World Missions The Salvation Army USA Central Territory World Missions Bureau
Volume 4, Issue 3 2nd quarter 2011
A Renewed Vigor this Lenten Season by Sarah Kincaid When recently reading up on traditions to partake in during the season of Lent, I more than once came across the interesting phrase, ‘a renewed vigor.’ There are three traditional practices that many Christians throughout the Church world put into practice in order to prepare themselves for Holy Week and the day of Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. These practices to be taken up with renewed vigor during Lent are: prayer (justice towards God), fasting (justice towards self), and almsgiving (justice towards neighbor). To me the phrase renewed vigor implies that there was an existing vigorous approach toward these traditions of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in the lives of Christians. To give the word vigor more weight, words used to describe vigor are: intensity, resilient strength, validity and effectiveness. This made me question: are my existing everyday prayers, acts of self-denial, and giving vigorous, intense or valid? Can they even be measured, should they be measured?
World Missions Bureau Staff Chris Shay, Director Kristin Caddy, Asst. Director Sarah Kincaid, Sponsorship & Mission Support Coordinator
Regarding prayer: the Holy Spirit doesn’t necessarily answer our prayers in ways that we expect or in ways that our limited minds can comprehend. Regarding fasting: depending on your act of self denial this might be the most measurable and results based. But fasting in a way that exemplifies that fact that you’re fasting goes against the purpose of fasting. (see Isaiah 58:24). Regarding giving: this practice is personally measurable. You can see the money leave your bank account; you can feel your tired body after a time of volunteering. I find the act of giving to be the most fascinating. Rarely do you ever truly know the measurements of your giving. A Sunday School teacher can often feel ex-
hausted after class and feel that all his/her work was done in vain. Feelings of ‘it seems like they are never listening!’ and ‘half the time I’m asking them to sit back down, and constantly having to repeat myself.’ can be overwhelming. Many of us remember Sunday School teachers and the love they demonstrated. I still remember my first Sunday School teacher Mrs. Kay and how much I enjoyed being in her classroom. The monetary giving we participate in, often feels like a drop in the bucket, especially when giving to the great needs that exist overseas. What you might not know is that a person’s life might be completely changed because of your $50 donation that bought their family a goat. Now that their (Continued on page 2)
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Inside this issue: Sponsorship
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Love in Action
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World Services
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GMT: Haiti
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Summer Mission Team
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Overseas Personnel
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family has income, school is an option. Education of children is a crucial element in overcoming poverty. (See the Love In Action article on page 3) If vigor is absent from our lives, how do we discover it? I believe what might rob us of knowing and experiencing vigor is when we get caught up and too focused on the outcome of the practice we are participating in. The hopeful (and sometimes selfish) results of these practices shouldn’t overcome the beauty of the process and journey we go on when we participate. When I think of Jesus and what I know of His life, I realize that he had to experience the process and journey too. He knew that God would be faithful through the process and faithful at the end of the process. Isaiah chapter 9 is titled Hope in the Messiah and there is a great anticipation of God’s promises in this chapter. The chapter ends with the statement, “The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!” The Lord is passionate about his commitment towards us! In return we should also be passionate and vigorous in our prayer, fasting and giving. Pray with great faith, fast with faith and a reliant spirit and give faithfully, honestly and generously. And enjoy Christ’s Passion for you with a renewed vigor.
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Sponsorship Spotlight The Salvation Army in Pakistan has 2 boarding hostels, 3 children’s homes, and 3 schools. Because of the generous donations of sponsors, the children who attend and reside in these Salvation Army facilities are provided nourishing food, a safe environment, educational opportunities, healthcare and spiritual guidance.
