Commissioning 2017: Joyful Intercessors

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INTERCESSORS

June 9–11, Westchester County Center

SCHEDULE

COMMISSIONING WEEKEND Friday, June 9, 2017 10:00 AM

Commencement

CFOT Gym

12:30 PM

Fellowship of the Silver Star Reception (By Invitation Only)

CFOT

7:00 PM

ETS & NYSB in Concert

Hilton Westchester Grand Ballroom

Saturday, June 10, 2017 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Star Search

Hilton Westchester

9:00 – 10:15 AM 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM 1:00 – 2:15 PM

Mobilizing into the Future: Go Blue! (Jr. Soldiers) Go Orange! (Sunday School)

Hilton Westchester

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Star Search Boxed Lunch

Hilton Westchester

2:00 – 4:00 PM

Mobilizing Street Ministry

White Plains, NY

4:30 – 6:00 PM

“Mobilizing - Into The Future” (w/ Star Search Awards Ceremony & Go Blue! Go Orange!)

Westchester County Center

6:00 PM

Dinner & Fellowship

Westchester County Center

6:30 PM

Officer Service Recognition Dinner (By Invitation Only)

Westchester County Center Room ABCD

9:30 AM

Children’s Meetings Registration

Westchester County Center Atrium

10:00 AM

Ordination & Commissioning

Westchester County Center

10:00 AM

Children’s Meetings

WCC Room FG (3-5) & Little Theatre (6-8)

10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Baby Cry Room

WCC Room E

2:30 PM

Children’s Meeting Registration

Westchester County Center Atrium

3:00 PM

Appointment Service

Westchester County Center

3:00 PM

Children’s Meetings

WCC Room FG (3-5) & Little Theatre (6-8)

Sunday, June 11, 2017

GREETINGS

FROM THE GENERAL

The G eneral’s C ommissioning M essage to the

J oyful I ntercessors Dear Cadets, Commissioner Silvia and I are delighted to greet you on the occasion of your ordination and commissioning as Salvation Army Officers. Congratulations to each of you!

For two years now, you have all trained under the title 'Joyful Intercessors' and I trust you have discovered the immense privilege of interceding for others and for our world. Intercessors are people of prayer -not a disconnected and distant life of pious prayer, but a life connected to the reality faced by the people we are called to minister to. I remind you that as you are commissioned and appointed, you are sent out to the community. Immerse yourself in that community as you seek to reconcile it to God, ensuring that you remain faithful in prayer.

The Apostle Paul understood the importance of prayer. He encourages us to pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17), reminding us that in every situation we can come to God in prayer (Philippians 4:6).

Prayer is the means by which we communicate with God, thus it needs to become our lifestyle -a lifestyle of talking and listening to God; a lifestyle of abiding in God. In fact, James Montgomery (SASB 784) said 'Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, the Christian's native air.'

In moments of doubt and uncertainty remember that 'the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective' (James 5:16). As you step out in continual obedience to the call of God and as you wholeheartedly commit yourself to service, may you experience the reality that a life of prayer has real impact in the Heavenly realm as well as in the reality of everyday life.

Whatever appointment you receive now, or in future years, consecrate yourselves to God, dedicate yourselves to the people, and embrace your sessional name in word and deed!

May God bless the Joyful Intercessors.

Yours sincerely,

AndrĂŠ Cox GENERAL

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GREETINGS

F R O M O U R T E R R I TO R I A L L E A D E R S

June 9, 2017 Dear Joyful Intercessors, " ... for the joy of the Lord is your strength and your stronghold."

Nehemiah 8:10b (AMP) As we begin the celebration of the Commissioning and Ordination of the Joyful Intercessors, Commissioner Lorraine and I encourage you to live by that truth. The days ahead will be exciting, but they will also carry challenges. Dwell in His joy!

God has chosen you; God has called you to prayerfully carry the strength of His joy into every situation you encounter. This will be transformational, not only within yourselves, but also within the lives of the people you touch.

We charge you this day to be faithful in serving God, to keep your eyes on Jesus and to go forward in His Joy! "Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."

1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 May the Joy of the Lord be your strength!

You will be in our prayers!

