NF Vol 30 No 02

A multitude of dreams will come true here.

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— Commissioner James Knaggs at the dedication of the Kroc Center Hawaii

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February 10, 2012 Vol. 30, No. 02

Big things ahead for Western Territory n Territorial Harvest Initiative set for implementation

BY BRIAN BEARCHELL, MAJOR Big things ahead…that’s what Commissioner James Knaggs, Western territorial commander, envisions for the territory.

As man of vision and compassion, Knaggs is not likely to let things remain the way they’ve always been. He doesn’t merely look around and see what is, nor does he read history with the intent to see what was.

Instead, the West’s leader has a vision of what can be…and he sees great things for the territory.

With this thought in mind, how do we get from where we are to where we can be?

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The 2,500 annual graduates of the West’s adult rehabilitation centers (ARCs)—and their families—being assimilated into the local corps.

The thousands of children that have life-changing experiences with the Lord at summer camp, being followed up and invited—with intention—to the local corps.

Individuals that come to us to meet their physical needs, finding that their spiritual needs can be met by the Lord at the local corps.

And finally, a mass of people, rejected by their families and society, being welcomed with open arms into another family—one that is a non-threatening and non-judgmental avenue to the Savior who died for them.

To manifest this vision, the Mission Development department at Territorial Headquarters has begun a four-phased Harvest Initiative—finding ways to bring ARC graduates and their families, campers, recipients of our social services, and individuals with diverse lifestyles into our army of salvation, by any means, at any cost.

Friends, soldiers and officers from around the Western Territory have been and will continue to be involved in creative caucuses with the intention of working with the Army on the front line of opportunities.

Let’s remove the roadblocks and open the gates! Be part of the harvest for the kingdom’s sake—One Army, One Mission, One Message!

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matt. 25:40).

Inside: Frontlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Promoted to Glory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Prayer Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sharper Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 From the Desk of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Spice Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 On the Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Dignitaries hold a garland that was cut to open the Kroc Center Hawaii.

Photo by Christin Davis

Aloha, Kroc Center n The West’s newest Kroc Center is dedicated in Hawaii.

Kroc’s vision. This is a place to feel loved.”

Hawaiians—overcome with the beauty, potential, size and mission of the center— assembled in late January to celebrate and dedicate this remarkable gift to Hawaii from Kroc, The Salvation Army and volunteers. Five years of planning, negotiating, working and developing the center have come to fruition. Built on 15 acres in Kapolei, West Oahu, at a cost exceeding $130 million, the more than 200,000 square feet of space within several buildings support an array of programs. “The product exceeds my wildest hopes,” one guest said.

The three-day event began with “E Komo Mai” (welcome) in

SEE SPECIAL KROC HAWAII PULL-OUT INSIDE

BY BOB DOCTER The impossible dream has become a reality on the island of Oahu.

“Isn’t it terrific when dreams come true,” Commissioner James Knaggs, Western territorial commander, said before several hundred guests at the dedication ceremony of the West’s newest Kroc Center. “A multitude of dreams will come true here. This is the ‘gathering place,’ the place for ‘ohana’ [family], a home away from home, a place for inclusivity and outreach, a place where relationships are built that honor the Hawaiian culture and Joan

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Salvation Army volunteer Helping the receives national honor Army deliver the “good”

n Presidential volunteer award presented to Denver’s Sam Snyder.

BY MELISSA McKEWEN Salvation Army volunteer Sam Snyder— an Army soldier since April 2011—received the national Drum Major for Service award on Jan. 10 at the Harbor Light Center in Denver, Colo., where he is a graduate and employee. The 100 people attending included local officers, men in the Harbor Light program and staff members who had worked with Snyder.

“Sam is a unique blend of humility, skill and good humor. He deserves this award,” said Lt. Colonel Raymond Peacock, Metro Denver director of social services, as he presented a lapel pin, certificate and congratulatory letter from President Obama to Snyder.

The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation—established in 2003— grants the award to individuals selected from nominations it receives. A presidential volunteer award, it is based on a speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—a call for all people to reach out and help others. The tribute recognizes those who go above and beyond through leadership and volunteer work.

“I am so excited to be a part of serving the community. The one slogan that I tell the men in my job readiness class is to ‘work hard, keep a good attitude and don’t get caught up.’ This is one of the things that

n National Advisory Board meets in San Diego.

Sam Snyder

Photo by Melissa McKewen

has helped me for a long time,” Snyder said.

“I believe that God opens doors that no man can shut and he closes doors that no man can open. We should always give back; that is how blessings keep coming to us. We have to give away what God has given to us. We must keep the faith to inspire those around us.”

Snyder’s ministries include music, testimony and preaching at the Lighthouse Corps. He leads the “Beacons,” who are active in adult rehabilitation centers (ARC) and citadel outreach efforts. A graduate of both the ARC and Harbor Light programs, he plans to pursue Salvation Army officership.

BY MARLENE KLOTZ-COLLINS Sunny San Diego was the ideal winter backdrop for the January meeting of The Salvation Army’s National Advisory Board (NAB), hosted by the Western Territory and Sierra del Mar Division, under the leadership of Majors Lee and Michele Lescano, divisional leaders.

Meetings of the NAB rotate among territories and are always scheduled on a Thursday and Friday in January, April and September. The host division works closely with territorial and national headquarters throughout the process. NAB member Joyce Glazer, also a member of the San Diego Metro Advisory Board, was actively involved with the meeting, as NAB members often are when the meeting is held in their city.

At the opening CEO breakfast meeting, attendees learned of a $1 million matching pledge by the Joan Waitt Family Foundation for San Diego’s Door of Hope Transitional Living Center.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders lauded the work of the Army while NAB Advisory Board Chair Charlotte Jones Anderson reflected on the joy of serving NAB, page 2

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Doing the Most Good

February 10, 2012 New Frontier

NEWS BRIEFS OF THE WEST

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love (1 Cor. 13:13 NIV).

JUNEAU, ALASKA— The Juneau Corps is Karen growing, reports Corps Officer Captain Donald Gleason Warriner. It has started Editor a senior soldiership class with eight students, and a junior soldier class with two children. Some hope to attend The Gathering in June to be enrolled by General Linda Bond.

Juneau also had its most successful Kettle Campaign ever, raising $49,000 compared to $28,000 last year.

CONCORD, CALIF.—On New Year’s Day 2012 the Concord Corps and the Hamonah Presbyterian Church, a Korean congregation, united in worship for the seventh consecutive year. Members of the Hamonah Church came in traditional dress, adding color to the service.

Churchgoers sang both in English and Korean. Major Pam Gardner, Concord corps officer with her husband, Clay, brought the message, and Pastor P. Young Han translated it into Korean. The Hamonah choir sang in Korean, and the Concord Band also provided music.

MODESTO, CALIF.—Over the last two months, the Modesto Red Shield Corps, led by Captains Martin and Tory Ross, has enrolled three junior soldiers, five senior soldiers, and one adherent. One 11-year-old junior soldier comes to the corps every Sunday by himself. The young people received children’s Bibles, and the adults received Starbucks cards to encourage them to continue reading the Bible over a hot drink.

More congregants expressed a desire to become soldiers, so the corps started a new “Soldiers/Good Christian Living” class.

