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Greetings from the GeneralGreetings from the General
Scheduleschedule
Thursday, June 5
9:00 am Territorial Executive Council aztek/Cocoa Terrace
Friday, June 6
9:00 am Territorial Executive Council aztek/Cocoa Terrace
5:00 Pm Silver Star Recognition Dinner aztek (By Invitation Only)
7:00 Pm Commencement Great american Hall
9:00 Pm Concert of Prayer Great american Hall
saTurday, June 7
9:00 am – 4:30 Pm STRIKEPOINT Great american Hall
9:00 am Star Search Hershey Free Church
4:00 Pm Star Search Awards Ceremony Hershey Free Church
5:30 Pm Long Service Recognition Dinner Empire (By Invitation Only)
8:00 Pm Concert of Prayer Great american Hall
sunday, June 8
10:00 am Commissioning and Ordination Great american Hall
3:00 Pm Appointment Service Great american Hall
The General’s CommissioninG messaGe To The
‘DisCiples of The Cross’
Dear Cadets:
Commissioner Silvia and I are delighted to greet you on the occasion of your ordination and commissioning as Salvation Army officers. Congratulations to each one of you!
Each year training sessions right across the Salvation Army world are all called by the same name, a practice that began in 1936. Throughout this year, therefore, hundreds of cadets have been and are being commissioned who belong to this session known as Disciples of the Cross.
I urge you to remember that your sessional name does not cease to exist once you have been commissioned and moved out to your first appointments. You were Disciples of the Cross before you came to the training college – and you are called to be Disciples of the Cross for the rest of your lives!
A disciple is not one who simply follows; a disciple is one who follows with a view to learning. As you go out into the world, you go as followers of Jesus who turned the Cross from a symbol of shame to a symbol of salvation and freedom and hope. As you follow each day, may you also learn each day – learn more about the Cross, learn more about the Risen Christ, learn more about the skill of communicating the message of the Cross to a needy world.
Whatever appointment opportunities may be yours through the years ahead, use them all to preach Christ, and to preach the Cross for, as Scripture reminds us: ‘it is the power of God’ (1 Cor. 1:18).
Go with God, and He will bless you abundantly.
Yours sincerely,
André Cox GENERAL
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Territorial CabinetTerritorial Cabinet
Greetings from our Territorial Leade rsGreetings from our Territorial Leaders
June 12, 2011My Dear Cadets:
Your session name is yours to keep. It will give you an identity and a purpose which will last a lifetime. It
describes who you are and what you believe. May you embrace it as a permanent reminder of the journey
you have undertaken.
First of all, you are a disciple! That means you have devoted your life to learning and becoming. It is no
small thing to make that kind of personal growth commitment. Taken seriously, it will become a source of
continuous change throughout your life. True discipleship entails true change.
Secondly you have declared yourselves to be disciples of the cross. The cross of Jesus is the most powerful
symbol in the world. It announces hope, forgiveness of sins, and eternal life to all who embrace it. This
has now become your life calling: to point others to the sacred tree, the source of true spiritual life and
freedom.
God bless you as you live out this calling. As disciples you will go to places and meet people yet unknown
to you. Be faithful in lifting up the cross at all times so others will see and believe, becoming followers
themselves.
We bless you in this sacred undertaking.
