COMMISSIONING WEEKEND MESSENGERS OF LIGHT 2014 …...CHRISTIAN RIESEBIETER Worship Arts Director JULIE SUTTON, MA MFT Counseling Coordinator Officer Care and Development COLLEGE FOR

USA WESTERN TERRITORY COMMISSIONING WEEKEND…Celebrating 150 Years of The Salvation Army

…Celebrating Our Covenant…Celebrating the Heralds of GraceIN CHRIST ALONE

COMMISSIONING WEEKENDMESSENGERS OF LIGHT 2014-2016

USA WESTERN TERRITORY

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MESSENGERS OF LIGHT MUSIC AND LYRICS BY LEONARD BALLANTINE

Light! Let there be light! God spoke the word into the darkness of the night.Light! You are the Light! That shines into the hearts of all.

Once the earth was dark and cold, then the light, then the light.God the spirit moving bold, then the light.Satan tried to spoil the plan, then the light, then the light.But he could not break the Son of Man, then the Light!


The Savior taught in Galilee, to share the light, share the light.Made the lame to walk, the blind to see. Sharing the light.Sent disciples through the land to share the light, share the light.And now we follow His command to share the light!


It’s up to me, it’s up to you. Shine the light, shine the light.To carry on the Gospel News, Shine the light.Keep your lanterns burning bright, Shine the light, shine the light.Pray that souls receive their sight. Shine the light!



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MESSENGERS OF LIGHT 2014-2016

THIS IS THE MESSAGE WE HAVE HEARD FROM HIM

AND DECLARE TO YOU: GOD IS LIGHT; IN HIM THERE

IS NO DARKNESS AT ALL. — 1 JOHN 1:5 (NIV)


SCHEDULEWEEKEND 2016 | PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER | JUNE 9-12, 2016

THURSDAY, JUNE 97:00 p.m. STAFF BAND AND STAFF SONGSTERS CONCERT (Pasadena Tabernacle Corps)

FRIDAY, JUNE 1010:30 a.m. COMMENCEMENT (CFOT)12:00 p.m. Silver Star Banquet (CFOT by invitation)4:00 p.m. Open Air Concert 7:00 p.m. LINCOLN BREWSTER IN CONCERT

SATURDAY, JUNE 118:30 a.m. FOF Breakfast (by invitation)9:00 a.m. ENCORE!9:30 a.m. Building a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Corps 12:00 p.m. Long Service Lunch (by invitation) 2:00 p.m. Workshops 2:30 p.m. Bible Bowl Championship 4:00 p.m. Open Air Concert 6:00 p.m. IN CHRIST ALONE9:00 p.m. Not So Late Night Live with SA Justice

SUNDAY, JUNE 129:00 a.m. Sunday School Assembly 10:00 a.m. COMMISSIONING & ORDINATION 12:30 p.m. Commissioning Lunch 3:00 p.m. SERVICE OF APPOINTMENTS

USA Western Territory



TERRITORIALEXECUTIVE COUNCIL

COMMISSIONER JAMES KNAGGSTerritorial Commander

COMMISSIONER CAROLYN KNAGGSTerritorial President of Women’s Ministries

MAJOR GEORGE L. BAKERDivisional CommanderMAJOR JEANNE L. BAKERDivisional Director of Women’s Ministries Alaska Division

MAJOR MICHAEL ZIELINSKI Divisional CommanderMAJOR JANENE ZIELINSKIDivisional Director ofWomen’s Ministries and Portland Metro Chaplaincy Program DirectorCascade Division

MAJOR LEE R. LESCANODivisional CommanderMAJOR MICHELE LESCANO Divisional Director of Women’s MinistriesSierra del Mar Division

MAJOR ALLIE NILESAssistant to the Chief Secretary

LT. COLONEL ZOILO PARDOMulticultural Ministries SecretaryLT. COLONEL MAGALI PARDOMulticultural Ministries Associate Secretary

LT. COLONEL DANIEL L. STARRETT, JR.Divisional CommanderLT. COLONEL HELEN STARRETTDivisional Director of Women’s MinistriesIntermountain Division

LT. COLONEL VICTOR R. DOUGHTYSecretary for Business AdministrationLT. COLONEL JOAN DOUGHTYPastoral Care Officer and THQ Chaplain

LT. COLONEL EDWARD A. HILLSecretary for ProgramLT. COLONEL SHELLEY HILLWomen’s Ministry Program and Resource Secretary and Fellowship of the Silver Star Secretary


COLONEL DOUGLAS F. RILEYChief Secretary COLONEL COLLEEN R. RILEYTerritorial Secretary forWomen’s Ministries

MAJOR JOHN CHAMNESSDivisional CommanderMAJOR LANI CHAMNESS Divisional Director of Women’s MinistriesHawaiian and Pacific Islands Division

MAJOR WILLIAM DICKINSON, JR.Divisional CommanderMAJOR LISA DICKINSONDivisional Director of Women’s Ministries Northwest Division

LT. COLONEL STEPHEN C. SMITHSecretary for PersonnelLT. COLONEL MARCIA C. SMITHCommunity Care Ministries/VAVS Secretary, Women’s Auxiliaries Secretary and Older Adult Ministries Secretary

MAJOR IVAN WILDDivisional CommanderMAJOR JENNIFER WILDDivisional Director of Women’s Ministries Del Oro Division

MAJOR BRIAN SAUNDERSTraining PrincipalCollege for Officer Training

LT. COLONEL JOSEPH E. POSILLICODivisional CommanderLT. COLONEL SHAWN L. POSILLICODivisional Director of Women’s Ministries Southwest Division

LT. COLONEL KYLE SMITHDivisional CommanderLT. COLONEL LISA SMITHDivisional Director of Women’s Ministries Southern California Division

LT. COLONEL TIMOTHY FOLEYDivisional CommanderLT. COLONEL CINDY FOLEYDivisional Director of Women’s Ministries Golden State Division

LT. COLONEL DOUGLAS TOLLERUDAdult Rehabilitation Centers CommanderLT. COLONEL SHERYL TOLLERUDDirector of Special ServicesARC Command


COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING2015-2016

CAPTAIN LOURDES GRIFFITHPersonnel Officer

MAJOR NANCY HELMSDirector of Field Training

LIEUTENANT JOHN ACOSTATransportation Officer

CAPTAIN RAGINA HALVERSON Family Care DirectorCAPTAINS SHANE HALVERSON Personnel Officer

