Ordination and Commissioning Weekend Program 2024

Commissioning WEEKEND

HERSHEY LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER, HERSHEY, PA

JUNE 7–9, 2024

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

—Micah 6:8

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.

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.

Schedule

Friday, June 7, 2024

10:00 AM Commencement

12:00 PM Fellowship of the Silver Star Luncheon (by invitation only)

2:00 PM EQUIP Sessions for Leadership Training (Children’s Ministries available)

4:00 PM General Session with The Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Shelley Hill (open to everyone)

5:00 PM Officer Service Recognition Dinner (by invitation only)

7:30 PM Opening Celebration and Worship with TAYA

Saturday, June 8, 2024

9:30 AM Territorial Star Search

4:00 PM Star Search Awards Ceremony

6:00 PM BBQ Dinner

Sunday, June 9, 2024

9:30 AM Ordination, Commissioning, and Appointment Service

“Defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!”

—Psalm 45:4b NL T

International Leaders Leaders

Dear Cadets,

Commissioner Bronwyn and I consider it a privilege to greet you on this important and spiritually significant occasion of your ordination and commissioning as Salvation Army officers. Congratulations to each of you!

God has called and equipped you for such a time as this. You have completed your training and applied yourself to the journey of learning and preparation. We are deeply grateful to those who have trained and encouraged you. Now, at the commencement of your ministry as officers, you experience this day of commitment and joyful celebration before you are sent out into a world that desperately needs you. It’s a beautiful thing.

Yours must be more than a sessional name. In a world where Biblical justice is markedly absent, you are called to be defenders of justice. You are much needed in a world filled with injustice. The Hebrew Scriptures often record justice being defended and proclaimed. Jesus himself affirmed justice when He commenced His own ministry with a proclamation of liberty to captives, and freedom from oppression. At the end of His ministry, He would send out His disciples with the same holistic gospel.

Officership will provide you with many opportunities to be defenders of justice. So, in the words of the Psalmist “Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds.”

May God bless you richly in your service for Him.

General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham

The General and World President of Women’s Ministries

Territorial Leaders

“Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him, and He will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.”

—Psalm 37:5–6

Dear Defenders of Justice,

Commissioners Ralph and Susan Bukiewicz Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries/ Territorial Leader for Officer Development

Your Calling, Covenant and Commission reflect how much God cherishes you. Through His mercy, He has rescued you from the injustice of sin and redeemed the brokenness that is part of a life separated from Him. He surrounds you with His presence, guides you with His Word, equips you with His Gifts and empowers you with His Spirit.

In your obedient response, you have stepped forward to minister to God’s people with a message of forgiveness, reconciliation and hope.

God’s Word tells us that “He loves righteousness and justice (Psalm 33:5a) and “Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times!” (Psalm 106:3). You are among those who embrace, defend and promote God’s pattern for justice, where “His work is perfect, all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is He” (Deuteronomy 32:4).

It’s His work, His plan, His purposes and His glory with which we align—justice and righteousness. Follow that design, then “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans” (Proverbs 16:3).

Get ready to speak up: “Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy” (Proverbs 31:9).

Get ready to stand up: “Guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of His saints” (Proverbs 2:8).

And, get ready for God to show up: “Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him, and He will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday” (Psalm 37:5–6).

Serve in His strength and defend His justice. May God bless you—now and in the years to come!

Territorial Cabinet

Territorial Cabinet

Colonels Ivan and Christine Rock

Territorial Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries/ Territorial Secretary for Officer Development and Care

Lieutenant Colonel Cindy–Lou Drummond

Territorial Secretary for Personnel

Lieutenant Colonels Hubert and Kathleen Steele

Territorial Secretary for Business Administration and Territorial Secretary for Program

Special Guests

Commissioners Edward and Shelley Hill

Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries

Commissioners Edward and Shelley Hill were commissioned as Salvation Army officers in June 1993 as part of the Heralds of Jesus Session in the USA Western Territory. Their shared service has taken them to appointments throughout the USA Western Territory; the Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand Territory; the Canada and Bermuda Territory; and International Headquarters (IHQ).

Effective in August 2023, Commissioner Edward Hill was appointed Chief of the Staff at IHQ and Commissioner Shelley Hill as World Secretary for Women’s Ministries.

Edward and Shelley were married in 1985 and have three children—Stephanie, Samantha, and Samuel. They entered the Salvation Army College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, in 1991 from the Pasadena Tabernacle Corps and would later serve as corps officers there, after their initial appointments in Hawaii at the Leeward Corps in Oahu and then as Divisional Youth Leaders.

They next served in staff positions at CFOT before their return to Pasadena. After six and a half years as pastors there at the corps, they became Divisional Leaders for the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division in 2008. The Hills followed that up with several years in leadership positions at Territorial Headquarters before beginning their appointments abroad in July 2016.

