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dynamic festival by the ChicagoStaff Band and Bill Booth TheaterCompany as they prepare to repre-sent the Central Territory at theBoundless…The Whole WorldRedeeming International Congressin London.“Although the Chicago Staff Band

and Bill Booth Theater Companyhave always been mainstays ofcommissioning weekend programs,their principal role has been toserve as program support to fea-tured speakers and guest artists,”said Bandmaster William Himes.“But this year, these territorialensembles will be featured centerstage in what is sure to be aninspiring concert.”On Sunday, we’ll join together in

worship and to support the cadetsof the “Heralds of Grace” session asthey are ordained and commis-sioned. In the afternoon, the week-end will conclude with the excitingservice of appointments.

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Seiler, territorial commander, untilthe final prayer, MAP was a time ofdiscovery. The conference was domi-nated by the challenge to fullyengage and commit our passions andour days to the Lord’s work. Thetheme of commitment echoedthrough each message and in studyand small group conversations. Therewas a cohesive message: getinvolved, be part of the mission, dis-cover your individual calling.A collaborative effort between the

territorial corps mission and adultministries department, the Collegefor Officer Training (CFOT) and thecandidates’ department, MAP fea-tured Daniel Wallace of Gull LakeMinistries, comedic team Bean &Bailey and Major Paul Fleeman,then-Western divisional commander.Worship was enhanced by the CFOTPraise Team and a variety of partici-pants’ testimonies.On Saturday 67 delegates exploring

officership joined cadets and staff atthe CFOT to look closer at the candi-date process. They were challengedto prepare themselves spiritually and

scholastically for the sacred privilegeof being ministers of the Gospel.Also, those willing to step up in keyemployment and lay leadership posi-tions looked at career and leadershipopportunities through workshops ledby those on ministry frontlines suchas social services, corps growth andmulticultural ministries.Sunday concluded the weekend

not only with worship but by consid-ering the needs of others as delegatesgave $465 for the WorldServices/Self-Denial Clean WaterProject. As delegates lingered overgoodbyes and promised to stay con-

by MajorTriciaTaubeTerritorial Candidates’Secretary

What happens whenmore than 200 dele-gates and leaders unitewith a common

Mission and Purpose (MAP)?Blessings overflow, prayers areanswered, and callings to ministryare confirmed.From the initial welcome and chal-

lenge by Commissioner Paul R.

nected, there was a sense this pre-cious experience would stay withthem and inspire them to honorcommitments they have made.

“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)

MAPcalls for commitment

Volume 45, Number 1 January 2015

Central celebratesBoundless Joyto be with us in the future,” said Lt.Colonel Paul Smith, territorial secre-tary for program.Prominently featuring the

Hodders, the Saturday morning meet-ing will focus on the global Armyduring its 150th anniversary year. Itwill include the World Services/Self-Denial Ingathering and summer mis-sion teams dedication.Saturday evening will bring a

Hodder, territorial leaders of theKenya West Territory, are in chargeof one of the largest and fastestgrowing territories in the world! Inaddition to a variety of corps, train-ing college and headquarters appoint-ments, they were coordinators forthe International Millennial Congressin Atlanta, Ga., and served atInternational Headquarters inLondon, England.The Friday night keynote will cele-

brate the territory’s 130th anniver-sary. This gala willhighlight some of theexceptional places, min-istries and people sincethe territory’s foundingin 1885. Not merelynostalgia, this glimpseat how God has blessedand used the people inour territory will reaf-firm your faith.“We have boundless

joy because God hasbeen with us, and weknow He will continue

You won’t want to miss theCommissioning weekend,June 12-14, 2015, themedBoundless Joy, at the Star

Plaza in Merrillville, Ind. Welcomingguests Commissioners Kenneth andJolene Hodder and featuring theChicago Staff Band and the BillBooth Theater Company, the fullthree-day event will inspire you aswe remember God’s blessings on theterritory and look to the future.Commissioners Kenneth and Jolene

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Relationships can be powerfulmotivators. They can influ-ence the way we dress, thefood we eat, and how we

think. Some relationships are inspira-tional, instructive, or even difficultand challenging, while others arelife-changing.Webster’s Dictionary defines rela-

tionship as “the way in which two ormore people, groups, countries, etc.,talk to, behave toward, and deal with

both affirm: “Because I knew you, Ihave been changed for good.”In the Sermon on the Mount,

Jesus declares His followers are tobe salt and light, providing the fla-vor of God’s love in the lives ofthose we know, and shedding lighton the path that leads people toChrist (Matthew 5:13-16). We dothis by establishing relationshipswith others and letting them seeChrist in us.We pursue mission as we inten-

tionally make connections with peo-ple, purposefully allowing the loveof God to flow through us andimpact others in His name. Theywill see Jesus and be touched byHis love for them.Are you willing to build relation-

ships for the purpose of saving souls,growing saints and serving sufferinghumanity?Because someone knows you,

will they see Christ and be changedfor good?

each other; the way in which two ormore people or things are connected;the state of being related or interre-lated.”As we consider strategies to pursue

mission, one of the most powerful andinfluential resources we possess is ourability to connect with others.Relationships are central to who weare as human beings, as Christians,and as the Church, the body of Christ.It’s part of our DNA. God is relational,

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and He created us to be in relation-ship with Him and other people.Frankly, it’s hard to describe our-

selves without reference to our rela-tionships, and if we’re honest, wewouldn’t be the people we are todaywithout the impact of those relation-ships, whether the experience wasgood or bad.Thinking about the influence of

relationships reminds me of a songfrom the musical,Wicked. In thesong “For Good,” Elphaba and Glindasing about their friendship. At onepoint, Elphaba declares: “So much ofme is made of what I learned fromyou. . . And whatever way our sto-ries end, I know you have rewrittenmine by being my friend.” Then, they

TerritorialCommanderCommissionerPaul R. Seiler has

announced the followingchanges of leadershipappointments.Lt. Colonel Daniel

Sjögren has the addition-al appointment ofTerritorial Pastoral CareSecretary, effectiveJanuary 1, 2015. Lt.Colonel RebeccaSjögren is appointedTerritorial Pastoral CareOfficer, with additionalappointments as

Territorial Ambassadorfor Prayer and TerritorialOrder of the Silver StarSecretary, effectiveJanuary 1, 2015.Majors Gregory and

Lee Ann Thompson areappointed as DivisionalCommander andDivisional Director ofWomen’s Ministries,respectively, for theWestern Division, effec-tive January 14, 2015.

