Southern Spirit OCT 2022 - Vol 38 Issue 7

IGLEHEARTS INSTALLED AS TERRITORIAL LEADERS

BY LT. COLONEL ALLEN SATTERLEE

An air of excitement filled the Atlanta Temple Corps on September 10 as the territory welcomed new territorial leaders as well as the Defenders of Justice session of cadets (see accompanying story). The meeting had the feeling of a homecoming as Commissioners Kelly and Donna Igleheart were welcomed back following their absence of seven years when they served in the Southern Africa Territory and the USA Western Territory.

The installation ceremony was conducted by past USA Southern Territorial Commander and USA National Commander, Commissioner David Jeffrey. “If you were advertising for a territorial commander, what would be in the ad? We’re looking for someone who is close to God. Someone who is in love with Jesus and follows Him. We would be looking for people who have a passion for the gospel and a passion for souls. We’re looking for people who love people more than they love their position. We are looking for people who are deeply passionate about Salvationism and believe that God raised up The Salvation Army and that it is God and God alone who sustains The Salvation Army. We are looking for people who have a good family life and a good marriage and serve as role models for these. We have found these.

“Let our hearts reach out to God to lift them up to heaven. The task is not small. It is strewn with the unexpected. They need our love, support, and prayers. Whisper their names to God in your prayers.”

Following Jeffrey’s remarks, the Iglehearts

knelt at the Holiness Table to consecrate themselves to their new undertaking.

Following the installation, Territorial Sergeant-Major Jeremy Rowland challenged the Iglehearts on behalf of the soldiers of the territory. Based on the Shama found in Deuteronomy 6:5-6,

Rowland issued three challenges: “First, listen to the Lord. Allow His words to sink in and generate your response. Listen to God’s voice alone.

“Second, respond to what the Lord is telling you. Hearing and doing mean the same thing. We

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The Southern Territory Welcomes the Defenders of Justice

BY BRAD ROWLAND

The USA Southern Territory publicly welcomed the Defenders of Justice session of cadets on Saturday, September 10 at the Atlanta Temple Corps. The welcome stood alongside the installation of new territorial leaders, Commissioners Kelly and Donna Igleheart (see accompanying story), with a warm greeting for 14 individuals with a burgeoning commitment to officership.

“Today is a very special reason to be able to celebrate,” said Colonel Ralph Bukiewicz, chief secretary. “God always provides leaders for His church, and today we are going to be celebrating a whole variety of leaders. We are going to be celebrating and welcoming those who are training to become spiritual leaders who will eventually serve in a corps, a community, an area, a division, and within the territory.”

The 14 cadets of the Defenders of Justice session bring with them five children. Nine are first-generation Salvationists, with an average age of 36 and an age range of 24-57. They bring varied backgrounds, including degrees of higher education in fields including social work, psychology, sociology, and business. Captain Jervonne Hinton, territorial candidates secretary, expressed the excitement of the territory in welcoming the

cadets with vigor.

“What a joy and privilege it is, on behalf of the candidates department and the Southern

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Commissioner David Jeffrey conducts formal installation of Commissioners Igleheart

Major Anthony Juliana receives Defenders of Justice session flag from Commissioner Kelly Igleheart

the lens of Jesus. With the Word of God as our compass, we ask the Lord to lead us forward.”

need strategy over statements. People are confused, questioning their faith, sexuality and even God Himself. People are hungry and homeless, racially profiled. What is our strategic response? We need biblical strategy.

“Third. Love the Lord and then your people. Not simply warm and fuzzy, but action in covenantal relationship. We need love in action. Love as Jesus taught us to love.

“We know you are ready to listen and act in response to God’s Word. We commit to you to be co-laborers, sharing and building the Kingdom.”

After expressing her gratitude to those she served with in the Southern Africa and the USA West, Commissioner Donna Igleheart spoke of how happy they were to be back home in the South. “What we experienced while we were away was life changing from the inside out. Now we desire transformation. What is God’s heartbeat in us? In our territory? We are now on this journey together. We are a strong Army. We see a strong Army. But let me say, although we are grateful for your welcome to us, challenge us!

“We want to celebrate every heart that receives Jesus. We want to see every name across the territory of those who receive Christ. We want to see more than a number—a name for each one. We want to see others welcomed into the family of God. We want to be a light that shines in a dark place. We want to see everything through

Later in the meeting, Commissioner Kelly Igleheart brought the message with the theme, “All In” based on the story of Esther. “Esther and Mordecai showed up when the Jewish people were faced with annihilation. They were all in because of the urgency of the Kingdom of God. We may not be threatened by a king or president, but we live in an age when being a Christian isn’t popular anymore. There are attacks on the people of God internally and externally.

“‘For such a time as this.’ Those are no easy words to make you feel good. I hope you feel the same weight I feel. People are dying every day who don’t know Jesus. Wake up every day with that burden on your heart. Are you all in? It’s easy to stay home, chill, let others do it. But God calls you to be all in.”

Then the commissioner showed a picture of a man doing a bellyflop. “This guy is all in. But I want you to notice all the people around the pool watching. He is all in. The rest are just spectators.” It happened that the man in the picture was in the meeting. Commissioner Igleheart called him up for an impromptu interview that resulted in an expression of his desire to do whatever God wanted for his future.

