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Volume 38, Number 4 April 2008

The Salvation Army / USA Central Territory

News and Views from the Midwest

“We are all one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future.” Eph. 4:3,4 (NLT)

Harfoots appointed toWestern Territory

Lt. Colonels William andSusan Harfoot have beenappointed as chief secretaryand territorial secretary for

women’s ministries for the WesternTerritory effective July 1, 2008.They have been serving since lastJuly as territorial secretary for per-sonnel and territorial officerresource and development secretary,respectively, in the Central Territory.Prior to their current positions, the

Harfoots led the Western Divisionand the College for Officer Trainingand held four corps appointments inthe Midwest.

re:Generation 2008Know God’s Word and live it!

by Cathleen Himes

You and I have a high callon our lives. You’re here atre:Generation becauseyou’re really serious about

God. We need to be about Kingdombusiness,” exclaimed special guestKay Arthur, popular author andfounder of Precept Ministries.Kay challenged the 184 young

adults who’d come together fromacross the territory forre:Generation, an annual eventwhich has come to be regarded as apowerful weekendof discipleshipwhere Salvation-ists make positivelife choices andform spiritualgoals. There arehigh expectationsfor re:Generation,and, according todirector LindaHimes, it’s impor-tant to have highstandards as thisgeneration ofyoung adults isenthusiastic tomeet them.Kay’s message

was compelling.Know God’s Word!Read it. Study it.Love it. Live it. OnFriday night andSaturday morning,she spoke on IChronicles and relat-ed how each of ustoday has a purposein God’s plan.Small groups fur-

ther studied God’s Word using KayArthur’s 40-minute Bible studybooks which included topics likemaking choices you won’t regret andbuilding a marriage that reallyworks. In between studies delegatescould choose from educationalworkshops like The SalvationArmy’s efforts to stop human traf-ficking.

During united sessions TheSinging Company led praise and theBill Booth Theater Company rein-forced the theme through drama.The atmosphere was one of worshipand reverence. Delegates feasted onthe wisdom of leaders such asTerritorial Commander Commis-sioner Ken Baillie, Norridge Citadel,Ill., Corps soldiers Jack and LucyThomas and Territorial Music andGospel Arts Secretary WilliamHimes, who each offered “mentormoments,” advice on how to build alife rooted in God’s Word and will.“Re:Gen was truly where God

wanted me to be. I unexpectedlyfound answers that I had been

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Possibility thinkers

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by Commissioner Joy BaillieTerritorial President of Womenʼs Ministries

THE SALVATION ARMY10 W. Algonquin Road • Des Plaines, Illinois 60016847-294-2000

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With the Word of God as our foundation, we as aChrist-centered and praying people will glorify God bybecoming a spiritually healthy community of believerswho are committed to wholehearted service and

ministry in The Salvation Army.

Strengthened by His presence in us individually andcorporately, we share a common passion for bringingpeople into an intimate relationship with Jesus Christand meeting human needs in His name in the diverse

communities where we serve.

Brent closed his seasonal fruitmarket and dropped off theleftover produce at TheSalvation Army. The officer

thanked him and showed him aroundthe corps. As Brent was leaving, thecaptain started unloading a van fullof toys, so Brent helped and ended upvolunteering throughout December.

Brent accepted an invitation to attendthe New Year’s Eve service, a distinctcontrast to his customary celebration!In February, after many long conver-sations with the officers and soldiers,Brent committed his life to Christ. Hebegan reading the Bible and loved it!The next year he was enrolled as asoldier. Now he and his wife serve as

officers themselves. But what if hisfirst corps officer had just mailed areceipt for the donation instead ofreally “seeing” Brent?Do we see the young boy aimlessly

bouncing the ball against the corpsbuilding as Tony or just anotherneighborhood kid? Can we envisionhim as an adventure corps member,learning to play a guitar or horn,coming to know Jesus throughSunday school? Can we see him as ajunior soldier next year? What abouthis 7-year-old sister, Mandy? Wouldwe consider starting a program forMandy and her friends which mightevolve into a sunbeam troop? Mightwe be part of God’s plan for Tony andMandy to know Him?We meet a woman on the street.

She asks about the uniform and thenshares some concerns with us. Do wethink to invite her to the women’sministries program on parentingbeing held next Tuesday? Do we askif she’d like to be notified of specialcorps programs? Do we jot down hername and phone number? Do webelieve Christ is able to transform herlife?The man who sits in the eighth row

of the chapel became a believer lastmonth at the adult rehabilitation cen-ter. Do we know his name, hisfavorite sports team, his hopes anddreams? Have we invited him to jointhe men’s club or our Bible study ordiscipleship class? Can we imaginehow we could support one another inour faith? Do we see him?I remember a soldier in one of our

corps who loved to greet visitors tothe Sunday meeting, linking them topeople in the corps with whom shediscovered they had something incommon. She added their names to alist she carried in her purse. She usedthis as a prayer list and to help hergreet each person by name the nexttime they came. She saw them aspotential friends, potential believers,potential fellow soldiers involved inministry. She was a possibilitythinker.Jesus said to the disciples as they

stood at the well at Sychar, “I tell you,open your eyes and look at the fields!They are ripe for harvest.” (John 4:35,NIV) The disciples looked up. Theyjust saw a Samaritan woman leadinga group of people toward them, butJesus saw them as individuals want-ing to know Him, ready to believe inHim because of the woman’s testi-mony about Him. They were the“fields ripe for harvest.”Even Spring can be harvest season.

Let’s open our eyes in faith. Whomdo you see?

MajorsBradford andHeidi Bailey,currently

serving as command lead-ers of the SpainCommand, are beingappointed to the SouthAmerica West Territory aschief secretary and territo-rial secretary for women’sministries, respectively.They will take up theirnew appointment on July1, 2008, with the rank oflieutenant-colonel. Theyserved previously in SouthAmerica West from 1988 -2001.

