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News and Views from the Midwest

This year’s territorial men’sconference, April 4-6, isexpected to draw 1,000 menfrom the Midwest. While it

might seem staggering, it’s actuallyrealistic based on the turnout for theconference in 2011.

“We believe that the synergy ofbringing 1,000 men together will bedynamic,” said Major RichardHerivel, territorial men’s ministriessecretary. “We’re hoping through thisevent men will become better follow-

ers of Jesus, and when they returnhome they will stand for Him.”

Aptly, the theme “Stand!” willguide the event and teach men tobetter stand firm in their convic-tions, stand up for their faith andstand out in society due to theirgodly demeanor.

Held at the Lake WilliamsonChristian Conference Center inCarlinville, Ill., the weekend will befilled with inspiring messages, fel-

English and Spanish speaking) gatherfor this special occasion. Originallyfounded as the Chicago KoreanCorps, the corps underwent a nameand cultural change as the surround-ing neighborhood diversified. Whilethe majority of the congregation isstill Korean, the corps family nowincludes 10 ethnicities, six languagesand four generations.

General Paul Rader (Rtd.) andCommissioner Kay Rader wereguests for the event. They spoke withconviction, in flawless Korean,

reminding the congregation to lookahead with confidence and faith asthey cherish the past. MarkRidenour, a soldier from the DesPlaines Corps who is also assistantprincipal trumpet for the ChicagoSymphony Orchestra, presented abeautiful solo, “My song of songs,”accompanied by the corps’ combinedadult and youth bands. The morningdemonstrated how the corps’ varietyof people, with different talents andbackgrounds, comprise the body ofChrist.

by Justin Rose

The older adult prayer war-riors arrived early on Sundaymorning—as they do everyweek—spending at least a

half hour before the service beginspreparing for worship. On this par-ticular Sunday their prayers arefocused on giving thanks for theabundant blessings God hasbestowed on the Chicago MayfairCommunity Church Corps as it cele-brates its 25th anniversary.

As worship begins, the corps’ threedifferent congregations (Korean,

An evening celebration concerthighlighted the integral part musichas played in the corps. The festivalfeatured the corps’ music groups,music students from VoltaElementary School and the NorridgeCitadel, Ill., Band, a clear presenta-tion of the gospel through drama,and a message by General Rader. Ofcourse, in the spirit of the occasionand the season, the night would nothave been complete without a mas-sive 80-plus member band perfor-mance of “Carol of the Bells.”

Mayfair is a place where individu-als not only worship on Sunday butare involved and committed to theircorps. The corps is blessed with astrong heritage of putting the Churchfirst, serving others and showing lovein practical ways.

“When I reflect upon the history ofthe Mayfair Community Church, Ifind myself sinking in the ocean ofGod’s grace. I can say that He hasbeen sovereign, ever-present andfaithful. Our corps has only comethis far because of His constant prov-idence and mercy,” said Major Ho-Yoon Chang, corps officer with hiswife, Major Keyoung Chang.

On the milestone of 25 years ofministry, members of the corps stillbegin every morning at 6:00 a.m. ina prayer service, putting God firstand seeking His blessing for todayand the coming years.

Raders joinMayfair for 25thanniversary celebration

Williston, N.D.: Boomtown Conference expected to draw1,000men

Volume 44, Number 2 February 2014

“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)

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Williston is a hodgepodgeof people from all overthe country. Some arrivewith little money, think-ing they’ll immediatelyland a high-paying job inthe oil fields. Many don’tand become homeless,with no money to getback home.

See on page 6 what TheSalvation Army is doingto make a difference.

General Paul Rader (Rtd.) and Commissioner Kay Rader withMajors Keyoung and Ho-Yoon Chang, Mayfair CommunityChurch corps officers, and Colonels Paul and Anna Kim,who founded the corps, their sons Peter and John and theirfamilies, and Henry Cho, a missionary to China.

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See what great love the Father haslavished on us, that we should becalled children of God! And that iswhat we are!

—1 John 3:1 (NIV, 2011)

During February a very spe-cial day occurs for blossom-ing romantic love:Valentine’s Day.

It’s hard to believe 30 years havepassed since Tina Turner released,“What’s love got to do with it?” The

But the best place to find love isnot in another person but a book,the Bible, which tells of God’s greatlove for us. It’s expressed in thebest love note we ever received,John 3:16 (New King James):

God loves us like no one else evercould. He showed this love whenHe sent His Son, Jesus, to be ourSavior. So, what’s love got to dowith it? Everything.

What’s love got to dowith it?Everything.

song was number one on theBillboard chart for more than threeweeks. In the song Tina sings, “Loveis nothing but a second hand emo-tion, a sweet old fashioned notion,”then asks, “Who needs a heart, whena heart can be broken?” One woulddeduce love is pretty gloomy, messyand downright risky. Too often this ishow people view it.

Believe it or not, some people look-ing for love have found help in an

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unusual place—a taxicab in New YorkCity. Taxicab driver Ahmed Ibrahim,alias the “Cupid Cabbie,” loves to setup blind dates for his single passen-gers. His matchmaking services havebeen featured on Fox News, The WallStreet Journal and NBC’s Today show.He doesn’t assist just anybody though;they have to be serious about lookingto settle down. Ahmed loves to helpromance blossom, and he even handsout roses on Valentine’s Day.

Territorial Men’s Conference EmbracingBooth’s vision

What really gotme in with TheSalvation Armywas the movie,

Guys and Dolls,” quippedEdward (Ed) Deeb, chairmanof the Michigan Food andBeverage Association and 25-year Salvation Army AdvisoryBoard member.

“I’d always been impressedwith the Army. I knew thework the Army did. Oneevening I was downtown for aballroom event, and I saw [Lt.Colonel] Clarence Harvey infull uniform. I struck up aconversation with him saying,‘I always think of you guyswhen I see the movie Guys andDolls!’”

A relationship ensued, and notlong afterward Ed joined the board.

As a child growing up in Detroit,Ed spent the majority of his time inthe back of his parents’ food storesorting bottles and selling pennycandy. He developed a strong appre-ciation for the working class and astrong work ethic.

After college, as his business grewand through the journey of becominga successful business owner and chair-man of the Michigan Food andBeverage Association, Ed gave histime, resources and talents generously,not only to The Salvation Army but tomany other worthy causes.

Ed recently received The Salvation

Army’s highest honor, the WilliamBooth Award for outstanding ser-vice to the community throughdonation of time, expertise andenergy; outstanding humanitarianeffort within the community; andsubstantial contributions to TheSalvation Army. Thanks to EdDeeb’s vast business network, theArmy has received more than$750,000 in food donations over thepast two decades.