William A. & G. Lorraine Bamford Commissioners Territorial Leaders

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TERRITORIAL LEADERS & GUESTS

COMMISSIONERS WILLIAM A. & G. LORRAINE BAMFORD Territorial Leaders, USA Eastern Territory

COMMISSIONERS CAROLYN R. & JAMES M. KNAGGS

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TEC

T E R R I TO R I A L E X E C U T I V E C O U N C I L

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LEADERSHIP COMMISSIONERS WILLIAM A. & G. LORRAINE BAMFORD Territorial Commander/Territorial President of Women’s Ministries

TERRITORIAL CABINET Colonels Kenneth O. & Paula S. Johnson Chief Secretary/Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries

Lt. Colonels James & Patricia LaBossiere Secretary for Program/Secretary for Spiritual Life Development

Colonels Janice A. & Steven M. Howard Communications Secretary/Secretary for Personnel

Colonel Richard J. Munn Secretary for Theology & Christian Ethics

Lt. Colonels Donald W. & Renée P. Lance Secretary for Business Administration / Health Services Bureau Director & Officer Wellness Bureau Director

TERRITORIAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Colonel Janet Munn College for Officer Training Principal

Majors Raphael C. & Sandra J. Jackson Northern New England Divisional Leaders

Lt. Colonels Guy D. & Henrietta M. Klemanski Greater New York Divisional Leaders

Major Deborah R. Sedlar Western Pennsylvania Divisional Leader

Lt. Colonels Janet & Stephen Banfield Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Divisional Leaders

Majors Christine J. & Ivan K. Rock New Jersey Divisional Leaders

Lt. Colonels Hubert S. & Kathleen J. Steele ARC Command Leaders

Majors Evan P. & Suzanne R. Hickman Northeast Ohio Divisional Leaders

Majors Jorge L. & Limaris Marzan Southern New England Divisional Leaders

Majors David B. & Margaret Davis Massachusetts Divisional Leaders

Majors Dorine M. & Ronald R. Foreman Empire State Divisional Leaders

Majors Eric E. & Yolanda Rodriguez Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands Divisional Leaders

Majors Janet & Larry Ashcraft Southwest Ohio & Northeast Kentucky Divisional Leaders

Majors David E. & Jean A. Antill Secretary for Pastoral Care & Spiritual Special/ Assistant Secretary for Pastoral Care & Spiritual Special

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STAFF

COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING

ADMINISTRATION Major Jongwoo Kim Assistant Training Principal for Administration Major Marika Safarova Payton Administrative Officer/Command Privacy & Information Security Officer Colonel Janet Munn Training Principal Major William F. Furman Assistant Training Principal for Spiritual Formation

PERSONNEL Major Marisa C. Satterlee Personnel Officer Captain Edwin Velez Personnel Officer Major Margaret J. Starnes Personnel Officer/Command KeepSAfe Coordinator Major William Garrett Associate Director of Personnel Major Veronica Pettiford Personnel Officer

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Major E. Lewanne Dudley Assistant Director of Personnel Captain Martha K. Jenson Health Center Director Captain Inger M. Furman Campus Ministries Director Major Sherry B. Pelletier Director of Personnel

CURRICULUM Major Alberto Suarez Senior Spanish Instructor Major Lois A. Guest Education Officer Major James H. Guest Director of Curriculum Major Marta E. Dearin Curriculum Officer/Immigration Officer Captain Joshua Simpson Curriculum Officer

Lieutenant Frenie Antoine Curriculum Officer/Translator (Track in Creole)

Major Heather Garrett Curriculum Officer/Command Social Justice Representative

Major Dean L. Satterlee Curriculum Officer

Major David E. Payton Curriculum Officer

Captain Iris J. Torres Spanish Studies Coordinator

Major Gloria M. Misla Learning Consultant

Major Paul R. Pelletier Senior Instructor

Captain Roodolph Meo Curriculum Officer

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FIELD TRAINING & EVANGELISM Captain Rickie Armour Field Training Officer Captain Esau Morales Field Training Officer Major Silvia N. Machado Director of Field Training Captain Heather L. Holt Field Training Officer Captain Sun Kyung Simpson Field Training Officer

FACULTY Major David E. Antill

Mr. Andrew J. Boynton

Ms. Robin Rader

Major Thomas C. Dressler

Dr. Elio Cuccaro

Mrs. Lorena Simmonds-Lance

Major Young Sung Kim

Mrs. Robin Fraser

Dr. Dennis VanderWeele

Major Raquel Ramirez

Ms. Christianne Livingston

ASSOCIATE FACULTY Mrs. Solimar Machado

RESOURCE PERSONNEL

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Major Santa T. Correa

Mr. Kyle Higgins

Mrs. Sandra Heintz

Mrs. Emily Nevill

Ms. Stephanie Poegel

BUSINESS Captain Pamela Armour Home Officer Lieutenant Phillip Davies Home Officer/Campus Ministries Officer Major Ronald L. Starnes Director of Business Major Misook Kim Campus Services Coordinator Captain Aldene Meo Senior Home Officer

