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KEEPERS OF THE COVENANT New Cadets Welcomed

BY KRISTIN MUDGE

Songs of praise and worship filled the auditorium as the Territorial Youth Band and the Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS) opened the Welcome of Cadets service at Lake Junaluska on Saturday, August 10. This was the second year with the welcoming of the incoming session of cadets as the celebratory finale for Territorial Bible Conference, capping off an incredible week of Bible teaching and fellowship.

“We have had an amazing time this week at Bible Conference,” Chief Secretary Colonel Deborah Sedlar said, welcoming everyone to the service, the hundreds physically in the room and the additional hundreds watching the livestream online. “This week, we have truly experienced the presence of God.”

“And this evening, as we finalize our time together, we are privileged to welcome our newest session of cadets,” she continued. “We now affirm their calling to officership as we join in this celebration to welcome them as members of the Keepers of the Covenant session.”

With great fanfare and applause, the 23 cadets of the Keepers of the Covenant session entered the auditorium and took their places on stage, warmly greeted by Commissioners Kelly and Donna Igleheart, territorial leaders.

Captain Jervonne Hinton, territorial candidate’s secretary, presented the group, introducing their session verse, Jeremiah 31:33: “‘This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,’ declares the Lord. ‘I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I

will be their God, and they will be my people.’”

Captain Hinton explained that the average age of conversion for the group is 19. Eighteen of the 23 cadets are first generation Salvationists. Their educational degrees vary from software engineering to early childhood education, Christian education, business management, and sociology. Careers left behind include corps mission associate, electrician, teaching, family coach, custodian, information technology, office administration, and more. The Evangeline Booth College (EBC) also welcomes 13 children

to campus along with their parents in this session.

She continued, “These men and women, whom God has called, have responded and come from the four corners of our wonderful Southern Territory to love, to serve, to disciple others as officers in The Salvation Army.”

Commissioners Igleheart then performed the installation of the new leaders of the EBC, Major Zach Bell as president and principal, and

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The Outrageous Grace of Kingdom Living Bible Conference 2024

BY KRISTIN MUDGE

Stuart Auditorium, set against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Junaluska in North Carolina, thrummed with activity as family and friends were reunited. Retired officers, young

families, gentlemen from The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) programs, and soldiers from all over the Southern Territory joined together for a week which promised to be filled with joyous fellowship while delving into what the Bible says about “Kingdom Living: Outrageous Grace.”

Referencing the recently completed summer season and noting how palpably God made himself known throughout the territory through summer camp, the Territorial Music Institute (TMI), and the Territorial Youth Institute (TYI), Territorial Program Secretary Lt. Colonel Mark Israel welcomed everyone to Bible Conference 2024. “I wish you could have seen how the youth and young adults of our territory responded to the Lord at TMI and TYI. And here we are at Bible Conference ready for another moving of the Holy Spirit.”

The week was beautifully launched with a concert by special music guests, the Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS). The group presented a carefully crafted program, an evening of worship and praise, each song specifically selected for its message about the Kingdom of God and His incredible grace in our lives.

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Youth Pursue God and Artistic Excellence at TMI

BY BRAD ROWLAND

On Sunday, July 28, Commissioner Kelly Igleheart, territorial commander, posed an inquiry to delegates and staff of the 2024 Territorial Music Institute (TMI): “My question for you today is ‘Who are you pursuing?’”

The theme verse of the week was 2 Timothy 2:22: “Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” The fitting prompt from Commissioner Igleheart, in tandem with that verse of challenge, illustrated the overall desire of the nine-day intensive, as hundreds came together at Asbury University under the theme “PURSUE,” seeking both artistic excellence and spiritual growth.

Delegates navigated a busy and thorough daily schedule during the week, choosing a major track as well as supporting classes. Major options included brass band and percussion, dance, theater, theater production, visual arts, piano, worship team, and worship arts skills. Sixteen elective classes also met daily, ranging from videography to sewing, piano for worship, life skills, and brass technique. In addition, leadership tracks were offered in instrumental, choral, worship team, and creative arts venues, with four choruses singing praise to the Lord during the institute.

“TMI 2024 was an exceptional year with outstanding faculty, wonderful guests, and delegates who achieved a new standard of excellence,” reports Nick Simmons-Smith, territorial

music and creative arts education secretary.

“It was also great to be back at Asbury University, who helped us tremendously with excellent facilities, equipment, personnel, and a warm spirit of welcome,” he continues. “It felt like we were on sacred ground.”

Delegates arrived on Sunday, July 21, and quickly dove into an extensive audition process. That evening’s “Welcome to TMI” program struck a balanced tone for the week to come, pairing excitement with a high-level expectation of education and worship.

Monday began with “Morning Manna,” a staple session of each day at TMI and what Simmons-Smith often describes as the centerpiece of a busy daily schedule. Olivia Munn-Shirsath, teaching pastor at Wellspring Church in Queens, NY, was the special guest speaker, breaking down the theme verse in each morning session.

In her Thursday session, Munn-Shirsath outlined a multi-step forgiveness process, illustrating the need for forgiveness while also challenging delegates and staff.

“Forgiveness is not forgetting,” she said. “Forgiveness is not the absence of pain. Forgiveness is not denial or repression. Forgiveness is not becoming a doormat enabling abuse. And forgiveness is not always a one-time event. It is usually an ongoing and nonlinear process.

“But forgiveness is releasing someone from your right to judge them,” Munn-Shirsath continued. “Forgiveness is freedom for you as the forgiver. It can even release physical healing in your body. Forgiveness is both conscious and volun -

tary. It’s a choice of will. Is there anyone that you need to forgive?”

Munn-Shirsath also pushed delegates and staff to seek out support systems when returning home, indicating that “finding people you can run with and run alongside in this pursuit of Jesus can push you and spur you on in a way that almost nothing else can.”

To complement the spiritual discipline instilled each morning and the artistic focus of class sessions, each evening featured a night program with the entire institute gathering together. Monday centered a calendar-appropriate Olympic theme, with an outdoor festival and light-hearted “Night of Nonsense” program later in the week. The annual solo recital was also a highlight, featuring impressive delegate presentations in brass, dance, vocal, violin, marimba, and musical theater disciplines.