“Deeb was honored with theWilliam Booth Award because hetruly embodies the life, spirit andvision of Salvation Army FounderWilliam Booth,” said Bill Emerson,CEO of Quicken Loans and 2012recipient of the William BoothAward.

lowship and friendly competitions.One of the Army’s well-loved andgreat inspirational speakers,Commissioner Israel L. Gaither,retired national commander and chiefof the staff, will bring the keynote.Saturday will feature New YorkTimes best-selling author DonaldMiller, who will paint a picture foreach man about what his life’s storycan mean for God’s Kingdom.According to the major, equallyinspiring will be testimonies by menfrom all different walks of life.

More than 20 workshops will beoffered, representing the best fromeach divisional men’s camp. In addi-

tion, there will be plenty of timefor fellowship and a multitude ofrecreational opportunities from bas-ketball to hiking, from soccer to aropes course—25 options in all!Fine-tuning of the schedule, mealtimes and transportation for thosewith physical challenges will alsolend to an enhanced conferenceexperience.

The territorial men’s ministriesconference is only held every threeyears, so men won’t want to missthis opportunity to be inspired andgain knowledge and tools tostrengthen their faith, friendshipsand families.

Edward Deeb, flanked by Eastern Michigan DivisionalCommander Colonel Dennis Strissel and AdvisoryBoard member Daniel Ponder

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Friday, June 6

Noon Retired Officers’ Luncheon+

1:00-6:00 p.m. Registration

1:00-7:00 p.m. Resource Connection and Museum Exhibits open

7:30 p.m. All God’s Children Sing keynote session*

9:30 p.m. Afterglow for teens and young adults

Saturday, June 7

9:00 a.m. All God’s Children Seek with Ken Medema

10:30 a.m. Bravo! solo events

11:00 a.m. – Resource Connection and Museum Exhibits open6:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. Bravo! solo events

7:00 p.m. All God’s Children Praise music festival*

9:30 p.m Afterglow for teens and young adults

Sunday, June 8

9:00 a.m. Childcare for children 5 and under

9:30 a.m. All God’s Children WorshipHoliness meeting/Commissioning and Ordination

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Humble helpers in Belleville

General Burrowsbooklaunch

During his visit tolead the AustraliaSouthernTerritory’s com-

missioning celebrations,General André Cox assistedwith the launch of the book,The People’s General— ATribute to General EvaBurrows, at the MelbourneProject 614 Corps, whereGeneral Burrows (Rtd.) is asoldier.

General Cox spoke of hisadmiration for the retiredinternational leader beforepresenting her with a copyof the new book to a rousingovation from the congrega-tion.

The book, released by SalvoPublishing, marks the 20th yearsince General Burrows’ retirement. Itincludes more than 200 photos fromthroughout her life, including manypreviously unpublished images, somefrom the retired General’s privatecollection, as well as a new 60,000-word interview.

Launching the book, nationalEditor-in-Chief Captain Mal Daviesexplained: “The interview was filmed

over three days by the National Filmand Sound Archive of Australia for awebsite called Australian Biographythat features the stories of prominentAustralians. We obtained permissionto edit the original transcript of theinterview, and it is the most intimateand insightful interview withGeneral Burrows ever completed.”

The People’s General can be orderedfrom Resource Connection, 1-800-937-8896, or at shop.salvationarmy.org

General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox withGeneral Eva Burrows (Rtd.)

by Ashley Kuenstler

Dozens of peo-ple takeadvantage ofthe free com-

munity meal offeredeach week by theBelleville, Ill., CorpsCommunity Center,but two of the regularsaren’t who you mightexpect.

Johnny and Gloriaare consistent support-ers of The SalvationArmy. They makemonetary donationsboth monthly andannually, and Gloriadonates her time withthe women’s auxiliary.The couple has theresources to eat wherever they’dlike for lunch, but every Monday,Wednesday and Friday you’ll findthem at the community lunch.

“I grew up in a family where mymother instilled the desire toalways help others. It was veryimportant to all of us children,”Gloria said. “She always told methat it wasn’t how much time ormoney you have, it’s how youspend it. And, we choose to spendours here.”

Gloria has volunteered with thecorps since 1997. She has spentcountless hours in the office, foodpantry, and with the women’s auxil-iary. In 2006, she encouragedJohnny to visit the corps for thecommunity meal.

“He was recently retired and hada lot of free time, so I figured, ‘Whynot?’” she said.

And Johnny has been enjoyingthe fellowship and food ever since.

The fried chicken is his favorite.“I’ve made some real good

friends, and I always enjoy thefood,” he said. “The people whocome here are all very interesting,and they all have their stories. I justreally enjoy the fellowship. It helpsthat I like to talk.”

The couple now spends threedays a week at the corps, givingback to the community they havebeen a part of for most of theirlives and enjoying a warm meal inthe process.

“People need to know that they’renot lost, that they’re not alone,”Gloria said. “There are people righthere in their community who arehappy to help in any way they can,even if it’s just to be quiet and lis-ten.

“We believe in The SalvationArmy and their work and will con-tinue to do what we can to help.”

“We knew wewere ordained forthis moment andtime,” said MajorSherrie Welch, wholed the mission trip.“God had indeedbrought each of ustogether to be usedby Him and for Hispurposes.”

In one week thewomen painted theSt. Georges Corpschapel and day care center. Dailythey shared devotions during thepre-school program, assisted teach-ers with classroom activities andhelped with day care. Each teammember came prepared with a tes-timony to share, a children’s activi-ty to orchestrate, and a devotionalto give. Not only did they find anopportunity to use what they’d pre-pared, God provided unique oppor-tunities to witness.

The women ushered new peopleinto the corps from off the streetfor services and programs, and eachmorning and afternoon the drive tothe corps brought spiritual conver-sations with their bus drivers. Onemorning while purchasing addition-al dishes for a pre-school lunch,

some team members had an oppor-tunity to pray with a person inneed at a market booth.

“We weren’t anxiousabout anything; there was asense of peace,” said teammember Carey Ferrantelli.“That only comes from theHoly Spirit.”

One of the most signifi-cant experiences was aprayer time on the final daywith St. Georges CorpsOfficers Auxiliary CaptainsKeith and Karen Haughton.Originally from Trinidad,the Haughtons had startedthis appointment only threemonths earlier.

“We thought our mainhelp would be to paint andfix things up, but it reallyturned out we were thegreatest blessing to thecorps officers,” said teammember Diane Himes.

After the prayer, AuxiliaryCaptain Keith tearfullyshared how important andmeaningful it was to them.They felt they were follow-ing God’s will, and it wasconfirmed through that

Newbeginning in London

Major Wes Green hasembarked on a newadventure! In late Januaryhe reported for duty at

International Headquarters inLondon, England, to serve as theproperty and budget officer in thebusiness administration department.He is responsible for overseeing aworld-wide inventory of SalvationArmy properties in conjunction withinternational property firms. He alsoreviews the budgets of all imple-menting territories.

