War Cry July 2001

The Territorial Mission Advancement Planning (MAP) Council is an advisory council to the , territorial comman er. It develops-and ,eeommends plans to advance the mission of The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda, monitors implementation and evaluates missio effectivenes1~ · Be part of the planning process Visit the onUne MAP forum at www.salvationarmy.ca • to view the agenda of the next meeting • to participate in online discussions of the Army's mission • to tell us how you feel about the issues or contact us via e-mail: [email protected] mail: MAP Council, 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON M4H 1 P4

IU..Thec YY'Gr ry The War Cry Online: http:1/warcry.salvationarmy.ca e-mail: [email protected] July 2001 No. 5871 Agreement No. 142883 7 ISSN 0043-0218 S11h~criptions: Annual: Canada $26.50 (includes GST); Foreign $32 Available from The Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Blvd.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4H IP4 Phone (416) 422-6112 Editorial: Offices are located at 2 Overlea Blvd.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4H IP4 Phone: (416) 425-21 11, Fax: (416) 422-6120 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Major Sharan Stinka EDITOR Pamela Richardson FRONTLINES EDITOR Major Ken Smith ART DIRECTOR Timothy Cheng SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Brandon Laird GRAPHIC DESIGNER Catherine Howlett COPY EDITOR Jahn McAlister CIRCULATION CO-ORDINATOR Major Janet Russell CONTRIBUTORS Major Doreen Sturge, Captain Allison Norton, Geoff Moulton, Sandy Campbell, PeterWhite,Jeannette Kerr Publisher: Published monthly, The War Cry is the official publication afThe Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda, 2 Overlea Blvd., Taranto, Ontario M4H IP4. International Headquarters IO I Queen Victoria Street, Landon, England EC4P 4EP. William Booth, Founder; Jahn Gowans, General; Commissioner Bill Luttrell, territorial commander. Member, The Canadian Church Press. All scripture references from the Holy Bible, New lnternatianalVersion. Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers. Mission Statements: The Salvation Army The Salvatlon Army, as an international Movement. Is an evangelical branch of the Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry Is motlvared by love for God and the needs of humanity. Its mission rs to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.supply basic human-needs.provide personal counselling. and undertake the spiritual and moral n,generadon and physical rehabilitation of all persons In need who come within its sphere of influence regardless of race, colour, creed, sex or age. The War Cry To provide news and information about the people, programs and potential ofThe Salvation Army at work. Copyright: All artides are copyrighted by The Salvatlon Army, Canada and Bermuda Territory, except where lndlcated, a nd can be reprinted only with written permission. Contents Features 8 No surrender Our vast territory has many outlying and inner-city areas that desperately need help 13 Growing saints Salvationists must be a potent force for the Gospel Are you sharing your faith? Remember when you finish reading Faith & Friends in the centre of this issue, pull it out and hand it to someone who needs to hear about Christ's life-changing power. You'll both be glad you did. Note: The protocol for working with children and youth checklist is available onllne at www.S31vationarmy.ca and not www. salvatlonanny.org as staled in the May 2001 issue, Departments Heritage 7 Toronto site witnesses 85 years of ministry Insight 10 International; Women 11 Evangelism 12 The possibilities for sharing your faith are endless 16 Born again! WCBC 17 Graduation marks 20th anniversary Onward 22 Regulars Readers' Forum 4 • Frondines 5 • Did you know 6 • Pitcher's Ponderings 15 Gazette-Tributes-Retirements 18 • Calendar 23

Readers' Forum CALLING ALL READERS! Let's get interactive! Page four of each issue has been reserved for you! This is your opportunity to share: • your comments on issues relevant to the mission of The Salvation Army • the joys and challenges of your ministry • your opinion on specific articles within this publication • a humorous story from your life as a Salvationist • whatever is on your mind Submissions should be no more than 200 words, are subject to editing for clarity and space, and receipt does not guarantee publication. Include your name and contact number and send to: Readers' Forum, Editorial Dept, 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4H 1 P4; fax: 416-422-6120; e-mail: [email protected] When I learned of the death of Major Jack Cameron, I felt I needed to share with you my following experience. In 1963, Jack Cameron was a young man stationed with the Canadian Navy in Halifax, N.S. I was 20 years old and worked at a bank in the same city. We both were members of Halifax Citadel where Jack played in the band. In September of that year, the bus carrying members of the band and other Salvationists from congress meetings in Sydney, N.S., was involved in a serious crash. I was thrown against a window and suffered a severe laceration to my face which bled profusely, causing me to panic. Showing great presence of mind, Jack grabbed a towel and immediately applied pressure to my wound. Poor weather conditions, our distance from the nearest town and the fact that no one witnessed the accident, resulted in a delay of nearly two hours before I received medical attention. During that entire interval, Jack sat with me in the bus, my head held tightly between his hands, stopping the bleeding. Doctors later confirmed I would surely have bled to death without Jack's help. I have always felt I never adequately thanked him (indeed, how can one?) but I want to now pay public tribute to Jack, a man whose life was dedicated to God and His service, a man who probably never told anyone what a true hero he was. Shirley Saunders Branston Scarborough, Ont. I really enjoy reading The War Cry and Faith & Friends . The article "Heather and Jessica: A Grief Shared" (Faith & Friends, March 2001 ), was sad but very touching. It's sad that these girls had to lay down their lives, but they are now living with the most beautiful person, Jesus Christ. Of course, we have to 4 The War Cry • July 200 I pray for those responsible for their deaths, that they will ask forgiveness from the Father, for He alone is able to change lives. Jim Bridger Springdale, Nfld. I would like to thank all who sent flowers and cards during my stay in hospital. Your kindness was appreciated and will always be remembered. Blessings! Major Andy Barry Toronto I am a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Sullivan Township, and I work as the editor of The Chesley Enterprise, a small community newspaper. For years, The Chesley Enterprise has been blessed in receiving a subscription to your War Cry magazine. What a wonderful publication it is! I read every issue from cover to cover and then pass it on to others, including my pastor. As an editor, I know how much work goes into a publication and I must commend your editorial/production staff on the wonderful job they do. Again, thank you for your efforts and may the love, peace and presence of Jesus continue to be with you. MaryGolem Chesley, Ont. Thanks for the very interesting article about the three sets of twins at Halifax Citadel CC ( The War Cry, May 2001 ). I thought it might be worth pointing out that in the corps of which my wife and I are the officers, we have four sets of twins involved in the local congregation. Two sets are boys and two sets are girls, with one set being our sons. Captain Alan Hoeft Yellowknife Army publications recognized for excellence Territorial publications received important honours during the awards ceremony at the Canadian Church Press annual convention lield in Winnipeg In May. The War Cry received the People's Choice award for best magazine as chosen by convention delegates. The War Cry also received an award in the category General Excellence (Denominational/General). Judges who carefully examined three consecutive issues of The War Cry stated: " .. . most professional of the church publications entered in this competition .. . covers arresting .. . layout varied and creative ... copy edited and presented skilfully." Catherine received an award in the category General Excellence (Specialized). Examination of three consecutive issues of the magazine drew such favourable comments from the judges as: " ... lively, energetic and easy-to-read journal with bold covers that say, 'Pick me up.'"

Frontlines Glace Bay, N.S. In February, 150 Salvationists from Cape Breton Island welcomed Commissioners Bill and Gwen Luttrell for a united meeting at Glace Bay Citadel. The territorial leaders, supported by LtCols David and Margaret Hiscock, former DC and DDWO, Maritime Div, appreciated the opportunity to meet officers and soldiers from this part of the territory. The congregation was challenged and inspired by Commissioner Luttrell's message based on Ephesians 2:1 0. During a time of fellowship which followed, the territorial leaders were warmly received, sharing personal conversation with many area young people, local officers from various corps, Silver Star mothers and new converts, a reminder that The Salvation Army is "marching along" and fulfilling its mission on Cape Breton Island. Commissioner Bill Luttrell with new convert, Jerry Parsons DARTMOUTH, N.S.-Four men from Dartmouth Corps received a Canadian Peacekeeping Service medal honouring their years of service in the Canadian Forces. Shown following the Sunday morning presentation, from left, Cpt Derrick Gullage, CO; Merv Sherwood; Bob Russell; Bill Whittle; Ted Keddie Courtenay, B.C. Mjr Stephen French, divisional director of disaster management and emergency services, B.C. South Div, presented a full-day SOS (Scriptures on Salvation) soul-winning course to 15 particiGraduates display their certificates pants from the local corps. Features included a multimedia presentation explaining the process of leading a person to Christ and in-class participation through role-playing. Prince Albert, Sask. The visit of Cpl Sandra Ryan, Project 614, Ont. Central Div, made a decided impact on the corps and community as she shared stories of her experience while serving in Russia for nine years. An inter-church service featured guest soloist Bob Gibson, director of the Prince Albe.rt male voice chorus, who is currently helping train young people in the Army band. Cpt Sandra Ryan with Mrs Mjr Elsie McEwan (R) TORONTO-Cpts Yvonne and Anthony LeDrew, COs, with participants in an Easter drama held at Lakeshore CC TRENTON, Ont.-Mjr Reuben Janes, CO, presents a plaque to Brad Little, Kiwanis president, in appreciation for the club's ongoing support, including thousands of dollars given to Army projects over the years PARKSVILLE, B.C.-New YPSM Grace Saffin receives her commission from Cpts Violet and Michael Hayes, former COs, Mount Arrowsmith Community Ministries TORONT~ im Michie is commissioned as the 21st bandmaster in the 97-year history of Etobicoke Temple and former Dovercourt Citadel Band. From left, former BM Martin Richards; Mjr Kenneth Kimberley, former CO; BM Jim Michie. July 200 I • The War Cry S

OAKVILLE, Ont.-Salvationists and friends gathered in March for the grand opening of a new NRO facility to service the Greater Toronto Area. The nearly 60,000 square foot warehouse is one of the largest of its kind across Canada. Participating in the opening are Ontario Minister of the Environment Elizabeth Witmer; Colonel Linda Bond, CS; Oakville Mayor Ann Mu/vale; John Kershaw, managing director, NRO CLARENVILLE, Nfld.-CIBC bank staff donated $2,500 to help launch a new thrift store and family services office. From left, Clarenville Mayor Fred Best; Lt-Col Maxwell Feener, former DC, Nfld. East Div; Cpt Maurice Blackler, CO; Perry Goulding, family services co-ordinator Hamilton, Bermuda The Bermuda emergency housing complex has appointed a chaplain to conduct chapel services and staff devotions. The facility serves as a home to 86 ' men and women in the Hamilton area. In addition to his new responsibilities, Asbury College graduate Jamel Bean is also researching social services in Bermuda. wmm~ HOU~ING (OMPl From left, Mjr Woodrow Hale, former DC, Bermuda Div; Hugo Mayers, EHC manager; Jamel Bean, chaplain; Mjr Sharon Hale, former DDWO C5 The War Cry • July 200 I , Did you know ... . . . Mjr Gladys Osmond (R) was honoured by the Canadian Forces in Gander, Nfld., for writing letters to Canadian soldiers overseas? Since 1986, she has written to troops stationed in places like Bosnia and Kosovo, boosting their morale and providing a much-needed touch of home ... The Salvation Army's own Reliance World Travel ceased operating earlier this year? After a century of service to the international Army, the decision was made by IHQ to discontinue this service as it can no longer compete in today's travel market. Formed in 1981 after 80 years as The Salvation Army Migration and Travel Service, RWT covenanted 75% of its annual income to the Army's worldwide mission without ever showing a loss in its annual accounts ... Salvationists in Nfld Central Div are actively involved in their local schools? This past winter, over 3,000 children were fed in one month as part of breakfast and lunch programs in various corps throughout the division. In addition, Cpt Dena George, former CO, Norris Arm, taught brass as part of the school music program ... Bloor Central Corps, Ont. Central Div, presented a new youth musical in April? God Save Your People, an original work by Oriel Horner, portrayed the biblical story of Esther saving her people during the Jewish exile ... songsters at Cari boo Hill Temple, B.C. South Div, sponsored a sing-along presentation of The Sound of Music for their third annual dinner theatre in April? .. . Dorothy and Louie Yando of Niagara Falls Corps, Ont. South Div, were honoured at the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards in April? They received half-century awards recognizing over 50 years of volunteer service to the community ... delegates to the National Social Services Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A., were welcomed by characters from The Wizard of Oz? ... American actor and comedian Bill Cosby found refuge in a Salvation Army gym as a young boy? He is currently spokesperson for the U.S.A. Eastern Territory's HopeShare initiative, seeking to reach the invisible 22% of children living in at-risk situations ... the government of Nova Scotia has vetoed Sunday shopping, making it the only remaining province to enforce Sunday shopping legislation? ... Christian students at the University of California came up with an innovative witnessing campaign this past Easter by wearing T-shirts depicting the slogan "body piercing saved my life"? .. . a video of the DART celebration in Terrace, B.C., earlier this year is available from B.C. North and Yukon Territory Div for $25? HANOVER, Ont.-The corps held a thrift store employees appreciation day. From left, Cpt Jeananne Wirachowslcy, CO; employees Stan Bowman; John Johnston; Kathy Wood; Shelley Bahri; Cpt Glenn Wirachowslcy, CO

