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by Karen Floyd-Sanders

More than 160 people,including officers, staff,volunteers, communityleaders and representa-

tives from local organizations,attended the recent dedication of theHarbor Light in Monroe, Mich.Local veterans also were on hand totour the new facility, which will behome to one of Harbor Light sys-tem’s five developing veterans’ tran-sitional housing programs.“The addition of this magnificent

center of Christian service brings tofour the number of harbor light cam-puses offering hope to hundreds ofsoutheastern Michigan’s disadvan-taged whose lives have been ravagedby addiction, homelessness and des-

peration,” said Lt. Colonel NormanS. Marshall, Eastern Michigan divi-sional commander.The Monroe Harbor Light offers

several substance abuse treatmentoptions including detox and resi-dential and outpatient treatmentprograms, including a deaf andhard of hearing substance abusetreatment program, the only one ofits kind in Michigan. Additionally,the veterans’ program will offertransitional housing for 30 eligibleveterans, helping them achieve res-idential stability, increase skillsand/or income, and obtain greaterself-determination.The new building allows for con-

solidation of services previouslyoffered at three separate rented

spaces into one comprehensive ser-vice center better enabling a seam-less continuum of care.“Having all of our programs in one

building will be a lot more conve-nient,” said Renee Shaw, Monroe

Harbor Light administrator since2000. “Our clients can literally walkdown the hall to begin the next stageof their recovery, making the transi-tion from a life of addiction to a lifein recovery a lot easier.”

Canadian-born Commis-sioner Linda Bond will beThe Salvation Army’s 19thGeneral. She will be the

third woman and the fourthCanadian to hold the post of Generalsince The Salvation Army wasfounded 146 years ago.Commissioner Bond, Australia

Eastern territorial commander, waselected by The High Council of TheSalvation Army made up of seniorleaders from around the world whomet at the end of January inSunbury-on-Thames near London.Commissioner Bond, 64, will suc-ceed General Shaw Clifton, whoretires at the beginning of April. She

comes to the role of General with 42years of experience in Christian min-istry and leadership.Since 2008 Commissioner Bond

has led the Army’s work in EasternAustralia, a huge territory withheadquarters in Sydney. Thisincludes the recently devastatedstate of Queensland where TheSalvation Army continues to beheavily involved in assisting sur-vivors of widespread flooding.Prior to this, the commissioner

was stationed at InternationalHeadquarters (IHQ) in London assecretary for spiritual life develop-ment and international external rela-tions. This was her second spell atIHQ where she had previouslyserved as under secretary for per-sonnel in the mid 1990s. She alsohas served in corps, and on staff ofdivisional and territorial headquar-ters and at the College for OfficerTraining in her home territory ofCanada and Bermuda. During thoseyears she also served as a divisionalcommander and subsequently aschief secretary in Canada andBermuda. Other appointments haveincluded divisional leadership rolesin the Manchester region of the

United Kingdom between 1998 and1999, and as territorial commanderin the USA Western Territory.The announcement of the new

General of The Salvation Army wasbroadcast live on the worldwideweb.Speaking just after her election

Commissioner Bond said, “I love theLord Jesus Christ and pledge myutmost obedience to Him. I amabsolutely committed to a life ofpraise and thanksgiving to God. We,The Salvation Army, need to be anArmy of praise and thanksgiving toGod, and we must place our trust inGod. We need His Holy Spirit tocome mightily on The SalvationArmy.”“We know the General-elect to be

a gifted communicator of thegospel of Jesus Christ. She has awillingness to try new things. Sheis easily approachable with a

New Harbor Light offers a safe haven

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Volume 41, Number 2 February 2011

Commissioner Linda Bondelected 19th General

“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)

The Salvation Army / USA Central Territory

News and Views from the Midwest

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PaulHarmer

General-elect Commissioner Linda Bond salutes the world immediately following the publicannouncement of her election to be the 19th General.

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by Commissioner Carol SeilerTerritorial President of Women’s Ministries

With World Services/Self-Denial ingatheringapproaching, I want toshare just a brief

thought from our visit to the IndiaCentral Territory and specifically tothe Army’s Evangeline BoothHospital in the Bapatla village area.Considering how much we are ableto share from our own resources, ithelps sometimes to put into perspec-tive what it means in another coun-try where our dollars benefit others.In the most basic terms, an infant

and mother need food, shelter andwarmth. For women and children

limbs and small cries, as hisor her journey begins.Can we make a difference inthe outcome of that journey?Can we connect with mothersand children understandingas partners in mission weshare common bonds andfacilitate life itself?

Watch for more on the IndiaCentral Territory in the Marchissue. For more on WorldServices now, turn to page 8.

Making a differencein the journey

there is a start on a journey fromdependency to independency. Allaround the world mothers havehopes and dreams for their childrenfrom their very birth. It is amazingto me how mothers, no matter whatlanguage they speak, understandwhat is part of the package whenthey pick up a newborn.Imagine what that means in a set-

ting where resources are scarce,where sanitation is almost non-exis-tent, and where birth rates are muchlarger than in the U.S.Imagine what those hopes and

dreams look like under a single low-watt bulb, with mon-soon rain filling por-tions of the floor,with a thin blanketfor the baby, and dif-ficulty in producingbreast milk due tomalnutrition.Imagine what a

salary of $2 a day isin that situation. Yet,with a steadyresource there ishope in the mother’seyes.Imagine the softskin of the newborn,without layette out-fit, but with wiggling

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

Resources/LinksFestival of Gospel Arts registration form

St. Joseph County Ray and Joan Kroc CorpsCommunity Center website

Salvation Army World Services Office

Resource Connection

Officer Candidates

Adult Rehabilitation Center Command

Web exclusivesPrayer and Praise night resources

More on the Japan Territory

More World Services/Self-Denial reports

Excerpt from Lent materials

Captains Sergey and Tanya Katchanov update

Inc., and Majors John and JeanetteMcDonald who opened the MonroeHarbor Light more than threedecades ago and led it from1975–1989.The building will be fully opera-

tional by the end of March 2011.

