Good News! October 2014

GOOD NEWS! ebrating cel

Volume 31 Number 9

OCTOBER 2014

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TALKING TO THE PRESIDENT

Salvation Army national leaders meet with President Barack Obama at the White House.

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GENERAL CLIFTON’S BOOK

Commissioner William W. Francis reviews former General Shaw Clifton’s autobiography.

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HONORED FOR THEIR SERVICE

Lt. Colonels Carolynne J. and Edmund L. Chung and Majors Chester O. and Joyce E. Emmons retired recently.

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East welcomes 47 ‘Messengers of Light’ Celebrates ‘mission partnership’ September 5, 2014—Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, territorial commander, addressed a vast audience in the historic Centennial Memorial Temple (CMT) in New York. They had come to this highly anticipated meeting to welcome 47 cadets of the “Messengers of Light” session of the College for Officer Training (CFOT). But the audience also learned of a unique “partnership” between the Redeemer Presbyterian Church and The Salvation Army.

“To say that we have a special speaker would be an understatement,” said Swanson. “Dr. Timothy J. Keller is one of

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the most influential Christian leaders in America today.”

Swanson described Dr. Keller, the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian in New York, as a “prolific author whose book titles frequently show up on The New York Times bestsellers list.”

Keller is also chair of “City to City,” the Redeemer program that has helped start 250 churches in cities worldwide.

“Every Sunday, right here in Centennial Memorial Temple, at least a thousand people from the Redeemer church hold a worship service and hear the word of God preached,” said Swanson. “In turn, continued on page

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‘Forget about it!’

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Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.

But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

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—Philippians 3:13–14

onventional wisdom says, the more things we can remember, the smarter we can become. And this notion has driven my fascination with the accumulation of knowledge.

But to be honest with you, I’ve found that our information technology era has overloaded my mind. And in the midst of my struggle, I’ve come to believe that the opposite is true—I must discard the myriad of messages that bombard me daily, so my mind can focus and concentrate on the things and on the people who are actually important to my life.

Frequent distractions make this a difficult challenge.

Ironically, a consolation for me has been the confession of Ethan Zuckerman, MIT Center for Civic Media director and the mastermind behind Internet “pop up” ads. Recently he publically apologized for having invented them!

Forgetting can be a challenge too. Jake Hausler is one of 50 people in the world who are known to have “autobiographical” memories. In a “60 Minutes” report, the young boy confessed that he wishes he could forget—among many other things—the morning he bumped his head, or the afternoon his father yelled at him. These events happened years ago, yet he recalls every feeling, nuance, sound, smell, and word spoken. There’s nothing he would love more than to just—forget about it.

Are you stuck in the “Good Old Days,” or are you traumatized by something bad that happened—20 years ago, or are you constantly being distracted by what is here and now?

Then renew your mind today by remembering—to forget—those things that are behind and to press on to win the glorious prize the Lord has for you!

Commissioners Barry C. and E. Sue Swanson Territorial Leaders Colonel William A. Bamford III Chief Secretary Lt. Colonel Cheryl A. Maynor Secretary for Communications Warren L. Maye Robert Mitchell Keri Johnson Reginald Raines Doris Marasigan Lea Greene Karena Lin Joe Marino Nanette Morales

Editor–in–Chief Managing Editor Art Director Associate Art Director Photo Archivist Graphic Designer Graphic Designer Graphic Designer Production/Web Specialist

Divisional News Correspondents CFOT—Major A. Kenneth Wilson ARCC—Major Charles Deitrick PENDEL—Randall Thomas, Major Kathryn A. Avery EMP—Jaye C. Jones GNY—Captain Gillian Rogers MASS—Drew Forster NJ—TBA NEOSA—Major Thomas Hinzman NNE—Cheryl Poulopoulos PR & VI—Linette Luna SNE—James Gordon SWONEKY—Major Faith Miller WEPASA—Captain Kimberly DeLong Territorial Music Liaison—Ronald Waiksnoris All articles are copyrighted by The Salvation Army, except where indicated, and can be reprinted only with written permission.

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letter to the editor It’s a privilege to pray for you and the team of Good News! I appreciate your dedication and intentional work. I’m praying God will bless you and your team with strength and creativity for the days ahead.

— D’Arcy Maher, Evangelical Press Association executive director

Statement of Purpose Good News! is the official publication of The Salvation Army of the USA Eastern Territory. The purpose of Good News! is to inform, inspire, and equip Salvationists to grow in holiness, to serve together in supportive, healing communities, and to reach others for Jesus Christ.

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overseas service Jennifer Moretz, currently a graduate student at New York University (NYU), will be going to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to serve at the South America East Territorial Headquarters as a translation specialist and secretary to both Commissioner Jorge Ferreira, territorial commander, and Lt. Colonel Ricardo Fernandez, chief secretary, effective October 1, 2014. This begins her 3–year term as an international layperson for The Salvation Army.

In 2013, Jennifer graduated cum laude from Wheaton College in Illinois with a B.A. degree in political science and in Spanish. She is currently a parttime graduate student in her second year at NYU’s School of Professional Studies, studying for a M.S. degree in translation (Spanish–English).

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Interview with Dr. Timothy Keller

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oments before speaking to the “Messengers of Light” session in Centennial Memorial Temple, Dr. Timothy Keller, prolific author and founding pastor of the Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York, shared several relevant and inspirational thoughts with Good News!

Keller, author of 26 books including Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel– Centered Ministry in Your City, discussed the concept “Integrated Urban–Focused Mission,” one of the territory’s four Strikepoints, and how urban ministry has changed since he wrote Center Church in 2012.

Dr. Keller also offered a word of encouragement to the Messengers of Light to embrace God’s grace, rather than put their total faith in academic prowess.

GN: Dr. Keller, from your perspective, what are the challenges of urban mission today?

