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INSIDE this issue: Salvation Army coin The Royal Mint is producing a commemorative coin honoring the Army’s 150th anniversary. PAGE 5
Gresham expands
The Gresham Corps opened a new social services center and covered outdoor gymnasium to meet growing need. PAGE 7
Boxing success
Top boxer Marcos Delgado started training at the Modesto Red Shield and recently represented California at the National Golden Gloves Tournament. PAGE 13
Social service caucus strategizes
National study reveals impact of Kroc Centers
Like ARC, West’s social services aim to integrate beneficiaries with corps community. BY SUSAN BARTON
Transformed treasures
Annual Alaska event raises over $37,000 for Anchorage-area programs with a record-high 100 artists participating. PAGE 15
The San Diego Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Researchers quantify annual positive social and economic impact of centers at over $250 million
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leven years after Joan Kroc’s historic $1.6 billion bequest to The Salvation Army, 26 Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Centers are now open across the country. In a study commissioned by The Salvation Army,
researchers at Partners for Sacred Places and McClanahan Associates, Inc. quantified the annual positive social and economic impact these centers create in their communities, totaling $258,178,776 (based on 2014 data).
The Kroc Centers are stateof-the-art venues typically located in underserved communities, where children and families can be exposed to a variety of people, activities and arts that would otherwise be beyond their reach. The centers enhance quality of life by providing a safe environment with an emphasis on fitness KROC CENTERS PAGE 12
30 tornadoes and record flooding strike South
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Salvation Army provides over 5,000 meals to survivors. The Salvation Army served throughout May in parts of Oklahoma and Texas after at least 30 tornadoes leveled buildings, scattered debris and caused many to be displaced. The Army increased its response after record flooding following the tornadoes caused at least 24 fatalities. Manpower and equipment have been deployed from Army locations in San Angelo, Dallas-Fort Worth Area Metroplex Command, Big Spring and Midland, Texas. “As the waters rise The Salvation Army will be here to serve the needs of the community,” said Captain David Swyers, Wichita Falls commanding officer. Mobile feeding units provided lunch and dinner in TORNADOES PAGE 13
Salvationist comforts a tornado survivor. |Photo courtesy of the Southern Territory
In a spring meeting of the West’s social service caucus, an element of the territory’s Harvest Initiative effort to connect people in relationship, Territorial Commander Commissioner James Knaggs brought a singular focus to the two-day gathering. “Social services is the main public arena for The Salvation Army—the expression the world knows and cares about,” he said. “We are The Salvation Army. If we’re not saving people, we should change our name.” Representatives from around the Western Territory, including Alaska, Hawaii, Colorado, Oregon and throughout California, shared examples of best practices currently happening in their local context. Territorial Social Service Secretary Major Lawrence Shiroma presented on the history of social services in the West. “We’re not like other churches. We have a specific calling: to preach the good news to the poor, the marginalized, the oppressed,” said delegate Lt. Jennifer Swain, corps officer in Monterey, Calif. In order to explore global social service innovation in The Salvation Army, the group heard from Major Brendon Nottle of the Australia Southern Territory who shared via Skype his unique approach to integrating social services and corps ministry. Instead of offering traditional weekly corps programs, the Melbourne 614 corps provides youth clubs and drop-in centers, street teams to engage with homeless and intoxicated youth, and a café, which offers regular meal provision. They have become integral support to local government and police agencies in assisting with tangible city social needs. “God wants to see transformation in the lives of our local people,” Nottle said. “We are called to show up in the CAUCUS PAGE 2
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ON THE CORNER BY BOB DOCTER
An open letter to the Heralds of Grace
Congratulations on achieving your goal. Now, you are a Salvation Army officer, a member of the clergy, a social worker, a youth programmer, a chauffeur, a fundraiser, a program administrator, and a dozen other titles unique to your appointment as well as being perceived as fully knowledgeable about everything. Soon, you leave the lovely confines of Crestmont to travel to that first appointment. I hope you paid attention to whoever gave you the critical lecture about how to assume leadership responsibility and how not to. I hope it didn’t deal with how to pack your suitcase or inventory your quarters. Maybe, the Army did not place you in charge. If so, accept the responsibilities assigned and show up all the time. Upon arriving at your first appointment your initial task requires you to live out, to model your session name. What an awesome responsibility confronts you. You must reveal God’s grace. You can’t do that hiding in an office, consumed with email, and playing a round of golf on Friday morning. No shortcuts exist in that assignment. In one respect you are much more than a “heralder”—one who “announces” a message to others. The act of heralding is limited to verbal communication, while grace demands an ongoing attitude, a predisposition to behave in a particular way. It takes more than words to communicate mercy, forgiveness, pardon or to be the kind of person who communicates the influence of the spirit of God operating within you. No matter the title of the appointment, your first obli-
gation requires you to build and sustain relationships with others. The critical nature of this responsibility supersedes all others. Being successful at this allows you to be God’s emissary in building a community of worshippers. It takes time because it happens one-to-one. Some hold back in initiating relationships, especially early in new circumstances. They live with a poor self-image and carry very little self-confidence into new situations. They believe that their fear, initially undefined, becomes a protective mechanism from some kind of threatening harm. Therefore, they retreat. It’s possible their self-talk goes something like this: “I’m not ready for this. These people are important. I’m only a lieutenant. It would be much better if I smile, nod my head, and say nothing.” This person is at least presenting themselves. Some don’t even make the appearance. It’s very possible that the reluctant one quickly becomes labeled “a snob.” You can beat this anxiety (fear without an object). Ask yourself: Why am I afraid to be vulnerable? (Everyone has some fear of vulnerability.) Why do I tell myself that it will only result in negative labels? (Then you initiate self-criticism all of which contains the premise of inadequacy.) Everyone has become aware of criticism by others. The difference is some let it roll off their back and some see it as an indictment. Recognize the anxiety. Search for the object of your fear. If you, your own self-image, are the fear source, push back.
You are somebody. You are worthwhile. You can do whatever is necessary. Most of the people you fear bring the positive. If some criticize, simply recognize that everyone has opinions; you’ll examine them and grow or discard with the thought: “Everyone is wrong sometime.” So, walk up to someone, introduce yourself and say: “My name is (first name). What’s yours?” Remember, immediately after taking care of your own anxieties, your first job is to build relationships. It happens one person at a time. Get to know people. Ask the person a few questions, tell them a little about yourself and about how happy you are in this place. Be accepting of them. Be friendly. Build self-confidence. You’ll be surprised at reaction differences that exist. Some will appear vague, and others welcoming; some will be rushing elsewhere and appear to want to be somewhere else; some will want to talk in a lengthy style; some will be open, others closed; some are lonely, and others gregarious; some will be as new to the corps as you are, while others will have been raised there. Avoid stereotyping where you classify a person with a particular label, often diminishing. Go into this new appointment with an optimistic spirit, an open heart and mind and a servant attitude. Find out about the general community as well as the neighborhood. Visit city hall in uniform. Know now that you’re going to be a terrific success.|NFC
Salvationism 2.1 BY RONDA GILGER, MAJOR For the last decade there has been an underground movement afoot called “Primitive Salvationism.” While both applauded and bashed from different sides of the same room, those who are “sold out” Primitive Salvationists would tell you that it’s a realized vision looking backward and forward, calling soldiers and adherents to recapture the spirit of what it is to be a “Salvationist.” Passion and charm are in their voices, these crazy dreamers. They say: “It is not about making saints of our early Salvation Army leaders, or elevating anyone to a position of infallibility. But, we need to make a personal line in the sand that separates us from the mediocrity of merely being connected. There’s a whisper from the past and a voice from heaven that calls us to recapture the entrepreneurial spirit and sense of urgency for souls that all too often fade with time, self absorption and business.” If the nitty gritty truth were told of those good old days of the early Army I’m not sure you’d find that they were nearly as good as some might suggest. Let’s lay it all out— messy humanity, rescued, called, responding in the place God placed them. Heroic? Historically, socially, culturally, politically, theologically—in a real sense, yes. Godly? I think so. Human and flawed? Absolutely. Used of God? Again, Yes. Can we learn from them? If we choose to, the lessons are there. Let’s just be careful not to paint them with a magical brush so nostalgic that they are skewed. Salvation Army co-founders William and Catherine Booth were truly as
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RADICAL FAITH IS COSTLY FAITH, requiring obedience, surrender and discipline. Read more about this in: Ephesians 1:18; Revelations 2:7; Romans 10:17; Matthew 14:28-29; 1 John 3:8; Acts 26:13-18; Acts 1:8; Isaiah 61:6; 2 Corinthians 4:13; Matthew 18:19; and James 2:18-20, 26. flawed as they were heroic. It is not their persona that needs to be captured and duplicated. It’s the essence of their innovative “God-responsiveness” as they wove the message of the gospel into the moment of need that lay before them. It’s “how” they answered God’s calling in ways that no one had ever done before. They took risks, and brought social justice issues out into the open. They counted a cost for sake of the cross, and proclaimed grace to the beat of the drum. What the Booths did worked in Victorian England during the Industrial Revolution, yet the call to “Salvationism” finds relevance in the here and now. What might tomorrow look like if we personally, individually asked God to re-infuse us with that impatient sense of his mission and if Salvationists responded by surrendering. Marching forward. Obedient. Holy. It tears against cultural individualism, but this is where it starts—in that place where the heart and will collide with the spirit. Doctrines begin to be lived instead of societal values discussed over the table and in the board room. Radical faith washes over us as we “step out” rather than “walk by.” And it asks us to let go and hold on to him, come what may. It calls on all of our senses to truly look into the face of our neighbor, and more than that to act on their behalf.
We cannot be oblivious to the danger faced by the “frog in the frying pan,” unaware and unmoved as the temperature rises one degree at a time. His fate could be ours. Salvationism is not a membership. Salvationism is not a uniform. It’s the lifeblood coursing through The Salvation Army. The body of Christ at her best. We will never give up our fight against social injustice. We will never stop sharing the gospel of the rescued soul. We will never stop believing in the second chance or the new beginning. “Salvationism” may be one of the best expressions of God-inspired, holy innovation within our movement today. It will move us beyond the status quo and calls us to lay our “judging” (not our judgment) aside. It will force us to stretch our own definitions of “the least of these” beyond the obvious. We are the army of salvation. There is no moment in time when we cease to be The Salvation Army. When we are in the supermarket, we are The Salvation Army. In conversation with our friends behind closed doors, we are The Salvation Army, and when we are in line at the bank, the post office, the DMV, we must remember we are God’s holy Army. Salvationism might mean laying down a sacred cow now and again for the sake of mission. It’s all right. Take a breath. Wise adaptation, adjustment of methods, remaining faithful to the truth of Scripture, and wrestling with faith amid the culture in which we live. God is calling now. Today. Perhaps we are catching a glimpse of Salvationism 2.1, one version up from “Primitive.” We’re passionate about what lies before us.|NFC
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hard places and reach them through relationship and prayer.” Members of the caucus focused on five areas to address in the coming months: social holiness and mission advocacy; pragmatic approach to integration from a social service center perspective; corps readiness to engage in social service integration; training, accountability, certification processes; and innovation in social service models for the future. A sub-group of delegates strategized each
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of these areas and reported initial ideas to Knaggs at the conclusion of the caucus. The suggestions—from social service training programs, to sermon series, Bible studies, divisional and territorial advocates, and education and assessment tools—will be vetted in the coming months with implementation planned for the next 18-24 months. The Harvest Initiative, which is already seeing successful outcomes with the ARC program, seeks to integrate those who are already positively impacted by Salvation
Army programs and help them find caring community within local corps. Addressing the population reached through social service programs is a natural next step in this initiative. “We served 4.6 million people [unduplicated] through social services last year,” Knaggs said. “How many of them are we bringing to Christ? How many are becoming Salvationists? If just 1 percent of this group joined our movement, every corps in the territory would gain 150 people.”|NFC
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TRADE START BUILDS CAREER FUTURE FOR YOUTH Co-op education alternative mixes at-risk kids with power tools, and sees success.
Above: Trade Start participants Richard Millette and Kristian Stanish work to add a roof to a doghouse. Below: Jake Stott improves his carpentry skills at Trade Start. |Photos by Kristin Ostensen
BY KRISTEN OSTENSEN
THEY’RE THE KIDS
you’ve probably written off. Most are high school dropouts. Some have had problems with drugs and alcohol. None are employed. But at Trade Start none of those labels apply. Operated by The Salvation Army in Wiarton, Ontario, Canada, Trade Start provides a path forward for youth who are struggling to find the right one. The 20-week carpenter assistant program is in the middle of its first official run, after a successful eight-week pilot project that ran from September to November 2014. Within a week of being in the shop, the young participants were measuring wood with concentration and then cutting with precision, hammering the pieces together to build doghouses and garbage bins. “I wake up in the mornings and say, ‘Yeah, I get to go to work,’” said participant Kristian Stanish, 16. “I don’t have to sit down in a classroom with a pen and paper, and have to write everything the teacher’s saying. You get told what you have to do, what cuts you have to make, and then you do it. It’s pretty cool.” Captain Mary Millar, corps officer at Wiarton Community Church, said in the preliminary days they thought the program might not be accepted because of the risks associated with kids and power tools. “We started this pilot project, we chose eight kids and we thought it would be really great if two or three of them made it,” Millar said. “All of them made it. But they didn’t just make it, they had 95 percent attendance. It’s surpassed our expectations.” Located three hours northwest of Toronto, Wiarton is a community of 2,300 people, near the large Cape Croker First Nations reserve. The lakeside town is picturesque, but Millar sees a different reality. “Fifty-seven percent of the children in this area live in poverty; the Ontario average is 17 percent,” Millar said. “At The Salvation Army, every day we are seeing the circumstances of people who are stuck. We can offer emergency assistance, but what they really need is a training program, a vehicle to lift them out of the place where they are.” Trade Start can be that vehicle.
