GOOD NEWS!Volume 31 Number 1 JANUARY 2014

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Good News! Online: www.SAGoodNews.org

USA Eastern Territorial website:www.ArmyConnections.org

USA National website:www.SalvationArmyUSA.org

Territorial Communications Department launched.

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Territorial evangelists ‘pass the baton.’

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When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were aston-ished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.

—Acts 4:13

This year, the Candidates Seminar Weekend event

anticipates a record number of delegates under the age of 30 and will offer them a unique opportunity to discover God’s special calling for their lives in The Salvation Army. “We want to spark their interest in ministry opportunities,” said Major Thomas Lyle, territorial candidates secretary, “not only as offi cers, but as employees and as lay leaders.”

Delegates, who will include people with an interest in global ministry, will witness the installation of Lt. Colonels Wil-liam and Lorraine Bamford as chief secretary and as territorial secretary for women’s minis-tries. They are currently serving in the South America West Ter-ritory. Delegates will also hear stirring and thought–provoking messages from Commissioners Barry C. and Sue Swanson,

U.S.A. East’s territorial leaders. “EXTRAordinary” is the

theme, derived from Acts 4:13. “This weekend, we’re really focusing on the life of Peter,” said Major Lyle. “We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us, but we’re still ordinary people…. We’re go-ing to have a great weekend. We always do. I believe it’s one of the most important events as it pertains to Army recruitment,” he said.

The weekend (from Febru-ary 7–9, 2014) will offi cially begin at Centennial Memorial Temple in Manhattan, to which all delegates will travel by bus from Suffern, N.Y., to attend a worshipful and prayerful Friday Evening at the Temple (FET) meeting. The Lt. Colonels Bam-ford, currently serving respec-tively as chief secretary and ter-ritorial secretary for women’s ministries in the South America

West Ter-ritory, will be welcomed as chief secretary and as territorial secretary for women’s ministries here in the U.S.A. Eastern Territory. On February 1, they will take up their new appointments and assume the rank of colonel.

On Saturday evening at the College for Offi cer Training (CFOT), Commissioner Sue Swanson, territorial president for women’s ministries, is scheduled to speak to the del-egates. On Sunday morning,

Commissioner Barry Swanson will deliver a message during holiness meeting.

Also on Sat-urday, seminar delegates will have a choice of three tracks—“Exploring,” “Discovering,” or “Accepting.” The Exploring Track

will help delegates learn more about

specifi c areas of Army ministry, particularly as of-fi cers. The Discovering Track will give inquisitive delegates an informative overview. The Accepting Track is for people who have already applied for and are in the process of becoming offi cers for 2014. “These three areas are vital,” said Lyle. “This will be an in-tense weekend during which we pray that the Lord will clearly speak.”

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Becoming ‘EXTRAordinary’ >>Candidates Seminar to offer SA ministry opportunities WARREN L. MAYE

from the editor >>

Good news—we’re 30! WARREN L. MAYE

“This magazine is to share the Good News and to be a continual and an encouraging reminder of the leading of the Holy Spirit in our midst ….”

—Commissioner Orval Taylor, 1984

During 30 years of successfully serving the USA Eastern Territory as its “paper of record,” Good News! has striven to be relevant to the

needs of its readers. From face–to–face focus group discussions, to ongoing conversations via Facebook and Twitter, to the printed word in Good News! Buenas Noticias! and the Korean Good News! we’ve main-tained an exciting and an ongoing dialogue with you.

Today, we’ve reached a 30–year milestone and will use it as a platform from which to achieve a higher level of communication that will keep you even more informed, inspired, and equipped.

Down through the years, Salvationists in the East have come to rely on Good News! for cover-age of territorial, divisional, national, and international news. We’ve featured annual events such as the Candidates Seminar, Commissioning Weekend, Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings, Star Lake Musicamp, Welcome to Cadets, as well as TAM Conservatory, CAST, the Territorial Holiness Institute, and the LEAD Conference.

We’ve featured the music ministries of such groups as the New York Staff Band, Eastern Ter-ritorial Songsters, CrossFire Brass, and New Sounds for Christ.

We’ve also highlighted the territory’s fi nancial and practical support of other nations through our mission partners and the Self–Denial World Mission Fund, and we’ve helped strengthen con-nections with our offi cers serving in other territories in the United States and abroad.

In this Good News! you’ll hear from Lt. Colonel Cheryl A. Maynor, our newly appointed sec-retary for communications, as she describes the merger taking place at Territorial Headquarters that is bringing our print, video, and online social media together under one umbrella to better serve you with today’s amazing 21st–century technologies. You’ll also hear from Jon Knaggs, social media director, as he shares how Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, territorial commander, is using Twitter and his blog to stay in touch.

In subsequent issues, we’ll pay special tribute to the people who have helped make the paper what it is today.

In 1984, Commissioner Orval Taylor, then territorial commander, wrote to the fi rst readers of Good News! “We hope you’ll fi nd this publication helpful, interesting, and inspiring. There is much to be positive about!”

Happy New Year!

