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“The purpose of this ICL is for theleaders of the international Army tomeet together to prayerfully andstrategically consider theInternational Vision Plan[sar.my/one],” said the General.

The public welcome meeting wasan inspiring and historic occasionthat not only drew a crowd of hun-

dreds but was viewed online bymore than 2,000 people.

The work of the conference includ-ed the presentation of papers oneight specific mission priorities fromthe International Vision Plan, includ-ing women, ministry and leadership;self-denial and self support; teachingresources; youth and children; evan-

gelism and discipleship; leadership;the marginalized; and integrated mis-sion. These were discussed in smallgroups and plenary sessions. Therewas also a daily program emphasison spiritual matters including Biblestudy and prayer. Sessions weretranslated into Indonesian, French,Spanish and Korean.

One hundred and twenty-seven Salvation Armyleaders from around theworld gathered in Toronto,

Canada, this summer for anInternational Conference of Leaders(ICL). Led by General Linda Bond, itfollowed the theme: One Army, OneMission, One Message.

tsunami in March 2011,Commissioner MakotoYoshida, territorial com-mander in Japan, recog-nized the value in utilizingthe crisis response andchaplaincy curriculumKevin had written andrequested the USA Central

Territory’s help inproviding training.

“I was excited,but the taskseemed daunting,”said Kevin. “It isimportant tounderstand thatonly about onehalf of one per-cent of Japaneseare Christian, andthey don’t evenhave a word for‘chaplain.’ Theperson on the street wouldn’t evenunderstand the term. Understandingthe cultural differences and contextu-alizing the curriculum is a majortask.”

However, The Salvation Army inpartnership with the JapaneseEvangelical Association (JEA), anumbrella of many churches servingin Japan, feels strongly they must

prepare the church to provide chap-lains to serve in future disasters.

Kevin, his wife, Jennifer, and ateam from The Salvation Army,Wheaton College and JEA went toJapan this summer to assess the dam-age and recovery efforts, introducethe curriculum, and work withJapanese leadership to develop a

Teaching crisis response andchaplaincy curriculum iscommon for Dr. Kevin Ellers,Central territorial disaster

services coordinator. As author of thecurriculum, he has trained extensive-ly in the U.S. and Canada and mostrecently Japan.

Following the earthquake and

International Leaders Conferencefocuses on mission priorities

Volume 42, Number 9 September 2012

Central helps Japan develop national disaster chaplaincy program

PhotosbyMarkYanandTimothyCheng

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Captain Kazuyuki Ishikawa and team pray with a localpastor in disaster impact zone.

A government official explains the impact zone.Kevin Ellers with key disasterpartner organization CRASHJapan president Jonathan Wilson.

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by Commissioner Carol SeilerTerritorial Coordinator for Strategic Mission Planning

We’ve used the phrase“ignite creativity.”What are some otherways of looking at this?

Think about this picture for brainfunctions for different times andplaces. To get creative, eitherunleash the hidden right brain inexisting workers (whew, hardwork) or seek out people who showstrong right-brain traits and matchthem up with left-brainers so theideas get follow-through. (Aha–thebody of Christ celebrating differentgifts rather than judging them?Read I Corinthians 12:4-31)

• Give people time to think, toys tospark ideas, and diverse partnersto play with.

• Relax when things seem out-of-control: it is part of the processand can’t be skipped.

• Focus people on moving their“crazy ideas” forward and makingsense of them.

What could it look like?• A comfortable space to work and

move around in, with ways tostimulate and record new ideas.

• A change of scenery—gettingaway from the desk—sparks cre-ativity; staying at the deskthrough breaks and lunch is dead-ly—practice coffee shop “napkinideas.”

• Have something like a basketballhoop in the parking lot foremployees to blow off steam.

• Use de Bono’s concept of mental-ly switching hats or other brain-storming techniques.

• Alternate formats for meetings:stand up, use sticky papers on thewall, use a different room anddifferent seats at the meeting—change the process, change theoutcomes?

• Keep any “boundaries” wideenough to start, giving as muchfreedom as possible.

Practice something…• You’ve been offered a six-month

paid sabbatical (why not?). Youget an unrestricted airline ticketand can take what you can carry.The only requirement is to becreative. How will you spend thetime?

• Try this to figure out what you’lldo:- Go somewhere peaceful withblank paper and colored pens.- Write or draw ideas as theycome to you.- Keep writing for a few daysuntil you run out of ideas.- Look for any links, patterns,themes.- Sit back and just look at themfor a few days.- Take the most promising ideaand let the ideas flow on what itcould look like.- Take the most promising ideafrom this group and let the ideasflow.

• Did you surprise yourself withcreativity?

Sources: “Cultivating innovation inthe workplace,” thinking steps adapt-ed from www.bexcellence.org, imagefrom Sandy Cormack.

Ignite Creativity

• Can we set the stage to give peo-ple a chance for right brain activi-ty to happen?

• Let go of the “way things are” andwelcome “the way they could be.”

• Release established habits ofthought, expectations andassumptions.

• Embrace “not knowing” and “notcontrolling” everything.

• Set up an environment of imagi-nation, exploration, acceptablerisk and “what ifs.”

• Meet the devil’s advocates at thedoor and refuse them entry.

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Navigating motherhood

The Des Plaines, Ill., Corpsmom’s group, Compass, isfull of creative, crafty waysto raise money. One of their

most successful projects was“Journal in a Jar,” inspired from abook called Women’s Ministry inthe 21st Century.

To create these inexpensive, easy-to-make and spiritually encouragingjars with your women’s group sim-ply collect canning jars, blank jour-nals, pens, ribbon and fabric. Filljars with inspirational quotes, ques-tions or verses (see Get Connectedfor free-inspirational cut-outs) andcover the top of the jar with fabric

before screwing on the lid.Then, simply attach the journal

and pen with coordinating ribbon,and ta-da, a beautiful, purposefuland lucrative craft is yours to sell oruse! For a clever twist, mix in otheritems such as small candies, teabags or colorful pencils.

Journal in a jar GetConnected!Check out our complementary material on the web.www.usc.salvationarmy.org/getconnected

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The Des Plaines, Ill., Corpshas a new ministry formoms called Compass. Thiswomen’s ministries outreach

bridges ladies from the corps’“Breakfast with Baby” initiative,

where families in need gatheronce a month for breakfast andto “shop” for free baby items, toother corps programs.

Soldier Cheryl Hagedorn hada vision. “I saw a populationoutside the corps who wasn’tbeing addressed with ministry,”said Cheryl. “Compass is a bridge,and we hope from this group morewomen will come to a personalrelationship with Christ and startto attend church.”

Compass meets on Thursdaymornings. It’s an opportunity forbusy moms to fellowship, learn,worship and share the challengesthey face in motherhood.

“One of the goals is to teach mom-mies to be better parents and to

know how toteach their chil-dren,” saidCheryl. Thegroup hasenjoyed topicsfrombaby/toddlersign languageto child well-

ness and nutrition. With Cheryl’screativity, crafts are not only unique,they’re lucrative! One craft, “Journalin a Jar” (see sidebar) served to fundsome group activities. Another activ-ity had the moms and their childrenenjoying aromatherapy potpourri.