The harbor light occupies a formernursing home abandoned threeyears before its acquisition. Uponinitial inspection, the building wasin obvious disrepair and occupied bymischievous raccoons and stray cats.However, Colonel Marshall saw itspotential and championed its acqui-sition and renovation. The totalprice, including purchase and reno-vation, was $4.6 million, with$397,289 in grants awarded by theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairsaiding in the renovation.Majors Ed and Sandra Rowland,

director and pastoral care director ofthe Detroit Harbor Light System,played key roles in the dedication.Commissioner Ken Baillie, repre-senting territorial headquarters,delivered the address before ColonelMarshall gave a dedicatory prayer.Remarks also were shared byCommissioner William H. Roberts,executive director of the HarborLight system 1954-1962, andFrenchtown Township SupervisorJames McDevitt and Monroe CountyCommissioner Floreine Mentel,both of whom helped bring the pro-ject to fruition.Monroe Mayor Robert E. Clark

and Chief of Police Thomas C.Moore were in attendance. Alsoshowing support were Beth Baker ofthe Veterans Affairs Administration,Wayne Blank, director of Veterans

New Harbor Light

At the Monroe Harbor Light dedication (l to r):Lt. Colonels Norman S. and Diane Marshall,Eastern Michigan (EMI) divisional leaders; Jeff Sangster, chairman of Harbor Light AdvisoryCouncil; Chris LaBelle, general contractor; Major Edward Rowland, Detroit Harbor LightSystem director; Commissioner Ken Baillie; Scott Sherman, architect; Major Sandra Rowland,Detroit Harbor Light System pastoral care director; Geoff Gallinger, Metro Detroit AdvisoryBoard chairman; Commissioner William H. Roberts, former Harbor Light officer; Major JohnTurner, EMI general secretary; Major John McDonald, former Harbor Light officer.

Enrich your corps’ worshipduring this Holy season withthe 2011 Lenten resources.“Cross Examinations” containsready-to-use, quality meetings forSunday worship, women’s programsand community care ministries.

Sermons focus on the meaning ofChrist’s Passion in the Gospel ofMark. The cross is central to

Christ’s identity; following Jesus“on the way” describes the

character of Christian discipleship.

Discover anew how Jesus cantouch your life!

See your corps officer for moreinformation.

gives back as a volunteer to help“lift someone else up.”

New adherentHarriet Schoene-beck stopped shortof soldiership onlyout of respect forher husband, whoattends a Methodistchurch. A corpsregular for 20years, Harriettteaches Sundayschool and is on thecorps council. Shealso has a big heartfor the communi-ty’s underserved.

Easter enrollment, has severalyoung people.One new soldier,

Calvin Farrell, came tothe corps’ feeding pro-gram homeless, joblessand new to the area.As Katherine got toknow him, Calvinbegan attending thecorps and peopleembraced him. Thecorps arranged tempo-rary shelter for him,and when Calvinfound a job, helpedfind permanent hous-ing. Calvin eagerly

corps, and their passions and interests.“This was a pivotal time for us. It

was a nice way for people to meetme as their new corps officer and forme to get to know them,” saidKatherine, who early on also hadsurveyed the entire congregation todetermine interests, talents andareas of giftedness.

“The Salvation Army is defi-nitely not a place for specta-tors,” Katherine continued.“There’s an expectation thateveryone find a service niche.The survey helped me matchpeople with ministry needs, aswell as indentify and startgrooming leadership potential.”Another result of Katherine’semphasis on relationship build-ing is the bridging of more andmore people into the corpsthrough social and emergencyservices, a feeding programand the corps’ highly popularyouth outreaches, particularlyfor teens. In fact, the currentrecruits course, aiming for an

Humbly praising priorcorps officers who’d ledthe Green Bay, Wis.,Corps before her arrival

in July 2010, Captain KatherineClausell reports she’s simply builton the groundwork they laid. In latefall, she enrolled 19 new soldiers (11seniors and eight juniors) plus fouradherents in the corps’ first enroll-ment since 2008.One of Katherine’s first orders of

business was starting a recruits’course after learning several atten-dees—some deeply involved in corpsleadership—had never become sol-diers or adherents. Almost 20 peoplesigned up! Katherine noted somelong-time attendees simply hadn’treached the point of readiness,adding several finally “let go” ofissues holding them back from sol-diership, like smoking or drinkingalcohol.A strong proponent of relationship

building, Katherine used a particular-ly effective approach before classesbegan: individual pre-enrollmentinterviews to learn about people’slives, faith journeys, how they met the

Corps growth—no spectator sport

“The progress toward a new KrocCenter in South Bend reached astrategic milestone we are all veryproud of today,” said Major BobWebster, senior Kroc Center offi-cer. “It demonstrates a total teameffort to cautiously meet thedemands of construction whilestaying on task. God bless the menand women who are making this aworld-class facility!”The Kroc Center, which is project-

ed to open in November, sits on morethan 11 acres and will feature anaquatic center, climbing wall, teencenter with recording studio, com-munity garden and sports field.

On a snowy day with tem-peratures barely reach-ing 20 degrees, about 50construction workers

and others associated with the St.Joseph County, Ind., SalvationArmy Ray and Joan Kroc CorpsCommunity Center happilyenjoyed an outdoor pig roast lunchat the Kroc Center’s constructionsite. Complete with beans, potatoesand, of course, hot coffee the KrocCenter’s general contractor, TurnerConstruction Company, rewardedemployees for 26,000 hours oflabor without safety issues withthis special event.

Colonel Merle Heatwole. “We areexcited about the work that God isdoing in this territory and look for-ward to working with the officers,soldiers, employees and friends ofthe Army as together we carry outGod’s mission.”

Lt. ColonelsMerle andD a w nHeatwole,

who have beenserving as secre-tary for businessadm in i s t r a t i onand territorial can-didates’ secretary,were recentlyappointed chiefsecretary and ter-ritorial secretaryfor women’s min-istries for theCentral Territory.They took up

their new appoint-ments on February1, 2011, with therank of colonel. They succeedColonels Néstor R. and RebeccaNüesch who retired on January 31,2011.“We are both humbled and hon-

ored to be given the opportunity toserve in these new roles,” said

Luau in the snow

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Last fall Captain Katherine Clausell enrolled 19 soldiers and four adherents.

New adherent HarrietSchoenebeck signs her certificate.