“The goal of Trade Start is to take students who have fallen through the cracks in one way or another and teach them skills and make them employable,” said Scott Concordia, Trade Start program coordinator. “It’s a kickstart in the right direction.” The program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Thursday, and most of that time is spent in the furniture workshop where they learn carpentry skills. They also have in-class time to learn about Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), occupational health and safety, basic math and how to read drawings for measurements. Trade Start also includes a life skills component, teaching students basic budgeting and financial literacy. Jake Stott, 16, participated in the pilot project last fall and returned this spring to further develop his skills. “I was pretty much sitting at home, doing nothing, until I found this course,” he said. Because of Trade Start, Stott feels that carpentry is what he wants to do for a career. Finding steady work is also the key motivating factor for Wolf Squires, 19, who did not complete high school. He was looking for a job when his cousin told him about the program.
“It’s kind of hard to go to school now because my girlfriend’s pregnant and I have to help her out at the house,” Squires said. “I want to be able to help out a lot more. At the end of the day, you definitely feel a sense of accomplishment because you look back at what you did today, seeing that you built doghouses and garbage bins. It feels pretty good.” Community partnerships are crucial to the success of Trade Start. The furniture shop belongs to John Foris, who volunteers with The Salvation Army. The wood the group uses to make doghouses and benches comes from local factories, who donate their skids. The program also receives support from the Cape Croker First Nations, who sponsor the cost of supplies, such as boots and tools, for First Nations students. Trade Start also operates in conjunction with the local school, which treats it as a co-op program. Four of the participants in this session will receive high school credit for completing Trade Start. More than a skills training program, Trade Start is about helping participants see themselves and their potential differently. “They don’t have anyone believing in them,” Concordia said. “People are always pointing out how bad they are. We’re on the other side, pointing out all the good things they do and what they have to offer.” Millar recalled a 17-year-old male who participated in the pilot project. “He had been through so much—addictions, abandonment,” she said. “He was the highest-risk boy, but he became the prize student. He is no longer suicidal and is interested in coming back to Trade Start to further develop his skills. These are young people who’ve lost their hope and now they are filled with hope. We feel very confident that there are going to be great victories ahead.” With the exception of one participant from the pilot project, none of the Trade Start students had any prior experience with The Salvation Army. “It’s such a privilege to speak into their lives,” Millar said. “After the pilot project, the school principal said to me, ‘What happened with the kids in that program was magic.’ But it’s not magic—it’s Jesus. He wants to help people to be fruitful, to be using their gifts and talents. These young people are creating things and it’s healing them.”|NFC Excerpted from Salvationist
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IES field officer recounts Nepal response to date Damaris Frick shares initial observations, her method once on the ground, and the motive behind her International Emergency Disaster service. Due to its structure, The Salvation Army is well poised to respond locally and internationally following a disaster, which Nepal experienced first-hand when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck April 25. Majors Lalsangliana Vuite and Lalnunsangi Ralte, who pioneered the work of The Salvation Army in Nepal since it opened in 2009, ushered their congregation from the building as the ground shook and set to ensuring people’s safety and comfort. Simultaneously, Damaris Frick, field officer with International Emergency Services, prepared to leave for Nepal. Upon arrival, Frick liaised with local Salvation Army personnel and international response units to oversee food and water assistance distribution and shelter needs, including managing emergency camps. The Salvation Army is registered as the main relief agency in certain village development councils and Frick and team members attend eight of the clusters organized by the United Nations to ensure effective cooperation and coordination in the humanitarian response. Here, Frick shares more of her experience to date with New Frontier Chronicle. NFC: What is your initial feeling when you hear of an international disaster, and how do you mentally mobilize as you prepare to depart? DF: Part of my job is to monitor world situations with regards to conflict and natural disasters. Hearing about the Nepal earthquake on the Saturday morning, I immediately tried to get in touch with the territorial commander of the India Eastern Territory. As soon as I heard back with the request of support from International Emergency Services (IES) I jumped into action— getting in touch with the IES coordinator who was on holiday at that moment, looking into flight options, gathering available data and facts from relevant humanitarian webpages, requesting information on coordination meetings in Nepal, sharing information with the communications people, and I packed my bag. In a way I am always prepared on a physical, practical and mental level to depart on short notice because that’s what I do and what I am passionate about. Once on the ground, what are your immediate actions? One of the first activities on the ground is always to register The Salvation Army as part of the humanitarian system, get some data on needs and gaps, find out about cluster coordination meetings, get a feel for what is happening on the ground, and deal with some logistics like transportation, team accommodation, food, money transfers, and so on. We try to get a pic-
Above: International Emergency Services team members Damaris Frick and Michael Andrew with local children. Below: Frick assists in preparing food for distribution. |Photos courtesy of International Headquarters
ture from various sides, our Salvation Army contacts, random people who are affected, and humanitarian actors to make rapid needs assessments and start to make some initial plans. What did you observe on the ground in Nepal? Nepal is a beautiful country with amazing people. It is sad to see the level of devastation. The remoteness of many villages high up in the mountains makes this relief operation particularly challenging. Many locations are only accessible by helicopter and other areas which we could access before the last earthquake are now cut off due to landslides. How does The Salvation Army’s Nepal response compare to other disasters you have worked on? People are people, no matter if they live in Kathmandu, Port-au-Prince, Tacloban or New York. A disaster takes away things they hold dear and puts them in a situation where they are forced to live an undignified life. Nepali are very friendly and lovely people and it is
amazing to see how they get up and restart their lives. In many of the mountain villages where we work, we have seen people rebuilding their homes with parts and pieces they managed to salvage from the rubble of their old ones. The Salvation Army is very small and not very wellknown in Nepal so the relief team couldn’t rely on a wide network and a huge number of assets. IES therefore deployed people from a number of countries; we are currently a team of seven international people plus additional officers who work alongside the Nepali Salvation Army colleagues, which makes it a much bigger team than usual. How is The Salvation Army engaged in the coordinated international response effort? The Salvation Army International Emergency Services makes an ongoing effort to be an active and professional actor in the wider humanitarian field. In the field, we attend cluster meetings which coordinate the areas of relief efforts we are involved in. Currently, we attend the shelter, food security, CCCM (camp coordination and camp management), WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene promotion), logistics and education cluster meetings, share information and report our activities and plans. We show willingness to partner with others and flexibility to pick up gaps in the provision of relief. I believe that other humanitarian actors realize that we are working on a professional level and are not just well-meaning amateurs. People we deploy have usually attended a training in international disaster response and therefore understand the humanitarian charter, the code of conduct, how to coordinate with other actors, what minimum standards we are aiming for and how to ensure quality and accountability. Many people seem to think that disaster relief is just about handing out some bags of rice or a cup of tea, but it is much more complex than that and fortunately we have people in The Salvation Army world who can live up to a professional standard. What do you think motivates you to do this kind of work? I strongly believe that people have a right to a life with dignity and a right to receive humanitarian assistance. In my opinion disaster relief is not charity, it NEPAL PAGE 5
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Royal Mint produces Salvation Army coin Commemorative coin honors 150th anniversary The Royal Mint in the United Kingdom issued a special £5 coin honoring 150 years of The Salvation Army. The first limited edition sterling silver coin was minted by Lt. Colonel Eddie Hobgood, international congress coordinator, and the second by Major John Murray, international communications and literary secretary. The pair also spoke to the team involved in the coin production, explaining the history of The Salvation Army and its current ministry in 126 countries. “This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the 150th anniversary and evolution of this muchloved organization—still bringing hope to people today,” said Shane Bissett, Royal Mint director of commemorative coin and medals. The reverse design for this special 150th anniversary coin was created by Laura Clancy, a Royal Mint designer who studied three-dimensional crafts at the University of Brighton and previously taught art and metalwork. Her work for the Royal Mint includes various team projects such as works to commemorate the Royal Air Force, the 90th anniversary of the First World War and the Portrait of Britain Collection. The design includes the familiar Salvation Army shield and a laurel wreath. Accord-
ing to a Royal Mint press release, the design was “inspired by the cheering warmth and familiarity of The Salvation Army brass band playing carols, a distinctive feature of any British high street in the run-up to Christmas.” It seeks to make the viewer “think more deeply about the organization, and the tireless good work that its volunteers are engaged in all year round.” “I felt honored to work on the design for The Salvation Army coin,” Clancy said. “It was an opportunity to learn more about the brass bands I remember on wintry days, their tunes warming up the cold and gently letting every-
one around know that they are there. I wanted to create a design that commemorates their achievements. Something classic, celebratory and with something we all know and recognize at the heart of it.” As with all official British coinage, the head side contains a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the year. The Salvation Army coin is one of the last to feature the fourth portrait of the Queen; the fifth portrait since her ascension to the throne in 1952 came into use on new coins in circulation as of March 2015. The coin is being released in two forms, a cupro-nickel version (similar metal content to all silver-colored UK coins) and a limited-edition sterling silver version. The cupro-nickel coin will sell for £13 (US $19.74) and the silver coin—of which only 1,500 are being minted—at £80 (US $121.49) directly from the Royal Mint or at the SP&S Shop at The Salvation Army’s international congress in July. The Royal Mint has an unbroken history of minting British coinage for more than 1,000 years. By the late 13th century the organization was based in the Tower of London, moving out of the Tower to premises on London’s Tower Hill in 1812. In 1967 the building of a new Royal Mint began on its current site in south Wales. It has a tradition of making medals and commemorative coins, including all 4,700 victory medals for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.|NFC
British school recycles 1,800 pounds of clothing for The Salvation Army BY CATHERINE HAMOU Pupils, their families and staff at St Alban’s Catholic Primary School in Macclesfield, England, have turned their unwanted clothes, shoes and textile items into valuable funds for their school and The Salvation Army. As part of a Recycling Day organized by the school’s Junior Recycling Officers, the school teamed up with Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) to participate in its dedicated scheme for schools, Recycle With Michael. Christine Milburn, recycling officer coordinator at the school, commented: “In the week leading up to the Recycling Day we gave each pupil a Recycle With Michael collection bag to take home and fill up with any unwanted clothes. In just a single day we managed to collect over 800 kilos [over 1,800 pounds]!” On the afternoon of the Recycling Day the school held a special fashion show, displaying highly creative items of clothing made by pupils during the morning from recycled materials, including dresses, hats, shoes and bags. Lucinda Hodges, waste education officer for Cheshire East Council, and Nick Price, SATCoL area representative, were on hand to support the children’s recycling efforts. With a colorful new clothes bank branded with the kids’ recycling champion, Michael, installed at its gates, the
school will continue to participate in the Recycle With Michael scheme and is encouraging pupils, families and the local community to carry on donating their unwanted clothes and textiles. Local collectors from SATCoL will regularly pick up the donations and the school will be rewarded with an amount of money to spend on its own projects, dependent on the weight of donations. Profit from the sale of donated clothing also contributes to the valuable social welfare work of The Salvation Army, including homelessness and addiction services, care for older people, help at emergency incidents, support for adult victims of human trafficking in England and Wales, a Family Tracing Service and much more. Teresa Cooke, headteacher, said: “We’re delighted to be working with SATCoL to highlight to pupils the importance of caring for the environment and stopping textiles being sent to landfill. The children and their families are really engaged with the scheme and we’re planning to use the money raised from our Recycling Day to buy materials for a pop-up ‘Grow Your Own’ event for pupils. We’ll need plenty of seeds, soil and flower pots and we’d also like to buy some composting bins.” SATCoL area representative, Nick Price, said: “It’s great to see staff, pupils and their families really embracing our Recycle With Michael scheme. By donating good quality clothes and shoes to us, everyone at St Alban’s is helping to extend
Salvation Army provides aid in South Africa Immigrant attacks lead thousands to refugee camps Following a wave of attacks against immigrants in South Africa, reminiscent of the anti-immigrant riots in 2008 that left 70 people dead, the government deployed its army to neighborhoods in Durban and Johannesburg where mobs targeted foreigners and foreign-owned stores. The Salvation Army condemned the attacks and is providing food and material assistance in five refugee camps in Mid KwaZulu Natal and Johannesburg where more than 2,900 foreigners have sought safety. “We are appalled and deeply saddened and disappointed at the current wave of xenophobia in the country against our fellow Africans,” said Major Carin Holmes, public relations secretary for The Salvation Army Southern Africa Territory. “Every act of brutal-
ity is in direct contradiction of the teachings of Jesus Christ. “We have only recently celebrated the crucifixion of Jesus and his rising from the dead at Easter time,” she said. “How can South Africans, the majority of whom profess themselves to follow the Christian faith, justify these violent actions at any time, let alone so soon after Easter?” Recently, The Salvation Army South Rand Community Church in Johannesburg held its service in the park across the street from its corps and afterward marched to raise awareness of the issue. “We ended our service with a parade of witnesses,” Holmes said. “We cannot remain passive and silent about the horrors that are happening in our community. Xenophobia is not OK. Brothers must not kill and torture each other. Being vocal about the issues is not enough either. We must be part of the solution. We must take action!”|NFC
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the life of these items, making sure they are re-used rather than going to landfill. We hope the clothing bank will continue to thrive, providing the school with a way to support The Salvation Army while raising funds for its own eco projects.”|NFC From salvationarmy.org.uk
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is justice and assisting people in claiming their rights. Seeing people affected by disasters and knowing that there are things we as The Salvation Army can do to meet some of their needs and contribute to the restoration of dignity in their lives is a constant motivation for me to do this kind of work. We are not the only actor in this field; as a matter of fact, in terms of humanitarian work, we are probably a fairly small actor compared to some others. But our local presence and knowledge and the willingness to remain flexible and fill gaps can play a huge role in the humanitarian efforts. What stands out to you so far to you in this response effort? I love seeing my team members and our Nepali colleagues going way beyond their normal duties, sleeping on a sleeping mat in front of the house, working long days without a lot of breaks, lifting many bags of rice, all for the benefit of the relief operation and the disaster affected communities. I love the fact that people from different nationalities work closely together in this response despite cultural differences. I love seeing people taking control of their lives again and dignity being restored. I love justice being done for people.|NFC
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Above: The garden at Bell Shelter. Right: (l-r) Volunteer Dillion Toscano, intern Julia Kleemann, project manager Santiago Fernandez. |Photos by Lizeth Beltran
‘Growing good’ at Bell Shelter Urban garden has produced 500 pounds of fresh produce this year. BY LIZETH BELTRAN A seed was planted in Brad Pregerson’s mind. He wanted to grow organic produce for the residents of The Salvation Army Bell Shelter, where he’d been serving in the facility’s kitchen. After finding a plot of land, Pregerson and friends came together and created GrowGood, a nonprofit that uses urban agriculture to improve underserved communities. The urban garden, located across from the shelter, originally launched in 2010, but it has gained significant momentum over the past year. Run by roughly 20 volunteers and two paid staffers, the garden mostly grows greens such as arugula, swiss chard, spinach, lettuce, kale, and collard greens but also boasts an orchard, a small greenhouse and a native plant garden. It utilizes a drip system, an emerging water conservation method as California navigates through its worst drought ever. GrowGood also gives 100 percent of its produce to
the shelter, producing 30 percent of the produce used by the shelter’s kitchen. Santiago Fernandez, project manager for GrowGood, has been on staff at the garden for the past three months. “We run a workshop for our volunteers twice a week on all different types of topics surrounding farming and sustainability,” Fernandez said. “This year alone since January, we’ve produced 500 pounds of fresh produce.” Resident Dillion Toscano first arrived at the shelter five months ago and has been volunteering at the garden for the past three months. “You had to be on a waiting list to work here in the garden and somehow I got in the first day I asked,” Toscano said. “When it came to sobriety, I just thought, ‘that’s it, that’s all I need’ but Bell Shelter showed me that recovery is the path to a successful life after addiction and that is a huge piece for me.” Toscano completes his six-month program at the shelter in June, but will continue on in the shelter for another six months voluntarily. “The stuff that I’d been gathering my whole life, just now seems like I’m able to put it to work here being a volunteer,” Toscano said. “To see this whole thing is a Godsend...I’m in the right place at this time in my life.”
