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Departments 27 Celebrate Community 13 Rebirth of a Nation 16
4 Editorial
Enrolment and recognition, After being ravaged by
Tawanda—We Are Many tribute, calendar, gazette war, Liberia embraces a
by John McAlister new season of peace and
30 Army Roots stability by Art Nickel
5 Around the Territory
Missional Oversight 18 Journey to the Holy Land
by Lt-Colonel Maxwell Ryan
On a pilgrimage to Israel and Egypt, 42 officers experience the
biblical narratives in a powerful and vivid way
by Major Betty Ann Lewis

12 Global Village 31 Rethinking Church 20 Sweet Communion

Faith Despite Persecution The Times They Are a-Changin’ At the Brengle Institute, officers gather to discuss holiness and seek
by Major Etta y Gaymo by Captain Deana Zelinsky spiritual renewal by Major (Dr.) Dawn Howse

16 Personal Reflections 17 21 Order of the Founder Awarded to McArthurs

Why Pray? Cover photo: Art Nickel Robert and Shirley McArthur are recognized for their work in the
by Commissioner Caribbean Territory by Julia Hosking
William W. Francis
23 Creative Change
17 Clarion Call
Fundraising ideas to help you reach your Partners in Mission goal
The Heart of the Army by Julia Hosking
by Major Fred Ash
24 Goodbye, Church
22 Media Reviews
Why so many young people are abandoning the faith … and what
22 Prayer Guide to do about it by Drew Dyck

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Editorial

Tawanda—We Are Many
A
few years ago, my wife, a bit of a departure from our usual din- Salvationist
Rochelle, and I were living in ner fare, we appreciated the opportunity
Harare, Zimbabwe. I served as to share in fellowship with them. Over is a monthly publication of The Salvation
the next two years, we developed a close Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
the literary secretary and Rochelle was the relationship with this family. Shaw Clifton
General
HIV-AIDS co-ordinator for the Zimbabwe Just over two years later, when Rochelle Commissioner William W. Francis
was five months pregnant with our son, Territorial Commander
Territory. For years we had contributed to Kieran, The Salvation Army in Canada Major Jim Champ
became concerned about our safety and Editor-in-Chief
the Army’s Partners in Mission Campaign suggested we return home. It was not Geoff Moulton
easy to leave our Zimbabwean friends, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
(formerly known as self-denial); now we particularly as it was a difficult time in the John McAlister
country. A few months later, Rochelle and Senior Editor (416-467-3185)
were seeing firsthand how the money was Kieran required emergency medical atten- Major Max Sturge
tion during the delivery, so I’m grateful Associate Editor (416-422-6116)
used to support other territories. that we had returned to Canada and had Timothy Cheng
access to exceptional health care. Kieran’s Art Director
During the two years we lived in middle name is Tinashe, which means Pamela Richardson
“God is with us” in Shona.
Zimbabwe, the country faced consider- Production and Distribution Co-ordinator,
Last year, during Holy Week in a rural Copy Editor
able economic and political challenges. community in Zimbabwe, Tawanda woke
up with stomach pains.Without easy access Julia Hosking, Ken Ramstead,
While we certainly never suffered, we were to qualified medical professionals—nor Captain Debbie Sinclair
the means to pay for it—Tawanda’s family Contributors
not immune to the ongoing shortages of could do little for him. A few hours later,
he passed away. In just a few short years, Agreement No. 40064794, ISSN 1718-5769.
food, medical supplies, water and electri- Tawanda had brought so much joy to his Member, The Canadian Church Press. All
family and friends. For those of us who Scripture references from the Holy Bible,
city. More significantly, we lived alongside knew and loved him, we felt an immediate
emptiness in our hearts. A void not easily Today’s New International Version (TNIV) ©
Zimbabweans who faced these challenges filled or understood. 2001, 2005 International Bible Society. Used
by permission of International Bible Society.
without the access we had to extra income While I cherish the health benefits my All rights reserved worldwide. All articles are
family can access here in Canada, I’m sad- copyright The Salvation Army Canada and
or resources. dened that there are so many children in Bermuda Territory and can be reprinted only
the world like Tawanda who die young,
Tawanda was one of my favourite often for lack of access to basic medical with written permission.
attention or the resources to pay for it.
people in Zimbabwe. Although only four, Subscriptions
The needs of the world are overwhelm-
he would often show up at our home to ing, but we are not alone. Through the Annual: Canada $30 (includes GST/HST); U.S. $36;
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guage as we worked in the garden together countries, the Army is poised to make a Advertising
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Celebrating the Past and Anticipating the Future in P.E.I.

On September 26, 1894, William Booth preached to Salvationists supported by Majors Larry and Velma Martin, divisional leaders,
from the pulpit of Trinity United Church, formerly a Wesleyan Major Stan Folkins, area commander, and Lieutenants Ian and
church, in Charlottetown, P.E.I. On Friday, September 24, 2010, Deanna Scott, corps officers at Charlottetown Community Church.
Commissioners William W. and Marilyn D. Francis, territorial The celebrations included a visit on Saturday to the Summerside
leaders, stood at the same pulpit to honour the past and celebrate Corps and its various ministry facilities. At a reception with city
the 125th anniversary of The Salvation Army’s ministry in the dignitaries present, Mayor Basil Stewart congratulated the Army
province. During the celebrations, Commissioners Francis were on its achievements. “We have a better world because of your
efforts,” he said, noting that the corps in Summerside received the
city’s volunteer of the year award in 2009 because its soup kitchen,
food bank and thrift store are all manned by volunteers.

In the evening, a dinner and Christian concert were held at
the Murphy Centre in Charlottetown. A worship team and the
Fairview Citadel Band supported the singing. Richard Brown,
provincial environment minister, spoke appreciatively of how
the Army has worked with the province on the home heating
assistance program that helps low-income residents with heating
costs during the winter months. Father Floyd Gallant spoke on
behalf of the churches of Prince Edward Island, wishing the Army
continued success in its community outreach. Commissioner
William Francis encouraged Salvationists to keep God at the
forefront of their lives. “Every corps has all the spiritual gifts
it needs,” he said. “It’s up to you to use them to work for God.”

Major Larry Martin stressed that Salvationists need to discover
what God has in store for their future and build a legacy that will
be celebrated in the years to come.

Commissioner William Francis stands at the pulpit in Charlottetown, P.E.I., Junior soldiers
from which William Booth preached in 1894 Lesley Evison and
Ayren Scott receive
congratulations
from Commissioner
William Francis
during the 125th
anniversary in Prince
Edward Island

Mountain Citadel Celebrates 20 Years of Ministry

Colonels Floyd and Tracey Tidd, In the Sunday morning service, the prayer. The weekend’s celebrations con-
chief secretary and territorial secretary singing company performed and Colonel cluded with a praise meeting in the after-
for women’s ministries, and the Canadian Floyd Tidd challenged Salvationists to move noon, featuring Mountain Citadel’s senior
Staff Band were the guests for Mountain forward in their walk with God through and YP bands and timbrel brigade.
Citadel’s 20th anniversary on October 2-3,
in Hamilton, Ont. At a Saturday afternoon The Canadian Staff Band performs during anniversary celebrations
tea and reception, people took a trip down
memory lane as they viewed special display
boards that outlined previous and current
programs. Former corps officers Majors
Doug and Joanne Binner and Majors Lloyd
and Ellen Boone brought greetings during
the anniversary supper in the evening, and
Colonel Floyd Tidd shared a devotional
message. The Canadian Staff Band then per-
formed an evening of inspirational music. A
singing group made up of former songsters
also participated, singing pieces as such It
is Well and I Dare to be Different.

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Seniors Unlimited at Agincourt

Toronto’s Agincourt Community communities through active living and program. It has been a joy to hear people
Church started its Seniors Unlimited participation in social activities. singing gospel songs, involving themselves
ministry through funding from the New in worship and offering prayer and support
Horizons for Seniors Program, a federal “Sue Chin, our co-ordinator, speaks for each other.”
government initiative that ensures seniors English, Taiwanese, Cantonese and
can contribute to the quality of life in their Mandarin,” says Major James Anderson, The group’s activities include the slow
corps officer. “Sue was an answer to prayer exercise movements of tai chi, ballroom
dancing, health and well-being seminars,
as she not only speaks the information sessions regarding immigra-
languages, but also has a tion and settlement, Bible study cell groups
heart for ministry. Since its and outdoor nature walks.
beginning in April 2010,
we have seen scores of “In a Sunday service we were able to
community persons come hear the group exuberantly singing won-
to our Seniors Unlimited derful songs of faith in the Mandarin lan-
guage,” says Major Anderson. “Feeling
Two participants in Seniors that they belonged seemed to overwhelm
Unlimited at Agincourt them, and their smiling faces touched us
Community Church play a all. We believe that God will continue to
Chinese erhu and a bam- bless this ministry for the benefit of our
boo flute church and the wider community.”

Radical Love at B.C. Hope in the City
Youth Retreat Breakfast in Ottawa

The theme for the Youth Together retreat in the British The Salvation Army held its inaugural Hope in the City
Columbia Division was Radical Love, based on Romans 5:8, Breakfast at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa to mark the 125th anni-
“While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” One hundred versary of its ministry in the nation’s capital and to launch the
and fifty-six youth soaked up relevant biblical teaching from Christmas fundraising season. Guest speaker Dr. Jeff Turnbull,
guest speaker Captain Kyle Smith from Spokane, Washington, Canadian Medical Association president and Ottawa Hospital
U.S.A. Western Territory, and participated in exciting worship chief-of-staff, spoke passionately about the direct connection
and fellowship. between poverty and health. Dr. Turnbull is the co-founder and
medical director of the Inner City Health project, an initiative
“The music group, My Dearest Friends, led us into deep that provides primary medical care to homeless men and women
spiritual places with their indie-style music and brought us a at Ottawa shelters. Inner City Health operates a special care unit
little closer to understanding God’s radical love through worship,” within The Salvation Army’s Ottawa Booth Centre, a 30-bed facility
says Nicole Brindle, a leader at the event. Cadet Bethany Howard that treats homeless men with complex health conditions such
spoke about how God’s grace healed her from cancer. as HIV-AIDS, heart disease and diabetes. Also, an appreciation
award was presented to Tannis Food Distributors to recognize
“Youth Together helped me grow in my faith and realize how their generosity toward the Army. The company supplies food to
important it is to have God in my life,” says youth participant The Salvation Army’s Ottawa Booth Centre and Grace Manor.
Noah Russell.
From left, at the Hope in the City Breakfast in Ottawa, Mjr Doug Smith,
Prayer was a focus for the event with some youth groups AC, Ont. CE Div; Dr Jeff Turnbull; Councillor Keith Egli; Mayor Jim Watson;
praying in the early hours of the morning. Delegates from the Councillor Marianne Wilkinson; Michael Maidment, public relations and
War College in Vancouver also arranged for three hours of inten- development director, National Capital Region
tional prayer at the conclusion of the event. Many youth testified
that this experience was spiritually formative and brought them
closer to the Lord.

Other weekend highlights were the silence and solitude hour
and the “cardboard testimonies” focus, with one side of a piece
of cardboard reflecting participants’ lives before Christ and the
reverse side showing the change.