TJK: I’ve always appreciated the fact that The Salvation Army is committed to cities. Cities still attract the poor, but there is a tendency to think that cities produce the poor. This is not true. Ed Glaeser of Harvard University says, “The poor go to the cities because there is more hope there. If you’re poor in the rural parts of Africa, South America, or Appalachia your chances of improvement are zero.

But if you move to the city, your chances are a lot better than zero.” Cities have more opportunity, services, and community. So, even with gentrification, cities will always attract the poor.

Cities are also the place from where most immigrants assimilate into society.

By and large, they join concentrated numbers of their own people, strive to learn the language and culture, and start their own businesses. I don’t see that changing. As a matter of fact, more younger and older people are coming to the city. Having rich and poor people living together in the city forms “bipolar neighborhoods.”

So even in prosperous neighborhoods, you’ll find government housing projects—two cultures. Next to trendy restaurants are bars, pawn shops, and www.saconnects.org

barber shops. This mix makes ministry more complex. Can we reach them all?

Ministry is also more exciting. If you care about it, what more interesting opportunities can you find than in the city?

And the rich will never move the poor from the city. Since the beginning of time, society has taken care of the poor and has helped immigrants acclimate. The density and diversity of cities make this possible.

And when you innovate in the city, it spreads throughout the rest of the country.

So, urban mission is changing in some ways, but in other ways, it’s still the same and is as important as it has always been.

GN: Will you give us a preview of what you’ll speak about?

TJK: I’m going to talk about why cities are important for spiritual renewal. And then at the end, I’m going to say that The Salvation Army has always been in this space. Today, the Army needs to hold on to its core, but change for the times, and cooperate with other ministries and people who aspire to the same things.

GN: Included in your audience will be 47 new cadets who have successfully entered the Army’s College for Officer Training. What is your advice to them regarding how they should deal with the rigors of college life?

TJK: The Gospel says you are saved by grace rather than by your works. You are

saved by God and His love and by what Jesus did. So, you can’t earn it or deserve it or force it. It’s a free gift. We are also told by the Bible that, if you really have been saved by grace, you’ll be so grateful that you will get your act together—you will not live for yourself, but for God and your neighbor.

Living for God and your neighbor is not how you get salvation. As soon as you fall into that thinking, you begin to go back and forth between self–righteousness and self–hatred and feelings of failure. For example, if you’re having a good week, you’ll think, I’m pretty cool, and you’ll feel proud.

If you have a bad week, you’ll think, I’m a failure, and you’ll hate yourself—because you’ve lost sight of the Gospel.

If you hold onto the Gospel, the gratitude and the love that come from that will give you the proper motivation to work hard. But it’s easy to forget the Gospel and make fear or pride your motivation. You’ll think, if I make something of myself, God will bless me and people will think I’m pretty hot stuff. And in the long run, that puts too much pressure on you. Even if you do succeed, you’ll be an anxious person. And if you fail, you’ll hate yourself.

I think that getting that proper motivation is extraordinarily important and that’s why I think you have to keep on coming back to the Gospel, which says we are saved by grace.

GN: Thank you, Dr. Keller.

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Called to celebrate Christ’s presence

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e call Salvationists worldwide to rejoice in our freedom to celebrate Christ’s real presence at all our meals and in all our meetings, and to seize the opportunity to explore in our life together the significance of the simple meals shared by Jesus and his friends and by the first Christians.

We affirm that the Lord Jesus Christ is the one true sacrament of God. His incarnation and continuing gracious presence with his people by means of the indwelling Holy Spirit is the mystery at the heart of our faith. We hear our Lord’s command to remember his broken body and his outpoured blood as in our families and in our faith communities we eat and drink together. We affirm that our meals and love feasts are an anticipation of the feasts of eternity, and a participation in that fellowship that is the Body of Christ on earth.

This “Call” and accompanying affirmation (one of 12 “Calls” taken from The International Spiritual Life Commission Report, Called to Be God’s People by Commissioner Robert Street), carefully and prayerfully delves into the expression of the “one true sacrament of God,” which is the Lord Jesus Christ. This call explores how The Salvation Army’s perspective on

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“the Lord’s Supper” influences us today, and seeks to answer such questions as: • How can we be more deliberate in celebrating the presence of Christ through simple meals and in our meetings?

• How do we live and worship so that every day is a Sabbath and that every meal we take is a sacrament?

The Spiritual Life Commission reminds Salvationists that, although they’ve chosen a different expression for acknowledging God, they are not “anti–sacramental.” Further, the Commission recognizes the Salvation Army’s “glorious freedom to explore” and to celebrate Christ’s presence across many diverse cultures.

It is imperative that Salvationists understand this call, contribute to the conversation on Christian expression, and keep the Army’s perspective firmly in mind.

Commissioner Street writes, “The call by the Commission to look again at ways in

which Christ’s real presence is celebrated at our meals and in our meetings urges Salvationists to ensure that the most selfless event of all time—Christ’s sacrificial death—is kept firmly at the heart of all that the Army is and its people are.”

In the words of Founder William Booth, “Let us do all that we do in remembrance of his dying love. Every act of our life ought to be religious. Every day ought to be a Sabbath in the sense of its being sacred and devoted to the glory of God, and every meal we take ought to be a sacrament.”

Would you like to read more? Go to www.armyonitsknees.org for the complete article, “Call to Celebrate Christ’s Presence.” You will also find there the territory’s list of prayer requests.

—Chris Stoker is the Spiritual Formation Developer at Territorial Headquarters OTHERS LOGO LEKEN, FARGERIK VARIANT MED SKJOLD OG TREDA FOR HOPE

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‘Others’ initiative to launch in USA East

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n September, the Eastern Territory made a commitment to “Others” by making it part of the Army’s mission in the United States. April Foster, who has served for the past five years in Kenya as coordinator of the initiative, and as a lay Salvationist for 25 years, has joined the Mission & Culture Department at Territorial Headquarters to provide leadership.