“This program is working,” saidCheryl. “Women from ‘Breakfastwith Baby’ have spilled intoCompass, and they’re becoming

friends and building relationships.”The corps is led by Lts. David and

Shannon Martinez.

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struck the area in 2009, Cristianbegan volunteering for the corpsand felt God calling him to servepeople as an officer.

In June 2010 we answered ourcall to officership together duringcommissioning weekend.The Lopezes’ corps officers were

Captains Jim and Lee Brickson.

Curtis LunnamYpsilanti, Mich., CorpsEastern Michigan Division

I was raised by wonderfulSalvation Army soldier parents atthe Wichita West, Kan., Corps,where I was saved as a child. Iended up in the “life-saving” busi-ness, joining the U.S. Army andthen becoming a Kansas lawenforcement officer, volunteer firefighter, 911 dispatcher and sheriff.

In the fall of 1998 I began vol-unteering with Salvation Armyemergency disaster services. Duringthat time I fell in love with Lt.Laura Schultz, we eventually weremarried, I recommitted my life tothe Lord and began serving and liv-ing for Him. I realized all the workI did meant nothing if I couldn’tlead others to the saving knowledge

of Jesus. This was true“life-saving.”

Serving the last twoyears at the Pontiac,Mich., Corps, I sawGod move mountainsfor me to fulfill thiscalling. I claimJeremiah 29:11 formyself and my family.While my son,Michael, 19, has stayedin Kansas, Christopher,11, and Nathaniel, 5,

have come with us to Chicago.Curtis’ corps officer was Envoy

Jim Hulett.

Crystal SherackSpringfield, Mo., CorpsMidland Division

Though Igrew up in anon-Christianhome, my momalways madesure my sisterand I attendedchurch. When Iwas 12, wewere invited bythe corpssergeant-majorin Jacksonville,Ill., to attendSunday schooland character-building programs at the corps. Iwas saved at age 13 while attendinggirl guard camp.

Two years later at youth councils,I heard the call to officership duringa Future Officership Fellowship lun-cheon. Throughout high school Iacknowledged my calling to officer-ship and prepared; I believed everyclass eventually would be helpful. Ieven was on my school’s speech anddrama team to develop confidencein public speaking.

To further my preparation for offi-cership, I attended Southern IllinoisUniversity for two years, duringwhich time I felt even moreaffirmed in my calling. This year Iserved as a ministry intern inSpringfield, Mo.Crystal’s corps officers were

Majors Norman and Claire Graingerand Major Normalene Daniels.

One of the evening dinners at theICL placed the Partners in Mission(PIM) countries together for discus-sion and prayer. “As we have justbeen given new partners byInternational Headquarters this wasa good opportunity to get to knoweach other,” said CommissionerPaul R. Seiler, Central territorialcommander. “We had the chance toshare the desires of CentralSalvationists to help our partnersaround the world through theresources God has blessed us with,and we looked forward to visitingand learning from the life and expe-riences of our partners.”

Under the leadership of GeneralBond and the Chief of the Staff,Commissioner Barry C. Swanson,the last working session reviewedrecommendations from the smallgroups and plenary sessions wherethe eight papers had been dis-cussed. Many of the action pointsand promises will be for the per-sonal attention of individual lead-ers. Others concerning the globalArmy were either accepted by theGeneral or will be given furtherdetailed consideration through thedue processes of InternationalHeadquarters, including theInternational Management Council,

chaired by theGeneral.

In her finalmessage,General Bondreferred to theprayer of Christ“that they maybe one as we areone” (John17:11). She high-lighted the sig-nificance of themercy seat inthe spiritual lifeof the Army anddeclared, “Theground is level

at the foot of the cross and that isthe place where we can truly be asone.” Leaders responded to her callas the General referred them to thedeclaration of intention and com-mitment which had been preparedfor the occasion:With a heart full of gratitude for

the presence, guidance and directionof God the Holy Spirit throughout thisconference, and in a spirit of unity, Ipledge to regularly review the actionpromises I have made and to ensure,

by God's grace, that they are fulfilled.In promoting the global vision of

One Army, One Mission, OneMessage, I gladly embrace the part Iam called to play and will do sothrough example, influence and theencouragement of those within myspiritual care.I pray this in the strength and

grace of my Lord and Saviour JesusChrist, to whom I owe everything.

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OF THE CROSS

2012 2014

Shannon ForneySt. Louis Gateway Citadel, Mo.,CorpsMidland Division

I grew up afourth-genera-tion Salvationistand officers’child. I began apersonal rela-tionship withJesus when Iwas 16 andstarted servingat my corps.I’ve taughtSunday school,timbrels anddance team.During the

summers I worked at SalvationArmy camps, including music campfaculty for the last two years, andserved on two summer missionteams. I also was a ministry internat the Belleville, Ill., Corps.

I heard the call to officershipthree years ago while living in theWestern Territory. A phone conver-sation with a friend helped me real-ize I didn’t have to give up mydreams to follow God’s will for mylife. I could achieve everything Iwanted through ministry in TheSalvation Army. It is with great joyand excitement that I’ve begun thisnew chapter of my life.Shannon’s corps officers were

Majors Kirk and Carolyn Schuetz

Cristian and Brook LopezAlbert Lea, Minn., CorpsNorthern Division

We are extremely blessed andexcited to move forward in our call-ing to officership. When we accept-ed Christ into our hearts andanswered God’s call onour lives, everythingstarted to change inastonishing ways. Doorsopened, and God’s bless-ings reached our souls.

We each acceptedChrist separately in2008, Cristian during aBaptist church serviceand Brook at the AlbertLea Corps when CaptainLee Brickson’s messageof salvation spoke to herheart. After tornadoes

Newly acceptedcandidates

Commissioner Paul R. and Carol Seiler, USA Central territorial leaders, are pictured with lead-ers of three of our current Partners in Mission, including: Commissioners M. C. and SusammaJames (India South Eastern Territory), Colonels Onal and Edmane Castor (Caribbean Territory)and Commissioners John and Dorita Wainwright (Kenya East Territory).

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by Stephanie Denton

This summer the GrandRapids, Mich., Ray andJoan Kroc CorpsCommunity Center offered

a bevy of free, family-friendly out-door activities.

Family Movie Night events fea-tured a giant slip and slide, enter-tainment, and popular movies likeDolphin Tale and The Muppets.The Kroc Center concession standserved up hot dogs, beverages andother treats for purchase.Additionally, on select Saturdayafternoons through August, chil-dren and adults could experience

the Kroc Center’s giant outdoor slipand slide.

“Our goal is to keep families,especially children, cool and activethis summer in a safe and fun envi-ronment,” said Major MarcJohnson, Kroc Center senior officer.“We’re excited to be able to offerfree events to our community.”

