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illiam B ooth wished he could suspend each one of his officers over hell for 24 hours,” said Commissioner R. Steven Hedgren, territorial commander, as he passionately shared his vision for the Eastern Territory to more than 1,20 0 o fficers seated in a large conference center in Hershey, P a. He continued q uoting the Founder, who wrote, “We are Salvation P eople. That is our specialty. G etting saved, keeping saved, and then getting someone else saved.”
Hedgren said that the concept of Army Essentials/ Essential Army is a fundamental plan to save the lost and to bring them to the Lord. “It is rooted in the very DNA of every Salvationist. Every G eneral from the Founder to our current leader has sought to lead us back to an ideal of first things— and forward to the practical effectiveness in our present reality.” Hedgren compared the connection between the founding principles and today’s needs to a “tether” that ties Salvationists continued on page
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O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace! —
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t was 273 years ago when Charles Wesley penned those iconic lyrics. I can only speculate that never in his wildest dreams could he have imagined what Ronald Waiksnoris, territorial music director and bandmaster of the New York Staff B and (NYSB ) and chorus, as well as all the NYSB bandmasters before him, have accomplished in its 125 –year history. In 1887, eight years after Founder William B ooth issued a G eneral O rder encouraging Salvationists to develop more brass bands, M arshal Ba llington B ooth, then the USA national commander, formed the Army’s first staff band, the NYSB . In those days, the evangelistic benefit of such music was apparent. O utdoors, passersby could easily hear brass and percussion instruments as the Army held numerous open–air meetings. Such instruments stayed in tune during all weather conditions. M oreover, the brass band fit perfectly into The Salvation Army’s military motif. Among other stories in this issue of Good News!, you’ll read about the continuing and transformative power of brass band and vocal music as presented in concert at Carnegie Hall by the NYSB a nd Chorus as well as during the G reater New York Division’s P rofile Night 33. Such music has a special way of inspiring us to relax , to open our hearts, and to deeply appreciate the “glories of G od … a nd the triumphs of His grace.”
L e tte rs Remembering Major Dorothy E. Breen (GN! Feb. 2012). I’m especially fond of her because I’m named after her. She was a friend and mentor to Charlotte Pearson, my mom. Major Breen was her Girl Guard instructor at the Paterson, N.J., Corps. She remained in Mom’s life and that’s the test of a good friend. Thanks for honoring Major Breen. —Charlene Dorothy Scheibner When we saw this brand of candy bar, we immediately thought of GN! Thanks for sending it to us regularly. Love and prayers. —Majors Edward and Florence Forster
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From ‘The Family of Major Dorothy E. Breen’ We are thinking about you and praying for you. ‘For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name’ (Luke 1:49). — The Women’s Ministry and Men’s Club of The Salvation Army, Cory, Pa.
Dear friends and colleagues, I know you have received many messages of appreciation and congratulations on this topic. I thought I’d wait until I had seen a few issues, so I could get a feel for how the new design and editorial platform were working out. Well, in a word: SUPERBLY! You guys have outdone yourselves. This is one of the best examples I’ve ever seen of a combination of well–designed market research being intelligently interpreted and genuinely understood, then applied expeditiously—while the findings were still fresh enough to be meaningful. —Lynell Johnson, Ph.D.
Correction: The Barnabas Pen Pal program is a project of the Bible Correspondence Bureau under the Territorial Department of Social Services, not Community Care. For further information, contact Major Joy Emmons at 845.620.7386.
