Ordination and Commissioning Weekend Program 2023

MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The College for Officer Training

The purpose of the College for Officer Training is to develop men and women in knowledge, capabilities, spirit, and character who will be able to sustain and advance the mission of The Salvation Army and the salvation of the world.

But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

—1 Peter 1:15–16

SCHEDULE

Friday, June 9, 2023

10:00 am Commencement Service for Reflectors of Holiness

12:00 pm Fellowship of the Silver Star Luncheon (by invitation only)

1:00 pm—5:00 pm EQUIP Sessions for Leadership Training (Children’s Ministries available)

3:00 pm—4:00 pm General Session with Jim Cymbala (Children’s Ministries available)

5:00 pm Officer Service Recognition Dinner (by invitation only)

7:30 pm Opening Celebration with Jim and Carol Cymbala & The Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers

Saturday, June 10, 2023

9:30 am—3:00 pm Territorial Star Search — Young People’s Music/Arts Competition

4:00 pm Star Search Awards including the presentation of “The Creation Story” by the New York Staff Band

6:30 pm BBQ Dinner

Sunday, June 11, 2023

9:30 am Ordination, Commissioning & Appointment Service

Dear Cadets,

GREETINGS FROM THE TERRITORIAL LEADERS

I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy.

—Leviticus 11:44

Dear Reflectors of Holiness,

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory welcomes you as the newest officers in our ranks!

We thank God for you and for your commitment to serve Him as Reflectors of Holiness. As you serve the community to which you will be appointed, we pray that you may be confident that, “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus,” Philippians 1:6. The Lord goes before you.

Together with One Accord, we rejoice in your calling, commissioning and appointing as Reflectors of Holiness. We praise the Lord for you as you enter the ranks of Salvation Army Officership, a mission most visibly characterized by a legacy of service.

May your every thought, word and action truly reflect our Holy God as you minister in His name. In the midst of joyful, busy, even difficult days, always seek His face in all things as you mirror Him.

The entire USA Eastern Territory is cheering you on and lifting you in prayer.

May God bless you and keep you.

Commissioners William A. and G. Lorraine Bamford Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries

TERRITORIAL CABINET

Colonels Ivan K. and Christine J. Rock

Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Officer Development and Care

Lt. Colonel Cindy–Lou Drummond Secretary for Personnel

Lt. Colonels Hubert S. and Kathleen J. Steele Secretary for Business Administration and Secretary for Program

SPECIAL GUESTS

COMMISSIONERS DEVON AND VERONA HAUGHTON

Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries

Caribbean Territory

Commissioners Verona and Devon Haughton have served as officers of The Salvation Army for the last forty-six and forty-one years respectively.

Commissioner Verona Haughton (nee Henry) entered The Salvation Army Training College in 1974 as a member of the “Overcomers” session and was a delegate at the Administrative Leadership Training Course in Australia and Training Principal’s conference in London. Commissioner Verona holds a Master of Arts Degree in Pastoral Psychology & Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Guidance and Counseling. She also has certificates in Supervisory Management and Public Speaking from Training and Development Services, a branch of Human Resource Development.

Commissioner Devon Haughton entered The Salvation Army Training College in 1979 as a member of the “God’s Soldiers” session. A delegate of the 145th Session of the International College for Officers (ICO), he also participated in training courses for Training Principals in Santiago and London. He has completed studies in Management at William & Catherine Booth Theological College. The Commissioners served in corps and institutional appointments in Jamaica, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago, and were Divisional Leaders for the Eastern and Western Jamaica Divisions. They both served on separate occasions as Training Principals for the territory’s training college. At the Caribbean Territorial Headquarters, Commissioner Devon served as Secretary for Programme, Territorial Evangelist, and Chief Secretary, while Commissioner Verona served as Secretary for Leader Development, Secretary for Spiritual Life Development, and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries. On April 2, 2018 Commissioners Haughton were appointed Territorial Leaders of the Caribbean Territory. For recreation, they enjoy sports, travel, taking long walks, and reading. Above everything else, the Commissioners love the Lord, His people, and His work and are completely committed to the mission of “saving souls, growing saints, and serving suffering humanity.”

They have been married for 41 years and are proud parents of an adult daughter, Tephanie Olivia, who brings them great joy.

SPECIAL GUESTS

JIM AND CAROL CYMBALA and THE BROOKLYN TABERNACLE SINGERS

Since their humble beginnings in 1971, Pastor Jim and Carol Cymbala have served as spiritual leaders of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, which is today an historic 3,300–seat, non–denominational megachurch in Brooklyn, N.Y. About 10,000 people attend services each week at this church that is world renowned for its melodic Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, which has received six Grammy Awards so far.