Resuming his message, Igleheart shared his testimony of finding Christ in 1978 at the corps in Owensboro, Kentucky. “But I was a hokey-pokey Christian. First I was in, then I was out until the

Holy Spirit came into my life with a second blessing. Then everything changed. I was adopted into that little corps family and although the officers had their impact on my life, it was the soldiers and local officers that made the difference to me.

“I don’t know how to do anything halfway. I refuse to do it. It is a waste of time. Pray that you are all the way in, Salvationists. My calling is more vibrant than ever before. I believe in The Salvation Army more than ever before. Don’t listen to the voices that are trying to splinter The Salvation Army. If you’re not talking about Jesus or the mission of The Salvation Army, I may not listen to you. The Word of God and The Salvation Army brought me in and I’m not moving from there.”

Following his message there was a beautiful response by those who came to the altar, each committing themselves to be all in.

The meeting concluded with a moving rendition of “The Blessing,” accompanied by the young people from the Gwinnett County Corps performing a delightful dance, surrounding the Iglehearts to symbolize the prayers and support of the Southern Territory for our new leaders.

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Territory, to present to you today an outstanding group of 14 committed women and men who have joined their fellow cadets from around the world as the Defenders of Justice session,” Captain Hinton said. “These followers of Christ have responded to God’s call and come from the four corners of the territory to win souls and to serve others as officers in The Salvation Army… God has prepared this session in many ways for the service as officers through their journeys of faith, life experiences, education, occupations, and corps involvement. Today, it is my pleasure to introduce to you these fine men and women and tell you a little bit about who they are.”

As part of the public welcome, the session flag entered to the backdrop of “My All is on the Altar,” penned by Morley Calvert. Captain Bryan Farrington presented the flag to Commissioner Kelly Igleheart. Before handing the flag to Major Anthony Juliana, president of Evangeline Booth College and principal of the School for Officer Training, Commissioner Igleheart spoke on the power of The Salvation Army flag and the symbolism of the session flag and what it represents.

“Today, this particular flag has on it the Defenders of Justice session name. It calls them to unity. From the Rio Grande to the mighty Mississippi to the Potomac River in the East, these cadets have come from all across our territory.

They are united, and they come together under a common bond. That bond is a calling, a calling placed upon them as Salvationists and soldiers and soon-to-be officers of the Southern Territory and our Army.”

Cadets from both sessions at the Evangeline Booth College combined for a spoken word presentation of “I’ll Fight,” based on General William Booth’s final speech. This was followed by the cadets ministering in music with the session song of “God of Justice,” which featured the plea for God to “fill us up, send us out” and a lyrical challenge to the incoming session that permeated the afternoon.

We must go, live to feed the hungry

Stand beside the broken, we must go

Stepping forward keep us from just singing

Move us into action, we must go.

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Commissioners Igleheart are surrounded by the flags of the USA Southern Territory

Commissioner Donna Igleheart delivers words of witness, and Commissioner Kelly Igleheart gives the message

Cadets from the Defenders of Justice engage in worship

Family Camp Serves as Celebration of God’s Faithfulness for Kentucky and Tennessee Division

Weekend Features Celebration of Camp Anniversary and Installation of New DC

BY ERIC SHORT

God’s faithfulness was on full display during the weekend of August 19-21, 2022, at Camp Paradise Valley, as the Kentucky & Tennessee division gathered for Family Camp. The picturesque setting along Dale Hollow Lake, straddling the two states, served as the backdrop to a weekend of celebration. Several major milestones were marked, including the celebration of the camp’s 50th anniversary, a farewell to the retiring Southern Territorial Leaders, the installation of new divisional leaders for the Kentucky & Tennessee Division, and the rededication of a lakeside cross to a former divisional leader.

The weekend began on Friday with an evening worship session. The Kentucky & Tennessee Divisional Band and Praise Team each lifted up the congregants and made way for the introduction of officers new to the division, including the new divisional leaders, Majors Tom and Julie Anne Louden. The main message of the session was given by Major Tom Louden, entitled ‘Faith to Believe and Do.’

Saturday kicked off early with coffee and breakfast, and quickly moved to Session II, where Major Louden recognized the division’s Emergency Disaster Services team, fresh off their deployment in response to the recent historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky. He also recognized their work in the December 2021 tornado outbreak in Western Kentucky.

The celebration of the 50th anniversary of Camp Paradise Valley was in full swing on Saturday, with all the participants gathering on the Great Lawn in front of the chapel for an aerial shot, where they formed letters and numbers to spell out ‘CPV 50’ in the grass. After this, a time capsule was loaded with items from around the division, including several small Blood & Fire flags signed by divisional officers, employees, and volunteers. The time capsule is set to be opened in 25 years by future campers and staff.

From there, a new three-mile hiking trail was dedicated near the ballfield. Finally, a special evening session featured a performance by Sisters, a six-time Gospel Music Female Group of the Year, and the group delivered an inspiring performance to those gathered.

“This place is called Paradise for a reason, and this weekend we gather and celebrate God’s faithfulness here. But while the beauty and special event can fit the description of Paradise, it’s

you, the people who make it so,” said Major Tom Louden to those gathered at the event.