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USA EASTERN TERRITORYCommissioners Barry C.

and Sue SwansonTerritorial Leaders

Colonel William CarlsonChief Secretary

Lt. Colonel Cheryl A. MaynorSecretary for Communications

Warren L. Maye Editor–in–ChiefRobert Mitchell Managing EditorKeri Johnson Art DirectorReginald Raines Associate Art DirectorKarena Lin Graphic DesignerNanette Morales Production SpecialistJoe Marino Production Assistant

Divisional News CorrespondentsCFOT — Major A. Kenneth Wilson ARCC — Major Charles DeitrickPENDEL — Randall Thomas, Major Kathryn A. AveryEMP — Jaye C. JonesGNY — Captain Gillian RogersMASS — Drew ForsterNJ — Bramwell ApplinNEOSA — Major Thomas HinzmanNNE — Cheryl PoulopoulosPR & VI — Linette LunaSNE — James GordonSWONEKY — Major Faith MillerWEPASA — Captain Kimberly DeLong

All articles are copyrighted by The Salvation Army, except where indicated, and can be reprinted only with written permission.

Also available in Korean and Spanish.

Statement of PurposeGood News! is the offi cial publication of The Salvation Army of the USA Eastern Territory. The purpose of Good News! is to inform, inspire, and equip Salvationists to grow in holiness, to serve together in supportive, healing communities, and to reach others for Jesus Christ.

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BUENASBUENASNOTICIAS!

Thanks so much for your editorial (GN! Nov./Dec. 2013). It is a powerful article because it relates your own experience. I will defi nitely encourage people in my congregation to read it. Keep up the good work and God bless you!

—Captain Daniel Diakanwa, New Rochelle, N.Y.

I wish all the kettle workers and bell ringers were clad in uniform. As a teenager in Albany, Ga., I played my cornet at the kettles. My dad, after retirement as an offi cer, rang the bell for 17 years! Though promoted to Glory in 1996, people still ask about him. Blessings to all people who ring the bell and who donate this Christmas season!

—Annlies Cato, Albany, Ga.

Letters

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territorial news >>

Our mission to ‘connect’ Lt. CoLoneL CheryL A. MAynor

vantage point >>

Commissioners Swanson to launch Twitter, blog sites wArren L. MAye

Commissioner Barry C.

Swanson, territo-rial commander, understands the potential for today’s technol-ogy to connect people in new and exciting

ways. To that end, he has created the Communications Department at Territorial Headquarters (effective October 2013) with the vision to effectively and purpose-fully communicate The Salvation Army’s overall mission—“to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.”

By using the highest quality and the most professional forms of communica-tion, Commissioner Swanson endeavors to reach you and as many other people as possible for the Lord Jesus Christ as well as to continue the Army’s longstanding tradition for being on the cutting edge of communication technology (see sidebar).

The Communications Department has combined the skills of dedicated employ-ees from the former Literary Department (print publications) and the former Media Ministries Bureau (video and live events

coverage) to collaborate in spreading messages of life, hope, and power and to connect people to the Lord.

“Social Media,” which has been under development, has officially been added to the mix. Personnel assigned to this task will work in cooperation with the print and video groups. Our hope and desire is to connect people to “the great-est story ever told” through a variety of interactive and participatory media, which will include Salvation Army–spon-sored websites and blogs as well as the continued and strategic use of Twitter and Facebook pages—which now serves 500 million people.

In recent months, General André Cox as well as our own Commissioners Barry and Sue Swanson, territorial lead-ers, have issued to us via email and the Internet insightful daily messages and important news updates. As caring lead-ers who reach the frontlines of everyday life, they offer hope and encouragement and remind us that we are an army—The Salvation Army.

The Communications Department of-fers an “arsenal of weapons” vital to this endeavor. These resources include our pub-lications—filled with your stories—lives that have been changed by an encounter with

Jesus our Savior. We’ll also use engaging videos and captivating photos that touch hearts with joy and hope and that carry instant messages of spiritual transformation and faith.

We invite you to get connected, stay connected, and to connect with other people.

—Lt. Colonel Cherly A. Maynor is the East’s Territorial Secretary for Communications

SA ‘in the limelight’

In 1892, the Army established its groundbreaking Limelight Department in Australia. Inspiration for the name came from the light source used for slide projection and theater spotlights. Blocks of lime were heated to white incandescence by a gas jet beside the projector.

For the next 20 years, the Limelight Department chalked up a string of achievements, such as producing the nation’s first film studio, social documentaries, and fictional narrative dramas.

What if you could commu-nicate directly with our

territorial leaders? What would you talk about? What would you want them to tell you?

“Commissioner Barry Swan-son wants to establish a wider and a younger audience,” said Jon Knaggs, newly appointed social media director for the territorial Communications Department. “And he also wants to become more ac-cessible and open to receiving comments and feedback. He wants you to hear from

him—directly. And with social media, that’s really possible.”

Since using Twitter, a recognized social media site, Commissioner Swanson has become more spontaneous as he expresses what the Lord is saying to him—moment by moment. And such sites are where a growing number of Salvationists, and other people are being found.

“We need to go where the people are,” said Knaggs. Just as in times past, Salvationists made their presence felt in

the pubs of England or the American bars to reach the lost, today on the Internet, they are reaching a vast number of people with the message of Christ.

The Commissioners Swan-son will write their blog together, participating on al-ternate weeks. They anticipate that each will establish a gen-eral audience as well as his or her own following. “Commis-sioner Sue will add a whole different flavor,” said Knaggs. “And this joint venture sets

them apart from their peers in The Salvation Army.”

As the blog develops, read-ers will enjoy an easy–to–use but powerful search engine that will organize the posts topically. “So, if you want to read just his posts, or just her posts, or just the Strike Points, or posts on spirituality, family, or leadership, you’ll be able to search for, sort, and read those posts” said Knaggs.

Visit: Barryandsueswanson.comTwitter @BarryCSwanson

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prayer & praise >>

Praying the Scriptures CoLoneL JAniCe howArd

“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.”