Despite the accolades, the church’s focus remains on the importance of prayer. Each week, thousands of people join weekly to lift the needs of the world to God. He has also given the church a worldwide platform to proclaim the gospel through music.

Carol Cymbala is director of the multi–ethnic, multiracial chorale. Despite her lack of formal musical training, she has nonetheless written many of its signature songs.

The Cymbalas are also longtime friends of The Salvation Army, having ministered at various events on several significant occasions during the past 18 years.

“It is my privilege,” said Pastor Cymbala. “In fact, we’re looking forward to June 9th, when the Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers and Carol and I will be in Hershey, Pa., with you all.”

OUTSTANDING SERVICE —SOLDIER RECOGNITION

Bandmaster Charles Baker

Montclair Citadel Corps, New Jersey Division

Older Adult Ministries Secretary Mary Cain

Lorain Corps, Northeast Ohio Division

Corps Sergeant Major Carmen Figueroa

Penuelas Corps, Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands Division

Young People’s Sergeant Major Michelle Harris York Citadel Corps, Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division

Corps Treasurer Graeme Hepburn

Hempstead Citadel, Greater New York Division

Senior Soldier Christine Honsberger

Pittsburgh Temple Corps, Western Pennsylvania Division

Bandmaster Erik Jones

Schenectady Citadel Corps, Empire State Division

Corps Sergeant Major Daniel Parsons

Athol Corps, Massachusetts Division

Corps Sergeant Major Marge Rivera Bristol Corps, Southern New England Division

Senior Soldier Richard Smith

The Chapel at Worthington Woods, Southwest Ohio and Northeast Kentucky Division

A WORD FROM THE TRAINING PRINCIPAL

Dear Reflectors of Holiness Session,

On behalf of the officers and staff of the College for Officer Training, I want to share my congratulations with each of you upon your Ordination and Commissioning as Salvation Army Officers.

It has been a true blessing for my wife and I to journey with each of you and your beautiful families over these past two years. We have seen you grow in faith, in knowledge, in experience, in confidence, and in holiness during these days. Well done, my friends!

As you now prepare to begin your first appointments as Salvation Army Officers, it is my prayer that the Lord will daily provide you all with every opportunity to personally share the Good News of the Gospel and meet people at their point of need. I also pray that you will continue to sense the anointing and power of the Holy Spirit as you abide in His presence.

“It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption” I Corinthians 1:30 (NIV).

May God Bless the Reflectors of Holiness!

Lt. Colonels James and Patricia LaBossiere

Training Principal and Assistant Training Principal for Ministry Development

STAFF COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING

ADMINISTRATION

Major Ronald Starnes

Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere

Lt. Colonel Patricia LaBossiere

Major Heather Holt

CURRICULUM

Major Hollie Leonardi

Major Limaris Marzan

Major Raquel Ramirez

Major Kristin Rivero

Major Sheila Williams–Gage

Front row (left to right):

Commissioner Mark Tillsley

Major Sunkyung Simpson

Major Joshua Simpson

STAFF COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING

BUSINESS

Major Paul Cornell

Major Jairo Ramirez

Major Alan Krueger

Major Sebastian Leonardi

PERSONNEL

Major Jorge Marzan

Major Rohan Gage

Major Madelaine Dwier

Major Margaret Starnes

MISSION AND MINISTRY

Lieutenant Enmanuel Villegas

Major Amanda Krueger

Major Martina Cornell

STAFF COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING

FACULTY

Commissioner Mark Tillsley (Ph.D.)

Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere (M.S.)

Lt. Colonel Patricia LaBossiere (B.S.)

Major Martina Cornell (B.A.)

Major Paul Cornell (M.B.A.)

Major Madelaine Dwier (M.Ed.)

Major Heather L. Holt (B.S.)

Major Amanda Krueger (M.Div.)

Major Hollie Leonardi (M.A.)

Major Jorge Marzan (B.S.)

Major Raquel Ramirez (B.S.)

Major Kristin Rivero (B.A.)

Major Joshua A. Simpson (D.Min.)

Major Sunkyung Simpson (D.Min.)

Major Ronald L. Starnes (M.Div.)

Major Sheila Williams–Gage (D.Ed.)

Christian Riesebieter (M.M.)

Lorena Simmonds–Lance (M.P.S.)

Evelyn I. Stickland–Monroe (M.S.N.)

ASSOCIATE FACULTY

Major Rohan Gage (M.A.)

Major Alan Krueger (A.O.S.)

Major Sebastian Leonardi (B.S.)