Both Edward and Shelley have their associate degrees in ministry from CFOT. In addition, Edward has earned a Master of Divinity degree from Northwest Nazarene University, a Master of Arts in Christian education from Azusa Pacific University, and a Bachelor of Arts in history from California State University at Fullerton. He also served as a founding member of the USA Western Territory Staff Band and as executive officer of the USA Western Territory Staff Songsters. Shelley graduated from the Executive Track of the Arrow Leadership Program (Vancouver, Canada) in February 2016.

Commissioners Hill thank God for the opportunity to be of service to God, the Army, and others, recognizing that they too are a work in progress. They celebrate the assurance of the Lord that “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Training Principal

and Patricia

College

Training Principal and Assistant Training Principal for Ministry Development

the

Dear Defenders of Justice Session,

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

My wife and I have both been truly blessed to journey with each of you and your beautiful families over these past two years. We have personally witnessed the affirmation of your calling, your deep commitment to embrace the studies, mission & ministry opportunities, and the times of worship & fellowship with your CFOT community. Well done, my friends!

We are praying for each of you as you prepare to begin your first appointments as Salvation Army Officers. As I shared with you during our Foundations of Leadership Course, “Servant Leaders run to Great Purpose.” It is time to run the race that the Lord has planned for you!

“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for 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 (NIV).

May God Bless the Defenders of Justice!

Lieutenant Colonels James

LaBossiere

College for Officer Training

Administration

Major Keith Maynor

Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere

Lt. Colonel Patricia LaBossiere

Captain Jin Lee

Mission and Ministry

Major Jairo Ramirez

Major Pamela Maynor

Captain Candace Flanders

College for Officer Training

Personnel

Major Alan Krueger

Captain Kimisha Marshall

Major Madelaine Dwier

Business

Captain Jae Im

Major Sebastian Leonardi

Curriculum

Commissioner Mark Tillsley

Major Joshua Simpson

Major SunKyung Simpson

Major Kristin Rivero

Major Hollie Leonardi

Major Amanda Krueger

Major Raquel Ramirez

the College

College for Officer Training

Faculty

Major Madelaine Dwier (M.Ed.)

Captain Jae Im (M.A.)

Major Amanda Krueger (M.Div.)

Lieutenant Colonel James LaBossiere (M.S.)

Lieutenant Colonel Patricia LaBossiere (B.S.)

Captain Jin Lee (M.A.)

Major Hollie Leonardi (M.A.)

Major Sebastian Leonardi (B.S.)

Major Keith Maynor (D.L.S.)

Major Pamela Maynor (B.Prim.Ed.)

Major Raquel Ramirez (B.A.)

Christian Riesebieter (M.M.)

Major Kristin Rivero (B.A.)

Lorena Simmonds Lance (M.P.S.)

Major Joshua Simpson (D.Min.)

Major SunKyung Simpson (D.Min.)

Evelyn I. Stickland-Monroe (M.S.N.)

Commissioner Mark Tillsley (Ph.D.)

Associate Faculty

Captain Candace Flanders (B.S.)

Major Alan Krueger (A.O.S.)

Captain Kimisha Marshall (B.S.)

Major Jairo Ramirez

Adjunct Faculty

Heather Green, (M.S.W.)

Major Angelica Rosamilia (M.B.A.)

Major Sheila Williams-Gage (D.Ed)

Resource Personnel

Solimar Machado

In Appreciation

Staff who served with Defenders of Justice

Major Martina Cornell

Major Paul Cornell

Major Heather L. Holt

Major Rohan Gage

Major Jorge Marzan

Major Limaris Marzan

Major Margaret Starnes

Major Ronald L. Starnes

Lieutenant Enmanuel Villegas

The Covenant

The 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 as a serious undertaking. 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.

M y C ovenant

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.

Covenant Service

2 – 10:30 am The Call . . .

Call to Worship ........................................................................................ Lieutenant Colonel James LaBossiere

“Take Thou My Life, Lord” Lieutenant Colonel Cindy-Lou Drummond

Prayer ....................................................................................................... Lieutenant Colonel Patricia LaBossiere

The Commitment . . .

“Keep the Covenant” .......................................................................................................... Major Keith Maynor

“My Officer Covenant” .................................................................................................. Major Amanda Krueger Session Advisor

The Consecration . . .

“Here I Am, My Lord, Send Me” Colonel Ivan Rock

Psalm 103:6–18 ........................................................................................... Lieutenant Colonel Kathleen Steele

The Covenant . . .