The major is looking forward toexperiencing life overseas. “One ofthe nicest parts is experiencing theinternational population of Londonlike the one in Chicago. However, I’llhave several adjustments to make in

British customs, traditions andvocabulary!”

The major acknowledged God’sprovision of this appointment at apoint in his life where he needed anew beginning. “God has broughtme along some interesting paths,many of which I would not havechosen, yet have benefitted fromthe passage…the benefit of 20/20past vision allows me to see…thework God has been doing to pre-pare me. I’m eager to move intothis new beginning.”

The major most recently servedas the business officer atMetropolitan DivisionalHeadquarters.

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Nine women from acrossthe territory participatedin the second women’sministries mission trip—

this time to St. Georges, Grenada.

prayer. In every oneof their prior appoint-ments God hadbrought someone toanoint them in thisway.

“This trip renewedour vision, openedour eyes to those inneed and softenedour hearts to say ‘yes’more often to serv-ing,” said MajorSherrie. “I know theladies will bring this

renewed sense of service backhome to their corps.”

The Congress Office is requesting responses by June 1, 2014.All monies raised must be in the Congress account by January 1,2015. For further information, contact Lt. Colonel Paul D. Smith,territorial program secretary and congress liaison officer,via email at [email protected]

God’s graceinGrenada

Majors Jim and Judy Garrington visit pyramids built 1700-1800 years ago by the pre-AztecTeotihuacan civilization.

Lt. Colonel Nita Lodge in her MidlandDivisional Headquarters office.

PhotobyAshleyKuenstler

Never being content in howthey serve God in ministrytogether has been the hall-mark of Majors Jim and

Judy Garrington’s officership. Withlong-time experience leading corps inGermany, interspersed with corpsappointments here in their home ter-ritory—all while raising a family—theGarringtons have brought unique,well-seasoned insights to theirappointments as territorial pastoralcare officers since 2010.

After their most recent return fromGermany in 2009, the Garringtonswere excited to see how quickly thenumber of Hispanic ministries, corpsand officers had blossomed in theCentral Territory. Understanding how

much easier—and more accurate—itis to share one’s deepest thoughtsand feelings in one’s native language,especially within a crucial counselingsetting, the Garringtons decided tolearn Spanish as their third language!

Operating on the axiom that“learning a third language is alwayseasier,” Jim and Judy started doinglaptop tutorials and listened toSpanish-language tapes as they trav-eled the territory.

Knowing first-hand how helpfullanguage immersion experiences canbe, they asked Alfredo Martinez, ter-ritorial Hispanic ministries consul-tant, for guidance. Alfredo recom-mended a stay with his sister, Laura,a vibrant Christian and artist who

loves companyand lives in alarge adobehome on a beau-tiful mountainrange about threehours fromMexico City.Even better,Laura doesn’tspeak English!

After intensestudy sessions with Alfredo’s wifeChristina, who teaches college-levelEnglish-as-a-second-language classes,the Garringtons spent a delightfulweek with Laura learning how tonavigate life in Español. Armed withtheir “el diccionario,” they accompa-nied her around the community,going to stores, interacting with vil-lagers, visiting Laura’s adult childrenin Mexico City and taking a tour ofpre-Aztec ruins.

Judy reported her biggest surprisewas discovering how similar learningSpanish was to German, even downto individual words! When Jim or

Judy couldn’tfind the rightword to expressthemselves, theysometimes inad-vertently slippedinto German,only to findLaura noddingher head withthem in under-standing. Jimquipped, “All we

had to do was add a Spanishaccent!”

The Garringtons said they neverwould have made it withoutChristina’s concentrated teachingbefore they left, and learning properpronunciation from Laura was cru-cial in their immersion experience.

“It was a little embarrassing torealize, however, that during our firstfew days with Laura, she’d beenrepeating everything we said correct-ly before she’d reply!” said Jim. “IfI’m being generous, we spoke atabout the level of a toddler!”

by Lt. Colonel Renea SmithAssistant Secretary for Personnel

This month approximately250 officers in the CentralTerritory are engaging anew tool for developing

leadership skills. Believing “one wayleaders grow and improve is throughcandid self-assessment and objectivefeedback provided by people whoknow their work,” the Lewis Centerfor Church Leadership, a departmentof Wesley Theological Seminary, hasdeveloped a 360° inventory based onthe life and practice of congregation-al leaders. This inventory, which hasbeen used by thousands of churchleaders in many different faith tradi-tions, recently has been customizedfor The Salvation Army.

The Lewis Pastoral LeadershipInventory (LPLI) uses 75 criteria ofeffective leadership in three cate-gories: character, competence, contri-bution. The Salvation Army version(LPLI-SA) incorporates 20 additionalcriteria specific to the Army andextends beyond the work of the con-ventional congregational leader.

This is a great opportunity for offi-cers to gain awareness of themselvesand the effectiveness of their min-istry for God’s Kingdom. The LPLI-SA is a simple online process whichbegins with an officer’s self-assess-ment. The officer then invites 6-10observers, people who are familiarwith his or her work, to assess their

effectiveness by using a similaronline questionnaire. Theseobservers could be soldiers, localofficers, advisory board members,divisional headquarters staff oremployees.

When the online process hasbeen completed by the officer andobservers, the officer receives a cus-tomized leadership profile whichintegrates his or her self-appraisalwith the feedback of the observers.The results help identify patterns ofstrength and weakness in work inorder to improve effectiveness overtime. Many people discoverstrengths of which they wereunaware but which others see inthem and learn ways they can usethese strengths to shore up weakareas.

This leadership inventory is justone way officers are working toincrease their leadership skills. As agroup, they are committed to doingGod’s will wherever they’ve beenappointed. Growing in faith, char-acter, competence and skill is partof that commitment.

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Character, competenceand contribution

Workingfor thelastthree

years as the Midlanddivisional candi-dates’ counselor, Lt.Colonel Nita Lodgehelps to identifypotential future offi-cers, build a rapportwith them and,when they’re certainof God’s calling,assist with prepar-ing, equipping andmentoring themthrough the applica-tion process.

She first beganworking with prospec-tive candidates almost two decadesago in the Florida Division after retir-ing there with her husband, Herb.Ministering to candidates has beenher passion since their days as divi-sional youth secretaries in, of allplaces, the Midland Division!

After her husband’s promotion toGlory, she joined the Midland divi-

sional youth department to againwork with candidates underCaptain Malinda O’Neil, divisionalyouth and candidates’ secretary.

“It’s become clear there’s a needto identify new possibilities, to ‘fishin new pools,’” said Colonel Nita.

To encourage an influx of newpeople, Major Lonneal Richardson,Midland divisional commander, hasencouraged Salvationist youth tobring a non-Salvationist friend to atroop rally in March and youthcouncils in April, with the divisionreducing the friends’ registrationcosts. Invitations to attend youthcouncils also were sent to formercamp staff.

