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Volume 39, Number 7 July 2009

Having announced inFebruary the conveningof the InternationalConference of Leaders in

London from July 7-13, 2009,General Shaw Clifton once againinvites Salvationists around theworld to uphold in prayer the seniorleaders who will attend from everycorner of the globe.135 senior leaders, representing

every territory and command in thefive zones, as well as InternationalHeadquarters, will attend. To assistSalvationists in focusing theirprayers, the General has indicatedthe following issues and themes willfeature in deliberations:• Working for Kingdom growththrough the Army’s growth andthe establishing of Army workand witness in new lands;• Building up of God’s Kingdomthrough an ever-deepening com-mitment to Christ;• The God-given role of Salvation-ists in working for social relief,social justice and human rights;• The impact of global financialrecession upon the Army;• The challenge of working inMuslim cultures;

• Understanding cultural trends inrelation to gender issues, theyounger generation and otherChristian bodies;• The ongoing winning and disci-pling of children and whole fami-lies for Christ;• The constant need to prepare thefuture leaders of the Army onevery continent;• A reaffirmation of the role of allSalvationists in the building ofGod’s Kingdom on earth.Delegates will spend time in for-

mal discussions but also in prayer,worship and study of the Scriptures.A daily news release will be issued

from the conference venue locatedto the west of London. The Generalanticipates that the conference willwish to issue a statement to allSalvationists soon after it concludes.Serving as a constant reminder to

delegates of the Army’s primary pur-pose to introduce people to theSavior, the focal point of the confer-ence room will be an altar togetherwith a large cross, prompting dele-gates to think of the crucified, risenand ascended Lord.From an international news release.

People don’t pray becausethey’re supposed to. Theypray because there’s aneed,” explained Pastor Jim

Cymbala, guest speaker for thePower Point Summit.We need God’s Spirit.And so on an average June

evening, in a venue which oftenhosts country or rock concerts, wecame into God’s presence, withopen hearts seeking His blessing.“What does The Brooklyn

Tabernacle need? The same thingThe Salvation Army needs. Fire!”exclaimed Pastor Cymbala. Amensechoed through the room.Citing a strong and unusual

attachment to The Salvation Army,this dynamic preacher known forhis church’s emphasis on prayer

clearly understoodour holiness heritageand unequivocallyproclaimed the HolySpirit’s relevance fortoday. His transparen-cy and biblical exposi-tion demonstratedthat without God’sSpirit, we can donothing; all is butshow and doctrine andpolitics. But when His Spirit penetrates our heartsand illuminates our minds, we are more than con-querors. And this fire is contagious. This is thepower we need to live every day, to grow our Army,to change our world.When Cymbala gave an invitation, without fan-

fare or emotion, for those who wanted a fresh workof the Spirit to stand with him, it was not surprisingdelegates crowded the auditorium’s front, spilled upthe aisles and stood at their seats. Soon the theater

The Salvation Army / USA Central Territory

News and Views from the Midwest

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

General calls Salvationists to pray forthe International Conference of Leaders

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Prayer is our work. It’s thatsimple. It gives us vision. Itenables our ministry. A spe-cial focus on the privilege of

prayer recently began in our territo-ry. It’s called the 24/7 PrayerExperience.The debut of this initiative

occurred last month at CentralTerritorial Headquarters (THQ) aweek before the Power PointSummit, intentionally timed tobathe this territorial gathering withintercession.Two adjoining rooms have been

dedicated at THQ’s conference cen-ter for 24/7 prayer this year. Theywill serve as “upper rooms” of sorts,

a place where we expect God tomeet us, to empower us.“The upper room was

the launch pad for theChurch,” saidCommissioner E. SueSwanson, territorialambassador for prayer.She explained that theearly Church was aboutprayer. It is the primaryreason they saw peoplecoming to the Lord.Drawing on another

biblical account wherethe blind man beseeches

Jesus for mercy, CommissionerSwanson urged officers and employ-ees to answer the question Jesusasked, “What would you have Me dofor you?”She extrapolated, “What would

you have Me do for The SalvationArmy?” They were encouraged towrite it on a stone to be kept on theirdesks, prompting them to ask Godfor this often. Revival. Holiness.Encouragement. Healing.Wondering what the territorial

ambassador for prayer wrote? Fire!

What’s on your stone?

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Despite the challenging economy,our territory raised a record—nearly $7.3 million—forWorld Services/ Self-Denial!To God be the glory!

Eastern Michigan $803,250Heartland $316,404Indiana $452,880Kansas/WesternMissouri $636,684Metropolitan $1,034,688Midland $754,086Northern $600,000Western $468,894Western Michigan/Northern Indiana $443,190Wisconsin/UpperMichigan $664,326Adult RehabilitationCenters Command $850,578College for OfficerTraining $77,418Territorial Headquarters $191,046

Grand Total $7,293,444

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Ican’t get the subject of prayeroff of my mind. As I write thesewords, the territorial PowerPoint Prayer Summit is 48

hours old. The spiritual buzz justwon’t go away.We began the weekend by asking,

“Lord, teach us to pray.” And did Heever! In one of the most movingevents of my life, I saw and felt theHoly Spirit direct in remarkableways. Much of the weekend’s activi-ties will be featured in this publica-tion, but I’d like to give you my top10 list of memorable moments.1. The preaching of Jim Cymbala.Guest for the weekend, this pas-tor of The Brooklyn Tabernaclegave us two unforgettable ser-mons depicting the power andurgency of prayer. With a humbleand unassuming style, he was a

wonderful communicator of truth.2. A large group of men and womenresponding immediately and pas-sionately to an invitation to serveas Salvation Army officers. It wasa very encouraging sight.

3. We prayed! The weekend’s goalwas more prayer, and that wasachieved by repeated scenes ofhundreds of people on their kneesbefore the Lord.

4. Thanks to Visual Communica-tions at Central Territorial Head-quarters (THQ), services werebroadcast live over the internet.Hundreds of people were able towatch around the world. At leasttwo reports indicated people cameto faith in Christ as the gospel waspreached in real time. Hallelujah!

5. It was a homecoming of sorts forthree sets of former territorial

leaders: Commissioners Ken andJoy Baillie; Harold and BettyHinson; and Harold and PollyShoults. They all look great. I amthankful for their Godly legacy.

6. The commissioning and ordina-tion of Salvation Army officers isalways a high, holy moment inour tradition, and this year wasno exception.

7. The celebration of world mis-sions again took center stage.$7,293,444 was raised by our ter-ritory last year, and 44 youngpeople were dedicated for short-term missions this summer.

8. The realization God heard theprayers of His people in prepara-tion for the event. For seven daysprior, officers and employees ofTHQ prayed night and day in itsnewly created prayer room.

9. The sight of 12 altars, represent-ing each command in the territo-ry, being carried into the audito-rium in solemn procession as thecongregation sang, “Send theFire.” It was truly moving.

10. Finally, the realization we havenow entered a year of concentrat-ed prayer with our 24/7 prayermovement. I can’t imagine whatGod is waiting to do as weearnestly seek Him. Please seeyour corps officer for informationon when your corps or centerwill be called upon to labor inprayer. I am depending on you.I realize only a fraction of the ter-

ritory could be in attendance, but beassured a fire of high intensity wasstarted. Before long you will see itslight and feel its heat. Don’t beafraid to let it consume you.