Lt. Colonels Daniel and Rebecca Sjögren

Majors Gregory and Lee Ann Thompson

by Lt. Colonel Renea SmithAssistant Secretary for Personnel

Sam Arias from The SingingCompany were the musical guests,along with local musician Angie G.Saturday morning delegates rose

early to meet for breakfast at theSt. Louis Temple Corps and to hearmore from Lt. Kim and FamiliesBand members who shared the sto-ries behind their songs and inter-spersed their creative “stories-put-to-music” style with their personaltestimonies.The retreat culminated with a

workshop facilitated by Major GailAho, divisional secretary for pro-gram, who challenged delegates tocreatively encapsulate their story.Delegates wrote songs, poems andraps.“Throughout the weekend we

were challenged and stretched aswe looked inward at our own storyalongside others, as well as taking acloser look at the biblical narra-tive,” said Lt. Christopher.

Young adults from theMidland Division shared ina meaningful time of fellow-ship, worship and learning

at a divisional retreat, which washeld at the Melvin Theater in the his-toric Benton West neighborhood ofSt. Louis, Mo. Delegates reported arelaxed atmosphere and an engagingschedule following the theme“Stories.”Friday evening kicked off with a

welcome party and games followedby a message by Lt. Mary Kim, St.Louis Maplewood, Mo., corps officer.She spoke on Psalm 139 incorporat-ing God’s story, her story and howdelegates could use their own storiesto further God’s Kingdom.“Lt. Mary’s talk was deep, real and

vulnerable,” said delegate Lt.Christopher White, Jefferson City,Mo., corps officer who attended withhis wife, Rachel.The Salvationist band Families and

Thorsons salute others

Stories to build faith

Majors Larry and MargoThorson, both rooted incorps under the oldScandinavian Division,

served as officers for more than 44years sharing eight corps appoint-ments in four divisions, the Collegefor Officer Training and two territorialappointments. They retired from thepositions of territorial pastoral careofficer and pastoral care secretary.The Thorsons’ retirement service,

themed “Passing the Mantle,” washeld at the Rockford Temple, Ill.,Corps and conducted by their sonsChad, Ryan and Lt. AndrewThorson. As well as saluting others,the Thorsons praised their sons asministry partners. The lieutenantconducted his parents’ retirementceremony, and Chief Secretary

Colonel Jeffrey Smith presented amessage. A “Texas barbecue” fol-lowed the service in honor of theThorsons’ retirement destination!Larry accepted God’s call to offi-

cership at youth councils in 1968and entered training in 1969 as amember of the “Victorious” ses-sion. That December he proposedto Margo, who’d received God’scall to officership at age 10. Sheentered training in 1970 as a mem-ber of the “Lightbringers” session.They married shortly after hercommissioning in 1972.The Thorsons believe the most

import aspect of each appointmentwas the people to whom they min-istered: “We’d say to each one,‘May God bless you and thank youfor allowing us into your lives.’”

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Major Gail Aho with Families Band members Erica Johnson and Justin Rose (on left) andDavid Shay, along with Courtney Rose and Singing Company member Sam Arias (far right)

Pictured (l-r) are Colonel Jeffrey Smith, Major Stephen Harper, Major Larry Thorson,Lt. Andrew Thorson, Major Margo Thorson, Colonel Dorothy Smith and Major Linda Ibbs.

The North Platte, Neb., Corpsis reaching out to their com-munity, sharing the gospeland meeting new people as

part of their STEPs (Strategic Tool toEngage Potential) goal of visitor fol-low-up and retention.“This corps has always had good

local leadership, but we wanted to bemore engaged in the community,”said Captain Brianne Bowers, corpsofficer with her husband, CaptainAnthony.Last May soldiers worked together

to plan a corps block party. At thebeginning of the month bags werepacked with information about theArmy’s programs—day camp, finan-cial aid and food pantry, volunteeropportunities—with an invitation tothe block party. Soldiers divided intoteams and went door to door.The block party was a success with

100 people in attendance. Names ofpeople interested in corps activitieswere collected and have been main-tained on a database for follow-up.Each month a letter that includes

upcoming events and service oppor-tunities is sent to them.This past July a territorial summer

mission team of young adults assist-ed efforts by running two outreachesin a park. They also mowed lawnsfor neighbors who have physical dis-abilities.Territorial evangelists Majors

Joseph and Lois Wheeler led anevangelism series in the fall called“Extreme Makeover—SpiritualEdition” which focused on makingcommitments to reach others.Captain Brianne sees these efforts

of planting seeds starting to pay off;not only are new people showing upon Sunday mornings but six seniorand four junior soldiers have been

enrolled in thelast six months.“We live in a

town of 27,000,so everyoneshould know TheSalvation Armyhere,” said thecaptain. “Whatwe had was good,but we want tobe even moreengaged. Wewant to reachnew people andform new rela-tionships.”

Reaching out reaches goal

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by Lt. Colonel Daniel SjögrenTerritorial Ambassador for Holiness

During the fallmy mindreturns toJamestown,

N.D., and the days Ispent harvesting wheatin the vast fields of theopen prairie. This iswhen I learned torespect the large com-bine. I could controlthis powerful machinewith just a steeringwheel and speed controlshift. Bushel afterbushel of wheat wasswallowed up and stored in its belly,and once it reached capacity, thecombine would alert you to dis-charge the load and start over.Before any of this could take place,

it was imperative the mightymachine take on fuel. Often, I wouldfill the large tank until it ran over soI wouldn’t be stranded. Imagine withme what it would have been like tohave a tank that would only hold acouple gallons of fuel? No matterhow much capacity the combinewould have, it would prove uselesswithout fuel to give it power.We are privileged as Christians to

be filled with the HolySpirit. Sometimes wemight feel we’re over-flowing with power,while at others wemight sense an empti-ness. But as AnnieJohnson Flint wrote,“When we haveexhausted our store ofendurance, when our

strength has failed ere the day ishalf done, when we reach the endof our hoarded resources, ourFather’s full giving is only begun.”Being filled with the Holy Spirit

enables us to draw on God’sresources. It is His desire for us toremain in His love which increasesour capacity to love others. It is Hisdesire to carry out His missionthrough us.The fields are white unto harvest,

and God needs laborers to work withHim. Have you joined Him, fullysurrendering to His will and claim-ing the power of the Holy Spirit?

Zambranos bid adios

Folks from the North Platte Corps went door to door to invite community members to theirblock party outreach.

ministerial experiences in TheSalvation Army.In 2004 they became auxiliary

captains under the College forOfficer Training’s distance learningprogram. They served as associatecorps officers leading Hispanic min-istries at the Aurora, Ill., Corps.Three years later Luis and Raisireceived the rank of captain. In2008 they were appointed to leadthe Chicago Lawn, Ill., Corps,where they served as corps officersuntil mid-2014 when they wereappointed to divisional Hispanicministries special services, the posi-tions from which they retired.

