GOOD NEWS! Volume 30 Number 1
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2013
New Rochester, Pa., Corps dedicated >>
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ear this,” Commissioner Israel L. Gaither, territorial commander, said repeatedly to the crowd before him, “The Salvation Army will preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ!” Gaither’s message on Oct. 28 at the Rochester, Pa., Corps was essentially the mission focus
that had been the bedrock of the corps ministry since it began serving the community in 1886. On that day in October, the new corps, led by Envoys John and Nancy Barnett, was dedicated to the glory of God and service of humanity. Commissioners Israel
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L. and Eva D. Gaither, territorial leaders, were special guests as the Rochester community and The Salvation Army celebrated the new corps relocation and renovation project. Commissioner Israel Gaither recalled from his days of service in Beaver County
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Remembering General John Gowans and the day he prayed for New York City.
A ‘Courageous’ weekend planned for Candidates Seminar participants.
Star–studded gala, TV coverage, and generous donors highlight Christmas.
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Do the geometry
WARREN L. MAYE
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.” —Psalm 19:14
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enoit B. Mandelbrot, a mathematician, made what is considered today as the most astonishing discovery in the entire history of mathematics. Noted for developing a “theory of roughness” in nature, he also helped me to see an important connection between geometry and human relationships. His theory posited that the world is actually organized in an exponential pattern of ever–increasing parts, which he called fractals. To understand this concept, just look at a snowflake’s intricate design; or a tree’s roots, trunk, limbs, and crown; or the human nervous and blood systems. See how each component replicates itself through splitting and fracturing. Or notice how droplets of water form a puddle, a puddle forms a pool, a pool flows into a creek, a creek into a stream, a stream into a river, a river becomes a lake, a lake flows into a sea, and a sea connects to a vast ocean. Why are fractals important to you and me? Because human relationships are organized in the same way. Take a look at your family “tree” or your “social networks.” Thanks to such websites as Ancestry.com and Facebook.com, making such analyses is easy. Whom do you see? In whom, in what, and where are you rooted? Whom do you follow and who follows you? As we embark on yet another year of life, a more important question is, “In the days, weeks, and months to come, what will I say or do that will bring value and add blessing to those people in my ‘upline’ and in my ‘downline’?” We’re an interdependent people—from the corps officer to the front door greeter, we are all essential “fractals” in an ever–growing geophysical maze. And despite our 21st–century technology, how we connect with people—from our heart—is still what really matters most!
GOOD NEWS! USA EASTERN TERRITORY Commissioners Israel L. and Eva D. Gaither Territorial Leaders Colonel William Carlson Chief Secretary Linda D. Johnson Literary Secretary Warren L. Maye Robert Mitchell Keri Johnson Reginald Raines Saoul Vanderpool Karena Lin Nanette Morales Joe Marino
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Divisional News Correspondents SFOT — Major A. Kenneth Wilson ARCC — Major Debra Taylor PENDEL — Randall Thomas, Major Kathryn A. Avery Empire State — Jaye C. Jones GNY — Jennifer Groff Mass. — Major Kathleen Klenk NJ — Tricia Pellegrini NEOSA — Major Thomas Hinzman NNE — Cheryl Poulopoulos PR & VI — Linette Luna SNE — James Gordon SWONEKY — A/Captain Jean Thornton WEPASA — Captain Paul R. Pelletier All articles are copyrighted by The Salvation Army, except where indicated, and can be reprinted only with written permission. Also available in Korean and Spanish.
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remembrance >>
Remembering General John Gowans
I’m not afraid to die, Why should I be? This body’s not immortal, Not like me! (from O Lord! SP&S, 1981)
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he Thanksgiving Service for the life and ministry of General John Gowans (Ret.) was held at the William Booth College, Denmark Hill, London, on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. General John Larsson (Ret.) presided over a gathering of more than 450 people who came to praise God and to celebrate the life of an extraordinarily gifted Salvationist leader. General Gowans’s wife, Commissioner Gisèle Gowans, and their two sons, John-Marc and Christophe Gowans, were supported by many family members and friends during a powerful, poignant, and challenging meeting. The congregation included General Linda Bond; General Shaw Clifton (Ret.); Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, Chief of the Staff, and Commissioner Sue Swanson, World President of Women’s Ministries; the territorial leaders of the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland (Commissioners André and Silvia Cox); international commissioners from International Headquarters (IHQ), and other territorial leaders. Major Brian Slinn, corps officer at Bromley Temple, opened the meeting in prayer. General Bond gave a warm, personal tribute, identifying a number of areas where John Gowans had significantly
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influenced the life of The Salvation Army. First, the mission statement crafted by General Gowans—that The Salvation Army exists to “save souls, grow saints, and serve suffering humanity”—is “woven into the fabric of every territory I visit,” said the General. Recalling his sermon at the International Congress in Atlanta in 2000, which used the image of a three–legged stool to illustrate the mission statement, General Bond said, “John Gowans did not give a new direction to The Salvation Army, but he captured our purpose, our essence. We are not only an Army with a balanced mission; we have an integrated mission.” General Bond also noted the influence of General Gowans as a theologian. “Like Charles Wesley, John Gowans expressed deep thoughts in a way we could understand, but also in a way we could sing,” she said. “Gowans’s theology was based on sound Salvation Army theology. He understood the human condition.” General Larsson addressed his thoughts directly to John Gowans—his friend and former songwriting partner.
