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“We need more things like this inthe community,” said residentPatrick Adams. “Without TheSalvation Army, a lot of peoplewould have nowhere to go.”Business leaders also are welcom-

ing the Army. Paul and JoanRubschlager, former owners ofRubschlager Baking Corporationlocated a few blocks from theFreedom Center campus, are leaddonors for the project.“Although we no longer own the

business, the neighborhood remainsimportant to us,” they said. “Everyservice that the Freedom Centerwill provide—alcohol and substanceabuse rehabilitation, communitycorrections and transition, a com-munity center—addresses a need in

situations. And with the non-pneu-matic tires, we won’t have to worryabout flat tires anymore! These ATVsare extremely versatile and can beused for many things, like food,hydration and flood kit delivery;cleanup crews; search and rescueoperations, and transporting staffaround the sites.”The Army’s relationship with

Polaris began in 2011, when the com-pany donated 19 recreational ATVsand safety training classes benefitingthe hundreds of youth attending theNorthern Division’s NorthwoodsCamp. The relationship developedinto a partnership as the companybuilt a “Polaris/Salvation Army Reliefand Rescue Fleet” to provide fast andeffective disaster assistance to com-munities.In 2012, Polaris donated 10 mili-

tary-grade ATVs to support TheSalvation Army’s Superstorm Sandy

relief efforts in the Eastern Territory.An additional 10 vehicles were givento support Oklahoma tornado reliefefforts in 2013 in the SouthernTerritory. After each disaster, theATVs were distributed for EDS workthroughout the territories. With thislatest donation benefiting the CentralTerritory, three-quarters of the nationnow has been strategically outfittedwith Polaris ATVs for EDS usage. A

Polaris Industries has madeanother generous donation ofall-terrain vehicles (ATV) andtraining resources to The

Salvation Army, this time benefitingCentral Territory emergency disasterservices (EDS) for use by divisions asneeded for disaster relief work.Headquartered in suburban

Minneapolis, Minn., Polaris donated11 military-grade Ranger ATVs outfit-ted with non-pneumatic tires capableof maneuvering through all types ofdebris. “The tires are practicallyindestructible,” said DeniseOverstake, Northern divisional cor-porate and foundation relationsdirector.Kevin Ellers, territorial EDS coordi-

nator, said, “Getting these Polarisunits is a huge benefit to our disasteroperations. They’ll allow us to getinto tighter spaces and expeditedelivery within emergency response

donation of ATVs for the WesternTerritory is in the works.“These unprecedented gifts have

greatly enhanced the Army’s abilityto transport critical supplies to thehardest-hit areas and assist emer-gency responders, such as lawenforcement, government entitiesand other disaster agencies,” saidLt. Colonel Robert Thompson,Northern divisional commander.

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

ATV windfall for EDS

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Hope comes to the west side of ChicagoThe corps community center will

offer a wide variety of programs foryouth, seniors and families in WestHumboldt Park and the surroundingneighborhoods. Youth will be able totake advantage of afterschool pro-grams in a safe place, including sports,tutoring and character-building class-es. Families facing crisis can accesssocial services such as a food pantry,emergency assistance and job training.“This community has embraced The

Salvation Army,” said 27th WardAlderman Walter Burnett, Jr.,acknowledging the support from com-munity groups. “I’d like to thank themfor having the foresight to accept TheSalvation Army so they can directlytackle the challenges here in theneighborhood and give the neighbor-hood a new opportunity.”

new Freedom Center campus, whichwill house:• a new corps community center,• the Pathway Forward community-based corrections program,

• the Harbor Light Center rehabilita-tion program,

• a transitional jobs program, and• the Mobile Feeding and Outreachprogram.“This entire campus is expected to

serve 24,000 people every year,” saidCaptain Nancy Powers, Harbor Lightcorps officer. “The corps communitycenter will serve approximately22,000 people from this area, and theHarbor Light Center and PathwayForward programs will serve thou-sands of people from across the city,and even throughout the state.”

by Jacqueline Rachev

Today, across the city ofChicago, we are facing sometough challenges. Many ofour neighborhoods aren’t

safe. Gangs, drugs and crime arechronic problems. For many people,unemployment and a shortage ofjobs remain major hurdles to success.Many families struggle to put foodon their tables. Chicago’s west side isone of those areas in need.But The Salvation Army is bringing

hope.We’re on the frontlines, addressing

these issues head-on with programsto prevent violence, offer safe havensfor youth, provide substance abuserehabilitation and help families incrisis achieve sufficiency. We areanswering these challenges with a

Donors Paul and Joan Rubschlager, Carl Johann,Metropolitan associate director of development,and Captains Nancy and Merrill Powers, ChicagoHarbor Light Center corps officers

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Aquick search of heart factspulls up information thatevery day our hearts beatabout 100,000 times and

send about 2,000 gallons of bloodsurging through our bodies. About60,000 miles of blood vessels takekey nutrients to our organs.Blockages in the vessels or loss ofelasticity are like construction zonesin the summer; all roads slow downor back up, and no one gets wherethey need to go easily. Keeping heartvessels clear is related to keeping badcholesterol levels down, eating

This prescriptive chapter is likebroccoli, Lipitor and low-fat foodsfor the soul! If we clutter our heartsand the vessels, we prevent nour-ishment of our spiritual lives bythings that can cause significantdamage, such as grudges, deceptiverelationships, overbearing spirits orjealousy of the gifts of others. It’ssimilar to feeding our physical bod-ies 30 days of greasy burgers andfries—supersized. When consciouslyaddressed, changed habits lead tohealing, decreasing the blockagesthat can actually kill the heart andsoul.My prayer for all of us in this

heart awareness month is to pay asmuch attention to our spiritualheart health as our physical.

healthy and exercising. The “clutter”that can build up in a blood vesselcan do more than just slow down aheart, it can block a major vesselcompletely. Sometimes these can’t berepaired. Interestingly, the elasticityof the vessels actually can be helpedby laughter, so sincere hearty laugh-ter is therapeutic.There are also some spiritual

lessons for heart health thisFebruary. If we think about the“body as a living sacrifice” fromRomans 12, we see some prescrip-tions for heart health of the body

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that belongs to Christ. “Let love bewithout hypocrisy. Abhor what isevil. Cling to what is good. Be kindlyaffectionate to one another withbrotherly love… rejoicing in hope,patient in tribulation, continuingsteadfastly in prayer,” vs. 9-12, NKJV.“If it is possible, as much as dependson you, live peaceably with all men”is the exhortation of verse 18. As wemake choices about what goes intoour bodies, we also make choicesabout how we feed our spirits.