Heritage From tragedy to triumph by Major Ira Barrow 85 years of ministry at historic site Cadets In 1949, ready to parade away from the training college at 84 Davisvil/e Ave On April 1, 1916, a simple but impressive ceremony with headquarters staff and other participating groups marked the placing of the cornerstone for the new William Booth Memorial Training College at 84 Davisville Avenue, Toronto. Fast forward 85 years to April 8, 2001. A similar gathering of headquarters staff, Salvationists and friends witnessed the sod turning for The Isabel and Arthur Meighen Manor at 100 Davisville Avenue. The event was the latest in a long series of Army events associated with this historic site. In 1913, Commissioner David Rees established a capital fund for a new training college in Toronto. Unfortunately, the visionary leader, along with many other officers and soldiers, drowned when the Empress of Ireland sank on May 29, 1914. Thankfully, those who were forced into new leadership roles kept the dream of a new "training garrison" alive, and the building was opened two years later. Yet another tragedy had consequences for 84 Davisville with the advent of the Great Depression. The doors of the college were locked in 1935 because of economic restraints. Thankfully, two years later they opened again and cadets of the Enthusiasts Session were among the first of more than 1,000 cadets added to the history of the site (a new college was opened in 1962 at 2130 Bayview Avenue). February 19, 1958, saw the opening of As tragedy had postponed its construction, tragedy delayed the first cadets from moving in. No sooner Mrs Ensign Mary Keith meets the Queen, accompanied by was Commissioner and Mrs Wycliffe Booth the building finished when the Army turned it over to the government for use as a military hospital during the First World War. Four years after the war, during The Salvation Army's 40th anniversary congress in 1922, the William Booth Memorial Training College was official opened. Assisting Commissioner Richards and the training principal, Lt-Colonel William Bettridge, was Ontario Lieut-Governor (Colonel) H. Cockshutt. A few months later, in July of 1923, Commissioner Robert Sowton commissioned 79 members of the Aggressive Session of cadets. another new facility. The Isabel and Arthur Meighen Lodge-the most modern complex for senior citizens of that day-was officially opened adjacent to the training college. Former prime minister Arthur Meighen had always been supportive of the Army's ministry, having chaired the Toronto Advisory Board for 18 years. Commissioner Wycliffe Booth, territorial commander, Toronto Mayor Nathan Phillips, Ontario Premier Leslie Frost and Lieut-Governor J. Keiller MacKay, shared in the official opening. In the summer of 1959, the lodge was visited by a young Queen Elizabeth II. c: c3 Residents purchased a bouquet of four dif- f!:l, ferent kinds of orchids to present to the i'l Queen. The arrangement was skillfully i fashioned by Brother T. Green of Lisgar [7i (!J Street Corps, who 20 years earlier had ere- c,; ated a similar arrangement for the Queen -§ Mother. The royal visit was especially ct memorable for Mrs Ensign Mary Keith (R) who at 90 years of age and in full uniform took the hand of the Queen and sent greetings to Princess Anne and Prince Charles. In the following years the lodge was expanded. In 1982, Commissioner John D. Waldron turned the sod for a new Retired Officers Residence, which was opened in 1985 by Commissioner Will Pratt. It was eventually renamed the Meighen Retirement Residence, and in 1990, it was announced that the building at 100 Davisville was to be closed. It was torn down, but the site kept for future development. Since that time, the Army has committed to building a new long-term care facility. Guests for the sod turning of the new building included Ontario Minister of Health and Long Term Care Tony Clements and Senator Michael Meighen, chair of the Toronto Advisory Board. In the words of his grandfather, Senator Meighen reminded listeners that The Salvation Army is still "a spiritual force with an acute social conscience." As this historic site moves into a new phase of its existence, there is no doubt that it will continue to add a delightful dimension to the sunset years of men and women well into the 21st century. a July 200 I • The War Cry 7

S ummer 1s seen as a season to relax and take a break from the day-to-day routine of life. Active churchgoers and leaders alike often relish the free time made available when programs and activities are scaled back for the months of July and August. Unfortunately, in far too many corps settings, the summer has become a time for shutting down, of cancelling activities and a widespread absence of available youth workers. In ministry, summer is a wonderful time for opportuniry and advance, not for retreat and surrender to the slump mentality. Children's and youth ministries in many areas of the territory need a new spiritual impetus so that opportunities to share God's love are not lose. Summer is the time when more community children could be reached with the Gospel than at any other time of the 8 The War Cry • July 200 I year. Most corps and communities have unchurched, idle and often bored children who are looking for something meaningful to do. At a rime of year when universities, colleges and schools are not in session, more young Salvarionists and potential youth workers are available to assist in ministry endeavours. For the most part, the main opportunity for Christian service and the development of young leaders has centred around the Army's camping ministries, but there are far more young people applying for summer jobs than there are positions to fill in most divisions. Newfoundland West and Labrador Date: July 13-August 24 Number of personnel: 7 Mission goals • To minister to the youth of North West River, Sheshashiu and Happy Valley, Labrador • To participate in other ministries throughout the division, including Sunday services, vacation Bible schools and youth outreach meetings

surren It is the vision of Commissioner Bill Luttrell, territorial commander, that the obvious need for ministry to children and youth be met by the leadership of those Maritimes Dates: July 9-15; July 31-August 26 Number of personnel: 1 O Mission goals • To train, equip and encourage young people to participate in outreach mission-focused activities to reach as many as possible with the Gospel • To foster a new sense of discipleship and urgency for fulfilling Matthew 28: 19 th rough Youth Missions @ Home • To serve in Westville, Sydney and Spryfield, N.S., and Saint John, N.B., through street ministry, visitation, chapel services, prayer walks, vacation Bible school, youth group, sports ministry and share in other ministries currently in existence Salvationists available to minister during the summer months. Ministry to children and youth will be an integral part of the territory's ministry in the summer of 2001. To this end, four teams of vibrant young people will be dispatched to carry out ministry to children and youth in the N fld. West and Labrador, Maritime and Saskatchewan Divisions and innercityToronto, Ont. Central Div, as part of the Youth Missions @ Home project. "Our vast territory has many outlying and inner-city areas that desperately need help and should be looked upon as ripened mission fields on our doorstep waiting to be harvested for the Kingdom of God," states Major Junior Hynes, former territorial youth secretary. One of the greatest challenges in providing appropriate, high quality yomh outreach program activities has been to find adequate fi nancial resources to fund them. Most divisions have the facilities and perSaskatchewan Date: July 2-August 20 Number of personnel: 7 Mission goals • To be involved in ministry with inner-city and aboriginal children and youth • To be involved in ministry in two corps settings sonnel resources to recruit, train and equip potential workers, and divisional youth secretaries are able to arrange and/or facilitate this part of the equation. Unfortunately, many corps and divisional budgets are stretched to the limit and do not allow for innovative ministry efforts. With a creative vision for reaching children and youth for Jesus and using funds supplied from DHQs, individual ministry units and THQ, the Youth Missions @ Home projects will provide a rewarding alternative to the lazy, hazy and often unproductive days of summer. Pray that God will bless this initiative and that many children and youth will hear and accept the Gospel message. D Reaching and youth for Christ Inner-city Toronto Date: May ?-August 26 Number of personnel: 6 Mission goals • To focus on children's ministries while retaining flexibility for ministry in individual corps settings • To be involved in vacation Bible school, corps ministry, visitation, open-air services, street work/outreach, youth nights, worship celebrations, servanthood projects and publicity July 200 I • The War Cry 9

Insight A leap of faith by Lt-Colonel David Hammond (R) We can see our salvation foreshadowed in Abraham There is no better word to describe the message of the Bible than the word salvation. William Booth was not misguided when he refused to let us be called a volunteer army. Salvation was his word. For 123 years the Army has carried the word of salvation to the world and it has become our international specialty. Is salvation in danger of becoming merely a word, not an experience, and thus devoid of power and conviction, with no ability to change human hearts? If our heritage is to be preserved, our commitment to the experience of salvation must be renewed It was in that moment that Abraham took his leap of faith, a leap that would resound through the centuries and imprint itself in the mind of the Apostle Paul. Here is Abraham's leap of faith: "[He] believed the Lord, and He credited it to him as righteousness" (Genesis 15:6). This is what it means to be justified by faith. Two thousand years later, New Testament writers would refer back to this decisive moment in Abraham's life. He was Paul's great hero, and when, from prison, Paul wrote his monumental epistle about salvation, Abraham's memdaily by every Salvationist. The Army Search the Scriptures. Salvaory was the model that shaped his theology. "Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham's offspring-not only to those who are of the law but also to those who are of the faith tion is their theme and it is the only hope for a has carried fallen world. Sing it out: "Salvation! 0 the joyful sound, what pleasure to our the word of ears. " We can see our salvation of Abraham. He is the father foreshadowed in Abraham. The patriarch had risked everything in response to a promise from a God whom he hardly knew (see Genesis 2:2-3). He understood that salvation to of us all" (Romans 4: 16). Paul knew Abraham's story well. He recognized Abraham not just as the father of the Hebrew race but as the the world he was to become "the father of many nations" yet his wife, Sarah, remained barren. At a moment of despair, Abraham confronted God and accused Him of being unable to fulfil His promise (see Genesis 15:2). It was then that God used an object lesson to reach the old man. Taking him outside, God pointed up and said: " . . . 'Look up at the heavens and count the stars-if indeed you can count them.' Then He said to him, 'So shall your offspring be'" (Genesis 15:5). IO The War Cry • July 200 I father of all those who would, through Jesus, believe in Abraham's God. Paul knew the importance of laying down the clear way of salvation for the first century Church. No other name, expect Jesus Christ, is spoken of more often in the Scriptures, or with more respect, than that of Abraham. We read: • The words of Jesus-"Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing My day; he saw it and was glad" Oohn 8:56). • The words of Paul-"... 'Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness'" (Romans 4:3). • The words of the writer to the Hebrews-"When God made His promise to Abraham ... He swore by Himself, saying 'I will surely bless you .. .' " (Hebrews 6:13). • The words of the apostle James- "... Abraham was called God's friend" Oames 2:23). The enemy would have many voices seeking to deceive and destroy the truth. There would be false gospels (see Matthew 7:15); false prophets (see Matthew 7:15); false cults (see Matthew 24:24); false apostles (see 2 Corinthians 11:13); false brethren (see Galatians 2:4); false teachers (see 2 Peter 2:1-3). There was "a different gospel" (see Galatians 1:6-9); another Jesus (see 2 Corinthians 11:3, 4); different spirits (see 2 Corinthians 11 :4). The early apostles and the early church had to get the Gospel straight. Heresy had the potential to destroy the Church for generations to come. When we take God at His word, He credits righteousness to our account. This is salvation: pure, simple, trustworthy. John Stott, in his classic book The Cross of Christ, records his personal experience of salvation: "I can still remember what a revelation it was to me as a young man to be told that any action on my part was necessary. I used to imagine that because Christ died, the world had been automatically put right. When someone explained to me that Christ had died for me, I responded rather haughtily, "everyone knows that," as if the fact itself, or my knowledge of the fact, brought me salvation. But God does not impose His gifts on us willy-nilly; we have to receive them by faith." "Salvation for all" is the Good News the Army bears-from Abraham through Jesus to us.a