A spiritual buzz thatwon’t go awayby Commissioner Barry C. SwansonTerritorial Commander

GetConnected!Check out our complementary material on the web.www.usc.salvationarmy.org/getconnected

Resources/LinksPrayer Central websiteAustralia East Territory (suicide prevention)World Missions Bureau websiteOfficer Candidate websiteVolunteer websiteCSB Dresden clip on YouTube

Web exclusivesClips from the Power Point Summit andCommissioning weekendHow to Make a Prayer LabyrinthList of books by CymbalaCSB blog and more photos on European tripSpeech by Witnesses for Christ session speakerLt. Michael SjogrenHow to hold a Fish Fry like Oak Creek

World Services/Self-Denial Giving

Power at the point of prayer

reverberated with the prayers ofGod’s children, one-on-one, hand-in-hand.Earlier the evening was electrified

with the soulful sounds and testimo-ny of the Minneapolis Harbor LightPraise Team (including an impromp-tu solo by Envoy Bill Miller), and theChicago Staff Band (CSB) as strongas ever just back from theirEuropean tour.The prayer summit had begun

with power and promise, yet moreblessing was to come declaredCommissioner Barry C. Swanson,territorial commander, before hegave the benediction.“We Beseech Thee” sang out mem-

bers of the territory’s own Bill BoothTheater Company in a moving, yethumorous, drama showing prayer issimply conversation with God. Thisand the glorious “InChrist Alone”(Cordner) by the CSBwere two highlightsof Saturday morning.Yet again the pin-

nacle of the meeting

was the preaching byCymbala, who turnedto the unusual excerptof 2 Timothy 6 for alesson in thinkingrightly about relation-ships. Cymbala guideddelegates in under-standing how to han-dle the realities ofdesertion by thoseclose to us who werecommitted to the gospel,deputation of others accord-ing to God’s will for themwhich might leave us want-ing, and devastation that wecan be in God’s will andfilled with the Spirit but stillsuffer harm.“There are some times in

life when everyone will disap-point you or not understand

you…but the Lord willstand next to you,” hee x c l a i m e d .S p o n t a n e o u s l ysinging, “I needthee,” he was soonjoined by the audi-ence in this earnestprayer, and some feltcompelled to kneel atthe mercy seat.

Throughout the weekenddelegates could avail them-selves of the prayerlabyrinth, a fascinating tac-tile experience designed toaid them in focusing theirthoughts. They could alsoparticipate in workshopson creating a prayer roomor journaling their prayer,visit Resource Connectionwith wonderful give-awaysand learn about the mercyseat through a historicalexhibit, or join in a prayerwalk around the Gary-

Merrillville Corps.Saturday night’s meeting acted as

the official dedication of the territo-ry to a year of prayer.“It’s not a program. It’s the pres-

ence of God,” exclaimedCommissioner E. Sue Swanson, ter-ritorial ambassador for prayer.Throughout the evening sheharkened back to Isaiah 56:1-8 andthe theme of revival.“When God is ready to do some-

thing new among His people, Hesets them praying,” she said.The meeting was suffused with

mighty music, testimony, drama,worship dance and the WorldServices Ingathering, a record ofnearly $7.3 million despite tough eco-nomic challenges. Three summermission teams to the Midwest, teamsto Chile, Moldova and the Philippinesand interns to Malawi and Peru werededicated in prayer by ColonelsDennis and Sharon Strissel, Centraloverseas personnel stationed inGhana who were home on furlough.All of this primed Salvationists’

hearts for the meeting’s conclusionwhere an altar from every unit com-mand was carried in procession tothe platform while 23-year-old cellistJoy Trimmell played the plaintivemelody, “Send the Fire,” consecu-tively joined by piano, the CSB andvocalist Captain Dan Faundez. Soon,the altars were obscured bySalvationists kneeling and standingtogether, a mighty beginning to thisyear of prayer.

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The Chicago StaffBand 2009European Tour canonly be described in

a word understood by nearlyevery culture—“wow!” Itbegan at O’HareInternational Airport with adirect overnight flight toCopenhagen, Denmark, anda transfer flight to the oldcity of Bergen, Norway.When the band arrived in Bergen,

it found six suitcases and 30 piecesof band equipment did not make theflight. It caused anxious moments asthe first concert was only a coupleof hours later. Major Robert Doliber,travel coordinator, remained at theairport to retrieve missing luggagewhile the band set up in the old,renowned Johannes Church. Ourhost, Major Jan Harold

Hagen, territorial musicsecretary, had madearrangements for theband to play in this won-derful venue.Bandmaster William

Himes did not disap-point the audience, hav-ing planned “A” and “B”programs to alternatenightly. From the open-ing note of “In GoodCompany” by DudleyBright until the closing

flourish of Smetana’s“Dance of the Comedians,” theaudience responded enthusiastical-ly. At the end of every number Icould hear the Norwegian equiva-lent of “Wow!”This program features Peggy

Thomas playing a solo composedespecially for her by Himes,“Jubilance for Cornet.” Other

soloists in the “A” pro-gram include BenKinzie’s cornet solo,“Joshua Swings theBattle” which is a jazzyrendition of “Joshua fit

the Battle,” Jeremy Rowland’s whirl-wind euphonium solo, “GloriousVentures,” Joshua Turner performingLeslie Condon’s classic Eb bass solo,“Celestial Morn” and Heidi Strandsinging “You Raise Me Up.”From Bergen we traveled by bus to

Oslo through some of the most beauti-ful scenery in the world, stopping enroute at Hemsedal, Norway, a tinymountain village. An elementaryschool there annually raises money forSalvation Army work in Russia. Theschool bused students to a park wherethe band gave an outdoor concert, as agesture of gratitude, with a back-ground of mountains with meltingsnow cascading in sparkling waterfalls.(Of course, the students also wereoverjoyed to get out of school for acouple of hours!) Following the pro-gram the principal treated the band toa wonderful lunch of Norway mooserump roast.A few hours later the CSB arrived

CSB wows Europe

at Oslo Temple Corps, where the “B”program featured soloists BrettTolcher on trombone playing“Concert Piece,” Beth Cooper on cor-net playing “Slavische Fantasie,” KoryStrand on soprano cornet playingAndrew Lloyd Webber’s “Memory”from Cats, Shaun Thomas on eupho-nium playing “Pantomime” and HeidiStrand singing Sara Groves’ “He’salways been faithful.”Other open-air concerts were given

in Stockholm in front of the NobelPeace Prize Museum, as well as inCopenhagen, Denmark, and Dresden,Germany—all with wonderful weatherand hordes of locals and tourists enjoy-ing toe-tapping marches contrastedwith gentle hymn settings.Every CSB program included a scrip-

ture reading and devotional by me asthe executive officer. Each band mem-ber was prepared to share his or hertestimony, and in every program theirwitness related effectively with theaudience. Ken Romin reminded theaudience that many of the band mem-bers had a Scandinavian heritage andwe are all family in God’s love. KarlStrand referred to a famous oil paintinghanging at the back of the Oslo Temple

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seems prophetic.Such is the case withLt. Colonels Mickeyand June McLarenwhose officership haslasted 40 years—anexceptional journeytraversing 14 appoint-ments, travel to 35countries and someextraordinary, evenperilous, ministry opportunities.They’d be quick to tell you, howev-er, it was God’s plan for their livesand His Spirit empowered them.Nearly 300 people met to express

gratitude to the McLarens at theirretirement. The meeting featuredmusic by the Chicago Staff Band (CSB),for which Mickey has been the execu-tive officer for the last decade.Bandmaster William Himes, exclaimed,“We really love our executive officer.He’s not so much an executive officeras our cheerleader.” An interesting turnof events since the colonel later con-fessed he really wasn’t a “band person”before this appointment, evidence ofGod’s humor.A highlight was three McLaren

grandchildren (Laren, Meghan andShane) joining the CSB on baritoneand percussion for “Amazing Grace,”Mickey’s favorite melody. Nine-year-old granddaughter Tegan thenengaged in banter with Himesbefore trying out the tuba, emitting asurprisingly huge sound—gratis DanBell in the background.