My Covenant ........................................................................................................................ Defenders of Justice

THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER WILL SPEAK

By His Hand ......................................................................................................................................... CFOT Officers

Witnessed by Commissioner Ralph Bukiewicz and Lieutenant Colonel James LaBossiere

Prayer of Dedication Commissioner Susan Bukiewicz

“Take My Life and Let It Be” Colonel Christine Rock

Benediction Lieutenant Colonel Hugh Steele

Friday, June 7 – 10:00 am

Commencement Service

Musical Prelude New York Staff Band Ensemble

Entrance of CFOT Faculty and Defenders of Justice

Welcome & Presentation of the Session

Worship in Song

Lieutenant Colonel James LaBossiere

CFOT Worship Team

Prayer Lieutenant Colonel Patricia LaBossiere

Recognition and Appreciation

Strategic Oversight Council

Colonel Ivan Rock

Academic Awards Major SunKyung Simpson

Valedictory Address

Commissioner’s Award

CFOT Chorus

Presentation of International Certificate of Training

Conferring of Degree: Associate in Applied Science

The Territorial Commander

Session Valedictorian

Prayer of Blessing

Scripture Selection ....................................................................................................

Commissioner Susan Bukiewicz

Commissioner Susan Bukiewicz

Commencement Address

The Territorial Commander

“The Lord’s Command To Go Into the World” ...................................................................... Colonel Christine Rock

Benediction Major Keith Maynor

Friday, June 7 – 12:00 pm

Fellowship of the Silver StarLuncheon

Preliminary Music

Words of Welcome

Blessing ..............................................................................................................................

Major SunKyung Simpson

Major Elizabeth Deming

Captain Kimisha Marshall

Luncheon

Tribute

Vocal Selection

In Loving Memory

Lieutenant Colonel Patricia LaBossiere

Introduction of Guest

Major Elizabeth Deming

In This Very Room

Devotional Thought

Commissioner Susan Bukiewicz

Presentation of Silver Star Certificates

Major Elizabeth Deming & Major Janet Zuniga

Marie H. Sharp Awards

Major Elizabeth Deming

Defenders of Justice

CFOT Staff

Benediction

Major Amanda Krueger

Friday, June 7 – 5:00 pm

Officer Service Recognition Dinner

Welcome & Invocation

“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

Dinner

Lieutenant Colonel Cindy-Lou Drummond

“Great is Thy Faithfulness”

Scripture & Devotional

Commissioner Shelley Hill

World Secretary for Women’s Ministries

Retirement Recognition

Commissioner Susan Bukiewicz

Long Service Order Recognition

Commissioners Ralph and Susan Bukiewicz

Benediction ..................................................................................................................................

The Chief of the Staff

Major Philip Ferreira

Major Philip Ferreira

Long Service Order & Newly Retired Officers

40 Years

Servants of God

Major Alma S. Cain

Major Paul Cain

Major R. Douglas Hart

Lt. Colonel Sandra J. Jackson

Lt. Colonel Timothy P. Lyle

Lt. Colonel Willie Mae B. Lyle

Major Beckie K. Murray

Major Debra S. Taylor

35 Years

Ambassadors for Christ

Major Karen L. Bender

Major Robert D. Bender

Major Jacki L. Blanchard

Major Joy L. Blanchard

Major Carmen A. Campbell

Major Pauline A. Dressler

Major William F. Furman

Major Barbara A. George

Major Edgar C. George, Jr.

Major Scott A. Kelly

Major Susan M. Kelly

Colonel Deborah R. Sedlar

Major Cheriann T. Stoops

30 Years

Crusaders for Christ

Major Giselle Acosta. (10/23/2024)

Major Israel Acosta (10/23/2024)

Major Bessie A. Babbitt

Major Thomas S. Babbitt

Lt. Colonel Lydia M. Berberena

Major Martina Cornell

Major Marcus W. Jugenheimer

Major Leanne M. Kelly

(Messengers of Peace)

Major Stephen M. Kelly

(Messengers of Peace)

Major JongWoo Kim

(Messengers of Hope)

Major Misook Kim (Messengers of Hope)

Major Linda B. Lopez

Major Richard Lopez Sanchez

Lt. Colonel Juan Mercado Rodriguez

25 Years

Faithful Intercessors

Major Colleen L. Carter

Major Elvie D. Carter, III

Major Brett E. DeMichael (Forward 2000)

Major Jessica J. DeMichael (Forward 2000)

Major Beth A. Foster

Major Charles S. Foster

Major Ana I. Guzman

Major Tammy J. Hench

Major Rosemarie L. Hughes

Major Todd P. Hughes

Major Tracy S. Hughes

Major David A. Irwin

(Messengers of God’s Love -12/18/2024)

Major Jessica S. Irwin

(Messengers of God’s Love -12/18/2024

Major Tracy C. Keats

Major Morris P. McCullough

Major Paul R. Pelletier

Major Sherry B. Pelletier

Major Ida Perez

Major Lolita M. Sanchez

Major Richard Sanchez

Major Leonardo Sanclemente

Major Persida M. Sanclemente

Major Demetrius Stanford

Major Juanita M. Stanford

Major Irene J. Thibault

2023

Newly Retired Officers

Major Thomas V. Applin

Major Kathleen M. Applin

Major Mark S. Mackneer

Major Susan B. Mackneer

Major Jorge L. Marzan

Major Limaris Negron Vargas

Major Stanley W. Senak

Major Gayle A. Senak

Captain Joel M. Thwaite

Captain Susan M. Thwaite

Major Beth A. Muhs

Major Roger E. Duperree, Jr.