The Grand Rapids Kroc Center isa 105,000-square-foot facility thatsits on a 20-acre campus andencompasses a holistic approach torecreation, worship, arts and educa-tion for everyone in the community.

Hot days, cool fun

Twenty-six years ago, theWarren, Mich., Corps figura-tively opened its door to peo-ple in crisis through its shelter.

Now its door is literally open.“When we arrived last year, the

door to our adjoining shelter facilitywas always kept locked,” said MajorKevin Van Zee, corps officer. “Wenow keep it open whenever possibleto help build relationships betweenresidents and corps members. We’vehad a marked increase in residentsattending on Sunday mornings,” hecontinued.

“It’s a great blend of adults andyoung people, from long-time sol-diers to first-time visitors from theshelter, community programs andsocial services,” Kevin added, notingthree teens were enrolled as seniorsoldiers earlier this year.

The Van Zees were involved inshelter ministries in four prior

appointments. “Our experiencestaught us to love people in theiruniqueness,” said Christie. “We’veseen how God has used all of ourexperiences to train, develop andgrow us as leaders.”

Flyers for corps programs andevents are posted in the shelter, andthe shelter director’s office wasmoved to the corps’ administrativewing to increase traffic. Corps mem-bers are encouraged not only to wel-come residents but to reciprocatevisits to the shelter’s common areas.

Corps youth activities attract 80kids, from preschoolers to teens,each Tuesday night for character-building groups, tutoring, supper, achapel service and open gym.Wednesday nights bring corps cadetsand two Bible studies, Thursdaynights are for women’s ministries,focus groups and praise team prac-tice, and Friday nights bring youthsports leagues.

More than 100 peoplereceive a hot lunch dailyduring the week, and 12-step programs meet fourtimes weekly.

“Growing programs canbe difficult, but it’s worthit to see lives changed!”Kevin concluded. Christieadded, “It really is a bless-ing to be able to worktogether as we blend ourprogramming and adminis-trative gifts to build God'sKingdom.”

Building mighty bridges

New store a smash!by Michael Rowland

The grand opening of theIndianapolis, Ind., AdultRehabilitation Center’s(ARC) Family Store in

Greenwood, Ind., was nothingshort of grand. Customers werelined up in front of the store fortwo hours before it was sched-uled to open!

The sight was both a surpriseand blessing for Envoy SteveMcNary, Indianapolis, Ind.,ARC administrator. With amegaphone in hand and theenergy of a small child, theenvoy welcomed the crowd.

After six weeks of nonstop prepa-ration and setup, Steve still wasn’tready to rest.

“I’m pleasantly surprised,” hesaid. “We’ve had people coming forthe last three to four weeks andcouldn’t accept them, so I am sohappy to open the door.”

The Greenwood store is part of anew approach in merchandising,size and branding.

“The store is 18,000 square feet.It is merchandised so shoppers canfind what they want at the bestprices,” he said. “We’re hoping thiswill have an impact. We’ve beenstruggling for the last 15 years tocontinue to fund our drug and alco-hol facilities. I’m praying that thishelps open the door to a whole newway of things.”

By 6:00 p.m. opening day, thenew store had raised $20,000.

The ARC and othercenters, such as theHarbor Light, inIndianapolis were ableto help nearly 2,300men and women strug-gling to overcome sub-stance abuse in 2011.

For avid resale shop-per Tina Dixon, whowas one of the first inline, the story beyondthe cash register wasnew. She said, “It’s niceto know that the moneystays in the community.”

Some senior soldiers enrolled this year.

Yecks’ noble serviceby Craig Dirkes

Majors Dougand LindaYeck werehonored

for 32 years of ser-vice during a retire-ment celebration atthe Noble Corps inBrooklyn Park, Minn.

The Yecks enteredthe School forOfficers’ Training inChicago in 1978,seven years after theywere married. Theyhad met on a blinddate in their home-town of Muskegon,Mich., in the mid-1960s. They were commissioned in1980 with the Proclaimers ofSalvation session.

Their first appointment as officerswas in Rushville, Ind., followed byfour years serving overseas inSingapore. In Singapore, the majorsadopted a daughter, Elizabeth, whowas living at The Salvation ArmyKuching, Malaysia Children’s Home.Elizabeth is now married and hastwo children.

The Yecks next two appointmentswere in Niles and Petoskey, Mich.They were later transferred toMinnesota, where they spent the restof their officership in the cities ofAustin, St. Paul and Minneapolis.Their final appointment was at BoothManor, a 21-story Minneapolis high-rise that is home to more than 160senior citizens.

“If we could do it all over again,we would in a heartbeat,” Doug said.

Majors Doug and Linda Yeck with daugher Elizabeth and herfamily; Northern divisional leaders Lt. Colonels Rebecca andDaniel Sjogren; and flagbearers Major Bill Cox and Ron Whalen.

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Faces of hope

tribution day almost takes on aparty atmosphere as beneficiariesstart lining up early in the morningfor their food allotments.

“Our staff, soup kitchen ministryand volunteers all work together tomake it a wonderful, godly day,”Mike continued. “God said to loveyour neighbors; we love people,serve them food and share thegospel during the time we havewith them.”

Recipients David and AmandaZuriel, in line for food assistancewith their son, Jacob, said theyappreciated the Army for helpingthose needing an extra hand whilestruggling to make ends meet. And,Dolores Garcia added, “Whenyou’re on a fixed income, every-thing helps.”

Every month sinceNovember 2011, the BayCity, Mich., Corps has helda food giveaway event ben-

efiting up to 800 community people(more than 270 families) monthly.

The Bay City area was hit hardby the economy, according toMajors Mike and Shirley Myers,corps officers. “Providing extra foodhelps families budget their moneymore effectively for other necessi-ties, such as rent, mortgage pay-ments and utilities,” said Mike.

Supported by local donations andthe Food Bank of Eastern Michigan,the event is also made possible bythe faithful work of two dozenSalvation Army volunteers eachmonth, some of whom are also foodrecipients. According to Mike, dis-

Celebrating later life

there’s so much loss. Loss could belosing children, a spouse, health,eyesight, hearing, or even the abili-ty to drive. So, we find ways to cel-ebrate life,” D.D. explained.

Birthdays, memorial services andholidays are never missed, andtheme parties are common. Forinstance, during the royal weddinglast year, they enjoyed weddingcake. Outside of the parties, games,regular movie viewings and “quicktrips” to places like the ice creamparlor, the center has educational

opportunities such as ceram-ics classes, quilting and taichi. Spiritual nourishment isavailable through daily Bibledevotionals and prayer.

In addition to emotionalsupport, many seniorsattend simply for a goodmeal. According to D.D., theaverage annual income ofthe residents is a meager$10,900. Thankfully,Durham Booth Manor pro-vides a solution for them.

“We meet them wherethey are, and we see mira-cles here all the time. Thesepeople are accepted, theythrive and they really shine.That’s the celebration of lifeagain, and I am so blessedthat these folks are here,”said D.D.

by Megan Gandee

Sadly, todaymany agingAmericanssuffer from

hunger, poverty andloneliness. In fact, arecent study, “SeniorHunger in Americain 2012,” revealedthe threat of hungerfor U.S. seniors hasincreased 78 percentin the last 10 years.And with the 55-plus age group beingone of the fastestgrowing, SalvationArmy older adultministries are moreimportant than ever.

