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GOOD NEWS!Volume 30 Number 5 JUNE 2013
With an Olympic–sized pool, a multi-level fi tness area, a gym, and even
a rock wall, Boston’s Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is truly an amazing place.
The Salvation Army’s Bridging the Gap (BTG) youth diversion program that meets at the center each week is blessed to have access to these resources.
Jovan Zuniga, program director for the Boston BTG, says the center is helping
to realize Joan Kroc’s vision of “a safe gathering place, a place with facilities and trained professionals to nurture chil-dren’s social skills, arts appreciation, and athletic potential.”
“Through BTG’s extensive use of the Kroc Center facilities, we have provided hundreds of court–involved youth a safe haven in which they can learn necessary life skills, have a place to exert energy, and cultivate their talents,” Zuniga says.
‘Bridging the Gap’ in Boston >> ROBERT MITCHELL
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WORSHIP & ARTS SECTIONNew York Staff Band, Michael W. Smith, Major Willis Howell, transMisson, and the Territorial Arts Ministry team (TAM), to name a few!
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SA SIGNS ‘CIRCLE OF PROTECTION’ LETTERA coalition of 100 Christian leaders is calling for the U.S. government to protect programs designed to help hungry and poor people in this country and around the world.
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ANTI–HUMAN TRAFFICKINGTrish Smouse directs the Cen-tral Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition, an initiative that is helping women survive abuse.
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“… has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?” “… My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight.”
Ethiopia’s lion is the country’s celebrated national symbol. But one day in June, the lion became a powerful emblem of liberation for a
forcing her to marry one of them. They had beaten her repeatedly but were surprised by her continued defi ance.
Addis Ababa, the nation’s capital. There they planned to beat her, rape her, and kill her. As she lay pleading for her life, a miracle happened.
The men’s rage suddenly turned to fear. They stepped away from her, at fi rst slowly, and then faster. Now in full stride, they ran into the forest, screaming in terror.
As she sat there, puzzled, a blast of moist hot air against her neck caused her to turn. Her
three of these magnifi cent beasts guarded the girl until local police and her relatives arrived.
come to her rescue, then it could have been much worse,” he said. Stuart Williams, a wildlife expert with the rural development ministry, said the girl may have
survived because she was crying. “A young girl whimpering could be mistaken for the mewing sound from a lion cub, which in turn could explain why they didn’t eat her,” Williams said.
That explanation notwithstanding, could her survival have been an act of God? Could He have used this incident to send a powerful message to the world, as He did when He saved
bols of Christ, as was Aslan, the great talking lion in C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia book series?
Such abuses as this young girl suffered also happen in America. As I write this piece, the world’s eyes are on Cleveland,
Ohio, my hometown (NEOSA), where a man is in custody for abducting and
holding three young women in cap-tivity for a decade. This story is as bewildering as it is horrifying.
In this Good News! “Transitions” column, you’ll read Trish Smouse’s compelling story and how The
Salvation Army addressed her need through its Central Ohio Rescue and
Restore Coalition in SWONEKY. It’s time for the Lord to send more
angels like Smouse, who is now dedicated to helping women who have survived such atrocities.
FROM THE EDITOR >>
The woman, the lion, and the Word WARREN L. MAYE
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survived because she was crying. “A young girl whimpering could be mistaken for the mewing sound from a lion cub, which in turn could explain why they didn’t eat her,” Williams said.
That explanation notwithstanding, could her survival have been an act of God? Could He have used this incident to send a powerful message to the world, as He did when He saved
bols of Christ, as was Aslan, the great talking lion in C. S. Lewis’s book series?
Such abuses as this young girl suffered also happen in America. As I write this piece, the world’s eyes are on Cleveland,
Ohio, my hometown (NEOSA), where a man is in custody for abducting and
holding three young women in cap-tivity for a decade. This story is as bewildering as it is horrifying.
In this column, you’ll read Trish Smouse’s compelling story and how The
Salvation Army addressed her need through its Central Ohio Rescue and
Restore Coalition in SWONEKY. It’s time for the Lord to send more
angels like Smouse, who is now dedicated to helping women who have survived such atrocities.
