Good News! June 2012

GOOD NEWS! Volume 29 Number 5

JUNE 2012

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OOB BIBLE STUDIES

Commissioners William and Marilyn Francis will lead an OOB Camp Meetings Bible study about the seven feasts ordered by God in Leviticus.

Captains Billy and Annalise Francis will lead a Bible study on the beach.

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PRESLEY TO SPEAK

ARC overhauls building, souls >> Cotton Presley, an Arkansas corps sergeant–major, will speak during a weekend of meetings June 8–10 to honor CSMs in the territory.

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PART TWO: BTG

Some kids who attend Bridging the Gap, a 12–week diversion program in Massachusetts, are totally different people when God gets control of their lives.

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aptain Patrick Wilson (pictured above) pauses for a second when asked what is behind the recent movement of God at the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Cleveland.

“The Holy Spirit,” answers Wilson, the ARC’s administrator.

On Christmas morning, the ARC moved into a newly renovated chapel as part of a complete overhaul of the building. Over the next three months, more than 116 men came forward to make a first–time commitment to Jesus and another 237 came to deepen their relationship with God. “Being in the new chapel is really exciting for us,” says Captain Patrick Ward, the assistant officer at the ARC. “I think the Holy Spirit really moves in our new chapel.”

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The renovated chapel at the 140–bed ARC features new lighting, chairs, carpeting, and a state–of–the–art sound system—all the better to hear the New Creation Choir, made up of former addicts who are new creations in Christ.

“We had to reduce our intake by about a third because of the [renovation project],” Wilson says. “It’s been pretty hectic, but the people who have come here have really made a commitment to change their lives. God’s been blessing us.”

Wilson also credits a “dedicated staff of born–again believers,” including three ordained ministers.

“Most of the leadership positions here are held by graduates of the [ARC] program and all are born–again believers,” he says. “There’s a strong witness here.” continued on page

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FROM THE EDITOR >>

Letting God show through

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n this Good News! you’ll see how ministry continues to matter in the Eastern Territory, from local corps initiatives to territory–wide conferences, from VBS (Vacation Bible School) programs to ARC (Adult Rehabilitation Centers) outreach. You’ll also see how the School for Officer Training (SFOT) is deepening its reach into academia with a new degree program for cadets.

You’ll read how corps are building on the Army’s essential core values by creating new initiatives on its tried–and–true ministry platform.

But most important, you’ll see how these programs are creating exciting venues for God’s love to show through the lives of committed Salvationists such as yourself and others.

One day on the way home from a holiness meeting, a little girl said to her mom, “The corps officer’s sermon confused me.”

“Oh? Why was that, honey?” the mom asked.

“Well, he said that God is bigger than we are. Is that true, Mommy?”

“Yes, dear,” the mother said.

“And he said that God lives in us. Is that true, Mommy?” Again, the mother said, “Yes.” “Well then,” said the little girl, “if God is bigger than us, and He lives in us, wouldn’t He show through?”

Yes! We are successful in what we do when God shows through our programs, ministries, and methods.

Today, may He continue to effectively show through your passionate heart for others as you help build His Kingdom, one person at a time.

GOOD NEWS! USA EASTERN TERRITORY Commissioners R. Steven and Judith A. Hedgren Territorial Leaders Colonel William Carlson Chief Secretary Linda D. Johnson Literary Secretary Warren L. Maye Robert Mitchell Keri Johnson Reginald Raines Saoul Vanderpool Dave Hulteen, Jr. Karena Lin Nanette Morales Joe Marino

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ajor Robert Kramer will be attending the 214th session at the International College for Officers in London, England, from July 11 through Sept. 2. Major Kramer is corps officer at the Wooster, Ohio, Corps in the NEOSA Division.

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Corrections: A photo caption in the corps news section last month misidentified a picture. The photo was from Port Richmond, N.Y., not Hamilton, Ohio.

The photo that ran with Commissioner Renee Goodier’s Promotion to Glory last month was not correct. Good News! is rerunning the PTG with the correct photo and some other changes on page 23 of this issue.

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ARC overhauls building, souls

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Cleveland ARC beneficiaries enjoy Palm Sunday with nursing home residents.

Wilson says counselors Hiawatha Nowden and Louis Woolley are both ordained ministers. Salvation Army Lieutenant Emmet Jones, another ordained minister, is also a counselor.

Among the ARC graduates are counselor Stanley Foster, intake coordinator Reginald Curgil, and resident supervisor David Lloyd.

Wilson is an ARC grad who went through the program 17 years ago in Boston. He became an officer in 2000 and likes to proclaim, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

(2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV 2011) “I witness to the hope of change in an individual’s life through a relationship with Jesus Christ,” he says.

The witness is paying off as both Wilson and Ward say they see among the men an unprecedented hunger for God. “We have had a major increase in the number of people who have been doing Bible studies every week,” www.sagoodnews.org

Ward says. “More of the guys are doing it than ever before right now.”

Once the men finish a Bible study series, they get a special Life Recovery Bible.

“We’ve got a lot of men who have been reconciled with their families and children,” Wilson says. “They’re anxious to start soldier classes and adherent classes.

“The things that were important to them before in their life … their addictions and the things of this world, are no longer important to them.”

Woolley agreed, saying the men he counsels “want the change in their lives.”

“After about four weeks, you can even see in their countenance an excitement,” he says. “It’s no longer the

staff initiating the conversation around Jesus, but the beneficiaries are coming in and sharing testimonies: ‘God is helping me in this area’ … ‘I need to get closer with Jesus.’

That’s some of the more exciting parts.

“We put a strong emphasis on the power of God in our success for recovery.”

To get some of the men out of their comfort zones and teach them about Christian charity, Ward has initiated “servant evangelism” projects, including a trip to a local nursing home on Palm Sunday.

About 20 of the men planted flowers and gave cards to the 80 residents.

“They really like going and helping other people,” says Ward, who took

the men back to the nursing home on Mother’s Day. Ward says Holy Week was a blessing at the ARC with special services. More than 26 men dedicated their lives to Christ and 48 men and women challenged themselves to deepen their commitment.

Woolley says he is excited to see what God has in store for the ARC between Easter and Christmas.

When asked to sum up the movement of God at the Cleveland ARC, Wilson again paused before saying he likes the bumper sticker, “God is good.”

“The reply is, ‘All the time!’

God is good and He’s going to bless us if we’re faithful to Him,” Wilson says.