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He said: “You have come out of great tribulation, John. Gisèle and John-Marc and Christophe and others of us here this afternoon have watched as you have gone through tribulation in recent years. The whole Salvation Army family has been saddened —and thousands have been praying for you, John.” General Larsson highlighted some of the reasons why General Gowans will be missed: UÊ Laughter—“It symbolizes that cheerfulness and positive attitude that characterized you.” UÊ Creativity—“Your songs are sung around the world—and are blessing people, lifting their spirits, and helping them to know God better. And they will be for years and years to come.” UÊ Courage—“You had the courage to be yourself, John. The Army never took you over. You are going to be missed for your courage.” *The full text of General Bond’s tribute is available on her website: www. salvationarmy.org/thegeneral/tributejohngowans
A day at Ground Zero by Warren L. Maye In October 2001, General John Gowans, then leader of the international Salvation Army, stood on a balcony of the American Express building in lower Manhattan and looked 48 floors down into ‘The Pit’—the area devastated by the 9/11 attacks. From this vantage point, he saw everything: the collapsed buildings of the World Trade Center, earthmovers and container trucks collecting and hauling away debris, workers and firemen searching for human remains, and Salvation Army volunteers lending their continuous support to the overall effort. The General took off his hard hat, joined hands with territorial leaders, and pleaded to God to bring healing to families, the city of New York, and to the world. Some officers wept as he prayed. Later that same week, he visited the School for Officer Training. He called the campus ‘beautiful’ and said to the cadets, ‘You’re a very fortunate people, I think you should know that. Cherish these days.’
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Prayer & Praise
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A ‘Courageous’ weekend
WARREN L. MAYE
PRAYER REQUESTS Installation of Territorial Leaders Commissioners Barry C. and Sue Swanson February 1, 2013 Candidates Seminar February 1–3, 2013 Theme: Courageous “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people.”—Joshua 1:6 Pray for the advancement of the Gospel Lord, help us be more sensitive to those who are lost and outside the family of God. Give us Your heart of compassion for them because they are harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36)
Faithful Shepherd, You persistently follow the lost until You find them. Grant us strength and perseverance in always praying for unbelievers and not giving up, even when we don’t see signs of progress. Help us to trust Your behind– the–scenes work and intercede faithfully and expectantly. (Luke 15:4, 18:1)
—Lt. Colonel Cheryl A. Maynor, Territorial Ambassador for Prayer and Spiritual Formation
“Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people.” —Joshua 1:6
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ach year, the Candidates Seminar Weekend event offers potential officers and employees of The Salvation Army a unique opportunity to discover God’s calling for their lives. “Whether the call is to officership or to other forms of ministry within The Salvation Army, the seminar is designed to help delegates explore the options,” states the “Candidates Seminar 2013” website (www.boothyouth.com). Informative sessions, bathed in prayer and fueled by powerful worship, give valuable insights into what life as a Salvation Army officer entails and the many ways in which officers reach individuals as well as entire communities. “Courageous” is this year’s theme, derived from Joshua 1:6. Challenging questions such as, “Do you have the courage to lead your generation to Christ? Do you have the courage to stand up for what you believe in, even when the world is against you? Are you courageous enough to follow God wherever He leads you?” will season the meetings as men and women search their souls for the answers. The weekend (from February 1–3, 2013) will officially begin at Centennial Memorial Temple in Manhattan where all delegates will travel by bus from Suffern, N.Y., to attend a worshipful and prayerful Friday Evening at the Temple (FET) meeting. On Saturday, they’ll have a choice of three tracks—“Exploring,” “Discovering,” or “Accepting.” The Exploring Track will help delegates learn more about specific areas of Army ministry. The Discovering Track will give inquisitive delegates an overview. The Accepting Track is for people who have already applied for and are in the process of becoming officers for 2013.
