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“I feel so honored and blessed to have been able to attend. I’ve been given

a fresher and a God–focused outlook and I’m looking forward to applying it to my life every day because I have been forever ‘dazzled’ by his grace.” This comment is just one of many positive responses to the recent Eastern Territorial Women’s Conference entitled “Dazzling Grace.” As many as 2,000 women came together to worship at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pa., from October 3–6.

Based on Ephesians chapter 2:6–8, “God can do anything you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams!” (The Message), Conference speakers and special guests moved delegates to tears, to joy, and to spiritual victory in ways that they had yet to imagine.

From the welcome reception on Thurs-day evening to the cello solo “Amazing Grace” at the close of the conference, the worship of God dazzled the delegates.

Commissioner Sue E. Swanson, territorial president for women’s organizations; special guest Nicole Johnson, author and dramatist; as well as Colonel Marcella Carlson, territorial secretary for women’s organizations, led the conference from conception until its climactic ending.

The performance of Ballet Magnifi cat! on Saturday evening beautifully segued into a marvelous Sunday morning worship.

‘Dazzling Grace’ >>Eastern Territory holds fi rst women’s conference MARA KARG

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A night by candlelight WARREN L. MAYE

The ‘Dazzling Grace’ Conference

This was the fi rst time I was invited to attend such a wonderful conference. I thoroughly enjoyed Nicole and her amazing dramas. She defi nitely made it relat-able. I felt very uplifted and touched. Our corps ladies had a wonderful time on the trip to the beautiful state of Pennsylvania, laughing and sharing stories of our childhoods and of our families today. I know we had a great time and we are thankful for the opportunity The Salvation Army gave all 2,000 women to attend such a blessed event.

It was evident that the staff had worked hard on this event for a long time. The music was excellent. The ballet on Saturday night was beautiful and meaningful. The food was delicious and the staff at the Hershey Lodge was hard working. It was a great chance to spend time with God and to share quiet times with our sisters in Christ. Thanks for such a treat!

— Nancy Hicks, Milton, Mass.Via Facebook, posted October 9, 2013

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BUENASBUENASNOTICIAS!

Recently in the Bronx, three baby brothers died when their apartment caught fi re. The media said the cause of the fatal blaze was the family’s

use of candles after their utility company shut off the lights due to nonpay-ment. However, were nonpayment and candles the underlying causes?

The story hits home for me, because I can vividly remember a cold December afternoon years ago—just days before Christmas—when my family faced a similar fi nancial crisis. Times were exceptionally hard for my parents. Money was painfully short, bills were mounting, and two children, my sister and I, were hoping to enjoy new toys.

One day while home alone, we heard a knock at the door. It was the utility guy with a wrench in his hand. I will always remember his sad expression when he said, “If you give me a dollar, I won’t turn off your power.” Unfortunately, neither of us had a dollar. A few minutes after we closed the door, lights on our Christmas tree, in the living room, and in every other room went dark.

As evening came, we rummaged through a cabinet, found two candles, lit them, and waited. We thought that sitting in a dark, cold apartment was the worst that could happen, until we heard the front door open slowly—on its own!

We screamed for help and became even more terrifi ed when we heard footsteps quickening toward us!

Today, families have been defaulting in large numbers on what had appeared to them to be quick and easy bank loans. Outstanding debt has reached epidemic proportions. Yet fi nancial bailouts—which total in the billions—for corporations seem to come more easily and sooner than debt relief for families.

I believe that our society’s priorities are wrong. A needy family deserves a bailout too. And thanks to the National Fuel Funds Network, assistance is available through the Territorial Social Services Department. If you need a bailout, request a Citizen’s Application form today.

Fortunately, our night by candlelight ended happily. That person running through the dark toward my sister and me was actually our mom. The more we screamed, the faster she ran.

This Christmas, your family may be running what appears to be a losing race against fi nancial crisis. If so, then you must be all the wiser in your spending. But remember—your family’s health and safety are priceless. Trust God and put His wisdom and Word fi rst because He is “the Light” of the world!

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William Booth’s legendary Christmas message WARREN L. MAYE

It has been said that, during difficult economic times, William Booth, Founder

of The Salvation Army, had purposed to offer an encouraging Christmas message to his officers around the world, but lacked sufficient funds to do so. There-fore, he opted to send, via telegraph, just one word—“Others.”*

This holiday, you may be in the midst of difficult times. The good news is, God is still on His throne and He will never leave you or forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6).**

So, continue giving. Because in God’s

economy, that seemingly little thing He has placed in your palm has the potential to be of unfathomable value to others.

* In his book Be A Hero, Steven Court writes that the “Others” idea actually

emerged between 1894–95 as the title of the Army’s annual report and was also

used as the Army’s theme for 1895. ** “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the

Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

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Merry Christmas; guess who? MAJOR DAVID WETZEL

The year was 1968 and I was in the sixth grade. My teacher decided he wanted to do something differ-ent that Christmas. At his instruction, we all wrote our names on slips of

paper, folded them, and put them into a box. He then shook the box and told us to reach into it, pick one of the slips, and open it. We were to buy a gift for that person for the day of the Christmas party. He also said to keep the name a secret. It sounded fun, so we did it.

When it was my turn, I reached into the box and picked my own name. According to the rules, if you picked your own name, you had to fold the paper, put it back into the box, and pick another or switch it with someone. But I was last in line and couldn’t put the slip back into the box. I began asking others if I could switch but no one wanted to. I was stuck.

I told my parents what had happened. Seeing that I was a little upset, my mother smiled and told me she would take care of it. Not knowing how she was going to do this, I accepted what she had said.

The day of the Christmas party, my mother handed me a wrapped present and told me to sneak it to school and

put it in my desk. “Don’t open it until the party,” she added. When I entered the classroom, I quickly went to my desk, looked around, and slipped the gift inside.

The morning dragged by; it seemed like the clock wasn’t moving. The party was go-ing to begin right after lunch. Everyone was in a festive mood and couldn’t wait for it to start. I was too excited to do anything. My mind was on the present inside my desk. Every once in a while, I’d lift the lid and peek inside to make sure it was still there.

As the party got underway, my class-mates began exchanging gifts. Looking around to see if anyone was watching, I quickly reached into my desk, grabbed the present, and laid it on top of the desk. “Hey!” I exclaimed. “How did this present get into my desk?” Before I knew it, my classmates had gathered around me.

I began opening the present. All eyes were glued to what I was doing. The pres-ent was a book. I can still remember the title of it: Peter’s Moose. Inside the front cover was a Christmas card. I took it out, opened it and read these words out loud, “Merry Christmas, David; guess who?”

To this day, I’m thankful that none of my classmates or my teacher, who had now joined the group, recognized my mother’s handwriting. If anyone had, the jig would have been up. Everyone was stunned. Knowing I had picked my own name and hadn’t been able to switch

names with anyone, they wondered how I had received a gift. I was the talk of the classroom that day, and it was a Christmas no one would forget, especially me.