For intern Julia Kleemann, a junior at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, working at the garden is a ministry tool. “It’s really relaxing, and I love being outside,” Kleemann said. “I also like interacting with the residents. They have really interesting stories. Hearing about their lives and how through the garden they can find peace is really cool.” Steve Lytle, director at Bell Shelter, said they are planning to build a large greenhouse, which will allow for expanded production and more food for the kitchen. Leftovers will be sold for profit, which will allow the shelter to pay the greenhouse manager and start a vocational program, which will teach residents how to garden. The garden has also set up a chicken coop and plans to plant more vegetables in the newly plowed fields. The more the garden expands, the more that volunteers want to help spread the word. “I would really like to see The Salvation Army expand its involvement with things like this,” Kleemann said. “To really expand the scope of agriculture with The Salvation Army, it’s such an invaluable resource that’s not being tapped into.”|NFC
Salvation Army honors Seahawks’ Russell Wilson Wilson presented with Arthur S. Langlie Award for his leadership and service in Seattle. BY LORA MARINI BAKER The Salvation Army Northwest Division honored Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson with its Arthur S. Langlie Award for visionary leadership at the annual Red Kettle Luncheon in Seattle in May. The award, named for a longtime advisory board member and volunteer, is presented annually to an individual or group that epitomizes leadership and selfless service. Past recipients include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Seattle Times Fund for the Needy, and Kathy Holmgren. “There are few people who exemplify the generosity, leadership and service to others as Russell Wilson,” said Divisional Commander Major Doug Tollerud. “It is an honor to present this award to him. He is sure to inspire others to give more of themselves to help the community.” Wilson spoke to the group of
700 guests at the luncheon. “The most important thing I think about is the lesson my mom and dad both taught me, and that’s to serve other people and be willing to give back,” he said. “There’s a Scripture that’s been on my heart for two years and that’s John 3:30: He must increase, but I must decrease [NASB], and that’s what life’s about. That’s what Jesus came on this earth to do—to die for our sins and to help other people and to serve other people and give back.” King County Advisory Board member Arthur K. Langlie, son of Arthur S. Langlie, chairs the committee that selects the recipient each year. “Many people are aware that Russell Wilson donates his time to help others, but most have no idea how much time he dedicates,” Langlie said. “Most of his service to others is not shared publicly, which is exactly what my father believed. If my dad were here today, I know he would be delighted that Russell’s leader-
ship and service to others are recognized with this award.” The Super Bowl-winning quarterback is compassionate about giving back to the community, making time for regular visits to Seattle Children’s Hospital. In the offseason, he hosts the Russell Wilson Passing Academy, a youth football camp, in several cities. He is a national ambassador for the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association, and has volunteered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (US Army) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Recently, Wilson founded the Why Not You Foundation, with its mission to “empower change in the world one individual at a time.” In October 2014, the foundation worked to raise awareness and funds for domestic violence survivors through its “Pass the Peace” initiative. In an article published in The Players’ Tribune, Wilson wrote: “Domestic violence isn’t going to disappear tomorrow or the next day. But the more that we choose not to talk
Russell Wilson accepts an award from Arthur K. Langlie at the Red Kettle Luncheon in Seattle. |Photo by Bee Bryant
about it, the more we shy away from the issue, the more we lose.” This year’s Red Kettle Luncheon marked double the attendance and raised 50 percent more than in 2014. The roughly $360,000 raised will help sustain The Salvation Army’s work in King County. In addition to the money raised at the luncheon, The Salvation Army in Seattle raised $1,075
with an online auction of a VIP Seahawks Experience. Generous donors provided two prime seats to a game, two pre-game sideline passes, a Seahawks helmet signed by Russell Wilson, and two passes to a local TV station to watch a future broadcast of the “Seahawks Gameday LIVE” post-game show. The online auction took place at the Northwest Division’s eBay site, shopthesalvationarmy.org.|NFC
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MEET BRIAN YI BY JULIE CHUNG
ARC members help at the event.
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Marking a milestone Denver ARC raises over $5,000. BY TAHREEM PASHA-GLENN The Salvation Army Denver Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) partnered with Bass Pro Shop during National Salvation Army week in May and raised $5,600 through donations and a silent auction to support the ARC program. Throughout the day, anyone who donated gently used items to the Family Store received a 24 percent off coupon from Bass Pro Shop. Outside, ARC staff barbecued and had a silent auction for prizes contributed by local businesses, including a cabin stay, restaurant deals, a baseball bat signed by Rockies player Carlos Gonzalez and a Traeger barbecue grill. “The event overall was a great success,” said Lt. Allison Struck, director of special service for Denver’s ARC. “The whole point is to raise awareness and help. I believe we achieved that. The Salvation Army is so much bigger than one program or one person.” “Colorado’s Best,” a local TV morning show, aired a live five-minute segment from the event featuring items you can find at your local Salvation Army Family Store, how to upcycle some of your finds and the benefits of thrift shopping. “This collaboration opened up new doors for the ARC,” Struck said. “Our program was introduced to a new demographic of people who had not realized how easy it was to donate and how their donations were helping.” ARC beneficiaries helped bag purchases, hand out doughnuts and collect donations. “Its great to see the ARC beneficiaries on the giving end,” Struck said. “Service and giving back is important. It’s another opportunity for them to realize that they were saved from something for something.”|NFC
Thirty-eight-year-old Brian Yi took the soldier’s covenant a year ago, yet his path to soldiership deviates from the conventional one. Though he knew upon graduating college that he wanted to be involved in ministry, it was during his yearlong trip overseas in Tibet that Yi’s desire to be in the ministry intensified. Before he became a soldier, Yi served as a youth pastor for a Vietnamese church and an associate pastor for a Korean church in Fullerton, Calif., for roughly four years. He was also in the process of earning his teaching credentials during this time. “I wanted to pursue teaching and I wanted to teach middle school history,” Yi said. “I got my credential, taught for a year, but after that year was up I couldn’t find any actual long-term positions… but there were so many doors open for ministry.” His wife, Joy Yi, is a lifelong Salvationist. He initially asked her to
resign at The Salvation Army and come join him at the Korean church where he served, but after merely a week of contemplating that decision, Yi and his wife chose to stay with the Army. Joy Yi currently serves as the territorial creative arts director in the Western Territory. “I’m still learning about the culture of the Army,” he said. “Initially, it’s a culture shock, it’s weird, we wear uniform…but what I do appreciate and like about it is even though it has its own bubble, at the same time it is its own little community. It’s also a family, so everybody knows everyone. There’s only a few degrees of separation of people and so you could be anywhere in the world and you could be connected to a fellow Salvationist. I thought that was really cool.” Yi said it’s interesting, but a bit of a challenge to come in to the Army as an older church member. He described the process as one that requires a lot of patience, perseverance and the willingness to learn.|NFC New Salvation Army soldier, Brian Yi |Photo by Caroline Yoon Kim
Gresham Corps expands to meet growing needs New social services center and covered outdoor gymnasium open BY TERESA STEINMETZ The Salvation Army Gresham, Ore., corps held a dedication and ribbon cutting May 1, celebrating the completion of the second and final phase of its expansion with a new social services center and covered outdoor gymnasium. Located just outside of Portland, The Salvation Army Gresham Center for Worship and Service assists more than 800 families a month with food boxes and other essential services, and hundreds of children with after-school and youth programs. The 9,378-square-foot building now has an additional 13,165 square feet of space for ministry. “This project is the result of a community recognizing the need to provide a safe place for those who are looking for a hand up, a smile and a word of encouragement,” said Lt. Colonel Judith Smith, Cascade divisional commander. “It is an honor for The
Bob McDonald, executive director of the Gresham Chamber of Commerce, and Territorial Commander Commissioner James Knaggs cut the ribbon of the new Gresham Corps social services center alongside (l-r) Corps Officers Majors James and Laura Sullivan, and Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel Judy Smith. |Photo by Teresa Steinmetz
Salvation Army to be that vessel of hope for men, women and children, and we are so very privileged to be entrusted with this task by the community. ” Corps Officers Majors James and Laura Sullivan and corps members celebrated the occasion with territorial leaders Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs;
Captain Lisa Barnes, Southwest Division associate youth secretary; Shane Bemis, Gresham mayor; and Carla Piluso, state representative and former Gresham police chief. Longtime Portland TV personality Mike Donahue served as master of ceremonies. “The work of The Salvation Army is
crime prevention at its finest,” Piluso said. “Now, with the addition of these social service and recreational areas, The Salvation Army in Gresham is better able to transform lives and provide a positive environment.” The social service center now includes a full kitchen and 100-seat dining room with increased food storage and distribution areas, and space for case management and family services offices. Regular meals will be served in after-school and summer youth programs, and services to low-income seniors will expand to include weekly fellowship and meals. A new space for a “shopping style” food pantry delivery system is designed to increase self-esteem in participants and reduce food waste. The covered outdoor gymnasium includes a full-court and two half-court basketball floor with six hoops, providing space for recreation. Smith said, “This is not only an investment in a building, but an investment in the future of thousands of individuals and families in the greater Gresham community.”|NFC
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Congress to feature first-ever Salvation Army film festival Alongside international premiere documentaries, see films submitted from around the world. BY ERICA ANDREWS In a theater meant to hold 4,000 people, nearly 12,000 Salvationists came from every corner of the country and squeezed between the aisles, fidgeting to fit in the seats and on any available floor space. General André Cox had returned to Zimbabwe, his birthplace. The International Headquarters communications section and the Western Territory’s SAVN.tv partnered to capture the scene and produce a documentary, “Homecoming Africa,” about the General and Commissioner Silvia Cox’s journey to Zimbabwe to be premiered in a first-ever Salvation Army film festival at Boundless – The Whole World Redeeming. Three screens at the O2’s Cineworld—the second-largest cinema operator in the United Kingdom—will host Salvation Army films July 2-3, during the Army’s 150th anniversary congress. “Some basic submission guidelines were created and the festival was born as a submission based competition,” said International Congress Team member Jeremiah Hinson. “I began researching film festivals, discussing with Army film units and tracking down content.” In total the festival received 35 submissions from individual filmmakers from Poland, to India, France, Germany, U.S., the U.K., Denmark and Switzerland. Hinson partnered with SAVN.tv and the USA Southern Territory’s Salvation Army Today to choose up to 10 films that will be screened. All submissions will be featured on the Boundless YouTube channel. “We want to empower the filmmakers and open whatever doors we can for their work to be seen,” Hinson said. In addition to the premier of “Homecoming Africa,”
Scenes from Salvation Army films “Homecoming Africa” (top), and “Ethembeni—A Place of Hope” (above) |Photos courtesy of International Headquarters
International Headquarters and SAVN.tv will also screen “Ethembeni – A Place of Hope” and a documentary chronicling The Salvation Army’s diverse ministry in India. International Communications Secretary Major John Murray, along with Web Manager David Giles and Multimedia Resource Assistant Gary Rose traveled the length of India over three weeks, exploring Salvation Army hospitals, schools, training programs and anti-human trafficking initiatives. “The Salvation Army has always advocated for those who have no voice,” Giles said. “It’s a privilege to be able to see and hear the stories of the ‘voiceless’ in person.”
“Ethembeni” highlights a Salvation Army children’s home in South Africa that takes in “junkyard babies,” often suffering from HIV/AIDS, who are abandoned in junkyards and trashcans. Hinson hopes to see continued filmmaking and screening events in The Salvation Army. “We want to inspire people to think outside the box, to get creative, to push the limits and expand the reach that filmmaking can have on the work of The Salvation Army and ultimately the Kingdom of God,” he said. “The possibilities are opening, the opportunities are presenting themselves and the people are getting empowered.” |NFC
New Frontier Publications to report from Boundless Five members of the West’s editorial staff will serve on a team of 36 at the international congress.