Captains Luis and RaisiZambrano bid farewell toactive officership and theircolleagues at a retirement

luncheon at Metropolitan DivisionalHeadquarters. After the meal, tributeswere given (in person and by Skype!)and special music performed beforeLt. Colonel Charles Smith,Metropolitan divisional commander,conducted the Zambranos’ retirementceremony. A prayer from Lt. ColonelSharon Smith, Metropolitan divisionaldirector of women’s ministries, fol-lowed.Natives of Venezuela, the

Zambranos met while Raisi was incollege and Luis was in charge of thecountry’s Campus Crusadefor Christ ministries afterhelping to bring it toVenezuela. They married andhad three children.In the early 1990s, the fam-

ily came to the U.S. so Luiscould earn a master of divini-ty degree from NorthernBaptist Theological Seminaryin Lombard, Ill., a Chicagosuburb not far fromOakbrook Terrace. Theybegan attending the corps andfell in love with the Army’sholistic ministry. TheZambranos eventually feltGod’s leading to use their

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Family game night was hosted by women’s ministries to connectwith families participating in the after school program.

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Teen boys especially gravitate toLt. Corey’s office to chat and laugh.“Most of the boys don’t have a posi-tive father figure to emulate so theirrelationships with my husband, andother men at the center who’vebegun mentoring the boys, fill thatvoid,” Lt. Nikki continued. Up to 30kids now attend Tuesday night char-acter-building programs before whicha meal is served.Women’s ministries has been

another area of growth, both literally

and figuratively thanks to a milk-crate gardening project that strucka responsive chord with communityladies. Like many others who livein cold-weather climates, thewomen already are thinking aboutwhat seedlings they’re going to startthis winter for planting in thespring, nurturing through the sum-mer and harvesting in the fall.The garden is on a large, third-floor

balcony that receives plenty of sun-light. These ecologically responsible“urban farmers” even use a rain bar-rel to water the dozens of plants.Although the focus of the garden ison vegetables, occasional flowers pro-vide spots of color as does the prettydécor of china tea pots, cups andsaucers and other niceties. When rep-resentatives from the AmericanCommunity Garden Associationmade a visit last summer, buttonswere popping with pride! Bondsamong the women have beenstrengthened through the sharedeffort on this project, which has facil-itated invitations to join women’sministries from them to others.

Corps growth at the ChicagoEnglewood, Ill., Corps RedShield Center could belikened to a game of domi-

nos; start with one tile, match it toanother and watch the grid grow.Except the tiles being used by Lts.Corey and Nikki Hughes to buildtheir corps are labeled “love,” “care”and “include.” Serving as theEnglewood corps officers since mid-2013, the Hughes have been impact-ing people in their corps and commu-nity by consistently loving, nurturingand including them in their lives.“You just have to demonstrate

Christ, then treat them like family.You ask how they’re doing and showgenuine interest,” said Lt. Nikki. Thelieutenants frequently circulatethroughout the building and main-tain an open-door policy to anyonewho comes into the corps whetherit’s for the fitness center, basketball,activities, classes or social services.

Bethany said. Interest in new mem-bership for the young professionalsboard also is being generated, shecontinued, as well as year-roundinterest in volunteer and sponsor-ship opportunities from the privateand corporate sectors.Area fashion designers are invited

to produce a collection of three run-way looks that are modeled bywomen and children from the com-

munity. AmandaSasek, the currentMiss Kansas, alsoserved as a model.Accessories to com-plete the ensemblesare provided bylocal stores and bou-tiques that havepartnered with thedesigners. The win-ning designer, asjudged by the panel,receives a “GoldenHanger Award.”Seven designers par-ticipated in thisyear’s competition,the winner of whichwas Juliana Chary.

The runway sizzled for a sec-ond year in Wichita, Kan.,with outré fashions by localdesigners using $125 worth

of their best finds from SalvationArmy family stores!The Consignment Couture Fashion

Show and Benefit Dinner, whichbenefits the Army’s transitional hous-ing program in Wichita, already hasbecome a highlight on the city’s hip,young social scene, according toBethany Fatkin, development manag-er and volunteer coordinator for theWichita City Command. The event isorganized and sponsored by TheSalvation Army Young Professionalsand is held at the exclusivePetroleum Club.More than $12,000 was raised, an

increase of $5,000 over the previousyear, through the sale of event tick-ets, along with an auction of donateditems, as well as the runway fash-ions, on the night of the event. Thisyear local celebrities, such as statesenator Michael O’Donnell, joinedthe host committee in judging thefashion show. In addition, attendeesvoted for a “people’s choice” awardby donating to red kettles taggedwith the designers’ names!“In addition to raising funds for the

program, the event has raised aware-ness in our next generation ofdonors, the 25 to 40 age group,”

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TerritorialSocialServicesConference

Year-roundgrowing season

April 28-30, 2015Indianapolis, Ind.Featuring guest speakers:

Lt. Colonel Dean PallantDirectorInternational Social Justice Commission(International Headquarters)NewYork City

David R. Hodge, Ph.D.Associate ProfessorGeorgeWarren BrownSchool of SocialWorkWashington University in St. Louis

PhilipYoung P. Hong, MSW, Ph.D.Associate ProfessorLoyola University of Chicago

Workshop tracks

• Revving up Human Potential – best practices for working withprogram participants

• Precision Performance – enhancing skills for greater success

• Minimizing Impact – preparing for and responding to poverty inducingcircumstances

• Fortifying Your Pit Crew – taking care of your team

• Start to Finish Line – poverty along the life span

Register online sar.my/uscssconf

Designer Jenna Donovan (r) with models wearing her creations:a pants suit that was hand-painted and embellished, an ombréjumpsuit made from dip-dyed bed sheets and a halter topwoven with strips cut from a white cotton tee.

The current Miss Kansas, Amanda Sasek

Milk-crate gardening has helped grow women’s ministries.

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Pathway of Hope was intro-duced to the territory in2011 as a way to do morethan meet immediate needs

of families in crisis but to help themmove to a place of stability and suffi-ciency and to double the Army’simpact with existing resources.The overarching goals are to raise

hope, increase stability or even suffi-ciency, and to break the cycle ofintergenerational poverty. It usesstrengths-based case managementthrough a team approach with fami-lies who are ready to take life-chang-ing action and have one child underage 18. Pathway of Hope empowers

vulnerable families by helping themaddress root barriers and setting andachieving a series of goals. One ofthe measures of their progress isincreased income. Another isincreased hope. (See box How doyou measure hope?)An electronic management system

allows for evaluation not just of sta-tistics but of how the Pathway ofHope approach is making a differ-ence in people’s lives. Fifty-five peo-ple attended a territorial summit lastfall regarding this system. They rep-resented not only all divisions in theCentral Territory but the other threeU.S. territories.

