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JUNE 11–13, 2021

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

—Hebrews 10:23 NIV

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HOPE ASSURED

Friday, June 11, 2021

10:30 am Commencement Service 12:00 pm Fellowship of the Silver Star Luncheon 6:00 pm A Greeting from our Territorial Leaders followed by “Hope around The Salvation Army World” An Interactive Conversation with Commissioners Mark & Sharon Tillsley 7:00 pm New York Staff Band and Eastern Territory Staff Songsters IN CONCERT

HOPE ACHIEVED

Saturday, June 12, 2021

9:30 am Morning Discovery 10:00 am Star Search Awards 11:00 am TOGETHER with One Accord Commissioner William A. Bamford III 11:15 am “Hope Achieved” Interactive Bible Study with Commissioner Mark Tillsley 1:30 pm— To The Point Talks followed by Q & A with speakers 5:30 pm 7:00 pm “Hope Unraveled” by MOVE Dance Company Followed by Worship with UNBOUND

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Sunday, June 13, 2021

9:00 am Morning Discovery 10:00 am Ordination, Commissioning , and Appointments of the Messengers of Grace

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GREETINGS from the International Leaders “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast.”

—Ephesians 2:8-9

Dear Cadets,

By God’s grace you have made it! We are delighted to greet you on this important and spiritually significant occasion of your ordination and commissioning as Salvation Army officers.

What a glorious sessional name you have, and what a privilege is yours to be Messengers of Grace. Our world needs grace right now. To a world familiar with political point scoring, grudges being held for years, wrongs and failures being remembered, and merit and respect having to be earned, you will bring a message of grace that speaks of another way of living and relating.

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The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women’s Ministries You are being sent out not just as Messengers of Grace, but as sharers of grace. Do not just speak about grace - live lives of grace and live in relationships of grace. Each one of us are recipients of grace, not because of what we have achieved or earned, but because of the lavish grace of God bestowed upon us as His children. So, as you launch into your ministry, do not boast about your qualifications or experience - boast about the grace of God available for everyone. As freely as you have received the grace of God, so you must freely share that grace with others.

Throughout the duration of your ministry, which is lifelong, explore and revel in the grace of God for yourself. Let your awe and wonder at God’s grace lead to you communicate and share it with others. Grow in your knowledge and experience of God’s grace and become an evermore generous sharer of that grace.

Receive your first and subsequent appointments with grace.

Greet and treat your people with grace. Be graceful in all your community service and networking with those in community leadership. A daily consecrating of yourself to God will enable you to be a channel of God’s grace to this world. May your every word and deed be inspired and marked by the grace of God. God bless the Messengers of Grace.

GREETINGS from the Territorial Leaders “The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.”.

—Revelation 22:21

Dear Messengers of Grace, The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory congratulates you!

You have been called to be a messenger, one who will deliver the message of grace that God makes available to all people.

Your grace-filled message will impact individual lives, but also influence the world in which we live. This is no small mission; however, we know that you are ready and equipped for this task.

Commissioners William A. and G. Lorraine Bamford, Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries Together with one accord, we rejoice in your calling, commissioning, and appointing as Messengers of Grace. We praise God for you as you enter the ranks of Salvation Army Officership, a mission most visibly characterized by a legacy of service.

As you embrace this journey, you will encounter days that are filled with great blessings, opportunities, and challenges. Yet, we can assure that even in the most trying situations, God is able to enrich you in every way through His grace!

The USA Eastern Territory is lifting you in prayer and cheering you on as you step forth in faith, being reminded that “His grace is sufficient” 2 Corinthians 12:9.

May God bless you and keep you.

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TERRITORIAL CABINET

Colonels Philip J. and Deslea A. Maxwell Chief Secretary / Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries

Lt. Colonel Ruth A. Stoneburner Secretary for Personnel

Lt. Colonels Hubert S. and Kathleen J. Steele Secretary for Business Administration / Communications Secretary

Lt. Colonels Sandra J. and Raphael C. Jackson Secretary for Program / Assistant Chief Secretary and Racial Diversity and Inclusion Secretary

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SPECIAL GUESTS

Commissioners Mark W. and Sharon J. Tillsley Territorial Theology and Christian Ethics Secretary / Territorial Personnel Officer

Commissioners Mark and Sharon Tillsley have been involved in Salvation Army ministry for over forty years, the last 34 years as officers.