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Transformations >>
‘My life is changed forever’
LORRIE DALE
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became involved in The Salvation Army around the age of 12. I had a school friend bring me to the youth programs. I was brought up in a single–parent home. My mom was always working or out doing her own thing. I really didn’t have any rules and was on my own most of the time. From the youth programs I started to go to church. There I found the guidance I needed. I went on to work for two years at Camp Sebago, where I accepted Christ. After high school, I got married and moved away from my hometown and had two wonderful girls. Fast forward 20 years. I moved my mother from our small town of Berlin, N.H., to Concord. At the time she was going to church at The Salvation Army. I thought I was too busy with my girls to go to church. After my mother passed away, I slowly returned to church, getting involved with little things at the corps. I kept telling my friends that I thought God had a bigger plan for me. I should have used a different word than big. I remember this day so clearly. I was doing housework when my phone rang; it was Captain Kim Belanger asking if I had time to talk. Not a good sign. She told me that the homeless shelter director had left and they needed someone to run it. My first reaction was “no.” I knew of the shelter but had never set foot in it. I had no experience in social services except for volunteering one day a week at the food pantry. I told her I would pray about it. For the next three days, the shelter was the only thing on my mind. I kept coming up with reasons not to do this. I had worked in the dental field for more than 28 years. I was making very good money and my youngest daughter was going off to college. That Sunday, Captain Shaun preached on following God’s plan. I went up to the mercy seat and gave it all to Him. I said, If this is
your plan, I will do it and I know you will be right by my side. Four weeks later, I arrived for my first day on the job. I was confronted by a very angry man in his 40s who was avoiding the AA meeting that the former director had required him to attend. I took a deep breath and prayed, “Lord give me the tools I need to deal with him.” I felt a great calmness come over me and thought, If he doesn’t go to the meetings, what is he going to do to stay sober? I told him to go think about his feelings, write them down, and then come back. He returned. We had our discussion, and he attended the meeting. Well, that was more than five years ago. That man is still sober, has custody of his daughter, is working full time, and has an apartment. When I came to the shelter, it needed money. I had never written a grant proposal in my life and had no idea how to find funding. I just kept giving it all to God to lead me. And I found grants and other funding sources. I would pray over every grant proposal we submitted, saying, “If this is your will, let us receive this funding.” In my five years here at the shelter, I have seen many changes in so many lives. I was accustomed to working with doctors, lawyers, and professionals. Now I work with homeless men and women— most with drug and alcohol issues and mental illness. I wake up every day and thank the Lord for allowing me to do His work. I love my job! I have a saying here at the shelter, “God puts you here for a reason,” whether it is for you to come into someone’s life or for someone to come into yours. My life is changed forever because of The Salvation Army and my trust in God. —Lorrie Dale (far right in picture) is the shelter director of The Salvation Army’s McKenna House in Concord, N.H.
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the influence of Salvation Army officers, lay leaders, soldiers, advisory board members, and volunteers in Rochester. He promised that the Army would reach out to the poor and needy and would meet the needs of children. The Gaithers presided over the ribbon–cutting ceremony along with Majors William and Joan Bode, Western Pennsylvania (WEPASA) divisional leaders; Samuel Scriva, mayor of Rochester; Envoys John and Nancy Barnett; and their corps sergeant–major, David Ogden. Many other people received thanks for their contributions, such as Larry Torbitt, the WEPASA property administrator who supervised the project; Greg Best, general contractor; Larson Associates, the architectural agency; as well www.sagoodnews.org
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as many volunteers and the corps members from Beaver County. Frank Batchelor, who had been an advisory board member for 50 years and who was extremely active with The Salvation Army and in the Rochester community, received the “Others Award.” His family accepted the award on his behalf posthumously. The Others Award is given to persons who exemplify an extraordinary spirit of service to others. On an earlier occasion, Batchelor had received the William Booth Award. The dedication service followed the morning corps holiness meeting, which was led by Colonel William Carlson, chief secretary, and his wife, Colonel Marcella Carlson, territorial secretary for Women’s Ministries. 5
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He does it for his angel
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f you pass by the Adams Fairacre Farms store in Kingston, N.Y., from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the Christmas season, you’re likely to see Dennis Howell ringing his bell. He’s always dressed in his crisp Salvation Army uniform and cap—rain, snow, or shine. “I do it for God and for my wife,” Howell says simply. “She’s watching over me. She was an angel.” Howell, 56, of Saugerties, N.Y., met his wife, Louise, in 1972 at the East Northport Corps on Long Island, N.Y. They were married for 32 years before she died three years ago. “She was a blessing from God,” Howell says, describing her as a giving and caring person. Howell, who has diabetes and is retired, stands in the same spot some 60 hours a week (every day but Sunday), ringing his bell for 10 hours a day as shoppers enter
the popular supermarket. He takes pride that locals call him the “kettle man.” “We’ve tried to pay him. He won’t take any money,” says Major Richard Starkey, the corps officer in Kingston. “He [raised for the Salvation Army] $18,000 last year by himself.” When asked why he takes no pay, Howell shakes his head “no” before the questioner can finish. “I’ve been blessed by The Salvation Army,” he says. “I do it for the Army because it’s a good organization and I believe in God. God has blessed me for being out here.” Howell faithfully shows up for his shift, regardless of the weather. He said he enjoys talking with shoppers about his late wife and the organization he loves. “I witness to people about Louise,” he says. “God blessed me with Louise. They tell me she’s a miracle from God. I get a lot of blessings from people.”