Metroville Boys’ Home in Pakistan Photo by Keri Shay
Meet Amrose and Sunil from The Salvation Army’s Metroville Boys’ Home in Pakistan! My name is Amrose Akash son of Alvin. I belong to Korangi #1 Corps – Karachi. My mother has died and I am living with my Grandmother and Father. I have one brother and one sister. I have been living in the Boys’ Home for one year. In the beginning days I didn’t want to stay in the Boys’ Home but the superintendent of the Boys’ Home encouraged me and now I am very happy in the Boys’ Home and I am studying by heart. I want to become a pilot after completing my education. The Boys’ Home and School’s environment is
very pleasant. I have many friends in the Boys’ Home. My favorite color is pink. I like to play basketball and cricket. I like to eat Biriyani and Korma. I would like to say sincere words of thanks to my sponsors and The Salvation Army for supporting me. My name is Sunil Yousaf son of Yousaf Masih. I belong to Nusrat Nagar, Bhuto Colony – Karachi. I have been living in the Boys’ Home since 2008. I am studying in class 8th. I am thankful to The Salvation Army that is providing me academic and spiritual education. I am very happy in this Home. I was able to deliver a Bible message in the public meeting on 14th November 2010 and I won the 1st prize in a speech competition for the second time. I like to play cricket and volleyball and the Home has provided me these games here. My favorite color is violet. I like to eat Aalu Matar (Potato and Peas). I am thankful to my sponsors for all their support. May God richly bless them and The Salvation Army. A sincere thank you to all of our faithful Central Territory sponsors! If you would like to become a sponsor, write to us and send your first monthly payment of $25 to: The Salvation Army Sponsorship Office 10 W. Algonquin Road Des Plaines, IL 60016 Or contact Sarah Kincaid at 847.294.2065 or Missions@usc.salvationarmy.org.
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Love in Action
The Sponsorship Program’s Love In Action Project is changing and impacting lives all over the world. The Central Territory’s Love In Action donations, along with funds from the Canada and Bermuda Territory, were able to provide the Tucumán Students' Residence in Argentina with the following items: 5 twin size mattresses 4 pillows 3 single sheets sets 3 double blankets
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40 liters of paint & painting accessories 1 washing machine Curtains, towels & tablecloths Kitchen utensils & cleaning products Are you interested in providing for those in need overseas in specific and tangible ways? Then Love In Action is the one-time gift giving opportunity you’ve been hoping for. The Sponsorship Office created this project to allow new donors and existing sponsors to have additional
options to give gifts on behalf of their loved ones. You can give to Love In Action anytime during the year. Love In Action is simply another way to support others overseas maybe for the first time ever or in addition to your ongoing overseas sponsorship. Love In Action is also a great project to introduce and encourage your church to participate in. Tell your friends about Love In Action and encourage them to show their love!
Chili & Soup + Auction + Bidders = Success for Missions Submitted by A/Captain Dana Cook On Friday Night, March 11, the Women’s Ministries groups of the St. Joseph, MO Corps hosted its second Chili/Soup Cook-off and Auction with all funds raised going to World Missions.
items to donate and one individual donated a riding lawn mower that he had recently purchased.
The auctioneer was David Hugger and during the auction We had 8 entries of chili and/or soup challenged the David Hugger auctions off some of the donated items that cost 50 cents a cup to taste and crowd to make an then everyone voted on the best! looking for bigger and better donaeffort to do their part by sharing our During the dinner hour we had a sitions and crowds to attend. blessings to help those on the mislent auction area where bids were sion field and those they serve. made and door prizes were given We thank God for blessing this every 15 minutes to attendees. After event to allow us to do our part for Our attendance doubled from the dinner, the silent auction items were those who are called into in the first year and we ran out of food due completed and the live auction beworld to share the good news of the to the large crowd. Last year we gan. The ladies were very committed raised $1500.00 and this year we Gospel! to this event and acquired many dowere able to raise $2500.00! The nations from vendors in the communi- Kansas & Western Missouri DivisionAre you looking for an original misty. We also had those who made sions fundraising idea? Visit real Headquarters will also match up sources.centralmissions.org and click to $1000.00 of our funds on “Resources” for some unique raised bringing our final tofundraising ideas. tal for World Missions from our Women’s Ministries If you have a unique World Services group to $3500.00. fundraising idea, please send it to Missions@usc.salvationarmy.org for We already have many expossible inclusion in the next issue of cited individuals and are this newsletter. Please include a phomaking plans for the future to from the fundraiser, if available. to enhance this event and to Attendees enjoyed a great time of fellowship as they bring it the next level. We’re tasted the chili and soup entries.