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Bought anything at an ARC Family Store recently? Lt. Colonel Timothy Raines, leader of the ARC Command, reports record sales in thrift stores across the territory for the first seven months of fiscal year 2012!

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Prayer & Praise >>

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New degree for ‘Friends of Christ’

Praise rePorTs We thank god for the moving of the holy spirit upon the lives of people at the many events throughout the territory such as youth Councils, Women’s Ministries Camps, and Men’s Camps. May our praises and prayers be offered again, for people receiving salvation, sanctification, renewal, and the call to officership.

“But God’s mercy is great, and he loved us very much. Though we were spiritually dead because of the things we did against God, he gave us new life with Christ. You have been saved by God’s grace.”

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n June 8, the “Friends of Christ” session will graduate from the School for Officer Training (SFOT) with a new degree designation from the state of New York.

In December 2004, New York State’s (NYS) Board of Regents had accredited SFOT with the authority to confer the Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) degree.

In April 2012, the Board of Regents authorized a change to the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.

Major Eva Geddes, director of cur-

riculum at the SFOT, said the AOS is considered a vocational degree, but the AAS is considered more academic.

Geddes said that, in addition to practical ministries applications, the AAS contains more elements of a liberal arts degree, which will provide officers greater credibility toward earning a bachelor’s degree at colleges and universities.

“The NYS Board of Regents expressed acclamation of the integration of the liberal arts elements into our basic curriculum,” Geddes said.

—Ephesians 2:4–5 (NCV)

Prayer reQuesTs Commissioning & ordination “Friends of Christ” Session summer assignments “Proclaimers of the Resurrection” Session accepted Candidates “Disciples of the Cross” Session summer Ministries of The salvation army Camping Programs, Day Camps, Vacation Bible Schools “Christ’s love is greater than anyone can ever know, but I pray that you will be able to know that love. Then you can be filled with the fullness of God. With God’s power working in us, God can do much, much more than anything we can ask or imagine. To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time, forever and ever. Amen” —Ephesians 3:19–21 (NCV)

Worldwide Prayer Meeting Thursdays 5–8 a.m.

ENVOYS DOUGLAS & HÉLÈNE KORNWOLF 06/5–7 06/8–10

Paterson, NJ, ARC Commissioning

MAJORS ANDRÉS & NORMA LUGO 06/4–10 Commissioning 06/11–17 Youngstown, OH, Templo Corps 06/18–24 Painesville, OH, Hispanic Ministry

MAJOR DONNA PETERSON 06/8–10 Commissioning 06/28–07/01 New York Temple Corps

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All dates are subject to change Territorial Headquarters 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.

Transformations >>

From porch to pulpit

Jon SoZA

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rive down the street of any American city and you might expect to see the family dog on the porch, even in winter. But in that cold season, you wouldn’t expect to see a person hanging out on a porch for long.

A few years ago in Akron, Ohio, you would have seen such a sight: a slovenly, frowzy man wrapped tightly in blankets and plastic, sleeping on an enclosed porch.

Doug Combs, a man in his early 40s, had envisioned a different life. He had been married to his high school sweetheart and had owned the home with that porch.

What happened to Doug is common for many who choose the path of drugs and alcohol.

As his substance abuse escalated, the frequency of his mortgage payments dwindled. In 2003 his wife grew tired of his lifestyle. She moved out, along with the couple’s 16–year–old son.

of trash. He slowly began to realize that he was caught in the devil’s snare.

As the winter of 2004 arrived, Doug began sleeping on his enclosed porch because the sunlight actually kept it warmer than his house.

‘A spiritual spark brought enlightenment to Doug’s weary mind as he saw that someone did care about him.’

Within a year, the utilities companies cut services to his home. With no gas, electric, or water, Doug’s American Dream had become a nightmare.

To flush his toilet, he captured rainwater in a 55–gallon drum. To eat, he roasted hot dogs over a trash pile. His life was vanishing before him just like the smoke from that pile

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In April 2005, Doug found himself at the Salvation Army’s Akron Citadel soup kitchen. That’s when I approached him. In those days, I was the newly hired program director. A friendship quickly sprouted between us and, following the free lunch, we endeavored to start a Bible study.

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enlightenment to Doug’s Doug has been a vital part of weary mind as he saw that the ministry at the Akron Citasomeone did care about him. del. Since October 2005, he’s That Someone was Jesus been free from drugs, alcohol, Christ. Doug started coming smoking cigarettes, and even to chapel services at Akron cursing. And he gives God the Citadel and attending Bible praise for it all. study.

Doug is so faithful to the Within a few months after ministry that I call him “ClockDoug started his spiritual work.” Today, he teaches at journey, he encountered a the soup kitchen Bible study setback. He lost his temporary or at the Akron ARC. My job. Discouragement set in, greatest reward has been to and he found himself once watch Doug preach from the again relying on drugs and Citadel pulpit with his ex–wife alcohol to dull the pain. He and son in attendance. disappeared from church.

His journey from the porch After a few weeks of walto the pulpit has been amazing. lowing in the Jon Soza, program director, mire, Doug heard a knock ministers on the street. at his door. It was me. Doug said that he was so touched that someone cared so much to actually come looking for him. From that moment on,

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Territorial News >>

Old Orchard Beach Preview: Commissioners Francis to be OOB guests

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he Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings are always a time of spiritual nourishment and refreshment, and this year’s program will again feature a choice of two Bible studies.

Commissioners William and Marilyn Francis, longtime USA Eastern officers who are now retired, will lead a Bible study at 10:30 a.m. each weekday in the OOB Corps Chapel.

Captains Billy and Annalise Francis, the son and daughter–in–law of the Commis-

sioners Francis, will lead a Bible study on the beach each day at the same time. The Captains Francis are USA East officers who recently returned from an appointment in the Western Territory.

Commissioner William Francis said his Bible study will consider the seven feasts ordered by God in Leviticus 23.

Bible Study “Jesus often chose these naSchedule for the tional festivals as settings to make Week astonishing statements about Himself, His Father, His relationMonday ship to the Word of God, and Introduction to the to the world He came to save,” Feasts of Israel Francis says. “We will explore the historic meaning of each Tuesday feast, its relationship to Jesus’ life Pesach—Feasts of Passover and and teaching, and the prophetic Unleavened Bread promises contained in the feasts.”