—Deuteronomy 6:4–9 (NIV84)

At some time, you’ve probably thought, How do I pray? What do

I say? How do I get started? In the Old Testament verses of Deuteronomy, we are reminded of this mandate, which was given to the nation of Israel.

And when we concentrate on the verbs in this passage, we will be eating the Word. What are they? Hear, love, impress, talk, tie, and write. Imagine tak-ing these actions with the Word of God.

What happens when we read the Word, teach the Word, talk about the Word, carry the Word, and write the Word? We begin to speak, pray, and live the Word. I can imagine that in ancient times, young Jewish boys memorized

the Word as their family members heard, recited, and participated in discussing it. And that it was also natural for them to pray God’s Word back to Him.

We can do the same. We can pray God’s Word over ourselves, over other people, and even over our and other nations.

As we begin to pray the Word, let us consider doing so out loud. Hearing the Word reinforces the printed Word. Often when we pray silently, we easily become distracted. But when we fi nish praying out loud, when we no longer can hear our voices, we hear silence, and it alerts us that we’ve stopped praying the Word.

At the beginning of this new year,

you are encouraged to read the Word daily. The Eastern Territory produces the “No Bible, No Bread; No Bible, No Bed” reading plan. There are several other plans to be found online or in your local Christian bookstore. In addition to reading the Bible each day, Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers by Wesley and Stacy Campbell is a resource to assist in praying the Scriptures. The book can be purchased through Amazon.com or through your local Christian bookstore. Other Bible reading plans and resources for praying the Scriptures can be located at www.armyonitsknees.org along with the territorial prayer requests.

Whatever you do, get into the Word!

—Colonel Janice Howard is the Territorial Secretary for

Spiritual Life Development.

We all want a deeper prayer life! The Center for Spiritual Life Development has created excellent videos on prayer

disciplines to give you focus and direction as you commune with God. The fi ve videos deal with the spiritual disciplines of prayer walking, solitude & silence, praying the Bible, circles of infl uence, and written prayers. Use the videos for yourself or in your ministry to other people. All of the videos are available at www.armyonitsknees.org. View them today!

Salvation Army offi cers from around the globe offer words of encouragement and prayers of hope.

transformation >>

A second chance FAbi soto

Juan and Gloria Rodriguez, a happily married couple,

learned that life can change—in a second.

Enrolled in August 2013 as a soldier of the Dover, N.J., Corps, Gloria had always been faithful to God; she regularly attended Sunday services and participated at the corps. The couple’s older son attended Corps Cadets and, along with his sister, was a part of the children’s group.

However, their father seemed detached from their lives and particularly from the corps. As if he were invincible, Juan prided himself on practic-ing a self–sustained, worry–free existence.

Then on Sept. 21, the children received an invitation to participate in the junior soldier rally at Camp Tecumseh. The Rodriguezes, who usually keep their chil-dren close in fear that something might happen to them, were quick to say “yes” this time.

Invincibility shatteredJuan and Gloria felt free to take the car and run some errands. Then the sound of screeching tires, breaking glass, and collapsing metal shattered their world. Excruciating pain quickly replaced Juan’s feeling of invincibility. Three spinal discs fractured and two ribs broke as car parts slammed into his body. Tossed violently, he also sustained many cuts and scrapes.

Gloria’s seatbelt retracted so tightly that it bruised her chest and shoulder. The sudden impact viciously whipped her head forward, then back.

On the way to the hospital, Gloria lay in the ambulance thinking of her chil-dren. She didn’t want them to worry or to be left alone. She called Captains Aloir and Rute Andrade, Dover corps offi cers, and begged them to take care of the children. I don’t know what is going to happen, she thought.

For Juan, the accident was his “wake–up call.” Shocked by the reality of his own mortality, he saw the value of his life and the lives of his wife and kids. In the midst of fl ashing emergency lights, in his mind’s eye he fi nally saw the hand of God.

A second chanceJuan has taken the accident as a sign from the Lord; he believes God was with

him and saved his life. Juan now plans to do things the right way by trusting in God and by being faithful to Him.

As for Gloria, she says she knows that things like this can happen in life, but when we trust in God, we know He will be with us through good times and help us in the bad times. She is thankful that God spared their children from being involved in the accident.

The Rodriguezes are still facing challenges. Juan has a long recovery ahead and needs to go to therapy so his body can heal—and he’s lost

his job.Gloria, who is also in physical therapy,

is working to help support the family. The Captains Andrade and the corps continue to support them practically and in prayer.

Despite these new obstacles, Juan and Gloria are faithful to the Lord. Juan now joins his family at Sunday services and is becoming a part of the corps. His positive outlook is sustained by the knowledge that he and Gloria have placed all their concerns in God’s powerful hands.

The children now see their father as a loving and caring parent. Every night, they pray with their mother for his health. Juan is confi dent that his heav-enly Father guides him and has given him a second chance.

—Fabi Soto is a soldier and the receptionistat the Dover, N.J., Corps.

FEATURINGMontclair Citadel Band

Eastern Territorial SongstersMBand

Joe Castillo

SPECIAL GUESTS AND BIBLE STUDY LEADERSCommissioners Dick and Vibeke Krommenhoek

OLD ORCHARD BEACHCAMP MEETINGS

JULY 25 – AUGUST 1 , 2014

territorial news >>

NJ Division gets three new field kitchens Christine hendriCkson

national news >>

‘A Word Fitly Spoken’NHQ hosts SA writers conference wArren L. MAye

Thanks to $870,000 in federal grants, the New Jersey Department of Hu-

man Services bought three new mobile feeding trucks for The Salvation Army.