Heatwoles appointed Centralchief secretary and secretaryfor women’s ministries

DES PLAINES CORPS

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My greatest joy is in theteam ministry,” saidLieutenant DavidMartinez about his offi-

cership. David loves working along-side his wife, Shannon, and takes hiscommitment to The Salvation Armyin the same vein of seriousness as hetakes his marriage vows.He explained, “Our goal is until

death do us part. It’s the same withour call to officership; it’s a lifelongcalling for us and nothing can dis-suade us from that.”It’s a commitment they fulfill

together, a balancing act between

two unique setsof abilities com-bined to accom-plish the Lord’swork. “Shannonhas her set oftalents and abil-ities; they com-plement mineand vice versa,”said David.“Together wecover all thenecessities ofofficership.”David and

Shannon, who met in college, start-ed their officer-ship journeyeven beforeattending train-ing. David wasasked to be incharge of acorps inIndianapol is.What was sup-posed to bethree monthsturned into ayear and a half.Then, withoutchildren or

debt, they felt itwas their“responsibility”to work over-seas for a year.They served ona summer mis-sion team andthen headed tothe Republic ofGeorgia to fin-ish up theiryear commit-ment.Their plan wasto return to

teaching for Shannon and soldierdevelopment for David, but God hada different plan. “While in Georgiawe were called to officership,”reported David.After commissioning the

Martinezes were appointed to theOmaha South Side, Neb., Corps.Their job was to assist the corps inthe transition to the Omaha Ray andJoan Kroc Corps Community Center.“It was surprising to me how com-fortable we were in spite of being sofar from our families,” said David.One of the highlights of this appoint-ment was a transition Sunday, whentheir soldiers marched from the

South Side Corps to the new Omaha,Neb., Kroc Corps Community Center.Currently David and Shannon are

corps officers at the Des Plaines, Ill.,Corps, where they have the privilegeand challenge of leading a congrega-tion composed of Spanish, Englishand Russian speakers.David finds particular joy in the

journey when making disciples ofhis congregation. “My personal pas-sion is discipleship,” he said. Notsurprisingly soldiership—as it goeshand in hand with discipleship—provides one of his favorite medi-ums for encouraging growth in thelives of his congregation and friends.“I love being a Salvationist so

much that I want everyone to expe-rience that privilege,” he said. “Icovet the opportunity to help thosewho are ‘called’ to soldiership getthere.”

Lts. David andShannon Martinezare on a mission.Appointed last

year to the Des Plaines,Ill., Corps, they foundthemselves in charge of amulticultural corps withthree distinct congregationsseparated by languages and tradi-tions: Spanish-speaking Hispanics,Russian-speaking Eastern Europeansand English speakers.After an initial six months of

prayer and observation, David andShannon realized the relativelyyoung corps (founded in the mid‘90s) needed to define itself andidentify its specific purpose.“Our vision is to get the corps

soundly on the path of what Godneeds it to be for His Kingdom,” saidDavid. “Everything’s on the table [fordiscussion]; the only thing we won’tconcede on is it must be one corps.”Being assigned to the Des Plaines

Corps made sense to the couple.Although not yet fluent in Spanish,David’s cultural heritage isHispanic, and both served as rein-forcement soldiers in the Republic ofGeorgia.

“We have a context foreach congregation,which includes Russian-speaking MessianicJews,” said David. Allthree congregations arespiritually healthy with

strong local leadership andare producing senior and

junior soldiers. Last fall, threemore senior soldiers were addedto the ranks of the Russian-speak-ing congregation (see One for all).“We’re in the process of identify-

ing what’s ‘corps’ and ‘congregation-al,’” David continued. “We have onecorps sergeant-major but three mis-sionary sergeants; one corps councilbut three worship committees.Women’s ministries are separate,but language isn’t a barrier in ourunited youth activities.”When David learned of their

appointment to Des Plaines, he wasdrawn to Ecclesiastes 4:12—“A cord ofthree strands is not quickly broken.”“Once united, our corps’ three con-

gregations will not quickly be bro-ken,” said David, who asked CorpsSergeant-Major Ken Romin, a graph-ic designer, to create a logo with theverse in mind. Three colors repre-

potluck already being held by theHispanic congregation. The nextstep was scheduling bi-monthlySunday evening united meetingscovering all three languages andworship styles.“We also decided all future soldier

enrollments will take place at theseunited meetings. The corps will cel-ebrate together,” David concluded.

Last fall three people, all partof the Russian-speaking con-gregation of the Des Plaines,Ill., Corps, were enrolled as

senior soldiers. Gregory Rudminskywas introduced to the corps througha leader of the Russian-speakingcongregation, Glen Tagansky, whileHelen Dishunts and Tonya Shellcame to the corps through the min-istry of Sergey Katchanov, a formerRussian military officer, who wenton to become a Salvation Army offi-cer with his wife, Tanya. TheKatchanovs currently serve ascorps officers in the Ukraine.A talented pianist, Helen was

inspired to become a soldierthis past year in part because ofthe witness of humility sheobserved among officers andother corps leadership.Tonya, a Messianic Jew con-

verted in a Pentecostal churchin the Ukraine, decided to

become a soldier so she can servemore effectively in her corps min-istries, which includes being a wor-ship leader.“I really liked the friendly, caring

and spiritual atmosphere,” saidGregory. Depressed and drinkingafter losing his wife to cancer in1999, Gregory came to Christ in2004. Now happily remarried,Gregory decided to become a soldierafter last year’s congress when hesaw all the amazing programs andservices provided by The SalvationArmy around the world.

One for all

Assured in thecalling

David and Shannon are pictured with theirtwo sons Elijah, four, and Samuel, two.

David (far left) led a team from the Western Division to serveoverseas in El Salvador.

All for One

senting the three congregations sur-round a common purpose: salvation.An easy first step for uniting the

congregations was a monthly

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ShaironPatersoncourtesyPipeline

Discovering ministryterritory who will intern while takingon line courses from City Vision.Christians, 18 or older, who are

interested in officerhip may exploreit through this program, making atleast a one-year commitment andnot exceeding two years in thisemployment.The program is managed by the

territorial candidates’ secretary.This program has been helpful to

recruiting and giving individuals anopportunity to learn about TheSalvation Army firsthand. Presentlythere are nine individuals at theCollege for Officer Training whoworked in the Ministry DiscoveryProgram. They had the opportunityto see officership up close andbehind the scenes, better preparingthem for ministry.