CAPTAIN KELLY NOLANDirector of Business AdministrationCAPTAIN CATHERINE NOLANFinance Officer

MAJOR BRIAN SAUNDERSTraining Principal

MAJOR BRIAN JONESDirector of CurriculumMAJOR GWENDOLYN JONES Campus Chaplain

MAJOR JEFFREY MARTINDirector of Personnel and Education Department Secretary

MAJOR ROBERT BIRKSAssistant Training PrincipalMAJOR STACY BIRKSDirector of Campus Services

MAJOR ERICA HELTONPersonnel Officer

CAPTAIN DEAN LEECurriculum OfficerCAPTAIN HANNAH LEECampus Services Officer

MAJOR CLAYTON GARDNERPersonnel Officer & Territorial Men’s Fellowship SecretaryMAJORS PAMELA GARDNER Personnel Officer


MAJOR BERYL PIERCEPersonnel Officer andConference Center Coordinator

CAPTAIN CLARISSA OCHOAField Training Officer

LIEUTENANT NATHAN DARLINGCurriculum Officer

CAPTAIN ANNALISE FRANCISCurriculum OfficerCAPTAIN WILLIAM FRANCISPersonnel Officer

LIEUTENANT JESUS QUINTANILLAHome Officer


DR. JAMES S. HARTMANDirector of Institutional Planning and Accreditation

SHEILA CHATTERJEE Director of Library and Museum Services

ETHAN BRADLEY English Language Specialist and Assistant Museum Curator

DR. DUNCAN SUTTON Coordinator of Research and Institutional Effectiveness

ERIN RIESEBIETER Music Education Director

CHRISTIAN RIESEBIETERWorship Arts Director

JULIE SUTTON, MA MFTCounseling CoordinatorOfficer Care and Development

COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING2015-2016

The MESSENGERS OF LIGHT Session would like to acknowledge the following officers who were on the College

for Officer Training’s staff during the 2014-2015 school year: LT. COLONELS CINDY AND TIMOTHY FOLEY

MAJORS IVAN AND JENNIFER WILDLIEUTENANTS BRIANA AND STEPHEN MILNER


OUR STAFF


OPEN LETTER TO THE WESTERN TERRITORY

June 12, 2016

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

This momentous occasion, the ordination and commissioning of the Messengers of Light session, calls each of us to remember God’s message found in 1 John 1:5-7:

This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin (NIV).

Every living thing in our world relies on light for its existence. The God who brought light to the world also brings light to our lives. There is no doubt that we each will be faced with darkness whether it be in our neighborhoods, communities, on social media, or even within our own families. This is where we allow God’s light to permeate every fiber of our being to reflect who He is. Physical light brings an awareness of our surroundings and opens up pathways to be treaded upon with confidence – without fear of the unknown. God is that light in our darkness.

We cannot be a light on our own – shining on our own, or finding ways to get brighter on our own. If this happens, we will eventually burn out completely. Just like a light bulb that must be connected to an energy source, we need to stay connected to God so that we may go forth and fill the dark places with His light. God is our main source of power. We need to remain connected to Him!

As proclaiming Christians, God is THE light in our lives. He brings an awareness of who we are as we live each day in fellowship with Him. If we are truly walking in the light, everything about who we are should reflect who HE is in our lives: our conversation, our behavior, and our thoughts. Let us all be messengers of light for His glory!

Blessings to you!

In His Service,

Major Bob and Captain Joanne LouangamathTerritorial Candidates’ & Recruitment Secretaries


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016 | COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING | 6:30 PM

MEETING LEADER: MAJOR BRIAN SAUNDERS

“MY LIFE MUST BE CHRIST’S BROKEN BREAD”Song 610/111 Major Brian Saunders

“ALL THERE IS OF ME, LORD”Song 569/549 Major Brian Saunders

PRAYER Major Stacy Birks

SCRIPTURE READING Major Robert Birks

SPECIAL MUSIC “I have not much to give thee, Lord”(Richard Slater/Dick Krommenhoek)Officer Ensemble

WORDS OF COVENANT Commissioner James Knaggs

SIGNING OF THE COVENANTCadets of the Messengers of Light Session

WITNESSED BY Commissioner James Knaggs Major Brian Saunders

“ALL THAT I AM”Song 568/546 Commissioner Carolyn Knaggs

PRAYER OF DEDICATION Commissioner Carolyn Knaggs

“AND IS IT SO? A GIFT FROM ME”Song 570/138 Major Clayton Gardner

BENEDICTION Major Jeffrey Martin

COVENANT SERVICE


PRELUDE Western Territory Staff Band BM Neil Smith

ENTRANCE OF THEMESSENGERS OF LIGHT SESSION

SESSION SONG “Then the Light”(Leonard Ballantine)Cadet Chorus

PRAYER Captain Annalise Francis

WORDS OF GREETING Mr. William B. FlinnChair, Crestmont Council

“O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING”Song 89/75 Major Brian Saunders

SCRIPTURE READING Colonel Douglas Riley

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESSLT. COLONEL EDWARD HILL

PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES BYCOMMISSIONER JAMES KNAGGSSupported by Major Brian Saundersand Major Brian Jones

SESSION SPEAKER Cadet Stephanie Pavlakis

“I’LL STAND FOR CHRIST, FOR CHRIST ALONE”Song 960/692 Major Pamela Gardner

PRAYER & BENEDICTION Major Brian Saunders

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016 | COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING | 10:30 AM

MEETING LEADER: MAJOR BRIAN SAUNDERS

COMMENCEMENT SERVICE


COMMENCEMENT ADDRESSLT. COLONEL EDWARD HILL

PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES BYCOMMISSIONER JAMES KNAGGSSupported by Major Brian Saundersand Major Brian Jones

SESSION SPEAKER Cadet Stephanie Pavlakis

“I’LL STAND FOR CHRIST, FOR CHRIST ALONE”Song 960/692 Major Pamela Gardner

PRAYER & BENEDICTION Major Brian Saunders

WELCOME Commissioner Carolyn Knaggs INVOCATION Major Brian Saunders LUNCH IS SERVED “GOD’S LOVE TO ME IS WONDERFUL” Song 25/130Commissioner Carolyn Knaggs MESSENGERS TRIBUTE Cadet Brandon Kyle VOCAL SELECTION “Somebody Prayed for Me”(Claire Clonninger/Robert Sterling/Arr. Dean Jones)Cadet Ensemble