“The divisional candidates’ boardhas been praying fervently for theseevents,” said Colonel Nita. Theyouth councils will feature formerCentralites Captains Dan and SarahNelson, Southern territorial candi-dates’ secretaries, and music byBeautiful Eulogy.

“Young people can downloadtheir music prior to the event to getthe momentum going,” the coloneladded.

Fishing in newpools

Looking as if she’s recruiting straight from the Cradle Roll, Lt.Colonel Nita Lodge holds great-grandaughter Zoe Collins.

Major Judy Garrington using Spanish-language software.

PhotobyChrisSchneider

Captain Rhegan Stansbury helps children enrolled in the Salvation Army’safter-school program.

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by Craig Dirkes

People always ask: If thereare so many jobs in the oilboomtown of Williston,N.D., why do folks need

help from The Salvation Army?Answer: There are still lots of

homeless people. So many, in fact,that the Williston Salvation Army’ssocial services expenses havequadrupled, going from $50,000 in2010 to about $200,000 last year.

Williston is a hodgepodge of peo-ple from all over the country. Somearrive with little money, thinkingthey’ll immediately land a high-pay-ing job in the oil fields. Many don’tand become homeless, with nomoney to get back home. And thosewho do find work can still end uphomeless as housing is wildly expen-sive and hard to find, which forcessome people to live in a tent, theircar or elsewhere.

That’s where the Williston SalvationArmy comes in, providing food, trans-portation assistance and other criticalservices to people in need.

One of the biggest needs is fuel.“We spend an average of $3,500

per month on gas vouchers for peo-ple living in their cars—they can’tafford to keep theirvehicle running allnight when it’s coldoutside,” said CaptainJoshua Stansbury,Williston corps officer.“That money also paysfor propane for peopleliving in trailers.”

The Salvation Armyspends another $1,500to $2,000 per month onbus tickets to helphomeless people return

to their homes in other states.Another popular service: comput-

ers. The corps’ computer lab allowspeople to search for jobs online, cre-ate résumés and connect with theirloved ones back home.

All this, not to mention peopleneed to eat.

“Food is our biggest expense,”Captain Joshua said. “We spent$45,000 on food last year. That’s anamazing number when you considermost of our food is donated. I can putan ad in the paper saying we needfood, and the next week our pantrywill be full. But it’s not enough. Westill have to buy plenty of food.”

Beyond fulfilling basic needs, TheSalvation Army’s greatest service isthe simple fact that it’s there.

“We are a ministry of presence,”the captain said, adding that theArmy is located near several bars, acasino and a strip club. “We want tobe a safe place for people to come.We want to be a light of Christ.”

The Salvation Army in Willistonserved more than 5,000 people lastyear. About 65 percent were tran-sients, 25 percent from Williston and10 percent from outlying areas.

Boomtown still needs SalvationArmy’s help

Oil drills are often found inside city limits.

The Williston, N.D., Corps

Volunteers from local church groups packfood boxes every week.

Captain Joshua Stansbury gives a box offood to someone in need.

Clients use the corps’ computer labto job search, create résumés and stayconnected with friends and family.

Help is hereThe captain and a small group of

part-time volunteers have spentmore than two years working hardto keep the store afloat. Theirefforts are paying off thanks tofresh batches of volunteers andemployees.

Two new workers were hired inNovember, including a fulltimemanager. Though an assistantmanager and another part-timeemployee are needed, things arelooking up.

“Once we have a full staff, wecan open up again on Mondays andTuesdays. We’ve been closed thosedays due to lack of workers,” saidthe captain.

The Stansburys have been boost-ing volunteerism by getting theword out to local churches, oil com-panies and other organizations. Inearly November, for example, a biggroup from Statoil sorted donations.

“They came out 30 strong andripped through a whole room ofdonations in two hours,” John said.

by Craig Dirkes

The Salvation Army ThriftStore in Williston, N.D.,has righted the ship. Afterstruggling the past few

years, it finally has the employeesand volunteers it needs to operateeffectively.

Storage rooms that used to bepiled high with unsorted donationsare now empty and ready for more.The showroom has been reconfig-ured for better customer flow.Display racks have been stockedwith products the hardworking oilboomtown needs, such as jeans,gloves and leather boots.

Comforters are popular, too.“We’ve sold a lot of those to guys

living in tents or their cars,” saidJohn Hulteen, a veteran SalvationArmy Store administrator from theTwin Cities who recently spent twoweeks helping overhaul the store.

Indeed, some of those “guys”Hulteen mentioned are the richesthomeless people you’ll ever meet.Williston unemployment is belowone percent, which means peoplesleeping in tents often do have jobs,they just can’t find housing.

But therein lies the problem.Locals have been so busy working

they don’t have time for anythingelse, like volunteering at the store.And with high-paying jobs every-where—fast-food wages often startat $15 per hour—it’s been hardfinding employees.

Although most people in townare employed, the one percent whoaren’t have few places to turn otherthan The Salvation Army.

“Williston is unlike any otherplace. Everyone is so busy, and lifemoves so fast,” said Captain JoshuaStansbury, who’s been forced tomanage the store by himself inaddition to his other responsibili-ties. “Salvation Army stores needboth employees and volunteers inorder to operate, and it’s been hardrecruiting either of them.”

Williston thrift storepulls 180

by Criag Dirkes

Brent Siu is like most peo-ple in Williston, N.D.—he’s from somewhereelse, there to seek his for-

tune in the oil boom. He’s a goodrepresentation of the kind of peo-ple who come to Williston and endup needing help from TheSalvation Army.

Brent, a career truck driver fromChattanooga, Tenn., heard aboutWilliston last February while haul-ing $350,000 worth of boats toCanada. En route, he struck up aconversation with another truckerin Minot, N.D. Brent’s eyes lit upwhen the man explained howmuch money truckers get paid inWilliston.

That was all Brent needed tohear. He arrived in Williston onMarch 29 and found a trucking jobtwo days later.

Finding a house, on the otherhand, wasn’t as easy.

“The only place I could find was20 miles out of town,” Brent said.“It had no running water, and itstunk like a dead rat. No sewage,either. Only an outhouse.”

One month of living there wasall Brent could take. He moved outand bought a van to live in.

Unfortunately, his job didn’t lastlong, either. After hauling side-dump trailers for about six weeks,he quit because the working condi-tions were less than ideal.

“There are lots of trucking acci-dents in Williston. The drivers aretoo tired or they don’t haveenough experience,” said Brent,who witnessed a serious accidentin which he believes someonedied. “I was driving these beat-upold trucks, and it wasn’t worth all

the money in the world. It gave me adifferent outlook on trucking.”

