Good News! July/August 2012

Volume 30 Number 6 JULY/AUGUST 2012

GOOD NEWS!

East commissions, celebrates 34 new offi cers! >>

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A LETTER TO YOUCom missioner R. Steven Hedgren, ter-ritorial commander, offers his farewell letter to the Eastern Territory.

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ORDER OF THE FOUNDERDr. Roger Green receives the Salvation Army’s highest honor.

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REFLECTING ON HISTORYManchester Citadel cel-ebrates 125th anniversary.

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USA EASTERN TERRITORYCommissioners R. Steven and

Judith A. HedgrenTerritorial Leaders

Colonel William CarlsonChief Secretary

Linda D. JohnsonLiterary Secretary

Warren L. Maye EditorRobert Mitchell Associate EditorKeri Johnson Art DirectorReginald Raines Associate Art DirectorSaoul Vanderpool Senior DesignerDave Hulteen, Jr. Graphic DesignerKarena Lin Graphic DesignerNanette Morales Production SpecialistJoe Marino Production Assistant

Divisional News CorrespondentsSFOT — Major A. Kenneth Wilson ARCC — Major Debra TaylorPENDEL — Randall Thomas, Major Kathryn A. AveryEmpire State — Jaye C. JonesGNY — Jennifer GroffMass. — Major Kathleen KlenkNJ — Tricia PellegriniNEOSA — Major Lurlene JohnsonNNE — Cheryl PoulopoulosPR & VI — Linette LunaSNE — James GordonSWONEKY — A/Captain Jean ThorntonWEPASA — Captain Paul R. Pelletier

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BUENASBUENASNOTICIAS!

Letters

WARREN L. MAYE

I wish to express sincere appreciation to all of my Eastern Territory friends who supported me with cards and prayers of encouragement during my recent hospi-talization and recovery. Thank you very much.

—Major Norma J. Satterlee

Brigadier Blackie’s promotion to glory, Dec. 2011 GN!

She was a special lady. She sent cards and personal letters of encouragement to offi cers serving overseas. When my wife and I served in Latin America, we received birthday, anniversary, and every holiday greeting from her for about 25 years. It was a privilege for us to meet her in person fi ve years ago. We thank God for her infl uence.

—Majors Larry and Evelyn Repass,USA Southern Territory

I once thought that texting would quickly become the bane of our soci-ety. But thanks to recent events, I’ve rethought this idea.My opinion changed one Sunday during a service as I watched a youth

pastor’s thumbs blazing while he sat on the platform. Isn’t he listening to the sermon? How could he set such a poor example for the kids? I thought.

Later, I said to him, “Don’t get me wrong, I think you’re great, but I also think that you shouldn’t text while in church.”

That’s when he smiled and said, “See those kids in the back? Nobody pays attention to them during the sermon, but I do.” I asked, “What do

you mean?” “Well, I was texting them. You know, they all have smart phones. I get the kids to pay atten-

tion to the sermon by texting them questions about it. I ask them, ‘What’s the sermon about?’ ‘What scripture is the pastor quoting?’ And the fi rst kid who responds correctly gets a prize.”

I was dumbfounded. I had missed all the clues that would have revealed this ministry. What fi nally persuaded me of texting’s virtues followed a month later when the same youth

pastor and another boy thwarted a suicide attempt.With hope waning, John stood on the roof of his apartment building, the tips of his Nike

sneakers clearing the edge of a white concrete ledge. In his hand was a cell phone.His pastor stood several blocks away in the parking lot of his church. He texted John, “Yes,

your mom is dying and yes, your dad left you, but God is your heavenly Father. And He is here for you now and so are we!”

When John’s texting suddenly stopped, the pastor instructed a boy at his side to continue texting John. After several minutes of intense messaging, John fi nally wrote, “I’m going to bed. I’m so tired.”

That Sunday, the 17–year–old testifi ed to how close he had come to ending his life, but then two friends reminded him of Jesus’ everlasting love.

Most texting is, at best, pedestrian. But we know that’s the way kids communicate, and we need to speak to their culture. But the sheer volume of such messaging and the widespread popularity of it must give us all pause.

In this Good News! you’ll read about thrilling initiatives that promise to take evangelism to another level. From text messaging (Salvation Factory) to video (The Set), to social media on the Internet, the Eastern Territory is building new and exciting think tanks and pipelines—to win souls for Christ.

FROM THE EDITOR >>

Texting your testimony?

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Each month via the Internet, I’ve been writing a Prayer

Letter to officers, active and retired, and to soldiers from the Eastern Territory. This month, I’ve written an open letter to you and to all readers of Good News!

A few days ago at our request, International Head-quarters (IHQ) announced that my wife and I will be stepping down on Sept. 1 from our roles as your territo-rial leaders due to the aggres-sive nature with which the multiple myeloma cancer has attacked my immune system. Informing IHQ of my recent condition and requesting a new assignment that would allow me to spend more time fighting this cancer has been the most difficult decision of my life.

During these past four years, my wife and I have been in love with the USA East and with all of our responsibilities. We will be

saying goodbye to many dear friends and colleagues.

At the end of the summer, we head off to Atlanta to serve the USA South, our home territory, in an advisory capacity, where we look for God to use us in new and exciting ways. Both our children and their spouses are cadets in the Proclaimers of the Resurrection session at the Evangeline Booth Training College in Atlanta. So for this next year, we will be very close to our family (including our three, soon to be four, grandchildren), who are criti-cal to us at this important part of our journey.

Thank you for all of your prayers of support, your cards,

emails, and phone calls over these past two years. They have given us the courage and faith to press on. But don’t stop praying. We continue to ask God for a miracle and for the renewed strength to finish the last three and a half years of our active officership strong!

In the Old Testament, Job, after enduring the death of his family and suffering the disease that overturned his life, wrote this:

“I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand upon the earth.” (Job 19:25)

We claim God’s ultimate plan and purpose for our lives. And that is Good News!

Territorial News >>

A letter to you Commissioner r. steven Hedgren, territorial Commander


June saw the debut of the fi rst installment of “The Set,”

a 17–minute, 36–second video that is being billed as an “evan-gelical tool” for Salvationists to share with their friends via social media. It can be found at www.samedia.org.

Drew Forster, program and development manager for the Boston, Mass., Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, introduced the fi rst episode.

“What we want to do is put something in your hands that you can share with

your friends in person, on Facebook, or on your own blog or website; that way you can share a little bit about what The Salvation Army is and what The Salvation Army does,” Forster said.

He added, “In every episode, they’re going to fi nd out about Jesus. We want to share the love of Christ with people.”

