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—General Linda Bond
October 7, 2011 • Vol. 29, No. 16
Tips for a better kettle campaign
New Larsson musical to be featured at The Gathering Under the leadership of Creative Arts Director Jacqui Larsson, the Southern California Division is busy preparing a new musical to premiere at The Gathering in June 2012. Titled “Spirit! II Empire,” this sequel to the Gowans and Larsson original picks up the story a few years after Paul’s conversion, as he travels throughout the vast, turbulent Roman Empire, fighting to give Christianity a foothold and facing opposition from all sides. Since its debut in 1973, “Spirit!” established itself as the most influential of the Army musicals, crossing denominational boundaries with performances worldwide. MUSICAL, page 9
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Salvation Army continues drought response in Uganda Elsewhere in the world El Dia de los Muertos ‘Creating a shared future’ is vision for Central Territory General Bond launches ‘Freedom Bible’ and welcomes cadets in USA Eastern National poverty rate climbs to record 46 million Americans Register now for The Gathering
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Advice from a head ding-a-ling n Kettle coordinator shares the steps to a successful campaign. BY JIM REID, DR. Advisory board member and kettle coordinator at the Henderson (Nev.) Corps, Dr. Jim Reid shares the secrets of a successful Red Kettle campaign, including goal setting, prayer, hard work, motivated volunteers, sponsorships and smart scheduling. In 2008, Major Will Cobb became the corps officer in Henderson, Nev. Shortly after his arrival, I told him that I was his kettle coordinator—I had achieved good results in previous years. I asked him how much his last corps had raised in its 2007 campaign. He told me $125,000. I suggested that we set our goal at $150,000. He looked at me with one of those “show me” stares, and said OK. He made it clear, however, that this was my baby. He said he would provide all the support necessary to make the campaign a success, but let me know that I was in charge.
That year we raised $175,000. In 2009, I decided that our goal should be $200,000. We raised $242,000. Last year I set the goal at $280,000 and we raised $292,877. Remember, this was during a recession and the Las Vegas valley had one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. How did we manage to do so well? I discovered the secrets that I share here so that your corps can have the same kind of success we have had. Secrets to success First, you pray like everything depends on God because it does, and you work like everything depends on you because it does! I have served on the Henderson Corps Advisory Board for several years. Year after year we received reports that our corps was in the red. We have not heard this for the past couple of years. Not only are we in the black, but each year since 2008, we have had a surplus. God has given the Army the perfect tool to finance his work—the Red Kettle drive. For six weeks we work hard, and that carries us through the rest of the year. KETTLE, page 8
High school student launches ‘Red Kettle Club’ n Club may be the first official such group in the U.S. BY MARLENE KLOTZ-COLLINS Katie Wilkinson, a junior at Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, Ariz., started a “Red Kettle Club” on campus that is believed to be the first official club of its type in America. “I chose The Salvation Army over other organizations because all the money we raise will be used for programs in our own community,” Wilkinson said. “Many clubs at my school benefit people in other areas of the world but I think it’s significant to help those less fortunate right here at home.” Student members will attend
Red Kettle Club officers from Corona del Sol High School (l-r) Addie Rooder, Megan Miller, Katie Wilkinson, Hallie Swenson, TEMPE, page 8 Milena Carrera, Julia Soave, and Kate Spencer
One Army, one mission, one message
BY LINDA BOND, GENERAL Recently I visited the International College for Officers for their spiritual day. The meeting was thoughtfully arranged by the principal, Lt. Colonel Richard Munn. One element in particular was especially stirring. Here was a recitation of the 11 Salvation Army doctrines. What was unique was that each one was recited by a delegate in his or her own language. Ten languages were represented. This occasion of unity was an experience of the Spirit. Previously, at the celebration of the 120th anniversary of the International Staff Band, bands representing nations that were once at war marched down The Mall to Buckingham Palace behind The Salvation Army flag. We are one Army! But there have been instances in my experience when fracture, dissension and strife told a different story. How often the “us and them” attitude reared its ugly head with fixed positions on worship—contemporary or traditional—or in the separation of corps and social work, or between the field and headquarters, or between young and old, male and female. It may only be a surface matter or typical of human beings living in community, but it has a negative and divisive effect. While unity is a gift, it also requires effort While we must allow for diverse opinions we must be very concerned over division. The apostle Paul recognized the tendency in the early Church and advised: Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace (Eph. 4:3). While unity is a gift, it also requires effort. ONE ARMY, page 11
Leslies appointed to Caribbean Territory
Lt. Colonel Victor Leslie
Lt. Colonel Rose-Marie Leslie
Lt. Colonels Victor and RoseMarie Leslie, currently serving as divisional leaders of the Southern California Division, are appointed respectively as chief secretary and territorial secretary for women’s ministries, Caribbean Territory, effective Feb. 1, 2012.