“Youth Together was an amazing experience,” says Jessica
Macdonald. “It challenged me to get out of my comfort zone and
grow in my faith. It is a place where we can be who we want to
be, and no one will judge us.”

“It was an inspiring weekend of worship,” agrees Captain
Carson Decker, divisional youth secretary. “B.C. youth are pas-
sionate and sincere.”

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AROUND THE TERRITORY

A Happy Tree in St. John’s

The Salvation Army and the Avalon Mall in St. John’s, N.L., Participating in the Toronto launch of the Christmas Kettle Appeal are
have partnered with local radio station VOCM and the VOCM the Ont. CE divisional public relations and development team, Christmas
Cares Foundation for over 40 years to collect and distribute toys carollers, a brass ensemble and representatives from Redpath Sugar Ltd.,
at Christmas for needy children. For one month leading up to who provided refreshments to all attendees
Christmas, a Happy Tree is set up at centre court in the mall for
shoppers to leave unwrapped gifts in a large collection bin next World’s Largest Kettle
to the tree. The tree has become popular with children, and in Unveiled in Toronto
recent years, a local volunteer sometimes steps inside the tree
and speaks to the children at different times throughout the day. Ontario Central-East Division unveiled the world’s
Many local groups and businesses also hold toy drives and give largest Christmas kettle during Toronto’s 2010 Christmas kettle
cash donations for this project. These items are picked up by a launch at Yonge-Dundas Square, having transported the massive,
VOCM Cares staff member and delivered to The Salvation Army drum-like replica from Salem, Ohio. It is 2.4 metres in diameter,
for sorting and packaging. stands 1.55 metres tall, weighs 1,270 kilograms and can hold
$800,000 in quarters.
On November 27-28, Memorial University of Newfoundland’s
Sea-Hawks men’s and women’s basketball teams played against “The visual image of the kettle is a poignant reminder of the
other teams to help raise funds for gifts for the toy program. The Christmas season and how The Salvation Army brings hope and
university’s enforcement officers and students also collected a dignity to the marginalized by partnering with the community,”
truckload of gifts. The Salvation Army in St. John’s anticipated says Captain John Murray, divisional secretary for public relations
providing toys and hampers for over 1,000 families this past and development. The Toronto Raptors Dance Pak performed
Christmas. “And the need continues to increase,” says Major and several corporations made donations to the kettle, officially
Donnette Percy, the Army’s director of community and family kicking off the campaign. Hundreds of people attended the cel-
services. “There were more smiles on Christmas morning because ebration, which was covered by all major media outlets in the
of these donations.” Greater Toronto Area.

Happy Tree projects are also held in areas outside the capital The 400 Army kettles in stores and shopping centres in the
city. In these cases, staff members of the local radio stations CHCM GTA are manned by over 2,000 bell-ringers. “It was appropriate
Marystown, CKCM Grand Falls-Windsor, CKVO Clarenville and to have the world’s largest kettle here for the launch because The
CHVO Carbonear co-ordinate the endeavour for their particular Salvation Army had set the highest goal in our history: $3 million
areas. for the kettle campaign,” says Captain Murray. “It’s a lot of money,
but people should remember that when making a donation they
Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Sea-Hawks men’s and women’s are investing in people, many of whom need help throughout the
basketball teams raised funds for the Christmas toy program. “Sammy year meeting basic needs such as meals, shelter and clothing. Some
the Sea-Hawk” was on hand to help celebrate the day of the funds helped cover Christmas expenses for disadvantaged
families and send children to summer camp.”

Encounter the Lands of the Bible The Prince George Salvation Army
Israel and Greece Community Church

(including a 5-day cruise to the Greek Islands) 90JuthneA3n-n5i,v2e0rs1a1ry
With Majors Woody and Sharon Hale
October 17–November 1, 2011 Help us celebrate with
Majors Robert and Shirley Ratcliff
For more information, see the next issue of Salvationist,
visit www.creativeventures.ca, e-mail [email protected], and the Gospel Brass Band

write 138 Huntington Cres, Courtice ON L1E 3C5 or Greetings from former officers and friends can be sent to
phone 905-440-4378 777 Ospika Blvd, Prince George BC V2M 3R5; phone: 250-564-4000

“We both feel this Holy Land experience will have a profound effect on our

daily walk with God.” —F. and G. W., St. John’s, N.L., 2010 Tour

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Extravagant Giving

Through the Partners in Mission Campaign, the Canada and Bermuda Territory helps
support the international work of The Salvation Army

Separated by just nine verses, Luke BY MAJOR GILLIAN BROWN lion goal for the Partners in Mission (PIM)
recounts Jesus’ encounter with two Campaign, we came close, with many min-
“rich” men (see Luke 18:18-19:1- to a meal at the house of Zacchaeus, a istry units across the territory increasing
10). The first was a successful, God-fearing “sinner.” Stunned by Jesus’ willingness to their giving by significant amounts.
man who kept the Ten Commandments, visit him in his home, Zacchaeus makes
someone of whom everyone would surely the extraordinary promise to give half of As we launch the 2011 PIM Campaign,
speak well. The second man, a tax collector, his income to the poor. we invite Salvation Army congregations
was considered a traitor for working with across the territory to raise funds to ensure
the government that oppressed his people, Extravagant, even outrageous, giving is that the infrastructure of The Salvation
even making a good profit from his collu- found not only within Scripture, but from Army has the financial support required to
sion. As the God of surprises, Jesus tells time-to-time we find ourselves surprised carry out its mission around the world.
the man with the respectable credentials by the generosity of family, friends or even
that life is more than just following rules perfect strangers, challenging our own The difference these funds make can
and is meant to be lived generously loving attitudes to giving. be seen in places such as Haiti, where
our neighbours. Then he invites himself the Army’s long history of ministry in the
Last year, Salvationists and friends country meant that local Salvationists
of the Army generously supported the immediately responded to the earthquake
international work of The Salvation Army.
Although we did not achieve our $2.2 mil-

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last year, caring for neighbours even before music of Liberia, as well as a unique part- ies that will encourage us to pray for our
the international community was involved. nership between Salvationist musicians in extended family in Liberia and the many
The earthquake in Haiti was only the first Liberia and young Canadian musicians other countries where Jesus is proclaimed
of a series of natural disasters that created from the National Music and Gospel Arts through the ministry of The Salvation
chaos in countries already struggling with Camp in August 2010. Together, they Army. With prayer comes action, and you
much of their population living in poverty. sing the same song, Canada Joins In, that are invited to give generously to the PIM
In every case, the long-term presence of acknowledges we belong to God. As you Campaign so that the territorial goal of
The Salvation Army meant that there was listen, it will lift your spirit and perhaps $2.2 million will be reached.
an immediate response to those in need. inspire you to add your own voice.
The money raised through PIM provides Major Gillian Brown is the director of world
a financial basis for The Salvation Army to The DVD resource and accompanying missions, THQ.
maintain a presence in countries hardest printed materials are packed with stor-
hit by natural or man-made disasters.
Message From the Territorial Commander
Partners in Mission also positively
impacts countries in Africa, Asia and “Your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth.”
South America, where many of our terri- When was the last time you prayed the Lord’s Prayer?
tory’s community development projects are This prayer that Jesus taught is full of meaning for me, matching my hearts’ yearning
implemented. The proclamation of God’s
love is shared within the context of com- for God’s will to be done on earth.
munities empowered to improve the liv- This has been a year when we have been confronted with the suffering inflicted
ing standards of the poorest. Community
development projects require a solid infra- on millions of people worldwide, starting with the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile and
structure to be in place so that projects then the devastating flooding in Pakistan. The forces of nature have not been the only
are well planned and managed, effective cause of the suffering experienced through 2010 as we have witnessed man’s inhuman-
and accountable. ity to one another with civil war, acts of terrorism and ethnically based violence. The
Scriptures speak of all of nature groaning for God’s will to be done, and there are days
The long-term presence when we can almost hear the moans of creation itself.

of The Salvation Army The Lord’s Prayer gives us hope and is a glorious reminder that the Kingdom, power
and glory belong to God. The timing is his as well as the assurance that weeping will
meant that there was turn to joy, and distress to peace. Through prayer we are invited to work in co-operation
with God’s Spirit to usher in the Kingdom.
an immediate response
For Salvationists and friends of the Army, one of the opportunities to address the
to those in need needs of the world, as we long for God’s Kingdom to come, is by financially supporting
the Partners in Mission Campaign. The Salvation Army has a caring presence in 122
The Canada and Bermuda Territory countries worldwide. Many of these countries are dependent on our support in order
partners with Mexico; Tanzania; Liberia to maintain their ministry, which combines sharing the good news of the gospel mes-
and Sierra Leone; Germany; Spain; sage with a practical response to social issues.
Hong Kong and Macau; and Singapore,
Malaysia and Myanmar. While our territory The goal for the 2011 PIM Campaign is $2.2 million. A resource package has already
responds to needs in many other coun- been mailed to every ministry unit, this year introducing Liberia, one of our partner
tries, we have a special responsibility to territories. Take time to review the material and plan your local campaign.
support these seven territories financially
and in prayer. I urge you to give prayerful consideration to ensuring that we meet our obligations
to be good neighbours to our Salvationist comrades in grant-aided territories.
Every ministry unit has been sent a
PIM resource package to help promote this Sincerely yours,
important fundraising campaign. This year William W. Francis, Commissioner
the focus is on Liberia (see pages 12-15), a TERRITORIAL COMMANDER
country that has experienced many years
of civil war. Liberia remains one of the 10 Partners in Mission On the Web
poorest countries in the world. Roads are All of the Partners in Mission resources
impassable for much of the year and com- are also available online at Salvationist.
munication systems are primitive, isolating ca/partnersinmission. Additional
rural communities from basic health care, articles, reports and videos will be pub-
education and other supports. lished in the coming months.

For many Liberians, an unwavering Let us know what your corps or
faith not only carried them through these ministry unit is doing to raise money
dark days, but continues to be their source for PIM. Your feedback could be an
of strength as the country struggles to encouragement to others as we work
rebuild. The DVD resource features the together as a territory to support the
Army’s mission around the world.