There’s a new, fast and simpleway to encourage others! It’scalled Goodsnitch. Workingwith technology partner

Goodsnitch, a custom app has beencreated for the Central Territory. It’sone more way to achieve the keyprinciple “Uplift intentionally” inCreating a Shared Future.To provide positive feedback to

other Salvationists and volunteers,organizations and businesses in yourcommunity, simply download theGoodsnitch app from the Apple AppStore or Google Play and completeyour profile, including your SalvationArmy email address. Then, wheneveryou wish to recognize a colleague orvolunteer simply type “SalvationArmy” in the Goodsnitch namesearch and select “Salvation ArmyInternal.” From there, you will beprompted to leave your feedbackorganized by division in the CentralTerritory. The entire digital thankyou note process can be accom-plished in 30 seconds.Also consider using the Goodsnitch

app to reassure great people youencounter outside of The SalvationArmy such as waiters, bell hops, jani-tors, nurses, etc. Goodsnitch deliversevery piece of feedback. Their visionis to use technology for good by rec-ognizing the unsung everyday heroeswho make the world a better place.Every time you recognize someone,his or her name will appear on theHall of Heroes on the Goodsnitchwebsite and you will be recognized

as a Hero Maker.There is also a

Salvation ArmyCentral Territoryentity for use by“external” volun-teers, donors,etc…who interact with the Army.Goodsnitch was founded by for-

mer National Advisory BoardChairman Rob Pace, who wasinspired by The Salvation Army’sservice and is partnering with usfor free.

Hearts not frozen up North

At the Rochester, Minn.,Corps attendance is not justa number. It’s a reflectionof a growing community of

faith. This is what drove Majors Jimand Paulette Frye, corps officers, tointroduce a friendly competition. Ifthe corps reached 100 people inSunday school, three leaders wouldbe showered with ice water.The corps rallied. Men, women,

parents and children invitedfriends, family and neighbors toattend Sunday school, and numberssoared! Major Jim said it was allbased in a desire to see growth instudying God’s Word. In order tohelp it happen, a little bit of funcompetition had been encouraged.So on a Sunday late last year, every-

one gathered outside in the chilly air.The goal had been achieved, and thereward for onlookers was a freezingone for Doug Coop (Sunday schoolleader) and Rande Kruger (youthleader). Doug and Rande had beendrafted to the task, as was a thirdcorps member—who was convenient-ly out sick that morning.“I was happy to participate in the

challenge if it meant bringing morepeople to Sunday school,” said Doug.“It has been great to see the growth ofour Sunday school and morning wor-ship service and the lives that havebeen changed by the grace of God.”

The ice water may have been cold,but the kids all had fun as they eagerly

awaited that chilling moment,warmed by the impact of a strong,growing community at the corps.

“This event has excited mem-bers about growth and the impor-tance of biblical studies. The mem-bers have vowed to have over 150in 2015 and pour ice water on theircorps officers!” exclaimed MajorJim.

by Commissioner Carol SeilerTerritorial Coordinator forStrategic Mission Planning

this neighborhood.”The Rubschlagers chose to provide

funding for the Freedom Center’skitchen and dining areas becausethey have been involved in the foodindustry nearly all their lives. “Thekitchen will be a key component andcenter of activity for this new facili-ty,” they said.Speaking at an event where the

Rubschlagers received an award fortheir philanthropic efforts, Joanstressed the importance of the pro-ject. “The neighborhood needs this.I’m certain it’s going to transform theneighborhood.”The Freedom Center is slated to

open this fall.

Fresh focus with character-buildingby Jerrie MillerTerritorialYouth DevelopmentSpecialist

When I was 11 my friend,Kathy, invited me to girlguards at the Springfield,Ill., Corps. She told me

about the fun activities, emblems andawards. It sounded so exciting I couldhardly wait to see it for myself. Whilethe fun attracted me, the welcomingcorps officer and sense of belongingkept me coming back.Eventually my four siblings came

to the corps, and our family wasadded to the ranks of the junior sol-diers, corps cadets, young people’slegion, and anything else we couldjoin! If Kathy had first invited me toSunday school or church, the storymight have turned out differently.Given my experience, I’m con-

vinced character-building programsoffer a great way to connect youngpeople to our corps, and ultimatelyour Savior.The territorial youth department is

giving our character-building pro-grams a fresh, more contemporaryfocus. We want to give leaders newideas and help them to think aboutcharacter-building differently. Oneway we’re doing this is by providingrelevant, one-stop and easily accessi-

ble resources online.Each month we highlight program

ideas on the character-building pageof our website, centralyouthnet-work.com. In November, for exam-ple, we featured ideas for crafts, ser-vice projects and devotionals leaders

could use for Thanksgiving. Eachresource explains how to tie the les-son to an emblem.A Pinterest page with boards (files)

for each emblem has been created.This allows leaders access to hun-dreds of games, crafts, activities and

devotionals for their troop’s corre-sponding emblems, as well as pro-viding a place for leaders to learnabout an emblem before teaching it.

The youth department also ishosting social media like Facebookand Instagram.

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corps. This new ministry gave hima sense of belonging and motivationto get involved. He recently got cer-

tified to be an instructor for thecorps’ archery club to start inthe spring.In this tight-knit group, guys

rarely miss a meeting. Theyalso have attended the division-al and territorial men’s confer-ences gaining even more visionfor their group.“Putting it in writing, break-

ing down the steps and beingheld accountable is whatbrought this initiative tofruition,” Major Donna said.

Bible study leader Carlos teaches on pride.

Men on the move

Thanks in large part to itsSTEPs (Strategic Tool toEngage Potential) goal lastyear, the Peoria Citadel, Ill.,

Corps has a thriving men’s ministry.“Now these men walk into the

corps with a sense of pride, likethey belong,” commented MajorDonna Miller, corps officer.According to the major, the

corps hadn’t had a men’s min-istry in years. STEPs was just thepush they needed. They set a goalof starting a monthly meeting byMarch 2014. David Shaw, men’sministry leader, and Major Donnatargeted three groups: the men’sshelter beneficiaries, male bell-ringers, and men who attend thecorps.To jump-start attendance they

sent out flyers, provided trans-portation from the shelter andoffered a meal during the meet-ing. The first gathering was lastFebruary; they have met at least oncea month since.Jared had stood at kettles for years

but had never gotten involved in the

Streamers flew during thecrescendo of a celebration forMajors Paul and PaulaFleeman’s combined 77 years

of service. The retirement ceremony,led by Commissioners William andMarilyn Francis and CommissionersPaul R. and Carol Seiler, was filledwith music composed by theFleemans and memories shared byfriends and family members.Musical highlights included a med-

ley of choruses played by the band,under the leadership of Major RandyHellstrom; a “be-bop” style trio sungby Major Nancy Moffitt, Lt. JamieCurry and Shana Stubblefield; a duetby Commissioners William andMarilyn Francis; and congregationalsongs led by Majors Vicki Steinsland,Jim Garrington and Miriam Gorton.Laughter and tears mingled as sto-

ries from the past were recalled.Thoughts were shared by Lt.Colonels Harry and BarbaraBrocksieck, Majors Bob and LisaMueller, Tim and Lori Meyer, andVicki Steinsland. Recollections by theFleeman’s son, Brandon, and theirgrandsons, Micheal and William,brought smiles. Major PaulFleeman’s mother, Marjorie, offeredthe benediction.In preparation for ministry, Paul

earned degrees from AsburyUniversity and Asbury TheologicalSeminary and a doctorate fromTrinity Evangelical Divinity School.Paula attended Olivet NazareneUniversity and North ParkTheological Seminary and receivedcontinuing education credits fromAsbury Theological Seminary. Theywere commissioned from theCollege for Officer Training (CFOT)as officers in 1976. The Fleemansalso were privileged to attend theInternational College for Officers.During their officership they led

four corps and held four divisionalheadquarters appointments andmultiple appointments at the CFOT.They were instrumental in training627 cadets over the years. Theirfinal two appointments includedPaul as principal and Paula as direc-tor of campus services at the CFOT,and Paul as Western divisional com-mander and Paula as city comman-der in Omaha, Neb.When asked, “What is the key to

servant leadership?” They replied,“Do all you can to help others besuccessful. When they are successfulthe Army will be successful. Whenthe Army is successful there will bea building of God’s Kingdom.”