The fi rst episode featured Forster explaining Jeremiah 29:11 with the help of pup-

pets Bang and Bump.“Around the Terri-

tory in 90 Seconds” is a feature hosted by Lorissa Vaughn. Sam Lloyd hosts “Booth Youth,” featuring youth news.

The fi rst episode also featured short interviews with Major Charles Deitrick of the ARC Command and Trish Raines of the Community

Relations and Development Department.

Captain Dennis Young of the Philadelphia, Pa., Ray and Joan Kroc Corps and Community Center offered a devotional message.

The USA Eastern Territory’s Media Ministries Bureau cre-

ates “The Set” each month. Anita Colby Schultz, director of the Media Ministries Bu-reau, said the program would continue to feature interviews and information about territo-rial events.

“It should hopefully bring closer connections throughout

the territory,” she said. “It’s not just for Salvationists. We anticipate that Salvationists will share it through other social media forms to non–Salvationists and non–believ-ers around the world to keep spreading the Gospel and to reach other people.”

Territorial News >>

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PRAISE REPORTS

•Summer Camping Ministries•Vacation Bible Schools

“Continue praying, keeping alert, and always thanking God.”

—Colossians 4:2 (NCV selected)

PRAYER REQUESTS

•USA Eastern Territory Change of Leadership Commissioners R. Steven

and Judith A. Hedgren Commissioners Israel L.

and Eva D. Gaither•Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings

General Linda Bond Commissioners R. Steven

and Judith A. Hedgren•Hands On Mission Teams•Summer Teams—CAST and BRASS•TAM Conservatory•Star Lake Musicamp•Summer Assignments—2nd–Year

Cadets, “Proclaimers of the Resur-rection”

•Accepted Candidates “Disciples of the Cross” Cadet Welcome—Sept. 7

“I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.” —Psalm 134:1.

—Lt. Colonel Cheryl A. Maynor, Territorial Ambassador for Prayer

and Spiritual Formation

Prayer & Praise >>

www.armyonitsknees.org

When Debbra Parent and her fam-ily found refuge at the Salvation

Army’s Carey House shelter in Laconia, N.H., she didn’t know much about God or about the Church. She certainly didn’t know this same God was about to reveal His plan for her life.

It was the fall of 2008 and Debbra was only 14. Captains Scott and Leslie Flan-ders, then the corps officers in Laconia, invited Debbra and other residents of the shelter to church, where Debbra took part in praise & worship.

“I had never really been to a church service,” Debbra says.

She admits she didn’t know what to think that first Sunday, but she kept go-ing back and enjoyed the worship and messages from the Bible.

“The people were really nice, and it was a great atmosphere, and it was just a really great place to be,” she says. “I’ve been coming pretty much every single week since then.

“God has definitely opened my eyes to lots of opportunities to minister to people and teach children. And He has shown me what He wants me to do in my life.”

That would be music, a passion Deb-bra says she has had since the 4th grade.

Debbra, who was recently named bandmaster at the corps, can play 15 different instruments, including clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, baritone, piano, and a little bit of guitar.

“I don’t like talking in front of people, but if you give me a microphone, I can sing whatever you want!” she says.

“It’s a great way to teach people about God. Even if they don’t realize it, music is a great way to show people that God can do wonderful things.”

Captain Sally Warren, one of the cur-rent corps officers in Laconia, says Deb-bra is very involved with the ministry and programs.

“Her positive attitude makes her a delight to be around,” Warren says. “She assists with our Tuesday night Kids Club and now leads our junior and senior band lessons.”

Captain Stephen Warren calls Debbra a “wonderful leader.”

“Even at such a young age, she is demonstrating to our young people—and our older people—what a Christ-centered life looks like,” he says.

Debbra lost her ability to communicate and sing for several months last year due to an unknown medical condition. She has since recovered, but said the experi-ence strengthened her relationship with God.

“I believe that God showed me I gave you these talents and I can take them away,” she says. “God is the one Person, the one thing, I can really trust. I have found this year that you cannot rely on other people, but God is always there and He’s always there in his Word. Oh my goodness, He’s just amazing.”

Debbra, who recently graduated from Laconia High School, plans to attend the University of Maine at Farmington this fall and major in music performance.

“I’m hoping that I can come back to The Salvation Army and use that as a tool to minister to people, either per-forming or helping teach …,” she says.

Debbra became a senior soldier last November and says she cannot believe how far she has come.

“I am definitely a different person,” she says. “That person who was in the shelter … was really depressed, and I had actually thought many times about what it would be like to die. I am definitely not like that now. I want to be here and work with people and listen to God, and I don’t want to die.”

Transformations >>

‘God reveals His plans’

I am delighted to report a positive outcome from my recent surgery. I appreciate the love, prayers, and support that have surrounded me throughout this journey.

Thanks, and blessings,

—Major Betty Israel, National Social Services Secretary

Expression of Thanks


Territorial News >>

2012 International Conference of Leaders Commissioner bill CoCHrane

General Linda Bond declared to the Interna-

tional Conference of Leaders, convened in Toronto, Canada, “Anytime [God’s] people meet together, He wants to come with the unimaginable, the unexpected, and the impos-sible. So we will wait on the God who loves to surprise us.”

In her keynote address, she said to the 129 participants, “The deepening of spiri-tual life and uniting in prayer [must be placed] in the fore-ground of all that transpires during these days. We must be an Army marked by prayer, an Army on its knees.” The leaders responded to the General’s call to “obedi-ence and trust” by kneeling before the Holy Spirit, who she described as, ‘the Army’s

Commander–in–Chief.” Meeting together for the

first time were leaders from many territories and com-mands, commissioners serving at International Headquarters, and the national leaders of the United States of America. However, the diversity of lan-guage and culture posed no barrier to forming new bonds.

The conference included the presentation of papers focusing on specific mission priorities. The papers were discussed in small groups and in plenary sessions. There was a daily program emphasis on spiritual matters such as Bible study and prayer.

Having outlined the theme of the conference, “One Army, One Message, One Mission,” the General chal-

lenged everyone to ensure that at the conclusion of the conference, there would be “something to show.” She said, “Our people expect this of us.”

On the final day, the leaders praised God for answered prayer. The Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Barry C. Swan-son, led the final meeting at which leaders testified to God’s faithfulness.

Commissioner Steven R. Hedgren, USA East territorial commander, poignantly and powerfully testified to the grace of God in his life as he faces serious illness. Upon his return to the U.S., he said, “What an incredible thrill to meet with Salvation Army leaders from all over the world under the banner of

‘One Army, One Mission, One Message.’ I will long remem-ber our final worship service and leaders kneeling at the Holiness Table renewing their covenants!”