Major Limaris Marzan (M.A.)

Major Jairo Ramirez

Major Margaret Starnes (M.S.)

Lieutenant Enmanuel Villegas (A.A.S.)

ADJUNCT FACULTY

Major Angelica Rosamilia–Rodriguez (M.B.A.)

Captain Emeline Watch (Ed.D.)

Ms. Heather Green (M.S.W.)

Mr. Chaz Watson (M.S.)

IN APPRECIATION

Staff who served with Reflectors of Holiness

Major Pam Armour (A.O.S.)

Major Rickie Armour (A.O.S.)

Major David E. Payton (M.A.)

Major Marika Payton (M.A.)

Major Edelweiss G. Santos–Antill (M.A.)

Captain Joshua Jones (B.A.)

Captain Michelle Jones (B.A.)

THE COVENANT

The Steps in the Commissioning of Salvation Army Officers

1. The Signing of the Officer Covenant

The Officer Covenant is signed by a person to be commissioned and ordained. The Covenant is made between that person and God. It is the means whereby a person binds himself or herself to God in the making of solemn vows.

The Bible has many examples of believers entering into sacred covenants with God, who accepts their covenants as a serious undertaking. Each person signing the Officer Covenant does so of their own free will, in the clear understanding that the commitment is intended to be lifelong.

2. The Ordination and Commissioning

The Ordination and Commissioning allows the wider membership of the Body of Christ to gather in order to warmly affirm and encourage those about to become officers, and in order to witness publicly the moments of ordination and commissioning.

The cadets are helped by the prayers and intercession of the faithful. The cadets declare before many witnesses that they will be loyal to Christ, will hold to the Doctrines of the Army, will be available to the marginalized, and will be obedient to the principles and purposes for which God raised up The Salvation Army.

3. The Appointing

The Appointing is when specific responsibilities are placed upon the newly ordained and commissioned officer. The officer is granted the authority both to serve and to lead within the ranks of The Salvation Army. This is the outward authentication of an inward summons from God, and the imparting to the officer of the obligation to be a servant of all for the sake of Christ.

y C ovenant

CALLED BY GOD

to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ as an officer of The Salvation Army I BIND MYSELF TO HIM IN THIS SOLEMN COVENANT

To Love and serve Him supremely all my days,

To Live to win souls and make their salvation the first purpose of my life,

To Care for the poor, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, love the unloved, and befriend those who have no friends,

To Maintain the doctrines and principles of The Salvation Army, and, by God’s grace to prove myself a worthy officer.

Done in the strength of my Lord and Saviour, and in the presence of the Territorial Commander, training school officers and fellow cadets.

Witnessed by Commissioner William A. Bamford III and Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere

Prayer

Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford

COMMENCEMENT SERVICE

Friday, June 9 – 10:00 am

Musical Prelude New York Staff Band Ensemble

Entrance of CFOT Faculty and REFLECTORS OF HOLINESS

Welcome & Presentation of the Session

Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere

Scripture (1 Peter 1:13–16) Reflectors of Holiness

Worship in Song CFOT Worship Team

“Holiness, Holiness, Is What I Long For”

“Battle Belongs”

Prayer Lt. Colonel Patricia LaBossiere

Recognition and Appreciation ...................................................................................................Colonel Ivan K. Rock

Strategic Oversight Council

Academic Awards

Major Sunkyung Simpson

Valedictory Address Session Valedictorian

Choral Selection CFOT Chorus

“Sanctuary” (Thompson, Scruggs, Larsson)

Presentation of International Certificate of Training Conferring of Degree: Associate in Applied Science

Commissioner William A. Bamford III

Prayer of Blessing ............................................................................................Commissioner William A. Bamford III

Scripture Selection ...........................................................................................Commissioner William A. Bamford III

Commencement Address ...................................................................................

Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford

“O Thou God of Full Salvation”

Benediction

Colonel Christine J. Rock

Major Ronald L. Starnes

FELLOWSHIP OF THE SILVER STAR LUNCHEON

Friday, June 9 – 12:00 pm

Preliminary Music

Words of Welcome

Major Elizabeth A. Deming

Blessing Major Margaret J. Starnes

Luncheon

Tribute ..................................................................................................................................