Progress on thePathway

Pathway of Hope client, Jamie, sees abrighter future.

Former Central Territorial Commander Commissioner Ken Baillie enrolls Lynn and others assoldiers of the Warsaw, Ind., Corps.

Anewapproach to living

Pathway of Hope (POH) provedto be just the right approachfor assisting Jamie and herfamily, reported Sharon

Karpin, social service director for theBoone, Iowa, Corps. Single-mom Jamieand her two daughters, one of whomstruggles with mental health issues,attend the corps, and the girls areinvolved in character-building pro-grams.Jamie struggled in the past with

substance abuse. After making some

poor life choices, she ended up in afamily shelter through which shewas able to obtain permanent hous-ing. After completing courses at acommunity college, she was hired bya nursing home.Things were looking up until last

April when Jamie had to quit her jobto manage her daughter’s mental ill-ness. She was in jeopardy of losingher housing assistance, ending up inthe shelter again and perhaps evenlosing custody of her daughter.Sharon engaged Jamie in Pathway

of Hope. In July Jamie began work-ing with Angie Quinn, POH casemanager for the Boone, Des Moines,and Ames, Iowa, corps, and togetherthey developed goals to improve herfamily’s situation. The first step wasfinancial stability. Jamie met with afinancial counselor, and they createda budget to sustain her family. Shewas able to keep her housing assis-tance and began working with men-tal health professionals to help stabi-lize her daughter and learn newways to cope with her daughter’sneeds. Despite this rough period,Jamie maintained her sobriety.She still has barriers to overcome,

but Jamie is making tremendousprogress. In the fall she went back tocollege to earn a degree so she can bet-ter support herself and her family.Achieving yet another goal to remainactive in her community, Jamie hasbeen volunteering at the family sheltereach week, now giving back to others.

Brighter days ahead

There was a sign outside thehouse where we got arrested,and where the drugs were,that said ‘Closed Alley,’ and

that’s how my life was,” recalled Lynnof her darkest days. “I didn’t have away out and didn’t see the way out,because the drugs took over.”Lynn’s life derailed when she start-

ed abusing prescription drugs andbegan associating with addicts. It ledto time in jail and nearly killed her.“I could have died, but God said to

me, ‘I have something else for you todo,’” said Lynn, who connected withThe Salvation Army in Warsaw, Ind.,when Corps Officers Lts. Estebanand Karen Pommier ministered toher family in the aftermath of ahouse fire and her arrest. After beingput on work release, she enrolled inPathway of Hope and began attend-

ing the Warsaw Corps’ Sunday ser-vices. With the help of staff mem-ber Ken Locke, she set achievablegoals and began to turn her lifearound.Lynn also participated in corps

activities and met with Lt. KarenPommier to talk about her spirituallife. In November 2013 she rededi-cated her life to Christ and last Maywas enrolled as a soldier.“When it comes to Pathway of

Hope we want to go beyond casemanagement,” said Lt. Esteban. “Weare making friends, building relation-ships and ultimately connecting peo-ple to the real hope, which is Jesus.”Lynn is grateful to have a second

chance at life, not only as a func-tioning member of society andleader of women’s ministries at thecorps, but as a child of God.

Finding awayout

Delegates to the territorial summit were trained in the new management system.

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of Hope

• As of October 2014, 186 corps and social servicesites are using the Pathway of Hope approach.

• 600 families have participated in Pathway of Hope.

• A national committee is now working on going widerwith Pathway of Hope.

• Pathway of Hope has been shared with otherterritories as far away as Australia.

• By 2016 all corps in the Central Territory will betrained in Pathway of Hope.

At a glance

by Rebecca Friede

Dan and Rebecca, a youngcouple with three beautifulgirls, should have been cel-ebrating the joys of life.

They had so much to look forwardto, or at least that’s what theythought.But shortly after giving birth to

their third daughter in October 2013,Rebecca lost her job. With noincome, the family was soon home-less. Six months later Rebecca finallymet The Salvation Army through amulti-agency team meeting at a pub-lic school in Grand Haven, Mich.The family entered Salvation Army

emergency housing in April 2014and started Pathway of Hope withhigh hopes. The two older girls fitright in at the corps, joining sun-beams and junior band and attendingSunday school and worship.Dan and Rebecca worked hard at

the goals they set and by July wereready for independent living whencrisis struck. Dan was diagnosedwith a terminal illness. It turned thefamily upside down, but they didn’tgive up on their goals. They contin-ued to walk the path to hope and inSeptember were married by corpsofficer Captain Jay Davis.They secured permanent housing

through referrals and applied forSocial Security disability benefits toincrease their income. ThroughPOH, they have better communitysupport and involvement. And witha plan for their future, the familycan deal with Dan’s difficult healthissues without constantly being in astate of crisis.“The Salvation Army was very

helpful and also very supportive,”said Rebecca. “We’re going to keepworking to better ourselves, our fam-ily and our way of living.”

Sustaining a future

Captains Jay and Sally Davis with family and friends of Dan and Rebecca (center) on theirwedding day.

Antoinette and her familywere behind on their rentand on the brink of evic-tion when she met The

Salvation Army through relativeswho attend the Chicago Temple, Ill.,Corps. There, Antoinette not onlyreceived assistance with food andclothing for her eight children, shediscovered a larger support networkready to help her. She discoveredPathway of Hope (POH).Through POH Antoinette has been

identifying barriers to sufficiency,setting goals and developing ways tomove toward a brighter future.Carmen Staggers, Chicago TemplePOH case manager, has helped herin setting meaningful and measur-

able goals and continues to providelife-skills training.For instance, a primary need was

affordable and ample housing forher family in a safer neighborhoodwith less influence from gangs anddrug dealers. She has learned howto be selective and observant whenevaluating potential neighborhoodsand housing, working to find amore stable home and living envi-ronment. The corps has become asafe haven for her children, provid-ing a sense of hope and stability andhelping them to improve in school.Addressing the goal of employ-

ment, Antoinette has been attendingthe Chicago Harbor Light’s job-

search programas well as goingto job fairs in thecity. Yet anothergoal is to ensureher children grad-uate from school,so they’ve beenworking withtutors after-school. The twooldest are alreadyon track to startcollege, andAntoinette herselfplans to finishhigh school byearning a GED.

One step at a time

Antoinette and her family are seeing real change in their lives.

