World Missions Perspectives - 2008 3rd Quarter Newsletter

World Missions The Salvation Army USA Central Territory World Missions Bureau The Forgotten War

by Sarah Kincaid Everyday it seems the world is hit with breaking news of a natural disaster, botched elections, crimes against humanity and death tolls from war. The more news of devastation that rolls in, the more desensitized the public becomes. Hope is lost and we don’t know how we can individually help or impact the world. Statistics such as, “5.4 million people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 1998 due to civil war,” become so abstract that we can’t wrap our minds around them.

The fact is soon overlooked and the incredible desolation that the number represents is forgotten. How do we become a part of the fight for justice for all of God’s children when the statistics seem to be against us? In 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 Paul writes, “We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers.

We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Through all the trials the men in Thessalonica were

Volume 1, Issue 4 3rd quarter 2008 World Missions Bureau Staff Chris Shay, Director Kristin Caddy, Asst. Director Sarah Kincaid, Sponsorship & Mission Support Coordinator Contact us!

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facing they found endurance to carry on through the hope they had in Jesus Christ. The only way these tragedies in our world can be overcome is by the power of Christ.

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In the country of the Democratic Republic of Congo violence has been prevalent in the Eastern Region since 1998. The Second Congo War, also known as the Africa’s World War, occurred from 1998 until 2003 with eight other nations playing a part. Even though on paper the war ended in 2003, the battle continues on in other forms including crimes against women and children. Rape is being used as a weapon of

war and intimidation, and women and children are being deprived of resources and basic care. These tribulations have caused people to refer to this post-war time as The Forgotten War. Globalissues.org provides the following facts regarding the conflict that has occurred in the Congo since August 1998, •

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It has been the world’s deadliest conflict since World War II The vast majority have actually died from non-violent causes such as malaria, diarrhea, (continued on page 2)

Inside this issue: Kintambo Home

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Partner in Mission

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Share Your Christmas Joy 3 Valparaiso Team Report

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Summer Mission Team

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Overseas Personnel Updates

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pneumonia and malnutrition—all typically preventable in normal circumstances, but have come about because of the conflict.

Although 19% of the population, children account for 47% of the deaths.

Although many have returned home as violence has slightly decreased, there are still some 1.5 million internally displaced or refugees.

Some 45,000 continue to die each month.

These shocking figures would usually be more than enough to get media attention the world over, especially if it were to threaten influential nations in some way. Yet, perhaps as a cruel irony, influential nations in

the world benefit from the vast resources coming from the DRC for which people are dying over.

Through the chaos and conflict, the Congolese people want peace and are striving to regain or establish, for the very first time, normalcy in their lives. The Salvation Army finds new initiatives to serve the people of the Congo, meeting them where they are, serving their specific needs. Due to the rise of sex as a weapon of war, sexual trafficking now thrives. The Army has developed a new program called Kinshasa, Fight against Sex Trafficking which is designed to help prevent trafficking and to assist victims. Plans include a media campaign, micro-credit loans to assist sex slaves to escape bondage, and counseling and social services for victims.

Because of our hope in Christ Jesus and imitation of His love it is our responsibility to care for our Congolese brothers and sisters overseas.

Prayer and financial advocacy are our call in the support and love for the poor and deprived. 1 Thessalonians 1:5-6 continues on to express the responsibility Christ has commissioned to us to be like him and embrace his commands, “For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.”

Kintambo Children’s Home The Salvation Army Kintambo Children’s Home in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was created in 1975 by Corporal Rüegger, a Swiss missionary, during the time of political turbulence and civil war which broke throughout the country.

At this time many children were abandoned in Kinshasa streets and quite a number of young boys and girls were orphaned. Touched by this situation, Corporal Rüegger called SOS to his Swiss compatriots and started taking care of these children. In 1998, another civil war broke out, and to protect these children from Rebels who were raping young girls and enrolling young boys in the Army, these children were placed with families. Now, some children live at the Kintambo home and others live with foster families.