Cadet Zachary J. DeLong

Marie H. Sharp Awards

In Loving Memory

Introduction of Guest

Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford

Lt. Colonel Patricia LaBossiere

Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford

Reflectors of Holiness “The Day”

Vocal Selection

Devotional Thought

Commissioner Verona Haughton

Presentation of Silver Star Certificates

Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford and Major Elizabeth A. Deming

Benediction

Major Madelaine Dwier

OFFICER SERVICE RECOGNITION DINNER

Friday, June 9 – 5:00 pm

Welcome & Invocation

Dinner

“Great is Thy Faithfulness”

“Goodness of God”

Lt. Colonel Cindy–Lou Drummond

“What a Faithful God Have I”

Scripture & Devotional Commissioner Devon Haughton Territorial Commander – Caribbean Territory

Retirement Recognition

Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford

Lieutenant Emily J. Kumar

Lieutenant Emily J. Kumar

Long Service Order Recognition

Commissioner William A. Bamford III

Lieutenant Emily J. Kumar

Benediction ..................................................................................................................................Colonel Ivan K. Rock

LONG SERVICE ORDER & NEWLY RETIRED OFFICERS

40 Years

Heralds of Hope

Major Steven E. Ashcraft

Major Elizabeth A. Griner

Colonel Janice A. Howard

Colonel Steven M. Howard

Lt. Colonel Raphael C. Jackson

Major Margaret J. Starnes

Major Ronald L. Starnes

35 Years

Messengers of Joy

Major Susan M. Hinzman

Major Thomas L. Hinzman

Major Verna A. LaSalle (God’s Soldiers)

Major Darren J. Mudge

Major Kevin B. Schoch

Major Lori J. Schoch

Major Kevin L. Stoops

Major Alberto Suarez

Major David C. Wilson

Major Evelyn G. Wilson

30 Years

Heralds of Jesus

Major Brent E. Carlson

Major Janice E. Carlson

Major Paul A. Cornell

Major Patricia A. Henry

Major Everett L. Henry III

Major Evan P. Hickman

Major Katherine A. Longcoy

Major Beth Ellen Parkhurst

Major David E. Payton

Major DonnaMarie L. Reed

Major Alma P. Riley

Major John F. Riley

Major Cheryl L. Sparks–Watson

Major Eduardo A. Zuniga

Major Janet Zuniga

25 Years

Builders of the Kingdom

Lt. Colonel Margaret Davis

Major Mark A. Hager

Major Robin J. Hager

Major David A. Hernandez

Major Zoila E. Hernandez

Major Joseph W. Irvine

Major Lisa F. Irvine

Major Hollie S. Leonardi

Major Sebastian Leonardi

Major Kwang Soo (Daniel) Lim

Major Kyu Hang (Sarah) Lim

Major Maria Lopez

Major Donna J. McCullough

Major Brian T. Peabody

Major Kellie A. Peabody

Major Kelly L. Roberts

Major Milagros C. Santiago

Major Deborah L. Stacy

Major Jeffrey D. Stacy

Major Robert A. Watson

Newly Retired Officers 2022

Captain Gilberto L. Velez

Captain Nancy Velez

Major Federico L. Larrínaga

Major Marie C. Larrínaga

Captain Miguel F. Garces

Captain Nancy M. Garces

Major Evelyn M. Hopping

Major Carol L. Ditmer

Major Stephen R. Ditmer

Lt. Colonel Dennis K. Gensler

Lt. Colonel Lynn R. Gensler

Major Jacqueline Rivera

Major Moises Rivera

Major Gayle L. Miga

Major Robert G. Miga

Major Nestor R. Valverde

Major Teresa R. Valverde

Major James H. Guest

Major Lois A. Guest

2023

Major Gretchen T. Schuse

Major Lawrence J. Schuse

Lt. Colonel Ruth A. Stoneburner

Major Kathleen A. Klenk

Major Robert T. Klenk

Major Carmen Diaz

Major Silvano Diaz

Major Karen S. Boynton

Major Leonard P. Boynton

Major Debora A. Coolidge

Major Daniel P. Brunelle

Major Karen L. Brunelle

Major David J. Moore

Major Norma A. Moore

OPENING CELEBRATION TOGETHER IN HOLINESS

Friday, June 9 – 7:30 pm

Worship in Holiness

TOGETHER with ONE ACCORD

Recognition of Outstanding Service

Commissioners

JIM and CAROL CYMBALA & THE BROOKLYN TABERNACLE SINGERS

Welcome

Commissioner William A. Bamford III

William A. & G. Lorraine Bamford

Benediction

Lt. Colonel Kathleen J. Steele

STAR SEARCH AWARDS CEREMONY

Saturday, June 10 – 4:00 pm

Worship featuring “The Creation Story” with the New York Staff Band

Star Search Awards

Brass Soloist

Drama Troupe

Dance Soloist

Acoustic Guitar

Bass Guitar

Drum Set

Selection

El Es El Señor (Dean Jones)