Grandkids were featuredagain when the McLarens’daughters, Kellie and Karin,unveiled the game “Are yousmarter than your family?”featuring categories likemoves, camps and familydinners. The McLarens

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could havebeen million-aires!Humorous

tributes were given by MajorRichard Amick, officer representa-tive, and Major Christie Van Zee, for-mer soldier representative.Christie’s featured the McLarens’first appointment, the WichitaTemple Corps, where she was ateen. Amazingly six from thatunruly teen group are now officers!The retirement ceremony was

conducted by CommissionersHarold and Betty Hinson, who salut-ed the McLarens for keeping theArmy mission in sharp focus andgoing beyond the call of duty.“When God called I was not all

that anxious to say ‘yes’ and even intraining it was hard to stay,” saidJune. Honest, humble and heartfeltcomments witnessed to her relianceon God.

Mickey thanked his wife andJesus who’ve made all the differencein his life. “What’s a man like youdoing in that uniform?” he askedhimself before his commissioningand still seems amazed. “What areany of us doing in these uniforms?”he posed. “We’ve been redeemed.We’re serving the Lord, and thatwill never change.”

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chapel showing early NorwegianSalvationists marching in an open-air,indicating the one with a horse cartwas his great-great-grandfather. JimOlson presented part of his testimonyin Swedish, while Mick Shay shared aportion of his testimony in German—to the delight of each audience.The final concert in Solingen was

shared with the German Staff Band(GSB), under the leadership ofBandmaster Heinrich Schmidt. Thisconcert at Luther Church wasextremely well attended by a veryenthusiastic audience. In addition tothe CSB’s repertoire, the German StaffBand played “The KingdomTriumphant,” “They Could Not” and“Godspell.” The CSB clearly enjoyedthe playing of this fine band.The occasion was especially mean-

ingful as it marked the 20th anniver-sary of the GSB—a remarkableachievement since the country wasnot united until 1994. Both band’s

featured soloists and major workswere well received, but the highlightswere the bands joint performanceswith the pinnacle the soaring perfor-mance of Wagner’s “Elsa’s Processionto the Cathedral,” arranged by CSBBandmaster Himes and conducted byGSB Bandmaster Schmidt.Centralites can be proud of how the

band represented our territory. And inthese tight economic times, it’s note-worthy the tour was funded entirelythrough the CSB’s reserve fund whichconsists of proceeds accumulated overthe years from publishing and record-ing sales.Having traveled over 2,000 miles by

bus and 9,000 miles by air, the bandarrived home tired but exhilarated bytheir ministry to thousands of peoplefor Christ—and ready to serve five dayslater at the Power Point Summit andCommissioning weekend! So it goes for“the band with a sacred message.”

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redemption can we be sufficientfor what He calls us to do.”

After a wonderfully poetic rep-resentation of the officer’scovenant and the Affirmation ofFaith, the anticipatedmoment arrived. Aseach cadet steppedforward to standbefore the territori-al commander, amyriad of emotionsplayed across theirfaces and filled theauditorium.CommissionerSwanson pro-claimed each cadet,“Ordained as a min-ister of Jesus Christand commissionedas an officer withinThe SalvationArmy.” Once official-ly lieutenants, they proudlydonned their tunics with new redepaulets and stood before theaudience for the first time as offi-cers.

College for Officer Training(CFOT) Principal Major PaulFleeman concluded the ceremony

with a prayer forthe lieutenants.“Bless them,”he said, “withwisdom, dis-cernment, lovefor your peopleand empower-ment by your

Spirit. Father, we give to you,these Witnesses for Christ.”

Commissioner Swanson thenshared a moving message fromEphesians chapter one.Highlighting the gifts God givesHis saints of spiritual hope, richesand power, the message conclud-ed with a memorable time ofcommitment. Audience membersstreamed forward to the altar,while the congregation sang, “Bestill for the presence of the Lord”and “Spirit of the Living God.”

In contrast to the sacred and

There is no greaterresponsibility as a com-missioner than to be apart of this defining

moment for our cadets, theircommissioning and ordination,”said Commissioner Barry C.Swanson, territorial commander,before completing this duty forthe first time.

As the Witnesses for Christentered the theater to a lovelyrendition of “I’ll Not Turn Back”by Shayna Stubblefield, anticipa-tion filled the room.

The CFOT Praise Team led wor-ship, all voices raising in unisonto sing, “Take my will and makeit thine; It shall be no longermine.” One could not help butrealize the significance thesewords must have for the cadets.Shortly, they would fulfill a com-mitment to God’s work and Hispeople which would fully encom-pass every aspect of their lives.

Worship was followed by alight-hearted yet meaningful skitand scripture reading performedby Cadets Christina Cooper, RonWubben, James Curry and LeOtisBrooks. Cadet Paula Poff sharedher testimony withsincerity and humili-ty as she remindedher sessionmatesand the congrega-tion, “Only throughHis [Christ’s]

somber atmosphere of commis-sioning and ordination, the ser-vice of appointments was abuzz,exuding enthusiasm and excite-ment. Flags waived, kazoossounded and the crowd roared asthe parade of session flags ignitedthe meeting, only quietedmomentarily to recognize theretirement of the “Trail Blazer”session’s flag, whose last memberwas promoted to Glory this pastwinter.

Chief Secretary Colonel Paul R.Seiler took the platform to con-duct the long standing tradition ofrecognizing those sessions thathave reached benchmark yearsof service.

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Then amid high fives, smiles,salutes, waves and peace signs,the Witnesses for Christ madetheir grand entrance. Just asproud parents might, Majors Pauland Paula Fleeman, CFOT princi-pal and director of campus ser-vices, bid the lieutenantsfarewell, acknowledging a jobwell done. “We give our cadets toyour charge, commissioner,” saidPaul. “Be assured they will tellthe world of the Lord. They willwitness for Jesus wherever theymay be!”

Lt. Jamie Curry led the congre-gation in, “Onward ChristianSoldiers,” after which theChicago Staff Band played themoving and tri-umphant selec-tion, “ViteaAeternum.”

While theaudienceregained com-posure fromthe touchingmusical contri-bution, session

speaker Lt. MichaelSjogren stood toaddress them. Hespoke with fervorand confidence,encouraging his fel-low witnesses tokeep their eyes fixedon God through thegood times and the bad. Then thesession came together to sing“Christ in me,” showcasing theirtalent in music as well as min-istry, a dynamic combination.

At last came the moment thathad kept the new lieutenants onthe edge of their seats: the assign-ment of appointments. Each newlieutenant stepped forward with a

spouse, family, or inde-pendently, to receivetheir assignment.With heads noddingand eyes expectant,some were brought totears of joy, while oth-ers beamed withpride as they acceptedtheir new responsibili-ties as officers.

“Witnesses for Christ”take their posts

All appointments effective July 1, 2009, unless otherwise noted.

Lts. Anthony & Brianne BowersCorps Officers, Watertown, S.D.

Lts. LeOtis & LaTonya BrooksAssistant Corps Officers,St. Louis Temple, Mo.

Lts. Jonathan & Christina CooperCorps Officers, Princeton, Ind.

Lts. James & Jamie CurryCorps Officers, Fond du Lac, Wis.

Lt. Stephen Hansen*Assistant Corps Officer, Albert Lea, Minn.