Sincerely,
Commissioners Barry C. and E. Sue SwansonTerritorial Leaders
Special GuestsCommissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder
Kenya West Territorial Leaders
Lt. Colonels James W. and Blanche L. ReynoldsSecretary for Business Administration
Program Resource Manager/Children’s Ministry Outreach Director
Colonels William A. and G. Lorraine BamfordChief Secretary
Secretary for Women’s Ministries
Colonels Steven M. and Janice A. HowardSecretary for Personnel
Assistant Chief Secretary/Secretary for Spiritual Life Development
Lt. Colonels Kenneth W. and Cheryl A. MaynorSecretary for Program
Secretary for Communications
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Territorial Executive CouncilTerritorial Executive Council
Majors Ronald R. and Dorine M. ForemanCollege For Officer Training Training PrincipalAssistant Training Principal for Spiritual Formation
Majors David A. and Eunice M. ChamplinSouthern New England Divisional Leaders
Lt. Colonels Donald W. and Renee P. LanceEastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Divisional Leaders
Major Jorge L. and Captain Limaris MarzanPuerto Rico and Virgin Islands Divisional Leaders
Majors William H. and Joan I. BodeWestern Pennsylvania Divisional Leaders
Majors Evan P. and Suzanne R. HickmanNortheast Ohio Divisional Leaders
Majors James P. and Patricia J. LaBossiereNorthern New England Divisional Leaders
Majors David E. and Jean A. AntillSecretary for Pastoral Care and Spiritual SpecialAssistant Secretary for Pastoral Care and Spiritual Special
Majors Donald D. and Arvilla J. HostetlerEmpire State Divisional Leaders
Lt. Colonels Guy D. and Henrietta M. KlemanskiGreater New York Divisional Leaders
Majors Larry and Janet AshcraftSouthwest Ohio and Northeast Kentucky Divisional Leaders
Lt. Colonels Hubert S. and Kathleen J. SteeleAdult Rehabilitation Centers Command Leaders
Majors Donald E. and Vicki S. BerryNew Jersey Divisional Leaders
Majors David E. and Naomi R. KellyMassachusetts Divisional Leaders
StaffCollege for Officer Training
Major Dorine M. ForemanAssistant Training Principal
for Spiritual Formation
Major David B. DavisAssistant Training
Principal for Administration
Major Ronald R. ForemanTraining PrincipalAD
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Major Eva R. GeddesDirector of Curriculum
Major James Guest Education Officer
Captain Iris TorresSpanish Studies
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Major A. Kenneth WilsonSenior Instructor
Major Federico L. LarrinagaSenior Spanish Instructor
Major Marie D. LarrinagaSenior Spanish Instructor
Major Marta DearinCurriculum and
Immigration Officer
Major Lois GuestTESOL Coordinator and
Learning Consultant
Captain Dr. Cindy–Lou Drummond
Health Center Director
Captain Dr. Martha JensonHealth Officer
Major E. Lewanne DudleyPersonnel Officer
Major Jongwoo KimAssociate Director
of Personnel
Major Margaret W. DavisDirector of Personnel
Captain Sherry B. PelletierAssistant Director
of Personnel
Major Cheryl Sparks–Watson
Health Officer
Major Veronica PettifordPersonnel Officer
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Captain Sun Kyung Simpson
Youth Work Program Officer
Captain Heather OdomFamily Ministries
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Major Misook KimCampus Services
Coordinator
Major Wesley S. GeddesDirector of Business
Major Charlotte WilsonSenior Home Officer
Major Carmen A. Campbell
Home Officer
Captain Santa T. CorreaHome Officer
Captain Paul R. PelletierBusiness and
Transportation Officer
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Captain Joshua SimpsonField Training Officer
Captain Ismael CorreaDirector of Field Training
Major Silvia MachadoAssociate Field
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Captain John DoveField Training Officer
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Majors James and Marcia Cocker
Majors Jose & Elsa Jo Santiago
Major Marta Arocho
Captain Sherry Moukouangala
Officer Staff who served with the ‘Disciples of the Cross’
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Covenant ServiceSunday, June 1 • 11:00 AM • COLLEGE FOR OFFICER TRAINING
the officer signs the Covenant recognizing that the essential basis of ordination is that Christ calls and ordains. therefore, the Covenant is made between the individual and the lord. “Called by god to proclaim the gospel of our lord
and savior Jesus Christ, as an officer of the salvation Army, i bind myself to Him in this solemn Covenant.”