MESSAGELT. COLONEL SHELLEY HILL

Cadets of the Messengers of Light SessionPINNING OF SILVER STAR RECIPIENTSPRESENTATION & READING OF LETTERSPRESENTATION OF SILVER STAR CERTIFICATES

A ROSE - IN LOVING MEMORYMajor Stacy Birks supported by the Divisional Leaders PRAYER OF DEDICATIONCommissioner James Knaggs “JOYFUL, JOYFUL, WE ADORE THEE” Song 39/367 Colonel Colleen Riley

BENEDICTION Colonel Douglas Riley

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016 | COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING | 12:00 PM

MEETING LEADER: COMMISSIONER CAROLYN KNAGGS

SILVER STAR BANQUET


PRELUDE Western Territory Staff Band BM Neil SmithWestern Territory Staff SongstersSL Barbara Allen

ENTRANCE OF THE JOYFUL INTERCESSORS SESSION

WELCOME Colonel Douglas Riley “IN CHRIST ALONE MY HOPE IS FOUND”Song 861/132 Colonel Douglas Riley

MUSICAL SELECTION Western Territory Staff Songsters

PRAYER Colonel Colleen Riley “ALL THERE IS OF ME, LORD”Song 569/549 Lt. Colonel Stephen Smith

ENTRANCE OF THE MESSENGERS OF LIGHT SESSION

COMMENDATION OF CADETS Major Brian Saunders

SONG OF DEDICATION “Giver of Light”(Isobel Robinson/Ian Robinson)Cadet Chorus

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Colonel Douglas Riley

COMMISSIONING & ORDINATIONBY THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER

PRAYER OF DEDICATION Commissioner Carolyn Knaggs

MUSICAL SELECTION Western Territory Staff Band

TESTIMONY Lieutenant LeeVale Butler

MUSICAL SELECTION Silvie Paladino

MESSAGECOMMISSIONER JAMES KNAGGS

TIME FOR RESPONSE Commissioner James Knaggs

“AND CAN IT BE THAT I SHOULD GAIN” Song 241/445 Commissioner James Knaggs

“THE LORD BLESS THEE AND KEEP THEE”Benediction Major Brian Saunders

SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2016 | PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER | 10:00 AM

MEETING LEADER: COLONEL DOUGLAS RILEY PIANIST: BM NEIL SMITH

COMMISSIONING & ORDINATION


PRELUDE Western Territory Youth ChorusMatt Woods

A CELEBRATION OF SERVICE

MUSICAL SELECTION“Similitudes” Massed ENCORE! Singing Company

“ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME!” Song 73/69 Commissioner Carolyn Knaggs

PRAYER Lt. Colonel Shelley Hill

MUSICAL SELECTION Western Territory Staff Songsters

ANNOUNCEMENTS Lt. Colonel Victor Doughty

OFFERTORY Western Territory Staff Band

TIME OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP

SESSION REPRESENTATIVE SPEAKER Lieutenant Joleen Aycock

SESSION SONG “Then the Light”(Leonard Ballantine)Cadet Chorus

CHARGE TO NEW LIEUTENANTSLT. COLONEL JOSEPH POSILLICO

APPOINTMENTS BYCOMMISSIONERS JAMES AND CAROLYN KNAGGSSupported by Lt. Colonel Stephen Smith

MUSICAL SELECTION “True Light”(Keith Hampton)Cadet Chorus

WORDS OF THANKS Commissioner James Knaggs

“WE’RE AN ARMY FIGHTING FOR A GLORIOUS KING” Song 940/644 Lt. Colonel Edward Hill

“THE LORD BLESS THEE AND KEEP THEE”Benediction Lt. Colonel Marcia Smith

RECESSIONAL OF NEW OFFICERS

SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2016 | PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER | 3:00 PM

MEETING LEADER: COMMISSIONER CAROLYN KNAGGS PIANIST: BM NEIL SMITH

SERVICE OF APPOINTMENTS

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MEET THE NEW LIEUTENANTSMESSENGERS OF LIGHT | 2014-2016

DAVID AGUIRRERedding Corps, DEL OROTherefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV)

SARAH AGUIRRERedding Corps, DEL OROTrust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.(Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV)

Children: Joseph, Isaac and Grace

DAVID AYCOCKModesto Red Shield, GOLDEN STATE

For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.

(Romans 6:14 NIV)

JOLEEN AYCOCKModesto Red Shield, GOLDEN STATE

“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can

you unless you abide in Me.”(John 15:4 NASB)

JENNIFER BUTLERMoreno Valley, SIERRA DEL MARNot only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.(Romans 5:3-4 NIV)

LEEVALE BUTLERMoreno Valley, SIERRA DEL MAR“Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”(Matthew 18:18 NIV)


BRIAN CAMPBELLPortland Moore Street, CASCADESurely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.(Psalm 23:6 NIV)

JOLEEN CAMPBELLPortland Moore Street, CASCADEBut God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.(Romans 5:8 NIV)

Child: Blake

JOHN CARDENASSan Bernardino, SIERRA DEL MAR

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the

lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for

people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.

(Matthew 4:18-20 NIV)

SHARLENA CARDENASSan Bernardino, SIERRA DEL MAR

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be

discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

(Joshua 1:9 NIV)


KAYLA ANNE COVERT Fort Collins, INTERMOUNTAIN “For no word from God will ever fail.”(Luke 1:37 NIV)

CHARLES DEJESUS, JR.Ray & Joan Kroc Corps, SAN DEIGOBut thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.(1 Corinthians 15:57-58 NIV)

DAWN DEJESUSRay & Joan Kroc Corps, SAN DEIGOBe kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.(Ephesians 4:32 NIV)

Child: Kaleb

LARRY J. CARMICHAEL Tualatin Valley, CASCADE Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.(Titus 3:1-2 ESV)


KABRINA HALL Merced, GOLDEN STATE Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.(Psalm 37:4 NIV)

SHERRY HOOPER Kodiak, ALASKA But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31 KJV)

ROMELIA HOWARDNorth Las Vegas, SOUTHWEST“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”(Jeremiah 29:11 NIV)

STEVEN JAMES HOWARDNorth Las Vegas, SOUTHWESTThe Lord God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.”(Micah 6:8 CEV)


DAVID JAVIER JIMENEZ Bellflower Temple, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.(2 Timothy 1:6-7 NIV)

JOSÉ JUÁREZWatsonville, GOLDEN STATE

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been

called according to his purpose.(Romans 8:28 NIV)

BRANDON KYLETustin Ranch, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”(Jeremiah 29:13 NIV)

MONICA KYLETustin Ranch, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”(Revelation 3:20 NIV)

Child: Lincoln


JENNIFER LARSONGreat Falls, NORTHWEST Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother’s womb. I thank you, High God—you’re breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration—what a creation! You know me inside and out, you know every bone in my body; you know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something. Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth; all the stages of my life were spread out before you. The days of my life all prepared before I’d even lived one day.(Psalm 139:13-16 MSG)

MIGUEL MORALESTulare, GOLDEN STATE

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to

the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the

blind, to set the oppressed free.”(Luke 4:18 NIV)

RICHARD LARSONGreat Falls, NORTHWEST And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.(Ephesians 3:17b-19 NIV)


JUAN OREGELOakland Garden Center, DEL ORO

But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my

name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.”