One way to assess if thePathway of Hopeapproach is making adifference in people’s

lives is to actually measure theirlevel of hope. Is that possible, youask. Yes! To do it, Pathway uses atool called the Herth Hope Index.It’s basically a self-survey com-

prised of 12 questionsdeveloped by KayeA. Herth, PhD,RN. Clients com-plete the surveywhen beginningPathway of Hopeand then everythree monthsduring their par-ticipation and upon

completion of the program. Scoresrange from 12 to 48 with higherscores reflecting higher levels ofhope.The goal is for clients’ hope to

increase over time during theirengagement and to be maintainedafterward. Increasing hope is anessential component for achieving

and maintaining increasedsocial functioning orchange related tothe motivatingfactor for seek-ing help. Hope isa spiritual com-ponent, whichundergirds the

sense of faith to takedifficult steps.

Howdoyoumeasure hope?

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Huntington, Ind., Corps“We’re so excited about this mile-

stone in our history,” reportedCaptain Barbara McCauley,Huntington, Ind., corps officer. Tocelebrate the corps’ 125 years of ser-vice to the community—and to pro-vide a kick-off for kettles, seasonaloutreaches and social services—thecaptain scheduled a late Octoberopen house.During the event special recognition

was given to exceptional volunteers,supporters and corps leaders. Alsorecognized was the corps’ pride inbeing the home corps of Lt. ColonelHelen Purviance, one of the originalSalvation Army donut girls whobravely served during World War I inEurope’s frontline trenches; for therest of her life the colonel remained apowerhouse of Army ministry.

Muncie, Ind., CorpsUnder the theme “Great is Thy

Faithfulness,” the Muncie, Ind.,Corps celebrated its 125th anniver-sary to raise awareness of the Army’swork in the community beforelaunching its vital Christmasfundraising and activities, reportedLts. Kevin and Mary Robbins, corps

officers. Also scheduled that week-end was an evangelistic campaignconducted by Lt. Colonels Danieland Rebecca Sjögren, territorialambassador and associate ambas-sador for holiness.The anniversary celebration began

with a Saturday-afternoon open houseat the corps, followed by a celebrationservice and dinner. As guests mingled,the Indianapolis, Ind., Harbor LightGospel Choir shared their talentswhile pictures of corps life, people

and eventsthrough theyears were pro-jected on ascreen. Duringthe service testi-monies wereshared by com-munity andcorps people onhow the MuncieCorps hasimpacted theirlives, andColonel DanielSjögren present-ed the message.

Wayne/Westland, Mich., CorpsThe 25th anniversary of the

Wayne/Westland, Mich., Corps wascelebrated with a gala fundraisingevent graciously organized by theWestland Community Foundationworking with the corps’ fundraisingcommittee. The dinner featured enter-tainment from a Frank Sinatra songstylist and a silent auction of donateditems. More than $13,000 was raisedthrough the event, which was attend-ed by 137 people, reported Envoy

James Hulett, corps administrator.Special guests included Lt.

Colonel John Turner, EasternMichigan divisional commander,Major Mark Anderson, general sec-retary, and Westland MayorWilliam Wild. Major Anderson andthe mayor each spoke at the event,which also honored people andorganizations in the community foroutstanding contributions of timeand resources to the Army over thelast 25 years.

Markingmilestones

PhotocourtesyoftheCentralTerritoryHistoricalMuseum

In late 2014, nearly two dozen corps and communities celebrated majoranniversaries marking the start of the Army’s work in their towns.

CelebratingGod’s blessings

125 YearsDetroit Temple, Mich., CorpsDodge City, Kan., CorpsFond du Lac,Wis., CorpsGalesburg, Ill., CorpsGrand Haven, Mich., CorpsKenosha,Wis., CorpsMadisonTemple,Wis., CorpsNewton, Iowa, CorpsPittsburg, Kan., CorpsRacine,Wis., CorpsSaginaw, Mich., CorpsSpringfield, Mo., CorpsWyandotte Downriver, Mich., Corps

100 YearsAlma, Mich., CorpsHammond-Munster, Ind., Corps

75 YearsSt. Louis Maplewood, Mo., Corps

25 YearsMount Pleasant, Mich., Corps

This gal’s got gusto

Not only was Hugh the corpssergeant-major for 25 years, butStella attended home league, taughtSunday school and led vacationBible school. After the kids weregrown a move to Streamwood, Ill.,brought the Lennoxes to the Elgin,Ill., Corps, where they were“Nanny” and “Grandpa” to thecorps children, and their own fivegrandchildren.The legacy of commitment con-

tinues with three great-grandchil-dren who have become officers.“Looking back, if it hadn’t been

for the Lord, I would have nevermade it,” said Stella. “I want them[future generations] to know theycould never do better than beingconnected with The SalvationArmy.”

This getting old business is forthe birds,” quipped 106-year-old soldier Stella Lennox,who has been attending The

Salvation Army with her family for72 years.Not only does Stella look great, but

she’s sharp and witty. Perhaps it’s aresult of 25 years of nursing on thesurgical ward at Cook CountyHospital in Chicago, or maybe it’swhat she calls the secret to life:“Trust in the Lord, then give yourselfa kick in the pants and get going!”Majors Lefty and Mildred Knowles

introduced Stella and her husband,Hugh, to The Salvation Army in1942. The Lennox’s children, Geraldand Willa Marie, received an invita-tion to roller skate at the ChicagoKedzie, Ill., Corps, and soon theywere asking Stella for a quarter tohave dinner there.“When I heard about it, I said to

my husband, ‘What in the Sam Hillare they feeding people dinner foronly a quarter at The SalvationArmy?’” She visited the corps to seefor herself. “He [the major] had mewashing dishes like I should havebeen there all along, and I’ve beenwashing ‘em ever since.”As Stella reflected over her years

as a soldier she remembers fondlythe family atmosphere and the wayeveryone took care of each other.“No one [in The Salvation Army] fig-ured they were a cut above. Theywere meeting our needs whether itwas entertainment, help with illness,or encouragement. They helped usthrough any problems and were areal part of our lives,” she said.

Stella with her great grandson, Lt. SteveDeLacy, Shelbyville, Ind., corps officer, athis wedding in 2013.

Celebrating 125 years in Muncie were (l-r) Lt. Colonel Daniel Sjögren, Majors Mike andShirley Meyers, Lts. Kevin and Mary Robbins, soldiers Ron and Josh Johnson, and MajorsDoug and Sandy Rick.

Envoy James Hulett, Wayne/Westlandcorps administrator, and Captain DerrickRose, the prior corps officer, receive a 25-year plaque from the community.

Honoring the Huntington Corps’ 125th year were (l-r) Chief DeputyChris Newton, Captain Barbara McCauley, Jason Sell, Sheriff TerryStoffel and Gerri Snow.