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‘Quenching a spiritual thirst’ MAJOR DOUGLAS JONES
“A holiness symposium is a gathering
from many points of view,” said Commis-sioner Barry C. Swanson, territorial com-mander, during our welcome dinner. That defi nition made perfect sense in this set-
the symposium as a “drinking party,” the audience broke out in laughter. After our initial moment of hilarity, Swanson explained why that defi nition was also applicable in this setting.
“I came to the symposium to drink in all the Holy Spirit has prepared to quench
righteousness would indeed lead us to be spiritually fi lled to overfl owing.
The meeting commenced with praise & worship under the leadership of Envoys Steven and Sharon Bussey. Singing remind-ed us that God has rescued us, and that,
lives to match God’s standard for us. There is the need for us to be intentional in our efforts to “refuel.” We also were reminded that there will be times when we will need
from God’s point of view.
University College* in Winnipeg, Canada, was the teacher for the symposium. He began by looking at the holiness of God, reminding us that holy means “to be set apart from the everyday and the ordi-nary.” God is different from everything else in life. Before we can be holy, he said, we must understand what it means to be holy from a biblical perspective as we relate to a holy God.
Testament passages that describe the
sages from the book of Isaiah reminded us that we are far from being holy; it is only by an act of God that we can be cleansed and made worthy to be in His presence. We live in a culture that tries to diminish the holiness of God, that attempts to draw God closer by shaping Him into its image. But, we learned, it is necessary for us to be set apart and to allow Him to mold us into His image.
We also explored the life of holiness
God. Burke said that holiness is both a crisis and a process that unfolds over time and that holiness is a life character-ized by abounding love.
focused on “The Bible and the Life of Holiness.” William Booth recognized that the Scriptures were foundational to spiritual growth when he established the Salvation Army’s fi rst doctrine. Burke said that the Bible is the lens through which we see ourselves.
We then gathered in small groups, sharing with one another specifi c insights into the life of holiness that God had revealed to us.
provoking hours together. While much of what we heard were reminders, through the Holy Spirit, the ideas were fresh. Remember was the word the Holy Spirit brought to our minds. Through His ser-
in the life of holiness is only possible when I allow my life to be shaped by the Bible.
—Major Douglas Jones is the corps offi cerat the Manchester Citadel.
*The term “university college” is used in a number of countries to denote college institutions that provide tertiary education but do not have full
or independent university status. The precise usage varies from country to country.
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WARREN L. MAYE
Prayer & Praise >>
Launching a new column MAJOR LAUREN HODGSON
“Throughout two years of budget ne-gotiations, we and other faith lead-
ers have urged you to maintain a Circle
focused on hungry and poor people in our country and around the world,” begins a six–point letter addressed to
The letter, issued by “A Circle of
Christian leaders and organizations from a wide range of denominations, has gained as many signatories, including Commissioner William Roberts, national commander of The Salvation Army. Other organizations that have signed on include Bread for the World, National As-sembly of Evangelicals, National Council
letter expresses a shared concern that potential budget cuts (sequestration) and political brinkmanship in the Senate and in Congress may significantly compro-mise programs designed to sustain the poor people among us. “Our long–term fiscal challenges will not be solved by increasing the burden on those whom Je-
Among other things, the letter calls for
advances the common good
protects low–income beneficiaries
terms that are understandable by the American people
parties working together to eradi- cate hunger and poverty
To read the entire letter and view the entire list of signatories, go to www.circleofprotection.us.
We are changing the format of
Good News!Series,” which will share a summary of some aspect of prayer and then direct you to www.armyonitsknees.org for a full article as well as a list of all the ter-ritorial prayer requests.
Wordless Prayer
your prayers into words? Be comforted by the thought that prayer is really an at-titude of the heart toward God. As such,
we find expression at times in words and at other times without words, as when two people are in love.
In our relationship with God, we tend to respond to Him on a human level,
you find there are times when words fail to express the deep emotions that stir in your soul? This is possibly what the
the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us
with groans that words cannot express.”God delights in the thought that you
want to simply be in His presence. We can spend time in silence with Him and know that He does not need to be entertained with interesting or profound words. He purely yearns for our pres-ence.
—adapted from by O. Hallesby
Interested in reading more? Go to www.armyonitsknees.org to read a
complete article by O. Hallesby entitled “Prayer Without Words” and to read an updated list of
Eastern Territorial prayer requests.