The Central Territory’sMinistry DiscoveryProgram is designed to giveindividuals a behind-the-

scenes look at what the work of anofficer is on a day-to-day basis.They participate in a wide range of

work like picking up people for meet-ings, coordinating kettles, providingsocial services, planning and leadingmeetings, preparing budgets, work-ing with advisory boards and corpscouncils, holding youth activities andeven accompanying them to camp.There are currently 16 participants

in the program, 10 of whom are new tothe Army (three years or less). Andthere’s a waiting list! We have alsobegun a new program with City VisionCollege to place three individuals inSalvation Army Corps throughout the

Headed to Japan

Flood crisis in Australia

This month Captain ChrisMarques left theIshpeming, Mich., Corps toserve as the assistant terri-

torial youth secretary in Tokyo,Japan. In a country where Christianscomprise only one half of one per-cent of the population, he has hiswork cut out for him. But Chris is upfor the challenge.His love for people in Asian cul-

tures began in high school whenmembers of his class participated inan exchange program with aJapanese sister city. He began tolearn from the students and ateacher who came to assist in hisEnglish class.Seven years ago Chris began to

teach himself Japanese. Thisextremely complicated language ofover 2,000 symbols is diffi-cult to master, but Chrishas persevered in learning400 so far and can speakconversationally.Chris’ first trip to Japan

was in the summer of 2004during a break from train-ing. “It was the worst jetlagI’ve ever experienced, but agreat visit with a friend andhis family,” said Chris.“Even back home, I keptmeeting Japanese peopleand learning from them.”He went a second time onfurlough from Beloit, Wis.,in 2006. On this trip he hadthe opportunity to speak ata youth seminar and meetJapanese members from his

session “Preparers of the Way.”Through these experiences the

Lord began speaking to Chris’ heart.“The Japanese are materially afflu-ent but spiritually starved,” Chrissaid. “There is a void in the people’shearts that I feel burdened for, espe-cially since they don’t have a richhistory or large presence ofChristianity.”Although a daunting transition

from small town America(Ishpeming’s population is 6,600) tothe sprawling metropolis of Tokyowith 13 million people, Chris is look-ing forward to digging deep as an offi-cer in Japan. In particular he’s excitedto meet new people, reunite with oth-ers, serve God’s flock in a differentcontext and put his desire to share thelove of Jesus in Asia to work.

Sa l v a t i o nA r m yemergencys e r v i c e s

personnel fromthe AustraliaEastern Territoryworked ‘round-the-clock for daysto help tens ofthousands of peo-ple impacted byan unprecedentedflood crisis lastmonth in centraland south-eastQ u e e n s l a n d .Dozens of citieswere affected. A number of riversburst their banks, inundating towncenters and leaving many smallercommunities cut off. The floodsencompassed an area larger than thecombined size of France andGermany.“The level of rainfall has been

phenomenal,” said Central andNorth Queensland DivisionalCommander Major Rodney Walters.In Rockhampton The Salvation

Army fed more than 1,200 people atthree evacuation centers. Furtherwest in Emerald more than 1,400people were provided with meals bySalvation Army emergency services

personnel. The Salvation Army fedmore than a combined 1,000 strand-ed travelers in Warwick and Gin Ginafter roads were cut off and rail ser-vice was affected by floodwaters.The relief effort was assisted by

the Salvation Army Flying Padrehelicopter service through the trans-portation of supplies to strickencommunities over the vast areaimpacted. The newly commissionedhelicopter also was used to rescuepeople who were dangerouslytrapped.The relief effort has continued

well into this new year.

*From an International News Release

Rachel ArenGrand Rapids Fulton Heights,Mich., CorpsWestern Michigan andNorthern Indiana Division

Rachel Aren is the newest accept-ed candidate to theCollege for OfficerTraining. She is finish-ing college and work-ing in the MinistryDiscovery Program.She has had the won-derful opportunity ofserving on four sum-mer mission teams asa team member,leader and an intern.These experienceshave given her an

expanded view of Salvation Armyministry around the world and havebeen the conduit for her call to offi-cership.She said, “Not only have these

experiences changed me, but collec-tively they’ve con-firmed, challenged, thenreconfirmed my individ-ual call to serve theLord as an officer.”Rachel has a passion

for ministry and wantsto see others come to asaving knowledge ofJesus Christ.Rachel’s corps officers

are Majors Dan andLaura Leisher.

OF THE

2011 - 20131 Corinthians 15:12-19

Newestacceptedcandidate

Chris spoke at a Japan territorial “Commitment Seminar” for youth.

Salvation Army Flying Padre Envoy Simon Steele (in blue) deliv-ers emergency supplies to a flood isolated property owner.

During a 2006 visit to Japan, Chris met then JapanTerritorial Commander Commissioner Nozomi Harita.

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Not only is Prayer & PraiseNight popular, it’s growing.Four years after it started itaverages 200 people, represent-ing nearly 15 corps eachmonth.

“Our young people love goingto Prayer & Praise Night,”reported Major Darlene Harvey,Chicago Kroc Center officer forcongregational life and programdevelopment.“They’re exposedto a larger pictureof the Army andlove to see thefriends they’vemade at camp andin the division.”

The youth enterinto fellowshipand accountabilitywith a time of tes-timonies. They’reinvited to standup and sharewhat God hasbeen doing intheir lives.

“It’s incredible,the vulnerabilitythese kids havewith each other,” said Nate. “The

stories serve as a windowinto the ways God isworking in their lives.”

Audrey Hickman, now a

junior studying elementary educa-tion at Moody Bible Institute, isone of many who have beenimpacted by testimony time.Audrey started attending Prayer &

Praise Night in highschool when herChristian friendsand faith were criti-cal to her faith. Sherecalls a girl whoshared about herpersonal devotionaltime.

“It had alwaysbeen hard for meto find quiet timewith the Lord,”said Audrey. “Afterhearing one testi-mony from a girlsimilar to me, Ichanged my mind

about it. I took whatshe’d learned and applied itto my life.” Today Audreywants to minister throughteaching to children in third-world countries.

A newer addition to theworship service is the “jus-tice minute” led by AndresVillatoro. During this timeAndres highlights a socialjustice issue and providessuggestions on how youthcan make a difference.

alk into aMetropolitan divi-

sional Prayer &Praise Night, and you’ll

be amazed by the nearly 200 teensand young adults with their armsoutstretched and voices raised inworship.

The three-hour, high-energygathering of youth throughout thedivision is traditional in structurebut takes a youthful, upbeatapproach to corporate worship.The music is louder, the Christiansongs are harder and you’llrarely—if ever—find someone inuniform.

Nate Irvine, Metropolitan divi-sional director of youth evange-lism and discipleship, leads andorganizes the service which meetsone Friday night per month. Everyteenager and young adult in thedivision is invited to join in onthis time of worship.

“This initiative proves that theArmy is able to think outside thebox for youth ministry,” Nate said.“It’s a program that works—isn’teven required—and yet the youthare on board, not only with themeeting, but with the Army mis-sion.”

Topics have ranged from humantrafficking to inner-city violence.

One of the most anticipatedaspects of the night is the power-ful and effective worship led bythe Prayer & Praise Night band.Musicians Caleb Allan, DrewCreal, Kirsten Gorton, MariesHood, Zane Koehler and Jon Moeeach add his or her talent, uniqueexperience and hard work to thegroup. Nate, too, contributes onthe acoustic guitar, and LarryHood handles the sound. Not onlydo they bring the youth into atime of connection with God, butthey serve as role models for theteens on how teamwork, practiceand serving Jesus pays off.