D.D. Launderville, senior servicesdirector in Omaha, Neb., is passion-ate about her work, and rightfullyso. She’s been invested since theday she helped open Durham BoothManor, a residential home for low-income seniors, as well as the DoraBingel Senior Center 16 years ago.

Durham Booth Manor boasts 47one-bedroom apartments and ishome to 51 residents, averaging 79years in age. The entire facility ismanaged and operated by only twoemployees!

“It’s so exciting to see folks findquality housing who have struggledall of their life. As soon as they joinus, we give them a welcome basketand immediately make them part ofthe community,” said D.D.

The Dora Bingel Senior Centersits conveniently on the lower levelwhere approximately 60 seniorsgather on any given day for social-ization, learning and recreation.Transportation is provided for thosewho don’t live at the manor.

“We celebrate a lot here because

Youth shelter opensby Craig Dirkes

TheSalvationArmy inSt Paul,

Minn., this sum-mer opened ayouth shelter.

The BoothBrown Houseshelter includes11 beds forhomeless youth,ages 18–21. Forup to 30 daysyouth may sleep,eat and regroupfrom street life atthe shelter. Staffmembers evalu-ate their healthneeds and helpthem find ahome, job orenroll in school. The shelter hopesto engage volunteers in tutoring,life-skills training and cooking.

The shelter fills a rising need.The number of homeless youth inthis age bracket in Minnesota hasgrown 57 percent since 2006,according to an October 2009 studyby the Wilder Foundation in itsmost recent report.

Army by zip code

Ever needed to find aspecific Salvation Armycenter or program?

Has a relative or friend inanother part of the country neededassistance and wondered ifThe Salvation Army was nearthem or could help?

By typing in a zip code, you canfind the nearest Army center!

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1 Go to our Central Territory home-page on the web(www.usc.salvationarmy.org)

2 Scroll down on the left and click on“Find a Salvation Army Center.”

3 On the next page type in the zipcode and viola! A list of SalvationArmy facilities and programs are atyour fingertips.

The shelter is funded by a three-year grant from the Otto BremerFoundation.

“Booth Brown House, along withfive other service providers, isworking in collaboration with theOtto Bremer Foundation to takeyouth off the streets,” said MajorArnel Ruppel, Booth Brown Houseadministrator. “We want to helpyouth find help, a home and hope.”

Eartha Bell receives food from volunteer Ken Howard and Major Mike Myers.

The Omaha Senior Services staff: seated (l to r) Mary Sawaged, DDLaunderville; standing (l to r) Phyllis Butkus, Cindy Schlegelmilch,Tallina Estwick, and Lisa Ramold.

Enjoying a game of Bingo: Eileen Forrest, BillieWhelton and D.D. Launderville.

D.D. Launderville talks with Robert Schappert.

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Since the Western Michigan and Northern Indiana Division set a goal last October in the new STEPs(Strategic Tool to Engage Potential) process to enroll soldiers in every corps, 51 senior and 30 juniorsoldiers have joined the ranks of God’s Army. The emphasis is simply called OneMore4Jesus. Here arethree stories of how corps are growing in this wonderful division led by Majors Tom and Jackie Bowers.

Asurge in corps growth, includ-ing six new families, at theMichigan City, Ind., Corps hasresulted in the enrollment of

nine senior and two junior soldiers,report Majors Brian and Lee AnnBurkett, corps officers. And, there’s apotential of five or more new soldiers atthe end of their next recruits’ class.

The Burketts were par-ticularly thrilled to enrolltheir son, Evan, as asenior soldier.

“Evan has been calledto officership, and Godis using him right now inour growth among youngpeople,” said Lee Ann.“We’re a small corps; ourattendance had averagedaround 30 people, butover the last six months,we’ve been averagingmore than 50!” she con-tinued. “We believe peo-ple are looking for some-thing to be a part ofthat’s making a differ-ence, not only in ourcommunity but in theworld. Obviously that isThe Salvation Army.”

The Burketts encour-age corps ownership byits members.“We tell our people,

‘This is your corps; we’re just here tem-porarily,’” said Lee Ann. “We have won-derful people and local leadership. We allwork hard to reach out into our commu-nity, but it’s our corps members who’veassumed responsibility for follow-up. Itmakes a big difference when newcomersrealize they’re not just being loved by thepastors.”

Lee Ann hasnever beforemet soldierswho are soeager andproud to weartheir uniforms.

“Folks getreal excitedabout it, evenour teens andjunior soldiers,”she said. Whenasked, one sol-dier said it’sjust as crucialfor soldiers to wear uniforms because“we’re as important to God’s mission asare officers!”

A Sunday morning breakfast club, pre-pared and financially supported by corpsmembers, is open to anyone.

“Our breakfast guests are invited tocome as they are, and they’re encouragedto stay for the worship service after themeal,” said Lee Ann. The corps alsooffers well-attended youth programs, spe-cial-activity nights, corps cadets, a men’sfellowship and three women’s ministriesgroups.

“We strive for all activities to be inclu-sive of our community,” Lee Ann added.Plans include the start of several Biblestudies for men, women and teens, aswell as a fellowship ministry for special-needs children and their mothers. A sol-dier’s granddaughter challenged with dis-abilities has long been welcomed andloved by the corps.

“Although Ciana doesn’t understand alot, it was just as important for her to bewheeled onto the platform for her juniorsoldier enrollment as any other child,”Lee Ann concluded.

Big growth for small corps

New senior soldiers.

Corps cadets assist with the Sunday-morning breakfast program.

Major Lee Ann Burkett with two new junior soldiers.

A small-group Bible study at the Michigan City, Ind., Corps.

Majors Brian and Lee Ann Burkett flank their son, Evan.

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This year an excep-tional group ofseven teenagershave been enrolled

as senior soldiers at theHolland, Mich., Corps.Though young, they havebecome servant leaders intheir corps.

“Many of these kids gointo the kitchen to ask thestaff if they can help out,”reported then Corps OfficerMajor Betty Grindle in ref-erence to Wednesday nightyouth program dinners. “Alot of these kids are alsoinvolved in school sportsand performing arts, butthey never use this as anexcuse not to be involved incorps activities. They feelit’s an important part of their lives.”

During spring break all seven ofthe teens spent their vacation serv-ing in the corps’ “staycation” pro-gram. Similar to vacation Bibleschool, “staycation” was a dailycamp for children. Organized activi-ties went on all day. The teens

helped with Bible class, recreationand crafts. They assisted withkitchen clean-up, and one afternoonmade the kitchen into a “concessionstand” for a movie activity.

