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Volume 42, Number 8 August 2012

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)

4,000 attendChicagoKrocCenter opening

message of chari-ty and brotherlylove. Let yourlight shine as abeacon to guideothers unto thepath of serenityand steward-ship.”Commissioner

Paul R. Seiler,Central territori-al commander,

and opportunities that are here foryou at the open house following theceremony. There is something herefor everyone—no matter what yourage—no matter what your interest.”Representing the Chicago Bulls and

the Chicago White Sox was ChairmanJerry Reinsdorf, a long-time SalvationArmy supporter. The Chicago WhiteSox Charities and the Chicago BullsCharities each generously donated$1 million.“It’s a joy to know that the White

More than 4,000 peoplejoined The Salvation Armyto celebrate the grandopening, June 15-17, of the

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps CommunityCenter on Chicago’s South Side.The festivities began Friday with an

appreciation luncheon where morethan 200 donors, friends and support-ers joined Salvation Army leaders andcity and state officials for a sneakpeek, a gourmet meal prepared bystudents in the Kroc Center’sCulinary Certification Program, andthe unveiling of the Donor Wall creat-ed by Kroc Center architectural firmAntunovich & Associates.Saturday featured the state-of-the-

art facility’s grand opening and rib-bon-cutting ceremony with membersof Joan Kroc’s family, IllinoisGovernor Pat Quinnand other electedofficials, communityresidents, donors andsupporters. TheSalvation Army paidtribute to Joan Krocwith a presentation toher granddaughter,Amanda Latimer.Amanda read aninspiring letter hergrandmother hadwritten to her on her21st birthday thatsaid, “Serve othersjoyously, and yourreward will be great.Carry with you the

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delivered a congratulatory message.He was joined at the dedication byCommissioner Carol Seiler, territorialcoordinator for strategic mission plan-ning; Lt. Colonels David and SherryGrindle, former Metropolitan divi-sional leaders; and Lt. Colonels Ralphand Susan Bukiewicz, currentMetropolitan divisional leaders.“For all of our neighbors from the

nearby community today, this is yourKroc Center,” said Colonel RalphBukiewicz to the crowd. “We inviteyou to explore the many programs

by Alyse Chadwick

Lt. Colonel Ralph Bukiewicz, Metropolitan divisionalcommander, and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn cut theribbon opening the Chicago Ray and Joan KrocCorps Community Center.

Amanda Latimer (Joan Kroc's granddaughter) and her family withLt. Colonel Ralph Bukiewicz, Metropolitan divisional commander.

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by Colonel Merle HeatwoleChief Secretary

For those of you who werealive in the 70s, you’llremember the Bee Gees’ hitwhich asks the question,

“How deep is your love?” Althoughthis song is not meant to be religious,listen to the words of the secondverse: “I believe in you, you knowthe door to my very soul, you’re thelight in my deepest darkest hour,you’re my savior when I fall.”Too many people in our world

today are looking for a savior in all

make disciples of all nations andyet too often we’re content to staywithin our personal comfort zone.How do we reignite a passion forlost souls so that we love people theway Jesus loves them?Jesus taught us in Matthew 22:37-

39 (NIV) that the two greatest com-mandments are to “Love the Lordyour God with all your heart andwith all your soul and with all yourmind” and to “Love your neighboras yourself.” These commandmentsteach us that to have a deep love forothers, we have to start with a deep

love for God. When we have fullyentered into a deep love relationshipwith God, we can then begin to lovepeople the way that He loves them.When we recognize the love Godhas for us in spite of the way we’vetreated Him, we begin to under-stand how important it is for othersto experience His love and we willdo whatever it takes to make surethey receive this message.While lifeguards spend most of

their time on the shore or at theside of the pool, they can’t afford tosimply stay on the sidelines whensomeone is drowning. They have tobe prepared to dive in as deep asnecessary to save that person. Letus also be prepared each day todive in deep to reach out in love tothose who are drowning in sin.May our love be just as deep as theFather’s love for us.