International IHQ site to be redeveloped The General has announced that Abstract Securities Ltd., a commercial property development company, has been designated the preferred developer for the project to redevelop the site of International Headquarters, Queen Victoria Street, London, England. Through a partnership arrangement, the project offers the Army the opportunity of embarking on a significant development at no cost to Army funds. The board of directors of the Salvation Army International Trustee Company has conditionally approved the submission of a planning application for the scheme that will provide a new headquarters on the western end of the present site, adjacent to the pedestrian walkway linking St. Paul's Cathedral to the new Tate Modern Gallery. The remainder of the site will be developed for commercial leasing, with the intention that income from a long lease for the site will fund the development in its entirety plus generating an annual contribution linked to the rental income. The two parts of the building have been designed as independent structures, enabling either to be separately redeveloped Women in the future. The IHQ portion will provide facilities for the international administration of the Army and depict its religious ethic and ethos. A visitor centre and interactive services will provide contact with tourists and visitors who are anticipated to pass across the adjacent pedestrian footbridge. The building will incorporate extensive use of glass and open voids to integrate floors that will be open to the public with those of a more private function. A potential pre-letting of the commercial element of the development has established a pro-active timetable, such that demolition of the existing building will commence as soon as possible after the achievement of detailed planning permission. It is anticipated that IHQ will move to temporary premises around September of this year, with reconstruction work beginning early in 2002. The new building should be available for occupation in the early part of 2004. In the intervening period, IHQ will be accommodated wichin the United Kingdom Territory's William Booth College at Denmark Hill, in South-East London. D Celebrating God's work On Valentine's Day, Christian women around the world began preparing to attend a Global Celebration for Women to be held in the Reliant Astrodome, Houston, Texas, U.S.A., September 19-21. They will come from every corner of the globe to celebrate God's work in the lives of women around the world. "We will celebrate our heritage as women and address the needs of women with positive action from international networks who come together in the power of Jesus Christ to transform human lives and national problems," says Wmnie Bartel, chair of the Global Celebration for Women. Speakers include General Eva Burrows (R), Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of evangelist Billy Graham, and Judy Mbugua of Africa. Testimonies will be given by dozens of international leaders, all of whom have impacted nations. Dramas and videos will depict the lives of women, including their giftedness and immense suffering. Workshops will give opportunity for women to participate as their particular interests determine, and along with exhibitors, will focus on equipping women to impact their nations and countries with hope, help and healing. International representatives and indigenous dancers and singers will provide inspiration as women celebrate the victory that comes from true empowerment and real transformation possible only through the redemption of Jesus Christ in human lives and relationships. Participating partners in che celebration include The Salvation Army, Campus Crusade for Christ-Women Today, Assemblies of God Women's Ministries and Pan African Christian Women's Association. Winnie Bartel continues: "The Global Celebration is a once-in-a-lifetime event. The idea began four years ago when several international leaders realized that women were having dramatic and life-changing impact on the world and were experiencing disproportionate suffering in the world. Acting on a friend's referral, Hank Deruiter began volunteering wich the Army in December 1988. Since chen, he has been committed to the Army's mission and has volunteered with the Brampton Family Services Centre, Ont. Central Div, for over 11 years. Hank helps out at the food bank weekly, assists during the Christmas season with toy distribution and was involved with the remodeling of the food bank. Hank's desire to help people in need has taken him beyond Canada's borders. Last March, Hank and his wife of 44 years, Ann, went to Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.A., to assist in rebuilding homes destroyed by a tornado, and this past February, travelled to North Carolina, U.S.A., to help with the reconstruction of homes following che devastation of hurricane Floyd. Hank is a member of the Ontario Christian Music Assembly Choir and with Ann is a member of the Christian Reformed Church and Christian Reformed World Relief Committee Disaster Response Service. Hank has two children and two grandchildren and views his volunteering with the Army as an extension of his blessings from God. D The Global Celebration for Women will be the largest global celebration ever made by evangelical women to motivate and activate thousands of women to impact nations and change the world for Christ." For additional information v1s1t www.globalcelebration.org or contact your DHQ. D July 200 I • The War Cry I I

Evangelism Share your faith now! by Ron Ferris Open your mind to the possibilities for reaching people for Christ Not long ago I had to have the driver's side window on my car replaced. When I went to pick up the car, it wasn't read:)I so I figured I'd have to spend time in one of those "waiting rooms. " You know the kind I mean. One with the dated magazines, the smell of oil and the background sound of a mechanic beating the living daylights out of some part from a car you hope isn't yours. Then it dawned on me. "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" Gohn 10:10). The words of Jesus were as appropriate here as in so many other places where life just happens. Communicating the Gospel is about real people whose lives have been transformed by the wonder of His grace. When I sat down, I realized this waiting room was different. For starters, it was clean. As for noise, there was barely a whisper, and there was also something else out of the ordinary. Faith & Friends tells stories of transformed lives in language we all understand. What a marvellous opportunity we have to allow the power of these stories to impact our world for Christ! What a tremendous privilege to be able to share in conversation the On the table next to my seat was an oversized picture book choughts, q_uestions and wonderment invoked by an article. titled Why Am I On This Earth? I recognized it immediately. Our corps had distributed about 2,000 copies of it in selected neighbourhoods last year. It contains the Gospel in picrures, story and personal testimony. To the right as you read this, you'll see the current issue of Faith & Friends. 1n the past, maybe you've leafed through both it and The ~r Cry, concentrating on those pages with people you recognize by picture and name. What was it doing here? It seemed out of place. Something so purposely used to reach people for Christ ... here ... in a place that caters to ordinary people with car problems. This place was so common, so everyday, so normal, just an unscheduled stop in the routine of life. What could the Message do here? This time, do something different. Take a minute and pull Faith & Friends out. Then stop and ask yourself these questions. What are its possibilities? Where can you see it making an impact? Using this tool God has placed in your hands, how can you share your faith now? D How to use Faith & Friends Practical, natural and effective ways to share the Gospel Let's start with the obvious. Do you have Faith & Friends in a place where it is accessible to neighbours and friends when they visit your home? Does your coffee table or front hall desk hold a copy? Sometimes, just a word about an article you've read and a challenge for someone else to read it and see if they felt the same way you did, can open up a discussion about faith. The stories are written for all to understand and won't be threatening to anyone. What about your desk at work? How many times in the course of a day do colleagues gather for small talk and a coffee while using your workstation or office as a timeout place? Maybe the cover story will catch their eye and cause them to ask a question or share a thought. It's intentional and our natural relationships with fellow workers lend themselves to talking about the gut issues of our existence. Maybe Faith & Friends will be the means by which the bridge of faith is crossed. 12 The War Cry • July 200 I Do you own your own business? Is there a waiting room? Can the unchanging Gospel story, told in the lives of real people, replace the quickly dated newsmagazines and entertainment fluff found in so many places of business? Wouldn't that be something? Your client, customer or patient comes in and wants to talk about something they've just read that has resonated somewhere deep within them. That's a God-moment and Faith & Friends could provide it. Faith stories work in all areas of our lives and the place where you provide for others is no exception! Do you share copies in seniors' residences and hospitals? Don't make it just a routine. Engage the receivers with some faith questions about a certain article you've read. Talk to them about the last issue and whether anything caught their interest. Share what you found to be interesting. Connecting at this level creates community and don't we all desire that? Faith & Friends may expand the borders of a community of faith. How about reading it on your break, on the subway, in the bus, on the park bench, in the doughnut shop? I don't think Tim Horton had any idea of how much faith sharing would be done over coffee and doughnuts. Next time you are there, take note of the life talk that surrounds you. Our lives are lives of faith; faith that can make a difference in the pulse of everyday circumstances. Why not use Faith & Friends as a springboard for a questioning soul? Will it happen? Who knows? But there is a feeling deep in my heart that says we can't afford not to try. If your copy is marked with the stamp of your corps address and phone number, it could easi ly be left behind, providing a contact point for your companion in conversation. a

Growing saints by Lt-Colonel Doug Moore (R) To be a more potent force for the G eneral Gowans has done Gospel in our world we must learn how us a favour by boiling to grow saints more effectively down the international mission statement to a few powerful words. We are reminded of a subject. Lifestyle is an integral part of being a follower of clearly articulated mandate to save souls, grow saints and Christ. Can it be denied that instruction in holy living is serve suffering humanicy. articulated and described? The disciplines of the Spirit are Ir is subject to debate bur many will agree rhat the sec- made very clear. How do we make that happen in our conond part may very well be the weakest pare of the Army's gregarions given all the demands of corps life? mission. Boo-th's intention was to be a mission ro the East End of London and that his converts would feed the churches. Because the churches didn't welcome them, congregational life became an integral part of Anny practice. We have actually fulfilled Booth's origin.al intentions. We have preached the Gospel faithfully; introduced people to Christ, brought them to faith and commirmenr and then seen many find their way into other churches. k can be stated, however, that we could, should and can be a more potent force for the Gospel in our world if we lea..m how to grow saints more effectively. Ir is exciting to note that it looks like the Lord is giving us an opporrunity ro make adjustments. Perhaps it is the case that in the days ahead, we will learn how to do corps, church and congregational life better so that more of those we lead to Chri~t will grow to maturity within the context of our Movement. We must! A biblical perspective .From a biblical perspective, Christians are expected to move toward maturity. In fact, it is biblically incumbent upon the Church, the Body of Christ, to arrange things so that happens. It is not an option. The wrirer to the Hebrews wrote: "Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity ... " (see 6:1). The community; the body, thefellowship, the congregation, is to work rogerher toward collective and individual macwiry in faith and practice. Importancly, the same idea or goal emerges when Paul wrote to the Ephesian Church (see Ephesians 4: 11-13) about the giving of the gift:; of the Spirit. The Bible is full of specific instructions as to what we are to do and how we are to organize in order to achieve this important purpose. For instance, the assembling of ourselves together week-by-week is clearly required. Doing all things in order is a principle for an effective worship and learning experience. Learning how to live in community i.~ h11er Our Wesleyan heritage In consideration of this matter, ic is imporcaoc thar we pay some attention to our heritage. We take certain pride that we grew out of Methodism and that Wesleyan holiness is a doctrinal foundation block upon which our Movement is built. Growing saints was an integral part of what Wesley and his movement was all about. Subsequencly, the Booths and the early Army leaders followed suit. Wesley's whole controversial argument about perfection had co do with whar he fdt was the necessity for Christians to grow and become mature. He wrote these power-packed words, which are the totality of his thinking in a nutshell: "The free grace of God, through rhe merirs of Christ, gives pardon to them char believe1 that believe with such a faith as, working by love, produces all obedience and holiness." When we speak about our heritage being Wesleyan, we automatically chink docrrine, and mosr especially, doctrine pertaining co holiness. We should be forever graceful for the work done by our forebears in formulating our Salvation Army doctrinal statements. These formulations of belief were banded down ro us from those who fought the ecclesiastical battles over the centuries preceding us. It hardly needs to be said that those who do Salvation Army ministry have the responsibility and obligation to learn, practise and teach the truths of biblical holiness. Growth toward maturity has been enhanced and facilitated through participation in music and song. Many Salvacionists cut their rheological teeth through singing the songs written by our inspired poets. · To be called a Methodist in the earliest stages of its movement was nor a compliment. This takes us back to the days of the Oxford Holy Club of which the Wesley brothers, John and Charles, were a part. This group of devored, Christian university students met to share, learn and serve tngf'thf.'r. This small group experience W::1£ a critical piece in