One teenager in particular,Christian Tummel, has shownexceptional leadership. When a keymusic leader in the corps took a

year off to serve in Africa,Christian—a talented musician—offered to cover as praise teamleader. It’s a big responsibility anda lot of work, but he’s putting inthe time and it’s making a differ-ence. “The team is seeing him asthe leader and following his direc-tion,” said Betty.

This summer many of theteens volunteered at day camp,helping with recreation, snacksand meals. They also devotedextra time to music; all attendedmusic camp and made weeklypraise team practice a priority sothey could lead worship everySunday. “Salvation Army musiccamp is the highlight of mysummer,” gushed MichelleAhnefeldt.

At the end of summer, theypitched in to help with thecorps’ back-to-school outreach atnearby Maranda Park wherethey handed out school suppliesto families in need.

Three Sundays a month theteens meet for Bible study.They’re reading the bookIndescribable, by Louie Giglio.“They truly love the Lord andwant to honor Him; I’ve seenthem grow so much,” said Betty.

The Grindles recently retired,and Majors Paul and MaryDuskin are now the corps offi-cers.

Envoys DeWayne and PamDuskin, Sturgis, Mich.,corps administrators, arepleased to report the 14

junior soldiers, seven senior soldiersand three adherents enrolled thisyear began attending the corps notonly because of its various min-istries but because friends invitedfriends.

“We believe any person whoattends our corps, even a first-timevisitor, is a potential soldier,” saidDeWayne. “We need to engagethem quickly!”

Some of the new soldiers camethrough youth programs, women’sministries, weekly Bible studies or adaily feeding program. Others,who’d been attending the corps fora while, decided to join after simply

being asked by the Duskins,who arrived in Sturgis in2011.

“I prepared a list and beganworking to spiritually chal-lenge and grow these individ-uals,” said DeWayne. “And,they responded to our invita-tion to become soldiers oradherents.”

Qualities that have attract-ed and kept people coming tothe corps include a caringfamily atmosphere, a diversi-ty of ages and worship ser-vices that aren’t allowed tobecome stagnant.

When the “OneMore4Jesus”emphasis was introduced lastyear, DeWayne saw it as sim-ple and realistic. He says he felt itmet five key steps: achievability, achallenge requiring effort, commit-ment across the board, goodresearch and an action plan.

“It was a goal we knew we couldachieve with effort and commit-ment,” he added. “In our case hav-ing only one junior soldier at thetime was disturbing and a call toaction!”

Average attendance of Sundaymorning worship at the corps hasmore than doubled to 50, andrecruits’ classes are offered quarter-ly.

The corps has effectively incorpo-rated community outreaches, suchas summer gospel concerts in thepublic park band shell and amonthly “singspiration” night whichrecently attracted a record 90 peo-ple. Women’s ministries recentlycompleted its first outreach, amother and daughter tea thatattracted 50 guests, more than halfof whom were first-time visitors.

Adding “TSA Outdoors” to thevacation Bible school curriculumalso has proven to be popular, asare periodic DVD-based Bible stud-ies by Max Lucado, Peter Briscoeand other Christian authors.

Youth seek to serve

Sturgis on the rise!

Envoys DeWayne and Pam Duskin with new senior and junior soldiers.

Front row: (l to r) Christian Tummel, Michelle Ahnefeldt, Jaide Ekdahl, Josiah Tummel; Back row: (l to r)Logan Bailey, Mason Miller, Paul Koeller

Envoy Pam Duskin (l) at the corps’ mother-daughter tea.

Major Jacalyn Bowers conducts a teaching illus-tration with Trenton, a new junior soldier.

Envoy Pam Duskin (l) welcomes Major DebraPascoe and her daughters, Melissa and Jessica,to the corps’ mother-daughter tea.

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At the age of 12 Tasha’smother died, causing herto lose her main source ofsupport, encouragement

and love. During the next fiveyears, she moved four times. Ateach new family member’s homeshe felt less cared for and startedrunning away. One day on the run,Tasha met Sarah who told her shecould provide for herself and havea place to live. She was introducedto Sarah’s “daddy” and told shecould “try out” the life for a coupleof weeks. She saw no other option.

…the STOP-IT program helpsa broad range of traffickingvictims…

Since 2006 the MetropolitanDivision’s Family and CommunityServices Department has been help-ing people trapped in a lifestyle likeTasha’s through its growing andincreasingly effective STOP-ITInitiative Against HumanTrafficking program. STOP-IT pro-vides comprehensive case manage-ment to victims of human traffick-ing, or a person who has beeninduced by force, fraud or coercioninto commercial sex or forced labor.

Although the commercial sextrade is more prevalent, the STOP-IT program helps a broader range

of trafficking victims includingthose involved in forced labor. TakeSandra, for example. She was a suc-cessful woman with a PhD living inthe Philippines. She was contentwith a good job and beautiful fami-ly until she was approached by acompany that offered her a job inthe United States. This job wouldpay more than she would evermake at home and pay for the high-

er education of all of her children.When she arrived in the U.S. the

situation changed. She signed acontract which she believed to bebinding for a job that offered verylittle pay and withheld money fromwhat little she received. She wasthreatened with beatings, deporta-tion and financial consequences. Inher own words, Sandra was trappedin slavery.

With the help of the STOP-IT,victims like Sandra have access to ameans of escape. In addition to a24/7 hotline for victims and refer-rals, STOP-IT functions to identifyvictims, aid in their safe exit andconnect them with much neededservices.

“Our outreach workers assistclients one-on-one to help themfind a place to stay, a job andsecure necessary items and servicesfrom state IDs to birth certificatesto an attorney,” said Erin Knowles,STOP-IT program manager.

In her own words, Sandra wastrapped in slavery.

STOP-IT—along with other agen-cies in the Chicago area—has putChicago on the map in the fightagainst human trafficking. In anunprecedented relationship, lawenforcement, social services, gov-ernmental and medical agencies arecollaborating with one commongoal: to stop human trafficking inChicago.

Part of Erin’s job is to educatepeople about human trafficking andthe ways they can help. For moreinformation or training possibilities,call 773-433-5738.

Chicago collaborates to STOP-IT

STOP-IT outreach worker Elyse Dobney assists a client.

Reaching out con amor

After becoming moreintentional in its out-reach to the Hispaniccommunity last year,

the Albert Lea, Minn., Corpshas experienced a substantialincrease in Sunday morning andmid-week worship plus adultand youth program attendance.

When Captains James andLynnea Brickson, corps officers,hired a fulltime Hispanic out-reach director, Oney Castillo,their only direction to him was toincorporate the new Hispanic atten-dees into already thriving corpsministries.

“Instead of having two separatecongregations, we wanted to blendboth cultures as much as possibleinto one body of Christ,” said Jim.As a result, Sunday worship is upby 35 people, the majority of whomare of Hispanic descent.

To accommodate the differentlanguage needs, adult Sundayschool classes are offered inSpanish and English, and Sundaymorning worship is conducted inEnglish with Spanish translation.However, the mid-week worshipservice is conducted in Spanishwith English translation.