These corps in the Central Territory, which itself celebrates 130 yearsthis year, will also be celebrating significant anniversaries in 2015.

Stella (fourth from left) at a Kedzie, Ill., Corps dinner led by Majors Dallas and Jeannie Leader(second and third from left)

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break. When the crisis began in SierraLeone the government required peo-ple to stay indoors for three days. Nocontact between people made a differ-ence to the spread of the disease.Liberia didn’t have the same quaran-tine at the beginning. That’s why thedeath toll is high in Liberia.In Sierra Leone we will provide

food items such as oil, rice, sardines(canned) and beans.

What are the difficultiesThe Salvation Army has facedin responding to the epidemic?There are highly infected commu-

nities where no one will go becauseof fear of contracting the sickness.Some communities are not open forpeople to respond. The need isgreat, and our resources are limit-

clinics out of fear of catching the dis-ease. There are many uncertainties.The radio news says numbers aredecreasing, but other sources sayEbola is still killing people, and peo-ple are still being admitted to clinics.A number of parents have died,

leaving their children as orphans andalone in homes. There is no one tocare for them, and they are veryafraid.People live in fear, afraid of con-

tracting the virus. The Salvation Armyis going into the hardest-hit communi-ties to distribute food items. The dis-tribution team is careful not to staytoo close to the affected community,and people are invited to come andreceive the items.

Is the situation similar in SierraLeone, where The Salvation Armyalso has a presence?The Salvation Army began its work

in Sierra Leone in 2010 [overseen bythe Liberia Command] and remains inthree areas where we have newlycommissioned officers. We haven’tbegun to fully respond to the out-

Please describe the situation inLiberia over the past 10 monthsand today.The Ebola outbreak took place in

March. It was the first of its kind, andmany people didn’t take precautions.They didn’t think it would last—thatit would go away. Therefore, it spreadfrom one country to another. Liberia,Sierra Leone and Guinea have a com-mon border.When Ebola arrived in the cities,

the government asked people to mini-mize movement, but by that time peo-ple had come with their sickness.Liberia was not prepared. Protectivemeasures had not been put in place,and the virus started killing people. InJuly/August when The Salvation Armyrealized that the illness wasn’t goingaway and was killing people, we con-tacted International Headquarters(IHQ) and began our response. Wegave out sanitizers and chemicals [forcleaning].Today, locals say that 4,000 people

have died in Liberia. We question ifall deaths are due to Ebola or naturalcauses because people won’t go to

Ebola Response:An interviewwith theGeneral Secretary in Liberia

Thursday, January 15, 12:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.Northern andWestern Divisions

Friday, January 16, 12:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.Kansas/Western Missouri and Midland Divisions

Saturday, January 17, 12:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.Heartland andWisconsin/Upper Michigan Divisions

Sunday, January 18, 12:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.Adult Rehabilitation Centers Command

Monday, January 19, 12:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.College for Officer Training andTerritorial Headquarters

Tuesday, January 20, 12:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.Metropolitan and Indiana Divisions

Wednesday, January 21, 12:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.Western Michigan/Northern Indianaand Eastern Michigan Divisions

For more information and resources visit,www.salvationarmy.org/csld/boundlessprayer

before our workday began!Mark Bender observed, “The

team gelled quickly and all seem towork well together. We’re all giftedwith great talents and skills—Godhandpicked this team!” Each of uscontributed a special quality no oneelse could, and we found ways tobalance each other’s strengths.In addition to the practical work

performed by a global missionteam, we learned another purposeis to “plant seeds” along the way.So, although our team’s projectsconcluded, the work that was done,the impressions made and the loveshared for Christ and one anothercontinues.

by Kierra Jackson

And like that, the territory’sGlobal Mission Team tripto the island of Trinidadwas over. Well hopefully

not completely over, “please God.”Many people in the beautiful city

of Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, utter thisphrase after sharing something theyhope will come true. It’s almost syn-onymous with “Lord willing,” saidMajor Violet Ezeh as we ate ourlunch one day at the Port-of-SpainCentral Corps amidst scaffolding,paint containers, strong will and gen-uine camaraderie. Major Violet (aCentralite) and Captain Dr. FelixEzeh are the corps officers, amongtheir other duties in the Trinidad andTobago Division.This was just one of the many

things we learned about the warmculture of Trinidad. Throughout theentire week, “please God” served as aconstant reminder of why each of usparticipated in this experience andhow the blessings we received wereexponential to what we felt deserving.In fact, I’d say the entire team,

which also included Costas Arhos,leader Mark Bender, Major Jim Curl,Major Karen Felton, John Gantnerand Ed Higgins, were the recipientsof a far greatergift than any-thing we gave.God’s bless-ings evenextended tothe weather—in theCaribbean’srainy seasononly twice didit rain duringthe week, andeven then itwas in themorning

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“PleaseGod”

Ed Higgins paints the entrance to the Port-of-Spain Central Corps.

The Global Mission Team with Major Violet Ezeh and son Matthew.

Major Samuel Amponsah, general secretary of the Liberia Command, spokewith Linda Leigh, staff writer from the Canada and Bermuda Territory, inNovember about The Salvation Army’s ongoing response to the Ebola epidemicin Liberia and Sierra Leone.

General André Cox has challenged Salvationists worldwide to ayear of 24/7 prayer for the Army, the world and in preparation forthe Boundless the Whole World Redeeming International Congressin July. The Central Territory has been assigned the weekof January 15-21, 2015.

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by Colonel Dennis Phillips

Led by William Himes, in his38th and final season as staffbandmaster, and joined byBandmaster John Lam and

the Canadian Staff Band,the Chicago Staff Band’s2014 Sounds of theSeasons concert—notably the secondhalf—was a salute tothe Himes’ music lega-cy which spans theArmy world.Wheaton College’s

Edman Chapel wasabuzz with animatedconversation as themore than 2,300 con-cert-goers arrived, butwhen the first band membersappeared on stage, a momentaryhush occurred followed by sponta-neous and explosive applause as theChicago Staff Band filed smartly totheir sections. When BandmasterHimes appeared, the applause roseto a powerful and sustained fortissi-mo. The anticipation was electric.Without announcement, the per-

cussion section opened with a dra-matic cadence, while the cornet andtrombone sections stood to play theirfanfare opener, In good company(Dudley Bright). As the music peakedthe Canadian Staff Band made a

strikingentrance greet-ed by cheers.The pro-

gram’s firsthalf surely sat-isfied every lis-tener’s appetite asDean Goffin’s classictreasure, Symphony ofThanksgiving, was spec-tacularly performed bythe Canadian Staff Band,while the Chicago StaffBand played StevenPonsford’s exciting

Energize,whichlived upto its title.