Under the leadership of the General and the Chief of the Staff, the last working session reviewed recommendations from the small groups and plenary sessions.

Many of the action points and promises will be addressed by individual leaders. Other items concerning the global Army were either accepted by the General or will be given further detailed consideration through the due processes of International Headquarters, including the International Management Council chaired by the General.

… not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. —Philippians 2:4-5 (NIV)

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Commissioning 2012 >>

Railton graduates are ‘road–tested’

An exciting video about the life of Joseph Garabedian,

an icon from Salvation Army history, had just fi nished when Commissioner R. Steven Hedgren, territorial com-mander, took the podium to address this year’s graduates of the Railton School for Youth Worker Training.

Hedgren called Garabedian, better known as “Joe the Turk,” a “sanctifi ed Salvation-ist salesman” who would completely understand a planned new “Salvation Factory” that will “imagine” innovative new programs to reach the lost. In September, Salvation Factory will replace Railton at the School for Offi cer Training. Next year’s graduates, The Intercessors, will be the last class at Railton.

Noting that 85 percent of people accept Christ before the age of 15, Hedgren said that today, the war is for young people—and for The Salvation Army itself.

“We know that if we do not invest in saving, sanctify-ing, equipping, and mobilizing the next generation, The Sal-vation Army faces a great pos-sibility of becoming extinct,” Hedgren said.

Hedgren quoted General Linda Bond as saying she be-lieves The Salvation Army will

be “baptized with the fi re” and will see a revival in the 21st century.

‘Imagineering center’He said that Salvation Factory will be a Salvationist “imagi-neering center” that will use the latest digital technology to develop innovative new programs and train leaders to reach the lost.

“We have been excited about the work that has taken place, but we believe that we are at a moment in time when we need to modify our tactics and explore a new strategy by which we are go-ing to bring the message of salvation to the next genera-tion,” Hedgren said.

“Over this past year, we have been praying and dreaming about what would be the best approach—and we are going to recalibrate the Railton School program to be able to better equip the territory, divisions, corps, offi cers, soldiers, and youth workers with innovative weapons to aid them in this war.”

Envoys Steve and Sha-ron Bussey will co–direct Salvation Factory and hire ministry specialists for children, teens, and young adults, along with a graphic designer.

Using new mediaSteve Bussey said, “We’re looking at how to utilize the new media resources and how to take the essential principles from our past and then study our contemporary culture and say, ‘How can we take our original message and translate that to a new genera-tion? How can we be innova-

tive in how we’re able to engage more effectively in winning the world for Jesus?’ ”

Bussey noted that Walt Disney was constantly pushing his imagineers to develop new visions. Disney imagineer C. McNair Wilson has been in contact with the Busseys.

Sharon Bussey pointed out how Founder William Booth used motorcades for evange-lism when cars were a new invention.

“In true Salvation Army style, we look around us and see what are the media at the moment and believe that they can be sanctifi ed and used to communicate the Gospel,” she said.

Steve Bussey said smart phones are coming down in price and soon they will be commonplace tools for kids.

“We’re looking at that and saying, ‘There’s a great opportunity there,’ ” he said, suggesting that junior sol-diers could share videos and devotionals.

“We need to use everything with our sanctifi ed imagina-tions. What can we do to make sure our kids are saved, sanctifi ed, and soldierfi ed? That’s what the Salvation Fac-tory is—a factory of salvation.”

For more information on Salvation Factory, visit www.facebook.com/groups/salva-tionfactory

what will the Salva-tion factory Do?

* Research: Understanding the essentials of Salvation-ism and the ever–changing culture—researching the past, the present, and the future.

* Development: Exploring the best strategies to save souls, disciple, train, and mobilize Salvationists—de-veloping the best resources, programs, and tools for ministry and mission.

* Des ign: Engineer-ing the interface among Salvationist essentials, the next generation, and new technologies—designing new media infrastructures to accelerate Salvationist mission.

* Resource: Collaborat-ing with the front lines in order to research, develop, and design the best tools that will enhance the mis-sion—resourcing with time, personnel, and products.

* Training: Facilitating specialized formal and informal learning—training Salvationists to use the new tools developed by the Factory.

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Commissioning 2012


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Linda d. Johnson

As Major Carl Avery sweetly sang, “I Cannot

Leave the Dear Old Flag,” 34 cadets of the “Friends of Christ” session walked sol-emnly down the center aisle of the Westchester County Center toward the Cross. After two years of training, this was the long–awaited morning of their commission-ing and ordination.

Commissioner R. Steven Hedgren, territorial com-mander, invited the Holy Spirit to infuse the meeting.

As if in answer, a woman

dressed all in white danced down the aisle and onto the stage, where she moved gracefully among cadets dressed in costumes of sev-eral nations, who delivered the call to worship.

The territorial commander ordained and commissioned the Friends of Christ session as a group. Then each new lieutenant came forward to receive a personal greeting and Scripture from the ter-ritorial commander.

Commissioner Israel L. Gaither, retired national com-


‘Whom shall I send?’The ‘Friends of Christ’—and more!


mander and special guest speaker, preached from the story of another “commis-sioning,” that of the prophet Isaiah as told in Isaiah, Chap-ter 6, when Isaiah sees the Lord and responds to His call.

Gaither said that God’s call to Isaiah was two–pronged. “Whom shall I send?” and “Who will go?”

“What He needs this com-missioning morning is our ‘yes, send me’!”

There were several chances for that “yes,” as Gaither first issued an altar call for

people to come forward and make a commitment to answer God’s call. Then came a time for family and friends to pray with the new lieutenants. To cap the morn-ing, Major Thomas M. Lyle, candidates secretary, asked accepted candidates to come to the stage. He announced that already, 58 had been accepted and there would be more to come. Then he issued a call for others to come. In a quiet but pur-poseful surge, many made their way to the stage.

As of July 19, 66 new candidates for officership had been accepted into the ‘Disciples of the Cross’ session!