Lt. Amanda Hellstrom*Associate Corps Officer,Evansville Fulton Ave., Ind.

Lt. Paula Poff*Assistant Corps Officer, Olathe, Kan.

Lt. Aubrey RobbinsAssociate Corps Officer, Willmar, Minn.

Lt. Ashley ShumakerAssistant Corps Officer, Springfield, Ill.

Lts. Michael & Kristina SjogrenCorps Officers, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Lts. Ronald & Jayme Wubben, Jr.Corps Officers, Kearney, Neb.

*Effective July 8, 2009,after Brengle Institute service.

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response of the region to the Army,collaborative efforts among agen-cies, and the tremendous work ofstaff and more than 900 volunteers.Reflecting hard economic times,

it’s a record period for SalvationArmy services. The La CrosseSalvation Army served nearly 93,000meals last year. At the emergencyshelter, the length of stay for indi-viduals has increased from 21 daysto 25. Overall, programs and ser-vices have seen an increase in thenumber of people seeking help forthe first time.“You are crucial to these deferred

hopes and dreams. Crushed dreamscan rise from despair. Dreams canbe saved. There’s never a reason fora child of God to give up,” Gaithersaid. “Amidst the economic andsocial upheaval of our time, ask‘Why not?’”

by Kim Seidel

National Comman-der Commis-sioner Israel L.Gaither brought

a message of hope to LaCrosse, Wis., this spring.During their first-ever visithere, Commissioners IsraelL. and Eva D. Gaither cele-brated 111 years of TheSalvation Army’s service tothe Coulee region.The visit culminated in a

civic dinner to benefit theemergency shelter. Morethan 270 people attendedthe event that raised$52,685.“These are the times for which

The Salvation Army was born—when there is discouragement and

lack of hope,” the nationalcommander proclaimed.“Look out for those margin-alized and isolated in thecommunity, including thehidden poor, and don’tthink small.”The Gaithers’ visit

included touring SalvationArmy facilities and meetingstaff, advisory board andcommunity members. Thenational commander wasimpressed with the positive

National Commanderinspires hope in La Crosse

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and the biblical teaching, theGlowinskis are now happilyenrolled soldiers.Worship attendance by Booth

Manor residents, as well, has morethan doubled at the corps. Accordingto Ken Tregallas, corps businessadministrator, Booth Manor resi-dents were previously reluctant tojoin in at the corps. He helped toremedy this by instituting a fish fry,using monies from the FightingForce Fund. Prior to enjoying a freefish fry dinner, residents attend a 30-minute seminar on The SalvationArmy, which often draws them intoSunday morning worship as well!In the past year the corps has seen

a diverse increase in membership—from four to 90 years old, the resultsare dramatic!

Spurred on by the “Come JoinOur Army” campaign, CorpsOfficers Majors Gregory andLee Ann Thompson of the

Oak Creek Centennial, Wis., Corpsenrolled five new families thisspring. The hefty enrollment was aresult of their successful 4K pre-kindergarten program and a newlyimplemented Friday night fish fryfor senior citizens at Booth Manorsenior residence.Oak Creek began 4K in conjunc-

tion with the local school district.Ninety-six local four-year-oldsattend weekdays and often gaininterest in corps activities through awrap-around program that allowsparents to drop children off beforeor after pre-kindergarten classes.As the children become more

interested in corps activities, fre-quently so do their parents. Afterbeing introduced to the 4K andwrap-around program, JenniGlowinski started to volunteer atOak Creek delivering gifts to nurs-ing homes and attending women’snight out. Soon her husband startedto attend church and participate inthe occasional men’s game night.Due to the quality of the programs

Bridging boostsmembership

Concert band members from the Metropolitan Division’s Red Shield Center in Englewoodknew they were in for a treat when they heard they would be performing at the ChicagoBusiness Opportunity Fair at one of Chicago’s premier tourist attractions, Navy Pier. Theywere excited about performing at a sponsors’ breakfast and the ribbon cutting ceremonywhich opened the three-day event. But what really blew the young musicians away wasmeeting the guest speaker, NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson. The former point guard forthe Los Angeles Lakers applauded the band members for their talent and then surprisedthem by posing for a photo.

A Magic Moment

Community prayer

to bless their time in the area, and togive the group the right words topray specifically over homes, theschool, a nearby dialysis facility andlocal businesses.As they walked some prayed

silently, while others prayed outloud, still others sang or hummed. Afew times delegates stopped to talkto people on porches or on side-walks, asking if they could pray withthem and extending an invitation toSunday morning worship. Theresponse was a blessing, not only tothose around the corps, but to thegroup as they were reminded of theimportance of prayer in their com-munities back home.

On Saturday afternoon asmall but strong group ofdelegates traveled by busto the Gary-Merrillville

Corps’ neighborhood to pray for thiscommunity’s unity, economic pros-perity and safety. After a rainy morn-ing, the weather providentiallycleared. Major Dawn Heatwole,event leader, reminded everyone,“This is an opportunity to learn howto teach your people to pray mightilyfor their neighbors and community.”When the bus arrived at the corps,

before heading out the delegatesbegan with a prayer led by CaptainEnrique Azuaje. He asked the Lord

Gregg and Jenni Glowinski with theirchildren Jared, Colin and Hayden.

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Jason BigelowEscanaba, Mich.Wisconsin and Upper MichiganDivision

Jason Bigelowreceived the call to offi-cership as a teen atyouth councils. Hetried to avoid it. Hesaid, “When God toldme ‘You’re going to dothat some day’ Ilaughed and responded‘What would I have totalk about?’”Jason continued, “Of

course, now that I havebeen through some ter-rible struggles and know what it’slike to pull through thanks to Jesus,I have a lot to talk about.”Jason, a territorial ministry intern

at the Escanaba Corps, is lookingforward to talking about Jesus as anofficer for the rest of his life. Hejoins the Ambassadors of Holinesssession from the Escanaba, Mich.,Corps where his corps officers areMajors Bill and Betsy Cox.

Fawn Ashton VanPeltBoone, IowaWestern Division

A Baptist church, youth councilsand camp. This was Ashton’s path-way to officership. At 12 in aBaptist church in Bellingham,Wash., she found out you can’t getto Heaven by being sweet. Youhave to ask Jesus into your heart.She did.At the Western Division Youth

Councils at 14, she surrendered toGod’s will for her life: officership.The next summer as a dishwasherat Gene Eppley Camp, Ashton felt

God wantedher to beavailable tokids whoneeded some-one to talkwith. Her call-ing to serve inGod’s Armyand be therefor others wasconfirmed.Ashton is aministry

intern at the OmahaCitadel, Neb., Corps.She comes to theCollege for OfficerTraining from theBoone, Iowa, Corpswhere her corps

administrators and “adoptive par-ents” are Envoys Tim and PeggyNorth.

Daniel and RebeccaKeanAlbert Lea, Minn.Northern Division

Dan was looking for somethingbigger than himself that would helphim, make him feel loved. Hethought that was drugs, but at theSt. Louis, Mo., Adult Rehabilitation

Center he found it was Jesus. Laterhe knew he was to help others findthat “something.”During Becky’s sister and broth-

er-in-law’s farewell for training, sheheard the call herself. During aninvitation, she asked her mom, “Doyou think I should go forward?” “IfJesus is telling you to,” her momreplied. Becky felt compelled. “I

just knew,” sheexplained.At the 2006

Mission andPurposeConference Danand Becky met.Becky said ofDan, “His fire toserve Jesus con-firmed my call.”They enter the College for Officer

Training with their son Malachi,almost 2, from the Albert Lea,Minn., Corps where their officersare Captains Jim and Lee Brickson.