IN APPRECIATION

Officer Staff who served with the Joyful Intercessors Major Carmen A. Campbell Major Cheryl Lynn Sparks-Watson Captain Cindy-Lou Drummond Captains Elizabeth & Luis Merced Captain Heather R. Odom Lieutenant Darell Houseton

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COVENANT SERVICE

S U N D AY, J U N E 4 @ 10:30 A M

COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING

Preliminary Music THE CALL …

Spiritual Formation Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cadet Wonni In Song #580/235 “Dear Lord, I Do Surrender” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford Tong Sung Kido Prayer THE COMMITMENT …

‘My Officer Covenant’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Captain Roodolph Meo, Session Advisor THE CONSECRATION …

Song #961/302 “In This Hour of Dedication” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Paula S. Johnson Spiritual Formation Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cadet Megan Ashcraft THE COVENANT …

THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER WILL SPEAK Vocal Selection (Song #623/241) “Take My Life and Let it Be” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . College For Officer Training Officers Signing of the Covenant Joyful Intercessors Witnessed by Commissioner William A. Bamford III & Colonel Janet Munn Prayers of Cleansing & Anointing Prayer of Dedication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Kenneth O. Johnson, Jr. Song #926/394 “O, Thou God of Every Nation” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colonel Janice A. Howard 10

M y Covenant  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

unlovable, 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.

The officer signs the Covenant, recognizing that the essential basis of ordination is that Christ calls and ordains.

Therefore, the Covenant is made between the individual and the Lord. “Called by God to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as an officer of The Salvation Army, I bind myself to Him in this solemn Covenant.”

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COMMENCEMENT SERVICE

F R I D AY, J U N E 9, 2017 @ 10:00 A M

COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING

Leader: Commissioner William A. Bamford III | Speaker: Commissioner James M. Knaggs Musical Prelude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York Staff Band Ensemble Entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . College for Officer Training Faculty

Joyful Intercessors

Welcome & Presentation of the Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Janet Munn Song #1/605 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Paula S. Johnson Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford Recognition and Appreciation Academic Oversight Advisory Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Kenneth O. Johnson, Jr. Special Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Kenneth O. Johnson, Jr. Academic Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major James H. Guest VALEDICTORY ADDRESS Session Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joyful Intercessors

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PRESENTATION OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING CONFERRING OF DEGREE: ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Commissioner William A. Bamford III Scripture Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner Carolyn R. Knaggs

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Commissioner James M. Knaggs Song #277/162 “Thine Is the Kingdom, Lord” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner William A. Bamford III Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major Jongwoo Kim

The officer is embarking on a journey of lifelong learning while celebrating the significant accomplishment and successful completion of requirements leading to the International Certificate of Training and the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Salvation Army Officer Training.

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FELLOWSHIP OF THE SILVER STAR RECEPTION F R I D AY, J U N E 9, 2017 @ 12:30 P M

COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING

Preliminary Music Words of Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Paula S. Johnson The Blessing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford LUNCH Song #852/891 “I Want to Tell What God Has Done" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Paula S. Johnson Cadet Representative Speaker "Our Tribute" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cadet Jacknier Tripari Marie H. Sharp Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford In Loving Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Janet Munn Vocal Selection "Somebody Prayed for Me" (Coninger/Sterling) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joyful Intercessors Devotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner Carolyn R. Knaggs PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major Lolita Sanchez

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"MOBILIZE—INTO THE FUTURE!" S AT U R D AY, J U N E 10, 2017 @ 4:30 P M

W E S TC H E S T E R C O U N T Y C E N T E R

Leaders: Commissioners William A. & G. Lorraine Bamford Worship with UNBOUND Audience Team Activities Army on Its Toes MOBILIZING INTO THE VISION Commissioners William A. & G. Lorraine Bamford Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Child Discipleship Commissioners William A. & G. Lorraine Bamford Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange Curriculum Pilot STAR SEARCH Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20/20 Vision Interview Lt. Darell Houseton & Ms. Kris Hevenor . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioners William A. & G. Lorraine Bamford STAR SEARCH THE WHOLE WORLD MOBILIZING “Christ’s Love Compels Us” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Territorial Arts Ministries Team & Army on Its Toes The Whole Territory Mobilizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioners William A. & G. Lorraine Bamford World Services & Mission Team Send Offs . . . . . . . . . Commissioners William A. & G. Lorraine Bamford STAR SEARCH Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. Soldier Curriculum MOBILIZING INTO WORSHIP UNBOUND Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colonel Janice A. Howard 15