(Acts 9:15 ESV)

GINIFER PACKRay & Joan Kroc Corps, SAN DEIGOYou, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.(1 John 4:4 NIV)

STEVEN PACKRay & Joan Kroc Corps, SAN DEIGORejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV)

Children: Riley and Elizabeth

AMBER OHLGrants Pass, CASCADEIf I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. If I speak God’s Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, “Jump,” and it jumps, but I don’t love, I’m nothing. If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love.(1 Corinthians 13:1-3a MSG)


STEPHANIE PAVLAKISAnchorage, ALASKAThe Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.(Isaiah 61:1-3 NIV)

STEVEN PAVLAKISAnchorage, ALASKA“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”(Joshua 1:9 NIV)

CORRIN PERRYLas Cruces, SOUTHWEST

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you

in Christ Jesus.(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV)

NATHAN PERRYLas Cruces, SOUTHWEST

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.

(Psalm 19:14 NKJV)


KHAMSAVART SAENGTHASY Federal Way, NORTHWESTNow we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth; but which the Holy Ghost teacheth, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.(1 Corinthians 2:12-14 KJV)

ANTONIO AMANTIA ROMEROChandler, SOUTHWEST

“The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”

(Exodus 14:14 NLT)

HEATHER ROMEROChandler, SOUTHWEST

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the

present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor

anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God

that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.(Romans 8:38-39 NIV)

ADRIANA QUINTANILLAHollister, GOLDEN STATE“My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.”(Job 42:5 NIV)

Spouse: Lieutenant Jesus Quintanilla

Child: Josiah


LISA SILKRita, HAWAIIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDSI lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.(Psalm 121:1-2 NIV)

TARNIS SILKRita, HAWAIIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDSThen I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”(Isaiah 6:8 NIV)

Children: Elany, Spancer and Rosemary

TIMOTHY SIMEROTHOakland Garden Center, DEL ORO

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who

have been called according to his purpose.(Romans 8:28 NIV)

Spouse: Major Patricia Simeroth

Children: Preston and Jayden

BLAKE WILSONSalt Lake City, INTERMOUNTAIN

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

(Hebrews 10:23 NIV)

CRYSTAL SMOAKLodi, DEL ORO

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

(Philippians 4:6 NIV)

SAUL SMOAKLodi, DEL ORO

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of

your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good,

pleasing and perfect will.(Romans 12:2 NIV)

Child: Ethan

JANET STUDDARDOakland Garden Center, DEL ORO But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.(Isaiah 40:31 KJV)

Child: Russell


HEATHER WITCHERLas Vegas Citadel, SOUTHWEST

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

(2 Timothy 1:7 NIV)

TIMOTHY WITCHERLas Vegas Citadel, SOUTHWEST

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.

No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from

the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39 NLT)

JUN ZHU-ZHAOSan Gabriel, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.(Ephesians 1:17 NIV)

SHENG CHUN ZHAOSan Gabriel, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”(Acts 3:6 NIV)

Child: Bethany



AFFIRMATION OF FAITHTHE CADETS:In the name of God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and in the presence of the officers, soldiers and friends of The Salvation Army here assembled, we declare that:

WE BELIEVEThat the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.

That there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.

That there are three persons in the Godhead – the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence, and co-equal in power and glory.

That in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man.

That our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.

That the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.

That repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to salvation.

That we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.

That continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.

That it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgement at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.

THE CHIEF SECRETARY:Do you promise faithfully to maintain and proclaim these truths?

THE CADETS: We do!

THE CHIEF SECRETARY: Do you regard it as your duty to bear this witness everywhere, to strive to lead all persons to their only Savior, and for His sake to care for the poor, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, love the unlovable, and befriend those who have no friends?

THE CADETS: We do!

THE CHIEF SECRETARY:Do you promise by holy living, boundless charity, and adherence to the principles and discipline of the Army to show yourselves at all times to be faithful officers of The Salvation Army?

THE CADETS: We do!

THE CHIEF SECRETARY:In the name of God I accept the declarations and promises you have made this day. We will now proceed to your commissioning and ordination.


CERTIFICATES AND DEGREES

CERTIFICATE OF SALVATION ARMY OFFICER TRAINING

The Certificate of Salvation Army Officer Training “has to do with all aspects of officership training – spiritual formation, character development, educational attainments and practical skills. It is a tangible symbol of the fact that the cadet has satisfactorily completed officership training and is now ready to be commissioned” (Orders and Regulations for Training of Salvation Army Officers). Cadets receiving the Certificate of Salvation Army Officer Training have met or exceeded the minimum requirements set forth in the National Curriculum Standard for the training of officers in the United States of America.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN MINISTRIES DEGREE

In 1990, the College for Officer Training was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges for the granting of an Associate of Arts degree in Ministries. Those receiving the degree have obtained the required credits in the Humanities, Communications, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences in addition to the core curriculum studies in Ministry that include Theology, Biblical Studies, Corps Administration and Field Practicum. The credits obtained with this degree are accepted at colleges and universities throughout the United States of America toward further education.