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New Appointments

Rachel GrinerPhiladelphia (Citadel), PA

Assistant Corps Offi cer

Oscar and Aida RolonSeaford (Sussex Chapel), DE

Corps Offi cers

Katie SenseneySunbury, PA


Theodore and Sharon TresslerWilkes-Barre, PA

Corps Offi cers

Andrew and Brianne SpoonerAllentown, PACorps Offi cers

Keith and Shannon DavisSyracuse

(Onondaga Tabernacle), NY

Michael and Lena HarringtonUtica, NY

Corps Offi cers

Daniel and Laura GonzalezDunkirk (Citadel), NY

Corps Offi cers

EASTERn PEnnSYLVAnIA & DELAwARE DIVISIOn

EMPIRE STATE DIVISIOn

David B. Jr. and Angela WetzelARC Trainee

Tammy StewartARC Trainee

Christopher and DeAnna StreetPort Jervis, NYCorps Offi cers

Olivia MunnNew York (The Temple), NY


ADULT REHABILITATIOn CEnTER COMMAnD GREATER nEw YORK DIVISIOn

David RojasSt. Croix, VI


Young–Hwa and Bo–Kyoung KimNew Haven, CT

Assistant Corps Offi cers

Denise HuntPittsburgh

(Homewood Brushton), PAAssistant Corps Offi cer

Jason and Amber Imhoff Kittanning, PACorps Offi cers

Shannon JonesJohnstown, PA


Scott MurrayOil City, PA

Corps Offi cer

Esther WilsonRidgway, PACorps Offi cer

FRIENDS Christof

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA DIVISION

PUERTO RICO & VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND

Benjamin and Felicia LylePlymouth, MACorps Offi cers

Jesus and Maria CorralizaNewark (West Side), NJ

Corps Offi cers

Darell HousetonNewark (Ironbound), NJAssociate Corps Offi cer

MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION NEW JERSEY DIVISION

‘Army Essential/Essential Army’Praise Gathering

The “Friends of Christ,” now lieutenants, were

all smiles as they marched into the Westchester County Center under an archway of session flags for Sunday after-noon’s appointment service.

Commissioner Judith A. Hedgren, territorial president of women’s ministries, intro-ducing representative session speaker Lieutentant Darell Houseton, said he had led the Hands On mission team to Singapore and Malaysia, had learned woodworking at Major James Cocker’s home, and was a “ninja” (black belt).

“That just shows you don’t give up; you finish whatever you start,” said Hedgren.

Houseton said that in this age of Facebook and MySpace, the word “friend”

has all but lost its meaning. But being a friend of Christ does have meaning.

“Being a friend of Christ is a responsibility,” he said to his class-mates. “You will be persecuted. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it.”

Houseton ended his rousing talk with a call to action: “Friends of Christ, it’s ‘go time’!”

Commissioner Israel L. Gaither was to have given the charge to the new lieutenants, but he and his wife were called away for a

family emergency, so Com-missioner R. Steven Hedgren, territorial commander, stepped into the breach.

“In the society we live in,” he said, “I can’t think of a better goal than to come alongside the lonely, who by a touch or a word of love will see in you a friend.”

Then came the time everyone had been eagerly awaiting: the sending out. As Hedgren called the lieu-tenants and their families forward, he said something personal to each one about their time at the school, then described in detail the place each would be going and why they were just right to fill the need.

After Commissioner Judith Hedgren led “Victory for Me,” the lieutenants, wearing divisional “bling,” marched out joyously behind their new commanders.


Celebration!

The Saturday night praise gathering on Commission-

ing Weekend opened with more than 100 corps ser-geants–major (CSMs) march-ing in as the crowd cheered. They had been involved in

two days of meetings at the Territorial Headquarters (THQ) Conference Center, under the leadership of Major Betty Pate, Mission & Culture sec-retary, and special guest CSM Cotton Presley.

Commissioner R. Steven Hedgren, territorial com-mander, said, “We believe in sergeants–major. My dad was a great sergeant–major, and for the 17 years we were in corps ministry, we found that our corps sergeants–major were our right–hand people.”

The evening also celebrated Star Search, which had taken place that day. This year,

there were 600 participants, and since 1984, when the program began, there have

been 5,000. Next came the dramatic

announcement of the East’s


Dr. Roger Green was on the program to give his

testimony at the “Army Es-sential/Essential Army” praise gathering on Saturday night of Commissioning Weekend.

What he didn’t expect was the surprise that came next. Commissioner R. Steven Hedgren, territorial commander, announced that Green has been named by General Linda Bond to the Order of the Founder. It is the highest honor that can be given to a Salvationist, and Green is only the ninth per-son from the Eastern Territory to receive it.

In his testimony that night, Green told of growing up with his parents and paternal grandparents who were of-ficers but realizing as a teen that “Christ is not something you inherit from your family.”

He spoke about two differ-ent translations of John 1:12, one that says that when we accept Jesus, we have the power to become children of

God, and the other that says we have the right to claim that privilege.

“So I have both the power and the right to be a child of God,” Green said.

He said he has always had a strong sense of vocation or calling that initially took him to an ap-pointment as the sergeant–major in charge of the Yor-kville Corps on New York’s Upper East Side.

“I was a ‘supply officer,’ ” Green said. “It was my minis-try on the way to ministry.”

Then the Lord spoke to him about a calling to minister in higher education, which has been his lifelong pursuit. He holds a master of divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary, a master’s in theology from Princeton, and a Ph.D. from Boston College, along with

an honorary doctorate from Booth College. He is cur-rently a professor and chair of biblical studies and Christian ministries at Gordon College in Wenham, Mass.

Much of Green’s scholar-ship has been dedicated to the history and theology of The Salvation Army. His most recent books were biographies of William and Catherine Booth, and he is co–editor of the Army’s Word and Deed journal.

Still, for all his academic background, Green’s humble testimony ended with the words of the song, “And Can It Be,” which talks about being an “imprisoned spirit fast bound in sin and nature’s night” until the Spirit of the Lord comes and sets the pris-oner free.

“I am free in Christ—free indeed!” Green said, as the congregation rose as one to applaud the work of the Lord in Green—and in themselves.


Roger Green named to Order of the Founder

contributions to World Services, command by com-mand, for a grand total of

$12,539,246.39. The Hands On mission teams to Peru and the Republic of Georgia

received a sendoff, along with the new Summer Brass group and the Creative Arts Service

Team (CAST), which will be performing “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” this summer.

The evening also included the presentation of the Order of the Founder to Dr. Roger Green and the Great Com-mission Award to Bill Rollins, honored for his “dynamic leadership” of the Eastern Ter-ritory Songsters.

Speaking that evening, Commissioner Israel L. Gaither talked about what it means to be a friend of Jesus. “An Army essential for mission success is that we love others the Jesus way,” he said.