Fanfare for Fleemans

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In the 20 years since the DesPlaines, Ill., Corps was planted,remarkable growth has occurred.Today attendance at this vibrant

corps averages 250 with 158 seniorand 43 junior soldiers. “It serves as areminder that it’s not about us butthe Holy Spirit doing His marvelouswork,” said Ken Romin, the first andonly Des Plaines corps sergeant-major.People within this community of

faith are growing spiritually and

actively seeking ways to serve Godboth within the corps and in theArmy at-large. “Over the years corpsmembers have participated innumerous divisional and territorialevents and outreaches, including theNational Seminar on Evangelism,summer mission teams [youth] and

global mission teams[adults],” said CaptainDavid Martinez, corps offi-cer. “The corps even orga-nized its own short-termmission trip to Jamaica, aneffort repaid-in-kind the fol-lowing year by a Jamaicanteam! And, it raised fundsbeyond its WorldServices/Self-Denial com-mitment to help build twocorps in India.”The corps has sent more

than a dozen people to the

the ministry started by DanFaundez (now a captain) and thenbuilt on by long-time Hispanic lead-ers Pedro and Mirca Arias (alsonow captains), while GlenTagansky, Russian-ministry director,focuses on outreach.“Even though the corps has three

distinct language groups, it strivesto be welcoming and pursue unityin all its forms. The corps hasworked hard to ensure it functionsas a united force as symbolized inthe corps’ logo of intertwined col-ors,” Captain David concluded.

College for Officer Training. CadetsJonathan and Mona Taube are part ofthe 2016 “Messengers of Light” ses-sion, and David Meyers is in the ter-ritorial ministry internship program.Fresh avenues of ministry continue

to blossom, such as a twice-weeklyhomeless outreach program. A schoolof music with 80 youth is now in itsthird year, as is a monthly ministryto mothers called “Breakfast withBaby.” A redeveloped teen ministryoffers a stronger adjunct to character-building programs; in fact, four teenslead a Bible study for a dozen stu-dents in their high school!Prudent scheduling puts youth

activities on the same night aswomen’s ministries and English-lan-guage classes, through which mem-bers have bridged people into thecorps. Men’s ministries was spurredby last year’s territorial men’s confer-ence, as was the corps’ new motorcy-cle ministry!The corps is unique in that it’s

multi-congregational; a ministry toSpanish speakers started in 2001 anda ministry to Russian speakers beganin 2003 with Saturday worship ser-vices for Messianic Jews. TodayAlberto and Florinelvi Giraldo lead

A unitedforce

Boundless or bust!

The Russian ministry holds Saturdayworship for Messianic Jews.

at the 2013 Family Congress in St.Louis and eight this fall whenGeneral André Cox visited theEastern Michigan Division. MajorMarlys is starting another recruitsclass this month.In order to meet their fundraising

goal the enthusiastic team of dele-gates has been organizing every-thing from bake sales to hot dogroasts and hosting a concessionstand during corps basketballgames. In March they will holdtheir biggest fundraiser: a ladies teaand luncheon featuring a fashionshow of women from the Bible.“I’m really looking forward to

showing my soldiers the big Army,”said Major Marlys. “It’s rewardinghelping them to see what we’rereally all about, and what they’re apart of.”

Ten soldiers from theFarmington Hills, Mich.,Corps are registered toattend the Boundless 2015

International Congress in London.With a congregation of around 80,that’s more than 10 percent of thecorps! The group, which includescorps officer Major MarlysAnderson, is working together tohelp one another offset the cost ofthe trip through fundraising projects.“Our soldiers are just so excited to

learn more about the Army,” said themajor. “All but one has been enrolledwithin the last four years, andthey’re interested in seeing the big-ger Salvation Army and learningmore about our heritage.”With so many new soldiers, it’s no

wonder folks from this corps areeager to learn. In the last two yearsthere have been 20 enrollments; 12

The Spanish speaking ministry has flourished.

Commissioner William Francis congratulates Majors Paul and Paulette Fleeman.

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Group (YPG), an ini-tiative that aims togenerate greater volun-teer involvement andawareness of commu-nity issues among ayounger demographic.Recently, the grouphas been volunteeringwith the youth at theSt. Louis Temple, Mo.,Corps.“Volunteering with

The Salvation Armykids is the highlight ofmy week,” Bethany said. “It’s soinvigorating to be in the presence oftheir creative imaginations and com-passionate personalities. Their per-spective of the world is somethingthat I find refreshing.“At this stage in our lives, we

become so engulfed with pesky,trivial matters. Volunteering bringsyou back to the important things inlife. It calms your mind from theeveryday troubles of work, trafficand bills, and for two hours, thesekids bring a genuine sense of joy tomy day.”Fellow YPG member Tarah agreed.

“As young adults, we are just startingout in our careers and it can be anextremely overwhelming and diffi-

cult time. I think this gives us thechance to see the big picture, keepus grounded and help us see whatmatters most.”As the group continues to gain

momentum, it will offer education-al programming, networking events,fundraisers and volunteer opportu-nities to help further the Army’smission.“I fell in love with The Salvation

Army and the work it provides forour community,” Bethany said. “Ifeel grateful to have found an orga-nization that is rooted in a missionto serve others and look forward tocontinuing to make it stronger andhave a positive impact on the St.Louis community.”

by Ashley Kuenstler

They’re huddled together at apint-sized table, one 6-years-old and the other in her mid-twenties, examining the ani-

mal Bingo card, almost giddy at howclose they are to victory. And whenthe caller draws the last animal theyneed, the two jump up and yell inunison, high-five each other and cele-brate with a small victory dance. Itmight seem like they’re goofingaround, but for Bethany and theother young adults who volunteer

with inner-city youth, these interac-tions mean much more.“It’s important for these children

to have the opportunity to just bekids and have fun—despite what isgoing on in their home life,” she said.“I strive to bring laughter and com-passion to them. I want them toknow young adults care about themand their future.”Bethany and several other of St.

Louis’ promising young professionalshave joined forces to form theSalvation Army Young Professionals

The band plays in Sunday morn-ing worship meetings at least threetimes each quarter, the major con-tinued. Normally, a small praiseband and CDs are used to providemusic during worship.“In the coming year we’re hoping

the beginners’ band can play atcorps outreaches, such as nursinghome visits, the neighborhoodblock party and kettle kickoff,” sheconcluded. “The band has pro-gressed very nicely. The adults aswell as the kids seem very commit-ted. Most of the youth have attend-ed divisional music camp and twoattended Central Music Institute(CMI). In fact, Lexie Sutter won avocal scholarship from the divisionto attend CMI!”