RESIDENT INSTRUCTORSMr. Ethan BradleyMs. Sheila ChatterjeeDr. James HartmanMr. Jaime RamirezMr. Christian RiesebieterMs. Erin RiesebieterDr. Duncan SuttonMs. Julie Sutton

GUEST SPEAKERSCommissioners William & Marilyn FrancisCommissioner Kenneth HodderCommissioners James & Carolyn KnaggsCommissioner Joe NolandColonels David & Sharron HudsonColonels Doug & Diane O’BrienColonels Douglas & Colleen RileyLt. Colonel Victor DoughtyLt. Colonels Edward & Shelley HillLt. Colonels Kyle & Lisa SmithLt. Colonels Stephen & Marcia SmithLt. Colonel Douglas TollerudMajor Donna BowmanMajors Joe & Evelyn ChavezMajor Martha DaveyMajor Lisa DickinsonMajors Frank & Libby DuracherMajor Doreen FreemanMajor Julie GarciaMajor Vicki GildenMajors Don & Ronda GilgerMajor Denise HawkMajor Peggy HelmsMajor Katheleen JohnsonMajor Miriam KeeneMajor Cheryl KinnamonMajor Betsy KyleMajor Eloisa MartinMajors Mark & Noelle NelsonMajors Bill & Judy NottleMajor Lynn StewartMajor Ron ToyMajor Jennifer WildMajor Paula WildCaptain Julie Brown

Captain Ke’olani LyonsCaptain Angela StricklandEnvoy Cindy CrowellDr. Jack AndersonMs. Melinda BalkomMr. John BerglundMs. Julie BradleyMs. Stacie BrownMs. Mindy CaliguireMr. Ken CavalleroMs. Rebecca CortezMr. Ed CovertMr. Josh CowingMs. Katherine FloresMr. Martin HuntMr. Shaun JonesMs. Amy JorgensMs. Deborah KnutsonMs. Sharon LanderMs. Kathy LovinMr. John McKnightMs. Jenni RaglandMr. Tim SchaalMs. Dawn Carolyn SmithMs. Jaime SmithMr. Jim SparksMs. Maria TodaroMs. Lori VincentMs. Yvonne Wrobel

ADJUNCT TEACHING STAFFMr. Mathijs ArensDr. Timothy BarryMs. Tracey ChangMr. Christopher DoughtyMajor Marilyn GregoryMs. Cathy HillMs. Melissa JonesCaptain Dana LibbyMajor Larry ShiromaMr. Robert Smith, Jr.Mr. Jude St-AimeMajor Danielle StricklandMr. Chaz WatsonMr. Kevin WelshMr. David WitthoffMs. Barbara WoodMs. Joy Yi

FIELD TRAINING INSTRUCTORSMajors Daniel & Carole AbellaMajor Jonathan & Lieutenant Dawn ApuanMajors Raewyn & Rafael AspeitiaMajors Stephen & Nancy BallMajors Brian & Millie BearchellMajors Keith & Robin BottjenMajors Kevin & Tina BottjenMajors John & Pam BrackenburyMajor Grady BrownMajor John ChamnessMajors Dixie & Warren DabisMajors Michael & Cindy DickinsonMajor Raymond & Captain Jennifer Erickson-KingMajor Tom FordMajors Charles & Shari FowlerMajor Christine FreysingerMajor Candice FrizzellMajors Marcelo & Odila GoncalvesMajors Salvador & Gloribel GonzalesMajors James & Eileen HalversonMajors Kevin & Katina HansonMajors Randy & Tracie HarttMajor Daniel & Captain Anya HendersonMajors Moises & Maria HernandezMajors Gwyn & AnnMarguerite JonesMajors Richard & Tammy LarsonMajors James & Joyce LeeMajors Clem & Evangeline LeslieMajors James & Beverley LloydMajors Robert & Rhonda LloydMajors Bill & Joy LumMajors Phil & Debbie LumMajors Jaime & Lilia MacayanaMajors Glen & Linda MadsenMajors Edward & Pam MarkhamMajor Linda MarkiewiczMajors Greg & Orpha MoodyMajor Adam & Captain Christine MoralesMajors Tom & Crystal MorrowMajors Randy & Jonnette MulchMajors C. Joseph & Florence MurrayMajors Darren & Mary Norton

INSTRUCTORS


Majors Mike & Susan NuteMajor Emma Leticia OrellanaMajors Ken & Jennifer PerineMajor Kelly PontslerMajors Kris & Camie PotterMajors Rob & Amy ReardonMajor Mario & Lieutenant Helen ReyesMajor Willdonna RichMajors George & Florence RodrigueraMajor Irene SeilerMajors David & Deanna SholinMajor Debi ShrumMajors Philip & Lawry SmithMajors Tim & Sybil SmithMajor Marcelino SorianoMajors James & Laura SullivanMajors Kris & Terry SuarezMajors Steven & Merry SvensonMajors Mark & Michelle ThielenhausMajors Kyle & Martha TrimmerMajor Londa UpshawMajors Alexis & Vera VillaneaMajors Ron & Elaine WildmanMajors David & Gaylene YardleyMajors Michael & Janene ZielinskiCaptains Aurelio & Ligia AmbrizCaptains Dwaine & Deborah BreazealeCaptain Brent & Lieutenant Kristy ChurchCaptains Rob & Monica CovertCaptain John DoveCaptains Sergio & Stephanie GarciaCaptains Jonathan & Vickie HarveyMajor Daniel & Captain Anya HendersonCaptains Moy & Erika HernandezCaptains David & Erin KauffmanCaptains Mark & Monica KingCaptains Harold & Magaly LaubachCaptains Mike & Kelley LutcherCaptains Matt & Dianne MadsenCaptain Marcos & Lieutenant Angel MarquezCaptains Terrence & Rutendo MasangoCaptains Ron & Roberta McKinneyCaptains Mark & Kathy MerrittCaptains Julius & Shannon MurphyCaptains Martin & Tory RossCaptains Eric & Kari RuddCaptains Celestine & Shoshannah RuwethinCaptains Cristian & Rebeca SibajaCaptains Robert & Annette Steiner

Captains Craig & Marianneke SummerfieldCaptains Paul & Jennifer SwainCaptains William & Elizabeth WelchCaptains Dan & Kim WilliamsCaptains Dan & Terrie WilsonCaptains Sylvan & Nathalie YoungLieutenant Gene & Martha ApuanLieutenants Juan Barriga & Claudia Pardo-BarrigaLieutenants Ryan & Jennifer BearchellLieutenants Jeffrey & Katie BreazealeLieutenants David & Kelly CainLieutenants Javier & Irene CastroLieutenants Mark & Leslie CyrLieutenant Denice DelgadoLieutenants Darryck & Sierra DwelleLieutenants Christopher & Joanne GoldenLieutenants Larry & Joy GroenleerLieutenant Elizabeth GrossLieutenants Joshua & Loreen HamiltonLieutenant Francine HuckLieutenants John & Kyna KelleyLieutenants Sean & Bonita KelseyLieutenants Christopher & Eunha KimLieutenant Elaine MansoorLieutenants Phillip & Sejal McCutcheonLieutenants John & Angela MorrowLieutenants Brian & Brenda OrrLieutenants James & Hilda ParksLieutenants Anthony & Tammy PoeLieutenants Kevin & Heather PopeLieutenants Christopher & Latisa RatliffLieutenants Craig & Arwyn RodrigueraLieutenants Dustin & Caroline RoweLieutenants Fabio & Silvia SimoesLieutenants Bill & Cathy SimonLieutenants Joshua & Jessica SneedLieutenants Micheal & Jessica StackLieutenants Juan & Patricia TorresLieutenants Lance & Dana WaltersLieutenants Dan & Audra WhippleEnvoy Michael FreemanEnvoys James & Rose MertzEnvoy Roy Snapp-KolasEnvoys Troy & Anelene TrimmerMr. Aldo AccinelliMr. Paul FreyderMr. Rob Noland


