the memorial.”The Salvation Army of Greater

Philadelphia generously offered to donate to the city the land on which the thrift store existed. This 2,445–square–foot parcel will be transformed into a me-morial public park dedicated to the people who lost their lives there or who were injured. The transfer will require approval from several authorities in New

York State, where The Salvation Army is incorporated.

“I would like to personally thank the folks from The Salvation Army for this gift,” said Nutter. “The city of Philadel-phia is grateful for your generosity. We will accept it with great gratitude into the city’s inventory of the property of this particular site at 2140 Market St. from The Salvation Army at no cost to the city of Philadelphia.”

An estimated $250,000 is needed for the park, according to Gerard H. Sweeney, president of Brandywine Realty Trust, finance chairman of the 22nd & Market Memorial Committee.

Donations can be made through the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, which is designing the park, at pennhort.net/memorial or through indiegogo.com/projects/22nd-and-market-memorial-garden

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territorial newS >>

CAST performs ‘Honk’ at Kingston Citadel ROBERT MITCHELL

Book honors SA officer’s dad WARREN L. MAYE

fter a week of practices at Territorial Head-quarters (THQ), the

Eastern Territory’s Creative Arts Services Team (CAST) traveled to Kingston, N.Y., on Sunday, June 22, to perform “Honk” at the Kingston, N.Y. (Citadel), Corps.

CAST stayed in Kingston for the week to conduct a Vacation Bible School (VBS) and an Arts Camp, which was held from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

“This will be a great oppor-tunity for our kids and new kids to learn and be inspired by this team of 14 individuals from around the Eastern Terri-tory,” said Major Rick Starkey, corps officer.

CAST, led by Ian Evans and Sharon Jackson, includes Belen Baigorria, Paula Baigor-

ria, Alivia Bender, Bradley Egan, Macaira Furman, Sarah George, Ryan Livingston, Oracia Morris, Olivia Renkel, Chelsea Rice, Zachary Smith, and Jonathon Shaffstall.

CAST’s performances of “Honk” will continue through-out the summer and will culminate at the Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings on Wednesday, July 30 at 7 p.m.

The production is under the direction of the Arts Ministries Bureau, led by Carol Jaudes.

Anna Street is directing “Honk.” Laura Danette is in charge of choreography, and Major Hollie Ruthberg is han-dling costumes.

“Honk,” based on Hans Christian Andersen’s book The Ugly Duckling, is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice

from his family and neighbors.

Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrow-ing journey, he discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, and also finds love and acceptance in all of its forms.

On July 6, 1944, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

opened its “Big Top” to the residents of Hartford, Conn. Approximately 7,000 people attended that day, including a little kid named John Stewart.

Suddenly, a fire ignited. It took only minutes for the huge tent—which had been waterproofed with a coating of paraffin wax and gasoline—to burn. The toxic blaze and smoke trapped hundreds of people, killing 167 and severely injuring 487 more. “I didn’t know what to do,” said Stewart, “I just ran home!” That incident was the defining moment for Hartford and for Stewart who, when he became 19,

aspired to be a fireman.After years of racial struggle,

he became the city’s first black fireman and later overcame relentless opposition to ascend the ranks and become the first

African–American fire chief in New Eng-land’s history.

“If it were not for Chief Stewart, I wouldn’t be stand-ing here today as a retired firefighter,” said Steve Harris, a retired captain of the Hartford, Conn., Fire Department. “He took me under his wing as he did most young blacks because he recruited most of us. Chief

Stewart not only taught us how to be great firefighters, he also taught us how to be good men, to go back to our respective communities, and to be leaders.”

These words were echoed by people who attended a recent book launch for Hard Climb Up The Ladder (Ama-zon.com), the life story of Chief John B. Stewart Jr., who is the father of Major John B. Stewart III, corps officer at the Syracuse (Citadel), N.Y., Corps.

The 420–page softcover book, which includes the founding of The International Association of Black Profes-sional Fire Fighters, is also co–authored by Ruben Tendai and offers an in–depth analy-sis of the history of Connecti-cut as well as of Hartford.