Mark and Sharon come to their appointments at Territorial Headquarters following their appointment at IHQ as the International Secretary for the America Zone and the Zonal Secretary for Women’s Ministries.

They have also served as Territorial Leaders in the Caribbean Territory, as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries in the Canada and Bermuda Territory, in the USA Eastern Territory as corps officers, divisional youth leaders, College for Officer Training leaders, and then served in the Territorial Personnel Section. Mark served as the Secretary for Personnel, and Sharon served as the Territorial Wellness Bureau Director. Sharon also carried the appointment as the Executive Officer of the Eastern Territory Songsters.

Mark and Sharon have now traveled to all

territories of Central and South America and from coast to coast in the Canada and Bermuda Territory. In the United States, they have been guests at the Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings, the Central, Southern and Western Territorial Bible Conferences, and have served on staff of The National Soldier Seminar on Evangelism.

They have participated in corps and divisional retreats throughout North America.

Mark and Sharon celebrate their Salvationist heritage and believe the Army exists to reach people wherever they are in their faith journey.

They desire to live out a strong message of Hope that represents the optimistic nature of our theological heritage. Perhaps stated most succinctly, they love and enjoy people and believe that God’s work is always relational.

Mark and Sharon have three adult children, Michael who is married to Jackie, Paul and Karin.

All live in the USA northeast and have been a source of great strength and encouragement.

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STAFF

College for Officer Training

A word from the Training Principal Dear Messengers of Grace,

Lt. Colonels James and Patricia LaBossiere, Training Principal/Assistant Training Principal for Ministry Development

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On behalf of the officers and staff of the College for Officer Training, I want to share my congratulations with each of you upon your Ordination and Commissioning as Salvation Army Officers.

This blessed day has come following two very unique years of training. The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on our world, our country, and our very own CFOT community have provided many challenges. Through it all, God’s grace has been poured out upon your session and our entire community. It has been a blessing to see how you adapted to the ever-changing training

environment as remote learning, as well as remote corps ministry, was put into place.

The need to be adaptable and nimble will truly serve you well as you now enter your first appointments in a world that will require flexibility in ministry methods.

It is now my prayer that the Lord will daily provide you, the Messengers of Grace, with every opportunity to share His grace, preach grace, extend grace, speak with grace, and receive new grace.

“Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” Acts 20:32 (NIV) May God Bless the Messengers of Grace!

ADMINISTRATION Left to right, front to back: Lt. Colonel P. LaBossiere, Major H. Holt, Lt. Colonel J. LaBossiere, Major R. Starnes

CURRICULUM

Left to right, front to back: Captain S. Williams-Gage, Major S. Simpson, Major I. Torres, Major K. Rivero, Major M. Feliz, Major R. Ramirez, Major E. Geddes, Major J. Simpson, Major D. Payton

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PERSONNEL

Left to right, front to back: Major M. Starnes, Major M. Payton, Captain J. Jones, Major A. Suarez, Captain R. Gage

BUSINESS

BUSINESS

Left to right, front to back: Major M. Dwier, Major K. Rivero, Major P. Cornell, Major E. Feliz, Captain P. Armour (not pictured)

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MISSION AND MINISTRY

Left to right: Captain M. Jones, Major M. Cornell, Major S. Machado, Captain R. Armour (not pictured)

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FACULTY Major Paul Cornell Major Miguelina Feliz Major Eva Geddes Major Heather Holt Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere Lt. Colonel Patricia LaBossiere Major Silvia Machado Major David Payton Major Marika Payton Ms. Chelsea Patella Major Raquel Ramirez Mr. Christian Riesebieter Major Kristin Rivero Mrs. Lorena Simmonds Lance Major Joshua Simpson Major Sunkyung Simpson Mrs. Evelyn Stickland-Monroe Major Ronald Starnes Major Iris Torres Captain Sheila Williams-Gage