CURRICULUM 2014-2016BIBLICAL STUDIESBiblical Equality (Elective)Biblical ExegesisBiblical Justice (Elective)Book of Acts (Elective)Genesis (Elective)Gospel of Luke (Elective)Isaiah & Jeremiah (Elective)New Testament Survey I, II, IIIOld Testament Survey I, II, IIIPrison Epistles (Elective)Revelation (Elective)Romans (Elective)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENTAdministrative Leadership (Elective)Advanced Technology ApplicationsBusiness Management I, II, IIIFinancial ManagementFundamentals of MathematicsTechnology Applications

GENERAL EDUCATION ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATIONSCollege WritingEnglish Language I, II, IIIHomiletics I, II, III, IV, V, VIInformation Literacy and Research SkillsIntroduction to Academic WritingPublic Speaking

GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCESCommunication and Conflict Management (Elective)Contemporary Health & WellnessHistory: 1865-PresentIntroduction to PsychologyIntroduction to Sociology

GENERAL EDUCATIONWORSHIP ARTSBeginner BrassCadet Chorus LabCrestmont BandDanceDramaGospel Arts in WorshipMusic FundamentalsMusic in The Salvation Army I, IIPlaying Guitar for Worship I, IIPlaying Piano for Worship I, IIPraise and WorshipSinging for Non-SingersVocal EnsembleVocal Technique

MISSION AND MINISTRYCounseling TechniquesDiscipleship in the 21st CenturyEvangelismIntroduction to Addiction & RecoveryIntroduction to Christian EducationIntroduction to Pastoral CareIntroduction to Public MinistrySalvationism (Pre-Training)Virtual Corps TrainingWorld Missions (Elective)

SUPERVISED MINISTRYChristmas Intensive I, IIField Training Practicum I, IISummer Internship/Business AdministrationSummer Internship/Communications

THEOLOGICAL STUDIESComparative BeliefsEthicsTheology I-Church HistoryTheology II, III, IV

REQUIRED SEMINARS/LECTURESChristmas Intensive SeminarCommunity Care Ministries SeminarContinuing Education: Empower SeminarDisney Institute SeminarEmergency Disaster Training ServicesHoliness SeminarMentoring Orientation and SeminarMulticultural Perspectives for MinistryMultimedia Ministries SeminarNational Publications SeminarOfficer Care & Development OrientationPrayer SeminarPrepare and Enrich SeminarProtecting the Mission SeminarsSalvation Army Procedures: Health Care Benefits SeminarSalvation Army Procedures: Statistics SeminarSalvationism LecturesSexual Harassment Prevention SeminarSpokesperson Training SeminarSubstance Abuse & Rehabilitation SeminarSummer Assignment SeminarWomen’s Ministry Seminar


CURRICULUM 2014-2016 BRIGADES

CIASun City, AZ Southwest Division

Front Row (L-R) Cadet Juliana Silva, Cadet Luis Silva, Cadet Heather Witcher, Cadet Timothy Witcher, Lieutenant Nathan Darling, Cadet Lincoln Hawk

Back Row (L-R) Cadet Joshua Young, Cadet Juan Oregel, Cadet Steven Pack, Cadet Ginifer Pack, Cadet Claire O’Brien-Hawk

KINGDOM SEEKERSGlendale, AZ Southwest Division

Front Row (L-R) Cadet Felicia LeMar, Cadet Lisa Silk, Cadet Tarnis Silk, Captain William Francis, Cadet Katrina Fleming, Cadet James Fleming

Back Row (L-R) Cadet Sherry Hooper, Cadet Laura Loomis, Cadet Steven Howard,Cadet Romelia Howard, Cadet Faith Hartt, Cadet Stephen Hartt


IN CHRISTPhoenix Citadel, Phoenix, AZ Southwest Division

Front Row (L-R) Cadet Chelcee Humphrey, Cadet Rachel Vasquez, Major Clayton Gardner, Major Pamela Gardner, Cadet Stephanie Pavlakis, Cadet Steven Pavlakis

Back Row (L-R) Cadet Joshua Humphrey, Cadet Sandra Solis, Cadet Judy Zhao, Cadet Joe Zhao, Cadet Ty Baze, Cadet Heather Baze, Cadet Janet Studdard

ILLUMINATETucson Amphi/ARC, Tucson, AZ Southwest Division

Front Row (L-R) Cadet Saul Smoak, Cadet Crystal Smoak, Cadet Laura Fyn, Cadet Adam Fyn

Back Row (L-R) Cadet Shawn Clark, Cadet Kabrina Hall, Cadet Adriana Quintanilla, Captain Lourdes Griffith, Cadet Camelia Mendoza, Cadet Febronio Mendoza, Cadet José Juárez

BRIGADES


POLARISAlbuquerque, NM Southwest Division

Front Row (L-R) Cadet Joleen Aycock, Cadet Cynthia Escobar, Cadet Yonathan Escobar, Cadet Kimberly Jo, Cadet Thomas Jo, Cadet Leah Fowler

Back Row (L-R) Cadet David Aycock, Cadet Larry Carmichael, Captain Clarissa Ochoa, Cadet Dawn DeJesus, Cadet Charles DeJesus, Cadet Isacc Flores

FAITHFUL SERVANTSChandler, AZ Southwest Division

Front Row (L-R) Cadet Timothy Simeroth, Cadet Lisa Marie Richard, Cadet Blake Wilson, Cadet Christopher Wikle, Cadet Erin Wikle, Cadet Isabella Bottjen

Back Row (L-R) Cadet Raghel Santiago, Cadet José Santiago, Captain Shane Halverson, Cadet John Cardenas, Cadet Sharlena Cardenas


