Welcome to Cadets

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BE KIND AND COMPASSIONATE TO ONE ANOTHER, FORGIVING EACH OTHER, JUST AS IN CHRIST GOD FORGAVE YOU. Ephesians 4:32

LEADERS AND GUESTS

Commissioners William A. and G. Lorraine Bamford

Colonels Kenneth O. and Paula S. Johnson

Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries

Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries

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

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Colonel Janet Munn Training Principal College for Officer Training

Commissioners Israel L. and Eva D. Gaither Special Guests

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WELCOME MEETING Preliminary Music New York Staff Band

Entrance of Territorial Leaders and Guests Call to Worship Cadets

Welcome and Introduction of Guests Commissioner William A. Bamford III

Prayer Colonel Janet Munn

“How Great Thou Art”

(SONG #49/488)

Colonel Paula S. Johnson

Entrance of the Messengers of Compassion Session Presentation of Session Flag Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford

Prayers of Dedication Commissioner Eva D. Gaither Jean Luc Sebabi ( B R I D G E P O R T , C T )

“Nothing to Offer But Christ”

(LEN BALLENTINE)

Cadet Chorus

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Cadet Video Testimony Musical Selection: “Semper Fidelis”

(M. CORDNER)

New York Staff Band

TAM Presentation: “The Cost of Compassion”

(A. HOOD)

Worship in Song UNBOUND

Message Commissioner Israel L. Gaither

Time of Renewal “On We March”

(SONG #932/788)

Colonel Kenneth O. Johnson, Jr.

Benediction Major Jong Woo Kim

Postlude New York Staff Band

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SONGS How Great Thou Art SONG #49/488 1. O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed: Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

2. When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees, When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze: 3. And when I think how God, His Son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the cross, my burdens gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin: 4. When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation, To take me home, what joy will fill my heart!

Then I will bow in humble adoration, And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art!

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On We March SONG #932/788 1. The Lord’s command to go into the world and preach the gospel unto all, Is just as true today as when his first disciples heard this mighty call; So let us gird ourselves and go to battle ‘gainst the powers of sin and wrong, Join the fight for the right, in his everlasting might, and sing our marching song: On we march with the blood and the fire, To the ends of the earth we will go; And the Savior’s love will be the theme of our song Because we love him so.

3. The victory’s sure; we’re trusting in the promise of our Savior, Lord and King; Lo, I am with you, keeps us free from doubting; to the heavens our praises ring; The whole wide world shall come beneath the sway of Christ; proclaim it loud and long, Join the fight for the right, in his everlasting might, and sing our marching song:

2. O’er land and sea the Savior shows the way to every soul sunk deep in sin; From Calvary’s rugged cross there flows a stream to make the foulest sinner clean; We’ll fill the ranks and, trusting in the God of hosts to lead our mighty throng, Join the fight for the right, in his everlasting might, and sing our marching song:

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EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA & DELAWARE BETTY ELLEN BARRETT

DEREK BARRETT

State College, PA

State College, PA “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

ROMANS 8:28

PROVERBS 3:5-6

MEGHAN C. LABRECQUE (RIVERO)

STEPHEN N. RIVERO RODRÍGUEZ

Chambersberg, PA

Chambersberg, PA “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe“

“He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.”

1 JOHN 2:2

HEBREWS 12:28

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EMPIRE STATE RITA E. MÉNDEZ DE HERNÁNDEZ

VICTOR M. HERNÁNDEZ AIFÁN

Buffalo (Temple), NY

Buffalo (Temple), NY ”I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

PHILIPPIANS 4:13

PSALM 27:13-14

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GREATER NEW YORK JEANNE ELIE LUBIN

DANIEL R. MULLER

Westbury, NY

Queens (Ridgewood Citadel), NY “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

EXODUS 14:14

PHILIPPIANS 4:13

VANESSA MULLER Queens (Ridgewood Citadel), NY “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

ISAIAH 41:10

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MANUEL E. SULCA DURAND

ALEXANDER VARGAS

Queens (Templo de Queens), NY

Queens (Ridgewood Citadel), NY

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

“David said to the Philistine, ‘You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.’“

ROMANS 8:28

1 SAMUEL 17:45

OLGA L. VARGAS

JACOB D. WITTENBERG

Queens (Ridgewood Citadel), NY

White Plains, NY

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

PHILIPPIANS 4:13

“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

PSALM 16:11

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MASSACHUSETTS

NEW JERSEY

DAVID ALLEN WEBB

SARAÍ OLMEDO GARCÍA

Salem (North Shore), MA

New Brunswick, NJ

“Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.”

“Have I not commanded you?

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

PSALM 144:1

JOSHUA 1:9

NORTHEAST OHIO SOJOURNEY O. ADCOX

TYLER C. ADCOX

Ashland, OH

Ashland, OH “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

M AT H E W 1 1 : 2 8

ISAIAH 41:10

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NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND PAMELA GLADYS DOWNS

CAROL JEAN HARDIMAN

Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Rutland, VT “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

PHILIPPIANS 4:13

ROMANS 8:28

SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND KATE G. BORRERO

MICHAEL J. BORRERO

New London, CT

New London, CT “The Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight for you, as he did for you in Egypt, before your very eyes, and in the wilderness. There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place.”

“Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’”

JOHN 20:21

DEUTERONOMY 1:30-31

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SOUTHWEST OH. & NORTHEAST KY. JARED P. STARNES

KIRSTEN M. STARNES

Piqua, OH

Piqua, OH “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.

When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.”

“Love must be sincere.

Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love.

Honor one another above yourselves.

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”

M AT T H E W 1 3 : 4 4

ROMANS 12:9-11

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRAVIS L. PAYNE

BRANDY REESE

Rochester, PA

Braddock, PA “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

PSALM 23:4

”The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.

For the director of music. On my stringed instruments.”

HABAKKUK 3:19

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UPCOMING EVENTS 2017

SEPTEMBER 21–24

HOLINESS INSTITUTE FOR SOLDIERS

2018

FEBRUARY 2–4

TERRITORIAL CANDIDATES’ SEMINAR

MAY 25–27

TERRITORIAL BIBLE BOWL PLAYOFFS & JESUS THEATER WEEKEND

JUNE 15–17

COMMISSIONING WEEKEND

JULY 28–AUGUST 3

OLD ORCHARD BEACH CAMP MEETINGS

AUGUST 4–11

TAM CONSERVATORY

AUGUST 4–11

NATIONAL SEMINAR ON EVANGELISM

AUGUST 11–19

STAR LAKE MUSICAMP

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