Feast of Firstfruits Francis says the great truths Wednesday of Scripture are celebrated and Shavuot—Feast of Pentecost taught annually through the JewRosh HaShana—Feast of Trumpets ish Feasts.

“Some mistakenly consider Thursday the feasts to be little more than Yom Kippur—Day of Atonement ethno–religious celebrations of Friday inconsequential meaning for Sukkot—Feast of Tabernacles the follower of Christ,” he says.

“To the contrary, these sacred

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festivals provide a fascinating link to Christianity’s historic and spiritual roots in Judaism.”

Captain Billy Francis said the theme of the Beach Bible study will be “Christ, the Wounded Healer: Finding hope in strong currents and wholeness in deep waters.”

“Henri Nouwen called Jesus the ‘Wounded Healer,’ ” Francis says, “the only One who can meet us in those places of wounding and graciously give healing, renewal, and transformation.

“This week’s study will focus on moments of Christ’s meeting people in those broken places both in Scripture and our personal journey.”

This year’s camp meetings, scheduled for July 28–Aug. 3, will feature General Linda Bond; Commissioners R. Steven and Judith A. Hedgren, territorial leaders; Commissioners William and Nancy Roberts, national leaders; and the International Staff Songsters. The theme will be “Army Essential/Essential Army.”

The territory’s Creative Arts Services Team (CAST) will present the C.S. Lewis classic “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” on Aug. 1.

On Aug. 2, the camp meetings will move to the Pier and feature the best of Salvation Army dancers, singers, actors, illusionists, and more.

The camp meetings will close on Aug. 3 with a concert by Christian artist Michael W. Smith.

Commissioners Gaither to speak at Empowerment Conference Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.

—Philippians 2:4–5

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he Eastern Territory’s third Empowerment Conference weekend, under the theme “Legacy: Goodness, Integrity, Humility,” is scheduled for October 26–28, 2012. Commissioners Israel L. and Eva D. Gaither will be the special guests and Commissioners R.

Steven and Judith A. Hedgren, territorial leaders, will host the event. Eric Dina, music director for the Northeastern Ohio Division, will provide special music and workshops.

A general session, workshops, and a panel discussion will cover: “Community

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Capacity Building,” led by Captain Dennis Young; “Multicultural Congregations,” by Envoy Pat Wood; “Recruiting Men, Women, and Youth,” by Majors John and Anita Stewart; and “Living the Godly Life in Education,” by Miatheresa Alexander. www.sagoodnews.org

Territorial News >>

Cotton Presley to speak at Corps Sergeant–Major gathering

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In 1986 while sufferorps Sergeant–Major June 8–10, 2012 ing from alcoholism and (CSM) Cotton Presley of drug addiction, Presley Fayetteville, Ark., will speak accepted Christ. Shortly during a weekend of meetafterward, he attended a ings honoring CSMs in the 12–Step meeting where he Eastern Territory. From June met The Salvation Army.

8–10, the Territorial ConferAlthough he is known ence Center will serve as as an expositor of Scripthe venue for this historic ture, Presley is still active recognition of local officers Corps Sergeant–Major Recognition in a 12–Step program and who serve as head lay considers it his primary persons at their respective mission field to reach othcorps. ers for Christ.

Presley, a Vietnam Presley’s teaching veteran and graduate of ministry has been local, national, and the University of Arkansas, has been international in scope. He also ministers president of the Modern Fence & Supply one–on–one with Christian leaders both Company for 36 years. He is a board– in and out of the Army. He serves as certified chaplain and has spoken at the CSM and Sunday school teacher at his Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings and corps in Springdale, Ark. at Adult Rehabilitation Centers events in the territory.

He is married with one son.

Three Christian musicians and performers well known to The Salvation Army will present “Christianity and Popular Music,” as part of a youth track for ages 14–25. Lieutenants Rohan and Sheila Gage, Newburgh, N.Y., corps officers, and Byron and April Whitfield of Star Lake Camp will spearhead the youth track. In addition, Envoy Tony Lewis of www.sagoodnews.org

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Territorial Headquarters Conference Center

divisional headquarters in Pendel will lead a discussion on “Living a Godly Life in Corps/Church.”

On Friday, a keynote session will kick off the weekend. On Saturday, a panel discussion will be followed by three engaging interest sessions. After dinner, delegates will participate in a lively praise festival that will include a massed Gospel choir.

CsM edward gooding, o.F. award recipient On June 16, 1980, at an International Congress in Kansas City, Mo., Corps Sergeant–Major Edward Gooding received the Order of the Founder (O.F.), the rarely given and highest honor possible for a Salvationist. The award recognized Gooding for having modeled the values and ideals that exemplify true Salvationism. Last year he retired, having rendered 78 years of distinguished service and outstanding Christian witness at the Boston (Roxbury), Mass., Corps.

At the award ceremony, Gooding flashed his irrepressible smile. A vast audience stood as the man known as ‘Sarge” accepted the honor.

Through the years, corps officers came and went. But the community could always depend on Gooding to be there for them and to provide the continuity and stability needed amid the challenging civil rights era, generational evolutions, neighborhood demographic shifts, and unavoidable transitions in leadership.

He was particularly grateful for what the Army had helped him avoid in life. In 2000, he said, “[The Army] saved me from many problems and troubles people are going through.

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.”

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Bridging the Gap program: A haven for kids

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This is the second of a two–part series on The Salvation Army’s Bridging the Gap program in the Massachusetts Division.

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lexis (above) was sent to the Salvation Army’s Bridging the Gap (BTG) program in Worcester, Mass., about a year ago by his probation officer.

“I’ve actually learned a lot of stuff here,” he says. “I’ve learned how to control my anger, how to not fight, and how to respect other people.

“I find myself safe when I come here. I feel a lot better now.”

Alexis, 16, has also stayed in school, and Amanda Thompson, BTG coordinator, has made him part of the leadership team.

The story is similar for 13–year–old Mynisia (pictured reading the Bible, next page), who was suspended from school several times for fighting. After about six weeks in the program, her grades started improving.

“My principal says I’m doing better,” she says.

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Mynisia credits Thompson for being an influence in her turnaround.

“She helps me with my homework,” Mynisia says. “She helps me to control my anger.”

The main thing I hear from them is, ‘I feel safe.’

They tell me if they could be here all the time, they would be.

BTG is a 12–week youth diversion program for juvenile offenders that is active in 13 Salvation Army corps in the Massachusetts Division.