Preliminary Music major E. Lewanne Dudley
The CaLL Call to Worship “Chosen” major Dorine m. Foreman
“Give Us Clean Hands” american Sign Language Song “Who Is On The Lord’s Side?” Colonel William a. Bamford
Prayer Colonel G. Lorraine Bamford
The COMMiTMenT Scripture Reading Psalm 145 major Ronald R. Foreman
My Officer Covenant major James Guest, Session advisor
The COnseCraTiOn Affirmation from Scripture Cadet Nephtalie Joseph
Cadet Giovanni Romero
Cadet Seoyoung Yoo Lim
Song of Consecration Cadet Byunghoon Bang
THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER WILL SPEAK
The COVenanT My Covenant “Called by God” Cadet Kathryn Furman
Signing of the Covenant ‘Disciples of the Cross’
Witnessed by Commissioner Barry C. Swanson
and major Ronald R. Foreman
Prayers for His Anointed College for Officer Training Cadet mentors
Prayer of Dedication Commissioner E. Sue Swanson
A Song of Mission “O Church Arise” major margaret W. Davis
Benediction
Fellowship of the Silver StarFriday, June 6 • 5:00 PM • Aztec
Preliminary Music
Welcome and Introduction of Guests
Chorus of Praise “In Jesus’ Name”
Colonel G. Lorraine Bamford
The Blessing Commissioner E. Sue Swanson
DINNER
Song of Thanksgiving “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
Commissioner Barry C. Swanson
Scripture Dramatization College for Officer Training
Devotional Thoughts Commissioner Jolene K. Hodder
In Loving Memory majors Ronald R. and Dorine m. Foreman
Vocal Presentation “Somebody Prayed For Me”
Cadet Vocal Ensemble
Recognition of the Representative Parents
Presentation of the Silver Star Certificates Commissioner E. Sue Swanson and Colonel G. Lorraine Bamford
Benediction “The Lord Bless Thee”
Cadet Vocal Ensemble
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Conce rt of Praye rFriday, June 6 • 9:00 PM • Great American Hall
a sweeT sOund in GOd’s ears…
Preliminary Music Brass Ensemble and ETS
Chorus “I Love You, Lord” Children’s Group with adam avery (soloist)
Scripture Reading Cadet allison Ward
Chorus “I Love You, Lord” “All In All” Children and congregation
Scripture Reading 1 Peter 1:3–6, 13–15; 2:9–10 Cadet allison Ward
Chorus “You Are My King”
Scripture as a Prayer Psalm 4:6, 7; 5:11–12; 18:1–3 Gavin Whitehouse
ETS Selection “Lord, You Know That We Love You” (Davies)
Prayer College for Officer Training Worship Group
Chorus “We Worship and Adore You”
Thoughts Dee Collier (O.F.) and B/m Ben Payton
Song “God of Grace”
Prayer Commissioner Barry C. Swanson
Song “Lord, I Give You My Heart” a/C Danielle Bender (soloist), Cadet Shareena Lee (dancer)
and CFOT Worship Group
Speaker/Call to Prayer Colonel G. Lorraine Bamford
Prayer Deeper Discipleship
Song “I Am Praying”
Prayer Young adult Empowerment, Leadership, Candidates and mission
Song “Be Thou My Vision” Lt. Colonel Cheryl a. maynor
Scripture/Benediction 2 Corinthians 13:11–13 Colonel Steven m. Howard
Vocal Benediction “We Worship and Adore You” CFOT Worship Group
Commencement ServiceFriday, June 6 • 7:00 PM • Great American Hall
the officer is embarking on a journey of lifelong learning while celebrating the significant accomplishment and successful completion of requirements leading to the international Certificate of
training and the Associate in Applied science Degree in salvation Army officer training.
Musical Prelude New York Staff Band Ensemble
Entrance College for Officer Training Faculty and ‘Disciples of the Cross’
Welcome & Presentation of the Session major Ronald R. Foreman
Song “Near The Cross” Colonel G. Lorraine Bamford
Prayer Commissioner E. Sue Swanson
Recognition and Appreciation academic Oversight advisory Council Colonel William a. Bamford
Academic Awards major Eva R. Geddes
Valedictory Address Session Valedictorian
Session Song ‘Disciples of the Cross’
PRESENTATION OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING CONFERRING OF DEGREE: ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
Commissioner Barry C. Swanson
Scripture Portion matthew 16:13–18 Commissioner Jolene K. Hodder
Commencement Address “Let Them Say” Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder
Song “I Will Follow Thee” major Dorine m. Foreman
Benediction major James Guest
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Celebration of Praise & Praye rSaturday, June 7 • 8:00 PM • Great American Hall
Preliminary Music New York Staff Band and Eastern Territorial Songsters
