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A happy reaction from Lt. Samantha Nolan as she's appointed to Beloit, Wis.

Dick and VibekeKrommenhoek, ter-ritorial leaders ofthe Norway, Icelandand the FaeroesTerritory, who wereintroduced warmlyby TerritorialCommanderCommissioner PaulR. Seiler.

Throughout the festival, meetingswere anchored by the Chicago StaffBand (CSB), the Bill Booth TheaterCompany (BBTC) and The SingingCompany, the territorial praise band.The keynote session, All God’s

Children Sing, debuted the newTerritorial Youth Chorus with “I dareto be different,” led by the composerhimself, Commissioner DickKrommenhoek. A clever vignette bythe BBTC revealed priorities thatcompete with our worship of theLord. Breaking into song with refer-ences from pop culture to sports, theBBTC warmed up the audience forthe genius of Ken Medema.

The music of our lives: theharmonies and dissonance,the rhythms and themes, themelodies unexplored. While

this year’s Festival of Worship Artspromised a high standard of music, itdelivered much more for the 1,828people who attended. It promptedheartfelt praise and reflection.Deviating from the traditional formatof featuring groups throughout theterritory, the festival’sstreamlined scheduleand line-up of guestsand participantsseemed to hone thisfocus.The weekend fea-

tured Commissioners

“We use the word ‘genius’ lightly.For instance, I’ve been called agenius before,” quipped BandmasterWilliam Himes, who planned theweekend with the music and gospelarts department. “I’m no genius.But my friend, Ken, is the realdeal.”Medema’s talent filled the room

as he invited delegates’ involve-ment on each song, from theCaribbean allusions of “Amen” tothe reflective “Time” to the victori-ous “Rise up.” His wit and depthwere matched by CommissionerDick Krommenhoek whose master-ful music imagery showed how justas the invisible C note line links thetreble and bass staffs to create har-mony, Jesus is the image of theinvisible God in whom all thingsare held together.“God, the Creator, is there in the

music of our lives, trying to bringus back into harmony with Him,”said the commissioner.

“We are all one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future.” Eph. 4:3,4 (NLT)

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Guitar Level 1Aaron OʼNeilKankakee, Ill., Corps

Guitar OpenSean JeonChicago Mayfair, Ill., Corps

Piano Level 1Ashley VillafuerteDes Plaines, Ill., Corps

Piano Level 2Dakota PorterMarinette, Wis., Corps

Piano OpenMoriah HellstromOmaha Citadel, Neb., Corps

Brass Level 1Wichthach RiangOmaha Citadel, Neb., Corps

Brass Level 2Jessica HaslettChampaign, Ill., Corps

Brass Level 3Delaney WestSt. Louis Gateway Citadel, Mo.

Brass OpenJon HeaverLawrence, Kan., Corps

Vocal Level 1Rachel PuolOmaha Citadel, Neb., Corps

Vocal Level 2Nyabell ChutOmaha Citadel, Neb., Corps

Vocal Level 3Victoria MichaelPrinceton, Ind., Corps

Vocal OpenDelaney EvansJanesville, Wis., Corps

Percussion Level 1Mollie LandryKankakee, Ill., Corps

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As an officer I’ve spentmany hours visiting peoplein hospitals and nursinghomes. This ministry, com-

munity care (previously known asleague of mercy) is not a favorite pas-time for many. It can be uncomfort-able emotionally and physically. Youcome face-to-face with your mortali-ty; you see others in great pain andthose who are lonely—not to men-tion the smells! Yet, every time Imake the effort to stop by to say,“Hello, you’re not forgotten,” I endup being blessed.

needed clothes and you clothed me.I was sick and you looked after me.I was in prison and you came tovisit me.“Then the righteous will answer

him, ‘Lord, when did we see youhungry and feed you, or thirsty andgive you something to drink? Whendid we see you a stranger andinvite you in, or needing clothesand clothe you? When did we seeyou sick or in prison and go to visityou?’“The King will reply, ‘I tell you

the truth, whatever you did for oneof the least of these brothers ofmine, you did for me.’”May God bless us as we serve

Him vigorously.

I was about 10 when Istarted visiting shut-ins withmy father. I am grateful fora father who loves the Lord and thepeople around him. I remembermany Saturday mornings I wouldaccompany him on home visits.Before we made our first visit of

the day, we would stop to pick up adozen roses. Dad would always giveeach person we visited a rose andthen bring the rest of them home tomy mom, his sweetheart.He would sit and visit with

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whomever and offermy services washingdishes, folding laun-dry or sweeping thefloor. Each visitwould last about 20minutes and alwaysend the same way.

Dad would ask me to sing a chorus,like “Jesus loves me,” and then hewould pray.I was blessed to learn by example

how to love and serve others.Matthew 25:35-40 (NIV 1984) has

this to say about serving others: “Iwas hungry and you gave me some-thing to eat. I was thirsty and yougave me something to drink. I was astranger and you invited me in. I

Partners for good Bravo! first-place solowinners

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Caterpillar CEO and Chairman DougOberhelman

Following Mr. Fites’s speech, TomMcIntyre, local news anchor, madethis powerful and humorous obser-vation, “Caterpillar moves earth,The Salvation Army moves heavenand earth!”The event theme was enhanced

by a video presentation highlightingthe response to tornados lastNovember and other Peoria pro-grams. Several awards were pre-sented to community members whohelped in the aftermath of the tor-nados and others who support theArmy’s 24/7 work in the communi-ty. Of special note was the presen-tation of the Spirit of the Armyaward to Crossroads UnitedMethodist Church of Washington,Ill., which has been a beacon ofhope since the tornado toucheddown in that community. “We arepleased to celebrate this church andother Partners for Good in our com-munity,” said Major Evie Diaz,Heartland divisional commander.

by Rich Draeger

The Salvation Army in Peoriaheld its “Partners for Good”annual community luncheonat the newly renovated Pere

Marquette Hotel. The event, a com-munity thank you and fundraiser tosupport the work in the tri-countyarea, was attended by 325 people.This year featured a keynote

address from former Caterpillar CEOand Chairman Don Fites, who is alsoformer National Advisory Boardchairman and lifetime member of thePeoria Advisory Board. He sharedabout several Army endeavors,including the Red Kettle Campaignand the William Booth Society.Another highlight was the participa-tion of current Caterpillar CEO andChairman Doug Oberhelman, whoshared about his support of TheSalvation Army along with providinga personal reflection and introduc-tion of Mr. Fites.