HowDeep Is Your Love?

the wrong places. They look for sal-vation in romance, wealth, power, ordrugs and alcohol when what theyreally need is the true Savior, Jesus.We have to ask ourselves why

more people aren’t finding the trueSavior. Could it be because ourlove for those around us is simplynot deep enough? Have we becomemore concerned about what hap-pens inside the church instead ofcaring for those on the outside?Jesus commanded us to go and

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The Battle Creek, Mich.,Corps received a $150,000grant from the WK KelloggFoundation, a non-profit

organization that brings groups

together to help underprivilegedchildren. The grant will be usedover the next two years to assiststruggling families through thecorps’ “Healthy Kids Build StrongFamilies” initiative.“We’re so thankful for this

award,” said Major Thomas Riggs,Battle Creek corps officer.“Vulnerable families will haveaccess to basic needs assistance andtheir children to opportunities toobtain the educational and lifeskills they need to become strong,healthy adults.”Among other things, the grant

money will enable children toattend The Salvation ArmyOutdoors summer educational pro-gram, a nine-week outdoor summercamp, and WOW (Wild onWednesdays), a weekly character-formation program that takes placethroughout the school year.“To help a child succeed in

health, education and life is one ofthe greatest gifts you can give toanyone,” said Thomas.

Granting healthy futures

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During a service held at theIndependence Mo., CorpsMajors Richard and JudyForney retired after nearly

70 years of combined service.Fellow officers, friends and fami-

ly gathered to honor them; Lt.Colonel Robert Bonifield presided,while Lt. Colonel Ted Dalberg con-ducted the retirement ceremony,both have been friends and mentorsto the Forneys. The Forneys’ threeadult children participated in theservice as did their six grandchil-dren who passed out bulletins andparticipated in musical numbers.“My parents have set an example

for me of what it means to have astrong work ethic, find ways towork with limited resources, relyon the Lord to meet even our mostbasic needs and live the life of offi-cership to the fullest,” said theirson, Lt. Richard Forney, who wascommissioned last year.The Forneys met at Vennard

Bible College in Oskaloosa, Iowa, in1964. She came from a farm townin northern Minnesota and he, theson of officers, moved regularly.They were married, attended theSchool for Officers’ Training withthe “Undaunted Session” and werecommissioned in 1970.In addition to 16 corps appoint-

ments, the Forneys had appoint-ments in disaster services andsocial services. They each attended

the Brengle Holiness Institute andthe Biblical Education Tour to Israelin 2009.According to Major Judy Forney

their most memorable appointmentwas the years their family spent inBuenos Aires, Argentina.In retirement, the Forneys will

reside at Marion County Lake inthe Flint Hills of Kansas. They planto be active in a corps and their lit-tle community and open their hometo officers, retired officers, mission-aries and friends as a peacefulretreat.

Major Riggs with children who’ve attended The Salvation Army Outdoors program

Majors Richard and Judy Forney with Lt. Colonel Ted Dalberg

Cassandra BellCassandra Bell is the Kroc

Center’s young people’s sergeant-major (YPSM). Her energy andenthusiasm jump-started the corps’singing company, which consists ofnearly 30 children. Among otherthings she enjoys leading the danceteam and greeting soldiers andguests on Sunday mornings.Cassandra is passionate about

corps youth participating in every

major event for the Kroc Center.She also has been intentional anddedicated in preparing leaders andparents for the greater influx ofyoung people prior to the KrocCenter opening its doors.“Every parent who comes

through the door with their chil-dren I ask to help out,” saidCassandra. “I say that I’m alwayslooking for parent leadership, andbelieve it or not, it works! Theyfind out who we are and are reallyhappy to help!”Cassandra started coming to the

corps through her cousins, Vincentand Sherry Johnson. A new believ-er, she immediately felt very com-fortable. “I went through the enroll-ment classes, and that’s when I fellin love with The Salvation Army.”

Thaddeus MoodyThaddeus met Major David

Harvey, senior Kroc officer, at arestaurant in the Kroc Center areanear where he lived. David invitedhim to visit the corps, and afterattending only three Sundays,Thaddeus knew he wanted to join.“After meeting the other members

and class participants, there wereno ‘ifs’, ‘ands’ or ‘buts’ about it,”Thaddeus said. “I love the mission

statement. I grew up in the ninthward, so I’m basically coming backto my own neighborhood and giv-ing back.”Thaddeus brings 40 years of expe-

rience in athletics to his position asthe outdoor sports manager at theChicago Kroc. In addition to work-ing at the Kroc, he referees sportsfrom basketball to track and field.As a soldier and employee he’smotivated by the Kroc’s potential toshare Christ.

