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“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)

community of 40,000has come to loveabout the center,including the welcom-ing, Christ-centeredatmosphere andwholesome environ-ment for families.

In the year theQuincy Kroc Center hasbeen open, more than6,200 individuals havejoined. Membershipremained strong despitethe typical spring andsummertime lossesmany fitness facilitiessee. The center’s down-town location providesa place for business

people to eat lunch, and several localbusinesses hold large luncheons foremployees and clients in “TheMeadows” conference room. A typi-cal day sees hundreds of peopleusing the facility in some way, shapeor form, with youth, fitness buffsand business people co-minglingthroughout the main foyer of thefacility.

The Youth Asset DevelopmentInitiative (YADI) has played a majorrole in the way the Quincy commu-

nity perceives the center. LieutenantRich Forney heads this area and cre-ated an “adopt-a-school” effort whichhas allowed hundreds of elementaryschool children access to the facility.Many of these kids also participatedin summer day camp. One happyparent said the reason her child likedthe day camp was because he got totalk about Jesus!

The past year has seen growth inmany areas of the Kroc Center. Thestaff has grown from 35 to 177employees, ranging from lifeguardsto day camp staff. Events, such asthe “Diamond Dive” and“Anniversary Auction,” have beendeveloped to support Kroc scholar-ships. The center also successfullytook on the Joe Bonansinga SummerMusic Institute, a decades-long pro-gram formerly hosted by the parkdistrict.

by Kent Embree

The Quincy, Ill., Rayand Joan KrocCorps CommunityCenter marked its

first year anniversary withan open-house featuringfree fitness classes, rockwall climbs, refreshmentsand prizes, and an auctionbenefitting Kroc scholar-ships. The event celebratedmany of the things the

cultivating deep roots in God’s Wordand pursuing His will. We selectedthe idea of the orchard because in ittrees are intentionally planted andlooked after; the roots go deep intothe soil, and the trees bear good,pleasing fruit.

Since our division is geographicallyspread out, we wanted to find a way

for everyone to be a part of TheOrchard. Everyone who joined wasgiven a one-year Bible to read,encouraged to do the same dailyreadings, and invited to connect withthe others in this ministry. Readingand discussing the same scripture isa big link.

We also started an OrchardFacebook page to be able to discussour daily readings, share prayerrequests, and offer support.

From the beginning we knew thiswouldn’t be for everyone because ofthe commitment and accountability.Yet, we didn’t want to disregardthese important components andwater down the program. We wantedto set a standard for spiritual growthand to begin a pursuit of holiness byyoung adults in our division.

While the concept of small groupsand Bible studies isn’t new, whatmakes The Orchard special is that itgrew out of the same desire God

placed in many of our hearts. Wehope that as young adults grow deepin their relationship with the Lordthey become an unstoppable forcefor God’s Kingdom.

A terrific first year forQuincyKroc

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takes rootby Christina Tamayo

Sometimes you just wantmore. You need more sub-stance, more depth, andmore excitement. In some

cases, that could be a bad thing. Inthis case, it was good.

Last October a group of youngadults from the Northern Divisionmet together and discussed their dis-contentment and vision for change.We soon realized God was placingthe same desire in all our hearts. Wewere longing for more: moreaccountability, more spiritual depth,and more support. We wanted to godeeper into God’s Word.

These shared desires helpedlaunch a new ministry called TheOrchard. It’s a Christ-centered com-munity of young adults committed to

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by Commissioner Paul R. SeilerTerritorial Commander

Anice part of summer vaca-tions (do they alreadyseem a long ago memo-ry?) is catching up with

family. As a result of distance, suchopportunities seem fewer thesedays. Of course, for us these visitsare especially important becauseour grandchildren are growing upfar too quickly, as Facebook con-firms.

Visiting with my brother and hiswife who are Presbyterians, I was abit taken back when my sister-in-law exclaimed, “Everyone knows ifyour Sunday school’s gone, yourchurch future is gone!” While Imight expect these words from anenergetic divisional youth secretary,a thoughtful corps officer or a

made with musical groups. A solidfuture means continually trainingand engaging young players.

In “Creating a Shared Future,” akey part of the first principle,Pursue Mission, is growing saints.There is no better way for God’speople to grow in their understand-ing and love for God than by study-ing His Word. One of the best waysfor Salvationists to mature in theirfaith, both children and adults, isby participating in good Sundayschool classes at their corps. May Icontinue to encourage you torecruit and develop teachers whowill give their best to this importantresponsibility? May I also challengeyou to break out of the Sundayschool stereotype?

We are currently in the middle ofa singing company initiative in thisterritory. If you don’t have thismusical activity in your corps, con-sider starting it. Your Sunday schoolchildren may have music classes inschool, so they’d be used to theconcept of singing in a group, andmost kids think singing is fun.Music is a universal languagewhich generally transcends culturalbarriers, is gender-inclusive, andcan be a valuable teaching tool.Think about it: how did you learnthe alphabet? By singing it, right?So if you teach your Sunday schoolchildren how to sing Bible verses,those truths from God’s Word willbe buried deep in their hearts. It’s awin-win!

I consistently meet Salvationistsin the Midwest who want to passon a better Army to the next gener-ation. I believe teaching God’sWord in Sunday school is one of theways to accomplish that hope.

If your Sunday school’sgone, your future’s gone!

retired officer benefitting fromexperience, it came as a bit of a sur-prise from, of all people, aPresbyterian. I guess I expectPresbyterians to be more traditionaland staid.

Growing up, my interest in sportsoriginated with my brother andfather. It was further developed byplaying sports, including highschool varsity basketball when Iwas much faster and more athletic.One of the lessons of quality schoolsports programs is the intentionaldevelopment of young boys andgirls in school and community ath-letic leagues. Failing to do so, aschool system will not have highlycompetitive teams by the highschool level. A comparison can be

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PathwayofHope rolled out in 27more corps!

More than 900 youth and 100 adults from 15 day camps in the Eastern Michigan Divisiondescended upon Camp Echo Grove in Leonard, Mich., for an action-packed field day. Itincluded popular activities such as swimming, pontoon boat rides and arts and crafts. Theevent was sponsored by McDonald’s. Pictured is the group from the Saginaw, Mich., Corps.

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Pathway of Hope, a new ini-tiative to help vulnerablefamilies break the intergen-erational cycle of poverty, is

being introduced to 27 more corps inour territory.

The first clusters of corps to imple-ment Pathway of Hope this fall are inthe Eastern Michigan, Heartland,Indiana, Metropolitan and theKansas and Western Missouri divi-sions. The program will be intro-duced to more clusters of corps earlynext year, and the goal is that by2016 all corps and service centerswill be part of the program.

The largest corps cluster is in theKansas and Western MissouriDivision (KWM), with a high concen-tration in the Kansas City area. It isbeing funded in KWM in part by agenerous three-year, $3 million grantby the Hall Family Foundation.