Former Caterpillar CEO and ChairmanDon Fites gives the keynote address

(Arban) on tuba by Jon Heaver, thevirtuoso technique of Baden JazzSuite, Movements #1 and 3 (Jirmal)by classical guitarist Sean Jeon, andthe range and control of self-taughtvocalist Delaney Evans in her per-formance of O Mio Babbino Caro(Puccini). Standing ovationsabounded.“They’re your kids, and we’re proud

of them!” said Bandmaster Himes ofthe winners and youth band and cho-rus who had provided such a gloriousweekend of God-honoring music. Hereminded delegates of the vital roleArmy music camps play in music lit-eracy, which is the foundation forsuch success, and asked for their con-tinued support and encouragement ofyoung Salvationist musicians.“What fantastic talent there is in

this territory!” exclaimedCommissioner Dick Krommenhoek.“We’re so proud to be part of theCentral Territory this weekend.”

will come” to the gospel “Musicdown in my soul.” In addition toQuest, standouts for the youth bandincluded Concertante for Cornetsand Band featuring 21 cornets fromthe CSB and youth band, more thana dozen trombones on From thatSacred Hill, composed and conduct-ed by Commissioner DickKrommenhoek, and the classicaltranscription Big Little Fugue in GMinor (Bach/Himes) led byBandmaster William Himes. A light-hearted, original jazz/funk song,“Without You,” by CommissionerKrommenhoek contrasted to his ear-lier piano/vocal of Isaiah 53 after hiswife’s recitation of the poem,“Someone Else’s Son.”But some of the most impressive

works of the evening were by theBravo! winners: Moriah Hellstrom’slightning fast piano solo, Sonatine,Movement #3 (Ravel), the challeng-ing fingering of Carnival of Venice

The meeting also featured aWorld Services Ingathering reveal-ing a record of more than $8.3 mil-lion and the dedication of youngadult Summer Mission Teams andCaptains Andrew and MelissaShiels and their children who aregoing to serve in Latvia. WorldServices was also the impetus for100 delegates joining theterritorial commander for a 5KWalk/Run early the nextmorning.Saturday’s first meeting, All

God’s Children Seek, again fea-tured the brilliance of KenMedema who extemporaneouslybrought delegates’ stories to

life in music which featured thethemes of relinquishment and renew-al. “He brought me to tears. Soinspiring and encouraging,” wroteMajor Kelly Collins onGoodsnitch.com, a new app thatinstantly gave positive feedbackthroughout the weekend.Throughout the festival delegates

congregated at Resource Connectionwhich naturally had an emphasis oninstruments, including representationby three music distributors and sonicinstrument cleanings. In addition toperusing popular offerings like thelatest Hallelujah Choruses releaseand casual wear, delegates boughtout a new line of uniform blousesand outer uniform jackets! Manystopped by the historical museumdisplay as well.Saturday mid-morning and after-

noon featured the Bravo! solo eventswhere young people, ages 9-25 infour levels, competed in piano, vocal,

brass, guitar and percussion.Surrounded by family and friendsfrom their corps and divisions, themusicians gave their best.

Bravo! winners in the open catego-ry, as well as the new TerritorialYouth Band and Chorus, were fea-tured throughout Saturday evening’sAll God’s Children Praise—a “wow”of a session kicking off with the exhil-arating “Call of the Gospel” (Cordner)by the youth band and chorus andCSB. Incorporating a stunning rangeof styles and idioms, the meeting waswoven together with the three move-ments of the major work Quest(Sharman) presented by the youthband, thought-provoking vignettes onprayer by the BBTC, praise led by TheSinging Company, and vocal selec-tions by the youth chorus.The chorus’ contributions ranged

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Three longtime SalvationArmy supporters were recog-nized at the event. JinnyMcCoy received the WilliamBooth Award, one of the orga-nization’s highest honors. Ms.McCoy has been an activemember of The SalvationArmy Advisory Board inKansas City since 2001, serv-ing on numerous committeesand providing valuable sup-port and counsel. She is cur-rently an emeritus member ofthe board.Black & Veatch was given

the Others Award, which hon-ors an individual or companyexemplifying an extraordinaryspirit of service to others. As a

global company, Black & Veatch,headquartered in Kansas City, pro-vides support to more than 100organizations and programs world-wide, including The SalvationArmy.Anita Gorman was formally

inducted as a lifetime member ofthe advisory board. Ms. Gorman isone of The Salvation Army’s biggestchampions, providing invaluablevision, leadership and servicethroughout her 35-year tenure withthe organization. She has been amember of the organization’sKansas City Metro Advisory Boardsince 1979 and was the first womanto serve as its chair in 1990.

ing democracies, education reformand supporting the men and womenwho have served in America’s mili-tary. Mrs. Bush also serves on TheSalvation Army’s National AdvisoryBoard.The theme of this year’s luncheon

focused on family and children’s ser-vices. “Today, America’s young peo-ple face problems far different fromthose in earlier generations,” saidMrs. Bush. “The problems are great,but greater still is our love for ourchildren, and the dedication of manyAmericans—like all the supporters ofThe Salvation Army—to help youngpeople succeed.”

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tion’s potential to affect an issueand the magnitude of change thathas resulted.“I heard the founder of The

Bridgespan Group, Tom Tierney,speak at NAB in April of 2010. Hisspecific challenge to The SalvationArmy was that we were fantastic atserving, but what about solving?”said Commissioner Paul R. Seiler,territorial commander. “That com-ment stuck with me in a powerfulway, and I felt we had to begin tolook at some method of changinghow we resourced and approachedthe basic need assistance so that wecould actually impact the future ofat least the people who came to usmonth after month in the same cir-cumstances.”Pathway of Hope is now in all

divisions in the Central Territory,and the Commissioners’Conference’s support and commit-ment to moving past “just servingto also solving” has resulted intraining and informational sessionspresented by Central Pathway ofHope staff and leaders in the threeother territories. As of April thePathway of Hope approach wasbeing utilized in 145 corps in theCentral Territory and more than455 families had participated, witha goal of scaling out through theentire territory within five years.

The Salvation Army’s Pathwayof Hope initiative first devel-oped in the Central Territoryhas been voted by Bridgespan

Group employees as the “Best ofBridgespan.” The Bridgespan Groupis a non-profit advisor “think tank” tomission-driven organizations and phil-anthropists to strengthen the abilityto achieve breakthrough results inaddressing society’s most importantchallenges and opportunities.It partnered with the Central

Territory in 2010 to create thePathway of Hope to break the cycleof intergenerational poverty with thehope of “doubling the impact” ofbasic emergency social service assis-tance. Targeting families with chil-dren under 18 who express an inter-est in moving from crisis and vulner-ability to increasing stability, thePathway of Hope approach has beenexpanding across the CentralTerritory since 2011.The company instigated “Best of

Bridgespan” this year to recognizethe high impact and important workof their consultations since 2008.Forty projects were nominated frompartner groups and case team/clientsurvey data and narrowed to a poolof 10 from which employees votedfor the three that best representedwhat Bridgespan was founded to do,considering things like the organiza-

Pathway chosenbest ofBridgespan

the burgers. The menu includedmouth-watering recipes like theJamaican sausage and bacon burgerand the Hoosier hu-la-lah burger.Media teams worked the crowds,enticing them to choose their sta-tion’s burger and raising money tosupport The Salvation Army’s foodand shelter programs in CentralIndiana.When the final bell rang, WISH-

TV’s bacon-bacon burger came outon top, raising more than $1,000through sales and donations. TheBest Burger Award went to WRTV-6’s best-of-both burger, which fea-tured a homemade mac ‘n’ cheesetopping.A record $21,775 was raised at

this event! It translates into 8,710meals to feed hungry families or 871nights of safe shelter. In 2013 TheSalvation Army provided more than522,000 meals and 106,000 nights ofshelter in Central Indiana. Withsuch amazing community support,The Salvation Army will be able tohelp thousands more this year.

by Samantha Hyde

What do you get when 15Central Indiana TV andradio stations gather fora little friendly competi-

tion and a good cause? The SalvationArmy’s annual Red Kettle Cook-Off,of course!Each station assembled a team of on-

air talent and created a delicious burg-er recipe to sell at the Red Kettle Cook-Off. Two prizes were up for grabs: the“Checkered Spatula,” awarded for mostburgers sold, and the “Best BurgerAward,” which was judged by localfood critics. Stations also could get ahead start by raising “seed money”through online donations in the daysleading up to the event.The day was festive, with the