Three evenings centered on group performances, with a mid-week “preview” concert on Wednesday, a creative arts production on Saturday, and a pair of concert finales on Sunday, July 28. Each of the four choruses ministered with beautiful vocal melodies during the week, and Simmons-Smith cites each of the institute’s four bands as “presenting challenging material, expertly played” during the week. This was headlined by the institute’s top brass group, the Holz Band, and their presentation of “The Present Age,” conducted by special guest Jonathan Evans of the International Staff Band.

Saturday’s creative arts finale grouped visual arts, dance, and theater together illuminating the

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overarching theme of “PURSUE” in a stirring production. For the first time, the visual arts gallery served as the backdrop to the entire evening.

“The stunning artwork from the class quite literally set the stage for an incredible show,” says Bethany Farrell, territorial creative arts director.

“Our creative arts delegates artfully demonstrated scenes and situations that lacked righteousness, faith, love, and peace in a monochrome color scheme, and transitioned into full, vibrant color as the performances demonstrated scenes with these virtues,” Farrell says. “The message was evident that the pursuit of Jesus brings life and joy.”

“The creative arts finale was another success,” Simmons-Smith comments. “The dance, drama, and musical theater groups displayed excellence through the arts and also tackled important issues of the day. It was an uplifting, challenging, and inspirational performance.”

Prior to the pair of finale concerts on the institute’s final day, TMI delegates and staff assembled for a Sunday worship service, supported by the Holz Band and TMI Chorus. The band shared “Christ in Me,” penned by renowned composer Kenneth Downie, who wrote the piece specifically for the Holz Band to share during this TMI service.

Munn-Shirsath focused on Luke 19:1-9, centering on God’s pursuit of us, and asked delegates, “Will you come home?” near the conclusion of her message. The pursuit of God was not only the stated theme of the institute, but also a clear through line that challenged and inspired both delegates and staff during an exhilarating week.

“It is my hope that the delegates and faculty of TMI continue to pursue God, as He pursues us,” says Simmons-Smith. “I know that they will deepen their faith and also get plugged in at the corps to serve back at home.”

During Sunday’s worship service Commissioners Kelly and Donna Igleheart, territorial leaders, poignantly helped to put the week into perspective for the delegates.

“At this very moment, there are more than 600 people gathered at either TYI (Territorial Youth Institute) or right here at TMI searching for truth and purpose,” said Commissioner Donna. “Today, our hearts are with all the young people of this territory. You mean so much to us… Thank you for saying ‘yes.’ You could be many other places, but you’re here. There is no doubt that the Lord is working in this place, and you are loved, you are seen, and you are greatly valued.”

“I do not want you to leave this experience with just the word ‘pursue’ on your t-shirts, I need it to be pressed on your heart,” Commissioner Kelly said. “He is still pursuing you. He seeks after you. He wants 100 percent of you.”

“Our prayer today is that you are fully dedicated to the Lord who loves you, who pursues you, who cares for you, who dies for you, who knows your past and has forgiven it. It might be hard, but it will be worth it.”

Delegates ‘Set Apart’ at TYI

BY MAJOR MATT SATTERLEE, TERRITORIAL YOUTH SECRETARY

Following the 2023 Territorial Youth Institute, our territory realized that there was something different about the delegates: they were yearning for a deeper relationship with Jesus.

It was this hunger, this yearning, that directed the focus of the 2024 Territorial Youth Institute (TYI) toward the doctrine of holiness with the theme “Set Apart” based on John 17:14-19. In this prayer from Jesus, He prays that His disciples would be set apart. This scripture, along with our own 10th doctrine, became the foundation of our week as we explored the privilege of being set apart from the world.

Morning Manna devotions were led daily by Captains Dusty and Caroline Rowe, commanding officers of the Kroc Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Captains Rowe led the delegates through five areas of being set apart: through sanctification, with Jesus as our foundation, through time with Him, in suffering for His glory, and through the daily practice of repentance. On Sunday morning, Colonel Deborah Sedlar, chief secretary, closed our time together by asking, “Is holiness just acting perfectly, or is it us being perfected by Him?” A highlight of our worship time each day was being led in worship by “Of Dust,” a team of young adult Salvationist musicians from the Central Territory. TYI 2024 was an inter-territorial event!

Throughout the week, delegates came to the altar and prayed for salvation, deeper discipleship, or a fuller holiness. During the EQUIP Conference in the spring of 2024, we had youth leaders pray for the young people of our territory by placing their names on a ping pong ball and putting the prayer in an hourglass. At TYI, we had those same youth place their prayers on ping pong balls and continue filling our hourglass. The prayers of the leaders and the young people at TYI together serve as a reminder of our daily dependence on Him.

In addition to our time of worship and teaching, we also had some incredible fun at TYI! Night programs consisted of a Game Show Madness, led by Captains Ryan and Emily Vincent, followed by a TikTok Film Festival, in which Captains Denzell and Erika McClain led us in sharing Bible stories utilizing the video platform. The McClains spoke on how social media can be used as an evangelism tool, using our creativity to share the message of Jesus. We took advantage of July 25th to celebrate Christmas in July, flipping the schedule completely upside down. We had vespers in the morning and a full Christmas dinner for breakfast, followed by a pajama party complete with Santa and presents! Delegates also enjoyed taking advantage of our location at Camp Keystone to have some “Florida Man” fun before closing this epic week with a full-blown fair.

Each delegate chose a track, which was a time of small group learning, and an elective, which allowed them to display their creativity in a variety of ways. The knitting class was extremely popular this year. Gen Z has the fastest growing debt-load, so we deepened our financial track by moving past budgets and focusing on savings, investments, and safe loans for college education. This course, led by Territorial Secretary for Business Lt. Colonel Jim Seiler, provided young people with actionable tools as they launch into adulthood. We even had a class on Corps Cadet catch-up lessons. Delegates who were mere lessons away from graduating had a make-up opportunity in order to successfully complete the program.