GetConnected!Here’s what you’ll find this month onour webpage.www.usc.salvationarmy.org/getconnected

ClipsCaedmon’s Call

Dr. Bill Ury’s message at CBLI

The Singing Company

LinksSATERN website

Kidz Blitz website

World Missions Bureau

Officer Candidates

IHQ Heritage Center

Kistler Family Ministry

Web exclusivesre:Generation reaction

SA in Mozambique andAngola

Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil’s8 habits of inter-culturally competent leaders

SATERN article and slide show

Army informs Missouri legislature

Nearly 60 officers, advisoryboard members andemployees from theMidland and the Kansas

and Western Missouri divisionsrecently joined forces to host theArmy’s annual legislative breakfastat the state capitol in Jefferson City,Mo. They also met with the gover-nor and legislators concerning thestate’s housing crunch.The event acquaints legislators

with Salvation Army personnel, pro-grams and services. Each received afolder containing contact names andnumbers for corps and serviceextension units in their districts, aswell as information about Army pro-grams and services available in 153locations throughout the state.Legislators also received a fact sheetrequesting their support in expand-ing the Missouri Housing TrustFund, which helps prevent home-lessness by keeping families in theirhomes.Last year the fund generated $4.7

million through a $3 fee when a per-son buys a home. Fund monies cur-rently support 76 agencies, but thereare requests from 197 agencies for

$18.1 million. The proposed legisla-tion asks for an incremental increaseof the fee every two years over thenext six years, along with a $4 millionincrease in the Affordable HousingAssistance Program tax credit.This information was shared

directly with Governor Matt Bluntby Salvation Army representativesincluding divisional commandersMajor Lonneal Richardson(Midland) and Lt. Colonel TheodoreDalberg (Kansas and WesternMissouri). In the private meeting,the governor confirmed his highrespect for The Salvation Army andits work by agreeing to create astanding appointment for an Armyrepresentative to the Governor’sCommittee to End Homelessness.The breakfast was coordinated by

Michael Klein, Kansas and WesternMissouri divisional government rela-tions liaison, and Dr. EdwardMacAlmon, Midland divisionalsocial services director.Dr. MacAlmon noted, “Leadership

in this effort by the Army is vital,especially during this housing down-turn which has impacted the num-ber of deeds being filed.”

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byBillGreenblatt

Representatives of The Salvation Army listen to State Representative Bryan Pratt as theymeet with Missouri Governor Matt Blunt.

Baileysreturn toSouthAmerica

Territorial CommanderCommissioner Ken Baillie felt astrong burden to start 2008 offwith a 13-week-long, territorial-wide initiative of 24-hour, seven-day-a-week prayer. Following arejust a few reports of the prayerexperiences.

Bathed in prayerThe Wisconsin and Upper

Michigan Division reported the24/7/13 prayer initiative was verywell received by corps. Each day ofthe week designated to the divisionwas covered by one or more corps,which decided how the day wouldbe constantly bathed in prayer byofficers, attendees, employees andfriends. Divisional headquartersemployee Major Sandra Line report-ed that the corps she attends,Waukesha, had more than one per-son signed up for each time slot dur-ing the entire 24 hours assigned tothe corps.

Passion for prayerMajor Jim Beardsley, Heartland

divisional secretary, reported thatmany corps in the division werealready fervent in their passion forprayer. Several already had prayerrooms before the territorial initiativehad even been announced. TheDecatur, Ill., Corps’ prayer roomoffers meditative music, scripturerecordings and plenty of Bibles.

Hunger for prayerCorps in the Metropolitan

Division have seen increasedhunger for prayer, learned how topray and listen for God’s answers

24/7/13

and expe-r i e n c e dpower ofp r a y e raccordingto reportsfrom corpso f f i c e r s .C a p t a i nR a i s iZambrano,Aurora, Ill., associate corps officer,commented, “Our day was a won-derful and special time with theLord. The last two hours featuredintense prayer by adults and youngpeople together. As the Holy Spiritworked among us, people were cry-ing, hugging, asking for forgiveness.We will do this again as a congrega-tion because this experienceenriched our faith.”

Answers to prayerThe week of prayer in the Western

Michigan and Northern IndianaDivision, themed “Thankful Hearts,”started with corps participating in aConcert of Prayer. The divisionbegan preparing for this importantfocus last year: recruiting people topray for a day, establishing prayerrooms and prayer walls for the post-ing of requests and answers, con-ducting prayer meetings and prepar-ing sermon series. Praise reportspoured in from across the division.For instance, prayer for shelter wasanswered for a homeless mother andher three children who came to theLansing Citadel prayer time. Manycorps made their prayer rooms per-manent and plan to continue theeffort throughout the year.

Commissioned to captains

For newly commissionedCaptains Raisi Zambrano andKerry and Jil Kistler the pathto officership was one of

growth and enlightenment. Thoughthey became involved in TheSalvation Army for different reasons,God’s calling on their lives was the

same: ministry. At a recentMetropolitan Division meeting, theywere each commissioned to full cap-tain after completing the core compe-tency program as auxiliary captains.Raisi and her husband, Luis, who

is already a commissioned captain,started attending the OakbrookTerrace, Ill., Corps while looking forChristian youth programs for theirson. Before joining the Army theZambranos were part-time interimpastors in a church. The more theygot involved with the Army, thestronger God’s call to fulltime min-istry became. Then Lt. ColonelDavid Grindle, Metropolitan divi-sional commander, talked to themabout becoming auxiliary captainsand leading the Aurora, Ill., CorpsHispanic ministry.

“Since I wasn’t a life-longSalvationist, there was somuch I didn’t know about theArmy. The whole process ofbecoming an officer hasstretched my faith and helpedme find out how big and won-

derful our Army really is,” said Raisi.Kerry and Jil became a part of the

Army family when they left theirhome in upper New York to becometerritorial evangelists for the CentralTerritory. For years they knew Godwanted them to use their gifts tospread the gospel; the path to offi-cership was one more lesson ontheir journey to fulfill His call. Theybelieve God has led them every stepof the way and has done more thanthey could ask or imagine.“We feel like we’ve been truly

adopted into the Army family,” saidKerry. “Being an officer means theArmy has entrusted us with a signifi-cant responsibility, not just a title, andby accepting it we have agreed to livea life worthy of that responsibility.”

Linda McCormickJacksonville, Ill.Midland Division

While attending a Christian con-cert with a girlfriend, Linda wasmoved by the words spoken duringan altar call. That night she knelt atthe altar and acceptedJesus as her Savior.Though only a teenagershe soon felt God call-ing her to officership.To Linda it was “alwaysa quiet voice constantlycalling me.” For manyyears, however, sheshut out that “quietvoice” and chose to goher own way. God con-tinued to speak toLinda and graduallyher heart softened. “Itis my hope and prayer that I willfinally be able to answer it,” saidLinda. She is happy to serve with awhole heart, to follow in the foot-

steps of her grandpar-ents, Brigadier andMrs. ArchibaldMcCormick, whowere officers in theEastern Territory.The constant, quietvoice now resonates inLinda as she respondsby entering theCollege for OfficerTraining (CFOT) as amember of the PrayerWarriors session. She

will be coming to CFOT from theJacksonville, Ill., Corps where hercorps officers are CaptainsAmos and Cynthia Shiels.

Newestacceptedcandidate

This Army is worth joining!by Captain Lisa Mueller

This Army is worth join-ing!” passionatelydeclared Commis-sioner Eva Gaither,

national president of women’sorganizations, during thekeynote session of the NorthernDivisional Officers’ Councils.How did I join the Army?