Providingperfect balancewas CanadianStaff Bandsoloist DouglasChaulk playingAndraéCrouch’s “Mytribute” onflugel andtrumpet.

The last two selec-tions of the first halfperfectly segued intothe second as Himeswas surprisingly fea-tured playing theeuphonium soloJourney into Peace,which he wrote in 1974and performed brilliant-ly. Then came the firstitem featuring the united

bands: Himes’ varient suite Aspects ofPraise. After the dramatic introductionplayed by both bands, they alternatedperformances of the four movementsand then joined together in the conclu-sion of the work. It was a performancemusicians will speak about for years.After a brief intermission the audi-

ence returned to see the stage refittedinto a massed band performing a reper-toire that was completely Himes, or asthe composer joked, “All Himes at alltimes!” He confessed, “I know it’s anindulgence, but I only get to do thisonce every 38 years.”The second half played out like a

good old Salvation Army meeting asHimes led the audience in singingCharles Wesley’s “Amazing love,” con-ducted by John Lam. And what is agreat salvation meeting without a testi-mony? On this occasion it was TheWitness, Himes’ first published com-position which he wrote at age 18.Hilarity ensued as Chicago Staff

Band alumnus Major Steve Harperregaled the audience with hisdelightful reprise of Jericho(Re-visited) as band mem-bers hammed it up withmusical, visual and specialeffects.Then the tone quickly

changed as the united bandjoined voices to sing “Jesus,Thou art everything to me,”which featured CanadianStaff Band pianist Bill Way.The soul-stirring intensityand gentleness of the musicprepared the audience forthe message by ColonelJeffrey Smith, Central chiefsecretary, based on 2Corinthians 4:18.

Canadian andChicagoStaff Bands reunite10

Two internationally renowned maestros. Two world-class brass bands. One four-star night of music!

PhotosbyRickVogeney

February Prayer Calendar

Go to www.salarmycentral.orgIf you follow the prayer calendar during the year, you will have readthrough the Bible!

Day

1 Sunday

2 Monday

3 Tuesday

4Wednesday

5 Thursday

6 Friday

7 Saturday

8 Sunday

9 Monday

10 Tuesday

11Wednesday

12 Thursday

13 Friday

14 Saturday

15 Sunday

16 Monday

17 Tuesday

18Wednesday

19 Thursday

20 Friday

21 Saturday

22 Sunday

23 Monday

24 Tuesday

25Wednesday

26 Thursday

27 Friday

28 Saturday

Bible Reading

Job 9-10

Isaiah 23-28

Matthew 11-13

Romans 9-10

Genesis 20-23

Judges 1-6

Psalms 15-17

Job 11-12

Isaiah 29-33

Matthew 14-16

Romans 11-12

Genesis 24-27

Judges 7-11

Psalms 18-20

Job 13-14

Isaiah 34-39

Matthew 17-19

Romans 13-14

Genesis 28-31

Judges 12-16

Psalms 21-23

Job 15-16

Isaiah 40-44

Matthew 20-22

Romans 15-16

Genesis 32-35

Judges 17-21

Psalms 24-26

Pray for The Salvation Army

Norfolk, Neb., Corps

MilwaukeeColdSpring,Wis.,Corps

South Bend, Ind., ARC*

Plymouth, Mich., Corps

Ottawa, Ill., Corps

Marion, Ind., Corps

Western DHQ**

Candidates for Officership andCorps Cadets

Pittsburg, Kan., Corps

Gary-Merrillville, Ind., Corps

National Headquarters,Alexandria, Va.

Quincy Kroc Center, Ill., Corps

Regeneration Young AdultConference

Minneapolis Temple,Minn.,Corps

North Platte, Neb., Corps

Michigan City, Ind., Corps

Milwaukee West, Wis., Corps

Mali Region PIM

Pontiac, Mich., Corps

Omaha Kroc Center, Neb., Corps

Chicago Staff Band music ministry

Men’s Ministries Sunday

Pekin, Ill., Corps

Muncie, Ind., Corps

Salina, Kan., Corps

Hammond-Munster, Ind., Corps

St. Charles, Mo., Corps

Minot, N.D., Corps

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

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My Prayer List

featuring “How marvelous!,”“Blessed assurance” and “Joyful, joy-ful we adore Thee” qualified as a“hallelujah wind-up.”Although the concert was official-

ly over, the audience wanted more,and following humorous banterbetween the two conductors, theirwishes were granted in John PhilipSousa’s The Stars and StripesForever—somehow intertwined with“The maple leaf forever” and “O

Canada.”Following astanding ova-tion, the twobands werejoined bydozens ofChicago StaffBand alumniin the tradi-tional“Choralebenediction,”the openinglines of whichperfectlyexpressed theevening’s mis-

sion: “May thesemoments spent togethergive praise to Jesus’name. May the messageof our music bring joybecause we came.”Amen.

A professionalCD recording ofthis concert isavailable for$15 each, plus$5 shippingand handlingfor orders ofany quantityto the same address. Specifyquantity, address and payment information(Visa and MasterCard accepted) to: ChicagoStaff Band, The Salvation Army, 10 W.Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016.If paying by credit card, order online atwww.chicagostaffband.org, or by phone:847-294-2133 or fax: 847-227-5033.

Music reinforced the scripture asHimes conducted the band setting ofhis deeply personal original song, “Allthat I am,” now translated in manylanguages and sung around the world.If an invitation had been given to

come and pray, I most certainly wouldhave been among the seekers.The performance of Endless Praise

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port orphans and hope to provideantibiotics to community clinics.Going into the community is not

easy. We use the phone as an oppor-tunity to pray with people. We wantthem to know Jesus.

What support do you needfrom the internationalSalvation Army?Food distribution and food items

appear to be the major issues nowbecause of the restrictions in move-ment of people and vehicles. Weneed support to fund the distributionof food. Sometimes we have to traveldistances to get better prices.

How would you ask Salvationistsand friends to pray for Liberia?Pray that the people won’t contract

the disease. Pray that the mindset ofrural folks shifts so they understand

the magnitude of the disease andput in place preventative measures.Pray for those affected—that theLord will heal them. Pray fororphans and many families whohave lost loved ones. Pray for ourfriends and partners. Pray for com-mand headquarters and for protec-tion in the midst of calamity.Don’t forget about us!

