Good News

June/July 2014

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from the editor >> Your 'selfi e'— fi ve years from now WARREN L. MAYE 'Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.' —Proverbs 29:18 (ESV) A pivotal moment of my life occurred as an art student while attend- ing Parsons School of Design back in the early 70s. In those days, I had aspired to be a commercial magazine and book illustrator. One day, a homework assignment literally brought me to my knees. "I want you to draw a picture of your life—fi ve years from now," said the instructor. What kind of assignment is this? I thought. Up to that point, students in the class were required to draw either representational (still–life, landscape, or portrait paintings), or conceptual pieces (drawings that surrealistically morphed two or more images into a single arresting idea, such as a clever op–ed piece for The New York Times). Now, we were being asked to become futurists and to envision that which was yet to be! To my amazement, I found the challenge all–consuming. Picturing myself in a future world of my own design caused me to think deeply about my faith in God and to seriously contemplate my goals, values, and most treasured relationships. After much prayer and supplication, I com- pleted the drawings. Five years later, I was awestruck to realize that most of what I had envisioned actually came to fruition. If this worked for me, would it work for others? That thought took me on an excit- ing journey of discovery in which, rather than do only commercial illustration as I had planned, I would also use my skills to help other people envision their futures. In another fi ve years, I was delighted to see that all of those people—newly married couples, entrepreneurs, job seekers, and even spouse seekers—had also seen their dreams come true. In this Good News! you'll see how futures were born from the ashes of tragedy as you read the stories of 9/11 volunteers who found their life's calling. We'll also take you to "Strikepoint" where teams brainstormed new and innovative ways to answer the call to ministry. And you'll see newly commissioned lieutenants courageously accept their fi rst appointments. I hope you'll be informed and inspired by the visionaries depicted here. And then, you'll take a "selfi e"—a snapshot of who you will be—fi ve years from now. Thank you for your article on seniors ('Foster Grandparent Program Changes Lives.' GN! April 2014). I was so pleased to read about the New Jersey program. Seniors remain one of the largest populations in the US and more pro- grams for or about them are needed. There are countless kids who could benefi t from their loving infl uence. Does anyone realize how many grandchildren are now in the custodial care of grandparents? —Major Betty Sharp The article on Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), in the timeline for 1972 (GN! May 2014) mentions the picture of the child who was napalmed in Vietnam. Stating that the photo was a fl ashpoint for protests against chemical companies diminishes its actual impact. It was a fl ashpoint for the antiwar feelings in the U.S., and it went a long way towards [ending] the war. —Jim Hepburn Letters Follow Good News! on Twitter @ GoodNewsSA www.twitter.com/GoodNewsSA Become a fan on Facebook @ GoodNewsSA www.facebook.com/GoodNewsSA GOOD NEWS! USA EASTERN TERRITORY Commissioners Barry C. and E. Sue Swanson Territorial Leaders Colonel William A. Bamford III Chief Secretary Lt. Colonel Cheryl A. Maynor Secretary for Communications Warren L. Maye Editor–in–Chief Robert Mitchell Managing Editor Keri Johnson Art Director Reginald Raines Associate Art Director Doris Marasigan Photo Archivist Lea Greene Graphic Designer Karena Lin Graphic Designer Joe Marino Graphic Designer Nanette Morales Production/Web Specialist Divisional News Correspondents CFOT—Major A. Kenneth Wilson ARCC—Major Charles Deitrick PENDEL—Randall Thomas, Major Kathryn A. Avery EMP—Jaye C. Jones GNY—Captain Gillian Rogers MASS—Drew Forster NJ—Bramwell Applin NEOSA—Major Thomas Hinzman NNE—Cheryl Poulopoulos PR & VI—Linette Luna SNE—James Gordon SWONEKY—Major Faith Miller WEPASA—Captain Kimberly DeLong Territorial Music Liaison—Ronald Waiksnoris All articles are copyrighted by The Salvation Army, except where indicated, and can be reprinted only with written permission. Also available in Korean and Spanish. Statement of Purpose Good News! is the offi cial publication of The Salvation Army of the USA Eastern Territory. The purpose of Good News! is to inform, inspire, and equip Salvationists to grow in holiness, to serve together in supportive, healing communities, and to reach others for Jesus Christ. For mailing list changes, write: Good News!, 440 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, NY 10994–1739. www.twitter.com/saconnects www.facebook.com/saconnects BUENAS NOTICIAS! GOOD NEWS! 2 June/July 2014

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