BRIGADES

SEVENTIMES SEVENTYTucson Temple/Korean, Tucson, AZ Southwest Division

Front Row (L-R) Cadet Sung-O Lee, Cadet Yoon-Jung Lee, Captain Hannah Lee, Cadet Nathan Perry, Cadet Corrin Perry, Cadet Raymundo Jimenez

Back Row (L-R) Cadet Brian Campbell, Cadet Joleen Campbell, Captain Dean Lee, Cadet Quanna Brisbane, Cadet Heather McBride, Cadet Joseph McBride

WAKATAPUMesa, AZ Southwest Division

Front Row (L-R) Cadet Khamsavart Saengthasy, Cadet Rebecca Helms, Cadet Nicholas Helms, Cadet Grant Hall, Cadet Mandy Hall

Back Row (L-R) Cadet Antonio Romero, Cadet Heather Romero, Cadet David Jimenez, Captain Catherine Nolan, Captain Kelly Nolan, Cadet Chong Kim, Cadet Harry Kim, Cadet Amber Ohl


AFTERSHOCKSApache Junction, AZ Southwest Division

Front Row (L-R) Cadet Monica Kyle, Cadet Brandon Kyle, Cadet Miguel Morales, Lieutenant Jesus Quintanilla, Cadet Michelle Ibarra

Back Row (L-R) Cadet Travis Yardley, Cadet Justin Shiflett, Cadet Jennifer Shiflett, Cadet Thelma Lozano, Cadet Jennifer Larson, Cadet Richard Larson

FREEDOMFIGHTERSPrescott, AZ Southwest Division

Front Row (L-R) Cadet Sarah Aguirre, Cadet LeeVale Butler, Cadet Jennifer Butler, Cadet Jennifer Acosta, Cadet Marchita Annam

Back Row (L-R) Cadet David Aguirre, Cadet Perfecta Weeden, Major Erica Helton, Cadet Taneya Garrett, Cadet Dan Garrett, Cadet Kayla Covert, Cadet Samson Annam


SONGSCOVENANT SERVICE

“My life must be Christ’s broken bread” My life must be Christ’s broken bread,My love His outpoured wine,A cup o’erfilled, a table spreadBeneath His name and sign,That other souls, refreshed and fed,May share His life through mine.

My all is in the Master’s handsFor Him to bless and break;Beyond the brook His winepress standsAnd thence my way I take,Resolved the whole of love’s demandsTo give, for His dear sake.

Lord, let me share that grace of ThineWherewith Thou didst sustainThe burden of the fruitful vine,The gift of buried grain.Who dies with Thee, O Word divine,Shall rise and live again.

“All there is of me, Lord” All there is of me, Lord,All there is of me,Time and talents, day by day,All I bring to Thee;All there is of me, Lord,All there is of me,On Thine altar here I layAll there is of me.

“All that I am” All that I am, all I can be,All that I have, all that is me,Accept and use, Lord, as You would choose, Lord,Right now, today.Take ev’ry passion, ev’ry skill,Take all my dreams and bend them to Your will.My all I give, Lord, for You I’ll live, Lord,Come what may.

Often I come with my problems and cares,Running to You when distressed;But I must bring You the whole of my life,Lord, I must give You my best.

Life has no purpose unless it is Yours,Life without You has no goal;All that fulfills me is doing Your will,Knowing that You’re in control.

“And is it so? A gift from me”

And is it so? A gift from meDost Thou, dear Lord, request?Then speak Thy will, whate’er it be:Obeying, I am blest.

I have not much to give Thee, Lord,For that great love which made Thee mine:I have not much to give Thee, Lord,But all I have is Thine.

And dost Thou ask a gift from me:The talents I possess?Such as I have I give to TheeThat others I may bless.

And dost Thou ask a gift from me:The gift of passing time?My hours I’ll give, not grudgingly,I feel by right they’re Thine.

And dost Thou ask a gift from me:A loving, faithful heart?‘Tis Thine, for Thou on CalvaryFor me with all didst part.

COMMENCEMENT SERVICE

“O for a thousand tongues to sing”

O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise; The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace!

My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad The honors of thy name.


Jesus! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; ‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears; ‘Tis life and health and peace.

He breaks the power of canceled sin, He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood avails for me.

“I’ll stand for Christ, for Christ alone”

In the Army of Jesus we’ve taken our standTo fight ‘gainst the forces of sin,To the rescue we go, Satan’s power to o’erthrow,And his captives to Jesus we’ll win.

I’ll stand for Christ, for Christ aloneAmid the tempest and the storm.Where Jesus leads I’ll follow on;I’ll stand, I’ll stand for Christ alone.

We go forth not to fight ‘Gainst the sinner, but sin;The lost and the outcast we love;And the claims of our king we Before them will bringAs we urge them His mercy to prove.

Jesus pitied our case, And He died for our race,To save a lost world He was slain;But He rose and now lives, And His pardon He givesUnto all who will call on His name.

Though our trials be great And God’s enemies strong,To battle undaunted we go,For our warfare’s the Lord’s And to Him we belong,In His strength we shall conquer the foe.

SILVER STAR BANQUET

“God’s love to me is wonderful”

God’s love to me is wonderful,That He should deign to hearThe faintest whisper of my heart,Wipe from mine eyes the tear;And though I cannot comprehendSuch love, so great, so deep,In His strong hands my soul I trust,He will not fail to keep.

God’s love is wonderful,God’s love is wonderful,Wonderful that He should give His Son to die for me;God’s love is wonderful!

God’s love to me is wonderful!My very steps are planned;When mists of doubt encompass me,I hold my Father’s hand.His love has banished every fear,In freedom I rejoice,And with my quickened ears I hearThe music of His voice.

God’s love to me is wonderful!He lights the darkest way;I now enjoy His fellowship,‘Twill last through endless day.My Father doth not ask that IGreat gifts on Him bestow,But only that I love Him too,And serve Him here below.

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“Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee”

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,God of glory, Lord of love;Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee,Hail Thee as the sun above.Melt the clouds of sin and sadness,Drive the clouds of doubt away;Giver of immortal gladness,Fill us with the light of day.

All Thy works with joy surround Thee,Earth and Heaven reflect Thy rays,Stars and angels sing around Thee,Center of unbroken praise;Field and forest, vale and mountain,Blossoming meadow, flashing sea,Chanting bird and flowing fountainCall us to rejoice in Thee.