Major Zach Bell, General Secretary for the Kentucky & Tennessee Division, added, “The Lord has met with me in special ways all throughout my life at this camp. From a camper to staff member, and now officer, God has met me here, and I pray that He continues to do so with me and all of us in the days and years to come.”

Sunday began with the rededication of the lakeside cross. The cross was dedicated as ‘Charlie’s Cross,’ named in honor of the late divisional commander, Lt. Colonel Charles White. Lt. Colonel White was instrumental in the camp’s development, including overseeing the development of the

main lodge and chapel, which opened in 2004.

Sunday morning worship featured the installation of Majors Louden as divisional leaders, one of the last official duties carried out by retiring Commissioners Willis and Barbara Howell. The theme of the entire service was ‘Anchored,’ as various Scripture was referenced to encourage congregants to be anchored in faith, hope, and by God’s love and grace.

Majors Louden are lifelong Salvationists and come to the Kentucky & Tennessee Division with 27 years of faithful officer service under their belt. They have served in such places as Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, North and South Carolina Division, and most recently, Major Tom served for five years as the President of The Evangeline Booth College and Principal for the School for Officer Training.

Simultaneously, Major Julie Anne served as the Assistant Principal for Ministry Development and Campus Life at EBC. Majors Louden have four grown children and two grandchildren, and they consider their marriage, parenting of their children, loving and spending time with their grandchildren and their calling to be officers in The Salvation Army as their most sacred covenants.

With so many examples of God’s faithfulness to celebrate over the three days, participants at Family Camp left with a renewed sense of hope, love, and determination to carry out The Salvation Army’s mission of bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to the lost and the least, and of meeting human needs in His name. They look back with pride at what the last 50 years of Camp Paradise Valley has meant to those whose lives have been forever changed for the better as a result and look forward to the next 50 years of seeing God’s faithfulness carried out in the Kentucky & Tennessee Division.

The Amazing Missy Miller

BY ERIC SHORT, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE DIVISION

At first glance, Missy Miller seems like any other native of Eastern Kentucky. She has the Appalachian accent that is so characteristic of the people here. and the hospitable nature to match. But spend a few hours with her. and you’ll soon realize. this is no ordinary woman. Missy Miller is truly amazing.

A 27-year veteran of Salvation Army service. and now the chairwoman for the Perry County, Kentucky, Service Unit. Ms. Miller has made an indelible mark on the people of this area. as well as on the members of The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team that responded in the wake of the historic flooding in this part of the state.

“This operation. and our overall response. was made so much easier by the assistance that Missy provided,” said Bo Sells. Divisional Director of Disaster Services for the KentuckyTennessee (KT) Division of The Salvation Army. According to Sells. Miller was responsible for arranging office space at the LKLP Community Action. Inc. building in Hazard. This office space served as the Incident Command Post during the initial response by the KT Division’s EDS team. Miller facilitated this relationship with LKLP. and in her daily visits to the command post. her refrain was always the same. “Let me know if ya’II need anything. Anything at all.” Miller would say.

The KT EDS team came to rely heavily on Missy during the 10-day initial response to the disaster. just as members of her own community have for many years before that. Anita Shepherd. the

Family Resource Director at nearby Leatherwood Elementary School. said of Miller. “Missy is one of our most valuable community partners. She helps us year-round. with all the things for our families. If I have a family whose home burns down. Missy is there to help with mattresses and beds. She helps us with supplies like hygiene kits and even school supplies. If I need something, I always go to Missy first. because she’s always there for us.” According to Shepherd, Missy “never says no.” “She might not have it now, but she’ll tell you, ‘Give me a couple of days and I’ll get it,” said Shepherd. “She’s got a big heart.”

Missy’s passion for her work with The Salvation Army is evident. “Originally, it was part of my job with the state to be involved with the community. The Salvation Army invited me to one of their board meetings and once I attended, I was hooked. I knew this was the right place for me to be,” said Miller. “I just like helping people. It’s a passion of mine, and that’s what the Army is all about.”

She attributes her big heart to her parents, Ralph and Brenda Miller, of the Bonnyman area. “That’s the way I was raised. We were taught to help others, and to work hard,” said Miller.

And yet even as Missy helped others in the community, her own parents were affected by the flood. “They had 13 inches of water in their house. They were flooded in and couldn’t get out. We were blessed that the water went down. My dad is 84 and he’s not leaving his house.”

During the 10-day stretch after the flood, Missy had been working nonstop to cleanup her own parents’ house, assist people in the community, and assist The Salvation Army EDS team with resources they needed, including arranging for warehouse space in the Lothair area of Hazard. From this location, The Salvation Army was able to serve thousands of survivors of the flood, with items such as hygiene kits, flood cleanup kits, food boxes, cases of bottled water, and $100,000 worth of Walmart gift cards. “It’s such a blessing to the community for The Salvation Army to be here now. The people need this help. I don’t know

how we’re gonna make it…but we will,” said Miller.