Sunday morning attendance aver-ages 80 people, and mid-week ser-vices attract an average of 45.Additionally, there are Spanish-lan-guage men’s and women’s min-

istries groups.“Both language groups are work-

ing hard together to narrow thecommunications gap,” said Jim. “Werecently had our annualSweethearts Dinner, where all themen prepared and served a platedmeal to the ladies of the corps andthen did all the clean up. And,we’ve added some Hispanic culturalevents to attract un-churched fami-lies. Earlier this year we celebratedEpiphany, also known as ThreeKings Day.”

“Some local leadership is emerg-ing,” said Jim. “And, we’re seeingspiritual growth in the familiesthemselves. This ministry is grow-ing fast, and we’re thankful to Godfor the experience.”

The corps recently enrolled itsfirst Hispanic soldiers, Marcos andLydia Torres.

Eyes of a child

At the Minneapolis, Minn.,Harbor Light earlier thisyear, Envoy Don LaMar,director of corps min-

istries, watched his daughter,Athena, be enrolled as a junior sol-dier. “I was overwhelmed withemotion,” said the envoy whose 11-year-old son, Isaiah, is also a juniorsoldier. “I have watched Athenabecome a Christian by asking Jesusinto her heart, and I have beenblessed to hear about the manytimes she has shared God’s love.She is an amazing example of aChristian to everyone around her,especially me.”

Athena shared the gospel with afriend on the playground. She latertold her father she and her friendwere talking about Easter, and that theboy didn’t know what it really meant.

Athena is very close to her bigbrother. When he was enrolled as ajunior soldier, she wanted to followin her brother’s footsteps. “Athenahad wanted to become a junior sol-dier for over a year before I couldenroll her,” said Don. “She was soexcited to become a part of theArmy and the Harbor Light.”

Athena is eight years old, in thesecond grade and participates insunbeams. She loves typical girlthings like dancing and jumping onthe trampoline, but what sets herapart at this young age is her devo-tion to God and The SalvationArmy.

“When I sometimes feel compla-cent spiritually, I see my daughter’sexcitement to share the gospel, andit helps me remember my faith,”said Don.

PhotobyJulieJohnston

NewCommitmentsApril - June 2012

219 Senior Soldiers

85 Adherents

226 Junior Soldiers

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Victorious service

Aretirement celebrationwas held at CentralTerritorial Headquartersto recognize the victorious

service of Majors James and MaryHoskin, who retired as territorialrisk management secretary andretired officers’ bureau director.

Commissioned in the WesternTerritory with the Victorious ses-sion in 1971, the Hoskins trans-ferred to the Central Territory in1985. They served in corps anddivisional appointments in both ter-ritories. Jim also served his countryin Viet Nam prior to officership.

Their retirement service high-lighted the many connections madethroughout the years. Mary wasnoted for her gifts of hospitality andencouragement. Jim was noted forhis sense of humor and infectiousjoy.

Both Jim and Mary were saluted

by Carol Shoults

for the way they care for people andfor their continued involvement infrontline corps ministry, whenappointed to headquarters positions.They have represented Christ andthe Army with dignity and skill,leaving a trail of optimism.

Their four grandchildren partici-pated in the service by suggestingthings they’d like to teach theirgrandparents in retirement, likehow to text!

As a last minute add-on, theirpreschool grandson asked if hecould have the microphone andrecited I Timothy 4:12: “Don’t letanyone look down on you becauseyou are young, but set an examplefor the believers in speech, in con-duct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

It was a perfect verse describingtwo dedicated officers who’ve livedtheir lives setting a Christ-likeexample.

Pictured in back of new soldiers Lydia and Marcos Torres are (l-r) Oney Castillo, CaptainJavier Moreno, Captains Jim and Lynnea Brickson, Captain Kelsie Moreno and Neysi Castillo.

Oney and Neysi Castillo are both integralto the Hispanic ministries.

The Hoskins are flanked by Colonels Dennis and Sharon Strissel and Major Toni Dorrell.The Hoskins' children Peter and Heather are flagbearers.

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Canada calls!

Majors Philip and SheilaDavisson—who werealready in close proximi-ty to Canada while most

recently serving as the Port Huron,Mich., corps officers since 2009—have been appointed to BoothUniversity College, Winnipeg,Manitoba, in the Canada andBermuda Territory! Philip is theassociate dean for extended learn-ing, and Sheila is serving as thespiritual life coordinator.

Booth University College, operat-ed by the Canada and BermudaTerritory, serves students on itsWinnipeg campus, national officersand the international Army in 35countries. The international aspectis among those that excite theDavissons the most.

“Booth University has severalundergraduate programs for on-campus and online distance educa-tion students, in addition to certifi-cate-level courses to strengthenSalvationist leadership in overseasterritories,” said Philip. As associatedean, he’s responsible for officercontinuing education, as well asonline coursework and developingnew programs in the coming years.The Davissons had worked withthe college in developing an officercontinuing education certificate

program while they were serving inthe South America West Territory afew years ago.

Sheila will be developing her role(a new position) along the lines of auniversity chaplain. “I’m lookingforward to working with the staffand faculty in chapel services,small-group studies and disciple-ship and spiritual formation oppor-tunities,” she said. As an addedbonus, their youngest child, Julia, istransferring to Booth to completeher degree in social work!

General Linda Bond led the75th anniversary celebra-tion of the Army’s workin Mexico.

More than 1,200 delegates gath-ered in Mexico City for a weekendof joint meetings—and rallies forwomen, men and children—featur-ing performances of every type,from folk dancing and timbrels, tomariachi and brass bands, alongwith re-enactments of the Mexican

Salvation Army’s early days!General Bond enrolled 97 junior

and 94 senior soldiers from acrossthe Mexico Territory, and upgradedfour of its eight outposts to corpsstatus, for a total 52 corps.

More than 500 people made com-mitments to Christ during the cele-bration. The general encouragedthe territory to thank God for thepast, be committed in the presentand believe for the future.

On a mission

Army marks 75 years in Mexico!

by Craig Dirkes

A10-person mission teamfrom the NorthernDivision traveled to theTurks and Caicos Islands

earlier this year to advance TheSalvation Army’s work in this newfrontier. The Army’s presence inTurks and Caicos—located in theCaribbean about 650 miles south-east of Miami—began just two yearsago. Within six months of opening,a Central Territory Global MissionTeam helped it get established.

This latest divisional missionteam blazed new paths by shap-ing a host of ministry programsfor men and women, childrenand seniors. The team also helpedset up a new thrift store anddelivered food to shut-ins, amongother activities.

“The team was able to bringpeople and financial support to asocially depressed economywhere The Salvation Army’spresence is needed,” said Lt.

Colonel Rebecca Sjögren, Northerndivisional director of women’s min-istries. “The young adults on ourteam experienced life-changingmoments and have a greater visionof the Army’s world missions.”

In addition to Colonel Sjogren,the team included Major RoseMarie Mason, Captain AndrewShiels, Erik Sundman, Bao Howard,Cristian Lopez, Yu Ting Mui, MacyTheriot, Bobbi Kruchten and BrentWindham.