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Stephen Lewis and Photo: Anurita Bains
students at Sibuyeni Kagogo

Centre, Swaziland

The Advocate

Stephen Lewis is a tireless warrior in the fight against HIV-AIDS

The statistics are sobering and lewisfoundation.org), which is Africa, dealing with the pan- Army has made to reducing the
almost impossible to compre- dedicated to turning the tide of demic of HIV-AIDS. The work HIV-AIDS rates in Zimbabwe.
hend. Around the world, there HIV-AIDS in Africa. of the Army in Africa is quite There, as elsewhere, the Army
are 33 million people living with extraordinary—in the villages, functions at the grassroots and
the HIV-AIDS virus—almost 24 Salvationist recently inter- the hospitals and the health community level.
million of them in Africa alone— viewed Stephen Lewis in Toronto. centres—and they get the job
and more than 25 million people done. The Salvation Army’s What is the greatest chal-
have already died. For every per- How familiar are you with Howard Hospital in Zimbabwe, lenge Western govern-
son put into treatment, there are the work of The Salvation for instance, is one of the best ments face in terms of
two new infections, so the crisis is Army? hospitals in the country deal- AIDS?
outstripping the world’s capacity For me, the experience of ing with HIV-AIDS. You can’t Resources. There’s just no
to respond. It’s been referred to The Salvation Army has been imagine the contribution the question that we’re on the cusp
as the worst pandemic in modern frequently on the ground in of defeating the pandemic. We
history. know how to do it, we have
There are trillions of dollars available the drugs to prolong life, we
For more than two decades, to bail out banks, for stimulus know more and more about
Stephen Lewis has worked with prevention, and we have hope
the United Nations to combat this packages, to fight wars in Afghanistan for a vaccine.
dreaded disease. From 1995 to and Iraq, and deal with terrorism
1999, he was the deputy execu- A breakthrough is possible,
tive director of UNICEF and from and oil spills, but there’s never even a but the resources are drying
2001 to 2006, he was the U.N. microscopic portion of that available up at precisely the moment
Secretary-General’s special envoy we need them most, and that’s
for HIV-AIDS in Africa. Now a for global public health a criminal delinquency on the
distinguished visiting professor at part of the West.
Ryerson University in Toronto,
he is the co-founder and co-dir- If we’re on the verge of a
ector of AIDS-Free World and breakthrough, what more
the board chair of the Stephen needs to be done?
Lewis Foundation (www.stephen We need the donor countries

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to do for public health what know what drugs are effect- Stephen Lewis and two young children in KenyaPhoto: Kellan Higgins
they do for everything else. ive. We even know a lot about Photo: Gillian Mathurin
There are trillions of dollars prevention, education, male dren—16.6 million orphans ing with poverty, hunger, the
available to bail out banks, circumcision and so on. live in sub-Saharan Africa homeless and battered women.
for stimulus packages, to fight alone—making sure people These are the groups of vulner-
wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, But none of that is possible get their drugs and adhere to able individuals who really rely
and deal with terrorism and without help. Africa is a con- the regimen. All of these things on your compassion, decency
oil spills, but there’s never tinent of a billion people, 700 are what faith-based organiza- and resources to get through
even a microscopic portion million of whom live on less tions do so well and that’s why life, day after day.
of that available for global than a dollar a day. How can they have a role to play.
public health. And that’s the they possibly manage if there But what’s extremely
tragedy, that the priorities are isn’t some sort of continuing The Salvation Army is important for your readers
so wrong, that human beings help? concentrating its efforts to understand is that The
are so expendable in the midst on community-based Salvation Army is in 122 coun-
of the financial crisis. What is the role of faith- approaches. Is this an tries and what you do around
based organizations in effective strategy in your the world is equally important.
Does it all come down to the fight against AIDS? eyes? Therefore, when you’re sup-
more money? Faith-based organizations Without being a romantic porting the Army in Canada,
It’s not that money is the only are primarily effective at the about it, it’s the community- by extension, you’re sup-
answer. We know how to community level, working based interventions that will porting its work everywhere,
train people, we know how with community health work- one day turn the pandemic and that’s invaluable.
to improve infrastructure, we ers who care for those living around. Obtaining the billions
with AIDS and orphaned chil- and billions of dollars for the Why are you so com-
drugs, the infrastructure, the mitted to the struggle
“Who Will Rescue Them?” training and the prevention is against AIDS?
Excerpts from a speech given by Stephen Lewis in November important. But at the grassroots How can I be so self-indulgent
at the annual Salvation Army Hope in the City breakfast in where people live and die, as to worry about my own
Toronto: where the struggle for survival place in this planet when there
It’s important and is most intense, that’s where are people struggling for sur-
appropriate that The Salvation Army comes into vival? I want to be part of that
The Salvation Army, play, where they give people struggle.
which does such a hope and support.
remarkable job What has been your
in responding to That’s key because the greatest accomplishment
the frailties of the strength at the community level in this fight?
human condition, is much greater than anyone I think it’s just being able to
understands its tre- in the Western world appreci- be a voice, being able to be
mendous contribu- ates. There’s tremendous intel- an advocate on the issues that
tion to society. It’s ligence and sophistication at don’t normally get dealt with
intense, heartfelt, humanitarian and decent. the local level in Africa but it is openly in the U.N. system. I
not widely acknowledged. was given an opportunity to
I recently read a newspaper report stating that child poverty speak boldly and unequivo-
increased by 15 percent between 2008 and 2009. How is it pos- If you had one thing to say cally in the U.N. It bothered
sible that we have so many children living below the poverty to our Salvationist read- a lot of people, frankly, but it
line? How can it be adequately explained? How can we live ers, what would it be? was a tremendous opportunity
in a society which, by and large, has a great deal of privilege That it’s important to under- to have the issues aired. What
and opportunity yet still consigns so many people to lives of stand the extraordinary work I feel best about is just having
desperation? the Army does in Canada deal- been an advocate.

Who rescues them? Who shows compassion? Who is there Salvationist I February 2011 I 11
when so much is needed? We turn and we find The Salvation
Army.

Driven by deep and profound religious and spiritual instincts,
The Salvation Army is always there in a society that, let’s face
it, is struggling and will struggle more in the next year or two
as we attempt to rebound from economic hardship. I’m glad
to have the opportunity to acknowledge the extraordinary
work that is being done here in the city, in the province and
in the country.

I may be on the other side of the Judeo-Christian equation,
but I’m sure the prophets would approve of you!

GLOBAL VILLAGE

Faith Despite Persecution
Taken hostage by rebel soldiers in Liberia, I am a Salvation Army officer
who witnessed firsthand the suffering of my people

BY MAJOR ETTA Y GAYMO

While my Christian life began in rural corps outside of Monrovia. We were Mjr Etta y Gaymo
another denomination, I came cut off from the command headquarters
to The Salvation Army when for the next two and a half years. Christians. We were threatened by the
I met my husband. He was a Salvationist soldiers, but God was on our side and we
who felt the call of God to officership. Taken hostage by the rebel army along survived the war.
After a period of time, I also felt called to with eight Salvationists from various corps,
be an officer. our small group was threatened daily. My officership has been loaded with
The rebel soldiers did not provide food many persecutions, but I consider them
As there was no training college in or shelter. For three months we slept on challenges and opportunities that have
Liberia, my husband, Ben, and I went to the porch of a house, but mostly we slept made me strong in my faith. I want to
the Ghana Territory to receive our officer under make-shift coverings in the bush, encourage you that if you find yourself in
training. Training college was difficult asking for food from the few farms that still trouble, remain faithful to the Lord. Our
because when we began our training, had crops. The men had to hide indoors, labour for the Lord is not in vain.
Liberia was in peace, but war broke out because if they were caught they would
soon after. We were greatly discouraged Since peace returned to Liberia, the
because all of our family was living in Although the rebels Lord has blessed us with two sons.
Liberia. The Salvationists in Ghana gave us
words of comfort and encouragement. took everything we had,

During this time we received news they did not take our
of the death of my mother and my only
son, who had come to us after 10 years of Bibles
barrenness. This was one of the greatest
pains I ever had in life, and almost led to have been marched to the battlefront.
the decision to return home rather than Although the rebels took everything
continuing with my training. The Lord and
my session-mates were with me in these we had, they did not take our Bibles or
difficult, dark days of sadness, comforting commissioning flags, as we hid them by
and encouraging me. tying them beneath our clothing.

We were commissioned on August 18, While the rebels did not prevent
1991. By this time a ceasefire had been Christians from meeting together, they
declared and so my husband and I were were highly suspicious that these meet-
appointed home to Liberia. When we ings would be used to plot against them.
arrived, there were dead bodies on the Nonetheless, we found unique ways
streets of Monrovia, the capital city. The to encourage fellow Salvationists and
ceasefire remained in place for almost a
year until war broke out once more. We
were then in our second appointment in a

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Rebirth of a Nation
After being ravaged by war, Liberia embraces a new season of peace and stability

by Art Nickel, Media Producer, THQ Public Relations and Development

During 14 years of civil war, Liberia became synonym- The Salvation Army operates a vocational technical training centre in
ous with genocide, child soldiers and blood diamonds. Monrovia. With 400 students registered, the training centre teaches
When peace was declared in 2003, the west-African employable skills such as plumbing, electrical and tailoring
nation began the challenging process of restoring its people,
land and economy. Salvationist I February 2011 I 13

With a population of only 3.4 million people and very little
industry, Liberia’s progress seems slow. Unemployment is 85
percent and the average income is less than $2 per day. The
average life expectancy is only 42 years and Liberia is ranked in
the bottom 10 percent of countries on the human development
index. But Liberia is young in spirit and there is an eagerness
to grow.

Since commencing its work in the country in 1988, The
Salvation Army continues to flourish and there is much hope for
the future. The following photo essay was taken during a visit
last year by the THQ world missions project team.

WATER MEDICAL

A nurse at the William Booth Medical Clinic in Paynesville addresses
maternity issues

Mjr Youngar drinks
clean water from a
Canadian sponsored
well at the remote
Mount Coffee Corps

Women often have The mobile medical clinic visits the Mount Coffee community about
to carry water for twice a month. The waits can be long as up to 250 patients are often seen
many hours over in one day. In addition to offering medical attention, nurses dispense
great distances. In medicine to patients and provide nutritional supplements to children
many communities,
clean, safe water is
difficult to find

SCHOOLS/EDUCATION

Limited facilities in rural areas such as Kakata
often mean that over 140 students have to
share one room that is divided into several
classes. But they are the fortunate ones. In
Liberia, it is estimated that only 37.5 percent
of children are currently enrolled in primary
school

Children at the William Booth Primary School are eager to learn. It is one of 12 Salvation Salvationist I February 2011 I 14
Army schools operated in Liberia and has over 3,300 students registered. Textbooks and lab
materials are still scarce in many schools as most were destroyed during the war

14 I February 2011 I Salvationist

CORPS

Lts Emmanuel and Debbie Kwashie are proud
to lead the rural Arthington Corps

Sunday worship at the Cotton Tree Corps is
vibrant and full of energy

MUSIC

A massed choir sings after a service at the Paynesville Corps. During a
visit to Liberia, several groups and soloists were recorded and many of
the songs can be heard as mp3s or viewed as videos as a bonus feature
on the 2011 Partners in Mission DVD that is sent to every ministry unit

Visit Salvationist.ca/partnersinmission
or ask your corps officer to hear these
songs and view some of the amazing
music videos. Additional information
and resources are also available online.
Take time to learn more about Liberia
and support this year’s Partners in
Mission Campaign. Our partners are
counting on us!