their development toward maturity and preparation for their life's work. When John Wesley found himself spiritually and the revival movement began, he remembered his Holy Club experiences. He organized his people (converts) into groups or bands for c:he purpose of helping them grow. This became his "method" and those who saw it criticized it by tagging the members "Methodists." The Salvation Army came out of that movement. Our becitage involves more than doctrine. We have a heritage of method, of a certain way of doing things, of organizing things for the particular and specific purpose of growing the saints toward maturity. While our methods need to be revised in view of different and evolving cultural realities, we do ourselves harm if we ignore this aspect of our history. Were Wesley's "methods" successful? It may be helpful to draw a comparison between Wesley and one of his preaching- and revivalist contemporaries, George Whitefield, an Englishman and Calvinist, who did his revivalist preaching in the New World. Whitefield had a powerful voice that thundered out the Gospel. He preceded his revival campaigns with a prolific letter-writing ministry. He wrote hundreds ofleners to those who might attend his meetings. When he arrived, the people were ready to hear him preach. Wesley was also a successful preacher. It is estimated that he travelled half a million miles on horseback as an itinerant evangelist. What has history done with the subsequent ministries of these two men? They both made their mark on history, but in different ways. The movement founded by Whitefield faded out. His work was not in vain because some important ministries can be traced back to his influence, but as a movement his ministries did not survive. The Wesleyan revival, on the other hand, gave birth to the Methodist Church, the Holiness Movement and The Salvation Army. What was the difference? Wesley's survival and Whitefield's demise had to do with the fact that Wesley organized his people into bands with the purpose of moving them on to maturity. Whitefield did not. Wesley's method, if you will, minimized the risk of allowing his converts to drift away from their new-found faith and maximized the potential of moving them on toward becoming saints. Wesley was never, in his own mind, anything other than an Anglican, a man of rhe church .. He went to chapel every morning foT the purpose of taking communion. Wesley believed that doing church well was a major pan of bringing people co maturity. In chis regard, he, his methods and practices scill have a great deal to reach us. lt is certainly part of our hecirage th.at afi:er we bring people ro Christ, we have an obligation, by the way we organize ourselves, to intentionally move them toward maturity. Emerging considerations This brief overview, given our biblical mandate and our h.istoric.'lL heritage, allows for some clear thinking about a few elements of corps (congregational) ministry that are important in the processes of growing saints. We are already well down the road toward making good things happen in some, if nor all, of these areas of ministry. Perhaps it's that we need to keep on keeping on so rbar in the years ahead we will End ow-selves more and more able to function as communities of faith and practice with excellence. It is true, however, that some deep, sys rem ic d1ange is .required. The essemial elements that emerge are in c:he areas of education, preaching, teaching, poetry and music. We come our of a past char laid a great deal of importance on training and developmenc. Both of the Wesley brothers spent 10 years as srudenrs ar Oxford. During the English revival itself, workers were desperately needed.John was determined to infuse lay workers (preachers) into the field but only after wba:c he thought was enough educacion. to ger them going. Then there h;1d to be assurances of ongoing rigorous preparation. Charles, on the ocher hand, was equally adamant thar workers must not be assigned to responsibilities in the ministry without much more education than John wai; requiring. This became a .matter of sharp disagreement between them. Suffice it to sa.y that preparing people for ministry in order ro grow saints was a critical piece of the Wesleyan revival movement. There is a danger if one determines that it is more important to get at the work than it is to spend time and energy on getting ready to serve as growing and maturing saints. It is interesting to notice how much emphasis there is in the Bible on the need to "make every effort." This is specific instruction toward excellence. It introduces the discipline of applying ourselves to becoming individually and collectively effective in ministry. The education of our people is not just a nice option. It is a God-given, God-ordained obligation. We need to ask ourselves whether or not we have systemically applied ourselves to the rigorous and focused task of producing preachers and teachers. It is no Those who do Salvation Army ministry have the responsibility and obligation to learn, practise and teach the truths of biblical secret that the work of the Army h I' is many-sided. Unfortunately, 0 lneSS what emerges as being predominant in terms of our performance is not preaching and reaching. It is not by accident that the society in which we work sees us as good and kind people who help che poor. We do nor have a reputation for good preaching and teaching. Why? We simply have nor puc the emphasis there systemically. The good preachers are there because rhey have decided personally ro apply themselves ro char discipline, nor because the system produces them. How would we go about changing our reputation? We must decide to make that a priority in terms of our srructures and systems. Good preaching and reaching that will conrribuce to the growth and development of our people toward spiritual maturity will only happen when those who preach are highly trained and given the tools through rigorous education.. All the other .fuctors are necessary-compassion, incegriry, practical holy living and practice, legitimate interest in people, pastoraJ care. Bue if the principles of the

Scriptures are not clearly and properly articulated, growth toward maturity will suffer. Historically in the Army, we have sung our theology. Are we doing that these days? It is not the intention to be overly critical of the current emphasis on contemporary chorus singing. It is tragic, however, that our alvacion Army holiness emphasis is not on the agenda. We are not singing Salvation Army holiness songs these days. That's not to say rhar Salvation Army songs are the be-all-and-end-all. But the loss of our sung theology is huge. We need to carefully and wisely address this challenge. Challenge Outcomes are important. Our aims and objectives are to see our Army become more and more effective in the areas of ministry that contribute to the growing of saints, seeing our people move steadily toward spiritual maturity. If we are going to be true to our biblical mandate and our Wesleyan heritage, there are a number of things to which we will need to pay attention. We will need to do what we do better and better and have the courage to make some significant systemic changes. le is undersrood, of course, that culture is a strong factor when considering ministry. Our cultural realities are unique to our part of the world and our age or era. Creativity is required here in order to ascertain what steps need to be taken to bring about ministry improvements: 1. It is biblically and historically incumbent upon us to grow saints. To be true to the reasons for our existence, we must become more effective in helping our people become more mature in faith and practice. We are commissioned to make disciples. 2. In order to grow saints we will need to pay attention to our doctrinal heritage. We are a people who espouse the doctrine of holiness. We will need to find creative ways to make this an integral part, not only of what we say and believe, but also of what we practise individually and collectively. 3. To grow sainrs will require that we pay attention to our methodologies and make adjusrmenrs as necessary. It will not be enough to articulate what we believe. It will be more and more important that we organize ourselves in such a way that will contribute to individual and collective maturity. 4. To grow saints will require that we find ways to move our people from rhe fundamenrals offairh and practice to maturity through practical educational experiences. The days ahead will see the church more and more a place of learning and education. Some suggest that the church will replace the seminary. The lines between clergy and laity will continue to blur and the congregation will provide the context for becoming spiritually mature and effective in ministry and service. 5. To grow saints we will need to intentionally develop spiritual leaders who are effective, competent preachers, teachers and pastors who can handle rhe Word with depth and expertise. Our spiritual leaders must also learn to be effective in the handling of people in supportive ways. 6. Poetry and music is a means to teach and lead people to maturity. We need to find ways to retain our poetry and revise our music, or we may be in danger of losing our teaching tool rhat has been so effective in the past. It seems to me that rhis lays a heavy challenge on those responsible co creatively take our poetry and put it to music that will satisfy modern ears and tastes. a This presentation was made at the territorial leaders' conference last November. Next issue, Serving suffering humanity cher's A series by Commlsskme~ R- P""'e' (R) Under His wing l ean see him now, in memory. He walked with an almost imperceptible limp, as though he _were continuing to maimain his b~- ance on the deck of a _rodarig boat as he had done so often m his lifetime. When you spoke to him, he usually stood still and, with the hint of a mischievous little smile, expounded his favourite text for that day or proceeded to answer your question with faultless reference to the Bible. His name was Isaac Young, but to everyone from the magistrate to the man in the street, from the doctor to the dockyard worker, and even to the children who often crowded around him with awe and respect, he was "Uncle Ike." I have met many keen students of the Scripture. Theological professors wid1 cheir exciting revealed concepts of hidden truth and thrilling expositors of scriprural challenge, bur never have I known anyone who could o readily and accurately refer ro Bible text as could this fisherman disciple. "Uncle Ike, what does Ezekiel say about shepherds?" With a slight twist of his head and an emphasizing finger, bent a bit from arthritis, .drivi.ng every point home, he would repeat from memory Ez?:kiel 34. If you had been careless or inattentive abour spiritual matters, you might expect to be challenged, on che Street or in the sail loft where I first met Uncle lke mending his necs, with the parable of the net with fish to be kept or discarded or the tale of the talents. Beside being the community prophet, treasurer of the Salvation Army corps and interpreter exrraordinai:re of the Scriptures, Uncle Ike was by nature and vocation a man of the sea. I recall that, as a young lieutenant, I was appointed from Twillingare in Notre Dame Bay, Nfld. some discance away m WesleyviUe in Bonavisra Bay, Nfld. 1n those now fur-away days of sparse communication, the poscmaster in most towns kept a large book available for public .information in which he wrote from a telegraph service the lacest news from near and far. I was scanning such a book in the Wesleyville post office one afi:ernoon, and read that Isaac Young and his three boys, on their boat, The Whitecoac, had been missing at sea for some days. Just then rhe town policeman, who had also been stationed at Twillingate, came in and we shared the opinion that that wary old seaman had probably found shelter in one of the many coves or harbours around the coasr and would probably be waiting for favourable weather. That evening at a town function, che policeman came in and whispered to me that The Whitecoat was in our harbour. I went down to the wharf and in a few moments was on the boat. Uncle Ike sat nonchalantly on his bunk, with his Bible open. "Well, my son, they thought they had lose me, didn', they?" he aid. "Didn't they know that I was under His wing?" It was the simple confidence of one who knew that in his Lord and in His Bookwas a trust that no Atlantic gales could blow away. "Whenever you get uneasy, my son, remember Uncle Ike, and be at rest because 'under His wings shalt thou trust.' " On the road into an African village with the car refusing to start, in the sometimes threatening waters of administration or in the sudden hurricane burst of physical pain, Uncle lke's text has come with blessed assurance: "He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust ... " (Psalm 91:4, KJV).D July 200 I • The War Cry I S