New Frontier Publications staff members (l-r) Jared McKiernan, Christin Davis, Shannon Forrey, Erica Andrews and Vivian Gatica
Five members of the New Frontier Publications department will serve on an international media team of 36 professionals at Boundless – The Whole World Redeeming this July. “It will be an opportunity to work collaboratively with many of the names we regularly see in publications from around the world,” said New Frontier Publications Managing Editor Christin Davis, who will serve as co-managing editor of the international media team with Geoff Moulton, editor-in-chief and literary secretary in the Canada and Bermuda Territory. “As The Salvation Army gathers to celebrate its 150th anniversary in London, we’ll be there to capture and document the historic occasion and the exuberance of so many Salvationists together at once.” Under the direction of the International Headquarters Communications Secretary Major John Murray, the Boundless media team includes editorial and communications personnel from New Zealand to Zimbabwe and the USA National Head-
quarters. Team members from the Western Territory include Davis, Erica Andrews, Shannon Forrey, Vivian Gatica, and Jared McKiernan. “We’re using multiple social media and web platforms to engage Salvationists around the world,” Murray said. “We want people to feel connected, to follow the happenings in London, and to share photos, tweets and Facebook messages from their locations because we’re One Army united through Christ and sharing in a Boundless celebration.” In addition to its regular web content via boundless2015.org, Twitter (@Boundless2015), Instagram (@Boundless2015) and Facebook (Boundless2015), the team will produce a daily print publication, Boundless Today. The metro-style daily newspaper will feature eight-pages of behind-thescenes content, profiling music groups, speakers and delegates, themes of the main sessions and the events happening outside of them. Follow the Boundless news at boundless2015.org and newfrontierchronicle.org from July 1 to 5. |NFC
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CONNECTING TO THE CONGRESS Three ways to participate without being present
West music calendar at Boundless Support territorial groups at the international congress Four musical groups and the “Covenant” musical cast will represent the Western Territory during Boundless - The Whole World Redeeming, performing in and around London during the international congress and in the days preceding the event. Find them as follows:
BY JARED McKIERNAN As Boundless - The Whole World Redeeming draws near, thousands of delegates prepare for the trek overseas to London’s O2 Arena. The five-day congress will feature an array of culturally diverse celebrations and events for all in attendance—from the opening rally to the grand march down The Mall. But those not in London for the festivities can still join in. Here are three ways: 1. Create a prayer video Officers will gather from around the world on June 30 for International Officers Councils. During the worship service, themed “Every Knee Shall Bow,” officers will be called to an important time of intercession. You can join them in prayer via the giant video screen. Simply use your camera, video camera, smartphone or computer to create a 30-second video of you praying for the General, the international congress, your corps, The Salvation Army around the world, or any other prayer you would like to contribute. Upload the video to http://goo.gl/W2jL3k. 2. Join the virtual choir During the final worship service of Boundless on July 5, delegates will join in singing the hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy,” accompanied by the International Staff Band, the International Staff Songsters, Richard Phillips, and the worship band TransMission. You can join Salvationists all over the world singing in a virtual choir on the giant video screen. You’ll need a computer or laptop with a webcam and a pair of headphones. Visit boundless2015choir.org to get started. 3. Join the conversation on social media How is Boundless inspiring or challenging you? Follow “Boundless2015” on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Flickr and share your experience. How are you celebrating 150 years of The Salvation Army’s ministry at home? Share your photos and videos using the hashtags #onearmy, #WeAre150 and #beboundless.|NFC
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and health, the arts and opportunities to build social connections. “The research demonstrates in a quantifiable way the social and economic impact the Kroc Centers are having on people from the local community. They come, they get healthy, and they make important social connections. That’s the hallmark of what a Kroc Center is, and it creates a bona fide ‘Economic Halo Effect’ of positive benefits,” said Commissioner David Jeffrey, national commander of The Salvation Army. The study included the 25 Kroc Centers that had been open for at least six months by the end of 2014 (the Camden Kroc Center was not included because it opened in October 2014). The report is based on more than 100 interviews with staff, officers, participants, volunteers and community leaders; surveys of a representative sample of 1,580 patrons; and a review of operations-related documentation. Researchers looked at six areas: • $99,195,478 – Direct spending by the centers to hire a total of 797 full-time and 2,288 part-time staff, and to buy local goods and services • $70,601,194 – Invisible safety net: various catalyzing or leveraging economic values for center users including membership subsidies, scholarships, space and in-kind support to individuals and community-serving programs • $48,738,141 – The value of people getting and staying healthier • $30,986,249 – Magnet effect of induced spending in the local community by center visitors • $7,914,702 – The value of daycare programs that allow parents to work • $743,312 – Outdoor recreation space In the Western Territory, the report highlighted a combined “Safety Net” total of $29,452,801 (the combined value of membership subsidy, space, volunteer, scholarship, day pass, and in-kind support provided to individuals and community-serving programs) and “Magnet Effect” total of $15,055,179 (attracting visitors who patronize local businesses). These figures are both indicators of the degree to which communities and individuals have embraced the Kroc Centers and are providing support with their time and money, according to Steve Bireley, Kroc and community center coordinator in the West. “The report independently quantifies the incredible mission and ministry taking place at all of our Western Territory Kroc Centers,” Bireley said. “We are so proud of the efforts of all of the officers and staff who are meeting human need in his name at Western Kroc Centers. While the numbers are truly impressive, they pale in comparison to the countless stories of lives being saved, restored, and
independently quantifies the incredible mission and ministry taking place at all of our Western Territory Kroc Kroc Centers in the Western Territory include (left, top to bottom) Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Salem, Ore., Kapolei, Hawaii, Suisun City, Calif., Phoenix, Ariz. and (above) San Francisco.
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positively impacted at our Kroc Centers each and every day.” The study does not include quantitative measures of individual impact related to individual counseling that helped keep families together, taught social values and skills, helped people find jobs, and more. While real and effective in their impact, insufficient economic valuation models led the researchers to exclude these activities from the overall total. “Anecdotally, we have understood from the outset that the Kroc Centers are fulfilling Joan Kroc’s vision of enriching lives,” Jeffrey said. “We are blessed to have the scale and expertise to successfully implement her vision, and we are pleased that the ‘Economic Halo Effect’ report confirms and quantifies this real and ongoing benefit to the people and communities we serve.” Separately, the study measures the one-time impact of construction-related spending for the 25 Kroc Centers studied, which exceeded $1.7 billion, with nearly 15,000 jobs created. “Between the one-time impact of construction and the ongoing impact of the centers’ operations, we are extremely pleased to confirm that our Kroc Centers have already in effect surpassed the value of this amazing gift and will keep on giving through annual impact in those communities,” Jeffrey said. “We thank our donors, volunteers and community partners for the critical role they play in ensuring that these community benefits continue and grow year after year.”|NFC
Homelessness hits record high in New York City Over 60,000 people face homelessness in the nation’s largest city. BY ROBERT MITCHELL Nilamon Santos and her family found themselves homeless last year after the owner of their Bronx, N.Y., apartment sold the building and Santos lost her job. Finding another place to live proved difficult due to a lack of affordable housing in the city, so Santos moved her family into a temporary shelter at The Salvation Army’s Briarwood Family Residence in Jamaica, Queens. “These things are unfortunate,” Santos said. “But anybody could end up in this predicament—and a lot of us do.” In New York City, homelessness has reached its highest levels since the Great Depression. Last November, the Coalition for the Homeless reported that 60,532 people—an all-time high, including 25,640 children—were sleeping in New York City shelters each night. The city’s homeless
population is 64 percent higher than a decade ago, according to the coalition. In the metro New York area, The Salvation Army operates five shelters, including Briarwood, Kingsboro Men’s Shelter in Brooklyn, Springfield Family Residence in Springfield, Franklin Women’s Triage and Referral Shelter in the Bronx, and Northport Veterans Residence in East Northport. Karen Cotugno, program director at the Franklin Women’s Shelter, said she has worked with the city’s homeless for 21 years. Last summer, something caught her attention. “The normal trend is that, as the weather gets nicer, the census drops,” she said. “Last year, [the numbers] went in the opposite direction.” Cotugno said she remembered a night in July 2014 when she expected a low census and empty beds. “We were capped at 200 and we had 23 people waiting in the lobby for beds,” she said. “And ever since July, every night we’ve generally been capped or between 190 to 200. It’s definitely on the rise.” Cotugno said that, as a stopgap mea-
“We’re always full. We don’t have any extra space. I don’t think we’ve dropped below capacity in over a year.” —BOB REEL sure, the city has even used hotels to house the homeless. Homeless advocates and Salvation Army officials say many factors are behind the increased homelessness, including a lack of affordable housing. Last year, City Comptroller Scott Stringer issued a report noting that from 2000 to 2012, median rents rose 75 percent. For the rest of the nation, that number rose only 44 percent. “I think the largest number of people that become homeless do so because of a lack of affordable housing in New York,” said Joe Phillips, director of program enhancement and emergency social services for the Salvation Army’s Greater New York Division.
“They just can’t afford to live here anymore.” Michelle Robinson, the program coordinator at Briarwood, said mental health issues also play a huge role in homelessness. “The adults who are in here with their children often suffer from various mental health barriers,” she said. “It’s difficult for the adults who suffer from mental health issues to secure employment. If they have children, that’s just another barrier that keeps them from being permanently housed.” Robinson said her goal is to secure permanent housing for clients regardless of their circumstances, but that is difficult. “We work directly with the New York City Department of Homeless Services in providing day-to-day services and referrals and just helping the needs of families suffering from homelessness,” Robinson said. At Briarwood, which can accommodate 401 people, clients live in small studio apartments. The shelter offers an emergency food pantry, playground, multi-purpose room, two libraries, medical facilities, and a childcare area so that adult clients can work. HOMELESSNESS PAGE 13
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BOXING TO SUCCESS Marcos Delgado built a future at The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield. BY EMILY CURIEL Twelve rounds in a ring of strength, speed, reflex and endurance is another day at the office for Marcos Delgado, 23, who began boxing five years ago. “I was straight out of high school,” he said. “I would have started a little earlier, but my mom, she didn’t like and still doesn’t like the sport of boxing. And I didn’t get into it until later on.” Encouraged by one of his youth football coaches, Delgado pursued boxing but was not completely dedicated until he came across The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield, in Modesto, Calif. He met coach Juan Barrera, who started the boxing program at the Red Shield six years ago, at an exhibition fight held there in 2013.
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“[Barrera is] a real nice guy. He said I was more than welcome to come and work out at his gym whenever I wanted to,” Delgado said. He took the opportunity, boxing a couple of matches here and there, but still without full commitment. When Delgado lost the National Golden Gloves Tournament last year, he was on the verge of quitting boxing, until he met coach Andres Mariscal, who volunteers at the Red Shield. He stepped in just in time and has been working with Delgado for the past year. Training six days a week for two hours a day, doing cardiovascular exercises, physical training exercises and sparring once a week, Delgado climbed to the top of the 178-pound division. “[Delgado’s] really friendly, he’s easy to
Marcos Delgado
|Photo courtesy of The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield
work with, he never argues, he does everything I tell him, and he’s perfect,” Mariscal said. “He’s a very nice young man.” Delgado acknowledges the opportunities
the Modesto Red Shield has opened to him and enjoys serving as a role model to children at the center. “I like seeing [the children] achieve their goals and seeing them happy,” he said. He represented the State of California at the National Golden Gloves Tournament May 11-16 in Las Vegas where he was favored to win. After making it to the quarterfinals, Delgado was eliminated in the third round. “[Marcos] did good, he did really good; it was a close fight. And it went to a decision and the decision went to a young man from Chicago,” Barrera said. “It was a test of his skill level and he now knows that he’s up to the same level as all the other fighters in the nation.” As for Delgado’s future goals, his coaches hope to have him box in a couple more amateur fights and eventually box professionally by the end of the year. Delgado said, “It’s going to be my career sooner or later, if it’s not right now.”|NFC
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areas heavily damaged by tornadoes and flooding. The Salvation Army disaster response teams served nearly 5,000 meals, drinks and snacks in Oklahoma and more than 850 meals, 1,000 drinks and 480 snacks to tornado survivors and first responders in Van, Texas. “It’s a privilege and a blessing to be able to serve a meal and bring a smile to someone’s face in times of disaster,” said Lt. Joseph Price, commanding officer for The Salvation Army of Altus. “It’s heartwarming to be able to serve in this capacity and The Salvation Army will continue to serve while there is a need.” Christina Lopez and her family were at home close to Bridgeport, Texas, when they received an emergency warn-
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ing about a rapidly approaching tornado. The family left their mobile home and huddled together in a truck under a large tree as moments later the tornado tore through their small community. “We were bouncing all over the place in the truck,” Lopez said. “I was helpless as I watched the tornado rip my house apart. There was nothing I could do about it.” The Salvation Army mobile kitchen from Dallas-Fort Worth Area Metroplex Command provided lunch, snacks and drinks to Lopez and her family, as they tirelessly worked to sort through the wreckage of five homes that were destroyed. When asked if the family would like some Bibles in
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Bob Reel, director of The Salvation Army’s adult family shelters in the city, said Superstorm Sandy brought in many clients who couldn’t secure new housing after the storm. Another complicating factor is that a rental assistance program started by the city had to be discontinued last year when the state cut funding. The result was that many people returned to shelters. “We’re always full,” Reel said. “We don’t have any extra space. I don’t think we’ve dropped below capacity in over a year.” Under New York City’s “right to shelter law,” anyone who shows up must be housed, and that ruling has also fueled the influx of clients, Reel said. “We really don’t have a say in who we get and when we get them,” Reel says. “They go through the city system. All we can do from a Salvation Army standpoint is make it a little bit more humane.” For example, Reel said The Salvation Army used to employ security guards, but now uses house managers. “It’s a little bit more home-friendly to families and kids,” he says. “We can soften it up with The Salvation Army’s core values and treating people with consideration and respect.” That also includes inviting clients to attend church at The Salvation Army. “What we’ve done is try to connect with the corps,” Reel said. “And we have the corps in those areas pick people up for church. We also have kids’ activities and Bible studies.” Phillips said The Salvation Army offers an “after-care program.” When someone leaves a shelter, they have the option of having a chaplain visit. “Prevention is really the key to help someone stay out of the system to begin with,” Phillips said. “Our chaplains visit people who move into permanent housing and try to get them integrated
into the community a little easier. We’re doing our little bit in helping them hold onto their homes because, if they do, they will be more involved in their communities.” Santos said she would like to get back to her community soon, but while she has been at Briarwood she has never experienced the “stigma of a homeless shelter.” “They stick to the mission of The Salvation Army here,” she said. “They treat you like a person. I was never made to feel lower than anyone else or looked at funny in any way. I’ve never felt that. They treat you with dignity and respect. They meet you where you are.”|NFC
addition to the food Lopez responded, “Absolutely! We’ll take them. It’s only by the grace of God that we are still standing.” With support from WalMart and Ross Feed & Seed, The Salvation Army will continue its service of food, hydration, emotional and spiritual care in these impacted neighborhoods. “We are pleased to be able to provide support and services to everyone that has been affected by this series of severe weather events across the entire state of Texas,” said Alvin Migues, director of The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services in Texas. “Our prayers and thoughts are continually with those who have been affected.”|NFC
THE SALVATION ARMY RAY & JOAN KROC CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER, SALEM, ORE.
