NF Vol 30 No 07

We are very blessed to have such an organization in town that truly cares.

CELEBRATING OUR 30th YEAR

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— Santa Maria Fire Department Chief Dan Orr

The Western Territory’s news source

for 30 years

April 23, 2012 Vol. 30, No. 07

Western Bible Conference 2012 n Register now for a time of spiritual renewal this summer.

BY VICTORIA SHIROMA, MAJOR Prepare to be blessed by Bible teaching, preaching and Christian fellowship as the Western Territory gathers at the 2012 Western Bible Conference (WBC) Aug. 2429 with Territorial Leaders Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs at the Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, near Santa Cruz, Calif.

Special guests include Commissioners Kenneth and Jolene Hodder, Western Territory officers currently serving at International Headquarters, and Dr. Jonathan Raymond, president of Trinity Western University at Langley, British Columbia, Canada, who will provide daily Bible study.

Mount Hermon has its own fully equipped child care center staffed by qualified personnel, and with separate adult and child/youth tracks planned, the WBC offers everyone a program to meet individual spiritual needs.

Knaggs noted: “Jesus said, ‘I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing’” (John 15:5).

Western Bible Conference 2012 is a unique opportunity to be deeply rooted in Christ as we gather together in his name, and be inspired by the teaching of God’s Word and his creation. It is a time of spiritual and physical rejuvenation.”

Register online by June 22 at uswevents. org, and follow event updates at facebook. com/WesternBibleConference. For other inquiries, contact victoria.shiroma@usw. salvationarmy.org.

“The Professors” brigade distribute food and hygiene supplies to the homeless at 6th and Jesse in San Francisco.

Training in the real world n Cadets spend a week in the field during the annual ‘Spring Campaign.’

BY KEILAH TOY, MAJOR Over 100 cadets descended upon 18 corps throughout the Western Territory March 26-April 2 for the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont’s annual Spring Campaign. During this week-long field training in the real world,

cadets witness and participate in The Salvation Army’s ministries firsthand in local communities, sharing God’s love in practical ways.

The hosting corps throughout the territory responded generously, welcoming the partnership in ministry with cadet brigades of 10-12 members each.

“We intentionally sent the brigades to corps where we have not conducted

Inside: Frontlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 In Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sharper Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 From the Desk of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Life Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 On the Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

a Spring Campaign in many years,” said Major Tim Foley, training principal. “A soldier at the Coos Bay Corps in Oregon told me that she has been coming to the corps since 1992 and this was the first time she could recall seeing a brigade there.”

With the exception of the Alaskan brigade, each team received a surprise visit from CFOT leaders Foley and Major TRAINING, page 6

Passing the mantle

Reardon named to International Doctrine Council Captain Amy Reardon, a Western Territory officer, is among the new members of The Salvation Army International Doctrine Council (IDC), which advises Salvation Army leadership, councils and commissions on doctrinal and theological issues.

The IDC welcomed its new members at its March 2012 meeting held at the International College for Officers and Center for Spiritual Life Development in London.

Also new to the council are Major Danielle Cesar (France and Belgium Territory) and Dr. James Read (Canada and Bermuda Territory). Each new member brings distinctive gifts and expertise that will enrich and expand the deliberations of the council.

Reardon is currently appointed in the publications department at National Headquarters as editor of Young Salvationist.

Photo courtesy of CFOT at Crestmont

n CFOT training principal explores the significance of the college’s Mantle Service.

Salvationist Jeanetta “JJ” McWhorter, a 17-year-old with autism, won the Anchorage Association for Volunteer Administration’s (AAVA) 2012 Youth Community Service Award out of nominations from nearly all of the 40 non-profit AAVA organizations.

Encouraged by her parents, Rob and Lea Anne McWhorter, to serve in the community as a means to help develop both social and practical skills, McWhorter first volunteered as a young teen to help at The Salvation Army’s annual July 4 pancake breakfast fundraiser.

When McWhorter discovered she enjoyed making beaded earrings, she began donating them to The Salvation Army. So far, she has donated

BY TIM FOLEY, MAJOR The campus of the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont is abuzz this time of year. With the fast-approaching conclusion of the academic season of theological and pragmatic education, the college is preparing for the commissioning of the Friends of Christ Session at The Gathering in June.

CFOT’s 22-month program prepares individuals who are called by God to serve as officers in The Salvation Army. The training focuses on equipping these men and women spiritually, emotionally and mentally for the rigors of life ahead as officers.

The Mantle Service, a private ceremony, occurs the day after both sessions of cadets complete their studies.

The CFOT staff officers are introduced, and then as the cadets’ names are called, the officers line up in front of the cadets according to the year of their commissioning.

This company of the faithful stands before their students as a reminder of their commitment to officership.

The names of each second-year cadet are then announced. Individually, they step forward and receive a

VOLUNTEER, page 9

MANTLE, page 10

Jeanetta “JJ” McWhorter at her beadery table

Photo by Lea Anne McWhorter

Youth acknowledged for volunteerism n 17-year-old autistic teen receives award for her volunteer efforts with The Salvation Army.

BY JENNI RAGLAND

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April 23, 2012 New Frontier

NEWS BRIEFS OF THE WEST

"How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" (Rom. 10:15 NIV) MAJURO ATOLL, MARSHALL ISLANDS —So many Karen people attended The Laura Corps’ Palm Sun- Gleason day celebration that the small building could not Editor accommodate them, and many worshippers stood outside under the trees to hear the message. During the altar call, 22 new people responded and many corps members came forward for recommitment. A/ Captains Mioshi and Virginia Anwot are the corps officers.

SOUTHEAST COMMUNITIES, CALIF. —The City of Downey recognized the Southeast Communities Corps as one of the best food providers in the city. Although the corps does not receive any grants from the city, local residents supply the food bank and The Salvation Army is able to provide for many in the community. Maria Ramirez is in-charge at Southeast Communities.

TUALATIN VALLEY, ORE.—In March, the corps started a “TVC Fit” group, incorporating fitness into participants’ lifestyles.

The members meet twice a week to walk, run and exercise together and have found it also to be a source of outreach and discipleship. Lts. Emmanuel and Jennifer Masango are the corps officers.

SUISUN CITY, CALIF.—During the week leading up to Palm Sunday, members of the Suisun City Corps (soon-to-be the Suisun City Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, grand opening May 26-27) went into the neighborhood, placing 2,000 door hangers promoting Easter week activities. Twenty new people attended the Palm Sunday service. Captains Jonathan and Vickie Harvey are the corps officers.

EL PASO COUNTY, COLO.—Alma Scott, volunteer coordinator for The Salvation Army in El Paso County, received the Kaleidoscope Award from southern Colorado’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence, which has over 200 member groups.

The annual award recognizes volunteer managers who show excellence in their work and commitment to their organization. Major John Bennett is the El Paso County coordinator.

HENDERSON, NEV.—The Salvation Army has begun a $750,000 reconstruction of its Adult Day Care program, which currently serves 30 clients. The center opened in 1986 and has never been renovated. Most of the funds are from the estate of Mary Roberts, who specified that the money go toward adult day care.

After remodeling is complete this summer, the center could reach full capacity of 49 clients. Major Will Cobb is Henderson corps officer.

SAN FRANCISCO—University of Oregon students, taking an alternative Spring Break, helped with Harbor Light Center’s Homeless Outreach preparation. After learning about the mission of The Salvation Army, 15 students prepared over 1,500 sandwiches and joined other volunteers to deliver them to four areas with high homelessness in the city.

CORRECTION—A quote from Klasharine Rudolph, member of the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands divisional hula group ministry, was incorrectly attributed to Klazarine matto in the article “The lei of the Lord” (vol. 30, no. 6, April 9).

TEN GRANDS Michael Allen Harrison, along with other professionals and youth proteges, take the stage.

n Ten professional pianists perform in Salvation Army benefit show for after-school music programs.

BY TERESA ENGEL Ten grand pianos, candelabras and baskets of roses adorned the stage at the KeyBank Grand Friday Concert April 6, held at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, Ore., to benefit The Salvation Army Gresham Corps’ after-school music programs.