“The Hall Family Foundation Boardof Directors saw the Pathway of Hopeproject as a well-organized new initia-tive for Kansas City that could havemajor impact in our local fight againstpoverty, particularly in these challeng-ing economic times,” said AngelaAndersen McClelland, Hall FamilyFoundation vice president.

According to Linda Brinker, territo-rial project manager for Pathway ofHope, comprehensive training is acritical component for the program’ssuccess and the life-changing impactit can have for families. To help

ensure success, 16 hours of trainingare required by corps officers, case-workers and other key members ofcorps where Pathway is introduced.An intensive schedule of trainingbegan this summer.

In addition, the territory is mak-ing funds available to hire regional

program coordinators at the divi-sional headquarters for five years.The coordinators will work collabo-ratively with Linda to supportimplementation of the program’sobjectives, including ongoing train-ing, collection of data and reportingon outcomes.

Eastern MichiganAnn Arbor, Mich.Dearborn Heights, Mich.Plymouth, Mich.Royal Oak, Mich.Ypsilanti, Mich.

HeartlandCanton, Ill.Cedar Rapids, IowaChampaign, Ill.Pekin, Ill.Peoria, Ill.

IndianaAnderson, Ind.Indianapolis Fountain Square, Ind.Kokomo, Ind.Marion, Ind.Warsaw, Ind.

Kansas and Western MissouriKansas City Bellefontaine, MoKansas City Blue Valley, Mo.Kansas City Citadel, Kan.Independence, Mo.Kansas City Northland, MoOlathe, Kan.Grandview Southland, Mo.Kansas City Westport Temple, Mo.

MetropolitanEast Chicago, Ind.Hammond-Munster, Ind.Chicago Midway Citadel, Ill.Chicago Temple, Ill.

New corps on the Pathway of Hope

Angela Andersen McClelland and MajorCharles Smith

is super cleanand safe, instruc-tors mature andhighly certified,and prices com-parable or lessthan others. Halfof those who reg-ister for lessonsare not members.So, this is achance not onlyto show off ourpool but every-thing else in thecenter.

Theater productions

Shortly after we opened, a localcommunity theater group made theKroc Center its home. With perfor-mances every few months, MainStage Inc. brings in hundreds ofnew people. Productions haveincluded a Valentine’s Day dinner

theater, “Aladdin,” and “Bye, ByeBirdie,” in which even Major BobWebster, senior Kroc Center officer,played a part!

Town Hall MeetingsWhen shootings in the neighbor-

hood grabbed the attention of localnews crews and residents, ESPNanalyst and former Notre Dame bas-ketball Coach Digger Phelps broughthundreds of people into our buildingto find solutions to youth violence.The meetings led to an after-hoursbasketball league coached by minis-ters and police officers to help keepkids off the streets at night.

Community partnersEvery week local organizations are

finding us, and their business meet-ings bring many new people into theKroc Center.

We consistently track visitors, addthese new contacts to our emailblasts, and make follow-up phonecalls because if they get involved itcan be life-changing.

This month significant lead-ership changes are takingeffect for the CentralTerritory. Please pray for

the following individuals as theytake up their new appointments.Lt. Colonel Richard Vander

Weele has been appointed as assis-tant chief secretary.

Majors Paul and Renea Smithhave been appointed territorial sec-retary for program and assistant ter-ritorial secretary for personnel,respectively, with the promotion toLt. Colonel.

Majors Paul and PaulaFleeman have been appointed asdivisional commander and division-al director of women’s ministries,Western Division.

Major Cherri Hobbins has beenappointed as training principal atthe College for Officer Training.

Leadership changes in theCentral Territory3

by Meg Sauer

It’s pretty safe to say almosteveryone in America has been toMcDonald’s. We also canassume most people are familiar

with The Salvation Army, at leastits red kettles and bellringers. Sowhen Joan Kroc, wife of thefounder of McDonald’s, bequeathedthe largest single gift in charitablehistory to The Salvation Army,you’d think everyone would knowabout it. Well, not really.

The South Bend, Ind., Ray andJoan Kroc Corps CommunityCenter, led by Majors Robert andCollette Webster, is one of thelargest building projects in recentyears. It is uniquely spectacular andopen to everyone. Yet for communi-ty members who don’t venture to“that side of town,” it doesn’t exist.But if we can get them through thedoors, they’ll come back. Really.

This was certainly true with ourgrand opening at the start of theyear. Thousands of people walkedthrough the center, and it was the

lead story on the local newscasts.We rode the excitement for abouteight weeks. During that time, hun-dreds of people waited in line tosign up for memberships.

Then spring came to Indiana. Theweather was beautiful, unusuallywarm and dry, and people wantedto be outside. Our work was cut outfor us. How could we get themback inside?

Tours and eventsThe Kroc Center continues to

offer free tours at the top of thehour. Whether two or 20 people arewaiting, they get a personal tourand a dynamic sales pitch.

We typically have five to tenevents each week that raise funds.Just as valuable are the new peoplethe events bring into the center.Our birthday parties especially havebeen a hit. Other celebrationsinclude anniversary and graduationparties, wedding receptions, schoolfieldtrips, and much more. Partygoers get a “Krocsperience” thatincludes world-class customer ser-vice, yummy homemade pizza, andour event staff takes care of all thedetails, including clean-up!

Swimming lessonsSwimming lessons at the center

are simply a stroke above anywhereelse. We try to keep our classessmall and individualized. Our pool

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by Melissa Hulett

Through many differentexperiences during sixweeks of ministry in theUkraine, the thing that

struck us most was the uncondi-tional love of the Ukrainian peopleto us. One family in particular stoleour hearts.

When we arrived in Kharkov wespent our first week running a daycamp at the Pesochin Corps. On thefirst day we met Dima, a sweet, 13-year-old boy who was attentive tothe Bible story. The following dayhe brought his twin sister, Lena.On the third day, they acceptedChrist! We rejoiced.

Throughout the week we devel-oped relationships with these beau-tiful children and later met theirmother, Viola. She graciouslyserved us lunch in her home. When

we left the Pesochin Corps, Dimaand Lena followed us to the nextone and participated in day campand English club there. When ourthree weeks in Kharkov were over,Viola and Lena met us at the trainstation at 6:00 a.m. to bring usbreakfast and say goodbye. Wewere so blessed.

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Ezehs farewell fromHaiti

After serving more than adecade in Haiti, Captain Dr.Felix and Major Violet Ezehhave been appointed to the

Trinidad and Tobago Division in theCaribbean Territory. In addition toserving as divisional secretary andmen’s fellowship secretary, Felix willbe the corps officer for Tragarete RoadCorps in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Violethas been appointed as the divisionalwomen’s ministries secretary with theadditional responsibilities of matron ofthe Josephine Shaw House, a hostelfor young working women in Port-of-Spain.