Michael Orfitelli, the USA Eastern Terri-tory’s disaster coordinator, said the trucks would be used during the division’s mass disasters, more than doubling its current emergency feeding capacity.

“This acquisition gives the Salvation Army a much greater role in major disas-ter response,” Orfitelli said.

Orfitelli said 10,000 meals a day can be prepared and served out of the trucks, which were unveiled Oct. 23 with several state and Salvation Army officials on hand.

“Thank you Lord, for the far–reaching influence this conference will have on people around the world. Thank you for those people who are reading Salvation Army publications. Bring them a story, a word, that will lift them up this day.”

—Commissioner Kay F. Rader

The National Writers Conference held in October could have easily been

billed as an international gathering. Attending the six–day event were 100 delegates from the four U.S.A. territories and Canada & Bermuda as well as from the continents of Asia, Europe, Africa, South America, the Caribbean islands, and the Philippines. They participated in thought–provoking workshops and were moved by stirring keynote addresses that culminated with a challenging message from retired General Paul A. Rader.

Major Allen Satterlee, editor–in–chief and national literary secretary, was the conference leader. He opened the event by sharing a personal story that vividly il-lustrated the power of the written word to instill courage and hope in a person’s soul. His presentation personified the conference

theme, “A Word Fitly Spoken.” Topics for the sessions and 35 intensive

workshops ranged from “Writing 101” to “Devotional Writing,” “Engaging Cultures,” “Interviewing,” “News Writing,” “Writing for Millennials and Youth,” “Writing for the Non–religious,” “Relevant Writing,” “Writing for New Media,” “So You Want to Write a Book,” and “Print in Transition.”

Lt. Colonel Marlene Chase presented workshops on writing short fiction. Editorial staff members from the USA ter-ritories, International Headquarters (IHQ), and Canada & Bermuda covered today’s publishing process as well as its future. Presenters included Kevin Sims of IHQ; Lt. Colonel Jim Champ, Geoff Moulton, and Ken Ramstead of the Canada & Bermuda Territory; the Central Territory’s Beth Kinzie; the Southern Territory’s Dan Childs; Dr.

Robert Docter and Christin Davis from the Western Territory; and Linda D. Johnson and Warren L. Maye of the Eastern Terri-tory, as well as members of the National Publications Department.

Dr. Jonathan Raymond and Dr. Roger Green presented a workshop on writing for Word & Deed, the theological journal of The Salvation Army.

Keynote speakers Bob Hostetler, Jim Watkins, and Patricia Hickman high-lighted the conference with insightful messages. Delegates from Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand and the Philippines were encouraged by the presentations.

“We are called to be the literary salt and light of the earth,” said General Rader during the Sunday morning holiness meeting. He continued, “We are to be the bearers of a life and death message.” His words—fitly spoken—left the delegates challenged to rise and to fulfill their calling as Salvation Army writers.

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YOUTH Greater evangelistic effectiveness; Emphasis on youth under the age of 30

LEADERSHIP Enhanced leadership development; Emphasis on candidate recruitment

MISSION Expansion of Urban Ministries; Emphasis on integrated mission

DISCIPLESHIP Deeper discipleship; Emphasis on Bible study and prayer

Pre–registration for Sunday only child care is required. (Space is limited.) www.boothyouth.com

USA Eastern TerritoryCommissioners Barry C. & Sue SwansonTerritorial Leaders

territorial news >>

Cincy meeting needs of retiring Baby Boomers robert MitCheLL

From its earliest days, The Salvation Army has adapted its programs and

outreach to go where the needs are.In the United States, the 76 million

“Baby Boomers” born between 1946 and 1964 have already begun to reach retirement age, and the rest will do so over the next decade and a half. Many will desperately need affordable hous-ing—and connections.

The Salvation Army in Cincinnati has already begun to respond. In addition to the 150 senior apartments at the Booth Residence in Cincinnati, the Army now manages two new buildings, and an ad-ditional 96 units will open later this year adjacent to Booth. Construction is well under way—just feet from the entrance of the Center Hill Corps, which hopes to reach out to the new residents.

“The Baby Boomers are getting older,” said Theresa Childs, administrator of the Booth Residence. “More and more of the pensions and Social Security checks are not enough for people to live at the level they were used to while they were work-ing. They find that they need to have some kind of assistance with living.”

Childs said the two new buildings

would be referred to as the Catherine Booth Residence and feature 96 one–bedroom apartments.

“It’s all going to be low–income hous-ing for seniors and seniors with handi-caps,” she said.

Corps connectionsThe buildings are being constructed with federal and state funding. The Salvation Army will be the administrator when the buildings open in November or Decem-ber of this year.

“It will meet a need that we’re excited about,” said Lt. Colonel Hugh Steele, who was SWONEKY’s divisional com-mander when construction began. “It’s not only the need that we’re meeting for housing, it’s the linkage that will allow us to reach out and provide ministry to seniors through the Center Hill Corps.”

Major Robert Klenk, the commanding officer of the Center Hill Corps, said he, Childs, and Major Shari Payne, the facility’s chaplain, have already discussed some possible programming to reach out to the new residents.

“We’re also looking for some oppor-tunities for funding to do a senior center

at the corps with an employee who runs that,” Klenk said.

Looking ahead“It’s a great opportunity. We have a need. We already have a congregation. We just need to connect. The elderly generation is the fastest–growing [popu-lation]. It’s also the most [evangelistically neglected] generation right now.”