KROC PERFORMING ARTS INSTRUCTOR The Salem Kroc Performing Arts Instructor will assist with the Performing Arts program. providing instruction for performing arts classes including Let’s Play! and other areas as assigned, and serving as a member of the Kroc Corps Community Center’s religious ministry team participating in church music and worship services. Qualifications and Requirements • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Music Education. Emphasis on brass instruments preferred. • At least 2 years’ experience in a related role preferred. • An appreciation of the place of vocal, brass and gospel arts groups in meaningful and inspiring public worship. Ability to face the challenge of balancing the emerging and contemporary music/worship arts with our traditional brass bands and choral groups. • Uniform-wearing Salvationist. • Must be able to perform on a collegiate level or higher on at least one instrument (brass preferred) or voice. • Provide group rehearsals and private lessons of sufficient time with the expectation that students will culminate their study of music with public performances and participation in worship opportunities as appropriate. • Recruit music students for the music program from Kroc Center membership and local schools. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, reporting to the corps officer. For more information or to apply, contact: Major John Stennett John.Stennett@usw.salvationarmy.org • Phone: 503-798-4780; Fax: 503-798-488
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Golfing for a cause
The 2015 Charity Golf Tournament June 5 at the Stevinson Ranch Golf Club in Turlock, Calif., benefited the Turlock Corps.
Homer Corps recognizes troops
During a recent Divine Sunday service, focused around the youth, the Homer Corps celebrated the achievements of its troop participants. Five children received badges that they worked on for six months, from cooking, to drama, art, space and safety. “It was a wonderful celebration of our children as our divisional youth secretaries [Captains Rio and Rachel Ray] presented them with their badges for a job well done,” said Corps Officer Lt. Christin Fankhauser. Troop members are Julia Fankhauser and Thomas Wetherill (Moonbeams), Jenna Bairamis (Sunbeams), Travis Richtback, Jr. (Rangers), and Aurianna Richtback (Girl Guards).
Wrangell addresses PTSD
Wrangell Corps Officer Major Scott Nicloy recently conducted a six-hour seminar on post-traumatic stress disorder with 14 attendees, including working specifically with an affected Tlingit population. Officially approved by the Alaska Commission of Behavioral Health Certification, seven attendees received continuing education units. CASCADE
Army. Antlers General Manager Rob LeVine sent a letter asking area nonprofits to select anyone they wanted—employee, volunteer or clients—to receive two free nights lodging at Antlers. “Naturally, there are a million organizations who would be equally deserving, but we needed to start somewhere,” LeVine said. “We’re hoping this is the start of something that grows as it captures the spirit of gratitude we mean when we say ‘pay it backward.’” NORTHWEST
Kids’ Day success
The Modesto Red Shield held its annual Kids’ Day fundraiser in Modesto, Calif. Red Shield staff and volunteers sold copies of the New Frontier Chronicle, with proceeds benefitting its youth programming. This year, the event brought in $102,694. HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDS
Creative flavors for National Donut Day in Hawaii
To help celebrate National Donut Day on June 5, The Salvation Army and Regal Bakery in Honolulu sought suggestions for a new donut flavor to be unveiled during 2015 Donut Day observances at the three Regal Bakery locations on Oahu. Regal Bakery is known for its wide variety of donuts including unusual ingredients like maple bacon, green tea, frosted corn cereal, li hing, mint white chocolate, and macadamia shortbread. Ideas for new donut flavors were submitted by posting the photo, ingredients and flavor idea on Instagram, tagging the photo #HawaiiDonutDay and following @SalArmyHi on Instagram. On Oahu, all three Regal Bakery locations provided customers with one free donut on June 5, and a percentage of additional sales that day benefitted The Salvation Army.
Gardening season begins in Great Falls
The season kick-off for The Salvation Army Neighborhood Garden in Great Falls, Mont., began May 23, with plans to continue for the following three weeks, weather permitting. Gardeners will stake out sections, lay drip line and plant seeds. Since its start in 2010, the garden has produced nearly 40,000 pounds of fresh produce. Volunteers provide the labor; community businesses—including Flower Farm, Bundi Gardens and Jenny’s Greenhouse— donate plants and seeds. When families come to The Salvation Army Family Services for assistance, the fresh produce is added to the food assistance box.
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Love Lodi
The second annual Love Lodi event involved local residents working on community service projects throughout the city— cleaning up alleys, repairing buildings and cleaning up nonprofit centers that need the help. A joint effort of The Salvation Army, First Baptist Church and the One-Eighty Teen Center, the event drew 180 volunteers.
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Army helps with gas bills
The Salvation Army partnered with Southwest Gas to host Natural Gas Assistance Day to assist Southwest Gas customers with their gas bills.
New software offers solutions in Phoenix
The Salvation Army Family Services in Phoenix had a challenge managing the inbound calls for its Hope for Families utility assistance program. Hope for Families used to open its telephone lines for up to 10 days a month so families in need of assistance could leave a voicemail message with the request, which would then be forwarded to a caseworker. However, due to the volume of calls and the length of the messages, caseworkers often spent hours simply gathering the information from the calls. With assistance from redCloud, a predictive dialing services company, The Salvation Army designed a new call management system utilizing Interactive Voice Response technology in English and Spanish. Callers now indicate their reason for calling at a prompt, and then provide ZIP code, name, address and telephone number. The system transcribes each call and emails caseworkers the data in an Excel spreadsheet, saving countless hours of labor.
SIERRA DEL MAR The American Red Cross named Solano County Coordinator Captain Jonathan Harvey one of its “everyday heroes.” |Photo by Zack Harvey
Solono County receives “Good Neighbor Award”
Bend Corps holds 5K
The Salvation Army in Bend, Ore., led by Lts. Jeremy and Violet Aird, hosted a 5K March of Celebration May 16. All proceeds benefitted the corps’ food pantry, which serves approximately 1,000 people per month. After the 5K, participants and supporters celebrated at a block party at the corps, which featured a bounce house, face painting, carnival games and food. “When we arrived in Bend, [The Salvation Army] was not well known in the community,” Jeremy Aird said. “Through this 5K, we were able to show the community that [the Army] is alive and well and is still serving others.” First prize in the 5K went to Camden Hammer, who won a round of golf at Sunriver resort for his time of 12 minutes, 55 seconds. The event brought in over $600 for the food pantry; gift-in-kind income totaled $2,385.
training programs to 350 men and women, nearly a third of whom are veterans.
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San Bernardino Corps expands, relocates
Aloha Fun Fair supports Boundless performing group
The Salvation Army in Hawaii hosted an Aloha Fun Fair that included a garage sale and food. Proceeds went to the Hula Hālau performance group representing the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division at the Boundless - The Whole World Redeeming international congress in July.
MissionBridge Soldier Training in Honolulu
At the invitation of Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Divisional Leaders Majors John and Lani Chamness, the Western Territory Social Services staff recently conducted a MissionBridge Soldier Training in Honolulu, Hawaii. Over seven corps and social services programs were represented to share essential tools in bridging the gap between social services and tools. This training also included the Pathway of Hope Spiritual Needs Assessment tool being implemented through the territory. INTERMOUNTAIN
Pay it backward
In a different twist on the “pay it forward” concept, the Antlers hotel in Vail, Colo., created a “Pay It Backward” event as a way to say thank you to 36 Colorado nonprofits, including The Salvation
The San Bernardino Citadel Corps recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside territorial leaders Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs. Formerly home to Banner Elementary School, the new location boasts a 10,000 square-foot building with a larger chapel, six administrative offices, 10 classrooms, a library, a computer lab, an outdoor covered meeting area, a children’s play yard and a recreational sports field. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Army supporter honored by FBI
The Honorable Dean Douglas Pregerson, United States District Court Judge, earned the FBI’s 2014 Los Angeles Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the community. Pregerson sits on the Southern California Metropolitan Board of The Salvation Army, where he has helped forge The Salvation Army’s partnership with the FBI. Each summer the FBI hosts the Junior Special Agents Summer Camp program for youth living at the Westwood Transitional Village. Participants undergo FBI training simulations, interact with a bomb-sniffing dog, and participate in question-and-answer sessions. Pregerson has also served as an advisor to the board of the Bell Shelter for two decades. The shelter provides housing, mental health services, and vocational
The American Red Cross recently recognized The Salvation Army of Solano County, Calif., and County Coordinator Captain Jonathan Harvey with its annual “Good Neighbor Award.” “It’s basically our way of recognizing not only our volunteers, but also we also choose one or two organizations that we’ve partnered with that made, we feel, significant contributions in supporting us,” said Debbie Yee, American Red Cross disaster program manager for Solano, Napa and Lake Counties. “We decided to award The Salvation Army because of the tremendous growth of this partnership. Whenever the fire department call us for a situation, that’s when we actually call The Salvation Army first to see if they can help out with the meals.” This partnership includes The Salvation Army’s efforts during last year’s Napa 6.0-magnitude earthquake in which nearly 9,000 meals were served to residents and first responders. “That just highlights how we were able to rely on The Salvation Army to be there when there’s a tremendous need,” Yee added. “They were there in Napa, but they also supported our shelter in Vallejo, as well.” The American Red Cross also named Harvey as one of its “Everyday Heroes.” “I’m deeply humbled by the recognition,” Harvey said. “I know that what the Army does is a collaborative effort, and this includes our partnership with the American Red Cross. Being called a good neighbor or a hero is truly a great honor, but we know our primary goal is to serve others, and that will never change.”
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Transformed Treasures raises funds, awareness Event nets over $37,000. BY SONYA SENKOWSKY
An auction item from the event
|Photo courtesy of The Salvation Army Alaska Division
The Salvation Army Alaska Division leveraged the talents of local artists to re-make Family Store finds for its eighth annual Transformed Treasures fundraiser last month. The event drew 489 guests and netted over $37,000 for Anchorage-area programs—a 25 percent increase in revenue and a 22 percent increase in attendance over last year. A record-high 100 artists participated in transforming discarded items into treasures, which local celebrity auctioneers presented at the Transformed Treasures luncheon at the Egan Center, a major convention venue in downtown Anchorage. Each year, artists select their items, take “before” pictures, and then transform them into completed works worthy of auction. This year’s one-of-a-kind treasures included a fur vest transformed by Divisional Director of Women’s Ministries Major Jeanne Baker into a teddy bear that sold for $250; furniture, dollhouses and toys transformed into elaborate puppet theaters and play sets; and an
old, unplayable violin turned into a Northern Lights music box, which went for close to $1,000 in the live auction. “It’s amazing what can be done with old, worn out stuff in the hands of an artist,” said Divisional Commander Major George Baker. “[It was] great reminder of the transforming power and grace of God, the ultimate creator and artist.” KTUU Channel 2 Anchorwoman Maria Downey and retired anchor Sheila Balistreri led the bidding. Former Salvation Army beneficiary Kelvin Lee was guest speaker; his life was transformed 10 years ago when he received addiction treatment at The Salvation Army Clitheroe Center. Now president of the nonprofit No Limits, Inc., Lee is also the subject of a new three-minute video relating his journey from addiction to recovery. The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary started Transformed Treasures eight years ago to help increase sales at Anchorage-area Family Stores. The event is also a reminder of the transformations enabled every day by The Salvation Army’s ministry of service. Sponsors included Northwest Strategies, Color Art Printing, BP, Alyeska Pipeline, Lynden, Udelhoven Oilfield System Services Inc., and Woods Plumbing and Heating, Inc.|NFC
Marian Pritchett School holds 50th graduation The Salvation Army school for pregnant and parenting teens graduates 11 teen moms. Eleven teen mothers beat the odds when they graduated from The Salvation Army Marian Pritchett School for Pregnant and Parenting Teens in Boise, Idaho, on May 20. “Some struggles are worse than others and fortunately I believe that our ‘struggle’ is an opportunity to learn and grow rather than a problem,” said student Hayden Lowe. “Just because we’re young mothers doesn’t mean that we can’t become great parents, awesome role models, and further our education to become whatever we wish to be.” Not only do the students defy the odds, but so does the partnership between The Salvation Army and the Boise School District, which enables the faith-based Salvation Army and a public school to work together, helping to ensure a bright future for these mothers and their children. This was the school’s 50th graduating class, representing a successful collaboration. The district handles the academics, supplying the curriculum and teachers, while the Army provides the facility and services of full-time social worker Lindsay Klein, who
offers weekly classes in parenting or prenatal care, and life skills seminars with local experts, covering everything from banking to custodial agreements to self-defense. “All this, along with the in-house childcare, is what keeps these girls from falling into the 70 percent of pregnant teens who drop out,” said Major Rhonda Lloyd, Boise corps officer. “Instead, over 90 percent of Marian Pritchett graduates go on to postsecondary education, vocational training, or the work force and that’s something to celebrate.” Prior to graduation, students celebrated motherhood and individuals who significantly influenced their lives at the “Springtime in Paris” luncheon. Idaho’s First Lady, Lori Otter, spoke at the event and interacted with the girls. Acknowledging them for overcoming tremendous obstacles, Otter commended the young women for making the difficult decision to carry their babies to term. She challenged each student to continue making good choices as they take life one step
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at a time. She encouraged the teen moms and two teen dads to discover their own strengths, building on them to create a better future for themselves, their children and the state of Idaho. “Otter connected with the students in a profound manner—in the room of over 80 people one could have heard a pin drop,” Lloyd said. “Even the babies seemed to know it was a special moment.”