KT Divisional Commander, Major Thomas Louden, paid a visit to Missy’s parents at their home. While there, he listened to their story of the flood, prayed over them, and was able to bless them with a $200 gift card from Walmart to aid with recovery. “It meant the world. That really lifted their spirits. They know people care. It meant a lot for him to come visit with them.” Later, upon learning of the efforts of Miller, it would be Major Louden who would dub her, “The Amazing Missy Miller.”

As for the future recovery of the area, Miller says she plans to utilize the service unit’s warehouse on Main Street in Hazard to help those in need. “Absolutely. We have coats and shoes and whatever people need. We have families picking up stuff today. I’m going to deliver stuff to three other families that lost everything later.”

Whatever the future holds for this small mountain community as it tries to recover from this flood, one thing they can be assured of. The amazing Missy Miller will be there through it all, never saying no, and finding a way to help those in need.

Divisional Commander Thomas Louden visiting Missy Miller’s parents

Missy Miller

2021 Territorial Man and Ministry of the Year

BY MAJOR MARK SATTERLEE

Our Man of the Year is Mr. Edwin Quintanilla from the Marietta, Georgia corps. The corps officer reports that Edwin is an active soldier and volunteer year-round. He teaches a Spanish speaking Sunday school class and is a leader of the corps Men’s Ministry.

Lt. Juan Reyes, corps officer, reports that Edwin’s volunteerism includes cooking and working on the canteen, visitation to the homes of corps members and local hospital, and cooking breakfast for adults and children that attend the corps on Sundays. He assisted with his corps Angel Tree and was a bellringer. Edwin helps with lawn work and landscaping at the corps and at the homes of older soldiers. The corps officer estimates that, when added together, Edwin has saved or raised nearly $40,000 for the corps in 2021.

Since the corps has no janitor he acts in that role at the corps and regularly cleans the busses. He attends the corps regularly along with his wife and son, wears his uniform regularly, He coaches youth sports and picks up people for church on Sunday as a driver.

Among the other candidates for Man of the Year were the divisional awardees; Earl Merryman from Fayetteville, Arkansas, Eddie Robertson from Henderson, North Carolina, Lyle Sorenson from Biloxi, Mississippi and Joey Thompson from Tyler, Texas.

The Men’s Ministry of the Year for 2021 is awarded to the Gwinnett County, (Lawrenceville) Georgia Corps. With well over 40 men involved each Sunday in the corps ministry, the men of Gwinnett County have regular monthly prayer breakfasts, planned, supplied, prepared and led by the men. The men are active in the adult band and songsters as well as teaching the youth band programs. They wear their uniforms each Sunday, attend with their families and

tithe consistently.

They regularly take two full days to ring bells and last year raised over $2,500 for the corps Christmas programs. They assisted with the Christmas distribution program. They are active in the Sunday Holiness meetings, leading, praying, singing and preaching as requested by the corps officers.

The men are active in and lead small groups. They assisted the corps with their local minor league baseball team fundraiser. They assist the Women’s Ministries with their family nights during the summer. The men raised funds for the Territorial Men’s Project by selling root beer floats to purchase bees and beehives for Salvationists in Angola, Africa.

The Major Paul Ryerson, the corps officer, says of the men, “There’s hardly anything I ask of these guys that they are not willing to do.”

Men’s Ministries from across the territory that were candidates for ministry of the year include Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Decatur, Alabama and Arlington, Texas.

May God bless these men and men’s ministries from across the Southern Territory!

Two long-time members of the Gwinnett County Corps Advisory Council have been granted the honor of life membership for their unwavering support of The Salvation Army. The presentation was made in a special Advisory Council.

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Member Rich Jamison; Captain Paul Ryerson, corps officer; Life Member L. C. Johnson; and Mark Willis, Advisory Council chairman.

Edwin Quintanilla (center), flanked by divisional Commander Major Algerome Newsome and territorial men’s secretary Major Mark Satterlee

Gwinnett County Corps

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Soundcast broadcasts five shows to radio stations both domestically and internationally. As of September 2022, these programs — Words of Life, Heartbeat, Salvation Army Today, Palabras de Vida and Latido — are airing in more than 60 countries worldwide.

This international scope is achieved through partnerships with Christian network partners including Trans World Radio (TWR) and Pan American Broadcasting. The knowledge that these shows are airing in parts of the world where owning a Bible can land you in jail or worse is both incredible and deeply challenging. To this day, hand-written letters arrive from listeners in West Africa, India, and South America. One listener from Ghana stated that he had never heard of Jesus, and he came from a culture that worshiped ancestors. Thanks to Words of Life, he gave his life to the Lord.

Domestically, Ambassador Advertising and Salem Media are helping Soundcast to air programs all over the United States, not just in the areas covered by the USA Southern Territory. The trio of one-minute shows — Heartbeat, Latido, and Salvation Army Today — are powerful evangelical tools, as they air on both Christian and secular stations.

Soundcast’s relationships with local radio stations serve as a fruitful “foot in the door” for Salvation Army work already happening in communities. Because of this existing relationship, corps officers, local officers, and soldiers are encouraged to reach out if increased communication can help to spread awareness through their local station about upcoming fundraisers, events, and social services. Through these and other partnerships, radio continues to be a powerful tool to continue doing the most good.