At the end of the week, awards were given out at our Set Apart Soiree. The soiree was themed from our post-TYI devotional, a brandnew resource provided to each delegate to continue their time in the Word at home.

As we reflect on TYI 2024, we would encour

age all corps officers to give their young people an opportunity to share what God did in their hearts through the TYI experience.

We are grateful for the prayers of this Army and for the privilege of holiness in the young people of this territory. As we go forward, may we be different from the world. May we all be set apart.

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DISCIPLE

Brengle: Holy Fellowship

BY CAPTAIN JOSHUA HINSON

We are a holiness movement. Holiness is our birthright, intended for all believers. Particularly as Salvationists, it is one of our distinctives, one of our essentials. God calls each of us to a life of holiness. As we are taught through scripture: It is God’s will that you should be sanctified (1 Thessalonians 4:3).

1 Peter 1:15–16 commands us, “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’”

As a holiness movement, sanctification must always remain at the forefront of all we do.

One of the ways that the Army reinforces our holiness heritage and embraces our sacred DNA is by sending officers from around the country to a ten-day Brengle Holiness Conference. Around 60 officers from around the United States gather to study holiness and grow in our likeness to Jesus Christ. My experience as a delegate blessed me immensely, and I wish to share those blessings with you.

I want to begin at the end. On the final day of Brengle, there is a covenant service during which the delegates testify to God’s work throughout the retreat. As I reflected in that sacred time, God brought my attention to one word: FELLOWSHIP. This word summed up my experience and continues to echo in my heart through the relationships I formed and the teaching I received.

When you hear the word “fellowship” you probably think I am saying that I enjoyed making friends, goofing off, and exploring Chicago, which is true. The delegates and staff formed a great session with profound connection. Deep relationships were quickly formed; the body of Christ was edified. But our fellowship was so much more than getting along well in close proximity.

I met men and women hungry for holiness, longing to go deeper in their relationship with God. One of the more impactful experiences was hearing powerful testimonies. Every person had an opportunity to share how God transformed their life. Following each meal, I heard stories of healing, restoration, brokenness, and of a God who is always faithful. God is still working miracles and speaking light into the darkest situations. Delegates were honest and vulnerable in sharing their struggles and were met with brothers and sisters in Christ who offered encouragement and prayer. For me personally, there were several people who spoke words from the Lord directly into my life. My time at Brengle was rich with holy fellowship.

This holy fellowship extended beyond the camaraderie shared throughout the retreat; it was also reflected in the teaching. Major Terry Masango taught a class on the Holy Spirit through the scriptures during which he shared an acronym for fellowship. He told us, “This wasn’t in my notes, but I have a helpful tool that I use to describe all that fellowship includes: Family. E ncouragement. L isten. L ove. O bligated to accountability. Worship. S ervice. H uman touch. I nspiration. Prayer.”

I saw this theme in other classes as well. Three instructors used the same Russian icon of the Trinity as they taught about the fellowship shared by the Triune God. It reveals a beautiful example of holy

communion—united, equal, loving. Not only are we invited to follow God’s example of sanctified community, but we are also invited into this special relationship. God desires for us to be holy. Not a holiness that comes from ourselves, but a holiness that springs forth from our relationship with the Holy One, which extends to our relationships with one another.

Lt. Colonel Jon Rich used Commissioner Phil Needham’s book, “Community in Mission,” in his class to teach what it means to live a holy life in community. First, we are invited to embrace one another as the Church, God’s holy people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. Then, we are called to take the love we share to the neighborhood around us. We do not exist for ourselves but for others. Our Handbook of Doctrine says it this way: “Holiness leads to mission.”

Every year the Brengle session leaves a gift for the college. We had the idea to create a holiness prayer walk, and our president asked if I would help write the prayer stations. We reflected on the teachings about the holiness of the Trinity and used that as a framework. We added a final station to pray about why we are called to a holy life. I have listed the prayer stations here so that you might use them to spend time with the Lord and allow Him to speak to you about your own holiness journey.

1. The Father gives generously to all who ask. Do you desire holiness? Ask now.

2. The Son bore our sin so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. Ask to know the reality of the Son in you.

3. The Spirit hovers, ready to breathe light into our darkest places. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the reality of His holy love in you.

4. Holiness to what end? For the sake of the world! Ask the Holy Spirit what that looks like for you.

God, create in me a clean heart, as I enter your holy fellowship.

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God is Everywhere Salvationist Service Corps

BY JAYDEN OUTLER

I had the amazing opportunity to be part of the 2024 Salvationist Service Corps team in Norway and Iceland. From the moment I applied, I felt certain that this was what God wanted me to do this summer. I was so confident in His plan that I thought had it all figured out: “I’m going to Singapore and Malaysia with my best friend, Caleb, and we’re going to spread God’s word to everyone we meet.”

But when I received the acceptance email to join the team in Norway and Iceland, I was shocked. “This can’t be right,” I thought. “God, how can You use me here? It’s too cold! They’ve probably never seen anyone like me before. They don’t even speak English.” Doubts and worries began to take over. However, as the process continued, I reminded myself, “If this is really what God wants for me, He will provide.” And He did—through the support of my friends, family, and teammates.

As we prepared to leave for Norway, the reality of it all began to hit me. The worries returned, and I couldn’t turn back. But as the plane descended into Norway, I looked out the window and saw the mountains and forests below. It was so beautiful, and a sense of calm washed over me.

Throughout the trip, God continuously proved my doubts wrong. I worried it would be too cold, but the weather was perfect—even too hot on some days! I thought the people would have never seen anyone like me, but Norway is incredibly diverse, with people from all over the world. The language barrier I feared was also not an issue—most people spoke English, and some even spoke Spanish, which was a pleasant surprise.

One of the most significant moments of the trip was at a youth festival camp in Drammen. It was our first time working with teens and young adults, and it felt familiar, like being at camp back home. We spent time leading and assisting in different classes and electives, building relationships, playing games, and getting to know the kids. On the second night, we had a message about being connected to the true vine. Afterward, there was an altar call, which isn’t a common practice there. They had several different stations, and one was a candle station. I lit a candle and prayed, “Lord, I don’t know how you’re going to use me right now or what you’re telling me, but if you show me, I’ll do it.”