“One thing that I’ve learned,” said Stewart, “I made it because of many families, neighbors, friends, and—the good Lord!”

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strikepoint urban mission initiative >>

‘Passionate’ about hope ROBERT MITCHELL

It’s a sweltering summer day in the troubled Kensington neighborhood of North Philadelphia.The sun is shining, but an elevated

train trestle casts an ominous shadow over a section of the city known for be-ing the point–of–purchase for the purest form of heroin in the nation—and for prostitution.

These women, who are victims of the local sex trade, amble over to a former storefront and pound on its door, hoping to find help there. It’s a new drop–in center opened by The Salvation Army.

“People know that we’re The Salvation Army, that we will support them, and that ultimately, God is with them,” said Jamie Manirakiza, MSW, social services program director for Greater Philadel-phia.

The drop–in center, which opened in April, fits perfectly into the urban mis-sion aspect of “Strikepoint,” the vision unveiled for the Eastern Territory by Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, territo-rial commander.

Arielle Lopez, MSS, the anti–trafficking

program coordinator for Greater Philadel-phia, agreed that Christians should reach out more to blighted urban areas.

“I think The Salvation Army, in par-ticular, is a great organization for that,” she said. “They kind of get dirty; they get their hands and feet in the midst of populations that no one else wants to talk to and no one else wants to touch.”

Manirakiza, Lopez, and Kelsie Patton, a case manager, are the lead staffers of the anti–trafficking efforts at the center, which also calls on a list of some 200 volunteers from various church groups.

For the last three years, the Army has been part of a coalition of other non-profits that fought human trafficking, and Manirakiza helped lead an effort to open the drop–in center.

Manirakiza said the women who drop by receive case management, food, clothing, toiletries, and “non–judgmental conversation” with staff and volunteers.

A washer, dryer, and shower are also available. Manirakiza said some local businesses have volunteered their ser-vices to help upgrade what was once a

rundown storefront.The center, described as a “safe place”

and an oasis for the neighborhood’s women often forced into street prostitu-tion, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Thursday; and 9 p.m. to mid-night on Wednesday and Thursday.

Manirakiza said other non–profits that also do street outreach direct the women to the drop–in center. During the day, a sign directs women in and sometimes staffers go out to the side-walk themselves.

“The women who have visited the center also talk to each other,” Manirakiza said.

“Because women have such a good experience when they come in—not feeling judged, feeling loved, feeling ac-cepted—they tell other people,” she said.

Lopez said clients always tell her they appreciate that the staffers are welcoming.

“For us, part of what we want to cre-ate is a safe and welcoming environment, so [their appreciation] shows us we’re accomplishing that goal,” she said.

Patton said the women sometimes com-plain about being judged when they visit

Jamie Manirakiza, MSW, social services program director for Greater Philadelphia

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‘Passionate’ about hope ROBERT MITCHELL

other organizations, but not at the Army.“That, in a way, is restoring their dig-

nity and empowering them,” Patton said.Manirakiza said staffers talk about

spiritual issues with the women and are planning a Bible study. Scripture verses and encouraging quotes are tactfully placed on the walls. The women also visit the nearby Pioneer Corps, if they wish.

“We desire to display the love of Christ through our actions and our relation-ships,” she said.

“We want to make sure that we are representing Christ well and that we are serving women in a Christlike way and showing them love and meeting their basic needs first. And then we talk to them about Christ.”

Patton says the first thing she does when a client comes in is to introduce herself and ask what the woman prefers to be called—either her “street name” or real name. Patton then tries to meet her needs, such as food, clothing, or toiletries.

“I’m called to and passionate about this population,” she says. “As a woman, I’ve felt as if I didn’t have much respect and dignity for myself at times.

“That moved me to want to get an edu-cation in social work and to empower a population of society’s ‘throwaways.’ I feel as if it’s my duty as a social worker and as a Christian to serve this population.”

Lopez says that, as a Christian, she enjoys “being the hands and feet of Christ.”

“I think of how Jesus hung out with people on the edge of society,” she says. “This is a way that I get to do that and to interact with these women.

