NEWS FROM THE SALVATION ARMY USA WEST SINCE 1983 • JULY/AUGUST 2022 • VOL. 40, NO. 4
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INSIDE IT'S THE SALVATION ARMY WAY By Col. Kelly Igleheart
OFFICER TRAINING CFOT launches Stead School for Leadership
A CONVERSATION with John Bergland on the Ukraine response
PEDDLES IN ALASKA Salvationists gather for annual congress
FOOD INSECURITY Corps programs that help fight hunger
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eneral Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of Women’s Ministries) visited the USA Western Territory, beginning in Anchorage, Alaska, June 14, and continuing on to four other stops: Tacoma (Washington), San Francisco, Orange (California) and Honolulu. During their time in the territory, the international leaders held public meetings with Salvationists and friends. They shared of the Army’s work in the world and its momentum as a movement, despite worldly hardships like the pandemic. “They are passionate leaders, with a steadfast commitment to Christ,” said Territorial Commander Commissioner Douglas Riley. “They share that with the world, and they want the world to know Jesus. They are excited about The Salvation Army around the world—and it’s contagious.” General Brian Peddle delivered mes-
sages centered on the living hope given through Christ—hope that marches on. “God has a plan for his Church,” he said. “We will stand tall and strong. We will stand firm on the gospel principles that we understand to be truly relevant. INTERNATIONAL LEADERS PAGE 16
New leaders share thoughts on ministry
Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, General Brian Peddle, Commissionier Douglas Riley, Colonels Kelly and Donna Igleheart and Commissioner Colleen Riley greet the faithful in Seattle, Washington. |PHOTO BY JOHN DOCTER SEE PHOTOS from each stop on the General’s tour on page 23.
Adaptive camp comes to Colorado
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Expanded coverage of annual weekend
NEW OFFICER ASSIGNMENTS
Annual moves announced
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Salvation Army aims to adapt programming and mindsets.
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The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center in San Diego, California was the first of its kind when it opened its doors to the public in June 2002. Now, 20 years later and 26 Kroc Centers have been built around the country to continue to spread hope and
provide opportunities for families. “Today we celebrate Joan’s vision and we celebrate what happens when we as a community get together to impact the lives of others,” said Northwest Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel Cindy Foley in her invocation as a part of the San 20 YEARS PAGE 18
Cameron Helms, 29, has grown up in The Salvation Army but never attended summer camp—until now. Helms—who is deaf, has cognitive delays and cerebral palsy on one side of his body—will be one of the campers this summer at High Peak Camp’s adaptive camp for young adults in Estes Park, Colorado. The pilot camp will welcome some 10 to 20 young adults with disabilities, adding to the roughly 1,000 children expected across 10 weeks of summer camp there, The Salvation Army’s only camp surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. “It's been a journey of many disabilities and many learning opportunities and a way to see the world and even the Church in ways I probably never ADAPTIVE CAMP PAGE 19
It’s because of God’s grace and Christ’s perfect sacrifice that I’m able to claim reconciliation today…I’m humbled to be a living testament of the biblical truth ‘the old has gone, the new has come.’ Yet, the best part is knowing that God is not finished with me yet.—CADET SHANE INGRAM READ MORE Commissioning coverage starts on page 11
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You need to know: You are not insignificant to God. He knows you better than you know yourself. He designed you. —COMMISSIONER DOUGL AS RILEY
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BY COLONEL KELLY IGLEHEART
onday, Sept. 19, 2016, began as business as usual for me in Johannesburg, South Africa. A few quick greetings to employees and fellow officers followed by a determined march to my office to clear three email boxes before a series of meetings began that morning. The work on the inbox was religiously and methodically under attack until I noticed an email from the South Pacific and East Asia (SPEA) Zone. The Zonal Secretary’s email began as follows: “Major Geoff Friend (an officer of the Australian Southern Territory), a stranger to me, was in Malawi (Africa) on a personal trip. While in Malawi, he was taken to his hotel but then wandered away on his own. He was later found and had been seriously attacked (I later discovered that his skull had been crushed by a brick) and then flown to a hospital in Johannesburg, but his condition has deteriorated and there is no brain function. We assume he is being kept alive on life support until his wife and children arrive who will be traveling today. Anything that South Africa can do will be appreciated.” Major Lyn Friend and their four adult sons were on a very long, excruciating journey knowing they would most likely be faced with the reality of bidding farewell to a husband and father. Major Geoff Friend had many times visited Malawi, to love and to minister in a country not his own, to a people from a different culture, to preach the gospel and to meet human need, motivated by a love that overshadowed all risks and all costs. Five of us responded exactly the same way you would have. We quickly put together a basket of practical items for the soon to be arriving family members, grabbed our Bibles and Salvation Army Songbooks and were on our way to meet desperate people.
The image of Salvationists praising the Lord in the midst of chaos, confusion and calamity will forever be etched in my mind. It’s The Salvation Army way. It’s our calling, the natural response of hospitality and love for the helpless and hurting. Soon, Lyn and their boys arrived, and the heartbreaking decision was made to remove a husband and father from the machine that was maintaining his body’s organs. Our small Salvation Army group entered the hospital and were met by the nursing staff who quickly ushered us into the room where Geoff was lying, still hooked up to various life support systems. We were all holding hands when Lyn made one final request on Geoff’s behalf. Geoff loved to hear the singing of the African people, and at that precise moment, the ICU became a sacred place of worship. While tears flowed, we sang. Lyn then requested one final song, “It Is Well With My Soul.” The image of Salvationists praising the Lord in the midst of chaos, confusion and calamity will forever be etched in my mind. The response that day was to an officer, a known family member, someone who identified with The Salvation
Army. But it could have very well been a complete stranger. It could have been someone who had never heard of The Salvation Army, even someone who does not hold the same values we do or in complete opposition to our beliefs. The response and service could have been to someone questioning their sexual identity, to someone who had been ostracized by their family or somehow been branded as “those people.” The response to human need asked no questions and placed no prerequisites on a stranger but was only guided by Matthew 25, that text which uniquely couples the theology of mission integration and global mobilization: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me... Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matt. 25:35-37, 40). NFC
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The 2022 Encore! celebration of Western Territory youth achievement in music and the creative arts took place June 4 at the Tustin Ranch (California) Corps. After performing before judges in various categories, participants gathered in the chapel, where Territorial Music Secretary Neil Smith presented awards and territorial leaders Commissioners Douglas and Colleen Riley offered photo opportunities. Shown above (l-r) are two first-place recipients: the hula dance troupe from the Sacramento Citadel (California) Corps and the Centennial (Colorado) Singing Company.
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CFOT revamps continuing education program for officers Jerre and Mary Joy Stead School for Leadership Development aims to keep officers' skills growing. BY KAREN GLEASON
“Being a Salvation Army officer isn’t just about church on Sunday,” said Major Stacy Cross, Director of Education for the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. “Really, Army officers are running a church plus a nonprofit on top of that, and our seminary is only a two year A.A. degree…Extending their education beyond the A.A. degree is really important.” To that end, CFOT is launching the Jerre and Mary Joy Stead School for Leadership Development this fall to provide continuing education for the West’s officers, particularly its lieutenants. The school’s name honors the Steads, friends of The Salvation Army who have donated to the school’s endowment fund. Both also serve on the Western Territorial Advisory Board. “We are very pleased to see the excellent additions of ongoing education for officers of the Army,” Jerre Stead said. “It is a joy to be able to help The Salvation Army in any way we can.” The Jerre and Mary Joy Stead School for Leadership Development replaces the course requirement of the Foundations Program, which lieutenants complete during their first five years of officership. “Every Salvation Army officer around the world is required to have continuing education in their first five years,” Cross said. Previously, the West’s lieutenants would take classes biannually, in seminars after officers’ councils. For now, different courses will be available during the fall, winter and spring quarters, and each course is offered once a year. The school’s online platform will present the courses in a mixed format allowing both asynchronous independent student learning and synchronous online classes, with the instructor and students meeting virtually. Upon successful completion of a six-week course, a student earns one credit under the current associate degree in Ministries offered by CFOT—credits that can later count toward a bachelor’s degree. Instructors include officers who currently teach at CFOT along with those in the field. “Our territory has invested in the higher education of officers, so we want to use them to teach their peers,” Cross said, adding that for accreditation, instructors must have a degree higher than an associate’s degree. Courses for the 2022–23 school year include Finance and Budget—Fiscal Responsibility; Conflict Management and Interpersonal Relationships; Property Maintenance and Stewardship; Human Resources Management; Development and Fundraising Strategies; STEAD SCHOOL PAGE 19
The issue of human trafficking is so huge that people tend to feel overwhelmed and wonder what they can do to get involved and help with the issue. —JACQUI LARSSON
West releases anti-human trafficking impact report Territory served 595 survivors in 2021 across 13 designated anti-trafficking programs. BY HILLARY JACKSON
The Western Territory is continuing its fight against human trafficking, releasing its 2021 Annual Impact Report for its efforts in the western U.S. The report identifies The Salvation Army’s efforts and illuminates the larger need for engaging Salvationists and friends in the aim to end human trafficking. “The issue of human trafficking is so huge that people tend to feel overwhelmed and wonder what they can do to get involved and help with the issue,” said Territorial Social Justice Ministries Director Jacqui Larsson. “It’s been a popular topic of discussion and focus over the past few years, and although the conversation may be lessening in some areas, the issue is still just as prevalent as it was before, if not more so.” When COVID-19 brought much of life as we know it to a halt, human trafficking was pushed even more underground, according to a report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. When things got tough, traffickers found a way to continue exploiting individuals through labor or sex. Many of The Salvation Army’s local efforts, like delivering desserts to workers in massage parlors, had to be put on pause due to pandemic restrictions, but Larsson said many are starting up again, alongside a renewed push to encourage engagement. This year’s goals for the West? Awareness and training and prevention and outreach—two prongs of the Fight for Freedom, The Salvation Army’s 10-year plan to combat human trafficking launched in 2016. In 2021, 261 individuals were trained across the West’s 29 awareness, prevention and outreach events, according to the impact report. Larsson said there is a need for greater training—she often gets calls from people responding to a disaster from Emergency/Disaster Services or from one of the camps asking for guidance. “Within The Salvation Army, we have so many amazing opportunities to serve using a wide variety of programs and services available, and sadly trafficking touches almost all of the programs, whether we are serving those from our communities who need food or a place to stay, or even interacting with youth in the programs within our churches, the possibility of traffickers and pimps trap-
ping men, women and children is a reality,” Larsson said. “But The Salvation Army’s personnel may not be aware of all the different aspects of trafficking, the red flags that could be present, or the most effective ways to respond. Our goal is to equip our soldiers, officers and employees so that when they’re going out into the field, they have the information ahead of time.” Larsson said to meet this year’s goals, the Social Justice Department is increasing training offerings within the Army’s programs and corps. This will aid the efforts in the field. Additionally, the Spokane (Washington) Citadel and Long Beach (California) Red Shield were recipients of this year’s funds from the Gooding Anti-Trafficking Endowment. This is the second year funds from the annual grant have been awarded. In 2021, 595 survivors were served across the West’s 13 designated anti-trafficking programs. At the Seeds of Hope program in Las Vegas, The Salvation Army offers supportive services and emergency transitional housing to victims of crime, specifically human trafficking—both sex trafficking and labor trafficking. Jennifer McQuaid is the Seeds of Hope Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator. She came to the program in 2022 after working more than 20 years in the field of human services. She said the Seeds of Hope program is currently serving 28 people. McQuaid said these individuals often come to the program through The Salvation Army’s partners and the Metro Police Department’s anti-human trafficking division, and most of them are experiencing homelessness—they’ve either been housed by their trafficker or in hotels or have escaped and are living on the streets. Sometimes, the trauma of being trafficked comes up when an individual is seeking treatment for a presenting condition, like addiction, and they realize they’ve been trafficked, she said. “These individuals, a lot of them… just don't have a choice, and they didn't know what they were getting into when they were being manipulated into that environment,” McQuaid said, noting that statistics show a majority of people who have been sexually trafficked begin at young ages—some as early as age 10. “A lot of this goes back to within families, which is really sad to say.” Once someone is in the program, McQuaid said they begin with transitional housing along with weekly case TRAFFICKING PAGE 19
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estern Territorial Emergency/Disaster Services (EDS) Director John Berglund deployed to Moldova in March to assist in the on-the-ground assessment of needs and how The Salvation Army could best help during the humanitarian crisis unfolding in and around Ukraine. In this conversation with Del Oro Divisional Communications and Public Relations Director Sam Jarosz, Berglund discusses the response in Ukraine and the surrounding areas, the unique challenges The Salvation Army is facing and what it’s like behind the scenes of such a response.
What should the Western Territory know about The Salvation Army’s response in Eastern Europe during the Ukraine crisis? JB: I think they should be proud of The Salvation Army in these countries. I mean, it’s incredible to me that we still have corps and officers in Ukraine who are providing services and remaining there. One of the questions I asked was: Does The Salvation Army evacuate from Ukraine? No, it doesn’t. The corps and the officers are still there. I think it’s the dedication to the mission. And then also, what I’ve seen in Moldova, is just the work ethic and the commitment to serve. They don’t have extra resources to make this happen, but yet, they do it. They find ways to do it. They stretch the soup, they find a place to sleep, they go the extra mile. And that’s been pretty impressive to me. Then you get together with them on Sunday, and they just sing their hearts out. It’s pretty amazing. Are there any similarities between responding to wildfires in California and a war in Eastern Europe? JB: I think the response part is very, very similar. The situations may be different because of culture and language and such, but logistics is always an issue. Overseas, it’s project-driven. When we respond to a large wildfire in Northern California, the resources and the equipment and the people are there immediately. Internationally, it will depend greatly on the country, and The Salvation Army jurisdiction and what those resources are. In territories that don’t have disaster funds or resources, like here [in Moldova], we have to write projects. International work is often a lot of grant writing, surprisingly. I would say for the actual emergency response, international can move quickly, but to a limit. But as far as check writing and moving into short-term and long-term projects, it’s a much more lengthy process than we have in the States. Most of the ministry work across Eastern Europe is being done at the corps level. Do you have any local stories?
A conversation with the West’s John Berglund on The Salvation Army’s Ukraine response volunteers and that’s true for us. One of the things that hampers our ability to do the work is the language barrier. How has technology helped with that language barrier? JB: One example is that there’s a 6-year-old on my floor named Dennis. And whenever I see Dennis, we pull out the Google Translator and he speaks in Russian and I speak in English and we are able to talk to each other.
