He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”
—Mark 16:15 (NIV)
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The College for Officer Training
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the College for Officer Training is to develop men and women in knowledge, capabilities, spirit, and character who will be able to sustain and advance the mission of The Salvation Army and the salvation of the world.
Weekend Schedule
Thursday, June 11, 2026
5:00 PM Silver Star Dinner (Invitation Only) Hotel Hershey
7:30 PM Commencement Great American Hall
Friday, June 12, 2026
9:00 AM SA Historical Experience: Moments in Time Cocoa Ballroom
10:00 AM sld prayer experience: journey of promise Tower Suites
10:00 AM OFFICERS’ COUNCILS Session I Connection Theater
1:30 pM OFFICERS’ COUNCILS Session II Connection Theater
5:00 pM Officers Service and Connection Theater Recognition Dinner (Invitation Only)
7:30 PM UNITED SESSION ONE Great American Hall, OPENING CELEBRATION Connection Theater “People”
9:30 pM Local Officers Gathering (Invitation Only) Congress Tent
Saturday, June 13, 2026
9:00 AM Star Search Hershey Lodge
9:00 AM SA Historical Experience: Moments in Time Cocoa Ballroom
9:00 AM adult rehabilitation centers breakfast Best Western (Invitation Only) Premiere
10:00 AM sld prayer experience: journey of promise Tower Suites
2:00 pM MEN’S RALLY Connection Theater
2:00 PM WOMEN’S RALLY Great American Hall
2:00 PM YOUTH RALLY – Jr. Soldiers Congress Tent
2:00 PM YOUTH RALLY – Corps Cadets Empire Rooms
7:30 PM UNITED SESSION Two Great American Hall, STAR SEARCH AWARDS & ENROLLMENTS Connection Theater “Mission”
10:30 PM YOUNG ADULT Gathering Connection Theater
Sunday, June 14, 2026
9:30 AM UNITED SESSION Three Great American Hall ORDINATION AND COMMISSIONING Connection Theater “Legacy”
Greetings from Your
International Leaders
“This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord.
“I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.”
—Jeremiah 31:33
GENERAL LYNDON BUCKINGHAM AND COMMISSIONER BRONWYN BUCKINGHAM
The General and World President of Women’s Ministries
Dear Cadets,
Commissioner Bronwyn and I count it as a joy and a privilege to greet you on this, the day of your ordination and commissioning as officers of The Salvation Army. Congratulations to each of you!
Today is a special day indeed. A day of sacred celebration. A day of thanksgiving as well as expectation. A joyfully holy day.
Your session name is deeply meaningful, “Keepers of the Covenant.” The name itself is a promise – a vow to hold to the truths and tenets of your officer covenant.
The word “covenant” itself is a profound statement. More than a contract; more than an agreement, a covenant is a sacred bond – a solemn vow. A covenant is not just about obligations and commitments; it is relational and personal.
Our Officer Covenant, declares, “Called by God to proclaim the gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ as an officer of The Salvation Army, I bind myself to Him in this solemn covenant:
To love and serve him supremely all my days, to live to win souls and make their salvation the first purpose of my life, to care for the poor, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, love the unloved, and befriend those who have no friends, to maintain the doctrines and principles of The Salvation Army, and, by God’s grace, to prove myself a worthy officer.
This is our calling. This is our covenant. May we all keep it daily as we seek to serve Him supremely all our days.
May God be with you as you begin your ministry as officers of The Salvation Army.
Territorial Leaders
Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.
—Deuteronomy 7:9
COMMISSIONERS RALPH AND SUSAN BUKIEWICZ
Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries/Territorial Leader for Officer Development
Dear Keepers of the Covenant, You are standing at a sacred threshold of being ordained and commissioned as Keepers of the Covenant. Your journey has led you to this moment by divine design—called, anointed, and appointed not by human hands, but by the very heart of God. As 1 Peter 2:9-10 (MSG) reminds us, “But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do His work and speak out for Him, to tell others of the nightand-day difference He made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted.” This is your identity, and your charge.
The Mission before you echoes the very words of Jesus in Luke 4:18: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for He has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor” (NIV). In every place you serve, may you be bold in proclaiming hope, resolute in extending grace, and persistent in reflecting the goodness of Christ to a world longing for light.
Keepers of the Covenant, you are entrusted with God’s purposes and the privilege to champion His truth. Step forward with courage, defending the faith and uplifting those entrusted to your care. Lean into His strength, knowing that your obedience will yield fruit that endures for eternity. Remember, “He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it” 1 Thessalonians 5:24 (ESV).
We thank God for your faithfulness and celebrate your willingness to embrace this calling. May His abiding presence and abundant blessing rest upon you, empowering you to walk boldly through every open door. The journey ahead is great, but so is the One who leads you. May you be inspired, uplifted, encouraged, and continually challenged to deepen your commitment as Keepers of the Covenant. With grateful hearts, we walk beside you, confident that God will fulfill His plans through your surrendered lives.
Special Guests
GENERAL LYNDON BUCKINGHAM AND COMMISSIONER BRONWYN BUCKINGHAM
The General and World President of Women’s Ministries
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner
Buckingham were ordained and commissioned in 1990 as officers of the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory. As well as appointments at home, they have also served in various Salvation Army territories, and assumed their current responsibilities as General and World President of Women’s Ministries at International Headquarters on 3 August 2023.
In each of their appointments, the Buckinghams have displayed a desire to see the great news of the gospel shared.