Due to the collapse of the economic infrastructures and systems within the DRC, continued intensity of poverty ravages the population. The

increased rate of unemployment has caused education to be unaffordable for many children and their families. Those who are able to start their education often have to discontinue because of the inability to pay school fees.

Therefore, education has become a great concern as most students’ parents are either poor or unemployed.

As the nation suffers and its consequences rest on the population, many children are still abandoned at hospitals and on the streets. These children are assisted to some extent by the Army but funds are needed to better assist these children and help them reach their full potential.

Currently there are 50 children being cared for in the home. Sponsorship of $25 per month would help pay for educational fees, provide school requisites and organize spiritual activities.

Are you interested in sponsoring the Kintambo Children’s Home? For additional information, contact Sarah Kincaid at Sarah_Kincaid@usc. salvationarmy.org or (847) 294-2065.

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Cross Cultural Partnerships: A visit with Zimbabwean Bishow Samhika One of the joys of The Salvation Army in the US Central is the Partner In Mission relationship that we have with other countries. With much joy, our Territory hosted Captain Bishow Samhika during the month of June.

The Captain visited Salvation Army sites throughout Illinois and Minnesota and had the opportunity to attend the Brengle Holiness Institute in

Captain Samhika with his wife and children

Chicago. He also attended the iconnect Territorial Commissioning weekend to witness the ordination and commissioning of two Zimbabwean young men, David Musungo and Ezekiel Chitereka. He spoke highly of all of his experiences, and the people he met along the way.

During our visits with him, Captain Samhika spoke about his involvement with The Salvation Army Leaders Training College (SALT) in Zimbabwe and the teaching he provides to that college. The fine training that young adults receive at SALT serves to disciple young adults and prepare them to serve Christ as mature believers and responsible citizens.

Many go on to become Salvation Army officers and local officers. If you have been keeping up with the

Share Your Christmas Joy 2008 Share Your Christmas Joy is a unique opportunity to give a little extra and a little early to those in need overseas for the Christmas Season. Last year donors helped beat the goal of $7,000.00 to send $100.00 to 70 children’s homes overseas to help them celebrate Christmas by raising $10,421.81!!! This year the NEW goal is to raise $10,400.00 to send $100.00 to 104 locations. Giving further during this time of year will enable the administrators and staff of the homes and schools a chance to give to the children in a way they have never

received. First Christmas gift, first Christmas meal, the joy the holiday season can bring to a young child.

And for you, there will be the joy of giving. Please consider Sharing Your Christmas Joy this year by sending donations in before October 31, 2008.

Be thinking about ways to raise money for Share Your Christmas Joy and watch for a donation form which will be included with the fourth quarter newsletter.

Captain Samhika with Kristin Caddy & Chris Shay

news recently, you will know that Zimbabwe has been struggling in recent months with the highest inflation rate in the world, and many difficult political issues. In spite of this, The Salvation Army continues to raise up fine young men and women through SALT along with their primary and high schools.

The world is a complicated place and many misunderstandings exist between nations. But as we visited with Captain Samhika, the focus was not on our countries differences, but rather the joy found in our mutual relationship with Jesus Christ.

New Sponsorship Opportunity Sponsorship is now available in the Kenya West Territory, where USA Central Officers Commissioners Bill and Nancy Roberts are the Territorial Leaders.

For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Sarah Kincaid at Sarah_Kincaid@ usc.salvationarmy.org or (847) 294-2065

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A Mighty Big God for Mighty Big Tasks

by Major Joseph Wheeler God amazes me in His ability to take people from all walks of life and put them together to accomplish a project none of them as an individual could have completed on their own. The men who went to Valparaiso, Chile this spring worked on a Men’s Homeless Shelter and experienced God’s bigness and blessing.

Six men from the Kansas and Western Missouri division, one from Escanaba Michigan and I arrived in a somewhat overcast ocean-side city. The ocean port city is built on mountains and adorned with brightly colored houses stacked one upon another. The port was alive with thousands freight cars being unloaded from barges.