|Photo courtesy of The Salvation Army Boise
Since the event was as close to a prom as the girls get, the room was decorated in pink and silver with iconic images of Paris. Each student could have a photo taken with her child and mentor under the Eiffel Tower. Many also had photos taken with Otter. Amid preparations for graduation and the luncheon, the school welcomed 11 new babies this spring—seven boys and four girls.|NFC
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‘IRIS’ BY JONATHAN DOUGHTY “Iris” (Frontier Press, 2015) by Kyle Reardon is the story of Olympic athlete Iris Breckenridge, a relatively ordinary person who finds herself in extraordinary circumstances after drowning and subsequently being resurrected by Dr. Michiko of the science and technology firm known as Biostronomy. Through this process of reanimation, Iris’s body is filled with nanobots—small machines that repair her damaged tissues from the inside—rendering the majority of her physical body robotic. While resurrecting the deceased may seem like it should be the most complicated aspect of this story, it isn’t. To begin with, the funding for the various materials and necessary research to revive Iris are provided by questionable sources who are more motivated by sensual lust and financial gain than the common good. These underlying motivations behind this new technology become a central dilemma in the story, and an obviously shaken Iris must now cope with a radically different and unusual life.
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HERALDS OF GRACE CFOT leaders reflect on service
After nine years at Crestmont, Majors Tim and Cindy Foley farewell in 2015. BY TIM and CINDY FOLEY, MAJORS
T Cadets of the Heralds of Grace session line up at the College for Officer Training at Crestmont ahead of the commencement ceremony.
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Heralds of Grace receive degrees Commencement ceremony begins commissioning weekend in the West.
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culmination of two years of academic effort at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont, Salvationists and friends gathered on the college’s lawn to witness the commencement and presentation of degrees to the 40 cadets of the Heralds of Grace session. “Welcome to our home—the ministry that goes on on these sacred grounds will last for an eternity,” said Major Tim Foley, CFOT principal, in welcoming attendees. “This is not an easy task...it is not for the one who has no spirit of perseverance. Our job is to get the cadets to the starting line; that’s when they get those wonderful appointments on Sunday.” The session sang its song, “Heralds of Grace” by John and Janet Martin, following a prayer by Captain Annalise Francis, CFOT curriculum officer. “The officer is a leader of people and he or she must be the most zealous and dedicated soldier in the corps,” said William Flinn, chair of the Crestmont Council, recounting words from his grandfather’s copy of the officers’ Orders and Regulations. “Some things change, but some things—never. Someone is waiting out there for the message of Christ’s love that only you can deliver.” Major Cindy Foley, CFOT director of campus services, led attendees in singing “Praise, my soul,” before Chief Secretary Colonel Dave Hudson read Scripture, and Lt. Colonel Doug O’Brien, personnel secretary, gave the commencement address. “We’re all different. We’re people made of different experiences, priorities and values,” O’Brien said, and listed examples of the differ-
ences in his own life’s memories and highlights compared to that of his wife’s, Lt. Colonel Diane O’Brien, who grew up in England. “Differences are a reality for Diane and me, but our differences don’t drag us down. Our common memories—our shared experiences—bind us together.” He recognized the differences among the session mates—that some are “Army barmy” and some or not, or that some think the uniform is a barrier to ministry and some are certain that it opens doors to ministry. “Because we’re all so different, there will be times when we disagree, when we have different priorities, times when we imagine that someone just doesn’t care,” he said. “During those times, remember who you are.” Further, O’Brien said we would do best to remember the things that bind us together in the Army, that “Salvationists are like Christian entrepreneurs” and that “Salvationists seize the day.” “The door is wide open to Salvationist who see possibilities, who inspire support, and have the tenacity to see something through to completion,” he said. Territorial Commander Commissioner James Knaggs presented academic degrees and certificates to the cadets, including Cadet Maryellen Walters who then spoke on behalf of her session. “We’ve been equipped spiritually, academically and emotionally for the calling that God has placed on our lives,” Walters said. “We have been prepared to fight evil and injustice wherever and whenever. And we are grateful for the privilege to be discipled on such sacred grounds as this.” Major Tim Foley led attendees in singing “To God be the glory” and Major Brian Jones, CFOT director of curriculum, closed in prayer. |NFC
he College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont is sacred space. Some individuals have fallen in love with these grounds. Others have a lovehate relationships with it; they like it, but they can’t wait to leave. Since 1975, thousands of people have called this place home while being either a cadet or staff officer. We have had the privilege of living and working here since 2006, but now the time has come for us to move on. In our nine-year tenure, we have participated in the training of nearly 300 cadets and have seen the cadet population rise from 15 to 62 individuals in a session. We have been through two accreditation renewals, the development of new courses like “Emerging Trends,” and the expansion of the field training program to include direct ministry at Adult Rehabilitation Centers on Sundays. We have been intentional to provide a 360-degree approach in the practical training of the cadets. Among many things taught here, Bible, theology, homiletics and business courses, all cadets leave here with Emergency Disaster Services certifications, media training and more understanding of how advisory organizations work. Tim served alongside two training principals as assistant principal before being named training principal in March 2011. Cindy worked to establish a strong foundation of corps program ministry on campus, created a robust women’s and men’s ministry program, and worked with the Crestmont Council to strengthen the budget, property management, and strategic planning for the college. It has been a true joy to know that the lessons and time that we invest into the lives of the cadets and staff officers is capable of being multiplied many times as God will use the skills and knowledge that is developed at CFOT to touch the FOLEYS PAGE 19
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COMMISSIONING SERVICE We’ve been equipped spiritually, academically and emotionally for the calling that God has placed on our lives. We have been prepared to fight evil and injustice wherever and whenever. COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
In the business of coming alongside BY MARYELLEN WALTERS, LT. There is a vivid moment in time that I will never forget. It was the moment when my dad finally let me go in what felt like the deep end of the pool at the Aquarena in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. I spent many years whirling and flailing in that pool with my dad by my side, and had he not come alongside me from the beginning I might have never stayed afloat. After many days of teaching me, lifting me up, and guiding me further and further from the shallow end, I was finally ready to face the reality of doing it on my own, and I did. Soon I could kick off from one side and swim to the other, but what I loved even more was swimming into his arms, all the while with a smile on my face and joy in my heart. Thanks, Dad! Twenty-two short months ago a considerably quiet and quirky session arrived on campus here at the College for Officer Training. They call us the Heralds of Grace. Many of us appeared like a deer in the headlights, others with degrees and years of experience. Yet, we were all well-aware of how much there was to learn, and how little time there was to do it. Times like these call for officers and staff that are willing to come alongside and teach, edify, and guide us even when we do not seem guidable. All of their hard work is meant to prepare us, if that’s even possible, to serve in The Salvation Army as officers appointed by God and called by God to come alongside those entrusted into our care. We’ve been equipped spiritually, academically and emotionally for the calling that God has placed on our lives. We have been prepared to fight evil and injustice wherever and whenever. And we are grateful for the privilege to be discipled on such sacred grounds as this. Some of us may have felt like we were drowning in the workload and the pressures of becoming a leader, but thankfully we were not alone and are now ready for the deep end. Officers and staff of the College for Officer Training, we cannot thank you enough. We will vividly remember these days, I promise you this. In Isaiah 41:10 God tells us “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” You see, God is in the business of coming alongside others. In fact, Jesus is the walking-talking proof of this very truth. In Jesus the fullness of God dwelled, and in case you didn’t know, Jesus made his home alongside us. Even in these two years, his Spirit has counseled us on how to be heralds of his truth, love, and grace. As the graduating class of 2015, we pay tribute to those that have gone before us and those that will follow, but we know it is impossible without someone by our side. As we swim—or should I say, march—forth in victory, may we save souls, grow saints, and serve suffering humanity no matter how dark or deep the waters seem. For this is what it looks like to come alongside others in a lost and broken world, and this is our calling. What began as a quiet and quirky session has now become the band of men and women God needs on the front lines.|NFC
I am a ‘Herald of Grace’ BY EDGAR AZUETA, LT.
I am who I am because of the grace of God. I can say with confidence that I am not the same person who walked in to The Salvation Army’s College for Officer Training on August 13, 2013. Many times we don’t understand the concept and importance of grace. I wasn’t raised a Christian or a believer of any kind. However, my parents taught me to never give up and to always do my best in all I do. It was still a struggle in many ways, particularly at school; kids at school are bullies. At school, you see, there was discrimination, broken people pretending to be popular, and girls doing whatever they could to be popular. This was normal for me, but one day a woman came to me talking about her God, how amazing and loving he is. All I said was, “I don’t believe in your God.” That year I had to find a job because my dad went for a vacation in prison. I was angry at God even though I didn’t believe in him. After the encounter with that woman, I began thinking about this God. I was so angry one time that I said this to him: “If you actually exist, if what the people say is true and you created everything including me then why am I suffering, why aren’t doing your job, why are you quiet?” Later, I started to attend The Salvation Army as a volunteer and I heard of this God once again. Even though I cursed his name and turned my back on him, he was still seeking my heart. One day as I walked from school to my house I prayed this prayer: “If you exist please help me, please save me, take me to a place in which I can see you face to face.” As I continued to walk home, my corps officer drove by and gave me a lift to my house. He sat me down and he told me that if I wanted to, I could go to camp for a whole week in which I could encounter God in a personal way. That was the first time I understood grace because even though I cursed God’s name, he showed me grace and even to this
day he has been good to me. As Samuel Logan Brengle once said, “He has been light to my darkness, strength to my weakness, wisdom in my foolishness, knowledge in my ignorance. When my heart ached he comforted me, when my feet had slipped or were backsliding as the ‘saints will say,’ he held me up, when my faith trembled, he
has encouraged me.” That is why I am who I am because of the grace of God. We all have those moments in which we went against God but he still offered us love and mercy and salvation. This is grace, a gift we don’t deserve but yet given to us. So here we are today: The Heralds of Grace, ready to share that grace. I know for a fact that God is not done with us today because moment after moment, I see the Holy Spirit working in each one of us. My session has been through two years at CFOT, but you know what? God is just beginning his work in us. We have so much to learn but one thing is evident. We are Heralds of Grace because it was his grace that allowed us to be here today, it was his grace that allowed us to rise and to keep moving forward even when we fall short, it was his grace that allowed us and showed us that we may fall short of his glory but he still there to lift us up. I believe in the work of The Salvation Army as does each member of my session. God has given each and every one of us a taste of his grace and it is up to us to share it with the rest of the Western Territory and the world. God bless that woman who spoke to me about Christ. In a few days, I will be that person who will tell people about our amazing God. That is why I am who I am because of the grace of God. I am an officer of The Salvation Army. I am a Herald of Grace.|NFC
We understand the license of being officially appointed as heralds to give the message of grace found in Titus 2:11. Here Paul tells Titus, “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.” SERVICE OF APPOINTMENT
Privilege BY KELSEY PEARCE, LT.
It’s not uncommon to hear stories of the impact a pet can have on a growing human being during those early years of life. For me it was a thigh high American Eskimo puppy named Sasha. My family got Sasha when I was 5 and she lived beyond me getting married and moving out of my parent’s house. Of her almost two decades of life, a certain sentence always sent her into a panic of enthusiastic anticipation. The sentence was simply, “do you want to go outside?” When it was uttered, everything immediately changed. This perfectly calm dog would become manic in an instant. Her ears would go up and she would begin darting up and down the halls, back and forth, leaping against the door, until someone finally put a leash on her and took her outside. To her, nothing compared to these moments. Nothing in her life was held in such high regard. When it came to going outside, Sasha’s joy took no days off; she recognized the privilege every time. Being a herald is all about privilege. I mean it. When you broom away the cobwebs and have the archaeological team dig up the word a bit, it’s pretty astounding. A herald was an officially appointed position by sovereign heads of state to go and speak on their behalf. Essentially most heralds of the middle ages would take the most imperative messages out into the world for their king. Think about that for a moment. A herald could speak on behalf of their king. It was one of the highest privileges in the kingdom. I don’t think this could be any more fitting a parallel for the 40 new lieutenants on this stage today. After spending two years with this group, the one common facet in our stories, testimonies and more importantly, the way we live our lives is the fact that we recognize the privilege of being where we are. More importantly, we recognize the undeserved privilege that begins today. We understand the license of being officially appointed as heralds to give the message of grace found in Titus 2:11. Here Paul tells Titus, “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.” This is a simple, yet intense and all important mes-
sage. This message is that God’s grace is exposed and embodied in the person of Jesus. Now by this, salvation is offered to all men. This is our message. This is our proclamation. Salvation is for everyone. The reality of this privilege isn’t two years and about 100 college credits in the making— this is a lifetime in the making, with the very impetus being the breathed word of the living God who asked each one of us to respond in such a way as this. It’s one calling among many; privilege recognized unanimously. The fact is, our session name should not be seen as something that we merely cheer about when we hear it. It wasn’t just a title to differentiate us from other sessions while we lived on campus for two years. We must rip this name from its collegiate context and make it the very tenet of our identity as officers. Every class has a name, but I am confident that our session has turned its name into an identity—one that we will represent well in the field. As I said, a herald is an appointed position. So, it turns out we already have our appointments. The community and corps appointments that we’ll hear about from the Commissioner in a few minutes will not change that. The orders have been sealed well before our leaders began discussing it. We have been appointed as Heralds of Grace. Like my dog Sasha, we’re ready. We know it’s time to go outside. Our ears are up as our master is finally opening the door. As the moment presses forward, the Heralds of Grace are darting the halls excitedly, back and forth, jumping on the door repeatedly. As the handle is being turned and the sunlight is spilling through the widening crack, our joy must take no days off; we must recognize the privilege constantly, the privilege to share the grace of God’s salvation for the rest of our lives as heralds—Heralds of Grace.|NFC
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WHO ARE THE HERALDS OF GRACE?