More than 2,000 years ago, a little baby entered the world. He wasn’t born in a fancy palace but in a stable. But the place was perfect for him anyway; his mother and father had provided comfort. He was laid upon hay in a manger. There was no doubt in Mary and Joseph’s mind who the young child was. He had a name: Jesus. There was no reason to pick another name. He was the promised Messiah.

The shepherds found out about this special baby when the angels appeared to them. Immediately, they went to seek out this child and found him exactly where the angels said he would be. There was no guesswork involved. They knew.

I don’t know what happened to that book I received. It’s around somewhere and maybe I’ll find it someday. I will never forget what my mother did for me that Christmas to make it so special. We can never forget how special God made us when He allowed His Son to be born and dwell among us, and to pay the price for all of our sins on the Cross 33 years later.

Maybe when I find the book, I’ll get a Christmas card, put it inside, and give it back to my mother with these words written on it, “Merry Christmas, Mom; guess who?”

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Prayer and fasting COLONEL JANICE HOWARD

Mention the phrase “prayer and fast-ing,” and often three comments

surface. “That’s just religion” or “I can’t do that—I’ll starve to death!” or “Fasting is an ancient practice that only eccentric people practice today.”

Prayer and fasting are ancient and biblical practices—from the Old Testa-ment Jews, to the New Testament Jesus, to today’s Christians in all parts of the world.

But what is prayer and fasting all about?

Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline, writes that fasting was an expectation of Jesus rather than a command by Him (Matthew 6:16, 9:15). Traditionally, the Jews practiced fasting twice a week. Building on that, John Wesley, the 18th–century evangelist, said

that he would not entertain someone as a ministerial candidate if that person were not fasting twice a week.

Why do we fast? Mahesh Chavda, au-thor of The Hidden Power of Prayer and Fasting, lists nine biblical reasons: 1. to obey to God’s Word; 2. to humble our-selves before God and obtain his grace and power; 3. to overcome temptations; 4. to be purified from sin; 5. to become weak before God so God’s power can be strong; 6. to obtain God’s support in order to accomplish His will; 7. to find comfort in times of crisis; 8. when seek-ing God’s direction; and 9. to achieve understanding and divine revelation.

Satan often opposes our prayer and

fasting. Let’s protect ourselves from him with truth and power, which comes di-rectly from the Word. And as you spend time in prayer, be sure to feast on the “Bread of Life.”

Grab a partner and learn together. God will be honored.

Would you like to know more about this kind of prayer? Go to

www.armyonitsknees.org. And be sure to read the territorial prayer requests list.

—Colonel Janice Howard is the Territorial Ambassador for Prayer

and Spiritual Formation.

God’s ‘portfolio’ CAPTAIN PAUL PELLETIER

For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his ser-vants and en-trusted to them his property.

—Matt. 25:14–30

Perhaps this man was an

entrepreneur worth trillions of dollars. He was certainly willing to take financial risks. In Jesus’ parable, the man gives “talents” to each of his three servants. A talent was worth 20 years of wages—a huge investment. Stewarding such wealth was a great opportunity, a great challenge, and a great responsibility.

The servants who are given five talents and two talents invest the money wisely; they double the rich man’s invest-ment. However, the servant who is given just one talent hides

it in the ground. He explains to his master that he knows him to be a hard man, so he was afraid. He proudly presents the one talent he has protected. “See, here is what belongs to you,” he says.

When the wealthy man hears this explanation, he becomes angry with the servant, calling him “wicked” and “lazy.”

This parable frightens me because it suggests that there are risks I haven’t taken, faith I haven’t used, and love I haven’t given.

“Here Lord, we left The Salvation Army just as we found it,” I could paraphrase. “We took no chances that would en-

danger our charitable status with the government; we risked nothing that would jeopardize our reputation with our donors; we carefully guarded your assets with as little public scandal as possible. You now have everything back just as you entrusted it to us.”

Just as the wealthy man risked invest-ing in his servants, God is willing to risk investing in each of us. We can dig holes, as did the wicked and lazy servant in the parable, but God asks for a return on His investment, rather than excuses.

We are the agents of God’s holdings, responsible for the administration of His grace. We are the keepers of His portfo-

lio. We would do well to take all that the Master has given to

us and put it to work for His kingdom—lest we find ourselves, like the lazy servant, in outer darkness where there is forever “weeping and gnashing of

teeth.” (Matt. 25:30)

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‘A complete transformation’ ROBERT MITCHELL

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who com-forts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

—2 Corinthians 1:3–4

Michele Gavidia has

suffered a lot of physical abuse in

her life, but she found healing at The Sal-vation Army and a chance to help other women like herself.

Michele had rejected several invitations by a friend to attend church because she was overwhelmed with the drama in her life. But her son, Luis, attended an after–school program at the Chelsea/East Boston, Mass., Corps. One Sunday in 2005, she walked through the door.

“I fi nally came and I never left,” she recalls. “[The Salvation Army] has a lot of things for the kids and it was very wel-coming. It felt like a family to me.”

The members prayed and counseled Michele and helped her grow spiritually. She is now the coordinator of social ser-vices at the corps.

“I think, spiritually, my walk with God is solid now instead of all over the place,” she says. “I just know I’m living better and dealing with life better.

“I feel I can help women now that I’ve

helped myself spiritually and emotionally.”Since coming to the corps, Michele

says she has helped many women in domestic violence situations and women who fi nd themselves homeless, hungry, and in need of God’s love.

“I talk to women every day about what God does for me,” she says. “I deal with everything. Whatever kind of person walks through my door, that’s what I deal with.”

Michele recalls a homeless woman who came in frequently to talk. The fi rst time Michele saw her, she was “cold, hungry, extremely tired, and sleeping in the park.”

“I had her sit in my offi ce while I heated a dinner for her,” Michele says.

The woman said her boyfriend was outside and hungry too. The couple re-fused to go to a shelter, but Michele was able to give them socks, shirts, jeans, shoes, jackets, and a blanket.

“I was excited because we got to know each other and talked about the Bible, and she continues to come see me for food and to talk,” Michele says.

It’s all in a day’s work for Michele, who is seeing the words of 2 Corinthians

1:3–4 come true before her eyes.“I didn’t realize the impact I make

every day on individuals,” she says. “It’s amazing, but I also know that it is my job to show them the love of Christ when they walk through the doors.

“I pray for many people, like the guy who is drinking and is just not ready to go into rehab, or the girl who you know is ‘human traffi cking’ out in the streets, or the women who are being abused day after day.”

Michele says her goal at her job is to “just make one person’s life a little better.”

“I love to show them the Word of God and the love that God has for them and that they have a purpose in this world,” she says. “I get letters all the time saying I am their angel, and I tell them, ‘Don’t thank me. Thank Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. He is the provider and the comforter.’ ”

Michele plans to go back to college so she can be even more helpful to the victims of domestic violence.