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Global Mission Team: Haiti ately, a rugged, 2’X4’ cross was mounted on the platform wall, reminding everyone of the why of our mission--our motivation is the love of God.
by Major Abe Tamayo What started as a mission trip to Haiti, a nation still reeling in the havoc of disaster and chaos, has transformed into a mission journey of my own heart. Our team of eight men assembled together on the eve of February 8, most of us unknown to each other, quickly bonded through the ideals of the mission and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Eight would be strangers departed from Chicago to Port-au-Prince, endured an arduous van ride to Jacmel, a 73 mile drive which took three and one-half hours to journey through the mountains of Haiti. Over the course of the next eight days, the team worked diligently to build four new houses as well as to rebuild the Corps Community Center (which was the equivalence of ten homes) by removing canvas walls, restructuring the frame work and building plywood walls, doors and windows in their place. The real mission, however, had little to do with construction, it was about demonstrating compassion toward a people who had nothing, and then was further devastated by an earthquake and cholera outbreak. Our mission, as always, is people. People such as an elderly woman, whom we affectionately nicknamed Grandma, lived directly across the street from The Salvation Army Corps Community Center, in a framed structure covered in poly tarps, no windows, no doors, and no security. In its place now is a new home, new furnishings and, most of all, a locking door and windows, creating a home which is both safe and dry, just what
‘Grandma’ needed most. Our second home, 10’X20’ was to house two separate families, each related to the other, but distinct from each other. At their request, a solid plywood wall was built in the center to create separate entrances, in essence a duplex, providing private dwellings for each family. While each side is only 10’ by 10’, the new homeowners danced across the threshold, expressing their joy in smiles and tears. The accounts of the elderly, families, children and an entire culture touched by this mission trip overflow the imagination, each expressing their gratitude with sincerity and deep affection. The new Corps Community Center now has walls, doors and windows complete with electric lights and fans, allowing for worship, schooling and other community gatherings. Most appropri-
Newly renovated Corps Community Center
Lasting Impressions Most impressive to see was the indelible spirit of the Haitian people. While living in primitive, difficult conditions, they all had a spirit that remains indescribable. Theirs was a joy and peace that passes conventional understanding. It is often said that America is the richest nation in the world. While certainly a wealthy country when it comes to money, we are not the richest by far. Not when compared with a culture that is steep in family structure, simple by way of living, and thankful for each new day, greeting each other and even strange Americans with a smile and a warm greeting. Another reality that will remain deep within my contrite heart is this: The Salvation Army is to be commended for its grand operations, services of schools, medical clinics, children’s homes, and community centers, each right where they belong, in the heart of the community they serve. The Army is truly a beacon of hope and light, shining forth Jesus in a land deep in poverty and spiritual darkness. Having returned to the land of plenty, I have discovered a gem that has long been mislaid in America: a genuine sense of gratitude and humility. Indeed, I have come away from Haiti with much more than I could ever leave amongst its good people, for which I am most grateful. I hope to return soon and continue the good work which Christ Jesus has begun through each of us. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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Summer Mission Team 2011 This summer 24 Salvationist young adults will be serving on four different Summer Mission Teams. Please be in prayer for all of these young adults as they prepare for their ministry. To read Summer Mission Team reports, visit the World Missions Bureau blog at www.saworldmissions.blogspot.com or the SA World Missions Facebook. eArgentina Team
Front row: Julia Davisson, Astrid Carrión (team leader), Megan Polsley. Back row: Josh Hubbard, Brandon Lewis
Germany Team ► Front row: Katie Crowl, Taryn McComb, Tabatha Anderson (team leader). Back row: Alissa Bell, Brian Horn, Glen Janson
eIndia Team Front row: Areli Garcia, Brenna Logan, Melissa Pascoe. Back row: Amanda Tregellas, Justin Johnson (team leader), Shannon Hoppes, Joel Smith
Zimbabwe Team ► Front row: Robyn Shanahan, Ashley Tregellas. Back row: Jaclyn Davisson, Alfonso Azuaje (team leader), Ike Williams, Jenny Felt