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CADETS COMMISSIONED
AVERAGE AGE
34
GENERATION SALVATIONIST 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH
6
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
COLLEGE DEGREES
Including: psychology, accounting, Asian studies, marketing, religious studies
SESSION VERSE
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.”—TITUS 2:11
Czech, French, Korean, Spanish, Gujarati, Hindi, Sanskrit
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10 were dedicated in The Salvation Army 8 were converted to The Salvation Army 16 were corps cadets 7 have officer parents
REFLECTING ON TWO YEARS AT CFOT BY DAVID CAIN, LT. Jesus never promised that the path he leads us down will be easy. He only promises that it will be worth it. The past two years at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont have been the most challenging and equally rewarding years of my life. Through it all God has proved himself faithful. As I approach the starting line to a life of ministry, I feel so grateful for the time of preparation that is behind me. This sacred accomplishment compels me to reflect on my past two-year experience. Crestmont has taught me about community. The training college is a community of diversity and a bubbling pool of talent with no possible parallel. All called to the same ministry, my session mates and I have shared laughs and tears
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as friendships were forged to last a lifetime. At times we walked together and other times we carried each other on our shoulders; Crestmont has instilled the humbling truth inside me that I cannot do this work alone. Crestmont has taught me about growth. I would have preferred to walk the path of least resistance but my experience at the training college has marched me head on into new and uncomfortable experiences only to emerge on the other side with a greater confidence in myself and a deeper trust in the God who walks with me stride by stride. Crestmont has taught me about myself. The work of a Salvation Army officer demands a much more qualified person than myself. Insecurities have been my greatest enemy throughout my training experience. God has slowly but steadily been replacing each lie with a new level of confidence in who he is
in me. No greater lesson could be learned than the continuing lesson of learning to trust in my Lord more deeply and sincerely than the day before. I am desperate for more of him today. The apostle Paul reached a similar place in his ministry when he came to the realization that his own efforts would never be enough. Jesus responds to Paul’s pleas for help by saying, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9). Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. As I proceed toward a life of ministry, I rest in the sobering reality that my efforts will never be enough and that I rest solely on the grace afforded to me. My prayer is that these Crestmont lessons continue to blossom as I seek to love his people more each day.|NFC
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lives of thousands of people throughout the territory. Being a part of training future officers who will embrace the spiritual needs of the corps, institutions, and the greater community is a sacred task and one that we haven’t taken lightly. We still get excited when an officer calls to tell us about their ministry and we have a chance to celebrate the work of God in the lives of their congregation. With much love comes much hope—and we have much hope that the service of the past 10 sessions of commissioned officers will bring new souls to the kingdom and provide strength and support for the believers who are serving with distinction on the field. On a personal level, all three of our children were able
to graduate from Palos Verdes schools. Tim completed a doctorate degree in spiritual formation. Cindy has participated in two courses for ministry leaders and is also working on a leadership degree. We have truly enjoyed our time here working with so many dedicated employees and officers who are committed to the teaching of the cadets and the betterment of The Salvation Army. The future of The Salvation Army in the Western Territory is in good, godly hands. We firmly believe that God has raised up a new generation that will honor the legacy of the past but will move forward with the spirit of Salvationism. We will see officers who are committed to the simple vision of imagination, innovation and inspiration in all the work that they will do.|NFC
SILVER STAR BANQUET
Recognizing our silver stars BY YOHANI ORTIZ, LT. Today is a special day, where we pause to honor the impact each of you have made in our lives. Every Herald of Grace has parents or spiritual parents who have guided us on this journey called life. This afternoon I honor my parents as my Silver Star recipients for their inspiration and influence in my life. Proverbs 31:25-26 reads, She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness (NLT). These verses describe the noble character of the woman I have the privilege to call mom. My mother has been the sweetest gift from God. Throughout my life she has been an example of determination, love, compassion, and strength. Growing up I recall watching her work, love people, serve, sacrifice, and I would say to myself, “I cannot wait to be like her when I grow up!” Your ministry has inspired me to become an officer who works hard, reaches to make a difference, and perseveres to share the love of Christ to the world. Mom, it is thanks to your guidance, love, and care that I have found my purpose. From birth you have taught me to fear the Lord, to love others, servanthood, discipline, work ethic, laughter and to reach for the stars. All these are tools that have helped me in my journey to officership. Words cannot describe how influential you have been. Your life reflects a life of love for ministry, strength and dignity. In your eyes I see how much you believe in me, even when I doubt myself. Your lips speak words of encouragement, wisdom, kindness, love and direction. Your ears listen to the voice of my heart. Your shoulders have been slept and wept on as you carried my burdens. Your arms are filled with unlimited hugs, and your heart overflows with unconditional love. You truly are the perfect blend of a mother and a loyal friend. Likewise, my father has also been influential in my life. His wise words have guided me through each milestone of my life journey. His words are filled with gentleness and knowledge. It was his words that confirmed my calling to officership. The night God used to speak to me through my father’s words he shared. “Daughter, I want to tell you, that if one day comes and I am no longer in this world, that you remember that sovereignty and justice for the poor is not a gift. If not to fight with them as did Jesus Christ when he died on the cross of Calvary, but with intelligence, commitment, sacrifice, willingness and above all honesty. But I’m also glad to have you, to know that you will be the continuity of my existence, the source of my inspiration, my improvement and my commitment to those who suffer from hunger, misery and pain.” You see these words were written in a letter nearly 24 years ago when I was born. He was overwhelmed with joy to be a father, that we expressed himself in the only way he knew best, and that is through writing. Unknowingly, several months later he would pass away in a car accident. His influence in my life has been through this old yellow piece of paper. Through this letter I have met him and filled gaps; I have been guided, received advice, received my calling, and most importantly I have felt loved. God has used this letter to bring me to where I am today. Each Herald of Grace has stories to share of how significant each of you has been to us. A 22-month journey is nearly coming to an end. On behalf of the Heralds of Grace I would like to recognize each officer, parent, spiritual parent, and mentor for your support, prayers, encouragement, care packages, cards, advice, and love as you have walked us through our journey here at the College for Officer Training. Proverbs 22:6 reads: Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it (ESV). Each cadet present is a representation of your investment, wisdom, training, rebuking, and teachings. You have helped us begin this journey and today we celebrate together the fruits of your labor. Through each act of love you have helped in our development as cadets and as messengers of the grace that was so freely given to us. Because of your investment in our lives we will soon be ordained and commissioned as Blood and Fire officers of The Salvation Army. We will commission as officers who save souls, grow saints, and meet human needs without discrimination. We appreciate and value your leadership and mentorship. Words cannot express our gratitude for being major contributors behind our success and achievements. We truly thank God for using you to speak and invest into our lives.|NFC
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Where are they now? Long-serving Western Territory officers recognized Major Raewyn Aspeitia Commissioned in 1990 with the Witnesses for Jesus session, Major Raewyn Aspeitia celebrates 25 years of service in The Salvation Army in 2015. She currently serves as the divisional secretary for business in the Southwest Division. Aspeitia said the meaning of being an officer now as compared to when she was commissioned is centered in “faithfulness to God’s way, not my way.” To new officers, Aspeitia said she would encourage them through the words of Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Her life verse: In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight (Prov. 3:6). Major Brian Jones Commissioned in 1985 with the Guardian of the Truth session, Major Brian Jones celebrates 30 years of service in The Salvation Army in 2015. He currently serves as the director of curriculum at the College for Officer Training at Crestmont. “When I was commissioned as a new lieutenant 30 years ago, my understanding and meaning of a Salvation Army officer was limited due to my newness as an officer. Faithfulness to the mission and a passion for people became more real to me over the years,” Jones said. “My calling from the beginning of my ministry until today has been the single factor in my life that has motivated and helped me to grow and understand my purpose in life.” To new officers, Jones encouraged them “first and foremost to have within your spirit the importance of taking care of your own soul,” he said. “This is a key ingredient in being able to serve effectively as an officer. If your ministry is to be fulfilling to you and others, continue to grow in all areas of your life.” His life verse: What the Lord requires from you: to do justice, embrace faithful love, and walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8b CEB). Major Katherine Reed Commissioned in 1980 with the Proclaimers of Salvation session, Major Katherine Reed celebrates 35 years of service in The Salvation Army in 2015. She currently serves as the director of special services at the Anaheim Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Anaheim, Calif. “Being an officer is just as important, enriching and challenging to me now as it was the day I walked across the stage to receive my commission,” Reed said. “I look over the past 35 years of service and I see people—people I was privileged to serve and people that touched my life in ways I would have not expected, from children that went to camp when we were divisional youth secretaries are now officers, to corps people that accepted Christ as their Savior are now leaders within the corps or men and women in the ARC who have enriched my life and ministry way beyond any expectation. A long line of generations that went before me loved me and taught me, and now with my husband to see our two daughters grown and serving the Lord with their spouses and our beautiful grandchildren, I am reminded daily how blessed I am to have had the life I still live.” To new officers, Reed said to love your people, and start with those at home. Her life verse: But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high
calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted. (1 Peter 2:9-10 MSG). Colonel Victor Leslie Commissioned in 1980 with the Proclaimers of Salvation session, Colonel Victor Leslie celebrates 35 years of service in The Salvation Army in 2015. He currently serves as the territorial commander in the Nigeria Territory. “The calling and purpose remains constant,” he said. “Soul winning is more about the ‘opportunity’ than the ‘strategy.’” To new officers, Leslie said he would encourage them through the words of Ephesians 5:15-17: So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do (NLT). His life verse: But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? (Rom. 10:14 NLT).
Long-serving Western Territory officers were recognized during the 2015 Commissioning weekend as follows: 25 YEARS Major Raewyn Aspeitia Major Rafael Aspeitia Major Angie Medina Major Joy Mui Major Thomas Mui Major Mary Paugh Major Elvia Roman Major Gil Roman Major Darren Trimmer 30 YEARS Major Carlos Bravo
Colonel Sharron Hudson Commissioned in 1975 with the Soldiers of the Cross session, Colonel Sharron Hudson celebrates 40 years of service in The Salvation Army in 2015. She currently serves as the territorial secretary for women’s ministries. “I’m humbled by the opportunities that the Lord has allowed in my life over the years,” she said. “I’m still amazed at how the Lord transforms lives through the ministry of The Salvation Army.” To new officers, Hudson said, “Go into each new appointment with gratitude to what the Lord will show you. Love the people to whom you have been entrusted by the Lord. Use challenges as opportunities to learn something new and to grow in your own spiritual life.” Her life verse: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:6-7).
Major Cynthia Foley
Major C. Joseph Murray Commissioned in 1975 with the Soldiers of the Cross session, Major C. Joseph Murray celebrates 40 years of service in The Salvation Army in 2015. He currently serves as the corps officer of the Santa Rosa Corps. “Being an officer means the same thing now as it did when I was commissioned,” he said. “It is a practical ministry where I have opportunities everyday to help people physically, mentally, socially and spiritually in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” To new officers, Murray said, “Through the years Satan tries to use situations and struggles to cause us to doubt our calling as officers. My encouragement for anyone who is questioning their calling is this: God has been faithful in the past. He will be faithful in the present and future. Try humming a chorus that is meaningful. Recite a Scripture verse. If you are still discouraged and full of doubt, remember the covenant that you signed. Here is what I tell myself, ‘there are no loopholes in my covenant with God and The Salvation Army.’” His life verse: Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine (Is. 43:1b KJV) and “In this world you will have trouble.But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
Major Eloisa Martin
Major Maria Hernandez Major Moises Hernandez Major Brian Jones Major Philip Lum Major Jonnette Mulch Major Allie Niles Major Kelly Pontsler Lt. Colonel Joseph Posillico Major Dawn Rocheleau Major George Rocheleau 35 YEARS Colonel Victor Leslie Major Darlan Marquez Major Jeffrey Martin Major Margaret Peacock Major Richard Peacock Major Katherine Reed 40 YEARS Major Mercedes Bravo Colonel David Hudson Colonel Sharron Hudson Major C. Joseph Murray Major Florence Murray Lt. Colonel Diane O’Brien Major Victoria Shiroma
BECOMING AN OFFICER 1. RELATIONSHIP
2. SOLDIERSHIP
3. CALLING
4. APPLICATION
The most important component for anyone wanting to enter Christian service is a strong, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This relationship is based on the understanding that our sins can be forgiven through Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary. It involves an understanding that, all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God (Rom. 3:23). But by Christ’s sacrifice and death, he paid the penalty for all sin, allowing us the opportunity to confess our sin and enter into a relationship with him. Once established, the believer continually grows in his or her faith.