The youth, ages 12–17, must show up at the corps three days a week for three

hours, continue their education by staying in school or seeking a GED, and must remain crime–free. If they are successful in completing the program, their criminal record is expunged.

The program is wildly successful in Springfield, Mass., where about 250 kids attend each year and 89 percent become law–abiding citizens.

Thompson has about 30 youth at any one time in Worcester.

Thompson teaches from a carefully crafted curriculum and invites speakers from law enforcement and other professions.

Curriculum topics include self–esteem, communication skills, goal–setting, education and employment, money management, rights and responsibilities, culture and diversity, relationships, morals and values, conflict resolution, and health, with a special emphasis on addicwww.sagoodnews.org

tions, body image, and preventing STDs, HIV, and teen pregnancy.

The curriculum also includes “Salvation Army Perspectives” on each topic, as well as Bible verses.

While the BTG program isn’t explicitly Christian, Thompson says many kids come to an optional Friday night session where she shares Christ openly. Thompson’s assistant, Danny Diaz, who grew up in Worcester, also shares with the kids on Fridays.

“We’ve had eight students come to Christ through this program,” she says.

Thompson says a probation officer recently called her and asked how one particular student had changed so dramatically.

“I told him, ‘God changed this young man.’ They’re just totally different people,” Thompson says.

Thompson arrived two years ago to restart the BTG program in Worcester.

Many of her clients come from probation or the family court system and some are in foster care.

A high school dropout who later graduated from Gordon College, Thompson also takes students on field trips to colleges such as nearby Holy Cross.

“We want them to know that we believe they can go on to college,” she says.

Thompson says such trips can inspire the students. She recalls how one female student on a field trip made friends with an admissions advisor, who wrote the girl a letter saying she believed she would see her in a few years for college. The girl, who is in foster care because both of her parents are in prison, framed the letter.

“She said, ‘No one has ever written anything like this about me.’ It gives them hope,” Thompson says.

Thompson has also taught the students about Christian service by leading them to feed the hungry of Worcester.

“They were so professional and compassionate about it,” she says. “They’ve lived in those neighborhoods and know what it’s like to not get lunch.”

Thompson is also a friend and advocate for her young people.

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like they belong to something.”

Major Christine Rock, the program secretary in the Massachusetts Division who oversees BTG statewide, credited program directors like Thompson and corps officers such as Majors Thomas and Bessie Babbitt in Worcester.

“The drastic changes we see are because of the corps officer and directors, who are really committed to Christ,” Rock says. “The directors are making an investment in the lives of these students that goes beyond the 12 weeks.”

That is especially true for Thompson, who is driven by the memory of her

brother, Henry, who died six years ago of complications during his methadone treatment. (See Priority! Summer 2012.)

“I do what I do because I deal with a lot of kids who have lost family members, too, and I can relate,” she says.

Thompson feels a special bond to The Salvation Army because the organization was there for her after her brother’s death.

“I just feel proud and happy to be able to be part of The Salvation Army and helping,” she says. “God has really blessed this program in many ways and done so much with this program.”

BTG class in Springfield, Mass.

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Divisional News >>

Rallying through storm, Tools for Life, youth celebrations

Tools for Life in Portland, ME

Junior Soldier Rally, Camp Allegheny

WEPASA rallies through storm Ellwood City, PA— Dark clouds gathered over Penn’s Forest on the eve of the Western Pennsylvania Divisional Sunday School Summit, Junior Soldier, and Corps Cadet Rally.

Heavy winds sent debris flying everywhere.

By the next morning, February 25, more than 100 participants had cancelled. Nonetheless, nearly 400 others, shrugging off the chill, traveled by van and entered Camp Allegheny’s Tabernacle.

Envoy Steve Bussey and students from the Railton School for Youth Worker Training were 10

guests for the week.

They led a program assistant training session, worshipped at the united opening, and facilitated the Junior Soldier Rally. They taught using innovative game show props and team challenges.

The “I–Promise” techno theme laid the background for teaching the Junior Soldier Promise. Bussey then asked, “Who wants to be soldiers for Christ?”

In response, children flocked to the altar.

In the cafeteria, Kelly Pope, a territorial Youth Department staffer, led the Corps Cadet Rally with an “All Access” theme. Some topics discussed were “How

do youth think other people see them?”

“How do they see themselves?” and “How should they interact socially among peers?”

Officers, program assistants, and Alison Cornish, a Railton staffer, taught effective strategies in leading Sunday school classes.

Tools for Life Portland, ME—The Salvation Army of Greater Portland has expanded its “Tools for Life” program to include a series of classes for teenagers and young adults.

The classes include “Finding Your Career,” “Budgeting,”

“Etiquette,” “Relationships,” “Online Safety,” “Nutrition,” and “Stress,” says Major Penny Shaffer of the Portland Citadel Corps and Portland Community Services.

“The current participants are from a juvenile detention center and a residential substance abuse center, but [the classes] are open to all,” Shaffer says.

The Tools for Life program provides the basic skills needed for self–sufficient living.

“The youth in our program are discovering that God has a better plan for them,” Shaffer says.

The classes (13–week series) are ongoing. The

original program for families started in the spring of 2010 and the youth program started in January 2012.

Youth Night Ellwood City, PA—“I don’t want to die without Jesus!” one young man was heard to say as he came to the altar at the conclusion of Western Pennsylvania’s New Century Youth Night.

The guest speaker for the March 9 event at Camp Allegheny was John Copeland of the New Jersey Division’s Youth Department. He delivered a humorous but sobering message on worshiping God in spirit and in truth. Caswww.sagoodnews.org

Youth celebration in Lancaster, OH

sandra Hart of Uniontown prayed; Jennifer Buzzard of Erie shared her testimony; and the DMA Band, led by Divisional Music Director Mark Baker, ministered in music.

Youth from the Pittsburgh Temple also participated. Katrina Duperree read Scripture, Alexa Satterlee performed sacred dance, and the Temple Drama Troupe read a script called “Power Outage,” which compared human lives to cell phones in need of recharging.

As the program came to a close, some young people ran to the altar.

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be brought forth. Major Dean Satterlee, divisional youth secretary, stood on the platform and encouraged young people to accept God’s salvation. youTh CelebraTion

shared their talents in worshiping the Lord and leading others into a relationship with Him,” she said.

The worship service featured dance, timbrels, drum corps, and singing. ‘red shield’ WalK

lancaster, oh—The Salvation Army Worship & Service Center in Lancaster held a youth celebration Sunday in March.