Eric KendrickEric started coming to the corps

through a basketball clinic severalyears ago and is now an adherent.He is on the Kroc maintenancestaff, works with the kids on

Wednesday nights, and often helpsman kettles during the Christmasseason.A U.S. veteran, Eric had trouble

finding work after his military ser-vice—until he met The SalvationArmy.“I love my job, and the people I

work with have great attitudes. Itcan be hectic at times, but whenyou’re working with great people,it’s okay.”Eric is a firm believer in Jesus

and wants to see people in the Krocneighborhood come to Christ, too.

ChicagoKrocOpening

way, hosting community forums,advocating for the project and facili-tating the support of the City ofChicago, spoke at the ceremony.“The Salvation Army took on a

community that was struggling and

needed hope, and they gave ushope. They transformed lives,” shesaid. “To Joan Kroc and the Krocfamily, thank you.”“We should never forget The

Salvation Army,” said GovernorPat Quinn. “When there is no

vision, thepeople perish.And TheSalvationArmy had avision. As webring peopletogether, thereis a spirit offamily, a spirit

of community…Young people comingup now have the opportunity tosearch for positive things, to cometogether to do and produce positivespirits. We can do it as a community.”During an open house that fol-

lowed, activities occurred in everyarea. Spin, Zumba, and cardio kick-boxing took place in the sports train-ing and recreation center. TheChicago Bulls Training Academytrained youth in ball handling. TheChicago White Sox Training Academytaught kids the fundamentals of base-ball, from t-ball to fast pitch.Olympic Silver Medalist MaritzaCorreia instructed kids in thebasics of swimming in the aquaticcenter. Visitors also enjoyed activi-ties in dance, music and art in theAcademy of the Arts.Saturday concluded with a free

gospel concert, “Discover, Rejoice,Unite,” which featured gospelchoirs from the Greater CanaanMissionary Baptist Church, theLutheran Church of the HolySpirit, New Life Ministries andThe Salvation Army’s Voices of

Victory. Sonya Blakey, host of “TheJoy Ride Home” on Inspiration1390AM WGRB, brought the crowd totheir feet as more than 500 voicescame together in joyful tribute.On Sunday, the Chicago Ray and

Joan Kroc Corps Community Centerwas dedicated with a spiritual chargeto keep the "steel of their convic-tions," from I Thessalonians 1:5 (TheMessage), to Majors David andDarlene Harvey who have seen thecenter from inception to completion.The 160,000-square-foot Chicago

Kroc Center sits on a 33-acre campusand offers a wide array of activitiesand services. It has the potential tomake a tremendous impact on the farSouth Side, with a particular focus onstemming violence, creating jobs andproviding safe and enriching opportu-nities. About 2,500 people are expect-ed to use the center daily.

Sox amateur baseball teams will bebased here, and it’s great that they’llbe teamed up with the Kroc Centerand working on college scholarshipsand learning job trades,” said Jerry.“It’s a wonderful opportunity forballplayers to get involved in morethan just sports. It’s greatfor the neighborhood, it’sgreat for the youth, and it’sgreat for the City ofChicago.”Alderman Carrie Austin,

who has supported the KrocCenter every step of the

The new Chicago Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc CorpsCommunity Center has a strong nucleus of members who are “allin”—totally committed to its mission. Here are three of the best.

Thaddeus Moody supports the KrocCenter 110 percent.

Eric Kendrick (l) chills out with Aaron Taylor.

Krocmembers rock

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Cassandra Bell and her dance team.

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Who will be involved?Soldiers are a vital part of each

corps’ STEPs team. The program’smaterials describe characteristics ofdifferent areas of service and askthe group to rate what level theircorps is at: concern, basic, com-mendable, or outstanding. Thegroup then is encouraged to pro-vide a “portfolio” that supportstheir rating. For instance, if theteam rates their corps as outstand-ing in holistic ministry, they mightassemble pictures, statistics, mediaand written plans as a part of theportfolio. This gives each corps achance to “customize the score-card.”

How is this different?We all work on mission, but the

resources and needs vary in eachlocation. The new system enablescorps to go beyond just thinkingabout whether they’re doing moreor less and to consider the depthand breadth of their ministry. Goalsetting is more locally-driven to

accomplish a “vital few” goalsrather than a long list of less impor-tant ones. We pray this gives newenergy to working for Kingdomresults.

To better understand the differ-ences, let’s do a simple comparisonof the old annual review processand STEPs.

• Previously, we unintentionallyhighlighted all the ways a corpsdidn’t…; STEPs intentionallylooks at what a corps does.