“There is no doubt this is where God put me and this is what I was created to do.”

Manirakiza learned about human trafficking through working with international refugees, and soon realized that the problem is also in Pennsylvania.

“You can’t really turn your eyes away from it once you read what happens to somebody, or you hear her story, or see her cry, or notice the darkness in her eyes,” she said. “You see the lack of hope and you just feel

that shouldn’t be anybody’s story and that shouldn’t be anybody’s experience. I think that continues to fuel my passion.”

The Kensington neighborhood is actually quite close–knit and has

some beautiful elements, but they get overshadowed said Manirakiza, Lopez, and Patton.

They’re often in the neighborhood at night. And when they sometimes walk the women to the train, they pray for safety. Several staffers who are on site each night, keep a watchful eye via stra-tegically–placed surveillance cameras.

“Christ is with you,” Manirakiza says. “He’s watching over you and I do feel that He’s called us to be in this com-munity. He’s here and He’s present. That power is definitely real for me.”

(Left) Arielle Lopez, anti–trafficking program coordinator, invites women into the center. (Above) Case Manager Kelsie Patton offers the women food, clothing, toiletries, and ‘non–judgemental conversation.’

Kensington, a close–knit neighborhood, has some beautiful elements. And 200 various

church volunteers help at the center.

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corps newS >>

A ‘dream car,’ ‘Philly Sound,’ and Praise & Worship

Youngstown, Ohio Rochester, New York

SOLDIERS ENROLLED

Buffalo, NY— On June 1, Captains Raul and Wanda Rivera, Buffalo Temple’s corps officers, enrolled nine soldiers and a local officer.

Sara Hernandez was enrolled as a junior soldier, while Genesis Rivera, Samuel Beltre, Edwin Rivera, Carlos Negron, Jazmin Collins, Edison Torres, Paul Chandler, and Valeria Quinones became senior soldiers.

Marta Colon was commissioned as the corps secretary. Major Tom Applin, coordina-tor of Buffalo Area Services, officiated.

“We are excited because it was our first enrollment in this corps and so many teens have been enrolled following the call of

Jesus,” Captain Wanda Rivera said.

‘DREAM’ CAR

Cleveland, OH—When Shaheed and Sha-haad Bogarty lived with their mom in the Army’s Harbor Light complex, the brothers dreamt the family would one day have a car.

Last September, Linda Solomon, an award–winning photojournalist and author, brought her nationally acclaimed “Pictures of Hope” campaign to the Harbor Light and had children, ages 7–12, write down their hopes and dreams.

Shaheed, 12, wrote, “My hope is to help people and to take care of my mom.

“My dream is for love, help, and for a house (which has come

true). My hope is to drive a car at a young age. My hope is to save people. My dream is for God.”

On June 30, Serpen-tini Chevrolet, a dealer in nearby Strongville, surprised the fam-ily with a new Chevy Cruze through “The Spark of Hope Award” from Chevrolet.

“Ms. Hardwick and her children were home-less and came to the Salvation Army’s Zelma George Shelter,” said Beau Hill, executive direc-tor of the Harbor Light.

Hill said that, after six months in the shelter, the family moved into a new home and Hard-wick is now training to be a nurse.

Solomon said, “I was so touched by this family. Their dreams showed all of us what truly matters in life.”

SA EMPLOYEEHONORED

Wilmington, DE—On April 30, the state of Delaware recognized Michelene Christophe as its Temporary Assis-tance for Needy Fami-lies (TANF) “Employee of the Year.”

Christophe works at the Army’s Wilmington, Del., Corps. “She has been able to maintain employment for five years and has been a model employee for The Salvation Army of Delaware,” said LaTanya Harris, a qual-ity control coordinator for the Army.

Harris said a state committee nominated The Salvation Army of Delaware as an “Em-ployer of the Year.”

“In turn, we had to submit an individual

employee for nomina-tion and Michelene was chosen for her many accomplishments,” Harris said.

‘PHILLY SOUND’ AT KROC

Philadelphia, PA—Since last September, the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Cen-ter, in relationship with Tune–up Philly, has offered music lessons to children.