Nearly seven decades stretchbetween the youngest andoldest members of thebeginners’ band at the

Topeka Citadel, Kan., Corps, accord-ing to Majors Brian and Lee AnnBurkett, corps officers.“We have six kids and eight adults,

ages 7 to 75, learning how to play anarray of brass band instruments,”said Major Lee Ann. “Our oldest stu-dent, Patricia Raikes, uses a walkerand is learning how to play the bari-tone. She loves coming to practiceeach week and even hurried up hersoldiership so she could wear heruniform when the band performs!”The bandmaster is retired officer

Major James Birney, who said, “Sinceretiring I dreamed of starting a bandprogram at the corps. We finallylaunched the all-ages beginners’ bandin September 2013!”The band practices every Saturday

morning for an hour and a half.After realizing students were learningat different speeds, Major Jim andCharles Railsback decided to provideinstruction at times other thanSaturday mornings.“Although some of the adults had

played instruments years ago inschool, it was like starting over forthem,” Major Jim continued. “But,they’re all excited about learning, andeveryone is doing really well. Charleshas been a God-send in getting theband off the ground. He grew up inthe corps and has been able to takeon a lot of the leadership needed tomake the program a success.”Major Lee Ann added, “We were

excited when the territorial goal of‘music in every corps by 2020’ wasannounced. My husband, Brian, andI don’t see ourselves as musiciansbut we believe everyone can make ajoyful noise that sounds good to God!Regardless of talent, we tell our peo-ple you can still love God throughmusic, and we encourage them tojoin senior or junior songsters as wellas the band.”

Learning at any age!

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Though the earth tremble,

Captain Jean Laurore Clenat translates as a doctor examines a patient at a Salvation Army clin-ic in Port-au-Prince.

by Carol Shoults

Iopened my eyes to thedarkest of dark I had everknown. My chest was flatagainst my knees, my feet

splayed out from under me,flat and sideways against thetile floor. I could wiggle mytoes but could not raise myhead. My left arm and headwere in a pocket of protec-tion created by concrete andwood, and mercifully I didnot immediately feel anypain. Then the realizationhit—I was buried alive.”

Just moments earlier KatieZook had been working latewith her boss, Jeanne, on thetop floor of the FreeMethodist Mission HousingFacility in Port-au-Prince,Haiti. They’d been finishingup for the day when a horri-fying sound pierced the air. Aviolent jolt followed. Havinggrown up in Washington withearthquake drills, Katieinstinctively dove under atable. Jeanne, standing justfive feet away, perished.Would God let Katie, 23, die toowhen her whole life had seemed tolead to serving Him here?

Growing up in a loving Christianhome near Seattle, Katie lived closeto her grandparents, aunts anduncles. Her childhood was ground-ed in love, filled with adventure androoted in service. With their church,her grandfather, who was a doctor,made yearly medical mission tripsto Haiti. Even at a young age Katieheard the passion when he recount-ed this ministry. At 17, it seemed arite of passage for her to travel toHaiti on a two-week mission trip.

On that first trip she helped digthe foundation for a church, gruel-ing and backbreaking work—butrewarding. She found Haiti a beau-tiful country with even more beau-tiful people. She vowed she’d comeback. That opportunity came dur-ing Christmas break in her senioryear of college. Returning home tofinish her studies, her heartstringswere pulled again. So, it was nosurprise when Katie moved to Haitiin September 2009. She was hiredas an accountant but taughtEnglish at the Free Methodist BibleInstitute, where Haitians train tobe pastors. Four months later onJanuary 12, 2010, a 7.0 earthquakedevastated the country.

The four-story building whereKatie worked accommodatedoffices and temporary housing forup to 80 mission trip visitors andnatives, but mercifully it was onlyoccupied by eight people, includingKatie, Jeanne and Jeanne’s hus-band, Jack, when the quake hit.

It reduced the building to a 15-ft.pile of concrete, rebar and razorwire, compressed into the base-ment. Feeling the six-by-six officefloor tiles beneath her, Katieassumed the building still stoodand she was simply being crushedby the ceiling. She kept trying toget up, thinking how ironic itwould be if she were just lightlycovered with debris but diedbecause she assumed she couldn’tget out. Eventually, her left sidebegan to hurt.

“In high school I had to ‘ice’ aftertrack practice to dull the pain fromrunning, and the discomfort I wasfeeling was familiar to that,” Katierecalled. “So I imagined I was in anice bath and numbness would soontake over the tingling.”

She could hear Jack’s agonizingcries for help—terrifying yet com-forting because it meant she wasn’talone. Having difficulty breathing,she couldn’t cry out and found an

empty plastic bottle to smackagainst the table, but its soundseemed swallowed up by her con-crete prison. During frequent after-shocks, Katie closed her eyes andwaited for the building to comecrashing down.

“I heard pieces of concrete falland hit the file cabinets, makingfrightening, deafening sounds, fol-lowed by the terrified screams ofpeople in the streets,” she said. “Iwondered how long my life wouldbe spared.”

Katie tried to sing to ward offfear, but her voice came out smalland raspy. Later she would learnshe had a collapsed lung.Eventually Jack heard her rhythmictapping and began asking questions.She tried to tap out answers, exceptto the question: “Are you Jeanne?”

She became aware of a mixtureof Creole and English. Jack wastalking to Haitians, who sheassumed had trekked up 49 stairsto the fourth floor to rescue them.When they retreated, Katie wasconfused and angry. She didn’tunderstand they couldn’t get past alocked gate.

“In December I had finishedreading the book of Job and wasimpressed by how God had spokento Job in words he could under-stand. And in my cocoon of con-

crete, I heard God speak to me: ‘Ihave taken care of you your entirelife. What makes you think I won’tnow? You will get out. It might bea few days, but you will be found,so trust Me.’”

Shortly, an employee who’d beenspared injury heard Katie’s tappingand began digging. “God, give me apicture; show me where to dig,” hecried. Katie echoed his prayer,thanking God her rescuers wereclose. They found a small hole,

Providing water to people living at a soccer arena

The January 2010 earthquake left much of Port-au-Prince in ruins.

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I’m in His hands

tunneling in a cave about three feetin diameter, risking their lives asdebris resettled with each after-shock. It took three hours for Katieto be pulled from the rubble. Inlieu of a stretcher, they carried herout on a suitcase.

After being examined by a doctoron the hood of a car, she was trans-ported to the Argentinian UNHospital. Not able to understandthe nurses’ language, she wasunsure of her condition but knewshe couldn’t move her left arm,still had trouble breathing, and herbody was swelling.

The next day Katie was flown byCoast Guard helicopter toGuantanamo Bay. Doctors deter-mined that in addition to a col-lapsed lung, she was dehydratedand had sustained internal injurieswhich were causing her kidneys toshut down. The ligaments betweenthe last two vertebrae in her spinewere torn, putting her in danger ofa severed spinal cord. As an alterna-tive to amputating her left leg, doc-tors performed a fasciotomy whichleft a gaping wound in her thigh.

From Cuba she was flown toMiami where she remained in ICUfor a week. Katie’s parents came tobe with her, and three weeks latershe was medevac’d to Washington

where she underwent back surgery.