The concert evolved from a relationship between Michael Allen Harrison, a well-known local pianist, and the Gresham Corps. After performing a Saturday night show, “Ten Grands,” for 10 years, Harrison decided he wanted to do more, so he suggested a Friday night concert prior to the Saturday show—on the same stage—with all proceeds going toward the youth music programs.

“The Salvation Army is extremely fortunate to have Michael Allen Harrison as a friend and grateful for his continued support of our local music programs,” Major Don Gilger, Portland Metro coordinator, said.

Photo by Teresa Engel

“Every performance of his is top-notch. We are excited to collaborate with The Snowman Foundation for this grand concert as we come together to keep music alive for every child in the Portland Metro area.”

The Snowman Foundation benefits youth service groups, helps generate scholarships and music lessons for disadvantaged youth in Oregon and southwest Washington and aids in purchasing pianos for schools and organizations in need.

The evening opened with the 10 professional pianists playing personal renditions of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” after which 11 17-year-old proteges performed advanced compositions. The Salvation Army Gresham Youth Choir sang several worship songs recognizing Easter and two youth singers performed accompanied by a pianist; one sang a duet with a pianist. The balance of the concert consisted of each professional pianist playing a variety of classical and modern pieces.

The grand finale was a Michael Jackson medley, arranged by one of the professionals and performed by all 10 pianists.

‘Career Closet’ dresses people for work n The San Francisco program partners with retailers to offer a shopping experience.

BY LAINE HENDRICKS Inside The Salvation Army’s San Francisco Family Service Center is a room filled with racks of clothing in a variety of sizes and colors for all ages. Individuals browse at their leisure, each selecting up to eight pieces. And while the untrained eye could assume this is another Salvation Army Thrift Store, there is one significant difference: every item is brand new and without a price tag.

The Salvation Army “Career Closet” was originally created as a disaster relief effort to aid Hurricane Katrina survivors who were evacuated to the San Francisco Bay Area. Bay Area-based clothing retailers— Levi Strauss & Co. and Gap, Inc. (including Banana Republic and Old Navy)—stepped up to provide brand new, store-quality items (without tears or defects) to The Salvation Army with the specific intent that clothes NOT be sold, but provided to families in need.

As the need among Katrina survivors diminished, The Salvation Army continued to partner with the retailers, providing local low-income families the opportunity to select brand new items and help supplement already tight budgets.

“We let them take their time and shop,”

Lisa Chan examines her selections from the Career Closet.

said Larry Rowe, manager for the Family Service Center. “It’s their shopping experience. Anyone can give a charity experience.

We’re trying to give them a retail experience—for free.”

The Career Closet is not open to the public. Individuals and families sign up through a Salvation Army case manager, which includes thorough assessment of needs: rental assistance, food or other services that The Salvation Army may be able to provide. In the first two months of 2012, 630 individuals received clothing from the Career Closet.

Photo by Laine Hendricks

“It’s helped me save a little money,” said Lisa Chan, who is currently unemployed.

“I’m on limited income and the economy has made it difficult to find a job.”

Growing up in a low-income, singleparent family with hand-me-down clothing to wear, Rowe understands the impact the Career Closet can have on families—especially youth.

“There’s nothing like new clothes,” said Rowe. “And there’s nothing like the feeling of knowing that no one has worn it except for you.”

Yakima Adventure Corps wins red ribbon n Young gardeners prepare for next planting cycle.

BY MARY PENA AND LORA MARINI BAKER As summer approaches, boys in The Salvation Army Adventure Corps in Yakima, Wash., are preparing for another cycle of planting and harvesting. The group’s current garden won a red ribbon at the county fair for a 73-pound giant dill squash.

Throughout the spring, the Adventure Corps meets weekly for a two-hour class on the principles of gardening: preparing the soil, planting and caring for the gar-

den, and, finally, reaping the harvest. After classroom instruction, the boys begin hands-on work in dedicated garden space at the Yakima Corps. Master gardener Doris leads them from classroom study to real-life gardening experience.

“The kids are having an authentic gardening experience,” said Yakima Corps Officer Thomas Morrow. “They are learning about soil, water cycle, transplanting seedlings, propagation, good and bad insects, and how they influence plant growth.”

Last year’s harvest provided vegetables for the Yakima Corps Senior Center

Boys of the Adventure Corps in Yakima, Wash.

Photo by Amy Lauri Hildersheim

lunch program. The group witnessed firsthand how its work benefitted other people in the community.

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April 23, 2012 New Frontier

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Left to right: Capt. Sybil Smith, Linda Pope, Sarah Bentley, Tommie Holik and Denise Woods, members of the retreat leadership team Photo courtesy of Eureka Corps

REJOICE! Women’s Day Retreat Major Guy Hawk stands on the Kroc Center’s roof, which is painted with a giant Salvation Army shield. Inset: The Kroc Center on Broadway in the South Mountain neighborhood of Phoenix Photos by Luke Hamman, Hayden Building Corp. and Christin Davis

Kroc Center countdown in Phoenix n Grand opening of the West’s newest center is May 18-20.

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Phoenix South Mountain will open in less than a month during the dedication weekend, May 18-20.

The center, directed by Majors Guy and Denise Hawk, includes four major components: a center of worship and performance venue, an aquatics center, fitness and recreation center, and special event facilities.

Grand opening festivities will include a dedication on May 18 with Territorial Leaders Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs, a free community fair on May 19 and a concert by the Western Territorial Youth Band and Chorus, and Sunday services on May 20.

This will be the sixth Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in the West, following San Diego; San Francisco; Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Salem, Ore., and Kapolei, Hawaii. After Phoenix, one more center will open in Suisun City, Calif.—located in Solano County near Fairfield—May 25-27.

Southwest Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel Joe Posillico shared the following facts about what it takes to build a 150,000square-foot-community center:

• More than 600 total construction days • 360,000 construction man-hours, averaging 75 workers on-site daily • 18,600 lineal feet (just over 3.5 miles) of wall • 134 miles of line-voltage wire and 28 miles of low voltage cabling • 227 doors and 2,056 light fixtures • Swimming pool surface area of 5,000 square feet and 107,328 gallons of water • 410 tons of air conditioning equipment (enough to heat and cool 146 regular-size homes) The Phoenix Kroc Center has an Army shield logo, 46-feet by 54-feet, on the roof of the chapel/performing arts center, which may be the largest Army shield in the world.

Throughout the process, the Army has taken steps to be energyefficient, including diverting the waste generated from construction—4,686,000 pounds—to recycling centers as outlined by LEED. It also submitted proposals (660 total) electronically, saving 26.5 trees, $57,908 in reproduction costs, and 8,355 days of shipping time.

Visit the Phoenix Kroc Center online: psmkroc.org.

Serving the servants in Santa Maria n The Santa Maria Corps’ mobile ministry serves those who serve others.

The Santa Maria Corps rolled out its "Serving the Servants" ministry March 27, with help from a team of cadets from the College for Officer Training at Crestmont— the Laminin Brigade—visiting the corps for spring campaign week.

The team served breakfast to 28 individuals from the Santa Maria police department and 15 from the fire department.

"The Serving the Servants canteen ministry allows us to not only reach out to the down and out, but to what has been called the up and out,” said Lt. Paul Swain, Santa Maria corps officer. “Our simple service in times of need is one of the best ways to shed light into the souls of our city's servants, all in Jesus’ name!"

Cooked right at the newly designated mobile canteen, the meal

included breakfast burritos, homemade salsa, fresh fruit, sweet treats, coffee, juice and doughnuts.

“We are very blessed to have such an organization in town that truly cares,” said Fire Department Chief Dan Orr. Santa Maria Advisory Board member Dr. Warren Gabaree was inspired to create this project when he saw the phrase, “serving the servants,” in an article in an Army publication reflecting on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

The corps deployed the canteen again April 14 to five locations in the community, serving lunch to over 100 volunteers wiping out graffiti, picking up trash and assisting with building projects.