• Previously, our focus was relatedto quantity and direction (up ordown); now it’s related to rele-vance…

• Previously, we focused on organi-zational needs; STEPs looks atmission effectiveness and orga-nizational capacity.

• Previously, we documented thepast and put it aside until thenext year; STEPs takes a “slice intime” approach and asks, “Whatis the corps doing today?”

Anew process is beingintroduced this fallthroughout the territoryto increase soldiers’

engagement in the mission effec-tiveness of their corps. It’s calledSTEPs, and you’ll be seeing it soonwhere you worship, fellowship andserve.

People at your corps will beengaged in meaningful and realconversations about service andKingdom-building, setting goals andtaking action to help your corpsreach its full potential. In otherwords, “stepping it up” in a new—and effective—way for the Lord.

STEPs was developed as part ofour territory’s work on “Creating aShared Future.” It replaces the oldannual corps review system whichemphasized statistics (“outputs”).Instead, STEPs focuses on missioneffectiveness (“outcomes”) andunique challenges and opportuni-ties present in each individualcorps location. Piloted in 44 corpsthis past year, STEPs has had anoverwhelmingly positive responseand impact.

• Previously, goals were set some-times automatically; STEPsfocuses on “vital few” goals iden-tified by the corps which, ifaccomplished, will have a signifi-cant impact.

• Previously, reviews relied onquestions being asked and statis-tics being reviewed; STEPs looksat a grid of evaluation showingdepth and breadth. The levelsare: concern, basic, commend-able, and outstanding.

• Previously, a review was done bya divisional headquarters offi-cer couple; STEPs brings togeth-er a customized consultationteam from the divisional head-quarters with officers andemployee staff who can offerunique input for varying needs.

by Commissioner Carol Seiler

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Modeled aftera famous quotefrom GeneralJohn Gowans(Rtd.), missioneffectiveness isorganized intothree main areas:Saving Souls,Growing Saints,and ServingSufferingHumanity.

What does it look like?

can be developed easily from thenarrative in the next category. Acorps which finds it’s doing verywell in an area may decide to buildon that strength as well.

What are people saying?Here is just some of what pilot

corps and the divisions had to say:

“The reports of the corps werevery favorable regarding the systemitself. Most felt the document wasvery beneficial in providing a snap-shot of the corps. They were excit-ed about the end results and werechallenged to set goals that wouldhelp the corps to increase in mis-sion effectiveness.”

“Some of the early commentsfrom corps indicated the processhad greater focus, made it easier to

discover direction, honestly sharingwith each other through the opendiscussion, and experiencing betterresults by working together.”

“Since each appointment has itsown unique aspects and opportuni-ties for ministry, the team wouldwork with the individual corps todetermine a ministry plan thatwould provide maximum out-comes.”

“Though the corps is small, theyenjoyed the tool so much that theycompleted every category, eventhough the document itself allowedthem to pass over some of the dis-cussion categories. …It was helpfulin that the goals were a step uptoward the highest level, whichmade the goals setting easier andmore exciting to the members ofthe corps’ STEPs team.”

What’s next?The territory is working on mak-

ing STEPs a web-based process thatwill have an electronic format andbe available in both English andSpanish. It will allow soldiers orother key members at the corps toenter their comments online andsend the material to their divisionalheadquarters for preparation anddiscussion. The corps’ portfolio willbe attached as documents. Trackingwill be done of the ratings andgoals for the year.

We think that corps will embracethis new process as they see howmuch clearer and more flexible it isand the difference it can makenow—and for eternity.

Above are just two of the eightcategories in the Saving Souls sec-tion. Going through the material acorps might identify a critical needrelating to a passion for souls andtheir perception of visitors that, ifmoved “up a step,” would changetheir ability to impact saving souls.Or in the Growing Saints section,they could be very strong in thecategory of responding to visitorsbut find there is less ability to con-nect for the long-term.

Not only does the document helpa corps have a realistic gauge ofhow it’s doing but what it means tobe at a different level and whatsteps might be taken to engagetheir potential. Corps may decidethey want to “move up a step” inany category. The material is writ-ten so that goals and action steps

Concern level Basic level Commendable level Outstanding level

2d.SharingChrist asmissionfocus

Urgency of salvation is notemphasized. Most attendersare content with the corps,and feel unable to shareChrist. Few prayers are givenfor unsaved.

Understanding of urgency ofsalvation is discussed. Layleaders want direction. Someprayer for unsaved familymembers.