Cornet Entrance
Scripture Isaiah 42:6–8a, 10a, 12–13; 43:1 Pablo Fernandez
Song “Joyful, Joyful”
Prayer major Janet ashcraft
Scripture Psalm 33:1–4, 20–22
Chorus “Your Love is Amazing”
Song “Be Glad in the Lord”
Scripture Drama “Jehoshaphat” (2 Chronicles 20) Ian Evans
Chorus “Give Thanks to the Lord—Forever” “Open the Eyes of My Heart” “Holy is the Lord”
Prayer Young adult Empowerment and Youth mindy mcCormick and Natasha Bate major Phillip a. Lloyd
Leadership and Candidates a/C Nate Hinzman and a/C Kendacy Bollers major Thomas a. Lyle
mission major Sandra J. Jackson and major Dennis K. Gensler Lt. Colonel Kenneth W. maynor
Discipleship major Jongwoo Kim and Colonel Janice a. Howard
NYSB Selection “Just As I Am” (W. Heaton)
Speaker Commissioner Jolene K. Hodder
Song “Just As I Am” College for Officer Training Worship Group
ETS Selection “Your Grace Still Amazes Me” (arr. King)
Song “Bless Our Army”
Benediction/Scripture Jude vs. 20–25 Colonel William a. Bamford
Star SearchSaturday, June 7 • Hershey Free Church
8:30 ammeeting with adjudicators and Controllers Auditorium
9:00 ammeeting with all Star Search participants Sanctuary
9:00 am — 12:00 pmmorning Session
Brass Soloist: Level 1 — Room 302/304 Level 2 — Room 301/303 Level 3 — Room 401/402/403/404 Level 4 — Room 10
Piano Soloist Levels 1 & 4: Auditorium: Back Room
Singing Company: Auditorium: Main Room
Timbrel Brigade Level A: Sanctuary
Snare Drum Levels 1 & 2: Room 605
Sacred Dance Troupe Level A: Room 705
Sacred Dance Soloist Levels 1 & 2: Room 601/603
Drama Monologue Levels 1 & 2: Room 504/505
Drama Troupe Level A: Room 701/702
Acoustic Guitar Levels 1 & 2: Room 604
12:00 pmLunch Tent in Parking Lot D
12:45 pmGroup Photo Parking Lot A
1:00 — 3:30 pmafternoon Session
Vocal Soloist: Level 1 — Room 302/304 Level 2 — Room 301/303 Level 3 — Room 401/402/403/404 Level 4 — Room 10
Piano Soloist Levels 2 & 3: Auditorium: Back Room
Youth Chorus: Auditorium: Main Room
Timbrel Brigade Level B: Sanctuary
Snare Drum Levels 3 & 4: Room 605
Sacred Dance Troupe Level B: Room 705
Sacred Dance Soloist Levels 3 & 4: Room 601/603
Drama Monologue Levels 3 & 4: Room 504/505
Youth Band: Room 703
Drama Troupe Level B: Room 701/702
Acoustic Guitar Levels 3 & 4: Room 604
3:30 pm50th anniversary Concert by Pendel Brass & Singers Sanctuary
4:00 — 5:00 pmawards Ceremony Sanctuary
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Disciples of the Cross2012–2014 Session
isaac & glamaris santiagoBuffalo Temple (EMP)
Jimmy & Melissa susaQueens Temple (GNY)
steven thomasHartford Citadel (SNE)
Martin & Francisca tripariPhiladelphia Tabernacle (EPA)
Allison WardSpring Valley (GNY)
Michele WattGreenville (WPA)
Paula AguileraNew York Temple (GNY)
Byunghoon & Jina BangNew Haven (SNE)
luke & sara BarneyYork Citadel (EPA)
Justin BarterManchester (NNE)
David & sélah BenderMount Vernon (NEO)
Damon BethelAltoona (WPA)
shane & Dawn CarterSidney (WPA)
Allison CornishSpring Valley (GNY)
Brandon CottrellOcean County Citadel (NJ)
lemuel & roxanna CuascutMayagüez (PR)
Phillip DaviesTonawanda (EMP)
Patricia EdwardsWorcester Citadel (MASS)
Jeremiah EisleyCarlile (EPA)
Ashley FerrellPainesville Citadel (NEO)
larry & Ashley FulmerScranton (EPA)
Kathryn FurmanAsbury Park (NJ)
Adriana gonzálezRed Bank (NJ)
José & raquel HernándezProvidence Temple (SNE)
Marsha HerzWaterville (NNE)
nephtalie JosephWestbury, Long Island (GNY)
shareena leeNorwich (SNE)
Jonathan & Janelle lewisWest Philadelphia (EPA)
Hwang & seoyoung limEnglewood (NJ)
samantha lockardBerwick (EPA)
Ashley luzaderNewport (SWO)
Joel & Kama lyleOld Orchard Beach (NNE)
luis & nydia MartínezBuffalo Temple (EMP)
Maribel MedinaBayamón (PR)
Michelle MillerCanton (NEO)
Ashley MineardBeaver Falls (WPA)
Jorge & gretchen MuñozPainesville Citadel (NEO)
luis ocasioNew York Temple (GNY)
Jessica rockSpring Valley (GNY)
giovanni & Marta romeroBrooklyn, Bay Ridge (GNY)
Jorge & lizbeth rosadoBayamón (PR)
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Affirmation of Faith and Promise Affirmation of Faith and Promise
Ordination and CommissioningSunday, June 8 • 10:00 AM • great American hall
THE CHIEF SECRETARY Do you promise by holy living, boundless charity and adherence to the principles and discipline of the army to show yourselves at all times to be faithful officers of the Salvation army?