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BY LT. COLONEL ALLEN SATTERLEE

During her remarks at the installation of she and her husband, Commissioner Donna Igleheart expressed something I have never heard before in an Army meeting. Speaking of the need to win souls for Christ, she said she would like to not only know how many had been saved but know their names as well. She challenged, “I don’t know how it can be done but surely we can do that. There is a name, a person, behind each number. We need to rejoice in each one.”

That has intrigued me ever since she said it. In days past, the early editions of the War Cry had reports from corps about how many were saved that week. Those have evaporated so that now such reports aren’t even offered. I have been in editorial work for nearly twenty years but do not recall a single time when a corps sent in a report about having seekers. Kettles, social services, fund raising, public relations promotions, disaster response, yes. Souls? Nothing.

Logistically, this challenge is not easily fulfilled. On an ongoing basis it is hard enough for

The Names Behind the Numbers Utility UCMJ

BY DR. STEVE KELLNER

the various commands to get their corps and other ministry units to even get their numbers in on time, let alone a list of names. Beyond that, there are issues of confidentiality that may be at play. A further hurdle is that often we don’t always know who has decided for Christ. If someone comes forward during the invitation, we are able to capture their name. But often people decide for Christ without coming forward or in moments of reflection upon returning home after a meeting. Still others are receiving Christ at home as they view video feeds of meetings and online lessons.

God knows, of course. And the saved person knows. Someday we will all know who, when, and where a soul was born again. In the meantime, the lines of an old gospel song keep going through my head:

There’s a new name written down in Glory, And it’s mine, O yes, it’s mine!

And the white robed angels sing the story, “A sinner has come home.”

For there’s a new name written down in Glory, And it’s mine, O yes, it’s mine!

With my sins forgiven I am bound for Heaven, Nevermore to roam.

—C. Austin Miles

WE ARE AN ARMY!

A new military recruit signs an enlistment contract just before taking the oath of enlistment at the recruiting station, but it isn’t until some weeks into basic training that he or she sits in a class that explains the contract, the military legal system, and the service member’s rights or lack thereof.

For me, and I imagine for most recruits, it came as bit of a shock that I had signed away some of my rights as a citizen of the United States. Although service members are still technically covered by the U.S. Constitution, they are also governed by a separate legal system called the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or UCMJ for short. Historically, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed this separate system in recognition of the unique mission of the military services. Individual rights must sometimes be given up in defending the nation.

Under the UCMJ, for example, service members give up part of their First Amendment right to free speech. They can’t publicly criticize the President, Congress, or their superior officers, or be involved in any kind of political activity in uniform. If they violate the UCMJ they won’t get a trial before a jury of their peers, but will either be summarily punished without a trial by their commanding officer or have a trial before a Court Martial, a panel of senior military officers. If convicted they can be fined, reduced in rank, given a dishonorable discharge, or even sent to the military’s own prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Soldiers of The Salvation Army also give up

some of their rights when they sign the Soldier’s Covenant. They not only agree to believe in and adhere to the eleven doctrines of The Salvation Army, but also to the “I Will’s”, a list of ten specific lifestyle tenets. Most importantly, each soldier commits to the “devotion of my life to His service for the salvation of the whole world.” It’s quite a commitment, far above any church membership covenant I’m aware of. But it is necessary because of the unique mission of the Army. Salvation Army ministry is not for regular old church members.

In practical terms this means that Salvation Army soldiers give up the right to put themselves first. Ever. William Booth summed it up in one word, “Others!” Or, as the old Sunday school chorus says, “Jesus first, yourself last, and others in between.” Truthfully, this is the biblical standard for all Christians, but the Army has made it the centerpiece of its ministry.

New soldiers and old would do well to read through the Soldiers Covenant again and rediscover, perhaps, all that you agreed to when you signed it. Of course, no soldier always meets this standard, but it’s still the standard. But, no worries, The Salvation Army doesn’t operate its own prison for those who fall short!

BY DAVID NEW

Our days are made up of things we do because we must and things we do because we want to. Sometimes these things coincide. Those that are fortunate enough to have a career doing something they are passionate about have a more blurred vision on where the line between utility and pleasure lies.

Recently my wife and I watched Pride and Prejudice, the first movie we watched together as a couple through the wonder of FaceTime. It’s a memory I hold close to my heart. If either one of our screens buffered for even a moment, the following minutes were then spent trying to realign where we were as to stay in sync. Perhaps that’s the reason why the movie this time felt so different. I was able to watch it like a normal person instead of staring at my then girlfriend’s face the entire time. To my surprise, the two characters I enjoyed the most were the father and, controversially, the mother. Their dynamic is so fascinating. They both have the best interests for their many daughters in mind, yet their outlooks on the world and what they believe makes life worth living differ greatly.

I have no idea what it’s like to live life as a teenage woman in rural England during the turn of the 19th century. And there will be no attempt given to relate to it. If anything, watching the mother and father interact and make decisions was much more interesting. If you don’t know, the story follows the journey of a family without a male heir, meaning that their four daughters won’t have a way to claim any of the family’s wealth when the father passes—unless they marry before then. And while both parents are keen to find a solution, they are on completely different pages (book pun).

It’s easy to demonize the mother in this story. She couldn’t care less who her daughters marry as long as he has some money and isn’t a complete and total psychopath. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean much to someone looking for a partner to fall in love with.