God provides a ‘Christmas Castle’
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he Salvation Army in Reading, Pa., saw a Christmas miracle this year when God answered prayer and provided a new home for its Christmas Castle. Mindy McCormick, the social services director for the Reading Corps, said she learned right before the Christmas kickoff that the space used for the past two years for toy storage and as the Christmas Castle headquarters had this year been leased to someone else. “It definitely came down to the wire in knowing where we were going to be,” McCormick said. “God provides in His time and I was confident and had faith. “[We prayed] regularly for a space.”
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The corps had no funds to lease a new space. After media reports circulated, the corps got a call from a group of investors who owned an old factory in the city of Reading that was more conveniently located than the former space. McCormick said the corps moved
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HOPE—ESSENTIAL FOR CHRISTMAS 2012
Commissioner Gaither’s Christmas message PAGE 3
Commissioners Barry C. and Sue Swanson to be installed PAGE 4
A CHRISTMAS EMBRACE
General Linda Bond’s Christmas message
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in Nov. 1 and ran its “Coats for Kids” distribution. They also packed thousands of Thanksgiving meals there. The factory later became the storage space for 20,000 gifts for 2,100 needy families. “It’s filled from one end to the other,” McCormick said of the 35,000–square–foot area. God also revealed another miracle this Christmas season. McCormick said corps members prayed for gifts. She soon received a phone call from leaders of a church’s preschool who wanted to donate 150 gifts. “We didn’t contact anyone and we didn’t talk to anyone, but He answered our prayer,” she says. “If we continue to stay faithful, He’ll work out the details and He’ll provide.”
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Stars align at GNY gala
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he stars appeared on Broadway Dec. 5 for the Greater New York (GNY) Division and Phil Ramone, 14– time Grammy Award–winning music producer. Valerie Simpson, survivor of the legendary duo Ashford & Simpson and now a solo artist; singer– songwriter–pianist Peter Cincotti; and the evening’s headline performer, Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” paid tribute to Ramone and GNY’s innovative music/education initiative for children that carries his name. Simpson, Cincotti, and Franklin—all of whom had worked with Ramone during their careers—performed at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square for GNY’s 65th Annual Gala, which recognized the career and humanitarian work of Ramone, recipient of the “Pinnacle of Achievement Award.” Ramone partnered with
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Lt. Colonel Guy D. Klemanski (left), Greater New York divisional commander, presents the ‘Pinnacle of Achievement’ award to Phil Ramone.
the Army in creating “The Salvation Army/Phil Ramone Orchestra for Children.” Modeled after “El Sistema,” the landmark Venezuelan social movement–through– music initiative, this music/ education program targets underserved communities. Now in its second year, the Orchestra serves a total of 76 boys and girls who are students from three East Harlem public schools. The program also teaches discipline, helps to build self–esteem, and encourages leadership skills. Also honored was the late
Robert M. Frehse, Jr., former executive director of The Hearst Foundations and a long–time humanitarian who helped establish The Salvation Army’s Hearst Endowment Fund for Family Strengthening and Preservation. Dale, Frehse’s wife, and a member of the GNY and Westchester advisory boards, accepted “The Community Service Award” on behalf of her husband. She was accompanied by other members of the Frehse family, and Frank A. Bennack, Jr., CEO of The Hearst Corporation. Other honorees were Bob Martin for his work and leadership as former chairman of the GNY Advisory Board, and
Officer Lawrence DePrimo of the NYPD, whose selfless act of buying a pair of boots for a shoeless man touched the hearts of people everywhere. Commissioner Israel L. Gaither, territorial commander, delivered an uplifting Christmas message. Lt. Colonel Guy D. Klemanski, divisional commander, offered a history of the orchestra and summarized the Army’s response to Hurricane Sandy. Envoy Kenneth Burton, director of the orchestra, talked about the program’s impact on the students, several of whom came forward and shared their own testimonies. —GNY Division
Aretha Franklin, Valerie Simpson, Peter Cincotti, and the Greater New York Youth Chorus highlight the gala.
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Corps News >>
Breakfast, horns, turkey, and toys
Bethlehem, PA
COOKIES AND MILK FOR BREAKFAST? Bethlehem, PA—As you might imagine, Christmas is probably pretty special in a place called Bethlehem. It sure is in Bethlehem, Pa., where the Salvation Army corps has seen attendance at its “Breakfast with Santa” program grow from 60 in 2010 to 300
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in 2011 to a whopping 420 in 2012. “We served breakfast, made four crafts, played pin–the– carrot–on–the–snowman, had a bowling game, played ring toss, and did manicures,” said Major Migdalia Lavenbein, corps officer. The program, held Saturday, Dec. 1, was in partnership with Boy Scout Troop 191. CORPS COLLECTS 1,200 TURKEYS Vineland, NJ—The corps here wanted to make this a special Thanksgiving in its storm–ravaged area.