Highlights of the mission trip include: The spirit and unity of the men; their willingness to put in many 12 hour days; acceptance to do “whatever” to get the The five story shelter was six blocks from project done; fellowship and singing during the meal times; worship; devothe ocean. Our mission - build three walls tions; testimonies; and learning about the warmth, hospitality and culture of to enclose a roof top area, level a very un- our Chilean family. even concrete floor and tile it so the completed room could be used for serving Often Captain Aikon would step back and look at what was being accommeals. The existing feeding area was too plished, he was grinning from ear to ear. He would catch our eyes and put two small, unventilated and condemned by the thumbs up! From time to time he was so moved at what he was seeing accomcity health department. Captains Jorge & plished he cried.

Patricia Aikon had only a few months to complete the project or the city would Much more was accomplished than building of three walls and a floor. Men have closed down the shelter that housed discovered new gifts. They affirmed each other for successes along the way. some 60 men nightly.

A big project was completed with the help of a mighty big God! Jim Peacock from Escanaba owned a masonry business served as project manager.

Jim’s skills made it possible to build the three walls. Dan Severn, owner of a ceramic tile laying business in the Kansas City metro area made it possible to build and cover the floor. The rest of us had willing hands and hearts.

We faced a few challenges that included developing a plan that could be completed in the short time we were in Valparaiso; secure the necessary supplies and tools to complete the task; and hauling three plus truck loads (cement mix, tiles, 1 X 4’s, grout, concrete blocks, etc) up five flights of stairs. We had to be creative. No 2 X 4’s in the city, we had to create our own.

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Summer Mission Team 2008 This summer 39 Salvationist young adults are serving on seven different Summer Mission Teams in the Central Territory/Bahamas, Peru, Malawi, Russia/Moldova, Spain, and South Africa. To learn more about their ministry and read team reports, visit the World Missions Bureau blog at www.saworldmissions.blogspot.com.

Spain Interns

Russia/Moldova Team

Central 1 & Central 2 Teams

Peru Team

Malawi Team South Africa Interns

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Overseas Personnel Updates from the Europe Zone Korps Dresden Submitted by Major Judy Garrington Dresden, Germany

The first of April we moved into our new, not yet finished corps building. For five weeks we lived and worked in a construction site. So many soldiers, friends and volunteers came daily to assist in the work and cleaning. By May 6th we were able to open the drop in center and a month later the rest of the building. Sunday the 6th of July we were thrilled with the turn out for the dedication of our new building.

Over 200 people participated in at least one of the day’s events. In the morning the police escorted us four kilometers from our old building to the new one. Marchers carried our cross and many Army flags, the Berlin band played riding on a flatbed, bicyclists and many vehicles (including Salvation Army vehicles as well as those from our construction firms) drove behind those who were carrying banners proclaiming God’s love. Following a lunch of grilled bratwurst, politicians, social workers, pastors and sponsors took part in a talk show that was interspersed with jazz music from the Dresden Leading Jazz Duo. The evening church service in our courtyard rounded out the day with God receiving the glory. The Territorial Commander and his wife dedicated the building. Commissioners Barry and Sue Swanson from London represented one of our biggest donors, the USA Central Territory.

God is Good!

Submitted by Captain Camie McPherson Hannover, Germany

In May we had the opportunity to take a month-long vacation to the United States. Many of our family and friends had not yet met our son

Nathanael. While we were there Nathanael was dedicated to God and we were also able to attend many family functions, including two graduations.

Nathanael & Zachary enjoy their trip to America

This summer we held a women’s breakfast at the Hannover Corps, and we had 11 women in attendance.

There was a good mix of young moms, working women and even a few retired wives. We had a wonderful time fellowshipping with one another. I shared a devotional about the prophet Anna who was widowed after 7 years of marriage and spent the rest of her life in the Temple, where she fasted, prayed and praised God all day long. What a wonderful way to spend the day! I used Anna's story as a reminder that we all need to set aside time in our busy schedules to be still before God. The ladies really enjoyed the two hours they spent together at the breakfast, and we will be meeting together for breakfast every 3 months. We are already looking for a special guest for our gathering on September 27.