Their 10-year-old son, Matthew, willbe leaving the only home he’s knownin Fond-des-Negres, where Felix andViolet were the administrators ofBethel Clinic in this mountainousregion of southern Haiti.

“We’ve experienced many blessingsover the years, and God’s faithfulnessin meeting the many challenges,” saidViolet.

This summer four young adult teams from the Central Territory ministered across the world.Here they share some of their moving experiences.

Hearts for theUkraine

by Megan Polsley

God is at work inHungary and usingThe Salvation Armyto build His

Kingdom. We met wonderfullywelcoming soldiers and caringand courageous officers.Captains Béla and Erikö Vesceyespecially made an impression.

They were devastated whenthey were young and doctorssaid they’d never have chil-dren. Despite the ominousprognosis, they eventually hada son, then twin boys and twingirls! Even though they didn’t pro-fess faith in the Lord, they believedtheir children were miracles fromGod. With their large family, how-ever, they began to struggle tomake ends meet and turned to The

Salvation Army for help. Eventuallythey accepted Christ and becameofficers.

God is so good and is using TheSalvation Army to meet the physi-cal and spiritual needs of people inHungary.

Faith atwork inHungary

by Andres Villatoro

Our time in Jamaica culmi-nated with a beautifulworship session at theSchool for the Blind in

Kingston. We participated in a“Pajama Praise Night,” a special ser-vice for the children who wereabout to leave for summer vacation.In the comfort of our pajamas, weexperienced how close God is tothe “poor in spirit.” Although theworld might be quick to pity thesechildren, we saw their joy and loveas they praised the Lord with alltheir hearts. Without the need ofsheet music, the student musiciansenthusiastically played their guitars,piano and drums. Among them wasSanjei, a master guitarist, andNigel, who has a bluesy voice.

As we sat, absorbing the talent,beauty and joy of these children,we were struck by their love for theHeavenly Father. We left Jamaicawith uplifted hearts and still carrytheir spirit with us.

Caribbeanpraises

by Jamison Taube

Serving in Kenya changedour perspective on sacrifi-cial living. We were blessedto see how Salvationists

work together and the sacrificesthey make.

One of the inspiring individualswe met is 27-year-old Lt. PatrickMunywoki, who is not only a corpsofficer but oversees Salvation Armyschools and is the divisional youthsecretary.

After a long day of teaching heinvited us for tea at his home, sim-ply a small house behind thecorps/school, and shared his testi-mony. When Patrick was single andGod called him to officership, heobeyed and pursued his callingwithout the help or support of aspouse. Though he had to leave hishome, friends and family and learna new language, he felt there was

no greater pleasure than to followGod. He would happily take up anyburden to further the gospel.

Getting to know Patrick as abrother in Christ made us ask our-selves if we were truly giving a sac-rifice worthy of God. Are you?

KenyaEast sacrifices

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ial praise band, marked times ofworship throughout CBLI.

The International Day of Prayerfor Children featured the TempleDancers of the Chicago TempleCorps, a spell-bound crowd watch-ing and listening to Jasmine McCoyusing Godly Play to share theGospel of John’s story of the goodshepherd, and an interview withPROMISE anti-trafficking initia-tive’s Frank Massolini.

Several times during CBLI peopleresponded to evening program andSunday worship messages from

Nearly 500 campers met atCamp Wonderland to rest,enjoy fellowship andexperience growth at

Central Bible Leadership Institute(CBLI). CBLI’s purpose is to nur-ture and prepare Salvationistsengaged in mission to be able topreach the gospel and meet humanneeds. Special track guests for the10-day encampment included Dr.Roger Green, who led the adulttrack through the Kingdom of God;Lt. Colonel Janet Munn, whoshared spiritual disciplines withyoung adults; and MajorsLarry and Janet Ashcraft,who challenged teens tobe followers instead offans. Highlights ofevening programs includ-ed summer missionteams in their Hungarian,Kenyan, Ukrainian andCaribbean SalvationArmy uniforms and ahymn sing with songsready to be plucked froma clothesline.On youthnight CBLI Kids, JrCBLI and Impacttracks (tween) pre-sented the cutestbabies and childrenas pirates. Strong andheart-felt singing ledby The SingingCompany, the territor-

suicide intervention, pas-toral care, leadership andpersonal development.

After the evening pro-grams CBLI nightlifeincluded afterglows,Baggo tournaments,water balloon battles,glow stick games, danc-ing to sweet DJ mixes inthe Sharp Center (askteens about the Blackand White Night!), half

night of prayer and youngmarried couples disciple-ship.

Throughout the weekCBLI raised funds to pur-chase tin roofs to help offi-cers in the Papua NewGuinea (PNG) Territorystay dry during the exten-sive rainy season. (See side-bar.) Majors Jim and Marcia

Cocker of the EasternTerritory School for OfficerTraining, recently returned fromPNG, shared their story of theArmy and personal journey of obe-dience. “God will use us powerfullywhen we say yes to Him,” Marciasaid.

On the final Sunday, ChiefSecretary Colonel Merle Heatwolechallenged campers preparing toreturn home to put their faith intoaction by prayerfully considering,“Where are you with God? Who areyou praying for? What is God call-ing you to do?” Some answers maybe expected at CBLI 2013.

Colonel Munn,Dr. Green,Major LarryAshcraft, MajorEvie Diaz andColonel MerleHeatwole; 170 seek-ers prayed at thealtar, as well as manyothers throughoutthe WonderlandChapel.

CBLI morningsand afternoons werefilled with concentrat-ed teaching for the Adult,Young Adult Community andEncounter (teen) tracks. Majors Billand Sue Dunigan from Camden,N.J., shared their experiences inurban mission, while Colonel Munnled young adults in disciplines suchas fasting, spiritual warfare andcommunity. Silence was practicedone day with a strangely quietlunchtime at the famously noisyWonderland dining hall. Especiallypopular were Dr. Green’s Theologyof William Booth and the Bible ses-sions of Linda Himes and MajorCheryl Lawry. Valuable trainingtook place in youth development,

Fundraising jump-start

Delegates raised $13,362.25for World Services/Self-Denial this summer atCentral Bible Leadership

Institute for roofs in Papua NewGuinea.

The funds were raised throughthe sale of pins, barrettes and keychains, which were constructed andsold by campers throughout theweek.

You can make and sell these inex-pensive and easily replicable craftsat your next corps World Services/Self-Denial fundraiser, too!

For instructions and other resourceswe’ll link you through Get Connected.

CBLI: putting faith into action

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into fulltime ministry opportunities.Graduates of Moody Bible Institute,Esteban and Karen already werecommitted to serving God fulltime.

“I’d been offered a position with aninternational relief organization butfelt ‘pulled’ to the Army,” saidEsteban, who first worked for theArmy at the East Chicago, Ind.,Corps while he finished his graduatework at North Park University.