Star Search Awards

Snare Drum Soloist

Dance Troupe

Drama Monologue

Piano Soloist

Timbrel Brigade

CFOT Timbrels

Devotional ...............................................................................................................................Major Leslie A. Knaggs

Selection

I’ll Stand for Christ (Moorby)

Star Search Awards

Singing Company

Vocal Soloist

Youth Chorus

Youth Band

Massed Singing Companies

Benediction

Lt. Colonel Kathleen J. Steele

The Cadets (standing) will say: In the name of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and in the presence of the officers, soldiers, and friends of The Salvation Army here assembled, we declare that:

1. We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.

2. We believe that there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.

3. We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co–equal in power and glory.

4. We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man.

5. We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.

6. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.

7. We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to salvation.

8. We believe that we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.

9. We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.

10. We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

11. We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.

The Chief Secretary will say: Do you promise faithfully to maintain and proclaim these truths?

The cadets will reply: We do!

The Chief Secretary will say: Do you regard it as your duty to bear this witness everywhere, to strive to lead all persons to their only Savior, and for His sake to care for the poor, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, love the unloved, and befriend those who have no friends?

The cadets will reply: We do!

The Chief Secretary will say: Do you promise by holy living, boundless charity and adherence to the principles and discipline of the Army to show yourselves at all times to be faithful officers of The Salvation Army?

The cadets will reply: We do!

The Chief Secretary will say: In the name of God I accept the declarations and promises you have made this day. We will now proceed to your ordination and commissioning.

The officer is offered up to the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit by the intercession of the faithful in Christ. The officer declares by the signing of the covenant and by the commissioning that he or she will be loyal to scriptural truth and, by example in life, word and unsparing service, be true to his or her calling as Christ’s messenger.

REFLECTORS OF HOLINESS

2021–2023 session

ORDINATION, COMMISSIONING, AND APPOINTMENT SERVICE

Entrance Defenders of Justice

CFOT Staff, TEC, Cabinet, and Platform Party

“In Honor of the Faithful” .......................................................................................................Memorial Presentation

THE GATHERING

Worship In Holiness

ETSS, NYSB, MOVE, UNBOUND, and Congregation

Prayer ..........................................................................................................................................

Colonel Ivan K. Rock

“All on the Altar” Reflectors of Holiness

Entrance of the Session Flag

Entrance of the Reflectors of Holiness

THE WORD

“Be Holy as I am Holy”

Scripture Presentation

Cadets from the College for Officer Training

New York Staff Band

MESSAGE

Commissioner Devon Haughton

Territorial Commander – Caribbean Territory

OUR RESPONSE

Response of The Body

Song of Commitment

Eastern Territory Staff Songsters

Affirmation of Faith

Sunday, June 11 – 9:30 am

OUR COMMITMENT

The Chief Secretary

Ordination and Commissioning of Reflectors of Holiness

Commissioners William A. and G. Lorraine Bamford

Territorial Leaders

“In Christ Alone”

Entrance of the New Lieutenants

Prayer of Dedication

Commissioner Verona Haughton

Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford

Session Response and Receiving of the Commission

Lieutenant Elias A. Pizzirusso

THE SENDING OUT

The Appointments

Commissioners William A. and G. Lorraine Bamford

Commissioner’s Award

Challenge and Call to Service

Commissioner William A. Bamford III

Entrance of the Session Flags

Colonel Christine J. Rock

Postlude New York Staff Band

“I’ll Go in the Strength of the Lord”