STAR SEARCH

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W E S TC H E S T E R C O U N T Y C E N T E R

8:30 AM

Continental Breakfast and Meeting with Adjudicators and Controllers

Grand Ballroom North

9:00 AM

Registration for Star Search participants

Westchester Ballroom C

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Morning Session

11:30 – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 – 3:30 PM

Afternoon Session

4:30 PM

Awards Ceremony

Hilton Westchester

Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY

MORNING SESSION Brass Soloist: Level 1 - Elm Suite Level 2 - Maple Suite Level 3 - Birch Suite Level 4 - Poplar Suite

Sacred Dance Soloist Level 1: Town of Rye Suite 1

Piano Soloist Levels 1 & 4: Mianus River Room

Drama Troupe Level B: Grand Ballroom North

Singing Company: Grand Ballroom Center

Drama Monologue Level 1: Elijah Budd Board Room

Timbrel Brigade Level A: Westchester Ballroom A

Drama Monologue Level 2: William Odelle Board Room

Snare Drum Levels 1 & 4: Port Chester Board Room

Guitar Levels 2 & 3: Robert Bartell Board Room

Sacred Dance Soloist Level 2: Town of Rye Suite 2

Sacred Dance Troupe A: Grand Ballroom South

AFTERNOON SESSION Vocal Soloist: Level 1 - Elm Suite Level 2 - Maple Suite Level 3 - Birch Suite Level 4 - Poplar Suite

Sacred Dance Soloist Level 3: Town of Rye Suite 1

Piano Soloist Levels 2 & 3: Mianus River Room

Drama Troupe Level A: Westchester Ballroom C

Youth Chorus: Grand Ballroom Center

Drama Monologue Level 3: Elijah Budd Board Room

Timbrel Brigade Level B: Westchester Ballroom A

Drama Monologue Level 4: William Odelle Board Room

Snare Drum Levels 2 & 3: Port Chester Board Room

Guitar Levels 1 & 4: Robert Bartell Board Room

Sacred Dance Troupe B: Westchester Ballroom B

Corps Youth Bands: Westchester Ballroom D

Sacred Dance Soloist Level 4: Town of Rye Suite 2

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OFFICER SERVICE RECOGNITION DINNER

S AT U R D AY, J U N E 10, 2017 @ 6:30 P M

W E S TC H E S T E R C O U N T Y C E N T E R R O O M A B C D

Leader: Colonel Steven M. Howard | Speaker: Commissioner James M. Knaggs Welcome & Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Steven M. Howard LUNCHEON Praise & Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Major Donna Peterson SCRIPTURE & DEVOTIONAL Commissioner James M. Knaggs Praise & Worship RETIREMENT RECOGNITION Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford Praise & Worship INDUCTION CEREMONY OF LONG SERVICE RECOGNITION Commissioner William A. Bamford III Closing Song #861/132 “In Christ Alone” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Major Ruth A. Stoneburner Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Kenneth O. Johnson, Jr.

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LONG SERVICE ORDER AND NEWLY RETIRED OFFICERS 25 YEARS – Followers of Jesus

Major Elizabeth A. Deming

Major Jorge L. Marzan

Majors Dona L. & Mitchell L. Brown

Majors Barbara J. & Thomas W. Duperree

Major Donna K. Peterson

Majors Frederick W. & Janet E. Clarke

Majors Carol L. & Roger Duperree (Heralds of Hope)

Major Sharon A. Cupp Major L. Cynthia Foster Major Sunetra A. George

Majors Doris M. & John C. Haggerty

45 YEARS – Blood & Fire Major Richard L. Lyle

Major Gregory K. Hartshorn Major Timothy J. Higgins Major Lurlene-Kay M. Johnson

NEWLY RETIRED OFFICERS June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017

Major Yun Kwong (Ricky) Ki

Majors John P. & Tricia A. Cornelius

Majors Cathy Y. & R. Michael Himes

Majors Federico L. & Marie C. Larrinaga

Majors Alma & Gregory Durand

Majors Kathleen A. & Paul S. Knickerbocker (Guardians of the Truth)

Major Karl F. Muhs (Guardians of the Truth)