Salvationist I February 2011 I 15

PERSONAL REFLECTIONS

Why Pray?
Prayer is the central and essential vehicle through which God speaks to us

As you read this sentence, there BY COMMISSIONER WILLIAM W. FRANCIS bird that flies about in dismay, but like a
are millions of people around the child waking from its sleep with a heavenly
world praying. The prayers are Prayer is our lifeline, smile.” Prayer convinces us to calmly put
voiced in countless languages and in a our trust in God alone.
myriad of cultures. While prayer is prac- helping us moment by
tised globally, it is also shrouded in mys- moment to experience Prayer promotes intimacy with God.
tery. Atheists and other skeptics conclude the wonder, power and As King David declared, “My soul thirsts
that there is no point in praying because for you” (see Psalm 63:1 NASB). Prayer
no one is listening and, consequently, no beauty of God’s love leads to a closeness, oneness and intim-
one will answer. Yet those who do pray ate communion with God. Jesus is our
come to a shared conclusion: it works! God speaks to us. Phillip Henry, father example. He spoke intimately with the
The power of prayer is an essential tenant of the renowned commentary author, Father. Jesus assures us that “your Father
of our Christian faith. Beyond this basic Matthew Henry, observed: “God regards knows what you need before you ask him”
assumption, we ask, “How does prayer not elegance in prayer. He cares not how (see Matthew 6:8).
work?” and “Why does it work?” little there is of the head…. There is a
great deal of the heart.” It is the heart that God wants us to constantly be in
How prayer works is a common theme matters most in prayer. God longs to com- “prayer mode.” Prayer is our lifeline, help-
in Scripture. Prayer finds its source in the municate with us “heart to heart.” ing us moment by moment to discover and
heart of God, who longs to communicate experience the wonder, power and beauty
with his creation. God instructs us to “pray Prayer fosters trust in God. In a of God’s love. Through prayer, we honour
continually” (see 1 Thessalonians 5:17). day of distrust, when people closest to and encounter God, who summons us
In place of continuous contact with our us let us down, we can count on God.
Maker, we often opt to say a brief grace The distinguished theologian, Soren to love and commune with
before a meal, or a fleeting, somewhat Kierkegaard, prayed: “Father in Heaven, him. Nothing in this world
obligatory prayer for those who are sick when the thought of you wakes in our can compare to it.
or grieving. hearts, let it not wake like a frightened
Commissioner William
Prayer can easily be perceived as a time W. Francis is the territorial
of forced, boring and unproductive soli- commander of the Canada
tude. In our action-oriented culture, we and Bermuda Territory.
hardly have enough time in the day for
what must be accomplished. The duty to
pray is effortlessly put aside with what we
believe is a good rationale for action. Surely
God understands our pressured, frenzied
and often confused life, doesn’t he? His
response? “If my people, who are called
by my name, will humble themselves and
pray and seek my face and turn from their
wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven,
and I will forgive their sin and will heal
their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14).

Why pray? I suggest four reasons:
Prayer honours God. Through prayer
we worship God, giving him the praise and
glory he deserves, and recognizing him as
the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. In
honouring God, we humble ourselves as
we bask in his holy presence.
Prayer reveals God. In prayer, we
reflect on God’s Word, which becomes
“a lamp to [our] feet and a light for [our]
path” (see Psalm 119:105). Prayer is the
central and essential vehicle through which

16 I February 2011 I Salvationist

CLARION CALL

The Heart of the Army
The Salvation Army is like a box of Valentine chocolates

Christmas was hardly over when by Major Fred Ash They fit in best in those ministries that are
the stores began loading up their not well defined, that require out-of-the-
shelves with Valentine’s Day para- upside down. It would be an organiza- box thinking, and whose success cannot
phernalia—chocolates, perfume, bows tion that would be pushed around by the be measured by numbers.
and, of course, hearts. Millions of hearts. norms of society. And every chocolate in
Red hearts. Pink hearts. Chocolate hearts. the sphere would turn to mush and all The Salvation Army truly is the world’s
Paper hearts. Hearts with lace. Hearts with taste the same. Who could savour such Valentine box. We present to the general
bows. And, my favourite, heart-shaped a ministry? public a variety of ministries unequalled
boxes of chocolates. I love opening those in any other Christian organization. Call
heart-shaped boxes and discovering what But we are neither square nor round. me biased, but first and foremost is our
is inside. I love the great variety of deli- We are heart-shaped, incorporating both corps ministry, our community churches.
cious delectables that tease the tummy and curves and straight lines. For this reason Perhaps it’s just my particular taste buds,
please the palate. At the end of the day there should be a place for everyone. The but I think the bittersweet flavour of the
there is never one sugary treat left; every strict, go-by-the-book people who like corps is our tastiest treat. But some will
one is appreciated with a smile and rules and regulations will feel at home prefer the community and family services
an mmmh. along the straight edges. They fit in best in and others the correctional and justice

The Salvation Army is like We present to the services. Some will appreciate the
a box of Valentine choco- general public a variety inner-city ministries best—their
lates; it’s heart-shaped of ministries unequalled emergency response vehicles,
and filled with a variety in any other Christian soup vans, shelters for the
of good things. Its heart homeless and addictions
shape comes from the fact organization and rehabilitation centres.
that what it does is motiv- Some love the children and
ated by the love of God. In those ministries that are well defined, that youth ministries, summer
fact, our mission statement have stringent guidelines and that allow camps, music and recrea-
says the Army exists “to share them to mark their progress with statistics tion programs. I could go
the love of Jesus Christ.” So it and graphs. The creative, throw-out-the- on and on, listing the great
is good for us to ask ourselves on rulebook people whose theme song is Don’t variety of ministries in our
a regular basis what kind of shape Fence Me In will feel at home along the heart-shaped organization.
we are in. curves of our heart-shaped organization. If the box is the organization,

If we were square and rigid with sharp and the chocolates are the ministries,
corners and clearly defined geometry, we then the officers, soldiers, employees and
would be an organization that is inflex- volunteers are the filling. As variety defines
ible, strict and austere. We wouldn’t tol- the ministries, so also does it define those
erate those who are different. We would who minister. We are not all alike. Some
discourage creativity. We would punish of us are soft and sweet like caramel; we
those who coloured outside the lines. We go with the flow and everybody likes us.
would silence those who wanted to do Some of us are hard like a cashew; we
things differently. And every chocolate in are nuts and tough to swallow. Some of
the box would look the same. How bor- us are like nougat; you don’t know what
ing that would be; and how ineffective you’re getting until you bite into us, and
our ministry. then it takes some chewing to bring out
the flavour.
If we were round, like a ball, we would
not fit into very many places. Spheres are The general public loves this Valentine
hard to define. They are difficult to meas- box that comes to them all year round.
ure. And when you put things in them They like the great variety of ministries
there is usually a lot of wasted space. If the Army offers. It’s up to us who are in
our organization were spherical, it would the box to develop a taste for one another’s
be bounced around “by every wind of ministries and to make room for even
teaching” (see Ephesians 4:14). It would more.
not be able to remain stable and stand its
ground when the world around it turns Major Fred Ash is the corps officer at Burlington
Community Church, Ont.

Salvationist I February 2011 I 17

Journey to the Holy Land
On a pilgrimage to Israel and Egypt, 42 officers experience the biblical
narratives in a powerful and vivid way
BY MAJOR BETTY ANN LEWIS

As a Salvation Army officer who has Salvation Army officers embark on a pilgrimage to discover the world of the gospels
served nationally and internation-
ally for over 38 years, I have been arrived in Tel Aviv and were met with a acoustics where Jesus could have easily
blessed with the opportunity to witness for “Welcome to Israel” sign. We had arrived preached to a large crowd. We also visited
Christ and share the good news found in in the Holy Land, eager and filled with the Church of the Beatitudes, built on the
the Bible. I have experienced the wonder anticipation. very spot where Jesus is believed to have
of God’s love, both in my life and in the delivered the Sermon on the Mount (see
lives of others. My visit to the Holy Land Every day we headed out on a new Matthew 5:1-12).
was an experience that solidified these adventure. My comrades and I had the
experiences for me. opportunity to visit various places that Later, as we stood by the Sea of Galilee
were significant to the ministry of Jesus as and sang the words from Catherine Baird’s
I embarked on this journey from ter- well as sites that played important roles in hymn When Jesus Looked O’er Galilee, we
ritorial headquarters as one of a group of the Old Testament. Jesus may have walked recognized that we were indeed walking
42 Salvation Army officers. Our pilgrimage on this earth over 2,000 years ago, but in the steps of the Master. We sailed on a
was led by Commissioners William W. and many of these sites stood out profoundly boat out on the sea and were reminded
Marilyn D. Francis, territorial leaders. We for me as they created a vivid picture of of the Scripture verses that command us
were promised that the Bible would come his mission and passion. to “be still” and “do not be afraid.” While
alive, and we weren’t disappointed. we drifted on the water, we were over-
Walking in the Steps of Jesus whelmed by the silence and tranquility
Following Christ’s Footsteps Soon after we arrived in Israel, we trav- of the moment.
After almost 24 hours of travelling, we elled to the mountains of Galilee. While
hiking up the Mount of Beatitudes, we In the town of Capernaum, we visited
18 I February 2011 I Salvationist discovered that it was an area with great places where Jesus performed some of his
miracles, such as the healing of the para-

lyzed man (see Mark 2:1-12). We could Jesus loved me so much that he was how Peter must have felt when he met
easily visualize why the man was lowered willing to die for me. Tears were vis- Jesus after denying him. Jesus would have
through the roof because the door to the ible on the faces of other group mem- restored his hope, for the love that Jesus
home was small and those that brought bers. As Christians, we are called to be had for Peter was overwhelming. He has
him wouldn’t have been able to carry him the best that we can be; the hands and that same love for us today.
through. feet of Jesus. These moments rekindled
our calling as officers. The words “May Final Reflections
Another significant experience for me I be willing, Lord, to bear daily my The journey to the Holy Land presented
was the visit to Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood cross for thee,” were sung with heartfelt us with a powerful opportunity to experi-
home. While living in Nazareth, Jesus devotion. ence what we have been preaching about
learned the trade of Joseph, the carpen- for years. We also visited and experienced
ter, his earthly father. When he was still As we walked along the Via Dolorosa— other wonderful sites such as the Church of
young, Jesus travelled with his parents the Way of the Cross—we reflected on the St. Anne, the Pool of Bethesda, the shores
from there to Jerusalem to celebrate the suffering of Jesus as he carried the cross of the Dead Sea and the wilderness site
Festival of the Passover. While returning and the pain that his mother endured as where Jesus was tempted.
to Nazareth, Jesus’ parents discovered that she watched. Even though it is now a busy
he was not with them, and they found road with shops on either side, it is easy to Throughout our trip to the Holy Land,
him in the temple courts listening to the imagine the scene and picture the agony we shared, reflected, sang, worshipped,
teachers and asking questions (see Luke he must have undergone. prayed and renewed our calling to serve.
2:41-52). During his life, Jesus remained Having been called to share the gospel,
focused on the work of his heavenly Father. When we visited the garden tomb we were blessed to see firsthand where
Throughout our pilgrimage, we would be where many believe Jesus was buried, it all began.
privileged to retrace his steps. we were able to proclaim his Resurrection.
It is a place of hope and we celebrated Major Betty Ann Lewis is the corps ministries
As we journeyed along the remote that the tomb is empty. Jesus isn’t there; secretary, THQ.
Jericho road from Jerusalem, I pictured he has risen. We were asked to consider
the Parable of the Good Samaritan (see
Luke 10:30-37) and reflected on how iso-
lated the man who was beaten and robbed
would have felt.