REFLECTORS OF HOLINESS 2021–2023 session

Jashira M. Figueroa Hartford Temple SNE Philippians 4:13

Franklyn Caraballo Almonte Hartford Temple SNE Galatians 3:28

Stephanie M. Garces Alcantara Holyoke MASS Jeremiah 29:11

Zachary J. DeLong Norristown EPA 1 John 3:2

Hector J. Gomez–Torres Arecibo PR/VI Matthew 6:33

Kristal D. Vazquez Rios Arecibo PR/VI Psalm 46:10

Philadelphia

Brielle M. Jordan

Aliquippa WPA

Ephesians 2:8

Shinil Kim

Philadelphia Korean EPA Proverbs 3:5–6

Dayeong Lee

Korean EPA Romans 5:6

Esther A. Mobley Philadelphia West EPA 2 Corinthians 12:9–10

Dustin E. Norcross Allegheny Valley WPA Joshua 1:9

San

Ephesians

San

Alvaro F. Velasquez Mazanke Elizabeth Temple NJ Joshua 3:5

Bryden B. Swires

Juan, PR Adult Rehabilitation Center

ARC Command

2:10

Elias A. Pizzirusso Coppeto Brooklyn Bedford GNY Isaiah 40:10–11

Zoé Lugo–Swires

Juan, PR Adult Rehabilitation Center

ARC Command

1 Samuel 16:7

Jennifer L. Moretz Brooklyn Bedford GNY Philippians 1:6

FAMILIES Reflectors of Holiness

Shinil, Dayeong, Minhu (Noah), Noel

Enmanuel, Stephanie, Junior

Franklyn, Jashira, Ángel, Rachely, Frankie, Franklin

DEFENDERS OF JUSTICE

2022–2024 session

SONGS: COVENANT SERVICE

Sunday, June 4 – 10:30 am

Take Thou My Life, Lord

I would be Thy holy temple, Sacred and indwelt by Thee; Naught then could stain my commission, ‘Tis Thy divine charge to me.

Take Thou my life, Lord, In deep submission I pray, My all to Thee dedicating, Accept my offering today.

Seeking to mirror Thy glory, Living to answer Thy call, Each faithful vow now renewing, Gladly I yield Thee my all.

Time, health and talents presenting, All that I have shall be thine; Heart, mind and will consecrating, No longer shall they be mine.

O for a heart of compassion, Moved at the impulse of love, Lost ones to bring to Thy footstool, Thy gracious riches to prove!

Brindley Boon

(1914–2009)

Here am I, My Lord

Dear Lord, I do surrender Myself, my all, to Thee; My time, my store, my talents, So long withheld by me. I’ve heard the call for workers, The world’s great need I see, O send me to the rescue, I’m here, my Lord, send me!

Here am I, my Lord, send me, Here am I, my Lord, send me, I surrender all to obey Thy call, Here am I, my Lord, send me.

Too long at ease in Zion I’ve been content to dwell, While multitudes are dying And sinking into Hell. I can no more be careless And say there’s naught to do, The fields are white to harvest And laborers are few.

O hear, Thou God of Heaven, The vows that now I make! To Thee my life is given, ‘Tis for the lost world’s sake. To serve Thee I am ready, Though friends and foes despise, I now present my body A living sacrifice.

William Walker (1809–1875)

Take My Life and Let It Be

Take my life and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Take my hands and let them move At the impulse of Thy love; Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee.

Take my voice and let me sing Always, only for my king; Take my lips and let them be Filled with messages from Thee.

Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold; Take my intellect and use Every power as Thou shalt choose.

Take my will and make it Thine, It shall be no longer mine; Take my heart, it is Thine own, It shall be Thy royal throne.

Take my love; my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure store; Take myself and I will be Ever, only, all for Thee.

Frances Ridley Havergal (1836–1879)

SONGS: COMMENCEMENT SERVICE

Friday, June 9 – 10:00 am

Holiness Is What I Long For

Holiness, holiness

Is what I long for

Holiness is what I need

Holiness, holiness

Is what You want from me.

Faithfulness, faithfulness

Is what I long for Faithfulness is what I need

Faithfulness, faithfulness

Is what You want from me.

So take my heart and form it

Take my mind transform it

Take my will conform it

To Yours to Yours, oh Lord.

Righteousness, righteousness

Is what I long for

Righteousness is what I need

Righteousness, righteousness

Is what You want from me.

Brokenness, brokenness

Is what I long for

Brokenness is what I need

Brokenness, brokenness

Is what You want from me.

Scott Underwood ©1995 Mercy

Battle Belongs

When all I see is the battle

You see my victory

When all I see is a mountain

You see a mountain moved And as I walk through the shadow

Your love surrounds me

There’s nothing to fear now For I am safe with You.

So when I fight, I’ll fight on my knees

With my hands lifted high

O God the battle belongs to You And every fear I lay at Your feet

I’ll sing through the night, O God, the battle belongs to You

And if You are for me

Who can be against me

For Jesus there’s nothing Impossible for You

When all I see are the ashes

You see the beauty

When all I see is a cross

God, You see the empty tomb.

Almighty Fortress, You go before us

Nothing can stand against The power of our God

You shine in the shadows

You win every battle

Nothing can stand against The power of our God.

O God the battle belongs to You

Brian Johnson, Phil Wickham

© Phil Wickham Music

O Thou God of Full Salvation

O Thou God of full salvation, King of righteousness divine, Author of the new creation, Light of life, within us shine! Make us holy, make us holy; With Thy blessing make us Thine.

From all self and sin deliver, With Thy nature make us good; Make us kings and priests forever, Wash our garments in Thy blood. O’er our Army, o’er our Army; Send a great salvation flood.

