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GOOD NEWS! Volume 30 Number 8 OCTOBER 2013 INSIDE ON COURSE FOR SUCCESS U.S.A. Eastern Territory and Asbury University sign a historic memorandum of understanding. PAGE 3 'GOOD COFFEE, GOOD FAITH ' Max Lucado launches new book that tells 9/11 survivors how 'you can get through this!' PAGE 6 WORSHIP & ARTS MINISTRY Territorial Arts Ministry team, Star Lake Musicamp, and New Sounds for Christ minister in music, arts. PAGES 12–14 Good News! Online: www.SAGoodNews.org USA Eastern Territorial website: www.ArmyConnections.org USA National website: www.SalvationArmyUSA.org Territory welcomes 53 Heralds of Grace "T his flag is more than just a piece of cloth on a stick," said Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, territorial commander, of the Heralds of Grace session flag. "It is an emblem that symbolizes the work of The Salvation Army in 126 countries around the world." On Sept. 6, a packed congregation at Centennial Memorial Temple in New York City saw Swanson carefully lift the flag with his right hand. A spotlight illuminated the flag's vibrant colors of blue, yellow, and red. "They stand for the holiness of God, the fire of the Spirit, and the blood of Jesus Christ," he said. The territorial commander also acknowledged the approaching retirement of Colonel William R. Carlson, chief secretary, and Colonel Marcella Carlson, territorial secretary for women's ministries, and thanked Warren L. Maye them for their dedicated service to The Salvation Army. The Carlsons responded by giving testimony to God's faithfulness during their 43 years as officers. Photos of the Carlsons projected on large screens offered ministry highlights, which included their commissioning as members of the Victorious session, corps and divisional leadership appointments, as well as conducting a Brengle Institute in Nairobi, Kenya, and critical roles in several building and fund–raising projects, such as the newly constructed Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Philadelphia. In closing, Colonel Marcella Carlson claimed 2 Timothy 1:9–11 as their guiding Scripture: "He has saved us and called us to a holy life. Not because of anything we have done, but because of His own purpose and grace." continued on page 8 >>