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USA EASTERN TERRITORY Commissioners R. Steven and Judith A. Hedgren Territorial Leaders Colonel William Carlson Chief Secretary Linda D. Johnson Literary Secretary Warren L. Maye Robert Mitchell Keri Johnson Reginald Raines Saoul Vanderpool Dave Hulteen, Jr. Karena Lin Nanette Morales Joe Marino
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Commissioner R. Steven Hedgren to a historic base from which to launch new and effective initiatives. Hedgren outlined six essentials of the successful Salvation Army officer as written in 1911 by the Founder. 1) A spiritual life: a place and a time where you meet with God. “Your spiritual life will speak volumes to the people around you.” 2) Right training. “You must have the tools and weapons for spiritual warfare.” 3) Faithful oversight. “Officership is all about relationships. We need to look into someone’s soul and see what God sees.” 4) Encouragement. “Your encouragement can take a person’s bad day and make it a great learning process with a hope for tomorrow.” 5) The discovery of suitable ministry that changes the lives of people. “Sometimes we need to refocus on why we responded to the call in the first place.” 6) A desire to be an example. “Booth said, ‘Show people what they must be through the example of your own life.’ ” In subseq uent messages, Hedgren continued his challenge to the officers, based on scriptures from P aul’s relationship with Timothy. From 1 Timothy 1: 12–17, 25 , Hedgren called for a deeper understanding of the Army’s vision, mission, and message. Hedgren said the Army’s essentials are classified into six critical categories: evangelism, holiness, Army distinctives, soldiership, leadership, and stewardship. He challenged the officers to develop strategy and to set goals for senior and junior soldiership classes, ARC adherent www.sagoodnews.org
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and Corps Cadet classes, B ible B owl participation, as well as Women’s M inistries, M en’s Club, B ible Study, Youth Councils, holiness retreat, and Candidates Sunday. Hedgren said that, three things are req uired for every corps and ARC 1) the wearing of uniforms, 2) soldiership classes, and 3) Community Care ministries such as visitation of nursing care institutions. He also stressed fiscal responsibility and the role of Sunday school. “Tonight is about the ‘hows,’ ‘whats,’ and ‘whys’ of Army Essentials,” said Hedgren, “but most important, it is about ‘who we are’ as Salvationists! ” For the nex t few days, the officers entered into a period of intentional isolation from the daily challenges where they could be vulnerable and impressionable. They knelt at the altar, ex plored the fundamental q uestions, and reaffirmed the critical answers that would define who they are as Salvationists. Assisting in this self–discovery process was G ordon M acDonald, former
president of InterV arsity and now P astor Emeritus of G race Chapel in Lex ington, M ass. His first of two messages was under the P rayer Focus, “Encouragement and Hope.” “You must travel the journey of worship to get to the hope,” said M acDonald, an author of many popular books. He described various stages of worship, from recognizing sin, to ex periencing G od’s forgiveness and mercy, to ex pressing forgiveness to others, to bringing the Word of hope to the world. P araphrasing Isaiah, M acDonald said, “When the forest is cleared, out of the stump will come something new! ” In his second presentation, “Endurance in M inistry,” M acDonald suggested that the officers spend their potential “5 0 years of ministry” on becoming “force multipliers,” a military term that speaks to the idea of increasing one’s infl uence ex ponentially by leading, discipling, and mentoring a core continued on page
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PRAISE REPORTS “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” —I
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COMMISSIONING June 9–10, 2012
Star Search at the Hilton Rye Town Saturday, June 9, 9 am
Territorial Praise Gathering Saturday, June 9, 7:30 pm Commissioning & Ordination Sunday, June 10, 10 am led by
Appointment Service Sunday, June 10, 3 pm at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York
“Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.” —
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l Heltewig found his own “Field of Dreams” 28 years ago in Jersey City, N.J. Heltewig’s alcohol problems had cost him his family and a thriving 22–employee construction business his father had left to him. Destitute and living on trains and on the streets of New York City and Newark, he finally moved into a Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Jersey City. Then, in 1984, while walking to the ARC on a gorgeous summer day, he decided to cut across a field. “I was walking through a vacant lot when I had a feeling of serenity come over me, the likes of which I’ve never felt again,” Heltewig says. “It was as if I was in the presence of the Lord. I think that was
my moment. I really do. “I was the happiest guy in the world. Here I am, living in The Salvation Army. I had everything at one time. It was the most wonderful feeling. I realized that there was something more than me in this world. That’s when I turned myself around.” Heltewig said he walked through the field later many times. He never felt the same, but he remembered. “Every time I went there I felt at home,” he says. While in the U.S. Air Force, Heltewig had been stationed
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at a radar site in Alaska. The boredom led to alcohol abuse, and Heltewig continued drinking when he returned home. He found the ARC after his wife and other family members turned away from him. “Nobody else would have me,” he says. “I know that if I hadn’t found The Salvation Army, I wouldn’t be here today. “I’ve got 26 years of sobriety,” he says. “I’m still going strong. I’m still sober.” Heltewig made a career out of an ARC thrift store job. In 1987, he moved to Rhinebeck, N.Y., to live with a sister and to continue his
thrift store work in nearby Kingston, a job he held until two years ago. Heltewig also became a senior soldier at the Kingston Citadel Corps, where he still teaches young people. He served as corps treasurer for many years until retiring recently due to a heart ailment. Now 73, Heltewig says, “Even though I lost everything, including my business, I didn’t lose anything,” he says. “You could never give me anything better than what I have now. “I’ve got serenity. I’ve got a good feeling. I have my corps family. I have the church. I have more happiness now than I’ve ever had in my life. I have friends and a lot of joy in my heart.”
