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territorial news >> Seminar to explore God's will for you WARREN L. MAYE T he annual Candidates Seminar will be held this year from February 6–8, hosted by the College for Offi cer Training (CFOT) in Suffern, N.Y. As the most important Salvation Army offi cer/employee/ volunteer recruitment event all year, participants will enjoy "one–stop shopping" as they contemplate becom- ing an offi cer, a professional employee, or an emergency disaster/social service worker or volunteer. Army leaders from every discipline will be on hand to give advice, answer questions, give direction, and share personal anecdotes that will help delegates better understand what the Army offers. Under this year's theme, "Do Some- thing!" based on Isaiah 61:1, guests Majors James P. and Patricia J. LaBossiere, Northern New England divisional lead- ers; Lt. Colonels Donald W. and Renée P. Lance, territorial secretary for business administration and territorial pathway of hope coordinator; and Colonel Janice A. Howard, secretary for spiritual life development, will motivate delegates to fulfi ll their dreams. The Afters, special musical guests, will perform their new CD, "Life Is Beautiful." ARC benefi ciaries invited For the fi rst time, benefi ciaries from the Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC) will participate as delegates. "The weekend is a time for people to worship together with CFOT cadets and with other believ- ers and to listen to God's voice and receive His direction for their lives," said Major Thomas Lyle, territorial candidates secretary, who is excited about the new ARC connection. Scheduled events The seminar begins on Friday evening with a trip to the Army's historic Centennial Memorial Temple in New York City. Delegates will participate in an exciting spiritual praise & worship meeting with The Afters. On Saturday, delegates will have a choice of three tracks—"Exploring," "Discovering," or "Accepting." The Exploring Track will help them learn more about specifi c areas of Army ministry, particularly as offi cers. The Discovering Track will give delegates an overview of everything. The Accepting Track is for people who have already applied for and are in the process of becoming offi cers for 2015. "These three areas are vital," said Lyle. "This will be an intense week- end during which we pray that the Lord will clearly speak." Sunday morning will consist of united worship with Commissioners Barry C. and E. Sue Swanson, territorial leaders. Making an 'impact' On September 11, 2015, the Eastern Territory will celebrate 'Impact 150,' a cadet recruitment initiative, now underway. The public welcome of Cadets meet- ing at Centennial Memorial Tem- ple will serve as the venue. When Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, territorial commander, launched 'Impact 150' last November, he said, 'God has placed upon my heart the burden to pray for 100 new cadets to join the "Joyful Intercessors" session of 2015. With the number of cadets and spouses currently at the College for Offi cer Training, this would represent a total of 150 cadets in preparation for offi cership.' He made it clear that he was count- ing on every Salvationist to make a signifi cant impact on the Salva- tion Army's future (see Good News! Nov./Dec. 2014). 3 www.saconnects.org