Indianapolis Colts and the IndianaPacers providing entertainment forsports fans. Even the IndianapolisMotor Speedway joined the party,bringing a street legal two-seaterrace car for free rides around down-town Indy.The stars of the show, though, were

programs that provide assistance tofamilies and children in the KansasCity metro area.One of the most beloved and

admired American First Ladies,Laura Bush for decades has cham-pioned key issues in the fields ofeducation, health care and humanrights. The author of the best-

selling memoir,Spoken from theHeart, Mrs. Bushalso foundedboth the TexasBook Festival andthe NationalBook Festival inWashington D.C.Today, as theChair of theWomen’sInitiative at theGeorge W. BushInstitute, Mrs.Bush continuesher work onglobal healthcareinnovations,empoweringwomen in emerg-

by Amanda Waters

The Kansas and WesternMissouri Division welcomedformer First Lady Mrs. LauraBush as the keynote speaker

for its 5th annual Civic Luncheon onMay 8. More than 1,000 peopleattended the event, which raisednearly $350,000 for Salvation Army

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The corps community center itselfis expected to serve an estimated22,500 individuals every year. Thecampus also will house the HarborLight Center, the Pathway Forwardcommunity-based corrections pro-gram, a transitional jobs programand the mobile feeding and out-reach program. These are currentlyoffered at a century-old building onChicago’s Near West Side.“This groundbreaking is about so

much more than buildings,” said Lt.Colonel Ralph Bukiewicz,Metropolitan divisional commander.“We are breaking new ground in thefight against violence in our commu-nity. We are breaking new groundagainst crime, homelessness andaddiction. We are breaking newground on hope. We are breakingnew ground for the future.”The campus will consist of several

interconnected, masonry clad struc-tures with beautifully landscapedcourtyards and will be in keepingwith the aesthetic of the mixed resi-dential and retail neighborhood sur-rounding it.

The new cam-pus will offer awide range of pro-grams and servicesto address some ofthe community’sgreatest issuesincluding crime,violence, addic-tion, unemploy-ment and a lack ofsafe havens for

children and teens.Adam Pollet, director of the Illinois

Department of Commerce andEconomic Opportunity (DCEO),noted The Salvation Army’s impacton Illinois as the state’s largest socialservice agency. He said, “GovernorQuinn knows better than most howimportant it is to serve the most vul-nerable communities among us. Andhe knows that The Salvation Armyhas lifted up, empowered andimproved literally thousands andthousands and thousands of lives inthis state and in this community.”“This community has embraced

The Salvation Army,” said 27th WardAlderman Walter Burnett, Jr.,acknowledging support from commu-nity groups and local residents. “I’dlike to thank them for having theforesight to accept The SalvationArmy so they can directly tackle thechallenges here in the neighborhoodand give the neighborhood a newopportunity.”

West Humboldt Park neighborhood.The event unveiled detailed plansfor the new campus and servicesand featured inspirational storiesand well wishes from city and stateofficials.

by Jacqueline Rachev

The atmosphere was celebrato-ry as more than 200 peoplegathered for the officialgroundbreaking for the

Freedom Center campus in Chicago’s

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D.J.’s Hero $10,000 college scholar-ship, each is greeted with a standingovation. Outside of their hometowns,their names aren’t known. They areunsung heroes who have overcomeadversity to move forward to collegeand a rewarding career.

The overwhelmedteenagers were greeted bysome of Omaha’s leadingcitizens. Omaha andBellevue Mayors JeanStothert and Rita Sanderswere there; so was U.S.Congressman Lee Terry.Nebraska Governor DaveHeineman traveled fromLincoln to serve as hon-orary chairman.The luncheon, chaired

by David and Lori Scott,drew the largest crowd inits 15-year history andraised a record $478,000 tosupport Salvation Armyprograms for children inOmaha.Advisory Board Member

Gene Spence remembersthe first D.J.’s Hero Awardsin 2000. “We wanted towork with kids who, afterbeing knocked down, gotup and fought harder to bestrong and to be the people

they could be,” he said. High schoolcounselor Amy Johnson of Schuyler,Neb., said the D.J.’s Hero scholarshipis different from others. “It’s a bigmoment in students’ lives,” she said.The first hero was D.J. Sokol for

whom the awards are named. Theson of David and Peggy Sokol, hefought a courageous battle with can-cer before dying at age 18.The D.J.’s Hero awards selection

committee is challenged to narrowdown over 160 worthy nominationsfrom across Nebraska to only sevenwinners. Suzanne Caruso, who trav-eled from Dallas as a member of theselection committee, found winnow-ing the list of deserving candidates so

frustrating that she offered to fundan eighth scholarship. Caruso hasbeen a longtime supporter throughher late brother’s foundation, TheFred Arkoosh Jr. Foundation.Benjamin Carson, M.D., was the

speaker. Based on his book Americathe Beautiful: Rediscovering WhatMade This Nation Great, thespeech by Carson, who received the2008 Presidential Medal ofFreedom, drew enthusiasticapplause. Carson urged D.J.’sHeroes and the audience to esteemeducation, be courageous in the faceof adversity, and remember andemulate the sacrifices military veter-ans made for our country.

by Susan Eustice

Imagine eight high school seniorswalking into the ballroom ofOmaha’s CenturyLink Center tofind 1,430 people waiting. As they

stride across the stage, and one rollsin his wheelchair, to accept their

Officials break ground on the new Freedom Center campus in Chicago’s West Humbolt Parkneighborhood. Pictured (l to r) are Allan E. Bulley, Jr., Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr.,Metropolitan divisional leaders Lt. Colonels Ralph and Susan Bukiewicz, Illinois DCEODirector Adam Pollet, Territorial Commander Commissioner Paul R. Seiler and ChicagoAdvisory Board Chairman Mike Karpeles.

Captains Merril andNancy Powers,

Harbor Light Centercorps officers, wel-come guests and

detail the plans forthe new campus.

D. J.’s Heroes award recipients with leaders and guest: (back row) Gabe Fisher, Amanda Dyas,Western Divisional Commander Major Paul Fleeman, Omaha City Commander Major PaulaFleeman, guest speaker Dr. Ben Carson, luncheon co-chairs Lori and David Scott, Mishala Lewis,Luke Grossnicklaus, (front row) Ryan Kile, Rachel Pavelka, Kate Donovan, McKenzie Martin

David and Peggy Sokol with Dr. Ben Carson at the lun-cheon that drew its largest crowd and raised a recordamount to support programs for children in Omaha.

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introducing them as officers for the firsttime. She presented the 2014Servant Leadership Award toLt. Amanda Keene, and the2014 Mission and MinistryAward to Lt. Cristian Lopez,whose eyes welled up at thehonor.Representative speaker

Lt. Keene shared about hercalling, excitement and howeach of her sessionmatesuniquely impacted her andone another. CommissionerCarol Seiler challenged thenew lieutenants to askquestions, seek guidanceand learn as much aspossible during theirfirst appointments.During the new lieu-

tenants’ appointments tothe field by the territori-al commander, othernews was revealed likethe gender of Lts.Metzlers’ second baby—a girl—and Lt. MeganHartley’s engagement toCadet Brandon Lewis.There were big reactionsfrom the new lieu-tenants’ children, includ-ing Lt. Curtis Lunnam’syoungest son who did his“tator” dance much to the sur-prise—and perhaps chagrin—of his parents.In the end the new officers

smiled with surprise and plea-sure as they were appointedto corps throughout the terri-tory from Bloomington, Ind.,to Pontiac, Mich.