ASSOCIATE FACULTY Major Martina Cornell Major Madelaine Dwier Mrs. Robin Fraser Captain Rohan Gage Mrs. Sandra Heintz Captain Joshua Jones Captain Michelle Jones Major Margaret Starnes Major Alberto Suarez

ADJUNCT FACULTY Ms. Christianne Livingston Colonel Richard Munn Major Angelica Rosamilia-Rodriguez Captain Trisha Smouse

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IN APPRECIATION Staff who served with Messengers of Grace Major Felicia Flora Lt. Colonel David Kelly Lt. Colonel Naomi Kelly Major Jongwoo Kim Major Misook Kim Ms. Robin Rader Captain Luis Ocasio

LONG SERVICE ORDER & NEWLY RETIRED OFFICERS 40 Years God’s Soldiers Major Douglas Burr Major Susan Ferreira Major Mark Mackneer Major Susan Mackneer Major Beth Muhs Major Dennis Smullen Major Karen Smullen Lt. Colonel Hugh Steele 35 Years Proclaimers of the Gospel Major Joyce Hartshorn Major Constance Higgins Major Robert Klenk Major Paul James Moore Major Sherrylyn Moore Major Linda-Jo Perks Major Thomas Perks Major Stanley Senak Major Susan Wittenberg 30 Years Servants of Jesus Major Carl Avery Major Kathryn Avery Major Joaquin Calvo Major Kathleen Calvo Major Cynthia Dean Major David Dean Major José Guzmán– Rodríguez Major Stanley Newton Major Marisa CriscuoloSatterlee Major Dean Satterlee Major Lawrence Schuse

25 Years Messengers of the Truth Major James Betts Major Sue-Ellen Betts Major Karen Brunelle Major Yolanda CortésRodríguez Major Holly Daniels Major Eduardo Feliz Major Miguelina Feliz Lt. Colonel Mirtha Fernandez Lt. Colonel Ricardo Fernandez Major Brian Glasco Major Doris Gonzalez Major Patricia Harvey Major Scott Harvey Major Sheryl Hershey Major Valerie Kahn Major Soo Jung Kim Major Young Sung Kim Major Patricia Lynn Kurtz Major Robert Kurtz Major Philip Anthony Lloyd Major Silvia Machado Major Christina Ramirez Major Eric E. Rodriguez Dominguez Major Elizabeth Rogan Major José Santiago

Newly Retired Officers Majors David and Jean Antill Majors Charles and Rose Balcom Majors Judith and Ronald Bernardi Major Cynthia Brown Majors Dennis and Erma Camuti Majors Luis and Susana DelaRosa Majors Jorge and Lurlene Diaz Majors Susan and William Dunigan Majors Curtis and Felicia Flora Majors Louis and Rena Guillaume Majors Daniel and Valerie Hazeldine Lt. Colonels David and Naomi Kelly Majors Patricia and Travis Lock Majors Gail and Robin Lyle Majors Barbara and Paul Mason Majors Sarah and Timothy MacLean Captain Carlos Misla Majors Gregory and Irene Norman Major Teresita Pacheco Commissioners Tito and Martha Paredes Majors Hermas and Steven Pearl Majors James and Kathryn Purvis Majors Alice and Robert Sears Majors Penny and Terry Shaffer Major Debra Stedman Majors C. Anita and John Stewart Major Tina Streck Major Christine Tilley Majors Elizur and Mayra Vasquez Majors Cathryn and Michael Young

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COVENANT SERVICE Sunday, June 6 – 10:30 am THE CALL Call to Worship................................................................................................................Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere Song #589/691............................................................................................................................ Major Ronald Starnes I’ll Follow Thee Prayer.............................................................................................................................. Lt. Colonel Patricia LaBossiere

THE COMMITMENT Responsive Reading..........................................................................................................................Major Paul Cornell Keep the Covenant ‘My Officer Covenant’..................................................................................................................... Major Kristin Rivero Session Advisor