T he joy associated with holding each of my children in my arms immePart 7 born again! Deny whatever Thou pleasest, but deny not this; let me be born from above!' " diately after their binhs is indescribable. As I looked into their faces, I realized that something of the body, mind and spirit of my wife and me was in them, and was overwhelmed by the mystery and miracle of new birth. Born again! The Apostle Paul wrote that "if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" (2 Corinthians 5: 17). His words suggest a radical crisis-point experience. Wesley, too, indicates that while regeneration is only the beginby Colonel Earl Robinson I wonder if that is the way God the Father must feel every time someone is born again through His Spirit and created anew in Christ Jesus. Human life was created in the image of God, bur that image was infected by sin. Ir is only when we experience what T he Salvation Army's sevenih doctrine describes as "regeneration by the Holy Spirit," and are .indwelt by the Spirit of God, that God the Father is able fully to see something of H imself in us. T hen there is rejoicing in Heaven over the mystery and miracle of a different kind of new birth. John Wesley describes that new birth as the "inward work of God." O ur being saved through justification by grace through fa.im is me "great work which God does 'for us,' in forgiving our sins." Associated with that work is the new birth which is me "great work which God does 'in us,' in reviving our fallen nature." It is in his sermon on John 3:7, "You must be born again," that Wesley parricularly develops his teaching on regeneration. The final paragraph of his sermon is dramatic. He indicates that it is not enough to h ave the sacrament of bap tism, do no harm to any man, do all the good you can, go m church twice a day, go to the Lord's cable every week, say prayers, hear good sermons or read many good books. H e said: "None of these things will stand in the place of the new birm; no, nor anything under Heaven. Let th is therefore, if you have not already experienced this inward work of God, be your continual prayer: 'Lord, add this to :ill Thy bl.essings--lec me be ,~1..Th•c y-.-ar ry Published monthly, The War Cry also includes Faith & Friends magazine. For new subscriptions, allow six weeks. One year subscription: $26.50 (including GST) Foreign subscription: $32 Total payment enclosed: $ _ ____ ____ _ __ _ I C5 The War Cry • July 200 I ning to a new life in Christ, it is normally an instantaneous beginning just as "a child is born of a woman." To be born again of God is to know a change as radical as that of one's first birth when one leaves the womb, and eyes begin to see the light, ears hear sounds, and one breathes and lives in a manner wholly different from before. Wesley does admit, however, chat there may be variations to such an instantaneous beginning. He emphasizes chat the important thing (concerning the seed of salvation and the resulting new birth) is che experience itself rather rhan its timing. ''The firsr sowing of chis seed I cannot conceive to be other than instantaneous; whether I consider experience, or the word of God, or the very nature of the thing; however, I contend not for a circumstance, but the substance: If you can attain it another way, do. Only see that you do anain it; for if-you fall short, you perish evecla.scingly." In his book Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit, Professor Albert Outler points out that in this emphasis on regeneration, Wesley was "committed co a doctrine of justification that involved both a relative and a real change in the forgiven sinner." It is a relative change in one's status before God because of what God does for us on the cross of Calvary to speak His word of forgiveness. But it is also a real change in the moral quality of one's life through what God does in us by the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit of Christ. There is "an actual change of character, along with che change in the Godhuman relationship." It is the beginning co a life of Christ-like holiness in the spiritual life development journey. D (Please print) Name _ ______________ ______ _ _ Address _ _ _____ _______ ___ ____ _ City _ _____ Province ___ _ Postal code Mail to: The Salvation Army Editorial Department 2 0verlea Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4H 1 P4

WCBC Higher goals attained Graduation ceremony marks 20th anniversary The 19th graduation ceremony that took place at William and Catherine Booth College was an occasion to celebrate the founding of the college 20 years ago. On February 18, 1982, Commissioner John Waldron, then territorial commander, signed the order to establish the college. To commemorate the occasion, the fearured speaker for the 2001 graduation ceremony was the daughter of Commissioner and Mrs. Waldron, Le-Colonel Edith Pigford. Adding to the celebration of the weekend, several smdenrs were honoured at the Saturday evening awards banquet attended by 350 family members, faculty, staff and the WCBC Board of Trustees. This year, Dr Jonathan Raymond, president of the college, restored the annual baccalaureate worship service, held Sunday morning in the Clifford Hetherington Chapel, WCBC. The service included the Ltnveiling of a large, framed picture of Commissioners John and Helen Waldron by Lt-Colonels Eugene and Edith Pigford of the U.S.A. Eastern Territory. The WCBC Board of Trustees with chancellor Commissioner Bill Luttrell, territorial commander, was introduced to the congregation and college community as the first WCBC chancellor appointed by IHQ. Following a dedicatory prayer, Commissioner Luttrell delivered the morning message. A capacity crowd of family; friends and guests gathered in the afternoon in Elim Chapel for the graduation ceremony. Heritage Park Temple Band provided inspiring music throughout the afrernoon, from the academic procession of graduands, faculty and guests from 0th.er institutions to che final recession. The 2001 valedictory address was given by graduand Delores Pardy. Lr-Colonel Edith Pigford challenged the graduands wi.th words taken from Jeremiah. Commissioner Bill Lumell hooded each graduate upon conferral of his or her degree by Dr Jonathan Raymond. The graduation exercises were followed by a reception at the college in honour of the graduates and their families. Prior to and following the graduation exercises, the WCBC Board ofTrustees convened for two days of meetings. They acted to approve tenure for Dr Roy Jeal; a new departmental scrucmre for the college; allocation of funds for the purchase of property l!,djoining the college; updating of the college's strategic plan for the furure; and awarding of an honorary doccorare at the 2002 graduation. The board e.xpressed gratitude for oucstanding service to outgoing board members Mildred Jarvis, Dr Victor Shepherd, Lr-Colonel Merv Leach, former secre_rary for personnel, and LrColonel Peter Wooci, formf'r .~f"rrf'tary for business administration. Members of the board also include: Dr Derrick Binns; Colonel Linda Bond, chief secretary; Commissioner Bill Luttrell; Dr Jonathan Raymond; Dr Sherman Scryde; Dr Donald Burke; Lr-Col Ray Moulton, DC, Man. and NW Om. Div; Nancy Michel; Mjr Susan McMillan, secretary for business administration; Carole Pickering; Don Timmerman and Lt-Col David Luginbuhl, secretary for program services. a From notes provided by WCBC The Salvation Army WILLIAM AND CATHERINE BOOTH COLLEGE 447 Webb Place, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2P2 Phone: 204-947-6701; fax: 204-942-3856 E-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.wcbc-sa.edu WCBC is now accepting applications for the position of director of advancement. A detailed job description is available on our Web site or by contacting the college. The director is responsible for all development, admissions and public relations activities of the college. Qualifications will include an undergraduate degree, an understanding of and commitment to the college's philosophy of Christian higher education, demonstration of high energy leadership in public relations, development and/or recruitment in the field of higher education and the ability to integrate Christian faith in the work place. NATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC AUG 25 - SEPT 1 Jackson's Point Camp DR KEITH WILKINSON Guest Conductor For Salvationists 16 - 30 Cost: $270 Contact THO Music Dept for applications July 200 I • The War Cry I 7

Transitions Gazette INTERNATIONAL Promotions/appointments: Lt-Cols Paulo/Yoshiko Rangel, TC and TPWO, Brazil Tty, with rank of colonel Appointments: Mjrs Torben/Deise Eliasen, CS and TSWO, Brazil Tty; Lt-Cols Olin/Dianne Hogan, officer commanding and command president of women's organizations, Mexico Cmd; Cmr Margaret Taylor, international secretary for programme resources, IHQ TERRITORIAL Appointments: Aux-Cpts Edgardo/Elizabeth Avila, Montreal Citadel - Spanish Ministries, Quebec Div Return to active service: Mjr Roberta Dalrymple; Cpt Lois Dueck Retirements: Lt-Cols Peter/Esther R0ed. Last appointments, DC and DDWO, B.C. South Div; Mjrs Vernon/Gladys Bates. Last appointment, Fort Erie, Ont. South Div; Mjrs Wallace/Juanita Chaytor. Last appointment, assistant C&FS officer, Nfld. East Div; Aux-Cpts Clarence/Linda Pippy. Last appointment, Amherst CC, Maritime Div; Mjrs Henry/Elva e Rowsell. Last appointment, Newmarket, Ont. Central Div; Cpts David/Lynn Graham. Last appointments, assistants, Calgary ARC, Alta. & N.W.T. Div; Cpts Smith/Florence Rowsell. Last appointments, chaplains, HotelDieu Grace Hospital, Windsor; Mjrs Reed/Elizabeth Wiseman, Clarke's Beach, Nfld. East Div Retirement addresses: Mjrs Bramwell/Ruth Foote (R), 4237 Old West Ave, Windsor, ON N9G 2X1; Mjrs Ralph/Anne Hewlett (R), 14 York Place, Cambridge, ON N1 R 3P7; Mjrs Reginald/Elizabeth Pell (R), 738 McKay Ave, Windsor, ON N9B 2A1 Address changes: Mrs Mjr Grace Williams (R), 205 - 170 Portugal Cove Rd, St. John's, NF A 1 B 2N2; Mjr/Mrs Raymond Stratton (R), 3 Sarasota Ct, St. John's, NF A 1 E 527; Aux-Cpt/Mrs Edwin Howell (R), 85 Rockmanor Dr, Bedford, NS B4A 2K9; Mjr/Mrs Alton Haggett (R), 102B - 70 Armstrong Ct, Halifax, NS B3M 4P7 Promotions to Glory: Brg Frederick Lewis (R), from Oakville, Ont., April 26; Mrs Brg Ermine Brown (R), from Toronto, May 15 cet Excellence in Christian Leadership Excel Dates: Purpose: August 25-30, 2001 To prepare and equip January 1-6, 2002 potential young leaders August 24-29, 2002 (ages 18-30) for excellence in ministry within See your corps officer for a brochure and application form. the Kingdom of God. For Further Information: Colley Jackson Consultant for Leadership Train ing Tel: 1-416-422-6249 or Email: [email protected] Captain David Allen Excel Program Director I 8 The War Cry • July 200 I Retirements Majors Ralph and Anne Hewlett retire July 1 from their final appointment as corps officers in Lethbridge, Alta. Ralph grew up at Windsor Citadel, Ont. , and Anne at Dovercourt Citadel, Toronto. Both were saved at youth councils in their early teens and responded to God's call to officership. Anne was commissioned as a Soldier of Christ in 1962 and Ralph as a Defender of the Faith in 1966. Before their marriage in 1967, Anne Jackson held brief appointments in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan. Their paths crossed at Toronto CFOT and together they served in appointments in Ontario, British Columbia and Bermuda. The Hewletts retire with the prayer that they may have many more years of fruitful service as good soldiers of Jesus Christ in caring ministries as He gives opportunity. "There's joy in following Jesus all the way!" Majors Kenneth and Jeannette Crews retire July 1 from their final appointments as community and family services director and community and family services officer, Halifax. As a teenager, Ken heard the call to officership while active in the Halifax North Corps. Jeanette (Anstey) moved from Garni~h, Nfld., to Halifax in 1955 where she attended Halifax North Corps. The Crews entered training college in 1958 in the Pioneers Session. Following marriage in 1961, the Crews served as corps officers in the Maritimes and Ontario for 27 years. In 1986, they were appointed to family services in Lethbridge, Alta., and remained in community and family services until retirement. The Crews look back on 42 years of fulfilling ministry and see that God has been at work in marvelous ways. They have four children, daughter, Miriam Leslie, sons, Kenny, Kevin and Tim, and nine grandchildren. They will reside in Pictou, N.S. Lt-Colonels Bramwell and Ruth Meakings retired June 1 from their final appointments as DC and DDWO, Ont. Central Div. Their 86 years of combined years as Army officers also included leadership in corps, correctional and justice services, addiction and rehabilitation services, and the Man. and NW Ont. Div. They give praise and thanksgiving to God for their calling and the opportunities of ministry through The Salvation Army. Their appointments have provided challenge, diversity and a reliance on God's guidance and power which has made the journey of their service most rewarding and tulfilling. They express gratitude to their many friends who have joined with them in service and supported them through prayer and fellowship. The Meakings look forward to continued service in Georgina, Ont., and West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A. , and the joy of participating in the family adventures of their three married children and grandchildren. To God be the glory! Majors Reginald and Elizabeth (Betty) Pell retire July 1 from their final appointments as executive director and chaplain, Riverview Lakeview Manor, N.B., following 81 combined years of service. Reg entered the Pioneers Session in 1958 from Brantford, Ont., and following commissioning, served in British Columbia and Ontario. Betty (Miller) graduated as a nurse from the Winnipeg Grace Hospital in 1958 and entered the Greathearts Session in 1959 from Weston Corps,