Disciples of the Cross
Dongyuen Han
Ji Yeong Kim Han
Martin Tripari
Francisca Tripari
Joel Lyle
Kama Lyle
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Jessie Rock
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Shareena Lee
Susan Stewart
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Bridging the Gap changes lives
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This is the first of a two–part series on the Salvation Army’s Bridging the Gap program in the Massachusetts Division.
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nthony Falvo worked for the city of Springfield, M ass., for 25 years and saw program after program fail to reach troubled young people. Then, a decade ago, he arrived to coordinate the B ridging the G ap (B TG ) program for The Salvation Army. Today, he’s a true believer. He’s seen lives changed through B TG , a 12–week youth diversion program for juvenile offenders that is active in 13 corps in the M assachusetts Division. “This program works because it’s in The Salvation Army and [ that’s] what the young people feel when they get here,” Falvo says. Falvo says the Springfield Corps alone will serve about 25 0 kids this year between the ages of 12 and 17 through its B TG program. M ajor Thomas P erks, the corps officer in Springfield, says the youth who enter the program agree to three goals: UÊ For 12 weeks, they must show up at the corps three days a week from 3–6 p.m. 6
UÊ They must continue their education by staying in school or seeking a G ED. P erks said the dropout rate in Springfield is 5 0 percent. UÊ If they remain law–abiding citizens for at least a year, their criminal record will be ex punged. P erks says 89 percent of the young people who come through the program meet the goals. The Springfield B TG is the model for all others in the division and is so successful that it recently received the national “O utstanding Juvenile P rogram” award from P roject Safe Neighborhoods. About five years ago, Falvo says, the corps decided to take a more holistic approach that involves a youth’s entire family. P arents or guardians must attend four of the 12 sessions. “We never hide the fact, of course, that we are a church,” he says. “That’s very important.” Falvo says Springfield has at least 29
different gangs and 70 percent of the young people who come to B TG have a gang affiliation. They often are untrusting at first and won’t even say hello; by the end, he has seen them hugging B TG leaders and saying that they don’t want to leave. “It’s almost like a miracle to see a young person come in from week one to week 12 and how it changes them,” Falvo says. “It is because of The Salvation Army. I’ve never seen anything like this.” Falvo said many B TG participants come from single–parent households and 82 percent live in poverty. Each session starts with a meal (sometimes the only one they receive that day). The progam also help families with food, clothing, vouchers, and Christmas presents. “It just keeps bringing them back … ,” he says. B TG clients follow a carefully crafted curriculum with a mix of guest speakers from law enforcement and other professions. Session topics include self–esteem, communication skills, goal–setting, education and employment, money manwww.sagoodnews.org
‘ I t w as j u st stag g e ring th at th is awards, and recently, agement, rights and g e ntl e man, afte r onl y a c ou p l e Falvo himself won the responsibilities, culture of h ou rs of b e ing introd u c e d and territorial social servicand diversity, relationes award for his work ships, morals and inte rac ting w ith th e y ou ng p e op l e , with the program. values, confl ict resolusaw th at G od is inv ol v e d and is “That award and tion, and health— with strong in w h at w e d o. ’ any other award we a special emphasis on receive are going to be addictions, body imlaid at the throne of Christ,” P erks says. cessful because of the faith aspect. age, and preventing STDs, HIV , and teen pregnancy. “It was just staggering that this gentle- “That’s why we do what we do.” P erks recalled that when William B ooth man, after only a couple of hours of beA few years ago, P erks decided to add passed out blankets in London, many “Salvation Army P erspectives” to the ing introduced and interacting with the didn’t want to hear that G od had a wontopics, along with B ible verses. For ex am- young people, saw that G od is involved and is strong in what we do,” he says. derful plan for them, but the Founder ple, P salm 139: 1 (“I praise you because I was undaunted. P erks says the cost to put someone am fearfully and wonderfully made”) is “He said, ‘If I can’t tell them, I’ll show through the program is about $ 80 0 , as the verse for self–esteem. them that they’re important to me, but The corps handed out B ibles at the B TG opposed to $ 34,0 0 0 t o incarcerate them for a year. they’re more important to G od.’ That’s graduation with the perspectives glued “Again, 89 percent of our people don’t still where we are today,” he says. into the cover and the verses underlined. “We’re helping people to see how Last year, officials from the government reoffend,” he says. “We’re saving the government and the tax payers a tremen- valuable they are to G od and what poof Saudi Arabia visited Springfield to tential they hold, and we’re blessed to be dous amount of money.” observe the program. O ne official pulled part of the team.” The B TG program has won many P erks aside and told him it was only sucNext month: Success stories from Bridging the Gap young people in the Worcester, Mass., program