When did I join the Army?Why did I join the Army?During officer gatherings, ourstories often are taken forgranted. But in the presence ofNational Commander Commis-sioner Israel L. Gaither andCommissioner Eva D. Gaither, offi-cers from North Dakota andMinnesota celebrated their stories.From a construction worker

recruited at youth councils to aprofessional seeking volunteeropportunities to a family in crisisfinding the Army through socialservices, officer testimonies wereintertwined with the convictionand urgency expressed by theGaithers to rethink, rework andrenew our vision for this Army andour part in it.After an earnest sharing of their

hearts while addressing questions,the national commander relayedwhat He believes to be God’s visiontoday for The Salvation Army.During the three-day councils,

officers were constantly and loving-ly directed to become stronger, bet-

ter, more faithful and dedicated inthis great salvation war.Commissioner Israel Gaither plead-ed for officers bold enough to standtogether and declare their beliefsand commitment, to believe in alarger dream and to live victorious-ly for our Savior.Commissioners Gaither may

never fully realize the impactthey’ve had on the lives and min-istry of officers hungry for this lead-ing, this vision, this anointing. Asthe national commander declared,“The Salvation Army is perfectlypositioned to lead the way to spiri-tual renewal in America.”I felt, as much as heard, the

strength and resolve rising up in thehearts of my comrades as we wereconvinced once again, yes, “thisArmy is worth joining!”

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MichaelBraver

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yndham

by Craig Dirkesand Major JanHendrickson

Two corpsthat hadb e e nlocated a

block apart for 10years mergedrecently, a con-vergence that hasyielded one ofthe most diversecongregations inthe Twin Cities.Sunday services at the newly

remodeled and expanded CentralCorps in northeast Minneapolis nowinclude a healthy population ofLaotians who have transferred fromthe Tabernacle Corps. The CentralCorps is now run by Captains Donand Heather LaMar and CaptainsVong and Ting Luangkhamdeng, for-mer Tabernacle corps officers.Captain Don LaMar said any lan-

guage barriers that occur during ser-mons at Central Corps are easilyovercome because the language ofGod’s love is universal.“Even though we don’t always

understand the words we’re saying,we still seem to understand eachother,” he said, adding that someservices are attended by nearly 150people and include scripture read-ings in English, Spanish, Thai andLaotian. “The biggest benefit ofmerging,” he continued, “is thatwe’re seeing the larger picture of thebody of Christ. We’re workingtogether more.”Among the new members at

Central are Pom and Von Souk, who

first came to America in the early1980s after fleeing the chaos and polit-ical unrest of Laos. The couple sur-vived prison, refugee camps and beingshot at while escaping across a river.“Everything so exciting! Pom so

happy,” Von said.“Laotian people look to leaders

they can trust,” Pom said. “We verycomfortable with Captains Don andHeather and Captains Vong andTing. We come to worship, we haveuniform. We don’t stand in corner.We serve all kind of people!”When plans first began for the

merger, some thought it best to havea separate service for the Laotians.But the merger began with a unitedservice and the entire congregationcan’t imagine it any differently.“Things have come together really

well,” said Ronald Davidson, whohas attended the Central Corps since1993. “Having one service and usingtwo dominant languages has beenexciting and will build strength. Ithas enhanced my prayer life. We arebrothers and sisters in Christ, ourlove for God makes us one.”

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One body, stronger!What should we do?

When’s thelast timey o uwatched

a youth event whereyou secretly wanted towade into the middleof it all and become akid again? Kidz Blitzis that kind of anevent!Kidz Blitz is a

national travelingevangelistic youthministry that promisescrazy, creative funthrough witty, competitive events (ala Nickelodeon style) accompaniedby wild presenters—all in support ofa powerful gospel message. Just vis-iting the Kidz Blitz web site is a blast(www.kidzblitz.org).The Kansas and Western Missouri

Division was the first to experienceKidz Blitz earlier this year whenDivisional Youth Secretaries MajorCornell and Captain CandaceVoeller booked Kidz Blitz meetingsin Wichita, Kan., and Kansas City,Mo.The Voellers asked corps in each

city to bring children and familiesfrom Sunday school,SONday’SCOOL and other youthprograms to this outreach event,which was designed for people who

don’t normally attend church. Onecorps brought 50 children who werenew to its youth programming. Withover 500 attending the two events,Kidz Blitz was a great success, and30 young people under age 14prayed to accept Christ.The Voellers stay in contact with

participating corps as they follow upwith youth and families. The KidzBlitz registration materials allowedcorps to collect the names andaddresses of all who attended. Thecorps also will follow up with invita-tions to participate in corps activitiesand provide spiritual direction forthose who were seekers.The division is placing a particular

emphasis on growth in Sundayschool and junior soldiers.

Kidz Blitz hits Kansas

Ladies and gentlemen—children of all ages—step right upand enter the Center Ring Theatre, where truth is presented in thepleasant disguise of illusion! To find out where you can next witnessor to book territorial evangelists Captains Kerry and Jil Kistlers’

latest evangelistic shows which center around the Big Top,visit usc.salvationarmy.org, click on services

and then Kistler Family Ministry.

by Karen Young

The status quo was about tochange; God was doing anew thing. Confronted andconvicted by John the

Baptist’s call to repent, the peopleasked him, “What shall we do then?”John’s reply hinged on how theyrelated to others.Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil

raised similar questions at the recentleadership training seminar spon-sored by the territorial multiculturalministries bureau.• What shall we do in a world whichhas become increasingly diverse?• What shall we do with untappedopportunities for ministry withpeople of racial and ethnic back-grounds different from our own?• How do Christians meet these newrealities? What shall we do?“We are called to be culturally

competent,” declared Brenda.

Through discussion, reflection onscripture and small group interac-tion, she taught the group how toengage individuals, groups and con-gregations in cross-cultural min-istries. She introduced eight habitsof inter-culturally competent lead-ers, followed by a discussion on“Embracing Our True Selves” from abook she co-authored, The Heart ofRacial Justice: How Soul ChangeLeads to Social Change.Participants were challenged toexamine the “false selves” that com-promise relationships and keep peo-ple from embracing their true ethnicidentity.“If you don’t know your true self,

how can you engage with others inmeaningful ways? It’s impossible toaffirm in others what you can’taffirm in yourself. All of our cultureswere created by God, and each of usholds a piece of the puzzle thatreveals His full expression,” Brendaproclaimed.

(L-r) Captain Marcelo Orbe, Multicultural Ministries Bureau Director Major Mary Hammerly,Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil, Alfredo Martinez.

God’s Fellow WorkersAnticipation and exhilaration aremounting as members of the God’sFellow Workers session prepare fortheir commissioning weekend.You’ll witness the beginning of alifelong adventure for the cadetsduring Sunday morning’s reverentcommissioning and ordination ser-vice. The Star Plaza Theater willreceive an adrenaline boost Sundayafternoon as rousing cheers echowhen the new lieutenants receivetheir first appointments.