GRESHAM, ORE.—To help low-income residents in East Multnomah County prepare their taxes, The Salvation Army will partner with the AARP Foundation—the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation program—from Feb. 11 until April 14 at the Gresham Corps. Assistance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For details, go to aarp.org/taxaide or call 1.888.AARP.NOW (1.888.227.7669).

SAN FRANCISCO—“God’s grace has been abundant,” said Captain David Oh, corps officer, of the Korean Corps, after it committed to 40 days and nights of prayer.

Three new people attended church the first week; in the second week, five came. Members who had stopped coming returned.

The corps will also be able to start a street evangelism program, for which it had lacked resources. After receiving a tract, “Go Evangelism” by Elder Young Cho, the corps contacted Cho, who led a seminar—free of charge—on Jan. 28.

SANTA ROSA, CALIF.—The Santa Rosa Silvercrest held its first Open House/ Health and Wellness Fair in December 2011; many local agencies participated.

The event was so well attended that it will be held annually.

Northern Regional Property manager Sharon King greeted everyone, along with Property Manager Mark Armstrong.

Mayor Ernesto Olivares attended and honored longest Silvercrest resident Anastasia Von Emanuel, who has lived there for 28 years.

The Santa Rosa Silvercrest has been in operation for 36 years.

‘We shall win’—soldiers acknowledge victory in Christ n Southern California Division celebrates soldiers and farewells Lt. Colonels Leslie.

BY IAN ROBINSON, MAJOR The Southern California Division celebrated its soldiers and bid farewell to its divisional leaders, Lt. Colonels Victor and Rose-Marie Leslie, on Jan. 29 at a soldiers rally at Congress Hall in Los Angeles.

The meeting’s theme, “We shall win,” highlighted The Salvation Army’s victory in Christ. Celebrating the service of the division’s faithful soldiers, the rally featured the Pomona Corps Band, making its debut at a divisional event, the Torrance Singing Company, bilingual worship with the Divisional Praise and Worship team and the Broadway sound of Captains Billy and Annalise Francis, Long Beach corps officers. Latina dancers from Los Angeles Central and Santa Ana Corps gave contrasting graceful and dramatic presentations.

The rally continued to emphasize the theme of “We shall win” as the near capacity crowd sang the verses of that song throughout the evening. Video testimonies by Rosie Roque (Burbank) and Jason Leighton (Long Beach) underscored the theme. Notable awards were given to Cashmere Walker of the Inglewood Corps, distinguished junior soldier of the year, and David (Shieuhong) Lin of San Gabriel, distinguished senior soldier of the year.

The evening came to a dynamic conclusion with the division saying farewell to its leaders. Lt. Colonels Victor and Rose-Marie Leslie left that same night to take up their new leadership appointments in the Caribbean Territory, where they will serve respectively as

Majors Betsy and Gary Kyle pay tribute to departing Divisional Leaders Lt. Colonels Victor and Rose-Marie Leslie.

Photo by Ian Robinson

chief secretary and territorial secretary for women’s ministries. They exhorted the congregation to continue to “fight in the strength of the King” before departing to the strains of “Victory in Jesus.” After almost four years, their strong leadership has been marked by the financial recovery of the division, moving divisional headquarters to Long Beach and opening the San Luis Obispo and Bell Lighthouse corps. Countless soldiers, officers and friends crowded around them to say a loving farewell.

Doing the most good with tons of rice and beans n Glendale Kiwanis Club fills the shelves of The Salvation Army’s food pantry.

BY RIO RAY, CAPTAIN Tons of food—that’s what The Salvation Army in Glendale (Calif.) needed to help feed the increased numbers of people in need.

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale wanted some way to fill the shelves of The Salvation Army’s food pantry. As in other communities, Glendale’s food pantry has experienced a huge increase in clients over the last four years, now serving 200 percent more than before the recession began in 2008.

Kiwanis Club member Dave Cormier wondered how he could help.

“I saw so many needy people but didn’t think my buying a few extra bags of food would make a difference,” he said.

Cormier had served in the U.S. Army in the 1990s and was often attached to United Nations Peacekeeping Forces serving in such places as Bosnia, Croatia and Somalia.

Frequently, his mission was to provide an armed escort for the delivery of large bags of rice in war-torn and ravaged countryside areas.

“What if we could buy a ton of food and

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Volunteers package rice and beans at the Glendale, Calif., corps.

give it to The Salvation Army?” he thought.

Thus the rice and beans project was born.

Now, every three months Kiwanis buys one ton of beans and one ton of rice and then repackages them into family sized portions. The “R&B Festival,” as it is known, draws over 50 volunteers, with ages ranging from 6 to 86. Each bag of beans and rice is marked, “Packaged by people who care.” The 50 volunteers are able to repackage 4,000 pounds of food in four hours.

Vince Espinoza, who helps lead the group,

Photo by Nick Nagy

said, “The rice and beans project brings the community together; it’s multicultural and multigenerational; it bonds us to the same cause: to provide food for families that are struggling.”

Espinoza has been speaking to foundations and Kiwanis Clubs about starting the rice and beans project in other areas. “It is my dream that other communities and other Salvation Army centers will try this same project,” he said, “because you see immediate impact and you know that you are feeding people the very next day.”

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the organization. “They respond to the everyday disasters, they feed empty stomachs and hungry souls, they help meet the needs of the most destitute in our communities, providing help to those no one else wants to help,” she said. Jones Anderson is executive vice-president of the Dallas Cowboys, extraordinary supporters of the Army.

The format for NAB meetings is standard. Following the CEO breakfast, the morning plenary session begins with a board member presenting a five-minute devotion.

New member installations occur during this session. On this occasion, five newcomers were introduced: Pam Abdalla, founder of the first Army Advisory Board in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi); Michael Ducker, COO for FedEx Express and president of its International Division; Michael Flaherty, president and co-founder of Walden Media (family films and literature); Eric Holm, owner of Metro Corral Partners (a 27-unit Golden Corral franchisee); Joel Manby, chairman of the board, president and CEO of Herschend

Left to right: Salvation Army National Commander Commissioner William Roberts, retiring NAB member Dick Williamson and National Advisory Board Chair Charlotte Jones-Anderson Photo by Marlene Klotz-Collins

Family Entertainment (privately owned themed-entertainment company including Dollywood and Stone Mountain Park).

This morning session always includes a presentation on relevant issues within the Army. The focus this time was on the Army’s role in disaster and community recovery.

Board members enjoy Thursday dinner at an Army venue. San Diego’s Kroc Center provided the site for a meal from Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza followed by an

evening of theater in the performing arts center.

NAB members work year-round on one of four committees (community relations, advisory board development, finance, business), which meet on Thursday afternoon. Chairs of each committee have 30 minutes during Friday’s full board meeting to present reports and recommendations, which are sent to the Commissioners’ Conference for further discussion, review and action.

Western Territorial Commissioner James Knaggs reported to the board on Friday that the territory is “indelibly marked and motivated toward innovative consistency, imaginative confidence, unpredictable clarity and unconditional compassion.”

Following the morning meeting, National Commander Commissioner William Roberts gave the closing remarks.

He left the board membership inspired and grateful with this blessed opportunity to serve.

Learn more about Salvation Army advisory organizations at mysaboard.org.

Doing the Most Good

February 10, 2012 New Frontier

Family Stores get makeover Revamped family store—same bottom line

$147.6 million: A new giving record! n The Salvation Army releases its national total for the 2011 Red Kettle Campaign.

n Canoga Park Salvation Army Family Store transforms disaster into opportunity.