A Salvation Army officer interacts with a Ukrainian child in a shelter in Moldova. |PHOTO COURTESY INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
I didn’t realize that here in Moldova, the number is so high for women and children who are just staying here waiting to go home. —JOHN BERGLUND
JB: There’s a Romanian couple here in Moldova overseeing a three-floor facility with about 90 rooms for refugees. They’re providing food, doing all of the wash by taking it to their corps where they don’t have industrial washers and dryers. They said they don’t know how long the machines are going to hold out. The other thing I’ve noticed is that in Moldova, the officers… [are] committed to the mission and truly committed to the work. And they’re working on a shoestring budget in a lot of situations. There’s no EDS program in Moldova. They’re still meeting the needs of their communities and they’re still meeting the needs of the refugees, which is pretty admirable. Pretty amazing. What has been the biggest surprise relating to the response in Moldova where you were stationed? JB: I came into this thinking of all the ways we can help these people in transit, but I didn’t realize that here in Moldova, the number is so high for
women and children who are just staying here waiting to go home. The women and children are here. No man over the age of 18 can leave Ukraine; they had to stay behind. So, a lot of people want to go back to Ukraine, especially if that’s where their husbands and adult children are located. There’s a lot of nationalism for Ukrainians. They want to go back to their country. I still haven’t seen a lot of stories on the fact that not everybody wants to migrate. What’s the biggest challenge facing The Salvation Army in its response to the Ukraine crisis? JB: One of the biggest challenges is that so many of these folks are Russian speakers. For example, one of the corps we went to was working in partnership with the Department of Education. They had linked up with the school system to provide training for the kids, but they had to find teachers who spoke Russian. So, it’s not so easy just to integrate the kids into Romanian-speaking schools. That’s true for
In The Salvation Army, we talk about being one Army. Are there added tensions in an area marred by physical and political conflicts? JB: Most of the officers in Moldova were trained at The Salvation Army Training School in Moscow. Everyone at DHQ here in Chisinau now speaks Russian. One of the interesting things I’ve thought about writing about that I think is just so devastating, is that when you talk about Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, it’s the same group of people, in a lot of ways. And a lot of these folks are related to each other. I mean, it’s like living in Ohio and having relatives in Pennsylvania. We have Russian soldiers, and we have Ukrainian soldiers, who are literally fighting or threatening family members. So, it’s very difficult. With The Salvation Army, we stay away from politics, but you can feel the tension. But what a terrible situation to have to divide up your family when your family lives in three or four different countries. So, it’s really horrendous, that part. How does The Salvation Army keep going in the face of so many challenges? JB: I think it’s the mission. We did a piece on self-care at [a recent] training, because what leadership was saying to me, is there’s a stigma about mental health. So, you can’t really say, ‘We’re gonna do a training session on psychosocial support,’ you have to frame it as care for the caregiver. So, there is a stigma, especially with men. There’s a stigma within the culture about expressing weakness, showing weakness. My observation is, they will work to the point where they get sick rather than say, ‘I need to take a day off,’ or ‘I need to take care of myself.’ And that was evident, I think, a little bit in the training. Framing it as if you don’t care for yourself, you can’t take care of the team and take care of the survivors. Almost every corps that I’ve been to in Moldova is somehow involved with refugee support. NFC
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Peddles join Alaska Congress BY HILLARY JACKSON • PHOTOS BY JOHN DOCTER
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International leaders General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle joined the West's territorial leaders Commissioners Douglas and Colleen Riley and Colonels Kelly and Donna Igleheart at The Salvation Army's King's Lake Camp in Wasilla, Alaska, for the Alaska Congress June 12-14—the first time the traditionally annual meeting has been held in three years.
nside the chapel at The Salvation Army’s idyllic King’s Lake Camp in Wasilla, Alaska, the division gathered for the Alaska Congress June 12-14—the first time the traditionally annual meeting has been held in three years. This year also marked the first time the event was not held in Southeast Alaska, Divisional Director of Women’s Ministries Lt. Colonel Sheryl Tollerud shared in her opening remarks. The theme for the event matched that of the division’s vision for the year: “Shine Jesus.” “This is a time when the family grows together and our ties get stronger and stronger,” she said. “We appreciate all the heritage that we have here in the Alaska Division; we have many cultures that come together in unity of spirit. And that is what can be shown to the world. It needs to be shining all around. In this confused and polarized world, we come together in the unity of the Holy Spirit of God's love and goodness.” During the June 12 welcome meeting, Territorial Commander Commissioner Douglas Riley brought the message. Riley shared two keys to shining the light of Jesus: first, that Jesus gives us the key to open the divine nature of God and that gives followers the key to unlock doors of darkness. “The God that I know has given us the keys,” Riley said. “He has given us those keys so that we might open the doors to let his light in.” The following day held the men’s and women’s rallies, sealed orders and recreation. The evening’s meeting, the final one at camp, included the memorial service, when attendees remembered those who were promoted to Glory since the last gathering. The congress then moved to Anchorage, ending with a public meeting with The Salvation Army’s international leaders General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women’s Ministries. The meeting marked the first of the Peddles’ tour of the Western Territory. It also marked the first time an active Salvation Army general has visited Alaska since The Salvation Army established its presence there in 1898. General Eva Burrows visited the division during the Alaska Congress in 1994, the year following her retirement. “Alaska needs Jesus,” Brian Peddle said. “The only way I know that can happen is for us to shine our light. To trust in him. I want to be a part of his eternity forever and ever.” As part of the benediction, Sheryl Tollerud led attendees in “Rejoice in the Lord: I toowook sagoo," a song traditionally part of the Alaska Congress that features English and Tlingit choruses, before closing the meeting in prayer. NFC
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Fresh Fridays Yuba Sutter’s Fresh Fridays is a free, outdoor client choice food market. BY KAREN GLEASON
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“When I do Fresh Fridays, I get excited,” said Yuba Sutter (California) Corps Officer Major Julius Murphy. That’s when he said he witnesses the difference The Salvation Army is making in people’s lives. “Fresh Fridays,” a free outdoor food market for local families experiencing food insecurity, takes place weekly from 9 a.m. to noon at the corps. Each week, staff and volunteers prepare enough food for 100 families. Partnerships and grants sustain the program, which is funded through May 27, although Murphy said he’s working to secure more grant money to continue it indefinitely. “At our Fresh Fridays, you don’t just get food, you choose what you want,” said Jovena Hatch, Housing and Food Program Specialist for the Yuba Sutter Corps. “Being able to provide our community with food is a big help. Just to make it by one more week for some families is a blessing. The pricing for food and gas have increased so much that anything helps.” The corps serves both Yuba and Sutter counties in Northern California’s Central Valley, within the greater Sacramento area. According to KRON 4
News, Yuba County ranks 22nd in food insecurity and Sutter County ranks 16th out of California’s 58 counties. “About 21–25 percent of the population we serve are food insecure,” Murphy said. “In our local area, food insecurity is not a priority only because homelessness gets the priority. But food insecurity is more behind closed doors where homelessness is in your face.” While The Salvation Army in Yuba Sutter has programs to help the unhoused, it also aims to meet the need for food. The Fresh Fridays program grew out of the pandemic. Murphy said during the height of the pandemic, the corps did curbside distributions. “We saw that it had great success,” he said. “So, we thought, “Hey, we need to go back to our client choice model. But how can we do it in a COVID-friendly manner?’” Corps staff noticed people weren’t comfortable coming indoors to the food pantry, so they decided to test an outdoor program. They launched Fresh Fridays Sept. 3, 2021, and it was an immediate success. From its launch through April 15, Fresh Fridays has supplied food to 1,977 unduplicated individuals, or 883 families, Murphy said. During this time, the program paused from November 2021 until this February, giving the corps time to focus on
Christmas outreach and to consider the future of the program. “Looking at the data, we noticed that many of the families were new each week; it wasn’t just the same families,” Murphy said. The corps partners with the Yuba Sutter Food Bank and the local FoodMaxx for the Fresh Fridays program. They receive a variety of food items: breads and pastries, produce, meats and dairy items. Murphy said some weeks the corps receives more vegetables, and other weeks, more fruit. “The keyword is fresh, right? Because we're also providing fresh dairy and so we make sure there's always milk…always butter, eggs—staples,” Murphy said, noting that they also have fresh meat and some canned goods available. “For Fresh Fridays, I like to go more with the fresh items. Because, once again, those can sometimes be harder to find or more difficult for people who are on a limited income to get.” Murphy said they don’t ask too many questions of those who come for food. However, since the corps receives grant funding for the program, recipients are required to show proof of low-income status. “You say you need food, and we provide it for you,” Murphy said. “We just really want to get the food out and meet the need.” NFC
Backpacks of food for the weekend
In Honolulu, The Salvation Army keeps kids fed. BY VIVIAN LOPEZ
Every Friday that school is in session in Honolulu, The Salvation Army Kauluwela Mission Corps brings bags of food to 200 children attending three neighboring schools. The food will feed the kids over the weekend, so they aren’t going hungry on days they don’t get free meals from the cafeteria at school. “Some kids rely on food from the cafeteria during the school days. Some don’t have food during the weekends when school food isn’t available,” said Kauluwela Mission Corps Officer Major Eric Tumale. “We want to ensure that children who are facing food insecurity during the weekends have something to eat.” This initiative—called The Salvation Army Meals (SAM) Backpack Program—meets a crucial need for youth in Hawaii. According to a study by the University of Hawaii at Manoa, almost half of families in Hawaii with kids struggle with food insecurity. And the demand is apparent, as there are waiting lists of families at the schools requesting assistance from the SAM Backpack Program, which is funded by individual, corporate and community partners,
including Wally Tsuha, Albertsons Safeway, Central Pacific Bank Foundation, Swinerton Foundation and the Public Health Fund via the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. Tumale said the corps is hoping to increase the program’s capacity to serve 250 elementary school students in the next school year. Children currently receiving assistance were selected by their schools based on their level of need. The bags they receive are known as “backpacks,” because many kids were putting the food right into their backpacks to take home when the program started in 2018. The bags contain nonperishable food items, like cereal, fruit cups, Spam, apple sauce and ramen noodles. “Every month, we don’t provide the same [foods] so the kids are looking forward to what’s in the bag,” Tumale said. “It’s a variation of nonperishable food items that kids can prepare at home, and mostly microwaveable so that it’s easy for them.” Salvation Army volunteers shop for the food, put the bags together and help deliver the bags to the schools for distribution. “Those bags of food on Friday make a difference. It’s
(L-r): Volunteer Steve Obara loads food items purchased from a local store. Majors Eric and Jasiel Tumale prepare backpack meals for school children. Tatianna Mulitauaopele helps prepare food to keep kids full for the weekend. |PHOTOS COURTESY ERIC TUMALE, DIONETTE CADAY AND JASIEL TUMALE
just a good program,” said Julia Starks, a SAM Backpack Program volunteer who assists with deliveries. “Seeing the kids' happy faces, it makes my day.” Tatianna Mulitauaopele also volunteers for the program and helps with packing the food bags twice a month—one week with Echelon, The Salvation Army’s emerging professionals arm, and another with a group from her church. She said she hopes that with the bags the kids realize “that somebody loves and cares for them.” Tumale said they received a comment from one school that the program was improving school attendance on Fridays. He longs for the program to be sustainable long term and also function as a bridge to other programming The Salvation Army offers. “Knowing that poverty is consistent in our neighborhood, my hope is that we continue with this,” Tumale said. “The hope for us is that this program will become an entry point for the kids to join our other programs.” NFC
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The word of mouth is getting out, and right now with the cost of food in the stores, we have seen an increase. —CAPTAIN TAMMY POE
Former thrift store transforms into resource center Sally’s Resource Center expands Prescott Corps’ family services. BY HILLARY JACKSON
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Mesa Citadel partners to keep food out of landfills Mesa Citadel, United Food Bank rescue food from grocery stores to feed community BY VIVIAN LOPEZ
A few days a week, Ragu Razo gets into The Salvation Army Mesa Citadel (Arizona) Corps’ refrigerated truck early in the morning and drives to grocery stores around the city. At each stop, he collects food from stores that would have otherwise likely gone to waste. Upon completing his routes, Razo brings the food back to the corps, so it can be distributed to clients at the food bank. “My days here are long. I go to numerous stores and I collect all the food donations,” said Razo, who is The Salvation Army’s driver for the Grocery Food Rescue Program. “On some of my better days, I’ll collect 8,00010,000 pounds of food.” The Mesa Citadel Corps partners with United Food Bank for the Grocery Food Rescue Program, which keeps food that is still good out of the landfills and brings it to people in need instead. With the Grocery Food Rescue initiative in place, the corps’ food bank is able to offer meat, poultry, bread, fresh fruits and vegetables, milk and other food staples to clients. Some stores even donate pet food to offer relief for those expenses as well. “What we’re able to offer a family nowadays is so much more substantial,” said Major Scott Ramsey, Mesa Citadel Corps Officer. “We’re able to offer ground beef, steaks and chicken and all of that because before it hits the sellby date, they freeze it and we keep it frozen until we give it to a family in need.” United Food Bank makes the arrangements with the grocery stores and handles all the logistics behind the scenes so The Salvation Army can do its food pickups. The Salvation Army receives food donations from grocery stores, including Walmart, Costco, WinCo Foods, Sprouts Farmers Market, Fry’s Food Stores and Bashas’. “They’re very thankful to be able to help,” Razo said. “They are very generous.” Everything the stores donate goes straight to the food bank. When Razo arrives with the truck full of food, full-time volunteer Maria Davis—who runs the food bank—and the team of volunteers sort through the food
It’s very important that we get those donations from the grocery stores because, with that food, we help a lot of people in need... —MARIA DAVIS
and prepare it for distribution. According to Ramsey, the food bank serves an average of 50 families a day. “It’s very important that we get those donations from the grocery stores because, with that food, we help a lot of people in need who don’t have food or whose salaries aren’t enough to feed their families,” Davis said. And while the Grocery Food Rescue Program has been around for a long time, it’s become especially important in recent months as the need increases. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that in the last 12 months, the Consumer Price Index for all items increased 8.5 percent—the highest 12-month inflation rate since the early 1980s. “[It’s important], now with inflation, that people are able then to have some of their food costs [covered] and so their money can go to their other bills. They can keep their lights on, keep their rent [paid], and eat now,” Ramsey said. “They might be making their rent. They might be making their utilities. But they’re having to make more choices with how much they’re able to eat and what they’re able to eat because of the other bills. We’re helping with their food insecurity.” NFC
Just as thrift stores provide new beginnings for donated items, so did the Prescott (Arizona) Corps’ former thrift store space. The corps transformed it into Sally’s Resource Center, dividing the space into thirds for a “Farmers Cut” fresh food area, client choice food pantry and clothing closet named Sally’s Closet. The thrift store hadn’t been profitable since 2015, and combined with a pandemic-related staffing shortage, there was really no other option but to close, said Captain Tammy Poe. “When the store closed, we noticed that people were saying that ‘The Salvation Army has left the community’ and that wasn’t the case,” Poe said. “So we decided to revise the store and make it useful for our family services.” Sally’s Resource Center opened at the end of January. The center, attached to the corps, is already gaining in popularity. “The word of mouth is getting out, and right now with the cost of food in the stores, we have seen an increase,” Poe said. The Sally Resource Center offers two options for those needing assistance. Prior to adding the client choice food pantry or Farmers Cut market, Poe said the corps would serve 12-17 families a month with pre-made food boxes. Now, with the revamped model, they are serving more than 70 families a month through the client choice food pantry alone, and the number is growing, she said. In the client choice pantry, people grocery shop for their food using a points system. Poe said the corps urges visitors to get enough food to make three meals, and to take up to three meats from the pantry’s freezer. The Farmers Cut area offers a daily choice of bread, vegetables, sandwiches, salads and dairy products donated from area stores through St. Mary’s Food Bank. Farmers Cut is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On those days, between 30-45 people receive services, Poe said, including families, seniors who are looking to supplement their food and people who are experiencing homelessness. Volunteers Dave and Kathryn Duryee have given that area of the former thrift store a grocery-store feel. The couple first came to serve at the Prescott Corps five years ago after learning about the opportunity from another volunteer. “The two of us are very spirit-motivated in serving,” said David Duryee. “We kind of look at it as our ministry to serve our patrons.” Duryee said Kathryn volunteers every weekday at Sally’s Resource Center, and he serves during food distribution days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Those days, he said at least a dozen Chiquita Banana boxes arrive filled with food that needs to be organized—he sorts and sets up food donations by category, drawing from his grocery experience in his employment background. “It’s a matter of unloading these boxes and setting them up on shelves so they are most attractive to the patron when they arrive two to three hours later,” he said. Duryee said he and Kathryn usually finish by noon on the distribution days ahead of the 1 p.m. start of the food distribution. In the past, they’ve been present when the patrons came to shop, and Duryee said it was rewarding to see their reactions. Today, he said he is often approached by patrons who express their heart-felt appreciation for the "mini-marketplace" at Sally's Resource Center during his daily walks around downtown Prescott. “That is one of the priceless rewards for volunteering,” Duryee said, “to know you are making a positive difference in the lives of those who are in need.” NFC
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Meet the West’s new Chief Secretary, Secretary for Women’s Ministries
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t. Colonels Eddie and Genevera Vincent will take up new roles Sept. 1 as the West’s Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries, respectively, with the rank of colonel. Officers of the Canada and Bermuda Territory, the Vincents come to the West from appointment as divisional leaders of the Newfoundland and Labrador Division, where they have served for the past six years. Commissioned in 1986 in Newfoundland, the Vincents were married the following year. They have served in a range of appointments, including 19 years as corps officers, seven years as divisional youth leaders and as territorial personnel officers. The Vincents have two grown sons, both living in Calgary, Alberta (Canada). New Frontier Chronicle caught up with the Vincents as they prepare to be leaders in the West.