Sun of righteousness arising, Cheer us while we bear the cross, Living, dying, sacrificing, Purify from sinful dross Thy disciples, Thy disciples; Teach us how to gain by loss.

Thou art love’s unfathomed ocean, Wisdom’s deepest, clearest sea, Heaven’s and earth’s salvation portion, Parent of eternity; Grace and glory, grace and glory; In abundance flow from Thee.

William James Pearson (1832–1892)

SONGS: OFFICER SERVICE RECOGNITION

Friday, June 9 – 5:00 pm

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.

Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed thy hand hath provided; Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above; Join with all nature in manifold witness, To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside.

Thomas O. Chisholm (1866–1960)

Goodness of God

I love You, Lord

For Your mercy never fails me

All my days, I’ve been held in Your hands

From the moment that I wake up

Until I lay my head

Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

And all my life You have been faithful

And all my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

I love Your voice

You have led me through the fire

In the darkest night

You are close like no other

I’ve known You as a Father

I’ve known You as a Friend

And I have lived in the goodness of God (yeah)

And all my life You have been faithful (oh)

And all my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God (yeah)

‘Cause Your goodness is running after

It’s running after me

Your goodness is running after

It’s running after me

With my life laid down

I’m surrendered now

I give You everything

‘Cause Your goodness is running after

It’s running after me (2x)

And all my life You have been faithful

And all my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh, I’m gonna sing of the goodness of God

(I’m gonna sing, I’m gonna sing)

‘Cause all my life You have been faithful

And all my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh, I’m gonna sing of the goodness of God

Oh, I’m gonna sing of the goodness of God

Jenn Johnson, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram ,Ben Fielding, Brian Johnson

What A Faithful God Have I

Lord, I come before Your throne of grace; I find rest in Your presence and fullness of joy. In worship and wonder I behold Your face, Singing, “What a faithful God have I.” What a faithful God have I, What a faithful God. What a faithful God have I, Faithful in every way.

Lord of mercy, You have heard my cry; Through the storm You’re the beacon, My song in the night. In the shelter of Your wings, hear my heart’s reply, Singing, “What a faithful God have I.”

Lord, all sovereign, granting peace from Heaven, Let me comfort those who suffer. With the comfort You have given. I will tell of Your great love for as long as I live, Singing, “What a faithful God have I.”

Robert and Dawn Critchley

Copyright © 1989 Thankyou Music

SONGS: OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION

Friday, June 9 – 7:30 pm

Living Hope

How great the chasm

That lay between us

How high the mountain

I could not climb

In desperation

I turned to Heaven

And spoke Your name

Into the night

Then through the darkness

Your loving kindness

Tore through the shadows

Of my soul

The work is finished

The end is written

Jesus Christ my living hope

Who could imagine

So great a mercy

What heart could fathom

Such boundless grace

The God of ages

Stepped down from glory

To wear my sin

And bear my shame

The Cross has spoken

I am forgiven

The King of kings

Calls me His own

Beautiful Savior

I’m Yours forever

Jesus Christ my living hope

Hallelujah

Praise the One who set me free

Hallelujah

Death has lost its grip on me

You have broken every chain

There’s salvation in Your name

There’s salvation in Your name

Jesus Christ my living hope

(repeat)

Then came the morning

That sealed the promise

Your buried body

Began to breathe

Out of the silence

The Roaring Lion

Declared the grave

Has no claim on me

Jesus Yours is the victory

Hallelujah

Praise the One who set me free Hallelujah

Death has lost its grip on me

You have broken every chain

There’s salvation in Your name

Jesus Christ my living hope

(repeat)

Jesus Christ my living hope

God You are my living hope

Brian Johnson / Phil Wickham © 2017 Phil Wickham Music

Lion

God of Jacob

Great I Am

King of Angels

Son of Man

Voice of many waters

Song of Heaven’s throne

Louder than the thunder

Make Your glory known

Hail hail Lion of Judah

Let the Lion roar

Hail hail Lion of Judah

Let the Lion roar

(repeat)

Roar roar

Roar roar roar

Pride of Zion

Prophets spoke

Our Messiah

Flesh and bone

You alone are worthy

To open up the scroll

Like a lamb You suffered

But the Lion has arose

Hail hail Lion of Judah

Let the Lion roar

Hail hail Lion of Judah

Let the Lion roar

(repeat)

Roar roar

Roar roar

Roar roar

Prepare the way

Prepare the way of the Lord

Prepare the way

Prepare the way of the Lord

Prepare the way

Prepare the way of the Lord

Prepare the way

Prepare the way of the Lord

O valley be raised up

O mountain be made low

O valley be raised up

O mountain be made low

(3X)