To Gabaree, the experience brought to mind Matthew 5:16: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (ESV).

Dorothy Mogavero, Santa Maria Corps social services coordinator, serves Scott Johnson, battalion chief for the Santa Maria Fire Department.

Photo by Matt Jensen

n Eureka Corps joins forces with seven other churches to hold a one-day women’s retreat.

BY SYBIL SMITH, CAPTAIN The Salvation Army in northern California joined with neighboring churches to hold a first-ever united meeting, the REJOICE! Women’s Day Retreat, held at the Eureka Corps.

The Redding Corps also participated, along with Coastline, Faith Center, Beacon of Faith, Celebration Fellowship, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Harvest Church.

Even without funds or a venue, Eureka Corps Officer Capt. Sybil Smith knew a retreat was possible, and prayed for the right people to come alongside and help. When she contacted Denise Woods (Faith Center) and Kathy Graff (Coastline) she discovered that their churches were offsprings of the Eureka Corps. Eventually, volunteers from the other churches joined in on the planning.

To raise funds for the event, the planning committee held a rummage sale, which brought in about $400, and charged a $10 registration fee.

“God made it all work. He gave us just what we needed,” Smith said. “He brought in 85 women to attend. He moved in people to provide our color printing, our brochures and fliers, and other supplies.”

The one-day event included a talk

by Sarah Bentley, Del Oro divisional program director, along with a worship team from Celebration Fellowship and Devotion in Motion from The Salvation Army SWAG team (Saved With Amazing Grace). Charlene Hanson presented “blessing bags,” consisting of water, a granola bar, socks, toothpaste, toothbrush, juice, snack crackers and a message on Jesus Christ, to be handed out to the homeless and those needing encouragement.

After lunch at the Silvercrest residence next door, Smith spoke with assistance from the worship team from Celebration Fellowship, a violin and bagpipe special and an “Amazing Grace” medley by Salvationist Jennifer Hood (Eureka Corps) and her accompanist.

Throughout the day, the women had access to a prayer wall where they could inscribe prayers or praises so everyone could pray and/or rejoice with them. A resource table offered information on how to become connected with the various churches represented.

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Doing the Most Good

April 23, 2012 New Frontier

Entenmann’s and The Salvation Army celebrate 75th annual National Doughnut Day 75th annual National Doughnut Day fun facts: - The Salvation Army started National Doughnut Day during the Great Depression as a way to raise funds and bring awareness to The Salvation Army’s social service programs.

- National Doughnut Day commemorates the “doughnut lassies,” female Salvation Army volunteers who provided writing supplies, stamps, clothes-mending and home-cooked meals, and of course, doughnuts, for soldiers on the front lines.

- Approximately 250 Salvation Army volunteers provided assistance to American soldiers in France starting in 1917 during WWI. - With limited resources, these treats were fried, only seven at a time. The Salvation Army’s Ensign Margaret Sheldon and Adjutant Helen Purviance cleverly thought of frying doughnuts in soldiers’ helmets.

- Last year, 30 million Americans received assistance from The Salvation Army’s 3,600 officers, 60,000 employees and 3.4 million volunteers.

n Event marked by Facebook donation campaign and ‘Free Doughnuts for a Year’ sweepstakes Entenmann’s Bakery, the maker of more than 100 sweet baked goods, and The Salvation Army have partnered for the second year in a row to celebrate the 75th annual National Doughnut Day June 1 with a sweet program. The holiday, held annually on the first Friday of June, was established

by The Salvation Army in 1938 to honor The Salvation Army’s “Doughnut Lassies” who served these treats to soldiers during World War I. This significant occasion established the doughnut as a long-standing symbol of the services The Salvation Army continues to provide.

In its continued support of The Salvation Army, from April 22 to June 23 Entenmann’s Bakery will donate to the organization $1 for every person who “likes” the Entenmann’s Facebook page (facebook.com/entenmanns), up to $25,000.

“We’re proud to support an organization like The Salvation Army for this special milestone,” said Maureen Sticco, director of Entenmann’s Marketing Services. “Entenmann’s Bakery has been synonymous with freshly-baked doughnuts for more than 100 years, and the 75th Annual National Doughnut Day is a great opportunity to reinforce our love for doughnuts

with all consumers.”

Starting April 22, in celebration of this historical day, Entenmann’s will be rewarding winners with “Free Doughnuts for a Year” and additional prizes through a sweepstakes link on the Entenmann’s Facebook page. Entries must be received by June 23, and winners will be randomly selected.

“National Doughnut Day has become a true American tradition in which The Salvation Army and Entenmann’s Bakery asks the general public to remember those who fought in World War I, as well as their neighbors who may have fallen on hard times,” said Major George Hood, national Community Relations and Development secretary for The Salvation Army. “So as Americans enjoy a tasty Entenmann’s doughnut this year, we ask everyone to consider giving back to support their local community.”

Tornadoes rip through Midwest n More than 100 tornadoes cause destruction.

The Salvation Army mobilized quickly in the aftermath of tornadoes that swept through Wichita, Kan.; Creston and Thurman, Iowa; and Woodward, Okla.,

April 16-17. In Oklahoma, five lives were taken and at least 29 injuries have been reported. Ten tornadoes were reported in Kansas and preliminary assessments

by Wichita officials estimated the loss in the community to be as much as $283 million.

“We arrived on the scene within a few hours after the tornado,” said Major Douglas Rowland, city commander for The Salvation Army in Wichita. “Later, as we drove through a trailer park that had been destroyed, we came upon a man who was alone, rummaging through the pile of rubble that had once been his home. My wife and I prayed with him that God would somehow help him through it all and feel his presence to continue on.”

Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) mobile canteens are serving tornado victims in Woodward, Okla.; Creston and Thurman, Iowa; as well as Wichita, El Dorado and Pittsburg, Kan., locations. The EDS crews are providing food, beverages, and emotional and spiritual comfort to all who have been impacted by this disaster.

In Kansas, the Army has served

The Salvation Army on the scene in Woodward, Okla.

Photo courtesy of The Salvation Army national blog

more than 1,200 meals and 4,000 snacks and cold drinks to first responders, clean-up crews and survivors. It has also provided more than $3,000 in financial assistance to more than 154 individuals to purchase necessities such as clothing, prescriptions and food. In Thurman, Iowa, more than 1,100 meals were served.

“We are out doing what The Salvation Army does best, providing hope, healing, and help in time of need,” said John Dancer, commanding officer at The Salvation Army of Enid. “We will continue doing the most good, meeting the needs of victims, emergency workers and those affected until we are no longer needed.”

Salvation Army pops up in unexpected place Adrienne Finley, director of development for the Sierra del Mar Division, recently visited The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and found The Salvation Army in a painting, “The Cathedrals of Wall Street,” by early Modernist Florine Stettheimer, 1939.

According to the museum’s website, the painting, “unites various public figures with the major financial establishments of the day, suggesting the close relationship between politics and big business. The reimagined façade of the New York Stock Exchange pays homage to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the financial leaders Bernard Baruch, John D. Rockefeller, and J. P. Morgan.

“Perhaps as a warning against the temptations of earthly riches and power, Stettheimer added a group of Salvation Army workers. As in the other Cathedrals paintings, the artist inserted herself into the scene. Here, she offers a bouquet of flowers to the brightly gilded sculpture of George Washington outside the former Subtreasury Building.”

From salvationarmyexpectchange.org

“The Cathedrals of Wall Street” by Florine Stettheimer

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April 23, 2012 New Frontier

The Bridge: Building financial stability n Team from the West teaches fundamentals of financial stability to Latin American corps.

BY BUFFY LINCOLN Financial independence for The Salvation Army in Latin America is getting closer. The concept of teaching struggling Army corps in these countries how to become financially stable began to take shape when Colonel Tito Paredes, territorial commander for the Latin America North (LAN) Territory, invited The Bridge Consulting Group, LLC, to a strategic planning session in Costa Rica.