Major Carol L. Duperree

Major Alberto Fonseca

Major Mayra L. Fonseca

Major James C. Jones, Jr.

Major Douglas A. Burr

Major Deborah A. Burr

Major John N. Griner

Major Elizabeth A. Griner

2024

Newly Retired Officers

Commissioner William A. Bamford, III

Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford

Major Elizabeth A. Deming

Commissioner Mark Tillsley

Commissioner Sharon J. Tillsley

Major Shari O. Payne

Colonel Ricardo J. Fernandez

Colonel Mirtha N. Fernandez

Major Robert B. Kurtz

Major Patricia A. Harvey

Major Scott A. Harvey

Taya Special Guest

Taya Gaukrodger comes from a country town on the East Coast of Australia. In 2010, she relocated to Sydney to pursue a career in music. Soon after arriving, she got involved in a local church and began volunteering in youth and young adult ministries. The world was first introduced to TAYA on UNITED’s RIAA Certified Multi-Platinum global worship anthem, “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail),” and since then, her voice has become an unmistakable clarion call to worship across the world. Driven by hundreds of millions of streams for “Oceans” and others like “Touch the Sky” and “Whole Heart (Hold Me Now),” tracks led and stewarded by TAYA have amassed over one billion global streams.  Over the past decade, between her tours with UNITED, Hillsong Worship and Young & Free, TAYA has performed live for more than 5 million people in 30 different countries, across six continents. TAYA’s newest single “Gonna Be Good” is out now, amassing more than 1.2M global streams since release.  TAYA is most passionate about worship that points people to Jesus and her hope is to lead people to worship more authentically and passionately as they discover more about Him. Taya alongside her husband Ben and their son Bo, currently reside in Southern California.

Friday, June 7 – 7:30 pm

Opening Celebration

Preliminary Music

New York Staff Band

Welcome & Introduction of The Chief of the Staff and

Commissioner Shelley Hill

Commissioner Ralph Bukiewicz

Recognition of Local Officers

Territorial Sergeant Major Retirement & Installation

Kris Hevenor and Heather Green

Music & Arts Presentation

New York Staff Band, UNBOUND, Eastern Territory Staff Songsters, MOVE Dance Company

Commissioner Susan Bukiewicz

Worship with TAYA

Benediction

Lieutenant Colonel Kathleen Steele

Saturday, June 8 – 4:00 pm

Star Search Awards Ceremony

UNBOUND & New York Staff Band

Thank You, Lord

MOVE with Lieutenant Chris Brown

The Comeback

UNBOUND

Camp/Sunday School Medley

UNBOUND

I Will Enter His Gates

Dance Like David Danced

UNBOUND & New York Staff Band

Firm Foundation/Great Are You Lord

Devotional

THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF

UNBOUND & New York Staff Band

You Are Good

Star Search Awards

Brass Soloist

Drama Group

Dance Soloist

Acoustic Guitar

Timbrel Brigade

Timbrel Level B - 1st Place Demonstration

The Comeback

(Danny Gokey)

Star Search Awards

Bass Guitar

Drum Set

Snare Drum Soloist

Drama Monologue

Piano Soloist

Dance Troupe

Hands-On Sending Out

Major Antonio and Jennifer Rosamilia

Massed Singing Companies

Sing to the Lord (Gavin Whitehouse)

Star Search Awards

Singing Company

Vocal Soloist

Youth Chorus

Youth Band

Benediction

Lieutenant Colonel Kathleen Steele

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.

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 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.

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.