The service lasted a long time, with many

people staying to pray together. After lighting the candle, I returned to my seat, feeling unsure of what more I could do. I was about to leave when one of the boys I had been talking to—a happy, outgoing kid—asked me to pray for him. I asked what he wanted prayer for, and he said, “My mom; she’s really sick.” I was shocked because he had been so cheerful this entire time, and he just had this peace over him that I couldn’t understand. We prayed together and talked for a while, and then I left to change for supper.

When I returned, the service was still going on, many people still lingering in prayer. I felt God calling me back, so I went back into the service. I saw some of my teammates praying at the altar, so I joined them, praying with each one individually. Afterward, we gathered as a group, and we all felt that God had moved powerfully during that time. It brought us closer as a team, and I saw how God was working through the prayers of everyone there.

Much of our time was spent assisting with end-of-year parties for the kids, helping at camps, and participating in corps activities— whether it was playing in the praise band or helping with cleaning. I learned that being on a mission isn’t just about reading scriptures or evangelizing in that way, but we can minister even through the way we present ourselves, the things we do and say. That is exactly what The Salvation Army in Norway and Iceland does.

I saw God moving through these large, tightly knit communities. Although the people seemed reserved, they valued helping each other and being there for one another. They were inclusive and believed that their different walks of life—whether they believed in different religions or were from different places—could connect and help each other. This was a powerful

reminder to me that we are all God’s children and that He uses our diverse experiences to bring us closer to one another. I challenge all of us to do more here: show God to everyone you meet. We don’t necessarily have to tell them— just show Him through what you do and say and how you treat others.

This summer taught me so much. It taught me to trust God with everything and never to question what He places before us. It reminded me that God is everywhere, working in ways we might not always understand. In Norway and Iceland, He repeatedly showed me that He is present, that He is the same mighty God that He was back then and will always be.

On our last day in Norway, we hiked to the top of a mountain in Alta. This photo was taken around 10:30 pm. The “midnight sun” at its best!

On our first Sunday in Norway we assisted with the service, leading worship at the second corps in Oslo, Norway, called the Haugenstua Corps.

At the youth festival in Drammen, we joined the hiking elective. It was a wonderful time, and they gave us a tour of the city!

We assisted at the kids’ day camp at the Keflavik Corps in Iceland. The kids loved playing Uno, and they beat me a lot!

On our first full day in Norway at the Grønland Corps in Oslo, Norway, we held a festival celebrating non-alcoholic day. Many people stopped by, ate food, and danced.

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The CSS consistently provided ministry through music throughout the week, their participation woven into each session, their spirit of worship moving hearts to focus on Heaven and preparing minds to seek the truth of God’s grace.

The lineup of special guest speakers included Dr. Timothy Gaines, associate professor of religion at Trevecca Nazarene University and pastor at Trevecca Community Church, Dr. Carolyn Moore, church planter and former pastor of Mosaic Church, and Dr. Bill and Rev. Diane Ury, national ambassadors for holiness for The Salvation Army. Each of these anointed and learned guest speakers brought Spirit-filled messages fully rooted in God’s Word.

Throughout his sessions, Dr. Gaines discussed how stories in Scripture reveal virtues passed down through history which help us understand the character of God:

• Isaiah’s story reveals the virtue of being undone in a secular world.

• Sarah’s story reveals the virtue of humor in Christian living. “Resurrection is the

surprising punchline that no one saw coming. Resurrection makes the Christian life seriously funny. It’s not only a joke being played on death itself, but also on every familiar pattern in our life that tricks us into thinking that death is the ultimate end.”

• Miriam’s story reveals the virtue of courage, thanking God for his goodness even in facing the unknown. “Miriam offers us something I’m calling theological courage. It’s more than just being willing to move. Her courage is about being willing to step into the future.”

• Lazarus, Mary, and Martha’s story reveals the virtue of inviting Jesus into our grief. “Jesus reveals to us the very nature of God by asking, ‘Where have you laid him?’ waiting for Mary’s response to say, ‘Come and see.’ And Jesus meets her… Mary invites Jesus right into the heart of her grief.”

Dr. Moore explained how the story of creation demonstrates who God is and where outrageous grace begins. “It is that idea that we were designed not to stand on our own, but to be a part of a whole.”

She revealed how Noah’s story shows us that grace is “that quality of God that carries us

through the storms, and grace is literally what binds us to life.”

Her recounting of God’s covenant with Abram testified that God’s promises require nothing from us but “faith in Kingdom logic and the character of God.”

She expertly established how Jacob’s life of wrestling and waiting shows us that “God is always at work, redeeming, reframing. And as we surrender to Him, He is working.”

The Urys both spoke on aspects of The Salvation Army’s eighth doctrine: “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.”

Dr. Bill explained that recognizing God as a despot King can completely alter how we approach His throne and accept His grace in our lives. He also spoke on the power of Jesus being entirely different than what the world expected in biblical times, as well as in our lives today. “The true King comes in shocking ways to us. Power is not what we think… The power Jesus

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is about is a saving power.” He also explained that obedience to Jesus is foundational for our assurance of salvation.

Rev. Diane showed us that “one of God’s key tools for breaking into our dark blindness about Him is mystery,” revealing His grace through the person of Jesus. “Jesus is the restoration in his own person of the union of humanity with God once again. That’s who Jesus is. And when He came back for us, He relived human life as it was always intended.”

In addition to the many outstanding sessions of Bible teaching, the conference featured daily morning devotions for ARC delegates, a youth conference, and great Bible study and fellowship for young adults. Multiple auxiliary events such as the ever popular “Singing on the Mountain” gospel sing-along, the international service breakfast, the men’s prayer breakfast, and an invitational golf tournament provided additional opportunities for people to gather and spend time together in God’s presence and in His beautiful creation.

Friday marked the final day of teaching sessions, that evening set aside as a special time led by the ARC Command to celebrate the ARCs and bring more awareness of their program to those present. Major Luis Melendez, chaplain

for ARC Command opened the evening by explaining, “The primary purpose of the ARC is the spiritual regeneration of participants.”