“I’ve come a long way,” she says. “It’s been a long road. It’s been a complete transformation from a little shy girl who wouldn’t talk to being the head of social services and really helping women and being able to give back to them.

“I can tell them, ‘You can change your life, and I’m living proof of that.’ ”

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The General’s Christmas message GENERAL ANDRE COX

Christmas is celebrated in so many different ways around the world, and yet so easily we forget the true meaning of an event that

shaped and changed the world. People of all nationalities and cultures have been drawn to God’s light as revealed in Jesus, whose coming to earth changed and changes the way we think and act.

The prophet Isaiah foresaw the coming of Jesus into the world—“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given … he will be called Wonderful Counselor, … Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).

A well–known Christmas carol expresses so beautifully the longing that people still have —“Come, thou long–expected Jesus, born to set thy people free …” (The Song Book of The Salvation Army 79, v 1).

The world has never known, and will never know, a light more power-ful than the light Jesus brought. John described it as “The true light that gives light to every man, and … the world did not recognize him … his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him … he gave the right to become children of God …” (John 1:9–13).

Despite this wonderful reality, there are still far too many people living in darkness and despair, suffering and fear, having lost the will to live, for they see no future. They have lost all sense of purpose and direction because they refuse to turn to “the Light.”

The Bible presents Jesus as the coming of light into the world—light that outshines any-thing we can ever imagine. We are surrounded by fl ashing lights, neon signs, illuminated billboards—all designed to attract us, to draw us in. But there is no light that compares to the light of Jesus, for it draws us into the joy of knowing him as our personal Savior.

The impact of Christ’s coming into the world is still in evidence. People are experiencing change and transformation, fi nding deliverance and freedom, peace and forgiveness. The message of the angels still resonates powerfully in our hearts and lives today.

Christmas is a wonderful opportunity for us to be not only witnesses to “the Light” but also carriers of “the Light.” We must celebrate and give thanks for the true meaning of Christmas: “He came to give us life in all its fullness … He [‘the Light’] came to banish death and doubt and darkness, He came to set his people free” (SASB 274, chorus).

May the “Light of the World” shine into your hearts this Christmas—and then out to others so that the world will be a brighter place in the coming year.

May God richly bless you as you join with us in giving thanks to God for the birth of our Savior.

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Holiness Institute inspires delegates CSM DANIEL S. CONWAY

We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctifi ed, and that our whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

—Tenth Doctrine of The Salvation Army

From September 26–29, 30 soldiers had the privilege of attending the 2013 Holiness Institute in the Territorial Confer-

ence Center in West Nyack, N.Y. We explored the theme “Our Journey in a Bible–Shaped Life of Holiness” in body, soul, and spirit. Delegates received instruction in the doctrine of holiness, the Holy Spirit’s work in sanctifi cation, holy living in everyday life, and spiritual formation through holiness.

Leading the discussions and presentations were such esteemed Salvationist leaders and teachers as Lt. Colonel Lyell Rader, Lt. Colonels Howard and Patricia Burr, Majors Kellus and Marcia Vanover, Captain Cindy–Lou Drummond, Envoys Steven and Sharon Bussey, and Envoy Kenneth Burton, O.F. We were also blessed by the ministries of Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, territorial commander; Lt. Colonels Kenneth and Cheryl Maynor, program secretary and communications secretary; and Majors Young Sung Kim and Soo Jung Kim, territorial ambassador for holiness and private secretary to the territorial commander.

For me, the most meaningful part of this three–day adven-ture was the opportunity to model holiness through our small–group ministry. Major Marcia Vanover wonderfully introduced small groups to delegates who were new to the concept. We then put Acts 20:20 into action.

Lt. Colonel Patricia Burr guided my group in an examination of Acts, Chapter 2. Although we had only two practical ses-sions, the vulnerability and openness we shared in this small group was tremendous. We learned so much from each other; the experience brought tears to some of our eyes.

This practicum was designed to show us the ease of imple-

menting such ministry in our corps as well as to demonstrate the mighty work of the Holy Spirit through small groups.

Scripture constantly reminds us that without love, knowledge is but a sounding gong or clanging cymbal. During our time together, we enjoyed multiple opportunities to express our love for one another in many dynamic worship gatherings under the guidance of Envoy Burton and Envoys Bussey.

We explored sanctifi cation by faith, growth in grace by com-muning with God in regular prayer and Bible study, living a holy life, becoming like Jesus by demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit in all relationships, resisting the temptation to sin by relying solely upon the Holy Spirit for guidance, and doing the will of God. Our weekend ended with a powerful covenant service, in which we were called to claim God’s deeper work of grace. Many lives were challenged by this commitment to deepen our relationships with God and others through holiness.

I know that my life was changed.Envoy Burton prayed that we would take our “mountaintop

experience” home with us and live it out in our communities. I also encourage you to make your journey through a Bible–shaped life of holiness. Make it a lifetime adventure.

—Daniel S. Conway is the corps sergeant–major at the Hampton, N.H., Corps.

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Kroc Center Opens in Puerto Rico MARIA MAGRINA

“We are counting on you!” said Major Juan Mercado during the

dedication of the first Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Puerto Rico. Mercado, administrator of this new 85,000 square–foot facility in the city of Guayama, spoke to as many as 300 people from the local community and to visitors.

“We count on your usual cooperation so that we can ensure the success of the center’s mission of supporting a wide range of social services to help improve living conditions and provide better devel-opment opportunities for disadvantaged communities in the country,” he said.

Mercado continued, “We encourage all citizens and private companies to become familiar with this project, to come visit us, to make it their own, and to be encouraged to sponsor it through generous contributions.”

The center will provide childcare, after–school services, social work, art & music classes*, recreation and physi-cal efficiency programs, a gym, dance classes and Zumba, 14 sports, and access to a semi–Olympic pool. The center also has a café, meeting rooms, an amphi-theater/chapel, a Central Square, halls available to hire for private activities, indoor courts, a mini waterpark, a chil-dren’s pool, an aerobics area, and Wi–Fi Internet service. Children, youth, adults, and seniors will enjoy these services at minimal cost—and all under one roof.

The construction of this $20 million world–class modern structure, designed by the architectural firm Sierra Cardona Ferrer, was made possible after the Salvation Army of Puerto Rico received an allocation of funds granted as a result of submitting a proposal that competed with other Salvation Army divisions from 30 cities in the northeastern United States. These funds come from a historic $1.6 billion legacy grant made by the Kroc family’s foundation.

“By erecting this first center in our country, we are fulfilling the Kroc fam-ily’s will to provide services to people who need it most,” said Major Jorge L. Marzan, divisional commander of the Salvation Army in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Marzan further explained that The Salvation Army procured a needs assess-ment in order to determine the location of the community center. Guayama was chosen due to the socioeconomic profile gleaned from research results. After deter-mining the location of the project, the idea was presented to the Interamerican University, which had sponsored the Kroc Center initiative since its inception and had donated the 5.9 acres on which the center’s campus now stands.