Principals of The Bridge—Bob Gregg, former Western Territory territorial financial development director; and Ron Waite, former Eastern Territory territorial financial development director—met with territorial leaders for the LAN Territory to discuss the plan, which the Bridge has been developing over the last 12 years.

At the two-day meeting, leaders worked on steps to build a Community Relations and Development Department for the LAN Territory and each of the divisions. Goals include forming strong local advisory boards. Visits with Salvation Army leaders in Colombia will take place in May. Gregg and Waite will then develop and conduct curriculum training for cadets and officers in the coming months. The Salvation Army Netherlands Territory is funding the project.

Paredes is eager to move forward, and acknowledges, “Only if God is in it will it succeed.” His vision for implementation of the plan is based on three pillars: connections with the expatriate community, the international business community and targeted embassies. The Bridge’s plan will focus initially on Costa Rica, Honduras and Colombia, and includes continuing collaboration with the Netherlands Territory.

In a meeting with the Territorial Executive Counsel, Lt. Colonel Josue Cerezo, chief secretary of the LAN Territory, expressed his thoughts about the benefits of the program.

“We would like to do the first step, but we need to learn how to establish the adequate relationship to find resources. Although

Cadet Juan Soteldo, Ron Waite, Jan Waite and Bob Gregg outside LAN Territorial Headquarters Photo courtesy of The Bridge

they [Gregg and Waite] told us the process requires time, they also encouraged us that we could do it. We need to adapt a strategy that specifically fits Latin American culture,” he said.

The Bridge plans three annual visits to ensure a strong financial structure prevails for a trained staff and that the program is fully functioning and successful.

For more information visit thebridge.pro or contact bob@thebridge.pro.

n The Salvation Army Hadleigh Farm plans for a legacy after the 2012 Olympics.

The mountain biking course at Hadleigh Farm Photo courtesy of salvationarmy.org.uk

Rare Breeds Centre: A people-friendly place n The Rare Breeds Centre is a petting farm, educational center and playground all in one.

The Rare Breeds Centre—part of The Salvation Army’s Hadleigh Farm in South Essex, England—opened to the public in mid-2004 to promote conservation and to care for rare breed animals as a way of broadening family and community life. Its rare breeds include Bagot goats, Golden Guernsey goats, Grey Face Dartmoor sheep and Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs. Visitors are able to learn about, get close to and even feed the animals.

Children can enjoy a number of activities at Hadleigh Farm and the Rare Breeds Centre, including the willow maze, pedal tractors, children's sandpit, children’s play area and the rabbit barn.

The rarest breed the center has is the Bagot goat, which is classified as critical by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST). The farm now has 12 breeding females.

The Rare Breeds Centre is one part of the whole farm site. A network of footpaths link it to Hadleigh Country Park next door.

Gloucester pig

Elsewhere in the world AUSTRALIA—Easter would have been difficult for 2 million Australians who struggled to put food on the table. Yet, thanks to Foodbank Australia, The Salvation Army provided meals and Easter eggs.

Foodbank Australia collects unsaleable, surplus and donated food and grocery products from farmers, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and the public and distributes them to over 2,500 charities and community groups around Australia.

From The Salvation Army Australia

Ready for Olympic bikers…and beyond Excitement is building at The Salvation Army Hadleigh Farm in South Essex, England, site of the mountain biking course for the London 2012 Olympic Games in August. Against the backdrop of the 700-year-old ruins of Hadleigh Castle and the Thames Estuary, the course was created in harmony with the natural contours of the parkland.

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Bagot kid goat Photos courtesy of Rare Breeds Centre

Government official Caroline Spelman, secretary of state for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, recently visited the venue to review progress in legacy plans under development with Natural England. Accompanied by Essex County Council members and representatives from Natural England, Salvation Army officer Major John Warner gave Spelman a tour of the course and The Salvation Army Rare Breeds Centre. He presented plans of how the course will be integrated into existing facilities to meet the needs of the local community, protect and enhance the environment and benefit the vulnerable people supported by The Salvation Army on the site.

At the Rare Breeds Centre, Spelman learned how The Salvation Army has been part of the local community and stewards of the land for more than 100 years. The presentation emphasized the role of the Hadleigh Training Centre, Hadleigh Farm and Rare Breeds Centre in providing public access and promoting education about food and farming and conservation of rare breed animals, as a means of adding value to family and community life.

Spelman congratulated all partners on these achievements. “Long after the games are over,” she said, “Hadleigh Farm will continue to bring joy to many people and deliver real improvements for the environment.” She commended The Salvation Army on fulfilling the vision it had more than 100 years ago to secure the land at Hadleigh to make a lasting contribution to the life of the community.

“We are delighted that the Secretary of State has had this opportunity today to witness our achievements in safeguarding and promoting the environment, and to see how the vulnerable people we support here are engaged in this as part of their training to give them the necessary skills to reach their full potential,” Warner said.

From salvationarmy.org.uk

CZECHOSLOVAKIA—The Netherlands and Czech Republic Territory opened approximately 200 additional centers this winter in the Czech Republic for homeless individuals needing to escape below-zero temperatures. Army personnel brought in extra beds, and if no space existed for the beds, they offered clients a space in one of the day centers, which could only offer chairs but were a warm alternative to the freezing weather outside. Salvationists also provided warm meals and drinks.

In Prague, Army workers went into the streets to search for homeless, handing out blankets, warm clothing and food.

From Prapor Spasy (Battalion Salvation), spring 2012 CANADA—Jennifer and Rob Henson facilitate the Celebrate Recovery program at Sunshine Coast Community Church (The Salvation Army) in Gibsons, British Columbia. The program recognized its new graduates at a recent ceremony. Three who finished the course attend the church.

Although recovery programs are typically associated with substance abuse, Celebrate Recovery includes components for people who struggle with eating disorders, sexual abuse, pride and lust.

“Ultimately, the power of Celebrate Recovery does not come from the program itself; it’s Jesus, transforming our lives and working through them,” Jennifer Henson said.

From salvationist.ca

PAKISTAN—For 40 years the 5-foot wall around the Pakistan Territorial Headquarters provided the facility with protection and privacy. In March, however, territorial leaders determined it no longer served these purposes and set about to increase its dimensions. Ashiyian Builder & Technology demolished the old wall and built a larger one that stands 8.5ft. high by 313-ft. long.

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“Laminin” brigade member prays with Santa Maria, Calif., police officers.

Cadet Nathan Darling prepares for an open air meeting at Lodge Grass Crow Reservation in Montana.

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Cindy Foley, or Assistant Principal Major Brian Saunders, who encouraged the cadets and pitched in, joining their work.

“Majors Tim and Cindy Foley really show their dedication as officers for taking the extra mile to rotate visits for our brigades,” said one cadet. “It really means a lot to us when they stop by with encouraging words.”

The cadets visited hundreds of people and served thousands of meals across the territory during the week. Ultimately, 27 people made first-time commitments to God and many more recommitted their lives to God. “It was a good campaign with many lessons learned,” said Foley, “and lots of the joy of Lord was shared.”

Reports on the 11 cadet brigades follow.

Puyallap, Wash.—The community of Puyallap sparkled from the “Kenosis” brigade’s extensive spring cleaning, which included waxed floors at the corps building and maintenance and gardening projects at nearby Camp Arnold. Majors Premek and Charity Kramerius led the cadets in corps activities—Home League Easter parties, cooking for social services, preparing food boxes, befriending Silvercrest residents and presenting a puppet show. At the corps’ volunteer luncheon, cadets witnessed a 98-year-old woman being honored for over 2,000 hours of volunteer service. One cadet noted, “A valuable take-away lesson is to always appreciate our volunteers and do not undermine our senior citizens’ capabilities for volunteering!”

Coos Bay, Ore.—Week-long wind and rains did not dampen the spirits of “The Chosen Cupbearers” brigade, who served alongside corps officers Lts. Kevin and Heather Pope.