Contemplating the Passion of Christ
A solemn spot filled with olive trees, the
Garden of Gethsemane reminded us of the
agony of Jesus. It was here that he prayed
to his Father, knowing what he had to face
in the following days (see Matthew 26:36-
46). As we prayed in silence, I imagined
the thoughts that must have gone through
Jesus’ mind.

While we sat and sang, I asked myself,
Am I worth it? I reflected on the fact that

Exodus to Egypt Taking time to pause and reflect by the Sea of Galilee
On our trip we also travelled to Egypt,
which provided the opportunity to Outside the tomb where many believe Jesus was buried and then rose from the dead
retrace some significant Old and New Salvationist I February 2011 I 19
Testament journeys. We followed the
route that Joseph, Mary and the Baby
Jesus travelled as they fled Bethlehem
and Herod’s wrath. We followed the
Israelites’ exodus from Goshen to Sinai.
Six of our group members climbed to
the top of Mount Sinai where they
shared in a special time of devotion.

Though this visit to Egypt encom-
passed more of an educational and
historical spin—with camel rides and
visits to the pyramids and Sphinx
at Giza—we were reminded of the
important biblical events in Egypt’s
history as we reflected on many of the
experiences of Moses.

Sweet Communion the holiness to which God calls
us is the holiness he gives
At the Brengle Institute, officers gather to discuss us. He shared the words of
holiness and seek spiritual renewal Anglican missionary Stephen
Neill, “If we do not meet God
BY MAJOR (DR.) DAWN HOWSE in the most ordinary and banal
of daily occupations we shall
Holiness. As Salvationists, Delegates and speakers at the 2010 Brengle Institute not meet him at all.”
we say we believe in
it. But in these days of Brian and Lynn Armstrong, devotions, so the mood was Major Metcalf reflected on
constant change, how do we Curtis Butler, David Ivany and set to explore our Salvation the Church’s historical treat-
ensure that holiness remains a Kevin Metcalf. Army heritage of holiness. ment of holiness and our
priority in the Army? Salvation Army heritage of
On Sunday, we had a Speakers reminded us Wesleyan teaching. “Rituals
Every year, 30 Salvation prescribed Sabbath set aside that the concept of holiness were not sufficient to the grace
Army officers attend the for us as a time to reflect on is not limited to the Old or of God: Jesus + Anything =
Brengle Institute to experience grace. Major Ivany gave us four New Testament. The command Heresy; True Christianity =
spiritual renewal and discuss quotations that will stay with to holiness came from a holy Jesus + Nothing.” In soldier-
incarnational holiness (holi- me: “We are not human beings God. He created humanity in ship preparation, the study
ness in the flesh). They study on a spiritual journey; we are his image, and gave Moses and of our doctrines is a constant
the meaning and biblical com- spiritual beings on a human Israel this standard: “Be holy reminder of the call to and
mand to holiness, and con- journey” (Pierre Teilhard de because I, the Lord your God, possibility of holy living. “Our
sider what it means to us as Chardin); “The physical with- am holy” (Leviticus 19:2). But Wesleyan heritage obliges us to
individuals and collectively as out the spiritual lacks mean- because of sin, humanity went portray to the world the God
part of the body of Christ. The ing; the spiritual without the through cycles of despair and who comes to the rescue in
weeklong seminar is named physical lacks substance”; hope: ever striving and ever Christ,” he challenged.
after Samuel Logan Brengle, “The real me before the real failing. Holiness is impossible
an American officer whose life God” (C.S. Lewis); “If we feed without Jesus, who embodied Commissioner William
and writings emphasized the upon Jesus and his words, we the holy life and died to save Francis took us through four
importance of holy living for shall be like a vessel in full sail us and make us holy as he gave sessions of Holiness Unto the
every Christian. with a fair wind” (François to us his Holy Spirit. Lord. He reminded us that “the
Fenelon). Church began at Pentecost, not
Our thinking and dis- For Salvationists, holi- in 1865!” The Salvation Army
cussions were guided by Many of us took advantage ness is lived out—it is an does not have a monopoly on
Commissioners William W. of the crisp autumn air and action word. We take our holiness, though we call our-
and Marilyn D. Francis, ter- sunny skies to walk outside Christlikeness into our gift for selves a holiness movement.
ritorial leaders; Lt-Colonel in sweet communion with service. Sometimes it may be at He quoted William Booth:
Sandra Rice, secretary for Jesus, renewing that loving the cost of forgetting to deepen “Wesley made Methodism not
personnel; as well as Majors relationship and feeding on our own roots, but ours is a only by converting sinners,
Mona Moore, Gail Winsor, his presence and his Word. As practical holiness. Major Butler but by making well-instructed
well, each morning began with reminded us that there is holy saints. We must follow in his
20 I February 2011 I Salvationist celebratory and communal service in daily living and that tracks, or we are a rope of
sand.”

While each delegate treas-
ured particular aspects of the
week, this was my take-home
message: My personal holi-
ness is not of me but of God:
because he is holy, has saved
me through his Son, Jesus, and
declares me his “lived-in ves-
sel.” He makes me holy and
keeps me holy: I just have to
be willing and obedient. I can
and will and do live a life of
“perfect love” as I allow the
Holy Spirit to indwell all of
me and allow him to express
Jesus through me.

Major (Dr.) Dawn Howse
is seconded to the medical
community of Newfoundland
and Labrador.

Order oftothMecFAournthdeurrAswarded
Robert and Shirley McArthur recognized for their work in the Caribbean Territory

BY Julia Hosking, staff Writer

On Saturday, December 4, Robert Photo: Mark Anthony
(Bob) and Shirley McArthur were
presented with the Order of the Commissioner William W. Francis presents Robert McArthur (pictured) and his wife, Shirley, with the
Founder. They are only the fourth mar- Order of the Founder award
ried couple to be given this award. The
ceremony took place at the Christmas world whose lives are better because Bob plies of building materials. If possible,
with The Salvation Army event held at McArthur and his lovely wife gave.” these supplies are locally purchased to
Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall and hosted assist the country’s economy. Shirley act-
by the Ontario Central-East Division. Bob and Shirley’s family, members of ively supports Bob in this process through
McArthur Properties, and Joel Turley, man- administration and trip organization.
Commissioners William W. and ager of the teams that go to the Caribbean
Marilyn D. Francis, territorial leaders, for mission work, attended the event. For a list of the missions conducted by the
were proud to recognize the sacrifices McArthurs, visit Salvationist.ca/mcarthurs.
made by the McArthurs, soldiers of North The McArthurs have travelled to the
York Temple, over the past 25 years to Caribbean Territory for the purpose of History of the Award
aid the Caribbean Territory. Their inter- renovating, repairing and rebuilding The Order of the Founder was established
est in the territory began when they Salvation Army corps and social ser- by General Bramwell Booth in 1917 and
heard Caribbean missionaries explain vice buildings. Over and above the team first presented in 1920. In the 90 years
the worsening conditions of Salvation members’ financial contributions, the since, there have been 241 recipients, an
Army facilities. McArthur’s have financed all projects from average of two or three awarded per year,
their own resources. with 23 of them—10 percent—Canadian
“The Caribbean Territory is strong today (including the McArthurs).
in a real, positive sense because of Bob and Of notable mention is the McArthurs’
Shirley McArthur,” said Commissioner trip to Jamaica in 2007 where, in two Before being awarded with the
William Francis after a photo slideshow weeks, the team built and constructed Order of the Founder, cases presented
demonstrating the work of the McArthurs furnishings for Black Ness Corps. The to International Headquarters are care-
was played for the congregation. team also redecorated and refurbished a fully researched and the award is only
day school attached to Savannah la Mar given to those officers and soldiers whose
For 25 years, the McArthurs led many Corps and redecorated the officers’ quar- skillful and passionate work would have
mission trips to the Caribbean—restoring, ters at Lennox Bigwoods Corps. merited the attention and approval of
renovating and building Salvation Army The Salvation Army’s Founder, General
facilities. “Thirty-five units throughout Prior to departing on a mission trip, William Booth.
the Caribbean are standing testimonies to Bob visits the country to ensure adequate
the quiet, patient love and joy brought to accommodation for the team of approxi- Salvationist I February 2011 I 21
that land by Bob and Shirley McArthur,” mately 35 members, and organizes sup-
continued Commissioner Francis.

As he presented the award, first to
Bob, Commissioner Francis said, “It is my
pleasure to present this most prestigious
award in recognition of two decades of
exemplary service to The Salvation Army
and in acknowledgement of the selfless
and sacrificial investment of personal
resources.”

Following a similar presentation to
Shirley, Commissioner Marilyn Francis
prayed for the couple.

“Tonight we applaud the McArthurs,
but they wouldn’t want applause for they
gave because of the King of Kings who
gave his life for them,” said Commissioner
Marilyn Francis. “There are those in the

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sinking in only 14 minutes in the St. Lawrence River and Martin, and their team
for having a greater loss of passenger life than the Titanic, • Cpts Stephen and Karen Holland and
the Empress’ true legacy is the significant role it played in staff at their corps, family services and
the building of Canada. Rich with photos, news clippings and other artifacts, Into the thrift store in Bridgewater, N.S.
Mist is the story of the Empress of Ireland, of the many people who walked its decks, • Cpts Chad and Kathleen Ingram and
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Creative Change
Fundraising ideas to help
you reach your Partners in Mission goal

Busy for Mission A Penny Goes a Long Way

Prince Albert walks for world missions New Westminster hosts talent night

During the Partners in Mission (PIM) Campaign, Majors Under the leadership of Captains David and Lisa
Glenn and Bonnie Patey, corps officers, Prince Albert, Sask., Macpherson, corps officers, the New Westminster Citadel, B.C.,
share information about countries in need and organize various hosted a Penny Talent Night to raise PIM funds for the developing
fundraising events. One venture is a bake sale where people sell world. The event featured participants from the congregation,
baked goods and homemade preserves at various activities at the local churches and community.
corps, such as women’s fellowship. Also, people find sponsors
to lose weight, shave their beards or cut their hair; others make Throughout the evening, 25 acts that included music, sing-
weekly contributions to PIM in their cartridge envelopes; and the ing and dancing, were seen from young and old. During each
kids’ club collects and recycles bottles to raise money. performance, a crowd of 60 came forward and put their pennies
and coins into jars. At the conclusion of the evening, the person or
In April, a cross-cultural fundraising dinner is held. Everyone group that received the most money in their jar won a prize.
who attends brings a dish from their country of origin and, to
enhance the celebration, cross-cultural music, dancing, stories “Not only did we raise money for PIM,” says Captain Lisa
and traditions are enjoyed. Macpherson, “it was also a great fellowship opportunity.”