“Our collaboration with the Interamerican University is not only on educational and community levels—it transcends them to reach a shared

ecumenical and Christian phi-losophy,” said Manuel J. Fernós, president of the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. “The Salvation Army believes and has faith in Puerto Rico and the poten-tial of its people. For that reason, we put all the effort and heart into this project—investing substantial resources and building a cutting–edge social infrastructure such as this Kroc Community Center.”

He said that, in addition to serving the Machete district of Guayama, the center will open its doors to people of all the neighboring towns and people throughout Puerto Rico.

So after three years of construc-tion, the Guayama community was

ready for a celebration. It began with the music of the New York Staff Band (NYSB) under the direction of Ronald Waiksnoris. Commissioners Barry C. and Sue E. Swanson, territorial leaders, led the ceremonies.

Among the special guests were Jamie Perello, the speaker of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico; Raymón Orta, the secretary of sports and rec-reation; Eduardo Cintron, the mayor of Guayama; and Manuel J. Fernós, Esq., president of Interamerican University.

At the conclusion of the dedication cer-emony, local community members and others were invited to an open house entitled “Family Afternoon at the Kroc.” As many as 600 people participated.

During the Sunday Holiness meet-ing, music by the NYSB continued to inspire an audience of as many as 300 people. Commissioner Barry C. Swanson enrolled six soldiers. Commissioner Sue E. Swanson offered heartfelt words of wisdom entitled “A willing heart.” Many people responded to the message by kneeling at a mercy seat and by leaving their struggles and burdens to a trust-worthy God.

* While funding is available,scholarships will be offered to children

who meet specific requirements.

—Linette Luna and The Development Team contributed to this article.


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‘My Hope’ Billy Graham’s living room crusade MAJOR FAITH MILLER

Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season … Do the work of an evangelist.

—2 Timothy 4:2,5 (NKJV)

Billy Graham stated, “An evangelist is like a newscaster on television or a

journalist writing for a newspaper … ex-cept that the evangelist’s mission is to tell the Good News that never changes!

During November 2013, Christians will have the opportunity to lead others to Christ with the Good News that never changes. “My Hope with Billy Graham” is a massive effort to reach people across the United States and Canada with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Following a simple biblical model, the initiative combines the reach and excite-ment of a nationwide media event with the power of personal relationships. Un-der the guidance of local pastors, Chris-tians will share the Gospel message with friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors by using different media programs that feature Billy Graham, as well as dynamic music and testimonies.

Like the Apostle Matthew, some people will invite guests into their homes, while other people will gather at a cof-fee shop or in their favorite hangout. Whether they use a television, tablet, or smart phone, participants will choose a program format, time, and place that suits them; show the programs; and then share their personal testimony.

The Southwest Ohio Northeast

Kentucky (SWONEKY) Division recently received training from the Billy Graham organization to participate in this evan-gelistic campaign. A representative from My Hope shared with corps officers, soldiers, and other interested people the strategies and principles to effectively implement this outreach.

A key to the success of My Hope is es-tablishing relationships. During the initial training and in the months leading up to the event, corps officers, soldiers, and people interested in participating will be active in strengthening their relationships with people they know who need Christ.

Close friends, family members, co–workers, colleagues, and neighbors will earn the right to share their personal testimony as they cultivate relationships and offer loving service.

The personal testimony of each corps officer, soldier, and participant is vital to the success of this outreach. After watch-ing My Hope with their guests, partici-pants will briefly share how they found hope in Jesus and then lead their guests in a prayer to receive Christ. As people who accept Christ live out the love of Jesus and then share their own story with lost friends, family, and neighbors, the hope is that God will transform lives nationwide.

After receiving the My Hope training, Majors Steven and Debra Ashcraft then trained 15 soldiers of the Lexington, Ky., Corps where they currently serve as corps officers.

“Evangelism is not a calling reserved exclusively for corps officers,” says Major Steven Ashcraft. “I believe one of the greatest priorities of The Salvation Army today is to mobilize lay officers to do the work of evangelism.”

Major Debra Ashcraft echoed that sen-timent, saying, “Evangelism has always been the heartbeat for our ministry; it is what God has called us to do. Soldiers of the Lexington Corps are excited to share Christ through ‘My Hope with Billy Graham.’”

Throughout the SWONEKY Division, corps officers and soldiers who received the My Hope training are meeting togeth-er in small groups; sharing in Bible studies; and praying, planning, and preparing to implement the strategies and principles.

How can you partici-pate? ‘Take a look.’

Look around—Identify your friends, neighbors, co–workers, fellow students, and family who do not know Jesus Christ as their Savior. Look up—Pray every day for each person you have identified.Look out—Create opportunities to build your relationship with people.Look forward—to the event: Invite every person you have identi-fied, prepare to share your per-sonal testimony, and pray for God’s help as you ask your friends if they want the kind of hope that you have—then lead them to Jesus.Look after—people who gave their lives to Jesus Christ and help them grow in faith.

‘When the Gospel of Jesus Christ is presented with authority—quoting from the very Word of God—He takes that message and drives it supernaturally into the human heart,’ says Billy Graham.

—Major Faith Miller is SWONEKY’s divisional program secretary

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‘BELIEVE IT OR NOT’FOR HOUGH YOUTH

Cleveland, OH—The Hough Corps recently kicked off its youth min-istry under the theme, “Believe It or Not.”

“Our goal is to increase the personal value our youth have for the Gospel,” said Lieutenant Christopher Hinzman, assistant corps officer. “God’s Word is not just an important manual to keep handy when life goes haywire.

“We are praying that they will personally discover the truth in the Holy Spirit in such a way that they will desire the Word and be built up in it.”

Hinzman said their conversation will focus on the question “So what?” regarding the need for church at-

tendance, Bible study, and prayer.

“Many young people are at a point of transi-tion; they’re trying to become adults,” Hinzman said. “We want to help them discover God’s role in their future.”

Hinzman said the corps and its officers, Captains James and Malinda Jones, hope to sustain ministries for kids, teens, and young adults.

BACKPACKS FOR 500

Allentown, PA—More than 500 children received back-packs and school sup-plies at the Salvation Army’s 9th Annual Back to School Carnival.

“With help from the community, we were able to provide these

supplies to 516 chil-dren from 43 different schools across Lehigh County,” said Captain Sheila Rolon, corps officer.

The carnival, held Aug. 23 in the corps gym, was sponsored by individuals and by volun-teer groups, Rolon said.

‘TO BE LOVED’WOMEN’S RETREAT

Pittstown, NJ—Wom-en from the Dover, Del., Corps had a truly relaxing weekend Sept. 13–14 at a retreat held at Camp Tecumseh.

The theme, “To Be Loved,” expressed how many of the women felt, said Fabi Soto, corps receptionist.