—Lt. Colonel Cheryl A. Maynor is the Territorial Ambassador for Prayer
and Spiritual Formation.
vantage Point >>
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Trish Smouse was sexually abused as a
worthy or loved by anyone until she real-ized that Christ desired her and longed to have a relationship with her.
“It’s a beautiful thing,” Trish says. “I feel like I’ve overcome a lot of things and it’s definitely because of knowing who my Lord and Savior is and what He’s done for me.”
Today, as program director for the Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition, Trish can certainly relate to the women she helps. The coalition is an anti–human trafficking initiative coordinated by The Salvation Army’s
wouldn’t have to go home, where the abuse happened.
“It was a way for me to run away from home,” she says.
often “shriveled up” around people. She wondered if she mattered to anyone and doubted everything she said and did.
“I definitely became a doormat,” she says. “I had lost the sense of who I was. Looking back, God protected me from so much more.”
Trish later moved in with her youth pastor’s family and accepted Jesus on a bench outside their apartment.
“Before finding Christ, I felt like my life
this whole notion of being devalued and dehumanized.”
The first Bible verse she ever memo-
the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
“Just the thought that somebody had a plan for me and a hope for me was amazing to me,” she says. “I still cling to that verse in moments when I’m feeling really dark and down.”
Trish eventually found her way to college and earned a bachelor’s degree
in international development. She vol-unteered for several missions trips and saw human trafficking for the first time in Thailand.
Looking back, Trish thinks going over-seas may have been her “running away” from the whispers in her small town.
“Not to say that God wasn’t in those moments, but it definitely was a way for me to kind of get away from it and get a fresh start and feel like I can be somebody different,” she says. “Looking back, I really do feel like God has called me to do a lot of work overseas and I
don’t think that work is finished for me.”
Army in Columbus, Ohio, to do an internship and fell in love with the anti–human trafficking program.
“This work really is my ministry,” she says. “I love working with women. I love doing outreach.”
Trish says she tries to hug the women and show them love. “I feel like they
their lives,” she says.Trish also calls them by their first name
and tries to build their self–esteem by telling them how valued and worthy they are.
“They have no desire to get housing and a lot of other things if they don’t think they’re worth it,” she says. “We make a point of showing them self– worth. I believe wholeheartedly that’s why we’re successful.
“I think that once you understand that you are of value, then you want to change. It’s that idea that, once we see God’s character, then we have a desire to be like that. I am worthy to be happy
Trish says her past definitely helps her relate to the women she helps.
“Yes, it happened to me and it’s aw-ful, but I honestly feel like it allowed me to be more effective in my work now and my ministry now,” she says. “I can identify on some level where a lot of these women are coming from. Am I
not, but I’m able to give God the glory now that it did happen.”
Trish started attending the Columbus
soldier last November. She says her life has been completely transformed.
“I’m a stronger person today,” she says. “I’m a person who has a lot of
-
something amazing about that.“It’s like night and day, the contrast in
ever love me, to being completely enam-ored of God’s love!”
transformations >>
‘It’s like night and day’ ROBERT MITCHELL
‘It’s like night and day, the contrast in
my life—just feeling that nobody would ever love me, to being completely enamored of God’s
love!’
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“Trust Him for whatever He wants from you or for you. He plans the way. He guides the way. Don’t put it in your own hands. It doesn’t work that way.”
—Commissioner Lawrence R. Moretz
West Nyack, NY—“Larry was an extraor-dinary gift to The Salvation Army, to his family, to his friends, and to people around the world,” said Commissioner Ronald G. Irwin during his heartfelt tribute to Com-missioner Lawrence R. Moretz, promoted to Glory on May 16 after a prolonged illness. Irwin spoke on May 19 to approxi-mately 300 people in an expanded Railton Hall at Territorial Headquarters. They included Moretz’s closest family members, his “Heroes of the Faith” sessionmates, and many who were profoundly influ-enced by his 49 years of ministry.
Irwin, who met Moretz in 1962 at the
School for Officer Training, described him as a “creative and imaginative leader” and one of the youngest officers to be appointed territorial commander. “Larry was 54 years old when he commanded the first of three territories during his 13 years of territorial leadership,” Irwin said. He also said that Moretz had served on three High Councils (an international committee that elects the General), had spent 10 years on the Commissioners Conference, and was an organizer of the International Conference of Leaders.