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Just a few weeks after Superstorm Sandy and with the area still suffering, the corps set up a drop–off site at a local Shop–Rite supermarket on Nov. 17 and asked people to donate turkeys. They collected almost 1,200 birds for people in Cumberland and Gloucester counties. “Our goal was to provide a turkey and the necessary items
to prepare dinner for needy families on Thanksgiving Day,” said Captain Jose Borrero, the corps officer in Vineland. The Vineland Corps was joined by volunteers from Project Thanksgiving, PNC Bank, Cosmopolitan Restaurant, and Shop–Rite. DUSTING OFF HORNS Cleveland, OH—The Cleveland West Park Corps has already started both a senior and a junior band and planned to launch a praise & worship band in January.
Captain Candy Fritsch said full–fledged band practices began in September with 13 children actively involved under the leadership of Joe Mercer. “This has brought back excitement to The Salvation Army in Cleveland West Park,” Fritsch said. “The attendance has increased due to the excitement.”
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Columbus, OH
SA, BOB EVANS BRIGHTEN THANKSGIVING Columbus, Ohio—The Columbus, Ohio, Citadel Corps partnered with a local Bob Evans restaurant this Thanksgiving to provide a delicious meal to families in need. Bob Evans and its patrons worked together to donate enough funds to purchase food to feed 20 families, a total of 76 individuals.
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“Bob Evans loaded our van with ham, turkey, fixins’, and their famous rolls on Tuesday, Nov. 20,” said Lieutenant Amber Maynor, the co–commanding officer at the Columbus Citadel. “We immediately returned to the church, packed boxes, and delivered them to families in need on the same day. “There were tears of joy and thankfulness on the faces of those who received the Thanksgiving blessings of a boxed meal.” Maynor said one woman tearfully thanked The Salvation Army and said, “No one has ever thought of me before. I am so
overwhelmed to receive such a needed gift.” MORE THAN TOYS IN HOLYOKE Holyoke, MA—The Holyoke, Mass., Corps always gives out toys for Christmas, but this year there was a little something extra in those gift bags for needy families. Captain Jose E. Paneto, the corps officer in Holyoke, said advisory board member Agma Sweeney contacted Discovery Books and asked if they could donate books for Christmas. The book publisher called back and offered to donate
10,000 books. Paneto said the Salvation Army had so many books that Sweeney contacted the city of Holyoke and donated 5,000 books to its Early Literacy Program. On the morning of Dec. 14, a truck from Discovery Books arrived. Sweeney, fellow advisory board member Carl Eager, and Andy Melendez from the mayor’s office in Holyoke, among others, unloaded the 10,000 books. ADER 1 LINE ADVENT SPECIAL Saugus, ME—At the ARC, Advent starts with decorating
the center and its chapel the day after Thanksgiving and the festivities continue right through New Year’s Day. “It is always a joy to see the faces of the men and women as Advent progresses and the true meaning of Christmas is revealed to them,” says Major Thomas E. Taylor, the center’s administrator. “Some have never had a Christmas.” Taylor says the chapel Christmas tree is not decorated until the Advent Sundays and is done by the men and women themselves during the Chapel services. Everything kicks off 9
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Doughnuts, apples, bowls, and bells!
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at Thanksgiving with a family–style meal and a turkey for every table. During the Advent season, special entertainment was scheduled for every Wednesday evening, including ice cream socials, praise and worship, testimonies and a talent show.
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lawn, which is right across the street from the corps building. “The Ridgway corps has never done anything like this,” says Lieutenant Esther Wilson. “It was a way for us to get the community involved in what we do here all year round—not just at Christmas.”
KETTLE KICKOFF Ridgway, PA—The corps wanted this year’s kettle kickoff to be special, so it borrowed a canteen from the Oil City, Pa., Corps and served doughnuts and hot beverages. The Chamber of Commerce of Elk County allowed the corps to use the courthouse 10
The mayor and his wife donated a check to The Salvation Army to help kick off our season.
FILLING BOWLS AND BELLIES Lockport, NY—The Salvation Army joined forces with a local senior center to help fill the bellies of those in need. The Salvation Army and The Dale Association are the two organizations in Lockport with feeding programs. They both urged people to purchase bowls for $25 each. “We have involved hundreds of other people in the community to paint greenware bowls—church groups, school groups, each of our boards, and other interested citizens,” says Major John R. Wheeler, the
local corps officer. “Once the bowls were painted, they were glazed and fired.”
The bowls were then filled with food from local restaurants at two events on Nov. 10. The proceeds were used to feed the hungry.
at Sullivan Farm in Nashua. “Hundreds and hundreds of families came from near and far to enjoy a crisp autumn day in New Hampshire’s southernmost city,” said Mary Ann Picard, director of development and community relations for The Salvation Army in Nashua. “They enjoyed worship, fellowship, live musical entertainment, lots of activities, apple pie and ice cream, and other great foods.”