Winnipeg. Following commissioning, she was appointed to the Toronto Grace Hospital. Married in 1963, Reg and Betty served together in corps appointments in Ontario, Bermuda, British Columbia, Alberta and Nova Scotia. In 1977, they began a 24-year career in health services. Reg earned a bachelor of administration (health services) degree in 1982. Throughout their ministry together, they praise God for the way He has always been their sufficiency in every circumstance of life. The Pelis have two children, David, in Toronto, and Heather (Kevin) Oliver, in Windsor, Ont., and grandson, Christopher. They will reside in Windsor, Ont. Majors Don and Sara Wheeler retire July 1 from their final appointments as community and family services director and community and family services officer in Cambridge, Ont. The Wheelers entered Toronto CFOT in 1965 from Galt Corps, Ont., as cadets in the Witnesses to the Faith Session. They were commissioned in 1967 to go and preach the Gospel in Montreal. Corps appointments followed in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. Don and Sara felt led by the Lord to serve in the correctional field and appointments followed in Toronto and Peterborough, Ont. Following 35 years of service, Don and Sara have claimed God's promise: "Faithful is He who calleth you, who also will do it." The Wheelers will reside in Paris, Ont. Lt-Colonels Douglas and Lorraine Moore retire July 1 from their final appointments as DC and DDWO, Alta. and N.W.T. Div. Douglas and Lorraine consider themselves lifetime field offlicers, based on experiences in appointments that afforded opportunities for hands-on pastoral ministry for 25 years. The Moores served five years as youth leaders, six years on training college staff preparing cadets for corps leadership and eight years in divisional administration facilitating effectiveness at the ministry unit level. Douglas and Lorraine are grateful to God for all the gracious influences He has brought to bear upon their lives and wish to thank The Salvation Army and all those who believed in them, prayed tor them, worked with them and supported them in their ministry. The Moores have two married children and five grandsons and look forward to spending time with them during retirement days. Majors Ralph and Shirley Godfrey retire July 1 from their final appointments as director of chaplaincy services and social worker, Toronto Grace Health Centre, following 86 combined years of service. Ralph entered training college from Hamilton Temple, Ont., in the Shepherds Session, and following commissioning in 1954, served in corps in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. Shirley entered training college in 1961 from Paris, Ont., in the Servants of Christ Session, and served in three Ontario corps. Following marriage, the Godfreys were stationed at corps in Bermuda, Nova Scotia and Ontario, and served as chaplains at Winnipeg Grace Hospital. In 1985, they were appointed to the Toronto Grace Hospital where Ralph ministered on the palliative care unit and Shirley directed the perinatal bereavement program at Scarborough Grace Hospital. Shirley attained a master of social work degree and for the last tour years of officership, served in the Toronto Grace social work department. The Godfreys look forward to living near their daughter, Miriam, and grandchildren, Desiree and Caleb. Their son, Dale, died in 1997. They express gratitude to God for their many opportunities of ministry. Annual change 2001 Effective June 29 Key: ADYS - assistant divisional youth secretary ARC - addictions and rehabilitation centre ATWMS - assistant territorial women's ministries secretary C&FS - community and family services C&RS - community and residential services CC - community church CRC - community resource centre DC - divisional commander DCVS - divisional co-ordinator of volunteer services DDWO - divisional director of women's organizations DCCMS - divisional community care ministries secretary OROS - divisional retired officers' secretary DSBA - divisional secretary for business administration DSSS - divisional services to seniors secretary DSP - divisional secretary for program DVSS - divisional volunteer services secretary DWMS - divisional women's ministries secretary DYS - divisional youth secretary TCCMS - territorial community care ministries secretary TAOS - territorial retired officers' secretary A -Cpt Debbie Allen, assistant (pro tern), Jackson's Point Conference Centre, Courtney (effective Oct. 5); Cpts David/Brenda Allen, Ocean Crest, Campbell River; Cpts James/Darlene Anderson, Stephenville CC; Cpts Irving/Patricia Angell, Pasadena; Mjrs Barry/Donna Anstey, La Scie; Aux-Cpts Silas/Frances Azak, Glen Vowell. B -Mjrs Dinzell/Kathleen Baggs, Musgrave Harbour; Cpts Albert/Barbara Bain, director and program co-ordinator, Calgary C&RS; Cpts Donald/Glendene Barrow, Picton; Mjrs Leslie/Bessie Barrow, chaplain and hospital chaplain, Nfld. East Div; Mjr William Barthau, researcher, THQ social services dept (effective Aug. 10); Mjr Donna Barthau, territorial Christian education co-ordinator, THQ youth dept (effective Aug. 1 O); Cpts Brian/Edith Beveridge, DSP and DSBA, B.C. North & Yukon Tty Div; Cpts Brian/Glenda Bishop, Newmarket; Mjrs William/Winifred Blackman, DC and DDWO, Sask. Div; Cpts Paul/Michelle Blake, Seal Cove/Baie Verte; Cpt Phyllis Blundell, Comfort Cove/Newstead (with spouse following marriage); Cpts Eric/Donna Bond, DSP and DCCMS, Ont. East Div; Mjrs Kenneth/Glennice Bonnar, ex dir and assistant, Meighen Retirement Residence; Mjrs Clarence/Linda Bradbury, principal and assistant director of personnel, St. John's CFOT; Cpts Graham/Barbara Brown, ex dir and chaplain, William Booth Special Care, Regina; Cpts Kenneth/Elsie Brown, director of pastoral care and pastoral care officer, THO pastoral care; Cpts Ivan/Pauline Budgell, Brantford CC; Mjr Max Bulmer, special projects (additional responsibility), THO public relations dept; Mjrs Harold/Marion Bungay, Peterborough Temple; Cpts Hedley/Katie Bungay, New World Island West, Summerford; Cpts Leslie/Catherine Burrows, Kelowna CC; Mjr Sylvia Burt, director of sponsorships, THO external relations & world mission dept; Cpts Curtis/Cindy Butler, DYS and ADYS, B.C. North & Yukon Tty Div. C -Mjr Jean Cameron, ex dir, Toronto Bethany Home; Cpts David/Wavey Chaulk, Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa; Cpts Ernest/Shirley Chaulk, C&FS officers, Moncton; Mjr Walter Clarke, Hillcrest, London; Cpts Rex/Darlene Colbourne, Triton; Mjrs Roy/Triffie Cole, ex dir and assistant ex dir, St. John's Downtown Core Ministries; Mjrs Calvin/Beryl Collins, assistants-in-training, Vancouver Harbour Light; Mjr Goldie Combden, in training, Winnipeg Golden West Lodge; LtCols Donald/Ann Copple, DC and DDWO, B.C. South Div; Cpts Kevin/Audra Courtney, North Bay; Cpl Jennifer Crann, Bridgetown CC; Cpt Shawn Critch, assistant financial secretary for policy, research & training, THO finance dept; Cpt Karen Crocker, Change Islands; AuxCpl Claudine Croteau, DCCMS (additional responsibility), Quebec Div; Mjr Florence Curzon, projects assistant, GSR Heritage Centre, activation assistant, Meighen Retirement Residence. D -Mjr Roberta Dalrymple, assistant, Toronto Homestead; Mjrs Maurice/Dianne Davis, P.X rlir And assistant to ex dir, Miracle Valley July 200 I • The War Cry I 9