The corps’ biggest fundraiser is the May walkathon, which is a It Comes in Fours
20-kilometre walk along the Prince Albert Rotary Trail. Following
the walkathon, participants and sponsors are invited to attend Valentine’s breakfast at East Toronto
a picnic. This year, Major Glenn Patey is hoping to raise extra
money by setting the goal of personally travelling the trail three East Toronto Citadel raises money for PIM through four
key events, all of which involve both the corps and the community.
times: on bike, roller- Two of those events are meals held in February and March. Both
blades and foot. meals—a Valentine’s breakfast and a Newfoundland dinner—offer
fellowship opportunities while raising funds for the appeal.
Lt-Col Robert Chapman,
chairperson of the In addition, an April auction and May garage sale are widely-
Partners in Mission attended and well-known. The auction has led to regular dona-
team, adds up the totals tions (including free hotel accommodation) from local businesses,
for Prince Albert’s 2010 which form a significant proportion of East Toronto Citadel’s
Partners in Mission pro- donation to the PIM Campaign.
ject after the final fund-
raiser, a walkathon on the
Rotary Trail

Money in the Bucket The men at East Toronto Citadel annually host a Valentine’s breakfast to
help raise money for Partners in Mission
Conception Bay South responds
from the heart To read more, or share your Partners in Mission fundraising idea,
visit Salvationist.ca.
From 2009 to 2010, Conception Bay South Corps, N.L.,
reported an increase of more than 100 percent for their PIM Salvationist I February 2011 I 23
Campaign. Major Wayne Green, corps officer, attributes this
growth to the church’s newly-established mission board and
program committee that worked hard to promote the appeal.
“We made the need known and people responded from their
hearts,” he says.

As the campaign included providing clean water for Bangladesh
villages, a water bucket was placed at the doors to the church
and each week people contributed their change. As well, empty
water bottles were distributed for people to fill with money.

Goodbye,Church

Why so many young people are abandoning the faith … and what to do about it

My friend Abe was raised as a BY DREW DYCK “When I left the faith, I thought it
Christian, but abandoned his would feel really bad. I assumed I’d come
faith during college. ably felt like the Marriott. right back. But I didn’t feel bad. I felt noth-
“I don’t know what happened,” he said We talked late into the night. Since ing.”
with a shrug. “I just left it.”
high school he’d lived an exciting and Though he was philosophical about
When I heard about Abe’s “deconver- eclectic life. I felt a twinge of jealousy as his departure, he didn’t regret it. In fact,
sion” my mind jumped to the last time he described experiences that seemed he felt liberated. And he was slightly com-
I’d seen him. It was at a Promise Keepers lifted from a Jack Kerouac novel. He’d bative.
rally the year after we graduated from high lived in London, England, and worked
school. I remember being surprised to see as a bartender. He’d backpacked through “Can you honestly say that Christianity
him there; neither of us had been strong India. He’d spent summers tree planting has been good for humanity?” he asked.
Christians in school. But watching him in northern Alberta, a lucrative seasonal
standing next to his father in the coliseum, gig that funded his nomadic existence. If I had been saddened by Abe’s deci-
it was clear something had clicked. As the Somewhere in Asia he suspended his trav- sion, his father was devastated. When he
voices of 20,000 men lifted in unison, Abe els to meditate in a Buddhist monastery. heard of Abe’s decision, he rushed him
squeezed his eyes shut and extended one He’d become a vegetarian. the book Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis,
slender arm skyward. He seemed solemn hoping it might bring him back.
yet peaceful, totally absorbed in God’s His experiences had changed him—
presence. most significantly in his views about God. It didn’t. Abe read the book, even
When I broached the subject, his voice enjoyed it, but didn’t change his deci-
I’d considered myself a Christian since grew quiet. sion to bid his faith farewell.
childhood. Yet it wasn’t until my late teens,
when I carefully read the gospels, that the
faith truly became my own.

When I saw Abe worshipping at the
rally, I assumed he had undergone a similar
transformation. We were both pastors’
kids. We had both gone through the pro-
verbial rebellious phase, but that didn’t
mean we didn’t believe.

That’s why I was shocked by his deci-
sion to leave the faith. I was a little curious,
too. What had prompted Abe, who was
my age, and from a remarkably similar
background, to defect?

“I Felt Nothing”
Fast forward six years from that Promise
Keepers rally and Abe is sitting in my stu-
dio apartment, slapping a cigarette from
a pack of American Spirits. The interven-
ing years had taken us each down very
different paths. I was married. He was
single. I was headed to seminary. He was
wrapping up law school. I was an active
Christian. He’d rejected the faith. At the
time of his visit, he was celebrating a last
stint of student-life freedom by motorbik-
ing across the country. I offered him my
futon when he rolled into town. It wasn’t
much, but compared to the nights he’d
been spending in his pop-up tent, it prob-

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“Growing up I had an uncle that wasn’t bers, they switched tactics, investing As I read this definition, Abe’s words
a Christian and we prayed for him all the money in huge on-campus advertising echoed in my ears. “I don’t believe in all
time,” Abe said wistfully. “They probably campaigns to generate a “warm market” that rationality … I don’t think that’s the
pray for me like that now.” of students. Despite such efforts, numbers only way to find truth.” The postmodernist
continued to fall. Shortly after Kallenberg’s view holds that there is a different “truth”
When I dove into my best apologetics, departure from the ministry in 1989, the for each person. And experience—not
Abe shrugged. percentage of conversions fell to an abys- rationality—is the key to finding that
mal two percent. truth.
“I don’t really believe in all that ration-
ality,” he said. “Reason and logic come from All along Kallenberg and the other cam- Another precept of postmodernism is
the Western philosophical tradition. I don’t pus evangelists were sharing the same mes- more positive: concern for the margin-
think that’s the only way to find truth.” sage. The results, however, were changing alized. That’s one problem postmodern
dramatically. So what was happening? For thinkers have with meta-narratives, or
His response silenced me. How could Kallenberg the mystery cleared when he big stories—they tend to neglect the “lit-
I reason with someone who didn’t believe enrolled in graduate school and began tle people.” Talk to postmodern thinkers
in reason? about the wisdom of the Greeks, and they’ll
“When I left the remind you that the Greeks held slaves and
Shifting Ground subjugated women. Talk about the history
In his book Live to Tell: Evangelism for a faith, I thought it of Canada, and they’ll talk about the cruel
Postmodern Age, Brad Kallenberg recounts treatment of the natives. Christian faith
his decade-long stint as a college cam- would feel really bad. comes under fire, too. For many post-
pus evangelist. When he started in the modern thinkers, the historical horrors of
late 1970s, conversion rates were high. But I felt nothing.” the Crusades and Inquisition cast a pall
Kallenberg recalls that about 10 percent over the gospel message. As Abe pointed
of gospel presentations resulted in conver- studying philosophy. A major shift had to examples of Christians that he felt were
sion. But by 1985, the rate had slipped to taken place in the field, he discovered, that indifferent to the poor and marginalized,
about six or seven percent—this despite was now beginning to affect the culture. he was voicing one of the central tenets
the fact that Kallenberg and fellow evangel- Suddenly Kallenberg understood why it of postmodern thought.
ists were working twice as hard to make felt like the “ground was shifting under
the gospel intelligible to increasingly bib- (his) feet.” The old ways of thinking were Talking to Postmodern Leavers
lically illiterate students. crumbling and Christian faith was regarded I wish I could finish Abe’s story with a
differently in the new milieu. Kallenberg climactic tale of return. I’d love to recount
Disheartened by the dwindling num- didn’t realize it right away, but he was how he decided to give God another
experiencing the impact of what we com- chance, or at least agreed to re-examine
monly call postmodernism. the faith. Unfortunately the most I can say
at this point is that Abe is still on a journey.
The Postmodern Terrain Yet I was encouraged (and surprised) by a
The most succinct definition of post- comment he made toward the end of our
modernism probably comes from the discussion. In true postmodern fashion,
French philosopher Jean-François Lyotard, he mused, “Who knows? Maybe I’ll come
who famously defined it as “incredulity back (to faith) some day.”
toward meta-narratives.” What does that
mean? Basically that those big stories— Trying to reach leavers with a post-
the kind of overarching narratives by modern worldview can be frustrating.
which we define reality—are regarded They’re not interested in philosophical
with suspicion. In a postmodern world, proofs for God’s existence or in the case
no one story is large enough to contain for the Resurrection. Your best defenses
the whole of reality, much less define it of the faith seem to fall on deaf ears, or
for all people. worse yet, make them even more resistant
to your message.
This suspicion of meta-narratives
results in a radical redefinition of truth, What follows are some tips I’ve discov-
reason and reality. With no standard nar- ered—often by falling flat on my face!—
rative to serve as a guide, reality is deter- about how to speak meaningfully to this
mined by individual experience. According tough-to-reach group of young adults.
to philosopher J.P. Moreland, “On a post-
modernist view, there is no such thing as 1. Tell Your Story
objective truth, reality, value, reason and In a postmodern world, meta-narratives
so forth.” are suspect, but personal perspectives
are sacrosanct. Whatever you experience
or feel deeply will be respected. You are
authorized to tell your story. T.V. Thomas,
a Malaysian-born evangelist who speaks
on university campuses all over the world,
told me, “Young people might say, ‘Don’t

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tell me anything about Christianity.’ But science and a willingness to serve. By it. As we follow Jesus in this way, we’ll
they don’t mind you telling them your inviting them to serve with you and other be surprised at how many postmodern
story, because it’s your story.” Christians, you provide a natural access leavers join us on the journey.
point for them to the Church and allow
Resist the urge to edit the story to make them to participate in the work of God Drew Dyck manages the leader train-
it clean and tidy. Be honest with them in the world. Traditional evangelism has ing team at Christianity Today
about your struggles, even your doubts. required belief before belonging, but there’s International and oversees four online
In the end they’ll respond more favourably no reason why that order can’t be reversed. publications for ministry leaders:
if they can see that you’re not so different Jesus himself extended the simple invita- BuildingChurchLeaders.com, SmallGroups.
from them. tion to his disciples, “Follow me,” knowing com, TodaysChildrensMinistry.com and
that the full truth of his identity would be RoundTripMissions.com.
2. Build Trust revealed only as they walked beside him.
C.S. Lewis’ style of apologetics may not We’d be wise to do the same. Inviting post- Generation Ex-Christian
resonate with a postmodern generation. moderns to participate in acts of service In his new book, Generation Ex-Christian:
But when it comes to interacting with often marks the beginning of a journey Why Young Adults Are Leaving the Faith
those who leave the faith, the Oxford don that leads to a new life in Christ. ... and How to Bring Them Back, Drew
offers some sage advice. “A person must Dyck draws on recent research and in-
court a virgin differently than a divorcée,” 4. Follow the Leader depth interviews with young leavers. He
said Lewis. “One welcomes the charming Of course there was someone who did all identifies seven different kinds of leav-
words; the other needs a demonstration of these things quite well—Jesus! He earned ers (the postmodern skeptic, the drifter,
love to overcome inbuilt skepticism.” people’s trust through service and sacrifice. the neopagan, etc.) and offers practical
He invited people to serve alongside him.
As I’ve spoken with postmodern leav- He preferred colourful stories over linear advice for reach-
ers, the issue of trust came up repeatedly. arguments to sketch a compelling picture ing them. Shining a
“They just want to preach at me,” they of the Kingdom. We’d do well to surrender light on the crisis,
would say of Christians. Befriend them our often clunky and predictable methods this book proposes
unconditionally. Show genuine interest to follow him, moving from soul to soul, effective responses
and love. Only once they trust you and whetting spiritual appetites, speaking the that go beyond slick
believe you love them unconditionally will lost language of spiritual longing, chal- services or edgy out-
they warm to your message. lenging, probing, provoking, baffling. It’s reach. Available at
not an easy act to follow. But it’s worth drewdyck.com.
3. Invite Them to Serve
Postmoderns have a strong social con-