Now corps officers in Warsaw,Ind., the Pommiers served as cadetsin charge of the Warsaw Corpsthroughout their second year of train-ing.

Raised by Christian parents,Esteban became rebellious in his teenyears. “I tried to escape God’s pres-ence but couldn’t,” he said. Estebansurrendered his life to Christ at age17 after being confronted by a godlyman and the truth of a simple song,“My only hope is You, Jesus.”

Through his leadership experi-ences, Esteban has learned to wait onGod. “I can do my part and workhard, but at the end of the day, it’sGod who moves it all,” he said. “I’malso learning to take care of our mar-riage, especially during these firstyears of officership. We promisedeach other to remain strong andnever stop working on becomingone.”

God has gifted Major JerryO’Neil with the talent ofbuilding relationships, notonly within his corps but in

the surrounding community. It’s beensaid Jerry could run for mayor—andwin!

“We work hard to get involvedinstead of waiting for people to cometo us,” said Jerry, corps officer withwife Vangie in Kankakee, Ill. “It’s notrocket science; you join a serviceclub, participate in the chamber ofcommerce, meet the executive direc-tors of United Way and other organi-zations and, before long, you’re wellknown!”

The oldest ofnine children,Jerry learned tobe a good stew-ard from hismother. He metthe Army at age11 through anafterschool Biblestudy at an out-post of theMinneapolisTemple, Minn.,

Commissioned thispast June, Lt.Esteban Pommierreceived his call

to officership in May 2010while working with wifeKaren at the RockfordTemple, Ill., Corps asHispanic ministry direc-tors. Three months later,they found themselveswith their two sons at thetraining college! (Theirthird son was born a year later.)

“We joked about becoming officersbut never took it seriously,” saidEsteban, who’d been consideringother avenues of ministry withoutrealizing God’s path was lying rightin front of him! “Our corps sergeant-major once said, ‘Here are our pas-tors. They don’t know it yet, butthey’re our future officers!’” headded.

Esteban met the Army throughfriends who encouraged him to look

Corps. There he discovered a Godwho loved him and wanted to havean intimate relationship with him.

“I met amazing people,” said Jerry.“The men would take me to fatherand son dinners and make sure I wasincluded in all of the activities. Ilearned how to play a brass horn andhad a great time going to camps andyouth councils, at which I respondedto every altar call!”

Knowing God wanted him to be anofficer, Jerry first enlisted in the AirForce, which taught him disciplineand attention to detail. He planned toenter the training college a monthafter his 1990 discharge. When it

came six months earlier thanplanned, Jerry had the invaluableexperience of working as a corpshelper in Grand Forks, N.D.

Now an officer for two decades,Jerry believes the secret to content-ment is to live where you are, notin your last or next appointment.

“The greatest lesson I havelearned is to love your peopleunconditionally. People don’t carehow much you know, until theyknow how much you care!” Jerryconcluded.

Fulfilled in their callingWhen cadets sign their covenant and are ordained and commissioned, they don’t know where they will serve or what awaitsthem as officers. What they do know is that God has called them to this life of meaningful ministry and He will use them.In the Central Territory, there are currently more than 700 active officers. Here are just four we thought you should know.

When cadets sign their covenant and are ordained and commissioned, they don’t know where they will serve or what awaitsthem as officers. What they do know is that God has called them to this life of meaningful ministry and He will use them.In the Central Territory, there are currently more than 700 active officers. Here are just four we thought you should know.

When cadets sign their covenant and are ordained and commissioned, they don’t know where they will serve or what awaitsthem as officers. What they do know is that God has called them to this life of meaningful ministry and He will use them.In the Central Territory, there are currently more than 700 active officers. Here are just four we thought you should know.

“Pulled” to theArmy Building strong foundations

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ing so much more on the field.”Regardless of the everyday chal-

lenges of balancing ministry and hav-ing young children, Brianne beganconnecting with her people. Overtime she discovered what reallyspoke to her congregation. “The rela-tionships I’ve formed with the corpspeople have really stolen my heart,”said Brianne.

In the past year the corps hasgrown, specifically in men’s fellow-ship and women’s ministries. Briannereports more women are attending

the meetings. “All thewomen on the rosterare faithfully attendingwomen’s ministriesand are even bringingtheir friends!” sheexclaimed.

Now pregnant withher third child,Brianne shares thatshe is enjoying herappointment, reapingthe blessings of raisingher children in thecorps and looking for-ward to the ongoingministry in Watertown.

Lt. Lynn Lopez became aSalvation Army officer at48. It wasn’t easy afterbeing independent for so

long to go to training, but withGod’s strength and His clearlydirected purpose she embarked ona new path.

Lynn describes her life beforeChrist as a “train wreck.” One dayshe’d had enough, dropped to herknees and gave her heart to Jesus.

“I felt the Holy Spirit wash overme. Wash me clean,” she said.“I’ve never gone back to my oldway of life since. It was a mira-cle.”

Right then and there God alsotold Lynn she was to become aSalvation Army officer. “I had someexperience as a social service client,but I didn’t know The SalvationArmy was a church!” She called thecorps nearest to her home, becameinvolved and within a few years washeaded to training.

As an officer, Lynn feels a yearningto reach Native Americans for theLord. Her father is from the easternCherokee nation, and this heritage isdear to her heart. She spent manydays of her life on her father’s reser-vation. “The body of believers is not

When Lt. BrianneBowers arrivedin Watertown,S.D., fresh out

of training with her husband,Anthony, one-year-old son,Aiden, and a baby on theway, she didn’t realize theadventures ahead. This urbancouple, who’d lived inChicago and Milwaukee forthe majority of their lives,walked into a different world;one of spurs, boots andtrucks.

Not more than two monthsafter they arrived, Briannegave birth to their secondson, Josiah, and shortly thereaftershe was back on her feet planning,singing and ministering. In the midstof so much activity Brianne foundherself wondering how, with her citybackground, she could connect to alovely, but altogether new, rural com-munity.

“Growing up as an officers’ kid inthe Army I thought I had a deepunderstanding of what I would bedoing each day as a Salvation Armyofficer,” said Brianne. “However, as anew, young officer I quickly realized,despite my background, I’d be learn-

complete without native people,” saidLynn.

Lynn’s first appointment landedher at the St. Cloud, Minn., Corps asthe associate corps officer. WhenLynn came through the doors of theSt. Cloud Corps building and shelter,her vision was to fill the hallwayswith children. Lynn actually walkedthe halls of the shelter encouragingyoung people to join corps activities.It took time, prayer and a lot of hardwork, but in the end youth programs

grew by 50 percent.Lynn now serves asthe corps officer inEmporia, Kan.

“I tell young peoplethe decisions theymake now can affectthe rest of their lives,”said Lynn. “I didn’thave people telling methat stuff. Some kidswho come into ourcorps are floundering,and all I want to do islet them know thatthere is another way.God is the answer.”