Randy and Debbie StahlMankato, Minn.Northern Division

As a chaperone at youth councilsin 1997, Randy was moved by themessage of God standing with Hischildren through thick and thin. Hewanted that relationship and want-ed to share it with others.At commissioning in 1999 Debbie

said, “Okay, here I am Lord. Use me.”Yet, she kept trying to do it on herown. Finally, at the 2008 candidates’weekend she realizedthat all she really need-ed to do was surrender.Randy put it well for

both of them: “If TheSalvation Army willallow us to be officers,we will go and servethe best we can withall the guidance ofGod.”Randy and Debbie

come to the CFOT

from theMankato, Minn.,Corps where theircorps officers areCaptains Williamand Ann Mealy.They bring theirchildren Keysha,9, and Elisha, 6.

Lynn LopezTopeka, Kan.Kansas andWestern MissouriDivision

After years of partying anddulling her emotions with drugsand alcohol, Lynn reached the endof her rope and there found thehem of Jesus’ garment. That was in2006. The next year she became asoldier and attended her first com-missioning weekend. An invitationwas given to come forward if youfelt called to be an officer, andLynn did. She’d actually felt calledat conversion, and this served asconfirmation.Still she found herself praying,

“Why do you want me? I’mnobody.” Then Major Jeff Smith

suggested she shouldask instead, “How mayI serve you Lord?”When Lynn did, Godanswered: “As an offi-cer in my Army.”Lynn joins theAmbassadors ofHoliness session fromthe Topeka, Kan., Corpswhere her corps offi-cers are CaptainsCharles and BettyYockey.

Newestacceptedcandidates

45 YearsMajor David BiggsMajor Jeannette BiggsMajor Elaine BooneMajor Margaret NonnweilerMajor Norman Nonnweiler

40 YearsLt. Colonel June McLarenLt. Colonel Mickey McLarenMajor Janice CarterMajor Stanley MagoonMajor Judy McPhersonMajor Laurence McPhersonMajor David Moffitt

35 YearsColonel Dennis StrisselColonel Sharon StrisselMajor Diana AmickMajor James AmickMajor Eliana CristiMajor Sharon HaleMajor Diane HarperMajor Susan MooreMajor Donna Van HoesenMajor Gary Van Hoesen

30 YearsMajor Gail AhoMajor Carole CaddyMajor Glen CaddyMajor Judy ForneyMajor Richard ForneyMajor Joyce GauthierMajor Kathleen HovelmanMajor Daniel HurshMajor Ruth HurshMajor Mike MillsMajor Patty RichardsonMajor Rebecca Stearns

25 YearsMajor Susan AndersonMajor Gary ColeMajor Gary FeltonMajor Beverly GatesMajor Dawn HeatwoleMajor Merle HeatwoleMajor Brenda HerivelMajor Richard HerivelMajor Dale HixenbaughMajor JoAnn HixenbaughMajor Rachel KlammerMajor Mark LitherlandMajor Barbara LoganMajor Susan ParkerMajor Timothy ParkerMajor Bethany PetrieMajor Keith PetrieMajor Douglas RickMajor Sandra RickMajor Belinda RiggsMajor Thomas RiggsMajor Renea SmithMajor Ben StillwellMajor Beth StillwellMajor Cindy StricklerMajor Carla VoellerMajor Lori WrightMajor Alan Wurtz

Long Service AwardsWe salute the following officers on their milestones of service.

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Over $330,000 raised forOmaha youth programs

the scouts knew how to respond.For more than a decade, the D.J.’s

Heroes awards luncheon has raisedfunds for Salvation Army programsfor young people. This year’s speak-er was Christopher Gardner, whosebest-selling autobiography aboutbeing homeless while raising his sonwas made into the award-winningmovie “The Pursuit of Happyness.”He talked about breaking the cycle

of men not being there for their chil-dren. At the end of his inspirationalspeech, Gardner offered $5,000 forSalvation Army programs for youngpeople if someone in the audiencewould match his donation.David Sokol raised his hand.“It’s organizations like The

Salvation Army that provide thesocial underpinning that is so criticaland that the government can’t pro-vide,” David later said.

by Judy Horan

Many of Omaha’s mostprominent leaders werein the audience ofalmost 1,200 people at

the D.J.’s Hero Awards luncheon thisspring which honored seventeenagers who may be Nebraska’sfuture leaders. Each teen received a$5,000 scholarship. All have a mov-ing story of overcoming hardship.“They’ve dealt with adversity and

have already shown they’re going tobe leaders in the community,” saidbusinessman David Sokol. The eventwas named for his son, D.J. Sokol,who lost his battle with cancer atage 18.This year’s adult award went to

the Mid-America Council Boy Scoutsof America for heroism during a2008 tornado that struck a camp inIowa, killing four scouts. Because oftraining by dedicated adult leaders,

An Army of volunteers

without compensation. This is thevery definition of volunteerism, andit is what our founders envisioned asthe model for living out faith. Ourlove for Christ, gratefulness for sal-vation, and compassion for peoplecompel us to serve others.Our organization has grown from

a rag-tag movement to an interna-tional organization offering a wideassortment of services and min-istries. As the work has grown, pro-fessionals have been hired, and hun-dreds of thousands of volunteercommunity members now join us inmeeting human needs. Withoutthem, we would struggle to servethose who turn to us for help. But, atthe core of the ministry of TheSalvation Army are our soldiers,committed to preaching the gospeland meeting needs without discrim-ination.We are grateful to each of you.

And as we strive to address thework, needs and treatment of ourvolunteers, you—our soldiers—are inthe forefront of our minds.

by Rob Bonesteel

Who is a volunteer? Itseems our definition isas unique as each ofus. Many images come

to mind such as civic groups man-ning a kettle, church members work-ing in the soup kitchen, schoolsholding toy drives, corporate groupstaking on large projects and, ofcourse, the community person whohelps out around the corps or insti-tution. While these images of pas-sionate volunteers are great, thosemost dedicated to the full mission ofThe Salvation Army are sometimesleft out. Of course, I am speakingabout our soldiers.Often when I talk to corps offi-

cers, employees or soldiers them-selves about volunteerism, I hear,“Soldiers are not volunteers.” Yet bythe very signing of The Soldier’sCovenant a person makes a commit-ment to “be actively involved, as Iam able, in the life, work, worshipand witness of the corps.” By thatphrase our soldiers commit, of theirfree will, to further the mission

Volunteers vital at ARC

To recognize volunteerswho’ve faithfully served ona regular basis, theRockford, Ill., Adult

Rehabilitation Center (ARC) held anappreciation dinner, reportedCaptains Scott and Karen Salsbury,ARC administrators.“Our beneficiaries ‘turned the

tables’ on the volunteers and waitedon them,” said Karen of the 14 vol-unteers, 13 of whom hail from theRockford Temple Corps. The othervolunteer is an ARC program gradu-ate who leads 12-step meetings.The volunteers help

teach Bible studies, theRunning the Race disci-pleship course andChristian living classes.Others grade written Biblelessons, conduct counsel-ing sessions or play thepiano for chapel services.Rosemary Wayman, an

intake coordinator and 25-year ARC employee, said,“They’re not just volun-teers but mentors. Theyapproach individuals andtalk with and encouragethem.” After Sunday morn-ing worship at the ARC,many beneficiaries head

over to the Rockford Temple Corpsfor worship and fellowship with thevolunteers, who check how thingsare going with the men and praywith them.Mario Garcia, a graduate of the

ARC program and now an adherentat Rockford Temple, said Lt. ColonelHarry Smith, a retired officer, intro-duced him to the concept of salva-tion. Mario said Harry was knowl-edgeable, open to questions andmade him “think outside the box.”Another retired officer, Lt.