Interspersed between the congrega-tion’s singing of “Praise to the Lord,” family members offered insightful reflec-tions. Brenda Kissinger, Moretz’s sister, said, “He was a friend and a protector; my voice of reason…. He was always doing the most he could.” With tears streaming, she concluded, “I stand in
awe of his accomplishments. I’m proud to call him my brother.”
Moretz’s adult children and grandchil-dren offered anecdotes that vividly and at times humorously illustrated his love of family, his commitment to the Army, and his mission for Christ. Esteban, a grand-son, who in 2010 prayed eloquently in both English and in Spanish during the territorial leaders’ retirement celebration, tearfully expressed his love as if he were reading a letter to his grandfather.
Christine Moretz Baker, Moretz’s daughter and a cadet at the College for Officer Training (CFOT), said, “You are my ‘Hero of the Faith,’ and I will forever be your ‘Proclaimer of the Resurrection!’ ”
Larry Jr. described how in retirement, his dad had given himself wholeheartedly to the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Philadelphia. “He loved the people,” Larry said. He also thanked everyone who sent messages and cards. “They were a joy and a strength. [Retrieving them from the mailbox] became a daily focus. That’s what held [Dad] up and carried him through—’til the last day.” Larry said those final days had brought his family together. “We reunited and had moments we never would have had.”
Major Donna Peterson, territorial evangelist, ministered in song. Readings
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A Hero’s journey Commissioner Lawrence R. Moretz, promoted to Glory WARREN L. MAYE
The journey
1962: Enters SFOT’s ‘Heroes of Faith’ from Sunbury, Pa., Corps
1964: Commissioned as lieutenant, assists at Stapleton and Jamaica Citadel corps
1965: NY DHQ, pro tem. Marries Nancy Burke. As corps officers (CO), open NY Yorkville Corps
1967: NY Times Square, CO
1968: Yonkers Citadel, CO
1971: Hempstead Citadel, NY CO
1973: Pittsburgh Temple, CO
1975: DYS, Cleveland, Ohio
1977: Assistant Territorial Youth Secretary
1943
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from the book of Ephesians, delivered by Commissioner Sue Swanson, territorial president of women’s ministries; Com-missioner Eva D. Gaither; and Colonel William Carlson, chief secretary, punctu-ated the program. A vocal ensemble from Territorial Headquarters and CFOT set the tone for worship.
Commissioner Israel L. Gaither, a sessionmate of Commissioner Moretz, brought a message entitled, “Another Hero in Heaven!” Gaither, 68, said,
“Fifty–one years ago, Larry became the brother I never had.” In 1967, in the midst of the civil rights struggle, Moretz served as a groomsman in the Gaithers’ wedding—the first interracial marriage in The Salvation Army.
“He lived daringly,” said Gaither. “And although he possessed an amazing ability of recall, he was always looking forward; focused on the future.” Gaither, with tears, described his brother as a hero of the faith who was undaunted, courageous,
and meticulously organized. “The Army is desperate for heroes,” Gaither said.
The service ended with the congrega-tion reading aloud and in unison the doctrines of The Salvation Army. The interment took place the following morn-ing at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, N.Y. Standing on that familiar green hill was an Army in blue offering their final goodbye.
Go to the Good News! Facebook, Twit-ter, and website pages to read condolences from across the territory and the world.
1979: Territorial Youth & Candidates Secretary
1981: Attends International College of Officers
1984: General Secretary for Field Operations, GNY
1987: Regional Commander, PR & VI
1989: Divisional Commander, SWONEKY
1993: Territorial Program Secretary
1997: Territorial Commander (TC), South America West
2000: TC, USA Central Territory
2002: TC, USA Eastern Territory
2010: Retired, Aug. 1. Settled in Lancaster, Pa. Post–retirement service at Philadelphia Kroc Center, Pastoral Care Officer
2013
Larry Moretz was one of two children born into the officer family of Lawrence and Evelyn Moretz on July 22, 1943, in Lewistown, Pa. The family attended the Lewistown Corps, where Larry became a junior soldier in 1949. His parents became officers and were transferred to Plymouth, Pa., where in 1961, he became a senior soldier and a graduate of Plymouth Senior High School. At the Plymouth Corps, Larry was involved with Boy Scouts and youth work. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout and became the first General’s Scout in the United States.