I can’t label either of them right or wrong. In the end, it’s what you value that determines the decisions you make. What is life without love or joy? On the other hand, a roof over your head and food on your plate is something most people would fight their entire lives for. Yet, when the main character, Elizabeth, finds a potential husband that would give her a suitable life, she turns it down. Her mother, incensed, can’t comprehend how her daughter could be so immature and selfish. Yet, the father is not only empathetic to her decision, but even encourages her rebellious search for true love, at the cost of risking the family’s wellbeing.

It’s always a risk being a romantic, especially in a time where marriage is more a utility than an expression of love. One missed opportunity to wed, and you could find yourself homeless with only a last name of a family devoid of any value. This is where the parents disagree.

What do you value? This is a question we should consistently be asking ourselves. What does life look like for someone who can’t afford the opportunity to even ask themselves this question?

I remember asking my mom when I was younger why The Salvation Army cared so much about helping people not only spiritually but also physically. Why spend resources and effort on something with only earthly value? Surely the Army should focus completely on spreading the gospel. We are told all our lives that there is nothing more important. Her response was short. “Well, if you didn’t know where your next meal

A column exploring how the principles, practices and culture of our military services might apply to The Salvation Army

Southern Territorial Headquarters Hosts Media Training with LERMA/ Rescue the Perishing Survey

BY BERNIE DAKE

On Wednesday, August 24, officers and employees representing 15 southeastern states and the District of Columbia gathered at The Salvation Army’s Territorial Headquarters in Atlanta for a media training, the first of its kind in years. The training was facilitated by LERMA/, the agency of record for The Salvation Army nationwide. Elizabeth Clayton, founder of Genuine Article, LLC, and her team came alongside the participants to equip them to be better stewards with the opportunities that the media offers to The Salvation Army.

The morning consisted of lecture and dialog about the things to consider when given the chance to speak with media. This was followed by lunch and extensive mock interviews. The interviews provided the delegates a chance to practice interacting with media whether they are responding to a perceived crisis, sharing the good news of things happening locally, or discussing upcoming events so that the public can support the ongoing work of The Salvation Army in their communities.

Training activities such as this will be offered on a regular basis and regionally so that more people can benefit and strengthen the ability of The Salvation Army to convey its message. There are so many competing demands for attention from the media that make training like this essential in the day-to-day work of “meeting human need in Jesus’ name without discrimination.” Major Ethan Frizzell, general secretary for the Alabama, Louisiana, & Mississippi Division, brought a reminder in his interview that we have a story to tell, and that story should be an invitation to the “fulness of life that comes through faith.”

THQ Communications requests your participation in a survey to provide us insight regarding territorial publications and websites. Please complete the survey by October 31 for a chance to win a $250 Amazon or Walmart gift card provided by a private donor. The drawing will be held on November 7. (USA residents only for the gift card.) The winner will be announced through the “Rescue the Perishing Magazine” Facebook page. Only one survey per person will be accepted for the drawing.

(To take the survey online, scan the QR code at right.)

Mail your survey to:

Rescue the Perishing Survey

The Salvation Army

1424 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329

1. How often do you read the Rescue the Perishing quarterly magazine?

Frequently Occasionally

Rarely

Never

2. What is your favorite feature of Rescue the Perishing?

Articles about evangelism and/or outreach

Articles about corps/ARCs

Personal testimony

Stories about how other churches do outreach

Resources: Book review and helpful websites

Outreach technology issues

I like it all

I don’t read Rescue the Perishing

3. What do you see as the purpose of Rescue the Perishing?

Inspiration To encourage evangelism and outreach News

Education All the above I don’t know

4. How often do you see content from Rescue the Perishing or go4souls.com on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn?

Daily Weekly Monthly

Never

5. Do you read Rescue the Perishing articles digitally through go4souls.com? Frequently Occasionally

6. How often do you visit go4souls.com?

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Very rarely Never

Rarely Never

7. Any suggestions on how THQ Communications can make Rescue the Perishing more impactful?

Retired officer

None of the above

8. What best describes your relationship with The Salvation Army? Adherent Soldier Active officer

9. How old are you?

Under 18 18-24 25-34

45-54

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World Services Report

Angola Command and Czech Republic

BY MAJOR RAY COOPER, TERRITORIAL OVERSEAS PROJECTS OFFICER

One of the great disciplines of serving within the ranks of The Salvation Army is the gift that is given to each of us to in turn support our Army brothers and sisters around the world through our World Services effort. The territorial office of Overseas Projects exists to process such requests and to give financial assistance to these projects. A portion of our annual territorial campaign is reserved to support these ventures.

On behalf of a those around the world who benefit from your kindness and generosity, we thank you for your support – both financially and prayerfully.

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ANGOLA COMMAND

Project #1 – Construction of Four Water Wells - $9,200

This project involved constructing additional new water wells (hand pumps) in four new locations: Zleh town, Southern Eastern District; Tubmanburg, Monrovia Division; Totota, Northern District; and Clean Town, Grand Bassa Division.