“Others: Trade for Hope” is the Salvation Army’s concept for fair trade. Formerly known as Sally Ann, Others began in the mid 1990’s with a few women in Bangladesh. They produced handcrafted interior designs, kitchen items, textiles, and beauti4

ful jewelry made from recycled paper.

For 10 years, they’ve sold these products through storefront and online sales channels in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and in other parts of the world.

This partnership has led to sustained livelihoods and long–term economic and spiritual transformation for the women— each with a unique story.

“I am now able to support myself, send

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my children to school, and have dignity and respect in the community,” said Ruma in Bangladesh. Her story is similar to those of other women producers in Kenya, Pakistan, and Maldova. When Ruma’s pillows are exported by Others, her face lights up and she stands taller.

The opportunities for Others products are numerous: Christmas cards, conference and workshop bags, advisory board and corps gifts, corporate gifts, as well as house parties and displays that raise awareness about Others. (See ad, p. 16.)

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‘When I met Christ’

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n his 15–year battle with alcohol, Larry Norwood went through the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) program in Buffalo, N.Y., four times.

Although Larry says “Seeds were planted” in him each time he graduated from the program, he “continued to struggle.” He had tried Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) programs, but something was missing. When in December 2012 he entered the ARC program for the fourth time, he finally found that missing piece.

“It wasn’t until I met Christ that everything changed,” Larry says.

Within a week, Larry met Captain Daryl Calhoun. Lt. Colonel Timothy Raines, the former ARC commander, also encouraged Larry.

This time, Larry responded to an altar call.

“I just broke down and cried,” he says.

“I said, ‘No more, Father. I’m going to do what You tell me to do. I’m going to do this.’

“I was tired of using. I knew [change] was going to happen this time because I wanted something greater than the things of this world. I prayed, ‘Father, I

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just want to be obedient to Your Word and to what You want me to do.’ I knew that, this time, it was going to make a big difference.”

Last year, the man who grew up in a blue–collar home, surrounded by alcohol and abuse, graduated from the ARC program. He is now attending Erie Community College, and is on track to receive his associate’s degree in addiction counseling.

In January, this 55–year–old hopes to attend the University of Buffalo and to earn a bachelor’s degree.

“I’m just one of the many people whose life changed through many opportunities extended to me by The Salvation Army,” Larry says. “I just took them up on it this time.

“The Army gave me everything that

I needed. They nourished me and they brought me along. But, they take no credit for that. Instead, they give it all to Christ.”

Larry, who attends church at the Buffalo ARC, said he has found the tools he needs to succeed through the encouragement of Envoy Bryden Swires, the ARC administrator, as well as Major James Klemowski, a retired officer and chaplain.

“I read the Word and apply it. I fellowship with other Christians and I talk to my mentors. I never did that before.”

Swires says, “We’re proud of Larry and all he has accomplished through his relationship with God.” Larry says he no longer smokes, curses, or engages in other dangerous behaviors.

His focus now is to help people, whether as a student on campus or as a soup kitchen or shelter volunteer. When extra suits became available through donations, Larry helped procure some for the men at the Buffalo ARC. And as he seeks his degree, he interns with the Center for Employment Opportunity.

“I’m a mentor,” he says. “To the best of my ability, I do what Jesus did and give to other people what Christ gave to me.”

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National leaders meet with President Obama

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ommissioners Barbara and David Jeffrey, national president of women’s ministries and national commander, respectively, along with Lt. Colonels Carol and Ron Busroe, national director for public policy, and national community relations and development secretary, respectively, joined President Barack Obama on August 5 for a morning meeting in the Oval Office.

“The President was very cordial and expressed gracious comments about the nonpartisan service of The Salvation Army across America,” Jeffrey said. “We also spoke to him concerning our work around the world, in particular in Mexico, and in Central and South America.”

Other subjects covered in the 20–minute meeting included the Pathway of Hope, the Army’s anti–intergenerational poverty initiative, the Ray & Joan Kroc Community Centers, the Adult Rehabilitation Centers programs, and corps programing in general.

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“We shared in some detail the economic impact of the Philadelphia Kroc Center,” Jeffrey said. “We also suggested that he might wish to visit the center in Chicago or in Hawaii.”

President Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and spent many years living and working in Chicago.

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nticipation was in the air as 615 Salvationists from the Northeast Ohio Division filed past tall trees facing beautiful Leesville Lake and filled the chapel benches of Camp NEOSA. They were eager to affirm the camp’s rally day theme, “We Believe.”

The service began as the newest officers and candidates for the division marched in. Lt. Colonel Louisa M. Wood, special guest, offered a charge and a prayer for the candidates who will soon begin their studies at the College for Officer Training. Majors Evan P. and Suzanne R. Hickman, divisional leaders, enrolled 23 junior soldiers and 24 senior soldiers.

The Majors Hickman also recognized Corps Sergeant Major Ronald Marple, a retired schoolteacher from Bellaire, Ohio, as the “Soldier of the Year.” Marple received the award in recognition of his distinguished service as a Salvation Army soldier and for leading many people in the ways of the Lord.

The Candidate’s Fund received generous pledges and a special offering of $54,798.79 toward the training of the future officers.

Eric Dina, divisional music director and bandmaster, led the praise team and the divisional Majors Hickman and the Lt. Colonels Wood band. The audience enjoyed “The Parable of from Psalm 47 entitled “Password Not the Light,” performed by Required.” the Territorial Arts Ministry team (TAM) The service culminated with many Conservatory group under the leadership people kneeling at the mercy seat to of its director, Carol Jaudes. Timbrelists recommit their lives to Christ and to seal from the Akron, Ohio (Citadel) Corps, their commitments to serve Him. who had placed 2nd in their category at The rally continued with a picnic, carthe Territorial Star Search Competition, nival, and a variety of outdoor activities ministered to the crowd with “Shine that made this time together a day to Down.” remember.