“The real courage the Armyneeds is for people to stand upand be within listening distanceto the Holy Spirit by bringingdown the walls, going into theworld, reaching those in needand allowing Jesus to shape ourlives,” he said.Many delegates—young

adults, families, soldiers andofficers of all ranks—steadily

came to the altar to pray as the congrega-tion sang, “My all is on the altar.”On Sunday afternoon Chief Secretary

Colonel Merle Heatwole opened the ser-vice of appointments, All God’s ChildrenServe, amid cheers and applause. Then theCentral Territory’s own Colonels Williamand Susan Harfoot “on loan” fromNational Headquarters announced theretirement of the “Enthusiasts” and“Crusaders” sessions. During the parade offlags, many officers stood to salute theirsession flag. In keeping with tradition, Lt.Colonel Richard Vander Weele, ChicagoStaff Band (CSB) executive officer, lifelongCSB enthusiast and former member, took aturn conducting the band before heretired.Session flagbearer Lt. Jonathan Tamayo

led the way as the “Disciples of the Cross”session entered the auditorium to a rous-ing welcome. “Let’s let loose and praiseGod,” said Major Cherri Hobbins, Collegefor Officer Training principal. She sharedabout the intense and intentional spiritualgrowth she has seen them undergo duringtraining and expressed her pleasure in

Iam an officers’ kid who said ‘I willnever be an officer,’” proclaimedCadet Erin Metzler of the“Disciples of the Cross” session

which was being ordained and com-missioned during the All God’sChildrenWorshipSundaymorning ser-vice. Afterrattling offher list ofexcuses why

she couldn’tenter training,she witnessedto how Godchanged herheart and theblessing of livingin His will and thenencouraged others to fol-low God’s call.

TerritorialYouthSecretaryMajor MontyWandling fol-lowed thisunique call toofficership byanswering thequestion“How do Iknow if I’mcalled?” and then inviting accepted andprospective future candidates forward. Thecongregation stood in affirmation.Later cadets affirmed their faith, led by

Commissioner Paul R. Seiler, territorialcommander. Then family, friends and rolemodels for each cadet stood as he or shewas called forward to be ordained andcommissioned as an officer. CommissionerCarol Seiler closed with prayer.After Commissioner Vibeke Krommen-

hoek’s compelling recitation of Colossians1:12-23 with choreography, CommissionerDick Krommenhoek followed with a mes-sage which included a humorous story, yetserious reminder that Christianity is not“feel good” theology. It’s the opportunity totake up the cross and follow Jesus.

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Lieutenant Shannon ForneyAssociate Corps Officer—Bloomington, Ind.

Lieutenant Megan HartleyAssistant Corps Officer—Springfield, Ill.

Lieutenants Curtis and Laura LunnamCorps Officers—Vincennes, Ind.

Lieutenant Samantha NolanCorps Officer—Beloit, Wis.

Lieutenant Crystal SherackAssociate Corps Officer—Council Bluffs, Iowa

Lieutenant Jonathan TamayoAssistant Corps Officer—Pontiac, Mich.

Lieutenants Christopher and Rachel WhiteCorps Officers—Jefferson City, Mo.

Lieutenants Michael and Erin MetzlerCorps Officers—Princeton, Ind.

Lieutenants John and Faith WoodardCorps Officers—Danville, Ill.

Lieutenant Amanda KeeneCorps Officer—Logansport, Ind.

Lieutenants Cristian and Brook LopezCorps Officers—Muscatine, Iowa

Disciples of theCrossPray for these lieutenants as they take up their appointments and share Jesus’ saving grace.

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Aweekend to remembera brass ensemble and songs, “Soundthe battle cry,” “And can it be,”“Great is Thy faithfulness,” and “InChrist alone.” Special numbersincluded Major Herb on guitar, inter-pretive movement by Major JenniferWoodard, a family song and a sur-prise solo by Colonel Dennis Phillips!Gratitude for God’s great faithfulnessmarked the evening.The Fuquas served 19 years as

corps officers and 18 years on divi-sional and territorial headquarters.Commissioned in 1973 with the“Blood and Fire” session, they servedin Hancock-Houghton, Mich., andBeloit and Green Bay, Wis., followedby appointments at Heartland and

Metropolitan divisional headquarters(DHQ), then youth and candidates’work at territorial headquarters(THQ). Maor Herb then organized anew THQ department for cross-cul-tural ministries and corps growth,while Major Yaneth gave oversight tocross-cultural ministries atMetropolitan DHQ.Subsequent appointments led them

to Quincy, Ill., Lakewood Temple,Minn., and to develop the Ray andJoan Kroc Corps Community Centerin Omaha, Neb. The Fuquas retiredfrom the Eastern Michigan DHQ,where Major Yaneth served as multi-

cultural advancement ministriesdirector, moral and ethical issues sec-retary and associate secretary forprogram, and Major Herb served asmen’s ministries secretary, Detroitcity commander and divisional secre-tary for program.Major Yaneth’s father, Raul

Guerrero, founded the Hispanicwork in Chicago. Major Herb wasborn to Salvation Army officer-par-ents. He is a decorated, U.S. ArmyVietnam veteran. The Fuquas havetwo daughters, Major Jennifer(Steve) Woodard and Yvette (Rob)DeGeorge and five grandchildren.

Ninety-seven people gatheredat Camp Wonderland for aweekend to commemorateMajors Herb and Yaneth

Fuqua’s retirement. Friday andSaturday fellowship was followed byan inspiring service and a beautifuldinner. On Sunday 40 family mem-bers and friends enjoyed an intimateworship service.Colonels Dennis and Noella

Phillips conducted the retirementceremony, sharing heartfelt stories ofappreciation. Major Robin Hu, MajorPat McPherson, Elvira Valtier, YvetteDeGeorge and Colonel DennisStrissel brought additional blessingsto the occasion. Music rang through

They served together as corps offi-cers across fives states for 18 yearsbefore his promotion to Glory in1997. Barbara continued in service,retiring from Western DivisionalHeadquarters as divisional directorof older adult ministries, anappointment she cherished.“To be able to be there for people

and bring hope is something Ienjoy. I could sympathize with theloss of a spouse and rejoice withthem in rebuilding. God uniquelyprepared me for this ministry,which I plan to continue in myretirement,” she said.The major retired to Racine, Wis.,

near family and attends the OakCreek Centennial, Wis., Corps. Sheenjoys being a fulltime grandma toher 10 grandchildren, traveling andcontinuing to serve the Lord.

This June Major BarbaraShiels celebrated her retire-ment at a family serviceheld on the same date she

was commissioned and in the samecity, Michigan City, Ind., fromwhich she was sent to training.A family band played prelimi-

nary music, and family membersalso shared scripture and musicthroughout the service. ColonelDennis Phillips, a friend with tiesback two generations, conductedthe retirement ceremony, and hiswife, Colonel Noella, read scrip-ture. The service concluded with“Great is Thy faithfulness” led byBarbara’s son, Captain Amos Shiels.Barbara married William Shiels

in 1965, and they were commis-sioned three years later with the“Messengers of the Faith” session.

Asong in her heart

Colonel Dennis Phillips and Major Barbara Shiels are flanked by the major's sons JameyShiels and Captain Amos Shiels.

territory has been asked to pray onThursday, July 3. Visitsar.my/boundlessprayer for moreinformation.

Boundless...the Whole WorldReading is a Bible-reading chal-lenge starting January 5, 2015,and running for the whole year.Salvationists and friends around theworld will be challenged to readthrough the New Testament in oneyear—together. Each week, every-one taking part in the challenge willread five chapters of scripture andtake time to consider discussionquestions relating to the text.Quality resources also will be

provided for children, who willconsider one reading each weekand undertake a simple activitybased on the same chapters beingread by adults.A printed study booklet outlining

the reading plan will be made avail-able in English, Spanish, Frenchand Portuguese. Additional com-mentaries and expanded resourceswill be available online when thededicated Bible-reading challengewebsite goes live in 2015.The message from the General

concludes: “As this wave of Biblereading sweeps across the SalvationArmy world throughout congressyear, we pray that God will speakto us, both individually and corpo-rately, as we take time to reflect onhis Word.”