Roar roar

Roar roar

Roar roar

Roar roar

Hail hail Lion of Judah

Let the Lion roar

Hail hail Lion of Judah

Let the Lion roar (3X)

O valley be raised up

O mountain be made low

O valley be raised up

O mountain be made low

(repeat)

Holy, Holy, Holy

Holy holy holy

Lord God Almighty

Early in the morning

Our song shall rise to Thee

Holy holy holy

Merciful and mighty God in three persons

Blessed Trinity

Santo, santo, santo

En numeroso coro

Santos esco gidos

te/adoran sin cesar

Ilenos de/alegria

Y sus coronas de/oro

Rinden ante/el trono

Y/el Crista lino mar

Holy holy holy

Though the darkness hide Thee

Though the eye of sinful man

Thy glory may not see

Only Thou art holy

There is none beside Thee

Perfect in power

In love and purity

Holy holy holy

Lord God Almighty

All Thy works shall praise Thy name

In earth and sky and sea

Holy holy holy

Merciful and mighty God in three persons

Blessed Trinity

John Bacchus Dykes / Reginald Heber © Words: Public Domain

SONGS: ORDINATION, COMMISSIONING, AND APPOINTMENT SERVICE

Send Me

If it’s bandaging the broken or washing filthy feet

Here I am Lord send me.

If it’s loving one another even when we don’t agree

Here I am Lord send me.

If I’m poor or if I’m wealthy, I’ll serve You just the same

Here I am Lord send me.

On the mountain or the valley

I will choose to praise

Here I am Lord send me.

If I’m known by how I love let my life reflect How much I love You, I love You

And before You even ask oh my answer will be yes

‘Cause I love You, I love You.

If the truth cuts like an arrow I will say it anyway

‘Cause here I am Lord send me.

If it’s means that they’ll reject me, Lord I will still obey

Here I am Lord send me.

When I’m standing in Your glory

I’ll be glad I chose to say, Here I am Lord send me.

Well done good and faithful, I live to hear You say

Here I am Lord send me

Here I am Lord send me

Here I am Lord send me

Brandon Lake, Jenn Johnson, Kari Jobe © 2020

BrandonLake Music

(Admin. by Bethel Music Publishing)

Refiner’s Fire

Purify my heart

Let me be as gold

And precious silver

Purify my heart

Let me be as gold

Pure gold

Refiner’s fire

My heart’s one desire

Is to be holy

Set apart for You Lord

I choose to be holy

Set apart for You my Master

Ready to do Your will

Púrificame

Tuyo quiero ser y obedecerte

Púrificame

Tuyo quiero ser

Siempre

Fuego de Dios

Mi deseo es

Ser como tú, santo

Solo vivir por ti Dios

Ser como tú, santo

Solo vivir por ti mi Cristo

Siempre en tu voluntad

Refiner’s fire

My heart’s one desire

Is to be holy

Set apart for You Lord

I choose to be holy

Set apart for You my Master

Ready to do Your will

Brian Doerksen © 1990

Mercy/Vineyard Publishing

(Admin. by Integrity Music)

In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this solid ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My comforter, my all in all, Here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone, who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save: ‘Til on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied, For every sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay, Light of the World by darkness slain: Then bursting forth in glorious day, Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine, Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No power of Hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; ‘Til He returns or calls me Home, Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand!

Stuart Townend & Keith Getty

Copyright © 2001 Thankyou Music

Sunday, June 11 – 9:30 am

I’ll Go In The Strength of the Lord

I’ll go in the strength of the Lord, In paths he has marked for my feet; I’ll follow the light of his word, Nor shrink from the dangers I meet. His presence my steps shall attend, His fullness my wants shall supply; On him, till my journey shall end, My unwavering faith shall rely.

I’ll go, (I’ll go,) I’ll go in the strength, I’ll go in the strength of the Lord

I’ll go, (I’ll go,) I’ll go in the strength, I’ll go in the strength of the Lord.

I’ll go in the strength of the Lord To work he appoints me to do; In joy which his smile doth afford My soul shall her vigor renew. His wisdom shall guard me from harm, His power my sufficiency prove; I’ll trust his omnipotent arm, And prove his unchangeable love.

I’ll go in the strength of the Lord To conflicts which faith will require, His grace as my shield and reward, My courage and zeal shall inspire. Since he gives the word of command, To meet and encounter the foe, With his sword of truth in my hand, To suffer and triumph I’ll go.

Edward Turney (1816–1872), Ivor Basanko

USA Eastern Territory Commissioners William A. and G. Lorraine Bamford Territorial Leaders