On Friday night, delegates enjoyed a spa where they were pam-pered with manicures,

pedicures, and mas-sages. The night ended with a campfire—toast-ing marshmallows for s’mores and singing praise songs in English and in Spanish.

Saturday included a meditation on physical and spiritual “make-overs.” Later, the wom-en bought gifts at the King’s Bazaar, followed by a basket auction.

“The Dover Corps women took home baskets full of goodies for their families,” Soto said. “The weekend reminded us how much our God truly loves us.”

FUNDRAISERGENERATES $1K

Ithaca, NY—Twenty-five women from the corps worked for two days preparing, chop-ping, mixing, and cook-

ing homemade soups and desserts.

Then on Sept. 26, they served 100 guests who enjoyed soup, sal-ad, beans, desserts, and more at the women’s auxiliary’s annual Souper Supper fund–raiser.

Major Barbara Carvill, corps officer, said the women raised $1,200 from hosting the meal and conducting a silent auction.

“The ladies served a full house of families, friends, and first–time visitors,” Carvill said. “Wonderful conversa-tion, new friends, and shared laughter filled the gym.”

300 FAMILIES RECEIVE HELP

Massillion, OH—When kids returned to school this year,


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The Salvation Army and other community groups made sure they were ready.

Margaret Morris, director of social ser-vices at the corps, said that, the week before school started, 636 kids from 299 families received help.

“This year, we nearly doubled the number of children we served,” Morris said.

Thanks to generous donations from the community and from churches, Morris said the kids received free backpacks, hearing and vision screenings, haircuts, and library cards. The kids were also enrolled in a child I.D. program.

Kindergartners re-ceived stuffed animals and 421 children got vouchers for free shoes.

Morris said the kids would also be part of the Vacation Bible School program.

“More than 50 volunteers helped. They enjoyed seeing so many children have a better beginning to their new school year,” she said.

‘GOD IS MOVING’

Philadelphia, PA—On the morning of Sept. 29, the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Cen-ter was the place to be.

Captain Dennis Young, corps officer, said 268 people at-tended Sunday worship and witnessed the enrollment of 13 senior soldiers. Captain Sha-ron Young, corps of-ficer, enrolled six junior soldiers.

“At the Philadelphia Kroc Corps, the Army

is growing and God’s Kingdom is expanding … Hallelujah!” Captain Dennis Young said.

NEW BICYCLES

Plainfield, NJ—For some kids, it was Christmas in July.

On July 24, The Salva-tion Army partnered with Dairy Queen and several other community supporters to give away 136 refurbished bicycles to children in need (and to some adults).

Major Verna LaSalle, the corps officer, said this was the second “Christmas in July” organized by the corps and will likely become an annual event. She likes that it “unites sev-eral community agen-cies and organizations to benefit children.

“Children get to ac-

tually ride the bicycles from the moment they receive them because they have a fitted bike and helmet,” LaSalle said. “They are ready to ride.”

The kids rode their new bikes on a blocked–off street while their families enjoyed food and beverages.

LaSalle said the event included the presenta-tion of media awards to Channel 12 in New Jersey. The 24–hour sta-tion “went above and beyond in partnering with The Salvation Army during Super Storm Sandy,” LaSalle said.

ARMY GIVESAWARDS

Wilmington, DE—Among the groups honored at the Civic Recognition Dinner

Oct. 7 were the Dela-ware 1 Blue Knights, a fraternal law enforce-ment organization that enjoys motorcycles. They’ve organized motorcycle toy runs for 30 years.

Soloman Lodge No. 36, A. F. & A. M., won the Bell Ringer Award for 25 years of outstanding volunteer participation.

The New Castle County Police Depart-ment was feted for 25 years of supporting the state’s Christmas stocking program. The William Booth Award went to former Wilm-ington, Del., Mayor James Baker for his support of programs such as Code Purple (cold weather shelter) and The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabili-tation Center (ARC).

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LEAD 2013 MAJOR LAUREN HODGSON

‘LEAD’ by example MAJOR LINDA LOPEZ

Christ has no body now, but yours.No hands, no feet on earth, but yours. . .Go be the body of Christ.

—prayer by Teresa of Avila

“LEAD was awesome!” said Jason Klamm of the Cleveland (West

Park), Ohio, Corps. “I’m going to take so much home from this past week. I am excited to implement what I have learned back at my home corps! The instructors were very helpful and I would recom-mend LEAD to anybody serious about getting busy in his or her corps.”

Klamm’s comment typified the senti-ments of 70 people from around the territory who participated in this year’s “LEAD Where Your Are: The Lay Leader-ship and Small Groups” conference for local officers and prospective local of-ficers. The event, under the leadership of Chip Kelly, group director, is designed to help delegates deepen their personal walk with the Lord and to hone their leadership skills. It took place during this year’s Old Orchard Beach Camp meetings in Maine.

“Perfectly Whole” was the theme for this year’s conference, based on the lyrics of the of the Salvation Army song “Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole/I want thee for ever to live in my soul;/Break down every idol, cast out every foe,/Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow” (SA/SB #436).

Every morning, delegates and staff participated in a praise & worship service led by Erik Jones, divisional music direc-tor, and by Summer Brass, a youth music ministry under the leadership of Band-master Derek Lance. A conference leader then shared a thought–provoking chal-

lenge urging delegates to develop a deeper spiritual life. They then participated in various group studies on the topics of disciple-ship; evangelism; small groups; and adult, youth, or music ministries.

Commissioners Barry C. and Sue E. Swanson, ter-ritorial leaders, visited the conference and encouraged

all the delegates to faithfully pursue their journeys in Christ. Commissioner Sue Swan-son challenged them to always choose to invest in people above programs and to make an impact for the Lord on the lives of those people under their leadership.

An additional feature to this year’s con-ference was a “prayer walk” through the town of Biddeford, Maine. Conducted by delegates on the evangelism track and Old Orchard Beach Corps staff, they joined Majors Brian and Beverly Smith, corps officers, and prayed for Christ to influence the area.

“I rejoice for the wonderful things that God is doing in our division because

of our participation in LEAD conferenc-es,” said Major Janet Zuniga, women’s ministries secretary for the Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands Division.

Last year, the San Juan (Central), P.R., Corps accepted an invitation to participate in the LEAD conference held in Old Or-chard Beach, Maine. Three delegates took part in the training during the week of the camp meetings. One delegate attended the small–group ministry session and two attended the worship leader’s training.

Following their training, corps leaders began to see the fruits of their labor. Maria Vargas, who had attended the small–group training track, started a small–group ministry. She has since been faithful in participating in and promoting the weekly meetings among members of the congregation.

Richard D. López and Giovanni Otero, two young and talented musicians, took charge of the corps’ worship ministry teams after the previous worship leader enrolled in the College for Officer Train-ing (CFOT). López, the music leader, is responsible for the music arrangements, instruments, and performances of the team. Otero motivates the team and cares for their spiritual lives. These young men have given their best to the Lord and to the work of His Kingdom. And they coach other youth to follow their example.