Sunday, June 9 – 9:30 am

Ordination, Commissioning, and Appointment Service

Preliminary Worship

New York Staff Band, Eastern Territory Staff Songsters

Entrance

Champions of the Mission “Procession to Covenant”

CFOT Staff, Territorial Executive Council, and Special Guests

Entrance of the Session Flag

Entrance of Defenders of Justice

Worship UNBOUND & New York Staff Band

Welcome & Prayer

Commissioners Ralph and Susan Bukiewicz

Scripture Presentation

Cadets from the College for Officer Training

THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF WILL SPEAK

Gayle)

Cordner)

Territory

Defenders of Justice Video

Affirmation of Faith........................................................................................................................ The Chief Secretary

Ordination & Commissioning

Commissioners Ralph and Susan Bukiewicz

Entrance of New Lieutenants

Affirmation & Greetings

Prayer of Consecration

Commissioner Shelley Hill

Session Response

Lieutenant Janet Menendez

The Appointments

Commissioners Ralph & Susan Bukiewicz

Session Flags Presentation

Triumphant

“Victory in Jesus”

Postlude ...................................................................................................................................... New York Staff Band

Eastern

Staff Songsters Healing Christ (Darren Bartlett)

Defenders of Justice Defenders of Justice

Holly A. Bilbay

Lock Haven, EPA Jeremiah 29:11

Janet Menendez Doval

Syracuse Temple, EMP John 16:33

Kenia J. Godoy

Port Chester, GNY Jeremiah 29:11

Luis A. Menendez

Syracuse Temple, EMP Philippians 1:6

Kearny, NJ

Psalm 121: 1–2

Psalm 27:10

Thomas

McKeesport, WPA

Hebrews 6:10

Aliquippa, WPA

Jeremiah 29:11

ARC Command

1 John 5:14

Richard Mahida

Lisa D. Scalzitti

Perez

Reyna Bartlebaugh

Melvianny Matos Alba

San Juan Central, PRVI

Defenders of Justice

Families

Luis A., Janet, Isabella, Christopher, and Luis Jr.

Melvianny, Fernando, and Amanda

Soldier Recognition Outstanding Service 2024

CSM Amanda Johnson Chester, Eastern Pennsylvania/Delaware Division

Huribel Almonte

Syracuse Temple, Empire State Division

Dorila Ruiz

Queens Temple, Greater New York Division

Bandmaster Rick Castillo Quincy, Massachusetts Division

Welcome Sgt. David Angel

New Brunswick, New Jersey Division

Art Hill

Cleveland Temple, Northeast Ohio Division

Acting CSM Jennifer Thompson Lewiston-Auburn, Northern New England Division

Aileen Miranda Ponce Temple, Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands Division

David Cornish Willimantic, Southern New England Division

James Eller

Lima Citadel, Southwest Ohio/Northeast Kentucky Division

CSM Christy Ooten

Indiana, Western Pennsylvania Division

MAHC P i ONS OFTHE M I NOISS

Sunday, June 2 – 10:30 am

Songs

Covenant Service

Take Thou My Life, Lord

I would be Thy holy temple, Sacred and indwelt by Thee; Naught then could stain my commission, ‘Tis Thy divine charge to me.

Take Thou my life, Lord, In deep submission I pray, My all to Thee dedicating, Accept my offering today.

Seeking to mirror Thy glory, Living to answer Thy call, Each faithful vow now renewing, Gladly I yield Thee my all.

Time, health and talents presenting, All that I have shall be thine; Heart, mind and will consecrating, No longer shall they be mine.

O for a heart of compassion, Moved at the impulse of love, Lost ones to bring to Thy footstool, Thy gracious riches to prove!

Brindley Boon (1914–2009)

Here am I, My Lord

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.

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.

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)

Take My Life and Let It Be

Take my life and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Take my hands and let them move At the impulse of Thy love; Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee.

Take my voice and let me sing Always, only for my king; Take my lips and let them be Filled with messages from Thee.

Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold; Take my intellect and use Every power as Thou shalt choose.

Take my will and make it Thine, It shall be no longer mine; Take my heart, it is Thine own, It shall be Thy royal throne.

Take my love; my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure store; Take myself and I will be Ever, only, all for Thee.

Frances Ridley Havergal (1836–1879)

Commencement Service

New Name Written Down in Glory

I was lost in shame, could not get past my blame

Until He called my name

I’m so glad He changed me

Darkness held me down, but Jesus pulled me out

And I’m no longer bound

I’m so glad He changed me

See, I’m now a new creation in Christ (yeah)

The old has gone, there’s new life

I live by faith, not by sight

There is a new name written down in glory

And it’s mine, yes, it’s mine

I’ve met the Author of my story

And He’s mine, yes, He’s mine

Sin had left me blind, but Jesus opened my eyes

Now I see the light

I’m so glad He changed me

Now I’m walking free, I’ve got the victory

See it’s all over me

I’m so glad He changed me

See, I’m now a new creation in Christ (the old has gone)

The old has gone, there’s new life (I live by faith)

I live by faith, not by sight (yeah)

There is a new name written down in glory

And it’s mine, yes, it’s mine (I’ve met Jesus)

I’ve met the Author of my story

And He’s mine, yes, He’s mine (there is a new name)

There is a new name written down in glory

And it’s mine, yes, it’s mine (hallelujah)

I’ve met the Author of my story

And He’s mine (yes, He’s mine) yes, He’s mine

Yeah, sing it, I am who I am because the I Am tells me who I am (eh)