In a program called “Let’s Play,” the chil-dren spend six hours per week learning theory and application for string and percus-sion instruments.

“Thus far, all of their diligence has become evident during the young orchestra’s per-formances in a total of five recitals and public

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appearances,” said Deana Rivers, an as-sistant accountant.

In May, the children received a rare oppor-tunity. Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra took a few hours out of their day to give the young musicians some helpful advice.

“The icing on the cake of this tremen-dous blessing was watching our children perform side–by–side with these prestigious musicians,” Rivers said.

For Rivers’ daughter, Asia Mosby, the occa-sion was even more of a dream come true. Rivers organized the orchestra’s visit as a gift for Mosby’s 10th birthday.

Rivers said when her daughter heard about the visit, she quickly printed invitations from

her computer and distributed them to friends and family.

“She could hardly contain her excitement as she shared the ses-sion with quite a few of her family members, the music teacher from her school, and his wife,” Rivers said. “The memories from this birthday will surely stand the test of time!”

PLANTINGA GARDEN

Rochester, NY—The Summer Adventure Pro-gram at the Northwest Corps is back and so is the community garden.Major Judy Hart, associ-ate area coordinator, said the community garden is run in collabo-ration with Foodlink, a regional food bank, from June 30–Aug. 22.

“Volunteers from the neighborhood help plant the garden and will continue to weed, water, and reap the spoils,” Hart said. “The children in the sum-mer program are also getting their hands in the garden and hope-fully they will enjoy the vegetables and fruits of their harvest.” Captain Jon–Erik Berkhoudt and Lieutenant Jessica Berkhoudt, corps of-ficers, will oversee the activities.

SPANISHPRAISE GROUP

Youngstown, OH—Lieutenant Jorge E. Muñoz says when he and his wife, Lieuten-ant Gretchen Muñoz, arrived at the Templo de Youngstown Corps, they immediately began

praying and working with the soldiers to form a Spanish praise group.

“The Lord brought the right people in the right moment,” said Lieutenant Jorge Mu-ñoz. “We are excited because the Lord heard our prayers to have musicians to praise and worship Him.”

“The praise band was born one night follow-ing a Bible study when the group decided to play a few songs,” Muñoz said.

“This group of people came looking to praise and worship God,” he said. “From the beginning, they came with a willing-ness to learn, to help, and also grow more and deeper in the Lord Jesus. And they want to use the music to

glorify Jesus’ name.”

3RD BLOCK PARTY

Milton, PA—The corps held its third annual block party on June 14 to thank the com-munity for its ongoing support.

“The event opened our church to the community, which hosted approximately 100 people,” said Joel Harris, corps outreach ministry assistant.

“During the year, we ask for donations at kettles, fundraisers for our youth, and when we send children to summer camp,” Harris said.

The free party included two area Christian bands: The Corner Stone Band from Montgomery, Pa., and Lauren Yost from Watsontown, Pa.

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‘WEPASA Strong’ MAJOR MARK S. MACKNEER

Returning to Camp Allegheny for the fi rst time in 10 years, Colonel William A. Bamford III

and Colonel G. Lorraine Bam-ford, chief secretary and territorial

secretary for women’s ministries, joined in the Youth Councils celebration of “WEPASA #Strong!” Nearly 300 youth from the Western Pennsylvania & Dela-ware Division joined the Bamfords along with Cadet Ashley Farrell and Cadet Ash-ley Luzader for an inspiring weekend.

“Putting On The Full Armor of God!” was the theme, as interest sessions, panel discussions, and testimonies all focused on challenging youth to have “strong

hearts” for God. On Friday evening, Shawn Harper, a former NFL player, ministered on the topic of breaking the spiritual chains in our lives so as to be fully used of God. In response to Harper’s message, nearly 100 people came to the

altar to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

Dave & Brian, a comedy team, gave the youth something to laugh about during a Saturday evening concert. On Sunday morning, Colonel William Bamford brought a powerful message. In response, the altar was again fi lled with young people seeking to dedicate their

lives to Christ. Auxiliary Captain Alberta Rakestraw

joined the ranks of prospective offi cer candidates and many other young people responded to the call to fulltime service for the Lord in The Salvation Army.