BY ROBERT BRENNAN The transformed Salvation Army Family Store in Canoga Park (Calif.) officially reopened on Jan. 19 to a line of customers extending around the block. After a plumbing problem resulting in extensive water damage forced the store to close in April 2011, The Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC) Command chose to turn the disaster into an opportunity to refurbish the facility.

Lisa Guerrero—actor, producer and current chief investigative reporter for “Inside Edition”—cut the ribbon to officially re-open the store. Guerrero, whose parents met at a Salvation Army corps, is a long-time supporter of every facet of Army ministry. After cutting the ribbon, she modeled some of the bargains in the store, wearing designer clothes that—if bought new—could cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. However, the purchase price of her ensemble was around $60.

More than 300 shoppers crossed the threshold in just the first hour of operation.

Captain Timothy Rockey, Canoga Park ARC administrator, was overwhelmed at the turnout, knowing how the day would affect the 54-bed facility directly across the street.

“The ARC is a place where men can change their lives, learn about the Lord and start a new life and a new future without drugs and alcohol,” Rockey said.

The Family Store celebration represented more than the great bargains, designer clothes, Viking barbecue and vintage Wedgewood stove. Volunteers wearing blue vests—each a resident of the ARC program next door—helped direct the crowd and answered questions. All are involved in the operations of the store as part of their work therapy.

The Salvation Army’s global bottom line is also on display: a corner of the store features crosses, statuary and other Christianthemed items, with the words of John 3:16

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Shoppers enjoy the reopening of the Canoga Park Family Store.

painted above the shelves: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life (NAS).

At the end of the day, the Family Store’s gross receipts exceeded $45,000. Not a bad “bottom line,” especially when you consider these funds will help make once broken lives new again.

Hundreds await grand reopening in Temecula n The Salvation Army Family Store reopens after three months of closure.

After 15 years, the Temecula (Calif.)

Salvation Army Family Store needed a new look, so for three months it closed its doors for renovation, reopening on Jan. 12. Hundreds of people waited for the store to open.

“I think it’s beautiful,” said Hemet resident Pat Magner. “There’s a lot of representation here from The Salvation Army.

I’m glad to see the funds going back to the community.”

“We’re restoring lives,” said Bob Neral, business administrator for The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Riverside County (Calif.), who pointed out the inspirational messages painted on

Photo by Kathy Lovin

the walls of the store, which show how The Salvation Army, through its ARC program, helps people reclaim their lives. The family stores fund the ARCs. Neral noted that in the 12 years he has been with the Army in Riverside County, close to 7,000 people have been helped countywide by the ARC program.

Store specials for the re-opening included a 25 percent discount on general merchandise and a 50 percent discount on jewelry and appliances. By 10 a.m., about 50 people were waiting in line to check out.

“The people who shop in our stores want the same comforts as any store. They want neat, clean stores and a good value,” Neral said.

The Temecula Family Store is one of the first Salvation Army stores in the Western Territory to have a café.

“We use The Salvation Army’s coffee, Cafe La V When we put the sleeves on, the cup says ‘Brewing Hope,’” Stephanie Lauderdale, store manager, said.

The “Brewing Hope” coffee project is a direct trade between coffee farmers in Pleiku, Vietnam, and The Salvation Army’s ARC Command in the West. Farmer Vu Pham Hoang grows the beans on his Vietnamese farm and ships them to San Francisco for roasting. The roasted beans are then purchased by ARC programs and worship centers. (For more information on “Brewing Hope,” see Caring, spring 2011.)

Jackpot—unexpected bonus for Las Vegas Salvation Army n Las Vegas Pinball Collectors Club donates $400,000 to The Salvation Army.

BY LESLEE ROGERS When he counted the zeros on the check, Major Robert Lloyd, Clark County (Nev.) coordinator, was amazed by the Las Vegas Pinball Collectors Club’s donation to The Salvation Army: $400,000!

Tim Arnold, founder of the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas, presented the check to Lloyd in December during the Pinball Collectors Club annual volunteer appreciation dinner.

Following his year-end report, Arnold invited Lloyd to speak about how the Army had used the previous year’s $100,000 gift.

Arnold then removed a check from his pocket, handing it to Lloyd and stating that it was this year’s gift.

“We are so appreciative of the relationship we have developed with the Las Vegas Pinball Collectors Club over the years and the generosity they have shown,” Lloyd said. “We will be leveraging this money by investing in upgrades that will bring us the most return, ‘greening’ our buildings to save on utilities and other improvements that will result in significant savings.”

Arnold first met The Salvation Army in southern Nevada through Lt. Colonel Jim Sullivan. Their friendship and Arnold’s support of the Army has been growing ever since.

Through the Las Vegas Pinball Collectors Club, Arnold has donated to The Salvation Army since 2006 with proceeds from the non-profit Hall of Fame. Locals and people from

Photo courtesy of Pinball Hall of Fame

all over the world visit annually to play the classic and new pinball games. An astonishing amount of quarters flow through these machines! Everyone who works at the Hall of Fame is a volunteer—a member of the Pinball Collectors Club.

“This year’s donation won’t be anything like last year’s,” Arnold had revealed when he sent out the invitations to the annual dinner meeting.

He told those gathered at the event, “I am very frugal. I support The Salvation Army because they are very careful with the money we donate to them.”

Americans donated $147.6 million to The Salvation Army’s 2011 Red Kettle Campaign—a 120-year-old tradition—setting a new fundraising record for the seventh straight year. The total is a 3.4 percent increase from 2010, and highlights the support of American donors who gave generously despite a continued slow economy.

The West’s total, a 4.38 percent increase over last year, was $26,209,780.

In 2011, The Salvation Army expanded on the campaign by incorporating new technologies at kettles and hosting national events to inspire giving.

“In troubling times, we are truly grateful for the generosity of the American donor to support the traditions of the campaign and help The Salvation Army carry on its mission,” said Commissioner William Roberts, national commander of The Salvation Army. “We have been working to expand the Red Kettle Campaign to reach new and young donors, and with continued support, we are able to meet human need in his name during the winter months and year round.”

Successful partnerships The Salvation Army’s partners—vital to the campaign’s success—include the Dallas Cowboys, who hosted (for the 15th year) the National Red Kettle Kickoff during their Thanksgiving game; Sky Blue Group, Swift Entertainment and Universal Studios CityWalk, who held the second annual “Rock the Red Kettle Concert” to encourage young Americans to support charitable causes; corporate sponsors Walmart and Sam’s Club, who have partnered with the Army for nearly 30 years; Off the Field, a professional football players’ wives association, who hosted the fifth annual Dream Drive; Kroger and Big Lots.

“We are ever grateful for the charitable support and compassion of all our corporate partners,” Roberts said. “Through their big-heartedness, along with the generosity of the millions of Americans who gave, The Salvation Army is able to continue its work to help those in need.”

This year, to make donating easier for people who only carry credit cards, The Salvation Army partnered with Square, which donated credit card readers for the Army to use in test markets. Sprint donated smartphone devices to mobilize the credit card application.

Online donations, including those from Online Red Kettles, grew in 2011.

In addition to the kettle fundraiser, The Salvation Army partnered with jcpenney for the third year to bring Christmas gifts to children and seniors through the online Angel Giving Tree program.