Majors A. Victoria & William P. Edmonds

Majors Beverly R. & B. Bryan Smith

Majors Debra J. & Gerald R. Morgan

Major Brenda A. Suarez

Majors Lenard T. & Jennifer K. Wacenske

Majors John R. & Martha R. Wheeler

Major Carmen L. Garay-Evans

Majors Debbra L. & Thomas R. Grace Majors Duane E. & Kim M. Harris (Guardians of the Truth)

Majors Jody L. & Robert L. Kramer Majors Annette & John W. Lock Majors Barbara & Paul Mason (Ambassadors for Christ) Major Patricia A. Murray (Proclaimers of Salvation) Major Donald G. Spencer (Ambassadors for Christ) Major Paula M. Spencer Majors Elizur & Mayra M. Vasquez Majors Laurence A. & Lynne A. Wittenberg Major Michael A. Young

30 YEARS – Messengers of Peace Commissioners Mark W. & Sharon J. Tillsley Colonels Janet & Richard J. Munn Major Debra S. Ashcraft

Majors David K. & Sharon L. Payne

35 YEARS – God’s Messengers

Majors Hilda E. & Jose A. Santiago

Majors Kathleen M. & Thomas V. Applin

Majors Carol A. & Michael J. Copeland

Major Deborah A. Burr

Captain Kathy A. Dorchak

Major E. Lewanne Dudley

Major Betty J. Pate

Majors D. Sue & James E. Foley

Majors David A. & Eunice M. Champlin

Majors James H. & Lois A. Guest

Commissioners Carolyn R. & James M. Knaggs Major Suzanne M. Saunders

40 YEARS – Companions of Christ

Majors Glenys J. & Juan Urbaez

Lt. Colonel Dennis K. Gensler

Majors Charles J. & Christine A. Deitrick

Lt. Colonel Naomi R. Kelly

Major Patrick L. Wilson

Major Linda K. Jones

Major Karla A. & Captain Brian Clark

Major Kathleen A. Klenk

Major Billie-Jeanne Whitaker

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JOYFUL INTERCESSORS

201 5 – 2 0 1 7 S E S S I O N

FRONT: Miguel Aguilera, Megan Ashcraft, Andrew Behr, Lydia Behr, Ruben David Berberena, Xiomara Berberena, BACK: Katherine Betts, Michael Blanchette, Jaclyn Brewer, Claudia Cano

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FRONT: Andrea CaĂąas, Anyanette Castrodad, Esther Cherubin, Kirsten Childs, BACK: Austin Chung, Darlene Clark, Dante Cox, Jamie Crowell, Nathan Deming, Neil Childs

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FRONT: Tharonza Elmonus, Jamie Elwell, Florette Etienne, BACK: Shakai Drigo, Peranda Fils-Aime, Macaira Furman, Abraham Garrett, Monica Gelnett, Yuco Hall, Olguens Fils-Aime

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FRONT: Heather Hart, Candace Horsman, Wonni In, Hilary Jones, Matthew Jones, Samantha Keaton, Moner Lapaix, BACK: Sarah Lapaix, Kimisha Marshall, Kara Martin

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FRONT: Ariann Maupin, Ligia Matute, Lizette Medina, Marie Montour, Reginald Montour, BACK: Karyn Morris, Erik Muhs, Rafael Polaco, Vanessa Polaco, Derrick Purvis

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Michelle Reece, Edna Rodriguez, Charmaine Romano, Willie Rodriguez, John Ruiz, Steven Salmon, Lida Ruiz, Fabi Soto, Jean Sainteme, Stephanie Sainteme

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FRONT: Kendall Stout, Rosario Torres, Kaitlyn Treible, Jacknier Tripari, BACK: Valerie Velez, Cesar Villazana, Enmanuel Villegas, Stanley Weems, Jessenya Wiand, Kevilyn Wright

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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH AND PROMISE THE CADETS 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 we believe: 1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. That repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to salvation.

9. That continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.

10. 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. 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.

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

THE PROMISE The Chief Secretary Do you promise faithfully to maintain and proclaim these truths?

The Cadets We do!

The Chief Secretary 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 unlovable, and befriend those who have no friends?

The Cadets We do!

The Cadets We do!

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

The Chief Secretary 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 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.