Urgency of salvation is apriority for officers andlocal leaders. Prayers byname for converts are partof personal small groupministry.

Urgency of salvation is normal.People are actively praying andpreparing for new converts.Corps members have apassion for souls and manycan easily lead someone toChrist.

2g.Perceptionof visitors

A visitor is seen as a stranger.The officers are the primarygreeters of visitors. Visitorsmay be identified as acategory: e.g. “our shelterguests, the ARC, etc.”

A visitor is seen as a corpsgrowth prospect. They arewarmly welcomed by theofficers.

A visitor is welcomed withgenuine warmth by morethan the officers. Effort ismade to acknowledge, notembarrass them.

A visitor is seen as an expan-sion of a network of friendsand acquaintances. Soldiersand officers show sincereinterest in learning about whothey are.

STEPs Pilot Corps

Eastern Michigan DivisionFlint Beecher, Mich.Royal Oak, Mich.Saginaw, Mich.Warren, Mich.

Heartland DivisionBurlington, IowaCanton, IowaCedar Rapids, IowaChampaign, Ill.

Indiana DivisionIndianapolis Eagle Creek, Ind.Kokomo, Ind.Logansport, Ind.Shelbyville, Ind.

Kansas and Western Missouri DivisionEmporia, Kan.Independence, Mo.Leavenworth, Kan.Salina, Kan.

Metropolitan DivisionChicago Englewood, Ill.Elgin, Ill.Chicago Mayfair, Ill.Norridge, Ill.Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.Rockford Tabernacle, Ill.Rockford Temple, Ill.

Midland DivisionColumbia, Mo.Joplin, Mo.Mattoon, Ill.Saint Louis Temple, Mo.

Northern DivisionAlbert Lea, Minn.Austin, Minn.International Falls, Minn.Rochester, Minn.

Western DivisionDes Moines Citadel, IowaFremont, Neb.Grand Island, Neb.Mitchell, S.D.

Western Michigan andNorthern Indiana DivisionBig Rapids, Mich.Fulton Heights, Mich.Grand Rapids, Mich.Muskegon, Mich.Petoskey, Mich.

Wisconsin andUpper Michigan DivisionBeloit, Wis.Fond du Lac, Wis.Fox Cities, Wis.Oak Creek, Wis.

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BwanaAsifiwe(Praise the Lord)

Earlier this spring ninewomen and I traveledon a global missiontrip to the Kenya West

Territory. Upon arrival inKisumu, Kenya, we werestruck by the beauty of theland and the new airport, yetright outside its gates wereshanty huts and people cook-ing over fire pits. It was thefirst in a study of contrasts.The rainy season was in full

force in Kenya West, so thelandscape we passed on our90-minute journey toKakamega was lush and green.Our big adventure started with a

welcome at the Territorial Women’sCongress which was attended bymore than 1,500 women who hadcome by foot, public transportationand rented bus. As we entered thevenue they were singing, dancingand praising God.The weekend included many typ-

ical components of our women’sweekends: timbrel routines, danc-ing, singing, laughing, workshops, afashion show, and the teaching ofGod’s Word. Differences werenoticeable, too. For instance, wemet outdoors under temporarytents, and during meetings womensat in plastic lawn chairs or on theground. They slept on mats thatthey rolled out on the hard cementfloors of the school classrooms andcooked their own meals, by divi-sion, over open fires.Joy was seen in their dancing, not

only when they performed but asthey came on and off the “stage.”Of course, we had to dance andsing our way onto stage as well.They loved it! They wore the blue

bandanas we brought as gifts forthe event and Kangas, which manyof them made into colorful tunics.The Kangas had been funded in2010 as a Central Territorywomen’s ministries WorldServices/Self-Denial project. Theresponse to God’s Word on Sundaymorning was overwhelming as wewatched women kneel on the hard-packed red clay field and lift theirhands in praise and prayer. We willnever forget it.During the week we painted two

officers’ quarters; neither home hadindoor plumbing, electricity or run-ning water. All cooking was doneoutside in a hut, but we were welltaken care of.On the second day we decided to

paint the corps—basically one largeopen room for meetings—as well.We wished we could have beenflies on the wall when the membersarrived on Sunday to this surprise.Children would congregate wher-

ever we went. We sang choruseswith them,read them sto-ries and, ofcourse, handedout “sweet-ies”—candy ofany kind.They wouldgiggle at ourattempts tospeak Swahiliand wouldgather theirfriends to lis-ten to us.