International congress news—includ-ing updates about the prayer andBible-reading initiatives—can befound at www.boundless2015.org.

With The SalvationArmy’s 150th anniver-sary in 2015 gettingcloser, two initiatives

have been announced by theInternational Congress office. Bothuse the “Boundless” Congress as thefocal point while providing opportu-nities for the 1.5 millionSalvationists of the world to jointogether in prayer and study.

Boundless ... the Whole WorldPraying is a year-long prayer initia-tive beginning July 1, 2014, andconcluding on the last day of thecongress (Sunday, July 5, 2015). In amessage from General André Coxto Salvation Army leaders,Boundless ... the Whole WorldPraying was described as “a waveof prayer that will roll over fromone territory to another,” intention-ally focusing Salvationists in contin-ued united intercession for theArmy, the world and in preparationfor the congress. The initiative is aworking out of the InternationalVision Plan mission points “We willunite in prayer” and “We will deep-en our spiritual life,” and theGeneral’s message says the 2015International Congress “is a timelyopportunity to continue forward inthese mission priorities.”The prayer initiative will be facil-

itated by the congress office withthe Centre for Spiritual LifeDevelopment (CSLD). SalvationArmy territories have been assignedspecific days of prayer throughoutthe year to ensure that the anniver-sary preparations and celebrationsare bathed in constant prayer. Our

Prayer and Bible reading initiatives announced

Partners and friendsin themission

Asecond opportunity to celebratewith a former Partner in Missionterritory came for CommissionersPaul R. and Carol Seiler this May

as they traveled to Chennai, India, to dedi-cate the new India Central TerritorialHeadquarters (THQ) funded by the USACentral Territory. The process for this build-ing started in 2009.The new headquarters features a bottom

open level that includes parking—a rare com-modity—and space to hold large meetingssuch as the dedication. The first floor accom-

modates all the THQ departmentfunctions and offices, while the sec-ond and third floors will providehousing and generate income. Thefourth floor will house five THQ offi-cer families.Particularly important on this

return trip was the acknowledgementthat USA Central Salvationists aremore than mission partners, they arefriends as represented by the Seilers’visits. As the vision and plans weredescribed at the dedication, thethemes of dignity and self-respectcame through as important compo-nents of moving toward self-support.It was also good for friends, not mis-

sionaries, to helpthem achievegoals. “Recog-nizing someindividuals fromour first visitwas interesting,including somewho shared thatcommon friendsMick and ChrisShay had sentFacebook greet-ings on thisoccasion,” saidthe Seilers.

Commissioner Paul Seiler wasinvited by Commissioners M.Y.Emmanuel and Regina Chandra Baito conduct their retirement on behalfof the General. After the THQ dedi-cation, events moved to a schoolauditorium to recognize their 40-plusyears of service. With only twoweeks left before moving to theirretirement home in India Southeast,the commissioners still planned andparticipated in a busy itinerary withan executive officers councils, ayouth rally for more than 500, and avisit to a corps near property alsopurchased by the four USA territo-ries. “We were assured that due tothe difficulties of travel, people want-ed to have at least three-hour meet-ings with time to fellowship and visittogether,” said Commissioner CarolSeiler.The youth rally was especially

exciting. On scooters and waving

Salvation Army flags, cadets led aconvoy of cars transporting theleaders into the community. Ablock or two away from the largehall, the leaders got out and walkedin the dusty morning heat throughthe singing crowd. The crowdpushed into rows inside or satunder tents outside to hear themeeting through the open windows.Notably, more young men thanwomen were present. Since officersand youth had to travel by train orbus through the night, parents faraway would not let their daughterscome. Due to flooding on thetracks, one group of 60 arrived just20 minutes before the end of themeeting. Undaunted, the programwas adapted to include their singingand prepared participation.In each meeting the messages

centered on holiness, salvation andrededication. “It was humbling tosee soldiers kneeling in silentprayer, row upon row, so gratefulfor God’s goodness,” saidCommissioner Paul Seiler. “It madeus proud to be friends, partners in‘One Army, One Mission, OneMessage.’”

A record of over $8.3 million has been raised forWorld Services/Self-Denial.

Eastern Michigan $904,301Heartland $356,197Indiana $510,000Kansas/Western Missouri $716,797Metropolitan $1,164,889Midland $848,964Northern $675,496Western $527,893Western Michigan/Northern Indiana $500,000Wisconsin/Upper Michigan $747,913Adult Rehabilitation Centers Command $957,611College for Officer Training $87,164Territorial Headquarters $376,906

Grand Total $8,374,131

WorldServices/Self-DenialGiving

Could you use a friendly, non-threatening evangelism toolthat’s perfect for giving tosocial service clients, distrib-

uting at community outreach eventsor selling to corps members and asso-ciates to raise funds for WorldServices/Self-Denial? The NorridgeCitadel, Ill., Corps has produced aCD that fits the bill and more.

God So Loved the World features13 traditional and contemporarysongs performed by vocal soloistHeidi Strand. Accompanistson the artfully arrangedcompositions include theChicago Staff Band, theNorridge Citadel Band andpianist Peter McBride.The recording project is

the brainchild of PeggyThomas, Norridge Citadelbandmaster, who strives forsensitive yet impactfulapproaches to evangelism.The CD’s inside cover fea-tures Heidi’s inspiring testimonyabout understanding the power ofGod’s love for her. As she realizedthis, she began to see people in a dif-ferent light and particularly felt led toreach out to those who were experi-encing earthly happiness but who hadyet to experience the true fulfillmentof heavenly joy. The testimony leadsinto the “ABCs of Salvation,” followedby a prayer to accept Christ. SalvationArmy contact information is given.Songs on the attractively packaged

CD range from such beloved classics

as “Savior like a shep-herd” and “Amazinggrace” to “Unshakablekingdom” and “He’salways been faithful,”wrapping up with “IrishChristmas blessing.”“Individual sales of thisCD not only will help

our own World Services fundraisingat Norridge, but it’s available forother corps to buy in bulk at a dis-count (minimum order 100 at $5each). Corps can then either sell theCDs at $15 each for World Servicesor use them for social services orevangelistic outreaches,” said Peggy.

Individual CDs may be ordered fromResource Connection atshop.salvationarmy.org or 1-800-937-8896. Bulk orders (min. 100) may beordered frompeggy_thomas@usc.salvationarmy.org

NewCD to raiseWorldServices funds

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was hired immediately at anotherschool, but as the months went by Ibegan feeling depressed. I knew itwas hard work but could not under-stand why I felt so miserable. I wasnot where God wanted me. Now, asI fulfill my calling to be an officer, Ihave peace, understanding and ful-fillment in my heart.

Veronica’s corps officers areMajors Stephen and Pam Kiger.

Matthew and Rona(Mutcha) BeattyKansas City Northland, Mo.,CorpsKansas andWestern MissouriDivisionWe came from two entirely differ-

ent backgrounds. Rona is a lifelongSalvationist from the Northern LuzonDivision, Philippines Territory, whileI found God’s loving grace throughthe doors of the Salvation Armyadult rehabilitation center in KansasCity, Mo., in 2008. God brought ustogether while I was in His serviceas a two-year lay missionary in thePhilippines Territory. In His pres-ence, we exchanged vows on April29, 2012.