An enclosed sky bridge already con-nects the existing Booth Residence and Center Hill Corps. Seniors can simply make their way over the bridge for wor-ship and other corps activities—totally protected from sleet, snow, rain, or cold weather.

That’s been a godsend for Catherine Turner, who came to the Booth Resi-dence 17 years ago and had no transpor-tation to her old church.

“It’s convenient for me,” Turner explains. “I just take the elevator to the sixth floor and go across the bridge. I’ve been going over there and participating ever since I’ve been here.”

Turner didn’t know much about The Salvation Army when she first arrived, but she has grown accustomed to brass

Major Robert Klenk and Theresa Childs review plans for the new Catherine Booth Residence.

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Cincy meeting needs of retiring Baby Boomers robert MitCheLL

music and sometimes participates in the services by reading Scripture and offering the benediction.

“Everyone is friendly,” she says. “They help people, not just people here in the building, but people around in the com-munity. It’s inspiring.”

Army at the doorJoe Klar, another Booth resident, said he likes going to the Center Hill Corps on Sunday mornings because some of his friends attend.

It’s easy,” he says. “It’s right here. You don’t have to go far.”

Childs said there wouldn’t be a need for a sky bridge once the new buildings are constructed.

“They’re actually going to be close enough [to the corps] that they can just walk,” she said.

It’s clear that Childs, Klenk, and Payne have the interests of the seniors at heart and are looking forward to their arrival.

“It makes it extra special when it’s The Salvation Army that is knocking on your door, asking you if you’re OK, or if you need anything, and be so willing to help,” Childs said.

Childs, who has been at Booth for 14 years, is a former 19–year Salvation Army officer who was always attracted to the League of Mercy and similar programs. She earned a degree in gerontology with a minor in pastoral counseling.

Quiet witness“I’ve always had a love for seniors,” she

said. “When this [position] opened up, I thought this was the place for me.”

Childs says it is difficult to share her Christian faith, given government regula-tions, and she must do so “almost behind a curtain” sometimes.

“I pray and I hope that in my dealings with the tenants who come here and their families, they know that there’s something different about me because I am a Christian,” she said.

Klenk said his situation is “strange” because he doesn’t have to go far to find parishioners.

“I’ve never been in a situation where I had a built–in congregation,” he says. “It’s really just finding our place and finding how we’re going to reach out to these Baby Boomers, to these seniors, who need socialization.”

Klenk said he enjoys interacting with the seniors as they reminisce about the past.

“Many of the seniors have stories they just want to tell people,” he said. “They just want someone to talk to. I enjoy see-ing the smiles on their faces. Just being able to listen to them … it’s such a bless-ing to be able to do that.

“How many pastors can go next door to do visitation?”

‘I love people’Payne, who mingles freely with the resi-dents, often plays cards, crochets, and organizes arts and crafts, sing–alongs and parties for them.

“Those activities are actually physical exercise for them,” she said. “My first

thing is to get them out of their apart-ments and get active.”

Payne leads devotions on Tuesdays.“For me, it’s more or less getting them

out of their comfort zone,” she said, “and bringing them to a place where they feel comfortable and are not afraid to be around other people.”

Payne, who has been on the job about six months, asked to be a chaplain.

“Sometimes seniors are our lost breed,” she said. “They have family, but some-times families forget about them. They need somebody to care for them, some-one to show them love and how much they’re appreciated. So, for me, that’s where I come in because I love people.

“I wouldn’t trade this appointment for the world.”

Major Shari Payne helps Catherine Turner with her knitting.

A panoramic view of construction.

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territorial news >>

‘Christmas–in–a–box’GNY promotes ‘Red Box’ campaign, presents awards kenneth sPerAnZA

The Greater New York Divi-sion (GNY) held its 66th

Annual Gala at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square on December 3rd. After 64 years as a luncheon, this was only the second annual dinner event. Honored were then–Police Commissioner Ray-mond W. Kelly, who received “The Pinnacle of Achieve-ment Award,” and Great Performances, a catering and events company specializing in serving New York’s arts and cultural community, which received “The Community Service Award.”

Kelly, the fi rst New York City police commissioner to hold the post for two sepa-rate tenures, was honored for helping to make “New York one of America’s safest cities.” Great Performances was recognized for educating children about nutrition and for promoting anti–hunger initiatives. Its work with the Army has included providing Thanksgiving dinners and pre-paring and delivering meals to special–needs shelters during Superstorm Sandy. Receiving the award on behalf of Great Performances was Dean Mar-tinus, president.

Michelle Charlesworth, reporter and co–anchor of WABC–TV’s Eyewitness News Saturday and Sunday Morn-ing, served as host for the evening. Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III, pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church, delivered the Christmas message as the evening’s keynote speaker. Speakers also included Lt. Colonel Guy D. Klemanski, divisional com-mander, who offered greet-ings and inspiring remarks.

GNY Advisory Board members Erin L. Esparza and Marcia Larson introduced The Salvation Army’s “Red Box Campaign,” a new initiative this holiday season in which—for just $65—donors can sponsor a “Christmas–in–a–box” containing non–perish-able foods, clothing items, CDs, and other items for a

family in need. Featured musical perform-

ers were Tim Janis, number 1 Billboard–charting American composer and performer; Cindy Cruse Ratcliff, senior worship leader for Pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church; and Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway, world–renowned fl utists.

As a child growing up in Belfast, Ireland, Sir James Gal-way had attended a Salvation

Army Sunday school. Recently, he and his wife visited Salva-tion Army facilities in New York while on tour in the U.S. Following their performance at the gala, Sir Galway was awarded a plaque for his out-standing contributions to mu-sic and humanitarian efforts with the Army and elsewhere.