Brent decided to capitalize on theoil boom in a different way—byopening a painting business. It didn’ttake him long to line up several jobs.But between the time he quit truck-ing and his first painting job, he wasrunning low on cash.

“That’s when I started coming toThe Salvation Army,” he said. “I gotfree bread, a food voucher andanother voucher for $40 in gas. It’sthe only time I’ve ever needed thatkind of help.”

Brent planned to leave Willistonfor the winter and return this springto resume his painting business.

“If I ever make it big, TheSalvation Army will be getting a nicepiece of the pie,” he said. “I reallyappreciated the help.”

Brent Siu

Captain Joshua Stansbury begins working on setting up a new kids’ clothing section.

John Hulteen organizes clothing racks.

Sometimes corps growth hasto start with shaking up thestatus quo,” said MajorChuck Yockey who, with

wife Major Betty Yockey, has beenleading the Des Moines Citadel,Iowa, Corps since mid 2012. “Wehad to get people sitting on theroadside back into the car and dri-ving!” said Major Chuck.

The Yockeys started with corpsmembers who hadn’t been attend-ing, then met with a group of 15young-adult singles and couples fortheir input. One suggestion fromthis group was Sunday school class-es for all ages; they met the majors’challenge to become agents ofchange by leading those classes.

The group also met with thecorps council, which led toincreased levels of commitmentto—and excitement about—thecorps. And recent work on STEPs(Strategic Tool to Engage Potential)has reinforced the corps’ vision forgrowth. Affirmation the corps ismoving in the right direction came

from one of its oldest memberswho said, “It sure is fun coming tochurch these days!”

Another change had an unexpect-ed impact. By simply moving theSunday morning schedule ahead by30 minutes, Sunday school atten-dance jumped from an average 10

people to 47, andthe average forworship increasedfrom 48 to 67!

The renewedflurry of activity atthe corps has beenattracting newfaces, and twonew families havebecome regularattendees.Wednesdayevenings regularlyattract 30-35 youth

for praise and worship, character-building programs and a teen Biblestudy.

Families also are bridged into thecorps through its huge basketballprogram. Large signs in the gymand hallways ask, “Do you knowwe’re a church?” and the program’sannual awards ceremony is held onSunday morning. The last onebrought in 356 people! The corpsalso has one of the division’s largestday camps, which segues into vaca-tion Bible school ending with agospel concert for families.

A new men’s ministries grouphas a dozen members. One of theirfirst service projects was a familyfun night. “Consistency is the keyto success,” said Major Chuck.“Continue to hold scheduled meet-ings even if only a few people showup.” For the first time in ages, thecorps had eight men attend divi-sional men’s camp!

As a prelude to starting women’sministries, Major Betty led a‘brown-bag’ Bible study for eightweeks. Captain Deb Thompson,associate corps officer, is leading apopular study on Revelation.

Shaking fruit fromcorps tree

Major Chuck Yockey assists youth with a project.

A new soldier is enrolled by Major Chuck Yockey while MajorsDavid and Mary Corliss hold the flags.

Beloit’s Pathway encouragespartnerships

provide social work interns due toPathway of Hope.

While engaging the communityhas come easily, engaging familiesin Pathway of Hope often is not assimple. Since each family presentsunique challenges and faces multi-ple obstacles, they can becomeoverwhelmed easily with thechange process. Tina seeks tounderstand each family’s uniquesituation, addresses it with flexibili-ty and relies on community part-ners for assistance.

The support received from thecorps officers and community part-ners has been invaluable in encour-aging Tina’s efforts. “I get remindedweekly that the impact we are hav-ing is positive,” she said. “WithPathway of Hope we are able to seethe impact and the ability of fami-lies to move toward stability.”

by Rachel Fjellman

With an infectiously posi-tive attitude and stead-fast determination, theBeloit, Wis., Corps

jumped into the Pathway of Hope.Straightaway caseworker Tina Woldspread the word about the new holis-tic approach to case management,received a referral and began work-ing with a family.

“We were excited to give familiestools to empower them to grow to alevel of increased stability” said Tina.Lt. Kris Morin, corps officer, added,“People can see there are otheroptions.”

Pathway of Hope has changed thecommunity’s perception of TheSalvation Army from simply meetingemergency needs to having a greaterimpact. “It has allowed us to live upto the philosophy of ‘a hand up not ahandout’” said the lieutenant.

Community partners have recog-nized and appreciated the new initia-tive, resulting in enhanced communi-cation and relationships with TheSalvation Army. Specifically, thehomeless liaison at the school districthas provided multiple referrals forPathway of Hope. Identifying fami-lies mutually served by the Armyand the domestic violence shelter hasled to collaboration and participationon community service teams. Finally,a local university has committed to

Becoming aPathwayofHope corpsby Lt. Colonel Dorothy Smith

Iam excited about the Pathway ofHope particularly because ourgoal is to offer hope to the wholefamily, children as well as par-

ents. In this way, we will be influ-encing two generations, circumvent-ing not only generational poverty butalso a generational poverty of spirit.

The Salvation Army always hasreached out to children. It’s in ourDNA to support, encourage andmentor children, introduce them toChrist and pray that at criticalmoments they will take the rightpath and experience an abundant,meaningful life. This is what we do.Numerous testimonies have verifiedit.

The Pathway of Hope approachoffers the strengths and resources ofour corps—meaning you and me—bythe power of the Holy Spirit, to worktogether to build self-esteem, skillsand spiritual strength through char-acter-building programs, sports,music, literacy, etc. into children andparents.

It would be short-sighted to view

the Pathway of Hope as merely anew case management programwhen it provides an intentionalprocess for our holistic ministry.Let’s grasp it as an opportunity todemonstrate hope in communitywith the unlimited resources foundthrough our hope in Christ.

Are you a Pathway of Hopecorps? No matter your size, locationor external resources, if you havevision, determination and the HolySpirit, you can be!

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Major Betty Yockey assists with crafts.

Mission-minded ladies

Our ladieswant toimpactpeople

spiritually as well asphysically,” saidMajor ClaireGrainger, Springfield,Mo., corps officerabout her women’sauxiliary. “They seebeyond the immedi-ate help to the oppor-tunity to changelives.”

The Springfield,Mo., Women’sAuxiliary is 50 mem-bers strong. Eachyear they hold two major fundrais-ers: a geranium sale in the springand a potted mums sale in the fall.The combination generates about$5,000 a year, some of which theladies use to purchase Easter clothesfor children living at the Army’sFamily Enrichment Center.

In 2013 the women volunteeredover 2,000 hours with The SalvationArmy. Their two major projects areback-to-school and Christmas intake,which includes all of the pre-screen-ing and interviewing of clients. Ittakes two weeks for each event, andMajor Claire and the ladies work

from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.daily.