NewlyacceptedcandidatesVeronica CintronNewAlbany, Ind., CorpsIndiana Division

Since the sec-ond grade Iknew what Iwanted to be. Ithought God’sperfect planwas for me tobe a teacher.But during myjunior year incollege workingtoward becom-ing a highschool Spanishand theaterteacher, I felt a

lack of fulfillment. I prayed fordirection, and that was when I firstconsidered entering the College forOfficer Training. Though I remainedunhappy with my major, I didn’tchange it.Months later I received an email

from Teach for America. I decidedto apply because I would make animpact among students in low-income classrooms. Two weeks intoteaching at a charter school, I waslaid off due to under-enrollment. I

Leta ReppertKansas City Westport Temple,Mo., CorpsKansas andWestern MissouriDivisionWhile I grew up in a Christian

home and accepted Christ as mySavior at age 9, it wasn’t until myteenage years that my faith becamereal. Until that point, although Iknew that Jesus died for my sins, Iwas really trusting in my own good-ness, not God’s grace. With teenstruggles I realized my own good-ness was not good enough. I realizedthe depths of God’s grace and thatHis love extends to me even when Iam at my most unlovable. I learnedI can rest in His welcomingembrace.Although my faith always has

been important to me, I didn’t real-ize for many years ministry is God’splan for my life. Rather than a sud-den revelation, God spoke in a still,small voice. Attimes trying tolisten was frus-trating, but Hegradually madeHis plan clear. Iam excited tosee what Godhas planned forme as an officer.

Leta’s corpsofficers areCaptains Joaquinand GabrielaRangel.

Our calls were slowly affirmedover the last few years until we bothlistened and answered by returningto the United States in February2013 to give complete obedience toHim. Everything we have done hasbeen according to His plan.Completely trusting the Lord, we arereassured how great His love is forus by the way He has provided andcared for us. He has worked miraclesfor us, and we know without a doubtHe will continue to do so. We areexcited to continue our mission ofpreaching the gospel of Jesus Christand meeting human needs in Hisname without discrimination.

The Beattys’ corps officers areMajors Richard and BarbaraCarroll.

on independent mission trips to theTurks and Caicos Islands, their callto serve overseas was confirmed.Evan and Ellie will attend an

international school, and CaptainMelissa feels it’s a great opportuni-ty and good timing for them to haveexposure to another culture.“I firmly believe all of our experi-

ences leading up to this appoint-ment have equipped us for what’sahead,” said the captain. “It’s notjust the mission experiences; thelast five years we’ve spent as theNorthern divisional youth secre-taries have grown us spiritually andin maturity. God has His own per-fect timing in answering ourprayers and desires.”

ThismonthCaptainsAndrew

and MelissaShiels with theirchildren Evan, 9,and Ellie, 7,embark on a newadventure inLatvia in theBaltic region ofnorthern Europe.The captains willserve in the capi-tal city as theRiga 1 corps offi-cers.“We’re very

excited to servein a place we’dnever think tovisit,” saidCaptain Melissa. “I’m expecting alot, but most importantly I expectwe’ll rely more heavily on Godthan we’ve ever had to before.”Andrew and Melissa grew up in

Milwaukee, Wis., and were marriedin 2000. Before entering training in2002, their first joint missionaryexperience was to Bolivia wherethey were struck by the beauty of adifferent culture and connectiondespite the language barrier.Later on a summer assignment as

cadets in Romania, the Shiels’ lovefor missions grew. “We fell in lovewith the people. I wanted to bringthem all home with me,” recalledCaptain Melissa.After they were commissioned,

Shiels embark for LatviaLongServiceAwards

45 YearsMajor Janice CarterMajor Judy McPhersonMajor Laurence McPhersonMajor David Moffitt

40 YearsColonel Dennis StrisselColonel Sharon StrisselMajor Diane HarperMajor Donna Van HoesenMajor Gary Van Hoesen

35 YearsMajor Gail AhoMajor Carole CaddyMajor Glen CaddyMajor Joyce GauthierMajor Patty RichardsonMajor Rebecca Stearns

30 YearsColonel Dawn HeatwoleColonel Merle HeatwoleLt. Colonel Renea SmithMajor Susan AndersonMajor Carlos BravoMajor Gary ColeMajor Violet EzehM----oads HerivelMajor Richard HerivelMajor Dale HixenbaughMajor JoAnn HixenbaughMajor Rachel KlammerMajor Mark LitherlandMajor James McDowellMajor Valerie McDowell

We salute the following officers on their service milestones.

Major Bethany PetrieMajor Keith PetrieMajor Ben StillwellMajor Beth StillwellMajor Judith TekautzMajor Carla VoellerMajor Lori WrightMajor Alan Wurtz

25 YearsMajor Barbara CarrollMajor Richard CarrollMajor Mary DuskinMajor Paul DuskinMajor Kathy EdmondsMajor Robert EdmondsMajor Claire GraingerMajor Norman GraingerMajor Darlene HarveyMajor David HarveyMajor William HeaverMajor Darryl LeedomMajor Donna LeedomMajor Cynthia NicolaiMajor Kenneth NicolaiMajor Jason PollomMajor Abran TamayoMajor Ronda TamayoMajor Beth TrimmellMajor Richard TrimmellMajor David WomackMajor Morag Yoder

August Prayer Calendar

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

Day

1 Friday

2 Saturday

3 Sunday

4 Monday

5 Tuesday

6Wednesday

7 Thursday

8 Friday

9 Saturday

10 Sunday

11 Monday

12 Tuesday

13Wednesday

14 Thursday

15 Friday

16 Saturday

17 Sunday

18 Monday

19 Tuesday

20Wednesday

21 Thursday

22 Friday

23 Saturday

24 Sunday

25 Monday

26 Tuesday

27Wednesday

28 Thursday

29 Friday

30 Saturday

31 Sunday

Bible Reading

Psalms 90-92

Proverbs 14-15

Ezekiel 43-48

John 1-2

1 Thessalonians 4-5

Leviticus 25-27

1 Chronicles 1-4

Psalms 93-95

Proverbs 16

Daniel 1-6

John 3-4

2 Thessalonians

Numbers 1-3

1 Chronicles 5-9

Psalms 96-98

Proverbs 17-18

Daniel 7-12

John 5-6

1 Timothy 1-3

Numbers 4-6

1 Chronicles 10-14

Psalms 99-101

Proverbs 19

Hosea 1-7

John 7-9

1 Timothy 4-6

Numbers 7-9

1 Chronicles 15-19

Psalms 102-104

Proverbs 20-21

Hosea 8-14

Pray for The Salvation Army

Des Moines Citadel, Iowa, Corps

National Seminar on Evangelism

Cadillac, Mich., Corps

Green Bay, Wis., Corps

Flint, Mich., ARC*

Acres of Hope Campus,Detroit, Mich.

Central Music Institute

Clinton, Iowa, Corps

Grandview Southland, Mo., Corps

Indiana DHQ**

Chicago Lawn, Ill., Corps

College for Officer Training staff

Carthage, Mo., Corps

Duluth, Minn., Corps

Mali Region PIM

Des Moines Temple, Iowa, Corps

Elkhart, Ind., Corps

“Messengers of Light”Session of Cadets

Green Bay Kroc Center, Wis.,Corps

Fort Wayne, Ind., ARC*

Detroit Grandale, Mich., Corps

Major Violet & Capt. Dr. FelixEzeh (Trinidad) PIM

Danville, Ill., Corps

Evansville Fulton Ave.,Ind.,Corps

“Heralds of Grace”Session of Cadets

Hutchinson, Kan., Corps

Chicago Mayfair CommunityChurch, Ill., Corps

Fairmont, Minn., Corps

Fort Dodge, Iowa, Corps

Goshen, Ind., Corps

Hancock, Mich., Corps

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

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My Prayer List

Come be part of an event near you this fall as theGeneral and Commissioner Cox visit our territory!