THE CONSECRATION Song #580/235........................................................................................................................Colonel Philip J. Maxwell Here I Am, My Lord, Send Me Scripture.......................................................................................................................................... Major Alberto Suarez

THE COVENANT My Covenant.................................................................................................................................. Messengers of Grace

THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER WILL SPEAK Special Music Selection.............................................................................................................................CFOT Officers

By His Hand Witnessed by....................................................................................................Commissioner William A. Bamford III Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere Prayer of Dedication..........................................................................................Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford Song #649/490....................................................................................................................Colonel Deslea A. Maxwell I’ll Not Turn Back Benediction....................................................................................................................................Major Silvia Machado

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Three Steps in the Commissioning of Salvation Army Officers 1. The Signing of the Officer Covenant The Officer Covenant is signed by a person to be commissioned and ordained. The Covenant is made between that person and God. It is the means whereby a person binds himself or herself to God in the making of solemn vows.

The Bible has many examples of believers entering into sacred covenants with God, who accepts their covenants and takes them seriously.

Each person signing the Officer Covenant does so of their own free will, in the clear understanding that the commitment is intended to be lifelong.

2. The Ordination and Commissioning The Ordination and Commissioning allows the wider membership of the Body of Christ to gather in order to warmly affirm and encourage those about to become officers, and in order to witness publicly the moments of ordination and commissioning.

The cadets are helped by the prayers and intercession of the faithful. The cadets declare before many witnesses that they will be loyal to Christ, will hold to the Doctrines of the Army, will be available to the marginalized, and will be obedient to the principles and purposes for which God raised up The Salvation Army.

3. The Appointing The Appointing is when specific responsibilities are placed upon the newly ordained and commissioned officer. The officer is granted the authority both to serve and to lead within the ranks of The Salvation Army. This is the outward authentication of an inward summons from God, and the imparting to the officer of the obligation to be a servant of all for the sake of Christ.

My Covenant CALLED BY GOD

to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ as an officer of The Salvation Army

I BIND MYSELF TO HIM IN THIS SOLEMN COVENANT

To Love and serve Him supremely all my days, To Live to win souls and make their salvation the first purpose of my life,

To Care for the poor, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, love the unloved, and befriend those who have no friends,

To Maintain the doctrines and principles of The Salvation Army, and, by God’s grace to prove myself a worthy officer.

Done in the strength of my Lord and Saviour, and in the presence of the Territorial Commander, training school officers and fellow cadets.

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COMMENCEMENT SERVICE Friday, June 11 – 10:30 am Musical Prelude.......................................................................................................... New York Staff Band Ensemble Entrance

MESSENGERS OF GRACE Welcome & Presentation of the Session.................................................................Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere Song.................................................................................................................................................... CFOT Worship Team Cornerstone Prayer.............................................................................................................................. Lt. Colonel Patricia LaBossiere Recognition and Appreciation .............................................................................................Colonel Philip J. Maxwell Strategic Oversight Council Academic Awards.................................................................................................................Major Sunkyung Simpson Valedictory Address.....................................................................................................................Session Valedictorian Session Song.................................................................................................................................. Messengers of Grace

Presentation of International Certificate of Training Conferring of Degree: Associate in Applied Science Commissioner William A. Bamford III

Prayer of Blessing..............................................................................................Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford Scripture: I Corinthians 14:14–20........................................................................Commissioner Sharon J. Tillsley Commencement Address “Prepared to Proclaim”........................................... Commissioner Mark W. Tillsley Song #455/577....................................................................................................................Colonel Deslea A. Maxwell Blessed Assurance Benediction................................................................................................................................... Major Ronald Starnes

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FELLOWSHIP OF THE SILVER STAR LUNCHEON Friday, June 11 – 12:00 pm Preliminary Music......................................................................................................Major Sunkyung Simpson Words of Welcome................................................................................... Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford Luncheon Presentation of Messengers of Grace...................................................................Colonel Deslea A. Maxwell Tribute...................................................................................................................................... Cadet Emily Betts