There is a scarcity of pure water in these communities. People use water from the creek that is polluted with waste, resulting in diarrhea, fever, and other diseases. The previous construction of the first five water wells (hand pumps) has significantly improved the health condition of the community dwellers. This project will improve the overall situation of the people.

Project #2 – Purchase of Land for Three New Outposts - $15,000

This project involved purchasing land for three new outposts in the Angola Command— Sacrificio Outpost, Lufu Outpost, and Kudituma Outpost in the amount of $15,000.

The lack of land for The Salvation Army is a huge challenge in Angola. Many corps are renting their space. Other buildings are filled to overflowing in limited facilities due to the lack of land to build halls. This continued even during Covid-19. It is the priority of the command to acquire more land for the corps as the number of soldiers and membership increases every year both in Luanda city and other provinces.

This project is purchasing land for the Sacrificio, Lufu, and Kudituma Outposts in Luanda II Division, where the corps members need to build a hall for worship and community engagement to fulfill the mission. This project also includes the purchase of all legal documentation processes.

CZECH REPUBLIC

Project #3 – Concert For The King - $5,000

This project is supporting a new initiative in the Czech Republic, called “A Concert For The King,” for $5,000.

The Czech Republic has noticed that people suffered quite a bit not only physically but emotionally during the time of Covid. Many need encouragement as they search for help and need to hear about God.

“Concert For The King” is the name for concerts that are being organized. The aim here is to get the gospel right to the center of Karlovy Vary I Pilsen. Professional musical groups will accompany the concerts with testimonies and prayers. This is being done in cooperation with local churches.

However, it is in line with the mission of The Salvation Army to win souls for Christ and with what has already been taking place in Karlovy Vary.

Spirit of the South

100 Years Ago

The Consolidation Coal Company that employs thousands of miners in ten towns, has offered to contribute one canned item for every child in every one of its miners’ homes. It will deliver the goods to The Salvation Army headquarters in Fairmont, West Virginia. Further, it will be receiving donations for The Salvation Army in each of its company stores. The Salvation Army is under the command of Captain Carr. ( The West Virginian, Fairmont, WV October 31, 1922, pictured at right)

75 Years Ago

The Salvation Army in Richmond, Virginia is collecting unwanted bird cages for an elderly woman who is too old for regular work but can use the cages to eke out a living raising canaries. Cages are in addition to the requests that the Army gets for shoes, clothing, bedding and stoves, says Major Hugo Bloomberg. (Richmond News Leader, Richmond, VA October 24, 1947)

50 Years Ago

The Salvation Army in Panama City, Florida has installed new advisory board members. Coming for the occasion was the Florida divisional commander, Lt. Colonel William T. Pyke. The corps officers are Captain and Mrs. Robert (Jake) Tritton. (Panama City News-Herald, Panama City, FL October 6, 1972)

25 Years Ago

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory has launched its first website. Major Jane Edelman coordinated the development of the website. Included on the website are 60 second audio presentation of Heartbeat, The Southern Spirit, disaster, youth, and child sponsorship as well as opportunities to support The Salvation Army’s work. The website address is www. salvationarmysouth.org

DIVISIONAL AUDITOR

Charlotte, North Carolina

The Salvation Army has an opening for a Divisional Auditor at the North and South Carolina Divisional Headquarters, located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Summary: Plans, conducts and reviews internal audits of local units located throughout the division on behalf of The Salvation Army to discover weakness in accounting systems and possible fraud; audits books and reconciles accounts to determine compliance with established Salvation Army accounting and bookkeeping policies and procedures and to determine financial status; prepares reports and provides recommendations to improve accounting and bookkeeping methods, practices and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of The Salvation Army mission and philosophy. Knowledge of Salvation Army policies, practices and procedures relating to accounting and financial reporting. Knowledge of the parameters of Salvation Army expenditures as set forth in the official Minute Book. Knowledge of audit statement preparation for non-profit organizations. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Knowledge of the use, operation and capabilities of computer systems. Knowledge of the general principles and practices of mathematics, accounting, bookkeeping and finance. Ability to conduct thorough internal audits and to prepare and maintains accurate and complete reports in a timely manner. Ability to prepare accurate financial statements and to reconcile accounts. Ability to recognize the mishandling and/or misappropriation of funds. Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment with limited supervision. Ability to discern the capabilities or deficiencies of accounting and bookkeeping personnel in the units being audited. Ability to counsel Salvation Army personnel in their discharge of duties relating to business, finance and accounting. Ability to discharge the duties and responsibilities of this position consistent with the principles, standards and Orders and Regulations of The Salvation Army. Ability to conduct the affairs of this office responsibly, efficiently and economically and to motivate the staff to do likewise.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or a related field, and three years’ experience performing accounting, bookkeeping or auditing work, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language. Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations. Ability to exert mental/visual effort required for sustained periods of concentration, working under the pressure of deadlines, and continual interruptions in concentration from staff requiring assistance. Ability to travel throughout the

Division for extended overnight trips frequently to conduct responsibilities of the position. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like. Work requires overnight weekly (Monday – Friday) travel throughout the Division on a frequent (most weeks between mid-January through mid-November) basis to work with local unit staff and outside audit firms. Lunch is delivered to the job site each day when auditors are in the field working. Auditors will be expected to be able to eat lunch on the job site. A 45-minute lunch break is provided.