“Technology is changing the way charities raise money,” Roberts said. “Whether through a credit card at a kettle or online, we’re making an effort to reach the next generation of donors and make it convenient for people to support the campaign.”

In 2011, to help raise awareness and support people in need, The Salvation Army hosted the inaugural World Record Bell Ringing Contest. Twenty-four volunteer bell ringers set out to surpass a benchmark of 36 hours of continuous ringing of a hand bell at street corners and in front of local partner store fronts.

Three bell ringers, Caleb Stokes and Leilan McNally in Indianapolis, Ind., and Darrell Tureskis in Springfield, Ill., surpassed the record, ringing a bell for 60 hours straight.

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June 4 - 6 9:00am

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June 7 9:00am 10:00am 1:30pm

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

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

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

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February 10, 2012

Envoy Corrine Erickson was promoted to Glory Dec. 3, 2011, from Anchorage, Alaska.

Erickson was born Aug. 23, 1935, in Kane, Pa. Following high school, she worked at a children’s home in Omaha, Neb., and at an Indian Bible camp in Whittierburg, Wis. She then worked three years with the Seneca Indians in Red House, N.Y., while attending the Lutheran Bible Institute.

After graduating from the institute in 1958, Erickson continued working with children as an outreach and youth director in Minneapolis. She moved to South Naknek, Alaska, where she was a mission worker and fisherman. In 1964, she moved to Cordova, Alaska, to be a house parent to 17 teenage boys. The boys’ home re-located to a farm in Wasilla, Alaska, the following year.

Returning to Cordova in 1967, Erickson served the community: 11 years with the police department, three years with the Department of Fish and Game and 28 years with the library. She was a Sunday school teacher and board member with the Faith Lutheran Mission, and opened her home to the needy, also providing free clothing.

During this time, Erickson became acquainted with The Salvation Army. When Army leaders from Anchorage came to town, she met with them to ask who was overseeing the service extension work in Cordova since she could never reach anyone. She left the meeting with a new job—outreach worker for The Salvation Army. When the Cordova Outpost opened in 1996, she became an envoy. She retired in 2003, after almost 30 years of service to The Salvation Army.

Erickson was active with the Cordova City Council, opening every meeting with a prayer. She was a committee member and former grand marshal for the annual Cordova Iceworm Festival Tail Hunt.

In addition, Erickson is remembered for Intermountain Division • Denver CO The Intermountain Division has an opening for a

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Under the direction of the Divisional Commander the Director of Development will provide professional leadership and direction to the fundraising effort in the Intermountain Division. Will plan, organize and direct all ongoing and special project-funding programs for the Intermountain Division. Will oversee all areas of development including planning, interpretation, coordination, implementation and management of fundraising activities.

If interested, please provide a letter of introduction, salary requirements and resume via email to: Cannon.bundy@usw.salvationarmy.org

Golden State Divisional Headquarters • San Francisco, CA

YOUTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST The Youth Program Specialist is to assist in the spiritual and program development of the Golden State Division’s youth outreach ministries at divisional and corps level. Youth Program Specialist will work closely with divisional staff to provide ministerial support at the divisional and corps level.

QUALIFICATIONS Must be an active Salvationist. Must be a Christian in profession, confession and demonstration. A college degree from a recognized university – BA is required. At least 2-3 years working with young people in a leadership role. Due to the essential spiritual development of youth programs and the spiritual leadership of these programs, strict confidentiality is required. Must have the ability to work well independently and in a detailed, professional, and courteous manner. Knowledge of leading music programs. The ability to play a musical instrument is desired. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment. General knowledge of software applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Media Shout). Must be a self-starter, able to prioritize multiple tasks and coordinate work between three department heads with minimal supervision. Must be a fast learner, able to keep pace with multiple priorities. Possess excellent communication skills in written and verbal forms; good grasp of written English and spelling. Professional and courteous telephone manners and skills.

Ability to maintain good rapport and communication with other staff members, corps personnel, and the public. Knowledge of Salvation Army practices and organization is desirable. Knowledge of Spanish as a second language is helpful. The YPS will interact with church youth groups, Christian leaders, and will be required to help develop program and leadership materials. It is essential that the applicant believe in and live their life in accordance with the Christian principles set forth by The Salvation Army.

SEND RESUMES TO: Captain Dave Shull The Salvation Army Golden State Divisional Headquarters Fax: (415)553-3537 • Email: jobs@tsagoldenstate.org

her bar ministry and support of Alcoholics Anonymous. The Cordova Times and the 18th Alaska State Legislature honored her as Citizen of the Year in 1994.

Erickson was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Elsie, and a half-brother, Arnold, and she is survived by four cousins.

The town of Cordova held a memorial service Dec. 11. Corps Sergeant Major Jody Wildeboer officiated with assistance from Divisional Leaders Majors George and Jeanne Baker.

Alaska Division • Anchorage, AK The Salvation Army – Alaska Division has program management openings that require a BA or BS, prior related program management experience, excellent communication and supervisory skills. Please email resume and salary history to: Joanne.Osterbauer@usw.salvationarmy.org Please list Requisition # on resume to indicate the position of interest.

Requisition # 10224

HOMELESS SERVICES DIRECTOR— MCKINNELL HOUSE Serves homeless families.

Requisition # 10205

PROGRAM DIRECTOR— BOOTH MEMORIAL Provides a safe haven and assistance for adolescent girls with social and emotional issues.

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High Peak Camp and Longs Peak Inn and Conference Center Intermountain Division • Estes Park, CO The Intermountain Division has three openings at the High Peak Camp and Longs Peak Inn and Conference Center in Estes Park, Colorado.

CAMP DIRECTOR Responsible for developing and executing initiatives that advance the camp and its mission; and to provide oversight for the entire camp including: marketing, programs, human resources, finances, master planning, strategic operations, safety and security.

CAMP OFFICE AND GUEST SERVICES MANAGER The essential duties include office management, bookkeeping, payroll, guest bookings, maintaining the camp calendar and appropriate data in support of the summer food service program.

FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR Directs the overall food service operation of the camp including purchasing, preparation, nutrition, service, sanitation, security, personnel management, customer service, inventory and record-keeping.

If interested, please provide a letter of introduction, salary requirements and resume via email to: Cannon.bundy@usw.salvationarmy.org

Golden State Division and San Francisco Metro • San Francisco, CA

DISASTER SERVICES DIRECTOR Overview: Plans, directs, coordinates and monitors the divisional disaster services program for preparedness and response; serves as an informational resource/liaison to the General Secretary, disaster zone commanders, area commanders and corps officers for the Golden State Division as well as local, state and federal emergency officials.

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public planning or related field of study from an accredited college or university. Minimum 3 years of directly related work experience in government or a large organization involving disaster and emergency planning with operational experience in the field and/ or in an emergency operations center. Able to achieve certification as an instructor/trainer of Medic First Aid within six months of employment and a master trainer of Medic First Aid within one year of employment. Valid CA state driver’s license. Knowledge of the general principles and practices of emergency disaster services planning and management. Able to effectively manage a large, complex or multi-level first line emergency disaster services response. Able to build and maintain professional working relationship with Salvation Army officers, employees and volunteers as well as with members of the media, government officials, outside vendors, representatives of other disaster services organizations and the general public. Able to exercise sound judgment and discretion in emergency situations. Knowledge of basic principles of crisis intervention including counseling, pastoral care, critical incident stress management, etc. Able to locate, plan, organize, prepare and present EDS curriculum effectively. Able to uphold the policies, rules, goals and philosophies of The Salvation Army in profession, confession, and demonstration. Able to work unsupervised and yet willing to keep supervisors fully informed as to planning details/schedules. Able to and accountable for the efficient scheduling of time and resources made available to perform tasks at hand. Strong oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office environment and fluent use of Word and Excel. Self-motivated and able to motivate others. Able to take initiative, meet deadlines and work under pressure. Demonstrate leadership skills with strong team player attitude. Capable of maintaining high level of integrity and confidentiality.

