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they know in principle they now actually feel and experience as the love of God. 3. Unbelieving people observe the love and are attracted to it and are converted. The Christian commu- nity grows. 4. The awakening leads to a move- ment toward social justice, societal change, and healing. Keller concluded by saying, "And in times of spiritual awakenings, churches work together!" The meeting concluded with Commis- sioner E. Sue Swanson, territorial president of women's ministries, asking, "Where are you in this story?" Many people re- sponded by praying fervently at the mercy seat for His "fire to come down." WARREN L. MAYE 'Messengers of Light' share testimonies Lilia G. Soria's personal awakening happened at age 16 when she ac- cepted the Lord as her Savior. Years later, she married David R. Soria, and as soldiers of the Templo De Queens, N.Y., Corps, they heard God's call to become Salvation Army officers. For Ingrid Moreno of the Brooklyn (Bushwick), N.Y., Corps, the awaken- ing began when she heard God's voice say, 'I claim you, I want you, I've been calling out to you for a very long time.' Today, Moreno says with great confidence, 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!' Kendacy Barnes of New Rochelle, N.Y., has been learning humility, compassion, and commitment to the Lord's work. 'Even as I embark on this journey to become an officer, He will strengthen me!' she says. Lilybeth Ciriaco of the New York Temple Corps said that one day she felt the Lord wake her up at 6 a.m. and call her to prayer. She heard Him say spe- cifically, 'I need you to be a Salvation Army officer!' Today, she says, 'There is nothing else that I could do that would satisfy His will for my life.' — taken from a Greater New York Division video presentation 9 www.saconnects.org