THE CADETS We do!
THE CHIEF SECRETARY In the name of God I accept the declarations and promises you have made this day. We will now proceed to your commissioning and ordination.
THE CHIEF SECRETARY Do you promise faithfully to maintain and proclaim these truths?
THE CADETS We do!
THE CHIEF SECRETARY Do you regard it as your duty to bear this witness everywhere, to strive to lead all persons to their only Savior, and for His sake to care for the poor, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, love the unlovable, and befriend those who have no friends?
THE CADETS We do!
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tHE AFFirMAtion oF FAitHTHE CADETS In the name of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and in the presence of the officers, soldiers, and friends of The Salvation army here assembled, we declare that we believe:
1. That the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.
2. That there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.
3. That there are three persons in the Godhead—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co–equal in power and glory.
4. That in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man.
5. That our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners,
totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.
6. That the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.
7. That repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to salvation.
8. That we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.
9. That continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.
10. That it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
11. In the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.
the officer is offered up to the help and guidance of the Holy spirit by the intercession of the faithful in Christ. the officer declares by the signing of the covenant and by the commissioning that he or she will be loyal to scriptural
truth and, by example in life, word and unsparing service, be true to his or her calling as Christ’s messenger.
Leader: Commissioner Barry C. Swanson Speaker: Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder
Worship Prelude New York Staff Band In Honor of the Faithful Eastern Territorial Songsters
Entrance of the Heralds of Grace Session, College for Officer Training Staff, Territorial Executive Council, and Guests
Call to Worship Presentation CFOT
Song of Praise “All Creatures of Our God and King”
Prayers of Praise major Tonie S. Cameron
Lieutenant Pierson Vincent
Entrance of the Session Flag and ‘Disciples of the Cross’ Session
Anthems of Power “Christ Is All” “How Great Thou Art”
Affirmation of Faith led by the Chief Secretary
Witness Cameo Video
CFOT Vocal Selection “I’ll Follow Thee”
Witness Cameo Video
ORDINATION AND COMMISSIONING Led by Territorial Leaders
NYSB Selection “I Know Thou Art Mine” (Ballantine)
Prayer of Consecration Colonel G. Lorraine Bamford
Scripture Presentation Territorial arts ministries
ETS Selection “I Will Follow Thee” (Blyth)
MESSAGE “Called Beggars” (Luke 9:57–62) Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder
Call to Prayer
Call to Officership Commissioner E. Sue Swanson
Song of Boldness “Send The Fire”
Praise Benediction “Revelation 19” CFOT Chorus and ETS
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Appointment ServiceSunday, June 8 • 3:00 PM • great American hall
Long Service Orderand newly retired officers
the officer is given the authority to manifest the saving grace of god in the ministry of leadership within the salvation Army. this is the outward sign of the inward call from
god, and the granting of authority to be a servant of all for Christ’s sake.