Energetic, personable and dependable. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

SUBMIT RESUMES TO: Eric Hansen, Human Resources Director The Salvation Army - Golden State Division EMAIL : jobs@tsagoldenstate.org Fax: (415)553-3537

Las Vegas Citadel • Las Vegas, NV

CORPS YOUTH ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS A demonstrated ability to relate to and work with children and youth between 5 and 18 years of age as well as their parents and volunteers. Must be a mature Christian in profession, confession and demonstration. (Salvationist preferred.) The Salvation Army must become your church home and you must agree to live up to the doctrines and practices of The Salvation Army both in and out of the work place.

Two years experience working with children in a corps/church setting and/or a 2-year college degree in Youth Ministries or Christian Education. Capable of handling and controlling multiple projects with attention to detail. Must demonstrate evidence of good judgment and priority setting. Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to motivate others. Energetic, personable and dependable. Demonstrated leadership skills while being a team player. Computer literate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher) required. Lotus Notes helpful. Ability to pass a national background check and become “Protecting the Mission” certified. Must be 21 years or older and posses a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and organize effective youth programs implementing fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, discipleship, and evangelism, as well as other more subtle ministry opportunities within The Salvation Army Protecting the Mission standards. Youth defined as ages 5 – 18 years of age. Develop and implement new and creative outreach strategies to connect the unchurched and at-risk youth with the corps sponsored youth programs and Sunday services. Plan and coordinate all aspects of the “S.A.Y. Club” afterschool program. Recruit and train volunteers for S.A.Y. Club and other corps youth programming.

Provide quarterly planning schedules & menus for all youth programs. Organize troop leaders, provide needed materials, and facilitate monthly meetings. Work cooperatively with and under the direction of the corps officer/pastor and the YPSM in coordinating all youth program. Work with the C.O. in selection of Sunday school curriculum and providing training opportunities for Sunday school teachers and troop leaders. Work with the C.O. and YPSM in coordinating jr. soldier and corps cadet classes and curriculum.

Implement a visitation schedule for the youth within the corps. Responsible for logging and recording of all youth program statistics and accurate reporting completed and submitted in a timely manner via the National Statistical System as used by The Salvation Army. Assist in forming and maintaining an annual youth budget. Summer responsibilities: Assist in the planning and implementation of day camp and vacation Bible school. Assist the C.O. and “Sun Fund” secure children for 2 communities service camps , SAY camp, music camp and teen camp. Including reserving buses and drivers. Travel and overnight stay may be necessary. Christmas responsibilities: Work with C.O., corps adults and youth to put together a Christmas program and assist with the “Santa Clothes” program as well as Christmas Kettle Kickoff and Christmas Connection toy “store.” Assist C.O. with planning and coordination of corps special events. Become a Community Care Ministries member and work with the C.O. and other members on monthly CCM visitation opportunities. Develop and lead a Junior CCM team. Attend and participate in the corps Sunday services. Provide transportation to and from youth activities and Sunday services as needed. Ensure that all the divisional youth calendar activities are carried out. Attend weekly meetings with the C.O. Other duties as assigned Applicants should fax cover letter and resume to: 702-258-8259 or mail to: P.O. Box 28369, LV, NV 89126, Attn: Human Resources

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February 10, 2012 New Frontier

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A change in the weather Have you ever prayed for a change in the weather? I suppose we all have at one time or another. We pray for good weather when we begin a trip, whether by land, air or sea. We pray Mervyn for good weather when Morelock we are planning a picnic, taking a hike, or going Lt. Colonel to the beach. Have you ever thanked God when he has answered those prayers? The Bible tells of many times when a change in the weather came when people prayed.

Moses said to Pharaoh, “As soon as I have gone out of the city, I will stretch out my hand to the Lord. The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail” (Ex. 9:29 ESV).

Psalm 107:23-31 relates one of the many examples of God answering prayer in the face of a calamity. Merchant ships struggled in a raging sea, but when the crew cried out to the Lord in their trouble, he stilled the storm to a whisper.

A more modern true story is that of James H. O’Neill, chief chaplain of the U.S. Third Army during World War II, who prayed for a change in the weather. It was the Battle of the Bulge, and a terrible storm grounded air support and prevented reinforcements or supplies from reaching the front. The American forces were in great peril. General George S. Patton asked O’Neill to urge the troops to pray.

“Urge all of your men to pray,” he wrote other chaplains. “Pray when driving. Pray when fighting. Pray alone. Pray with others.

Pray at night and pray by day. Pray for the defeat of our wicked enemy whose banner is injustice and whose goal is oppression.”

God responded to the prayers—the clouds disbursed unexpectedly, and the Nazi empire was soon defeated.

Scripture and history are filled with proof that God often ends calamities in response to the prayers of his people. If you are under dark clouds today, rest assured that the weather is no obstacle to God. The forecast for your life—and your nation— can be changed instantly when you pray.

We have a growing file of praise reports from those who have appeared on the Call to Prayer list. There is power in prayer to change the weather forecast and our health forecast!

Colonel Linda Griffin, who had serious back surgery nine weeks ago writes, “I am so very grateful for all your prayers, encouraging notes, flowers, plants and visits. Most of all, I am grateful to God that it seems this back surgery will allow me to spend the next number of years with a pretty normal back and range of movements. God is so good!”

Captain Jennifer Erickson-King writes, “I would like to say thank you to those who have sent cards and emails, made phone calls and prayed for my recent surgery. I am getting better each day and I would ask for your continued prayers as I start my physical therapy sessions this week.”

Yes, there is power in prayer! The above illustrations are a small sample of the positive responses that have come in from those who have received answers to prayers. So keep on believing, praying and sharing the good news of our powerful, almighty, loving God! Psalm 107:1: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.

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Transitions I have been thinking about transitions— the process, after a change, where we pass from one state or stage to another. Believe me, transitions occur every moment of our day, both personally and professionally. A few moments ago, I typed the word “transition” into two Internet search engines and was amazed—in fewer than nine seconds, the word Victor produced 269 million hits on Google and 238 million on Bing. Like it or not, life is a sequence Leslie of frequent transitions, always occurring and Lt. Colonel always affecting how we live.

People everywhere are changing careers, moving to another city or location. There are graduations from college and months of searching for that first job. There are kids moving out or—as is the case these days—moving back in. There are folks celebrating retirements and others anticipating the arrival of a new baby. There are young couples transitioning from two single hearts in love, to the joy of a united and committed relationship.

There are weddings and funerals—the list can go on forever! If you did not know it before now, transitions are happening. Like bridges from one experience to the next, transitions help us move forward and cross over. Like musical passages connecting two sections of a composition, they help us in the progression from one part to another. And how we react or adjust to the notes on the transition score will definitely affect how we progress in the future.