September 11 7:30 p.m.

Metropolitan Division

Cadets’Welcome/Soldiers’RallyChrist Church of Oak Brook501 Oak Brook Rd.Oak Brook, Ill. 60523

September 12 7:30 p.m.

Northern Division

Soldiers’RallyWooddale Church6630 Shady Oak Rd.Eden Prairie, Minn. 55344

September 13 1:30 p.m.

Kansas/Western Missouri Division

Soldiers’RallyMunicipal Auditorium Music Hall301 W. 13th St.Kansas City, Mo 64105

September 14

Eastern Michigan Division

HolinessMeeting10:00 a.m.

Festival ofPraise2:00 p.m.Cobo Center1 Washington Blvd.Detroit, Mich. 48226

General AndréCox andCommissioner Silvia Cox

Visit theCentral Territory

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Promoted toGloryEffective June 24 unless otherwise noted.

Adult Rehabilitation Centers CommandMajor Mark Brown, Assoc. Admin., Fort Wayne,

IN; Majors Laurence & Judy McPherson, SpecialServices (pro tem until Sept. 1 retirement); MajorsJerry & Vangie OʼNeil, Admins. in Training,Minneapolis, MN; Captains Chris & AprilRutledge-Clarke, Admins., Omaha, NE; Jason &Ilona Schaal, Admins., South Bend, IN.

Eastern Michigan DivisionMajor Kevin & Lt. Amy Cedervall, COs, Alpena,

MI; Major Jan Sjogren, Div. Secretary for Program,DHQ; Major Dianna Williams, Chaplain, DenbyCampus, Detroit, MI; Major John Williams, ServiceExt. Asst., Program, DHQ; Major Jimmy Wilson,Add’l Appt.: Correctional Services Director, DHQ;Major Kris Wood, CO, Ann Arbor, MI, Add’l Appt.:Washtenaw County Coordinator, Ann Arbor, MI;Major Mary Ann Wood, CO, Ann Arbor, MI;Captains Gordon & Deborah Knight, COs,Ypsilanti, MI; Captains Thomas & CassandraMoffitt, COs, Saginaw, MI; Envoys Terry &Margaret Gaster, Corps Admins., Adrian, MI; EnvoyJames Hulett, Jr., Corps Admin., Wayne/Westland,MI; Envoy Carol Johnson, Corps Min. Asst.,Monroe, MI; Envoy Stephen Johnson, PastoralCare Chaplain, Harbor Light Campus, Monroe, MI.

Heartland DivisionMajor Miriam Gorton, Add’l Appt.: Officer

Development Secretary, DHQ; Majors William &Michele Heaver, COs, Kankakee, IL; CaptainsRick & Kim Ray, COs, Pekin, IL; Captain RuthSellen, Assoc. CO, Decatur, IL; Lt. CynthiaMarquis, Asst. CO, Burlington, IA; EnvoysDeShawn & Christal Johnson, Corps Admins.,Sterling-Rock Falls, IL.

Indiana DivisionMajor Katherine Wilson, Special Services, DHQ;

Major Timothy Wilson (health leave); Lts.Jonathan & Christina Cooper, COs, IndianapolisEagle Creek, IN.

Kansas and Western Missouri DivisionMajors Timothy & Beverly Best, COs, Kansas

City Citadel, KS; Major Patricia & Captain EricJohnson, COs, Grandview Southland, MO; MajorsSteven & Melody Koehler, Special Services, DHQ(pro tem until Aug. 1 retirement); Majors Emmanuel& Colleen Michaud, COs, Kansas CityBellefontaine, MO; Major Robin & CaptainKenneth Shiels, COs, Wichita Citadel, KS; MajorsDean & Patricia Towne, COs, Independence, MO;Captain Amos Shiels, Div. Youth Secretary, DHQ;Captain Cynthia Shiels, Div. Youth Secretary, DHQ;Lt. Jeremy Fingar, Add’l Appts.: Chaplain, BoothManor & Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, KS; Lt.Julie Tamayo, CO, El Dorado, KS.

Metropolitan DivisionMajor Darlene Harvey, Add’l Appt.: Kroc Center

Officer for Youth Development, Chicago Kroc Center,IL; Major Vicky Horton, Special Services, DHQ (protem until Aug. 1 retirement); Majors Garry & NancyLowder, Chaplains, Booth Manor, Chicago, IL;Captains Keith & Michelle Graham, COs, DeKalb,IL; Captains Steve & Latdavanh Kounthapanya,COs, Rockford Tabernacle, IL; Captain CarolLewis, CO, Crystal Lake, IL; Captains Antonio &Janelle Romero, COs, Chicago Lawn, IL; CaptainsDerek & Joanna Rose, COs, Midway Citadel, IL;Captains Luis & Raisi Zambrano, Hispanic Min.,Special Services, DHQ (pro tem until Nov. 1 retire-ment); Lts. Richard & Linnea Forney, COs, Aurora,IL; Lts. Norman & Denesia Polusca, COs,Evanston, IL.

Midland DivisionMajor Andrew Miller, Jr., Add’l Appt.: Kroc Center

Officer for Congregational Life, Quincy Kroc Center,IL; Majors Mike & Judy Mills, COs, Springfield,MO; Major Richard Trimmell (change in desig.),Columbia/Jefferson City Area Coordinator,Columbia, MO; Captains Charles & KathleenPinkston, COs, Jacksonville, IL; Lt. Mary Kim, CO,St. Louis Maplewood, MO.

Northern DivisionMajor Elsie Cline, Assoc. Officer for Hispanic

Min., Albert Lea, MN; Major Butch Frost, Div.Secretary, DHQ; Major Lisa Frost, Div. Secretaryfor Program, DHQ; Major David Luft, Auditor,Business, DHQ; Major Zandra Luft, CommunityCare Min. Secretary, DHQ; Captain Alisha Cho,Div. Youth Secretary, DHQ; Captain Michael Cho,Div. Youth Secretary, Add’l Appt.: Div. Candidates’Secretary, DHQ; Lts. Sean & Christina Wise, COs,Virginia, MN; A/Captain Linda Faye Jones, CO,Willmar, MN; Envoy Tonya Carlson, CorrectionalServices Chaplain, DHQ; Envoys Michael & KrisFuqua, Corps Admins., St. Paul Eastside, MN.

Western DivisionMajors Gary & Vickie Cole, COs, Mitchell, SD;

Captains John & Crystal Joyner, COs, MasonCity, IA; Captain Leanna Tuttle, CO, Huron, SD;Captain Carol Williams, Older Adult Min. Dir., Add’lAppt.: Veterans’ Admin. Representative, DHQ;Captain Charles Williams, Chaplain, LiedRenaissance Center, Omaha, NE; Lt. Pam Kasten,CO, Boone, IA.