25 Years
Ambassadors for ChristColonels William a., III & G. Lorraine Bamford
Lt. Colonel Carole J. Bate
majors Robert D. & Karen L. Bender
major Jacki L. Blanchard
major Joy L. Blanchard
major Carmen a. Campbell
major Elmer E. Deming (messengers of Peace)
majors Jorge E. & Edelweiss G. Diaz
major Pauline a. Dressler
major William F. Furman
majors Edgar C., Jr. & Barbara a. George
majors Scott a. & Susan m. Kelly
major Kathryn a. Purvis (God’s Soldiers)
major Gretchen T. Schuse (Guardians of the Truth)
major Deborah R. Sedlar
major Ruth a. Stoneburner
major Cheriann T. Stoops
30 Years
servants of godmajors Paul E. & alma S. Cain
majors Dennis E. & Erma D. Camuti
majors William P. & a. Victoria Edmonds
majors James a. & Deborah J. Gingrich
major John N. Griner
major R. Douglas Hart
major Sandra J. Jackson
majors Timothy P. & Willie mae B. Lyle
major Joy L. mudge
major Beckie murray
major Debra S. Taylor
35 Years
Joyful Evangelistsmajor Karen S. Boynton
major Carl E. Carvill
major marta E. Dearin
major Eva R. Geddes
major Lynn R. Gensler
major Carole L. Honsberger
majors Robin R. & Gail J. Lyle
majors Thomas E. & Patricia a. Taylor (Disciples of Jesus)
majors Leslie a. & Susan D. Walter
Newly Retired Officers
July 1, 2013 through June 1, 2014Colonels William R. & marcella Carlson
Lt. Colonels W. Howard & Patricia L. Burr
Lt. Colonels Timothy a. & Lynda L. Raines
majors William D. & Joan K. Brewer
majors Lester & Bonnie Bussey
majors John R. & Karen L. Cranford
majors David G. & Karin L. Dickson
majors Vernon S. & Vicki a. Dolby
major marie a. Edinger
major Karen S. Garrett
major Robert H. Ginter
major Joyce m. Griffin
major V. Dianne Heburn
major margaret a. Johnson
majors William J. & Cecelia m. Lynch
major Pamela K. mcKee
majors Carl G. & Hollie a. Ruthberg
majors Ronald E. & Pamela R. Santmyer
majors William L. & Nancy L. Townsend
major Kathleen K. Wadman
40 Years
Followers of Christmajors William a. & Evelyn R. augustine
major Deborah K. Goforth
major Francis J. Kirk
majors Ronald L. & Deborah a. Lugiano
major Sharon m. Polarek
45 Years
undauntedmajor William H. Bode, Jr.
major Joyce E. Emmons
Leader: Colonel William a. Bamford Speaker: Commissioner E. Sue Swanson
Worship Prelude New York Staff Band College for Officer Training Timbrelists
Eastern Territorial Songsters
Praise Presentation Star Search Group
Entrance of Session Flags
Entrance of the ‘Disciples of the Cross’ Session
Songs of Determination “I Know Whom I Have Believed” “There Is Power”
Recognition of Long Service Order and Commissioners Barry C. and E. Sue Swanson Newly Retired Officers
Prayer for Greater Things Colonel Janice a. Howard
Offering Lt. Colonel James W. Reynolds
NYSB Offertory “Songs of the Valiant” (Ball)
Video Presentation STRIKEPOINT: Our Faith In action
Commissioner’s Award Presentation Commissioner Barry C. Swanson
Representative Session Speaker
ETS Selection “Lord of the Harvest” (Ballantine)
Charge to the Lieutenants Commissioner E. Sue Swanson
The Sending Out Commissioner Barry C. Swanson
Song “I’ll Go In The Strength”
Marching On ‘Disciples of the Cross’ Session
Benediction Lt. Colonel Blanche L. Reynolds
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Families‘Disciples of the Cross’
The Barney Family Luke & Sara Rebekah, Alexandria, Bella–Grace
The Bender Family David & Sélah Cali
The Bang Family Byunghoon & Jina Rebecca, Caleb, Joshua
The Carter Family Shane & Dawn Abigail
The Cuascut Family Lemuel & Roxanna Anaiah
The Edwards Family Patricia George, Georgianna
The Romero Family Giovanni & Maria Marta Genielle, Gabrielle, Giovanni Jr., Gillian, Gaddiel
The Rosado Family Jorge & Lizbeth Adriana, Daniella
The Santiago Family Isaac & Glamaris Ismaris
The Susa Family Jimmy & Melissa Daniel
The Tripari Family Martin & Francisca Yadnieris
The Hernández Family José & Raquel David, Josue
The Lee Family Shareena Mialys
The Lim Family Hwang & Seoyoung Eugene, Euan
The Ocasio Family Luis Jackeline, Heidi
The Lyle Family Joel & Kama Dylan, Jordan
The Martínez Family Luis & Nydia Keyla, Zachary
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Heralds of Grace2013–2015 Session
Disciples of the Cross2012–2014 Session
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World ServicesSpecial Report
TOTALS BY COMMANDEastern Pennsylvania/Delaware Division $739,539.05
Empire State Division $503,283.54
Greater New York Division $898,777.73
massachusetts Division $681,309.13
New Jersey Division $523,024.61
Northeast Ohio Division $547,774.60
Northern New England Division $302,804.36
Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands Division $50,033.46
Southern New England Division $324,826.46
Southwest Ohio & Northeast Kentucky Division $477,609.04
Western Pennsylvania Division $ 545,047.37
adult Rehabilitation Centers Command $339,907.34
College for Officer Training $27,888.29
TOTAL $5,961,824.98
Territorial Headquarters $ 876,999.30
World Services Endowment $ 3,327,312.81
GRAND TOTAL $10,166,137.09
Why should we give to World Services?The Lord Jesus says we should! “Freely you have received; freely give!” (matthew 10:8)
The USA Eastern Territory did that once more in 2014, and on these pages, you can see how some of those funds were used all around the world.