Chicago StaffBandThe world-

renowned ChicagoStaff Band willenhance Sundaymorning’s inspiringworship andSunday afternoon’sexuberance. Don’tmiss your chanceto enjoy the sounds of the “band with the sacred message.”

Bill Booth Theater CompanyInventive and imaginative, the BillBooth Theater Company has beenbringing God’s truth to audiencesthrough drama and music since 2001.This popular group, comprised ofCentral Territory Salvationists, hasbeen featured at numerous specialevents around the territory and acrossthe nation.

The Singing CompanyBust open those red Song Books

because The Singing Company is com-ing to town. With updated arrange-ments this talented group ofSalvationists has been inspiring peopleacross the territory to dust off theirSong Books and discover the immensetruth and deep theology in its pages.Their newest album, “The Mercy SeatSessions,” will be released during theweekend. Don’t miss out!

Caedmon’s CallPopular Christian artists Caedmon’s Call will bring its organic, acoustic-

driven sound to the stage of the Star Plaza Theater. This ever-evolving grouphelped bring a renaissance of acoustic music to the Christian pop scene.The band is a promoter of missional living, motivating their fans to impacta hurting world. They will perform during the Saturday evening meetingfollowed by a full concert later that night.

Joe CastilloInternationally recognized artist,pastor and storyteller JoeCastillo will inspire delegateswith his God-given talentSaturday morning. His simple,beautiful line drawing of TheFace of Christ has touched livesaround the world. “In a way Icannot explain, God has usedthis simple drawing to changehearts, open closed doors, bringliving water to those that werethirsty and set people freethrough the Gospel of JesusChrist,” said Joe.

Dr. Bill UryDelegates will be challenged on

Friday night and Saturday through theSpirit-filled words of Dr. Bill Ury(right), recognized holiness teacher andspeaker. A professor of systematic andhistorical theology at Wesley BiblicalSeminary in Jackson, Miss., his callingand personal desire is to incorporatesound, rigorous Christian theologicalthinking with pastoral care and per-sonal compassion.

Ronnie Caldwell andPeaceable Kingdom Ministries,Inc.Weekend guests also include out-standing children’s ministry teamslike Ronnie Caldwell and PeaceableKingdom Ministries, Inc. Thegroup performs organized creativechurch programs for children of allages. The crusaders not only put

on a fun and exciting show, but powerfully present the Word of God.

Kidz Blitz LiveThis high-octane Christian event is

targeted at elementary age kids but isengaging for the whole family. The pri-mary message is to illustrate with sightand sound the power of God and thegoodness of His Word. The gospelmessage is proclaimed through games,challenges and using objects. Theirmission is to make a positive, spiritualimpact on kids and parents.

Great Lakes Ministries, com-prised of two bands and avocal ensemble, has recordedtwo CDs. The Great LakesBrass Band will be on dutyFriday and Saturday. A specialSaturday afternoon concert inthe Radisson atrium will fea-ture both bands, the Great

Lakes Chorus and the heart-pumping rhythms of the percussion ensemble.Their diverse repertoire includes the stirring work by Peter Graham,“Gaelforce,” as well as the favorite, “The Final Countdown,” completewith a rockin’ guitar solo.

Get plugged in!5

This year’s Commissioning and iConnect weekend is jam-packed with excitingevents, inspirational speakers and outstanding performance groups. Here’s a taste ofwhat the weekend will offer. So get plugged in and get ready for the mission ahead.

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by Captain Robert deGeorge700 W. Brompton Ave., Chicago,

Ill. For 22 months, cadets call ithome.

Every summer men and womencome from across the 11 centralstates to answer the call of God tofulltime ministry, to train tobecome Salvation Army officers.It is a place that representssacredness of a holy calling. It is aplace that marks the beginning ofa life given to others. It is a placewhere passion for souls is shapedby preparation for mission. Thetruth of the matter is this. Othersmay see it as only a short stint ina lifetime of service, but forcadets who make their way hereto the College for Officer Training(CFOT), it’s more than an individ-ual experience. It’s community.

The CFOT is unlike any othercollege experience. Here everyonehas come with a single focus, a

single mission. But purpose is notthe only thing they hold in com-mon. At the CFOT, everything isshared from meals to morningworship, from chores to classes tocopy machines. Days are filledwith instruction, worship, min-istry outreach, teambuilding,growth and fellowship. Every dayholds new opportuni-ties to immerse one-self in a learning andliving example of thebody of Christ.

Each year beginswith a campus wel-come and fall retreatto lay a foundationfor relationship andworship for the yearto come. Cadets andofficers soon findthemselves servingdinner for 600 guestsin the fall, shovelingsnow together onearly winter morn-

ings, and deco-rating thecampus atChristmas.One onlyhas to cometo the CFOTduring theholiday sea-

son to see thesynergy ofcadets andofficer staff inalmost symphonic move-ment in the annual com-munity Christmas teas.

And, as they turn thepage on a new year, springbrings the hope of manymore new experiences, andpreparation for themquickly begins. In late win-ter, brigades of cadetsstrategize how to bring thesalvation mission to commu-

nities in the Central Territory fora full week near Easter. Upontheir return, the college receives awell-needed spring cleaning fromthe entire campus community inpreparation for their commission-ing and ordination.

Living, working and growingtogether in community comes inmany forms. Cadets and officersmeet in weekly discipleshipgroups and morning prayers threetimes a week, the focal point thatkeeps the campus in right rela-tionship with God and each other.Taking the time to pray, sing andseek God’s face together is the

bond of this community. In addi-tion, weekly brigade meetings areconducted where cadets plan andprepare for their weekly trainingin leadership for corps ministry.

“In Sundays” (on-campus wor-ship) and Sunday school classes,International Self-Denial WorldMission Fund committees, CadetCouncil, residence meetings,weekly bake sales, basketball, vol-leyball or monthly movie nightsin the gym are further opportuni-ty for camaraderie. Study groups(sometimes referred to as extend-ed fellowship), exercise groupsand monthly potlucks bring to lifethe meaning of community. Thecommunity of the CFOT is evencarried into the world of cyber-space on a campus discussionboard where cadets keep in touchwith each other when they’vebeen away on Christmas or sum-mer assignment, or even just afew hours after dinner to lend alistening ear… The list of thesekinds of experiences goes on.

A journey of faith and formation

the salvation mission in adiverse, global community.

Cadets are not lacking foropportunities to stretch theirunderstanding of sacrificeand commitment necessaryto fulfill the calling ofChrist. These col-lege days present

opportunities and chal-lenges that help eachcadet, under the guid-ance of instructors,brigade officers, mentorsand the training princi-pal, to further developtheir knowledge andskills for service.