Be in prayer that the Lord will open doors for a special guest with the right message for our ladies.

Life in Russia Submitted by Major Brenda Herivel Moscow, Russia

concerns and praises. One of the big challenges The Salvation Army in Eastern Europe faces is its current inability to provide all resources in Romanian, the language many soldiers speak. A highlight of our time in Moldova was visiting the Beltsi Corps where a variety of ministries take place each day from 8 am to 10 pm including activities with the elderly, an after-school program, day camp, women’s groups and a haircutting ministry, in addition to usual Salvation Army social work programs.

At the end of June, we had a Rich with soldiers in Beltsi brief visit with a USA Central Territory Summer Mission Team. Here in Russia the team is ministering in a variety of ways. We’ve shared tacos, chocolate chip cookies, music at band practice, and prayer together.

On a personal note, we moved quarters at the end of May and are now much closer to DHQ and THQ. We are looking forward to our trip home in August, where we will greet our daughters and their families, as well as our mothers and sisters. Part of that visit will be meeting our yet to be born grandson, Isaac Josiah Walter!

Updates from Ukraine

This spring has brought us warm weather and warm welcomes from different divisions in our territory.

Rich visited Georgia, Moldova, and Romania with the Territorial Leadership team, holding Strategic Planning Seminars. I was blessed to be able to join the team for the trip to Romania.

As we traveled to different locations, the corps officers and soldiers had the opportunity to voice their ideas,

Submitted by Captains Sergey & Tanya Katchanov Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine

The Lord’s Spirit continues to melt the hearts of the people and prepare the way for transformation and sanctification. During July and August we have two Canadian cadet couples. It is a completely new experience for them concerning culture and corps

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Personnel Updates (continued) planting skills. We are excited too, because having them here is a tremendous opportunity that God provides for attracting new people to our fellowship.

which has caused a negative effect on our operating budgets, resulting in the selling of Army vehicles, giving up our Fellowship time after Bible Study at the rented humaniKatchanovs’ home tarian aid Almost all the congregants come to warehouse, our apartment for Friday evening Biand reducing program expenses. ble studies. Beginning in January we Please pray for us as we are now prereminded our congregants about Friparing to work on our 2009 budgets, day evenings at our apartment. For that our funds will stretch and support the first several weeks we had only 2 Kingdom work here in Georgia! people in addition to us. Now our 18 Summertime is here and that means square meters room is barely large enough for 15-17 people. People have the Salvation Army is fraught with acreally “tasted” the sweetness and liv- tivities. We are all getting ready for Youth camp which starts in the middle ing power of the Word of God. Every Bible study ends with a time of fellow- of July. In September we have back-toback regional events where we will ship which helps us to build close rebring all the children and junior sollationships with the attendees. Being diers together to the capital city for able to minister in this way is a great large Salvation Army children’s rallies. honor given to us by the Supreme Each corps will participate with special God. numbers and challenge other corps in Ministry in the Republic of Georgia competitions. We hope it will be an Submitted by Captain RC Duskin exciting time for our children to show Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia what they have learned. We want to motivate our youth to study the Bible Praise God, He even more and grow in their knowlis so good! We edge of Jesus Christ. have just celebrated the 2nd Please continue to pray for us and our year Anniverministry in the Republic of Georgia, sary of marriage that we will be motivated, encouraged, and our time supported, loved and above all that we serving together will give love that so many desperately in the Republic need and seek! of Georgia.

Dominic is about to have his first birthday on July 22nd!

Overseas Personnel Changes Lt. Colonels Brad and Heidi Bailey have been transferred from Spain to the South America West Territory where Brad is the Chief Secretary and Heidi is the Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries. The Baileys live in Santiago, Chile and are involved in The Salvation Army’s work throughout Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru • Captains Jeff and Valerie Carr with sons Bramwell and Jonas are preparing for overseas service in Spain.