Lt. Colonels Louisa M. and Norman E. Wood, special guests, read God’s —Major Diana Capanna is the divisional community care ministries secretary Word and offered a thoughtful message

‘Worth fighting for’

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he Hayden Band Shell at Camp Wonderland in Sharon, Mass., looked like a boxing ring.

“Do you know what’s worth fighting for?” asked worship leader James Cox to nearly 500 delegates attending Family Camp. That Friday evening, a worship band from Brockton, Mass., home of such fighters as Rocky Marciano and Marvelous Marvin Hagler, played, kicking off a weekend of festivities under the theme, “Worth Fighting For—Our Families, Our Communities, Our God.” Commissioners William W. and Marilyn A. Francis, special guests, returned to Camp Wonderland where Commissioner Bill had worked in his youth and where as a couple they had served for five summers as camp directors and as divisional youth leaders.

In his Bible study, Commissioner Francis said to the capacity crowd, “All Christians must become theologians. In the Greek, theo means God and logos means word, a rational discourse, so theology is a 6

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rational discourse about God.” Saturday morning’s “Personal Training” sessions offered such workshops as “Stay in the ring: building a marriage that lasts,” “Team sparring: how small groups can make a real impact,” and “Perfect Stance: defending your faith without shutting down the conversation.”

On Saturday evening, the children enjoyed magic and a mustache party conducted by Captains Angelo and Virginia Bermeo, territorial evangelists.

Amanda Thompson, of the Worcester (Citadel), Mass., Corps, shared how she survived the loss of her brother, Henry, and graduated from Gordon College, despite academic setbacks. Now, she leads a Bridging the Gap program, which is helping first–time offender adolescents.

Morning worship was highlighted by the Family Camp Chorus singing an original song by Anne Rich, assistant music & gospel arts director. The entire congregation was moved to “Open up and let the King of Glory in.”

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Commissioner Marilyn Francis encouraged everyone with her heartfelt testimony offered both orally and musically on piano. “I got over my fear when I looked into Jesus’ face,” she said.

Commissioner Bill Francis brought the weekend’s teaching to a head when, during his sermon, he asked, “How are you going to get beyond your fear?” The answer he offered was, “radical trust in Jesus as Savior,” which many people sought at the mercy seat.

“Worth Fighting For,” a song also by Anne Rich and sung by the Family Camp Children’s Choir, framed the farewell service for Accepted Candidate Joshua Brookman of the Pittsfield Corps. Captain Jason Knaggs, divisional youth & candidates secretary, said, “Josh Brookman is a quiet guy, but when you meet him, it’s clear that he’s a disciple of the cross, that he loves Jesus.” Following in Brookman’s footsteps that day were 14 people who answered the call to become Salvation Army officers.

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‘A day to remember’

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‘Something better…’

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eneral Shaw Clifton (Rtd), in his precise, comprehensive, and flowing style, has penned an autobiography. This exceptional edition contains the detailed and personal account of a gifted essayist, lawyer, and administrator.

More than simply a recording of the life of the Salvation Army’s 18th General, Something Better… reminds every reader that, with Christ, something better always lies ahead.

The book’s title is taken from the fourth verse of the Founder’s song “O Boundless Salvation,” which reads, “I feel something better most surely would be if once thy pure waters would roll over me.”

General Clifton describes his narrative approach as General Clifton “…simply a series of self– contained essays of varied holds a child at lengths, each one revealthe Kaleidoscope ing—sometimes with a hint Congress. of candor—some aspect of my life’s story.”

For 20 years, my wife and I have known General Shaw and Commissioner Helen Clifton. We’ve worked closely together in the USA Eastern Territory, at International Headquarters, and when he was General as we served in territorial leadership.

Although I thought I knew him reasonably well, I was surprised by the voluminous personal and corporate revelations disclosed in his book.

In his working relationships, Shaw Clifton followed the sound leadership principle of sharing information on a need–to–know basis. Hence, while reading the manuscript, I found myself thinking, Oh, that’s why this happened, or I never knew that, or Now it makes sense. The author reveals enigmatic aspects of his characteristics, roles, and multidimensional personality.

Throughout the volume, the sometimes complex and often subtle pieces of the “puzzle” come together, revealing a portrait of a Christian leader and a unique and remarkable human being.

I love reading biographies and I have the highest esteem for autobiographies, but this one is distinctive. Shaw Clifton writes with more clarity, insight, and honesty than I have found in reading any other biography. It is a proverbial “page–turner.”

General Clifton discloses behind–the–scenes accounts of previously unknown interactions with territorial leaders, such as the time when a commissioner misconstrued a second–hand account of the General’s health and wrote to the Chief of the Staff to call for a High Council to remove the General from office on the grounds of ill health! www.saconnects.org

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And for the first time, the General chronicles the circumstances that occasioned the historic five years of communications between The Salvation Army and the Vatican. And throughout the volume, more unexpected and interesting revelations continue to illustrate and affirm that “there is always something more, something better God can do and is doing in us.”

The sequence of the essays is purely alphabetical by title—each using one word that begins with the letter “S.” Each essay stands alone and is further enhanced by the liberal use of revealing extracts from the General’s personal journal.

General Clifton confesses that this strategy works fairly well, but begs the reader’s indulgence for “Spectacles,” the title of Essay 8, which focuses on his reading habits and love of books.

The first essay deals with the Cliftons’ earthly lineage, as well as their courtship, early spiritual journey, and calling to officership.

The essay on “Sanctification” logically follows, focusing on their commitment, maturity, and growth in grace. Following this is an essay describing his leadership roles as a corps officer, a divisional commander, a territorial commander, and a General.

The author also tackles hard and challenging topics such as his and his wife’s illnesses, beginning with his Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis in 1969 and concluding with the full description of Commissioner Clifton’s promotion to Glory in 2011. Through poignant accounts of their health challenges, Shaw Clifton achieves his stated goal: “I intend an orderly account, free of self-pity or sentimentality, leaving little out and attempting openness and candour.”