“As a young boy, I was taught the need of a Savior in my life and so, at the age of 9, I gave my heart to Jesus,” Moretz once said. “It was not until I became a senior soldier that I real-ized the need for not just giving my heart the Lord—but my whole being. It was while attending Youth Councils in 1958 that I surrendered my all to the Master.”
Rather than experience the call to of-ficership in some dramatic way, Moretz said, “My call came as an increased obligation to do more than just corps par-ticipation.” His calling came in the words of the Lord, “Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.”
Moretz is survived by his loving wife, Commissioner Nancy Moretz of Lancaster, Pa.; son and daughter–in–law, Larry and Joanne Moretz; grandson and wife, Elisha and Megan Moretz; granddaughter, Jen-nifer Moretz (101 Pedersen Ridge Road, Milford, PA. 18337); son and daughter–in–law, Tom and Ximena Moretz and grandchildren Esteban, Nathan, and Zach-ary (Star Lake Conference Center, Box 132,
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403); daughter, Cadet Christine Moretz Baker and grandchildren Michael and Victoria (201 Lafayette Ave., Suffern, NY 10901); and sister, Brenda Kissinger (1265 Coronado Terrace, Deltona, Fl. 32725).
COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE R. MORETZJuly 22, 1943–May 16, 2013
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‘Bridging the Gap’
“BTG Boston takes a holistic approach to our mission and the Kroc Center has made this concept a reality.
“It gives us a world of options as far as creating a mini–world for our students, who, a lot of times, are limited in their ability to choose what they’d like to do in life.”
Zuniga says a new program started in January called “BTG: Liberating Creativity” (BTG: LC).
“The purpose, as the title suggests, is to allow BTG youth to recognize their talent and to give it a platform to be seen and cultivated,” he says.
Once enrolled, students are given a choice between three BTG: LC breakout sessions, which meet every Thursday evening within BTG program hours.
“Once they choose, they are put through an eight–week course in the discipline being offered,” he says.
The three courses currently being offered are:
focuses on branding and identity design. Guadarrama uses the teen room to “create a relaxed yet focused atmo-sphere,” Zuniga says.
theater techniques to teach students how to own and to
tell their stories. The class is taught on a professionally lit stage in the Kroc center’s theater.
and illustration skills. The class meets in the BTG room.
Zuniga said future LC sessions will use the Kroc Center’s recording and dance studios.
“Liberating Creativity has thus far lived up to its name and
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‘Bridging the Gap’
artistic abilities—create beautiful works of art,” he says. “We’re encouraged by the growth we’ve seen in our students … and we are excited for more [growth] to come.”
Zuniga also credited outreach coordi-nator Nicole Bazile with helping to make the program a success.
Zuniga said the Kroc Center’s cost–free quality meals prepare the kids for learning.
“Their minds are then fed through our innovative and evolving life skills cur-riculum, which is built to instill values and give direction to what could otherwise be lost lives,” he said.
at the corps three days a week for two and a half hours, continue their educa-tion by staying in school or seeking a
complete the program get a free one–year Kroc membership.
“Then you’re part of the Kroc family,” Zuniga says.
He said that a daily Christian presence and influence is quite evident in the BTG’s interactive program.
“Our staff have been living, breathing,
and walking examples of Christ,” he says. “If at any point there are questions as to why we live as we do, then we have no problem sharing our faith.”
Zuniga said he hopes to build a con-nection between BTG and the teen program at the Kroc Center’s corps.
He said the kids are finding the Kroc Center to be a safe haven, the kind Army
“Each and every youth that we have the pleasure to work with is equipped with the resilience and the will to suc-ceed in life. Our responsibility—our heart—is to awaken that in them and to give them the tools to make their path toward success a little easier.”
‘If at any point there are questions as to why we live as we do, then we have no problem sharing our faith.’
‘Their minds are fed through our innovative and evolving life–skills curriculum, which is built to instill values and direction.’