Our visits to Joyland, a boardingschool for disabled children, andKibos, a boarding school for blindand Albino children, were a bless-ing. We learned so much aboutwhat The Salvation Army is doingfor children others have forsakenand forgotten. Some have been leftby family members on thedoorsteps because they are consid-ered a curse on their tribe. Thehomes do so much with so little.We were so happy to be able toleave additional money for them tobuy school uniforms and to buildnew toilets.

As the territorial candidates’ sec-retary, my heart was especially fullvisiting with the cadets of the“Proclaimers of the Resurrection”session. Though training for sixmonths in local settings because thetraditional format is too expensive,the cadets were in town for aSpiritual Day when I met up withthem. It was a joy.We came back tired but with full

hearts. We hope our experience canbe used to tell others about theimportance of World Services/Self-Denial giving by women’s min-istries groups and to share what adifference it makes!

by Colonel Dawn Heatwole

Sarah Kincaid is surrounded by children while taking a break from paintingthe officers’ quarters of the Mdivini Corps.

Justine White helps paint the meeting hall in a rural corps.

Jeannie Brooksbank with a young man of theKakamega Corps who helped take photos andrun short errands.

Angela Hessler visits with some of the students of the Joyland School. The kangas (skirts) worn here were purchased by the USA Central Territory Women's Ministriesin 2010.

The women of Kenya love todance. Here they are on Sundaymorning of the TerritorialWomen’s Congress. The bandanaswere a gift from the CentralTerritory.

September Prayer Calendar

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Go to www.prayercentralusa.org for prayer updates.

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

Day

1 Saturday

2 Sunday

3 Monday

4 Tuesday

5Wednesday

6 Thursday

7 Friday

8 Saturday

9 Sunday

10 Monday

11 Tuesday

12Wednesday

13 Thursday

14 Friday

15 Saturday

16 Sunday

17 Monday

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19Wednesday

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26Wednesday

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Bible Reading

John 10-12

2 Timothy 1-2

Numbers 10-12

1 Chronicles 20-24

Psalms 105-107

Proverbs 22

Joel

John 13-15

2 Timothy 3-4

Numbers 13-15

1 Chronicles 25-29

Psalms 108-110

Proverbs 23-24

Amos 1-4

John 16-18

Titus

Numbers 16-18

2 Chronicles 1-5

Psalms 111-113

Proverbs 25

Amos 5-9

John 19-21

Philemon

Numbers 19-21

2 Chronicles 6-10

Psalms 114-116

Proverbs 26-27

Obadiah

Acts 1-2

Hebrews 1-4

Pray for The Salvation Army

College for Officer Training,Chicago, Ill.

Gary, Ind., ARC*

Detroit Harding, Mich., Corps

Davenport, Iowa, Corps

India South Eastern Territory PIM

Fort Wayne, Ind., Corps

“Disciples of the Cross”Session of Cadets

Independence, Mo., Corps

Sunday School Teachersand Students

Chicago Midway Citadel, Ill.,Corps

Officers’ Forum

Chillicothe, Mo., Corps

Fargo, N.D., Corps

Fremont, Neb., Corps

Grand Haven, Mich., Corps

Ishpeming, Mich., Corps

International Headquarters,London, U.K.

Grand Rapids, Mich., ARC

Detroit Temple, Mich., Corps

Decatur, Ill., Corps

Men’s Ministries

Henry County, Ind., Corps

Kansas City Bellefontaine,Mo., Corps

Chicago Midwest, Ill., Corps

Women’s Ministries

Columbia, Mo., Corps

Majors Cornell & Candace Voeller(Sweden)

Fergus Falls, Minn., Corps

Grand Island, Neb., Corps

Grand Rapids Kroc Center,Mich., Corps

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

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by Paul E. Rigby

When I was asked toshare my perspectiveas an advisory boardmember, it didn’t take

long to come up with five successfuloutcomes around Chicago AdvisoryBoard (CAB) initiatives:

1. Seeing God’s providence in thecompletion and opening of theChicago Kroc Center.Did we ever think we’d see the

day when all the undeveloped fieldswould be finished, water in theaquatic center, equipment in the fit-ness room, the chapel full of chairs(and people) and even the coffeeshopready for customers?Since June, hundreds of families

from the far South Side have beenenjoying state-of-the-art athletic,musical, community and spiritualfacilities made just for them.We are so grateful to God for the

work of the CAB, and many othervolunteers, on behalf of the project,and for bringing this transformation-al facility to reality.