These college days aremore than simply a class-room experience. It is theexperience of family.Cadets enjoy the fellowshipof other Christiansand their children.The children arebursting with thevitality of life and area living reminder ofthe hope we have in

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As well as fellowship, CFOT isa learning community. The rigorof instruction and enlargement ofpersonal skills for officership isan indispensable component ofthe training experience.

Rooted in our Wesleyan her-itage, cadets establish a founda-tion for officership and biblicalChristian ministry as they enrollin courses in doctrine, biblicalstudies and Christian leadership.They begin to find and fashiontheir ministry skills as theyengage a multiplicity of methodsincluding preaching, teaching,evangelism, social ministry andcongregational ministry.

Each cadet is equipped from abiblical perspective to advance

Christ. In them we see joy,faith and trust. They reveal aworld that is filled with hopeand promise. And theyinspire us to be not only anexample for them but inmany ways more like themas children of God. Cadetand officer children attendschool and worship together,share holidays and parties, andeven venture out into the citytogether (under adult supervision,of course!). The fellowship thechildren build strengthens thiscommunity as they teach cadetsand officers to embrace the unex-pected that comes with a life inChrist.

Yet, in the days and monthsfrom the time drivers licenses arechanged and children are intro-duced to new classmates in anearby school, something hap-pens here at 700 W. BromptonAve.—change. Change not onlycomes in addresses, exchanginghomes and towns for the CFOT,but it happens in very personalways that only come from theadventure they’ve embarked uponby saying yes to the call of Christ.

It is in this environment ofchange that lives are shaped moreclosely into the image of Christthrough experiences of challenge,

adversity and overcoming, as wellas in group commitment andaccountability. Cadets share eachother’s burdens when tragedycomes to families unexpectedlyand each other’s joys when theirsessionmates become new parentsor achieve new growth in Christ.

The CFOT is a place wherecadets not only learn how to livewith others, but where they learnto love others more deeply andwith greater compassion. It’s agreat lesson for the ministry inwhich they’ll engage in thefuture. It is in this context thatthese college days become a jour-ney of faith and formation, morethan simply a countdown of daysto commissioning.

If you believe that God is callingyou to be an officer, please talk toyour corps officer and visit thecandidates’ web pages through alink on Get Connected.

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Soldier sent to“Animal House”by Captain Alex Norton

What if God asked you todo something off thewall? Would you?

Drew Creal, who attends theDeKalb, Ill., Corps and is soon to beenrolled as a soldier, was asked to dothat very thing. At a CampusCrusade meeting at Northern IllinoisUniversity (NIU), the speaker chal-lenged the crowd to find ways to bemore incarnational with their faith.In particular, he challenged studentsto join a fraternity and live out theirfaith in that atmosphere. Thoughscenes from the movie “AnimalHouse” came to mind, Drew felt thatGod was possibly calling him to thiswitness.It didn’t take long for Drew to

decide that the fraternity house waswhere he needed to live. He knewhe would need to hold on to hismorals though he would be chal-lenged. This did not stop him. Hesigned up with the fraternity SigmaNu. To his surprise he found anoth-er Salvation Armyfriend who had joined,Eric Gilbert.Drew realized that

God was in control ofhis life and that his prej-udice was mostly root-ed in fear. With God’shelp, his fraternitycould be won for theKingdom of God.Drew recounts some

of his first impressionsof fraternity life. “Itwasn’t as bad as Ithought. I just found

my room and started living my life.”Since joining the Sigma Nu house,

he and Eric have started Bible stud-ies that focus on the core values ofbeing a fraternity brother. Drewexplains, “We just saw a greatchance. We needed to find a way totalk about what it meant to be SigmaNu. Why not use the Bible?”Drew is not completely sure what

God is going to do with his time atthe fraternity, but so far young menare being touched by God’s presencethrough this simple act of incarna-tional ministry.It’s clear to the DeKalb Corps that

one of Drew’s greatest ministrieshas been to share God’s peace withhis brothers as they deal with theloss at NIU after the campus shoot-ing this winter which claimed sixlives. Drew’s prayer and his willing-ness to listen has provided a newawareness that God really does careabout human suffering. Other stu-dents see it lived out in the life ofthis missionary sent to the fraternityhouse of Sigma Nu.

“Jesus Christunders tandsthe hunger oftoday’s world,and He wantsjustice. Justiceis the invita-tion of thegospel of JesusChrist,” shesaid.

Delegates were chal-lenged to maintain theirnewfound fervor for theBible. It is hoped that theywill hunger for God’s Wordand it will translate intolove and service.Kay Arthur summed it upwell, “I’m so convincedthat God’s Word is truththat I’m willing to die for it,but more importantly, I’mwilling to live by it.”

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searching for, and I gained a new-found confidence in myself and myrelationship with God,” said dele-gate Christine Boyer of the NorthernDivision.Sunday morning Commissioner

Christine MacMillan, internationaldirector of social justice, spoke onthe importance of justice and howSalvationists are called to be carriersof God’s light.

could be done. A guest speaker pre-sented “Living Clean in a Dirty World,”plus there was plenty of time for fun,including a baseball game outing, view-ing a movie with a message and offer-ing time to just “hang out.” Sincethen, our teen Sunday school classand midweek teen fellowship haveseen new faces.Steve Denman said, “The secret isfinding out what they like andworking from there.”A wide variety of teen activities

have been held at the corps, includ-ing sleep-over nights, fundraisingevents and service projects.However, the main component isthe spiritual emphasis. From Biblestudies to devotionals, the Word ofGod is presented in a way so teens“get” what the scripture is saying.

by Captain Allen Hanton

You want to do what?”responded the Alma,Mich., Corps Council tomy proposal last year that

vacation Bible school (VBS) wouldjust be for teens. My wife, Karen,and I love the younger kids, but wedidn't want to be part of the usual“VBS circuit” in the neighborhood.So, under the leadership of Karen

plus Steve and Melissa Denman, youngpeople’s sergeant-majors (YPSM), thisunusual approach effectivelyreached—and retained—teens from ourcommunity.The Alma Corps already had a

healthy teen group, but we knew more

Fishers of teens

as some of the younger corps memberslead the way in recruiting others to jointheir Army. Recently enrolled seniorsoldier Josh Boyer, 14, was instrumen-tal in getting the soldiership recruitsclasses started. Having been raised inthe Army, he was ready to make thispersonal faith commitment public andwanted to do so by becoming a soldier.The corps is continuing to cultivate

growth and discipleship. Sunday nightscenter on discipleship andleadership development.Junior soldiers, corps cadetsand adult Bible study are heldsimultaneously, so all agegroups are actively engaged.“This is a sign of growth not

only in numbers, but spiritualmaturity at our corps,” saidJody. “We’re taking it from sur-face, sitting on the sidelines toactive participation. Bybecoming soldiers, people aresaying, ‘This is my church;this is where I belong.’”