“Since implementing the leadership conference last year, another small group has begun, specifically for band and worship group members,” said Zuniga. “They are being blessed as they share time together in the Word, in prayer, and in fellowship. Also,

one of the delegates is now a prospective candidate to the training college.”

The LEAD conference was a vital ele-ment in the development of these local officers. The conference inspired them and gave them tools that helped bring their potential to fruition.

To God be the glory, great things He has done!


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South AfricaThe power of prayer DANIELLE DIAKANWA

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

— Matthew 7:7

He is constantly speaking to us, God’s children, and giving us opportunities to serve and love Him by serving and loving

the people around us. We just have to keep our eyes, hearts, and ears open to understand where and how He is leading us.

This summer, I was reminded of the power we as children of God have in our prayers. From the smallest things—giv-ing someone a hug, offering to clean dishes, or praying for people who can’t seem to pray for themselves—everything that we do can be an act of worship to our Father. God made real to me this summer the Salvation Army’s theme “Heart to God, Hand to Man.”

Our ministry and our testimonies show themselves in the way we live our lives each and every day. Jesus said in Matthew 25, “I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you were doing it to me.”

One day, I was in the middle of a conversation with a lieuten-ant in Johannesburg when I just felt an urge to pray for her. She was talking to me about all that she had to do and how hard it’s been for her family as new officers in her territory.

And then I remembered my parents and how hard they work

as officers in the United States. I thought, How much harder it must be for this lieutenant

and her husband—who serve here in multiple appointments! Though in that moment there wasn’t much that I could do

to help change her situation, I knew that God could. So I asked Him to, and I had confidence that He would.

I’m learning to trust and serve God in big and small ways and to have faith that He is who He says He is and He’ll do what He says He will do.

South KoreaDoing our best for God KATIE MAYES

This summer, I had the opportunity to be the leader of the Hands On mission team. When I got the news that I had

been accepted and was going to be the leader, I was extremely nervous. My first thought was, “Can I do this?” I instantly took my doubts to God and He reassured me that this is what He had for me. So, I decided to take that step of faith and I told God to use me in any way He deemed necessary.

When we arrived in South Ko-rea, our beautiful surroundings left us speechless. I can remember that drive from the airport as if it were yesterday. Although we had just finished an 18–hour flight, sleep was the last thing on my mind.

After settling into our hotel, we had an orientation meeting and then prepared to participate in a 5 a.m. feeding program. I wanted to be sensitive to God’s purpose for

us, whatever that might be. During our mission, we felt pulled, stretched, worn out,

tempted, and at times, seemingly at our limit. But as a team, we strived to do our best for God.

We served in many different ways. We conducted pro-grams for kids, English as a second language camps, food

distributions, and various feed-ing programs. We also prayed for the cities and visited the elderly and children in schools and in special homes.

The South Korean people blessed us. They loved and cared for us so much. Each day, we faced many obstacles, but noth-ing was too big for our God. I’m so glad that He saw fit to send me there “at such a time as this.” I know my life will never be the same. To God be all the glory!


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South KoreaThe right mindset BETHANY STACY

I went on my mission trip with an atti-tude. So, I have something to do for the

summer, I thought. I didn’t really have the right mindset.

But during our team’s first week in South Korea, something changed my mind. I came to that realization one day while visiting a cemetery for missionaries.

Seeing all those gravestones and me-morials to courageous people who did God’s work—and died—made me think, I’m doing His work here as well. I’m here for God and that is who I’m representing.

From that moment on, my summer was a great one. We worked with chil-dren and showed them God’s love. One of my favorite places was the children’s home. It was awesome seeing all those kids together as one big family.

During a foot–washing service, we washed the children’s feet and prayed with them. We could sense that they un-derstood the importance of the ceremony.

This summer has changed me. I am now more open and more willing to accept God and His calling on my life.

I wouldn’t change this experience for anything!

South Africa‘I’m going to Africa’ MASSIEL ESTEVEZ

No need to fix what God already put His paintbrush on.

— J. Cole, “Crooked Smile”

Traveling to South Africa this summer was truly life changing. I knew it

would be an adventure, but this mission trip far exceeded my expectations.

Before the trip, I felt excited to tell people, “I’m going to Africa!” I needed the realization to sink in a little. I even repeated the statement a few times to myself—out loud.

During our team’s orientation meet-ings, I kept thinking, I’m going to Africa. On the way to the airport, the thought reverberated, I’m going to Africa, and even on the airplane, above the hum of engines and the chatter of conversa-tions, I could still hear my inner voice saying, I’m going to Africa.

When we landed in Johannesburg, my teammates and I looked at each other and said, “We’re finally in Africa. So what now?”

During my previous mission trip, I had learned to focus on what I could do for other people, rather than on what they could do for me. That’s the attitude I took to South Africa.

But I was surprised at how much the

people there taught me—about myself and about God. People I never dreamed of meeting; people I didn’t know very well; and teammates who, only a few weeks before, had been complete strangers to me, were being used by the Lord in amazing ways.

The six weeks I spent halfway around the world helped me realize that God is exactly who He says He is and that I be-long in His world. There is power in the mighty name of Jesus, and having that knowledge gives me power too.

I’ve always known that praying is

part of my duty as a Christian. But this summer, prayer became as essential as breathing.

One Sunday, we walked into a corps and saw a quote on a wall that read, “A stranger to prayer is a stranger to power.” Wow! I thought. So, what did that say about me? How could it be that I—an expert in sin—am a powerful human being?

Many times, we fail to see ourselves the way God made us—beautiful and power-ful. Society tells us so many things that subconsciously change who we really are. We fail to understand that God has made us capable of changing the world.

I never thought I’d do something cool like go to South Africa, but I did. Maybe I didn’t lead 100 people to Christ, but maybe I led one. Maybe I didn’t literally save a life, but maybe I helped save a lost soul from sin. Maybe I didn’t change the world, but maybe I changed one person’s entire world. And if I did that—to me, that’s enough.

I know God planned this trip for me, despite my imperfections, because “He doesn’t call the equipped; He equips the called.” I went to South Africa hoping I’d come home with new friends, and I came back with a family.