FALL AND APPLES A DRAW IN NH Nashua, NH—The first–annual Salvation Army Apple Fest drew huge crowds Oct. 7 January/February 2013
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GETTING READY FOR NEXT TIME Ogdensburg, NY— When an ice storm hit in January 2012, Captain Timothy Shaffer of The Salvation Army says he and others noticed a “disconnect” with helping in a disaster. Joining forces with the American Red Cross, the Ogdensburg Ministerial Association, and the public at large, The Salvation Army offered emergency disaster training this past September. Shaffer said with the help of Leslie Vattimo, the Empire State Division’s EDS director, 30 people showed up to take the two–day www.sagoodnews.org
course; the training also helped build bridges to other organizations. “By doing this we have shown that we can work together and create a sense of unity within the community,” he said. “The community was very interested in what the Army does, along with the Red Cross. They would like
more training in the future and they are really excited to help in any disaster.” RING THE BELL ‘JUST ONE DAY’ Penuelas, PR—The folks at the corps came up with a unique way to get people to stand
kettles this Christmas season. They called it the “Just One Day” (“Solo Un Dia”) Campaign. “This all started on Dec. 3, involving the children, young people, and the adults of our corps,” says Captain Alma Durand. “We ended up doing a video calling our people
around our community to ring for the Army for ‘Just One Day’ (‘Solo Un Dia’). “We all became excited about the video we made for this campaign and that lots of people participated in the campaign. We saw the people getting involved in ringing for ‘Just One Day’ (‘Solo Un Dia’).”
Enrolled at Hartford, Conn., Citadel are (beginning second from left) Fonsee Moyet, Bennett Luper, Mary Gagnier, Tatyana Rivera, and Nastassja Harris. Corps officers are Captain Christine and Major Brian Glasco (far l&r). 11
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Salvationist teen addresses U.N.
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ulfilling the Rights of Indigenous Children: Successes and Challenges” was the topic of Kayla Calvo’s address to the United Nations on Nov. 15. The 14–year–old Salvationist spoke on behalf of young people from around the world. The address was part of a day of celebration for the Convention on the Rights of the Child. As the daughter of Salvation Army officers and a dad from Costa Rica, Kayla brought personal insight to the proceedings. In preparing her speech, Kayla found that, in addition to the difficulties that all children face, there is a need for the U.N. to look more deeply at the unique needs of indigenous children. In her address, she compared her indigenous roots (Huetare Indians of Costa Rica) with Native American kids in the United States (Navajos of Tohatchi, New
Mexico, and the Yupik Indians from Tooksook Bay in Alaska). “It’s important to allow the children to learn their ancient ways from their family and community,” she said. “In fact, we are responsible to encourage them to continue living as their convictions dictate. We live in a world where we are encouraged to respect the differences in each other. We are challenged to accept and embrace diversity on every level.” Kayla is no stranger to public speaking, having represented The Salvation Army at the U.N.’s 55th Session on the Commission on the Status of Women in 2011. She attended the opening session of the General Assembly while representatives from different countries gave their views on the condition of the “girl child.” Kayla concluded her speech by saying, “I’m not a lawyer, an author, a CEO, or even a chief. I am simply a child.
ISJC attends Equal Futures Partnership launch
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n August of 2012, the Honorable Jackie K. Weatherspoon, former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, approached The Salvation Army and asked if it would be a partner in a developing project for the U.S. State Department by providing space to work. The Army welcomed this small team of mostly college students. With this support, The Army helped to shape the beginnings of a
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global partnership. On September 21, 2011, in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, the President of the United States announced that this country had signed a new “Declaration on Women’s Participation,” announcing steps to break down economic
MAJOR VICTORIA EDMONDS
Kayla with her family, including officer–parents, Majors Kathleen S. and Joaquin J. Calvo. Although I’m young, I have a voice. I can be a voice. A voice for the remaining Huetares, the Yupiks, and the Navajos. A voice for all of the children. A voice for the indigenous children who can’t be here today to tell you how they feel and what they need and what they hold dear.”
Kayla makes her presentation at the United Nations.
MAJOR VICTORIA EDMONDS
and political barriers that stand in the way of empowering women and girls. In 2012, that project came to life as the Equal Futures Partnership, under the leadership of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton along with 12 other founding members: Australia, Benin, Bangladesh,
Denmark, Finland, Indonesia, Jordan, the Netherlands, Peru, Senegal and Tunisia, as well as the European Union, the World Bank, and UN Women, with leading businesses and non–profit institutions pledging their partnership. The goal of the Equal Futures Partnership is for women to participate fully in public life and to lead and benefit from inclusive economic growth.
