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by Sue Schumann Warner –
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called—one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Ephesians 4:1-5 (NIV)
Kalispell adds to ranks
“We went to a lot of different churches but never felt like we fit in. We have never felt more at home or had more of a feeling of belonging to the family of God, than in The Salvation Army,” said Roger Wilcox, a new senior soldier of the Kalispell Corps, Mont. Assistant Corps Officer Captain Cassandra Sproule reported that four senior soldiers were recently enrolled: Roger and Penny Wilcox, Jeannie Arneson, and Barb Bieber. “They all stood up there ready to make a commitment to The Salvation Army, but more importantly to God,” said Sproule.
Please pray for these individuals as they embark on a new journey as soldiers of the Army in Kalispell.
Delgado competes
in Olympic trials
Jairo Delgado, 16, a member of the Denver Red Shield’s boxing program was invited to the Western Regional Boxoff in Bakersfield, Calif., to compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team as a Bantam Weight. Jairo began attending the Red Shield due to his younger brother’s involvement with the “Disciples Football Program,” said Envoy Ron McKinney. He has raised his GPA to a 3.1, left his gang involvement, given his life to the Lord and, with Ron Lyle’s tutoring and help, developed into a promising young boxer. Denver’s “Cox-Lyle” boxing program has 67 members, including four young ladies, all U.S.A. licensed and certified to compete in U.S. Amateur boxing matches.
Off to ICO
The following officers will be attending the International College for Officers in London in 2005: Major Tim Foley, The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center administrator, April 13-June 6, 2005; Major Lee Lescano, Tustin Ranch corps officer, July 13-September 5, 2005; Major Victoria Shiroma, Alaska divisional women’s ministries secretary, October 12-December 5, 2005.
Thank you
The editors of the Personal Faith New Testament would like to thank the following individuals for contributing verses to The Personal Faith New Testament project: David Ben-Aron (Denver, Colo.), Carol Newcomb (Denver, Colo.) and Florence Robb (Salem, Ore.).
The Personal Faith New Testament Pocket Bible is being produced by the Eastern Territory’s Social Services Department. The pocket Bible contains life notes geared towards social service clients and those who are just starting their spiritual journey.
For more information, contact the Social Services Department, USA Eastern Territory, P.O. Box C-635, West Nyack, NY 10994-1739.
On the move
A number of officers have new appointments:
Majors Douglas and Rhode Danielson, currently divisional leaders of the Costa Rica Division, Latin America North Territory, have been appointed respectively as chief secretary and territorial secretary for women’s ministries of that territory. (Effective March 1, 2004)
Captain Eric Wilkerson—administrator, Colorado Springs ARC, Captain Janet Wilkerson, director of special services—Colorado Springs ARC; Captain Chung-Ae Kung—chaplain and program activity director, Santa Monica Silvercrest. (Effective January 5, 2004)
Captains Francisco and Irma Flores—corps officers, Monterey Hispanic Corps; Captains Samuel and Margarita Rodriguez—corps officers, East Los Angeles Corps (pro-tem). (Effective February 4, 2004)