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Xxxxxxxx XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXKEEP IN TOUCH Offi cers serving out of the territory

Lt. Colonels William and Lorraine Bamford Ejército de Salvación Avenida España 44 Casilla 3225 Santiago, CHILE Lorraine Bamford/SAW/SArmy William Bamford/SAW/SArmy

Lt. Colonels Edmund & Carolynne Chung The Salvation Army 101 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4EH UNITED KINGDOM Carolynne Chung/IHQ/SArmy@SArmy Ed Chung/IHQ/SArmy@SArmy

Captains Roger & Cheryl Compton The Salvation Army Post Offi ce F-44287 Freeport, Grand Bahama Island BAHAMAS [email protected] [email protected]

Lt. Colonels Ricardo & Mirtha Fernández Ejército de Salvación Casilla de Correo 2240 (C1000WAW) Buenos Aires—ARGENTINA Ricardo Fernandez/SAE/SArmy Mirtha N Fernandez/SAE/SArmy

Captains William & Susanne Geracia PO Box 8306 Blacktown, NSW 2148 AUSTRALIA Susanne Geracia/AUE/SArmy@AUE@SAHUB

Capitán Loraine Medina Ejército de Salvación Apartado Postal 125-1005, Barrio México San José, COSTA RICA Loraine Medina/LAN/SArmy

Colonels Richard & Janet Munn Territorial Headquarters 140 Elizabeth Street Sydney, NSW 1235 AUSTRALIA Richard Munn/IHQ/SArmy Janet Munn/IHQ/SArmy

Coroneles Tito & Martha Paredes Ejército de Salvación Apartado Postal 125-1005 Barrio México San José, COSTA RICA Martha Paredes/LAN/SArmy Tito Paredes/LAN/SArmy@LAN@SAHUB

Major Deborah Sedlar The Salvation Army 101 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4EH UNITED KINGDOM Deborah Sedlar/IHQ/SArmy

Colonels Mark & Sharon Tillsley The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters 2 Overlea Blvd Toronto, ON, M4H 1P4 CANADA

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Miss April Foster The Salvation Army Kenya East Territory P.O. Box 24927 Karen 00502 KENYA [email protected]

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SA East to help fund new Howard Hospital MAJOR SANDRA WELCH

Plans to complete a new Howard Hos-pital in Chiweshe, Zimbabwe, are now

underway and have been approved by the hospital management team, the Zimbabwe Territory, and International Headquarters (IHQ). For the second phase, plans are to be approved by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Public Works in Zimbabwe. A project manager has been retained, a contractor identified, and final contract dis-cussions are underway. It is hoped that the new building will be completed in 2014.

The funding for the new hospital has been donated in part by the U.S.A. Eastern Territory and is being held at IHQ. These resources will be fully utilized once plans for the building are finalized. The move to the new premises will result in changes that will improve the quality of sustainable care. Operational plans will be developed locally.

There will be two theatres offering surgi-cal procedures to serve as many as 250,000 people in this area located 50 miles north of Harare, the capital city.

Initially, the desire of the Zimbabwean Salvation Army leadership was to appoint a Zimbabwean Salvationist as chief medi-cal officer (CMO). Unfortunately, this plan had to be revised. In October 2012, IHQ approached Dr. Zairemthiama Pachuau, the CMO at the Salvation Army’s Chikankata Hospital in Zambia. Dr. Zaia (as he is known) was willing to work for three months in Zimbabwean government hospitals to

qualify for registration. Dr. Zaia took up his appointment as CMO on August 29, 2013.

Dr. Zaia brings a number of skills to his new role, including post–graduate diplomas in HIV management and hospital admin-istration, a Master of Philosophy degree in health care management and in industrial psychology, and an MBA in leadership and entrepreneurship. In Zambia, he worked as the CMO at Chikankata Hospital for five years and is a highly skilled doctor. Dr. Zaia says that practicing medicine in rural Africa presents difficult and challenging circum-stances, and yet the hospital’s success rate remains high. “I see miracles every day,” he said. “I don’t only believe—I see.”

Dr. Per–Göte Lindgren, a Swedish surgeon, has also been appointed at Howard to train the existing medical team in more advanced surgical procedures and to strengthen the health system at the new hospital. The Medical & Dental Council has assured the Army that it can register him for this work. Dr. Lindgren’s focus will be on surgical training, rather than as a general medical officer. He will also oversee the move into the new building and the development of management and clinical systems to improve the quality of care.

The Tariro HIV program has worked with-out disruption since September 2012, as has the tuberculosis prevention, treatment, and care program. There is some reduction in patient numbers at the Tariro Clinic—result-

ing from changes in government policy that have meant that more people can access their antiretroviral drugs closer to home.

The program for expectant mothers with HIV to receive antiretroviral treatments prior to the birth of their babies remains the same and is implemented by staff who were in place before 2012. Having com-menced in January 2013, the numbers of recipients of this five–year USAID–funded program are independently confirmed through project reports submitted to US-AID. Funding is only granted if the program is meeting its objectives.

A soon–to–be–launched Howard Hos-pital website will enable people to follow the progress of the hospital and to provide information about programs and services.

—Major Sandra Welch is the editor–in–chief at International Headquarters

‘Tariro’

In the Shona language, Tariro means ‘hope.’

The SA has been serving the people of Chiweshe, Zimbabwe, since 1923 when it founded Howard Institute, a school. In September 1928, the Army opened Howard Hospital. Some facts about the hospital’s record last year:

hospital each night, the majority in the maternity ward.

-patient department, the antenatal clinic, and the Tariro clinic, which supports HIV/Aids patients and other community–based services such as home–based care and orphan and vulnerable children programs.

of the Zimbabwe Association of Church–related Hospitals (ZACH). ‘Howard Hospital is fully functioning and providing health care and service delivery for the poor and vulnerable communities within its district,’ said Vuyelwa T. Sidile–Chitimbire, execu-tive director.


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News from the ISJC MAJOR VICTORIA EDMONDS

Lift up your voice like a trumpet! Look, you serve your own interest on your fast day‚ and oppress all your workers. Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of in-justice? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin? Then your light shall rise in the darkness‚ and break forth like the dawn.

—Isaiah 58

“The International Social Justice Commission (ISJC) is the Salvation

Army’s strategic voice to advocate for human dignity and for social justice with the world’s poor and oppressed people,” says the ISJC’s website.

Since its inception in 2008, the ISJC’s mission has been to help move to com-passion thousands of Salvationists—who have never been trafficked against their will, or tortured, or raped, or forced to live in abject poverty—and to speak and to act on behalf of voiceless men, women, and children around the world who have suffered such atrocities.

In pursuit of its stated purpose, the ISJC has established five measurable goals:

with the world’s poor and op - pressed.

research and critical thinking on issues of global social justice.

organizations to advance the global cause of social justice.

social justice policies and practices of The Salvation Army.

compassion and inspire others to do likewise.

One of the ISJC’s most recent advo-cates has been Kayla Calvo (below, left) from the Ironbound, N.J. Corps. In the past two years, she has spoken twice at

United Nations sponsored events, includ-ing the Girls Tribunal held last March. This year, Reader Digest magazine selected her as the subject of a soon–to–be published article based on her United Nations speeches. Her parents are Majors Joaquin and Kathy Calvo. With Kayla is Ahjah Gage (far right) from the Brooklyn (Brownsville), N.Y., Corps.

Representing The Salvation Army at the “Malala Day” event in July at the United Nations Youth Assembly were (below) Sarah Media, an ISJC intern from New Jersey; Cherlene Thomasso, a Salvationist who represented the country of South Africa; and Winsome Nenewa, a ISJC intern from Papua New Guinea.