2. Gradual but steady improvementsin the Chicago Advisory Board(CAB) membership.This initiative began several years

ago with these goals in mind: toincrease the engagement of the CAB,to raise expectations of the commit-ment level of CAB members, and torecruit top executives from corpora-tions in the Chicago area.While we aren’t finished with this

initiative, it is exciting to see the pos-itive growth and impact new CABmembers are making.

3. Enhancements to the “Starlighter”(Christmas kick-off) event.An off-shoot of Success #2, raising

the bar for the annual Starlighterevent also has seen immediate results.CAB leadership took responsibility

and leadership of the event, settingclear expectations and a purpose forit—i.e. making it a fundraisingevent—and challenging CAB mem-bers to raise their participation. Theirefforts resulted in the 2011 Starlighterbeing sold out earlier than everbefore, and achieving net proceedsabout 30 percent above projections.Just wait for the 2012 Starlighter!

4. Timely and transparentfinancial reporting.Not always the most exciting out-

come to report on but, with the sig-nificant involvement of CAB mem-bers with expertise in business andfinance, the Army’s reporting of itsfinancial condition to the CAB hasshown dramatic improvement inrecent years. Complete and relevantinformation is distributed daysbefore meetings, which permits bet-ter discussions, management over-sight, and decisions.

5. Increasing engagement by ourJunior Advisory Board (JAB).Also, a fairly recent initiative, our

JAB is engaging young professionalsin virtually all of the CAB activities,such as the Starlighter, annual golfouting and regular meetings. Inaddition, the JAB has set up regularvolunteer serving opportunities andis recruiting new and youngerfriends to the Army.

Raising expectations

SHARING OUR SUCCESSES

Veterans programhonored

by Amanda Waters

Kansas State Rep. Mario Goico andSpeaker of the House Mike O’Neil present-ed an award of recognition to TheSalvation Army’s Supportive Services forVeteran Families (SSVF) program in honorof National Military Appreciation Month.The new program is designed to assist verylow income veterans and their families inobtaining and maintaining stable housing.In the first six months of operation, 169individuals in 93 households acrossKansas were helped. Ninety-five percent ofthose who completed the program exitedto stable, permanent housing. Picturedare: (l to r) Randy Crandall, deputy coordi-nator, Homeless Services U.S. Departmentof Veterans Affairs; Aaron Estabrook, SSVFcase manager; Kansas RepresentativeMario Goico; Captain Charles Yockey, thenTopeka, Kan., corps officer; StacyPacholick, SSVF program manager; andChad Crispin, SSVF peer mentor.

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Promoted toGloryMajor Jennette Stern

MajorJennette Sternwas promotedto Glory onMay 30, 2012.She was 92years old.A mere

pound and ahalf at birth,Jennette sur-vived in a shoebox by the stoveunder the care of her parents, Ottoand Grace, in Detroit, Mich. Godhad a plan for her life.

Jennette became a Christian atthe Detroit Brightmoor, Mich.,Corps, in 1937. She enjoyed servingin local officer positions, and dur-ing the Detroit Bowery, Mich.,Corps opening, God called her toofficership.Commissioned in 1943, Jennette

served in appointments acrossMichigan. In 1952 she was appoint-ed to Eastern Michigan DivisionalHeadquarters first in family ser-vices, then finance and finally sta-tistics.During her years at headquarters,

Jennette returned to soldier atDetroit Brightmoor. Among herexceptional involvement, she was adedicated corps cadet counselor.Countless youth from her brigadeswent on to become officers or localleaders.Jennette is remembered as a per-

son of integrity, patience and faith.She was preceded in death by

one sister and five brothers. She’ssurvived by three sisters, one broth-er, and numerous nieces andnephews.