Lasting footprints

The General enrolls 94 senior soldiers from across the Mexico Territory.The Northern Divisional mission team in the Turks and Caicos

Children made Salvation Army flags during junior soldier’s class. With them are CristianLopez and Brent Windham.

We salute the six official global, divisional and corps teamsthrough August of this year.

Global Mission Team to Handbury Children’s Homeand Windsor Lodge, Jamaica

Women’s Global Mission Team to Kenya West Territory

Northern Divisional Mission Team to Turks and Caicos

Oakbrook Terrace Corps Mission Team to Freeport, Bahamas

Madison Temple and Madison Genesis Corps to Eleuthera, Bahamas

Chicago Mayfair Community Church (Korean Corps)to Windsor Lodge, Jamaica

Erik Sundman sorts thrift store donations withJohnson, a senior soldier from the Turks andCaicos Corps.

October Prayer Calendar

Go to www.prayercentralusa.org for prayer updates.

If you follow the prayer calendar in the next year, you will haveread through the Bible!

Day

1 Monday

2 Tuesday

3Wednesday

4 Thursday

5 Friday

6 Saturday

7 Sunday

8 Monday

9 Tuesday

10Wednesday

11 Thursday

12 Friday

13 Saturday

14 Sunday

15 Monday

16 Tuesday

17Wednesday

18 Thursday

19 Friday

20 Saturday

21 Sunday

22 Monday

23 Tuesday

24Wednesday

25 Thursday

26 Friday

27 Saturday

28 Sunday

29 Monday

30 Tuesday

31Wednesday

Bible Reading

Numbers 22-24

2 Chronicles 11-15

Psalms 117-118

Proverbs 28

Jonah

Acts 3-4

Hebrews 5-7

Numbers 25-27

2 Chronicles 16-20

Psalms 119

Proverbs 29-30

Micah

Acts 5-6

Hebrews 8-10

Numbers 28-30

2 Chronicles 21-24

Psalms 120-121

Proverbs 31

Nahum

Acts 7-8

Hebrews 11-13

Numbers 31-33

2 Chronicles 25-28

Psalms 122-124

Ecclesiastes 1-2

Habakkuk

Acts 9-10

James 1-3

Numbers 34-36

2 Chronicles 29-32

Psalms 125-127

Pray for The Salvation Army

Janesville, Wis., Corps

Indianapolis, Ind., ARC*

Farmington Hills, Mich., Corps

“Proclaimers of theResurrection” Cadet Session

Dubuque, Iowa, Corps

Huntington, Ind., Corps

New life in Christ on thisDecision Sunday

Kansas City Blue Valley, Mo.,Corps

Blue Island, Ill., Corps

East St. Louis, Ill., Corps

Grand Forks, N.D., Corps

Hastings, Neb., Corps

Kansas&WesternMissouri DHQ**

College for Officer Training

Grand Rapids Fulton Hts.Citadel, Mich., Corps

Austria, Hungary PIM

Kenosha, Wis., Corps

Kansas City, Mo., ARC*

Flint Beecher, Mich., Corps

Freeport, Ill., Corps

Youth character-building programs

Kansas City Harbor Light Village,Kan.

Chicago Temple, Ill., Corps

Granite City, Ill., Corps

Harvest Coon Rapids, Minn.,Corps

Territorial Candidate Weekend

Huron, S.D., Corps

Women’s Ministries

Holland, Mich., Corps

Corps Cadets (teen discipleship)program

La Crosse, Wis., Corps

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

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My Prayer List

Japan chaplaincy program

Clear as a bellby Major Curtiss Hartley

Mine has always been asimple faith. So it was nobig deal when sevenyears ago my wife and I

said to our leaders, “Sure, you cansend us overseas sometime, some-where, if the Army really needs us.”

There! We had done the deed.We had responded. Sometimesthat’s all God asks of us, right? Imean, we weren’t “called to themission field.” We never sensedGod telling us to go to a far coun-try. We aren’t bilingual; sometimesI struggle being unilingual. But Godsaid, “Make yourselves available.”

Let me digress a bit, and blame iton Commissioner William Francis,who spoke at the InternationalPublishing and Literary Conferencein Alexandria, Va., a few yearsback. I don’t remember a lot ofwhat he said (it was seven yearsago!), but one tiny concept jumpedout clear as a bell. It was a fresh,new, interesting twist. He talkedabout developed countries tithingnot only of their dollars, but oftheir personnel.

Turns out Sandy heard that bell,too.

On our way home that night westarted talking, and we both feltGod was asking us to make ourwillingness to go somewhere, some-time known to the Army.

We decided to pray about it, andsure enough, after a couple of daysof prayer and consideration, that bellwas still ringing. So we wrote a let-ter. Our leaders thanked us for ourwillingness to be sent, and each yearwe simply checked the box on ourannual comment sheet that declaredour willingness. That was it.

We never prayed about a futureappointment or sought an opportu-nity to go overseas. But we did pray

God would use us where we were,and prepare us each new day—forwhatever opportunities He wouldbring our way.

Then last fall our divisional com-mander called us into his office totalk about some small matter andthen said, “Now, the real reasonI’ve called you in. Would you bewilling to let THQ submit yournames for possible service in PapuaNew Guinea?”

After a befuddled moment ofawkward silence, we asked if wecould take some time to discuss itand pray. Sure, he told us, you havetwo days.

We prayed. We talked. WeGoogled. We asked our parents andour children. The overwhelmingmessage, loud and clear, was thatwe should say yes.

It’s an exciting and scary adven-ture. But it comes down to this: weput our lives in God’s hands yearsago when we said “yes” to becom-ing officers, and we know that wecan trust Him with our lives—evenas far away as Papua New Guinea.

strategic plan for training andbuilding disaster chaplaincy teamsacross the nation.

It is critical the curriculum becarefully adapted to the Japaneseculture in order for it to be effec-tive. “A common mistake is forWesterners to go into another cul-ture with the assumption that whatwe do here in the U.S. works wellin other cultures,” said Kevin. “It isabsolutely imperative that we helpthe Japanese take ownership fortheir chaplaincy program and makethe curriculum work for them.”

The curriculum was introducedto the Japanese leadership of a vari-ety of churches, and the responsewas positive. In addition to usingthe Emotional and Spiritual Care inDisasters curriculum used by theInternational Critical IncidentStress Foundation as well as TheSalvation Army National DisasterTraining Program, they are workingwith Abingdon Press to translatethe book Kevin wrote titled, TheFirst 48 Hours: Spiritual Caregiversas First Responders.

Additional trainings are beingscheduled this fall and next year.

“The Salvation Army in Japan isdoing an incredible job of minister-

ing to the earthquake survivors andis taking a key leadership role inleading a national effort to buildthis national chaplaincy team. It isexciting to see how God is openingamazing doors to minister to a hurt-ing nation during and after this hor-rific national tragedy. The imple-mentation of this chaplaincy pro-gram is urgent as another majorearthquake is expected to have adevastating impact in the Tokyoarea in the near future.”