The evening’s program elements and musical selections all spoke of the power of God’s redemption and restoration, the testimonies of two former beneficiaries the most impactful moments of the night.

“What was once a liability in my life God has turned into an asset,” Captain Wayne Meads, a former beneficiary of the Charlotte ARC and now administrator of the Hampton Roads ARC, proclaimed. “Your testimony is what changes lives. Don’t be ashamed of your past.”

ARC Commander Major Bobby Jackson brought a moving message, declaring, “Kingdom living requires us to stand up and fight for those who no one else is willing to stand up and fight for. Kingdom living requires us to be instruments of God’s outrageous grace by doing all that we can.”

The altar filled with ARC delegates praying for themselves and each other, and officers and other attendees praying prayers of blessing over them.

Saturday was a day full of celebration beginning with the youth presentation. All the children involved in childcare and youth programs throughout the week took part in singing, dancing, and in charming retellings of Bible stories.

The week culminated Saturday night with the Welcome of Cadets service, introducing the Keepers of the Covenant session to the territory (see story on page 1).

Bible Conference 2025 will feature General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, international leaders of The Salvation Army, as special guests. Save the dates and come join us August 3-10, 2025, for another week of in-depth Bible study and fellowship, filled with inspired teaching from God’s Word as we focus on “Kingdom Living: Hope Awaken.”

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Stepping Boldly into the Future

BY KRISTIN MUDGE

Children are so brave. My almost three-year-old just started at a private school, and his bravery astounds me.

This morning, we put on our crisp new uniform shirt and embroidered sweater vest, packed our backpack and lunchbox, and headed off.

As he’s an only child, this was my very first experience in a school drop-off line. My anxiety was off the charts as I pulled up to the front doors in the two-lane drop-off. I watched the process as the practiced, more seasoned parents simply sat in their cars as the principal and teachers opened the doors for the kids to hop out and run into the school, eager (for the most part) to head in and see friends and perhaps even to learn something.

I felt my face flushing as I realized I had no idea what I was doing. My kid can’t unbuckle himself yet, let alone get out of the car and walk in on his own. I’m supposed to stay in my car, but will his teachers know how to undo his car seat, which seems to require my husband’s PhD to operate?

I got out of the car and pulled a similarly flustered little boy out, then handed him to his slightly bemused principal before I drove away, desperately hoping that I didn’t break too many rules and that my son wouldn’t fuss or be afraid for long.

He wasn’t excited to go to school this morning, but he loved his teacher from the moment

he met her several weeks ago. Many mornings since, he’s asked if he can go see her, and we’ve had to explain that he can’t see her until school starts. The moment his principal took him to his classroom, I’m sure whatever fear he was experiencing was pushed aside by the excitement and joy of seeing his teacher (and her super fun toys and activities) once again.

I’ve now watched him time and time again step boldly into brand-new situations and experiences that would make my adult heart quake in fear. Every time he enters a new place I just marvel at his resilience.

At this year’s Bible Conference, guest speaker Dr. Timothy Gaines spoke one morning on Miriam’s song in Exodus. God had just destroyed the Egyptian army in the Red Sea and the Israelites were facing a brand-new wilderness, having left behind everything they knew.

I would be terrified; they probably were as well. But as the children of God, they walked boldly into their future, Miriam even leading them in a song of praise and thanksgiving. Dr. Gaines explained that this story shows that we also, “can live with a type of courage and hope that isn’t about just waiting around and wishing; we live in active courage, that even though we are facing an unknown future, we see what God is going to do.”

My son is that living example of faith and bravery every day for me. He faces the unknown with some trepidation, but boldly steps into the future set before him by God (and his parents). I want to live with that same faith and courage, pushing through my anxieties to step into the plans God has for me.

Mottos and Slogans

BY DR. STEVE KELLNER

Our military services have always had mottos— short phrases that sum up their ethos, the “distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution,” as Webster’s Dictionary defines it. Mottos are important in communicating these things to service members, of course, but also to the American public and the nations of the world, whether friend or foe.

Many early service mottos still used today are Latin phrases, the most famous of which is the motto of the Marine Corps: “Semper Fidelis,” meaning “Always Faithful.” The Navy has “Semper Fortis” (Always Courageous), and the Coast Guard has “Semper Paratus” (Always Ready). Not to be outdone, the newly formed Space Force has selected “Semper Supra” (Always Above) as their Latin motto. Another Latin motto I like is “De Oppresso Liber” (To liberate the oppressed), used by U.S. Army Special Forces.

Then there are the well-known recruiting slogans used by the services over the years, like “There’s strong, and there’s Army strong,” “It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure,” “Be part of the action,” and “Uncle Sam wants you!” Who can forget the song written for the U.S. Army’s “Be all you can be” recruiting ad campaign, voted the second-best jingle of the 20th century, second only to McDonald’s “You deserve a break

today”? And when the Peace Corps was organized in the early 1960s along quasi-military lines, their memorable recruiting slogan was “The toughest job you’ll ever love.”

The Salvation Army has had its share of mottos and slogans over the years, both informal and official. Early examples include “Saved to Serve,” “Soup, Soap, and Salvation,” and “Go for souls and go for the worst!” And we can’t forget the shortest of all, “Others!” When I was coming up in the Southern Territory it was “Serving others through Christ,” “Need has no season,” and my personal favorite, “Heart to God, Hand to Man” (would love to bring that one back!).

Still, I think we as Salvationists would do well to adopt some phrases like the mottos and slogans of our military services, especially since so many of them have natural application to spiritual warfare. Shouldn’t Salvationists always be faithful, courageous, ready, focused on things above, and dedicated to liberating and defending the physically and spiritually oppressed?

Likewise, Salvationists should want to be part of the action rather than just concerned bystanders, our service not just a job or obligation but an adventure in following Jesus. And we will need to be Salvation Army Strong to do the toughest job we’ll ever love: spreading the gospel and meeting human need without discrimination. Make no mistake, it is a tough job, and “the only easy day was yesterday,” as one Navy Seals motto says.

Until next time, Semper Jesus, Semper Others, Semper Army!