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Anti–Trafficking training coming to THQ
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“So be merciful (sympathetic, tender, responsive, and compassionate) even as your Father is [all these].” — Luke 6: 36, (Amplified B ible)
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he first phase of a three–phase* , two–year Anti–Trafficking training program was held April 30 –M ay 2 at the Eastern Territory Conference Center for members of the newly established Territorial Anti–Trafficking Council (TATC). This P hase I training was to include setting goals for the council and discussing what services are currently being provided in each division via local and state collaborations. Lisa Thompson, the Salvation Army’s national liaison for the Initiative Against Sex ual Trafficking, was scheduled to present two days of training M ay 1–2. P hase II will consist of an Anti–Traf-
ficking track to be held at the Territorial Social Services Conference, O ctober 28–31 at the Conference Center. Four plenary speakers are lined up for this event, including Lt. Colonel G eanette Seymour, an officer of the Australia Eastern Territory who is currently serving at International Headq uarters as the Senior P olicy Analyst and Intern P rogramme Coordinator at the International Social Justice Commission (ISJC) in New York. Seymour has been appointed as director of ISJC, succeeding Commissioner M . Christine M acM illan, who is retiring from active service. Seymour has agreed to conduct one of 25 workshops under the
theme “B ridges of Compassion, B ridges of Hope.” * Phase III (funding pending), will be opened to all and held within territorial regions.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING … … involves the entrapment of mostly women and children, for the purpose of commercial exploitation. Salvationists are called to be informed, to pray for the abolition of human trafficking, and to exert their influence to that end. —Salvation Army International Headquarters
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t’s becoming a tradition at the O ld O rchard B each Camp M eetings to set aside one night of the week for the territory’s Creative Arts Services Team (CAST). Recent years have seen performances of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “B rengle: M y Life’s Ambition,” and “G odspell” in the P avilion. This year’s camp meetings will feature
the C.S. Lewis classic “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” on the night of Wednesday, Aug. 1. Ian Evans, who leads the CAST team, called the story “a perfect blending of entertainment and Christian witness.” “Each year we seem to grow or look for ways to do something new and stretch ourselves,” Evans says. CAST will feature M itchell Duperree, Erin B urgmayer, Carina Rieder, Heather B ate, Jimmy Hughes, Jacki B ond, Z achary Smith, B elen B aigorria, B radley Egan, and M atthew Daniels. Evans says they will play the characters of Aslan the Lion; the White Witch; P eter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy P evensie; M r. Tumnus; M r. and M rs. B eaver; Fenris Ulf; and various centaurs, elves, and dwarfs. Doug B erky, a professional mime and ex pert in mask creation who appeared at the TAM Conservatory in 20 0 9, will design masks for the performance. Carol Jaudes, director of the Special Events & Arts M inistries B ureau, will produce the performance. M ajor Holly Ruthberg is the costume designer.
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The cast will practice for 10 days in June before hitting the road to minister throughout the territory. “These young people are not only asked to be performers, they are also asked to mentor and teach kids as we travel,” Evans says. The team will minister for a week in Newburyport, M ass, the week before heading to O O B . “In these productions we’ve done over the last couple of years, our goal has been to find the most talented young people and strive for the highest production values as we can and be a strong Christian witness throughout the territory,” Evans says. This year’s camp meetings, scheduled for July 28–Aug. 3, will feature G eneral Linda B ond; Commissioners R. Steven and Judith A. Hedgren, territorial leaders; Commissioners William and Nancy Roberts, national leaders; and the International Staff Songsters. The theme will be “Army Essential/ Essential Army.” The camp meetings will close on Friday with a concert by M ichael W. Smith.