ARC; Cpts Serge/Linda Descoeurs, adjoints, Paste de Sherbrooke (effective Aug. 1); Mjr Dorothy Drover, secretary, THQ pastoral care; Cpts Willis/Priscilla Drover, Burin; Cpt Lois Dueck, community development facilitator, Man. & NW Ont. Div; Cpts Roy/Juanita Dueck, East Kildonan, Winnipeg; Cpts Wayne/Geraldine Durdle, assistants, St. John's Citadel; Mjr Robert Dyck, divisional consultant for correctional services, B.C. South Div. E -Cpts Grant/Lauren Etter, ex dir and chaplain, Kitchener A.R. Goudie Home (effective date TBA); Mjrs George/Margaret Evans, C&FS director and C&FS officer, Vancouver; Mjrs Neil/Merilee Evenden, DYS and ADYS, Ont. North Div. F-Lt-Cols Maxwell/Lenora Feener, DC and DDWO, Ont. Central Div; Cpts Sheldon/Clare Feener, assistants-in-training, Kingston Harbour Light; Cpts Donald/Karen Feltham, Labrador City; Cpts George/Debra Fenwick, assistants-in-training and corps officers, Harbour Light-Hope Acres, Glencairn; Cpts Nelson/Deris Fillier, New Liskeard; Cpt Melvin Fisher, assistant ex dir, Calgary C&RS; Cpt Lynn Fisher, assistant to the director, Booth House, Calgary; Mjr Susanne Fisher, Milton CC; Cpts Wayne/Winnie Fisher, DSBA and divisional child sponsorship secretary, Nfld. East Div; Mjr Margaret Foley, ex dir, Agape Manor Hospice, Calgary; Mjrs Stanley/Judith Folkins, ex dir and assistant to the ex dir, Ottawa addictions and rehabilitation; Mjr Ruby Froude, DCCMS, Nfld. East Division; Mjr Loretta Fudge, public relations director, Nfld. East Div; Mjr Lorraine Fudge, DVSS (additional responsibility), Nfld. Central Div. G -Cpts Gilles/Armande Gagne, chaplains (additional responsibility), Montreal Booth Centre; Mjrs Norman/Lois Garcia, USA Eastern Tty; Mjrs Wesley/Eva Geddes, DSBA and DSP, Man. & NW Ont. Div; Mjrs Jean-Pierre/Yvonne Geiser, Eglise Communautaire de Trois-Rivieres; Cpt Dena George, C&FS officer and assistant, Sudbury; Cpt Sherry George, Little Heart's Ease; Mjrs Paul/Jo-Anne Gilbert, in training, The Honourable Ray & Helen Lawson Eventide Home, Niagara Falls; Mjrs Robert/Sophie Gilbert, assistant to the ex dir and co-ordinator of services, Jackson's Point Conference Centre (effective Aug. 1 O); Mjrs Martyn/Margo Goodger, project co-ordinator and assistant to project co-ordinator, city core project, Toronto; Mjrs Charles/Elizabeth Granter, Salvation Army liaison and assistant director of pastoral services, Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital, Windsor; Cpts Wayne/Rosemary Green, Bonavista. H -Cpts James/Gwendolyn Haglund, ex dir and assistant to ex dir, Kitchener ARC; Mjr Woodrow Hale, assistant secretary for business administration, THQ business administration; Mjr Sharon Hale, TROS and officers' benefits administrator, THO personnel dept; Mjrs Wilfred/Heather Harbin, assistants-in-training, Edmonton ARC; Mjrs John/Gail Harker, Rainbow Country Church, Parry Sound; Mjr Raymond Harris, assistant chief secretary, THO territorial executive dept; Cpts MichaelNiolet Hayes, Trail; Mjr Grace Herber, director, Jackson/Willan Seniors' Residence, Calgary; Mjrs Randy/Sue-Ann Hicks, Etobicoke Temple; Mjrs Garfield/Carolyn High, Orillia; Mjr Deborah Hilliard, divisional secretary for personnel, Ont. Central Div; Cpt Jamie Hillier, Glace Bay; Lt-Cols David/Margaret Hiscock, DC and DDWO, Ont. West Div; Cpt Marie Hollett, Harry's Harbour; Mjr Brenda Holnbeck, DSP, Nfld. East Div; Mjr Sandra Hosken, TCCMS, THO women's organizations; Mjrs Walter/Barbara Howells, ex dir and assistant to the ex dir, Sudbury ARC; Mjrs Timothy/Charlene Huntley, chaplains, Maritime Div; Mjr Barbara Hustler, records officer, THQ personnel dept; Mjr Junior Hynes, DS, Ont. North Div; Mjr Verna Hynes, DCCMS, DVSS and DSSS, Ont. North Div. I -Cpt Clarence Ingram, campus ministries, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Cpt Karen Ingram, OROS, Nfld. East Div. J -Mjrs Cyril/Mary Janes, C&FS director and C&FS officer, Cambridge; Cpts Raymond/Laura Janes, Bayview; Cpt/Mjr Bruce/Mildred Jennings, Listowel; Cpts Larry/Roxanne Jennings, in training, Toronto Grace Health Centre. K -Cpts Byron/Joy Kean, York Temple; Cpts Cyril/Eliza Keats, Griquet; Cpts Garry/Dora Keeping, Brandon; Cpts Robert/Shelley Kerr, Edmonton Castledowns; Mjrs Kenneth/Colleen Kimberley, ex dir and assistant to the ex dir, Vancouver Homestead; Mjr Ruth Kimmins, director of intercultural ministries and director of refugee services, THQ corps ministries Dept; Mjr Edgar King, director, Maxwell Meighen Centre, Toronto; Mjr Jo-Anne King, ex dir, Brigadier Herb Honeychurch 20 The War Cry • July 200 I Family Life Resource Centre, Brampton; Mjr William King, ex dir, Moncton CRC; Mjr Shirley King, ex dir, Lakeview Manor, Riverview. L - Mjrs Gerald/Doreen Lacey, Gander; Cpt Penny Lang, ex dir, Buchanan Lodge, New Westminster; Cpt Karen Lemke, in training, THO finance Dept (St. John's); Cpt Brandice Letual, assistant, St. John's Haven of Hope; Mjrs Dean/Margaret Locke, Simcoe CC; Cpts Danny/Rhonda Loughlin, Robert's Arm. M -Mjr Margaret MacKenzie, assistant director and chaplain, Jackson/Willan Seniors' Residence, Calgary; Cpt Tamara MacKenzie, special assignment (pro tern), Ont. North Div; Cpts David/Kenda Maclellan, chaplain and C&FS officer, London ARC; Cpts Kirk/Sharon Macleod, Embree; Mjrs Ian/Kathleen McAlister, ex dir and assistant to ex dir, Harbour Light-Hope Acres, Glencairn; Mjr Susan McMillan, secretary for business administration; Aux-Cpts Oliver/Deborah McNeil, Gitwinksihlkw, Canyon City; Cpts David/April McNeilly, additional responsibility, Eglise Communautaire de la Rive-Sud; Cpts Wayne/Sharlene McTaggart, Somerset, Bermuda; Cpts James/Ute Merritt, Fort McMurray; Mjrs William/Darlene Mallard, DSBA and DSSS, B.C. South Div; Cpts David/Rosa Moulton, Terrace; Mjr Dorothy Munday, assistant external relations and world mission secretary (additional responsibility); Mjr Roland Murphy, consultant for corps development, THO corps ministries dept; Mjr Joan Murphy, family traci!1£J co-ordinator, THQ social services dept. N - Mjr Reginald Newbury, ex dir (designation change only), Calgary C&RS; Mjr Gail Norton, chaplain-in-training, Scarborough Grace Hospital; Cpt John Norton, social issues researcher, THQ business administration dept (effective Aug. 3); Cpt Allison Norton, editor of The Edge, THQ editorial dept (effective Aug. 3). 0-Mir Arthur/Elizabeth Oliver, co-ordinator of chaplaincy and community chaplain, Hamilton-Wentworth Social Services; Mjr Clyde Osmond, in training, THO finance department; Mjr Gladys Osmond, assistant, Toronto Evangeline Residence. P-ept Joan Palmer, ex dir, Dufferin Residence, Toronto; Mjr Holly Patterson, secretary for candidates, THQ personnel dept; Mjr Tanya Payette, secretary (pro tern), Davisville Long Term Care Project, Toronto; Mjrs Brian/Rosalie Peddle, DC and DDWO, Maritime Div; Mjr Wilson Perrin, DSBA, Maritime Div; Mjr Winnifred Perrin, DSSS and OROS, Maritime Div; Cpts Keith/Shona Pike, Agincourt CC, Toronto; Cpts Wayne/Betty Ann Pike, Carbonear; Cpt Derek Pluchinski, director of pastoral services and CO, Calgary C&RS; Cpt Marren Pluchinski, assistant director of pastoral services and CO, Calgary C&RS; Mjr Velma Preston, St. John's Haven of Hope; Cpts Harvey/Audrey Pritchett, divisional C&FS secretary and assistant to divisional C&FS secretary, Ont. Central Div; Lt-Col Wayne Pritchett, secretary for personnel; Lt-Col Myra Pritchett, TCWO and teacher (additional responsibility), Toronto CFOT; Cpts Michael/Karen Puddicombe, Niagara Falls and Welland (amalgamation); Mjr Jill Purdy, Nipawin CC. R -Cpts Austin/Lillian Randell, Arnold's Cove; Cpts Robert/Dana Reid, Whitby CC; Cpts Wycliffe/Shirley Reid, Gamba; Mjr Lynda Richardson, DWMS, Man. & NW Ont. Div; Cpts Christopher/Tina Rideout, Saint John CC; Cpts Scott/Michelle Rideout, Corner Brook Citadel; Cpts Beat/Annette Rieder-Pell, Rhodes Avenue CC, Toronto; Mjrs Malcolm/Barbara Robinson, DC and DDWO, Alta. & N.W.T. Div; Cpts John/Lorelei Roffel, in training, Winnipeg C&RS; Cpt Daniel/Mjr Glenda Roode, Mount Arrowsmith, Parksville; Mjrs Lindsay/Lynette Rowe, DC and DDWO, Bermuda Div; Cpts Peter/Janice Rowe, DYS and ADYS, Ont. West Div; Mjrs Raymond/Audrey Rowe, DC and DDWO, Nfld. East Div; Mjr Audrey Rowsell, ATWMS, THO women's organizations; Mjrs Owen/Sharon Rowsell, C&FS director and C&FS officer, Halifax; Lt-Col Shirley Rowsell, territorial secretary for leadership development; Cpt Vida Ryan, Lower Trinity. $ -Cpts Angel/Marlene Sandoval-Silva, Centerpoint CC, Hamilton; Mjr Doris Saunders, DVSS and DSSS, Nfld. East Div; Cpts Stephen/Gayle Sears, North Toronto Citadel; Mjr Ronald Sharegan, ex dir (additional responsibility), Hamilton-Wentworth C&FS; Mjrs Herbert/Kathleen Sharp, South Windsor; Mjr Joan Shayler, Fernie; Mjrs Roland/Lorraine Shea, C&FS director and C&FS officer, Calgary C&RS; Cpts Edward/ Judy Sheppard, Lethbridge; Mjr Marjorie Simmonds, human resources plan co-ordinator (officers), THQ personnel dept; Cpts Guy/Donna Simms, Thompson; Mjrs Walter/Lorraine Simpson, ex dir (designation change only) and administrator,

Jackson's Point Conference Centre; Cpt Brian Slous, assistant principal (administration), St. John's CFOT; Mjrs Douglas/Brenda Smith, London Citadel; Mjr Daphne Snow, administrative assistant, Maxwell Meighen Centre, Toronto; Cpts Michael/Tania Spears, assistants, Fort McMurray; Mjr Catherine Spence, assistant principal (personnel), St. John's CFOT; Cpts Robert/Denise Spurrell, Brighton; Cpts William/Pamela Stanger, Elliott Lake; Mjr Joyce Stuckless, DSSS (additional responsibility), Nfld. Central Div; Mjrs Claude/Ferne Sturge, Sault Ste Marie; Mjr Max Sturge, curriculum director, THO education services dept; Mjr Doreen Sturge, editor of Catherine and editor of The Sketch, THO editorial dept. T -Cpts Danny/Beverly Taylor, ex dir and assistant to ex dir, Victoria ARC; Cpts Brian/Betty Thomas, Chance Cove; Cpts Floyd/Tracey Tidd, TVS and ATVS, THO youth dept; Mjrs Ronald/Doreen Trickett, DSBA and DCCMS, Alta. & N.W.T. Div; Mjr Kathryn Trim, DWMS (designation change only), Ont. Central Div. V -Cpts Paul/Kathryn Van Buren, additional responsibility, Wellington, Verdun; Mjrs Dirk/Susan van Duinen, Germany Tty; Mjrs Cornelis/Ruth Vermeulen, Westmount CC, Calgary; Aux-Cpt David Vincent, ex dir designate, Calgary C&RS; Aux-Cpt Cynthia Vincent, director, Calgary Children's Village; Cpts Eddie/Genevera Vincent, Woodroffe Temple, Ottawa; Mjrs Leo/Marie Vincent, Fredericton CC; Cpt Nancy Virtue, secretary/receptionist (pro tern), Kingston CRC; Cpts Neil/Maureen Voce, Wingham. W -Cpt Denise Walker, Regina Downtown CC; Cpt Donna Walters, receptionist/secretary/brigade officer, St. John's CFOT; Cpts Garry/Sandra Ward, Clarke's Beach; Cpt David Warford, divisional statistician (additional responsibility), Quebec Div; Cpt Sheri Lynn Watkins, Long Island (with spouse following marriage); Mjr Lynda Watt, territorial secretary of volunteer services, THO corps ministries dept; Mjr Linda Watts, chaplain, Lakeview Manor, Riverview; Cpts BrianNalerie Wheeler, Hampton Citadel, Winnipeg; Mjr Lynn White, chaplain, Scarborough Grace Hospital; Cpts Wayne/Sherri Williams, ex dir and chaplain, Dinsdale Personal Care Home, Brandon; Cpts Alfred/Sharon Wilson, Brockville CC; Mjrs Paul/Gloria Wood, Barrie. Z -Mjr Linda Zimmerman, THO chaplain, THO personnel dept. Tributes LABRADOR CITY, Nfld.-Bramwell James Rowsell, born in 1946 in Grand Falls, Nfld., moved to Labrador City in 1968 where he worked for the 1.0.C.C. until retirement in 1998. He had a deep commitment for his family and corps, serving as men's fellowship president and CT, and on the local school board. His family have memories of his love of music and singing and how he displayed the spirit of Christian living. Left to remember him are: wife, Yvonne; son, Brad; daughters, Vanessa (Wade) and Connie (Melvin); grandchildren: Aaron, Anna and Emma; parents, William and Violet; sister, Betty Anne (Ray); brothers: Harry (Joan) and Bill; nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends. Captains Stan and Debbie Higdon, COs, conducted the service. VANCOUVER-Eva Middleton was born in 1901 in St. John's, Nfld. She entered the Winnipeg CFOT in 1925 and, in 1926, married Captain Robert Middleton in Saskatoon. In 1929, they moved to Vancouver and became members of the Vancouver Temple (now Cariboo Hill Temple). Eva directed the work of the LOM in Vancouver's lower mainland for 25 years, served as songster sergeant, represented The Salvation Army on the organizing committee of the Women's World Day of Prayer, and conducted Bible class and worship service at the Provincial Institution for Girls. She was a charter member of the Grace Hospital Women's Auxiliary and an honorary life member of the Winnipeg Grace Hospital Nurses Alumnae. Predeceased by Robert in 1988, she is fondly remembered by children: Nancy, Marion and Robert and their families. COLDWATER, Ont-Major Douglas Hiltz (R), born in Kingston, Ont., in 1935, spent most of his early years in Toronto. While attending a Billy Graham evangelism service, he responded to the call to full-time ministry. He turned down an offer to play for the Montreal Allouettes football team to attend the Toronto CFOT where, as a Servant of Christ, he met his wife, Betty. Married in 1964, they served in corps and correctional work. It was his desire to spend his retirement days serving the Lord as long as he had strength, and he gave his best until his health began to fail. Even from his sick bed, he took the opportunity to pray and sing with visitors. Predeceased by brother, Carl, Doug will be remembered by his wife, Betty; children: Nanci (Rob), Douglas (Carola) and Debra (Graham); sister, Laura (Roy); and nine grandchildren. ST. JOHN'S-Frazer Oakley, born in Greenspond, Nfld., in 1921, worked as a teacher over 40 years, enriching the lives of students in Deer Lake, Hare Bay, Springdale, St. John's, Grand Bank and Mount Pearl, Nfld. In various communities, Frazer served as BM , SL, Sunday school teacher, band member and songster, and spent 24 years as principal of the Army school in Grand Bank. In 1968, Frazer was presented with a Centennial award for outstanding contribution to his community. Devoted to his family, Frazer is survived by wife, Pearl (Howell); daughter, Doreen (Nick) Westera; son, Wayne (Myrna); and four grandchildren. The service of celebration was conducted by Majors Rene and Wanda Loveless, COs, St. John's Citadel. YARMOUTH, N.S.-Doris Hopkins was born in Gloucester, Mass., U.S.A., in 1917. She moved as a child with her family to Pubnico, N.S., and, in 1937, married Lorne Hopkins. An invitation to attend HL resulted in Doris becoming a soldier of the Yarmouth Corps in 1967. A member of the HL, Doris shared her craft-making skill and her outgoing and friendly personality made everyone who entered the corps feel welcome. She is survived by children: Alton, Lorna, Beverley, Marilyn, Wayne and Pamela; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by husband, Lorne; infant son, Franklyn; granddaughter, Heidi; grandson, Carl. Captain Stephen Kennedy, CO, conducted the service. July 200 I • The War Cry 2 I