I am who I am because the I Am tells me, come on Whoa, I am who I am because the I Am tells me who I am

I am who I am because the I Am tells me who I am

I am who I am because the I Am tells me who I am (oh-oh-oh)

I am who I am because the I Am tells me who I am (whoa-oh-oh-oh)

I am who I am because the I Am tells me who I am (eh)

I am who I am because the I Am tells me who I am

There is a new name written down in glory (sing it out, hallelujah)

And it’s mine (oh, He’s mine) yes, He’s mine (yes, He’s mine)

I’ve met the Author of my story (oh, His name is Jesus)

And He’s mine (He’s mine) yes, He’s mine (oh, He’s mine)

There is a new name written down in glory

And it’s mine, yes, it’s mine

I’ve met the Author of my story

And He’s mine (yes, He’s mine) yes, He’s mine (and He’s mine)

Oh, He’s mine (yes, He’s mine) yes, He’s mine (and He’s mine)

And He’s mine (yes, He’s mine) yes, He’s mine

Oh-oh (yes, thank You, Jesus)

Amen, yes (thank You, God)

Amen, yes

We thank You, Lord (Woo)

Charity Gayle, David Gentiles, Hannah Liliana Rivas, Micah Allen Cooke, Denita Marshay Turner, Andrew M Ley, Hannah Devin Hodges.

Christ Be Magnified

Were creation suddenly articulate

With a thousand tongues to lift one cry

Then from North to South and East to West

We’d hear Christ be magnified

Were the whole Earth echoing His eminence

His name would burst from sea and sky

From rivers to the mountain tops

We’d hear Christ be magnified

Oh! Christ be magnified

Let His praise arise

Christ be magnified in me

Oh! Christ be magnified

From the altar of my life

Christ be magnified in me

When every creature finds its inmost melody

And every human heart its native cry

Oh then in one enraptured hymn of praise

We’ll sing Christ be magnified

Oh, be lifted high, Jesus

Oh! Christ be magnified

Let His praise arise

Christ be magnified in me

Oh! Christ be magnified

From the altar of my life

Christ be magnified in me

I won’t bow to idols, I’ll stand strong and worship You

And if it puts me in the fire, I’ll rejoice ‘cause You’re there too I won’t be formed by feelings, I hold fast to what is true

If the cross brings transformation then I’ll be crucified with You

‘Cause death is just the doorway into resurrection life

And if I join You in Your suffering, then I’ll join You when You rise

And when You return in glory with all the angels and the saints

My heart will still be singing, my song will be the same

Oh! Christ be magnified

Let His praise arise

Christ be magnified in me

Oh! Christ be magnified

From the altar of my life

Christ be magnified in me

Oh! Christ be magnified

Let His praise arise

Christ be magnified in me

Oh! Christ be magnified

From the altar of my life

Christ be magnified in me

Cody Carnes, Cory Asbury, Ethan Gregory Hulse

Freedom Reigns (Hay Libertad)

There is joy in the house of the Lord

There is joy in the house of the Lord

There is joy, there is joy

There is joy in the house of the Lord

There is joy in the house of the Lord

There is joy, There is joy

There is a river flowing

A river of joy and laughter

We wanna swim in the waters

We wanna dance

There is a river flowing

A river of joy and laughter

We wanna swim in the waters

We wanna dance

There is Joy in the house of the Lord

There is Joy in the house of the Lord

There is Joy, there is joy

There is joy in the house of the Lord

There is joy in the house of the Lord

There is joy, there is Joy

There is a river flowing

A river of joy and laughter

We wanna swim in the waters

We wanna dance

There is a river flowing

A river of joy and laughter

We wanna swim in the waters

We wanna dance

There is joy in the house of the Lord

There is joy in the house of the Lord

There is joy, there is joy

There is joy in the house of the Lord

There is joy in the house of the Lord

There is joy, there is joy

Freedom Reigns in the house of the Lord

Freedom Reigns as we dance

Freedom Reigns in the house of the Lord

Freedom Reigns as we dance

Freedom Reigns in the house of the Lord

Freedom Reigns in the house of the Lord

Freedom Reigns, Freedom Reigns

Freedom Reigns in the house of the Lord

Freedom Reigns in the house of the Lord

Freedom Reigns, Freedom Reigns

There is joy in the house of the Lord

There is joy in the house of the Lord

There is joy, there is joy

There is Freedom, there is Freedom

There is Freedom, by His blood

There is Freedom, there is Freedom

There is Freedom, by His blood

Freedom Reigns

Arthur Aguilera

The

Lord’s Command To Go Into

the World

The Lord’s command to go into the world

And preach the gospel unto all, Is just as true today as when His first Disciples heard this mighty call; So let us gird ourselves and go to battle

‘Gainst the powers of sin and wrong,

Join the fight for the right, In His everlasting might, And sing our marching song:

On we march with the Blood and the Fire,

To the ends of the earth we will go; And the Savior’s love Will be the theme of our song Because we love Him so.