The team stayed busy at T.H.E. House, a drop-in homeless shelter; Coddington Place, a resource center for battered men and women; and Crossroads Café, where people can dine with dignity and eat a full meal for $1.50. During one meal, an elderly couple asked for prayer and expressed that if it were not for Crossroads Café and The Salvation Army, they would not have been able to eat for half of the month. Team members had fun at the “Mad Science”-themed family night, where losers Cadets Troy Cook and Matt Morrow received a pie in the face. The brigade’s motto for the week was “Even though it rained, God’s Spirit reigned!”

San Francisco—“The Professors” brigade experienced multicultural ministry in neighborhoods ranging from Korean suburbs to Chinatown streets, from the Castro district to the low-income Bayview Hunters Point community. In Hunters Point, the team divided into three task groups. One group handed out drinks, snacks and hygiene kits, and another group took a prayer walk in the community. The third group cleaned the facilities and talked to people who came in for free coffee. Stepping back in time, the brigade celebrated “The Spirit of the Army” in an old-fashioned United Meeting, donning traditional uniforms with bonnets and capes, while Cadet Chris Ratliff shared the message dressed as “Joe the Turk.” San Francisco (SF) Korean Corps Officers Captains David and Ellen Oh demonstrated the importance of the corps family’s daily prayer each morning from 6-9 a.m. and again from 9-11 p.m. The brigade ended its week leading Palm Sunday meetings both at the SF Korean Corps and the SF Chinatown Corps, led by Majors Thomas and Joy Mui. Merced, Calif.—Serving with Corps Officers Captains Joel and Rhonda Harmon, the “F.I.R.E. Starters” brigade assisted

Cadet Ricky Scruggs discusses the gospel with Insane Clown Posse members at Fort Collins, Colo.

with Home League, vacation Bible school (VBS) and cleaning projects that included mowing the grass and cleaning the rain gutters on the roof. The week-long “When Jesus was a Kid” VBS program ended in a grand finale event—the children went on a shopping trip to “Nazareth,” paying for toys with beads they collected for attendance and reciting Scripture verses. Three children accepted Christ as Lord and Savior. The cadets led the Palm Sunday service in Spanish and rejoiced when the parents and family of a VBS child attended worship for the first time.

Santa Maria, Calif.—At sunrise, Santa Maria’s finest servants received personal attention from the “Laminin” brigade (see story p. 3). Corps Officers Lts. Paul and Jennifer Swain positioned the Army’s canteen in front of the police department to serve breakfast to the officers. After listening to him speak, cadets offered a prayer for one of the police commanders. The rest of the week included open-air meetings, street evangelism, Home League, a barbecue at Waller Park and a young people’s beach bonfire. The brigade also participated in the first United Meeting for central coast corps: Santa Maria, Oxnard, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura.

Sun City, Ariz. – The “Transformers” brigade visited the National Social Service and Disaster Management Conference in Phoenix, attended a Kiwanis meeting, and participated in activities at nursing homes. They held senior breakfasts, Bible studies, pastoral visits and a carnival. The cadets led youth nights, and at the corps’ first Family Night, they welcomed 54 seekers and two people who accepted Jesus as Savior. During the prison/asylum visitation, Cadets Jonathan Woollin and Michael Stack entered a maximum

“Aftershock” brigade members prepare food boxes in Albuquerque, N. M., for 300 families living in “Pajarito,” a community lacking basic utilities.

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Cadet Luke Betti leads games at vacation Bible school in Merced, Calif.

After cooking lunch for the Puyallap Corps Senior Activities Center, Cadet Irene Castro prays with a woman.

100 cadets visit 18 corps security psych ward, where a prisoner immediately requested prayer. Carl, their escort and prison ministry leader, promptly complied, praying and placing his hand on the prisoner’s window, mirroring the inmate’s hand placed on the other side. This simple hand gesture illuminated the importance of presence and connection. The brigade enjoyed an informal meal and fellowship with six retired officers, who answered questions and shared from their experience. Finally, the words of Corps Officer Major Tom Ford resounded in their hearts, “What you do in front of the pulpit is just as important, if not more important, than what you do behind the pulpit.”

Albuquerque, N.M.—Corps Officers Majors Donald and Joyce Takeuchi welcomed the “Aftershock” brigade to the “Land of Enchantment” and immersed them in corps programs, including the “Quinceanera” youth program, a carnival and a food box project for the community of “Pajarito,” where families live without running water or electricity.

The cadets led multiple services and Bible studies in English and Spanish and worked alongside adult rehabilitation program beneficiaries and employees at the warehouse to sort and price donations. By listening to the beneficiaries’ stories, sharing Scripture and praying with them, the cadets deepened their understanding of the need to build bridges with others, the commonality of all people to surrender to God, and the belief that miracles still happen with God. Juneau, Alaska—The “Carriers of Hope” brigade offered prayer daily at the Alaska State Capitol at both the State Senate and House of Representatives meetings. Captain Don and Lieutenant Kim Warriner led the cadets as they helped prepare the Advisory Board luncheon and participated in a Women’s

Auxiliary meeting. As they worked with the officers on corps cleaning and repair projects, the cadets witnessed firsthand that an officer’s job can range from pastor to corps janitor.

Corps family fellowship was rich over meals of reindeer sausage spaghetti, moose stew and homemade fry bread. The cadets will never forget the weekend carnival—especially the example of servant leadership demonstrated by Majors George and Jeanne Baker, divisional leaders of Alaska, to tear down the carnival and set up for worship service the next day.

Sacramento, Calif.—The “Turning Hearts” brigade, working with Majors Edward and Cynthia Lowcock, Sacramento Citadel corps officers, took responsibility for multiple youth activities, including preschool classes, after-school tutoring, family night, and participating in the divisional children’s event “Kids Alive!” The “Blacklight Glow Party” teen night with its glow mold, glow face paint, glow bubbles and glow painting, illustrated that Sacramento’s youth culture needs to be God’s light to others. During the event, the brigade gave a “Devotion in Motion” performance to the song “Who am I?”

by Casting Crowns. While at Walmart, the cadets witnessed a woman break her foot while loading groceries; they aided and prayed with her. When a second woman witnessed this act of kindness, and spotted the Army uniform, she said, “The Salvation Army! Well, they really are everywhere helping those in need!”

Sheridan, Wyo., and Fort Collins, Colo.—The “Others” brigade’s mission in Sheridan, Wyo., under Corps Officers Captain David and Major Geraldine Leonard, began with a local radio broadcast featuring Cadets Clint Trimmer and Megan DeLapp sharing about life at the CFOT. Advisory Board luncheon presentations, nursing home visitations, a

illiams distributes food and clothing to the homeless at Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles.

children’s program at the YMCA and a food and clothes distribution, along with a children’s open air at the Lodge Grass Crow Reservation rounded out the ministry responsibilities in Wyoming and Montana. En route to Fort Collins, the brigade was surprised by the airplane announcement, “We would like to welcome the wonderful folks in uniform from The Salvation Army who are flying with us today. We are very proud to have them on our flight and would like to thank them for all the good work they do.” Fort Collins Corps Officers Captains Michael and Nancy Halverson turned over leadership to the brigade for the corps’ family night dinner and quiz show, and participation in the community carnival, which included a live concert and the distribution of 1,000 pairs of new shoes to over 400 people.

Southern California—The “Mamas and Papas” home brigade served at seven different Southern California locations.

The brigade began the week with fellowship at the Leisure World Retirement Community in Seal Beach, and then ministered at three Torrance nursing homes. After praying over a supply of 70 Bibles, which two cadets personally purchased, the brigade distributed them to grateful Bell Shelter clients.

One recipient scurried away immediately after receiving the Bible and returned later with the Bible and a yellow highlighter, saying, “It’s been so long since I had a Bible.” The next day, the brigade distributed food in Los Angeles’ downtown Skid Row. They also conducted a “Tea Party” in Santa Monica, then gave out sack lunches in Venice Beach. The cadets held a Silvercrest senior program in Redondo Beach, and provided support for the first Compton Corps Basketball tournament. On Palm Sunday, they led worship in Whittier, celebrating in the evening with a pizza night party at CFOT for the caregivers and children of all the cadets.