Relationships at heart A time like this

Lt. Brianne Bowers with her husband and two sons.

Lts. Bowers recently enrolled two new junior soldiers.

Lynn with Lt. Colonels Daniel and Rebecca Sjogren.

Lynn and some of the St. Cloud, Minn., youth group members after a long day’s work.

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by Caleb Sjögren

Jesus commissioned His fol-lowers to go and make disci-ples, an order that stillstands. This simple directive

sometimes seems intimidating, butthe National Seminar onEvangelism (NSE) exists to demysti-fy the process, training and inspir-ing Salvationists to share the gospelof Jesus Christ.

For more than 40 years, sol-diers—and now officers—fromacross the U.S. have attended theseminar. This year more than 150delegates and staff convened atGlen Eyrie Conference Center inColorado Springs, Colo., to studythe Bible, worship, pray andencourage one another to share theGood News.

There are many methods andtechniques for sharing, but theseare only effective when believersstep out and connect with thosewho need Christ. The seminar’s

curriculum, based on Bill Hybels’book Just Walk Across the Room,focuses on sharing Christ as an out-pouring of genuine relationshipswith others, often starting as simplyas stepping out of our circles ofcomfort, extending a hand to astranger, and entering the “zone of

the unknown.” Delegates wereexhorted to develop deep friend-ships with people who don’t knowChrist, to discover their stories, andto heed the promptings of the HolySpirit.

NSE attendees were challenged toheed General Linda Bond’s exhorta-tion to be one united Army withone mission and one message ofsalvation for the world. Delegatespracticed making contact with peo-ple during evangelistic outings.These interactions were remindersthat expressing the grace of JesusChrist involves establishing rela-tionships, listening to another per-son’s story, and eventually sharing

the story of what He has done inour own lives.

So how can soldiers and corpsimplement their own atmosphere ofevangelism? One person at a time,starting with the contacts theyalready have in their communityand neighborhood. Evangelisticevents and programs are part of theprocess, but sharing Christ ulti-mately depends on believers’ every-day lifestyles and attitudes. NSEreminds delegates that expressingthe gospel is a mindset, not a pro-gram. It goes beyond attendanceand participation, calling for achange in the believer’s approach topeople and openness to momentswhen the Holy Spirit interruptsone’s agenda.

Jesus has commanded us to makedisciples. The harvest is ready, andwe’re the ones He has sent. And itstarts by walking right across theroom, the parking lot, the street.

Majors Dan and Marty Hudson with Commissioners Raymond and Merlyn Cooper and flag-bearers Major Joyce Wakefield and Captain Fred Wakefield.

Everyday evangelismamindset

Majors Dan and MartyHudson retired this yearafter nearly five decades.Their officership was

marked by a deep commitment tocorrectional ministries and a life-long learning mentality.

Commissioners Raymond andMerlyn Cooper conducted theirretirement ceremony, which tookplace in St. Louis, Mo. A brassensemble played while Lt. ColonelGordon Spicer welcomed guests.Chief Secretary Colonel MerleHeatwole gave the invocation.

Highlights of the afternoonincluded reflections from theHudsons’ daughter, Caressa, andgrandson, Brandan. Guests alsoenjoyed a luncheon, music andscripture reading.

Dan and Marty met while cadetsat the School for Officers’ Trainingin Atlanta, Ga., and were commis-sioned in 1966. They came to the

Central Territory—for what wassupposed to be no longer than fiveyears—about 30 years ago. After afew corps appointments, theyserved 17 years at MidlandDivisional Headquarters in prisonministries.

In 1994 Marty was honored toattend the International College forOfficers. In the appointment fromwhich Marty retired, she main-tained a volunteer base of over 80people who faithfully wrote to over300 inmates. In every appointmentMarty was appreciated for her joy-ful spirit and upbeat personality.

Over the last 21 years Dan hascontinued his education, earning abachelor’s degree in correctionsministries and theology, a mastersin counseling and religious educa-tion, doctorates in religion and psy-chology and counseling.

The Hudsons retired to LakeSherwood, Mo.

For the last four years, PhilBarrett, corps administratorof the Brown County, Ind.,Corps, and the pastors of

two other churches (New Life andHoosier Harvest) have combinedtheir youth forces for “Ingage,” athree-day discipleship training pro-gram aimed at young people ingrades six through twelve. Thisyear 80 young people participatedin training sessions each day andattended praise and teaching meet-ings each evening.

Phil’s sessions were on personalevangelism, a key component ofwhich included writing and pre-senting succinct testimonies offaith. To put these new-found skillsinto practice, Phil obtained permis-sion to hold an open-air meeting onthe Brown County courthouse stepsin the central square of Nashville,

Ind., a charming, old-fashioned town.Ringed by gift stores, boutiques,restaurants and specialty shops, thesquare attracts many tourists, saidPhil.

The youth, although nervous, roseto the occasion magnificently, Philreported. Alternating musical perfor-mances with testimonies, they did“an amazing job.”

Phil said, “They weren’t preachingat people but merely sharing whatGod had done in their lives.”

As the crowd formed, some peoplestayed for the whole meeting. Otherslistened for a while. One womanwept the entire time.

The summer open-air proved to beso successful, repeat meetings willtake place during the popular fall-col-ors tourist season, this time withadults ready to pray with people!

“Ingage” engages youth

A focusedministry

LakewoodTempleKaBoom!edby Cadet Gregory Ehler

The early morningquiet inMaplewood,Minn., was shat-

tered by an army of vol-unteers. They had con-verged, 248 strong, tobrave high temperaturesand, in one day, build aplayground for theLakewood Temple, Minn., Corps.With a day camp and before andafterschool programs averaging 60-70 children daily, an enclosed out-side play area was sorely needed.

Majors Jim and Candy Curl,corps officers, contacted theKaBoom! organization, which, withForesters life insurance company,raised the majority of the $70,000needed, organized weekly confer-ence calls, and helped to organizevolunteers. After meeting with thechildren at Lakewood Temple, theKaBoom! planners designed theplayground the kids had drawn andprepared to build.

Thursday was prep-day: lumberwas cut and organized by job, postholes were dug, materials were

Army “a perfect fit!”

The adventure into offi-cership for Majors Johnand Margaret Cramptonbegan and ended at the

Royal Oak, Mich., Corps, whichprovided a meaningful settingfor their retirement service.

Majors Thomas and JacalynBowers, Western Michigan andNorthern Indiana divisionalleaders, conducted the ceremo-ny for the Cramptons, whoretired from their last appoint-ments as the La Porte, Ind.,corps officers. Participants inthe service included MajorsMatt and Patricia Grindle andMajors Timothy and Debra Pascoe.Debra expressed her deep apprecia-tion to the Cramptons for theirfriendship and making her familypart of theirs when they came to thedivision five years ago.