On we march with the Blood and the Fire,

To the ends of the earth we will go; And the Savior’s love Will be the theme of our song Because we love Him so.

O’er land and sea the Savior shows the way

To every soul sunk deep in sin; From Calvary’s rugged cross there flows a stream To make the foulest sinner clean; We’ll fill the ranks and, trusting in the God

Of hosts to lead our mighty throng, Join the fight for the right, In His everlasting might, And sing our marching song:

The victory’s sure; we’re trusting in the promise Of our Savior, Lord and king;

Lo, I am with you, Keeps us free from doubting; To the heavens our praises ring; The whole wide world shall come beneath the sway Of Christ; proclaim it loud and long, Join the fight for the right, in His everlasting might, And sing our marching song:

Charles Mehling (1889–1969)

Songs

Friday, June 7 – 5:00 pm

Songs

Officer Service Recognition

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, Hail Thee as the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, Drive the clouds of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day.

All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and Heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise; Field and forest, vale and mountain, Blossoming meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain Call us to rejoice in Thee.

Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean depth of happy rest. Thou the Father, Christ our brother, All who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine.

Mortals, join the mighty chorus Which the morning stars began; Father-love is reigning o’er us, Brother-love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife; Joyful music lifts us sunward In the triumph song of life.

Henry van Dyke (1852–1933)

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not; As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

Thomas O. Chisholm (1866–1960) ©1923, Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

I Will Enter His Gates

I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart I will enter His courts with praise I will say this is the day that the Lord has made I will rejoice for He has made me glad

He has made me glad, He has made me glad I will rejoice for He has made me glad He has made me glad, He has made me glad I will rejoice for He has made me glad

He has made me glad, He has made me glad I will rejoice for He has made me glad He has made me glad, He has made me glad I will rejoice for He has made me glad I will rejoice for He has made me glad

Leona Von Brethorst

Dance Like David Danced

When the Spirit of the Lord comes upon my heart I will dance like David danced

When the Spirit of the Lord comes upon my heart I will dance like David danced

Dance, dance, dance like David danced I will dance, dance, dance like David danced

When the Spirit of the Lord comes upon my heart

I will sing like David sang

I will sing like David sang

Songs Star Search Awards

When the Spirit of the Lord comes upon my heart

Sing, I will sing, sing like David like sang

I will sing, I will sing, sing like David like sang

I will dance, I will sing

Lift my praises to the Lord

I will sing with my heart

For the one who saved my soul

Dance, dance, dance like David danced

Sing, sing, sing like David like sang

Jonathan Stamper

Firm Foundation/Great Are You Lord

Christ is my firm foundation

The rock on which I stand

When everything around me is shaken

I’ve never been more glad

That I put my faith in Jesus

‘Cause He’s never let me down

He’s faithful through generations

So why would He fail now?

He won’t

I’ve still got joy in chaos

I’ve got peace that makes no sense

So I won’t be going under I’m not held by my own strength

‘Cause I’ve built my life on Jesus

He’s never let me down

He’s faithful in every season

So why would He fail now?

He won’t, He won’t

He won’t fail, He won’t fail

Christ is my firm foundation

The rock on which I stand

When everything around me is shaken

I’ve never been more glad

That I put my faith in Jesus

‘Cause He’s never let me down

He’s faithful through generations

So why would He fail now?

He won’t, He won’t

He won’t fail, He won’t fail

Bridge:

Rain came and wind blew

But my house was built on You

I’m safe with You

I’m gonna make it through

I’m gonna make it through ‘Cause my house is built on you

Christ is my firm foundation

The rock on which I stand

When everything around me is shaken

I’ve never been more glad

That I put my faith in Jesus

‘Cause He’s never let me down

He’s faithful through generations

So why would He fail now?

Austin Davis, Chandler Moore, Cody Carnes

Great Are You Lord (Bridge)