Living up to its name 12 years of steadfast support

We have a strongatmosphere of ser-vanthood here,”said Lt. Jason

Bigelow, Marion, Ind., corps offi-cer. “When we arrived thereweren’t any local officers, otherthan the bandmaster, but manywere being prepared by God forthis next step.” In the last yearnine local officers have beencommissioned and more will besoon!Lts. Jason and Dana Bigelow

arrived at the Marion Corps andquickly discovered a dedicatedcommunity of believers and volun-teers who received them with openarms.It isn’t just the corps members

who are dedicated; it’s the commu-nity volunteer base, too. Believe itor not, the Marion Corps employsonly two people; the rest are volun-teers. “We don’t even have a jani-tor,” Dana exclaimed. “Our peoplesee a need, and, no questionsasked, it gets done!” Marion hasmore than 500 volunteers onrecord.The entirely volunteer-run

Marion food pantry is the largest inthe county and served over 10,000people last year. “Our people reallylove what they do,” said Dana. “It’smore than just handing out a can offood; they talk to clients, listen to their stories and try to be an

encouragement to them. Seeingtheir passion reignites my passionfor doing what I do.”Because the corps tasks are being

handled so well by local officersand volunteers, Dana and Jasonhave the opportunity to be out inthe community finding newresources, meeting new people andeducating them about The localSalvation Army.“I’m really excited about what

God is doing here,” said Jason.“With all of this support, our futurelooks bright. Our prayer is to con-tinually find local needs andexpand by meeting them!”

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Marion on themove

by Susan Eustice

In an era of tremen-dous demands, it’sremarkable so manypeople have

returned annually for12 years to support theD.J.’s Heroes Awardsluncheon in Omaha.Nebraska’s governorand other dignitarieswere there again thisyear. Many of Omaha’smost generous philan-thropists also showedup. The event is a pow-erful combination offundraising, inspiringspeakers and scholar-ship awards to stu-dents who’ve over-come hardships.Over those dozen years, 81 high

school seniors have received a totalof more than $400,000 in academicscholarships.A crowd of nearly 1,300 were

privilaged to hear Bob and Lee

Woodruff speak. An ABC News cor-respondent, Bob talked about beingseriously injured while reportingfrom Iraq. This year's luncheonraised more than $360,000 whichwill support three Salvation ArmyOmaha youth programs.

2012 D.J.’s Heroes are all smiles! Back row (l to r): Trevor Miller,Poe Dee, David Munro, Majors Renea and Paul Smith, and Boband Lee Woodruff. Front row (l to r): Kennedy Healy, HannahWright, Erin Murray and Hana Kendic.

The soldiers of theSuperior, Wis., Corpsare striving to achievejust that—superiority

in all they do for God. MajorRosemary Matson, corps offi-cer for the last 12 years (thelast two beyond her 2010retirement!), sees her ministryat the corps as a privilege.

“We’ve enrolled so manysoldiers over the past couple ofyears [more than 20 senior soldiersand several junior soldiers], wedecided to spend some resources ondiscipleship, including meetings byMajors Joseph and Lois Wheeler,”said Rosemary. The Wheelers, terri-torial evangelists and spiritual for-mation secretaries, talked aboutthings that hinder people and theirspiritual growth, such as doubt,fear, guilt and pain.“Many of our people made a new

beginning with Christ as Lord thatweekend,” added Rosemary, who’salso been encouraging spiritualgrowth at the corps by hosting dif-ferent groups at her quarters forBible studies and spiritual sharing.“I have a great person helping

me, Connie Maki, our corps min-istries director,” Rosemary contin-ued. Connie attended Liberty BibleCollege and Moody Bible Instituteand was an international evangelistfor more than a decade, travelingwith a Swedish singer and pianist.Connie then served as a federal

agent in criminal justice for manyyears. She’s a past president of theInternational Association of WomenPolice, of which she’s still a boardmember.“Connie is good at reading people

and excellent at helping them gettheir hearts right with God,”Rosemary added. “We all work tobring new people into the corpsand shower them with love. One ofour soldiers constantly invites foodpantry clients to worship with us;average Sunday attendance oftenexceeds 80 people. Our Spirit-direct-ed worship and prayer keep peoplecoming.”Rosemary and Connie devote a

lot of their time to corps people,visiting homes or spending latenights on the phone. They alsomeet with leaders regularly toensure they’re growing spiritually.“We consider ourselves a true fam-

ily of God,” Rosemary concluded.

Lynn Andrews mentors Cody Brett, 16, onthe corps’ new music media.

Major Rosemary Matson

The Bigelows recognize Sarah Welch, oneof many corps volunteers.

Having fun at VBS.

Clarification/Correction

In the June issue an article aboutFeed the Kids program inMilwaukee, Wis., misstated that itbegan in 1999. The summer feed-ing program actually began in 1989.

Soldier LoisHermanson addsto the worshipexperience.

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