Reading T-Shirts

BY LT. COLONEL ALLEN SATTERLEE

I read most everything. I always know which bridges freeze before road surfaces do and how many miles there are to the next Buc-ee’s. As much as my eyes will allow, I read what’s on people’s ballcaps and t-shirts. Some of it is interesting, like which teams people align with or where they have visited. I chuckle at some of the messages, particularly those that reflect on age, a subject of particular interest to me. I am disgusted by the vulgar messages and try to stop reading as soon as I realize I’ve been taken in. No matter what, I just keep reading. But yesterday I saw a t-shirt with a message that shocked me more than any I have ever seen. A woman walking past me wore one with a message in bold, block letters that read, “I HAD AN ABORTION.” I was stunned. Although she passed me before I knew it, the message stayed. It has bothered me ever since.

Of all statements for the world that day, why did she feel this was the one she needed to make? Was it a matter of pride? If so, why would this act be something to glory in? Is it the proclamation that, “This is my body, and no matter what others think about any life created in it, I will dispose of it however I choose, because I can?” Or is it that, “I am the only one who decides if it is a life or not. And now I will wear a t-shirt to boast about my decision”? Sorry, I just don’t understand this mentality.

I mourned for her unborn child, but not for long. Because I believe that in the mercy of God that tiny life is now in Paradise, safe from all harm. If her mother finds Christ, then they will reunite as all unborn infants will with their redeemed earthly parents. Some will think I am naïve, and perhaps I am. But if I am, so was King David (2 Samuel 12:22-23).

I regret that I could not think quickly enough to say something meaningful to that woman in the moment I saw her. Since then, I have thought about what I might have said. I would not have condemned her for her choice because I don’t think she would have listened to that. I hope I would have asked if I could pray with her and that my words would be gentle and kind while not soft-pedaling the truth.

Maybe she would have listened, but very likely she would not have. When someone makes as bold a statement as she did, it’s hard to back down. Then there’s the awful moment when someone realizes that they have done something that is desperately wrong. Realizing the consequences can be overwhelming. Sin can be so ugly, but grace can be so beautiful. I have prayed that this woman would find that grace.

Herbert Booth wrote so beautifully, Grace there is my every debt to pay, Blood to wash my every sin away, Pow’r to keep me spotless day by day, In Christ for me.

That ought to be on a t-shirt but, even more so, in this precious woman’s life.

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

WE ARE AN ARMY!

Major Shelley Bell as assistant principal for ministry development and campus life. “You will be responsible for the leadership of our mission and the training of cadets in this territory,” Commissioner Kelly briefed them. “The ultimate aim of cadet training is to develop officers who are true and passionate Salvationists who embody such blood and fire spirit that they are equipped to advance the mission of The Salvation Army.”

Commissioner Donna advised Majors Bell, “You are the servant of the servants. The greatest power you will exercise at this command will be the power of the examples to the flock—examples of servitude.”

“We urge you above all else to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might,” Commissioner Kelly concluded.

The territory then retired the 1945 Fearless session flag, honoring the Southern Territorial officers of that session, all of whom have now been Promoted to Glory, before presenting the Keepers of the Covenant flag to the new session of cadets.

Major Shelley then delivered her incredible testimony of health and faith. She explained that about a year prior, her brain started having episodes of disconnection, her words and actions not matching up to what her brain was doing and thinking. Tests revealed swelling all around her brain. While no immediate answers came, she did hear immediately from God saying, “Watch me work.”

Major Shelley eventually received a report from the doctors. “It said, ‘She has limited days.’ I didn’t feel like that was right, because that’s not what I was being told each and every day. That’s not what God was telling us.”

She finally received the diagnosis that she was experiencing neuro seizures that were affecting her speech and thought, brought on by a small tumor that appeared about 15 years ago. He also said she would have a normal life expectancy.

Her neurooncologist told her the tumor is placed exactly where it needs to be for a simple treatment with a chemotherapy pill. “God showed my doctors that He is a miracle worker and a truth teller.”

She finished by declaring from Psalm 91: “The Lord says, ‘I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust my name. When they call me, I will answer. I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.’”

Following a moving musical selection by the CSS, Major Zach Bell addressed the new cadets, saying, “Our territory is absolutely excited about you. They are absolutely excited to see what God is going to do in you—what He’s going to do through you as cadets and as Salvation Army officers.”

Speaking on God’s new covenant with the world through Jesus, Major Zach explained, “To be keepers of the Calvary covenant means to be

The Southern Territory Welcomes the Keepers of the Covenant

Cadets Glen-Allen & Sarah Andress – High Point, NC Corps

Cadets Joshua & Stephanie Brice (Jovie & Jaylynn) – Owensboro, KY Corps

Cadet Aniyah Downey – Baton Rouge, LA Corps

Cadet Lashaunda Hardaway (Giovanni, Bijoux, & KiTana) – Memphis Purdue, TN Corps

Cadet Sarah Herbert – Abilene, TX Corps

Cadets Chanhyung Chang & Jieun Lee (Hakyung & Hayul) – Atlanta International, GA Corps

Cadets Frantz & Lorna Moise (Elijah) – Ft. Lauderdale, FL Corps

Cadet Brooks Moore – Tulsa Citadel, OK Corps

Cadet Robert Moose – Miami Sunset, FL Corps

Cadet Tony Shaw & Cadet Jessica Phelps (Levi & Isabella) – Gainesville, GA Corps

Cadet Francisco Romero – Jacksonville Citadel, FL Corps

Cadet Diana Satcher – Nashville Berry St., TN Corps

Cadets Aaron & Heather Simpson – Atlanta International, GA Corps

Cadets Isaac & Corina Stegall – Tulsa Citadel, OK Corps

Cadet Sarah Taylor – Ardmore, OK Corps

Cadet Cory Tilley (Andrew, Macy, & Max) – Atlanta Kroc, GA Corps

in an intimate knowing of him, a relationship of worship and of obedience. To be a keeper of the covenant means we are going to live in obedient love and just obey Jesus.”

“We stand firm as keepers of His covenant. We focus not on the problems, but on God’s promises.”