Brass Soloist1st Place Carolyn Wajda – Schenectady – EMPIRE2nd Place Malachi Reynolds – Columbus Citadel – SWONEKY3rd Place Berlensie Chery – Seasford Sus-sex Chapel – PENDEL

Brass Soloist Level 21st Place Helen Wajda – Schenectady – EM-PIRE2nd Place Jessica Smith – Columbus Citadel – SWONEKY3rd Place Shannah Zuniga – San Juan Cen-tral Temple – PR/VI

Brass Soloist Level 31st Place Mackenzie Dalrymple – Red Bank - NJ2nd Place Abby Irwin – Milford - MASS3rd Place Emmanuel

Zabala – Spring Valley - GNY

Brass Soloist Level 41st Place Christopher Webster – Hempstead Citadel - GNY2nd Place Jonathan Collier – Philadelphia Citadel - PENDEL3rd Place Coby Voro-novich – Glens Falls - EMPIRE

Corps Youth Band1st Place Hempstead Citadel - GNY2nd Place Schenectady - EMPIRE3rd Place Columbus Chapel at Worthington Woods - SWONEKY

Drama Mono-logue Level 11st Place Sam Lloyd – Spring Valley - GNY2nd Place Riley Neville – Lowell - MASS3rd Place Hailey Mauk

– Cleveland Temple - NEOSA

Drama Mono-logue Level 21st Place Yeric Garcia – New York Manhattan Citadel - GNY2nd Place Giana Mc-Guire – Lorain - NEOSA3rd Place Rebecca Brabitz – Seaford Sus-sex Chapel - PENDEL

Drama Mono-logue Level 31st Place Kevin Jackson – Norwich - SONED2nd Place Valeria

Inamagua – Queens Astoria - GNY3rd Place Allison Neace – Newport - SWONEKY

Drama Mono-logue Level 41st Place Jimmy Hughes – Ocean County Citadel - NJ2nd Place Anna Ko – Schenectady - EMPIRE3rd Place DeeJay Rickman – Bradford - WEPASA

Drama Troupe Level A1st Place Boyertown - PENDEL2nd Place Cleveland Temple - NEOSA3rd Place Dayton Kroc Center - SWONEKY

Drama Troupe Level B1st Place New York Manhattan Citadel - GNY2nd Place Montclair Citadel - NJ3rd Place Cleveland West Park - NEOSA

Piano Soloist Level 11st Place Hannah Park – Philadelphia Korean - PENDEL

2nd Place Samuel Andres – Providence Temple - SONED3rd Place Tommy Pierce – Atlantic City - NJ

Piano Soloist Level 21st Place Sean Mikolinis – Kingston - GNY2nd Place Abigail Pastin – Boyertown - PENDEL3rd Place John Ferreira – Trenton Citadel - NJ

Piano Soloist Level 31st Place Gianina Wicak-sono – Ithaca - EMPIRE2nd Place Abby Irwin – Milford - MASS3rd Place Emily Pastin – Boyertown - PENDEL

Piano Soloist Level 41st Place Elizabeth Bell – Manchester - SONED2nd Place Richard Thal-man – Riverhead - GNY3rd Place Hannah Baggs – Mount Vernon - NEOSA

Sacred Dance Soloist Level 11st Place Madison Suk – Montclair Citadel - NJ2nd Place Macy Jackson – Medina - NEOSA


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3rd Place Jasmyn Kent-ish – New York Man-hattan Citadel - GNY

Sacred Dance Soloist Level 21st Place Makayla Gar-rett – Ocean County Citadel - NJ2nd Place Bianca Ro-driguez – Dayton Kroc

Center - SWONEKY3rd Place Sole Williams – New York Manhattan Citadel - GNY

Sacred Dance Soloist Level 31st Place Jasmine Reed – New York Manhattan Citadel - GNY2nd Place Jessica Bul-lis – Painesville Citadel

- NEOSA3rd Place Letisha Caldwell – Dayton Kroc Center - SWONEKY

Sacred Dance Soloist Level 41st Place Alexa Satter-lee – Pittsburgh Temple - WEPASA2nd Place Alivia Bender

– Schenectady - EM-PIRE3rd Place Kathryn Bender – Mount Ver-non - NEOSA

Sacred Dance Troupe Level A1st Place Medina - NEOSA2nd Place Queens Asto-ria - GNY

3rd Place Old Orchard Beach Citadel - NNE

Sacred Dance Troupe Level B1st Place Philadelphia Tabernacle - PENDEL2nd Place Stamford - SONED3rd Place Dayton Kroc Center - SWONEKY

Singing Company1st Place Kingston - GNY2nd Place Middletown - SWONEKY3rd Place Boyertown - PENDEL

Snare Drum Level 11st Place Mark Hager – Punxsutawney - WEPASA

2nd Place Dylan Matos – New York Manhattan Citadel - GNY3rd Place Jahkahl Stevens – Springfield - SWONEKY

Snare Drum Level 21st Place German Garcia-Franco – Templo de Queens - GNY2nd Place Philip Betts – Montclair Citadel - NJ3rd Place Raul Vazquez – San Juan Central Temple – PR/VI

Snare Drum Level 31st Place Jalen Smith – Rochester Northwest - EMPIRE

Snare Drum Level 43rd Place Neekerson Fils-Aime – Westbury - GNY

Timbrel Level A1st Place Bath/Bruns-wick - NNE2nd Place Spring Valley - GNY3rd Place Flemington - NJ

Timbrel Level B1st Place San Juan Cen-tral Temple – PR/VI2nd Place Templo de Queens - GNY3rd Place Ocean County Citadel - NJ

Vocal Soloist Level 11st Place Adazaresh Hernandez – Bayamón – PR/VI2nd Place Annastassya Segovia – White Plains - GNY3rd Place Meredith Dal-rymple – Red Bank - NJ

Vocal Soloist Level 21st Place Ryan Mikolinis – Kingston - GNY2nd Place Olympia Ca-nales – Ithaca - EMPIRE3rd Place Owen Doherty – Red Bank - NJ

Vocal Soloist Level 31st Place Leavonna Genuso – Staten Island Stapleton - GNY2nd Place Meghan Pat-rick – Bellaire - NEOSA3rd Place Chelsea Rice – Canandaigua - EMPIRE

Vocal Soloist Level 41st Place Alivia Bender – Schenectady - EMPIRE2nd Place Loreita Vaughan – Spring Val-ley - GNY3rd Place Daruenie Andujar – Fitchburg Montachusett - MASS

Youth Chorus1st Place Spring Valley - GNY2nd Place Hartford Citadel - SONED3rd Place Glens Falls - EMPIRE


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Going green, building bridges, and doing the tango and salsa

‘GOInG GREEn’ wITH nEw GARDEn

Delaware, OH—The corps has a new com-munity garden that will help feed the hungry and assist the commu-nity in “going green.”

