The Salvation Army doesn’t change anybody. God does the changing.
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—Colonel Dave Hudson
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February 8, 2013 Vol. 31, No. 2
‘People Count’ in the West n Website reveals ministry stories and statistics from the entire Western Territory. Each week, ministry leaders across the Western Territory use a simple web application to submit basic data about the past week’s activities, including people saved, new members, people served, and decisions made. Leaders may also include any interesting or inspiring event. Up to now, Territorial Headquarters (THQ) collected the data, and Territorial Commander Commissioner James Knaggs discussed it in a weekly video. THQ now shares these stories in real time at peoplecountusw.org/stories. “It’s a great opportunity for us to capture a glimpse of what is happening in the field, and maybe take a moment to send a note of affirmation,” said Martin Hunt, assistant secretary for program. The website allows visitors to select which locations they wish to see and for which week. Visitors can also email the writer of the story by clicking on the email button, which automatically opens the email, addresses it, and places the story in the body of the email. You can also forward a story or share it on Facebook. The graphs track data for each category, and display statistics for all divisions combined, specific divisions or individual units, allowing Salvationists to see their corps’ or unit’s strengths and areas of opportunity. Chief Secretary Colonel Dave Hudson recorded a recent video message for the site. In it, he said: “The Salvation Army doesn’t change anybody. God does the changing. We set the table. We lay it out and create an atmosphere where God can speak to an individual. Then what God does in that individual’s life is between God and them. Our job is just keep setting the table.” For more, visit peoplecountusw.org.
Inside: Frontlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 In process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sharper Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 From the Desk of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Life Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 On the Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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(L-r) Lt. Colonel Joe Posillico, Commissioner James Knaggs, Commissioner Carolyn Knaggs, Marlene Klotz-Collins, Commissioner Nancy Roberts, Commissioner William Roberts
Klotz-Collins receives rare distinction n Award is The Salvation Army’s highest recognition of volunteer support. BY HEATHER HOWARD Marlene Klotz-Collins—member of the National Advisory Board for 14 years and the Phoenix Advisory Board for 30 years—was awarded The Salvation Army’s Order of Distinguished Auxiliary Service, the highest recognition conferred upon a non-Salvationist in recognition of outstanding, long-term service, by issue of General Linda Bond. Klotz-Collins was instrumental in the formation of the Christmas Angel program in Phoenix, presented annually by KTVK 3TV. Now in its 27th year, the program provides toys to 50,000 children annually. Her work with the Army also includes disaster relief efforts, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising.
“To be admitted to The Order of Distinguished Auxiliary Service is humbling and overwhelming,” Klotz-Collins said. “I am passionate about The Salvation Army, and it has always been my privilege and honor to volunteer for this most beloved organization. I am in awe of the officers who commit their lives to service in our communities and throughout the world.” National Commander Commissioner William Roberts, Territorial Commander Commissioner James Knaggs, and Southwest Divisional Commander Lt. Col. Joe Posillico made the presentation during the January National Advisory Board meeting in Phoenix. “Surrounding me these many years have been a supportive family, friends and coworkers, local and national advisory board members, other volunteers, and generous
National Advisory Board meets in Phoenix n Board meets tri-annually in different cities. “The Salvation Army feeds empty stomachs and hungry souls,” said Charlotte Jones Anderson, chairman of The Salvation Army’s National Advisory Board (NAB), to an audience of corporate leaders from throughout the Phoenix area at a CEO breakfast launch of the Jan. 10-11 NAB gathering. Jones is executive vice president of the Dallas Cowboys, vice president of brand management and
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A lassie at war n Introduction and excerpt from “The Doughnut Sweethearts: The Diary of Alice McAllister during World War I “ Soon after President Woodrow Wilson declared war against Germany on April 7, 1917, Evangeline Booth, daughter of Salvation Army founder William Booth, created a National War Board to help meet the needs of American soldiers. National, territorial and provincial war secretaries set up service centers and hostels adjacent to the U.S. military camps. Evangeline, however, wanted to do more than just serve the military in the U.S. She believed that if the American men were going to France, The Salvation Army must go with them. Evangeline asked for a meeting with General John Pershing, who was already familiar with the Army. When his wife and children died in a fire, local pastors had largely ignored him as a transient in the community. Pershing never forgot a letter of sympathy he received from the local Salvation Army divisional commander. Pershing first told Evangeline, “We already have an army over there,” but when reports came in that American soldiers were being demoralized by hardship and danger, a tentative go-ahead was all that Evangeline needed. DOUGHNUT SWEETHEARTS, page 6
Korean missionary children at their studies
Photo by Sun Loper
Las Vegas Korean Corps welcomes Korean missionary children n The Salvation Army provides an introduction to American culture and the Army’s ministry. Nineteen children of Korean missionaries living in China visited The Salvation Army Las Vegas Korean Corps in December 2012 for three
weeks to practice English and experience American culture. The Los Angeles Korean Church Pastor Council planned the trip, but turned the field trip over to the Las Vegas Korean Corps when they were unable to house the children. Sun KOREAN CHILDREN, page 9