I am excited about the opportunity to meet new ministry and leadership partners, and to engage with a
Why do you love The Salvation Army? EDDIE: I was born and raised in The Salvation Army and firmly believe it was raised up by God to be a movement to meet the temporal and spiritual needs of humanity. The Salvation Army is the place of my spiritual beginnings and is the vehicle through which I am enabled to live out my calling to full-time service to God. It is also a place where I have enjoyed rich relationships, fulfillment in ministry and empowerment for continued growth and development. The international flavor of our organization creates a bond with people all around the world that would not be realized otherwise. GENEVERA: I love The Salvation Army for its “Heart to God and Hand to Man.” The health of any Church organization is dependent on our love for God first and a love for his people. I believe The Salvation Army does both and that makes me proud to say I belong to The Salvation Army! How has God prepared you for this role? EDDIE: I would highlight three critical factors God has used to prepared me for this new role—God’s provision, ministry experience and personal leadership development opportunities. Without God’s provision of wisdom, strength and grace, I could never succeed as an officer in any appointment. This is the foundation stone upon which I stand when engaging in all leadership opportunities. Experience should be one of our greatest sources of learning and I am grateful to The Salvation Army for a variety of ministry and leadership opportunities afforded me over the past 36 years. Complementing God’s provision and ministry experience are the many formal and informal leadership de-
team that desires velopment initiatives I have been able to pursue. One of my personal favorites is the Arrow journey, which I completed in 2015. I am continuing this journey of development by presently working toward a master’s degree in leadership. GENEVERA: Over the years, I have engaged in several leadership development initiatives—Arrow, Leadership Development through Simon Frazer University, as well as biblical courses through Booth University College. In addition to education courses, I believe my previous appointments have played a huge role in my development, sometimes learning how not to do things by the mistakes I’ve made along the way! Every appointment has led me to rely upon God and his calling upon my life. This role is no different; I come to this role depending on God to supply what I lack. I have learned so much from others over the years and believe that my engagement with knowledgeable people around me will continue to prepare me for what’s ahead. What Scripture do you most rely on? EDDIE: There are numerous favorite Scriptures upon which I rely for life and leadership. The verses that immediately come to mind are the familiar words from Proverbs 3:5-6, Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. GENEVERA: I have many Scriptures that I go to often, depending on the circumstances I face, but the one that speaks deeply to my heart is Psalm 18:2, The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
to support and live out the mission of The Salvation Army in the USA Western Territory. —LT. COLONEL EDDIE VINCENT
Every appointment has led me to rely upon God and his calling upon my life. This role is no different. —LT. COLONEL GENEVERA VINCENT
What are you excited for in this new role in the West? EDDIE: I am excited about the opportunity to meet new ministry and leadership partners, and to engage with a team that desires to support and live out the mission of The Salvation Army in the USA Western Territory. While I know there will be many challenges, I look forward to facing these as a team, which I understand to be a strength of the USA Western leadership personnel. On a personal note, we have vacationed in this area and stated that this is a location in which we would be happy to serve. GENEVERA: Can I say, living in beautiful, sunny California excites me! I have been involved in Women’s Ministry for 36 years, as a leader and sometimes as a participant. I believe in Women’s Ministry and feel that what was true for the early days of the Army in acknowledging that if you minister to the woman, you have a reach into the whole family, is still true for today. Women have so much to offer the world through caring, nurturing spirits and we need to capitalize on that. The privilege of partnering with women leaders in the USA Western Territory to continue to highlight and dream of new and innovative ways to do Women’s Ministry excites me. What is something people might not know about you? EDDIE: Since we are unknown to the territory, probably just about everything. As a starting point, I grew up in a small outport community, the son of a fisherman. In my teen years I planned to be a police officer. Well, I did get the uniform and the officer title, even if I didn’t get the cruiser to drive! GENEVERA: There will be many things people do not know about me, but for now I will say that I grew up in a small fishing village in Newfoundland where The Salvation Army was the only church. I came to faith as a young child, and my call to officership was a childhood calling. The Vincents’ predecessors, Colonels Kelly and Donna Igleheart, will become USA Southern Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, respectively, Sept. 1 with the rank of commissioner. NFC
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Center of Hope turns to research to end chronic homelessness A bold vision calls for fresh approaches in Orange County. BY CAITLIN JOHNSTON
Divisional Secretary for Orange County (California) Major Nesan Kistan has a bold plan: End chronic homelessness in Orange County in three years. This is a daunting task. More than 7,000 individuals are estimated to live on the streets of Orange County—a number that rose more than 43 percent in the past four years. The clock for Kistan’s vision started ticking on Jan. 31, when The Salvation Army broke ground on the first phase of its Center of Hope campus. That means he and his team have until February 2025 to achieve their goal. “It’s not pie-in-the-sky, and it’s not fanciful,” Kistan said. “It’s ambitious. It’s audacious. But I believe with the right applied science, we can do it.” That applied science is key. Apart from Kistan’s timeline, the unique element to Anaheim’s Center of Hope is the research-based approach its leaders are taking. Director of Operations in Orange County, Dr. Ben Hurst, is also one of its leading academics in social work, self-determination theory and moti-
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vational interviewing. These elements are the foundation for the homeless throughput system, which Hurst and Kistan believe will revolutionize the approach to ending homelessness. The center is also partnering with University of California Irvine in an international pilot program called Poverty Spotlight, Hurst said. Together, the Center of Hope and university are conducting a special project that focuses on adult rehabilitation for men
experiencing homelessness. The goal, according to the website, is “to make visible the invisible manifestations of poverty,” to empower clients and to build external capacity. Much of the center’s research looks at how programs can incentivize individuals to take steps of positive responsibility, Hurst said. The result was the homeless throughput system: a linear pathway for freedom from homelessness.
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The easiest way to envision this plan to get people off the streets and reintegrated into communities is by picturing a baseball diamond, Hurst said. Each base represents a step toward success; rounding all the bases and crossing home plate is a measure of achievement. Hurst and the team call it, “Safely Home.” First Base: Intervention. This 3090-day period includes triage at the center’s 325-bed low-barrier shelter. Individuals are assessed to ensure critical needs are dealt with immediately. Once stable, they are assigned a personal case manager. Second Base: Transition. This 18-24-month period transitions people into permanent supportive housing, including the center’s 300-bed facility. This phase also provides a variety of social service offerings and job placement support. This is where many programs in cities across the United States stop, Hurst said. Third Base: Reintegration. This sixmonth period includes a work therapy and sobriety life transformation program that works toward complete community reintegration. HOMELESSNESS PAGE 20
In Lodi, a culinary training program helps one woman set a new path BY SEANA SCOTT
Heather Christenson turned the key and entered the door to the Subway shop at seven in the morning. She started to prep the meat and vegetables before opening, but she felt confused. Her body continuously shook, and the clipboard fell out of her hands. At nine, the liquor store opened, so she bought a bottle of vodka and gulped it like water. Her body calmed and her brain cleared. That was the day she knew she had a drinking problem. She tried weaning herself off alcohol by drinking less and less each day and spent time in and out of the hospital with withdrawals, but her efforts never stuck. “I didn’t realize I could live a different way,” Christenson said. Her addiction led her to eviction and couch surfing—then to sleeping in her car. One day as she drank in her car, a police officer found her in the back seat. Christenson cried out to him: “I just want to die.” The officer showed her compassion—his daughter was also addicted to alcohol— and took Christenson to detox instead of jail. “I knew somebody was looking out for me,” she said. “This should have ended completely differently.” Her therapist in detox asked her if she wanted to go to rehab, and she entered The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) program for the first time. She said the staff introduced her to God in a way she never saw him before. “I always thought God was this judge and far out there somewhere, but I learned that God loves me,” she said. She remained sober for 42 months, but at a company Christmas party, she convinced herself to drink just one glass of wine—and spiraled back into alcohol abuse. She recalled a day she stood at her kitchen sink,
crying out to God and listening to a song with the words: “How many times I cry out, ‘God please take this.’” She sang and wept. The next video that popped up was someone sharing a message about God being there for us. She prayed, “What am I here for? I don’t know what I’m meant to do.” Sometime later, her drinking led her to another bout of homelessness, and she returned to the ARC program in Denver. “I felt like I was home again,” Christenson said. She then learned about the culinary arts program at Hope Harbor in Lodi, California, and applied. She was accepted. In the program, Chef Barry Crall leads students from local recovery and rehabilitation programs through 16-weeks of intensive preparation to develop kitchen skills. The goal is to launch careers in the local hospitality industries. “Helping these students is my ministry,” Crall said. Since the program’s launch in 2007, hundreds of students have graduated and gone on to work in the culinary field. This success brings Lodi Corps Officer Major Mark Thielenhas immense joy. “When I walk into a restaurant and someone comes out of the kitchen and says, ‘This is where I’m working now. I’m excited to serve you lunch,’ it reminds me that the program helps people change for the long-term,” Thielenhas said. “Workforce development must be a part of rehabilitation.” Crall almost never started with the program. “I thought I wasn’t good enough, but others spoke truth into my life and gave me the extra training I needed—it has been amazing to see how the program has developed,” Crall said. “With a new job skill, students don’t have to turn back to what they’ve known before.” Students participate in academics, hands-on
Heather Christenson (center) and culinary students |PHOTO COURTESY LODI CORPS
training, visiting food service operations and receiving one-on-one mentoring by industry professionals. At the end of the program, graduates also earn a ServSafe certificate and retain a cooking portfolio. “Chef Barry is just awesome,” Christenson said. “He has taught me so much and I love everything— topping, baking, how to put together all different flavors to make something new.” For Christenson, workforce development opened an opportunity for her at a local golf club where she will start serving on the food prep line. God answered her prayers—she found what she’s meant to do for this next season. “It’s only up from here,” Christenson said. “I’m not afraid to try new things anymore.” Her dream now is to work at SeaWorld in California at the orca encounter restaurant—melding her lifelong love of sea life and culinary arts. “I’m no longer running in place because I know God wants more for me and I can step out on the water,” she said. “I’m not afraid anymore.” NFC
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Kroc Center Ice impacts San Diego community BY LOU BUHL
From public skating hours to ice hockey teams and figure skating lessons, there’s something for everyone at Kroc Center Ice.
Competitive figure skater, Luana Stein began skating at the Kroc Ice Center when she was only 6-years-old and now has advanced to compete internationally representing Team USA. |PHOTO COURTESY MAKI STEIN
early 20 years ago, the late Joan Kroc witnessed The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center transform her vision into a reality in San Diego, California. Included in her vision? An affordable year-round ice skating rink for the community for activities, like figure skating and hockey. “Joan Kroc grew up ice skating and she [attributed] the sport to building her self-esteem that helped to lead to her success in life,” said San Diego Kroc Center Director of Marketing and Partnerships Glynis Eckert. When Kroc heard of Kroc Center skaters not only competing in competitions but placing higher than other skaters from long-standing programs, she was elated, Eckert said. “This reinforced the idea for her that given the opportunity a youth could succeed in everything from ice skating to junior theater,” she added. Luana Stein’s first competition was at the Kroc Center. Seven years later, Luana, 13, continues to spend time skating and training at the Kroc Center Ice arena. “It’s like a home away from home,” Luana said. “It just brings me joy.” Luana has gone on to compete at higher levels and even qualified for the National High Performance Development Team in 2021. In April, Luana achieved her goal of becoming an international skater after traveling to Italy to compete in the 2022 Egna Spring Trophy, where she placed fifth out of 21 skaters in the Advance Novice Girls event, representing Team USA. “When I competed, I didn't feel nervous at all…it was almost as if it were a regular competition, but my body knew it wasn't,” Luana said. “It was truly amazing.” In 2018, Grecia Bocharov began serving as the ice arena’s Hockey and Mission Integration Manager, a position he said was created uniquely for him to combine his theological and ice hockey education. “For me, as a Christan hockey player, that’s the perfect scenario [of combining] two things that I love: hockey and God,” Bocharov said. “It was my dream job that came true.” Prior to immigrating to the United States to study theology, Bocharov studied ice hockey for three years in Russia and even played professionally for a team in Moscow.