The 20–plot garden is on the site of Green-wood Lake Camp, the new home of the Dela-ware, Ohio, Corps.

Lieutenant Aaron Moore, corps officer, said the garden was the brainchild of advisory board member Todd Marker, but many others helped as well, including camp director Jonathan Klemanski, Lieutenant Wanessa Moore (Aaron’s wife and corps officer), and members of the local Chamber of Commerce.

“We are excited because this opens up

so many possibilities for the community to come to where we are, see what we are doing, and join us in our mission,” Aaron Moore says.

He added that one of the greatest benefits of the garden is that 10 percent of what is raised will go to the corps food pantry.

“The location allows parents to come, let their children play on the brand–new playground, and gives the parents some time to relax and play in the garden,” Moore says.

‘KIDS SUMMER’ ‘LUnCH’

Greensburg, PA—The corps is returning to the parks to feed hungry people and bring the love of Christ to them.

Lieutenant Bryan DeMichael says the corps hosts a “Kids

Summer Lunch Pro-gram” each weekday.

“Instead of just hav-ing the children come to the corps, we’re going out to the parks where they are with our canteen,” he says.

The program, which runs from June 4 to Aug. 24, is a partner-ship between the Army and the Pennsylvania Department of Educa-tion. The program will also feed kids at the Latrobe, Monessen, and New Kensington corps.

For distribution, the Army has collabo-rated with the city of Greensburg and the local YMCA.

“We also have activi-ties that happen after lunch each day that give us an opportunity to meet these children and their parents and build relationships with

them,” DeMichael says, “Last year, through these relationships, eight new children began coming to the corps—they are all now junior soldiers.”

SPOTLIGHT On HUMAn

TRAffICKInG

The Salvation Army in central Ohio took part in a conference on human trafficking entitled “Unlocking the Chains.” The theme was “Reduce Demand. Stand Together. Create Change.”

“This conference was an opportunity for the community to learn about human trafficking, how to help prevent traf-ficking, and how everyone can get involved and play a role in anti–human

trafficking efforts,” says Rachel Adkins, an anti–human traffick-ing education special-ist with the Army.

Joining the June 8 conference was the Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition and the Ohio Depart-ment of Public Safety.

BUILDInG ‘BRIDGES’ In COLUMBUS

Columbus, OH—Lieu-tenants Pierson and Swetha Vincent wanted to find a way to build a bridge from after-school programs to the East Main Corps.

They found it through a new program called Junior Arts Ministries (JAMS).

The Vincents noticed that children attending the Learning Center at the corps were in the

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Going green, building bridges, and doing the tango and salsa

building every day for academic support until 5:30 p.m.

Now, many stay for JAMS, which is for children ages 6–18. The program has three artis-tic components: dance, singing, and drumming.

With local artists helping with the drum-ming and dance in-struction, the Vincents have ensured the pro-gram’s success—more than 20 children attend each week.

“They designed ‘East Main JAMS’ T–shirts for the children to wear [to build] a sense of pride in the program,” says Kelli Trinoskey, public relations director for the Army in Central Ohio.

The ministry is based on Psalm 149:3: “Let them praise His name with dancing and make music to Him with tam-bourine and harp.”

BUSY SUMMER fOR KIDS KAfé

Du Bois, PA—This corps offers a solu-tion for keeping kids engaged, entertained, and safe—Kids Kafé.

Kids Kafé offers a free nutritious meal to children pre–K through 12th grade. The pro-gram runs from June 24 to Aug. 3.

Major Robin Mad-dock, corps officer, said each of the six weeks would feature themes, art projects, movies, sports, and games.

“We will provide exciting memories and lots of hands–on, interactive activities,” she said.

HARLEM TEMPLE TO MARK 125TH

Harlem, nY—The Harlem Temple Corps

will celebrate its 125th anniversary July 21–22.

“Special guests will be Commissioners Israel L. and Eva D. Gaither, retired national commanders, and the Miami Edison Corps Band from Florida,” said Major Raphael Jackson, corps officer.

Jackson said a con-cert and reception on Saturday will include young people from the Star Lake Music Conservatory. Sunday will bring a parade of witnesses at 3 p.m. culminating in a praise service.

TAnGO AnD SALSA In ELIzABETH

Elizabeth, nJ—The Elizabeth Temple Corps has a unique way to raise money for summer camp scholarships: a tango

and salsa night.Captain Hollie

Leonardi, corps officer, said an advisory board member, Jorge Ribba, and his wife, Brandi, own a dance theater and offered their time and talents to demon-strate and teach a night of tango and salsa on May 5 at the corps.

“Our event was so much fun!” Leonardi said. “The evening consisted of a demonstration, time of instruction, and free dance time.”

REACHInG ALL AGES AT nEwARK

wESTSIDE

newark, nJ—The Westside Newark Corps is reaching the community with new programs.

Rosario Reimon–Jen-kins, kinship director

of the Grand Family Success Center at the corps, says kids ages 14–18 were allowed to play in the gym on Mondays. The corps also offered a basket-ball camp, a domestic violence support group for women, and a pro-gram for grandparents with monthly outings, arts and crafts, praise and worship, and exercise.

An educational sum-mer day camp is also being held to prepare kids for school.

Reimon–Jenkins said the entire staff is involved.

“Because we are serving the Westside Newark community, helping families and individuals, people in need receive the love of Christ through our daily work/ministry!” Reimon–Jenkins said.

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PENDEL Youth Councils attract 510

waymart, PA—At the first gathering for the Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware (PENDEL) Division Youth Councils, the band The Deep Deep provided inspiring wor-ship music and Captain Mike Laro, divisional youth and candidates secretary, pas-sionately encouraged youth to “be transformed.” The huge response to the altar call testi-fied to the delegates’ desire to live out their faith walk each and every day.

The Councils drew 510 delegates to beautiful Camp Ladore for the April 20–22 event, representing a substan-tial increase in attendance compared to last year.

The theme was “Trans-formed,” taken directly from Paul’s charge in Romans 12:1-2, which emphasizes be-ing changed by the only one who can truly do that—Jesus Christ. The guests were Lt. Colonels Mark and Sharon Tillsley, territorial personnel secretary and Wellness Bureau director; Majors Jim and Sue Betts, territorial youth secretary and associate youth secretary; and Cadets David and Angela Wetzel.