Take the Israelites. They certainly knew about transitions but had a hard time reacting and adjusting to them. One day (in reality 400 years), they are living an unfettered life in Egypt, melting in with the culture; then—enslavement! The adjustment to the throes of being subservient and subjugated was not one of uninhibited joy.

Later, in God’s timing, Pharaoh ends that horrific chapter and sets the people free. Another transition, but once again, it is a difficult

sharperFocus one. Against the backdrop of God’s plan for them, the transition ends up taking 40 years before they can make forward movement into the next chapter.

Throughout the Bible, the storyline of the Hebrew people is a series of rough transitions, with a recurring theme of helplessness and failure to adjust and react positively. Psalm 137:1-4 could have been their national anthem: By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept when we remembered Zion…how shall we sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land?

While transitional moments are inevitable and may sometimes seem perpetual, we can thank God that in our day and age, we do not have to be powerless or immobilized during our times of transitions. In my journey, I have learned that transitions are best handled by holding on to the bright hope for tomorrow and moving forward with firm and secure faith.

Each time, I discover the sparkle in the wonderful plans God has for me. I have also learned that transitions can become intimate intervals of learning and reflection, a time to re-examine and simplify my values and priorities. Every transition means leaving the last chapter behind but includes seeing the open pages of a new beginning. Through it all, I have realized that God has the copyright on my life’s transitions. It is his song, perhaps different, perhaps unfamiliar, but always full of possibilities. In Jeremiah 29:11, we read: I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity, to give you a future hope.

If you are going through a transition, put your life into God’s hands and find his strength and grace to be sufficient for your situation (2 Cor. 12:9 NIV). As you embrace the new and let go of the old (I did not say discard cherished memories), know that you need not fear. It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose (Phil. 2:13).

Masters of love During the Gowans and Larsson musical Man Mark II, the apostle Paul—via time travel—was thrust into the company of well-meaning young Christian activists. The tension between these 20th century Christians and their 1st century role model was the essential thread of the plot.

I’m sure the inspiration for the musical was John Gowans’ appointment to our territory, where Doug he found Salvationists awash in technology and hired specialists who were responsible for the O’Brien delivery of many of our Salvation Army services. Lt. Colonel There were masters of social work, masters of psychology, masters of education, masters of business administration—qualified people for almost everything. So, using the context of the musical, Gowans lamented that we didn’t have Salvationists who were masters of compassion, masters of kindness…Salvationists who were masters of love.

I’m one of those people who think all of God’s children ought to get a good education. But education is never a substitute for those qualities of Christian character Gowans hoped to encourage—the chief of which is love.

Even the casual Bible student must be aware that the English New Testament uses the word “love” to translate several very different Greek words. One Greek word carries the impression of romantic love.

Another Greek word conveys a kind of brotherly love. A third Greek word carries the idea of a love that seeks the best for someone else.

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Of course this “love that seeks the best for someone else” is the kind of love God has for us, and the kind of love we ought to have for others. Jesus made this kind of love a mandate for all Christians and said that “love” would be a test to identify real Christians: “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:34-35).

But Jesus was always one to push the envelope and he just kept ratcheting up the expectations for Christians. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies” (Matt. 5:43-44).

The story of Ashley Smith is worth remembering in this context.

About this time seven years ago, Smith was trapped in her apartment by an escaped prisoner, Brian Nichols, only hours after he had killed his way to freedom from an Atlanta courthouse. She talked to Nichols throughout the night about God’s love and in the morning she made him pancakes with real butter. That morning Nichols released her without harming her and he surrendered to police authorities without a fight. Smith’s testimony to God’s love—and the practical expression of her love for Nichols—transformed the man and the moment. No doubt Ashley Smith qualified for one of those Man Mark II degrees—a “masters of love.”

I believe it is true that in corps around our territory people are hungry for pancakes with real butter and the message of God’s love.

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which Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Divisional Commander Major Edward Hill and the Kroc Center Administrator Major Phil Lum greeted 300 guests at the center’s worship and performing arts center. “We want the focus this evening to be on the people who helped bring it to this point,” Hill said. “This is a place of hope, light and spirituality to be used for Christ. We will be the stewards of this magnificent resource for generations.”

Lum, raised in Hawaii, noted the presence of God in the completion of the entire project. “The cross on top of this building serves as a beacon, a light on a hill, a bright beam of hope for the islands,” he said.

Don Horner, retired Bank of Hawaii president and chairperson of the Kroc Center steering committee, and Murray Bawden, chairperson of the construction committee, introduced a dozen or so significant people and groups in making the center a reality. “It’s been a long and

rewarding journey, and today marks an end of the beginning,” Horner said. “The confidence of Army leadership and a small band of ‘crazies’ made this happen.” Knaggs and Hill later presented Horner with The Salvation Army’s “Others” award.

The following morning, the public dedication of the facility included 3,000 residents of West Oahu and a number of dignitaries, including Lt. Governor Brian Schatz and Congresswomen Colleen Hanabusa who praised the Army for recognizing the need in this community. Amy Ragen, granddaughter of Joan Kroc, said she felt honored to represent the family and described the place as having a “divine pull.”

She said, “I can feel the energy to my bones.”

Drawing upon Psalm 127, Knaggs offered the dedicatory address. “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain [Ps. 127:1],” he read. “Now, we build upon that which he has built, and this center is the beginning of the building.”

The Territorial Youth Band, led by Richard Opina, provided music throughout the dedication weekend.

On day three, a capacity audience including soldiers and friends of the Leeward Corps filled the 500-seat worship and performing arts center for a Sunday morning worship service. The corps will now make this facility its home. Bram Begonia, corps sergeant major, said, “The Lord yields the crop. He does the hard work.

All we have to do is sow the seeds.”

Knaggs used verses from Joshua 1 for the morning’s message. “We, too, have been led into the Promised Land for this center, this corps, is a promise from God,” he said. “God is telling us to ‘get ready’ for there are no limits to the promise of God. The Promised Land had little to do with the land and much to do with the promise—the promise of the Messiah, fulfilled in the coming of Jesus.

“Yesterday we dedicated the buildings,” Knaggs said. “Today, we dedicate the people.”

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February 10, 2012 New Frontier

Crocuses in the snow The cold, blustery night had given way to a lemonade sky, pale sunlight filtered though a veil of high clouds. Hard, icy patches of snow remained in shelSharon tered areas, defying the challenge of the Robertson sun’s probing rays.

Lt. Colonel I shivered. From inside the house the hint of sunshine had been deceptive; it had looked like spring, but once I stood in the cold yard, winter seemed determined to go on forever. I wandered aimlessly, using a stick to poke at the detritus left by ravaging winter winds.

That’s when I saw it, one of God’s lovely reminders—a clump of crocuses blooming in the snow, their fragile beauty seeming unbelievable, unnatural in the snow-covered bed. They were, of course, totally natural; they were thriving there as God designed them to thrive, bits of beauty blooming in a hostile environment. They were his reminder of wonderful things to come, of hope for a hostile world.

I am convinced that the Creator has an appreciation for his creation; when he looked upon it, he found it very good. He was pleased, and though the disobedience of mankind caused damage, I cannot believe that God has lost his sense of appreciation for the beauty of what he designed and molded. He delights in those things that remind mankind of his promises of hope for the future; he delights in the idea of crocuses in the snow.