Members of The Salvation Army church are called soldiers, those who possess a relationship with Jesus Christ, participate in fellowship and worship in a local congregation and adhere to the doctrines and mission of The Salvation Army. Each person attends preparation classes and signs a covenant stating his or her beliefs and dedication to following God before becoming a soldier.
Each Salvation Army officer is called by God for a unique ministry. This calling may take many forms, but in all cases it is an inner conviction that it is God’s plan for you to serve him fully as an officer in The Salvation Army. No one should aspire to become an officer of their own will or by the invitation of another. It is God who calls and then equips those who minister in this manner.
When a Salvation Army soldier senses a call to officership, he or she should discuss this with his or her corps officer. The officer will help the soldier evaluate his or her call, giftedness and the possibility of becoming an officer. The officer will also assist the soldier in the application process. If accepted, the individual is assigned to a training class at the College for Officer Training at Crestmont for two years of education and preparation before being ordained and commissioned as an officer in The Salvation Army.
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MUSEUM OF THE WEST CELEBRATES ARMY’S 150TH YEAR BY SHEILA CHATTERJEE As our organization approaches its meaningful 150th anniversary milestone this July, we naturally cast our minds back to the figures who worked tirelessly to lay the foundations upon which we now rely. In order to celebrate our history as a whole—a history filled with countless stories of sacrifice, bravery and commitment—the Museum of the West hosted a 2015 Commissioning display in the lobby of the Pasadena Convention Center to shine a spotlight on two inspiring stories. In Los Angeles in the early 1900s, the Army operated Industrial Homes and Industrial Stores, precursors to today’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers and thrift stores. From time to time, these enterprises were subject
to criticism from local governments who viewed them as profit generators in the guise of charities. This was certainly the case when the mayor and council of Los Angeles passed two ordinances creating a Municipal Charities Commission. Charities were licensed under two conditions: that all funds collected be under the control of persons who were local residents and that all funds be spent locally. The Salvation Army was denied a license on the grounds that it was a national, rather than local, organization. Commissioner Thomas Estill, under the advisement of legal counsel, worked tirelessly with the commission for over 18 months in order to resolve the issue to no avail. All soliciting funds for charitable purposes had been prohibited and Industrial Stores closed during this time. Finally, to put the matter to a judicial test, Major William Dart opened an
Industrial Store, sold some clothing and was arrested. He was treated courteously and became the unofficial prison chaplain. Public opinion was in favor of the Army and they resolved to fight the case in the courts. On Feb. 3, 1916, the California Supreme Court sided unanimously with The Salvation Army. The second story selected for our display took place much earlier in Victorian England. As part of his “In Darkest England” program, General William Booth turned his attention to the ills of the factory system. Specifically, he concentrated on Phossy Jaw, an agonizing and disfiguring ailment caused by repeated exposure to phosphorus vapors in matchstick factories. As early as 1838, governments across Europe investigated deplorable conditions in matchstick factories but did nothing to implement recommended improvements.
In response to this injustice, The Salvation Army purchased a derelict building in East London in 1891. They converted it into a fair wages for fair work factory producing “Lights in Darkest England” brand matches, made with a less hazardous form of phosphorous. By 1892, the British government instituted new ventilation ordinances for matchstick factories and by 1908 an international ban was placed on the production of phosphorous matches. Once again, the actions of The Salvation Army awoke public conscience. In addition to featuring these moving stories, the museum display included a timeline of Salvation Army history over a backdrop of historical photos. Including everything from emergency relief vehicles to donut girls, the photos conveyed a sense of the immeasurable impact of The Salvation Army has had on mankind over the last 150 years. Visit the museum’s historical photo database for more.|NFC
Western officers receive new appointments Territorial Commander James Knaggs announced the following changes of appointments, effective July 1, unless otherwise indicated: TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS THE CHIEF SECRETARY’S OFFICE Major Henry Graciani, Associate to the Mission Development Secretary PERSONNEL SERVICES Captain Joanne Louangamath, Territorial Candidates’ & Recruitment Secretary PROGRAM SERVICES Major Danielle Strickland, Territorial Social Justice Secretary, Social Justice Department Captain Erika Hernandez, Assistant to the Territorial Social Justice Secretary Captain Dana Libby, Secretary, Social Services Department Captain Mary Libby, Associate Social Services Secretary ADULT REHABILITATION CENTERS COMMAND Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr., Harvest Initiative ARC/Corps Liaison Major Grady Brown, Administrator, Anaheim ARC Major Julie Brown, Director of Special Services, Anaheim ARC Majors Gregory & Orpha Moody, Chaplains, Fresno ARC Major Bernadine Graciani, Administrator, San Diego ARC Lieutenants Michael & Cherie Evans, Trainees, Oakland ARC Lieutenants David & Mary Kyle Chaplains, Portland ARC Lieutenant Sam LeMar, Chaplain, Long Beach ARC Envoy Dennis Stumpf, Business Administrator, Sacramento ARC Envoy Tawnya Stumpf, Director of Special Services, Sacramento ARC Mr. Aldo Accinelli, Los Angeles County Director of Business Business Administrator - Long Beach ARC * Business Administrator - Pasadena ARC * COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING TRAINING PRINCIPAL Major Gwendolyn Jones, Campus Chaplain ADMINISTRATION Major Robert Birks, Assistant Training Principal PERSONNEL Major Jeff Martin, Director of Personnel* Captain Lourdes Griffith, Personnel Officer Captain Shane Halverson, Personnel Officer Captain Ragina Halverson, Family Care Director BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Lieutenant Jesus Quintanilla, Home Officer CAMPUS SERVICES Major Stacy Birks, Director of Campus Services ALASKA DIVISION Major Edward Markham, Divisional Secretary Major Pamela Markham, Divisional Women’s Ministries Secretary, Community Care Ministries Secretary*, Older Adult Ministries Secretary* and VAVS Secretary*
Captain Rachel Ray, Divisional Youth Secretary Majors Kevin & Tina Bottjen, Corps Officers, Hoonah Corps Majors Joseph & Florence Murray, Corps Officers, Fairbanks Corps Major Londa Upshaw, Outpost Officer, Bethel Outpost Captain Tolani Finley, Associate Director, Clitheroe Center and Divisional Statistician* Lieutenants Randall & Sheryl Skelton, Corps Officers, Gateway Corps Lieutenant Robbin Swales, Outpost Officer, Cordova Outpost Lieutenants Kevin & Serina Woods, Corps Officers, Haines Corps CASCADE DIVISION Major Janene Zielinski, Portland Metro Chaplaincy Program Director * Major Nila Fankhauser, Service Extension Director* Captain Jennifer Masango, Divisional Youth Secretary Major Rhonda Lloyd, Associate Treasure Valley Coordinator* Majors James & Eileen Halverson, Special Assignment, DHQ Major John Stennett, Administrator & County Coordinator, Marion & Polk County Major Candy Stennett, Mission Integration Director, Salem Kroc Corps Majors Moises & Alicia Guerrero, Associate Corps Officers, Latino Ministry, Salem Kroc Corps, and Shelter Chaplains, Transitional Shelter Majors Kevin & Tammy Ray, Corps Officers, Salem Kroc Corps Majors Dennis & Diana Trimmer, Chaplains , Portland Metro Chaplaincy Program - Veterans & Family Center Majors Ronald & Elaine Wildman, Corps Officers, The Dalles Corps Captain Laura Fenton, Chaplain, Portland Metro Chaplaincy Program, White Shield Center * Captain Marcos & Lieutenant Angel Marquez, Corps Officers, Portland Moore Street Corps Captains Dwayne & Hilary Patterson, Corps Officers, Idaho Falls Corps Lieutenants Troy & Felicia Cook, Corps Officers, Twin Falls Corps DEL ORO DIVISION Captain Nancy Halverson, Divisional Youth Secretary Major Ray Yant, Divisional Emergency Disaster Services Secretary Majors Charles & Shari Fowler, County Coordinators, Washoe County and Corps Officers, Reno Corps * Captains Thomas & Kimberly Stambaugh, Sacramento Social Services Secretaries Majors Robert & Sandra Deidrick, ARP Administrators, Chico ARP Captains Carlos & Gildete Souza, Corps Officers, Yuba/ Sutter Corps Lieutenants Timothy & Diana Danielson, Corps Officers, Redding Corps Lieutenants Daniel & Audra Whipple, Corps Officers, Santa Rosa Corps GOLDEN STATE DIVISION Major Cheryl Kinnamon, Mission Development and San Francisco Metro Coordinator Captain David Shull, Divisional Secretary for Program Field Support and Men’s Ministries Captain Regina Shull, Divisional Women’s Ministries
Secretary and Divisional Secretary for Program - Adult Ministries Lieutenant Caroline Rowe, Divisional Youth and Candidates’ Secretary Lieutenant Dustin Rowe, Divisional Youth Secretary Captains Harold & Magaly Laubach, County Coordinators, Santa Cruz, and Corps Officers, Santa Cruz Corps * Captains Rene & Angela Carcamo, Corps Officers, Redwood City Corps Captain Andres Espinoza, Corps Officer, Watsonville Corps and Santa Cruz County TEAM Ministry Officer * Lieutenants Carlos & Leilani Armendariz, Corps Officers, Tulare Corps Lieutenant Luke Betti, Corps Officer, Hanford Corps Lieutenant Mary Chung, Assistant Corps Officer, Santa Clara Citadel Corps Lieutenant Francine Huck, Associate Corps Officer, San Francisco Kroc Corps Lieutenants Kalani & Jennie Onitsuka-Adams, Assistant Corps Officers, San Jose Temple Corps Lieutenants Brian & Brenda Orr,Corps Officers, Ridgecrest Corps Lieutenants Judah & Megan Young, Corps Officers, San Francisco Mission Corps HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDS DIVISION Lieutenant Micheal Stack, Divisional Youth & Candidates’ Secretary Lieutenant Jessica Stack, Divisional Youth Secretary Majors Wenjune & Noveminda Tanedo, Corps Officers, Chuuk Corps INTERMOUNTAIN DIVISION Major Charity Kramerius, Divisional Women’s Ministries Secretary Major Julie Garcia, Divisional Older Adult Ministries Secretary, Community Care Ministries Secretary *, Divisional Statistician * and VAVS Secretary * Lieutenant Jan Pemberton, Divisional Youth Secretary Majors Warren & Dixie Dabis, Corps Officers, Denver Centennial Corps Majors Mark & Michelle Thielenhaus, Corps Officers, Billings Corps Major Roberto & Captain Melissa Viquez, Corps Officers, Denver West Adams Corps Lieutenants Peter & Linda Oliver, Assistant Corps Officers, Colorado Springs Corps Isaias & Adelma Braga, Ministry Leaders In-Charge, Fort Collins Corps Ramon & Amalia Gonzalez, Ministry Leaders, Salt Lake City Corps NORTHWEST DIVISION Majors Philip & Lawry Smith, Social Services Directors, Seattle Washington Majors Scott & Cherilee Ramsey, Corps Officers, Bremerton Corps Majors John & Sabrina Tumey, Corps Officers, Port Angeles Corps Lieutenants Josh & Ryan Boyd, Corps Officers, Yakima Corps Lieutenants Miguel & Maria Ibarra, Outpost Officers, Walla Walla Outpost Lieutenant Rebecca Lewis, Associate Corps Officer, Spokane Citadel Corps Lieutenants Stephen & Briana Milner, Corps Officers, Anacortes Corps
SIERRA DEL MAR DIVISION Captain Patrick Lyons, Divisional Ministry Development Officer and Harvest Initiatives Officer * Captain Ke’olani H. Lyons, Community Care Ministries Secretary, Older Adult Ministries Secretary * & VAVS Representative * Major Jessyca Carr, San Diego Social Service Director Lieutenant Ashley Koebel, Divisional Youth Secretary Major Mario P. Reyes, Corps Officer, Redlands Corps Captains Robert & Monica Covert, Corps Officers, Centre City Corps Captains Julius & Shannon Murphy, Corps Officers, Oceanside Corps Lieutenants Dave & Dawn Preston, Associate Corps Officers, San Diego Kroc Center Corps SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DIVISION Major Daniel Freeman, Divisional Secretary for Business Divisional Men’s Ministry Secretary * Major Doreen Freeman, Divisional Women’s Ministries Secretary and Retired Officers’ Representative * Lieutenants Michael & Jillian O’Brien, Divisional Youth Secretaries Major Stephen Court, Los Angeles County Mission Strategist Captains Sergio & Stephanie Garcia, Corps Officers, Long Beach Citadel Corps Lieutenants Jeremy & Brittany Baker, Corps Officers, Burbank Corps Lieutenants Juan & Claudia Barriga, Corps Officers, Compton Corps SOUTHWEST DIVISION Captain Derek Strickland, Divisional Secretary for Business, effective August 5, 2015 Captain Lisa Barnes, Divisional Youth Secretary Major Martha Davey, TEAM Coordinator * Major Raewyn Aspeitia, County Coordinator for Albuquerque and ARP Administrator,* effective August 5, 2015 Major Rafael Aspeitia, Corps Officer, Albuquerque Corps and ARP Chaplain, *effective August 5, 2015 Captains Kris & Terry Suarez, Corps Officers, Tucson Temple Corps Lieutenant Denice Delgado, Corps Officer, Chandler Corps Lieutenant Bryan Makowski, Chaplain, Camp Ponderosa Lieutenants Mark & Dora Stearns, Corps Officers, Bullhead City/Laughlin Corps Lieutenants Gene & Martha Apuan, Assistant Corps Officers, Prescott Corps TRANSFERRING OUT OF TERRITORY Major John Reed, Administrator, Tampa, Florida ARC Major Katherine Reed, Director of Special Services, Tampa, Florida ARC Southern Territory Captains Craig & Anney Summerfield, Corps Officers, Sudbury Corps Ontario Great Lakes Division Canada & Bermuda Territory TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS AWAITING APPOINTMENT Lieutenant Liane Newcomb Awaiting Appointment
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