“During intake the ladies’Christian witness really comes out,”said Major Claire. They offer topray with the clients, take timewith each person and work hard tomake them feel relaxed andunrushed and are just there to talkif needed.

Vice President Carol Knoppjoined the Springfield Women’sAuxiliary in 1999 at her bestfriend’s encouragement.

“I have volunteered for severalorganiza-tions, butnothing hasmeant asmuch to meas TheSalvationArmy. Ilove helpingpeople, ofcourse, butI especiallytreasure thedignity withwhicheveryone istreated.”

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A red letter day

One Sunday morningJanesville, Wis., Women’sAuxiliary MemberMichelle Nimmo was sit-

ting in a Salvation Army worship ser-vice. Listening to the message, shefelt a calm wash over her learningabout Jesus. The corps officer men-tioned that Jesus’ words in the Biblewere written in red.

For the second time in her life,Michelle opened a Bible.

“I felt it could give me a sort ofCliff’s Notes into the heart of Jesus,”Michelle said. “I was so relieved torealize that everything I’d ever hopedGod to be—loving, compassionate,forgiving and everything good—wasright there confirmed straight fromthe mouth of Jesus! Once I startedreading the red, I couldn’t put theBible down.”

Michelle’s husband was the initialspark in what would become herpassion to serve The Salvation Armyand the Lord, first as an auxiliarymember and then as a regularattendee at the corps. He’d beeninvolved on the advisory board formany years and would come home toshare the good things the Army wasdoing. He was also from a strong,Christian background.

“I didn’t know everything they[The Salvation Army] did, but I wasamazed at what I did see,” Michellerecalled. “I started learning moreabout the women’s auxiliaryand started serving withthem. I became reallyinvolved with Coats forKids.”

Michelle started thinkingabout visiting a corps service.Eventually she did. That’swhere she learned about thewriting in red, and after read-ing all of Jesus’ words,Michelle accepted Christ asher Savior.

Since then God has beenusing fellow believers tostrengthen Michelle’s rela-tionship with God and toincrease her hunger for a

deeper connection with Him.Janesville Corps Officers MajorsBob and Ruth Fay’s example ofcompassion, selflessness and lovehas been an encouragement.

“Michelle puts her faith intoaction and becomes Christ’s lovingarms to all people,” said MajorRuth. “She and her family attendthe corps and love that our missionis being lived out each week by lov-ing all people. If there is a need,Michelle isn’t afraid to meet thatneed and be an agent of change inour corps and community.”

Green, gregarious, generous

a Christmas toy shop. Althoughdonations always had been distrib-uted, clients weren’t able to “shop”for gifts, until now.

At first the undertaking seemedhuge, almost an impossible goal. “Itwas so much work, but so rewarding,”said Vasthi Gibson, Black Hillswomen’s auxiliary secretary. “The wayit turned out, and the feedback we gotfrom the recipients, was incredible.”

Vasthi has been a Black Hills

Women’sAuxiliarymemberfrom thestart. Herdesire toparticipategoes back tochildhoodwhen hermother, a

Salvation Army officer, would takeher to women’s auxiliary serviceevents in Chicago. “I remember thatexperience of helping and what a dif-ference it made in people’s lives,” saidVasthi. “When the opportunity to joinan auxiliary myself came, I was ready

and excited to see what we woulddo.”

In addition to the Christmas toyshop, the auxiliary assists withback-to-school shopping and theAngel Tree outreach. They’re start-ing to implement yearly fundraiserssuch as a bake sale and garage sale.With these funds they’d like to fillthe Christmas toy shop with addi-tional toys and clothes for older agegroups.

“It’s a hardworking group of goodladies, who are fun and have theirhearts in the right place. I know wewill go far!” said Vasthi.

Having been chartered justtwo years ago, the BlackHills, S.D., Women’sAuxiliary is going strong

and continuing to build momentum.“They’re still relatively new to it,

but that only seems to motivate themto work harder and get things donefaster,” said Major ElizabethBeardsley, in charge of Black Hillsarea special services. “It’s evidentthey’re proud to be Black HillsAuxiliary members.”

One of the first projects for thewomen’s auxiliary was to implement

Black Hills Women’s Auxiliary Treasurer Chris Boylan goesback-to-school shopping with Ariel Auftengarten.

Pictured seated (l to r) Chris Boylan,Vasthi Gibson, Sheryl Kirby, LeahZandstra, Jean Pashby and Donna Norton; standing are Karen Stordahl andMajor Elizabeth Beardsley

Some Springfield, Mo., Women’s Auxiliary members at theirannual geranium sale (back row l to r) Joann Hansen, Mary LouErnst, Patsy Brewer (front row I to r) Margaret Dillabough, PatsyPatton, Clara Pellham

Women’s auxiliary members host a membership tea.

Linda Paull, who heads up Coats for Kids,with Michelle Nimmo

Michelle Nimmo with her family

Choosing much-needed shoes

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by Major Rachel Klammer

It started innocently enough witha slight tremor in my left pinky.Usually occurring when I wasunder stress, I dismissed it as

nerves and continued my duties as acorps officer in Ypsilanti, Mich. Butit didn’t go away.

So later that fall while visiting mybrother, who’d been diagnosed withParkinson’s disease a few years earli-er, I asked when he realized he hadit. “It all started with a tremor in myfinger,” he said. I shared my situationand made him promise not to tell ourmother. He told her anyway, and Iswore to her I’d get it checked out.

I scheduled a physical with my pri-mary care doctor and within 15 min-utes of meeting with him wasreferred to the University ofMichigan Geriatric Center. The wordgeriatric was a kick in the stomach; Iwas only 43! Still, I was sure it wasnothing. I couldn’t have been morewrong. “You have Parkinson’s dis-ease,” said the specialist. “There is nocure, but the symptoms can be man-aged so you should be able to func-

tion for a long time.”He told me about medications and

the need for exercise, but I couldn’thear him because I was trying towrap my brain around this. I wasonly 43. The doctor asked if I had

any questions; I shook my head.Actually, I had tons but couldn’t ver-balize them. He handed me a pre-scription and told me to make an

appointmentfor threemonths. Myhusband and Ifilled the pre-scription andwent home totell our chil-dren.Stunned, theyasked how Igot it, was Igoing to die,should theytell others. Ididn’t know.

I assured

them I would be okayeven though I won-dered how I couldcontinue to be a wife,mother and minister.Researching the dis-ease, I read that myface would show littleor no expression, my

handwriting would be small andcramped, and my speech would besoft and mumbling. But I was apreacher. How could I do that if noone could hear me? I cried and askedGod why this was happening.Frankly, I was too angry to listen. Itwas in Sardis on a biblical educationtour to Greece and Turkey I clearlyheard God say, “Get moving!” Hehad to bring me thousands of milesso I would listen. I gave up my rightto self-pity and anger.