Ministering in music were the Salvation Army’s interna-tionally renowned Greater New York Youth Band & Chorus.

10 January 2014

This Christmas, The Salvation Army was featured prominently in two feature

fi lms. “Silver Bells,” produced by PureFlix Entertainment, the largest producer and distributor of faith–based and family fi lms, and “The Christmas Candle,” by Echo-Light Studios, and based on the book by Max Lucado, give a heartwarming and a revealing look at how The Salvation Army serves people and communities.

“Silver Bells” was fi lmed on location at the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Com-munity Center and at the Fulton Heights Citadel Corps, both in Grand Rapids, Mich. Antonio Fargas (“Everybody Hates Chris,” “Starsky and Hutch”) plays a wise and patient Salvation Army major who helps a popular but self–absorbed TV sportscaster, played by Bruce Boxleitner (“Tron,” “Scarecrow & Mrs. King”), real-ize the true meaning of Christmas while

doing court–ordered community service as a bell ringer.

The fi lm aired on Dish Network’s “UP–TV” from December 18–25 and is available for purchase on DVD.

“The Christmas Candle,” which pre-miered in theaters nationwide November

22, tells of how, every 25 years, an angel visits a 19th –century English village called Gladbury and touches a single candle. Whoever lights that candle receives a miracle on Christmas Eve.

But when a young minister, played by Hans Matheson (“Clash of the Titans”

“Sherlock Holmes”), arrives, the villagers dis-cover a new formula for miracles—good deeds and acts of kindness. At the beginning of the fi lm, Matheson’s character serves food to poor and homeless people alongside Salvation Army offi cers.

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Maine governor kicks off state’s kettle campaign

The Salvation Army kicked off its annual Christmas kettle campaign when Gov. Paul LePage brought greetings in a brief ceremony at the statehouse in Augusta, Maine, on Nov. 14.

“For 122 years, Salvation Army red kettles around the world have been linked to the Christmas season and to com-passion for the needy,” LePage said. “The heart of Maine beats especially strong this time of year. Mainers are gener-ous people known to help our neighbors and the kettle campaign is one way to help those who need it most.”

The Army expected to have more than 100 red kettles throughout the state and set a goal of raising $800,000.

Last year, funds collected during the Christmas season enabled the Army to provide services and programs to more than 55,000 men, women, and children statewide through-out the year.

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A special FedEx delivery! Ginny knor

FedEx donated a $100,000custom–designed Disaster Response

Unit (DRU) to the Western Pennsylvania Division (WEPASA)—the fi rst vehicle of its kind to be used in that division.

The new DRU will help Army workers and volunteers better serve the commu-nity by providing meals to needy and dis-placed residents during and after natural disasters. This vehicle is the 17th unit that FedEx has donated to the Army’s global fl eet, representing more than $1.7 million in corporate contributions.

“Both FedEx and the military have been our faithful supporters in disaster relief,” said Major William Bode, WEPASA divisional commander.

The DRU is outfi tted with the latest equipment and technology to assist

disaster response person-nel in helping community members before, during and after emergencies such as fi res, earthquakes, fl oods, or other weather–related disasters. The unit features a fully functional kitchen where workers and volunteers can prepare meals to feed approximate-ly 2,500 people per day.

“At FedEx, we are pas-sionate about helping people prepare for the unexpected. And we are known for making critical deliver-ies when and where it counts,” said Rose Flenorl, the manager for social respon-sibility at FedEx. “Through the donation

of this new Disaster Response Unit, we hope to help The Salvation Army con-tinue to deliver much needed food and aid to Western Pennsylvania residents in their times of need.”

‘We’ve come this far by faith’Manhattan Citadel celebrates 125 years LieUtenAnt stePhen MAyes

Offi cers and soldiers of The Manhattan Citadel, N.Y.,

Corps—both past and pres-ent—gathered in September to celebrate 125 years of ministry to the East Harlem community.

Commissioners Barry C. and Sue Swanson, territorial leaders; Lt. Colonels Guy D. and Hen-rietta Klemanski, Greater New York’s divisional leaders; Captains Antonio and Jennifer Rosamilia, corps offi cers, and members of the community shared in a special, memory–fi lled weekend.

The celebration began on Friday evening with a grand reunion. Songsters and band members greeted each other, told stories, and fi lled the corps with joyful laughter.

On Saturday evening, everyone gathered at the corps for a celebration dinner and praise meeting. Commissioner Sue Swan-son, territorial president of women’s min-istries, reminded everyone that the corps is “in the midst of a fi eld ripe for spiritual harvest.” She continued, “While countless testimonies of transformation already exist in the annals of Manhattan Citadel history,

there is still more to be written!” The inaugural members of the corps

advisory council were installed by Lt. Colonel Guy Klemanski. With words of appreciation, he welcomed the council members to the team and charged them to fi nd their place of service in the corps and in the community.

A day of worship and celebrationOn Sunday, people packed the sanctuary to hear Commissioner Barry Swanson, territorial commander, as he challenged each person to refuse to leave unfi n-

ished business in their lives. With “holiness within reach of every person,” Swanson urged that everyone stay in the room until he or she reconnected with God.

Inspired by the morning worship, 150 Salvationists and friends gath-ered in Central Harlem for an open–air meeting in the public square. Lieutenant Stephen Mayes, assistant corps offi cer, declared that fruitful ministry still lay ahead for the corps. He and the entire congregation then marched victoriously across

Harlem in a parade of witness.Once back at the corps, the youth led

a fi nal meeting. Their singing, dancing, testimonies, and dramatic offerings set the tone for worship. Commissioner Sue Swanson challenged the congregation a fi nal time to continue in their personal relationship with Jesus.