The first evening after wor-ship, the Parc Pavilion was “transformed” into a coffee–shop atmosphere that allowed youth from many corps to display God’s gifting. The

musical comedy team of Dave and Brian as well as magician Eli Morgan added their talents and commentary.

The next day, Lt. Colonel Sharon Tillsley shared a beautiful devotion. Delegates chose from a variety of workshops and enjoyed the Army’s Bible Bowl program. Following an afternoon of recreation, a refreshed crowd gathered for the evening program, which featured creative drama presentations as well as testimonies shared by youth and officers. Major Jim Betts closed the evening with a

message that ushered in the Holy Spirit’s presence.

On Sunday, Lt. Colonel Mark Tillsley spoke eloquently about the need for transformation, and the response to the altar call confirmed God’s Word.

—Lieutenant Kelley Polito

Oregonia, OH—Two hun-dred young people from the Southeast Ohio and Northeast Kentucky (SWONEKY) Division gathered at Camp Swoneky to understand how spiritual transformation takes place within and outside a person, and in the world.

God can transform the inside: Onetime Blind, guest drama group, challenged delegates to be authentic—to be different on the inside

and outside. Their poignant skits will stay etched in our minds for a long time. Our own Swoneky Worship Band led worship, and there was a first–time appearance of the Sidney Jr. Worship band. The delegates heard testimonies of how God had trans-formed Cadet Ted Tressler and prospective candidate Katie Mayes.

How does transformation on the inside affect our

choices and the way we live? Interest sessions challenged us to change the way we worship; to arm ourselves for spiritual warfare; and to transform our code of con-duct, our ministry, and even our social media choices. Youth were encouraged in the study of His Word, enjoyed the divisional Bible Bowl competition, and con-gratulated the winners from Columbus Citadel.

Transformation can take place on the outside: During the keynote meeting, our guests—Lt. Colonels James and Blanche Reynolds, territo-rial secretary for business and program resource director; Majors Thomas and Laura Lyle, territorial candidates and associate candidates secretar-ies; Majors Hugh and Kath-leen Steele, divisional leaders; and Captains Scott and Leslie Flanders, divisional youth and

candidates secretaries—pro-vided a visual picture of such transformation.

A day to give of ourselves and transform others: For the project offering—providing uniforms for Latin America North—two mannequins were transformed by wearing uniforms as the offering was collected. As Major Tom Lyle brought forth the message, all were challenged to go a step further and transform the world around us. He challenged those who may be the only Christian in their family with the idea God can use them to transform their families. He challenged those who were the only delegates from their corps to be used by God to transform their corps. “It only takes our will-ingness to be used by Him,” he said. “Are you willing to be used by God?”

—Captain Leslie Flanders

SWONEKY Youth Councils explore ‘transformation’


A banner over Main Street proclaimed it: The Salva-

tion Army was celebrating 125 years of service in the city.

Manchester’s mayor, Leo V. Diana, speaking on Saturday night of the weekend event, said that The Salvation Army is a “fighting force against evil,” with an overriding purpose: “the salvation of the world.”

In a video prepared by sol-diers Peggy–Graff Perrett and Gerry Perrett, that urgency of mission came through in the zeal of founders John Thomp-son and James Bennison, Sal-vationists from Scotland who found jobs and a church in their new country but missed The Salvation Army meetings they loved.

So they started “red–hot” cottage meetings and took to the streets of South Manches-ter with the Gospel message. The very first march and outdoor service took place on a Spring day in 1887.

Commissioners Israel L. and Eva D. Gaither, retired national leaders, led the 125th anniver-sary weekend celebration May 18–19 at the corps.

The weekend began with a Saturday “heritage faith walk,” featuring history and corps min-istries. Then, in the afternoon, Carol Jaudes, Territorial Arts Ministries director, performed “The Three Bonnets,” in which she inhabited Salvation Army Co–Founder Catherine Booth, General Evangeline Booth, and General Eva Burrows.

The evening meeting fea-tured the Manchester Citadel Band, led by Bandmaster Michael Orfitelli (see sidebar), and Manchester Citadel Song-sters, led by Songleader Karen Krinjak.

Major David Champlin, divisional leader, introduced the Commissioners Gaither as “our officers” because they had been divisional leaders in Southern New England.

Commissioner Eva said that she and Israel and especially their two children had learned much from the “good lead-ers” of Manchester.

Speaking that evening, Commissioner Israel looked to the past for lessons to ap-ply to the future. He said the forefathers of Manchester had

“envisioned what they could not see,” “anticipated what they had not experienced,” and “gave more than they knew they could.”

Gaither asked, “Did God give you a vision of what you can’t yet see?” He exhorted today’s soldiers: “There is danger in dwelling so much on the past that we might just rely on it for our future. Ask God to reveal to us what we have not yet seen.”

Corps Sergeant–Major (Colonel) Wallace C. Conrath opened Sunday morning’s meeting by saying, “Rooted in our story, the story of the Manchester Corps is the eter-nal story.”

Commissioner Israel Gaither brought the Holiness Meet-ing message, in which he used the Mark 8 story of Jesus’ healing of a blind man. Gaither pointed out that among Jesus’ miracles, this is the only one accomplished “in stages,” with Jesus needing to touch the man twice.

“The second touch,” Gaither said, is the “cleansing,

purifying touch of the Holy Spirit. Then there is no more confusion.”

The desire for holiness is part of Manchester tradition. In the summer of 1888, the Army’s “holiness apostle,” then–Captain Samuel Logan Brengle, conducted a two–week campaign in South Manchester that resulted in nearly all the soldiers receiving the “second blessing.”

When Gaither issued an altar call 124 years later for people to receive that “sec-ond touch,” the congregation seemed to move as one to fill the front of the chapel.

Bandmaster HonoredIn a surprise moment, Commissioner Israel L. Gaither

called Bandmaster Michael Orfitelli; his wife, Kathy; and mother, Ethel, to the platform. Gaither said that at his per-sonal recommendation, Orfitelli would receive the National Commander’s Award. He presented it on behalf of Commis-sioner William Roberts, national commander, for Orfitelli’s more than four decades of service as bandmaster.

Gaither lauded Orfitelli for his commitment and dedica-tion and for mentoring countless young people through his teaching, both in band and in Sunday school.

The frame for the award, Gaither pointed out, was made from the door of a band room locker.

In response, Orfitelli said, “It was 1967 when I was asked, ‘Would you mind doing the band until we find someone else?’ ” He added, “I count it a privilege to serve.”

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Manchester Citadel’s 125thLinda d. Johnson


The 268 ARC Family Stores in the Eastern Territory saw

record sales in the first seven months of fiscal year 2012.