MARIE H. SHARP AWARDS Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford In Loving Memory..............................................................................................Lt. Colonel Patricia LaBossiere Vocal Selection.......................................................................................................... Somebody Prayed For Me Cadets Arren D. Boyd & Nastassja N. Harris Devotional Thought.........................................................................................Commissioner Sharon J. Tillsley

PRESENTATION OF SILVER STAR CERTIFICATES Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford & Colonel Deslea A. Maxwell Benediction...........................................................................................................................Major Kristin Rivero

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NEW YORK STAFF BAND & EASTERN TERRITORY STAFF SONGSTERS Friday, June 11 – 7 :00 pm Crossbearers (Martin Cordner)..................................................................................................... New York Staff Band In Christ Alone (Richard Phillips).................................................................................................. New York Staff Band Soloist – Aaron Vanderweele

WELCOME Lt. Colonel Kathleen J. Steele

We are more than Conquerors (Mark Hayes)...................................................Eastern Territory Staff Songsters Life Ablaze (Steven Ponsford)....................................................................................................... New York Staff Band Nobody Loves Me Better (Gates)................................................................................................ New York Staff Band Soloist – Chris Webster Amazing God (Lee Fisher).......................................................................................Eastern Territory Staff Songsters Worthy is the Lamb (Roger Trigg)................................................................................................ New York Staff Band I will Praise You (Andrew Blyth)............................................................................Eastern Territory Staff Songsters He Watches (Joel Collier)................................................................................................................ New York Staff Band

DEVOTIONAL Lt. Colonel Raphael C. Jackson

Humbly Bow (Matt Spencer)..................................................................................Eastern Territory Staff Songsters To Boldly Go (Peter Graham)......................................................................................................... New York Staff Band

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STAR SEARCH AWARDS CEREMONY Saturday, June 12 – 10:00 am

Welcome................................................................................................................................. Bandmaster Derek Lance Dance Awards Selected Dance Winner Video Acoustic Guitar Awards Selected Acoustic Guitar Winner Video Vocal Solo Awards Selected Vocal Solo Winner Video Snare Drum Awards Selected Snare Drum Winner Video Drama Monologue Awards Selected Drama Monologue Winner Video Piano Awards Selected Piano Solo Winner Video Brass Awards Selected Brass Solo Winner Video Closing..................................................................................................................................... Bandmaster Derek Lance

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MOVE Saturday, June 12 – 6:30 pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 12 – 7:00 PM What is your relationship with hope? In a normal day to day context, what does hope look like? Where is hope in situations that feel hopeless? Join MOVE Dance Company as they unravel their relationship with hope into five sections: BREAKING. RAMBLING. UNRAVELING. CHOOSING. SURRENDERING.

Choreography Erin Morgan | Chaya Jugenheimer | Deangelo Powell Dancers Debora Baptista | Samuel Baptista | Kevin Diaz | Lt. Clifford Douglas | Tiffany Garcia Chaya Jugenheimer | Evangeline Miller | Abigail Pastin | Lisanny Perez | Olivia Renkel

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Worship Night Saturday, June 12 – Immediately following Hope Unraveled

ALL CREATURES Rap: Cadet Christopher C. Brown

Prayer................................................................................................................................................. Cadet Arren D. Boyd

WONDER VI LA LUZ ECHO YOU MAKE ME BRAVE

Testimony.............................................................................................................................Cadet Evita V. Leach-Colon

GRAVES INTO GARDENS SO WILL I

Scripture/Prayer.................................................................................................. Cadet Sahory C. Montilla Gonzalez

RATTLE Rap: Cadet Christopher C. Brown

Prayer.........................................................................................................................................................Hannah Furman

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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH AND PROMISE The Cadets (standing) will say: 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: 1. We believe 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. We believe 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. We believe 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. We believe 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. We believe 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. We believe 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. We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to salvation.

8. We believe that we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.

The Chief Secretary will say: Do you promise faithfully to maintain and proclaim these truths?

The cadets will reply: We do!

The Chief Secretary will say: 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 unloved, and befriend those who have no friends?