At the conclusion of the anniversary celebration, optimism for the future reigned in the hearts of those people who shared in the weekend. The times of refl ection had proven the theme, “We’ve come this far by faith.”

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SA reaches the homeless ‘Steel City’ robert MitCheLL

The Hempstead (Citadel), N.Y., Corps has enjoyed a five–decade history of musical excellence in a community where The

Salvation Army flourishes and remains vital. On Sunday Sept. 8, the corps added another chapter to its legacy as the Eastern Territorial Songsters (ETS), led by Gavin Whitehouse, and Doro-thy Nancekievill, International Staff Songster leader, shared in the Salvation Army Rally Day festivities.

Major Thomas Mack and Bandmaster Chris Ward welcomed the visitors to Hempstead. Following a brief rehearsal and a time of refreshment, the Songsters joined the Hempstead Cita-del corps congregation for morning worship.

Major Mack initiated a theme of blessing and privilege that would be repeated throughout the day. He spoke of meet-ing believers throughout the years, saying that each meeting brought a new and special blessing to him.

Lt. Colonel Cheryl Maynor, ETS executive officer and ter-ritorial communications department secretary, shared a timely message. Using the parable of The Prodigal Son, she reminded the congregation that God does not want to be separated from His children. He longs for their devotion and obedience, and He rejoices when the lost turn toward Him.

In the afternoon, the congregation enjoyed a time of praise and witness. ETS members shared testimonies and offered selections from their spring and summer repertory.

Highlighting the afternoon was the recogni-tion of Songster Leader Mack by Nancekievill and Whitehouse. They thanked him for his music making, teaching, and leadership. Mack led the singing of “By His Hand,” his composition and addition to the songster’s repertory. It was a memorable conclusion to an outstanding day of prayer, praise, and worship.

“The sensitive choosing of the songs, the words from Colonel Maynor, and the honoring of Major Tom Mack all touched me very deeply,” said Major Phillip Wittenburg, corps officer.

The Salvation Army in Pittsburgh is reaching the city’s homeless population

with emergency canteens. Michael Riemer, Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) regional director for the Western Pennsylvania Divi-sion (WEPASA), said the early results are phenomenal.

Students from the Pittsburgh Tech-nical Institute (PTI) have been certified to drive the canteens and have com-pleted some EDS training courses.

Riemer said the first day of the homeless outreach program with the Homewood/Brushton Worship and Service Center was “unbelievable.”

“We were not sure how this day was going to go, but it greatly ex-ceeded all expectations that I had,” Riemer said.

Captain Daryl Calhoun, corps officer (Priority! magazine, winter 2014), and other corps members have worked hard to make this happen. Among them was Philip Martin, the social services case

manager at the corps (“Transformations,” GN!, Sept. 2013).

“The service we are providing is very much needed and appreciated by the city police,” Riemer said. Four Pittsburgh police officers assigned to the neighborhood have endorsed the program.

“We stayed for two hours serving a hot lunch. And to my surprise, we set a record for the number of individuals that we served, which totaled 94,” Riemer said.

“What was even more surprising was the impact that we made. Many of the home-less people thanked us for providing a hot meal. I personally was touched by this and was amazed.”

In another part of town, 3 more PTI students and corps volunteers fed home-less people living under bridges. “They were able to serve 20 homeless individu-als under the Liberty and Birmingham bridges,” he said. “I am still on Cloud 9 as I am reflecting how successful both operations were at the same time.”

On a subsequent trip with the Home-wood Corps, Riemer said 144 more people were helped.

“What was even more surprising was the response from all of the community,” he said. “Everyone thanked us for coming out to help.

“We are in the planning stages to make this a weekly event and I am work-ing on getting a few other volunteers to help us out.”

SA Rally Day in Hempstead, N.Y. dAvid Cornish

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Colonels Raines retire from ARCC Lt. CoLoneL LyndA rAines

Evangelists pass their baton wArren L. MAye

On Oct. 23, 2013, Lt. Colonels Tim and Lynda Raines were retired from active officership. Having spent their entire

officership in the Adult Rehabilitation Centers Command (ARCC) and serving the last 16 and a half years as leaders of the command, it was fitting that they were surrounded during this special time by their officers, graduates of centers, and the command headquarters staff.

Major Thomas Taylor presided and Commissioner W. Todd Bassett, retired national commander, presented the official certificate honoring over 80 years of collective service. Sons Timothy II and Reginald, along with grandsons Timothy III and Nathaniel, presented Scripture. A double trio of ARC women officers presented an original arrangement, “Song for a Prodi-gal,” by Major Donna Peterson.

Before the retirement, the officers and civilian administrators of the ARCC honored the Raineses with a private fun–filled surprise Christmas party, during which they shared memories of their leaders’ ministry in this specialized command.

Another surprise tribute happened at the conclusion of the retirement ceremony as the officers of the ARCC lined both sides of the corridor in a farewell salute.

In a final message, Lt. Colonels Raines spoke of their God–

blessed journey. They reminded everyone that “no one of us is as good as all of us” and thanked each person present for the part they had played in shaping and molding their lives and ministry. “It has been our pleasure and privilege to serve and lead the Adult Rehabilitation Centers Command in the Eastern Territory.”