God is well aware that when surrounded by the most depressing of winter weather, the most punishing storms, the most discouraging outlook for the future, human beings are prone to depression, to the urge to allow themselves to be overwhelmed by surrounding forces. He is aware of the enervating temptation to give up hope.

The lovely little crocus that blooms in a hostile environment is a reminder that spring is coming, that good things are on the way. Such reminders coming to us are no more an accident of nature than was the rainbow God placed in the sky to remind Noah of his providential care. God wants all people to know, to be certain in their deepest being, of the inevitability of the victory, the life, the eternal joy and peace that is found through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The storm will pass; spring is coming.

Pursuant to that plan, God has created us, his people, to be like crocuses in the snow.

The thing about the crocus: it blooms, not because it is striving to make the world a brighter place, but because its nature is to bloom. That’s what crocuses do. We look at it, and marvel, and are encouraged, not because it is bravely trying to hide its distress, but because it is doing what it was designed to do—bloom in what is normally considered a hostile environment.

Even for the Christian, life has its discouraging moments—hours— days. We live in a world that appears to be struggling for survival. We listen to news reports that are rarely encouraging, and watch television programs and listen to music that remind us that Satan is seeking control of our hearts and minds. Hunger and suffering are rampant; we try to help, and wish we could do more, but feel so helpless! For the aging, strength and energy seem to be failing, making the simplest task a chore and a challenge.

We live in a hostile environment— sometimes we wish we could imitate the proverbial ostrich and bury our head in the sand. That, however, is contrary to nature. Don’t even think of it! God depends on us to exemplify the joy and confidence that is the natural product of our faith, For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Eph. 2:10 NIV).

God expects us to offer to others the hope he has given us. He needs us to function in accordance with the nature he has created within us. He depends on us to serve “as crocuses in the snow,” reminding a needy, discouraged world that there is more to life—that there is hope, that his plans for us are (as my grandmother used to say) a “settle-fact,” a thing settled once and for all, a thing that cannot be doubted.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Jer. 29:11-13).

But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations (Ps. 33:11).

Like the crocus, God designed the Christian to thrive, a blossom of reassuring encouragement in a hostile environment. He planned for us to be his reminder of wonderful things to come, of hope for a hostile world.

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Good ideas This is for anyone who wants to build an Army—a Salvation Army—but especially those marching FORWARD. Know why you want to build an Army.

If it’s for your own glorification, abandon the notion.

Know you can’t do it alone.

Keep God in the act.

Listen.

Robert Pray.

Docter Study the Word.

Editor-In-Chief Marching is a lot of work. Better be in shape.

Be consistent.

If you’re feeling moody, pretend you’re not.

Show up!

Always know what the problem is before trying to solve it.

Figure out your contribution to your own problems.

Strive to be mature.

Avoid behaving like an adolescent (unless you are one).

Know what you value.

Prize your values—publicly.

Understand that Christianity is a relationship.

Seek feedback on the quality of your relationship skills.

Love others.

Know who your “neighbors” are.

The buildings belong to the Army. The “corps” belongs to its members.

Serve the members.

Avoid any notion that you can be perfect.

A little bit of guilt holds civilization together.

Learn how to say: “I’m sorry.”

If you feel powerless, you’re relating to the wrong power source.

Know the difference between change and transitions—one’s a fact, one’s a perception.

Never hide your light under a basket. You might trip-up badly.

It is dangerous not to invest your talents.

Have clear vision for the road ahead.

Focus on good goals that relate to that vision.

“You gotta get obsessed, and you gotta stay obsessed.”

Never say: “I quit”—unless you’re doing a lot of stupid things.

Assume your current residence is where you are for life.

Don’t let the “junk” pile up.

Work to make things better.

Stay up to date.

Don’t get locked into a predictable status quo.

Value improvisation.

Always be prepared—even prepared to improvise.

Know the difference between perseverance and perseveration.

Don’t give up on people.

Figure out how to measure the relative success of what you do.

Put aside the ridiculous idea that every one should love you.

Everybody gets hurt once in awhile. Accept it.

Know that nothing always goes the way you want it to go.

It’s okay to be angry once in awhile. What counts is what you do with it.

A leader’s principal job is to maintain the cohesiveness of the group.

When you look back from the year 2050, be proud of what you’ve done.

When things are blue, sing a song—even a blues song.

Know your values.

Expand the reach of your otherness.

Don’t knock the Army. God must love us.

Staying contemporary means you accept change.

Keep falling love—with God and with your spouse.

Know you have more courage than you need. Use it.

Understand human development so your kids get a fair shot at life.

Be yourself.

Choose happiness.

Stay in shape—physically, mentally, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

Know you are loved.

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CENTER HAWAII

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW, in the

unincorporated and developing community of Kapolei, Hawaii, a $133 million Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps and Community Center now stands.

“My grandmother wanted every child, no matter his or her economic background, to enjoy a more luxurious place than they ever imagined,” said Amy Ragen, granddaughter of Joan Kroc and representative of the Kroc family at the Hawaii Kroc Center dedication, which 3,000 people attended in January. “This place is beyond her wildest expectations.”

In 1998, Kroc, widow of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc, donated $80 million to build the first Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in San Diego, Calif. She wanted all people to have recreational, educational and cultural arts opportunities. The center opened in June 2002, and just over a year later, in October 2003, Kroc left a $1.5 billion bequest to The Salvation Army to build similar community centers around the country.

“Before Joan’s dream, The Salvation Army was very much a minimalist organization,” said Commissioner James Knaggs, Western territorial commander. “Her dream has lifted our heads up. She’s shown us what we can do better, for God, with magnificence.”

The Hawaii Kroc Center received a $110 million combined capital and endowment grant from Kroc’s donation and the community raised nearly $23 million locally—a condition of the grant. The $133 million center is the 17th of 27 centers to open in the nation.

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If children are not given the opportunity to flourish, how can we improve the world?

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“There is a divine pull here,” said Ragen, who ran the fitness center at the San Diego Kroc Center for its first year. “I can feel the energy to my bones.”

The Hawaii Kroc Center includes the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Education and Resource Center with conference and banquet rooms for 720 guests; the Mary D. and Walter F. Frear Early Education Center for 120 preschool students; the 500-seat Jack and Marie Lord Worship and Performing Arts Center; the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Center with an NCAA-regulation gymnasium; the First Hawaiian Hale 48-bed dormitory for traveling teams and overnight conferences; a state-of-the-art health and wellness center with workout equipment and facilities for individual and group fitness; an aquatics center featuring a competition pool and a recreation pool with giant water slides; and a 3-acre multipurpose field for outdoor programs.

“This Kroc Center is a treasure of the Hawaiian islands,” Knaggs said. “You can now put an ‘x’ on the map.”

Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie agreed. “I’m very pleased that the new Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center is opening in Kapolei,” he said. “I believe it will make a positive impact on a fast-growing community in West Oahu, providing space for public meetings, as well as entertainment and educational gatherings. We are grateful to the Kroc family and The Salvation Army for this new asset that will benefit our people.”