Cadets Dusty Rowe and Bill Simon lead songs at Del Oro Division’s “Kids Live!” event.

Photos courtesy of the College for Officer Training at Crestmont

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June 8 FriDAY (ConTinueD) FriDAY Korean Prayer Gathering 5:30pm reception The Gathering Main Meeting Prayerwhen Gathering two or three 7:00pm And of you are together 9:00pm refreshments & Concerts recovery Ministry Breakfast because of me, you can be sure I'llGathering be there. {hilton hotel} 9:00pm that Prayer 8:00am Officers’ Kids’ Breakfast — MatthewJune 18:20 10:00am Seminars 9 SATurDAY 5:30am Korean Prayer Gathering 10:30am Commencement 7:00am Prayer Gathering {First united Methodist Church} 10:00am Family Gatherings - Women’s Tea, 12:30pm Silver Star Banquet*

Men’s Rally, Kids’ Carnival {hilton hotel} 1:00pm encore! {Brookside Park} 1:00pm encore!

1:00pm Latino Praise and Worship Meeting 1:30pm Seminars 1:30pm Seminars 3:00pm Musical – “Spirit! ii: empire” 3:00pm Musical – “Spirit! ii: empire” Divisional Gatherings – Alaska, 3:00pm Divisional Gatherings – Golden State, 3:00pm

Cascade, Del Oro, Hawaiian and Pacific Sierra Del Mar, Southern California islands, intermountain and northwest and Southwest 5:00pm Long Service Dinner* 5:30pm reception 7:00pm The Gathering Main Meeting {hilton hotel} 9:00pm USA WESTERN TERRITORY refreshments & Concerts 9:00pm Prayer Gathering June 8 5:30am 7:00am 8:00am

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Felicia Grant

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FELICIA EILENE GRANT Children: Antonio, Brandon Home Corps: Antioch/Delta, Calif.

Generation Salvationist: 1st What brought you to TSA: I volunteered in the social service department Christmas assistance to sort toys and food.

Ministry/Passions: Older adult/ Silvercrest and youth ministries Hobbies & Interests: Books on theology and discipleship, movies, Christian/gospel music KATHLEEN GRIFFITHS Home Corps: San Francisco Harbor Light Generation Salvationist: 1st What brought you to TSA: I met the Army through the ARC and Harbor Light.

Ministry/Passions: Recovery ministry: helping others through the inner process of recovery Hobbies & Interests: Haircutting, gardening, cooking, cats, rollercoasters, spending time with nieces, listening to Christian choir and orchestra DOUG HANSON Children: Eden Janeth Home Corps: Visalia, Calif.

Generation Salvationist: 1st Ministry/Passions: Discipleship, preaching Hobbies & Interests: Golf, movies, eating out

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more than 3,000 pairs, which were shared with the McKinnell House Family Shelter, Serendipity Adult Day Services, Booth Memorial and Clitheroe Center. The Older Alaskans Program uses the earrings for Bingo prizes and the Adult Rehabilitation Program sells them in its family stores.

Last summer, McWhorter helped with data entry projects and packed food bags for the Army’s Family Services program, faithfully volunteering four days a week for a total of nearly 250 hours during her summer vacation.

“I’m proud to be helping others,” McWhorter said.

Her parents, sister Laura, teachers and friends at The Salvation Army cheered for McWhorter as she received the award, celebrating her dedication to serving others.

new Appointments TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES Lt. Colonel Walter Fuge Risk Management Secretary Lt. Colonel Ardis Fuge Asst. Risk Management Secretary Effective June 27, 2012 INTERMOUNTAIN DIVISION Lieutenants Randall and Sheryl Skelton Asst. Corps Officers Grand Junction Corps Effective May 9, 2012

David Harth

BETZY JANETH HANSON Children: Eden Janeth Home Corps: Visalia, Calif.

Generation Salvationist: 2nd What brought you to TSA: My parents are officers.

Ministry/Passions: To see lives changed, lead worship, teach others to express their passion for God through music and worship arts Hobbies & Interests: Sing, shop (mall or online), go to the beach, eat, cook breakfast, spend time with friends and family, read a good fiction book, watch a good movie, teach makeup application or hair styling DAVID HARTH Home Corps: Concord, Calif.

Generation Salvationist: 1st What brought you to TSA: I met the Army through a job as a youth worker.

Ministry/Passions: Corps ministries, overseas missions, youth ministries Hobbies & Interests: Spending time with family and friends, golf KENNETH KAURASI Home Corps: South San Francisco Generation Salvationist: 3rd What brought you to TSA: I was born into the Army.

Ministry/Passions: Music ministry, teen ministry Hobbies & Interests: Drawing, music, singing, photography, hiking, camping, writing JOHN KELLEY Children: Kristina, Shelby, Samantha, Matthew, Nicole Home Corps: Tucson Amphi, Ariz.

Kenneth P. Kaurasi

John Kelley

Generation Salvationist: 1st What brought you to TSA: I met the Army through my wife’s job at the Tucson Amphi Corps.

Ministry/Passions: Youth, recovery, prison ministry Hobbies & Interests: Watching movies with my family, photography, sports KYNA KELLEY Children: Kristina, Shelby, Samantha, Matthew, Nicole Home Corps: Tucson Amphi, Ariz.

Generation Salvationist: 1st What brought you to TSA: I met the Army through an invitation from a friend attending the corps.

Ministry/Passions: Youth, recovery, prison ministry Hobbies & Interests: Soccer, reading, family outings, thrill rides DAVID KYLE Children: Brandon LK Zabala, Gene Edward Olsen II, Malia Lani Olsen Home Corps: Wrangell, Alaska Generation Salvationist: 1st What brought you to TSA: I was looking for a church home.

Ministry/Passions: Native ministry, coffee shop ministry, men’s ministry Hobbies & Interests: Rifle marksmanship, hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, zombie genre MARY M. KYLE Children: Brandon LK Zabala, Gene Edward Olsen II, Malia Lani Olsen Home Corps: Pendleton, Ore. Generation Salvationist: 1st What brought you to TSA: I met

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Ministry/Passions: Helping families know the love of God Hobbies & Interests: Spending time with family and making good memories LATISA MASON Home Corps: Stockton, Calif.

Generation Salvationist: 1st What brought you to TSA: Pickups for youth programs Ministry/Passions: Homeless and inner-city ministry Hobbies & Interests: Baking, dancing, restaurant-hopping

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The route to spiritual leadership inProcess As I rise to retrieve a book from the shelf, the man’s eyes follow me across the room.

Settling back into my chair, I see distrust written large upon his face. Assigned as Glen chaplain at an adult rehabiliDoss tation center (ARC), I find Major such an attitude common during my first session with beneficiaries, especially those with a “career” prison background, or who have lived long upon the streets.

I see myself being weighed and judged. They often assume I am out for something, that I have some kind of angle. They want to know what I’m after. They can’t imagine that I treat them the way I do simply because I love them.

It is often not until my second session that I am finally accepted.

To be an effective witness of Christ to these desperate but beautiful individuals, I have learned that I have to be upfront about who I am and consistent in my behavior. They must accept me for who I say I am as I convey to them one central message: “Jesus loves you and so do I!” In 2005 I conducted a limited poll among ARC graduates, asking them one simple question: “What can our corps do to attract more ARC beneficiaries and graduates to our ranks?”

The response I received shocked me: the majority reaction was: “If they want us to participate, they need to stop looking down on us!”

The only one way to avoid coming across to ARC beneficiaries or others in recovery as condescending is by consistently demonstrating genuine humility. If we honestly look at ourselves, with the help of God, we will know whether we are humble. If we do this and find that we are not humble, then we must consider how to go about acquiring this admirable, essential Christian trait. How does one do this?

Certainly not through simply willing it! For there is nothing truer than the old recovery slogan: “You can’t defeat self-will with selfwill!”