Colonel Elwyn Felt, teachesChristian livingclasses. Longinvolved withARCs as an activeofficer, he said, “Ihope something Isay will helpsomeone; that itwill do some goodfor them.” But,ultimately, Elwynsaid he volunteersat the ARCbecause he wasasked—an impor-tant considerationto keep in mindwhen seeking vol-unteer help!

Pictured with Captain Karen Salsbury are some of the Rockford ARC volunteers (l-r): MajorBrian Merritt, Mike Seyller, Major Carl Amick, Lt. Colonel Elwyn Felt, Alderman FrankBeach, Major Dale Tollerud and Art Vargus.

Rockford ARC volunteer J.D.Clemmons prepares for class.

A hometown hero

because his father, who has pul-monary hypertension, awaits a lungtransplant.Kyle has been named one of the

Omaha Jaycees Outstanding YoungTeens, has won the Governor’s Pointof Light Award for his character andservice, and was chosen United WayVolunteer of the Year for his workwith Down syndrome kids.There’s no doubt that this honor

student and varsity athlete atCreighton Prep is a hero.

by Judy Horan

Kyle Lacy, 18, has accom-plished something peopletwice his age may not havebeen able to do. Working

with a professor at the University ofNebraska at Omaha, he initiated andcarried out a survey of families withchildren who have Down syndrome.The teenager’s presentation is usedat local medical teaching institutionsto give students insights into chal-lenges the families face.Kyle’s work was prompted by love

for his sister, Cassie, who has Downsyndrome. He also coaches Cassieand her friends for the SpecialOlympics and is a mentor in the JustFriends program, volunteering histime to work with a special-needsyoung man.These acts alone would qualify

him to be one of the seven OmahaSalvation Army D.J.’s Heroes awardwinners, but Kyle did more. He tooka leadership role in a school-basedprogram called Operation Others,helping the group feed 1,600Omaha-area families in need atChristmas. Last year he receivedCreighton Prep’s Cassem MemorialScholarship as the junior who bestexemplifies a well-rounded personin the Jesuit tradition. At home thiscompassionate teenager has takenon additional responsibilities

When God surprises you!Prayer and work yield 89 new soldiers in Western Division

dling numbers on our soldierrolls, lack of visitors in ourSunday services, small num-bers in our worship services.We knew it all came down to afew foundational issues anddecided to address those in a

12-week corps growth campaign.The divisional campaign would

include points for: enrolling soldiers,visits to homes, contacts by phone,card or e-mail, an increase over lastyear’s Sunday morning worship ser-vice attendance, Bible study, peoplewho participated in daily prayer fortheir corps, and fasting one meal aweek. The campaign ran from thebeginning of February throughMother’s Day.Weekly phone calls were made by

divisional headquarters officers totheir partner corps, and a weeklytally was sent out. The results—wow!—were more than any of usdreamed. In that 12-week period 89soldiers were enrolled, 1,355 visitorscame to our corps on a Sunday, and18 corps had increased attendancein their Sunday worship services!People began to pray daily for

their corps for 10 minutes. Corps

officers reported their people wereexcited to be included in the prayertime. Evangelism is beginning to bepracticed again, with one corps evengoing every Saturday out in to theirtown and inviting people to attendThe Salvation Army for worship.Captain Danielle Shields, Fort

Dodge, Iowa, said, “I wish you couldhave been here on Sunday morningto hear the reports of our peoplefrom the week of evangelistic cam-paigns. We went out on Saturdayand invited people in and had a car-nival which was well attended. Wepraise God for what He is doing inthe lives of our people.”

We hope thiswill be just thebeginning ofgrowth in theW e s t e r nD i v i s i o n .People arecatching avision of whatGod can dothrough them.

by Lt. Colonel Dawn Heatwole

Have you ever asked Godfor something and thenyou’re surprised whenHe answers you? That

happened to us in the WesternDivision. We were concerned aboutseveral areas for our corps: dwin-

August Prayer Calendar

My Prayer List

Go to www.prayercentralusa.org for the rest of the calendar.If you follow the prayer calendar in the next year, you will have read through the Bible!

Day

1 Saturday

2 Sunday

3 Monday

4 Tuesday

5Wednesday

6 Thursday

7 Friday

Bible Reading

Psalms 90-92

Proverbs 14-15

Ezekiel 43-48

John 1-2

1 Thessalonians 4-5

Leviticus 25-27

1 Chronicles 1-4

Pray for The Salvation Army

Cloquet, MN Corps

Des Moines (Citadel), IA Corps

Cadillac, MI Corps

Green Bay, WI Corps

Flint, MI ARC*

Central Music Institute

Detroit (Brightmoor), MI Corps

* = Adult Rehabilitation Center

Strands of three

Barbara Higgins spoke on howNSE has impacted her corps,Rockford Temple, Ill., which hassent nearly 50 people to it.“Those who never thought they

could talk to others about salvationhave been empowered with tools toshare Jesus and win neighbors to theLord,” said Barb.After attending NSE over 20 years

ago, Angus MacKenzie decided tostart weekly “knee drills” (prayermeetings) at his corps, DearbornHeights Citadel, Mich. Like Paul’sletter in 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Angus hasseen the power of prayer at work forthe unsaved. “Prayer is not anadjunct ministry—it is ministry,”said Angus.In her message, Captain Carol

Lewis, territorial secretary for evan-gelism and corps growth, urgedattendees to consider what life islike without God. “Believers haveone thing that unsaved people don’thave—hope!” she said. “When wepray for unsaved people, we makemany, little deposits of prayer sothey can make one big withdrawalof grace.”Carol then led a prayer time using

Ecclesiastes 4:12 (MSG) as a guide:“By yourself you’re unprotected.With a friend you can face theworst. Can you round up a third? Athree-stranded rope isn’t easilysnapped.” Attendees formed intotrios to pray for unsaved loved onesand made commitments to continuepraying for the unsaved by findingtwo other prayer partners at theircorps.

For the first time ever com-missioning weekend ser-vices could be viewed fromthe comfort of home.

Thanks to increasingly effectivetechnology and efforts by the visualcommunications section of territori-al headquarters, coverage of themeetings was streamed live throughthe internet.Major Penny Mungai, corps offi-

cer at the Wichita West Orchard,Kan., Corps used it at her corps. “Wewere thrilled that we [corps] wereable to be a part of the commission-ing weekend even though we werenot able to attend. On Sunday morn-ing, we had three seekers. God isgood!” Major Janice Love at the St.Louis Euclid, Mo., Corps and MajorJohn Price at the Crystal Lake, Ill.,Corps also utilized the coverage.Additionally, officers overseas likeCaptains William and CassandraDeJesus in South America Westcould “attend” the meetings.

by Mark Bender

There wereplenty of hugsto go around,and laughter

filled the air as alumniof the NationalSeminar onEvangelism (NSE),held annually in scenicColorado Springs, Co.,met for a reunionbreakfast during com-missioning weekend.Hosted by Commis-

sioners Barry C. and E.Sue Swanson, territorial leaders, theevent abounded with recollectionsby soldiers and officers of their spir-itual, mountain-top experiences,which brought to mind spectacularviews of the Garden of the Gods,Pike’s Peak and Glen Eyrie’sCastle—plus the wrangler’s break-fast of yesteryear.