Imagine: A soldier’s silver armor gleams brilliantly as it

defl ects the enemy’s fi ery darts. Emblazoned below this compel-

ling image is the command “Stand Strong.” Delegates who attended Youth

Councils at Camp Wonderland in Sha-ron, Mass., from May 16–18 were 275

strong and encouraged to put on the full armor of God in order to stand against the devil’s schemes.

Major Philip A. Lloyd, territorial youth secretary, told how, during his fi rst day of high school, an upperclassman who had bullied him in the cafeteria later asked, “Are you ‘Little’ Lloyd?” That’s when young Philip realized that he was under the protection of his older brother, Leo, a senior—whom no one dared cross. “We try to act strong in our own strength,” Lloyd said to the delegates, “but God stands at the ready to protect us, to ‘get our back.’ We just have to turn to Him.”

Commissioner E. Sue Swanson, ter-ritorial president of women’s ministries, shared from her heart how The Salvation Army shielded her mother as she grew up in a desperate situation. “Praise God that corps was open every day, because it truly was my mom’s safe place when no other place was safe.”

On Saturday afternoon, delegates

tested their strength in the “Armor Run,” a paint ball battle. They revealed mul-ticolored “scars” on white Stand Strong “T” shirts made by the pigment, which fl ew all over an ob-stacle–covered fi eld. Participants hurled pigment–fi lled tennis balls and balloons and barely escaped colliding with one another in the “Belly Bumper Arena.”

Saturday evening at the Boston Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center, “Holy Hip Hop” from Beyond Muzik and Major Jodi Lloyd, associate youth secretary, and a black light timbrel drill had the delegates jumping. After surprising them with her rap skills on the LL Cool J classic, “I Need Love,” Major Lloyd encouraged delegates to surrender to God and to watch how He surprises them with His love, grace, and provision.

On Sunday morning, the Holy Spirit’s presence was powerful as Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, territorial commander, spoke. “I just want you to know how much I love you,” he said. Then Swanson displayed a shield from antiquity. “The shield is an interesting thing. Yes, it could be used for an individual’s protection—

and many armies had the technology to link each shield together. Those united shields formed a wall of protection that allowed the army to advance.”

In response, delegates committed to standing strong lined the altar as the congregation sang “How Great Is Our God” led by Major David Kelly, divisional commander. More than a dozen young people made a public declaration of God’s call on their lives to become Salva-tion Army offi cers.

ford, chief secretary and territorial

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‘The Stronger Games!’ MELANIE ORTIZ

‘Strong identity’ CAPTAIN SHAUN P. BELANGER

On Friday night of the Southwest Ohio & Northeast

Kentucky Division’s (SWONEKY) Youth

Councils, 250 del-egates had an opportunity to place their hands on a black–lighted Cross to symbolically identify with Christ’s crucifi x-ion and resurrection in a most dramatic and unique way. As the committed delegates lifted their hands, they were amazed to see their fi ngerprints clearly illuminated on that Cross.

From April 25–27 at Camp SWONEKY, the delegates explored additional ways to identify with God’s message in Ephesians 6, which called them to put on the “full armor” of God and, after hav-

ing done that, to stand. Also on Friday night, the

keynote meeting focused on the struggle to claim one’s identity. The SWONEKY Worship Band set the tone with powerful music. Captain Shaun Belanger, youth & candidates secretary, spoke

on understanding our true identity in Christ.

“Friday Night Live” was in full force as Ian Evans, Jonathon Shaftstall, and Chuck Goodin, members of the Territorial Arts Ministries team (TAM), led a time of improvisation and interactive

fun. The Dragon Slayerz, the special guests, rocked the house with their music.

On Saturday, delegates focused on God as the source of their identity and the origin of their armor. A game show, identity sessions, and archery tag fi lled the day’s activities. Colonel Janice A. Howard, assistant chief secretary, challenged the delegates to pursue their walk with the Lord. Following a bonfi re, the Bucket Boys shared their mu-sic and comedic talents with the group.