Major Syung Young Lee, assistant principal for training and director of business administration for the EBC, provided a beautiful benediction for the evening, praying, “May your spirit guide our cadets as they embark on this journey… Equip them to be keepers of your covenant of your love, grace, and truth.”

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Photo Credit: Laura Dake

Photo Credit: Jon Avery

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Commissioner Barbara Ann Jeffrey

(July 1, 1946 – July 27, 2024)

Commissioner Barbara Ann Jeffrey was Promoted to Glory on July 27, 2024, at the age of 78.

Barbara Ann Garris was born July 1, 1946, at her Aunt Lilly’s home in Marion, NC, where she lived for the first six years of her life. From an early age, Barbara witnessed Aunt Lilly serving others as she visited the sick, prepared meals, and cleaned their homes. Barbara truly took that virtue of service to heart.

When Aunt Lilly passed away, Barbara moved in with her mother, Gladys, her stepfather, Beau, and her siblings, Glenda, Melvin, John Wayne, and Mary. Beau was often drunk or absent for months at a time. Gladys worked long, hard hours for little pay.

As the eldest child, Barbara assumed many responsibilities including the care of her siblings, meal preparation, and housekeeping. Life was hard. Many times, she and her siblings went to bed hungry. Girls at school would tease her about wearing the same dress every day. All her siblings partook of readily available cigarettes and alcohol, but Barbara never did.

One day Barbara was playing softball in the yard when she heard music and singing down the street. She ran to find a group of people all dressed alike and playing instruments. After listening for a while, she ran back home and got her mother to follow her. “Mama,” she asked, “who are these people?” Her mother replied, “It’s The Salvation Army! Hurry up! Get in the house; they’re going to take up a collection!” Sometime later there was a knock at the door. A lady from the group, Major Sadie Boyette, said, “I saw some children playing. Do they go to church anywhere? We’d be glad to come and pick them up and take them to Sunday School.” Gladys replied, “No. They don’t have nice enough clothes to go to church.” Major Boyette responded, “They don’t have to have nice clothes to come to The Salvation Army.” The answer was still “NO!” Just days later there was another knock at the door. There stood the major with a bag of clothes. She asked, “Can they come now?”

warm sensation begin at her feet and move all the way to her head. Later, the doctor came into her room and said, “Looks like you will be going home tomorrow!”

Upon her commissioning, Lieutenant Barbara served as a single officer in Salisbury, Clarksburg, and Morgantown in the Maryland-West Virginia Division (MWV).

On August 23, 1969, she married David E. Jeffrey, whom she met while serving in Morgantown. Together they served in Fairmont, Clarksburg, Front Royal, Grafton, Baltimore Hampden, and Hagerstown, all in MWV. With the rank of captain, Barbara assumed the following roles: divisional corps cadet counselor in the National Capital & Virginia Division, divisional corps cadet counselor in the North & South Carolina Division (NSC), and NSC divisional assistant home league secretary.

Major Barbara then served as assistant to the director of personnel and assistant director of special services at Evangeline Booth College. She also served as home league secretary and coordinator of women’s activities for Georgia Divisional Headquarters.

Her appointments as a Lt. Colonel were divisional director of women’s organization for the Kentucky-Tennessee Division, assistant territorial secretary for program at Southern Territorial Headquarters (THQ), divisional director of women’s ministries for the Texas Division, and territorial secretary of women’s ministries.

Colonel Barbara then served as the national secretary for women’s ministries at National Headquarters (NHQ).

Commissioner Barbara then came back home to THQ to serve as the territorial president of women’s ministries and then back to NHQ as the national president of women’s ministries until the Jeffreys’ retirement from active service on August 31, 2017.

In Barbara’s teen years new officers arrived, Captains Preston and Helen Leonard. They took Barbara under their wing and encouraged her to answer her calling as an officer. Barbara made a commitment to do so, but her mother asked her to stay home and help. Barbara relented and told the captain she could not go to training. After leaving the corps, Barbara tripped and fell down a flight of stairs. The captain came to help her and said, “What is it you are not going to do?”

After graduating high school –the only one of her siblings to do so – she was off to the School for Officers Training (SFOT) as a member of the Defenders of the Faith session of cadets. There she made new friends and enthusiastically engaged in the training regimen. But in the back of her mind, she was anticipating her family coming to drag her back home. Due to this stress, one day she could not get out of bed and was spitting up blood. She was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery for a bleeding ulcer. The attending physician said she had lost so much blood she might not live another day. Her fellow cadets and the SFOT staff held a prayer meeting as former SFOT Principal Lt. Colonel William Powell prayed outside her hospital room. Barbara testified she felt a

Throughout her 50 years as an officer, Barbara never forgot her humble beginnings. No task was too small or too large for her. She continued to work hard, quickly, and methodically in all her roles, serving the Lord and others with all her heart.

Commissioner Barbara Jeffrey is survived by her beloved husband of more than 54 years, Commissioner David Jeffrey; sons David W. and Mark (Sue Ann) Jeffrey; and grandchildren Parker, Blake, and Mitchell.

PROMOTED TO GLORY

Lt. Colonel Mary Lee Goodier Major David Varney

On August 11, 2024, Lt. Colonel Mary Lee Goodier was Promoted to Glory at the age of 82.

Mary Lee Cunningham was born on January 10, 1942, in Baltimore, MD, as the youngest of two daughters to officer-parents Glenn and Mary Cunningham.

In 1953, following two appointments in West Virginia, the family moved to the Southeast Corps in Washington, DC, for the next 14 years. Mary Lee was an active soldier, corps cadet, commissioner’s sunbeam, girl guard, songster, bandsman, Sunday school teacher, future officer fellowship member, and co-leader of the National Capital Division young adult fellowship, as well as a member of the National Capital Band.

The beautiful and tender love story of Mary Lee and her future husband, William Goodier, began in 1958. After graduating from high school, Mary Lee entered a three-year resident course with the Washington Hospital Center School of Nursing, where she earned her degree/certification as a registered nurse in 1963, working on the surgical floor. That same year, she and William married. In 1967, Mary Lee gave birth to their first son, William Derward, and later that year, Bill and Mary Lee Goodier entered the School for Officers Training as members of the Evangelists session of cadets and were commissioned two years later in 1969.