‘Something Better…’ Autobiographical Essays by General Shaw Clifton (Rtd) is available in print from Salvation Books (SP&S, International Headquarters, £10.00, plus postage and packaging). Or from sps–shop.com or amazon.co.uk (prices may vary).

A Kindle edition is available from amazon.com, as well as an ebook version from www.kobobooks.com.

A Crest Books edition is available through the USA National Headquarters. Enriching this 432–page work are 16 pages of b/w and color photographs. A detailed index is also included.

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East welcomes ‘Messengers of Light’ the stage, these new cadets had, with much fanfare, marched into CMT, following their respective divisional leaders.

Exuberant music by the NYSB and shouts of “hallelujah!” from the audience had accompanied them.

Kellers words fell on attentive ears. In a very real sense, these men and women in blue entered as messengers of light who are called to launch a spiritual revival.

(See “Cadet Testimonies.”)

Bring down ‘fire’

Redeemer is supportive of the services and ministry of The Salvation Army through their volunteerism and other tangible contributions. We have been called to come together and to serve cities across this territory and the country,” Swanson said. “It’s a partnership!”

The CFOT Cadet Chorus; instrumental music from the New York Staff Band (NYSB), under the able direction of Deputy Bandmaster Gordon Ward (Bandmaster Ronald Waiksnoris was in the Republic of Congo); and choral selections led by Dorothy Gates set a thoughtful tone for worship and for contemplating Dr. Keller’s reflective message.

“I have always been amazed that The Salvation Army has managed to stay on message for almost 150 years,” said Keller. “You’re still about what you were about when you started!”

Keller, whose theme for the evening was the great spiritual awakenings of the 18th and 19th centuries, pointed out how The Salvation Army emerged from the Wesleyan holiness revival movement.

He encouraged the new cadets and seasoned officers to keep the awakening alive. “You’ve got to continue to be in the process of rediscovering it, and reacquiring it!” he said.

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Keller framed his message by using an example found in 1 Kings 18: 30–39, when God consumed Elijah’s water– soaked altar of wood and stone with His divine fire. Equating such a fire with spiritual revival, Keller said, “But before we see the fire, we must build an ‘altar.’”

Keller said that, just as Elijah built an altar upon which God could demonstrate His divine power, there are four “instruments” needed to build a spiritual awakening.

1. Recovery of the gospel of grace, which reminds us that God’s unmerited favor saves us, rather than our “good” works.

2. Comprehensive balance of word and deed. When the fire of spiritual awakening is high, both one’s soul and one’s lifestyle are redeemed.

3. Creativity. Spiritual awakenings happen differently each time.

4. Extraordinary prayer is the one common denominator that undergirds all awakenings—pray for the “fire” to come down!

“There are four marks of a spiritual awakening,” said Keller.

1. Nominal Christians (people who thought they were living a fulfilled Christian life) say they’ve been converted.

2. Sleepy Christians wake up. What

Major Christine J. Rock (right) lights the way for Anna Street during a Territorial Arts Ministries (TAM) drama.

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they know in principle they now actually feel and experience as the love of God. 3. Unbelieving people observe the love and are attracted to it and are converted. The Christian community grows.

4. The awakening leads to a movement toward social justice, societal change, and healing.

Keller concluded by saying, “And in times of spiritual awakenings, churches work together!”

The meeting concluded with Commissioner E. Sue Swanson, territorial president of women’s ministries, asking, “Where are you in this story?” Many people responded by praying fervently at the mercy seat for His “fire to come down.”

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‘Messengers of Light’ share testimonies Lilia G. Soria’s personal awakening happened at age 16 when she accepted the Lord as her Savior. Years later, she married David R. Soria, and as soldiers of the Templo De Queens, N.Y., Corps, they heard God’s call to become Salvation Army officers.

For Ingrid Moreno of the Brooklyn (Bushwick), N.Y., Corps, the awakening began when she heard God’s voice say, ‘I claim you, I want you, I’ve been calling out to you for a very long time.’ Today, Moreno says with great confidence, ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!’

Kendacy Barnes of New Rochelle,

N.Y., has been learning humility, compassion, and commitment to the Lord’s work. ‘Even as I embark on this journey to become an officer, He will strengthen me!’ she says.

Lilybeth Ciriaco of the New York Temple Corps said that one day she felt the Lord wake her up at 6 a.m. and call her to prayer. She heard Him say specifically, ‘I need you to be a Salvation Army officer!’ Today, she says, ‘There is nothing else that I could do that would satisfy His will for my life.’

— taken from a Greater New York Division video presentation

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Vacation Bible School ‘rocks’!

Harlem, NY HAPPENINGS IN HARLEM Harlem, NY—A team of 20 people from Cross Lane Community Church in Terre Haute Ind., volunteered at the Harlem Temple Corps and the Manhattan Citadel in July. The group took part in Vacation Bible School, soup kitchens, prayer walks, and even handed out water during an oppressively hot day.

Wendy Gehman, who helped pass out water to passersby, said she found Harlem to be full of friendly people and “just like any other Manhattan neighborhood.”

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“That’s what Christ did for us and what He expects us to do for others.”

Dylan Riesenbeck, a college student, said he came from Terre Haute, to Harlem to “spread the Word and show people we care.”

Richard Acton, a retired teacher, engaged many of the people after he gave them water.

“We want to try to make their life better and to bring them closer to God,” he said. “That’s our main thing.”

Tracy Sutliff, one of the church’s pastors, said God opened the door for the team to come to New York through Experience Mission.

“Harlem just seemed like the place tugging on our heart right now,” he said. “We just

knew we wanted to do some inner–city work and Harlem seems like the place to be.

“We may be in Terre Haute on the sidewalk and 10 people may walk by the whole day.

Here, it’s 10 people a minute.