Thou art giving and forgiving,Ever blessing, ever blest,Wellspring of the joy of living,Ocean depth of happy rest.Thou the Father, Christ our brother,All who live in love are Thine;Teach us how to love each other,Lift us to the joy divine.

Mortals, join the mighty chorusWhich the morning stars began;Father-love is reigning o’er us,Brother-love binds man to man.Ever singing, march we onward,Victors in the midst of strife;Joyful music lifts us sunwardIn the triumph song of life.

COMMISSIONING & ORDINATION

“In Christ alone my hope is found”

In Christ alone my hope is found,He is my light, my strength, my song;This Cornerstone, this solid ground,Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.What heights of love, what depths of peace,When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!My comforter, my all in all,Here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone, who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe!

This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save: Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied, For every sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay, Light of the World by darkness slain: Then bursting forth in glorious day, Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victorySin’s curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine,Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny.No power of Hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me Home, Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand!

“All there is of me, Lord”

All there is of me, Lord,All there is of me,Time and talents, day by day,All I bring to thee;All there is of me, Lord,All there is of me,On thine altar here I layAll there is of me

“And can it be that I should gain”

And can it be that I should gainAn interest in the Savior’s blood?Died He for me who caused His pain,For me who Him to death pursued?Amazing love! how can it beThat Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

He left His Father’s throne above,So free, so infinite His grace,Emptied Himself of all but loveAnd bled for Adam’s helpless race.‘Tis mercy all, immense and free,For, O my God, it found out me.


Long my imprisoned spirit layFast bound in sin and nature’s night;Thine eye diffused a quickening ray;I woke; the dungeon flamed with light.My chains fell off, my heart was free,I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.

No condemnation now I dread;Jesus, and all in Him, is mine.Alive in Him, my living Head,And clothed in righteousness divine,Bold I approach the eternal throneAnd claim the crown, through Christ, my own.

“Benediction”

The Lord bless thee and keep thee,The Lord make his face to shine upon thee,And be gracious unto thee;The Lord lift up his countenance upon theeAnd give thee, and give thee, and give thee peace. Amen.

SERVICE OF APPOINTMENTS

“All hail the power of Jesus’ name!”

All hail the power of Jesus’ name!Let angels prostrate fall;Bring forth the royal diademAnd crown Him Lord of all!

Let every kindred, every tribe,All nations great and small,To Him all majesty ascribeAnd crown Him Lord of all!

Ye sinners lost of Adam’s race,Partakers of the Fall,Come and be saved by Jesus’ graceAnd crown Him Lord of all!

Crown Him, ye martyrs of our GodWho from His altar call;Extol the power of Jesus’ bloodAnd crown Him Lord of all!

O that with yonder sacred throngWe at His feet may fall,Join in the everlasting songAnd crown Him Lord of all!

“We’re an Army fighting for a glorious king”

We’re an Army fighting for a glorious king;We will make the world with hallelujahs ring;With victorious voices we will ever sing:There’s salvation for the world.

For the world, for the world, Jesus died, Jesus died,For the world, for the world, There is room in Jesus’ side.All the world to save, to battle we will go,And we ever will our colors boldly show,With a trumpet voice We’ll let the millions knowThere’s salvation for the world.

We’re an Army brave, arrayed in armor bright;We will turn the world from darkness into light;As we march along We’ll shout with all our might:There’s salvation for the world.

We’re an Army saved, By Blood and Fire made strong;And with righteousness We mean to conquer wrong;This shall be our universal battle song:There’s salvation for the world.

“Benediction”

The Lord bless thee and keep thee,The Lord make his face to shine upon thee,And be gracious unto thee;The Lord lift up his countenance upon theeAnd give thee, and give thee, and give thee peace. Amen.









DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING THE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE WESTERN TERRITORY

The Salvation Army Museum of the West reopened in April 2016 after nearly 11 months of

renovation. The new museum contains two redesigned galleries showcasing photographs

and objects spanning 150 years of Salvation Army history. The remarkable contributions

of the Booth family are explored alongside the unique and memorable contributions of

Western Territory pioneer officers. In addition to the redesigned space, the Museum of the

West has also recently surpassed the 10,000 item mark in their online collection. Museum

staff have cataloged and digitized a wide variety of historical objects, photographs, and

artifacts and made them available at http://sawest.pastperfect-online.com. This resource

provides open access to our unique collection for officers, researchers, and others who

appreciate The Salvation Army’s continuing legacy in the West.

The Salvation Army Museum of the West

30840 Hawthorne Boulevard

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

310-544-6475

www.crestmont.edu/tsa-museum-of-the-west.html

THE SALVATION ARMYMUSEUM OF THE WEST


JOYFUL INTERCESSORS 2015-2017SUMMER INTERNSHIP ASSIGNMENTS

Jennifer Acosta Compton, CA

Marchita & Samson Annam Sacramento Citadel, CA

Heather & Ty Baze Reno, NV

Isabella Bottjen Matsu-Valley, AK

Quanna Brisbane Vancouver, WA

Shawn Clark Hanapepe, HI

Cynthia & Yonathan Escobar Santa Cruz, CA

James & Katrina Fleming Salem Ray & Joan Kroc, OR

Isacc Flores Grand Junction, CO

Leah Fowler Burbank, CA

Adam & Laura Fyn Torrance, CA

Dan & Taneya Garrett Clark County Coordination, NV

Grant & Mandy Hall Renton, WA

Faith & Stephen Hartt Eureka, CA

Claire O’Brien-Hawk & Lincoln Hawk Kona, HI

Nicholas & Rebecca Helms Spokane Citadel, WA

Chelcee & Joshua Humphrey Yuma, AZ

Raymundo Jimenez San José Temple, CA

Kimberly & Thomas Jo Modesto Citadel, CA

Chong & Harry Kim Torrance, CA

Sung-O & Yoon Jung Lee Glendale, CA

Felicia LeMar Compton, CA

Laura Loomis Kalispell, MT

Thelma Lozano Santa Clara Citadel, CA

Heather & Joseph McBride Moreno Valley, CA

Camelia & Febronio Mendoza Albuquerque, NM

José & Raghel Santiago Boise, ID

Jennifer & Justin Shiflett Portland Tabernacle (Metro), OR

Juliana & Luis Silva Salt Lake City, UT

Sandra Solis Lihue, HI

Rachel Vasquez San Pedro, CA

Perfecta Weeden Seattle White Center Corps, WA

Chris & Erin Wikle Colorado Springs, CO

Travis Yardley Anacortes, WA

Joshua Young Santa Barbara, CA

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