Salvationists John and Margaretmarried in 1966 and had two daugh-ters. John’s U.S. Air Force careermeant the family had to move sever-al times. Hoping to provide his fami-ly with some stability after his dis-charge, John earned a bachelor’sdegree in religion and psychology.

Soon after graduating in 1981,John received two job offers: onefrom a church, the other from acorps. God’s directional guidancecame individually through the

Cramptons’ devotions: John’s was on“being a good soldier,” whileMargaret’s read, “If the shoe fits,there’s no room for growth!”

The Cramptons assisted at theRoyal Oak Corps as envoys, then atthe Pontiac Corps before spendingthe next several years leading thecorps in Farmington Hills, thenMidland, Mich., as auxiliary cap-tains. In 1991 they became captainsand served as corps officers inMissouri. Ten years later they werepromoted to majors and continuedserving as corps officers inMinnesota, Michigan and Indiana.Additionally, the Cramptons servedas officer counselors from 2006 until2010.

STEPs value formy corpsby Major Rose Eagle

When the Logansport,Ind., Corps wasselected as a pilot sitein our division for the

STEPs (Strategic Tool to EngagePotential) program, I thought, “Wellgreat, here we go again with anoth-er new evaluation tool.” I wonderedif it would be just one more thingto add to my already busy schedule.

But as I learned about it, I startedto get excited. Our corps had begungrowing since moving to our newlocation a few months earlier, and Iwondered if STEPs could bring oldtimers and new comers together forcontinued growth.

It didn’t take long to realize I wasbeing handed a valuable gift as thecorps officer. The process wasn’tabout what I was doing or what Ithought could be done, but whatthe corps as a whole could achieve.

My husband and I participated intraining, and dates were set for adivisional headquarters (DHQ) teamvisit. I still had reservations sincepast reviews took many hours ofwork before a DHQ team arrived.However, I found STEPs different.Yes, I had work to do, but it was amatter ofmakingcopies forteam mem-bers andansweringtheir ques-tions.

We heldthree meet-ings beforeour DHQteamarrived. Thefirst provid-ed the corpsSTEPs team the paperwork with anexplanation of how to fill out eachsection; the second covered specificquestions; the third gave the teamthe final numbers that had beentabulated and selected the areas ourcorps would focus on.

The DHQ team was super. Theyhelped us set goals and put anaction plan in place. The processwas unbelievably valuable—andfun! As team members sharedideas, they were written on posterboard and hung on the wall. Thisencouraged people to share freely.From this resource our goals andaction plan emerged.

One of the things I like bestabout STEPs is that no matter itssize a corps can select and cus-tomize two or three goals for theyear. This helps us see tangibleresults sooner and keeps our corpsmotivated.

Each month our corps councilreviews our goals to see how we’redoing. Our STEPs partner fromDHQ contacts me every two to

threemonths tohearabout oursuccessesand chal-lengesand to seehow DHQcan help.One ofour goalsthis yearwas tooffermore

leadership opportunities for corpsmembers. I am thrilled two corpsmembers attended Central BibleLeadership Institute for the firsttime, we have two new Sundayschool teachers, and a sign-up sheetfor worship service participationhas been well received. Peoplewho’ve never participated are nowleading the call to worship, prayingand reading scripture.

I am excited about what will hap-pen in the next few years throughthe STEPs process and believe,based on what I’ve seen, it willhelp us grow and better serve ourcommunity.

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delivered, including a 53-foot trailerof mulch and tons of ready mix con-crete, and the first supports wereput in place. The farthest travelingvolunteers—from Alaska—arrived.

On Saturday, 248 volunteers,divided into teams, attacked thematerials like a well-trained force.They made benches, slides, shadestructures, an outdoor classroom,garbage can enclosures, and a tri-cycle path.

In only six hours, the backyardof the corps changed from a muddyspot by the street to a brand newplayground. A fence was installedon Monday, and the playgroundwas open to the children onTuesday. What a blessing!

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Interspersinghis sermonthroughout thefirst Sundaymorning worshipservice,BandmasterWilliam Himesexplored Romans12:11: “Never belacking in zeal,but keep yourspiritual fervor,

serving the Lord.”He identified three conditions formaintaining spiritual fervor. First,strength comes from the Lord, notourselves. Second, it is up to us tostay connected to God’s power, andthird, it’s essential to stay in fellow-ship with God’s people.On Wednesday evening CMI expe-rienced a real life application ofRomans 12:15, “Rejoice with thosewho rejoice; mourn with those whomourn,” as CMI chaplain CaptainTom McComb welcomed a delega-tion from the Sikh Temple in OakCreek, Wis., which had beenattacked by a gunman who killedsix of their members just two

weeks earlier. As twoSikhs shared theirexperience and atti-tude of forgiveness,listeners were filledwith compassion andthen united in prayer.

The final weekendcame all too quickly.At the Saturdayawards festival, terri-

torial leadersCommissioners Paul R. and CarolSeiler honored student achieve-ments with trophies, special recog-nitions and a host of CMI Alumnischolarships. [See box.]

“I am impressed with the won-derful giftedness of this group,which gives me a sense of peace forthe future of the Army,” saidCommissioner Paul Seiler.

On the last Sunday, the territorialcommander’s message focused onbeing overcomers in faith by fol-lowing God’s recipe for living.Displaying a watery jar of hishomemade peach jam that hadn’tjelled because he didn’t follow thedirections exactly, he drove homehis point. “If we follow the recipefor our lives found in Romans 12:9-21 we will bring honor and glory toGod,” he said. Many respondedduring the time of commitment.

“We have spent our time togetherdrawing close to God, while wehave learned how we can use ourmusical gifts better to praise andhonor Him,” Bandmaster Himesreflected as CMI 2012 came to aprayerful close.

by Carol Shoults

Conventional wisdomwould indicate thatCentral Music Institute(CMI) would be all about

music, but CMI 2012 offered somuch more. During a summer ofsevere drought, the torrential down-pour that descended on CampWonderland during registration wasrefreshing. Even the ensuing two-hour power outage didn’t dampenthe enthusiasm and excitement dur-ing the enrollment of 215 students.

By the end of registration day,students were auditioned andplaced into six bands and two cho-ruses, as well as tested and assignedto dozens of theory, technique andcreative arts electives, includingBible, dance, praise band, drama,visual arts, conducting, beginningkeyboard, instrument repair, leader-ship, Glee-M-I and the ever popularCMI-TV.

Typical of CMI, there were dailyopportunities for spiritual growth asstudents and faculty studiedRomans 12:9-21 which provides aprecise recipe for Christian living.A CMI tradition for more thanthree decades, “Sealed Orders” pre-sented a time each day for a quietand personal encounter with God.