“The harvest is plentiful and it’s just an awesome experience to be able to be here and to have this opportunity to just give some water out and make someone smile and let them know God loves them.”

A few weeks later, The Salvation Army Phil Ramone Orchestra for Children took part in a ceremony renaming 128th Street in Harlem as James Baldwin Place after the American writer, playwright, poet, and social critic.

“The Orchestra performed a selection during the ceremony,” said Envoy Kenneth Burton, the director.

The Aug. 2 ceremony took place in front of the school James Baldwin went to as a child. It is now called The Harlem Renaissance School.

BLOCK PARTY! Lynn, MA—For the last three years, the Citadel Corps has held its annual “Family Fun Day” block party in the parking lot.

This year, the corps took the party to the projects, said Captain Marika Payton, corps officer.

“We had a wonderful volunteer crew of 20 people,” Payton said. “We served 200

meals (hot dogs and hamburgers) and 400 snacks (popcorn and cotton candy).”

A “bouncy house,” Gospel magic show, face painting, and balloon animals were included in the offerings.

“We spoke to parents and kids and gave them Vacation Bible School registrations and corps program information,” Payton said.

‘PEACHY TIME’ Middletown, DE— This year on Aug. 16, the Middletown Historical Society chose to honor The Salvation Army at its annual Middletown Olde–Tyme Peach Festival, said Jennifer Loveland, the Army’s mail appeal coordinator.

“We set up a booth October 2014

Franklin, PA at the festival and gave out program and volunteer information, and some promotional items.

We had an amazing time and it was really awesome to interact with approximately 35,000 Delawareans,” Loveland said.

Pam and John Yunker, who are employees, represented the Army in the parade.

around a large table,” Lieutenant Giovanni Romero said. “At the end of our service, five of them recommitted their faith in Jesus and seven more accepted Him for the first time as their personal Savior.”

Nereida Losa, a former corps officer from Cuba, also took part.

a homeless man.”

Sabrina, who is from Beacon, N.Y., and volunteered with the group Youth Works, said to Captain Germain, “His toes were hanging out of his battered shoes and it was raining.”

so well.

“We borrowed props and had cool decorations. Ten children accepted Christ, and many more heard about Jesus for the first time!”

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Astoria, NY—Captain Claudia Germain was surprised this past July when Sabrina Valenti, a volunteer at the corps, returned from feeding homeless people with only socks on her feet.

Germain said, “When I asked her why she was walking around with no shoes, she said the Lord told her to give her shoes to

Cincinnati, OH—In August, 70 children attended the West Side Corps’ “International Spy Academy” Vacation Bible School.

These “Special Agents” learned how to know, love, and live for the one true God. “It was a wonderful, exciting week,” said Captain Patty Richwine, the corps officer.

“The skits, songs, games, and crafts supported the curriculum

Franklin, PA—At this year’s Vacation Bible School in July and August, 35 kids enjoyed 10 days of fun, splitting their time at a petting zoo in New Castle, Pa., and a week at the beach.

“We had children who were new to the Army,” said Captain Kevin Brennan, the corps officer. “We built friendships, and I truly believe we have left a permanent mark on their hearts.”

Brennen said the VBS

Union City, NJ—On Aug 5, Lieutenants Giovanni and Marta Romero of the Union City Corps found a ripe harvest field during a visit to a local nursing home.

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BEACH VBS!

also included field trips to a local park.

FLOAT WINS 2ND PLACE Pittsfield, MA—The Salvation Army won 2nd place for its dramatic “Donut Girls” float in the community’s annual 4th of July Parade.

Under this year’s theme, “Made in America,” the corps created a float featuring the Donut Girls, who served U.S. troops overseas during WW I. “Even though it rained throughout the day, the parade went on,” said Major Dulce Fletcher, corps officer.

“The rain seemed to work in favor of the Army float as it reflected many of the images of our troops in the rain–soaked trenches.”

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Papa John’s helps Puerto Rico corps

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e want to welcome all of Papa John’s team to our Loíza Corps,” said Major Jorge L. Marzán, divisional commander of The Salvation Army in Puerto Rico.

“Please know that you are all a big blessing to a most needful community.”

Marzán spoke to a crowd of nearly 200 people as he described a community that is filled with leaders committed to transforming and encouraging the lives of children and adults.

He also spoke passionately about a food corporation that is a member of the Army’s National Advisory Board and was willing to lend a helping hand.

Annually, Papa John’s holds awards trips and sponsors a volunteer initiative designed to help a local charity in the area visited. With this year’s trip scheduled in Puerto Rico, Papa John’s reached out to the Salvation Army’s Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands Division to identify a project it could directly support. The Loíza Corps renovation, located in one of Puerto Rico’s most needy cities, was identified as the best option for a volunteer and in–kind donation project.

To kick off the corps renovation on July 8, 2014, Papa John’s hosted a block party. The company donated pizza, snow cones, and a gift of 116 bicycles and gave them to specifically identified children. As many as 200 volunteers, wearing green Papa John’s “T”–shirts, worked on many of the improvement projects.

Among many other things, the volunteers built a small playground area, installed cabinets in the kitchen, re–upholstered the chapel chairs, and painted the building’s exterior and surrounding pavement.

Also on hand was John H. Schnatter, founder and CEO of Papa John’s International, Inc. Wearing a Papa John’s “T”–shirt and sunglasses, he greeted the children, assembled bikes, painted walls, and tilled the soil in the playground area alongside the volunteers.

Said Marzán, “We, as well as Mr. John Schnatter, believe that everybody deserves a shot at success and at living a blessed and well–rounded life. Does it take work, sacrifice, and commitment? Of course it does, we are simply being a vehicle upon

which they can count.”

Quoting Matthew 5:42, Marzán concluded his remarks by saying, “‘In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.’ You are all giving glory to our Heavenly Father today!”

— Leslie Ortiz, Trish Raines, and Sarah Weiss contributed to this story.

John Schnatter, Papa John’s CEO, assembles one of many bikes.