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Corps News >>
Stars, cadets, reinforcements, and volunteers
Lorain, Ohio Columbus, Ohio
ADDING A STARIN LORAIN
Lorain, OH—The Learning Zone is the first enrichment program in
-sion (NEOSA) to receive a two–star rating on the “Step Up to Quality” rating scale from the
director of the Learning Zone, said they received
“We worked very hard as a team, de-veloping curriculum, attending trainings, and developing the program into a top–of–the–line enrichment program,” she said. “This comes after receiving our
last year! This honor also provides additional
funds and increased marketability for the program.”
Elias Lopez, a teacher in The Learning Zone, said the after–school program includes snacks, recreation, tu-toring, homework, and reading. The day ends with the students go-ing to either Sunbeams or Adventure Corps meetings.
HOSTING ’BRIGADE 2’
Columbus, OH—The five corps of the Central Ohio Salvation Army had the privilege of
the College for Officers Training the week of
While in Columbus, the cadets participated in many programs, including food pantries;
anti–human traffick-ing and social services activities; and feeding, shelter, and youth ministries.
The cadets met with Captains Shaun and Kimberly Belanger, divisional youth leaders,
people and their lead-ers at the Worthington Woods Corps for an evening of fun and devotion. They also en-
and cookies.On another evening,
the cadets ministered at Greenwood Lake Camp. They led singing, timbrels, testimonies, and brought a Spirit–filled message to the campers.
On Saturday, the women cadets at-tended the SWONEKY Star Search competition
men attended a prayer breakfast and led a time of fellowship with beneficiaries from the ARC and from a variety of corps.
On Sunday morning, the cadets participated in services at two corps.
‘REINFORCEMENTS!’
Ithaca, NY—The corps celebrated Resurrection Sunday with the arrival of “reinforcements,”
Carl and Barbara Carvill, corps officers.
Arvilla Hostetler, Empire State divisional leaders,
soldiers, Lindsay Wang and Gunestes Wickack-sono, and three new senior soldiers, Guna-won and Elsa Wickack-sono and Gordon Terry. Terri Thomas, young
people’s sergeant–ma-
served as flagbearers. Holy Week had been a very special time of worship, celebration, and service.
worship service with participants from
Binghamton, N.Y.On Easter Sunday,
the band led the parade to the empty tomb for a SONrise Service. Soldiers and friends provided a con-tinental breakfast fol-lowed by a lively united Sunday school time.
her “crew” shared Gos-pel Easter Eggs from her “Blessing Basket.”
Hostetler, everyone
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Columbus, Ohio
retired to the gym for a ham meal.
YOUNG VOLUNTEER
Trenton, NJ
from a family of volun-teers.
Her father volunteers at The Salvation Army and is a member of the Trenton Rotary Club. Her mother volunteers at various school and local community func-tions.
serving her local com-munity since she was old enough to cook food and decorate ven-ues for special events and fund–raisers. Since then, she has helped initiate, set up, or work at community events.
taught me that we all have a responsibility to
help make the world a much better place,”
Over the past few
a bell ringer at Christ-mas time.
“Our whole family gets involved with it,”
also love to stop by and ring with us.”
-lory wanted to do something more. She and her brother, Zach-ary, decided to make flyers that advertised the Army’s need for clothing items. They dropped the flyers and donation bags off
delivering reminder notices, they picked up the donations on their third trip.
“In total, they col-
clothing to benefit the
Trenton, N.J., ARC,” said Tammy Briggs, public relations director
County, N.J.
REACHING THE COMMUNITY
Philadelphia, PA—Ev-ery Thursday night, the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is alive with the sound of bouncing basketballs.
The center sponsors a league made of employ-ees from several tri–state area companies, includ-
-sylvania Transportation
and fire departments, U.S. Airways, Hahneman University Hospital, Boys & Girls Clubs, and Ger-shal Brothers.
“This [league] provides
a favorite recreational ac-
tivity at the Kroc Center and exposes them to all the other services at the center,” says Irvin Hutch-erson, the center’s rec-
of them bring their kids to participate in our Kroc kids programs and our youth programs.
“This was established by creating contacts with the employees of
of them were already members of the Kroc Center and frequent the center weekly.”
HELPING KIDS IN P.R.GUAYAMA KROC
Guayama, PR—The soldiers and staff of the Salvation Army’s Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
the children in a nearby
event, called “No me dañaré” (“I will not be spoiled”), more than
on the residential area’s sports field, where
and recreational activi-ties designed to rein-force their moral and Christian values.