CMI also provided many opportu-nities for new friendships withinthe Central Territory and beyond as27 students came from Argentina,Bolivia,Denmark,England,Korea,Panama,Sweden,andSwitzerland(via Haiti).Languagechallenges

were easily overcomeas students and staffused the internation-al language of musicto “live in harmonywith one another.”

From welcomenight to the finalSunday service, CMIwas blessed byguests CanadianSalvationists Johnand Jane Lam, pas-sionate music educa-tors who spirituallyinspired and musicallychallenged virtuallyevery instrumental andvocal student and instruc-tor.

Saturday evening guestartist night drew a packedhouse to hear the popularChristian band, Gungor.While even the most dis-cerning musician wouldbe impressed by theirvirtuoso skills on gui-tar, keyboard, celloand drums, everyonewas blessed by thelyrics conveyedthrough masterfullycontagious melodies.To say MichaelGungor and companywere exciting wouldbe an understatement!

Recipe for Living

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CarolShoults,CaitlynTennyson,

LauraAllan,RickVogeney

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November Prayer Calendar

Go to www.prayercentralusa.org for prayer updates.

If you follow the prayer calendar in the next year, you will haveread through the Bible!

Day

1 Thursday

2 Friday

3 Saturday

4 Sunday

5 Monday

6 Tuesday

7Wednesday

8 Thursday

9 Friday

10 Saturday

11 Sunday

12 Monday

13 Tuesday

14Wednesday

15 Thursday

16 Friday

17 Saturday

18 Sunday

19 Monday

20 Tuesday

21Wednesday

22 Thursday

23 Friday

24 Saturday

25 Sunday

26 Monday

27 Tuesday

28Wednesday

29 Thursday

30 Friday

Bible Reading

Ecclesiastes 3-4

Zephaniah

Acts 11-12

James 4-5

Deuteronomy 1-3

2 Chronicles 33-36

Psalms 128-130

Ecclesiastes 5-6

Haggai

Acts 13-14

1 Peter 1-3

Deuteronomy 4-6

Ezra 1-5

Psalms 131-133

Ecclesiastes 7-8

Zechariah 1-7

Acts 15-16

1 Peter 4-5

Deuteronomy 7-9

Ezra 6-10

Psalms 134-136

Ecclesiastes 9-10

Zechariah 8-14

Acts 17-18

1 John 1-2

Deuteronomy 10-12

Nehemiah 1-4

Psalms 137-139

Ecclesiastes 11-12

Malachi

Pray for The Salvation Army

Milwaukee, Wis., ARC*

Flint Citadel, Mich., Corps

Madison Genesis, Wis., Corps

Galesburg, Ill., Corps

Indianapolis Eagle Creek,Ind., Corps

Kansas City Citadel, Kan., Corps

Cicero Templo Laramie, Ill., Corps

St. Louis, Mo., Booth Manor

Caribbean Territory PIM

Hibbing, Minn., Corps

Kearney, Neb., Corps

Metropolitan DHQ**

Jackson, Mich., Corps

Madison Temple, Wis., Corps

Major Michelle &Captain Deon Oliver (Australia)

Minneapolis, Minn., ARC

Hillsdale, Mich., Corps

Iowa City, Iowa, Corps

Indianapolis Fountain Square,Ind., Corps

Kansas City Northland, Mo., Corps

Crystal Lake, Ill., Corps

Thank God for the blessingsHe gives!

Jacksonville, Ill., Corps

International Falls, Minn., Corps

Lincoln, Neb., Corps

Kalamazoo, Mich., Corps

Manitowoc, Wis., Corps

Livingston County, Mich., Corps

Kankakee, Ill., Corps

Christmas Kettle Campaigns

* = Adult Rehabilitation Center** = Divisional HeadquartersPIM = Partners in Mission

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My Prayer List

General John LarssonplaysGlory!and The Blood of the Lamb

CMI awards

The third in the series ofCDs featuring GeneralJohn Larsson playingpiano arrangements of

songs from the Gowans andLarsson musicals has beenreleased. The CD highlightsmusic from their two musicalsbased on Salvation Army histo-ry and comes complete with a32-page book of the lyrics byGeneral John Gowans.

Glory! brings to the stagethe classic stories of early-dayArmy life told by Edward Joyin The Old Corps, and fea-tures songs like “There is amessage,” “When the glory gets intoyour soul” and “As high as the sky.”

The Blood of the Lamb is basedon Vachel Lindsay’s epic poem“General William Booth enters intoHeaven,” and, very fittingly in thisthe centenary year of the Founder’spromotion to Glory, portraysWilliam Booth leading into Heaventhe great multitude he has won forChrist. Songs include “There’s onlyone flag for me” and “They shallcome from the east, they shallcome from the west.”

For sample tracks and furtherinformation about the series visitwww.johnlarsson.com

John Larsson plays Glory! and TheBlood of the Lamb is available fromResource Connection at 1-800-937-8896 or www.shop.salvationarmy.org— as are the first two CDs.

Camp Lake Band (1st Place)Josiah Sell (Bismarck, N.D.) )Rachel Grindle-Phelps Scholarship

Shagbark Band (1st Place)Janneth Poma (Bolivia)Frank and Gladys Botu Award

Temple Band (1st Place)Caleb Sanchez (Lakewood Temple, Minn.)Ruth Hatfield Scholarship

Hilltop Chorus (1st Place)Christiana Kmecheck (Marinette, Wis.)Victor Danielson Scholarship

Tabernacle Band (1st Place)Dakota Reeves (Oak Creek Centennial, Wis.)Paton Family Scholarship

Citadel Band (1st Place)Morgan Marinelli (Norridge Citadel, Ill.)Donald Hanton Scholarship

Booth Chorale (1st Place)Angelyn Montanez(Wichita West Orchard, Kan.)Douglas Norris Scholarship

Wonderland Band (1st Place)Manuel Munoz (Waco, Texas)William and Katherine Scarlett Scholarship

Ernest and Mary Miller Vocal Soloist AwardAlex Miller (Rochester, Minn.)

Marjorie Marshall Piano AwardGoeun Woo (Korea)

Flint Citadel Uden-McDougall Percussion AwardZane Koehler (Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.)

Ray Wright Tuba AwardJesse Luhn (Oak Creek Centennial, Wis.)

Earle Hanton Euphonium AwardTaylor McComb (Oak Creek Centennial, Wis.)

John R. Cheyne Trombone AwardEd Mylechreest (United Kingdom)

Howard Chesham Horn AwardRichard Borsella III (Kansas City Northland, Mo.)

Ron Rowland Cornet AwardManuel Munoz (Waco, Texas)

Harry Strissel Most Improved Musician AwardShane Byrns (Princeton, Ind.)

Ramsdale-Jaudes-Boyer Rookie AwardCaleb Sanchez (Lakewood Temple, Minn.)

Fischer AwardRichard Borsella III —Conducting(Kansas City Northland, Mo.)