Are you interested in applying to serve on a Summer Mission Team or Global Mission Team? Summer Mission Team is an eight-week leadership development program that invites young people into a deeper relationship with the Lord through participation in a team missions experience. Applicants must be active Salvationists between the ages of 18 and 28. Applications for Summer Mission Team 2012 will be available in early Fall 2011. Global Mission Teams are 1-2 week short-term missions opportunities for adults ages 18 and older. Depending on the projects and assignments of Global Mission Teams, the participants may need to have specific experiences, skills or backgrounds. With several different Global Mission Teams being offered each year, many different Central Territory Salvationists will be given the opportunity to participate. For more information about either of these programs, or to request an application, contact us at Missions@usc.salvationarmy.org or 847-294-2108. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Meet Our New Overseas Personnel Matthew Beatty Officer Training College Caretaker / Driver Philippines Territory Matthew Beatty, a soldier of the Kansas City Northland Corps, visited the Philippines in 2010 as part of a corps mission trip through the Partners in Mission Next-Steps program. After a week of service and ministry there, Matthew did not feel ready to leave. His experiences had impacted him greatly and he had formed many significant friendships. In February 2011, Matthew left his position as a Salvation Army employee in Kansas City in order to move to the Officer Training College in the Philippines, where he will serve for one year. While Matthew's official title is Officer Training College Caretaker/Driver, many of Matthew's other credentials such as being a licensed ham radio operator have also been put to good use in his appointment. Captain Christopher Marques Assistant Territorial Youth Secretary Japan Territory Chris Marques first became interested in Asian cultures in high school when some of his classmates participated in an exchange program with a Japanese sister city. That interest continued to grow and Chris eventually began teaching himself the Japanese language. In the fall of 2003, Chris began a two
-year seminary program at The Salvation Army’s College for Officer Training in Chicago, Ill. During a short summer break from Training in 2004, Chris made his first trip to Japan. Upon his return he kept meeting Japanese people and learning from them. After being ordained in 2005 Captain Chris Marques was appointed as the corps officer (pastor) of the Beloit, Wisconsin Corps. In 2006 he returned to Japan on a vacation and had the opportunity to speak at a youth seminar. God continued to work in Chris' life and give him a love for the people of Japan, a place where less than ten percent of the population profess to be Christian. During the summer of 2009 Chris assumed a new appointment as the corps officer of the Ishpeming, Michigan Corps where he was stationed until he departed for Japan in February of 2011. Chris is looking forward to serving God's flock in a different context and to putting into action his desire to share the love of Jesus in Asia. Captain Marques was in Tokyo at the time of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011. He asks that we continue to pray for the people of Japan, especially the children as they try to process all that they have experienced. He asks that we pray for strength and rest for the relief workers. Damon Winters Technical Advisor—Projects Haiti Recovery & Development Office Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Damon Winters comes from a heritage of Salvation Army missionaries who served in Zambia, India and Korea. When Damon was a child, his family lived in Zambia where his dad served as the chief medical officer at The Salvation Army's Chikankata Hospital. After returning to the United States, Damon continued to be interested in international missions and participated on many mission trips including trips to Chile, the Bahamas, and Honduras. During high school, Damon's calling to overseas ministry was confirmed as he spent a summer working with The Salvation Army World Service Office. He went on to obtain a degree in international missions from Wheaton College. In February 2011 Damon departed for Haiti where he will serve for oneyear as the Technical Advisor - Projects for the Haiti Recovery and Development Office. On the Move Commissioner Sue Swanson has assumed a new appointment as World President of Women’s Ministries. Please be in prayer for Commissioner Swanson as she takes on this new role. Envoys Bob and Vicki Poff recently concluded their overseas appointments in Haiti and have moved to Jamaica to take on new assignments. Envoy Bob is now the Territorial Public Relations/Development Secretary and Associate Disaster Services Director while Envoy Vicki is serving as Administrative Secretary to the Chief Secretary, Disaster Services Director, and Territorial Music/Creative Ministries Director. Please be in prayer for the Poffs during this time of transition and adjustment.