Today Drew Creal leads theband, succeeding Jonathan Taube.Jonathan recently accepted a posi-tion as worship and young adultministries coordinator for theGrand Rapids, Mich., Ray andJoan Kroc Corps CommunityCenter. It was a wonderful oppor-tunity for Jonathan who has beenleading worship since his teenageyears.

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Jonathan’s life has been blessedby Prayer & Praise Night. Growingup in a small corps in Wisconsin,he hadn’t benefitted from fellow-ship with many Salvationists hisage. The Metropolitan Prayer &Praise Night opened his eyes toanother side of the Army.

“I could see this incredible bondbetween people in the division,”he said. “That’s what I’ve come tolove about the Army; it’s notabout one corps, one officer or oneservice unit, it’s a worldwideeffort of people who love the Lordand want to praise Him in radicalways.”

“I was blessed by Prayer &Praise Night beyond being a wor-ship leader; I was someone whowas taught, encouraged andinstructed too,” said Jonathan. Healso credits his time leading praiseand worship as a substantial build-ing block for his career in musicministry.

Nate often gives the messageafter the praise. “My passion is topreach and teach,” he said. After

the message there’s an altar call.“Our response time is incredible,”reported Nate. Usually 20 to 30young people come forward tokneel and pray with each other atthe altar.

Afterwards, snacks are providedby the host corps. Kirsten Aho,now a cadet in her first year oftraining, really appreciates thistime of fellowship and connectingwith friends.

“I like to see all of my friends,meet new people and learn what’sgoing on in people’s lives,” saidKirsten. “Last time I was there Iprayed with the row of girls sittingin front of me. That’s the kind ofstuff I like to do, pray with peopleand connect.”

For some of the young people,fellowship time doesn’t end untilnearly 11:00 p.m.!

The foundation for Prayer &Praise Night formed in 2004 whenEnvoy Josh Polanco, now incharge of the Blue Island, Ill.,Corps with his wife, Jennifer,

began monthly prayergatherings with youthat his corps. A broaderneed was realized, andthe initiative grew to adivisional worshipmeeting under thedirection of EricHimes, thenMetropolitan divisionaldirector of youth evan-gelism and disciple-ship.

The pro-gram fostersunity across the divi-sion between corps,youth and leadership.“There is absolutelyno way a Prayer &Praise Night couldexist in a silo byitself,” said CaptainEnrique Azuaje,Metropolitan division-al youth secretary.“We need the corpsofficers to support theinitiative and bringkids from all over thedivision.”

Drawn to this upbeat and rele-vant expression of faith, youthfind community, connectednessand accountability, with otheryoung Salvationists. They stay intouch throughout the month byFacebook, Twitter, email andphone and are instilled with val-ues such as service, outreach,evangelism and discipleship.

“I’m always blessed to see spiri-tual growth and youth who are inlove with the Lord,” said Nate.“These kids aren’t just playingaround; they’re serious about theirfaith.”

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Impacting the world!

The global Salvation Army is divided into five zones.Here are just some of the projects you’ve supported in each.

Africa ZoneZimbabwe TerritoryVehicle PurchaseA vehicle

was purchasedfor use by theterritorialcommander soshe could safe-ly navigaterough roadswhile perform-ing her duties.CommissionerAmos Makina,internationalsecretary forAfrica, pre-sents the keysto Commissioner Vinece Chigariro at the dedication.

Ghana TerritoryCorps ConstructionFunds were

received tocomplete theconstruction ofthe AsokoreCorps buildingafter a visitfrom EasternMichigan per-sonnel (a foun-dation hadbeen built inthe center oftown yearsago). The com-pleted corpsseats up to 2,000 people and has attracted many newcomers.

Americas and Caribbean ZoneSouth America East TerritoryCollege for Officer TrainingA dormitory was remodeled into more apartments for families.

Connecting bedroom doors allow reconfiguration for changingneeds. The remodeling allowed six more cadets to be accepted, for atotal of 20. A 12-passenger van also was purchased for the college.

South America West TerritoryCorps Repairs, Truck PurchaseThe

AntofagastaCorps inChilereceived anew roof,windows,entrance,ceiling andinteriorlighting forits 95thbirthday!Additionally,a small truck was purchased for the territory.

Europe ZonePortugal CommandHeadquarters purchasedAn existing building was purchased to serve as command head-

quarters in Lisbon. The new location provides excellent visibility forthe Army; the former headquarters was obscure and had poor work-ing conditions.

Eastern Europe TerritoryCorps Worship/OutreachThe pur-

chase ofwirelessmicrophonesand guitarshas enhancedworship andoutreach fortheKirovogradCorps in theUkraine.More youthwere enabledto join amusic group that performs at open airs and evangelical concerts.

South Asia ZoneIndia Eastern TerritoryMoreh Corps Compound WallsSeven

motorbikeswere pur-chased forcorps officerswho areresponsiblefor extendingthe Army’swork withinin theAndhraPradeshregion.

South Pacific and East Asia ZoneSingapore, Malaysia and Myanmar TerritoryCorps RenovationsThe

KuchingCorps inMalaysianeeded acomplete ren-ovation andrefurbishingto accommo-date corpsworship andactivities.The now eye-catchingbuilding hasraised the corps’ profile in town and growth is taking place, theterritory reports.

Your generous giving to World Services/Self-Denial has impacted the world!

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Asilent auction of creativeservices and hand-crafteditems raised almost $500for World Services/Self-

Denial at the Des Moines Citadel,Iowa, Corps. One of the highest bids

($100) was received for houseclean-ing by Lt. Janelle Cleaveland, associ-ate corps officer!Bid sheets for each service or item

were posted prominently in thecorps. People soon caught onto thefun and excitement of trying to out-bid each other. Some were so eagerto win they even phoned in updatedbids before the auction closed!Other auction items included a

piano lesson from Corps OfficerMajor Mary Corliss, lawn mowingand snow blowing by a corps mem-ber, a thrift-store “shopping lesson”by the corps’ secretary, house paint-ing by Janelle and a team of corpsmembers, plus a hand-made blan-ket, two paintings and a drawingcreated by soldiers, two hand-paint-ed ceramic pieces and a large “good-ies” basket.