Monetary donations to the ongoingdisaster relief work in Africa can bemade online: www.salvationarmy.orgClick on banner “Donate Here”Specify “IHQ Africa Fund”

Ebola Response

Promoted toGloryMrs. Commissioner Ivy Roberts

Mrs. Commis-sioner IvyRoberts was pro-moted to Gloryon October 28,2014. She was94.As a soldier of

the Marshall-town, Iowa,Corps, IvyAnderson took part in corps activitiesand as a musician played in the bandand was a pianist. She entered theSchool for Officer Training from thiscorps and was commissioned in June1943. As a single officer she servedas assistant at four corps in Iowabefore marrying William Roberts in1945. The Roberts served together incorps for 19 years where Ivy’s musi-cianship was an asset to their min-istry. This was a gift she usedthroughout her officership and inretirement until recent months.Divisional appointments followed

for the next 15 years. Mrs. Robertsserved first as divisional guard andsunbeam director, then as divisionalleague of mercy secretary, and finallyas divisional director of women’sorganizations for six years. Appointedto territorial headquarters, she servedas nurses’ fellowship secretary andlater league of mercy secretary.In September 1982 the Roberts

were called upon to leave theirhomeland and take up appointmentsin the Australia Southern Territory,where Mrs. Colonel Roberts becamevice-president for women’s organiza-tions. The Roberts were transferredto International Headquarters in1985 where she worked in variousdepartments, always willing to dowhat was needed.Commissioner and Mrs. Roberts

received their retirement certificatesfrom General Eva Burrows (Rtd.) inLondon in May 1988.Throughout her officership Mrs.

Commissioner Roberts gave leader-ship in women’s ministries, while giv-ing wonderful support to her husbandin his leadership responsibilities.She is survived by her husband;

children, Commissioner William A.

(Nancy) Roberts, Suzanne (Victor)Danielson, Major Linda Mitchell,Betty (Joseph) Baunoch, and John(Patricia); nine grandchildren and21 great-grandchildren.

Brigadier Harriett Phillips

BrigadierHarriett Phillipswas promotedto Glory onOctober 5,2014. She was101.Harriett was

the only childborn to Thomasand Sue Phillipsin Streator, Ill., in 1913 and grewup in a Polish/Slavic neighborhood.She was well liked by her peers atschool.After completing training in 1935

with the “Challengers” session,Harriett served the Army faithfullyfor over 40 years. She held sevencorps appointments which rangedfrom Peoria to Waukegan, Ill., andin 1943 she was transferred toCentral Territorial Headquarters inResource Connection (then the sup-plies and purchasing department)for 33 years until her retirement in1976. During her officership shealso attended Moody Bible Institutein Chicago.Harriett was honored as “Soldier

of Year” in 1982 for her volunteerwork, and worked with prison min-istry until her mid-nineties! She hada heart for Korea, most notably theSeoul Children’s Home.At Bethany Retirement

Community, where she spent herlast 15 years, she had many friendsand served as the Sunday worshipservice pianist.Harriett is remembered as a gen-

tle, sacrificial, humble and faithfulservant both during active officer-ship and in retirement. She had aspiritual strength that belied hertiny stature; her strength and confi-dence were found in God.The brigadier was loved by many

in her community, touched thou-sands of lives and will be dearlymissed.

ed. We rely on what is provided bythe international Salvation Army.

The government in Liberia hasrequired that schools be closed.Are there other closures?And how have church meetings/gatherings changed?Apart from the schools some govern-

ment departments are closed. Non-essential workers don’t go to work.Places with public gatherings areclosed. Shops and malls are open butwith restrictions and fewer peoplebecause everyone is cautious.Churches, including The SalvationArmy, meet but are taking preventativemeasures. People don’t shake hands ortouch. There are buckets at theentrance full of water mixed with chlo-rine to wash your hands because chlo-rine will kill the virus. They don’t usetowels or tissues to dry their hands.Attendance has gone down, but we

are grateful to meet to encourage eachother.

What support is The SalvationArmy currently offering?At the beginning we offered preven-

tative materials like sanitizers to killthe virus. Now our attention isfocused on food and preventative gar-ments for people working in clinics.It’s not only The Salvation Army

distributing food; other agencies andnon-governmental organizations(NGOs) are because of the demand.Naturally, when there is demand,prices go up. Also, because of Ebolathe influx of food is not easy. The air-lines have curtailed movement. BeforeEbola, a 25kg bag of rice sold forUS$29. It sells now for US$40. Pricesfor almost everything have doubled.

What are The Salvation Army’sstrengths?We have a trained team on the

ground. Two of our officers attendedthe disaster preparedness training ses-sion run by International EmergencyServices in Nigeria in September2013. Preventative measures are inplace. We have coordinated supportfrom IHQ, which is in regular con-tact, asking for input and giving guid-ance. Most of the materials we useare accessible and purchased locally.

Can you share a story of individu-als or families affected to help usbetter understand the gravity ofthe situation?The corps sergeant-major (CSM) in

Monrovia (the capital of Liberia) con-tracted the disease and passed away onOctober 26. He was the principal of

The Salvation Army’s William BoothHigh School and an outstandingleader. This has devastatedSalvationists. His wife, mother andchildren (ages 10, 7 and 6) have beenquarantined in their house for 21days. The Salvation Army keeps intouch with them by phone every hour.Three weeks before he knew he wassick he visited the education office atcommand headquarters. There isalways a concern when people comehere. We never know where they havebeen or if they have been touched bypeople infected with Ebola.There is a woman in the community

where the Army distributes foodwhose husband passed away fromEbola. He was the breadwinner for thefamily (including two children under10). She is a teacher, and the schoolsare closed. When the schools are notin session, the teachers are not paid.

How many Salvation Army staff,officers and their families havecontracted the virus?Apart from the CSM we aren’t

sure. There may be one or two oth-ers. It is difficult to collect informa-tion. We caution our staff and volun-teers to leave food items at the doorand call the home to let them knowthe items are there.

How has the epidemic impactedSalvation Army staff and volun-teers?Teachers from our 15 schools that

are closed have provided health educa-tion. They are paid from school fees,and when schools are closed they areaffected. They have not been paidsince August, and the governmentdoesn’t anticipate schools to reopenuntil January, provided Ebola ends.We have a clinic that is closed.

Workers have been without salaryfor three months. This has been amajor blow. Volunteers andSalvationists are risking their lives togo into affected communities.

What will be The SalvationArmy’s role moving forward?Many of the people who died have

left behind children, meaning thatlarge numbers are orphaned. Thesechildren will need to go to schooland be helped with their basic wel-fare needs. We will organize assess-ments and responses when the out-break is over.Many communities need food

items. We anticipate the need to belong-term, and we will need IHQsupport. We continue to attendUnited Nations meetings to discussareas that need great attention. Themeetings discuss who is doing whatand which communities still needassistance.The Salvation Army continues to

distribute food and protective materi-als. We will look at how best to sup-