Western Michigan/Northern Indiana DivisionMajor Jacalyn Bowers, Add’l Appt.: Officer

Development Secretary, DHQ; Major KathyEdmonds, Special Services, DHQ (pro tem untilAug. 1 retirement); Major Robert Edmonds (healthleave); Major Claire Grainger, Div. Secretary forProgram, Add’l Appts.: Community Care Min.Secretary, Moral & Ethical Issues Secretary, DHQ;Major Norman Grainger, Div. Secretary, Add’lAppts.: Kent County Coordinator, Men’s Min.Secretary, DHQ; Major Marc Johnson, Add’l Appt.:Kroc Center Officer for Congregational Life, GrandRapids Kroc Center, MI; Major Collette Webster(change in desig.), Kroc Center Officer for Program& Youth Development, South Bend Kroc Center, IN;Major Robert Webster, Add’l Appt.: Kroc CenterOfficer for Congregational Life, South Bend KrocCenter, IN; Captain Daniel Faundez, Kroc CenterOfficer for Hispanic Min., Grand Rapids KrocCenter, MI; Captain Judy Lowder, CO, Alma, MI.

Wisconsin and Upper Michigan DivisionMajors Nelson & Deborah De La Vergne, COs,

Waukesha, WI; Majors Bounlouane &Champathong Keobounhom, COs, MadisonGenesis, WI; Major Donald Kincaid, Add’l Appt.:Brown County Coordinator, Green Bay, WI; MajorsRonald & Carol Lemirand, COs, Marinette, WI;Major Lisa Mueller, Kroc Center Officer forProgram & Community Development, Green BayKroc Center, WI; Major Robert Mueller, SeniorKroc Center Officer, Green Bay Kroc Center, WI;Captains Sanhty & Jean Thammavongsa, COs,Milwaukee West, WI; Captain Martin Thies, Div.Youth Secretary, DHQ; Captain Shannon Thies,Div. Youth Secretary, Add’l Appt.: DivisionalCandidates’ Secretary, DHQ; Lts. Rodney &Kristina Morin, COs, Hancock, MI.

Territorial HeadquartersMajor Toni Dorrell, Asst. to the Chief Secretary;

Major Christine Poff, Secretary, Evangelism &Corps Growth; Major Patricia Taube, SecretaryDesignate, Candidates’ Department (until Oct. 1).

TransfersCaptain Dennis & A/Captain Adriana Earnhart

(Western Territory).

RetirementsMay 1: Majors Mark & Sue WelshJuly 1: Lt. Col. Richard Vander Weele; Majors

Thomas & Roseann Eagle; Majors Alan &LaVonne Fones; Majors Herbert & YanethFuqua; Majors Craig & Joan Stoker; EnvoyWalter Peck.August 1: Majors Robert & Kathy Edmonds;

Major Vicky Horton; Majors Steven & MelodyKoehler; Major Corliss Skepper.September 1: Major Linda Jones; Majors

Laurence & Judy McPherson.October 1: Colonels William & Susan Harfoot.November 1: Captains Luis & Raisi Zambrano.

CO/COs = Corps Officer(s)

DHQ = Divisional Headquarters

Mrs. Major Irene Marjorie Jewett

Mrs. MajorIrene MarjorieJewett was pro-moted to Gloryon April 24,2014. She was89.Marjorie was

born to Chesterand BedaHasney inWaukegan, Ill. She accepted Christas a child and was enrolled as asenior soldier at the Waukegan, Ill.,Corps. Following high school gradu-ation she entered training and wascommissioned in 1944.In 1947 she married Cecil Vernon

Jewett. He was commissioned in1951, and Marge was reaccepted asan officer. Together they served atseveral corps appointments, as wellas a stint at territorial headquartersin the supplies and shipping depart-ment before being transferred tomen’s social services (adult rehabili-tation centers) in 1962.They held appointments in the

men’s social for 25 years includingcenters in Illinois, Nebraska,Michigan, Missouri, Iowa andWisconsin until their retirement in1987.Marge was a good musician and a

fierce board game competitor. She isremembered for her kind spirit andwarm hospitality in the men’s socialservice centers.She was preceded in death by her

husband and is survived by her chil-dren, Lt. Colonel Vern (Martha) andMarge (Pat) Morton; five grandchil-dren and six great-grandchildren.

Major Irene Rubin

At 78 MajorIrene Rubin waspromoted toGlory on May14, 2014.Irene Wyatt

was born inJackson, Ky., in1936. Her familyeventually set-tled in Rushville,Ind., about a block from the corps,where Irene spent many hours withfriends. Many officers were rolemodels for her and had a greatinfluence on her life such as Lt.Colonels James and Jean Davis. In1957, Irene entered officer trainingwith the “Faithful” session and mether future husband, Cai Rubin.Irene and Cai were married in

1961 and served together 42 yearsas officers, including corps appoint-ments in Minnesota, Michigan, Iowaand Illinois. In one of their mostmemorable appointments theyhelped to build the MountGreenwood, Ill., Corps. They alsoserved at Midland DivisionalHeadquarters where she was divi-sional services to the aging andleague of mercy secretary. Theyretired from Jackson, Mich., in2000.Irene is remembered for loving

the Lord until her last day and serv-ing Him faithfully.She is survived by her husband,

children Kent (Kelli) and Cairena(Brian) Huttenga and five grandchil-dren.

Major Harold Hatfield

On April 23,2014, MajorHarold Hatfieldwas promoted toGlory.Harold was

born to Evertand Ada in 1924.Growing up in asmall, Kansasfarming commu-nity Harold was intrigued by a groupof Salvationists who wandered intotown to conduct an open-air meeting.Through this connection he met RuthWilson, whom he started dating.After Harold enlisted in the U.S

Air Force, Ruth entered training.Upon honorable discharge, Haroldtoo entered training in 1946 and wascommissioned with the “Warriors”session.The next year Harold married

Ruth, and together they served atcorps until 1963 when they wereappointed to Indiana DivisionalHeadquarters with Harold as divi-sional youth secretary. His nextappointment was as Peoria, Ill., citycoordinator, followed by appoint-ments as divisional secretary for theNorthern Illinois Division and gener-al secretary for the Midland Division.The last 12 years of the Hatfields'officership were served at territorialheadquarters from which he retiredas secretary for evangelism, adult ser-vices and correctional services.After Ruth's promotion to Glory in

1988, Harold married BettyMcCaughey in 2000.Harold was a dedicated member of

Kiwanis, and his ministry wasmarked by love for youth, mentor-ship and unyielding service.He is survived by his wife, Betty,

and children Richard, Ronald (Susan)and David (Patty); nine grandchildrenand 10 great-grandchildren.

Major Robert Reasoner

Major RobertReasoner waspromoted toGlory on May15, 2014.Robert was

one of sevenchildren born toClyde andEleanor inElkhart, Ind.,where their family attended aNazarene church. After his fatherpassed away, Robert started attend-ing The Salvation Army at the invita-tion of a friend. There he became avery active soldier holding severallocal officer positions.He entered training from Elkhart,

Ind., and was commissioned with the“Servants of Christ” session in 1963.The following year he married Lt.Barbara Swart, and their marriagewas blessed with four children.Together the Reasoners served at

corps in Minnesota, Michigan,Indiana, Wisconsin and Missouri,with a stint at the Detroit AdultRehabilitation Center. They retiredback to Robert’s hometown inElkhart from Mishawaka, Ind., in2000.Robert is remembered for his deep

faith and passion to help the lost findChrist.He was preceded in death by his

son, Eric, and is survived by hiswife, children Alan (Angela), Troyand Nancy (James) Grant and sevengrandchildren.

On themove

Words of LifeSeptember –December 2014

Amazing Love

Words of Life, The SalvationArmy’s internationaldevotional, is written byMajor Beverly Ivany. It isavailable from ResourceConnection,1-800-937-8896 orshop.salvationarmy.organd also digitally fromAmazon.com