Territorial Commander Canada and Bermuda There are certain benchmarks in life that stand out. Do you remember your first day of school, with your fears and uncertainties of an unknown future? Not a long-way-off future, but the future that awaited you at the end of the block or down the road! What about your graduation, first job, kiss or special friend? Do you remember your wedding day, the birth of children or grandchildren? These significant benchmarks had best be well ingrained in your memory! I remember the day I was commissioned as a Salvation Army officer. Very young, naive and adventurous! It was a benchmark of God's grace, and of the "good work'' that He begins in us. I never gave a thought to retirement! I never considered anything that far in the future, but just as certain as our newly-commissioned captains exemplify the "good work" that God has begun, other officers are experiencing the benchmark of retirement. During 2001, the lives of numerous men and women are celebrating the faithfulness of God as they enter honoured retirement. This is a celebration of the response of an individual, some at a very Life's benchmarks ''Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion . . . " Philippians 1 :6 young age, to the call of God for full-time service as Salvation Army officers. Like Catherine Booth, her words of response ring true for others: "I know not what the Lord is about to do with me, but I give myself completely into His hands." It is the celebration of the yielding of the individual officer's will to the divine purpose of God: "Break me, melt me, mould me, fill me." It is His power working for His glory-not for self We celebrate the lives of men and women, boys and girls, who have become aware of God's love for them through the ministry-preached and practised-by these faithful warriors. We celebrate the families of these officers, grandparents, parents, siblings, children, grandchildren and extended family, who have experienced God's love themselves because of Christlikeness that was evidenced in an officer within their family. The future of those who mark their retirement as "the first day of the rest of their lives" is cause for celebration as well. Their future is as bright as the promises of God. The call of God and the faithful response to the call has wonderfully blessed the Canada and Bermuda Territory, and has brought glory and honour to God. The honoured retirement of officers during these summer months marks a significant change in the leadership of our divisions and our territory. We put a "mark on the bench," and honour each of these men and women and salute them for their response to God's call, for faithful service and their honoured retirement. '1 thank God every time I remember you. In all my prayers far all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 1:3-6). a Pray for our territorial leaders as they undertake these ministries: Commissioners Bill and Gwen Luttrell July 6-9: Calgary Stampede; Aug. 7-8: Camp Madawaska; Aug. 13: Brengle Institute (evening); Aug. 19: installation of divisional leaders, Saskatoon Departmental merge announced Territorial administration has decided that the development and finance deparrmentS will merge into one depanmenr. "The development departrneor has been working diligently over the years on the cask of raising enormous amounts of money to finance Army programs across the territory," states Colonel Linda Bond, chief secretary, in a recem release announcing the change. During the recent past, the deve.lopment department has undergone many changes and experienced both di.fficulries and successes. "The direct mail program instituted four years ago created a considerable amount of stress for the Staff of the development department and me Army," continues Colonel Bond, "and needed all of us ro pull together to 'iron out che kink$' in rhis system, che largest ofits kind in Canada." 22 The War Cry • July 200 I At this time in history, there are many opportunities to further develop and refine this system, while seeking out new methods to raise funds. Territorial administration has determined that rhi.s will require added emphasis and concemrated management expertise, and therefore, ir.has been decided thac the development and finance departments will merge to rake advantage of the synergy that -already exists between the donor ful-fillrneru and development groups. Mr Paul Goodyear, financial secretary, will serve as department head, and Mr Graham Moore as assisram financial secretary and territorial development director, responsible for the management of the development function. This merge is effective June 29. D

I Calendar TERRITORIAL July 14-30: CSB tour of Australia and New Zealand; Aug. 4-1 O: Reach Out 2001 (seminar on evangelism), Toronto CFOT; Aug. 6-10: SA/SFU summer course, St. John's CFOT; Aug. 13-20: Brengle Institute, Toronto CFOT; Aug. 13-17: SA/SFU summer course, WCBC; Aug. 25-Sept. 1: National School of Music, JPCC REGIONAL WEST B.C. North & Yukon Tty July 4-7: camp staff training ; July 9-28: holiday camps; July 30-Aug. 4: teen camp B.C. South July 1-6: teen camp; July 7-14: junior music camp; July 16-19: moms' and tots' camp; July 21- Aug. 9: holiday camps Alta. & N.W.T. July 2-6: camp staff training; July 7-12: discovery camp; July 14-Aug. 2: fresh air camps EAST Ont. West Aug. 21-24: seniors' camp Ont. South June 30-July 7: junior music camp; July 9-13: moms' and tots' camp; July 16-Aug. 2: holiday camps Ont. Central June 30-July 6: camp staff orientation; July 2: Canada Day divisional picnic, Jackson's Point; July 8-13: mission boot camp; July 9-13: Broadview Village camp; July 14-21: junior music camp; July 23-27: moms' and tots' camp #1; July 30-Aug. 4: youth express camp Ont. East July 2-5: junior fellowship/King's kids; July 9-12: moms' and tots' camp; July 14-21: music camp; July 23-Aug. 3: holiday camps ATLANTIC Maritime July 2-6: holiday camp #1 ; July 9-12: moms' and tots' camp; July 9-14: cub camp; July 16- 20: holiday camp #2; July 21- 28: music camp; July 29-Aug. 4: diabetic camp Nfld. Central July 2: divisional sports day picnic; July 10-12: moms' and tots' camp; July 13-21: music and performing arts camp; July 23- 27: fresh air camp; July 31- Aug. 2: junior fellowship camp Nfld. East July 3-5: junior fellowship camp; July 6-8: beaver/cub weekend camp; July 6-8: teen camp; July 10-20: holiday camps; July 23- 25: Glenbrook Lodge camp; July 28-Aug. 4: music camp BERMUDA July 14-21: divisional music camp, Paget Island Improve your leadership skills at the 2001 coNDUCTORsSYUPOSIUM In conjunction with the National School of Music Jackson's Point, Ont. Aug 25 - Sept 1 Sessions include: • Vocal and brass conducting • Conducting techniques and labs • Score analysis and breakdown • Running a rehearsal • Commanding discipline • Access to National School of Music bands and choruses New and experienced conductors, 22 or older, are welcome. Daily Scripture and prayer guide July Psalm 33. Our nation 2 Mark 1: 1-11. Our territorial leaders 3 Mark 1 :12-27. Christians in Serbia 4 Mark 1 :28-38. Camping ministries 5 Mark 1 :39-45. New aux-captains in B.C. North and Yukon Territory Div 6 Mark 2: 1-14. Divisional commanders 7 Mark 2:15-22. Recently retired officers Lt-Cols Merv and Mary Belle Leach, Bram and Ruth Meakings, Doug and Lorraine Moore, Peter and Esther R0ed, Len and Bernice McNeilly 8 Mark 2:23-3:6. Campbellton Corps, Nfld. 9 Mark 3:7-19. Street babies 1 O Mark 3:20-30. The Salvation Army in the Mexico Command 11 Mark 3:31-4:9. Sault Ste. Marie Correctional Services 12 Mark 4: 1-20. Lt-Col Marilyn Luginbuhl, family issues liaison officer 13 Mark 4:21-32. Newly-commissioned officers and their ministry, Cpts Amanda Baldwin, Jennifer Bartlett, Evelyn Fillier, Charlene Hillier, Lynette Osmond, Aux-Cpts Serge and Yvette Brunet 14 Mark 4:33-41 . Retired officers Brgs Ruth Woolcott, Garfield and Gwen Hickman, Lt-Cols William and Nan Wilson, Mjrs Norman and Nancy Wood 15 Mark 5:1-13. Prince Albert Corps, Sask. 16 Mark 5:14-23. Canadian Staff Band's tour of Australia and New Zealand, July 14-30 17 Mark 5:24-34. Christians in El Salvador 18 Mark 5:35-43. Staff ministry at the Kingston, Ont., Harbour Light 19 Mark 6: 1-11 . Canadian delegates to the 17oth session of the International College for Officers, London, England 20 Mark 6: 12-29. Newly-commissioned officers and their ministry, Cpts Steven Barrett, Darin Boone, Reid Colbourne, Raymond Feltham, Terence Hale, Bradley Oxford 21 Mark 6:30-44. Retired officers Mjrs John and Elsie Shatto, Ivan and Charlotte Robinson, Robert and Elaine Perry, William and Ena McKenzie 22 Mark 6:45-52. Cedar Hill Corps, Bermuda 23 Mark 6:53-7:8. Your family and friends 24 Mark 7:9-23. Budapest Ill Corps, Hungary 25 Mark 7:24-37. The unsaved 26 Mark 8:1-10. THO mission advancement planning (MAP) council 27 Mark 8: 11-26. Newly-commissioned officers and their ministry, Cpts Edward and Rose Canning, George and Karen Crocker, Barry and Gail Haggett, Bradley and Jennifer Reid, Leigh and Vida Ryan, Cain and Cora Lee Simms 28 Mark 8:27-38. Retired officers Mrs Mjr Muriel McNeilly, Mjrs Leonard and Dorothy Millar, Ivan and Elsie McNeilly, Leonard and Ivy Monk 29 Mark 9:1-13. Dauphin Corps, Man. 30 Mark 9: 14-29. Marriage where love is failing 31 Mark 9:30-37. Christians in Indonesia The above is abridged from the Territorial Daily Prayer Guide. To receive the complete guide. contact Major Wanda Brown. territorial prayer co-ordinator. 2 Over/ea Blvd, Toronto, ON M4H 1 P4: phone: 416-425-2111 ext 2227: e-mail: wanda.brown @sallynet.org, ---------------------------· Write today to become a prayer partner D Enrol me as a territorial prayer partner D I would like a prayer partner pin 0 Enclosed is a donation towards the cost of this ministry Mail to: Major Wanda Brown Temlorial Prayer Co-ordinator 2 Overtea Blvd, Toronto, ON M4H 1P4 If My people. who are called Amount enclosed $ _ _ _ _ _ (Receipts will be issued, Make by My name, will humble cheques payable lo The Salvation Army.) themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from Name: _ _____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ______ their wicked ways. then I will Address· _ _____ _ _ ___ ___ ____ hear from Heaven and forgive their sin and will heal _ _ _ _____ ___ Poslal code: _ _ ____ their land /2 Chronicles 7: 14) I Corps/church: _ ___ _ _ _ ___ _____ _ WC2:>0 1,o-;- · ---------------------------·

Every day should be distinguished by at least one particular act of love You've made preparations for your family's future. What about those with no one to care for them? Include The Salvation Army in your will and ensure that they are not left unsheltered, unfed and unclothed. for information, contact 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON M4H 1P4: phone: 416-422-6154: fax: 416-422-6157; e-mail: [email protected] Johann K. Lavater ( 1741-1801)