Malala Yousafzai is a young 16–year–old Pakistani girl who survived a Taliban fight-

er’s gunshot to her head as punishment for advocating that all girls should have the right to go to school (top). Malala Day was actually celebrated on her 16th birthday. Nevertheless, she said, “Malala Day is not my day. Today is the day of every woman, every boy, and every girl who have raised their voice for their rights!”

— Major Victoria Edmonds is the Senior Representative to the UN International

Social Justice Commission

Calendar of Events

November 18 – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

November 19– World Toilet Day, making sanitation a global devel-opment priority

November 25 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

December 1 – World AIDS Day

December 9 – International Anti-Corruption Day


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SA offers physical and spiritual care after Nairobi terror attack MAJOR JANE MUYSOKI

Where there is more good than bad, more people who are helping than people who are killing, there is still hope left in the world for me.

—A Kenyan police officer observingThe Salvation Army at work

Under the direction of Richard Brad-bury, projects officer, the Territorial

Headquarters (THQ) Emergency Team worked tirelessly in the week subsequent to the Westgate Shopping Centre disaster.

Following a call from The Kenya Red Cross Society on Sunday, September 22, 2013, Salvation Army project staff and volunteers (TSA) provided drinks and food at the Blood Donor Centre in Central Nairobi, the primary response site. Existing stocks of blankets as well as water, biscuits, and other items were also contributed. Volunteers undertook a range of tasks including stewarding, first aid, and pastoral support. On Sunday alone, more than 300 blankets were sup-

plied to the Blood Donation Centre. From Monday to Friday, the response

team supported the Kenya Defense Service and the police. Near the Westgate Mall, The Salvation Army served tea, coffee, biscuits, and water daily. At least 6,000 drinks and biscuits were dispersed during the week following the attack. The team’s job was to “fill the gaps” and support the Kenya Red Cross’s vigorous disaster response.

TSA project staff provided pastoral care—often by request. They held many conversations with Army personnel and police officers who work in some of the difficult slum areas. Their words of grati-tude to the TSA for its service made the tiring effort worthwhile.

‘Thank you for your prayers’

Perhaps by divine providence, April Foster, a lay leader in Kenya from the U.S.A. Eastern Terri-tory, stayed away from the mall that day but nonetheless felt the pain of the attack. She wrote, ‘It has been a very sad past few days here in Kenya, as we have watched the Westgate attack un-fold. I live not too far from there, and was scheduled to have lunch with some friends there over the weekend, which changed at the last minute. So this feels very close and we are all in shock, I think. I have one person I know who died in the attack. Thank you for your prayers for the people of Kenya and those of us who call this home.’

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Promoted to Glory

MAJOR DONNA PETERSON

Nov. 6–10 Philadelphia, PA ARCNov. 13–17 Poughkeepsie, NY ARCDec. 12–22 Christmas Support—Akron, OH ARC

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.

MAJOR DANIEL EDWARD HILTYAugust 10, 1946—September 8, 2013

Major Daniel Edward Hilty was promoted to Glory from Lock Haven, Pa.

Dan was one of 10 children born to Harry and Margaret Hilty in Latrobe, Pa.

The Salvation Army assisted Dan and his family when their home was destroyed in a fl ood.

Dan served in the U.S. Army for 12 years and, while on leave, met Leslie Sperber, whom he married in 1968.

Several years later, Daniel remembered the generosity of The Salvation Army and began attending the corps in Wilmington, Del., where he heard the call to offi cership.

Dan and his wife, Leslie, entered offi cer training in 1980 from the Wilmington Corps as part of the God’s Messengers session. They later served at corps in Penn-sylvania, as well in the Adult Rehabilitation Center in Wilkes–Barre, Pa.

In 2004, Leslie was promoted to Glory and Dan took early retirement in 2005.

In 2006, Dan married Tammy Wooding and, as he struggled with ill health, she gave him one of her kidneys.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Tracey White of Lock Haven, Pa.; two sons, Daniel Hilty and Glenn Hilty, both of Lock Haven, Pa.; two stepsons, Tyler and Kodi Wooding, both of Lock Haven, Pa.; and two grandchildren, Devon and Bryann Hilty. Cards may be sent to Tammy Hilty, 27 Linnett Lane, Lock Haven, PA 17745.

MAJOR VELMA RUTH MCGEEOctober 3, 1922—September 15, 2013

Major Velma Ruth McGee was promoted to Glory from the Cortland Park Rehabilitation/Nursing Center in Cortland, N.Y.

Velma Ruth Mc-Gee was born into the Christian home

of James and Udora McGee in Wingham, Ontario, Canada. She came to the United States at age 4 and her family settled in Cortland, N.Y. Velma gave her heart to Christ at 14 at a Youth Councils meeting in Syracuse, N.Y. Two years later, she also heard the call to offi cership at another Youth Councils meeting.

At the age of 20, Velma entered offi cer training in 1942 from the Cortland, N.Y., Corps as part of the Valiant session. She was commissioned in 1943 and served at corps throughout New York.

In 1963, she was appointed to Divisional Headquarters (DHQ) in Buffalo, N.Y., as the business administrator for the Buffalo Golden Age Center. She was appointed as a fi nance offi cer at the Buffalo DHQ in 1973 and retired in 1980.

Survivors include her niece, Sharon Bean of Bethlehem, Pa.; nephews Stephen, James, Robert and John; a foster daughter, Joanne Wilson of Cortland, N.Y.; a niece, Mary McGee; and several great and great-great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Velma was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and James; a niece, Sue Mann; great nephew, Michael McGee; and great–great nephew, Joseph McGee.

MAJOR MARY CATHERINE DAVISSeptember 20, 1924—September 30, 2013

Major Mary Cath-erine Davis was promoted to Glory from the Hamilton Arms Center in Lancaster, Pa.

Mary Catherine Davis was born in Hazard, Ky., to Minnie Pearl and

Alec Davis. She became active in the Hamil-ton, Ohio, Corps.

In 1943, Mary entered offi cer training as a member of the Liberty session. Following commissioning, she served at corps in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania, as well as a stint at divisional headquarters.

In 1963, Mary was transferred to the Greater New York Unifi ed Command as correctional services director for women. She was later elected to the board of directors of the American Correctional Association.

After the Attica riots in 1971, Mary was appointed by New York Gov. Nelson Rocke-feller to serve on a committee to study state correctional institutions and programs. “The Salvation Army was the only agency invited to serve, and I was the only woman,” Mary said at the time.

In 1975, she served as administrator of the Stuyvesant Square Center.

In 1986, Mary was appointed director of the Missing Persons Bureau at Territorial Headquarters. She retired in 1989.

Survivors include her dear friend, Major Joyce Hardy; a sister–in–law, Bonita Freder-icks of Ohio; and a nephew. Cards may be sent to Major Joyce Hardy, 401 Eden Rd., Apt O–7, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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