David Hellstrom—Conducting(Rockford Temple, Ill.)

Bernard Smith Conducting AwardEd Mylechreest (United Kingdom)

Majors William and Jean Stuart AwardFred Mbesi (Royal Oak, Mich.)

Lois and Len Duguay Spirit of CMI AwardKelly McBride (Norridge Citadel, Ill.)

Ben Merritt AwardClayton Cox (Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.)Arthur Shoults Scholarship

Crosby O’Neil CornetOak Creek Centennial, Wis., Corps

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QuincyKroc

Promoted toGloryCaptain Dean Sanders

CaptainDeanSanders, 76,was promot-ed to gloryon July 12,2012. Hiswife and sonswere by hisside.

Dean wasborn to Wilbur and Mildred inLincoln, Ill., in 1936. He was invit-ed as a child by Captain DavidAmick to Sunday school, where hebecame involved in The SalvationArmy and accepted Christ asSavior.

He married Bonnie Lane in 1959,and they were blessed with threechildren. They were soldiers inLincoln until 1985 when Dean andBonnie left to be envoys inLudington, Mich. In 1987 theybecame auxiliary captains, leadingthree other corps in Michigan andreceiving the full rank of captain in1999.

After retiring in 2002 the Sandersled Salvation Army operations atthe service extension center inLincoln.

Before Dean ministered fulltimein The Salvation Army, he proudlyserved in the U.S. Army.

Dean is survived by his wife,children Anthony, Timothy andJeane (Anthony) Davis; sevengrandchildren and one great-grand-child.

Lt. Colonel James Davis

Lt. ColonelJames Daviswas promotedto Glory onAugust 7, 2012.He was 83years old.

Born toSalvation Armysoldiers in 1928,James was theeleventh of 12 children. His parentsmade sure James went to Sundayschool, and as a small boy he com-mitted his heart to Jesus.

He struggled during his teenyears but recommitted his life toChrist, and in so doing felt a callingto fulltime Christian service.

James was commissioned in 1949with the Peacemakers Session andserved at corps in Indiana beforemarrying his sessionmate Lt. JeanElliott in 1951. Together, theyserved at corps in Indiana, Iowaand Michigan.

In 1976 he was appointed to theterritorial legal department andretired as territorial legal and lega-cy secretary in 1993.

James valued higher education,enjoyed music and even worked asa certified piano teacher beforeentering training. He also loved totravel and was a member of “Who’sWho” among U.S. Executives for1989.

James is survived by his wife,children Susan (Cary) Ell, Stanleyand Joyce, and two grandchildren.

NobleCorps adds dynamicKoreanministryby Craig Dirkes

The Noble Corps in BrooklynPark, Minn., this yearspawned a new Korean min-istry that has almost tripled

in attendance and has produced twonew soldiers who hope to becomeofficers.

South Korea natives Danny Leeand Christine Bae were enrolled assoldiers during the NorthernDivision’s annual pilgrimage atNorthwoods Camp in Finlayson,Minn. The couple and their 9-year-old daughter started attendingNoble’s Korean Outpost ministrywhen it began in January with 10people. Weekly attendance is nowapproaching 30.

Danny and Christine “have a pas-sion for God and a heart to serveothers,” said Captain Alex Lim, wholeads the Noble Corps with his wife,Captain Chris Lim. “They are verytalented in music and performingarts.”

The couple have years of experi-ence serving in Korean ministries inboth South Korea and America, withan emphasis on helping the homelessand underprivileged children. Alexrecently hired Danny as a part-timeyouth worker at the Noble Corps.

“Their goal is to get trained underus for a year and then go to officertraining college next fall,” said Alex.“I personally believe they have greatpotential to become good officers.”

The Kroc Center has enabled thecorps to share the gospel with morepeople, many of whom otherwisemay never have attended church.

“It amazes me to consider whatGod has accomplished through thegenerosity of Joan Kroc, the dedica-tion of our staff and the buy-infrom our community,” said MajorDan Jennings, senior Kroc Center

officer. “We set out to become aplace where people are inspired toreach higher, invited to becomemore deeply involved, and instruct-ed by God’s Word. Countless bless-ings have been seen as a result ofthose efforts. And, we are only get-ting started. Wait until you seewhat we will attempt for God’sKingdom in year two!”

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EDSon scene of Sikh shooting

SalvationArmyemer-gency

disaster services(EDS) personnelwere quickly onthe scene August5, 2012, after agunman killedsix people beforelosing his ownlife at a SikhTemple in OakCreek, Wis.

“The localpolice receivedtheir first callhere about 10:30a.m. The OakCreek Corps isless than a milefrom the SikhTemple, and theywere quick to respond,” said StanKelley, Wisconsin and Upper Michigandevelopment director. “A canteen fromthe Waukesha, Wis., emergency disas-ter services team responded and wasat the scene by 11:00 a.m.”

Since there was no clear motive forthe shooting, the scene was treated asa domestic terrorism incident, withinvestigators from several agenciesand emergency services convergingrapidly on the site. It was secured bythe Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) until shortly after 6:00 p.m., dur-ing which time The Salvation Armyprovided food, drinks and emotionaland spiritual support to respondersand survivors.

“I was deeply moved at the warmthand compassion of the Sikh communi-ty, not only for each other, but also forthe aid workers. Some showed con-cern for the family of the gunman,wanting to make sure there were peo-ple to counsel with them as well,” saidCaptain Tom McComb, Oak Creekcorps officer. “We pray that God con-tinues to comfort them and help themthrough this time of tremendous loss.”

Sikh Temple leaders held a pressconference the next day at the OakCreek Centennial, Wis., Corps to

share their sorrow over the senselessshooting and express their gratitudeto Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker,Oak Creek city officials and policedepartment, federal agencies, firstresponders and the community-at-large for the outpouring of support.

At Captain McComb’s invitationeight members of the Sikh commu-nity came to the Wednesday nightmeeting at Central Music Institute(CMI), where he was the chaplain.After Tom interviewed two Sikhsabout their religion and the recenttragedy, he expounded on the day’sscripture—chosen months inadvance—“Rejoice with those whorejoice; mourn with those whomourn” (Romans 12:15, NIV). Whenhe invited the delegation to standindicating they were ready to beused by God to minister to others inall situations, the response wasunanimous.

This fall Oak Creek Corps soldiersand members of the Sikh Templewill join together in taking an EDScurriculum course in disaster pre-paredness.

“I anticipate the day will comewhen we’ll serve side-by-side togeth-er in the future,” said Tom.

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (l) thanks Terri Leece, Wisconsinand Upper Michigan (WUM) disaster services director, and TomThuecks, WUM divisional service extension director, for the supportand comfort provided after the shooting.

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Lt. Colonel Daniel Sjögren, Northern divisional commander, enrolls Christine Bae andDanny Lee, supported by their corps officers Captains Chris and Alex Lim as flagbearers.