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ORDINATION & COMMISSIONING

S U N D AY, J U N E 11, 2017 @ 10:00 A M

W E S TC H E S T E R C O U N T Y C E N T E R

Leader: Commissioner William A. Bamford III | Speaker: Commissioner James M. Knaggs GATHERING OF GOD’S PEOPLE Preliminary Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York Staff Band

Eastern Territorial Songsters Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commissioner William A. Bamford III Congregational Song #38/200 “Jehovah is Our Strength” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner William A. Bamford III ENTRANCE OF SESSION FLAG & JOYFUL INTERCESSORS SESSION Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major Charles Deitrick WORSHIP OF GOD Cadet Video Testimony Worship in Song and Scripture “To Worship You I Live/Revelation Song” (Houghton/Riddle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . College for Officer Training Cadet Video Testimony Dance of Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cadet Tabitha Swires, Cadet Clifford Douglas

Eastern Territorial Songsters GOD’S WORD TO US MESSAGE Commissioner James M. Knaggs

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Scripture Presentation: Acts 8:26–40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Territorial Arts Ministries OUR RESPONSE TO GOD Time of Response Worship Selection "Holy Spirit” (arr. Greer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eastern Territorial Songsters Response of God’s People "Lion and the Lamb” (arr. Brown/Johnson/Mooring) . . . . . . . . . . . . . College For Officer Training Praise Team Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lt. Colonel Donald W. Lance Offertory "Prelude on Creation's Praise” (N. Samuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York Staff Band OUR COMMITMENT TO GOD Presentation of the Joyful Intercessors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Janet Munn Affirmation of Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Kenneth O. Johnson, Jr. Ordination and Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioners William A. & G. Lorraine Bamford Prayer of Dedication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner Carolyn R. Knaggs Call to Officership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner William A. Bamford III GOD’S PEOPLE GO FORTH Congregational Song #525/743 “What a Work the Lord Has Done” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner William A. Bamford III Benediction “Joyful, Joyful” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . College for Officer Training

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APPOINTMENT SERVICE

S U N D AY, J U N E 11, 2017 @ 3:00 P M

W E S TC H E S T E R C O U N T Y C E N T E R

Leader: Colonel Kenneth O. Johnson, Jr. | Speaker: Commissioner William A. Bamford III Preliminary Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York Staff Band

Eastern Territorial Songsters

CFOT Timbrels SESSION FLAGS OF THE SALVATION ARMY ENTRANCE OF THE JOYFUL INTERCESSORS Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Kenneth O. Johnson, Jr. Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soldier Annastassya Segovia Congregational Singing #963/719 “Joy! Joy! Joy!” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner Carolyn R. Knaggs Representative Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lieutenant Monica Gelnett Selection “Let There Be Praise” (Gott/Whitehouse) . . . . . . . . . . . .New York Staff Band & Eastern Territorial Songsters Charge to the Lieutenants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner William A. Bamford III The Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioners William A. & G. Lorraine Bamford Congregational Song #940/644 “We’re an Army Fighting for a Glorious King” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colonel Paula S. Johnson Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere The officer is given the authority to manifest the saving grace of God in the ministry of leadership within The Salvation Army. This is the outward sign of the inward call from God, and the granting of authority to be a servant of all for Christ’s sake.

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THE FAMILIES

O F T H E ‘J OY F U L I N T E R C E S S O R S’ S E S S I O N

Andrew & Lydia Behr

Ruben David & Xiomara Berberena

Lillianna, Autumn, Willow

Alondra, Bianca

Anyanette Castrodad

Kirsten & Neil Childs

Engel, Shelly

Brendan, Paige

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Olguens & Peranda Fils-Aime

Hilary & Matthew Jones

Darguens

Graham, Gunnar, Arabella

Moner & Sarah Lapaix

Kara Martin

Grace, Shammah

Analisa, Ashton, Armando

Marie & Reginald Montour

Rafael & Vanessa Polaco

Angel

Taix, Radif

Michelle Reece

Edna & Willie Rodriguez

Emanuel

Willie, Alondra

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Charmaine Romano

Jean & Stephanie Sainteme

Avery

Berthon, Bervelly

Valerie Velez Anthony

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Jessenya Wiand

Kevilyn Wright

Isabella, Mackenzie

Nayshon, Lajada, Jordan

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2015 – 2017 INTERCESSORS

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SONGS COVENANT SER VICE Dear Lord, I Do Surrender William Walker (1871-1899)

In This Hour of Dedication Doris N. Rendell (1896-1990)

1. 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!

1. In this hour of dedication, As we kneel to pray, Holy Spirit, come upon us, Fit us for the fray.

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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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Jesus, Savior, Hear us as we pray; Keep us, Lord, Thy faithful soldiers Till the crowning day.

2. Christ has need of dauntless soldiers; Teach us how to fight, Keep us ever in the vanguard For the cause of right.

3. 'Tis a war 'gainst Hell we're waging, Mighty is the foe; In the conquering name of Jesus We to victory go.