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Overseas Personnel Updates Majors Richard and Brenda Herivel, currently serving in the Eastern Europe Territory (EET) as the Territorial Secretary for Business Administration and Russia Divisional Secretary have shared the following praise reports and prayer requests. Notes of Praise: • Progress (slow, but still progress!) towards repairs of Karl Larsson Center in Moscow, home of Taganka Corps, Moscow Unified Homeless Services, Institute for Officer Training and Russia DHQ after fire in January 2010. • God’s hand of healing on former EET Officer, Major Lyn Cochrane, and on Jessica Kennedy, daughter of Russia Divisional Leaders Captains Anthony & Patricia Kennedy. Both of these ladies are having clear reports after surgeries to remove cancers. • Being part of God’s salvation in the lives of men and women, boys and girls! • For new soldiers and adherents at our corps. • For new reinforcement officers throughout EET • For current cadets, soon to be officers.
with one of those soldiers and the youngest daughter of the corps officers at their welcome of us at the corps) Prayer Requests: • For relocation back into Karl Larsson Center hopefully by Easter • For the accepted Candidates for the new session of Cadets in fall 2011. • For the Territorial Congress 25 – 27 May • For us as we transition home in July.
work in that location. Lt. Colonels Mickey and June McLaren have completed their short-term service in Indonesia where they served for four months as acting Chief Secretary and acting Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries. While in Indonesia the McLarens did much traveling around the territory and touched many lives.
Missions Prayer Requests
Captains Sergey and Tanya Katchanov are saddened to share that Sergey’s mother passed away on the morning of March 31 due to heart failure. Please be in prayer for Sergey, Tanya, and their son George during this time.
There are many exciting things happening in missions around the territory. Please join us in prayer for the following mission teams and other events that are taking place during the second quarter of 2011.
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Colonels Dennis and Sharon Strissel have concluded their overseas service in Ghana where they served as Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries. During their time in Ghana they were well-loved leaders and made many significant contributions to the Army’s
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Northland Corps Mission Trip to the Philippines—April 1223, 2011 Metropolitan Divisional Mission Trip to Madrid, Spain— April 16-26, 2011 Territorial Global Mission Team to Congo Brazzaville— April 25-May 6, 2011 Summer Mission Teams—June 8-August 7, 2011
What’s happening in your corps or division in the area of missions? Let us know by writing to Missions@usc.salvationarmy.org
Birthdays & Anniversaries
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First three soldiers in the Murmansk Corps (see the picture
April 11—Sergey & Tanya Katchanov 16—Jonas Carr (’07) 20—Violet Ezeh 22—Barry Swanson 26—Alex Voeller (’96) 29—Patrick Holness 30—Matthew Ezeh (’02)
May 4—Brad Bailey 19—Felix & Violet Ezeh
June 5—Rae Doliber 9—Damon Winters 15—Barry & Sue Swanson 15—Candace Voeller 19—Cornell Voeller 22—Erik Voeller (‘99)
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USA Central Territory Missionaries Lt. Colonels Brad & Heidi Bailey
Majors Richard & Brenda Herivel
Under Secretaries for the Americas and Caribbean 2 Kingates Court 43 Wickham Road Beckenham, Kent United Kingdom BR3 6NB Email Brad_Bailey@salvationarmy.org, Heidi_Bailey@salvationarmy.org Birthdays 5/4 (Brad), 7/17 (Heidi) Anniversary 8/12