Captain Debbie Stacy said the youth of the corps led Sunday school, which drew 55 people, and the Holiness meeting that followed with an attendance of 65.

“Children and leaders

rome, ny—On April 12, Major Leonard Boynton sent a message via Facebook to 10 of his soldiers at the Rome Corps. He told them he had a fund– raising idea he wanted to discuss.

All 10 people held a planning meeting for the Red Shield Benefit Walk, scheduled the next day. Boynton said that,

although the 10 had limited corps involvement prior to receiving the message, they rose to the challenge.

“They are the future leaders of this corps, and it’s time for them to ‘step up to the plate’ and help the corps into fiscal solvency,” he says.

The June 9 walk is 1.7 miles and passes by other community “shields” such as police and fire headquarters and the city court. The goal is to raise $10,000.

‘Thriving’ Children’s PrograM norwalk, oh—The Norwalk Corps has started a Boys and Girls

Corps for children ages 6–12.

Elizabeth Brown Slie and her husband, Jason, run the program.

Elizabeth is a graduate of Project 1:17, as is her brother, Jobe Cox. “We are excited because the kids are excited and look forward to it each week,” says Debra Cox, the corps’ office manager. “The kids from the Learning Zone and church kids are coming together for supper and activities.”

Slie uses the Sunbeam curriculum for the program, which happens every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Cox says the room is “packed” for a small town like Norwalk.

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Shaping up, ‘kids only’ service, Bushwick back to basics

Boys Club in Hempstead, NY

Fitness is fun Norristown, PA—The Women’s Ministry and Men’s Club at the corps here are “shaping up.”

Major Lynne Wittenberg, the corps officer, said employees, shelter guests, and corps members meet with personal trainer Margaret Shoemaker for 45 minutes each Wednesday at noon for a cardio and free weights workout.

“On Mondays and Fridays, we work out on our own in our fitness center,” Wittenberg said. “We have treadmills and elliptical and weight machines.

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that our laughter can be heard all over the building.”

‘Kids only’ service Kittaning, PA—Major Pamela Rhodes noticed that none of the children who attended Moonbeams, Sunbeams, Girl Guards, and Boys Club at corps were coming to church.

“We decided that we would offer a kids–only church service,” Rhodes says. “We were thinking we could get them in with a different type of worship and teach them about God, Jesus, and what it means to worship the one true God.” Rhodes says 11

children showed up the first Sunday, including four who had never attended church before.

Since that first Sunday, the corps has seen 17 new children and is hoping for more in the weeks ahead.

Hempstead boys club Hempstead, N.Y.— The Salvation Army is offering a “Boys Club” program from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, and Cadet Duglas Mendoza, the assistant corps officer, says the young charges “are a joy.”

Mendoza and assistant Paul Niranjan run the program. The kids get a ride to the corps

and the night begins with an announcement, pledge, prayer, and an activity based on the topic. Scripture, the lesson, and a closing prayer follow.

“I’m excited to run the club because we are able to teach kids about Jesus Christ and do a lot of fun activities with them at the same time,” Mendoza says.

The program, for boys pre–K to grade 5, began last year.

Back to basics in Bushwick Brooklyn, NY—The Bushwick Corps has restarted Singing Company, Moonbeams, Sunbeams, and Girl

Guard programs.

“We feel like our traditional Salvation Army programs are being lost and we need to bring them back or ‘revamp’ them for this generation of youth,” says Janae Carridice, coordinator of the community center at the Bushwick Salvation Army. “We understand and know how much those programs meant to us and how they have helped us in our now adult lives.”

Joining Carridice in the effort are Alexandra Brown and Shawn Todd.

The groups meet on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and have a meal before each session. www.sagoodnews.org

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IN OTHER NEWS: • The Salvation Army’s Northwest Ohio Area Services in Toledo, Ohio, assisted hundreds of clients in filing their 2012 state and federal income taxes, according to Dora Zaborowski, an intake clerk in the Social Services Department.

• The Athol, Mass., Corps held its annual dinner in March with Major Ivan Rock, general secretary of the Massachusetts Division, and Andre Gorgenyi, planned giving representative, as guests.

Lieutenant Elliott Higgins of the corps said it was a great opportunity to thank donors and volunteers.

• The Central Ohio Salvation Army Anti–Human Trafficking Program held a training seminar on April 18 entitled “How Mental Health Professionals Can Help Victims of Human Trafficking.”

The training was open to all mental health professionals and social service providers, said Rachel Adkins, an Anti–Human Trafficking Education Specialist with The Salvation Army.

• Soldiers, friends, volunteers, advisory board members and the community helped The Salvation Army in Mount Vernon, Ohio, mark its 125th anniversary on May 8 with a dinner and an awards ceremony.

What’s news in your corps? send your reports, along with photos, to linda Johnson: linda.johnson@use.salvationarmy.org. www.sagoodnews.org

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Montclair, nJ—Sisters Mariah, Madison, and Meaghan Merchant (pictured above) were honored as Commissioners Sunbeams with a Bronze Star. They received the awards Sunday, May 13, from Major Janet Ashcraft, corps officer at the Montclair, N.J., Citadel Corps. The girls’ parents are Captains Brian and Amy Merchant.

Grandmothers Mareebeth Merchant and Lt. Colonel Blanche Reynolds, territorial Children’s Outreach Bureau director, took part in the ceremony.

scranton, Pa—At the corps’ annual dinner, Major League Hall of Famer Darryl Strawberry witnessed to God’s life–changing power.

“God was not concerned about my stats, but he was concerned about my soul,”he said.

Sports anchor Sharla McBride of WNEP–TV was the emcee. Dave and Joyce Tressler received the Community Service Award for their outstanding contributions to Lackawanna County. Advisory Board member Marge Black received the “MVP” Award.

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National Social Services awards for USA East Phoenix, aZ—Two individuals and one program from USA East received national recognition at the recent National Social Services and Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Conference in Phoenix.

Each U.S. territory received awards in three categories.

Florence Rhue, director of Children’s Services for the Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division, received an Individual Excellence in Social Work.

Over the course of 21 years, Rhue has worked to develop the Foster Care initiative into a highly respected and financially sound program. She has worked in every imaginable capacity, including balancing budgets, contracts, and communicating with foster families.