Dusting for World Services!

by Carlos G. Moran

Off we went to Argentina,the land of the tango andmate, where they use thesecond person singular

vos instead of tú, where it’s practi-cally a national holiday when BocaJuniors plays River Plate in fútbol,and where The Salvation Army isvibrant and growing.Our group of Metropolitan

Divisional Headquarters (DHQ)employees was privileged to servefor two weeks alongside our gauchobrothers and sisters in Christ.Our team stayed at the Training

College in Buenos Aires which thissession had a record 18 cadets! Thisblessing comes with many new chal-lenges for Training Principal MajorEstela Nicolasa like how to better

serve the 12 chil-dren now living atthe school.This was the

need CaptainWilliam DeJesusidentified whenMajor LorenCarter, Metropoli-tan divisional sec-retary for busi-ness, explainedthe division’sinterest in sendinga team of fouremployees (AlexLee, SylviaDuncan, DeborahTerrell, myself)and Majors Lorenand Janice Carter.Our plan was to

remodel the child-care area and

build a new play-ground. It was pos-sible due to thegenerosity of theDHQ employeeswho collectedmoney throughfundraisers to pur-chase the materials.I never imagined

how long it takes toremove wall paperor how much ener-gy sanding a floorrequires. I had noidea how long ittakes to put down50 square meters ofrubber flooring fora playground or tomanually paint a building. But itwasn’t by might or power but by HisSpirit we were able to finish the pro-jects!On our last day we were privi-

leged to welcome Colonel SusanMcMillan, South America East terri-torial commander. After a deliciouscookout, we dedicated “Metro Park.”

Surprise and delight shone on thechildren’s faces.I’m grateful for the privilege of liv-

ing with the cadets and their fami-lies during those two weeks. Welearned of the sacrifice and faith ittakes to answer the call to officer-ship. Their hope and reliance in theLord is a great witness.

Metro Park: mission possible

by Lt. Kristina Sjogren

Last fall the CedarRapids, Iowa, Corpsfamily outreach com-mittee organized a com-

petition to challenge the congre-gation to get more involved insupporting World Services / Self-Denial. The corps took a silentsurvey to nominate three mem-bers they’d like to see kiss a pig.For six weeks corps members

could vote for the individual theywould like to see kiss the pig bydepositing money into a counterkettle displaying that person’spicture. The one containing themost money determined whichperson would have to kiss thepig!At a family picnic after the

Sunday holiness meeting it wasrevealed that Lt. MichaelSjogren—the winner—had to kissthe pig. Through this fun andmemorable effort, the corpsraised $275!

Kiss the pig

like Kristin Caddy from the territori-al world missions bureau, providedcountry history, photographs, arti-facts and information on Salvation

Army work for the countrythey represented. After anoffering was taken, aspecial lunch was pro-vided with recipesfrom South Africa,Georgia and Kenya.In combination witha spaghetti dinnerbenefit later thatweek, the corps raisedjust over $900 for World

Services/Self Denial!

To raise money and aware-ness of missions, the KansasCity Bellefontaine, Mo.,Corps held a Sunday morn-

ing fundraiser in whichbooths were set upthroughout the corpswith information oncountries in need.Corps goers spentfive to 10 minutesat each stationlearning aboutGhana, Georgia,Moldova, Kenya andSouth Africa.Dedicated volunteers,

Booth mania

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Late fall brought three excit-ing events rolled into oneSunday morning at theSoutheast, Mich., Adult

Rehabilitation Center (ARC): a visitfrom territorial leadersCommissioners Paul R. and CarolSeiler, the enrollment of womenwho worship at the center andrecognition of soldiers who complet-ed a discipleship course.Angela Mathis and Justine Buchanan

White became the two newest soldiersat the ARC, while Kathy McKinstryand Renada Tate were enrolled asadherents. All four live in the neigh-borhood surrounding the center andhave been attending worship servicesat the ARC for about a year.One of the women used to attend

the Detroit Harbor Light; the otherswere attracted by a simple sandwichboard outside the center advertising itsSunday morning services. One womanhad been totally unchurched until shewas invited to the center by a friend,reported Envoy Merle Miller, ARCadministrator with his wife, Cheryl.And, recognized for completing a

discipleship course at the ARC weresoldiers Shay Harris, LionnelSimmons, Belinda Wells, BrendaThompson and David Carrier.Although more than 730 people

attended this special worship ser-vice, normal Sunday attendance atthe center averages 600!“We’ve been told we’re

the largest congregation inthe territory,” said Merle.Beneficiaries and familymembers, program gradu-ates and their families, localresidents and several home-less people attend Sundayschool and worship ser-vices at the center.Commissioner Paul Seiler

presented a moving mes-sage titled, “Do you want to getwell?” based on the incident of Christat the Bethesda pool in John 5.“These men have been sick for so

long,” Merle continued. “They needto get well. And, the only way theycan get well is by meeting JesusChrist.” He reported the commission-er’s message was very well received.“Typically our men aren’t ‘rushers’;

they don’t rush to the front,” Merleobserved. “But it was exciting to seethat of the 60 or so people whoresponded to the altar call, more thanhalf were wives and teens.” (Childrenattended junior church.)Afterwards ARC soldiers, adher-

ents and their families dined withthe territorial leaders.

Beyond beneficiaries

The Dearborn Heights Citadel, Mich., Corps celebrated its 90th Anniversary ThanksgivingConcert this past November. Colonels Néstor R. and Rebecca A. Nüesch were special guestsfor the weekend which included an alumni dinner, Sunday celebration service, luncheon andthe concert. More than 300 people enjoyed the concert featuring traditional brass bandcoupled with the contemporary sounds of musical guests transMission. Dearborn HeightsCitadel is led by Captains Caleb and Stephanie Senn; the band is led by Tom Hanton.

Incelebration of the life-chang-ing work of God through theprograms and services of theChicago Northside Adult

Rehabilitation Center (ARC),Alumni Sundays are held twice ayear in the fall and spring. Manyprogram graduates return as volun-teers throughout the year to teachclasses and provide support to ben-eficiaries at the center, reportedMajor LarryManzella, ARC admin-istrator with his wife, Jean.Last fall’s gathering attracted

more than 200 alumni and theirfamilies plus former ARCemployees. They weren’t only thereto celebrate God’s power to free peo-ple from substance abuse; anothercause for rejoicing was the enroll-ment of five senior soldiers and twoadherents!Performing the enrollments was spe-

cial guest speaker Lt. Colonel JeffreySmith, territorial secretary for person-nel. The overflow crowd clapped and

stood to their feet as he spokeon what it means to be aSalvation Army soldier.“The men being enrolled hadthese great smiles throughoutthe ceremony,” said themajor. “They were dressedfor the first time in theirwhite shirts and ties plus bluesoldiers’ trim. You could justsense how proud they wereto be enrolled. For many in

this group it was the first time they’dever had a sense of achievement andpurpose.”