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Celebrate Community

Enrolment and Recognition

GLOVER’S HARBOUR, N.L.—Using the theme The Faithfulness of God, CLARENVILLE, N.L.—During the anniversary celebrations at Clarenville,
Glover’s Harbour Corps celebrated its 82nd anniversary with well-attended MHA Ross Wiseman, minister of business, presented Mjr Fred Pond, CO,
services. During the weekend, Salvationists reflected upon the corps’ with a recognition certificate that reads, “The people of Trinity North
heroes of faith who have been promoted to Glory. Mjrs Jacqueline and will be forever grateful to The Salvation Army Clarenville Corps for their
Collin Abbott, corps officers in Twillingate, N.L., were special guests for the outstanding contribution in response to hurricane Igor.” For four days
weekend. Front row, from left, Theresa and Amber Ward, junior soldiers. until the main highway was open, the corps prepared hot meals for
Back row, from left, Mjr Lindsay Oxford, CO; Mjr Josie Oxford; Irene Martin, people stranded in Clarenville and for local residents who had to leave
longest-serving soldier; Lucy Loveman, newest soldier. their homes. “We also worked with the Canadian Forces to get food and
BAY ROBERTS, N.L.—Piecemakers, a group of novice and experienced supplies to the towns on nearby Random Island and communities leading
quilters at Bay to and including Bonavista,” says Mjr Pond.
Roberts Corps,
N.L., created a LINDSAY, ONT.—Melissa and Jonathan Buell dedicate their son, Logan
beautiful log Robert Owen Buell, back to God. With them are Winnifred and Ralph Peters
cabin quilt. They and Mjrs Sydney and Beverley Buell, baby Logan’s grandparents.
then donated it WINGHAM, ONT.—
to Daffodil Place, The staff at the
a specialized Army thrift store
hostel operated in Wingham, Ont.,
by the Canadian invited customers
Cancer Society to purchase paper
for patients and tents for $2 to raise
caregivers who money for fam-
need to travel to ilies in Haiti. The
St. John’s, N.L., employees raised
for cancer treat- $500.
ments.

THORBURN, N.S.—On October 4-7, Maryann Doyle, director of human ST. ANTHONY, N.L.—Lt-Col Alfred Richardson, DC, N.L. Div, presides at the
resources, Maritime Div, led a conference at Scotian Glen Camp on Leadership cutting of the ribbon to dedicate the new extension of the Army hall on
Lessons From Santa. Topics included keeping the Army’s mission before the 100th anniversary of St. Anthony Corps.
its workers, showing how jobs are linked to the mission, establishing
guidelines and accountability, confronting performance problems early, Salvationist I February 2011 I 27
paying attention to how you are perceived as an employee and being
guided by one’s values. “We gained a wealth of information so that we
can be better leaders,” says participant Cpt Darren Wiseman.

Celebrate Community

LEWISPORTE, N.L.— ST. ANTHONY, N.L.—Paul Humby is welcomed as a
Cpts Edward and Rose soldier by Mjrs Raymond and Laura Janes, COs.
Canning, COs, Seal Cove,
N.L., were guests for the
94th anniversary celebra-
tions in Lewisporte, N.L.,
on November 7. They
challenged the congre-
gation to face the future
by trusting the prom-
ises of God. From left,
Cpts Edward and Rose
Canning; Eva Martin,
oldest soldier of Lewisporte; Jeffrey Stuckey, youngest junior soldier; Emma Janes, oldest soldier
of Embree, N.L.; Wilson Conway, holding flag; Cpts Pauline and Joshua Randell, COs.

DILDO, N.L.—Vera RENFREW, ONT.—Jacob Radema
Smith receives an regularly attends the Army, believes
appreciation certifi- in tithing and trusts God to guide
cate for eight years him. He signed a special commit-
of faithful service as ment certificate because he felt
home league sec- he needed everyone to know how
retary at Trinity Bay much he loves God. Supporting
South Corps. With him are Mjrs Glenn and Jeanne
her is Cpt Claudette Wirachowsky, COs; and Jim Miller,
Pilgrim, CO. holding the flag.

Operation Halloween: Attacking the Darkness Officer Retirements

EDMONTON—“In the Parkdale/Norwood district of Edmonton, light Major Bernice Oliver and her husband, Hedley,
shone in the darkness on Halloween night,” says Mjr Stephen Court, CO, commenced ministry with The Salvation Army
Edmonton Crossroads Community Church. Salvationists from Crossroads in 1989 as aux-captains in Flin Flon, Man. After
commissioning as captains in 1995, they min-
hit the streets for a strategic prayer walk istered in Trout River, Chance Cove, Winterton
and door knock. Instead of taking candy, and Moreton’s Harbour, N.L. In 2004, Bernice
they prayed throughout the neigh- served in family services in Corner Brook, N.L.,
bourhood and gave away Bibles and for only four months due to the sudden death
a thousand blessing cards to residents. of her husband. In 2005, a chaplaincy appoint-
Many people invited them into their ment took her to Glenbrook Lodge in St. John’s,
homes, listened to their presentation N.L., from which she retired on August 1, 2010.
of the gospel and were prayed for.“We “I thank God for the opportunity to be his humble servant and for his suf-
did not retreat behind safe doors,”says ficient grace that kept me throughout my ministry,” says Bernice.
Mjr Court, “and the months ahead will
tell the rest of the story.” Aux-Captain Gladys Osmond Honoured
The Sally Ann mascot was a great hit
in the Parkdale/Norwood neighbour- SPRINGDALE,
hood on Halloween N.L.—Commis-
sioners William
Salvationist Recognized in Bermuda W. and Marilyn
D. Francis, ter-
HAMILTON, BERMUDA— ritorial leaders,
During the Caron visited Spring-
Bermuda Community dale to honour
Service Awards for Aux-Cpt Gladys
2010 at the Fairmont Osmond at a
Hamilton Princess Hotel, luncheon held
Salvationist Lionel Cann in her honour.
was recognized for his Commissioner
commitment to the William Francis presented an appreciation certificate for her unique letter-
mission of The Salvation writing ministry to Canada’s Armed Forces around the world. In spite of
Army. Cann operates a failing eyesight, Aux-Cpt Osmond sends more than 1,000 letters every
soup run with numer- month and has received countless responses. Lt-Col Alfred Richardson, DC,
ous volunteers five nights a week in Hamilton. He was described as an N.L. Div, chaired the event, supported by Lt-Col Ethel Richardson, DDWM,
extraordinary man who consistently gives of himself to help his fellow Mjr Stephen Hibbs, AC, and Mjrs Gerald and Doreen Lacey, COs. MP Gerry
man. Caron Bermuda provides adult and adolescent residents with direct Byrne, Springdale Mayor Harvey Tizzard and Lt-Col Chris Conway of 9 Wing
access to quality off-island residential drug and alcohol treatment. From CFB Gander, N.L., brought greetings. Aux-Cpt Osmond has been previously
left, Gita Blakeney-Saltus, regional vice-president of Caron Bermuda; Lionel honoured by the Canadian Forces, the government of Newfoundland and
Cann; Michael Collins, chairman of Caron Bermuda. Labrador, and Memorial University of Newfoundland, who bestowed on
28 I February 2011 I Salvationist her an honorary doctor of laws degree.

Tribute Celebrate Community

LINDSAY, ONT.—Frances (Fran) Laura Moore was born in GANDER, N.L.—Born in Deer Lake, N.L., in 1926, Shirley
Wiarton, Ont., in 1925, and moved to Toronto at the age Elizabeth Chaulk married Eric, who introduced her to the
of three, where she lived until moving to Lindsay in 1985. Army and the Lord. Sixty-four years of marriage blessed
Fran attended the Army as an adherent in Wiarton, Ont., them with four children, nine grandchildren and two great-
and at the Fairbanks Corps in Toronto. In 2005, at the age grandchildren. Shirley invested her life in the Army, serving
of 80, she became a soldier at Lindsay. Fran was known as home league treasurer for over 30 years at Deer Lake
for her community volunteer work, particularly her pas- and Labrador City/Wabush, N.L. In retirement, she served
sion for the Army’s kettle ministry. She will be remembered for her love as treasurer of community care ministries in Lewisporte, N.L., volunteered
for family, her humour, generosity to everyone, an outgoing personality for the Christmas kettle ministry and spent a few summers serving at the
and a readiness to share Jesus with others. She is missed by children Kay Army’s Twin Ponds Camp while her husband, Eric, worked there. Shirley
(John) Lawrence, Frank (Rita) Law, Linda (Bob) Messmer; six grandchildren, loved life and serving God. She is remembered by husband, Eric; daughters
16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Mjr Elizabeth (Charles) Granter and Beverly (Bruce) Adam; sons Eric (Violet)
MONTREAL—Linda Ruth Harty was born in Montreal and Mjr David (Wavey); and many extended family and friends.
in 1941. Shortly after graduating as a registered nurse, LINDSAY, ONT.—Born in 1922, Florence (Florrie) Daynes
Linda dedicated her professional career to The Salvation was a faithful member of The Salvation Army in Lindsay. She
Army Catherine Booth Hospital, Montreal, serving as served in community care ministries, women’s ministries,
the director of nursing and technical services for many regularly attended Bible studies and faithfully read the
years. In retirement, she served as interim director of The Scriptures. Dearly loved by her daughter and three sons,
Salvation Army Montclair Residence. Linda was a member nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, Florrie was
of the Westward Rotary Club, eventually becoming an honorary member. known as a prayer warrior and an eager witness for Jesus
She was a well-respected Salvationist at Montreal Citadel, serving in Christ. Her smile and humour impacted many for Christ
several leadership capacities. Linda is missed by sons David (Mary) and and her church family and community friends miss her.
Matthew (Tamara); five grandchildren; sisters Diane McQueen and Susan LINDSAY, ONT.—Janet Jeanie Cochran Currah was born
(Victor) Major; close friend, Major Edith Verstege; and many other family in 1941, and was enrolled as a senior soldier in 1984 with
members and friends. her husband, Bruce. They attended Toronto’s Scarborough
TORONTO—Christianna (Chrissie) Hollett Thomasen Citadel for several years where she taught Sunday school,
was promoted to Glory at age 103. After moving from was a member of the songsters and home league. They
Grand Bank, N.L., to Toronto in 1936, Chrissie began a subsequently attended the corps in Lindsay and after her
26-year career as a comptometer (mechanical calculator) husband’s death in 2000, Janet faithfully attended Bible
operator at R. B. Hayhoe Company until she retired. She study there and enjoyed weekly fellowship at the women’s ministries in
was enrolled as a senior soldier in 1957 at North Toronto Fenelon Falls, Ont. Even in hospital, Janet befriended and encouraged
Community Church. In retirement, she worked for two years other patients. She will be remembered for her quiet spirit and positive
with The Salvation Army’s community and family services. Chrissie will outlook on life. Janet is missed by son, Mark; daughters Debbie (Kevin)
be especially remembered as a home league member and for her home and Raelene (Stan); three grandchildren and many family and friends.
telephone ministry to the congregation. Although childless, she became
“mother” to the children of her husband, Herbert, whom she married in GAZETTE
1978. Chrissie is remembered by Herbert, who faithfully cared for her at
home, and Harry, Herbert Jr, Chrissie, Ruth and many friends. TERRITORIAL
ST. CATHARINES, ONT.—Dorothy L. Wardell (nee Beck) was Appointments
born in Thorold Township, Ont. After starting a family, she Cpts Peter/Marnie Mitchell, family services workers, Vancouver
began attending the corps in Thorold where she became a community and family services, B.C. Div; Mjr Ron Cartmell, area
senior soldier and home league secretary. After the corps commander, Interior Region, B.C. Div (additional responsibility);
closed, the family attended St. Catharines Corps. Dorothy Mjr Roxanne Jennings, area commander, Island Region, B.C. Div
worked at the thrift store, was a member of the women’s (additional responsibility); Mjr Dirk van Duinen, area commander,
auxiliary of the men’s social ministries and enjoyed going Lower Mainland Region, B.C. Div (designation change)
to Camp Selkirk for home league camp. She loved cooking, gardening and Long service—25 years
knitting, and made many sweaters for her grandchildren. She enjoyed the Mjrs Dale Pilgrim, Kenneth/Colleen Kimberley
chapel services while a resident of the Salvation Army Eventide Home and Births
in spite of limited vision, faithfully read her Bible and devotional book. Cpts Patrick/Danielle Bulloch, daughter, Jordan Ariel, Nov 14
Dorothy is survived by daughters Mjr Donna Pitcher (David), Carol Colledge Promoted to Glory
(Richard), Marilyn Levere, Dora Dix, Connie Holmes (Bill); son, Patrick (Paula); Aux-Cpt Winnifred Branscombe, from Niagara Falls, Ont., Nov 5; Mjr
two sisters, 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Fern Anthony, from Saskatoon, Nov 21; Mrs Lt-Col Doris Warrender,
PRINCE ALBERT, SASK.—Ralph Paul was born in Swift from Toronto, Nov 23; Aux-Cpt Clifford Flannigan, from Toronto, Nov
Current, Sask., in 1927, and committed his life to Christ as 27; Mjr Roger Henderson, from Halifax, Dec 2; Mrs Mjr Audrey Marks,
a child. Following commissioning in Toronto as an Army from Toronto, Nov 28
officer in 1946, he served in Meadow Lake, Sask., The Pas,
Man., and Nipawin, Sask., where he married Colleen Brass. CALENDAR
After moving to Prince Albert, in 1954, Ralph worked with
Canada Correctional Services until retirement. He attended Commissioners William and Marilyn Francis
Prince Albert Corps for 50 years, supported by his wife, Colleen, of nearly Feb 6 Charlottetown Community Church, P.E.I., Maritime Div; Feb
62 years. Though diagnosed with a neurological disease in 1997, Ralph 7-11 officers’ retreat, Maritime Div; Feb 16-17 Canadian Council of
continued to serve God. He was active in two Bible studies, the men’s Churches leaders’ retreat, Jackson’s Point, Ont.; Feb 17-18 National
fellowship, and played the organ weekly at Sunday services and for several Advisory Board, Toronto; Feb 22-24 officers’ retreat, Ont CE Div
nursing homes. Left to remember his godly influence are his wife, Colleen; Colonels Floyd and Tracey Tidd
daughters Marilyn and Cathy; son, Gordon; and their families. Feb 1-3 officers’ retreat, N.L. Div