The weekend culminated on Sunday morning as Major Phil Lloyd, territorial youth secretary, delivered a pas-sionate message on living out your identity.

The National Rainfor-est, El Yunque in Luquillo, P.R., was the place where God’s presence manifested

powerfully during the week-end of May 2–4. Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands Division’s youth converged on Camp Yuquibo to receive spiritual training and to be strengthened in the knowledge of the word at “Youth Councils: STRONG.” Delegations from St. Thomas and from Puerto Rico also forged new friendships.

On Friday evening, the Divisional Drama Group introduced “Selfi e,” a char-acter who made a variety of appearances throughout the weekend. GAAD, the divisional praise & worship group, led worship through songs, praise, and dance.

Special guests Colonel Ste-ven M. Howard, secretary for personnel; Colonel Janice A. Howard, spiritual life develop-ment secretary; Major Thomas M. Lyle, candidates depart-ment secretary; Major Laura E. Lyle, associate candidates secretary; and Cadets Jimmy and Rebecca Susa ministered through testimonies, dance, spiritual songs, and most es-pecially, through the word.

On Friday night, delegates discussed with their corps offi cers strategies for staying strong and for keeping their minds away from temptation.

At 7:30 on Saturday morn-ing, the youth battled through heavy rains to attend a workout, which underscored the importance of also staying physically strong. Spiritual ex-ercises entitled “The Stronger

Games Bible Challenge” of-fered an intense Q & A on the Bible. The Mayagüez Corps emerged victorious.

During Saturday night, everyone gathered at the pool for “The Stronger Games Water Challenge.” This activity served as a time of fellowship and lighthearted competition.

On Sunday morning, the

holiness meeting became a spiritual battleground where many young people commit-ted themselves to resisting the enemy by using the strategies they had acquired during the weekend. Some delegates also answered the call to offi cership.

—Melanie Ortiz is the divisional youth & young adult coordinator

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—General John Gowans

On May 8–10, 2014, the Ter-ritorial Youth Department in conjunction with the Territorial

Arts Ministry Bureau (TAM) offered a “Jesus Theatre Workshop” for the ter-ritory’s summer camp representatives. “Jesus Theatre” uses the performing arts to creatively present the Gospel.

Many camp programs conduct a form of “Jesus theatre” or “Jesus walk.” So it was logical for the leaders to share ideas and to learn new ministry techniques.

Jesus Theatre often relies on choreo-drama, which is a drama expressed pri-marily through movement. Choreodrama helps staff members, who may perform at different levels in their abilities, to work together successfully.

The vision was to have delegates learn

a specific piece, return to camp, and then teach it to their respective staff members. The delegates also received tools (scripts, props, costumes lists, music tracks, and a DVD) to help make this vi-sion a reality.

Katie Luse, an anointed storyteller, directed the Jesus Theatre production of “Hats” and conducted the related work-shops. She brought the gospel to life in ways that helped each delegate connect with the message. She was intentional about bringing the Word to them in a

way that compelled a response.This art form presents a unique

and purposeful exploration into the Gospel. Delegates were able to see—through movement—the life of Jesus. For some campers and staff, this was the clearest visual they have ever witnessed.

“Forty percent of the kids that go to camp in the Salvation Army’s Eastern Territory get saved,” said Major Phillip Lloyd, territorial youth

secretary. Our camp representatives discovered how great an influence Jesus theaters have on the way campers see, understand, and come to know Christ.

This summer when thousands of children and teens attend Camp Sebago, Camp NEOSA, or wherever, they will wit-ness the truth of the Gospel in a unique way that will point them to the Greatest Common Denominator who completes us all—Jesus.

—Stephany Suarez is the creative arts director in the PENDEL Division.

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Promoted to Glory

LT. COLONEL LUELLA NAOMI POOLEJune 23, 1915—May 5, 2014

Lt. Colonel Lu-ella Naomi Poole was promoted to Glory from the Twin Oaks Nursing Home in Palmyra, Pa.