“It’s difficult to pinpoint a single reason, as there are so many variables in consum-ers’ and donors’ decision-making,” says Lt. Colonel Timothy Raines, who leads the territory’s ARC Command.

Raines said the sluggish economy, the modernization from Thrift Store to Family Store, the hard work of ARC administrators, great weather, and the “chic–ness” of “thrift-ing” have all played a part.

“The economy is always a factor for good or bad,” Raines says. “When the reces-sion began, we definitely saw an increase in shoppers as families began tightening their

budgets and looking for ways to stretch a dollar.”

However, those same shoppers held on to items for much longer periods rather than donating them to The Salvation Army. The ARCs depend on those donations to fill their Family Stores.

“Although the economy has also put a strain on the amount of our donations coming in, fortunately, there is still enough good quality and name brands at good prices to go around,” Raines says.

Raines said the transfor-mation from Thrift Store to Family Store is more than just a name change.

“It is a paradigm shift from the old ‘mom and pop’ thrift store to a larger, more orga-nized department store with

all the shopping convenience and eye-catching ambiance,” Raines says.

Raines said the stores now feature wider aisles and better lighting and items are better displayed for the customers’ convenience.

“Because anywhere from 2,000 to 5,000 new items arrive every day, the Family Store is a place where neigh-bors can find more variety than ever and truly shop with dignity,” he says.

The proceeds from Family Store sales go to fund The Sal-vation Army’s Adult Rehabili-tation Center (ARC) ministry and help people fighting drug and alcohol addiction and other issues. Raines said the territory has the capacity to serve 3,360 men and women

a day, while also employing more than 4,600 people.

“Increased revenue will always help to enhance our service to those living on the edge of our society whom God has chosen to send our way,” Raines says.

“It gives opportunity to resupply the resources of our program as well as enhance and modernize our facilities. For well over 100 years, we have used the sales of recycled products to recycle lives…giving clothing a sec-ond chance while giving a life a second chance to get it right.

“Thankfully, we have a God who is exceedingly faithful in rewarding the work we do on His behalf. And we know His full giving has only begun.”

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Promoted to Glory

CADET KENNETH RANKIN(February 23, 1979—June 3, 2012)

Cadet Kenneth Rankin, well–loved man of God, was promoted to Glory from the School for Offi cer Train-ing in Suffern, N.Y.

At God’s ordained time,

in 2005, Ken surrendered his life to the Lord. It was during a Bible study that Ken, as he put it, “recognized the voice of my Savior … the voice of Jesus speak-ing to me … I let go of all I knew and thought I understood. I laid down my life and surrendered it to Him.”

God’s call to offi cership came to Ken through the ministry of the Adult Rehabilitation Center. In his testimony, Ken shared that God “lifted me out of the world through His saving grace, and called me back into it through The Salva-tion Army.”

Ken, who entered the School for Of-fi cer Training from the Harrisburg, Pa., Edgemont Corps, was a trophy of God’s grace, and his witness left a powerful mark on all who knew him. He was a Proclaimer of the Resurrection by faith, and now he rests in God’s resurrection power in all its fullness.

Survivors include his son, Thomas; Thomas’ mother, Laura; his father, Ken-neth Rankin, Sr., and stepmother, Maria; his mother, Robin; his brother, Matthew; and his grandfather, Thomas Albert, as well as the cadets, offi cers, and staff at the School for Offi cer Training. Messages can be sent to Kenneth Rankin, Sr., at 13427 Worthington Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116.

BRIGADIER DOREEN RUTH SAYER(January 11, 1919—May 25, 2012)

Brigadier Doreen Ruth Sayer was promoted to Glory from the Sunrise Assisted Living Facility in Findlay, Ohio.

Doreen was born into the home of Salva-

tion Army offi cers Thomas and Elizabeth (Grinyer) Vahey in Dover, N.J. She knew what it was to serve the Lord as she watched her parents lovingly minister. Doreen became involved in youth min-istry at an early age and later heard the call to be an offi cer herself while working as a secretary and a bookkeeper at the Painesville, Ohio, Corps.

Doreen entered offi cer training in 1939 as a member of the Hold Fast session from the Painesville Corps. Commis-sioned in 1940, she assisted at various Pennsylvania corps.

In 1943, Doreen married her session-mate, Lieutenant Edward James Sayer, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and the couple served together in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York before retiring in 1972.

Even in retirement, Doreen continued to care for her aging parents, as well as minister to others. She led a devotional time at the Sunrise Assisted Living Facil-ity in Findlay when asked to assist. Her husband preceded her in death.

Survivors include a son, Major James Sayer of Findlay, Ohio; two sisters, Ruby Piety of Terre Haute, Ind., and Evangeline Peaslee of Ft. Myers, Fla.; a brother, Rev. Milton Vahey of Acton, Mass.; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

MAJOR HILDRED ISABEL SCHOCH(September 9, 1939—June 24, 2012)

Major Hildred Schoch was pro-moted to Glory from Lancaster, Pa., on her 51st wedding anniver-sary.

Hildred was born at The Salva-tion Army Home

and Hospital in Boston, Mass., to Cap-tains Harold and Hildred Southwood. She grew up in the Army and while attending college, heard the call to offi cership.

She entered offi cer training in 1959 from the Kearny, N.J., Corps as a mem-ber of Great Hearts session. She was commissioned in 1960 and served as an assistant offi cer before marrying Captain Carl Schoch on June 24, 1961.

The Schochs served together as offi -cers at the corps, divisional, and territorial level throughout the Eastern Territory.

In 1986, Hildred was appointed to Ter-ritorial Headquarters (THQ) as director of the Overseas Child Sponsorship Bureau, an appointment that would be the defi n-ing service of her life as an offi cer.

Hildred and Patricia Murray also started a reading club for employees.

The Schochs retired in 2001, though Hildred returned to THQ for an additional year before settling in Lancaster.

Survivors include her husband; two sis-ters, Mrs. Lt. Colonel Claralyn Lowman of Wilmington, Del., and Charlene Piercey of Saugus, Mass.; two sons, Major Kevin of Syracuse, N.Y., and Keith of Hillsborough, N.J.; and nine grandchildren. Messages may be sent to Major Carl Schoch, P.O. Box 10785, Lancaster, PA 17605 Email: [email protected].

MAJORS ANDRÉS & NORMA LUGO

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All dates are subject to change

Territorial Headquarters will be pleased to schedule the territorial evangelists to appear at your corps or unit at no cost to you. Please call the territorial evangelists’ offi ce at (845) 620–7676 for more information.

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