All the earth will shout Your praise

Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing Great are You, Lord

It’s Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise

It’s Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise to You only

Great are you Lord

Great are you Lord Great are you Lord Great are you Lord

David Leonard, David Williams, Leslie Jordan, Jason Ingram

Songs Ordination, Commissioning, & Appointment Service

Joy of the Lord

Though the tears may fall my song will rise

My song will rise to You

Though my heart may fail my song will rise

My song will rise to You

While there’s breath in my lungs

I will praise You, Lord

In the dead of night I’ll lift my eyes

I’ll lift my eyes to You

Though the waters rise I’ll lift my eyes

I’ll lift my eyes to You

While there’s hope in this heart

I will praise You, Lord

The joy of the Lord is my strength

The joy of the Lord is my strength

In the darkness I’ll dance

In the shadows I’ll sing

The joy of the Lord is my strength

When I cannot see You with my eyes

Let faith arise to You

When I cannot feel Your hand in mine

Let faith arise to You

God of mercy and love

I will praise You, Lord

How You shine with glory, Lord of light

I feel alive with You

In Your presence now I come alive

I am alive with You

There is strength when I say

I will praise You, Lord

The joy of the Lord is my strength

The joy of the Lord is my strength

In the darkness I’ll dance

In the shadows I’ll sing

The joy of the Lord is my strength

The joy of the Lord is my strength

The joy of the Lord is my strength

In the darkness I’ll dance

In the shadows I’ll sing

The joy of the Lord is my strength

When sorrow comes my way

You are the shield around me

Always You remain

My courage in the fight

I hear You call my name

Jesus, I am coming

Walking on the waves

Reaching for Your light

The joy of the Lord is my strength

The joy of the Lord is my strength

In the darkness I’ll dance

In the shadows I’ll sing

The joy of the Lord is my strength

The joy of the Lord is my strength

The joy of the Lord is my strength

In the darkness I’ll dance

In the shadows I’ll sing

The joy of the Lord is my strength

Ed Cash, Gareth Gilkeson , Rend Collective, Chris Llewellyn

What A Beautiful Name

You were the Word at the beginning

One with God the Lord Most High Your hidden glory in creation Now revealed in You our Christ

What a beautiful Name it is

What a beautiful Name it is

The Name of Jesus Christ my King

What a beautiful Name it is Nothing compares to this

What a beautiful Name it is

The Name of Jesus

You didn’t want heaven without us So Jesus You brought heaven down My sin was great Your love was greater What could separate us now

What a wonderful Name it is

What a wonderful Name it is

The Name of Jesus Christ my King

What a wonderful Name it is

Nothing compares to this

What a wonderful Name it is

The Name of Jesus

What a wonderful Name it is

The Name of Jesus

Bridge 1:

Death could not hold You

The veil tore before You You silence the boast of sin and grave

The heavens are roaring The praise of Your glory For You are raised to life again

You have no rival You have no equal Now and forever God You reign Yours is the kingdom Yours is the glory Yours is the Name above all names

What a powerful Name it is

What a powerful Name it is

The Name of Jesus Christ my King What a powerful Name it is Nothing can stand against What a powerful Name it is

The Name of Jesus

Bridge 2:

You have no rival You have no equal Now and forever God You reign Yours is the kingdom Yours is the glory Yours is the Name above all names

Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood

Ordination, Commissioning, & Appointment Service

I Speak Jesus

I just wanna speak the name of Jesus

Over every heart and every mind

‘Cause I know there is peace within Your presence

I speak Jesus

I just wanna speak the name of Jesus

‘Til every dark addiction starts to break

Declaring there is hope and there is freedom

I speak Jesus

‘Cause Your name is power

Your name is healing

Your name is life

Break every stronghold

Shine through the shadows

Burn like a fire

I just wanna speak the name of Jesus

Over fear and all anxiety

To every soul held captive by depression I speak Jesus

‘Cause Your name is power

Your name is healing

Your name is life

Break every stronghold

Shine through the shadows

Burn like the fire

Bridge:

Shout Jesus from the mountains

Jesus in the streets

Jesus in the darkness over every enemy

Jesus for my family

I speak the holy name

Jesus

Your name is power

Your name is healing

Your name is life

Break every stronghold

Shine through the shadows

Burn like a fire

I just wanna speak the name of Jesus Over every heart and every mind

‘Cause I know there is peace within Your presence

I speak Jesus

Raina Pratt, Kristen Dutton, Jesse Reeves, Dustin Smith, Carlene Prince & Abby Benton

Victory in Jesus

I heard an old, old story, How a Savior came from Glory, How He gave His life on Calvary To save a wretch like me; I heard about His groaning, Of His precious blood’s atoning, Then I repented of my sins and won the victory.

O victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever! He sought me and bought me With His redeeming blood; He loved me ere I knew Him, And all my love is due Him, He plunged me to victory Beneath the cleansing flood.

I heard about His healing, Of His cleansing power revealing, How He made the lame to walk again And caused the blind to see; And then I cried: “Dear Jesus, come And heal my broken spirit!” And somehow Jesus came and brought To me the victory.

I heard about a mansion He has built for me in Glory, And I heard about the streets of gold Beyond the crystal sea; About the angels singing And the old redemption story, And some sweet day I’ll sing up there The song of victory.

Eugene M. Bartlett (1885–1941)

USA Eastern Territory Commissioners Ralph and Susan Bukiewicz Territorial Leaders