January/February 2013
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Army remembers Promoted to Glory children, heroes of MAJOR SARA MAE WITTENBERG Sandy Hook
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he Southern New England Division has provided food and support to the people of Newtown, Conn., after 26 people, including 20 children, lost their lives in a gun attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. The night following the shooting, at an evening vigil, Majors Dave and Eunice Champlin, divisional leaders, supported people who had lost loved ones. They were accompanied by Divisional Headquarters officers Majors Steven and Valerie Lopes, and Captain Todd Hughes, corps officer from neighboring Danbury, Conn. Through the Newtown Service Unit, The Salvation Army offered food and emotional and spiritual care. Local agencies provided counseling. A canteen from the New London Corps, about 80 miles east of Newtown, arrived to serve meals at the Sandy Hook Fire Department. On Sunday evening, Majors Champlin joined other members of the clergy during a vigil attended by President Barack Obama. At Territorial Headquarters (THQ), Lt. Colonel Cheryl A. Maynor, territorial ambassador for Prayer and Spiritual Formation, encouraged people to stop by the THQ Prayer Room to pray for the people of Newtown and to remember the children and their teachers at a memorial of words and pictures designed by Heather Bate.
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MAJOR ULISES WALTER LOPEZ
May 3, 1921—September 4, 2012
January 26, 1937—October 10, 2012
Major Sara Wittenberg was promoted to Glory from the Prospect Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Prospect Park, Pa. Sara Mae Agnew was born to Milton and Meta Agnew in Philadelphia, Pa. At the age of 14, she was converted while attending the Presbyterian church. She drifted for a time, but then was introduced to The Salvation Army by a junior high school friend, Florence McClure. The two were friends until Florence’s death in 2003. Sara entered officer training in 1943 as a member of the Liberty Session. Upon commissioning, she assisted at the Catherine Booth Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she met Captain Leo Wittenberg, whom she married in 1948 in Erie, Pa. The Wittenbergs served as corps officers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and in New York and as chaplains at the Booth Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Major Leo Wittenberg was promoted to Glory in 1971, but Sara continued to serve at the hospital and at various appointments in Massachusetts and in Pennsylvania. She retired from active service in 1983 and became very active at the Roxborough Corps in Philadelphia. She also rendered post–retirement service as substitute director at the Family Service Center in Reading, Pa. Survivors include three sons, Daniel Wittenberg of Prospect Park, Pa., Major Laurence Wittenberg of Norristown, Pa., and Major Philip Wittenberg of West Hempstead, N.Y.; two daughters, Cynthia Morris of Lorton, Va., and Christine Honsberger of Monroeville, Pa.; a brother, James Agnew of Philadelphia, Pa.; and 13 grandchildren and one great–grandchild. Cards may be sent to Daniel Wittenberg, 942 12th Ave., Prospect Park, PA 19076.
Major Ulises Walter Lopez was promoted to Glory from Ponce, Puerto Rico. Ulises was born in Rocha, Uruguay, to Ulises Eugenio and Carmen Malzoniz Chocho Lopez. Having been spiritually challenged at a young people’s meeting in 1953, he felt compelled to accept Jesus into his life. He was enrolled as a soldier in 1957, when he also heard a call to officership after a holiness meeting in the Montevideo Central Corps in Uruguay. He entered officer training from the corps as part of the Courageous session. Commissioned in 1958, Ulises Lopez was appointed to assist at several Salvation Army installations in Argentina. Ulises married Lieutenant Lidya Tulie in 1961, and they were blessed with two wonderful children, one of whom died at the age of 4. The Lopezes served together at corps, children’s homes, and social service units in Argentina, Uruguay, and Puerto Rico. They came to the United States in 1986. They became ARC trainees in New York City and Hartford, Conn. They also served as corps officers in Massachusetts and in Pennsylvania before returning to Argentina in 1992 to serve as divisional leaders. The Lopezes retired from active service in 1994. Walter was known for his sense of humor and passion for life. He loved music, but his main passion was the pulpit, and he was a gifted preacher. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Rhode Bender of New York City; and two granddaughters, Amanda Kristen Bender and Danielle Joy Bender. Cards can be sent to Major Lidya Lopez, Guadalquivir #2346, URB Rio Canas, Ponce, PR 00728–1829. Email: lidyatulie@aol.com.
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Promoted to Glory January 13, 1922—Sept. 14, 2012
MAJOR MARY JANE TEN EYCK
June 16, 1928—October 19, 2012
MAJOR LAWRENCE J. BEADLE
BRIGADIER MARJORIE MCCLEMENTS
Major Mary Jane Ten Eyck was promoted to Glory from The Monarch Center in Saco, Maine. Mary Jane was born to Mary Ann and Richard Ten Eyck in Beacon, N.Y. She met The Salvation Army when her mother sent her to the Band of Love at the Beacon, N.Y., Corps. A switchboard operator before entering training in 1942, Mary Jane was commissioned the next year and served as an assistant, then commanding officer at several corps in Pennsylvania. She later served at Divisional Headquarters in Pennsylvania and at corps in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. She was also administrator of the Booth Memorial Medical Center in Buffalo. Her final seven years were spent at Territorial Headquarters in the Personnel Department. Mary Jane retired from active service in 1987. The only member of her family who was a Salvationist, she was a delegate to the Brengle Institute in 1955. Survivors include a nephew, Richard B. Ten Eyck of Olmstedville, N.Y.; a niece, Norma Jean D. Marco of Las Vegas, N.V.; her faithful friend of many years, Major Jean Goodliff of Old Orchard Beach, Maine; and several great–nieces and nephews. Cards may be sent to Major Jean Goodliff, 74 Park Ave., Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064.