Each month, Kroc Center Ice offers weekly public skating sessions, including skate rentals, at a low cost. |PHOTO COURTESY GLYNIS ECKERT
Each summer, Hockey and Mission Integration Manager Grecia Bocharov helps run a Christain hockey camp at The Salvation Army Kroc Center Ice arena. |PHOTO COURTESY GRECIA BOCHAROV
While overseeing hockey leagues involved at the Kroc Center Ice arena, Bocharov said he tries to keep players “engaged in trying to preach the gospel as part of the mission statement of The Salvation Army.” Bocharov said he wants the Kroc Center Ice arena to “be the light to the world and to the hockey community in San Diego.” During Bocharov’s first season at the arena, he said he helped to facilitate a “huddle program,” where at the end of practice teams huddle together to discuss a Bible verse. “Then we ask them if they have any thoughts or ideas,” he said. “Usually, I would ask, ‘What does this verse mean to you?’” In addition to overseeing year-round hockey leagues, Bocharov also helps to run a summer day camp for youth hockey players. “It’s the highlight of my year to run that camp,” he said. At the camp, Bocharov said two to three times a day campers engage in huddles where the gospel is discussed.
Then, at the end of the day campers attend a chapel service with an altar call to summon those wishing to show their commitment to Christ. “That's probably the biggest joy, to see kids accepting Christ for life, like I did many years ago,” he said. Bocharov said he witnesses about six kids accept Christ each camp session. Through his work, Bocharov said he wants to show kids that they don’t have to “put aside their Christian beliefs” in order to pursue professional careers in hockey. “You can still be a Christian and aspire to make it into the NHL [National Hockey League].” NFC
Hear how the first-ever Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in San Diego, California, came to be on the Do Gooders Podcast Episode 116 with Lt. Colonels Cindy and Tim Foley. Find it in your podcast player or caringmagazine.org/dogooderspodcast.
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Though we go into the field—and what might feel like a battlefield at times—we can recall what we have learned here, look to those who have gone before us and are around us, and above all, look to Jesus who showed us the way and has victoriously already overcome the world.—CADET SARAH CULLEY
West commissions, ordains, appoints
Lt. Katharine Combs
Lt. Verenice Gutierrez
Corps Officer Salt Lake City, Utah
Corps Officer Santa Fe, New Mexico
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SOUTHWEST DIVISION
Lt. David Culley
Lt. Vonne Hoogstad
Administrator for Program Trainee In-Charge Anaheim, California ARC
Corps Officer Portland Tabernacle, Oregon CASCADE DIVISION
ADULT REHABILITATION CENTERS
Lt. Shane Ingram
Lt. Sarah Culley
Corps Officer Portland Tabernacle, Oregon CASCADE DIVISION
Lt. Monique Garcia
Assistant Corps Officer Whittier, California CALIFORNIA SOUTH DIVISION
Lt. Jose Gonzalez Corps Officer Hanapepe, Hawaii
HAWAII AND PACIFIC ISLANDS DIVISION
Lt. Ismael Gutierrez Corps Officer Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Lts. Ismael and Verenice Gutierrez and daughters receive their first appoinment.
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he Western Territory gathered Salvationists and friends at the Tustin Ranch (California) Corps for the Ordination, Commissioning and Appointment Service of the Messengers of Reconciliation Session June 5 led by territorial leaders Commissioners Colleen and Douglas Riley. Chief Secretary Colonel Kelly Igleheart welcomed attendees both in person and virtually before leading the congregation in singing “Holy, Holy, Holy.” A group of young people offered a time of prayer in voice and dance in “Make Me a Channel,” before Lt. Colonel Marcia Smith, Associate Secretary for Personnel, led a spoken prayer. College for Officer Training Principal Major Nigel Cross then presented the second-year cadets. “Their session name has inspired them to know God more, to reconcile people to Jesus Christ, to encourage peace and love between humanity,” Cross said. “They have made a solemn covenant to be faithful and carry out the ministry.” The cadets sang “Reconciliation Song” before the 12 Messengers of Reconciliation recited the doctrines of The Salvation Army. Igleheart led an affirmation of faith, asking if the cadets would promise to faithfully maintain and proclaim the truths of the doctrines, strive to lead all people to the gospel and at all times be faithful officers of The Salvation Army. Colleen Riley then shared each cadet’s selected life Scripture verse before Douglas Riley affirmed him or her, saying: “I ordain you as a minister of the gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and commission you as an officer of The Salvation Army with the rank of lieutenant.” Lt. Monique Garcia read Romans 8:26-28 and 1 Peter 2:9 before Douglas Riley shared the message. “We all want to know what our purpose is—we want to make sure we’re in our purpose, that we’re doing
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the thing God has called us to do,” he said. “We’re all united in this way. We’re all seeking to find our way through this world.” It’s not about vocation, Riley noted, but is much deeper. “All of us are looking for something. It’s kind of like a hidden secret but it’s not a secret at all. It’s easy and we have it, and we should share it,” he said. “You need to know: You are not insignificant to God. He knows you better than you know yourself. He designed you.” Riley noted Romans 8:28: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. “The search for purpose has lasted thousands of years. The problem is we start at the wrong starting point, we start with ourselves—what would I do with my life? What are my goals, my dreams? Who am I? Am I valued?” he said. “God’s purpose is this, it’s simple: to know him and glorify him.” Our purpose is found not in what we do but who we know, he said. “It only works if we’re ready to completely surrender to his will and be ready for the consequences,” Riley said. A time of prayer and call to officership followed with the Staff Band offering special music in “Spirit Breeze.” In a time of focus on youth and the worldwide Salvation Army, Colleen Riley recognized youth participants of the prior day’s Encore and Bible Bowl events, congratulating the winning team from the Eastside Corps of the Northwest Division. She noted the upcoming visit of General Brian Peddle and asked attendees to consider giving to the International Officers’ Support Endowment fund. Following the West’s Long Service Order Recipients, recognized for service from 25 to 45 years, the Messengers of Reconciliation re-entered the chapel in red trim, signifying their transition from cadet to MESSENGERS PAGE 14
Corps Officer Anacortes, Washington NORTHWEST DIVISION
Lt. Christopher Rodriguera
Corps Officer, Seattle White Center, Washington NORTHWEST DIVISION
Lt. Cody Trimmer
Assistant Corps Officer Colorado Springs, Colorado INTERMOUNTAIN DIVISION
Lt. Makda Workneh
Corps Officer, Seattle White Center, Washington NORTHWEST DIVISION
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2022 SILVER STAR BANQUET
'A once in a lifetime event' BY LOU BUHL
The 2022 Silver Star Banquet for cadets of the Messengers of Reconciliation session took place June 3 at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Each year following commencement, cadets join to give thanks and honor those who have been instrumental in supporting their calling to officership in The Salvation Army. As cadets and families made their way into the Terrace Room, Territorial President of Women’s Ministries and Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life Development Commissioner Colleen Riley welcomed all in attendance. Then, Logistics Officer Captain James Combs gave the invocation and lunch service began. As dessert plates emptied and coffee cups filled, Territorial Program Secretary Lt. Colonel Lisa Smith led attendees through “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” To pay tribute to those who have impacted his journey leading up to this point, Cadet Christopher Rodriguera gave a speech as the representative of his session. As a fourth-generation Salvationist, Rodriguera said he always felt God calling him to be a part of The Salvation Army. “[It’s] in my blood and bones,” he said, mentioning how his parents, grandparents and great-grandparents all served as Salvation Army officers. At times, Rodriguera said he struggled to understand his path, but his parents never wavered. “No matter how lost I was, my parents never gave up on me and they continued to pray for me,” Rodriguera said. “I know that God was working on me through them and through their prayers.” Following Rodriguera’s speech, the cadet chorus performed a song titled, “Visions: A World that is to Be,” followed by a devotional led by Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries Colonel Donna Igleheart. “A parents' prayer for their adult children should never end and I fully believe in my heart that there is no one who can pray for their children like their parents,” Igleheart said. “We want you to know that we believe in your child and that we have witnessed within them a deep love for Jesus and they are equipped to go into the world as Messengers of Reconciliation.” Then, as cadets presented their loved ones with Silver Star pins and official certificates, they also presented letters each had individually prepared to read aloud. For parents and mentors no longer living, cadets were presented with a rose “in loving memory.” Next, Assistant Training Principal Major Amy Reardon led the prayer of dedication. “This is a once in a lifetime event,” Chief Secretary Colonel Kelly Igleheart said as he prepared to lead the closing song, “Lord Bless our Sons and Daughters.” To conclude the event, Personnel Officer Major Millie Bearchell led the benediction. NFC
The Messengers of Reconciliation received their academic degrees and were commissioned, affirmed and appointed as Salvation Army officers of the USA |PHOTOS BY JOHN DOCTER Western Territory June 3-5 in events led by territorial leaders Commissioners Douglas and Colleen Riley.
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The Messengers of Reconciliation were appointed to serve across the USA Western Territory. See page 11 for more. |PHOTOS BY JOHN DOCTER
Academic degrees bestowed on cadets BY HILLARY JACKSON
Cadets of the Messengers of Reconciliation Session received their academic degrees and certificates at a Commencement ceremony June 3 on the lawn at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The event marked the 99th commencement of training of officers in the Western Territory, said Training Principal Nigel Cross in his opening remarks. Cross then introduced those on the platform: Commissioners Colleen and Douglas Riley, Territorial President of Women’s Ministries and Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life Development and Territorial Commander, respectively; Colonels Donna and Kelly Igleheart, Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries and Chief Secretary, respectively; Dr. Andrew Barton, Interim President of Azusa Pacific University; Dr. David Nystrom, professor of New Testament at Western Seminary; and Major Stacy Cross, CFOT Director of Education. The second-year cadets marched in one by one, their epaulets adorned with celebratory red and yellow loops. Each one stopped to give The Salvation Army salute to their session flag. Assistant Training Principal Major Amy Reardon shared a prayer, thanking the Lord for leading the cadets and
asking for blessings upon the day—for it to be “a day of pure joy.” Kelly Igleheart recognized the CFOT Board of Governance, and introduced the Board Chair, Dr. David Nystrom, who read 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 and Revelation 7:9-10. Cadet Sarah Culley spoke on behalf of the Messengers of Reconciliation. “Though we go into the field—and what might feel like a battlefield at times—we can recall what we have learned here, look to those who have gone before us and are around us, and above all, look to Jesus who already showed us the way and has victoriously already overcome the world,” Culley said. The cadets then received their Academic Degrees and Certificates from Douglas Riley. This marked the conferring of the A.A. in Ministry for the session. In his commencement address, Andrew Barton, who also serves on the CFOT Board of Governance, focused on “aiming low.” Barton had three charges for the session as they prepare for ministry as officers in The Salvation Army: Acknowledge the costs, recognize it’s not all about you and mind the gap. “As officers, it’s important to recognize the gift of reconciliation will cost you something,” he said, noting that paying the price for our sin cost Jesus his life. “Your work will cost you, too.”
Barton urged the cadets to be prepared to be reconcilers for the long haul, which he acknowledged is difficult. He cited a statistic that 38 percent of pastors considered quitting due to burnout in the COVID era. “If you don’t recognize the cost to what you’re committing to, you won’t last,” he said. “We need you to be longterm Messengers of Reconciliation.” He told the session to “lean into the fact it’s not about you.” Barton said the mission of reconciliation has to be about “the other.” The final charge: Mind the gap. Barton said in the London Underground, the memorable phrase comes from the fact platform lines are curved and trains are straight. He said reconciliation also has significant culture gaps. Barton said our role is to fill this gap with the grace that comes from God. “I’m calling you to aim low,” he told the session. “Aim low in the sense of being willing to put the needs of others before yourself, to be the gospel of Christ in all situations, to not seek the affirmation of the world—or even The Salvation Army—but to aim low for the cause and the mission of Christ. But really, we’re not aiming low, but for the heights of heaven.” Colleen Riley thanked Barton before leading the congregation in the hymn “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee.” Stacy Cross closed in prayer. NFC
Officers' Long Service Order 25 YEARS Major Rachel D. Chouinard Major Toni Halstad Major A. DeWayne Halstad Major AnnMarguerite C. Jones Major Debbie S. Lum Major Amanda C. Reardon Major Lawry A. Smith Major Philip L. Smith Major Marcelino M. Soriano Major Hendrik F. Sumter Major Eugenia R. Sumter Major Mark D. Thielenhaus Major Michelle L. Thielenhaus 30 YEARS Major Robert H. Birks Major Stacy Birks Major Charles Fowler Major Shari Fowler Major Nancy L. Helms-Cox Commissioner Ted Horwood Commissioner Debbie Horwood Colonel Kelly E. Igleheart Colonel Donna K. Igleheart Major Gwyn E. Jones Major David F. Pierce Major Londa Upshaw Lt. Colonel Jennifer Wild Lt. Colonel Ivan P. Wild Major David R. Yardley Major Gaylene Yardley 35 YEARS Lt. Colonel Douglas Danielson 40 YEARS Major Nancy Dihle Lt. Colonel Timothy Foley 45 YEARS Colonel Rose-Marie Leslie
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Tustin Ranch Corps hosts 'Celebration of Youth' event
Youth take center stage
BY KAREN GLEASON
he Western Territory held a “Celebration of Youth” at the Tustin Ranch (California) Corps June 4, during Commissioning weekend. The gala highlighted youth achievement in music and creative arts, featuring participants from that day’s Encore event. The gala started with the grand entrance of all the young people, marching in as the Western Territory Staff Band played under the direction of Bandmaster Neil Smith. More than 400 young people and their leaders participated in the day's festivities. The evening’s hosts, Program Secretary Lt. Colonel Lisa Smith and Territorial Youth Secretary Captain Emmanuel Masango, welcomed attendees, referencing Psalm 150 and noting how young people are using their gifts to praise God with dance and strings, brass and voices. After the territory’s massed junior bands performed “March Onward” with the Staff Band, the Concord (California) Corps Praise Team—Encore winners in this category—led a time of worship. The Centennial (Colorado) Corps offered worship in cultural dance, leading off the “Praise Him With Dance and Strings” segment of the evening’s entertainment with a standing ovation performance. “It never ceases to amaze me how God uses our gifts and talents to draw people closer to him,” Smith said, before leading the congregation in classic Salvation Army choruses. Ruben Guzman of the San Pedro (California) Corps played a guitar solo and Peter Koenig of the Renton (Washington) Corps performed “Giving Thanks” on the piano. The Los Angeles Red Shield Mariachi group—the only known Salvation Army mariachi group in the world—performed “Cielito Lindo” and “My Little Donkey” with guitars, horns, violins and voices. The territory’s massed timbrels (Level B) performed to “Heavenward,” prior to a hula presentation (“Songs of Worship”) by the Encore dance winners from Sacramento Citadel. This section concluded with massed timbrels (Level A), performing to “Montreal Citadel.” Smith and Masango acknowledged the territory’s Bible Bowl winners: first
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Centennial (Colorado) Corps Officer Lt. Junior Vesikula spontaneously joins corps youth in a South Pacific cultural dance. Bottom left: The Los Angeles Red Shield Mariachi group—the only known Salvation Army mariachi group in the world—performed during the Saturday night celebration. Bottom right: Members of a massed timbrel group perform during the Celebration of Youth event. |PHOTOS BY JOY YI
place, Eastside (Washington) Corps, Northwest Division; and second place, Redondo Beach (California) Corps, California South. Smith and Masango acknowledged the hours of practice the youth have committed to their chosen art form. “The leaders are not only teaching them music, but giving them a church home… and most importantly, teaching them that God loves them,” Masango said. In the “Praise Him With Brass” section, Brass Level One Encore participants performed “Seek Ye First” with the Staff Band. Before a cornet performance of “Fuego,” Smith interviewed the three featured soloists—Andrew Smith, Rhys Jones and Anthony Jacob-Green—on their thoughts about
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officer. Each was also draped in a Salvation Army flag sash with their session name and met the cheers and occasional air horn from the crowd. Lt. Shane Ingram shared his testimony. “It’s because of God’s grace and Christ’s perfect sacrifice, that I’m able to claim reconciliation today,” he said, noting a previous life of addiction and violence, a life of “smoke and ashes…Reconciliation within myself, within my relationships, within a community; but most importantly, I’ve been reconciled to my creator who loves me and has a purpose for me.” A CFOT Praise Team led a time of worship before
being a Salvation Army musician. “Praise Him With Voices” began with a dramatic monologue, “By His Help,” from Alex Robb of the Portland (Oregon) Tabernacle Corps. Massango then challenged attendees, asking, “Why are we here today?” While he acknowledged that they were present to celebrate youth, Masango pointed to a larger purpose. “I hope we’re here to use our gifts to honor God and encourage others,” he said. “To build others up. We praise God with our gifts, as he is the giver of those gifts.” Maddie Helms of the Centennial (Colorado) Corps, the Level One Vocal Solo winner, sang “Gentle Jesus,” and her group, the winning Singing
Colleen Riley gave the charge to the new lieutenants with two ways to find true joy in ministry: Find true joy in your relationship with Jesus and teach others about Jesus. “Your primary responsibility as a minister of the gospel is to bring others to him,” she said. “Tell them of your own journey, tell them of the perfect gift of God’s abundant grace. It won’t always be on Sundays… it could be when you’re at a local coffee shop or when you’re walking down the aisle at the grocery store.” The time for reconciliation and love is now, Riley said. “It is your vocation, calling, privilege to bring people to the foot of the cross,” she said. “The good news is you don’t journey alone. God will be with you.”