Their first appointment was to Staunton, VA as corps officers, where their second son, Mark Christopher, was born. Subsequent corps appointments included Marietta and Rome, GA. In 1978, they went to their first of several divisional headquarters appointments in Texas (Mary Lee as assistant league of mercy secretary), then Arkansas-Oklahoma (league of mercy secretary/ nurses fellowship secretary), North & South Carolina (league of mercy secretary/nurses fellowship secretary), and Maryland-West Virginia (assistant home league secretary).

In 1988, Captains Goodier were sent to Southern Territorial Headquarters where she served as assistant nurses fellowship secretary, followed by an appointment as assistant supplies & purchasing secretary in 1991. She then served from 1993 to 1996 as child sponsorship secretary with added responsibility for the Kingston, Jamaica women’s auxiliary in the Caribbean Territory.

The Goodiers returned to the Southern Territory where she was first territorial women’s auxiliary secretary, and then director of the office of social issues. Her final appointment as an active officer was assistant territorial women’s ministries secretary in 1998, with added responsibility as women’s outreach ministries secretary in 2005.

In 2008, after more than 40 years of active service, Lt. Colonels William and Mary Lee retired to their home in Cumming, GA. Through their career, and throughout retirement, she actively supported corps activities at the Atlanta Temple Corps. The home league was especially close to her heart, and she served in several key leadership roles there. She was instrumental in preparing funeral meals for families at Atlanta Temple for many years. She also mentored young adult women and led them in a Bible study class.

Lt. Colonel Mary Lee Goodier is survived by her husband of 60 years, Lt. Colonel William R.N. Goodier; their sons, William D. Goodier and Mark (Heather) Goodier; one sister, Glendalee (Michael) Downs; as well as two grandsons.

Major David Varney was Promoted to Glory on August 13, 2024, at the age of 88.

David Lee Varney was born on September 21, 1935, to officer-parents Brigadiers Amos and Virginia Varney, in Martinsville, VA.

As a child of Salvation Army officers, he lived in many different places and learned a life of faithful service to God through the example of his parents.

His father began teaching him how to play a brass instrument when David was just six years old, just so he would learn to sit still, and he played his instrument for the following 82 years.

His love of music would continue to play an integral role throughout his life. He was a member of the marching band in Fort Smith, AR, where he graduated from high school, and he joyfully continued to play music his entire life until he could no longer physically do so.

David entered the School for Officers’ Training in Atlanta as a member of the Faithful session of cadets. He was commissioned as a Salvation Army officer in 1957.

He married Martha Joan Henthorn on June 5, 1959, and together they served as corps officers, Harbor Light chaplains, and Adult Rehabilitation Center chaplains in several divisions, including National Capital & Virginia, Kentucky-Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas-Oklahoma, and Texas.

After Major Martha Varney was Promoted to Glory, Major David spent his summers helping at music conservatories in three divisions. He had a special place in his heart for musicians of all ages.

Major David Varney is survived by his daughters, Major Rhea Dawn (Mark) Woodcock, and Captain Tammie (Major Jeff) Miracle; one sister, Major Jacqueline Duncan; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

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New Territorial Sergeant Major Installed

BY KRISTIN MUDGE

Bible Conference 2024 was filled with beautiful moments of grace and fellowship, the Holy Spirit a palpable presence throughout the many sessions of edifying Bible teaching. The Monday evening session held a particularly special time as the Southern Territory installed a new territorial sergeant major (TSM), Salomon Elias from the Lewisville (Texas) Corps.

“The primary function of the TSM is to represent the soldiery of The Salvation Army,” Commissioner Kelly Igleheart, territorial commander, explained to those present. They are “to act as a communication link between the soldiers and the territorial command.”

“Our territorial sergeant major is a corps local officer in good standing and demonstrates a lifestyle of sound Christian principles, mature judgement, understanding, and adherence to Salvationist principles, doctrine, and practices. They must maintain a life of purity and integrity,” Commissioner Kelly continued.

“Salomon, as you prepare to accept this charge placed upon you, I share with you the deep conviction that God has been guiding you in this direction all of your life. And I see testimony of that in your officers who came before you, your parents, and so many others you represent.”

In their recommendation testimony, Majors Dwayne and Marion Durham, Salomon’s corps officers, wrote, “Salomon is always seeking to do what is right and is mindful of how decisions affect others, considering the feelings of others. Salomon demonstrates great discernment and wisdom.”

Salomon’s parents became Salvation Army officers when he was young, instilling a love of Jesus and The Salvation Army in him and his sisters from an early age. He is fully engaged in service and ministry at his corps, is fluent in English and Spanish, is a loving husband and father, and has just

returned to his music education background after several years working in multiple administrative capacities for The Salvation Army in Dallas, accepting a position as an elementary music teacher.

“The Lord has blessed me in so many ways,” Salomon told those gathered. “He also put people, a lot of you, in my life to instruct me, to lead me, to reprimand me, put me back on the right path, take care of me, and love me along the way.”

“I thank everyone here that is a leader in some capacity, a teacher of some sort, because you are teachers,” Salomon continued. “You’re teachers of God’s Word. And our job is to win souls for His Kingdom. So, continue doing that. And maybe 32 years from now, you will see the fruits of your teaching.”

Former TSM Jeremy Rowland from the Gwinnett County Corps in Georgia served in the role for about five years, faithfully and consistently bringing ideas and concerns from around the territory to the attention of territorial leadership. The process of identifying the one to follow him into this critical position has taken over a year, scanning the entire territory, poring over many excellent applications and recommendations from the Territorial Executive Council, to identify the person that could best represent all the soldiers of the territory. The role of TSM is a three-year term which can be renewed as necessary.

Commissioner Kelly led the congregation in prayer over the new TSM, asking God, “As Salomon steps into this significant role, will you equip him, empower him, and use him as a living example of your love? May your Spirit fill him with love, joy, and kindness as he embodies your truth in everything.”

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