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Clockwise from left: Art and Karen Smith are enrolled by Major Ed Forster in Aberdeen, S.D.;new Omaha North, Neb. junior soldiers with corps officers' son; new junior soldiers in Hastings,Neb.; a highly successful outreach carnival in Fort Dodge, Iowa; and new senior soldiers BillMcDonald and James Brinker with their corps officer Major Linda Jones in Mitchell, S.D.

Commissioningat home

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On the moveEffective July 1, 2009, unless otherwise noted.

Adult Rehabilitation Centers CommandMajors John & Julie Aren, Admin., Romulus,

MI; Majors Timothy & Barbara Miller, Trainees,Chicago Central, IL; Majors Roger & CeciliaSenn, Admin., Grand Rapids, MI; Captains Troy& Linda Barker, Admin., Kansas City, MO;Captains Robert & Gaylynn Buttrey, III,Trainees, Southeast, MI; Captains Jerry &Loreen Henderson, Assoc. Admin., Milwaukee,WI; Captains David & Peggy Hudgens, Admin.,Omaha, NE

College for Officers TrainingMajor Carole Caddy, Director of Field Training;

Major Glen Caddy, Director of Business; MajorEvelyn Diaz, Asst. Principal; Major Lori Meyer,Campus Services Officer, Add’l Appt.: Moral andEthical Issues Secretary; Major Timothy Meyer,Director of Personnel; Major Bethany Petrie,Director of Curriculum; Major Keith Petrie, Asst.Director of Business; Captain Sandra Hunt, Asst.Director of Field Training; Lt. Michelle Magoon,Change in Designation: Transportation Officer

Eastern Michigan DivisionMajors Keith & Colette Bailey, Special

Services, Reopen Owosso Corps; Majors Philip& Sheila Davisson, COs, Port Huron, MI; MajorMichelle Oliver, Youth Secretary, DHQ, Add’lAppt.: Candidates’ Secretary, DHQ; Captain DeonOliver, Youth Secretary, DHQ; Major DavidWomack, Finance Officer, DHQ; Major MarinaWomack, Asst. Women’s Ministries Secretary,DHQ, Add’l Appt.: Moral and Ethical IssuesSecretary, DHQ; Major Charles Wright, Assoc.Harbor Light Officer; Major Lori Wright, CO, Mt.Clemens, MI; Captains Thomas & CynthiaBrockway, COs, Flint Beecher, MI; CaptainsDaniel & Jolene Hull, Jr., COs, Plymouth, MI;Captain Connie Shaw, Assoc. CO, Mt. Clemens,MI; Captains Monty & Angela Wandling, COs,Royal Oak, MI; Javier & Kelsie Moreno, CorpsAdmin., Detroit Brightmoor, MI

Heartland DivisionSee new lieutenants’ appointments in this issue

Indiana DivisionMajors Richard & Susan Hartman, Asst. COs,

Indianapolis Harbor Light Center, IN; MajorsCharles & Cynthia Kennedy, COs, Interim,Johnson County, IN; Major Harold Poff, CountyCoordinator, Fort Wayne, IN, Add’l Appt.: CO, FortWayne, IN; Major Lynneta Poff, CO, Fort Wayne,IN; Captains Dale & Sandra Brandenburg, COs,Warsaw, IN; Captain Nicholas Montgomery,Youth Secretary, DHQ; Captain JodiMontgomery, Youth Secretary, DHQ, Add’l Appt.:Candidates’ Secretary, DHQ; Captains David &Shanda Minks, COs, Evansville Fulton Ave., IN;Captains Daniel & LaMae Ortman, Assoc. COs,Fort Wayne, IN; Envoys Gordon & Cindy Hoag,Corps Admin., Terre Haute, IN

Kansas and Western Missouri DivisionMajor Phyllis Blinks, Community Care

Ministries Secretary, DHQ; Major MicheleHeaver, Assoc. Director of Harbor Light Village,Kansas City, KS; Major William Heaver, Directorof Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, KS; MajorsStanley & Lynda Magoon, Officer Development,DHQ, pro tem; Major Andrew Miller, Jr.,Secretary for Program, DHQ;Major Cheryl Miller,

Assoc. Women’s Ministries Secretary, DHQ, Add’lAppt.: Chaplain, Social Services, DHQ; CaptainsButch & Lisa Frost, Jr., COs, Independence, MO;Captains Gary & Deborah Gugala, COs,Pittsburg, KS; A/Captains Chuck & Dana Cook,COs, St. Joseph, MO

Metropolitan DivisionCaptains Michael & Alisha Cho, COs, DeKalb,

IL

Midland DivisionMajor Candy Curl, Community Care Ministries

Secretary, DHQ, Add’l Appt.: Moral and EthicalIssues Secretary, DHQ; Major James Curl,Secretary for Business Administration, DHQ;Majors Robert & Ruth Fay, COs, St. LouisGateway Citadel, MO;Major Sue & Captain MarkHaslett, COs, Sedalia, MO; Major BarbaraMacLean, Secretary for Program, DHQ, Add’lAppt.: Multicultural Ministries Coordinator, DHQ;Majors Myron & Nancy Wandling, SpecialServices, pro tem, Chaplain, O’Fallon FamilyShelter; Majors Kris & Mary Ann Wood, COs, St.Louis Maplewood, MO; Captains Jody & AmyDalberg, COs, Branson, MO; Captain VickyEppenger, Asst. CO, St. Louis Euclid Ave., MO,Add’l Appt.: Chaplain, Family Haven/West Page;Captains Ronald & Laura Key, COs, St. Charles,MO; Captain James Winkler, Admin., HarborLight Center, Add’l Appt.: CO, Harbor Light Center;Captain Deborah Winkler, CO, Harbor LightCenter; Envoys Stephen & Ketsia Diaz, CorpsAdmin., St. Louis Temple, MO

Northern DivisionMajors Harold & Aleene Baugh, COs, Interim,

Jamestown, ND; Major Timothy Parker,Secretary for Business Administration, DHQ;Major Mark Welsh, Finance Officer in Training,DHQ; Major Sue Welsh, Special Services, DHQ;Majors Curtis & Trudi Windham, COs,Lakewood Temple, MN; Captains Jeffrey &Michael Carter, COs, Fairmont, MN; CaptainDeborah Jolly, CO, Willmar, MN; CaptainsWilliam & Ann Mealy, COs, Fargo, ND; CaptainsAdam & Deannie Moore, Trainees, Harbor Light,Minneapolis, MN; Captains Michael & CynthiaParker, COs, Mankato, MN; Captains Jeffery &Dawn Russell, COs, Fergus Falls, MN; CaptainAndrew Shiels, Youth Secretary, DHQ, Add’lAppt.: Candidates’ Secretary, DHQ; CaptainMelissa Shiels, Youth Secretary, DHQ; BeverlyMayfield, Corps Admin., International Falls, MN

Western DivisionMajors Robert & Elaine Boone, Special

Services, pro tem, DHQ; Majors Gary & VickieCole, COs, Mason City, IA; Major David Corliss,City Coordinator, Des Moines, IA; Major MaryCorliss, CO, Des Moines Citadel, IA; MajorRichard Rubottom, Regional Service ExtensionRepresentative, DHQ; Major Susan Rubottom,Omaha City Social Service Chaplain; CaptainsPaul & AmyJo Ferguson, COs, Ottumwa, IA;Captain Grace LaFever, Asst. CO, Council Bluffs,IA; Captains James & Angela Pennington, COs,Lincoln, NE