Major Lawrence Beadle was promoted to Glory from the Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Lawrence was born to Salvation Army officers, Brigadier Lawrence Henry and Josephine Beadle in Otley Yorkshire, England. Lawrence entered officer training in London in 1948 from the Rumsford Corps as a member of the Peacemakers session. Upon commissioning, he served at various corps. In 1952, he married Olive Jean Butler and they served at corps in England with one–year stays in Central America and in the West Indies. After a five–year break in officership, during which time Lawrence served in the New York Staff Band, the Beadles returned in 1968 and served in New York, Connecticut, and Ohio. That was followed by stints at Greater New York Divisional Headquarters and in Tokyo, Japan. In 1981, the Beadles returned to the U.S. as corps officers in Maine and appointments at THQ, where they were territorial evangelists until retiring in 1993. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Julia Nuesch of Monroe, N.J.; a granddaughter, Carolyn, and a grandson, Christopher. Cards may be sent to Major Jean Beadle, Covenant Towers, 5001 Little River Rd., Apt. E 214, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, and Julia Nuesch, 71 Fairway Blvd, Monroe, NJ 08831-2711.
Brigadier Marjorie McClements was promoted to Glory from the Mease Dunedin Hospital in Dunedin, Fla. Marjorie M. Fullmer was one of seven children born into the Salvationist family of David and Lena Fullmer in Chester, Pa. In 1935, Marjorie found the Lord at Star Lake Camp and heard the call to be a Salvation Army officer. In 1941, she entered officer training from the Newark, N.J., Citadel as a member of the Steadfast session. Upon commissioning, she served as an assistant officer in New York and in New Jersey. She married Captain Newton McClements in 1944, and they served together at corps and social service centers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Massachusetts. In 1965, the McClementses served as missionaries in Calcutta, India, where they ran a social services program. They later served in the Caribbean and in the Central America territories. They finished their active career as administrators of the Williams Residence in New York City. They retired in 1982. Newton was promoted to Glory in 2011. Survivors include a daughter, Jean Cox, of Catskill, N.Y.; a son, George, of New Orleans, La.; and a sister, Major Hannah Strehle, of Clearwater, Fla. Cards may be sent to Jean Cox, 4 Pruyn Place, Catskill, NY 12414.
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June 22, 1919—November 20, 2012
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MAJORS DONNA PETERSON 2/22–23 2/27–28
WEPASA Women’s Retreat Columbus, OH – ARC All dates are subject to change
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Celebrate 125 years of the New York Staff band as the band releases a new CD, “Timeless”. This CD takes a look back at the last twenty years of the New York Staff Band and features special guest soloists Philip Smith and Patrick Sheridan as well as current or former staff bandsman Gordon Ward, Captain Al Honsberger, Raymond Livingston and Aaron VanderWeele.
War Cry Dorothy Gates Rejoice and be Glad Joseph Turrin Blessings David Catherwood Gordon Ward (Cornet) Consecration Brian Bowen Fire in the Blood Paul Lovatt-Cooper
NEW NYSB BOOK
Carrickfergus Traditional, arr. Stephen Roberts Ryan McCrudden (Euphonium)
by Ronald W. Holz
Diamond Jubilee Stephen Bulla The Hope of Glory Kenneth Downie Just As I Am Wilfred Heaton Voyage to Worlds Unknown Peter Graham Pressing Onward Erik Leidzén
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A new 100-page coffee table book with high-quality images that offers current history of the New York Staff Band in its 125th year, including the band’s recent appearance at Carnegie Hall with The King’s Singers & trumpeter Philip Cobb. The narrative is by Dr. Ronald Holz.
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The Santanian Bill Broughton Truth Aflame Kevin Norbury Someone to Watch Over Me arr. Bill Broughton Gordon Ward (Cornet) My Comfort and Strength Brian Bowen Grandfather’s Clock arr. Peter Graham Patrick Sheridan (Tuba) Thinking of Jesus Bruce Broughton Captain Al Honsberger (Vocal) Excursions Bruce Broughton Philip Smith (Trumpet) Favorite Song of All arr. Harold Burgmayer Raymond Livingston (Vocal) Air’N’Variations Stephen Bulla Aaron VanderWeele (Euphonium) Breathe Dorothy Gates Shine as the Light Peter Graham Hymn for Diana Joseph Turrin New York, New York arr. Goff Richards