New soldier August said, “I can’tbelieve the changes God has broughtabout in my life. I came into the centerwith no purpose. When I opened myheart to Jesus, He changed everything.I’ve been given a fresh chance to startmy life over again.”And new soldier Joel shared, “I now

have a better understanding of my call-ing: serving Jesus Christ with all myheart and leading others into new lifethrough Him. God willing, one day I’dlike to be a Salvation Army officer.”The other new soldiers are Eli,

Steven and Anthony. New adherentsare Donald and Patrick.Rev. Milton Johnson, ARC advisory

council member, and Pastor JeromeJackson, ARC program director, alsospoke. The morning’s messages formeda powerful exhortation of hope, changeand responsibility, ensuring no one pre-sent departed like they came. Almost70 people responded to the gospel invi-tation, including 10 family members.

ARC alumni celebrate!

Dearborn Heights rocks

Pictured (l-r) are new soldiers and adherents Renada Tate, Angela Mathis, Kathy McKinstryand Justine Buchanan White of the Southeast, Mich., ARC.

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Adult Rehabilitation CentersMajor Judy McPherson“Prayer can change lives and circumstances like nothingelse…it’s our lifeline to Him.”

College for Officer TrainingCaptain Yvette DeGeorge

“It’s a privilege and sacred responsibility [to] model faith andprayer structures, such as praying through scripture.”

Eastern Michigan DivisionMajor Vicki Steinsland“Headquarters and several corps have set aside space forprayer rooms or corners.”

Heartland DivisionMajor Miriam Gorton

“New to the position, I plan to invite the territorial prayerteam and hold seminars.”

Indiana DivisionMajor Vicki Amick“A Christmas prayer tree was decorated with paper chains ofemployee prayer requests.”

Kansas and Western Missouri DivisionMajor Cheryl Miller

“Soldiers have expressed increased confi-dence and reliance on God’s power.”

Metropolitan DivisionMajors Mark and Sandra Turner“Prayer has become part of corps’ DNA;lives are being changedand families healed.”

Midland DivisionMajor Debra Richardson

“Corps have appointed prayer point persons of their own!”

Northern DivisionMajor Cherri Hobbins“There’s a growing awareness all of lifeneeds to be bathed in prayer.”

Retired OfficersMajor Florence Moffitt

“The prayers of our retired officers are ofgreat value for the territory; they’ve had years of experience

doing it!”

Territorial HeadquartersMark Bender“People feel comfortable sharing prayerconcerns knowing they’ll be prayed for.”

Western DivisionMajor Carla Voeller

“Corps have become praying people [with]prayer retreats, youth prayer nights.”

Western Michigan and NorthernIndiana DivisionMajor DebbieHansen“We’ve seen corpsbecome spirituallyawakened by theprayer initiative.”

Wisconsin and Upper MichiganDivision

Major KimHellstrom“Being in this posi-tion as a corpsofficer aids peerministry andreceptiveness toprayer projects.”

March Prayer Calendar

My Prayer List

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 Tuesday

2Wednesday

3 Thursday

4 Friday

5 Saturday

6 Sunday

7 Monday

8 Tuesday

9Wednesday

10 Thursday

11 Friday

12 Saturday

13 Sunday

14 Monday

15 Tuesday

16Wednesday

17 Thursday

18 Friday

19 Saturday

20 Sunday

21 Monday

22 Tuesday

23Wednesday

24 Thursday

25 Friday

26 Saturday

27 Sunday

28 Monday

29 Tuesday

30Wednesday

31 Thursday

Bible Reading

Job 17-18

Isaiah 45-50

Matthew 23-25

1 Corinthians 1-2

Genesis 36-39

Ruth

Psalms 27-29

Job 19-20

Isaiah 51-55

Matthew 26-28

1 Corinthians 3-4

Genesis 40-43

1 Samuel 1-5

Psalms 30-32

Job 21-22

Isaiah 56-61

Mark 1-2

1 Corinthians 5-6

Genesis 44-47

1 Samuel 6-10

Psalms 33-35

Job 23-24

Isaiah 62-66

Mark 3-4

1 Corinthians 7-8

Genesis 48-50

1 Samuel 11-15

Psalms 36-38

Job 25-26

Jeremiah 1-6

Mark 5-6

Pray for The Salvation Army

Mt. Pleasant, Mich., Corps

Bob & Vicki Poff (Haiti)

Oak Creek (Centennial), Wis.,Corps

World Day of Prayer

Southeast Michigan ARC*

Jr. Soldier Enrollment &Renewal Sunday

Port Huron, Mich., Corps

Peoria (Citadel), Ill., Corps

New Albany, Ind., Corps

Return of the Biblical EducationTourWestern Michigan &Northern Indiana DHQ**

St. Joseph, Mo., Corps

National Music & Arts Sunday

Joliet, Ill., Corps

St. Louis (Euclid Ave.), Mo., Corps

Cadets on Spring Campaigns

Noble Worship Center, Minn.,Corps

Omaha (Citadel), Neb., Corps

Muskegon (Citadel), Mich., Corps

Oshkosh, Wis., Corps

Royal Oak, Mich., Corps

Springfield, Ill., Corps

Peru, Ind., Corps

Topeka (Citadel), Kan., Corps

Norridge (Citadel), Ill., Corps

St. Louis (Gateway Citadel), Mo.,Corps

Rochester, Minn., Corps

Omaha (North Side), Neb., Corps

Niles, Mich., Corps

Quincy (Kroc Center), Ill.

Racine, Wis., Corps

* = Adult Rehabilitation Center** = Divisional Headquarters

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Power of praying peopleCharged to help organize and encourage prayer efforts intheir respective divisions and commands, prayer pointpersons are valuable assets for corps and institutions, saysLt. Colonel Dorothy Smith, territorial ambassador for prayer.

Mrs. Major Mary ScofieldMrs. Major

Mary Scofieldwas promot-ed to Gloryon November20, 2010. Shewas 88 yearsold.Mary was

born to Harryand CarrieReed in Ismay, Mont., in 1922. Sheattended church as a child but wasnot introduced to the saving grace ofChrist until joining the Aberdeen,S.D., Corps. George Scofield invitedher to visit for the first time.In 1941 as singles Mary and

George boarded a bus for training inChicago, Ill. After their 1942 com-missioning Mary was appointed toNorth Platte and George to Omaha,Neb. Mary and George were mar-ried in 1944. Their marriage wasblessed with three children.Together the Scofields served in

many corps and divisional appoint-ments, retiring from WesternDivisional Headquarters in 1986where Mary had been the divisionalmedical fellowship, and league ofmercy secretary.After retirement they accepted

many short-term assignments andfaithfully ministered to those inneed.Mary was preceded in death by

her beloved husband and a son,David. She is survived by her sonJonathan, daughter Elizabeth(Aaron) Moore and two grandchil-dren.