“The children under-stood that, if their life is built on Jesus as our foundation, they will never be destroyed,”
Arroyo, the center’s strategic communica-tions manager.
-cado prayed for the
them raised their hands making the commit-ment to accept Jesus as their Savior.”
12 June 2013
Excitement had been brewing in antici-pation of the New York Staff Band’s
th
After the NYSB’s triumphant return to
and the King’s Singers, repeating such a memorable night was going to be a dif-ficult accomplishment.
However, the NYSB rose to this chal-lenge. On this special night in New York
talented musicians created a new and God–glorifying evening of worship. Join-
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barriers, reached out to a new audience, and brought together music lovers of all ages. Anyone who has experienced a
Spirit–filled man, and this quality inspires his entire presentation.
Every program item pointed to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. There was something for everyone, from the power-ful congregational singing of “In Christ Alone,” to the Baroque–styled “Rameau
Revisited,” to Kevin Norbury’s exciting “Truth Aflame,” to participating in wor-
Before Smith took the stage, the NYSB presented a variety of pieces. Chris Ward
fitting start to the evening. The chorus sang Smith’s own song “Shine on Us”
the NYSB. And for those people whose primary purpose was to attend a NYSB concert, their expectations were realized.
forefront of Christian music–making for
as pieces from his most recent albums. He and his band played two segments, much of which involved audience par-ticipation as he led the entire worship, singing many familiar songs.
playing supporting music for “Whita-ker’s Wonder” and “The Blessing.”
Smith is a musician with incredible talent, while remaining humble, gracious, and
as he met with fans before the festival. The concert was an unforgettable, truly
blessed evening of Christian music, high-
in singing the second verse of “Rock of Ages” to conclude the festival. This event will stand in NYSB history as both a groundbreaking and powerful night of worship.
th Anniver-
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LORENA SIMMONDS LANCE
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You’ve done your homework; studied,
planned, communicated, and rehearsed. But are you really ready for worship?
Worship Arts Convocation asked themselves this ques-tion as they explored the
at the Ladore Lodge and Con-ference Center, the event at-
representing several divisions.
Ascent,” may have several ori-
guest speaker and the North & South Carolinas divisional commander. One origin the-ory, is that these psalms were sung by Israelite pilgrims on
With every psalm and every step, worshipers drew closer to God, both spiritually and, in their understanding, physically.
Leaders were equipped with resources, technical knowledge, and teaching ideas. They were also chal-lenged by the Word and led into worship experiences that deepened their personal relationships with God. One worship leader said, “I left the
conference really charged up to worship and with a clear
of Judaic traditions and rituals really helped with the clarity.”
The gathering featured
an Atlanta–based Salvation Army worship band, led much of the worship music, with support from three of the Eastern Territory’s own brass
Thomas, Chicago Staff Band member and conductor of the Norridge Citadel Band, provided music and teaching.
-laborative performance group, performed several breathtak-ing dance pieces.
The event also benefited from delegates from within the territory. Bandmaster Ron Waiksnoris conducted the
Burgmayer led the congrega-tional chorus, with additional choral leadership from Band-
-vided piano accom-paniment throughout the weekend, and the Territorial Arts
shared dramatic wor-ship.
The “cardboard tes-timonies,” featured in the Saturday evening service, were an act of corporate worship,
Howell. Every del-egate candidly shared his or her “before and after” story of God’s redemption and
were moved to tears. Neil Welds of the Boston
Kroc Corps, said “ ’Selfish immoral wretch’ to ‘friend of God’ was the only way I could express my testimony without listing my failures. I wanted to let everyone know that He still calls me ‘friend,’ even though I’ve screwed up so many times.” Welds continued, “It wasn’t easy to share the
knowing I wasn’t alone, and that on the other side of the board was the reassurance and victory, gave me courage.”
In addition to compelling united sessions, delegates had
choose, with tracks in wor-
ship planning; instrumental, vocal & praise music; dance; drama; media; and prayer.
freedom to either stay with one track or “hop” from one to another.
They also had free time! Each delegate (minus a few who were committed to rehearsing) recharged with a prayer walk, nap, game, or brief outing.