The only sure way to cultivate humility is by taking the same route drug addicts and alcoholics take to find recovery: submitting to the spiritual disciplines, the biblical injunctions, of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step Program.

These are so similar to the spiritual exercises of Ignatius of Loyola that Father Ed Dowling purposely sought out Bill Wilson, the author of Alcoholics Anonymous, to discuss this with him.

I know that if a person sincerely exercises these disciplines, which trace the journey of repentance, he or she will grow spiritually. As we take this path, we learn how to see a man as a man and a woman as a woman, to acknowledge that beneath the uniforms, beneath the skin, we are all the same—whether a prison convict or a preacher in the pulpit. It is telling that Jesus observed: “But many who are first will be last, and the last first” (Mark 10:31 NIV).

Just as addicts and alcoholics must surrender to Jesus Christ, the true higher power, by employing the biblical injunctions of self-examination, confession, submission, restitution and carrying the message to others, if they are to grow spiritually and find peace with God, so must we all if we are to be made whole.

That early saint of The Salvation Army, Commissioner Samuel Logan Brengle, would certainly agree. In The Soul-Winner’s Secret he observed: “Spiritual leadership is not won nor established by promotion, but by many prayers and tears. It is attained by confessions of sin, and much heart-searching and humbling before God; by self-surrender, a courageous sacrifice of every idol, a bold, deathless, uncompromising, and uncomplaining embrace of the LEADERSHIP, page 11

We shall always be as brothers!

There is something hypnotic about the undulating lines of the land. Our plane descends over the undisturbed, sleepy mountains and we arrive, mid-afternoon, in what is left of downtown Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. I watch the wind play with the coconut trees and tease the leaves of the lush vegetation. But I am transfixed by the Victor sight of tons of broken-down concrete and debris in the remains of the airport. What Leslie contrast!

Lt. Colonel We load into our transport and I am awestruck as our vehicle carefully tiptoes through brightly clad pedestrians, resurrected cars, and overloaded “tap-taps” on their way to somewhere. Is this real? I get my answer as we swerve to avoid another sinkhole in what is supposed to be a road. The remains of symbols of wealth and power now provide a shadow for the rickety tent cities that still sprinkle the landscape. In the aftermath of the earthquake and in the face of constant monsoon rain, sanitation is abysmal and the horror of it, unspeakable. Huge numbers of faceless, nameless humans paddle through the mire to find food and favor, while others jostle and hustle in the soft humid air to eke out a livelihood. This is not a movie; this is not a game. This is Haiti!

The scene unraveling before my eyes presents a picture of the kind of sorrow, misery and unimaginable suffering that should be on prime-time news. Have we forgotten? We pull up beside a living symbol of Haiti’s great sorrow but undying hope. She is Haitian from the sole of her feet to the tip of her nose. Dressed in a bright purple blouse and a threadbare black skirt, she stands with her head bowed; only raising her eyes for a moment to glance at the strangers in the Jeep beside her. She smiles and then is busy, trying to separate the strands of assorted candy and fragments of merchandise and fresh produce that she is trying to sell in the rubble outside. She is a blossom-

sharperFocus ing flower of restoration and recovery. Hope gives life!

One day turns into another. We reach The Salvation Army site. I find an atmosphere of expectation and joy. God is no stranger here! People have a firm belief in God and turn to him, like hungry baby birds, for sustenance and direction.

In this world of uncertainty and unrestrained poverty, The Salvation Army is answering with more than staged relief acts of food and mercy. On this slippery ground of despair, fear, hopelessness and inevitable fate, we respond with an overflow of brotherly compassion and courageous action that brazenly defy all odds for the sake of humanity.

We are singing a new song with the people of Haiti. It is not the refrain of desolation and distress, which produces desperate people. It is a melody of spiritual freedom, social opportunity and brotherhood that resonates with their unbroken spirit and unwavering faith. This is genuine ministry straight from the heart of God. It seeks no reward or reimbursement or even recognition. In this partnership between the Army and the community, life is being stabilized and carefully nurtured in our incubator of human dignity and decency.

Haiti cuddles close to my heart. As the day now fades to dust and we leave this stable sanctuary of new beginnings, I admit it, “there's a grief that can't be spoken…there's a pain goes on and on.” Nobody who has experienced this is untouched or unmoved. A voice sounds in the darkness, “You must get into the water to bathe!” I react to it and determine to do my part—to be a vehicle of grace; to help plant seeds of sustainable capacity. God whispers, “I tell you the truth, what you do to one of the least of these my brothers…you are doing it to me” (Matt. 25:40).

This journey of renewal and rebuilding will go on. “For our country, for our forefathers...let us toil joyfully. May the fields be fertile, and our souls take courage” (Haiti National Hymn).

A journey to India A few months ago, Western Territorial Chief Secretary Colonel Dave Hudson notified me that I had been invited to be an instructor at a Brengle Institute in the India South Eastern Territory. Major Steve Bradley, Southern California divisional secretary for program, and I went to team teach on the doctrine of holiness to 40 officers and Tim soldiers.

Traveling to India, to be honest, was never Foley on my “bucket list.” But when an opportunity Major of a lifetime was placed on my lap, I had no other choice but to go! It took us nearly 28 hours to travel to Nagercoil from Los Angeles. It’s difficult to put into words the things that I witnessed, but here are impressions that linger in my mind: oppressive heat, goats eating in the street and everyone stopping for them when they blocked the road, horns honking constantly, trash and the burning of it filling the air, and people...everywhere.

I also experienced a body clock that didn’t know what time it was, cold showers, power outages and sleeping on a bed as hard as the floor.

More than all this, though, I remember smiles, lots of smiles, and the incredible hospitality of the Salvationists in India.

They showed devotion to God like I have never seen before.

The students at the institute paid attention to every word and each movement we made all day long.

These Salvationists displayed purity; they are honestly seeking with great passion to be more holy in their lives. I was touched by their sincerity and drive to be more like Christ.

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They also displayed power. I rubbed shoulders with people who were in touch with real power, Holy Spirit power, in their lives. Power to do the right thing. Power that burst forth in joy.

Their joy touched my heart.

I was proud. This worldwide Army of God is an amazing organization. I stood with men and women halfway around the world who are keeping the poor alive through the dollars we send their way.

I reflect on the many lessons I took away with me from this journey halfway around the world. I will never forget the things I witnessed and experienced.

My commitment to the teaching of the doctrine of holiness has grown stronger. And my commitment to promoting the global work of The Salvation Army has only grown deeper.

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new tunic with lieutenant’s trim. Training leaders place a long red ribbon with a lieutenant’s star—the mantle—around their necks and help them into their new jacket.

The mantle drapes across the new tunic.

The ceremony allows second-year cadets to symbolically pass from the studying stage into their future lives as servants of God. Later that week, the college conducts a covenant ceremony with the Territorial Commander, and then the actual commissioning service seals the deal.

After the second-year cadets are mantled, it’s their turn to pass the mantle

to the first-year cadets. They place a long blue ribbon with second-year cadet bars around the neck of their “buddies,” those students assigned to them for help during the first days of orientation.

I think about this concept of passing the mantle often as I age and see my own retirement on the horizon, albeit still a long way off. Who is going to carry on this work when I am gone? Who is going to bring the message of the gospel to succeeding generations? I get a glimpse of this each day while on campus.

We have seen a great moving of God’s

Spirit with the arising of a new generation of people who are answering the call of God to become officers. They are called to take up the mantle of leadership. I am assuring officers and friends that The Salvation Army is in good hands as we move toward the future. The torch is being passed; the mantle is being taken up.

God will continue to do his work through dedicated men and women who are assuming the role of leadership, committed to spreading the message of the gospel and the saving work of Jesus Christ for decades to come.

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April 23, 2012 New Frontier

The New Church of American—Part Two On walking into a parish church in California, a visiting bishop noticed a large banner that said, “Come Holy Spirit,” against a background of Ian long, bright red Robinson tongues of fire.

Major Underneath the banner he observed another sign that said, “Fire Extinguisher.”