The cadets will reply: We do!

The Chief Secretary will say: 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 will reply: We do!

The Chief Secretary will say: In the name of God I accept the declarations and promises you have made this day. We will now proceed to your ordination and commissioning.

9. We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.

10. We believe 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. We believe 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.

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ORDINATION, COMMISSIONING, Sunday, June 13 – 10:00 am Preliminary Music........................................................................................................................... New York Staff Band Eastern Territory Staff Songsters Memorial Video Welcome............................................................................................................Commissioner William A. Bamford III Prayer

Introduction of Special Guests Commissioners Mark W. and Sharon J. Tillsley Congregational Song 241.................................................................................Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford And Can It Be (Himes) Entrance of the Session Flag and the MESSENGERS OF GRACE Affirmation of Faith.................................................................................................................Colonel Philip J. Maxwell Musical Selection....................................................................................................Eastern Territory Staff Songsters Humbly Bow (Spencer) Presentation of the Messengers of Grace............................................................. Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere

ORDINATION AND COMMISSIONING of the MESSENGERS OF GRACE Commissioners William A. and G. Lorraine Bamford

Entrance of New Lieutenants Prayer of Dedication......................................................................................... Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford

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APPOINTMENT SERVICE Video Testimony.......................................................................................................................... Messengers of Grace Scripture: Acts 20:22–32........................................................................................Commissioner Sharon J. Tillsley Musical Selection........................................................................................................................... New York Staff Band What A Beautiful Name (Collier)

MESSAGE Messengers of Grace Commissioner Mark W. Tillsley

Time of Prayer Call to Ministry Session Representative Speaker Lieutenant Arren D. Boyd

Presentation of Commissioner’s Award...................................................Commissioner William A. Bamford III

Video Presentation............................................................................... Children’s Choir from around the Territory All Creatures of our God and King (Whitehouse)

THE APPOINTMENTS Commissioners William A. and G. Lorraine Bamford

Song 861................................................................................................................................Colonel Deslea A. Maxwell In Christ Alone (Himes) Benediction...........................................................................................................................Colonel Deslea A. Maxwell Postlude............................................................................................................................................ New York Staff Band

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Valentina Agudelo Cano Isaiah 41:10

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Reynaldo Alicea Ortiz

Melissa Bonet-Miranda

Ecclesiastes 3:4

Psalm 3:3

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Alyxandra M. Allen

Emily J. Betts

Romans 8:38-39

I Corinthians 9:19

Arren D. Boyd

Nastassja N. Harris

II Timothy 1:7

Jeremiah 29:11

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Christopher C. Brown

Tara R. Brown

Jeremiah 29:12-13

Jeremiah 33:3

Nicole L. Fullop

Yelin Jimenez Rodriguez

Acts 20:24

Zechariah 3:7

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Evita V. Leach Colon

Isaiah 54:10

Isaiah 40:31

Geyssa M. Malave-Aponte

Wilfredo Reyes Nunez

Matthew 6:33

Philippians 4:13

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Joel E. Monasterio

Sahory C. Montilla Gonzalez

I Timothy 4:12

Psalm 23:4

Tatyana M. Rivera Jeremiah 29:11

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Renato R. Sarmiento Fernandez

Yoelicet Vega Fajardo

Joshua 1: 8-9

Romans 8:28-30

Jennifer J. White

Nicholas B. White

Philippians 4:13

Matthew 19:26

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FAMILIES Messengers of Grace

ALICEA FAMILY Melissa and Reynaldo

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with Neftali and Kiana

BOYD FAMILY Arren Boyd and Nastassja Harris

MONASTERIO FAMILY Joel

REYES FAMILY Wilfredo and Geyssa

with Enovy and Joelie

with Alana and Lionel

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BROWN FAMILY Tara and Chris

FULLOP FAMILY Nicole

with Madelyn, Grayson, and Natalie

with Emily and Anthony (not pictured)

SARMIENTO FAMILY Yoelicet and Renato

WHITE FAMILY Jennifer and Nicholas

with Elizabeth and Josue

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MISSION STATEMENT The Salvation Army 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.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The 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 and 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.