From overseeing the entire program to cleaning the playroom, Rhue has been “an example of dedicated servant leadership that reflects God’s love for His precious children.”

The “Sleeves Rolled Up” award for disaster management went to volunteer Allister MacLeod of the Massachusetts Division. He began working for the division immediately after 9/11 when he brought his considerable expertise from the government sector to 14

developing a response plan for large–scale disasters. He developed a detailed operations manual that has been used by many Salvation Army responders, including those from National Headquarters.

As a volunteer, MacLeod took the EDS program in Massachusetts to a much higher level of preparedness, training, coordination, and partnerships, including a citywide project in Boston to deliver blankets to homeless people during the winter.

Al has served on the National EDS Committee and started the Massachusetts Committee.

He coordinated efforts for relocated Katrina survivors and the response to Hurricanes Irene and Lee. He has also supported almost every department at DHQ, providing leadership, guidance, and pastoral care. He is deeply respected by all who have worked beside him over the past 10 years.

The Anew Center of the Jamestown, N.Y., Corps, received the Program Excellence Award. Conceived in 1985 after a battered woman and her children came to the Jamestown shelter, Anew has been a vital service provider for the area ever since.

Over the years, it has

Florence Rhue receives the Individual Excellence in Social Work award from Commissioner William Roberts, national commander. Also pictured are (l–r) Colonels William and Marcella Carlson, chief secretary and territorial secretary for women’s ministries in USA East; Major Florence Townsend, territorial secretary for social services; Dave Langford, divisional social services director; and Commissioner Nancy Roberts, national president of women’s ministries.

Major Douglas Hart, Jamestown corps officer, and Stacey Tanner, Anew Center program director, receive the Program Excellence Award from Commissioner Nancy Roberts. Also pictured are Major Florence Townsend and Major Sharon Polarek, Empire State divisional social services director. become the designated referrral agency for all Chatauqua County mandated domestic violence programs.

While the program receives respect and recognition from the

community, it is the women and children helped that are its hallmark.

“No community is immune to the problem of domestic violence, said Major Donald

Hostetler, Empire State divisional commander.

“The domestic violence program in Jamestown is a bright beacon in the community for women and children in need.” www.sagoodnews.org

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East delegates attend Kroc Conference

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en years have passed since the Salvation Army built the first Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in San Diego. In February, as many as 200 people from all four U.S. territories gathered in Denver, Colo., for a Kroc and Community Center Conference to reflect on the past decade and to plan the future. The Western Territory, conference host, recognized the rise of many new Kroc centers around the country by addressing a wide range of relevant topics.

Representatives from various centers presented enlightening general sessions and workshops. The Ashland, Ohio, Kroc Center was one of eight programs presented during a “best practices poster session.”

Following the conference, the National Kroc Task Force met, which includes Lt. Colonel Stephen Banfield, national program secretary and Eastern officer, and Major Jorge Diaz, property secretary from the Eastern Territory.

“Eastern Territory delegates gave the conference high marks,” said Roger M. Severen,

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territorial field specialist for Property & Mission Expansion.

The following are comments from several delegates.

Reflections “Officers and professionals, consultants, and ministry– minded ‘worker–bees’ gathered to dream. Discussions on best practices, fitness–oriented concepts, mission–driven programming, and simple times of sharing highlighted the event.

We explored questions such as, ‘How do we keep Salvation Army mission at the center of all we do?’ ‘How do we foster and maintain industry standards?’ ‘How do we keep “doing the most good” and also keep a balanced budget?’ and ‘How do we create a culture that honors God in all things?’

“I work with an amazing team, who deal with complex, time–consuming details every day. Nonetheless, we believe that, in the end, God will be glorified!”

—Mark Morton, program director, Camden, N.J., Kroc Center “During the Search Institute

Youth Asset Development Initiative training (YADI), which was a pre–conference two– day session, delegates shared ideas on how to build a youth program and how their programs have influenced youth.

The idea that we can create an environment for them that is safe and secure is priceless.

“I am extremely motivated and eager to build such programs at the Boston Kroc Center. When I began working there in 2011, I realized that the community’s youth needed an affordable place to go. Since then, I’ve been determined to discover what we can do as a center to increase youth awareness.

“God felt our hearts because he instilled in the minds of conference organizers the idea that youth (especially Boston youth) need extra attention—such as YADI.” —Marisol Ayala, Education Manager, Boston Kroc Center “The subject of developmental assets [YADI] is one of the most innovative, insightful yet intrinsic strategies for youth development and beyond. The

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way that the [workshop data] and research are coalesced and utilized in a practical way makes it simple for agencies to connect and resonate with peers, youth, family, and their community. The presentation really ‘hit home.’ ” —Yhinny Matos, Boston Kroc Center, membership, sales, and marketing manager “All the conference preparation notwithstanding, I knew the Lord had much more in store for us.

“The passion, drive, and sincerity of speaker Kay Coles– James was infectious. I left the dinner full of conviction, feeling the Holy Spirit, and proud to be a part of The Salvation Army RJKCCC. Working in a Kroc or any community center, you can catch yourself forgetting about the mission and focusing on the dollar. Staying mission–focused and fiscally responsible is a daily balancing act. But at the end of day, we are working for a mission, rather than ‘the bottom line.’ “ —Carol Scurti, Ashland, Ohio, Kroc Center program director

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Latin America North revamps nursery at training college

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ive thousand dollars can go a long way in many parts of the world. One of the USA Eastern Territory Mission Projects this year was the refurbishing of the nursery at the College for Officer Training in Latin America North.

With $5,280 donated from

the East, the territory was able to improve the building occupied by the nursery and kindergarten. The work included repairing the ceiling and roof, painting, fixing the bathroom, and adding a wall around the courtyard.

With a small amount of

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money left over, the territory was also able to purchase some educational materials.

Lt. Colonel David Alarcón, principal of the training college, said that the resources “helped us to deliver for this year and the years to come a more comfortable, hygienic,

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Priority! magazine wins award

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riority! magazine recently won a first–place award from the Evangelical Press Association (EPA) for its Fall 2011 issue marking the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The award was in the Single–Theme Section or Issue category of the EPA’s 2012 “Higher Goals in Christian Journalism” contest. The cover featured then–Major William Bamford wiping a tear from his eye and the headline “9/11: We Remember.”

Many officers, employees, volunteers, and others associated with The Salvation

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Army’s relief efforts contributed to the issue by writing accounts of their experiences and providing photographs.