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group of “deep people.” Q uoting several theologians and writers on this topic, M acDonald said, “It is better to train young people to do the job than to do it by yourself… . M ake other people powerful.” From a rabbinical model, M acDonald described the process by which Jesus mentored and ultimately “compounded His infl uence” by empowering His disciples. M ajor P hilip Lloyd, Spring V alley, N.Y., corps officer, presented a thought– provoking message under the theme, “B eing Relevant in the Kingdom of G od.”
Adding hilarity B ob Stromberg, Christian storyteller, comedian, and shadow artist, brought the house down with his hilarious standup routine that included anecdotes and slideshows from his childhood and world travels, and imaginative shadow images projected onto a screen from his hands. Also offering comic relief were “Ba ng and B ump,” two muppet–like puppets presented on video and created by Hulgreen P roductions. Their surprising interactions with the Commissioners Hedgren added an unusual take on the Hedgrens’ roles at Territorial Headq uarters. P halanx Drama, a praise band and creative arts ex pression, offered a presentation entitled, “You M ay Find Yourself.” Dressed as uniformed Salvationists, they stood on stage under a spotlight and held Army shields. The audience responded with a strong ovation. Testimonies and heartfelt ex pressions from the officers, much prayer, and a covenant service concluded the councils.
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REACHING HISPANICS Hamilton, OH— Lieutenants Edilberto and G iomar Lozano were recently installed as the assistant corps officers in Hamilton, O hio. They join M ajors Wilder and Dora G arcia in an area that has a burgeoning Hispanic population. “We wanted to strengthen the Hispanic
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work,” said M ajor Wilder G arcia. G arcia said the Lozanos have been working with the youth of the corps, which sees about 80 t o 120 p eople for Sunday worship. “They are doing a very good job,” G arcia said. “They’re a part of the success we have seen. They are very much appreciated by the congregation. We
have a nice Salvation Army ex pression in town.” G arcia said the corps has grown from “word– of–mouth” and from open–air events. ‘BANNER DAYS’ IN BOSTON Dorchester, MA— It’s one thing to look into the rafters of the TD G arden and see 17 championship banners won by the B oston Celtics and six won by the B oston B ruins. It’s q uite another thing to see the same banners up close and personal in The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center’s gym in Dorchester, M ass.
That’s ex actly what happened last month when the G arden Neighborhood Charities, the philanthropic arm of TD G arden, in partnership with the Celtics and B ruins, relocated the banners to the Kroc Center M arch 22–24. The TD G arden, which hosted an NCAA men’s basketball regional, moved the banners to the Kroc Center for the duration of the games. The two most recent championship banners, the B ruins’ 20 11 NHL Stanley Cup Champion banner and the Celtics’ 20 0 8 NB A World Championship banner, went to other B ostonarea locations. “The TD G arden
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ters of the Kroc center gym for the enjoyment of the community. They were returned to the TD G arden on M arch 24. ‘DOUBLE VISION’ Latrobe, PA— The Western P ennsylvania Division has begun “double vision,” a Sunday school campaign designed to increase attendance during services. “The idea behind this is to double the vision and double the attendance,” says Lieutenant Raymond Knous, Latrobe, P a., corps officer. “O ur church has taken this challenge to heart and we are working to ‘fill the father’s www.sagoodnews.org
house’ ” (Luke 14: 23). Knous has divided the congregation into three teams: “ P rayer Warriors,” “Encouragers,” and “V isitors” (who go to homes and encourage people to attend services). “We have challenged the whole corps, adults and kids alike, to be the ‘inviters’ or ‘evangelists,’ ” Knous says. “We are ex cited because this campaign has served as a way to energize the corps people and to build teamwork and meaning throughout the body. The idea of doubling our attendance is a wonderful goal that we believe G od will honor.” The corps held two kickoff events,
one at its weekday after–school program and another during its Sunday school opening. Knous says the events were enhanced by fun props such as 3D glasses, noisemakers, balloons, a piñ ata, a video, and a custom– made banner. “We shared that things are better in twos or doubled: D ouble Stuff O reos, two scoops of ice cream, Doublemint gum, two arms,” he says. “We concluded that G od also wants more to come to Him because He has so much love to share.” Children receive points for attending, bringing a friend, having a B ible, and giving