Someone has been extinguishing the fire in our churches. Look at these statistics from the Census Bureau and the Assemblies of God U.S. Missions office: • Every year more than 4,000 churches close their doors compared to just over 1,000 new church openings.

• Every year 2.7 million church members fall into inactivity.

• In 1900 there were 27 churches per 10,000 people; in 2000 it was down to 11 churches per 10,000 people.

• The United States now ranks third following China and India in the number of people who are not professing Christians.

• Half of all churches in the U.S. did not add any new members in the last two years.

So what is wrong with the church in America? I believe that instead of the church changing the world we have allowed the world to change the church. The lifestyle of believers today is so similar to non-believers that they are not attracted to Christianity any more. In part one of this article I said that the church needs to be changed—we need to ask God to bring us back to life, to revive us. Is it possible for the New Church of America to be a revived church?

In Ezekiel 37:3 God asked, “Son of man can these bones live?” and Ezekiel responded, “O Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” The key to revival is that it is always God’s prerogative. We cannot organize, schedule, or create a revival. It is something God does as and when he alone decides. The best we can do is to be ready for God’s Spirit to sweep over our land and through our Army like a wind of fresh fire.

What preparations should we make? Erwin Lutzer says that studies of the writings of Jonathan Edwards, Andrew Murray and others reveal five basic characteristics of

lifeLines the revived church: 1. Opposition—We can expect the world to be against us. We can even expect some Christians within the church to oppose revival because it does not fit into their neat, boxed version of how things should be. True revival always divides a community.

2. Unity—Christians who are revived are united. Denominational barriers are broken down and differences of style and flavor are thrown aside. Only one thing matters: loving Jesus Christ and obediently serving him.

3. Generosity—The revived church will bring its whole tithe into the storehouse. All of our resources will be directed toward mission.

Anything that is not missional in focus will be discarded and people will delight in sacrificial giving to help others.

4. Purity—Holiness is not optional. Holy living is not only expected but commanded. And we will recognize the difference between spiritual truth and error more easily. God will purge his church of all dishonesty and sinfulness.

5. Evangelism—The revived church will get back to winning souls on a daily basis. There will be an inner compulsion to seek out those who need to hear the gospel and witness to them.

Revival simply means “bringing again into activity and prominence.”

Stephen Olford defines it as “the sovereign act of God, in which he restores his own backsliding people to repentance, faith and obedience.”

And it happens when God’s people start praying sincerely and earnestly.

We must want it with all of our heart and soul.

The famous English evangelist Gipsy Smith said that revival begins with drawing a circle on the floor, stepping inside it, and praying, “God, change everything in this circle that isn’t pleasing to you.” What an exciting picture—God reviving his Army one soldier at a time! The New Church of America must be the revived Salvation Army.

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (2 Chron. 7:14).

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Blessing As the thunder fired cannons and the torrential rain lashed Southern California this past week, I thanked God not only for blessing us with his nurturance, but also for a good roof. I guess I’m grateful for blessings and practicalities. Then, I became aware of something to work on.

If I analyze the words I use as I pray, I suspect that the most used word would be bless. I seek God’s blessing and care on family and friends, on those I know by name whose journey through life has brought them to frightening days; I pray for the Army and its leaders, for the corps and its soldiers, for peace in a troubled world.

Robert Yet, though I am very present in the many aspects of my world, somehow, I almost Docter never seem to use in any form the word bless in my verbal interaction with others. In Editor-In-Chief verbal conversation the word “blessing” remains unselected. I seem to have delegated to God the responsibility to deliver my unsaid blessing to someone else.

I regret this.

I must have thought it was God’s job alone. I’ve discovered this is not true. If you don’t believe me, look it up in the dictionary. There are multiple meanings of the words bless (v) and blessing (n) available if we choose. To bless someone can offer happiness, peace, joy, protection, hope, comfort, and so on.

This past Christmas my daughter Mary, whom we nicknamed “Marigold,” gave me a little book by an Irish poet named John O’Donohue. It’s titled To Bless the Space Between Us. She had read it.

It meant much to her, so she shared it with me. I thought to myself: “Oh, nice—I’ll read this sometime,” and put it aside. I picked it up a week or so into 2012, and it hasn’t been too far from me since.

As it identifies and poetically describes a multitude of human issues aided by a human blessing it reverberates through the mind and goes directly to the heart. It has helped me see my responsibility in delivering blessings to others.

O’Donohue writes:

“In the parched desert of postmodernity a blessing can be like the discovery

of a fresh well. It would be lovely if we could rediscover our power to bless

one another. I believe each of us can bless. When a blessing is invoked, it

changes the atmosphere. Some of the plenitude flows into our hearts from

the invisible neighborhood of loving kindness.”

He goes on to explain that the spirit of complete connection emerges as one offers a blessing to someone else. “A person or situation becomes illuminated in a completely new way. In a dead wall a new window opens, in a dense darkness a path starts to glimmer, and into a broken heart healing falls like morning dew.”

A friend of mine struggles through a serious illness now in remission. When I speak to him and inquire how “everything is going,” he always answers with a single word: “Blessed.” The same word is used by a long-time friend at the corps who is a recovering alcoholic and sober for many years. These great people, fighting through disease, know what it means to be “blessed.”

I decided to try this out in order to sense my feelings about offering a blessing to someone I had met only a few minutes earlier. The opportunity arrived as a young man approached me. We spoke for some time concerning deep issues. As is my habit, I offered no advice—no shoulds or shouldn’ts.

I gave no direction. I merely expressed the empathy I felt for him and my confidence in him. I told him of my willingness to meet with him again—and then, I said: “I want to bless you, to bless the courage within you and the peace it will bring.”

He looked at me differently. His eyes welled up, and he threw his arms around me and hugged me.

That part of each of us that is spirit came together. I felt its warmth within me, and for him, through the “invisible neighborhood of loving kindness,” from the dense darkness, a path began to glimmer.

Mary wrote a note on the flyleaf of the book—some priceless thoughts—and then told me to start on page 42 to understand what she meant. I did so, and on turning there I found this “Blessing for Presence”:

Awaken to the mystery of being here

and enter the quiet immensity of your own presence.

Have joy and peace in the temple of your own senses.

Receive encouragement when new frontiers beckon.

Respond to the call of your gift and courage to follow its path.

Let the flame of anger free you of all falsity.

May warmth of heart keep your presence aflame.

May anxiety never linger about you.

May your outer dignity mirror an inner dignity of your soul.

Take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention.

Be consoled in the secret symmetry of your soul.

May you experience each day as a sacred gift woven around the heart of wonder.

Bless the Space Between Us, dear reader.

LEADERSHIP

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cross, and by an eternal, unfaltering looking unto Jesus crucified.”

Though it may sound strange, I believe addicts and alcoholics may in certain ways be more blessed than the rest of us. The life circumstances stemming from their separation from God are concrete things that are brought forcefully to their attention. They are very evident: jail, prison, unemployment, a physician’s verdict, estrangement from family members. One may even speculate that in some instances addiction, like the apostle Paul’s “thorn in the flesh,” may be a gift from God (2 Cor. 12:7).

For most of us, however, the effects of our separation from God are not so striking—we are not confronted with such glaring signposts.

Tragically, we are often insufficiently impelled to employ the spiritual disciplines so necessary for our desperately needed reconciliation with our Lord.

The truth is that each of us, if we are to get right with God, must go on such a journey. We must accept the fact that the consequences of our separation from God are outside of our control, that operating under our own strength we are absolutely powerless to do anything about them; therefore, we must necessarily give up the deeply entrenched habit of trying to fix ourselves. “Letting go and letting God,” we take a huge leap of faith; then, stepping out into open space, we trust that God himself will catch us up into his arms. From that moment on we are on a journey that leads to increasing intimacy with him.

The only difference between “other people” and addicts is simply this: When other people don't follow the principles of the 12 Steps, they end up unhappy. When addicts don't follow the principles of the 12 Steps, they end up drinking or using drugs to escape their misery.