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Growing together

Chapel dedication

Promoted to GloryMajor Walt Winters

Major WaltWinters waspromoted toGlory onJune 20,2012. He was83 years old.

Walt wasborn toSalvationArmy sol-diers Walter and Anna in GrandRapids, Mich. He committed hislife to Christ at six during a deci-sion Sunday service. By the time hewas in the ninth grade, he knew hecouldn’t be happy as anything butan officer.

Commissioned in 1948, it wasn’tlong before he met Joyce Thomsonat Central Bible LeadershipInstitute. They were married andblessed with five children. Themajority of their officership wasspent doing what Walt loved most—being a corps officer. He was ableto share his passion and vast expe-rience in corps work in his lastappointment at the College forOfficer Training. They retired toRockford, Ill., in 1993.

In retirement Walt worked sever-al years in the restorative ministryof the Rockford AdultRehabilitation Center, and enjoyednature, family and his hobbies ofhymnology and gardening. He’ll beremembered as an outgoing,respectful man, who lived to winsouls for the Lord.

Walt is survived by his wife, chil-dren David (Diana), Doug (Kim),Rick (Kari), Carol (Ron) Shoults andCheryl (Jeff) Berresford; 15 grand-children and four great-grandchil-dren.

Major Beverly Collet

MajorBeverlyCollet waspromoted toGlory onJune 12,2012. Shewas 73 yearsold.

Beverlywas born toEugene and Catherine Collet onValentine’s Day 1939. She wassaved during a corps meeting at theage of nine and immediately felt adesire to share the gospel. She wit-nessed to a little boy in her school,and he knelt to receive Christ rightthen and there.

As a teenager Beverly felt her callto officership, and after high schoolgraduation assisted at a corps inMichigan before entering training.She was commissioned in 1962.

Beverly’s first appointment wasto assist at the Hazel Park, Mich.,Corps. From there she served at theDetroit Children’s Home and thenmany other corps in Michigan. Sheretired from active service in 2004but continued on with a servicementality.

Beverly is remembered as beingconscientious, hardworking,dependable and positive.

She was preceded in death by hersister and is survived by her cousinDonna (Dick) McGregor.

Major Robert Boone

MajorRobert Boonewas promot-ed to Gloryon June 18,2012. He was68 years old.

Born tothird-genera-tion officers,MajorsKenneth and Gladys, Robert gavehis heart to the Lord at a young ageand felt his call to officership as ateenager. He was commissioned in1966 and appointed to assist theDetroit Temple, Mich., Corpswhere he built relationships withlocal teens.

In 1967 he married CaptainElaine Roush, and together theywere appointed as corps officers ofDetroit Temple. Robert continuedto build faith into the lives of theteens he loved, and in nearly everysubsequent appointment teens gath-ered around him.

The Boones were blessed withtwo children. They held corpsappointments from Kansas toIndiana. They also served at threeadult rehabilitation centers andretired from the Lincoln, Neb.,Corps in 2009.

During his days in the hospital, heused every opportunity to witness tostaff and visitors. He loved preach-ing and was a talented musician.

Robert is survived by his wife,children Rob (Christine) andWendy, and four grandchildren.

Major Charles Duskin

Major Charles Duskin was pro-moted toGlory onJune 17,2012. He was90 years old.

In 1921Charles wasborn inAlliance,Neb., to par-ents Ira andNellie Duskin. He started attendingSalvation Army Sunday school atage 10, was enrolled as a junior sol-dier and then became a corpscadet.

Charles took classes in highschool to prepare him for officertraining. In 1942 he was commis-sioned and sent to assist theWatertown, S.D., Corps. After sev-eral other appointments he marriedLurline Finley, whom he had metin training.

Charles and Lurline served incorps throughout the territory; theywere also blessed with three chil-dren. In 1978 they were appointedas corps officers and city coordina-tors in Davenport, Iowa. Later theyserved in social services, retiring in1983 as administrators of the BoothResidence and Social Services inOmaha, Neb.

In retirement Charles faithfullytaught the adult Sunday schoolclass at the Holland, Mich., Corps.

Charles is survived by his wife of67 years, children Envoys DeWayne(Pam), Majors Paul (Mary) andMiriam (Kevin) Cartwright; eightgrandchildren and 10 great-grand-children.

This summer Colonel MerleHeatwole, chief secretary,presided over the dedica-tion of the St. Cloud,

Minn., Corps’ new chapel.The service opened with a wel-

come and introduction by Lt.Colonel Rebecca Sjogren, Northerndivisional director of women’s min-istries. Bill Kimbal, St. Cloud advi-sory board chairman, and St. CloudMayor Dave Kleis greeted guestsand Bill participated in the presen-tation of the keys ceremony.

Northern Divisional CommanderLt. Colonel Daniel Sjogren sharedremarks just before Colonel Merleconducted the dedication ceremonyunderscoring his desire for morepeople to come to know the Lordbecause of the new chapel.

“The day was an absolutedelight,” said Lt. Lynn Lopez, thenassociate corps officer. “What abeautiful dedication. It does ourhearts good to finally have a roomset apart for worship.”

As the new chapel in theSt. Cloud, Minn., Corpscame together, many min-istries (including the 64-

person shelter) grew and prosperedin anticipation of the changes thischapel would bring.

Youth programs, in particular,have blossomed, and interest in sol-diership has increased. This pastEaster Major Steven Koehler, thencorps officer, enrolled seven newjunior and senior soldiers.

Character-building classes havegrown from two to 30. “Our staffhas remained consistent and persis-tent,” said Steven. “I’ve seen theefforts of Lt. Lynn Lopez [then asso-ciate corps officer] bear much fruitin a short amount of time.”

The popular teen and young adultgroup meets every Sunday after-noon and, out of enthusiasm for theGospel, call themselves the JesusFreak Disciples, or JFDs for short.“We go to worship art rehearsals,study the Gospel, and they are

learning to be leaders,” said Lynn.“They’re also learning about theArmy and how to serve the commu-nity.”

Nearly every participant in theJFDs has been enrolled as a soldier.Michael Winstrom, in particular, hasa compelling story. He came to thecorps from the shelter, joined theJFDs, attended soldiership classes andthen took Safe from Harm training sohe could help lead weekly character-building classes. Now as a 20-year-old, he’s living on his own, attendingthe corps and leading the explorers.

“I’m really proud of this youngman,” said Lynn. “He has a deepdesire to know God better. Heamazes me all the time.”

Several other young people havebecome soldiers since joining theJFDs; two are from a Catholic back-ground, and one is a young adultwhose family was living at the shel-ter.

The corps is now led by Majors Leeand Melody Morrison.

At the dedication (l to r): Colonels Merle and Dawn Headwole, chief secretary and secretary forwomen’s ministries, Lt. Lynn Lopez, then associate corps officer, Majors Steve and Melody Koehler,then corps officers and Northern divisional leaders Lt. Colonels Rebecca and Dan Sjogren.

On Easter Sunday eight soldiers and one adherent were enrolled in St. Cloud, Minn.