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ORDINATION AND COMMISSIONINGCommencement ServiceSongs
Covenant Service
Who is on the lord’s side? Frances Ridley Havergal (1836–79)
Who is on the Lord’s side? Who will serve the King? Who will be his helpers Other lives to bring? Who will leave the world’s side? Who will face the foe? Who is on the Lord’s side? Who for him will go?
By thy grand redemption, By thy grace divine, We are on the Lord’s side; Saviour, we are thine.
Not for weight of glory, Not for crown and palm, Enter we the army, Raise the warrior psalm; But for love that claimeth Lives for whom he died; He whom Jesus nameth Must be on his side.
Jesus, thou hast bought us, Not with gold or gem, But with thine own life–blood For thy diadem. With thy blessing filling Each who comes to thee, Thou hast made us willing, Thou hast made us free.
Fierce may be the conflict, Strong may be the foe, But the King’s own army None can overthrow. Round his standard ranging, Victory is secure, For his truth unchanging Makes the triumph sure.
Master, thou wilt keep us, By thy grace divine. Always on the Lord’s side, Saviour, always thine.
near the Cross Fanny Crosby (1820–1915)
Jesus, keep me near the cross; There a precious fountain, Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calvary’s mountain.
In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river.
Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the bright and morning star Shed its beams around me.
Near the cross! O Lamb of God, Bring its scenes before me; Help me walk from day to day With its shadow o’er me.
Near the cross I’ll watch and wait, Hoping, trusting ever, Till I reach the golden strand Just beyond the river.
i Will Follow thee Verses: Henry Francis Lyte (1793–1847); Chorus: James Lawson Elginburg
Jesus, I my cross have taken, All to leave, and follow thee; Though I be despised, forsaken, Thou from hence my all shalt be.
I will follow thee, my Saviour, Thou hast shed thy blood for me: And though all the world forsake thee, By thy grace I’ll follow thee.
Perish every fond ambition, All I’ve sought or hoped or known; Yet how rich is my condition, God and Heaven are still my own.
Let the world despise and leave me, They have left my Saviour too; Human hearts and looks deceive me, Thou art not like them, untrue.
And while thou shalt smile upon me, God of wisdom, love and might, Foes may hate and friends may shun me, Show thy face and all is bright.
O ‘tis not in grief to harm me, While thy love is left to me! O ‘twere not in joy to charm me, Were that joy not found in thee!
All Creatures of our god And King Francis of Assisi (1182–1226); trs William Henry Draper (1855–1933)
All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing Alleluia, alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam:
Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise him, alleluia! Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice:
Thou flowing water, pure and clear, Make music for thy Lord to hear, Alleluia, alleluia! Thou fire so masterful and bright, That givest man both warmth and light:
Dear mother earth, who day by day Unfoldest blessings on our way, O praise him, alleluia! The flowers and fruits that in thee grow, Let them his glory also show:
Let all things their Creator bless, And worship him in humbleness, O praise him, alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, Three in One:
O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Christ is All Verses: Herbert Howard Booth (1862–1926); Chorus: W.H. Williams
I bring to thee my heart to fill; I feel how weak I am, but still To thee for help I call. In joy or grief, to live or die, For earth or Heaven, this is my cry, Be thou my all in all.
Christ is all, yes, all in all. My Christ is all in all.
Around me in the world I see No joy that turns my soul from thee; Its honors fade and fall; But with thee, though I mount the cross, I count it gain to suffer loss, For thou art all in all.
I’ve little strength to call my own, And what I’ve done, before thy throne I here confess, is small; But on thy strength, O God, I lean, And through the blood that makes me clean, Thou art my all in all.
No tempest can my courage shake, My love from thee no pain can take, No fear my heart appall; And where I cannot see I’ll trust, For then I know thou surely must Be still my all in all.
