Central Connection - January 2013

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The Salvation Army / USA Central Territory

News and Views from the Midwest “We are all one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future.” Eph. 4:3,4 (NLT)

Volume 43, Number 1

January 2013

Family Congress slated for June

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his June you’ll want to join thousands of Salvationists who’ll gather in St. Louis, Mo., for the “One Army, One Mission, One Message” Family Congress led by General Linda Bond. Supported by territorial leaders, Commissioners Paul R. and Carol Seiler, the weekend of June 7 – 9, 2013, promises something for everyone in our Central Territory family. Featuring the three points of the International vision statement, main meetings will be held in the brilliantly restored, historic Peabody Opera House, now a stateof-the art facility which seats 3,100 people. Friday night’s keynote session will speak to our unity and impact as One Army. This inspiring meeting will focus on a Spirit-filled and equipped Army for the 21st Century. “It’s looking at how we as an Army are ready to move forward,” said Lt. Colonel Paul Smith, territorial program secretary. In addition to hearing what God has laid on the General’s heart and

stirring music from the Chicago Staff Band, this meeting will highlight the popular World Services/Self-Denial territorial ingathering and the dedication of the summer mission teams. Saturday morning, delegates will set their sights on One Mission, in essence how we are being effective in advancing our mission. Awe-inspiring real stories of transformation will showcase the impact we’re having in the Midwest. On Saturday afternoon families may spend quality time together in the heart of the city, Forest Park. Covering approximately 1,300 acres, this beautiful oasis features monuments and museums, the zoo, a network of walking paths and waterways, and areas for many sports. One Message will be the focus of Saturday evening’s meeting which will clearly draw out our privilege to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the world. You’ll be energized again by the General as she shares the International vision for the Army of which you’re a part. You’ll also be challenged to commit how you will carry the message of Christ and His

Western’s plans no secret

participate in God-glorifying worship and support the 34 new officers as they embark on a life of service.

love to those around you. Sunday is the capstone of the weekend with the commissioning, ordination and service of appointments for the “Proclaimers of the Resurrection” session. Come and

Watch a promotional video and register online at usc.salvationarmy.org

removed, and interrogation rooms were transformed into conference rooms. In a large adjacent building that once housed FBI vehicles reside vehicles used for Winter Night Watch and Kids Cruisin’ Kitchen mobile programs, emergency disaster services canteens and training programs. The cost of purchasing and renovating the FBI buildings was paid by legacy funds set aside for capital use. The headquarters moved from the Lied Renaissance Center, a 1906

building badly in need of renovation with asbestos lurking in the walls. Western Divisional Secretary Major Steve Merritt said the move was the first in a two-step plan to make services more efficient. First, moving the DHQ and its 65 employees out of the Renaissance Center freed up space for the 20 social service programs and staff still housed on the original campus. Second, preliminary plans are being made to replace the 120,000square-foot Renaissance Center at 38th and Cuming streets within a

by Susan Eustice

of Investigation (FBI) building that was gutted and renovated. Bulletproof windows were replaced. The FBI’s gun racks in the safe were

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ajors Paul and Paula Fleeman arrived at the Western Divisional Headquarters (DHQ) in Omaha, Neb., at an exciting time in the city. The new divisional leaders came just as the headquarters moved to a more efficient and modern building. In the Old Mill area of the city, the DHQ is in a former Federal Bureau


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