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from the editor >> 'Don't just stand there …' WARREN L. MAYE Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. —Ephesians 6:11 B eyond the obvious command to "suit up" in spiritual armor, implicit in this message is a call to engage in spiritual warfare and—to do something. That's why I was so inspired recently by Salvationists who did some- thing in Ferguson, Missouri, in response to the social and racial crisis that ensued after the Michael Brown shooting. They braved the violence, the controversy, and "the fi ery darts of the enemy" to take a stand—for Christ. They rose above the din and administered emotional and spiritual care to people who were moved to anger, to tears, and to their knees. The efforts of these soldiers were reminiscent of those Salvation Army soldiers who, during the 1960s, stood for Christ in the midst of violent social unrest and devastating riots in U.S. cities during the civil rights revolution. In such times when people are consumed by intense emotion, doing the Christian thing can be the hardest thing to do. In 1887 in response to the challenges of his day, Salvation Army Founder General William Booth said to his son Bramwell, "... We must do something!" Booth's command, which has echoed throughout the generations, led to the formation of the Army's fi rst sheltering program. Last month in Ferguson, the Army participated in a multi–agency task force led by The United Way of Greater St. Louis, which also involved the St. Louis Area Foodbank, the American Red Cross, the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the Urban Sprouts Development Center. Together, the agencies provided a community resource drop–in center that allowed affected residents to get respite and to receive a hot meal, food staples, personal care products, and for kids, the opportunity to participate in children's activities. During the drop–in center's fi rst day of operation, The Salvation Army served 230 hot meals, 414 drinks, and 420 healthful snacks to area residents. Praise God for the soldiers among us who continue to have the courage to "put on the full armor of God" and after having done that, to stand, and then—to do something! 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! Attending ICO Major Mark Mackneer, general/ personnel secretary and Allegheny County coordinator for WEPASA, will attend the International College for Offi cers Session 223 from Oct. 15 to Nov. 24. Letter to the Editor Thank you for the coverage of our Pendel Brass 50 th Anniversary (June/ July 2014 Good News!). Since then, we've been overwhelmed by many gracious responses from alumni and others who rejoice with us as we reminisce [about] the past and anticipate the future. We appreciate your thoughtfulness in promoting this rich milestone anniversary! Blessings to you! —Dr. Harold Burgmayer and the Pendel Music Department Correction In the promotion to Glory (PTG) for Lt. Colonel Ivor Rich (GN! July/Aug. 2014), incorrect dates were posted for his birthday and PTG. The correct dates are October 6, 1935—June 11, 2014. 2 September 2014