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Appointment ServiceSongs
ORDINATION AND COMMISSIONING
How great thou Art Carl Gustav Boberg (1859–1940); trs. Stuart K. Hine (1899–1989)
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds thy hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow’r throughout the universe displayed:
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee; How great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee: How great thou art, how great thou art!
When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees, When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze:
And when I think that God, his Son not sparing, Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin:
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation, And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration, And there proclaim, my God, how great thou art!
send the Fire William Booth (1829–1912)
Thou Christ of burning, cleansing flame, Send the fire! Thy blood–bought gift today we claim, Send the fire! Look down and see this waiting host, Give us the promised Holy Ghost, We want another Pentecost, Send the fire!
God of Elijah, hear our cry: Send the fire! To make us fit to live or die, Send the fire! To burn up every trace of sin, To bring the light and glory in, The revolution now begin, Send the fire!
‘Tis fire we want, for fire we plead, Send the fire! The fire will meet our every need, Send the fire! For strength to ever do the right, For grace to conquer in the fight. For power to walk the world in white, Send the fire!
To make our weak hearts strong and brave, Send the fire! To live a dying world to save, Send the fire! O see us on thy altar lay Our lives, our all, this very day, To crown the offering now we pray, Send the fire!!
there is Power Lewis Edgar Jones (1865–1936)
Would you be free from your burden of sin? There’s power in the blood, power in the blood! Would you o’er evil a victory win? There’s wonderful power in the blood!
There is power, power, wonder–working power, In the blood of the Lamb. There is power, power, wonder–working power, In the precious blood of the Lamb.
Would you be free from your passion and pride? There’s power in the blood, power in the blood! Come then for cleansing to Calvary’s tide; There’s wonderful power in the blood!
Would you be whiter, yes, whiter than snow? There’s power in the blood, power in the blood! Sin stains are lost in its life–giving flow; There’s wonderful power in the blood!
Would you do service for Jesus your King? There’s power in the blood, power in the blood! Would you live daily his praises to sing? There’s wonderful power in the blood!
i Know Whom i Have Believed Daniel Webster Whittle (1840–1901)
I know not why God’s wondrous grace To me he hath made known; Nor why, unworthy of such grace, He claimed me for his own.
I know not how this saving faith To me he did impart, Nor how believing in his word Wrought peace within my heart.
I know not how the Spirit moves, Convincing men of sin; Revealing Jesus through the word, Creating faith in him.
But I know whom I have believ’ed, And am persuaded that he is able To keep that which I’ve committed Unto him against that day.
I know not what of good or ill May be reserved for me, Of weary ways or golden days, Before his face I see.
i’ll go in the strength Edward Turney (1816–72)
I’ll go in the strength of the Lord, In paths he has marked for my feet; I’ll follow the light of his word, Nor shrink from the dangers I meet, His presence my steps shall attend, His fullness my wants shall supply; On him, till my journey shall end, My unwavering faith shall rely.
I’ll go in the strength of the Lord To work he appoints me to do; In joy which his smile doth afford My soul shall her vigor renew. His wisdom shall guard me from harm. His power my sufficiency prove; I’ll trust his omnipotent arm, And prove his unchangeable love.
I’ll go, I’ll go in the strength, I’ll go in the strength of the Lord I’ll go, I’ll go in the strength, I’ll go in the strength of the Lord.
I’ll go in the strength of the Lord To conflicts which faith will require, His grace as my shield and reward, My courage and zeal shall inspire. Since he gives the word of command. To meet and encounter the foe, With his sword of truth in my hand. To suffer and triumph I’ll go.
USa Eastern TerritoryCommissioners Barry C. and E. Sue Swanson
Territorial Leaders
The Salvation army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
El Ejército de Salvación, movimiento internacional, es una parte evangélica de la Iglesia Cristiana Universal. Su mensaje está basado en la Biblia. Su ministerio es motivado por su amor a Dios. Su misión es predicar el Evangelio de Jesucristo y suplir las necesidades humanas en su nombre, sin ninguna discriminación.
Mission Statementthe salvation army
Statement of Purposethe college for officer training
The purpose of the College for Officer Training is to develop men and women in knowledge, capabilities, spirit, and character who will be able to sustain and advance the mission of The Salvation army in the salvation of the world.
El propósito del Centro Universitario de Entrenamiento para Oficiales es desarrollar hombres y mujeres, en cuanto a conocimiento, aptitudes, espíritu, y carácter, de manera que sean capaces de sostener y promover la misión del Ejército de Salvación en cuanto a la salvación del mundo.