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Equipping God’s people at soldiers’ retreat

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quip God’s People,” was the theme of PENDEL Division’s Soldiers’ Retreat, based on Ephesians 4:11–13. Guest speaker Cotton Presley, corps sergeant–major and Sunday school teacher at his corps in Springdale, Ark., taught from a wealth of experience, wisdom, and knowledge of the Word of God. Leadership tracks included teaching on local officership, youth and adult discipleship, music & arts, and social services ministry.

The “Sunday School Teachers of Children” track, taught by Captains Debra and Michael Laro, associate youth & candidates secretary and youth & candidates secretary, was helpful for Jeriel Lowe of the West Pittston, Pa., Corps, who said, “Children are the next generation of leaders, and I’ve been inspired in teaching them and helping to light their way.”

Kathy Brinton from the Harrisburg (Citadel), Pa., Corps said that Cotton Presley’s “Corps Sergeant–Majors” track was most beneficial for her because “his inclusive teaching style was a reflection of his conviction that we are all equal members of the body of Christ.”

In the united sessions, two video clips humorously illustrated excuses some Christians give for why they fail to serve God and other people, as they should.

Like firefighters who might ignore emergencies, or fishermen who seek other things to do rather than to fish, we can convince ourselves that we need more time or equipment to get ready, or that someone else can do the work better, or that there is no real need.

Under Dr. Harold Burgmayer’s direction,

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the delegate songsters group prepared selections for Saturday’s and Sunday’s meetings. “Pour Thy Spirit” (Krinjak) was a song whose prayerful lyrics energized the congregation to “go on from that good hour to revive His work afresh.”

Building the body A united session by Cathy Hayes, then divisional leadership development director, focused on the roles of corps and pastoral care councils. “This was so educational!” shared Betty Ellen Barrett from the Easton, Pa., Corps. “I didn’t know there were so many positions you can hold in the corps.” Many corps have a council in place to cover the business and planning of the corps, yet lack a pastoral care council. Cathy Hayes pleaded, “If we only have a corps council, who, then, is taking care of our people?”

Another video challenged our idea of church with its message, “Less of this and more of this.” It showed how we can be so bogged down with church busyness that we neglect loving and caring for Christ’s body. Chris Christian of the Philadelphia (Citadel), Pa., Corps began to understand this concept more fully. He said, “The body of Christ makes sense in a practical way. With our unique gifts, we’re all a part of Christ’s mission.”

On Sunday morning, Stephany Suarez, PENDEL divisional creative arts director, danced

to the words, “Let them see You in me,” reiterating the theme that all we do and say should reflect Christ and edify the body “Until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God…” The Philadelphia Citadel Band, led by Aaron Harris, provided accompaniment in every meeting. Cotton Presley used the band as an example in teaching “unity in the faith.” Motioning toward the band, he said, “What a perfect picture of our Head in heaven directing our body.”

Godefroy Makoumbou of the Wilmington, Del., Corps gave testimony to God’s working in his family through his son’s healing.

Arren Boyd, 17, offered a testimony that spoke of the Godly influence of his music leaders at the Philadelphia (Citadel), Pa., Corps. Arren shared Philippians 4:6–7 and said the passage gives him peace in difficult situations.

Terry Nebistinsky of the Pottsville, Pa., Corps testified about running from God’s calling, then responding with obedience to His faithfulness. She used Romans 8:28 to confirm that her life has been ordered by God for His special purpose.

On Sunday morning, every delegate attended a Bible study, each with the same WordAction material.

Xavier Valdes of the Philadelphia Tabernacle Corps shared his testimony about growing into spiritual maturity.

Cotton Presley’s teaching throughout the weekend presented several challenges from God’s Word: to love one another, to operate in the body of God, and to be imitators of God. “The more we are in our corps,” he says, “the more we need to resemble our Father in heaven.”

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Lt. Colonels Chung retire

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well–deserved retirement service and luncheon for Lt. Colonels Carolynne J. and Edmund L. Chung was held in the Crestview Conference Center in West Nyack, N.Y., September 8, 2014, as an intimate gathering of family and friends.

Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, territorial commander, presented individual retirement certificates to the Chungs and said, “The Chungs were always willing to serve and to share their desire to bring Christ to the world.”

Following the certificate presentation, Commissioner E. Sue Swanson, territorial president for women’s ministries, offered a prayer that expressed gratitude to God for the Chungs and for His continued blessing upon their lives.

Family members were an integral part of the celebration. God blessed Carolynne and Ed with two daughters, each

with their own gifts—nursing (Kim) and music (Sherri). Kim coordinated the retirement festivities and Sherri delighted the audience with a special song, which she composed and wrote for the occasion.

Ed’s brother, Melvyn Chung, and Carolynne’s brother, Gary Wiseman, read selected scriptures. In a response titled, “From New York City and Vancouver, Canada, to the World,” Carolynne asked, “Who but God could have led two young

Majors Emmons retire

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fter 91 years of combined service as Salvation Army officers, Majors Chester O. and Joyce E. Emmons retired on August 15, 2014. At a celebration honoring them, Commissioners Barry C. and E. Sue Swanson, territorial leaders, presented individual certificates of retirement. Titled “There’s Only One Flag For Us,” the celebration held in Nyack, N.Y., centered on their complete devotion to Christ and to the Army.

The Emmonses served for 17 years in Central and South America. In Costa Rica, they opened an addiction rehabilitation center. In Chile, they served as divisional leaders and at the South America West territorial headquarters (THQ).

The Emmonses’ 30 years of service in the Eastern Territory included several corps appointments in N.Y., (Massena, Oneida, Plattsburgh, and Elmira), and in Columbus, Ohio, and Portsmouth, N.H. They concluded their service at the USA Eastern Territory THQ in the Mission & Culture Department with Major

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Chet serving as director of Hispanic ministries, and Major Joy serving as assistant to the Hispanic ministries consultant.