They are in the process of securing their visas and hope to depart for Spain in August. • At the end of July Majors Gary and Karen Felton will be completing their overseas service in Jamaica. This fall the Feltons will take up their new appointment as Kroc Center Corps Officers in Green Bay, Wisconsin. • Captain Sandy Hunt has successfully finished her overseas term in Spain. She is now stationed as the Assistant Director of Business at The Salvation Army College for Officer Training in Chicago, Illinois. • In addition to his responsibilities as an international auditor, Major Randall Sjogren is now also serving as National Finance Secretary for The Salvation Army in the United States. He and his wife Debbie live in Alexandria, Virginia near The Salvation Army’s National Headquarters. • Commissioners Barry and Sue Swanson will be returning home from England at the end of September. The Swansons will take up positions as the Territorial Leaders of The Salvation Army in the USA Central Territory. Barry will be the Territorial Commander and Sue will be the Territorial President of Women’s Ministries.

3rd quarter birthdays & anniversaries

We are happy to report that we have received funding to heat all of our buildings in winter. Also, we are working to do basic repairs in some corps buildings that we own to make conditions more safe and efficient. The US dollar is dropping in value steadily

July 2—Robert C Duskin 2—Karen Felton 17—Heidi Bailey 22—Dominic Duskin (2007)

August 5—Gary Felton 12—Brad & Heidi Bailey 12—George Katchanov 13—Sue Swanson 16—Nathanael McPherson ( 2007) 23—Phil & Sheila Davisson

September 3—Miranda Duskin 12—Gary & Karen Felton 25—John Mowers 30—Cassie DeJesus

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Volume 1, Issue 4 USA Central Territory Overseas Personnel Lt. Colonels Brad & Heidi Bailey Chief Secretary / Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries Temporary Address: 10 W. Algonquin Road Des Plaines, IL 60016 Email Brad_Bailey@ SPA.salvationarmy.org Heidi_Bailey@ SPA.salvationarmy.org Birthdays 5/4 (Brad), 7/17 (Heidi) Anniversary 8/12

Major Eliana Cristi Social Program Projects Officer 4/75 Shaftesbury Road Burwood, NSW 2134 Sydney AUSTRALIA Email mjecristi@hotmail.com Birthday 11/26

Captains Philip & Sheila Davisson (Julia) Secretary for Education/ Program Assistant Ejército de Salvación Casilla 3225 Santiago CHILE Email dptoeducación@saw.salvationarmy.org, secdepjuv@saw.salvationarmy.org Birthdays 4/12/92 (Julia), 5/22 (Sheila), 2/21 (Phil) Anniversary 8/23

Captains William & Cassie DeJesus (Alejandro, Michael) Territorial Youth & Candidates Secretary / Corps Officer Casilla de Correo 2240 (C1000WAW) - Ciudad A. de Buenos Aires ARGENTINA Email DeJesus4321@aol.com Birthdays 2/11/01 (Michael), 9/30 (Cassie), 12/5 (William), 12/18/98 (Alejandro) Anniversary 12/30

Envoys Steve & Ketsia Diaz Children’s Home Directors Armee du Salut PO Box 301 Port-au-Prince HAITI Email diazsteve@hotmail.com Birthdays 1/8 (Ketsia), 4/23 (Steve) Anniversary 3/27

Captains Robert C. & Miranda Duskin (Dominic) Mission Resources Officer / Projects & Child Sponsorship Officer The Salvation Army Ikalto 16 Tbilisi 0171 GEORGIA Email Robert_Duskin@ eet.salvationarmy.org, Miranda_Duskin@eet.salvationarmy.org Birthday 7/2 (Robert), 7/22/07 (Dominic), 9/3 (Miranda) Anniversary 6/23

Major Violet (Doliber) & Captain Dr. Felix (Captains Timothy & Camie McPherson cont.)