The final united worship ses-sion, held on Sunday morning, offered the congregation an opportunity to hear Commis-sioners Barry C. and Sue Swan-son, territorial leaders, share a message from the Word and a personal testimony.
Carol Jaudes, arts ministries director, said, “It is our prayer that the delegates who came desiring authentic worship through the arts found community, training, and a connection to God that they carried home to their local corps.”
—The convocation, held once every three years, is a joint effort
of the Territorial Music Depart-ment and the Special Events &
Arts Ministries Bureau.
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Worship Arts Convocation MAJOR CHRISTINE ROCK
Major Willis Howell speaks.
Marty Mikles plays guitar.
HurleyInMotion performs a sacred dance.
14 June 2013For more information contact Derek Lance at D erek . lance @use. s a lvat ionarmy.org
Springfield, OH—The Grammy award–winning Christian group Casting Crowns,
ministered in April at the seventh annual concert run by the corps; they helped
certainly no small task. However, these last seven years have given The Salvation Army an opportunity to share the work we do and our passion for mission with
this while enabling a worship experience featuring some of the biggest names in the Christian music industry.
This concert was in the works well be-
we hit the ground running, promoting and producing it.
Our advisory board and staff really came on board and took ownership. We created and implemented “street teams,” which, at the grassroots level, helped us spread the word. The teams posted concert flyers all over the county and encouraged people to purchase tickets.
Q & A” experience for people who had purchased the event’s “additional pack-age.” The band distributed autographed
extra money certainly weren’t disap-pointed!
An hour after the doors opened, nearly -
torium. Even after the concert was well underway, people were still coming in.
kicked off the concert with an exciting
advisory board chair, also welcomed the crowd and took a moment to thank all the sponsors.
As corps officers, we spoke about the programs offered by The Salvation
Army and invited people to participate as volunteers.
Included in the concert programs were prayer & pledge cards. Audience mem-bers returned several of the cards.
and Stephen Court’s new book, Bound-less: Living Life in Overflow, were distrib-uted, free of charge.
—Captain Delia Carroll and Captain Stephen Carroll are the corps officers
in Springfield, Ohio.
CAPTAIN DELIA CARROLL
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MAJOR DONNA PETERSONENVOYS DOUGLAS & HÉLÈNE KORNWOLFJune 4–6 Sunbury, PA, CorpsJune 7–9 Milton, PA, CorpsJune 11–13 Paterson, NJ, CorpsJune 14–16 CommissioningJune 17–19 Newark, NJ, Corps
June 1–4 NEOSA Women’s GetawayJune 14–16 Commissioning
All dates are subject to changeTerritorial Headquar ters 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’ office at (845) 620–7676 for more information.
MAJOR WALTER WILLIAM CROUCHSeptember 8, 1918—March 16, 2013
Crouch was pro-moted to Glory
Walter was one of eight children born to Charles and Nellie Crouch
He became a
Lieutenant Idabelle Wheeler; the two
the Challengers session. After serving
years of combined active service. They
and Walter Crouch Jr., both of Warren,
nieces, nephews, and friends. His wife, fi ve brothers, a sister, and a grandchild preceded him in death. Cards can be sent
LT. COLONEL FELIPE MACHADONovember 24, 1938—March 31, 2013
promoted to
into the Christian
As a young man, he took a fi rm stand for the Lord by sharing his testimony with his co–workers. He also talked about
then School for Offi cer Training in New
They served as corps offi cers and at the divisional and territorial headquarters in
They also served as divisional leaders in
in Argentina.Survivors include his wife; a daughter,
two sons, Edgardo of Oregonia, Ohio,
four grandchildren. Cards may be sent
MAJOR EDITH CLARA CASTILLOJanuary 30, 1922—March 2, 2013
Castillo was pro-moted to Glory
Edith was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Commissioners
Vanda Allemand, who served as offi cers throughout South America and in Europe.
after she was commissioned a Salvation
sion in Buenos Aires.The Castillos began a ministry career
they arrived in the United States, where they served in numerous appointments, including as the coordinators of the Spanish work in the Eastern and Central territories.
They later served in New York at the
Survivors include her husband; two
and Ricardo Castillo of New Jersey; a
grandchildren; four great–grandchildren; and two more grandchildren on the
through email at [email protected] or
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