A place to gather Just over 20 miles from Honolulu, the area was once nothing but sugarcane fields. Today the “second city,” after Honolulu, is growing. As of 2011, Kapolei has a population of nearly 35,000 people, up 38 percent from 2000. An elevated rapid transit line to connect Kapolei with downtown Honolulu and Honolulu International Airport was approved by voters and a groundbreaking ceremony was held in February 2011. The University of Hawaii-West Oahu plans to move to a new campus in Kapolei in fall 2012. At least 1,600 single-family units plus low-income rentals are slated for construction; 400 housing units were recently completed.

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“The Salvation Army took a calculated risk putting the center here even though the university and state housing weren’t 100 percent certain,” said Micah Kane, previously the director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) and currently a trustee with Kamehemehe Schools. “We used the Kroc Center commitment as leverage for other projects [in Kapolei] and drew distance rings in the planning process with the Kroc Center as the ‘piko’—the belly button—of the community.”

In 2007, The Salvation Army met with developers from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, a state agency tasked with delivering land to native Hawaiians, about partnering to build a community center.

“In Hawaii, land is very precious,” said Major Phil Lum, Kroc Center Hawaii administrator and corps officer with his wife, Captain Debbie Lum. “We were looking for 10 acres, which is difficult to find in any developed area here.”

The department was supportive of the community center idea, but as a state entity could not donate the land. It offered The Salvation Army a 65-year lease, but the Army wanted to retain ownership of the land before building. So, the Army approached the state legislature, which eventually passed a bill that allowed the state to sell up to 15 acres to a nonprofit organization to build a community center.

“It passed unanimously when such a thing would normally be very controversial,” Kane said of the vote in both houses of state government. The Army paid full market value for the agricultural land, totaling $1.5 million for 15 acres. The subsequent change in zoning increased the land value by nearly five times. Kane asked the Army if it preferred an elementary or middle school across the street from the Kroc Center; it asked for a middle school, which is now in the city plans. He also arranged for the DHHL to provide offsite support, including sidewalks, sewers and land grading—a gift of roughly $5 million.

“Even an elephant is only pregnant for two years, but we’ve been pregnant for five,” said Maeda Timson, chairperson of the neighborhood board that helped in developing the Kroc Center. “This area needed a gathering place, a place of welcome and safety where our ‘keiki’ [children] can grow in mind, self and spirit. For so long this has been the little, forgotten

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The Salvation Army believes this Kroc Center is divine. It will be used for Christ.

—MAJOR EDWARD HILL, HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDS DIVISIONAL COMMANDER

We are at the end of a 5-year journey and a beginning of Mrs. Kroc’s vision to help thousands of people.

Left to right: Colonels Sharron and Dave Hudson, Major Shelley Hill, Kahu Kordell Kekoa and Major Edward Hill

—DON HORNER, CHAIRPERSON OF THE KROC CENTER STEERING COMMITTEE

od for the soul.

TER LAND ACQUISITION community that got what no one else wanted. Now we have the best.”

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Best foot forward The process began just after Colonel Dave Hudson, currently chief secretary in the West, was appointed Hawaiian and Pacific Islands divisional commander in mid-2004. A comprehensive Request For Proposal (RFP) packet went to every division in the U.S. as the first step in determining where the Kroc Centers would be located.

“I knew Hawaii was not on anyone’s radar and that it would be a lot of work,” Hudson said. “But I would’ve hated for someone to ask in 10 years why we didn’t try, so we decided we would.”

Hudson called Phil Russell, a National Advisory Board member from Hawaii and president of GMR real estate services, and the pair began visiting business people and politicians to ask for support. “I knew we had to get the community involved and gather a strong group of people around the project,” Hudson said. “The priority for us was getting the ‘who’ in place.”

Hudson and Russell met with Don Horner, then CEO of the First Hawaiian Bank and chairman of the Hawaii Business Roundtable—a statewide public policy organization comprised of the CEOs and senior executives of companies headquartered or maintaining significant operations in Hawaii. They asked if he would be on a task force for the project, and Horner agreed. Retired Commissioner Joe Noland, who was brought on to coordinate the application phase, later asked Horner if he would spearhead fundraising $23 million. “He said he would only do it if he could be assured that God would be in the center of the project,” Hudson said.

Horner spent the years that followed ensuring every detail of the project stayed on track as the chairperson of the steering committee. During the dedication weekend, Knaggs presented him with The Salvation Army Others Award, honoring his extraordinary spirit of service to “others.”

“It has been a privilege for me to have a front row seat to watch God work,” Horner said upon receiving the award. “The work isn’t finished; it’s just beginning.”

We give thanks just as Nehemiah did after building the walls of Jerusalem.

—MURRAY BAWDEN, CHAIRPERSON OF THE KROC CENTER CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

Walking through it now, the center is full of stories for me; I remember all the dialogue.

From a business standpoint, this place shows that Hawaii can compete anytime, anyplace.

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—H. MITCHELL D’OLIER, CHAIRPERSON OF THE KROC CENTER PROGRAM COMMITTEE

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Left to right: Captains Shane and Ragina Halverson, State Representative Sharon Har and Amy and Frank Ragen Photos by Christin Davis and Tyson Yamada

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In the early stages, Horner brought in Murray Bawden, chairman of HSW Enterprises, as the chairperson of the construction committee. With over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, Bawden oversaw the design and construction stages of the Kroc Center. “I’ve done a lot of work this size, but nothing with The Salvation Army before this,” Murray said. “This was not another for-profit project, it was built for the community—a great cause—and has the mission of The Salvation Army behind it. Everything had a spirit of ‘best foot forward, make it work.’ It was good to be a part of.”

Bawden said while walking through the completed center for the first time, all he could think was, “wow.”

“The community will come here and see Christ at work,” he said. “My hope is that it will be more than a community center where people gather in a high quality facility, but where relationships are built and lives are changed and enhanced.”

The center’s design was led by Group 70 International (group70int.com) and construction

by Hawaii Dredging Construction Company (hdcc.com), but Bawden stressed it was “thousands of unheard of and unknown people that made this place happen.”

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I was not a Salvation Army member, but after five years this is our home of worship and play for generations to come.

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—MAEDA TIMSON, CHAIRPERSON OF THE KROC CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD

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Infographic by Christin Davis. Photos by Christin Davis and Tyson Yamada.

A beacon in Kapolei “With this opening, The Salvation Army is launching a friendly invasion of West Oahu, bringing hope, inclusion and light,” said Major Edward Hill, Hawaiian and Pacific Islands divisional commander. The Army began in Hawaii in 1894, and now has 10 corps (churches) in the state plus a number of social services programs. “Today’s Salvation Army remains committed to the mission and we see this center as our ‘D-Day.’” As of the Kroc Center’s opening in February, 1,800 people had registered as members.

The center is open seven days a week, with memberships for youth starting at $39 per month up to a family of six membership for $109 per month. Scholarships will also be offered based on need.

“We are trying to create an atmosphere here of love and acceptance,” Lum said. “The cross is on the top of the building as a beacon, a light on the hill, hope.” The Kroc Center is also the new home of the Leeward Corps, now know as the Kroc Corps.

A local mother of six, Pia, attended the dedication event, curious about the center. “I’m so impressed and interested in all the activities my family can be a part of here,” she said while two of her young children looked around in awe. Similarly, Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz said, “I can assure you I’ll be back here with my family.”

With the center now open to the public, the Army is eager to see it develop. “We are in a dream come true—we can sit in it, can swim in it, can play basketball in it,” Knaggs said. “Other dreams are going to come true because of this center.”