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SONGS

Covenant Service

I’ll Follow Thee Song #589/691 1. I heard a voice so gently calling: Take up thy cross and follow me.

A tempest on my heart was falling, A living cross this was to be; I struggled sore, I struggled vainly, No other light my eyes could see.

I’ll follow Thee, of life the giver, I’ll follow Thee, suffering redeemer, I’ll follow Thee, deny Thee never,

By Thy grace I’ll follow Thee.

2. I heard His voice unto me saying: “Take up thy cross and follow me.”

My heart is Thine, now Thee obeying, Speak all Thy will, dear Lord, to me.

Make weakness strength, Thy power

now give me, And from this hour I’ll follow Thee.

—Agnes Heathcote (1862 - 1934)

Here I Am, My Lord, Send Me Song #580/235 1. Dear Lord, I do surrender Myself, my all, to Thee; My time, my store, my talents, So long withheld by me.

I’ve heard the call for workers, The world’s great need I see, O send me to the rescue, I’m here, my Lord, send me!

Here am I, my Lord, send me, Here am I, my Lord, send me, I surrender all to obey Thy call, Here am I, my Lord, send me.

2. Too long at ease in Zion I’ve been content to dwell, While multitudes are dying And sinking into Hell.

I can no more be careless And say there’s naught to do, The fields are white to harvest And laborers are few.

3. O hear, Thou God of Heaven, The vows that now I make!

To Thee my life is given, ‘Tis for the lost world’s sake.

To serve Thee I am ready, Though friends and foes despise, I now present my body A living sacrifice.

—William Walker (1871 – 1899)

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I’ll Not Turn Back Song #649/490 1. If crosses come, if it should cost me dearly To be the servant of my Servant Lord; If darkness falls around the path of duty, And men despise the Savior I’ve adored:

I’ll not turn back, whatever it may cost; I’m called to live to love and save the lost.

I’ll not turn back, whatever it may cost; I’m called to live to love and save the lost.

2. If doors should close then other doors will open, The Word of God can never be contained.

His love cannot be finally frustrated, By narrow minds or prison bars restrained.

3. If tears should fall, if I am called to suffer, If all I love men should deface, defame, I’ll not deny the one that I have followed, Nor be ashamed to bear my Master’s name.

John Gowans (1934 – 2012)

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Commencement Service

Blessed Assurance Song #455/577 1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine; O what a foretaste of Glory divine!

Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long.

This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long.

2. Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture burst on my sight; Angels descending, bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

3. Perfect submission, all is at rest; I, in my Savior, am happy and blest.

Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

—Fanny Crosby (1820–1915)

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And Can It Be

In Christ Alone

Song #241

Song #861

1. And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Savior’s blood?

Died He for me who caused His pain, For me who Him to death pursued?

Amazing love! how can it be That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

1. In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this solid ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.

What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!

My comforter, my all in all, Here in the love of Christ I stand.

2. He left His Father’s throne above, So free, so infinite His grace, Emptied Himself of all but love And bled for Adam’s helpless race.

Tis mercy all, immense and free, For, O my God, it found out me.

3. Long my imprisoned spirit lay Fast bound in sin and nature’s night; Thine eye diffused a quickening ray; I woke; the dungeon flamed with light.

My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.

4. No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in Him, is mine.

Alive in Him, my living Head, And clothed in righteousness divine, Bold I approach the eternal throne And claim the crown, through Christ,

my own.

—Charles Wesley

(1707–1788)

2. In Christ alone, who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe!

This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save: Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied, For every sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live.

3. There in the ground His body lay, Light of the World by darkness slain: Then bursting forth in glorious day, Up from the grave He rose again!

And as He stands in victory Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine, Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

4. No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny.

No power of Hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me Home, Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand!

—Stuart Townend & Keith Getty Copyright © 2001 Thankyou Music MESSENGERS of GRACE

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USA Eastern Territory Commissioners William A. & G. Lorraine Bamford Territorial Leaders