“Following my rescue, the doctorsfound two interesting bruises on myback which were shaped likehands,” Katie said. “In the hospitalin Florida, my mother realized shecould put her hands on the bruis-es—and they fit perfectly. To me, itwas evidence God had been holding

me up during that awfulordeal.”

It wasn’t until February 16that the bodies of the fourpeople who’d died in thebuilding were found. Theyhad been killed instantly. “Iwas comforted by the assur-ance they are in Heavenwith the Lord,” said Katie.

Back in Washington Katiespent eight months in reha-bilitation, wearing a backbrace and learning to walkagain. Equally daunting waslearning to deal with anxiety.

“Loud noises made myheart race, and any kind ofjarring sensation caused meto panic,” she said. “I keptasking the ‘what if?’ and‘why me?’ questions as I triedto handle survivor’s guilt.”

As part of her healing from post-traumatic stress disorder, Katie’sdoctor suggested she return toHaiti. The faith and courage sheshowed in returning to Haiti notonly closed a dark chapter butopened a bright one. She met herfuture husband, Damon Winters,who was working with TheSalvation Army World ServiceOffice in Port-au-Prince for two

years after college graduation. Theyfound each other in the most unex-pected of places. Simple lunches,long talks and worshipping togeth-er played a part in Katie’s healingbut also led to romance.

“I was impressed with his kind-ness and gentleness,” said Katie.“Damon’s love for the Lord wasevident in all he said, and I knewthis guy was different from others Ihad dated.”

When Damon’s contract wascompleted, he returned to theStates, but their relationship contin-ued through phone conversationsand Skype dates. Later when Katiecame home from Haiti, theybecame engaged and were marriedin August 2013 on an idyllic farmnear Katie’s home in Washington.

Today, Katie and Damon live inthe Chicago area with their puppy,Staley. They actively participate atthe Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., Corps.Katie is currently working forAdventist Health Partners as anoffice coordinator.

“My wounds have healed and thescars have faded, but my faith hasgrown stronger,” said Katie.“Believers and non-believers per-ished on that horrific day. Butcountless miracles also occurred.”

Salvation Army scouts help unload food for distribution in Petit Goave as UN troops stand guard.

Damon and Katie’s wedding in 2013

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by Major Lesa Davis

Friends and family membersgathered at CentralTerritorial Headquarters tohonor Majors John and Jo-

ann Price upon their retirement. Lt.Colonel David Grindle conductedthe service which celebrated thePrices’ service. Commissioned in1986, the Prices have served incorps, harbor light, adult rehabilita-tion centers, and most recently atthe Central Territorial HistoricalMuseum. In his remarks, ColonelGrindle commended them for theirkind and compassionate leadershipin a wide variety of settings.Representative speakers shared

memories of their experience work-ing alongside the Prices in ministriesranging from serving the homeless inChicago’s Uptown neighborhood toproviding emergency assistance dur-ing the 2011“Snowmageddon.”Kevin Ellers, territorial disaster ser-

vices coordinator, thanked MajorJohn for his service at major nation-al disasters, including being atGround Zero after 9/11 and work-ing at the morgue during HurricaneKatrina. Kevin noted the Prices’capacity to serve was not limited todisasters but was lived out in smallacts of ministry to people in need.In their response, the Prices

thanked their family, sessionmatesand leaders who helped preparethem for ministry and workedalongside them throughout theirofficership. Although their retire-ment was necessitated by healthconcerns, the Prices look forward tofinding new avenues of service inTerre Haute, Ind.

Major John summed up theirministry by saying, “We were justcrazy enough to say yes to God. Hehas been gracious and kind in thepast, and we know He will be inthe days ahead, too.”

Crazy enough to say yes

Jefferson City soars

Celebrate Easter withyour singing companyby Meghan Pierson

Got eight weeks? Need an Eastermusical for your singing compa-ny? You can do it and do it wellwith Good News from a Grave

from Kathie Hill Music. Re-teaming withMelody Morris, co-writer of Fish Talesand Promise U, Kathie relates the eventsfrom Palm Sunday through Easter Sundayin the very setting of the resurrection—agraveyard! Kids helping a caretaker pre-pare for the Easter sunrise service recallhighlights of the Passion Week with joy-ous, high-energy songs with styles rang-ing from Broadway to hip hop to salsa.This evangelistic musical of Jesus’ lastdays helps children appreciate theGospel.Don’t have a lot of time to prepare

for a singing company Easter musical?That’s OK. Celebrate Easter with a joyousresurrection anthem, “He’s not here.”Written for unison or two-part choir,“He’s not here” has been skillfully pairedwith the chorus, “Lord I lift Your nameon high.” This blended song arrange-ment offers children the opportunity totake a leading role in presenting theEaster message.

Learn more at: www.wordmusic.com, clickon “Kids” in banner, then on “Easter”

to help. One dedicated leader, MaryLou Campbell, serves by drivingfolks to and from the corps everyWednesday and Sunday and runsthe kitchen for big events; herdaughter-in-law, Kiyomi, teachesjunior soldiers and is the homeleague secretary.Soldiers are welcoming newcom-

ers. Since The Salvation Army’shomeless shelter is across thestreet, some visitors may be tran-sient, but the soldiers never treatanyone differently, said Lt. Rachel.The Whites already have

ensconced themselves in communi-ty groups includ-ing a new home-lessness taskforce as well asthe Unmet NeedsGroup, anagency of leaderswho gather tocollaborate andexchange ser-vices.All the hard

work is payingoff withincreased atten-dance of nearly30 percent atSunday morningmeetings.

Lts. Christopher and RachelWhite have hit the groundrunning at their firstappointment as a married

couple in Missouri’s state capital,Jefferson City. Arriving at the corpslast June after Lt. Rachel’s commis-sioning, they, with the help of corpsleaders and soldiers, are makingconnections with communitygroups, increasing youth program-ming and bringing new families intothe corps.“We’re so happy to be here,” said Lt.

Rachel. “Officership has its challenges,but it’s such a blessing when you startto see the fruit of your labor.”Last summer the corps held its

first vacation Bible school in severalyears. It kicked off with 18 kids, butby the end there were 30! Rachelreported how important it was tobuild rapport with the youth rightaway, and five brothers have startedattending the corps as a result.On Halloween the corps hosted a

party as a fun alternative, and it wasa hit. Although 35 people were antic-ipated, nearly 100 showed up!“It was incredible to see how God

stretched our resources. We didn’trun out of anything—hotdogs, candy,prizes or pumpkins—and I guaranteewe didn’t have 100 of any of those,”she said.Corps leaders also have stepped up

Lt. Colonels David and Sherry Grindle with Majors John and Jo-ann Price upon the occasionof their retirement

A Jefferson City Corps volunteer assists children with a party craft.

Zimbabwe with a summer missionteam, I heard God telling me my lifewas more than what I wanted; it wasabout serving Him with my heart andteaching others about who He is.After my freshman year in college, I

felt God telling me to switch my majorto social work and to trust that Heknows what is best for me. God con-stantly reminds me of this and reas-sures me that He will be with mewherever I go.I have learned ministry is about

building relationships by showing peo-ple the love and hope of the Lord, anduntil everyone in the world knows this,just as William Booth said, “I’ll fight tothe very end.”Robyn’s corps officers are Captains

Ronnie and Bridgette Amick.