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—Matthew 19:26

Imagine: You’re standing on a pier in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, in front of a large audience of Sal-vationists, tourists, and local residents. Other people mill about under an evening sky, eating in restaurants and enjoying amusements. Behind

you, ocean waves gently break against the shore. Without warning the crowd, you appear to remove from your

pocket a beautiful dove. The people are astonished as it flaps its angelic white wings.

Now, you share with them the message of Jesus Christ. Of course, the bird trick was an illusion. But now, the gospel Truth uttering from your lips rises above the din and transforms someone’s heart.

Similar scenarios at corps and Adult Rehabilitation Centers around the territory have been the hallmark of ministry for Envoys Doug and Helene Kornwolf and Captains Angelo and Virgina Bermeo. The Kornwolfs recently retired as territorial evangelists and have passed their baton to the Bermeos, who

continue to mesmerize and minister to audiences. The Kornwolfs, originally from Toronto, Canada, came to The

Salvation Army 13 years ago as full–time evangelists. Typically, they spent eight weeks on the road followed by four weeks off at home in Florida. As former professional illusionists, they were accustomed to being on tour. But this time, Doug said, “It’s a calling.” Today, they live in Florida.

Born in Ambato, Ecuador, Angelo Bermeo came to New York in 1971. He studied computer science in college. Also a profes-sional magician, he received God’s call to full–time ministry as a Salvation Army officer in 1996. Virginia was born in Brooklyn, New York. Before becoming a Salvation Army officer, she worked as a corporate assistant. She always desired to serve the Lord and became a Christian in 1986. She is a graduate of Nyack College and is currently enrolled in a Master of Divinity program. For over 13 years, the Bermeos have shared the word of God in a uniquely creative and visual way—in both English and Spanish.

Territorial headquarters will be pleased to schedule the territorial evangelists to ap-pear at your corps or unit at no cost to you. Please call the territory evangelism office at 845–620–7676 for more information.

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Promoted to Glory

CAPTAINS ANGELO & VIRGINIA BERMEO

Feb. 6–9 Guayama P.R.Feb. 20–23 Bayamon P.R.Feb. 27–Mar. 2 Fajardo P.R.

March 6–9 Ponce P.R.March 14–21 NNE Soldiers Summit

Evangelism SeminarMarch 27–30 Plainfi eld, NJ

All dates are subject to change Territorial 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.

COMMISSIONER GEORGE LEONARD NELTINGJune 20, 1918—October 18, 2013

Commissioner George Leon-ard Nelting was promoted to Glory from Clearwater, Fla.

George was born to George L. Sr. and Helen Nelting of Brooklyn. He grew up in Brooklyn schools and received further education at Rhodes Preparatory College, New York University School of Religious Education, and at The Salvation Army’s Inter-national College for Offi cers (1953).

George grew up in the Baptist church but was at-

tracted to the Army through his fi rst wife, the former Kathleen McKeag. George was active at the Bushwick, N.Y., Corps, where he took charge of open–air meetings and led a company meeting class and songsters.

Answering the call to full–time service, George and Kathleen entered offi cer training from the Bushwick Corps as members of the Steadfast session.

Their fi rst appointment after commissioning was the famous Times Square Corps. For four years there, the Neltings minis-tered to the multitudes who thronged the “Great White Way” and planned programs for young people in the “Hell’s Kitchen” section of the city.

The Neltings later served at several other corps in New York and at numerous divisional and territorial appointments in USA East and Central.

George also served at NHQ as national chief secretary.In 1976, Kathleen was promoted to Glory. The Lord, realizing

his need for another helpmate, sent Captain Juanita Prine into his life; they married in 1977.

Five months later, George and Juanita were appointed to IHQ and George was named the international secretary for Africa and the Far East. George was later appointed to lead The Salva-tion Army in the Netherlands.

In 1982, the Neltings returned to the USA Central Territory as territorial leaders.

The Neltings retired from active service in 1985 and settled in Clearwater, Fla., but maintained an energetic ministry of teach-ing and preaching. The couple traveled across the country and Canada as speakers and Bible teachers at many conferences.

They were called upon to conduct Bible seminars and Of-fi cers Councils in Brazil, Chile, and Bolivia.

When they were not traveling, the Neltings conducted the adult Bible class each Sunday morning at the Clearwater Corps for 17 years. They also taught for two weeks during selected summers at Star Lake Lodge in New Jersey.

Survivors includ his wife, Commissioner Juanita Nelting of Clearwater, Fla.; a daughter, Major Jean Nelting of Ocala, Fla.; a sister, Adaline Respass of Stanhope, N.J.; a daughter–in–law, Linda Nelting of Ocala, Fla.; three sisters–in–law; a brother–in–law: and one granddaughter. A son, Timothy, was promoted to Glory in 2009. Cards may be sent to Commissioner Juanita Nelting, 2440 World Parkway Blvd, No. 14, Clearwater, FL 33763–0029. E–Mail: gjnelting@tampabay.rr.com.

To the many retired offi cers who sent messages of love and prayer support during these past weeks, I thank you. I was blessed to read about George’s infl uence on your lives and ministry, and your ex-pressions of love for him. While my sense of loss is almost overwhelming, I am trusting God for courage and grace, one day at a time—and sometimes one moment at a time. It will get better some day, and in the meantime, God is with me. I am very grateful to Him for the privilege of sharing George’s life and love and ministry for 36 years. We had a wonderful life together and opportunities for ministry beyond what we could have imagined. Now, George is en-joying the fullness of the presence of Jesus and all the glories of heaven, and I will see him again.

—Commissioner Juanita Nelting

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