I’ve lived with Parkinson’s fornearly a decade. Life is a series oftransitions. I’ve learned it’s how wehandle them that defines us. Overthe years I’ve found myself adjust-ing. Instead of losing my faith, I havefound it a source of strength andhope. It hasn’t been easy, but I don’t

walk alone.I am now in the moderate stage of

Parkinson’s and serve at the KansasCity Adult Rehabilitation Centerwith my husband as chaplains. Themen know of my condition and thatI have participated in the 5K forParkinson’s research. As I preparedto enter my second walk, MajorTroy Barker, administrator, chal-lenged them to “pay it forward” andhelp raise funds. Even though theyreceive only a small stipend, theygave $410! I am humbled to realizesome of them gave all they had.

Joined this year by Major LindaBarker, I walked for my friend,Jacque Hull, who also hasParkinson’s. As I walked amidst thesea of mustard yellow shirts I feltas if my brothers at the center werecheering me on. I thank my friendsand family for their prayers andfinancial support. Together, weraised more than $1,000! I look for-ward to a day when a cure hasbeen found. Until then, I walk sothe next generation doesn’t have to.

I don’twalk alone

week a nurse practitioner (whoalso volunteers at the ARC)brings several students who arelearning medical care for home-less/addicted populations to con-duct health screenings and pro-vide minor care to the men.Likewise, university students inthe counseling field get practicalexperience with the men whileassisting the ARC with much-needed counseling hours for its130 beneficiaries.

Collaborations also exist withtwo local corps. After Sundaymorning worship at the ARC,some beneficiaries attend theIndependence, Mo., Corps(Majors Butch and Lisa Frost,corps officers) or the KansasCity Northland, Mo., Corps(Majors Richard and BarbaraCarroll, corps officers).

On Sunday evenings men canattend Celebrate Recovery throughChrist meetings held bi-weekly at theIndependence Corps, or a disciple-ship class held each week at theNorthland Corps taught by MatthewBeatty, a soldier and ARC graduate.“He’s a true story of success andredemption,” said Captain Linda.

Beneficiaries also enjoy attendingdivisional men’s camps. The center’s

two newest soldiers were enrolledby General Linda Bond (Rtd.) lastsummer at the Family Congress.Both men take part in ARC chapelservices and volunteer for manyother areas of ministry throughoutthe center.

“They also live successfully out-side of the ARC,” Captain Lindaconcluded. “That is our ultimategoal.”

Ultimate answer found atARC

Although adult rehabilitationcenters (ARC) use the samework-therapy approach forrecovery ministries, each

center has distinguishing characteris-tics influenced by its location, cul-ture and collaborative options,observed Captain Linda Barker,Kansas City, Mo., ARC administrator.What works well at centers in somecities may not work as well in others,she continued, but each ARC servesits population’s needs to the best ofits abilities.

“Through the help of the HolySpirit, we hope to lead and inspirethose we serve into saving relation-ships with Christ...the ultimateanswer to their hopes and dreams.Seeing this happen is what inspiresour staff and us to do what we do,day in and day out,” she said.

Collaborative efforts for helpingARC graduates find employmentinclude vocational rehabilitationwith the Kansas City FullEmployment Council, as well as

with a culi-nary artsschool and arecovery hous-ing program inSt. Joseph,Mo., whichassists withjob placementwhile mentransition intothe next phaseof their recov-ery.

Other bene-ficial collabo-rations arewith a hospitaland twoChristian uni-versities. Each

A discipleship class

Captain Linda Barker helps out in the ARC kitchen.

ARC beneficiaries support Major Klammer’s walk for Parkinson’s

March Prayer Calendar

Go to www.salarmycentral.orgIf you follow the prayer calendar in the next year, you will have readthrough 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

18 Tuesday

19Wednesday

20 Thursday

21 Friday

22 Saturday

23 Sunday

24 Monday

25 Tuesday

26Wednesday

27 Thursday

28 Friday

29 Saturday

30 Sunday

31 Monday

Bible Reading

Job 17-18

Isaiah 45-50

Matthew 23-25

1 Corinthians 1-2

Genesis 36-39

Ruth 1-4

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

Oak Creek Centennial, Wis., Corps

Biblical Education Tour to Israel

Southeast Michigan ARC*

World Services/Self-Denial giving

Port Huron, Mich., Corps

World Day of Prayer

Peoria Citadel, Ill., Corps

Junior Soldiers

New Albany, Ind., Corps

Western Michigan &Northern Indiana DHQ**

St. Joseph, Mo., Corps

Joliet, Ill., Corps

St. Louis Euclid Ave., Mo., Corps

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.,CorpsNat’l Social Services & DisasterMgmt. Conference

Rochester, Minn., Corps

Omaha North Side, Neb., Corps

Niles, Mich., Corps

Quincy Kroc Center, Ill., Corps

Annual Day of Prayer for Children

Racine, Wis., Corps

* = Adult Rehabilitation Center** = Divisional Headquarters

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My Prayer List

Senior ladies registering forholiday assistance at theNorridge Citadel, Ill., Corpsreceived the indulgent treat

of a relaxing manicure by aestheti-cian students from Mario TricociUniversity, as did daytime homeleague members meeting that dayand their guest speaker. Also receiv-ing an unexpected pampering was agentleman who made a well-timedvisit to the corps to make a disasterrelief donation.

Major Lesa Davis, corps officer, hadinvited Major Lalthamuani, an officervisiting the Central from the IndiaEastern Territory, to speak about herwork as a project coordinator inGuwahati, Assam. After her presenta-tion, Major Lalthamuani was happy toexperience her first manicure!

“The major was thrilled to have (forher) this truly once-in-a-lifetime experi-ence,” said Major Lesa. “God just

works it all out so the right people arein the right place at the right time!”

Elisa Moffett first met the Army acouple of years ago when sheattended a career training session atthe corps. “Having a free manicuresounded like a fun adventure; it’ssomething I don’t do for myself.This was a real treat! The corpscomes up with some interestingideas,” she said.

Pamela Church-Pryor, communityministries director, asked Tricocistudent Christina Bertsatos why shewanted to be a manicurist. “Shereplied, ‘I like making someone feelbeautiful, even when they don’tspend a lot of time on their outerbeauty. When I help them lookbeautiful, I can see their innerbeauty and confidence.’” Pamelasaid the students also did free hair-cuts for seniors before Christmasand “back-to-school” haircuts forclients’ children in the fall.

A touch of luxury

CSBSounds of the SeasonsCD

Christina Bertsatos gives Major Lalthamuani her first-ever manicure.