EPA judges said that this approach was “exemplary journalism” that “allowed people’s firsthand stories to carry the weight.”

The judges described the magazine this way: “Powerful, powerful issue. First–person accounts filled with details, vignettes, glimpses of grace.

Photos of every scene were just right. Enough pride in what The Salvation Army did, stopping short of triumphalism. Issue conveyed a depth

and clean facility for our children.” He adds, “On behalf of the cadets of Latin America North and me, receive our gratitude for facilitating our mission to save, serve, and disciple servants for Jesus in the 10 countries of this splendid territory.”

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of feeling and commitment.”

“Our goal was to create an issue that would be a God–honoring tribute to the men and women of The Salvation Army who served so tirelessly following this tragic day in our history,” said Linda D. Johnson, editor. “As we put it together, we felt the Spirit’s help and guidance, and I think that’s what the judges recognized.

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We Remember We are honored by the award, but the true honor belongs to the Lord who was there through it all.”

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Territorial News >>

VBS: Reaching children and families for Jesus From its meager beginnings in Hopedale, IlL., in 1894 and New York’s East Side slums in 1898, the ministry of Vacation Bible School (VBS) continues to provide meaningful Bible instruction for children and families in many churches across the world.

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n the USA Eastern Territory, each corps is required to hold VBS annually for a minimum of 15 hours. Many centers throughout the territory hold this exciting event during Spring Break (Holy Week) and throughout the summer months.

VBS continues to be one of the most profitable family outreach programs on The Salvation Army Calendar. It provides children with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of God’s Word, engage in fellowship, and receive

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nurturing and spiritual guidance. VBS also gives adults and teenagers an opportunity for service.

VBS takes on many different forms across the territory. Corps can choose between developing their own curriculum or purchasing a VBS curriculum.

Whatever program is chosen, the goal is the same: “To reach children with the gospel of Jesus Christ and to help them to become His disciples.”

Here are some of the ways corps used VBS last year.

Youngstown Citadel & Temple, OH The Youngstown Citadel Corps and the Youngstown Temple Hispanic Ministries embarked on an outreach Bible school in August to link children and their families to the corps.

The VBS program started Wednesday evening and concluded with a Sunday graduation (to which families were invited). By the end of VBS, more than 100 children were involved, and 250 came to the community carnival.

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with a difference. The focus of the program was outreach to families.

The program included a living nativity scene that the children were able to visit.

The children had fun learning about the story of Jesus’ birth, playing games, and working on crafts related to Christmas and God’s gift of love. During the Christmas morning Holiness meeting, families were invited to take part as the children presented a living nativity themselves. Following the Holiness meeting, everyone joined together for Christmas lunch.

—Captains Juan and Caroline Ramos

brockton Citadel, Ma

“At the carnival we had a table set up for the parents to sign up their children for Boys Adventure Corps, Sunbeams, Moonbeams, and Girl Guards and music programs,” said Captain Harold Fritsch.

“This worked out better than we could have anticipated; our first Thursday of programs, we had 75 children here.”

—Captains Harold and Candy Fritsch, Captain Ida Perez

receive Christ as Savior. Of the 30 children who attended, 14 gave their lives to Christ.

—Majors Thomas and Linda–Jo Perks

amsterdam Corps, ny Using Group Publishing’s “A Night in Bethlehem” Christmas VBS program, the Amsterdam Corps held a VBS program

The Brockton Citadel engaged in an evangelistically focused VBS. The week prior to VBS, corps members distributed flyers in the neighborhood and spoke with kids and parents about attending.

The corps was blessed to have Envoys Kornwolf for part of the week; they wove their illusions ministry into Group Publishing’s PandaMania curriculum. We had an average daily attendance of 35 children; 21 received Christ for the first time. The closing pizza party brought 58 people into our corps.

—Lieutenants Rebecca and Jeffrey Kirk

springfield Citadel, Ma Each year in July, the Springfield Citadel Corps holds a Summer Literacy/VBS Camp. This unique program has all the components of a traditional VBS Program with a direct literacy focus.

During the VBS program, held for 20 days, many children’s reading levels improved from half a grade to one and a half grades. The program uses the New Jersey Division’s “Mission Literacy Curriculum” as well as a computer program called “Raz–Kids.” Major Linda–Jo Perks says that children have the opportunity to purchase 35–cent books from FirstBooks.org; each child takes home a new book every day of the program.

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Future All Stars on the rise

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his year in March, the Future All Stars Weekend* shared in the New York Staff Band’s (NYSB) 125th Anniversary celebrations. Delegates came from as far as Puerto Rico and Canada, which added to the event’s diversity.

The entire NYSB also attended, with each member aiming to sit alongside delegates acting as role models and mentors. Four current band members came through the All Stars program.

The 67 delegates arrived a day earlier than usual to take in the NYSB’s concert, held at Star Lake Musicamp, the venue for the Future All Stars Weekend.

Highlighting Friday night were luminaries from both Salvation Army banding and the wider music world. The festivities began with a recital featuring Philip Cobb, who performed several items on trumpet, cornet, and flugel horn, as well as soloists from

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the New York Staff Band: Derek Lance (solo cornet), Arthur Henry (principal horn), and Adam Fyn (principal baritone).

A memorable moment One guest conductor after another led the combined bands of the NYSB and Future All Stars. These conductors included Philip and Derek Smith; Joseph Turrin (who conducted his composition “Hymn for Diana”); Peter Graham (with his march, “The Ambassadors,”); Heinrich Schmidt, bandmaster of the German Staff Band; Lt. Colonel Norman Bearcroft; Major John Mott, former Household Troops bandmaster; and Philip Cobb.

I (Andrew Wainwright) was also grateful for the opportunity to conduct my “Fanfare and Theme on Before the Throne,” which had been written especially for the weekend at Ron Waiksnoris’ request.

Commissioner R. Steven Hedgren, territorial commander, said that the guest conductors represented “decades of excellence in Army brass history and ministry ....

What a night!”

While music–making clearly highlighted the weekend, of utmost value were the daily devotions as well as the Sunday morning worship meeting. Each NYSB member was assigned two or three delegates. After a time of teaching from Majors James and Sue Betts, territorial youth leaders, the groups discussed various issues. The theme, “Sweet Will of God,” centered on Christian living in the 21st century.