Birthdays 5/22/06 (Zachary), 8/16/07 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

Majors Gary & Karen Felton Corps Officers

Temporary Address: 10 W. Algonquin Road Des Plaines, IL 60016 Email Gary_Felton@usc. salvationarmy.org, Karen_Felton@usc.salvationarmy.org Birthdays 7/2 (Karen), 8/5 (Gary) Anniversary 9/12

Majors James & Judith Garrington Corps Officers Die Heilsarmee Reicker Strasse 89 01237 Dresden GERMANY Email jgarrington@web.de, jgarrington5@hotmail.com Birthdays 1/25 (Judy), 6/28 (Jim) Anniversary 1/13

(Nathanael), 10/5 (Camie), 11/3 (Timothy), Anniversary 10/12

Majors John & Nancy Mowers Training Principal / Asst. Training Principal Ejercito de Salvacion Escuela de Cadetes Avenida Tte. General Donato Alvarez Nº 467 (C1406BOC) Caballito, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires ARGENTINA Email John_Mowers@SAE.salvationarmy.org, Nancy_Mowers@SAE.salvationarmy.org Birthdays 4/26 (Nancy), 9/25 (John) Anniversary 12/17

Commissioners William & Nancy Roberts Territorial Commander/ Territorial Leader of Women’s Ministries c/o The Salvation Army P.O. Box 40575 NAIROBI, KENYA 00 100 GPO Email William_Roberts@KWA. salvationarmy.org, Nancy_Roberts@KWA.salvationarmy.org Birthdays 2/26 (William), 10/27 (Nancy) Anniversary 11/16

Major Cindy Shellenberger Majors Richard & Brenda Herivel Territorial Secretary for Mission Resource / Russia Divisional Secretary The Salvation Army 109044, Moscow Krestiansky Tupik 16/1 RUSSIA Email Richard_Herivel@ eet.salvationarmy.org, Brenda_Herivel@eet.salvationarmy.org Birthdays 10/4 (Rich), 12/26 (Brenda) Anniversary 1/3

Captain George Katchanov Spiritual & Religious Care Coordinator The Salvation Army 1303-873 Waverly Street Winnepeg MB R3T 6C3 CANADA Email George_Katchanov@ CAN.salvationarmy.org Birthday 8/12

Captains Sergey & Tanya Katchanov Corps Officers Sergey and Tanya Katchanov Сергей и Таня Качановы P.O. Box 1785/ а/я 1785 Dnepropetrovsk 49027 Email raduga771@yahoo.com Birthdays 1/16 (Sergey), 2/2 (Tanya) Anniversary 4/11

Captains Timothy & Camie McPherson (Zachary & Nathanael) Corps Officers Die Heilsarmee Am Martstall 25 30159 Hannover GERMANY Email Timothy_McPherson@ gmx.de, crossbearer_16@hotmail.com

Corps Officer The Salvation Army 1 / 76 George St. Norwood, SA 5067 AUSTRALIA Email Cindy_Shellenberger@aus.salvationarmy.org Birthday 11/23

Major Randall Sjogren International Auditor 6509 Old Coach Court Alexandria, VA 22315 Email Randall_Sjogren@salvationarmy.org Birthday 12/16, Anniversary 6/16

Colonels Dennis & Sharon Strissel Territorial Commander/Territorial President of Women’s Ministries The Salvation Army PO Box CT 452 Cantonments Accra, GHANA West Africa Email Dennis_Strissel@gha.salvationarmy.org, Sharon_Strissel@gha.salvationarmy.org Birthdays 3/4 (Dennis), 10/7 (Sharon) Anniversary 6/14

Commissioners Barry & Sue Swanson International Secretary for Americas & Caribbean Zone / Zonal Secretary for Women’s Ministries Temporary Address: 10 W. Algonquin Road Des Plaines, IL 60016 Email Barry_Swanson@ salvationarmy.org, Sue_Swanson@salvationarmy.org Birthdays 4/22 (Barry), 8/13 (Sue) Anniversary 6/15