NewlyacceptedcandidateRobyn ShanahanCape Girardeau,Mo., CorpsMidland DivisionSince age 10 I have known God

has a calling for my life. I attended adivisional music camp where God

used a presenta-tion on Haiti bySteve Diaz tocall me to be amissionary asan officer.However, I

wasn’t ready togive up controlof my life andfought Godevery step ofthe way. Aftermy summer in

PhotobyPatrickSimmons

area which is attended by morethan 400 program graduates.Having been an officer earlier in

her life, Jo began working as anemployee in the territorial youthdepartment as Christian educationdirector in 2000 with the goal ofreacceptance. She was reinstated in2003 and served in corps officerappointments in Indiana, Michiganand Wisconsin. After earning amaster’s degree in education withan emphasis in curriculum develop-ment in 2011, the major receivedher ARC appointment the followingyear.Jo loves to learn and teach. She

particularly enjoys instilling love forGod’s Word as a certified “WalkThrough the Bible” trainer for theOld and New Testaments!

It’s not uncom-mon for officersto be surprisedupon learning

their next appoint-ments, but whenMajor Jo Langhamheard she wasgoing to the adultrehabilitation cen-ters (ARC) com-mand, she wasthunderstruck!“As a single-mom

officer, I never sawmyself having aministry there,” shesaid.But God’s plan

became evident as she dove into herduties as command statistician andinstruction specialist, as well as coor-dinating Safe from Harm for the cen-ters and participating in ARC audits.One of her first tasks was stan-

dardizing the statistics process,which required on-the-road trainingat the centers. “God really plannedthe timing of this appointment as Igradually became an empty nester,”she said as her three children movedon to educational and career pur-suits.In fact, the major said visiting the

centers is “the best part of my job. Iparticularly love hearing testimoniesand attending graduations. It’s somoving to watch their faces.”Another highlight is the annual sobri-ety celebration in the Chicago, Ill.,

God’s surprises arealways best

alcoholic” for more than 20 years,Leslie never called in sick despitepolishing off at least a fifth of bour-bon every evening. When he finallyhit bottom, Leslie wanted to quit hisjob. But instead of accepting his res-ignation, Leslie’s boss took him to ahospital, from which he entered theARC. Leslie now works hard to dothe same for others. Observing hisdedication, the Millers promoted himfrom file clerk to intake coordinatorto his present position.Major Timothy said, “We put

Leslie in charge of our programbecause of the energy he puts intoour men and how much he cares forthem. There’s more than one manhere who can say his life was savedbecause of Leslie’s determination.” A

phone call from Leslieone night stopped a manin the midst of a suicideattempt, the major contin-ued. The man entered theARC, where he continuesto do well. Through one-on-one case management,everyone is treated as anindividual with uniqueneeds and qualities.Outreaches to area hos-

pitals and detox centershave helped keep ARCoccupancy at its highestlevel (65 beds), and rela-tionships fostered withoutside entities haveresulted in additional services to themen. Three area colleges provide counseling interns each week, a

medical center conducts examina-tions and treatments, and a mentalhealth center evaluates and treatsmen with “co-occuring” disorders,such as depression, anxiety, schizo-phrenia or bi-polar syndrome.Even more assistance is available

through an organization calledAction to Recovery, which providesfinancial aid and services to thosein rehabilitation programs. And,men who’ve been in the ARC for atleast six months may participate ina course to help them reunite withtheir birth families, wives or part-ners and children. To help supportthese healing relationships, the ARCholds a big Sunday lunch open tothe men’s families each week.

Whether alumni sharinginspiring stories ofchange or staff who’veovercome substance

abuse, testimonies of regenerationare powerful contributing factors tosuccess at the Des Moines, Iowa,Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC),which is led by Majors Timothy andBarbara Miller.“Those who’ve completed the reha-

bilitation process and can maintainabstinence have a better understand-ing of what the men are going throughwhen they struggle,” said LeslieManshack, ARC program director.“It’s encouraging when they knowsomeone’s ‘been there’ and can under-stand what they’re experiencing.”Self-described as a “functioning

Des Moines ARC: the telling’s in the tale

est work is honorable and of theLord. He demonstrated whatBrother Lawrence did years beforewhen he washed dishes in a spiritof service “unto The Lord.”So, be it Sunday school teacher,

middle school teacher, on the clean-up crew after a potluck, high schoolcounselor or administrator, bands-man, young people’s sergeant-major, corps sergeant-major, disci-pleship director or truck driver, it’sall been the same for me: servingmy Lord and being part of HisKingdom work on earth. I thank theLord for speaking to me throughWillie and enriching my life in Hisservice. And I thank Willie forbeing faithful to his calling.How about you? Wherever God’s

placed you, is your service given“as unto the Lord?” To do so bringsunspeakable daily joy.

The ripple effectby Robert Ferrantelli

We often don’t knowhow our lives affectothers or take time toconsider how we have

been affected by others. But it’sworth thinking about.Fifty years ago I met a man who

dramatically changed my vision ofwhat it means to be a Christian bythe way he drove his truck! His con-cept of living and serving the Lordhas given me a focused life of whatit means to be a Christ-follower. Letme explain.While in college, I drove a truck

during the summer months for theadult rehabilitation center to earnmoney for tuition. To me, it was justa job to help get me to the next stepin my life. Little did I know what Ilearned driving that truck would bemore valuable to me than all theyears of study at college.The man I met was a Salvation

Army soldier truck driver, WillieDavis. His productivity was doublethe rest of us. His smile and joywere infectious. His positiveChristian influence on those assignedto help on his truck was dramatic.One day I asked Willie about his

productivity. His explanationchanged my life. “I drive my truck asunto my Lord: the first load is tohelp pay the bills at the center, thesecond load is praise to my Lord. Idon’t work for The Salvation Army, Iwork for the Lord,” he said.Willie taught me that day all hon-

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Majors Timothy and Barbara Miller and program directorLeslie Manshack (r) congratulate program graduate TomWills, now the ARC’s intake coordinator.

Beneficiaries learn a variety of new skills.

Willie Davis, Chicago Temple soldier

by Bo Christoffer Brekke with KellyZvobgo

The Salvation Army’s 150thanniversary InternationalCongress, Boundless…TheWhole World Redeeming, is

set to be a life-changing experiencefor those who attend and participateonline, but it’s already helping trans-form lives through its partnershipwith Others in Pakistan andBangladesh.Others—Trade for Hope by The

Salvation Army is a social enterprisewhich aims to use commercial trad-ing activities to create employmentopportunities for producers recruitedthrough Salvation Army developmentprojects, community work or corps.The International Congress Office atInternational Headquarters in Londonis currently one of Others’ biggestcustomers. Others will be supplyinglanyards and bags for fully registereddelegates who have a ticket for allfive days of the congress.