The battlec r y“ C o m eJoin Our

Army” is soundingoff, and inWarsaw, Ind., peo-ple are answering.Recently, threesenior and 12junior soldierswere enrolled.The focus on sol-diership grewfrom the vitalsigns process; theydecided to make ac o n c e n t r a t e deffort to develop soldiers.“So often we have so many things

we’re trying to do and accomplish thatwe lose our way and nothing gets done.Vitals signs really helped us to focus ona few things. One of them was soldier-ship development, and this [enroll-ment] is the result,” said Captain JodyDalberg, corps officer.Jody and his wife, Amy, are rejoicing

Warsaw enrolls 15 soldiers!

re:Generation 2008

Celebrating the enrollment of new junior soldiers. Back row (l to r)Captain Amy Dalberg, Zach Stamper, Briealle Harvey, TiffanyRiddle, Kelly Riddle, Melissa Wirsing, Cheyanne Lamb, and CaptainJody Dalberg; Front Row (l to r): Emma Bowyer, Nikki Bowyer,Tabitha Ousley, Oakley Wagoner, Quinn Arriola, Sharon Ousley.

Captains Jody and Amy Dalberg with new senior sol-diers Thea and Eric Wagoner and Joshua Bowyer andNorma Baker who taught the recruits class.

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ties. By participating inBible studies, daily devo-tionals, character-buildingprograms and prayertime, they also are givenconfidence in knowingthey are beloved childrenof God.“It’s a safe haven for

girls who live in a culturethat doesn’t valuefemales. I am so proud ofthe Army when I seeplaces like Eluru,” saidChris Shay, territorialworld missions bureaudirector. “Due to financialrestraints much of theproperty is worn anddated, so new bedding, artsupplies and books wouldall be wonderful gifts tothe hostel.”Financial and space lim-

itations only allow Eluruto house 60 girls which often resultsin a waiting list. Though their livingquarters is one large room, wherethe girls sleep on bunk beds, theirsmiles and joyous laughter would

make you think it’s a palace.“The girls showed us their beds

and every possession they ownedwhich basically included prizes wehad just given them and a few arti-cles of clothing,” said HelenaBrooksbank, a 2006 India CentralSummer Mission Team member

who visited the home. “They wereprecious girls who basically hadnothing, but the joy in their faceswas an incredible testament of hav-ing Jesus in their hearts.”

You can make a difference. For infor-mation on how to become a sponsorvisit www.centralmissions.org

Command statushas been grant-ed to twocountries locat-

ed on the oppositecoasts of south-centralAfrica. On the eastcoast, the MozambiqueCommand has been ele-vated from “region” sta-tus within the SouthernAfrica Territory.Similarly, the new

Angola Command hasbeen separated from theCongo (Kinshasa) andAngola Territory, whichis now the Congo(Kinshasa) Territory.These changes were

announced by GeneralShaw Clifton fromInternationalHeadquarters inLondon, England, afterprayerful consultation with the International Management Council.

Get a newperspective

Sponsorship: impacting our world

According to the UnitedNations Children’s Fund(Unicef) it is estimated that10 million female babies

have been aborted in India over thepast 20 years by families attemptingto secure a male heir. Though theIndian government has started a“Save the Girl Child” campaign, thereality remains that girls are seen asliabilities and are less desirable thanboys.Amidst this dark cloud a ray of

hope beams bright as The SalvationArmy offers education and opportu-nity to Indian girls from all econom-ic levels. A shimmering example isthe Eluru Girls’ Hostel in the IndiaCentral Territory. This residentialhome provides educational opportu-nities to girls, age six and up, whosefamilies live far from traditionalschools. Much of this ministry ismade possible through the sponsor-ship program.Since the hostel is located on a

compound with several otherSalvation Army facilities, the girlsare given much more than food,shelter and educational opportuni-

You know The SalvationArmy has an official pres-ence in 113 countriesaround the world, but have

you ever wondered how we’re mak-ing a difference? Looking for waysCentralites are changing the worldfor Christ and how you can getinvolved? The territorial world mis-sions bureau recently has createdPerspectives, a newsletter that willanswer these questions and more.“Our desire is to bring a greater

awareness to our readers of what ishappening in the world, particularlywithin The Salvation Army,” saidChris Shay, world missions bureaudirector.Newsletter highlights include

information about Salvation Army

programs and ministries making animpact on communities around theworld (see story above on EluruGirls’ Hostel) and give a glimpse ofthe work our partners in mission ter-ritories are doing to build theKingdom. It also gives updates onCentral Territory overseas personneland ideas on how you can thinkglobally and get involved.A variety of people, including all

sponsors, receive the quarterlynewsletter. You, too, are encouragedto gain a new perspective by sub-scribing. The newsletter can be sentto you through the U.S. mail or viae-mail. It also is available on theworld missions bureau webpage.

To subscribe visitwww.centralmissions.org

SMT member Helena Brooksbank with girls at the Eluru Girls Hostel.

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1993A thousand miles of Mississippi

River flooding require a multi-stateSATERN network.The SATERN website is launched

thanks to a member’s grandson.

1994SATERN responds to the

American Eagle airline crash inIndiana; 68 lives are claimed.

1995A SATERN operator and canteen

are sent to earthquake-strickenKobe, Japan. Measuring 6.9, thequake is among Japan’s most devas-tating—5,500 are dead, 26,000injured.

1997SATERN responds to the exten-

sive Grand Forks flooding in NorthDakota and Minnesota.

1998During Hurricane Mitch, the

Atlantic’s second deadliest, the FCCdesignates SATERN’s radio frequen-cy for official emergency use.Honduras and Nicaragua report11,000 dead and 8,000 missing.SATERN begins using the internetfor missing person requests.SATERN is named an official

Salvation Army program andreceives funding. Major PatrickMcPherson is officially appointednational director.

1999A quake measuring 7.9 strikes

Turkey. Over 300 aftershocks leave14,000 dead and 200,000 homeless.Operator Dick Montgomery, whomade the first voice contact intoTurkey on another band, asksSATERN if he can help relay infor-mation. Dick later joins SATERNand is now its Eastern Territorycoordinator.

2001SATERN springs into action

September 11th. Operators coordi-nate emergency responses, includ-ing linking a California blood bankto one near Ground Zero. ASATERN North America Commandis set up at Central TerritorialHeadquarters. Australian andGerman stations check in to helpwith “Stand by for America.”SATERN facilitates divisional EDS

responses as wildfires engulf por-tions of western states. Afterwards,the SATERN Western States Net isestablished.The National Association for

Amateur Radio produces a videonarrated by Walter Cronkite high-lighting the work of The SalvationArmy and SATERN.

2003Bermuda corps officer and radio

operator Major Rick Shirran relaysdata to SATERN from the midst ofHurricane Fabian.The Metropolitan Division opens

a leading-edge EDS facility contain-ing a high-tech communicationscenter for the SATERN NorthAmerican Command.