Company, performed “All There Is Of Me.” Afterward, the Territory’s massed Singing Companies performed “Think on These.” Territorial Commander Commissioner Douglas Riley thanked the young people and their leaders. “Wasn’t that fantastic,” Riley said. “The Army is alive in the Western United States and we see it tonight; we see it in these kids…I challenge you to use these kids in your corps, to encourage them…support them, give them what they need. We want these kids to find a home in The Salvation Army.” Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries Colonel Donna Igleheart gave the closing prayer after the Staff Band played “In Awesome Wonder.” NFC
The Rileys then appointed each of the Messengers of Reconciliation to serve in their first ministry as Salvation Army officers across the Western Territory. In closing, the Rileys offered words of farewell to Colonels Kelly and Donna Igleheart, who depart the West soon to serve as territorial leaders of the Southern Territory. “You’ve loved us as family and the result of that is we love you,” Doug Riley said. “It’s bittersweet—we’re so happy for you and we will miss you.” Lt. Colonel Stephen Smith, Territorial Secretary for Personnel, led the song “O Boundless Salvation” before Major Amy Reardon, Assistant Training Principal, closed the event in prayer. NFC
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OFFICER APPOINTMENTS Effective June 29 unless otherwise stated. *Indicates additional responsibility. TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS Lt. Colonels Eddie and Genevera Vincent, Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries, respectively, with the rank of colonel—Effective Sept. 1 CHIEF SECRETARY’S OFFICE Major Nancy Helms-Cox, Spiritual Formation Resource Officer* PROGRAM SERVICES Major Nancy Helms-Cox, Territorial Disabilities Ministries Director Major Lex Giron, Intercultural Ministries Secretary and Men’s Ministries Secretary, Corps Ministries Department* Major Patricia Giron, Intercultural Ministries Secretary and Community Care Ministries Secretary* ADULT REHABILITATION CENTERS COMMAND Major Erik Hoogstad, Administrator for Business, Anaheim, CA Majors David & Michelle Pierce, Administrators for Business, Fresno, CA and Administrators for Program, Fresno, CA* Captain Samuel and Lieutenant Terri Snyder, Trainees In-Charge, Bakersfield, CA COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING PERSONNEL Captain Jessica Sneed, Family Care Director EDUCATION Major Stacy Cross, Director of CFOT Education and Continuing Education Major Janene Zielinski, Adjunct Faculty* Captain Joy Groenleer, Education Officer Lieutenant Samantha Gilmore, Education Officer BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Captain Miguel Morales, Business Officer ALASKA DIVISION Captain Khamsavart Saengthasy, Corps Officer, Petersburg, AK Post-retirement service: Majors Florence & Joe Murray, Corps Officers, Klawock, AK—Effective Aug. 3 CALIFORNIA SOUTH DIVISION Majors Kyle & Martha Trimmer, Community Care Ministries Secretaries* Captain Aimee Docherty, Order of the Silver Star and Current Issues Respresentative* and Retired Officers’ Representative* Captain Justin Docherty, Innovation Officer and Divisional Director of Men’s Ministries* Captain Elizabeth Gross, Divisional Women’s Ministries Secretary and Social Justice Secretary* and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer* Captain Joshua Sneed, Older Adult Ministries Secretary and VAVS Representative* Lieutenants Cynthia & Yonathan Escobar, Divisional Youth & Candidates’ Secretaries Majors Adelma & Isaias Braga, Corps Officers, Redlands, CA Captain Dean Lee, Los Angeles Metro Shelter Chaplain and Chaplain Los Angeles Silvercrest * Captains Eric & Kari Rudd, Corps Officers, Santa Barbara, CA Captains Fabio & Silvia Simoes, Corps Officers, Redondo Beach, CA Captain Rafael de Almeida Viana, Corps Officer, Santa Clarita, CA—Effective Aug. 3 Envoys Guillermo and Rosio Marquez, In-Charge, San Luis Obispo, CA—Effective Aug. 3 CASCADE DIVISION Captain Ivan Landeros, Divisional Program Officer Lieutenants Grant & Mandy Hall, Divisional Youth and Candidates’ Secretaries Majors Patricia & Steve Bradley, Post Retirement Service: Corps Officers, Coos Bay, OR Majors Michael & Rachel Johnson, Corps Officers, Albany, OR Captains Miguel Ibarra & Maria Pineda, Corps Officers, Bend, OR Captains Caleb & Iliana Montes, Corps Officers, Gresham, OR (Portland Metro) Lieutenant Amy Lewis, Corps Officer, Caldwell, ID DEL ORO DIVISION Captain Irene Castro, Divisional Women’s Ministries Secretary Captains Jillian & Michael O’Brien, Divisional Youth and Candidates’ Secretaries Captain Claudia Pardo-Barriga, Divisional Finance Trainee Captain Juan Pardo-Barriga, Associate Divisional Program Secretary and Divisional Men’s Ministries Director* Majors Angela & Mitham Clement, Associate Corps Officers, Sacramento Citadel, CA Majors Randy & Tracie Hartt, Sonoma County Coordinators*
Major Laura Wycoff, Corps Officer, Petaluma, CA Captain Alwina Ainios, Corps Officer, Oroville, CA Captain Helden Ainios, Corps Officer, Oroville, CA and EDS Officer* Captain Holly Beeson, Corps Officer, Carson City, NV Captain Immanuel Beeson, Corps Officer, Carson City, NV and Nevada State Capital (North) Liaison* Captains Dora & Mark Stearns, Corps Officers, San Rafael, CA Lieutenant Sara Ray, Assistant Corps Officer, Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Suisun City, CA GOLDEN STATE DIVISION Captain Claudia Pardo-Barriga, Divisional Finance Trainee* Major Debora Donini, Corps Officer, San Jose Temple, CA Majors Richard & Tammy Larson, Administrators, San Francisco Harbor Light Center and Corps Officers, San Francisco Lighthouse Corps* Majors Julio & Karen Vasquez, Corps Officers, Tulare, CA Lieutenant Shannon Brown, Corps Officer, Hanford, CA Lieutenants Raymundo & Thelma Jimenez, Associate Corps Officers, Modesto, CA Lieutenant Kailah Kim, Corps Officer, Clovis, CA Lieutenant Nayeli Mercado, Corps Officer—Watsonville, CA HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDS DIVISION Captains Hector & Yasmin Acosta, Corps Officers, Guam and Micronesia Coordinators* INTERMOUNTAIN DIVISION Captain James Combs, Corps Officer, Salt Lake City, UT and Salt Lake Basin Coordinator* Majors Karen & Robert Schmig, In-Charge, St. George, UT, Outpost Captains Josh & Ryan Boyd, Corps Officers, Denver Red Shield, CO Captain Gildete Souza, Corps Officer, Fountian Valley, CO NORTHWEST DIVISION Majors Dianne & Ralph Jiminez, Special Projects Officers Pro-Tem Majors Monica & Robert Covert, Corps Officers, Missoula, MT Captain Nathan Darling, Corps Officer, Wenatchee, WA Captains Jennie & Kalani Onitsuka-Adams, Corps Officers, Eastside, WA SOUTHWEST DIVISION Major Gaylene Yardley, Divisional Women’s Ministries Secretary and Divisional Community Care Ministries Secretary* Effective: 8/1/22 Major Raewyn Aspeitia, post retirement service: Corps Officer, Alburquerque, NM Majors Kelley & Michael Lutcher, Corps Officers, Roswell, NM and New Mexico Pastoral Care Officer* Captain Stacy Antonovich, Corps Officer, Hobbs, NM Captains Brent & Kristy Church, Corps Officers, Tucson All Nations Corps, AZ Captains Christopher & Eunha Kim, City Coordinators, Tucson AZ Captains David & Ellen Oh, Corps Officers, Glendale, AZ Lieutenanst David & Diane Shatto, Corps Officers, Clovis, NM Lieutenant Perfecta Weeden, Corps Officer, Estrella Mountain, AZ Captain Maureen Lawliss, Associate Corps Officer, Phoenix Citadel Corps with Responsibility for the Laura Danieli Activities Center—Effective May 4 TRANSFERRING OUT OF TERRITORY Colonels Donna and Kelly Igleheart, Territorial President of Women’s Ministries and Territorial Commander, respectively, USA Southern Territory—Effective Sept. 1 Lieutenant Paul Chisholm, Transferring to the Southern Territory
TRANSFERRING INTO TERRITORY Majors Adelma & Isaias Braga, Corps Officers, Redlands, CA [California South Division] Major Lex Giron, Intercultural Ministries Secretary and Men’s Ministries Secretary*, Territorial Headquarters Major Patricia Giron, Intercultural Ministries Secretary and Community Care Ministries Secretary*, Territorial Headquarters Majors Kelley & Michael Lutcher, Corps Officers, Roswell, NM and New Mexico Pastoral Care Officers* [Southwest Division] Majors Karen & Robert Schmig, In-Charge, Lt. George, UT Outpost [Intermountain Division] Majors Julio & Karen Vasquez, Corps Officers, Tulare, CA [Golden State Division] Lieutenant Sara Ray, Assistant Corps Officer, Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Suisun City, CA [Del Oro Division] See the Messengers of Reconciliation Session appointments on page 11.