One ArmyThe partnership is beneficial to

both sides. For the producers whosell their products through Others,

the Congressorder trans-lates intomonths ofwork and thepride thatcomes withhaving theirproductsshowcased atan internation-al event ofsuch historicalsignificance.For theCongressOffice, it

means receiving high-quality, cus-tomized products that will help takethe Congress logo and SalvationArmy shield onto the streets ofLondon and beyond. The partnershipembodies the goal of being “OneArmy,” showing how a need in onepart of the Army world can be metby a program in another.

An impact“Others isn’t primarily about prod-

ucts, costs and colors. It’s about peo-ple, people and people,” said JanAasmann Størksen, general managerof Others Global. Production of theBoundless delegate bags providesseven months’ work for producerslinked with The Salvation Army’sCounseling and Development Centerin Dahka, Bangladeshi’s capital. Thecenter works with commercial sexworkers, victims of human traffick-ing and other vulnerable women inthe Old Dhaka neighborhood. Formany, working with and makingproducts for Others is a crucial stepto reintegration into society.Production of the Boundless lan-

yards secures two months’ incomefor approximately 50 producers inproduction groups in Lahore,Pakistan. Producers come from vari-ous vulnerable backgrounds and aregraduates from The Salvation Army’sSustainable Livelihood DevelopmentProgram.In both areas, the Boundless order

is a great contribution toward thegoals of Others: supporting hope,dignity and independence for pro-ducers who might otherwise struggleto get a job or to make ends meet.

Opportunities to supportThe idea of using the Army’s pur-

chasing power to create employ-ment can be traced back to WilliamBooth. With The Salvation Army’sglobal presence today, opportunitiesare greater than ever. Anyone whowants to discuss partnership ideasshould look for the Others stand atthe Congress. They also can get intouch by www.tradeforhope.com.In July, knowing the story of

hope behind every product,Congress delegates can wear theirlanyards and carry their bags with alittle extra pride. Others productsalso will be available for sale at theCongress, so leave a bit of extraspace in your suitcase!

Boundless Congress helps Others10

Who do you think you are?The message is always the same: find

joy in the journey. It is not quite so sig-nificant to focus on where you are, oreven what you are doing, as long asyour travel and traveling companiondirect you to the source of joy. “If Jesusgoes with me I’ll go anywhere” weresuch glib words to me as a youth. Evensinging these words as a younger offi-cer, I could not appreciate their magni-tude. Now to be living with a world-view, I find it necessary to draw closerto my source of joy so the journey canbe fulfilling. As I stood in Red Square inMoscow, I was awed God had chosenme, a boy from Flint, Mich., to serveHim at this time and in this place.

by Major Wes Green

First impressions are some-times lasting impressions. Itwould seem when youencounter a new job, coun-

try, home, neighborhood, mode oftransportation, and even a new diet,you might ask yourself, “Who do youthink you are?” I did as I arrived inLondon and found myself movingaround the city by bus, train, tube(underground) and good old walking.The changes continued as I movedinto three different homes and neigh-borhoods. A change of appointmentto international auditor has con-tributed yet another first impression.

there is plenty of time to review mypurpose and mission and ministryopportunities. Reflective times ofdiscovery about the Lord’s leadingare treasured moments.Onward to the Netherlands,

Sweden, Zambia, Kenya and theCaribbean this year, where I willsometimes travel with someone andsometimes on my own, but neverreally alone.

I find myself alone much of thetime, yet realize I am not withoutcompanionship. This journey of joy isclearly by design. Taking me toZimbabwe, Russia and thePhilippines, God has retrained myvision to focus not so much on whereI am but Whose I am. The journeysare often long, whether by train tothe city, airplane to another continentor even a walk to High Street, so

Major Wes Green in Red Square with Lt. Colonels Gary and Suzanne Haupt, stationed in theEastern Europe Territory.

participate! The Heartland andMetropolitan divisions led the waywith nearly 200 participants each.The entire College for OfficerTraining is participating, includingthe children!Centralites are taking advantage

of this great opportunity to readthrough the New Testament withfellow Salvationists around theworld.

Watch Central Connection for updatesin future editions.

We’re excited to reportthe international Biblereading challenge,Boundless…The Whole

World Reading, has taken off in theCentral Territory. Commitments havepoured into Central TerritorialHeadquarters online and by mail.As of mid-December more than

800 Salvationists, representing alldivisions, the Adult RehabilitationCenter Command and the College forOfficer Training, had signed up to

March Prayer Calendar

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

Day

1 Sunday

2 Monday

3 Tuesday

4Wednesday

5 Thursday

6 Friday

7 Saturday

8 Sunday

9 Monday

10 Tuesday

11Wednesday

12 Thursday

13 Friday

14 Saturday

15 Sunday

16 Monday

17 Tuesday

18Wednesday

19 Thursday

20 Friday

21 Saturday

22 Sunday

23 Monday

24 Tuesday

25Wednesday

26 Thursday

27 Friday

28 Saturday

29 Sunday

30 Monday

31 Tuesday

Bible Reading

Job 17-18

Isaiah 45-50

Matthew 23-25

1 Corinthians 1-2

Genesis 36-39

Ruth 1-4

Psalms 27-29

Job 19-20

Isaiah 51-55

Matthew 26-28

1 Corinthians 3-4

Genesis 40-43

1 Samuel 1-5

Psalms 30-32

Job 21-22

Isaiah 56-61

Mark 1-2

1 Corinthians 5-6

Genesis 44-47

1 Samuel 6-10

Psalms 33-35

Job 23-24

Isaiah 62-66

Mark 3-4

1 Corinthians 7-8

Genesis 48-50

1 Samuel 11-15

Psalms 36-38

Job 25-26

Jeremiah 1-6

Mark 5-6

Pray for The Salvation Army

Mt. Pleasant, Mich., Corps

Biblical Education Tour to Israel

Oak Creek Centennial, Wis., Corps

Music and worship arts programs

Southeast Michigan ARC*

World Day of Prayer

Port Huron, Mich., Corps

Junior Soldier Enrollment &Renewal Sunday

Peoria Citadel, Ill., Corps

New Albany, Ind., Corps

Western Michigan &Northern Indiana DHQ**

St. Joseph, Mo., Corps

Joliet, Ill., Corps

St. Louis Euclid, Mo., Corps

NobleWorshipCenter,Minn.,Corps

Omaha Citadel, Neb., Corps

Muskegon Citadel, Mich., Corps

Oshkosh, Wis., Corps

Royal Oak, Mich., Corps

Springfield, Ill., Corps

Peru, Ind., Corps

Topeka Citadel, Kan., Corps

Norridge Citadel, Ill., Corps

St. Louis Gateway Citadel,Mo., Corps

Major Wes Green

Rochester, Minn., Corps

Omaha North Side, Neb., Corps

Niles, Mich., Corps

Annual Day of Prayer for Children

Quincy Kroc Center, Ill., Corps

Racine, Wis., Corps

* = Adult Rehabilitation Center** = Divisional Headquarters

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My Prayer List

A promising second termpart of a bigger Army,” he said.Currently the youth department

is planning a youth and young adultretreat for March to encourage spir-itual growth and officership. Theyalso are preparing for youth coun-cils and brainstorming for theGeneral’s visit in October 2016.