a financial offering. The top three point–earners will receive prizes. The grand prize is a fully paid weeklong session at Camp Allegheny. “If everyone participates and we see growth in the church we will have a celebration block party,” Knous promised. WOMEN VETS HONORED BY SA, VA New Haven, CT— The catered affair was held at the Army’s G eorge Street headq uarters. The guests were
recognized for service “above and beyond.” The dinner took place during “National Salute to Hospitalized V eterans Week,” which is celebrated annually beginning Feb. 14. M ajor Joyce Hartshorn, the Army’s Southern New England Division’s V eteran’s Affairs V olunteer Services representative, said, “What a very important night it was in giving these women center stage and in recognizing the contribution they have made toward world peace! ”
What’s news in your corps? Send your reports, along with photos, to Linda Johnson: linda.johnson@use.salvationarmy.org. 1 1
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n M arch 4th, the G reater New York Division held its “P rofile Night 33” at the Centennial M emorial Temple in M anhattan. An audience of 1,0 0 0 strong heard the G reater New York Youth B and, led by B andmaster G ordon Ward; and Chorus, led by G avin Whitehouse; and the New York Staff B and (NYSB ), directed by B andmaster Ronald Waiksnoris, minister instrumentally and in song. P aul Lovatt– Cooper (P LC), the resident composer for the B lack Dyke B and, was the special guest during an ex citing evening “profiling” some of today’s most ex citing brass band music. The evening went into orbit straightaway with the NYSB opening with a brilliant performance of “Enter the G alax ies,” complete with soaring melodies and intricate rhythms that we ex pect from P LC, followed by prayers and introductions by Lt. Colonel G uy D. Klemanski, divisional commander, who then welcomed guests and Commissioners R. Steven and Judith A. Hedgren, territorial leaders. Cooper thanked the organizers for “this absolute honor” and said he couldn’t q uite believe it was actually happening. The NYSB then presented “Home of Legends,” written to celebrate the famous names connected with the B lack Dyke B and as well as some of those names profiled in the last 33 years, such as Eric B all, Dean G offin, and Ray Steadman–Allen. Adam Fyn (NYSB ) transported us across the oceans as he sensitively played the baritone solo “Donegal B ay” with sympa1 2
thetic accompaniment from the NYSB . Cooper displayed his percussion skills as he whipped through “Rondo Alla Turka” (with the NYSB managing to keep pace). This brought the audience to its feet for the first of many standing ovations. The NYSB followed with an energetic and image–full performance of “Where Eagles Sing,” one of Cooper’s signature pieces. Commissioner Steven Hedgren related how he had first heard this piece while driving across O klahoma. He said he played it continuously during that five– hour journey and admitted that he was “blown away” by it. Then it was the Youth B and’s turn to impress us. Their “Horizons” offered a grand opening by the cornet section and some fine ensemble playing by the group. P LC, who watched intently during the performance, cheered at the end. The Youth Chorus then presented “M y Simple P rayer” using the same melody we heard in “Donegal B ay,” a sensitive rendition with clear voices singing “I know you’re there.” It was a reminder to many in the audience of the purpose for such music. Tim Ward gave a stylish and fl awless rendition of the horn solo “An Untold Story” and received personal congratulations for it from P LC. Chris Ward directed the Youth B and through “Darkside of the M oon,” with Ron Waiksnoris helping out on soprano! The Youth B and evidently enjoyed playing this and offering fine solos and menacing
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basses as they portrayed the desolate lunar surface. They brought us home to the familiar verses of “O ur G od Reigns.” “They did a great job— it’s tough on the chops,” said P LC. This was a fine performance by a youth group, considering that this work was commissioned for B lack Dyke and is a recognized test piece for brass bands. Cooper then introduced “Fire in the B lood,” especially commissioned for the International Staff Ba nd (ISB ) 120 –year celebrations and receiving its U.S. premier performance by the NYSB . Cooper, who gave tribute to Star Lake M usicamp and to the infl uence of P eter G raham and Ron Waiksnoris, played three melodies that he said had had a profound effect on him: “Sing Joy to The Lord,” “Lord, You Know That We Love You,” and “I Love You Lord.” Finally, Cooper conducted the massed bands and chorus in “V itae Aeternum,” featuring “G od Came in Jesus to Live Among Us,” “I Will P raise You,” and Ivor B osanko’s “His P rovision,” as the chorus sang from the balcony. It was a stirring performance by both groups. A full–bodied but controlled and triumphant chord brought the audience to its feet for the third ovation of the evening.