Cadet Summer Assignments 2022
Reflectors of Holiness Session Effective June 12-July 31 CALIFORNIA SOUTH DIVISION Cadets Adelza and Cristian Da Silva, San Diego Kroc Corps Cadet Tania Morales, Pasadena Tabernacle Cadet Michael Mott, Santa Monica Corps Cadet Loren Philpot, Long Beach Citadel DEL ORO DIVISION Cadets Brett and La Shan Harrison, Santa Rosa Corps GOLDEN STATE DIVISION Cadets Hyoung and Ji-Young Seo, San Francisco All Nations Corps NORTHWEST DIVISION Cadet Jocelyn Boyd, Spokane Citadel Cadets Isaac and Merary Henry-John, Vancouver Corps
Retirements
Captain Deborah Breazeale—July 2022 Corps Officer, Albuquerque (New Mexico) Corps Captain Dwaine Breazeale—July 2022 Corps Officer and City Coordinator, Albuquerque (New Mexico) Corps; New Mexico State Capital Liaison Majors Anthony (Tony) Markiewicz—July 2022 Corps Officer and EDS Officer, Santa Barbara (California) Corps Major Jessica Markiewicz—July 2022 Corps Officer, Santa Barbara (California) Corps Major Londa Upshaw—July 2022 Corps Officer, Petersburg (Alaska) Corps Majors Randall and Sheryl Clarke—August 2022 Corps Officers, Bedlington Corps, United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Territory Colonel Rose-Marie Leslie—August 2022 Territorial Leader of Women’s Ministry, Nigeria Territory Colonel Victor Leslie—August 2022 Territorial Commander, Nigeria Territory Major Dawn Rocheleau—August 2022 Divisional Women's Ministries Secretary, Older Adult Ministries Secretary, Divisional Community Care Secretary, Fellows, Southwest Division Major George Rocheleau—August 2022 Divisional Secretary for Business, Special Projects Officer, Southwest Division
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It’s about one thing and one thing only: It’s about welcoming prodigals home. —GENERAL BRIAN PEDDLE
INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FROM PAGE 1
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of Women’s Ministries) visited the USA Western Territory, beginning in Anchorage, Alaska, June 14, and continuing on to four other stops: Tacoma (Washington), San Francisco, Orange (California) and Honolulu. |PHOTOS BY JOHN DOCTER
We will preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. We will call men and women to repentance; we will offer the redemptive work of Jesus Christ in their lives.” Enrollments were a feature of each public meeting, beginning in Alaska with the enrollment of nine senior soldiers. Throughout the West, Peddle enrolled stages full of junior and senior soldiers as well as adherents. Time of recommitment spent at the mercy seat resulted in several individuals coming forward to declare a calling to full-time ministry in officership in San Francisco. The rich cultural diversity of the West was on display at the meetings, with worship including a song in English and Tlingit, a Fijian dance, a performance from a youth mariachi group and hula dancers. Additionally, Scripture and prayers were offered in English, Spanish, Korean and Marshallese languages. In Hawaii, the Peddles toured the Kroc Center and the General picked up some pointers from a personal trainer, while Commissioner Rosalie Peddle spoke with a group of women engaged in Bible study outside on the lanai. The spirit moved through times of testimony, like that of Joshua Needham, a soldier from the Santa Clara (California) Corps, who shared about overcoming addiction and finding Christ through The Salvation Army—all leading to getting his family and life back. “The relationships that were destroyed during my addiction were restored,” Needham said. “I was recently awarded joint custody of my 6-year-old son. I get to be his father again...I am also able to coach my son’s soccer team.” On his four-year sobriety date, Needham said his son happened to score four goals. “Coincidence? Never,” he said. “Praise God.” There needs to be salt and light in the world in which we live, Brian Peddle said, adding that those who shared in the meetings are called to be those things. “It’s about one thing and one thing only: It’s about welcoming prodigals home,” he said. “The kingdom of heaven here on earth depends on each of you. It depends upon me.” NFC
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Divine Servants awarded The Divine Servant Award is presented annually to an officer whose conduct and ministry best exemplifies the selfless service of Christ at the front line of Salvation Army ministry. Captains David and Kelly Cain California South Division Riverside (California) Corps Officers Captains David and Kelly Cain successfully merged the Moreno Valley Corps with the Riverside Corps and opened a service unit in Moreno Valley. When the COVID-19 pandemic first emerged, the Cains tapped into their connection with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which helped provide food from its storehouse for the Riverside community. The Cains shared this relationship with the division and in turn the territory, which led to significant donations for use in food distribution throughout the West. The Cains also responded to a request from Riverside County to operate migrant shelters. As a result, The Salvation Army has become the focal point in Riverside County, connecting migrants with their sponsors and housing them temporarily until the sponsor can welcome them. The Army currently operates four hotels in Riverside County, temporarily housing and providing services to migrating people in need. In addition, the Cains worked with local officials to start a “street to work” program, which hires people experiencing homelessness to clean the city and county’s on and off ramps in an effort to help beautify the community. Beyond the work, the participants also receive case management with the goal of finding permanent housing. The Cains have also successfully opened bridge housing for graduates of the Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC). They participate weekly in ARC programming and have built a strong relationship with the ARCs in the area, resulting in many opportunities between the ARC and the Riverside Corps. “They are your representatives of what it means to be divine servants,” said California South Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel John Chamness.
Captain Felicia Grant Northwest Division Captain Felicia Grant arrived at Seattle Social Services in early 2020 as the pandemic was reaching its first peak, serving initially as part of an emotional spiritual care team.
She won favor among the staff and guests as she lovingly and gently supported them when they were physically exhausted and emotionally drained after months of long hours, and the ever-changing pandemic landscape, Northwest Divisional Commander Cindy Foley said. “She would be part of giving food distributions when they might give more than 40,000 pounds of food away in a day on the streets, to people who had no home, to families who never thought they would be the one needing either a handout or a handout,” Foley said. “But she was there—it was not even her appointment. She was just there to help. And the Lord and The Salvation Army said, ‘It's a good thing you're here Felicia. Why don't you just not leave?’” Grant was appointed to Seattle Social Services as the Director, and the responsibilities increased daily as Seattle Social Services was called upon to open more shelters and provide 24/7 care for unhoused individuals. At one point, the William Booth Center, one of multiple facilities the Army operates in Seattle, was determined to be the "Gold Standard" of how to operate a safe and healthy homeless program in a pandemic. Since then, Seattle Social Services has grown exponentially and now operates multiple housing programs at seven sites, produces over 10,000 meals per week and the largest enhanced shelter in Washington. “She’s like a walking MSW (master's in social work) without a MSW,” Foley said, adding Grant is importantly “all out on the salvation of souls.”
Major Maria Romero Golden State Division For the past eight years, Major Maria Romero has served as the Mobile Ministries Officer in Monterey County, California, overseeing a social service ministry to migrant workers and their families living in the surrounding rural communities. A gifted evangelist who’s passionate about leading people to Jesus, she has led many people to the Lord. Four years ago she also took on the additional position as Corps Officer of the Hollister Corps. Romero is “one who goes above and beyond for the sake of the gospel,” said Golden State Divisional Director of Women’s Ministries Mary Norton. “Major Romero has worked selflessly and tirelessly to serve the thousands of people God has placed in her care.” Romero recruits, trains and uses corps soldiers and members, as well as community volunteers to assist in ministry. NFC
General ordains and commissions Auxiliary/Captains Daisy and Harrick Reiher General Brian Peddle, assisted by Commissioner Douglas Riley, ordained and commissioned Auxiliary Captains (A/ Captains) Daisy and Harrick Reiher as full Captains during the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands public meeting June 21 at the Kroc Center Hawaii in Ewa Beach. The Reihers serve as Rita Corps Officers in Majuro, Marshall Islands. The General acknowledged their seven years of ministry and service in the Marshall Islands, along with the studying involved in becoming a commissioned Salvation Army officer without attending training college. Typically, A/Captains are mature Salvationists, beyond the age limit for full officer training, who hold an appointment in a corps or other Salvation Army facility, similar to a commissioned officer’s appointment. A/Captains participate in a distance education program, and after completing it, they receive the full Captain rank. “[The Reihers] have been applying their intellect and their resources, their faculties, to prepare themselves for this occasion,” he said. “[The auxiliary captain path] is a declared way that The Salvation Army brings people into
(L-r) Commissioner Douglas Riley, Captain Daisy Reiher, Captain Harrick Reiher and General Brian Peddle pray together. |PHOTOS BY JOHN DOCTER
leadership and responsibility, and when the studies are completed, we are able to acknowledge, with the support of your territory—the endorsement of their sense of your preparation—to be ordained and commissioned. NFC
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I just grew up with a father that encouraged me to do what I though was right. —LONDA UPSHAW
Peddle retires Major Londa Upshaw During the second session of Officers Councils for the Alaska Division held June 14, Petersburg (Alaska) Corps Officer Major Londa Upshaw received her retirement certificate from General Brian Peddle following a presentation by Divisional Director of Women’s Ministries Lt. Colonel Sheryl Tollerud. The presentation detailed highlights from Upshaw’s 30 years of service—all in Alaska. During her years of officership, Upshaw served in seven corps appointments: Ketchikan, Haines, Klawock, Hoonah, Ketchikan (again), Bethel and Petersburg. “It's been our privilege to work with you in ministry over many years,” Tollerud said. “You have been this steady and stalwart force for good—and for God. You have strongly shared the truth of the gospel, never flinched at the tough times or inconveniences and you have always remained true to your calling and covenant.” Upshaw was commissioned by General Eva Burrows exactly 30 years ago to the day, Upshaw said. In a lighthearted moment for the congregation, Peddle told Upshaw that while the honor of presenting the retirement certificate belonged to others, “if a general brings you in, I guess a general takes you out.” Following the presentation of the certificate, Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Douglas Riley shared remarks. “There are people that you will see in heaven because of your faithfulness,” Riley said. “The Lord used you and he'll continue to use you and we are grateful for your ministry of compassion and service on behalf of our Lord and Savior.” While Upshaw plans to retire in Idaho, where she is from, her plans involve visiting corps in “the lower 48” to perform property repair projects along with her brother and sister-inlaw. Throughout her years of officership, she picked up many skills, including plumbing, drywall, electrical work, school teaching—and the ability to fly a Cessna. “I just grew up with a father that encouraged me to do what I thought was right,” Upshaw said. “I raced motorcycles, I ride motorcycles, I fly airplanes, and if there's something that interests me—you gotta step out of your comfort zone. And living up here in Alaska, you are out of your comfort zone.” NFC
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Diego Kroc Center 20th anniversary event on June 26. “She had a huge vision and trusted The Salvation Army with $87 million to make that happen,” said current Kroc Center Administrator Major Rob Birks. “State of the art facilities, open to all, available to all—children, families that couldn’t afford this place, could be here and utilize all the facility has to offer.” Kroc’s grandaughter, Amanda Latimer, joined the celebration as a special guest speaker. A few months after the center’s initial opening in 2002, Latimer said her grandmother shared with her that “The Salvation Army kept its word,” and how she believed the facility would “provide a place that could make life a little happier for families and children, especially children.” “I’m certain she’s in heaven looking down on all of us today, beaming with joy that for the last 20 years The Salvation Army continues to deliver on its promise, to the countless number of lives that have been affected,” Latimer said. Entertainment featured children from Kroc Junior Theatre who performed a musical and dance number from their 2022 Spring Musical, Shrek Junior. Keynote speaker Alex Montoya, who was recognized as a 2022 Community Hero at the San Diego County Fair, shared his personal story while touching on the Kroc Center’s legacy. “Today we are here to celebrate hope, specifically we’re here to celebrate light and hope and the light and hope that this place brings to our community and to our lives,” said Montoya, emphasizing how we as people are “called to be the light.” Presenting the proclamations, the Mayor of La Mesa (California) Dr. Mark Arapostathis spoke directly to Joan Kroc. “Your vision is being honored every day by the people that work here, that they honor you and your name, but also your vision to serve the community,” he said. “We’re so fortunate to have this center and to be working with The Salvation Army,” Arapostathis said. “Magic happens here and it happens every day and it happens because of the people that put the time in. So, on behalf of all the cities in the state and in the county, thank you Salvation Army. Thank you, Ray and Joan Kroc Center.” Lts. Colonels John and Lani Chamness, California South Divisional Commander and Divisional Director of Women's Ministries, respectively, joined Birks to name the Kroc Stars. Awards included: “All Star” Jashad Avery, “Volunteer Star” Jason Bennett, “Heart of the Kroc” Yvonne Jones, “School Partner” Rolando Elementary School, and the highest honor, The Salvation Army’s Others Awsard to Peggy Umphres. Kroc Center Advisory Council member Steve Gilbert said in the next 20 years, the center will continue to “develop and implement programs and services designed to break harmful cycles” while promoting the healthy growth of youth and families.
I’m certain she’s in heaven looking down on all of us today, beaming with joy that for the last 20 years The Salvation Army continues to deliver on its promise, to the countless number of lives that have been affected. —AMANDA LATIMER
Kroc Junior Theatre
Keynote speaker Alex Montoya
Major Rob Birks
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“I love Joan Kroc’s original vision, and I love The Salvation Army’s mission,” Gilbert said. “In a truly amazing partnership, you can see Joan Kroc’s vision and The Salvation Army’s mission coming together in people’s lives every single day.” Following Gilbert’s speech, Birks asked all advisory council members to stand in appreciation. “We value each one of you and your wise counsel to us,” Birks said. To conclude, Birks left the audience with a few words of “thanksgiving and challenge.” Former Kroc Center officers were asked to stand in recognition of their hard work and dedication, including the first Kroc administrators, Lts. Colonels Cindy and Tim Foley. Birks then gave thanks to the Kroc Centers directors—the
first being Steve Bireley and current Clarissa Glasco. Next, thanks were given to Kroc Center staff, both former and present, and more than 6,200 Kroc Center members. Lastly, Birks gave thanks to former Kroc Center Project Director Art Stillwell, retired Commissioners Debi and Don Bell and Adrian Finley—all of whom, Birks said met with Joan Kroc to “catch the vision” of the center and how it aligned with The Salvation Army’s mission. The challenge, Birks said “is to stay involved and engaged” whether that be with The Salvation Army or another service-oriented organization. “There’s enough pain and suffering to go around for anyone that wants to address those things—so you’re needed,” he said. “And I want to be so bold to say you might just need us.” NFC
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would've if it weren't for Cameron,” said Major Nancy Helms, Cameron’s mother and a Salvation Army officer who was appointed this year as the Disabilities Ministries Director in the USA Western Territory. In her new role, Helms aims to provide training on disabilities ministry and opportunities for individuals with disabilities. “There's a lot of fear behind disabilities and misunderstanding of the unknown, and we want to bring along resources and elements of training that will help people feel comfortable being a part of the disability community,” Helms said. “We want to figure out ways of providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities to be a part of every facet of The Salvation Army ministry—everything we do.” One of those facets is camp. “Cameron has never been invited to anything, and by comparison, Nick has been affirmed over and over and over again his whole life,” Helms said of two of her four children, including Lt. Nick Helms, Divisional Youth Secretary in the Intermountain Division, who is helping to organize the pilot camp. “So this is really exciting. I think Cameron’s going to have the time of his life.” Held alongside this summer’s teen camp, young adults with disabilities will be welcomed as campers and integrated into the programming, giving both groups the chance to interact. “We’re taking this mentality for that week of ‘why say no?’ Somebody shows up and they’re not the same as us, and why do we say no?” said Mitchell McWilliams, Assistant Camp Director of High Peak Camp. “We need to be able to find spaces and ways to say, ‘Yes, we can make this happen.’” With that in mind, the trails around High Peak Camp are being made ADA compliant and staff secured additional gear, such as adaptable harnesses for use on the challenge course. “What I’ve learned over the years is we may have this fantastic program plan, but maybe they just want to go to arts and crafts for three or four hours, or maybe they just want to sit on the porch and rock and that’s it,” said James Johnson, High Peak Camp Director, of adaptive campers. Johnson came to The Salvation Army in late 2021 with experience running many such adaptive camps. “And we just have to welcome that and know that it’s going to be a little different, but it’s going to be an amazing camp for all involved.” It’s that adapted mindset Helms says is key.