Employment OpportunityExecutive Director of Development, Central

Territorial Headquarters, Des Plaines, Ill.Responsible for leading and managing staff offundraising/development professionals in providingcomprehensive resources and services for thebenefit of the commands and field units in the terri-tory. Also responsible for establishing and meetingoperating budgets, developing sound organization-al policies and maintaining good relationships withclients, agencies, vendors, donors, volunteers andthe general public. Must have a bachelor’s degreein business management, communications, publicrelations or related field, but advanced degree ishighly desirable. Minimum 15 years of experiencein increasingly responsible fundraising and com-munity relations/development positions with anorganization. At least 7 years experience in execu-tive level personnel management. Valid state dri-ver's license, clear to hire report and MVR reportrequired. CFRE certification highly desirable.Resume and letter of introduction to:[email protected]

A professional CD recordingfeaturing the CSB and SaraGroves is available for $15each, plus $5 shipping andhandling for orders of anyquantity to the same address.Specify quantity, address andpayment information (Visaand MasterCard accepted) to:Chicago Staff Band, TheSalvation Army, 10 W.Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines,IL 60016. If paying by creditcard, order online atwww.chicagostaffband.org,or by phone: 847-294-2133 orfax: 847-227-5033.

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WBBM radiothonbrings awareness anddonations

Territorial website for Salvationists!

Promoted toGloryMrs. Major Elizabeth Anderson

Mrs. MajorElizabethAnderson waspromoted toGlory onNovember 7,2013. She was80.

Elizabeth wasthe youngest of10 childrenborn to Earl and Mabel Chapin inFond du Lac, Wis. Elizabeth comesfrom a proud heritage of folkswho’ve served in every UnitedStates war from the AmericanRevolution onward.

With her mother, she joined TheSalvation Army as a young personand entered training in her earlytwenties. She was commissioned in1954 as part of the “Shepherds” ses-sion, and married the love of herlife, Lester Anderson, in 1955.Their marriage was blessed withthree children.

They served in 17 appointments,which included assignments at divi-sional and territorial headquartersas well as overseas. One of hermost meaningful appointments waswhen she served as director of theAmilia de Castro School for theBlind in the Republic of Panana.

The Andersons retired from theMuskegon, Mich., Corps in 1997 toPlant City, Fla.

Major Elizabeth is survived byher husband; children Stephen(Debra), Major Mark (Susan) andCaptain Christine (Adam) Morales;eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Major David Higgins

Major DavidHiggins waspromoted toGlory onNovember 27,2013. He was73.

David wasthe ninth of 10children borninto a Christianfamily, who attended the Bicknell,Ind., Corps. There he gave his heartto the Lord as a child.

David met his future wife,Darlene, when she was appointedas a lieutenant to assist at the

Bicknell Corps in 1956. Four yearslater they were married, andblessed with two children. Afterentering training together, theHiggins were commissioned in1965 and appointed to JunctionCity, Kan.

The Higgins served in 15 appoint-ments in the Kansas and WesternMissouri, Midland, Indiana andHeartland divisions. They servedtwice as corps officers in Bedford,Ind., from which they retired in2002.

David loved to preach God’sWord, and worship God throughsong with Darlene.

Major Higgins is survived by hiswife; children, KarenVanLandingham and David (Stacey)Higgins; six grandchildren, fivegreat-grandchildren and sister-in-law Major Donna Hutchings.

Major Ralph Ashcraft

Major RalphAshcraft waspromoted toGlory onDecember 7,2013. He was62.

Ralph wasborn to Ralph,Sr., and Mary inKokomo, Ind.As a competitive roller skater, hespent a good deal of his childhoodat the rink.

After high school and some col-lege, Ralph entered the U.S. Navy,where he felt a stirring to pursueministry and began to take classes.In 1975 Ralph married JoAnn Suits,and together they entered officertraining. They were commissionedin 1978 and blessed with a son.

Ralph especially felt called topreach and assist during disastersituations. He helped start aThanksgiving community dinner inCape Girardeau, Mo., which grewfrom feeding 45 to over 2,100 peo-ple. The Ashcrafts retired early dueto health in 2011.

Major Ralph was known for hisservant’s heart and loved spendingtime with his granddaughters, whowere the joy of his life.

The major is survived by hiswife; son Joshua (Noelle); twograndchildren, and a sister andbrother-in-law.

ed him an oppor-tunity for a culi-nary internshipthis summer.

Lt. ColonelRalph Bukiewicz,Metropolitan divi-sional comman-der, shared hisexperience withThe SalvationArmy as a youngboy when the peo-ple in the “funnysuits” came to hishome and provid-ed the family withgifts and food.

Representatives from Jewel-Oscowere on hand in the early eveningto talk about the company’s part-nership with The Salvation Armythrough several initiatives includinga coat drive, food distribution pro-gram, and, of course, the iconic redkettles. Jewel-Osco also presented acheck for $100,000.

A Salvation Army brass ensem-ble, the Volta School ensemble, theChicago Kroc Singing Company, theHarbor Light Youth Hip Hop groupand the Madison Street Choir pro-vided musical entertainmentthroughout the day.

Check out the new territo-rial website dedicated forSalvationists at salarmy-central.org. It’s fun, help-

ful and user friendly.In addition to regular, territory-

related content and GetConnected materials, the site fea-tures links to Central Territoryevents and programs. It’s alsobeen optimized to automaticallyresize to all mobile devices. Now

you can easily view issues of theCentral Connection using yourphone, tablet or PC!

Additionally, you’ll have accessto a sortable directory of websitesin the Central Territory and theopportunity to submit links foryour programs and websites.

For those with mobile devices,it’s now possible to save this newpage as a web app using yourdevice’s bookmark feature.

by Jacqueline Rachev

For 19 hours volun-teers and staff fromthe MetropolitanDivisional

Headquarters answeredphones during the WBBMGood Neighbor Radiothonbenefitting the division’syouth programs and ser-vices for children in need.

In addition to youth pro-grams, funds raised willsupport emergency assis-tance programs which pro-vide rent, food, clothing,utility assistance and shel-ter to families in crisis.

Spurred on by generousmatching gifts from lead sponsorsJewel-Osco and State Farm, as wellas other corporate partners in caring,donors opened their hearts and theirwallets to raise more than $250,000.

During the day WBBM radio lis-teners heard stories from thoseserved through the Army’s manyprograms including music education,after-school activities, tutoring, HeadStart and more. Eunice Fleming andher son, Kimani, shared the impor-

tance the Chicago Ray and JoanKroc Corps Community Center hasin their lives. All corps communitycenters provide children a safehaven and an alternative to get kidsoff the streets, safe from violenceand out of harm’s way.

“The Salvation Army brought mehope,” Kimani said. He added thatwithout the support and after-schoolprograms, he would not be enjoyingthe academic success which provid-

Lt. Colonel Ralph Bukiewicz, Metropolitan divisional commander, accepts a$100,000 gift from Missy Wyatt of Jewel-Osco.

Volunteers answer calls from donors during the annual WBBM Good Neighbor Radiothonat Navy Pier.