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he Salvation Army’s New York Staff Ba nd (NYSB ), under the direction of Ba ndmaster Ronald Waiksnoris, celebrated its 125 th Anniversary with a concert at New York’s historic Carnegie Hall on M arch 22. Joining the band as featured guests were The King’s Singers, a world renowned B ritish male vocal a cappella group, and Salvationist P hilip Cobb, principal trumpet of the London Symphony O rchestra. The NYSB ho lds the distinction of being the first Salvation Army staff band in history, having been established in 1887 by M arshal Ba llington B ooth, USA national commander. From its inception, the NYSB s erved as a model of good music–making, an accompaniment for indoor worship, and an attraction for outdoor ministry and for public events. The concert began with the festive intrada, “War Cry,” written especially for the
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event by Dr. Dorothy G ates, the band’s resident composer and member of the trombone section. O ther selections were written or adapted for the celebration by noted Army composers Joseph Turrin, “Rejoice and B e G lad! ”; W illiam Himes, “Jubilance”; S tephen B ulla, “When We Cannot See O ur Way”; L eonard Ba llantine, “Don’t Doubt Him Now”; P eter G raham, “V oyage to Worlds Unknown”; a nd band enthusiast and historian ex traordinaire, Lt. Colonel Norman B earcroft’s “Refl ections.” All of these composers received enthusiastic applause. V ernon P ost and Derek Smith, former NYSB bandmasters, were warmly greeted, as were many band alumni in attendance. P hilip Cobb, guest soloist, dazzled the audience with his trumpet artistry in both Salvation Army and classical compositions. A highlight of the evening occurred when P hilip Smith, former staff bandsman and
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now principal trumpet for the New York P hilharmonic, joined Cobb on the platform. They ministered to the audience as they played a cornet duet entitled, “Q uicksilver.” The program was enhanced by the G rammy–award winning The King’s Singers. They demonstrated a distinctive intonation, style, and blend as they rendered a wide range of songs, from adaptations of Army vocal classics to jazz standards. Commissioner R. Steven Hedgren, territorial commander, delivered a devotional
entitled “Without a Song, P art II” in which he spoke personally about the therapy of music during life’s struggles and challenged the audience to “live life as if you were singing your way through it.” The NYSB a ccompanied the King’s Singers during the performance of Leonard B allantine’s moving arrangement of “Amazing G race” and joined the NYSB Chorus for their signature vocal item “Rock of Ages.” —Warren L. Maye contributed to this article
NYSB’S HISTORY IN THE HALL In Nov. 1892, the New York Staff Band (NYSB) performed in the then one–year–old Carnegie Hall. Throughout more than a century, the NYSB performed as the leading Salvation Army musical group at the hall. Whether it was supporting the commissioning of officers, music concerts, congresses, or more recently performing in the ‘Save the Rainforests’ benefit concert with Sir Elton John, the NYSB has shared its musical gifts and ministry in this hall.
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MAJOR ELVERNA R. BORROR
(May 28, 1911—February 2 , 2012)
COMMISSIONER RENEE GOODIER
BRIGADIER FLORA LOUISE SNOW
M ajor Elverna R. B orror was promoted to G lory from Shepherd Care at P rovidence P lace, Dover, P a. Elverna Romaine Leas was the 11th of 13 children born to P aul and M azie Leas Sr. in East B erlin, P a. She married Harold B orror in 195 1 and, while living in York, P a., accepted the Lord at The Salvation Army in 195 6. The couple later moved to P ainted P ost, N.Y., and became active at the Corning, N.Y., Corps when they heard the call to become officers. They entered the Soldiers of Christ session in 1960 . Commissioned in 1962, the B orrors served 12 years as corps officers and 22 as ARC officers in New York, O hio, and P ennsylvania. They retired from active service in 1994, but continued on for seven years in post–service retirement. Survivors include her husband; four children, G erald B orror of B atavia, O hio, Dorean Keisling and Harold E. B orror of P ittsburgh, and B rian L. B orror of Dover, P a.; two grandchildren, Holly B orror and B rian B orror Jr.; one great–grandson, Dallan B orror; four brothers, Arthur Leas of New O x ford, P a., Fred Leas and Harold Leas of East B erlin, P a., and P aul Leas of G len Rock, P a.; and a sister, Janet Shoemaker of Dover, P a. Cards may be sent to M ajor Harold B orror, P rovidence P lace, 3377 Fox Run Rd., Dover, P A 17315 .