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management, setting goals every 90 days until they become more stable and can move to a less-frequent meeting schedule. During this time, McQuaid said the team assesses needs, referring individuals for things like medical or dental treatment, helping obtain important identification documents or connecting them with survivor benefits. They also refer to therapists and offer employment assistance, legal, substance abuse treatment referrals and trauma-informed care support groups. “We also really want to help them build a foundation,” she said. McQuaid sees the mission of Seeds of Hope as one to take a victim to survivor and then survivor to self-sufficiency. A point of pride for her? All of the clients are currently working or in school, and while each individual is on his or her own timeline, many people find permanent housing within two years. “It really just depends on the indi-
Cameron Helms and Major Nancy Helms
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“That's probably the hugest thing. We can spend millions of dollars adapting our facilities and making them ADA accessible, but until we remove the barriers in our minds that disable people even more, we're never going to get around making people feel like they belong,” Helms said. “So I think it's understanding disability theology—that everybody deserves a place to sit at the table.” Helms pointed to Luke 14:12-14 with Jesus speaking at a Pharisee’s house: “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed.” “Jesus taught the Church, the Acts 2 Church, is a place where you come, you sit at the table together, you fellowship. You have everything in common, disabilities, non-disabilities, and you share that together,” she said. “And it’s key for The Salvation Army to understand this. It’s in alignment with our mission statement, ‘to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.’” “We have so many different services we offer—everybody would have a chance to be included if we were willing to adapt and put our minds, and not just our minds, our hearts—it's a change of heart too—to
vidual,” she said. “When we're dealing with trauma, it's hard to put a timeline on healing…but it's a beautiful process to watch and see how things unfold for individuals.” Outside of the designated programs, 22 local corps and units are involved in task forces and coalitions across the West, according to the report. These efforts include law enforcement, social services, medical staff and survivors. The Salvation Army in Kalispell, Montana, is one such corps. According to Corps Officer Major Julie Feist, the need for the task force is high—a survivor advocate she works with who also works with the sheriff’s department has told her each week people are arrested who are victims of trafficking. “Unfortunately, most of the time when they are let out of jail, it is their trafficker who is picking them up,” Feist said. “We want to make sure that they have some information to know that there is a place they can turn to.” That is the reason behind the task force’s dignity bags—lightweight canvas backpacks filled with
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why we do what we do,” she said. “The most practical way is through friendship. I think that's what Church is. It's relationships with one another.” Helms noted Cameron has a couple of friends who will take him out to ice cream or coffee or play basketball with him. “We don't think of that as Church, but for Cameron that's Church—the people of God coming alongside him and sharing life with him in community,” she said. “And it's not hard. There's no rocket science to it. There's no curricuEPISODE 112 Hear more lum for it. It's just being about the Intermounwith people and loving tain Division’s plans people. And I think that for adaptive camp this goes beyond disabilities. summer in Colorado on That's for all of us. It's the Do Gooders Podcast being in community and Episode 112 with James relationship.” Johnson and Mitchell That’s why she’s hopMcWilliams. Find it in ing to pull up a seat—at your podcast player or the campfire, for relacaringmagazine.org/ tionship building; in the dogooderspodcast. workforce, for job training and meaningful work; in the band, for a powerful outlet and growth opportunity; at the gym, for challenger leagues and physical activity; at the banquet table, for worship through participation and acceptance; and at “still waters,” for respite and care for parents and caretakers of individuals with disabilities. “By adapting our methods and our attitudes, we become a more inclusive sanctuary of belonging,” Helms said. Her practical advice? Focus on a person’s abilities, what they can do. Use affirming language and watch out for offensive words, like “lame.” Ask questions and learn about disabilities and the needs surrounding them. Remember not all disabilities look the same—many you can’t even see. And most importantly, start with friendship. “I think we will realize that what we have to gain will be far greater than what we have to give,” Helms said. “I've learned a lot. I've learned how to be a better parent. I've learned the true definition of unconditional love. Cameron loves without bias and he just lives life without bias. And I learn a lot by watching him do that. He has no pretenses, which I do have, so I can look at him and think I can be better. I can be more like Cameron and be a better person. “And it's led me to try and figure out how to navigate beyond those biases and bring equality to this population.” NFC
snacks, hygiene products and human trafficking resources. Feist said the task force gives the bags to the jail for deputies to distribute upon release. Additionally, Feist said the task force presents training opportunities for those who may come in contact with human trafficking without knowing it—trying to let people know what signs to watch for and make sure the national hotline number gets out. “It really is just a big collaboration of people that want to make sure awareness is raised enough to get this terrible thing stopped,” she said. Feist said her passion for fighting human trafficking is fueled by the memory of a young woman she worked with at one of her first appointments who she recalls was being taken advantage of—before awareness of human trafficking was prevalent. Awareness, she said, is key. “You know, those commercials on TV that say, ‘The more you know’? It's absolutely true,” she said. “The more you know, the easier we can do this.” NFC
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Public Relations, Communications and Social Media; and Missional Outreach, among others. “We’re trying to address the needs that are on the field now,” Cross said, noting many of the upcoming courses are the result of officer feedback. “The courses can change as needs change on the field.” Cross said the class on conflict resolution and communication was “a big ask from alumni because so much of what we do is relational. And conflict does happen.” CFOT Instructor of Biblical Studies David Witthoff, who helped plan the course offerings, said CFOT understands the school’s future students are already in full-time work. “We can customize some of the assignments to be part of what they’re actually doing in their day-to-day work,” he said. “You learn a lot better that way, seeing how your education applies right into some of the tasks you’re doing.” The courses are open to any officer in the Western Territory, with priority registration given to lieutenants. Information on course offerings and registration can be found on The Landing under Resources/Education Department/Continuing Education. NFC
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PROMOTED TO GLORY
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MAJOR ROSARIO ARGUDIN March 14, 1923 – April 12, 2022 Major Rosario Argudin was promoted to Glory April 2 in Maricopa, Arizona. Argudin was born March 14, 1923, in Havana, Cuba. In roughly 1957, she moved to Chicago, where she met The Salvation Army. In 1960 she entered training in the Central Territory and was commissioned in 1962 with the Soldiers of Christ Session. In 1968, she transferred to the Western Territory, to Phoenix, where she served in Social Services, primarily in prison ministry. She continued to minister in Phoenix until she retired in 1988. Augudin earned a doctorate degree in education from Havana University and a master's degree in social services from Arizona State University. After retiring from The Salvation Army, she worked almost 20 years as a substitute elementary school teacher in Phoenix. She was a faithful soldier at the Phoenix Temple and South Mountain/Kroc Community Center corps. In her final days, Argudin did not converse; she said only “yes” or “no.” Two days after her 99th birthday, Major Luis Martinez and another friend returned to visit her. When Martinez said, “let’s pray,” Argudin started repeating in Spanish “Amen, Gloria a Dios, aleluya.” Everyone there could hear her. That was her last affirmation that everything was well with her soul. Her only brother predeceased her in 2021. A memorial service took place April 24 at the Phoenix Kroc Center. MAJOR MARTHA BEAVER August 19, 1929 – June 3, 2022 Major Martha Beaver was promoted to Glory June 3 from her home in Bellingham, Washington. Martha Louise Tracy was born Aug. 19, 1929, in Los Angeles to Orville and Mary Tracy. In 1953, Tracy, a Salvationist, and a friend from her corps in Inglewood, California, formed their own summer service corps. They traveled to Anchorage, Alaska, and worked in the corps there for the summer. There, she met Richard (Dick) Beaver, who was stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base. The two wed June 30, 1954, at the Inglewood Corps. In October 1954, while they were serving as corps assistants in Canton, Ohio, Dick Beaver responded to God’s call to officership during an open-air meeting. In September 1955, they entered The Salvation Army Training School in San Francisco, and they were commissioned in 1956 with the Sword Bearers Session. The Beavers served as corps officers throughout the Intermountain, Southwest and Northwest divisions. They held one Divisional Headquarters appointment in Denver, Colorado. Both attended the Brengle Holiness Institute and the 1978 International Congress in London. In 1985, they attended the Holy Land Congress with General Jarl Wahlstrom and later went on the first Holy Land Tour with a group of Western Territory officers. Martha Beaver is survived by her husband, Dick; children: LeRoy, Geraldine, Terri (Greg), Charles (Teresa), Elizabeth and Fina; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service took place June 11 at Bellingham Corps. COMMISSIONER EVA GAITHER Sept. 9, 1943 – May 24, 2022 Commissioner Eva D. Gaither was promoted to Glory May 24 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Eva D. Shue was born Sept. 9, 1943, in Sidney, Ohio, to Richard and Merle Shue. After graduating from Sidney High School in 1961, she entered The Salvation Army School for Officer Training in 1962, where she met her future husband, Israel L. Gaither. Shue was commissioned in 1964 with the Heroes of the Faith Session and initially served in various corps appointments throughout Western Pennsylvania. On July 1, 1967, in the middle of the U.S. civil rights movement—and 17 days after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized interracial marriage—Shue and Gaither wed at the then-Pittsburgh Northside Corps. They became the first interracial couple to serve as officers in the U.S. Throughout nearly 55 years of marriage, the Gaithers ministered, served and preached throughout the world. Following divisional and territorial leadership appointments, the Gaithers became territorial leaders in Southern Africa in 1999. In her final appointments as an active officer, Eva Gaither served as World Secretary for Women’s Ministries at International Headquarters and USA National President of Women’s Ministries. Following retirement in 2010, she served nine years as a
pastoral care officer for the Western Pennsylvania Division and Pittsburgh Adult Rehabilitation Center. Gaither is survived by her husband, Commissioner Israel L. Gaither; daughter, Michele Gaither Sparks; son, Mark Lee Gaither (Amy); and four grandchildren. A celebration of life service took place May 30 at the Pittsburgh Temple Corps. MAJOR HENDRICA JOSEPHINA GOVAARS March 13, 1939 – May 31, 2022 Major Hendrica (Riekie) Govaars was promoted to Glory May 31 in Anchorage, Alaska. Hendrica Josephina Van deKlashorst was born March 13, 1939, in Deventer, Netherlands, to Salvation Army officer parents. Hendrica became a teacher in the Netherlands in 1959. After marrying Josephus Govaars in December 1961, she continued to work until their first child, Nancy, was born. In July 1969, the Govaars moved to the United States. After working at the Long Beach (California) Corps, they entered The Salvation Army Training College in 1970 and were commissioned in 1972 with the Lightbringers Session. The Govaars served in corps in Riverside and Merced, California; Hoonah and Ketchikan, Alaska; and Englewood (Temple), Colorado. They also served in the Denver Downtown Service Center and the Clitheroe Center and Eagle Crest Residence in Anchorage, Alaska. They retired in 1991 and continued to live in Ketchikan, faithfully attending the corps there. Govaars is survived by her husband, Jos; four daughters: Nancy, Hendrica, Laurina, and Johanna; and son Josephus. LT. COLONEL DON MOWERY July 3, 1927 – May 12, 2022 Lt. Colonel Don Mowery was promoted to Glory April 9 in Phoenix, surrounded by his family. Mowery was born Aug. 29, 1944, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Carl Henry and Erna (Irby) Mowery. He was a twin, and next-to-the-youngest of 10 children. In July 1961, Mowery met his future wife, Janis Dempsey, and they wed Dec. 5, 1961. The Mowerys entered The Salvation Army Training School in September 1967 with the Evangelist Session. They were commissioned June 8, 1969, and sent to their first appointment in Sheridan, Wyoming. In addition to the Sheridan Corps, they served as corps officers in Casper, Wyoming; Billings, Montana; Honolulu (Kauluwela Corps); and Oakland (Citadel), California. They also served in Adult Rehabil-
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This is the ingredient in the homeless throughput system that leaders believe will unlock the possibility for thousands of hurt, sick and desperate individuals experiencing homelessness to receive a layer of additional support not currently available. “There is really nothing like this,” Hurst said. “There’s no homeless solution reaching for drug-free, back-to-work reintegration. That conversation literally is not happening out there on a large scale.” Instead, Hurst said, almost all of the conversation is focused around shelter and affordable housing. “We’re on that team, too, but we try to tell people that you don’t have the financial resources for that to be the only answer,” Hurst said. “There has to be more than that, so we can get our people drug free and supported in autonomous living.” The Center of Hope—with its emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, comprehensive wellness center and Center of Innovation Research Center—helps guide individuals through each critical phase of the process. Each base in the program helps individuals create a true sense of belonging in the community. Everything is tied to enhancing self-sufficiency and personal responsibility. “It’s theory and practice working hand in hand,” Kistan said. Much of this is about marrying what The Salvation Army has excelled at for more than 150 years with the lessons learned from academic research, case studies and peer reviewed materials. “This is a well-developed field of study,” Hurst said. ”Let’s take those lessons and pair it with what we do so well so that we can find a new way forward.”
itation Centers throughout the West. Mowery served as the Divisional Youth Secretary in the Southern California and Cascade divisions, as General Secretary and Assistant Commander in the ARC Command, and as Divisional Commander in the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands and Southwest divisions. The Mowerys retired in 2008 from their final appointment as Southwest divisional leaders. Mowery is survived by his son Kenneth Mowery, daughter, Kelly Pacillas and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janis, and his son, Don. A celebration of life service took place April 30 at the Phoenix Citadel Corps. COMMISSIONER JAMES OSBORNE, O.F. July 3, 1927 – May 12, 2022 Commissioner James Osborne, O.F., was promoted to Glory May 12 from his home in Clearwater, Florida. Osborne was born July 3, 1927, in Toledo, Ohio, to Salvationist parents. He married Ruth Campbell Nov. 26, 1945. After he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1946, the couple entered The Salvation Army School for Officers’ Training with the Warriors Session. They were commissioned in June 1947, and served in various corps and administrative positions in the Southern Territory for the next 33 years. In 1980, he was appointed Chief Secretary in the Western Territory, serving until January 1984 when he became National Chief Secretary. In 1986, he was appointed Territorial Commander for the Southern Territory. Then, in 1989, he became National Commander. In this role, he relocated National Headquarters from Verona, New Jersey, to Alexandria, Virginia. In 1993, he was elected President of The Salvation Army High Council, responsible for electing a new General. After retiring, Orsborne and his wife returned to the Western Territory as Cascade Divisional Commanders from September 2007 to February 2008. Osborne attended the International College for Officers in London in 1964. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree by Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts, in 1991. Following Ruth Osborne’s promotion to Glory, Osborne later married Lt. Colonel Shirley Anderson. Osborne is survived by his wife, Lt. Colonel Shirley Osborne, daughter Lt. Colonel Connie (Don) Canning, foster daughter Minnie Orsburn, grandchildren: Captain Philip (Elaine) Canning and Stephanie (Victor) Rutledge, and six great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service took place May 20 at the Clearwater Citadel Corps in Clearwater, Florida. NFC
The Center of Hope is also relying on lessons learned from The Salvation Army’s work with refugees. Kistan’s background prior to his move to California involved working on the Australian Prime Minister’s refugee task force. Both refugees and individuals experiencing homelessness are displaced people, Kistan said. And both are dealing with some level of trauma. The Salvation Army’s time-trusted, international experience at successfully reintegrating refugees provided inspiration to not only move people off the streets, but also create a pathway, coupled with incentive, to reintegrate people into the community. This expertise, coupled with academic support, is what encourages Hurst and Kistan to push forward with innovative programming and a radical belief that homelessness can be eliminated. “As a society, as a community, we’re looking for a revolutionary answer,” Hurst said. “So much of what we do is reactionary. We’re looking for cutting-edge innovation.” The center’s academic foundation and The Salvation Army’s history of success provide a level of confidence, too. While Kistan has empathy and a fervent desire to make a change, he also has proven strategies, insights and global experiences that reassure him the homeless throughput system will work. He also trusts in God to lead the way and guide them in ending homelessness, even when others may think the challenge is too great or the problem too complex. “There will be people who laugh and tell us it’s impossible,” Kistan said. “I believe that’s what the founding mission of The Salvation Army is—to believe that the impossible can be possible. Because with God, nothing is impossible. That is the truth that drives us.” NFC
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Juneau Corps celebrates centennial
Kids go fishing in Reno
Anacortes Salvation Army opens client choice food pantry
The Juneau (Alaska) Corps celebrated its 100th anniversary May 14 with events at the Port of Juneau and downtown. National Secretary for Program Commissioner Jolene Hodder was the special guest, and Alaska Divisional Leaders Lt. Colonels Doug and Sheryl Tollerud and Territorial Music Secretary Neil Smith came to support the weekend, hosted by corps officers Majors Gina and Michael Halverson. "We have a really unique history here in Juneau… Evangeline Booth was in Skagway over 100 years ago and she came to Juneau and started the mission here,” Advisory Board member Kathy Muñoz shared at the event, according to KINY radio.