Promoted to Glory

Major Howard PettysM a j o r

H o w a r dPettys waspromoted toGlory onN o v e m b e r17, 2010. Hewas 87 yearsold.Born in

Joliet, Ill.,Howard was raised by Ukrainianneighbors after his mother passedaway. In 1942 he married NormaDavison, and their marriage wasblessed with three children. Howardcame to know the Lord after hisdaughter invited him to a family dayat the church where she’d beenattending Sunday school.After moving to Springfield, Ill.,

the Pettys began attending the Armyand became soldiers. They soon feltcalled to serve fulltime and wereapproved as “supplies” in 1959. In1961 they became auxiliary captainsand were promoted to captains in1972.Subsequent appointments ran the

gamut from public relations to adultrehabilitation centers (ARC).Howard retired from territorialheadquarters as the general secre-tary to the territorial men’s socialdepartment (ARC) in 1986.Even during retirement Howard

capably assisted the Army withadult rehabilitation center ministry.Howard is survived by his wife;

children Judy Kay, Richard (Kathy)and Ronald (Dawn); seven grand-children; 11 great-grandchildren;brother, Charles and sister ThoraJohnson.

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Festival of Gospel ArtsJune 10-12, 2011Merrillville, Ind.

Amateur and professional artists are invited to submit their work fordisplay consideration. The exhibit will be an extraordinary opportunity

for artists to share with others God’s influence on their art.

Please send digital photos of your work (maximum three submissions,jpg files preferred) plus a paragraph for each explaining title/inspiration,media used and approximate dimensions. Include your full name andcontact information. Send to anne_urban@usc.salvationarmy.org

Entry deadline: Friday, May 6, 2011Original concepts only; no craftwork. Work accepted for display

must be hand delivered by a representative or self to theResource Connection Exhibit Hall by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 10,

and picked up at exhibit hall closing, Saturday, June 11.

Art ExhibitA Call for Entries

Aretirement salute toGeneral Shaw Clifton andCommissioner HelenClifton was held in con-

junction with the welcome of theHigh Council last month.Through a live web stream,

Salvationists from every continentcombined with the 800-strongLancaster London Hotel congregationto praise God for the ministry of theGeneral and Commissioner Clifton,and to encourage the High Council asit met to elect the 19th General.A photographic journey, “Five

Happy Years,” captured the Cliftons’tenure as international leaders. In atribute the Chief of the Staff spoke tothe General’s two most outstandingleadership characteristics—globalvision and decisive action. “He has avision for a growing, holy, unitedSalvation Army, and he put manysteps in place to help this happen.During the past five years the Armyhas commenced ministry in 13 coun-tries—an amazing rate of growth,” saidCommissioner Barry C. Swanson.Thanking God for Commissioner

Helen Clifton, Commissioner SueSwanson cited her care for others,gifted communication and bold cryfor justice for struggling women andchildren.“Our lives have been so full and

so busy for so many years that I feelunsure of what to expect in retire-ment. I very much want to devotespecial time to the children and tothe grandchildren. Also, I want tocollaborate with Shaw and help him,as much as I can, in the writing of anautobiography,” responded Commis-

warmth of personality. The Armywill be well represented withCommissioner Linda Bond as ournew international leader,” saidCommissioner Paul R. Seiler,Central territorial commander.During the past five years under

the leadership of General ShawClifton, the work of The SalvationArmy has expanded into 12 newcountries. The Salvation Army isnow in 123 countries. During histerm General Clifton established theSalvation Army’s InternationalSocial Justice Commission, based inNew York and the Army’s Centre forSpiritual Life Development inLondon. The General andCommissioner Helen Clifton havealso actively worked to aid the plightof struggling women and childrenaround the world, includingmobilizing The SalvationArmy in a concerted effortagainst human trafficking.Increasing the role of womenin Salvation Army leadershiphas been of special concern toGeneral Clifton and he hasappointed many morewomen to senior leadershippositions around the worldthan has occurred previously.The Salvation Army across

the world increasingly usesthe internet and social mediato share its Christian messageand news about its mission,so it was appropriate thatnews from the High Council

2011 was shared in this way. Thewebcast of the Welcome to the HighCouncil and the Salute to GeneralShaw Clifton was accessed by morethan 20,000 individual computers,with many more thousands expectedto have viewed the service. For thefirst time social media was used toshare information about theprogress of the High Council, withmany thousands of people receivinginformation through Facebook,Twitter and Flickr and more than5,000 people receiving email newsalerts. The Salvation Army’s interna-tional website had 300,000 hits dur-ing the week of the High Councilcompared to a usual weekly figureof around 55,000.

From an International News Release

sioner Clifton. “My heart is full ofpraise and thanksgiving this after-noon. God has been so generous tous through all the years since hecalled us into sacred service.”The General reflected that they’d

flown 300,000 miles, plus drivenmany miles in the U.K., visited 40countries and the InternationalCollege for Officers 50 times, trav-eled three or four months a year, andthat he’d spoken on more than 650separate occasions.“I share these statistics because

some people think I’ve been a sickGeneral. But I haven’t been sickapart from two, three-month peri-ods,” he said. “And one of the greatthings about the Army is that whenyou are in trouble it is terrific. Wehave experienced the Army at itsbest during our difficult times. Wehave been the constant recipients ofthe prayers of the whole Army.”Earlier General Clifton had

thanked his family for their supportand expressed joyful surprise thattheir three children had pursuedofficership.Regarding his wife, he said,

“There are no words to encompasswhat Helen means to me. We haveloved each other since she was only14 years old. She married me whenshe was 19, and four years later webecame cadets together. We werecommissioned together, served onfive continents together and now weretire together.”

Excerpted from a report byLt. Colonel Laurie Robertson

View the meeting atwww.salvationarmy.org/highcouncil

Cliftons saluted 19th General elected

Two of the Cliftons’ grandchildren presentthe commissioner with a basket of flowers.

Hailing from or currently stationed in the Central Territory,High Council participants included: Colonels Dennis andSharon Strissel, Commissioners William A. and Nancy L.Roberts, Commissioners Paul R. and Carol Seiler, and Com-missioners E. Sue and Barry C. Swanson, chief of the staff.

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Lt.ColonelLaurieRobertson