Commissioner Renee G oodier, a former leader of the USA Eastern Territory, was promoted to G lory from M orton P lant M ease Hospital in Clearwater, Fla. Renee L. M . Tilley was born in Tilt Cove, Newfoundland. She married William R. H. G oodier and together they entered officer training in Atlanta, G a. They served in various appointments from 1941 to 1947 in Florida and G eorgia. From 1947 to 1966, they served in divisional appointments in Kentucky; Tex as; Washington, D.C.; and M aryland. They served in the National Capital Division from 1966 to 1968. The couple was appointed to the USA Southern Territorial Headq uarters, where they served from 1968 to 1974; during that period, they had one divisional appointment. The G oodiers were appointed to National Headq uarters in 1974; t he nex t year, they became leaders of the Southern Australia Territory; in 1977, they were appointed USA Eastern Territory leaders. In 1982, they retired from active service. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Joan Robinson; two sons, Lt. Colonels William R. N. G oodier and Robert G oodier; f our grandchildren; and nine great–grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Commissioner W.R.H. G oodier, 30 0 Lake Ave., NE, Unit 5 0 4, Largo, FL 33771.
B rigadier Flora Louise Snow was promoted to G lory from the P awtucket M emorial Hospital in P awtucket, R.I. Flora was one of five children born into the home of M ethodist parents Joseph B . and M ary Snow in Ba y Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada. She took part in every aspect of corps activity and signed her Articles of War in 1938. After immigrating to the United States the nex t year, Flora remained active at the Chelsea, M ass., Corps. Flora entered officer training in 1940 from the Chelsea Corps as a member of the Crusader session. She served as an assistant officer in M aine and in M assachusetts. She later was promoted to corps officer when M ajor Edith Ba ssett came to assist her. They served 36 years together as a dynamic ministry team at corps and in divisional assignments in New Hampshire, M aine, M assachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Snow retired from active service in 1977. Survivors include an adopted daughter, Kathy Jo Collins of P awtucket, R.I.; a brother, Rev. Lewis Snow of O ntario, Canada; a sister, Hilda Reid of Chelsea, M ass.; t wo grandchildren, M ichael G . Collins and Amanda Johnson; and one great–grandchild, Chase. M essages may be sent to Kathy Jo Collins, 187 Amherst St., P awtucket, RI. 0 2860 .
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‘Walk across the room’ NSE to challenge delegates
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his year’s National Seminar on Evangelism (NSE) will use a new curriculum based on the book Just Walk Across the Room by B ill Hybels, senior pastor of the Willow Creek Church in Ba rrington, Illinois. Commissioner William A. Roberts, national commander, will present the keynote address on Saturday evening and deliver a message during the Sunday morning worship. Commissioner Nancy L. Roberts, national president of Women’s M inistries, will speak during the evening P raise & Worship Service. The curriculum will include daily presentations from Just Walk Across the Room: “ The Single G reatest G ift,” “Living in 3D,” “The P ower of Story,” and “G rander V ision Living.” Small–group meetings, a key component to the seminar, will follow each session presentation. Delegates will discuss the challenges facing evangelism and review strategies and skills offered during the sessions. The groups will help to encourage: 1 ) an optimal environment for life change, 2) ex pansion so that eventually every person can be connected to others, 3) an environment for mutual care and mutual ministry, and 4) an authentic community that is modeled and practiced by leaders at every level.
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During the week, delegates will put into practice these skills and strategies at actual evangelism sites in the Colorado Springs area. Hybels compares evangelism to the simple but scary act of walking across a room to greet a stranger. He has a heartfelt burden for sharing the Christian message. This curriculum will guide NSE delegates to a new understanding of why and how they can help others to meet G od. The seminar will offer solid yet compassionate and thoughtful advice on evangelism. Such evangelism is what Hybels calls relational, or “Living in 3D.” Christians are encouraged to ex plore “the power of the story” and to learn how to tell their own spiritual narratives concisely and effectively. It is hoped that Just Walk Across the Room will find inspiration and honesty in the spirit of the G ospel. In the words of P astor Hybels, “It boils down to whether you and I will continue to seek creative ways to engage our friends, inviting them to ex plore the abundance of a Christ–following life.” As the delegates return to their individual corps, our prayer is that their new knowledge and skills will be instituted on a local basis throughout the country.
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