Partnering with the Rotary Club of Sparks (Nevada) and the Nevada Department of Wildlife, the Reno (Nevada) Corps held Kids Free Fishing Day June 11 at the Sparks Marina. Along with the fishing, participants could enjoy a variety of free family activities. Lt. Travis Yardley is Reno Corps Officer. GOLDEN STATE
EDS responds to fires in New Mexico
Hollister Corps responds to fire
The California South Division celebrated the return of The Sally Awards June 10 in Beverly Hills, California. The Sally Award went to philanthropist Priscilla Hunt. "The Salvation Army is very dear to my heart…What makes me happy is helping other people and that's why I donate," Hunt said upon accepting her award. Other awardees included Los Angeles Rams Chief Operating Officer Kevin Demoff, who received the Judge Harry Pregerson Award for community service on behalf of the LVI Super Bowl Champion Rams, and LA Red Shield Community Center Director Francisco Medina. Lt. Colonels John and Lani Chamness are California South divisional leaders.
The Hollister (California) Corps responded to a fire in Greenfield, California, over Memorial Day weekend, which displaced several families. Along with food, The Salvation Army provided diapers and clothing. The Army continued its response for the next two weeks, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to those affected, and providing Walmart gift cards. The Food Bank for Monterey County helped with Safeway gift cards. Major Maria Romero is Hollister Corps Officer and Coastal Valley Mobile Ministries Officer.
The Salvation Army in Klamath Falls, Oregon, observed 100 years of service to the community. Retired USA national leaders Commissioners David and Sharron Hudson joined a large group for a celebratory event May 21 at the local Harbor Isles Golf Course. In Klamath Falls, the Army operates as a service center, providing a shopping-style food pantry three days a week, plus a produce giveaway every Friday during the summer. During the celebration, Cascade Divisional Commander Major Nancy Dihle recognized Service Center Coordinator Debi Leighton for her 40 years of service.
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The Southwest Division’s Emergency/Disaster Services responded to the Calf Canyon Fire and Hermits Creek Fire in New Mexico. The division’s EDS coordinated donations for the entire state. To help New Mexicans impacted by the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire, AT&T sponsored The Salvation Army Text to Give campaign. “AT&T’s generous $15,000 donation and text-to-give campaign are truly a blessing for our New Mexican neighbors in need,” said Lt. Colonel Ivan Wild, Southwest Divisional Commander. ARCC
HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDS
Gardening provides ARC with physical and spiritual benefits
At the Kahului (Hawaii) Corps 2022 Troops Program Court of Awards, three girls were awarded the Commissioner’s Sunbeam award, the highest achievement possible for the Sunbeams program. Founded in 1921, the program empowers young girls through knowledge and fellowship. Captains Romelia and Steve Howard are the Kahului Corps Officers.
At The Salvation Army Denver Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Arvada, Colorado, beneficiaries reap not only the physical benefits, but also the spiritual benefits of gardening. “When you're tending the earth, you're mending the spirit,” said Denver ARC Resident Manager and Intake Coordinator Julie Wirtz. Research shows when combined with a consistent treatment program, gardening can provide a healthy activity to replace drug and alcohol use while promoting mindfulness and sustainability. Majors James and Rachel Gallop are Denver ARC program administrators.
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As extreme flooding began in Yellowstone National Park on June 13, The Salvation Army Emergency/Disaster Services were on the ground to assist those affected. The Salvation Army Billings (Montana) Corps provided meals and clean-up kits in Red Lodge, Montana for those displaced by flooding. The Bozeman (Montana) Corps is on standby for feeding support with the Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) network. Both corps are engaging with National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and COAD coordination calls.
Prior to the 2022 Commissioning, the College for Officer Training held its Family Care Center (FCC) graduation, “A Night of Stars.” Campus families, staff and FCC teachers celebrated the young people’s achievements at a festive banquet featuring creative photo opportunities with celebrity cut-out figures. “We also recognized the awesome teachers at FCC and had an exciting evening surrounded by so many stars,” said Family Care Director Captain Joy Groenleer. Major Nigel Cross is CFOT Training Principal. NFC
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Klamath Falls celebrates 100 years
The Salvation Army of Anacortes, Washington, held a grand opening event June 9 for its new client choice food pantry. Much like a grocery store experience, the pantry will allow individuals to browse through aisles and choose which food best suits their family and dietary needs, at no cost. Special guests included Anacortes Mayor Matthew Miller and Northwest Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel Cindy Foley, who cut the ceremonial red ribbon at the opening. SOUTHWEST
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The Sally Awards return in 2022
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Kahului Corps gains new Sunbeams
EDS responds to historic flooding in Yellowstone National Park
Family Care Center hosts ‘A Night of Stars’
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TEXAS The World Missions Corner at the Murrieta, (California) Corps.
World Missions Corner engages corps with The Salvation Army’s international ministry
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his spring, corps throughout the Western Territory participated in the World Missions Corner Challenge, designating space to share about The Salvation Army’s international ministry and encouraging corps members to participate in the various World Missions programs of the USA Western Territory such as Child Sponsorship, Global Gifts and World Services/Self-Denial. First place winner, the Murrieta (California) Corps, has already noticed the difference the World Missions Corner has had on its congregation’s interest and participation in The Salvation Army’s global work. “I have witnessed some of our soldiers and friends The Salvation walking by the display and asking what it is. I have Army serves in 132 noticed that if they understand what the World Missions Corner is, then they will contribute,” said Murcountries around the globe. Through rieta Corps Officer Major Tim Carr. In the World Missions Corner, the corps displayed World Missions pictures from their divisional Partner in Mission, programs, corps the India South Western Territory, along with Child and Salvationists Sponsorship applications, coin boxes and pledge across the USA cards for the annual World Services/Self-Denial appeal. Their corner also includes a handmade goal Western Territory chart in the shape of India so their congregants can help improve the follow along with their progress toward meeting health, economic their World Services fundraising goal for the year. and spiritual “[This] has helped by giving people a picture of conditions of where we are in completing our [World Services] the poor reached goal in a way that makes sense and makes a conby The Salvation nection to the people who live where the offering is Army’s international going,” said Carr. Patrick Rodrigue, a long-time Murrieta Corps volministry. unteer, helped create the World Missions Corner. He believes the efforts are important. “In Luke 10:25-37, an expert in religious law asked Jesus, ‘Who is my neighbor?’ Our neighbors are those who God commands us to love and help,” he said. “Through World Missions, we're spreading the gospel to people who may never hear about God and provide food, clean water and medicine to those who are less fortunate.” Brittni Mayorga, a staff member at the Murrieta Corps and the artist behind the goal chart, added, “We are the hands and feet of Jesus. When we give, not only does the individual get blessed, but also the giver.” The second place winner, the Ridgecrest Corps, included a focus on prayer for Ukraine with a hands-on activity involving sunflowers, Ukraine’s national flower. As corps members planted sunflower “seeds of change” in miniature pots, they prayed for the challenges facing the country. “This very visual idea of planting something and watching it reach up and grow was a reminder of the impact we can have when we join together to plant prayer and contribute collectively to change,” said Ridgecrest Corps Officer Lt. Gina Noble. In addition to the World Missions Corner, the Ridgecrest Corps has been actively promoting World Services and developed an entire Sunday service around the Child Sponsorship Highlight Sunday. Noble said, “World Missions initiatives and programs allow us to give from the abundance we have received and support lasting change in the lives of our family throughout the world. It is important for American Salvationists to be reminded of the worldwide mission of the Army.” NFC
Salvation Army responds to Uvalde school shooting After the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, The Salvation Army in Texas responded to a request for assistance and deployed a mobile kitchen and disaster response team from San Antonio, about 85 miles away, to serve first responders and the community. Throughout the evening and overnight, The Salvation Army mobile kitchen provided sandwiches, snacks, coffee
and Gatorade to first responders and law enforcement on the scene. The Salvation Army also established a Family Resource Center on Main Street in Uvalde to support families affected by the shooting. "We are all working together to help; providing food, comfort, and a listening ear,” said Major Carolyn Webb, Incident Commander for The Salvation Army response. NFC
CANADA
Bethany hope center empowers young parents The multi-service Salvation Army Bethany Hope Center in Ottawa, Canada, is helping to prepare pregnant and young parents up to age 29 with tools needed for successful parenting. Services include health care, counseling and employment resources in addition to child-development and healthy food programs. Young parents can also find assistance in earning high school education degrees through the center’s “Learning Coach” program. “I never intended to be a single parent,” said 27-year-old participant Chris. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without The Salvation Army. They really helped change my life.” Chris said through the center’s “Dads Matter” program, men can learn how to create healthy routines and support their children emotionally while meeting other young fathers to build stronger support networks. NFC
AUSTRALIA
Youth mentoring helps restore cultural connections In Townsville, Australia, The Salvation Army is providing a six-week youth mentoring program with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander focus. Led by Terrence Whyte, a Salvation Army children and youth worker, the goal of the program is to help young people connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island history and culture. “We traditionally had cultural mentors in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island culture to teach young people their cultural responsibilities to look after country, to look after each other and to walk the right path in life,” Whyte said. “In 2022, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are still fighting many social injustices to ‘close the gap’ in terms of health, life expectancy, education, incarceration and much more.” NFC
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Prince Charles visits Ukrainian refugee center Salvation Army officers and volunteers were among those welcoming Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, to Romania’s Romexpo Ukrainian Refugee Center May 25. Accompanied by Romania's Princess Margareta, Prince Charles toured the facility and witnessed the comprehensive response of the Romanian authorities and internal organizations, both national and local, to the Ukrainian humanitarian crisis. Salvation Army teams have been meeting Ukrainian refugees on the Romania-Ukraine border with food, blankets and emergency supplies. Additionally, their response includes emergency
accommodation, material aid, anti-human trafficking efforts, activities and soft toys for children, help with finding employment and spiritual care. They also distribute pet food for dogs and cats that some families brought with them. The royal visitors thanked and shook hands with every volunteer and employee at the center, including The Salvation Army International Emergency Response Team and Romanian divisional leaders, Majors Ionut and Roxy Sandu. Ionut Sandu presented a short report of The Salvation Army’s involvement in the crisis to the royal visitors. NFC
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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA | The visit marked the first time an active Salvation Army general has visited Alaska since The Salvation Army established its presence there in 1898. The event also marked the conclusion of the 2022 Alaska Congress. Anchorage FAST FACTS: Mayor David Bronson welcomed the international leaders and those in attendance, saying, “Your work here is so The last time a General valuable and worthy that it sometimes amazes me how visited the West was in one organization can do so much good for our society.” 2017, when then-General André Cox visited the then-Southern California Division. During this visit, the Peddles traveled 5,067 miles in the West before ending the trip in Honolulu The Peddles visited five divisions during their 2022 visit, with officers from the West’s remaining divisions joining officers’ councils and the public meeting in a neighboring division. Peddle enrolled junior soldiers, senior soldiers and adherents.
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TACOMA, WASHINGTON | The Northwest and Cascade divisions hosted the second of the public meetings June 16 at the Monarch Theater in Tacoma, Washington.“ The priority of our gathering today is to remind ourselves that despite what goes on in the world around us, despite the challenges we face at work, in our homes, in our personal life, hope marches on,” said Northwest Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel Cindy Foley. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA | The Del Oro, Golden State and Intermountain divisions hosted the third of the public meetings June 17 at the South San Francisco Convention Center. Golden State Divisional Commander Major Darren Norton noted the significance of the city to the history of The Salvation Army— the birthplace of the Army in the Western Territory. On July 22, 1883, Alfred Wells began the work on the West Coast, San Francisco Chinatown remains the longest-running corps in the territory, and the city is where the iconic Red Kettle program began.
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ORANGE, CALIFORNIA | The California South Division hosted the fourth of the meetings June 18 at the commissioned Auxiliary Musco Center for the Arts in Orange, California, with Captains Daisy and attendees from the Southwest Division and College for Harrick Reiher as Officer Training at Crestmont. California South Divisional Captains Leaders Lt. Colonels John and Lani Chamness presented Irene Lewis with the Others Award. John Chamness said Peddle retired Major Lewis is one of the Army’s “most inspirational” employLonda Upshaw. ees and soldiers. The LA Red Shield Mariachi Group of 17 young musicians performed to rousing cheers and a standing ovation from the audience. Peddle ordained and
HONOLULU, HAWAII | The Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division hosted the fifth and final of the West’s public meetings June 21 at the Kroc Center Hawaii in Ewa Beach, Oahu. Youth presented the General with a classic Hawaiian lei and Commissioner Peddle with a lei crown. “Commissioner Rosalie and I have had the opportunity to respond to the warmth of people around the world,” the General said. “And there is no doubt that in these islands of yours there is a warmth and a special dimension of Christian love that we’ve been enjoying today.”
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PUBLIC MEETING PLAYLIST: Missed the meeting? Get in the spirit with the following songs from The Salvation Army Songbook • “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations” • “In Christ Alone” • “Who is on the Lord’s Side?” • “I’ll Stand for Christ” • “On We March” • “I’ll Go in the Strength of the Lord” • “This Is Amazing Grace”
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Welcome of Cadets Saturday, September 10th at 3:00PM Tustin Ranch Corps Featuring the Welcome of
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