Additional Comments: All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

To apply, please visit The Salvation Army Careers website at www.salvationarmycareers.org reference Job ID #21920

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PROMOTED TO GLORY

Commissioner Harold Hinson

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Harold Hinson was Promoted to Glory on Sunday, August 21, 2022 from Melech Hospice House in Tampa, Florida. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

Commissioner Hinson was born in Arkansas, but he grew up in High Point, North Carolina, the son of J.K. and Priscilla Hinson, long time soldiers of The Salvation Army’s High Point Corps.

He entered the College for Officer Training and was commissioned with the Soul Winner’s Session in 1955. He married session mate Betty Morris in 1957, and they began their ministry as corps officers in Staunton, Virginia.

They also served in the Bluefield, West Virginia Corps before divisional headquarters appointments in Washington, D.C., Oklahoma, and Birmingham, Alabama. As territorial public relations and development secretary, he served as The Salvation Army’s National Relief Coordinator for the devastating Guatemala earthquake in 1976.

He served as the divisional commander in Georgia and Florida, as well as territorial program secretary and chief secretary for the USA Southern Territory. In 1994, he was appointed as territorial commander of the USA Central Territory until his retirement in 2000.

Harold served on two High Councils, helping to elect the General, and prior to retirement, he was the senior commissioner in The Salvation Army world. He was a respected and innovative leader who stood by his convictions. Everyone knew where Harold stood on an issue and that they would be treated honestly and fairly. Betty’s and his ministry included a heart for people, visiting and calling people when they were hurting

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was coming from, would you listen to some guy preaching to you?” We help those who lack, praying that eventually they gain the capacity to hope and believe.

It’s important that we understand why the mother in the story acted the way she did. I can’t imagine a life filled with the worry that my own children could end up with nothing. I would do everything I could to ensure that didn’t happen, even if some things had to be sacrificed. The thing I would value most is the physical wellbeing of my kids. But to the father, that wasn’t enough.

This story is, essentially, a fairytale. The daughter, Elizabeth, did find love. But I can’t help but ask the question, was that a risk she should’ve taken? And was it a risk her father should have allowed?

It’s a risk making the decision to help someone. It’s a risk passing up on a perfectly fine opportunity in the hopes of something greater. Yet we make those decisions every day. Our lives are filled with utility, things we do because we simply must. Going to work, sleeping, doing laundry, the list goes on. In the end, those tasks shouldn’t hold us back from pursuing or valuing the things we love. Instead, we should recognize their importance, and still hope and work for the things that make life as a Christian fulfilling. They go hand in hand with each other. A life of theologically meaningless tasks isn’t enough. But a life filled with hypothetical intellectual love isn’t either. We are both physical and spiritual beings. Find your balance.

that extended throughout retirement. They were the ‘chaplains’ of Winding Creek Drive where they lived for over 20 years in retirement.

The Hinsons have two children, Lt. Colonel Dean Hinson, divisional leader of Arkansas and Oklahoma Division, married to Lt. Col. Pam, and Mr. Doug Hinson, retired partner with Alston & Bird, married to Michelle. They have five grandchildren: Joshua, Jesse, Jeremiah, Jake, and Emmalee; as well as nine beautiful great grandchildren. “Dad loved people, and people of all ages knew it.”

The Celebration of Life service was held at the Tampa Corps on Tuesday, August 30, and the committal service was held on Thursday, September 1 at the Westview Chapel in Atlanta.

PROMOTED TO GLORY

Major Donald P. Watts

Major Don Preston Watts was Promoted To Glory on Monday, September 5, 2002, at the age of 90. Appropriately, his earthly labors ended on Labor Day.

He was born April 5, 1932, to Hazel and John Watts, in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Upon graduation from high school, he attended several U.S.

Navy technical schools and Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, Texas. He served for over seven years in the navy during the Korean conflict. In fact, he was aboard the USS St. Paul when it fired the last salvo of that war. He also worked as a U.S. Navy recruiter in Oklahoma City.

In 1957 Don married Doreen Shuck. Together they raised three children. Their marriage lasted 44 years until her Promotion To Glory in 2001.

Don entered the training college in 1961 as a member of the Servants Of Christ Session. He spent his second year of training as a cadet-lieutenant, and was commissioned as a lieutenant with his session in 1963.

The major’s ministry as a Salvation Army officer includes corps appointments in Seminole, Sand Springs, and Oklahoma City Citadel, Oklahoma—as well as Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) administrative appointments in Memphis, Tennessee; Fort Worth, Texas; St. Petersburg, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; and Miami, Florida. He later served at the ARC Command at territorial headquarters as assistant Men’s Social Secretary. He retired from active service on June 1, 1997.

In 2003, Major Watts married Major Helen Sue Warnock. They made their home in Yukon, Oklahoma.

Major Watts is preceded in death by his parents; brother Johnny Watts; and his first wife, Doreen. He is survived by his wife, Major Helen Sue Warnock Watts; son, Glen (Susan) Watts; son, Guy (Delores) Watts; daughter, Lesa Watts Hill; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving Major Watts are his brother, Earl (Sue) Watts; sister, Janet Davis; and four nieces.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with interment in Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma.

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