2004Four hurricanes blast Florida and

the Bahamas. SATERN is nationallyheralded for its missing personoperations (over 1,000 requests). Asa Bahamian operator transmitsfrom her docked sailboat, otheroperators hear the wind howling.

2005Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit

the Gulf Coast leaving 1,800 deadand $81 billion in damages.International SATERN runs fullforce for 20 days. Using all avail-able modes of communication,operators save lives during theflooding by directing emergencypersonnel to people trapped inhouses or on rooftops. Over 61,000missing person requests come in ata rate of 20 per second; amazingly,SATERN locates 25,508 people!Major Pat McPherson comments,

“It appeared the entire amateurradio population of the UnitedStates pitched in to assist, including50 operators from the TexasNational Guard.” SATERN acquires600 new members.For the first time, an emergency

call sign on a federal frequency isassigned to SATERN.

2007The Department of Homeland

Security assigns call signs to threeSATERN members: Major PatrickMcPherson, Dick Montgomery andJoseph Fratto.With a membership of 3,700

trained operators, SATERN standsready at a moment’s notice to serveThe Salvation Army and the world.Over 40 net meetings are heldweekly, along with frequent train-ing classes, which are listened to bythousands more around the globe.

SATERN 20 years and growing

June 1988SATERN is the brainchild of

Captain Patrick McPherson, emer-gency disaster services (EDS) coor-dinator for central Illinois and east-ern Iowa in the Heartland Division.SATERN’s first network consists ofPat, EDS volunteer Arthur Evansand two Canadian Salvationists.The possibility that the fledgling

network could accommodate inter-national emergencies begins todawn on its founders.

September 1988Two months after its inception,

SATERN’s first internationalresponse occurs. Hurricane Gilbertbatters the Caribbean for nine days,killing 341 people. Pat and Art workwith radio operators in Atlanta andJamaica to relay information.

1990Major Pat McPherson is named

the Metropolitan Division’s EDSdirector.Patricia Duce becomes the divi-

sion’s first radio liaison. A weeklater, a horrific F5 tornado hitsPlainfield, Ill., killing 29 people andcausing $200 million in damages.The network requires 64 operatorsdaily for 11 days. Other operatorsget on the air to help the SATERNvolunteers.

1992Art Evans opens the door for

SATERN’s evolution into a high-pro-file global response network bycontacting international networks.The Metropolitan Division holds

the first of several disaster semi-nars; SATERN members fromacross America attend.

It’s amazing to think that ham radio operators have had such a remarkable impact on the world thanks to SATERN (Salvation ArmyTeam Emergency Radio Network). The lives saved, families reunited and vital information relayed by this international fellowship ofamateurs are beyond measure. Time and again, these volunteers are often the only link to the outside world during a disaster.

TerritorialPrayerCalendar

1 Federal, state and local governmentson this National Day of Prayer

2 Youth councils in four divisions thisweekend

3 Majors Brad & Heidi Bailey

4 Ministries to the incarcerated on thisCorrectional Services Sunday

5 SATERN ham radio operators aroundthe world

6 Lt. Colonels William and SusanHarfoot

7 The Territorial Business Seminar

8 The Eluru Girls’ Home in the IndiaCentral Territory

9 The Wisconsin and Upper MichiganDivision’s “War College” this weekend

10 The Salvation Army in Springfield, Ill.

11 Mothers throughout the territory

12 Candidates called by God to serveas Salvation Army officers

13 Ways to do the most good duringthis National Salvation Army Week

14 Salvationists enrolled in theSalvation Army ContinuingEducation Program at OlivetNazarene University (SACEP)

15 The Territorial InformationTechnology Seminar

16 Women’s ministries camps in fourdivisions this weekend

17 The ministry of the Chicago StaffBand in Porter County, Ind.

18 The evangelistic ministry of theKistler family in Williston, N.D.

19 A lasting effect from the EasternMichigan Divisional Men’s Camp

20 Godly leaders helping to shape thelives of young people

21 Character-building programs

22 The Minneapolis Central Corps

23 The Holy Spirit to touch youth inprograms at your corps

24 The Warsaw, Ind., Corps

25 The Kistler family’s evangelistic min-istry in Minot, N.D.

26 The families of loved ones who gavetheir lives in the military

27 The new Mozambique and Angolacommands

28 Follow-up efforts to Kidz Blitz in theKansas and Western MissouriDivision

29 The Divisional and GeneralSecretaries Seminar

30 Men and women in our UnitedStates armed forces

31 The Western Michigan and NorthernIndiana Divisional Junior SoldierRally

MAY 2008

PRAY FOR:

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Celebrity culinary event benefitsThe Salvation Army in Twin Citiesby Craig Dirkes

Legendary MinnesotaVikings linebacker MattBlair threw a fundraiser forthe Twin Cities Salvation

Army that featured auctions, fellowcelebrities and some of the bestfood in the Twin Cities.It was the fourth time since 2003

that Blair has thrown Taste of theTown, a $110-per-plate benefitboasting the best local chefs cook-ing their fare alongside big-timelocal celebrities. The event wassponsored by Blair’s company, MattBlair’s Celebrity Promotions Inc.,and held in Minneapolis at KitchenWindow, a cooking school andretail outlet. About $10,000 wasraised.Minnesota Timberwolves basket-

ball center/forward Al Jeffersoncooked salmon delicacies with RickKimmes, executive chef of theOceanaire Seafood Room inMinneapolis. A kitchen full of near-ly 80 guests marveled at their culi-nary talent.“This is scrumptious,” said Major

Dan Sjögren, Northern divisionalcommander, as he savored thesalmon snacks made by Jeffersonand Kimmes. Major Sjögren wasjoined by his wife, Major RebeccaSjögren, plus Twin CitiesCommander Major Paul Fleeman.

Other celebrities included PaulDouglas, WCCO-TV chief meteorol-ogist; Terri Gruca, WCCO-TVanchor; Chris Wright,Timberwolves president; ShjonPodein, former Colorado Avalanchehockey player; and Carl Eller, a for-mer Minnesota Vikings defensiveend and six-time Pro Bowl selection.“You are truly helping to make a

difference, helping to provide athing we take for granted to peoplewho are less fortunate across thecity, state, country and world,”noted Blair, whose Taste of theTown event has raised about$50,000 since 2003.Additional chefs included: JD

Fratzke, executive chef/owner, TheStrip Club Meat and Fish; ChristianTicarro, corporate executive chef,Canyon Grille; and Josh Thoma,managing partner, Solera & La BelleVie.

Pictured from left: Major Rebecca Sjögren, Carl Eller, Major Dan Sjögren, Matt Blair.

Get the word out!