Luella was born to Raymond and Susan Boyle

in Somerville, Mass. At age 6, she was invited to the local corps and immersed herself in all of its activities.

In 1936, Luella entered offi cer training from the Somerville Corps as part of The Guardians of the Covenant session. She was an assistant at several corps in New York and had the honor of presenting fl owers to the mother of President Franklin Roosevelt during an event in Beacon, N.Y.

In 1943, she married then–Captain Harry Poole. They served in appointments at corps and at divisional and territorial headquarters in Massachusetts, Connecti-cut, Pennsylvania, and New York. In 1975, the Pooles were transferred to National Headquarters, where Luella was the national representative for veterans affairs & volunteer services. She was later ap-pointed to Special Services for Women’s Organizations.

In 1983, the Pooles retired to Deltona, Fla., soldiering at the Orlando Corps, until they moved to Hershey, Pa.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Bruce Poole of Landenberg, Pa.; a daugh-ter, Ruth Rogers of Northborough, Mass.; and one grandson, Rev. Sandy Webb of Memphis, Tenn. Cards may be sent to Lt. Colonel Harry Poole, 451 Sand Hill Rd., Apt. No. 122, Hershey, PA 17033.

MAJOR ROBERT ALAN GREENJuly 12, 1953—June 29, 2014

Major Robert Green was promoted to Glory from the Broadway Plaza Cityview Skilled Nursing Facility in Fort Worth, Tex-as—as he listened to a recording of

the New York Staff Band (NYSB).Robert was born into the Salvation

Army family of Captains Clyde and Doro-thy Green in Manchester, N.H. He was an active Salvationist and a musician who later joined the NYSB, where he heard the call to offi cership.

Bob entered offi cer training in 1976 from the Philadelphia Citadel as part of The Disciples of Jesus session. Two years later, he arrived at the Philadelphia North-east Corps as a single offi cer, but in 1979, he married Lieutenant Donna Augustine.

The Greens served in appointments at divisional and territorial headquarters, at the College for Offi cer Training, and at corps in Pa., Conn., Ohio, N.Y., and Kentucky. They served as leaders of the Army’s Moulton Memorial Student Cen-ter at Asbury College in Wilmore, Ky., for six years. They retired in 2009.

Survivors include his wife of Lexington, Ky.; a daughter, Janette Barrington of Grand Prairie, Texas; a son, Stephen Green of Lexington, Ky.; two brothers, Dr. Roger Green of Massachusetts, and David Green of Chicago, Ill.; and two grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Major Donna Green, 713 Kenova Trace, Lexington, KY 40511. Email: rgreen1759@aol.com.

LT.COLONEL IVOR WILLIAM WESLEY RICHFebruary 16, 1928—February 6, 2014

Lt. Colonel Ivor Rich was promot-ed to Glory from the Cottingham Hospice Center in Seneca, S.C.

Ivor was born to offi cer parents Colonel and Mrs. Wesley Rich in

London, England.In 1961, he entered offi cer training

from the Jamaica, N.Y., Citadel Corps as a member of the Servants of Christ session.

Ivor was originally appointed as a corps offi cer in Boston, but then held several divisional and territorial headquarters-level (THQ) positions in the Eastern and Central territories, mostly in fi nance.

While at the Central THQ, Ivor served as executive offi cer of the Chicago Staff Band.

In 1985, Ivor was appointed to National Headquarters and then later that same year to International Headquarters. He also played in the International Staff Band.

In 1986, he was appointed to the Cana-da & Bermuda Territory and was executive offi cer of the Canadian Staff Band.

He later served in the United Kingdom Territory before assuming more ap-pointments in the USA Eastern Territory, including as divisional commander of the Southern New England Division.

In 2000, Rich retired from active service.Survivors include his wife; two sons, Cap-

tain Jonathan Ivor Rich of Memphis, Tenn., and David Charles Rich of Maplewood, N.J.; a daughter, Terri R. Neville of Cambridge, Mass.; and four grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Lt. Colonel Elaine Rich, 205 West Blue Heron Drive, Salem, SC 29676.

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