In 1970, Joy Clark entered the “Undaunted” session from the Concord, New Hampshire, Corps. Chet entered training in 1967 from the Sanford, Maine, Corps as part of the “Evangelists” session. They were married shortly after training.

People attending the celebration came from as far away as Central and South America. Two of their four children trav-

people—Ed from New York City of Chinese–American heritage, and Carolynne of Vancouver, Canada, and of British, Scottish, and South African heritage­­—and brought us together in Suffern, N.Y., at the College for Officer Training?” She continued, “Who, but God, could call Ed, a first–generation Salvationist from Manhattan Citadel, to a life of officership! Who but God could call Carolynne, a third–generation Salvationist, a teacher in Canada, to Lexington, KY, and on to officership!”

The Chungs were commissioned in the “Overcomers” session and served in a variety of appointments in various parts of the world. In each appointment (corps officers, divisional, territorial, and national headquarters in the United States and in the United Kingdom Territory with Republic of Ireland and at International Headquarters), they were faithful in serving the Lord.

MAJOR ED FORSTER

eled from Chile and from China.

Reverend Anthony Marciano, who led the event, invited people to share remembrances. Major Ron Lugiano, territorial trade secretary, played a medley of flag songs on piano.

Carl, a son of the Emmonses, and his 7–year–old niece, Aubree, performed a duet on guitar and on violin. Carl also sang a tribute he had written.

Also attending were four grandchildren, an adopted daughter, and a godson.

“Advance” was the title of Major Joy’s response. “Gone Fishin” was Major Chet’s title. Although he spoke of relaxing at his beloved family home in Belgrade Lakes, Maine, still apparent is his aim to be a “fisher of men.”

Major Ed Forster represented the officers. “Spiritual Kinship,” how strangers can become a family through the love of Christ, was his heartfelt message.

In closing, the audience sung, “God loves you, and I love you, and that’s the way it should be.”

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Promoted to Glory MAJOR MARJORIE HEBERT

(May 26, 1926—August 20, 2014) Major Marjorie Hebert was promoted to Glory from Suncoast Hospice House in Palm Harbor, Fla. Marge was born to Majors Alfred and Louisa Kate Walters in Fall River, Mass.

A fourth–generation Salvationist, she was active in the Providence, R.I., Corps.

At age 18, she met Ray Hebert. Ray attended the Providence Corps. They married in 1947.

Later that year, the Heberts entered officer training from the Providence Corps in the Kings Messengers session.

They served as corps officers in N.Y., Pa., and Ohio. In 1957, they were transferred to the Men’s Social Service Department and served in N.Y., Mass., Pa., N.J., and R.I. They also served at Territorial Headquarters before retiring in 1989.

Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Kathleen Hebert Traynor of Glen Burnie, Md., Betty Anne Hebert Campbell of Altoona, Pa., Deborah Hebert Dlugose of Clearwater, Fla., and Peggy Hebert Hoskins of Palm Harbor, Fla.; two sisters, Lt. Colonel Anne Mikles of Clearwater, Fla., and Betty Rischawy of Old Orchard Beach, Maine; a brother, Jon Walters of Coopersburg Pa.; five grandchildren and four great–grandchildren. A sister, Barbara Sands, preceded her in death. Cards may be sent to Major Raymond Hebert, Emeritus at Beckett Lake, 2155 Montclair Rd., Clearwater, FL 33763.

CSM EDWARD T. GOODING, O.F. (April 13, 1921—August 30, 2014)

“People may say that we are overzealous or aggressive, but there is a certain responsibility that comes when we have been chosen as an instrument of God.”—CSM Edward Gooding, O.F. CSM Edward Gooding was promoted to Glory from his home in Boston, as he had wanted.

Edward had retired in 2011 after having rendered 78 years of distinguished service and outstanding Christian witness at the Boston (Roxbury), Mass., Corps.

On June 16, 1980, at the Salvation Army’s International Congress in Kansas City, Mo., the man known affectionately as “Sarge,” received the Order of the Founder (O.F.), the highest honor given to a member of The Salvation Army.

The Army recognized him for more than 47 years of distinguished and memorable service and outstanding Christian witness at the Boston (Roxbury), Mass., Corps.

Gooding earned his living as a factory manager. But he also became known as a community evangelist who attracted new soldiers to the Roxbury Corps and essentially stopped it from closing as the population of the neighborhood shifted racially from a white to a black demographic.

Gooding’s house–to–house visits led to his setting up Boy Scout, Cub Scout, Girl Guard, and Sunbeam troops at the corps.

During the turbulent ‘60s, Gooding

and his wife joined the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and became active in the local chapter.

Gooding understood the meaning of discrimination. Limited opportunities for people of color in the Canal Zone had led him to immigrate to the United States. And later as plant production manager at the Gorton Corporation in Gloucester, Mass., his second job after arriving in the U.S., he faced stiff resistance from 50 employees, who resented being supervised by the only person of color in a corporation of 500 workers.

Many people confessed faith in Christ through the ministry of this kind, calm, but courageous man. A gifted evangelist, Gooding used The War Cry, the national magazine of The Salvation Army, as his best tool for reaching others with the Christian faith.

“One day, I decided to give the plant manager one,” he remembers. Gooding subsequently gave copies to other managers and left some magazines in the company cafeteria. Eventually, plant employees began asking for copies every week, and Gooding accepted a small donation to the Army for each copy.

He was also eternally grateful for what the Army had helped him avoid in life. “[The Army] saved me from many problems and troubles people are going through in the world. I’ve never known what it means to be down in the gutter with no direction in life. I thank The Salvation Army for that blessing,” he said in 2000.

TERRITORIAL EVANGELIST SCHEDULE Territorial Headquar ters will be pleased to schedule the territorial evangelists to appear at your corps or unit at no cost to you. Please call the territorial evangelists’ office at (845) 620–7676 for more information.

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