They are ready to accept their mission in The Salvation Army.
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JUNE 21, 2013 Vol. 31, No. 11
Commissioner James Knaggs speaks to the Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session during the Service of Appointments.
73 ordained, commissioned Israel and New Breed open weekend and appointed in the West n The gospel group teamed up with Salvation Army musicians for a memorable night. BY JARED McKIERNAN Grammy-winning gospel ensemble Israel and New Breed electrified the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Friday night to kick off The Salvation Army Western Territory’s 2013 Commissioning weekend. Led by frontman Israel Houghton, the group performed many of its hit worship songs, including “Your Presence is Heaven” and “No Turning Back,” alongside a Salvation Army brass band. The concert, CONCERT, page 8
BY CHRISTIN DAVIS A lone cello onstage at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium strung “All there is of me, Lord” as the Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session individually marched through the audience and took to the platform June 16, red epaulets affixed and a Bible in hand. The Proclaimers of the Resurrection, including 58 cadets and 15 auxiliary captains, come from a range of careers and experiences. Forty-two are first-generation Salvationists; one is a seventh-generation Salvationist. These 73 individuals represent 10 percent of cadets worldwide being commissioned this year, and the largest
session in the West since 1993 (which had 62 cadets). “With these diverse backgrounds they have come to Crestmont and become a community, studying everything from recovery ministry to disaster services… They are ready to accept their mission in The Salvation Army,” said Major Timothy Foley, College for Officer Training (CFOT) principal, in his commendation of the cadets to territorial leaders Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs during the Commissioning and Ordination Service. The cadets affirmed their faith, reciting The Salvation Army doctrines and their COMMISSIONED, page 7
Photo by Tim Schaal
An Army of Stars n June 15 featured festivities and a gala.
BY KAREN GLEASON Commissioning 2013—Proclaim!— shifted into high gear June 15 with activities for all. The morning began with the Future Officers’ Fellowship Breakfast, hosted by Majors John and Pam Brackenbury, and the Recovery Breakfast, hosted by Captain James Boyd. At the latter, adult rehabilitation center (ARC) graduate, Scott Harkless, testified to completing a GED and eventually earning a doctorate in law; he now serves as senior vice president at Bank of America’s Dallas Corporate Headquarters, and is a soldier in STARS, page 6
LA Red Shield promotes community health and safety High Council n The center partners with various organizations and professional athletes.
Steve Nash plays soccer with children at the L.A. Red Shield Center while ESPN films. Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Red Shield
Inside: Frontlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 In Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sharper Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
From the Desk of . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Spice Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 On the Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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BY VIVIAN GATICA The Salvation Army’s Los Angeles Red Shield Youth and Community Center provides a number of resources to surrounding residents from ongoing classes to special activities. Recently, the center created significant partnerships and events to emphasize the importance of community health and safety. A community favorite, the Red Shield’s soccer program provides intensive training to low-income, at-risk youth in the Pico-Union district, engaging them in a healthy activity that also steers them away from negative influences. “We really have a great program
going,” said Irene Lewis, executive director of the Red Shield. “It’s really just about the joy involved in playing the sport [the children] love.” The U.S Soccer Foundation (USSF) awarded the Red Shield a $15,800 grant for coaches, referees and training equipment. According to USSF Marketing and Communications Director Krista Washington, the foundation began supporting the Red Shield in 2004 by funding the synthetic turf soccer field. “Our grants help provide vital support for non-profit organizations, and enable them to both impact their respective communities and engage children in a meaningful way, utilizing soccer,” Washington said. Los Angeles Lakers basketball RED SHIELD, page 9
called to elect new General n Meeting to elect the 20th Salvation Army General will commence July 29.
The Chief of the Staff, Commissioner André Cox, summoned members of the High Council to meet on July 29 to elect the 20th General of The Salvation Army. All leaders who are commissioners on active service or who are territorial commanders or territorial presidents of women’s ministries of any rank qualify for membership of the High Council. This High Council will be the largest in the history of The Salvation Army, with 118 members— HIGH COUNCIL, page 9