Western Michigan/Northern Indiana DivisionMajors Eugene & Joyce Anderson, COs,

Interim, Kalamazoo, MI (effective 7/6/09); MajorLesa Davis, CO, Lansing Citadel, MI; CaptainBrian Davis, Capital Area Coordinator, Lansing,MI, Add’l Appt.: CO, Lansing Citadel, MI; MajorsDale & JoAnn Hixenbaugh, COs, Manistee, MI;

Major Debra Pascoe, Remove: VolunteerDirector, DHQ; Major Alice Scott, VolunteerServices Director, DHQ; Major Robert Scott,Service Extension Director, DHQ; Major ColletteWebster, CO, St. Joseph County, IN, Add’l Appt.:St. Joseph County Kroc Center Admin.; MajorRobert Webster, St. Joseph County Coordinator,St. Joseph County, IN, Add’l Appt.: St. JosephCounty Kroc Center Admin., Add’l Appt.: CO, St.Joseph County, IN; Captain Jeffery Horn, Music& Gospel Arts Secretary, DHQ (effective 5/1/09);Captain Rochelle McClintock, Youth Secretary,DHQ; Captain Trevor McClintock, YouthSecretary, DHQ, Add’l Appt.: Candidates’Secretary, DHQ; Captains Timothy & LorraineFarquharson, COs, LaPorte, IN; Captains Alex &Aimee Norton, COs, Lansing South, MI

Wisconsin and Upper Michigan DivisionMajor Gary Felton, Brown County Green Bay

Coordinator, Green Bay, WI, Add’l Appt.: KrocCenter Admin./CO, Green Bay, WI; Major KarenFelton, Add’l Appt.: Brown County SpecialServices Director, Green Bay, WI; Majors Jim &Pat Irvine, COs, Green Bay, WI; Major JoLangham, Assoc. CO, Menasha Fox Cities, WI;Major Rosemary Matson, CO, Interim, Superior,WI; Captains R.C. & Miranda Duskin, COs, EauClaire, WI; Captain Christopher Marques, CO,Ishpeming, MI; Captain Theresa Meyer, Assoc.CO, Marquette, MI; Captains Jeremiah & RachelStouder, COs, Manitowoc, WI; Captain MaryWilkins, CO, Beloit, WI

Territorial HeadquartersLt. Colonel Richard Vander Weele, Add’l Appt.:

Executive Officer, Chicago Staff Band; Major GailAho, Secretary, Youth Dept.; Major Phillip Aho,Asst. Territorial Secretary for Program, UrbanMinistries; Major Dawn Heatwole, Secretary,Candidates’ Dept., (with promotion to Lt. Col.);Major Dan Jennings, Asst. Territorial Secretaryfor Program; Major Dorene Jennings, Secretary,Community Care Ministries, Add’l Appt.: NationalVeterans Admin. Volunteer Services DeputyRepresentative; Major Cheryl Lawry, Secretary,Property Dept.; Major Lois Wheeler, Asst.Secretary for Women’s Ministries; Major CarolWilkins, Add’l Appt.: Secretary, Women’sAuxiliaries, Add’l Appt.: Secretary, Fellowship ofthe Silver Star; Captain Thomas McComb, ITSpecialist, Information Technology Dept.; CaptainBethel McComb, Asst. to the Youth Secretary.

Transfer out of TerritoryCaptains Joseph & Lisa Irvine, USA Eastern

Territory

RetirementsLt. Cols. Mickey & June McLaren; Major

Deborah Doliber; Major Rosemary Matson;Majors Patrick & Carmella McPhersonCO(s) = Corps Officer(s)

DHQ = Divisional Headquarters

Mrs. Colonel Marie E. KoernerOn April

29, 2009,Mrs. ColonelMarie E.Koerner waspromoted toGlory.Marie was

born inP o r t l a n d ,Ore., toSalvation Army officers in 1918. Ata young age she exhibited musicalability that would serve her well inher future as an officer.She entered training after high

school and was commissioned in1937. Not long after, she metAdjutant Henry Koerner. They weresoon married and blessed with twodaughters.Colonels Koerner’s first appoint-

ment was in Oregon. They spentmuch of their officership in theWestern Territory, but retired fromthe Central Territory in 1973 aschief secretary and territorial homeleague secretary. It was their secondstint in the Central.Mrs. Colonel Koerner is survived

by her daughters, Major Beth (Neil)Saunders and Margi (Lynn)Kuckuck; four grandchildren andfive great-grandchildren.

Major C. Paul WilsonOn May 2,

2009, MajorC. PaulWilson waspromoted toGlory. His 82years of lifewere blessedwith family,music andministry.Paul grew up in a Salvation Army

home, in Simcoe, Ontario. A talent-ed musician Paul was dressed in fulluniform playing the baritone in thecorps’ band by age 12.Paul met Ruth Lois Rawlin when

her family vacationed near his fami-ly home. Love developed in theirlate teens, and they were married in1950. Their marriage was blessedwith three boys.It was Paul’s love for music that

Promoted toGlory eventually led them into fulltime

ministry, taking a job with the Northand South Carolina Division teach-ing band in the corps. Their firstappointment was in the Ecorse,Mich., Corps as auxiliary captains.They served successfully as officersin the Central Territory and Canadafor 26 years.In addition to music, Major

Wilson is remembered for his knackfor fundraising. He made a particu-lar impact in Ann Arbor, Mich.,effectively establishing the ArborHaven Emergency Shelter.He is survived by his wife Ruth,

three sons, Jack (Rita) Wilson, Colin(Apple) Wilson and Wesley Wilson,and one grandchild.

Major Harold ThomasNear mid-

night on May5, 2009,Major HaroldThomas waspromoted toGlory. Hewas 76 yearsold.H a r o l d

came to knowthe Lord at a young age in Pekin, Ill.,where he also was introduced toThe Salvation Army. Naturallyinquisitive, Harold’s interest waspiqued by the Army, and he startedattending the corps and participat-ing in activities regularly.Harold was called to officership

early on, entering the College forOfficer Training in 1954 where hemet Anna McCarty. After commis-sioning, he served in appointmentsin Illinois, after which he marriedAnna in 1957.Program expansion and opera-

tions management were particularstrengths of Major Thomas, and heutilized these abilities conducting abuilding expansion program for acommunity center in Jefferson City,Mo. He also is remembered for hisministries with incarcerated andmentally handicapped people. Heand his wife retired to Michiganafter their final appointment in1996.Major Thomas is survived by his

wife Anna, two daughters, Deborah(Ralph) Gates and Cheryl (Kelly)Guess; one son, Major Michael(Mary) Thomas; 12 grandchildrenand eight great-grandchildren.

General calls for suicideprevention prayer day

lishing an ongoing and effectiveministry to those contemplating sui-cide, as well as to the bereaved.Details about their work can beobtained by linking to their websitethrough Get Connected.Downloadable posters publicizingthe day of prayer also are available.

General Shaw Clifton hascalled the worldwideSalvation Army to a dayof prayer next month for

individuals at risk for suicide andfor those bereaved by it. It is hopedthis special day of prayer onSunday, August 9, 2009, will drawattention to Salvation Army suicideprevention work around the world,and that the support received bythis ministry will be enhanced andfurther developed.The 100th anniversary of The

Salvation Army’s ministry in thisarea in 2007 was recognized at theannual conference of theInternational Suicide PreventionAssociation last year. When WilliamBooth opened The SalvationArmy’s first suicide bureau inLondon in 1907, he called for otheragencies to follow his lead. Theyquickly did so. Today, a worldwidenetwork of organizations workingin this field is vital in providingcare, expertise and a ministry tothe bereaved.The Australia Eastern Territory

has played a major part in estab-