4. Ours a life of self-denial, But of glory, too, As each day in dedication We our vows renew.

O Thou God of Every Nation William James Pearson (1832-1892) 1. O Thou God of every nation, We now for Thy blessing call; Fit us for full consecration, Let the fire from Heaven fall.

Bless our Army! Bless our Army!

With Thy power baptize us all.

2. Fill us with Thy Holy Spirit; Make our soldiers white as snow; Save the world through Jesus' merit, Satan's kingdom overthrow.

Bless our Army! Bless our Army!

Send us where we ought to go.

3. Give us all more holy living, Fill us with abundant power; Give the Army more thanksgiving, Greater victories every hour.

Bless our Army! Bless our Army!

Be our rock, our shield, our tower.

4. Bless our General, bless our leaders, Bless our officers as well.

Bless our converts, bless our soldiers; Speed the war 'gainst sin and Hell.

Bless our Army! Bless our Army!

We will all Thy goodness tell.

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COMMENCEMENT A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Martin Luther (1483-1546) Trs. Frederic Henry Hedge (1805-1890) 1. A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He, amid the flood, Of mortal ills prevailing.

For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great, And, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal.

2. Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing; Were not the right man on our side, The man of God's own choosing.

Dost ask who that may be?

Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth His name, From age to age the same, And He must win the battle.

3. And though this world, with demons filled, Should threaten to undo us; We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us.

The prince of darkness grim, We tremble not for him, His rage we can endure, For lo! his doom is sure, One little word shall fell him.

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4. That word above all earthly powers, No thanks to them abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours Through Him who with us sideth.

Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also; The body they may kill; God's truth abideth still, His Kingdom is forever.

Thine is the Kingdom, Lord Arch R. Wiggins (1893-1976) 1. Thine is the Kingdom, Lord, Thou art the King of kings; Thy realm enfolds the universe And Heaven its tribute brings; Though evil forces seem On earth to hold the sway, Thy loyal peoples wait in faith To hail Thy crowning day.

2. Thine is the power, O Lord, Nor Heaven nor earth can break; The oceans move at Thy command, The stars their courses make.

Thou canst the breath of man Bestow or canst withhold; Of all the wonders of Thy power No tongue has ever told.

3. Thine is the glory, Lord, The greatness and the praise, The final victory over death, The end of mortal days.

All majesty is Thine, Beyond the poet's pen, For Thou art life, and light and love: Amen, amen, amen!

F E L LO W S H I P O F T H E S I LV E R S TA R R E C E P T I O N

OFFICER SER VICE RECOGNITION DINNER

I Want to Tell What God Has Done Sidney Edward Cox (1887-1975)

In Christ Alone

1. I want to tell what God has done Through Christ, His well belovèd Son, How my poor heart He sought and won; Can you wonder that I want to tell it?

I want to tell what God can do For sinners lost like me and you, Of sins washed white and garments new; Can you wonder that I want to tell it?

I want to tell you what the Lord has done, What the Lord has done for me; He lifted me from the miry clay; O what a happy day!

I want to tell you what the Lord can do,

What the Lord can do for you: He can take your life as He did mine And make it anew.

Stuart Townend & Keith Getty Copyright Š 2001 Thankyou Music 1. 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.

2. 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: Till 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.

2. I want to tell of saving grace, Of God's strong arm, His warm embrace, Of blood that can all sins erase; Can you wonder that I want to tell it?

I want to tell to sinners lost That Christ has paid sin's fearful cost, And saves unto the uttermost; Can you wonder that I want to tell it?

3. 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.

3. What God has done, He still can do; His power can fashion lives anew, And all who trust Him find Him true; Can you wonder that I want to tell it?

I want to tell of that glad day For which we watch, for which we pray, It must be near, not far away; Can you wonder that I want to tell it?

4. 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; Till He returns or calls me Home, Here in the power of Christ I'll stand!

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O R D I N AT I O N & C O M M I S S I O N I N G Jehovah is Our Strength Attr Samuel Barnard

What a Work the Lord Has Done Albert Orsborn (1886-1967)

1. Jehovah is our strength, And He shall be our song; We shall o'ercome at length Although our foes be strong.

In vain does Satan then oppose, For God is stronger than His foes.

1. What a work the Lord has done

By His saving grace; Let us praise Him, every one, In His holy place.

He has saved us gloriously, Led us onward faithfully, Yet He promised we should see Even greater things.

2. The Lord our refuge is And ever will remain; Since He has made us His He will our cause maintain.

In vain our enemies oppose, For God is stronger than His foes.