Territorial Business Administrator / Russia Divisional Secretary The Salvation Army 109044, Moscow Krestiansky Tupik 16/1 RUSSIAN FEDERATION Email Richard_Herivel@EET.salvationarmy.org, Brenda_Herivel@EET.salvationarmy.org Birthdays 10/4 (Rich), 12/26 (Brenda) Anniversary 1/3
Matthew Beatty Officer Training College Caretaker / Driver Salvation Army Officer Training College Pantay Road, Sitio Bukal 1980 Tanay Rizal PHILIPPINES Email Beatty.matthew@gmail.com Birthday 1/9
Captains Jeff & Valerie Carr
(Bramwell & Jonas) Corps Officers c/Benito de Castro No. 7 Apto. 5 C 28028 Madrid SPAIN Email Madrid_Central@SPA.salvationarmy.org Birthdays 3/20 (Jeff), 4/16/07 (Jonas), 8/21 (Valerie), 11/7/05 (Bram) Anniversary 8/21
Captains Patrick & Karen Holness (Kristen) Corps Officers 57 Mannings Hill Road #8 PO Box 2760 Kingston 8 JAMAICA, W.I. Email Karen_Holness@CAR.salvationarmy.org Birthdays 1/6 (Kristen), 4/29 (Patrick), 9/12 (Karen) Anniversary 1/28
Captain George Katchanov Corps Officer The Salvation Army 38-2nd Ave NE Dauphin, MB R7N 0Z4 CANADA Email George_Katchanov@ CAN.salvationarmy.org Birthday 8/12
Captains Sergey & Tanya Katchanov
Corps Officers 2/2 Moskovskyi Prospect, Apt 107 Kharkov UKRAINE 61003 Majors Robert & Rae Doliber Recovery & Development Finance Ad- Email ministrator / Special Projects Manager raduga771@yahoo.com Birthdays 1/16 (Sergey), Armee du Salut 2/2 (Tanya) PO Box 301 Anniversary 4/11 Port-au-Prince HAITI Email Robert_Doliber@CAR.salvationarmy.org, Rae_Doliber@CAR.salvationarmy.org Birthdays 6/5 (Rae), 7/15 (Robert) Anniversary 9/8
Major Violet (Doliber) & Captain Dr. Felix Ezeh (Matthew) Clinic Administrators Armee du Salut PO Box 301 Port-au-Prince HAITI Email vfifezeh@yahoo.com Birthdays 4/20 (Violet), 4/30/02 (Matthew),11/22 (Felix) Anniversary 5/19
Captain Christopher Marques Assistant Territorial Youth Secretary Olive House A-103 1-39-12 Wada, Suginami-ku Tokyo, 166-0012 JAPAN Email Christopher_Marques@ JAP.salvationarmy.org Birthday 10/10
Envoys Bob & Vicki Poff Public Relations & Development Secretary, Associate Disaster Services Director / Administrative Secretary to the Chief Secretary, Disaster Services Director, Music & Creative Ministries Director PO Box 378 3 Waterloo Road Kingston 10, JAMAICA
(Envoys Poff continued) Email Bob_Poff@CAR.salvationarmy.org, Vicki_Poff@CAR.salvationarmy.org Birthdays 8/6 (Bob), 12/7 (Vicki) Anniversary 8/10
Major Cindy Shellenberger Corps Officer The Salvation Army 1 / 76 George St. Norwood, SA 5067 AUSTRALIA Email Cindy_Shellenberger@ AUS.salvationarmy.org Birthday 11/23 Commissioners Barry & Sue Swanson Chief of the Staff / World President of Women’s Ministries The Salvation Army 101 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4EH, UNITED KINGDOM Email Barry_Swanson@salvationarmy.org, Sue_Swanson@salvationarmy.org Birthdays 4/22 (Barry), 8/13 (Sue) Anniversary 6/15 Majors Cornell & Candace Voeller (Ryan, Alex, Erik, Sean) Asögatan 162 116 32 Stockholm SWEDEN Email Cornell.Voeller@fralsningsarmen.se Candace.Voeller@fralsningsarmen.se Birthdays 3/27/00 (Sean), 4/26/96 (Alex), 6/15 (Candace), 6/19 (Cornell), 6/22/99 (Erik), 11/21/94 (Ryan) Anniversary 1/15
Damon Winters Technical Advisor Projects Armee du Salut PO Box 301 Port-au-Prince HAITI Email Damon_Winters@CAR.salvationarmy.org Birthday 6/9
Kirsten Witthoff Assistant to Regional Youth Leader / Samgori Corps Helper The Salvation Army 16 Ikalto St. Tbilisi 0171 REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA Email Kirsten@witthoff.org Birthday 3/13