One of the mostrewarding aspectsis seeing spiritualgrowth in theyouth. Three ofthem are nowyoung adults andhave become sol-diers.“I’m very proud

of them and prayGod will helptheir faith contin-ue to grow so theycan achieve theirdreams and findtheir place inGod’s plan,”Captain Chrissaid.

As Captain Chris Marquesbegins his second term inJapan as assistant to theterritorial youth secretary,

he anticipates continued growth inhis faith, the youth programs heworks with and his understanding ofthe Japanese culture.

Last year was a busy time of tran-sition while the captain maintainedhis youth department duties, studiedto complete his undergraduatedegree online and welcomed newTerritorial Youth Secretary MajorShinji Ishizaka. A highlight includedthe youth congress in Korea, whichconsisted of delegates from all overthe South Pacific and East Asia Zone.“At the youth congress it was nice

to see The Salvation Army in anothercountry and experience differentstyles of worship and fellowship toremind us we are not alone, we are

Captain Chris Marques celebratingChristmas with the territorial youth secre-tary (l) and his coworkers, Daniel andMelissa, from Australia.

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Radiothon milestone

Promoted to GloryMajor Phyllis Vanosdall

Major PhyllisVanosdall waspromoted toGlory onOctober 26,2014. She was97.Phyllis was

one of 14 chil-dren born toGeorge andClara Vanosdall in Greeley, Neb.Studious, hard-working and driven,

Phyllis completed her undergraduatedegree at the University of Omahaand master’s degree from theUniversity of Nebraska, Lincoln.Saved at age 26 during a holiness

meeting, Phyllis had a drive to workhard that translated into bold evange-lism. In her training application shewrote, “Since being saved I’ve had agreat desire to lead souls to Christand study God’s Word.”During her 35 years of officership

much of her ministry was focused insocial services. She led the FamilyService Department in Omaha, Neb.,served with the Family WelfareOffice in Chicago, and worked asdirector of the Family ServiceDepartment and Emergency Lodge inIndianapolis, Ind.Her final appointment, from which

she retired in 1982, was as Omaha,Neb., Booth Residence and SocialService program director and divi-sional social services consultant.In 1971 she attended the

International College of Officers.The major worked passionately for

her Savior, touched thousands oflives and will be dearly missed.

Mrs. Major Minnie Alfveby

Mrs. Major Minnie Alfveby waspromoted to Glory on November 7,2014. She was 86.Minnie grew

up in Iowa,where she gaveher life to theLord during ameeting at theBoone, Iowa,Corps as ateenager. Sheserved in localofficer positionsas corps secretary and corps cadetguardian until she went to officertraining.Commissioned with "The

Peacemakers" session in 1949,Minnie married Robert Alfveby in1951. They served for 20 years ascorps officers in the CentralScandinavian and Minnesota/LakeSuperior Scandinavian divisionswithin the ScandinavianDepartment. Appointments at theMidland and then Kansas/WesternMissouri divisional headquarterswere followed by serving as territo-rial evangelists.In 1984 Minnie was appointed to

the evangelism, adult and correc-tional services department, fromwhich she retired five years later.Minnie shared a wonderful music

ministry with Bob and is remem-bered for her kind hospitality, lovefor people and dedicated service.She was preceded in death by her

daughter, Laurie Ann Brundige. Sheis survived by her husband andgrandchildren Marissa, Elizabethand Hayley.

The WIBC Radiothon celebrat-ed its 20th anniversary tobenefit the Bed & Bread Clubin Central Indiana, with a

goal of raising $250,000. In the lasttwo decades more than $2.1 millionhas been raised.The radiothon starts with

Indianapolis Morning News at 6:00a.m. During regularly scheduled pro-gramming, on-air personalities shareinterviews from Salvation Armyheroes, feature corporate partnersmaking a difference in Indianapolis,and update listeners on the numberof meals and nights of shelter TheSalvation Army is able to providebecause of their generosity.Special guests like Indianapolis

Mayor Greg Ballard, IndyCar Seriesdriver Joseph Newgarden and nation-al Salvation Army leadership havemade appearances, helping to raiseadditional funds. Live musical actsare featured throughout the 36-hourbroadcast, from the IndianapolisChildren’s Choir to popular localbands like Boogie Nights. Indiana

This year’s Lenten worship series “Resurrection Life”includes Sunday worship outlines, sermons and achildren’s event that can enrich your corps during thisholy season.

Territorial headquarters also is sending ideas to helpsoldiers and adherents make connections with family,friends and people involved in corpsactivities, including those who come for assistance.

Lent is a perfect time to invite them to join your vibrantworship and help them feel part of your corps family.

See your corps officer for more information.

Divisional Commander MajorRobert Webster welcomes andthanks special guests and new Bed& Bread Club members.The campaign wouldn’t be possi-

ble without generous support fromcorporate sponsors. Last year’sevent included title sponsorFinancial Center, phone bank spon-sor Kroger and score board sponsorThe Mutual Fund Store.“Last year, through the generosity

of Hoosiers, The Salvation Army incentral Indiana provided more than509,000 meals and more than107,000 safe nights of shelter to ourneighbors in need,” said MikeRowland, director of marketing andcommunications. “The radiothonplays a tremendous role in makingthat possible.”Proceeds go toward The Salvation

Army Bed & Bread Club, whichhelps to provide nutritious mealsthrough feeding programs, shelterin times of need, and assistancewith utilities or rent to preventhomelessness.

Make a Connection!

(L to r) Pat Sullivan, weekly co-host of a WIBC weekly program; Steve Klipsch, AdvisoryBoard member; Mike Rowland, Indiana divisional director of marketing and communica-tions; Denny Smith, co-host of the radio program Investing Sense, and Josef Newgarden,IndyCar Series driver

Golden Diners celebrates40 yearsby Jacqueline Rachev

For many frail older adultswho live alone, shopping forand preparing meals is diffi-cult, and those with low

incomes are apt to skip meals. TheGolden Diners program not only pro-vides a daily home-delivered hotmeal, but staff and volunteers con-duct daily personal wellness checkson the seniors.The program, which started in

1974, has grown from serving 225meals a day to more than 800. Withmore than 4,000 seniors participatingand up to 170,000 meals servedannually, Golden Diners provides acritical service to the elderly inIllinois’ McHenry and Kane counties.In addition to delivering hot meals

and daily wellness checks for home-bound seniors, the program operatesmeal sites where seniors who cantravel can socialize with others. Inthe past 40 years, the program hasgrown to 11 sites.Lester Mueller, 89, and his wife,

Mary Ann, are new to the program.“I look forward to the visits and, ofcourse, the meals,” Lester said. “Mywife is ill, and I don’t have the timeor the money to make many mealsanymore. This is a great help!”

Lester said all the volunteers whovisit are gracious and friendly, butone particular volunteer brought asmile to his face. “She has this littledog she brings with her. The dogjumps out of the car and followsher up the door and sits right nextto her. It is so adorable.”Meals are free for low-income

seniors who qualify. Seniors maymake a voluntary donation towardtheir meal cost based on theirfinancial means. State and federalfunding make up about 45 percentof the program’s funding, and theremainder is provided by TheSalvation Army, local townships,the United Way, private donationsand seniors’ contributions.