3. The Lord our shepherd is; He knows our every need, And since we now are His, His care our souls will feed.

In vain do sin and death oppose, For God is stronger than His foes.

4. Our God our Father is; Our names are on His heart; We ever will be His, He ne'er from us will part.

In vain the mightiest powers oppose, For God is stronger than His foes.

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Greater things! Greater things!

Give us faith, O Lord, we pray, Faith for greater things.

2. Sanctify Thy name, O Lord,

By Thy people here, For the altar or the sword!

Save us from our fear When the battle rages fast; Help us in the fiery blast, Let us not be overcast, Prove Thy greater things.

3. Every comrade, Lord, we pray, Thou wilt richly bless; Lead us forth into the fray, One in holiness, One in faith and harmony, One in perfect charity; Then we know that we shall see Even greater things.

APPOINTMENT SERVICE Joy! Joy! Joy! William James Pearson (1832-1892)

We’re an Army Fighting for a Glorious King William James Pearson (1832-1892)

1. Joy! Joy! Joy! there is joy in The Salvation Army, Joy! Joy! Joy! in the Army of the Lord.

Sing to God, sing to God, with loud joyful songs of praise; Beat the drums, beat the drums, while salvation music plays.

Play the music, play, sing the happy song, Loud hosannas shout with the happy throng, To the happy land we'll march along, And be joyful all the way.

1. We’re an Army fighting for a glorious king; We will make the world with hallelujahs ring; With victorious voices we will ever sing: There's salvation for the world.

Joy! Joy! Joy! There is joy in The Salvation Army, Joy! Joy! Joy! in the Army of the Lord.

2. Joy! Joy! Joy! there is joy in The Salvation Army, Joy! Joy! Joy! in the Army of the Lord.

Blood and fire, blood and fire, is the Army soldier's might; Blood and fire, blood and fire, is our victory in the fight.

'Tis the blood and fire gives the battle cry, 'Tis the blood and fire makes the foe to fly, 'Tis the blood and fire gives the Army joy And victory all the way.

3. Joy! Joy! Joy! there is joy in The Salvation Army, Joy! Joy! Joy! in the Army of the Lord.

We will sing, we will sing, till the world is full of joy; We will shout, we will shout, till glad voices rend the sky.

With a thousand bands and a thousand drums We will praise the Lord in bright, happy homes, We will sing and shout till the Master comes, We will ever praise the Lord.

For the world, for the world, Jesus died, Jesus died, For the world, for the world, There is room in Jesus' side.

All the world to save, to battle we will go, And we ever will our colors boldly show, With a trumpet voice We'll let the millions know There's salvation for the world.

2. We're an Army brave, arrayed in armor bright; We will turn the world from darkness into light; As we march along we'll shout with all our might: There's salvation for the world.

3. We're an Army saved by Blood and Fire made strong; And with righteousness we mean to conquer wrong; This shall be our universal battle song: There's salvation for the world.

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WORLD SERVICES

SPECIAL REPORT

A HEART FOR THE MISSION GOALS BY COMMAND Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Division

$759,000.00

Empire State Division

$516,000.00

Greater New York Division

$924,000.00

Massachusetts Division

$699,000.00

New Jersey Division

$537,000.00

Northeast Ohio Division

$564,000.00

Northern New England Division

$312,000.00

Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands Division

$51,000.00

Southern New England Division

$333,000.00

Southwest Ohio & Northeast Kentucky Division

$492,000.00

Western Pennsylvania

$561,000.00

Adult Rehabilitation Centers Command

$348,000.00

College for Officer Training

$30,000.00

Total $6,126,000.00 Territorial Headquarters World Service Endow.

GRAND TOTAL

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$984,000.00 $3,975,000.00 $11,085,000.00

MISSION STATEMENT

T H E S A LVAT I O N A R M Y

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.

El Ejército de Salvación, movimiento internacional, es una parte evangélica de la Iglesia Cristiana Universal. Su mensaje está basado en la Biblia. Su ministerio es motivado por su amor a Dios. Su misión es predicar el Evangelio de Jesucristo y suplir las necesidades humanas en su nombre, sin ninguna discriminación.

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 in the salvation of the world.

El propósito del Centro Universitario de Entrenamiento para Oficiales es desarrollar hombres y mujeres, en cuanto a conocimiento, aptitudes, espíritu, y carácter, de manera que sean capaces de sostener y promover la misión del Ejército de Salvación en cuanto a la salvación del mundo.

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