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ARMY ROOTS

Missional Oversight
Territorial headquarters plays an important role in the
Army’s governance and mobilization

BY LT-COLONEL MAXWELL RYAN

When we consider territorial are largely consultative. When Thomas B. Coombs took leader-
headquarters, it is appropriate Mention must be made of an experi- ship of the territory in 1884, the first THQ
to think of spiritual headship, was located at 15 Esther Street (now
because it is from here that the territor- ment in regional leadership, which Augusta Avenue), with some depart-
ial vision flows. The governance of The commenced in 1915. At that time, the ments being located behind a storefront
Salvation Army is concerned with much 32-year-old Salvation Army reproduced at 223 Queen Street West. On April 24,
more than the nuts and bolts of structural itself administratively when the Canada 1886, Colonel Ballington Booth opened
organization. As the headquarters of a West Territory, with headquarters in a new Toronto Temple and territorial
significant Christian denomination, it is Winnipeg, was established. The work headquarters on the corner of James and
passionately concerned with the Army’s flourished and during the 1920s it was Albert Streets (see top). This building was
evangelical mission as part of the larger felt by some that this would be a time demolished in 1954 and two years later,
Christian community. of unparalleled Salvation Army growth General Wilfred Kitching opened a new
in the West. Such was indeed the case, THQ at 20 Albert Street (see middle).
From its earliest days, THQ has but as with so many bright prospects, the
been organized on the pattern set by Great Depression squeezed the life out of With the physical move from
International Headquarters, which in turn these plans. The burden of two territor- Salvation Square (formerly Albert Street)
adapted the organizational structure of ies in one country became too great and in the heart of Toronto, to the north-
the British government of Victorian times. a decision was made by IHQ for the two east Toronto area of Leaside in 1995 (see
Salvation Army work was divided, and territories to become one again. The work bottom), it has been possible to bring
to some extent still is, into thematically of amalgamation was begun in 1931 and together all THQ departments, some of
functional departments, each of which was completed in 1932. which had been located 50 kilometres
headed by a department secretary, who was west of Toronto.
responsible to a chief secretary. The chief There has been a restructuring in the
secretary reported to the territorial com- number and focus of THQ departments,
mander, whose appointment and authority with many now serving a consultative
came from the General. role for the Army. Though right-sizing
is the goal of THQ, demands upon the
The initial organizational unit of Army from government, as well as various
THQ was the Governing Council of The agencies, necessitate the maintenance of
Salvation Army, which was incorporated a fully qualified staff of resource person-
by the Canadian parliament on May 19, nel who are in touch with Army centres
1909. The council was and still is the across the territory.
vested legal entity of The Salvation Army
as well as being an advisory and consulta- The aims and objectives of THQ remain
tive body for the territorial commander. the same: to serve as a focus for the terri-
The first council included the territorial tory, to provide timely assistance and to
commander, chief secretary, field secretary, ensure that the corporate Salvation Army
financial secretary and property secretary. in Canada and Bermuda remains true to
Only with the advent of territorial restruc- its God-given mission.
turing has this governing body changed
its membership, though the name is the Lt-Colonel Maxwell Ryan is retired in Burlington,
same. Ont., where he serves as a part-time hospital
chaplain and amateur Army historian.
The process of THQ decision-making
sprang from the Army’s hierarchical system THQ Sites
of government, with checks and balances The first settled Army centre of oper-
built in to ensure prudent discharge of dut- ations in Toronto was a church on
ies. In the early days, there were few com- Richmond Street, though before long the
mittees, though advice would be sought fledgling Movement had relocated to
by territorial leadership, particularly with the Coliseum Hall on Alice Street (now
respect to complex matters of program- Terauley Street). On May 24, 1883, the
ming or legalities. Though the territorial first building erected by the Army in
commander remains the ultimate decision- Canada was opened on Richmond Street,
making authority, today THQ decisions which was then known as Farley Avenue.

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The Times They first year of ministry. While I RETHINKING CHURCH
Are a-Changin’ appreciate the good intentions
behind that advice, I respect- developed in their lives.
How your congregation can avoid fully disagree. Being new to an 2. Move from social service
the “holy huddle” appointment doesn’t prevent to social justice. Think about
me from being able to discern espousing the worldview of
by Captain Deana Zelinsky where God is moving. community, togetherness and
mutuality in mission by break-
Abad perm, enormous landings, two World Wars, The challenge for the ing down the barriers that
eyeglasses and untied television and the dawn of the Church is to embrace change separate “us” from “them.”
Cougar boots with the technological age. as constructive, not destruc- Mission is about what we do
red felt tongue sticking out— tive. From the beginning of with other people to make this
an unmistakable ’80s look. If we can embrace change time, God has been creating world a better place to live. For
That’s the teenage picture of so readily in our world at and re-creating his world and example, put your skills and
me I came across recently in large, why is it so daunting for all that inhabit it. He invites experience to work alongside
a family photo album. Clearly, the Church? When it comes us, his Church, to become a a family who needs housing
my foray into fashion was off to to popular culture, have we creative community that part- by joining a work project with
a questionable start. Thank the taken the admonition “Do not ners with him. Habitat for Humanity or have
Lord for frequently changing conform to the pattern of this your church host community
trends! world” (see Romans 12:2) to Change is the cornerstone initiatives such as the Good
an extreme? Do we sometimes of our teaching and preach- Food Box, an alternative food
Change is necessary in isolate ourselves in a “holy ing. Transformation is the heart distribution system that pro-
other areas of our lives, too. huddle”? Does the prospect of the Holy Spirit’s work. We vides fresh, nutritious foods at
In fact, it’s essential for growth. of change cause people in your invite people to accept Jesus an affordable price.
My 94-year-old grandmother congregation to recoil? as Saviour and celebrate when 3. Keep conversation of the
regularly reminds me of all the they become a “new creation” gospel, the Church and cul-
changes she has seen in her As newly appointed corps (see 2 Corinthians 5:17). We ture alive. By honouring the
lifetime: 12-lane superhigh- officers at North Toronto don’t tell new believers to wait truth of the gospel, the trad-
ways where horse-drawn milk Community Church, my hus- before they make any sig- itions of the Church and the
wagons once travelled, moon band and I have been cautioned nificant changes. We expect reality of the world in which
to avoid making changes in our the saving work of God to we live, we will be equipped
be dynamic, immediate and to manage change in a healthy
ongoing. way.

If we have the same expect- Our corps is approaching
ation for our corps ministries, its 100th anniversary, a sig-
then we will see change as nificant milestone. But past
essential for a brighter future. accomplishments are not a
Of course what this looks like guarantee of future success
will vary from one context to unless we understand the
the next. While our core mis- nature of change in our com-
sion never changes, we need munity and respond swiftly
to adapt our language, strat- and appropriately, moving and
egies and methods to positively creating with the Holy Spirit.
impact our neighbourhoods
with the gospel. As I flipped the pages of
my photo album, I came across
Here are a few practical another picture of me holding
points to consider: my infant son the day he was
1. Foster a climate of crea- dedicated. He is now 20 and
tivity. God has lavished his attending university. What a
people with an abundance change! It’s a reminder to me
and variety of talents, skills and that life is constantly evolving.
abilities for the building of his Just when we think we have
Church. We often refer to these it all figured out, we have to
as spiritual gifts, though we change again. If we want to
sometimes limit their scope. be a growing Army, we must
Expand your creative vision pray that God will open new
by hosting an art exhibit, invit- doors and that we will have
ing neighbours and members the courage to walk through
of your congregation to share them.
their handmade creations such
as stained glass, needlework, Captain Deana Zelinsky and
pottery or paintings. Ask the her husband, Rick, are the
artists to share their stories corps officers at North Toronto
about how their gifts were Community Church.

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