W hat does The Salvation Armydo? The Salvation Army is achurch? What do you dowhen the red kettles are put

away? Heard these questions a few times?During this year’s National Salvation ArmyWeek, May 12-18, get the word out aboutthe life-changing ministry our SalvationArmy provides and invite people to ComeJoin our Army!

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Major Moyne DarnellM a j o r

M o y n eDarnell waspromoted toGlory onFebruary 12,2008.Moyne was

born inMarshalltown,Iowa, on May5, 1915. She began attending TheSalvation Army as a child and by age11 was already a leader in the corps.After high school Moyne moved toMason City, Iowa, to become thecorps assistant. She entered theCollege for Officer Training in 1943.She was commissioned in 1944 to

assist at the Fargo, N.D., Corps.Throughout her officership Moyne’sexuberance and dedication to Christwas evident as she ministered in

corps across North and SouthDakota, Minnesota and Iowa.Moyne was beloved by people incommunities where she served. Shewas the first woman to pray beforethe North Dakota Senate and, whileserving in South Dakota, was recog-nized for her work with NativeAmerican women and children.Moyne retired in June 1979 afteroverseeing senior programs in DesMoines, Iowa.She returned to her hometown,

Marshalltown, and was active in thecorps and community where shewas lovingly called “Miss SalvationArmy.” She ministered at the localveterans’ administration hospital,bringing music and laughter intohalls often filled with sadness andfear.Major Darnell is survived by a

brother, Wilbur, and a dear friend,A/Captain Jean Mercandante.

Promoted to Glory

In honor of those who have gone before us,The Salvation Army will hold its traditionalmemorial service in The Salvation Armysection of Glen Oak Cemeteryone week before the Memorial Day weekend.

Sunday, May 18th3:00 p.m.

Glen Oak Cemetery4301 W. Roosevelt Rd.Hillside, Ill. 60162(708) 344-5600

CHICAGO, ILL.—The annual ban-quet honoring graduates of theChicago Central AdultRehabilitation Center (ARC) fea-tured Illinois Secretary of StateJesse White. ARC AdministratorMajor Mark Anderson reportedthat Mr. White inspired the 273guests with his message. Also pre-sent was Chicago 27th WardAlderman Walter Burnett and hiswife, who consistently support theARC throughout the year.Abstinence certificates were pre-sented, and musical guests “TSAMadison” from the ChicagoTemple Corps raised the rafterswith their enthusiastic singing.

Jesse White is pictured with Majors Mark and Susan Anderson.

SOUTHFIELD, MICH.—Ninety-five people attendedthe Eastern MichiganDivision’s 11th annual charac-ter-building leaders’ apprecia-tion weekend. Majors Normanand Diane Marshall, divisionalleaders, kicked off the eventby leading participants in arousing game of “FamilyFeud.” Throughout the week-end special guest LauraMurphy from Real Families,Inc., spoke about love andlogic. A highlight was aSaturday evening reception where leaders were honored for their dedication and serviceincluding Gloria Bonds, Detroit Brightmoor, Mich., Corps sunbeam leader, who received theLifetime Achievement Award. Pictured (l to r) are Penny Gruel, Major Norman Marshall,Caroline Poore, Virginia Ellingson, Gloria Bonds and Jill Johnson, divisional character-build-ing director, representing 94 years of volunteer service.

Around the Territory

Catching their enthusiasm

Since he was a young boyMajor Gary Van Hoesen,Milwaukee Citadel, Wis.,corps officer, has been inter-

ested in collecting things. As anadult this desire has turned into apassion to preserve and shareSalvation Army history.“The Salvation Army has such a

rich history, and you can really seethe dynamics through historicalitems,” said Gary. “We can learn somuch by catching the enthusiasm ofthose who have gone before us andlearn from their victories and mis-takes.”Currently, his collection has close

to 28,000 items that includes badges,sheet music, envelopes, posters,clothing, even an autograph ofGeneral William Booth. It hasgrown through purchases he’smade, but often the most interestingitems are given to him by friends,family, soldiers and fellow officers.One of his favorite items is a largeblack feather found in a bonnet boxan officer had given him. He’dheard the stories of how whenwomen would kneel at the altar peo-ple would come and cut the feathersoff their bonnets, a symbol of givingup worldly sins.“I never knew if that was true, but

I came across an old magazine witha sketch of people praying at an altarand a clothesline behind it full offeathers. It was so great to havethese confirmations of those sto-

ries,” said Gary.Gary is a member of the territori-

al historical commission. Items fromhis collection have been used by theterritorial historical museum, werepart of the historical display at theInternational Millennial Congress inAtlanta, Ga., and most recently pro-moted National Salvation ArmyWeek in local Milwaukee libraries.“I really want my collection to

emphasize the salvation part of ourArmy. The displays become evange-listic opportunities where I canshare not only the amazing thingsThe Salvation Army has donethrough history but the God weserve,” said Gary.

More than a second chance

While lunchingwith BennetKrause, ap o t e n t i a l

advisory board member,Dave MacDonna,Springfield, Ill., capitalcampaign director,watched as God took aseemingly insignificant cir-cumstance and used it totransform hundreds oflives.“He [Bennet] was work-

ing for the IllinoisDepartment of Employ-ment Services. I told himwe were really good at pro-viding food, clothing and shelter toour homeless beneficiaries, but wewere having a hard time findingthem jobs. He looked at me and said,‘Well, that’s what we do!’ And theJob Skills Match program was born,”Dave explained.Within a month five computers

containing the Illinois job matchprogram were donated and installedat the shelter. Residents are instruct-ed on how to use the program, puttogether a resume, learn interviewtechniques and appropriate attire.The Army even helps them establishfree e-mail accounts.“Another wonderful benefit is that

many residents who didn’t have thefunds to contact their families were

able to find them online and recon-nect through e-mail,” said Dave.Sixty-five percent of people who

come to the shelter take advantageof the program. In two years over275 people have found jobs and areself sufficient. And, it’s being usedby 12 corps throughout Illinois.“Most of the residents are so

appreciative this resource is in theshelter so they don’t have to findtransportation to the employmentoffice,” said Dave.Dave was especially moved by one

gentleman who had recently beenreleased from prison.“When I told him he had a job he

began crying and said, ‘You’re thefirst people to give me a secondchance.’ That’s what this is allabout,” said Dave.Often, the shelter gets calls

from employers looking for moreemployees because they’reimpressed with the work the res-idents are doing.Finding that a person with

culinary skills gets twice asmany job responses, they’vestarted a culinary training pro-gram with the help of a commu-nity college and the adult reha-bilitation center.

Major Paul Logan, Springfield, Ill., corps officer,and Archie Ford, shelter director.

Major Paul Logan announces a new School for Cooksprogram for shelter and adult rehabilitation center resi-dents. Also pictured are Dr. Charlotte Warren, presidentof Lincoln Land Community College, and Springfield,Ill., Mayor Tim Davlin.

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