A powerful message On Sunday morning, delegates shared testimonies, heard biblical teaching, and enjoyed the music. After Philip Cobb played “Lord with My All I Part,” Major James

Betts offered a message that will stay with me. Picking up Cobb’s cornet, Betts described it as a beautiful instrument.

However, he also said it was just a piece of metal and could

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have ended up as an anvil. He then placed the horn on the floor, raised a hammer, and took a swipe. Bang!

The audience and Cobb gasped. However, all fear abated as the hammer hit the floor several inches away.

Betts said that a cornet, no matter how beautiful, will make such music only if played by a master. Drawing an analogy, he said that, in life, we will find our way only when we’re in the Master’s hands.

Many youngsters described how the weekend had influenced their lives by providing a supportive Christian environment. A number of them had come from difficult backgrounds.

The final festival was held at a local church. Its vast auditorium provided a great setting for the music created by the delegates. The NYSB began with Paul Lovatt–Cooper’s

to Save;” the vocal item, “Would You Know?” (conducted

by Dr. Dorothy Gates); and Paul Lovatt–Cooper’s “Vitae Aeternum.”

The benediction was “Rock of Ages,” a moving and poignant end to a truly wonderful weekend.

“Enter the Galaxies.” Then the Future All Stars marched in to Norman Bearcroft’s “Fanfare and Processional.”

They then presented “Fanfare and Theme on Before the Throne.” Caleb Laidlaw, the band’s 16–year–old principal cornet, performed alongside Philip Cobb in the duet, “Deliverance.” Caleb later described the weekend as the best of his life.

Other items presented were Stephen Bulla’s “Lift Up Your Voice” and “Tunesmith Overture,” the latter conducted by

Gordon Ward, NYSB deputy bandmaster, and “Portraits of St. Paul’s Epistles,” conducted

by Derek Smith, who had been part of the weekend’s leadership team.

Finally, the NYSB joined the Future All Stars for George Marshall’s “Mighty

*The Future All Stars, now in its ninth year, was the brainchild of Bandmaster Ronald Waiksnoris.

It offers up–and–coming brass talent ages 13–18 from around the USA Eastern Territory and beyond a chance to share a weekend of music– making and worship.

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Promoted to Glory (March 30, 1927—March 9, 2012)

MAJOR CLIFTON ANGLIN

(May 28, 1911—February 2 , 2012)

COMMISSIONER RENEE GOODIER

MAJOR KENNETH MURRAY WILLIAMS

Major Clifton Anglin, a retired Caribbean officer residing in the Eastern Territory, was promoted to Glory from the Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. Clifton was born to Eustace and Gertrude Anglin in Westmoreland, Jamaica, West Indies. Early in life, he began attending Sunday school and meetings at the Savann–la–mar Corps in Westmoreland, where he also answered the call to full–time service.

In 1950, Clifton entered the Jamaica Training College in Kingston as a member of the Ambassadors Session. He served at appointments in Trinidad, Jamaica, and British Guiana (now Guyana) after commissioning.

Clifton married 2nd Lieutenant Patricia (Pamela) Barry–Austin in 1956. They served together in Grenada, Trinidad, British Guyana, Guyana, Barbados, West Indies, and Jamaica. During his active years, Clifton was the leader of a rescue team that evacuated victims of the race riots from Linden to Georgetown in British Guyana (1964).

The Anglins retired from active service in 1992. They immigrated to the United States in 1999 and settled in Brooklyn, becoming U.S. citizens in 2006.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, David Anglin of Baldwin, N.Y., Michael Anglin of Australia, and Clifton Anglin Jr. of Montego Bay, Jamaica; three daughters, Deborah Anglin of Brooklyn, Shawna Anglin of Queens, and Sharon Anglin of Baltimore; and 11 grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Mrs. Major Patricia Anglin, 2940 Ocean Parkway, #19J, Brooklyn, NY 11235. E-Mail frstch7@hotmail.com.

Commissioner Renee Goodier, a former leader of the USA Eastern Territory, was promoted to Glory from Morton Plant Mease Hospital in Clearwater, Fla. Renee L. M. Tilley was born in Tilt Cove, Newfoundland.

She entered training in Toronto, Canada, as a member of “Faith” session and was commissioned in 1931. She then met and married William R.H. Goodier, who entered training in Atlanta when they moved to the South. They began their married career serving in various appointments from 1941 to 1947 in Florida and Georgia. From 1947 to 1966, they served in divisional appointments in Kentucky, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Maryland.

They served in the National Capital Division from 1966 to 1968.

The Goodiers were appointed to the USA Southern Territorial Headquarters, where they served from 1968 to 1974; during that period, they had one divisional appointment.

They were appointed to National Headquarters in 1974; the next year, they became leaders of the Southern Australia Territory; in 1977, they were appointed USA Eastern Territory leaders. In 1982, they retired from active service after 41 years as Salvation Army officers.

Survivors include her husband of 75 years; a daughter, Joan Robinson; two sons, Lt. Colonels William R. N. Goodier and Robert Goodier; four grandchildren; and nine great–grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Commissioner W.R.H. Goodier, 19111 Vista Bay Drive, #608, Indian Shores, FL 33785.

This Promotion to Glory has been repeated, with a changed photo and information. Please note especially the new address for messages.

Major Kenneth Murray Williams was promoted to Glory from his home in Florida.

Kenneth was born into the home of Salvationist parents, Fay and Annie (Morgan) Williams in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a youth counselor. Ignoring an initial call to officership, he studied hospital administration in college, but later, the call from God returned.

In 1970, Williams entered officer training from the Niagara Falls Corps as a member of the Lightbringers session.

With him was his wife, Marilyn, whom he had married in 1955, and their four children.

Williams served in New York and Ohio before taking an overseas appointment in Singapore as the administrator of a home for the aged.

He returned to the U.S. and served as a corps officer and finance officer in Pennsylvania. In 1990, he was appointed as the financial secretary for the Hong Kong Command. He returned to the U.S. in 1994 to take appointments at the School for Officer Training in Suffern, N.Y. He retired in 2000 and settled in Ohio.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Barbara Anne Cure of Philadelphia and Janet Taber of Crystal River, Fla.; a son, Kenneth Arthur Williams of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great–grandchildren. A daughter, Gloria, and a granddaughter, Kelly, preceded him in death. Cards may be sent to Major Marilyn Williams, 5546 W. Paul Bryant Dr., Crystal River, FL 34429. E–mail: mw5546@tampabay.rr.com.

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