Bronwyn is inspired by the belief that God has a new truth to reveal to her daily and compelled by the promise in Philippians 1:6 (NIV) that he is continuing to fulfill his good work within her. She desires to be the woman God is calling her to be and is passionate to be part of an Army where the next generation will choose to embrace their leadership calling.
Lyndon is passionate about finding ways for The Salvation Army to be more effective in fulfilling its mission. He is determined to be faithful to the covenants he has made and is motivated by verses from Paul’s letter to the Colossians: ‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men’ Colossians 3:23 (NIV).
The Buckinghams are blessed to be parents and grandparents. They are continually encouraged and challenged by the desire of their adult children to serve God in their generation.
Special Guests
COMMISSIONERS MERLE AND DAWN HEATWOLE
National Commander and National Secretary for Program
Commissioners Merle and Dawn Heatwole are the national leaders of The Salvation Army in the United States of America with Merle serving as the National Commander and Dawn serving as the National Secretary for Program. They assumed these appointments on March 1, 2025.
Immediately preceding this appointment Merle served as Territorial Commander and Dawn as Territorial President of Women’s Ministries in the Latin America North Territory.
Merle and Dawn are both children of Salvation Army officers, Lt. Colonels Merle L. and Vivian Heatwole and Colonels Thomas C. and Mary Lewis. The Heatwoles met when their parents were both stationed at the Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Divisional Headquarters. They were married in 1981, entered the College for Officer Training the next year and were commissioned in 1984 as a part of the Servants of God session.
The Heatwoles served in appointments as corps officers, divisional officers, and territorial officers in addition to appointments at National Headquarters in the USA and International Headquarters in London, England.
The Heatwoles have three adult children Michael, Michele and Melissa who live in the United States. Michael and his wife, Linnea, live in Carpentersville, Illinois, with the Heatwoles’ granddaughters, Elin and Audrey. Michele and her husband, Dan Penning, live in St. Petersburg, Florida, with the Heatwoles’ grandson, Carter. Melissa and her husband, Kenyon Sivels, are the corps officers in Champaign/ Urbana, Illinois, with the Heatwoles’ granddaughters, Trinity and Eden.
Territorial Cabinet
COLONELS STEWART AND CRISTA DALRYMPLE
Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life Development
LT. COLONELS KEVIN AND CHERIANN STOOPS
Territorial Secretary for Personnel and Territorial Candidates’ Secretary
LT. COLONELS DEBRA AND STEVEN ASHCRAFT
Territorial Secretary for Business Administration and Territorial Secretary for International Personnel
LT. COLONELS MARGARET AND DAVID DAVIS
Territorial Secretary for Program and Assistant Chief Secretary
Training Principal
LT. COLONELS
JAMES AND PATRICIA
L a BOSSIERE
Training Principal and Assistant Training Principal for Community Life
Dear Keepers of the Covenant,
On behalf of the officers and staff of the College for Officers Training, I want to share my congratulations with each of you upon your ordination and commissioning as Salvation Army Officers.
It has been both a joy and a privilege for my wife and I to have journeyed with each of you, and your families, during the course of your training experience. We have seen you worship, study, and serve in faithful response to the call of Christ upon your lives. Well done, my friends!
As you now prepare to embrace your first appointments as Salvation Army Officers, please know of our continued prayers for you, your family, and the communities that you will be serving. We pray that you will continue to be focused on the mission of Christ and His purposes for The Salvation Army. We pray for an anointing of the Holy Spirit upon your preaching, teaching, and daily practical ministry.
“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments” Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV).
May God Bless the Keepers of the Covenant!
Territorial Executive Council
LT. COLONELS JAMES & PATRICIA L a BOSSIERE
Training Principal and Assistant Training Principal for Community Life
MAJOR JOSHUA SIMPSON ENVOY GORDON SPARKS COMMISSIONER
MARK TILLSLEY
LIEUTENANT
RENATO SARMIENTO
CAPTAIN EMELINE MUSONZA-WATCH
CAPTAIN LUIS MERCED
MAJOR RAQUEL RAMIREZ
College for Officer Training
MISSION AND MINISTRY
CAPTAIN CHAKANAKA WATCH
MAJOR CHANCELYNE DECILIAN
LIEUTENANT YOELICET VEGA
MAJOR LORENA CASTILLO
MAJOR ALEXIS CASTILLO
PERSONNEL
CAPTAIN KIMISHA MARSHALL
MAJOR KENEL JEAN
CAPTAIN OLGA VARGAS
CAPTAIN ALEXANDER VARGAS
MAJOR PAMELA MAYNOR
College for Officer Training
FACULTY
Major Alexis Castillo (A.A.S.)
Major Lorena Castillo (A.A.S.)
Major Jae Im (M.A.)
Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere (M.S.)
Lt. Colonel Patricia LaBossiere (B.S.)
Major Jin Lee (M.A.)
Major Keith Maynor (D.S.L.)
Major Pamela Maynor (B.Prim.Ed)
Captain Luis Merced (D.Min)
Major Raquel Ramirez (B.A.)
Mr. Christian Riesebieter (M.M.)
Lieutenant Renato Sarmiento (M.A.)
Mrs. Lorena Simmonds Lance (M.P.S.)
Major Joshua Simpson (D.Min)
Envoy Gordon Sparks (M.Div.)
Mrs. Evelyn Stickland-Monroe (M.S.N.)
Commissioner Mark Tillsley (Ph.D.)
Major Emeline Musonza-Watch (Ed.D.)
ASSOCIATE FACULTY
Major Chancelyne Decilian
Major Kenel Jean
Captain Kimisha Marshall (B.S.)
Captain Alexander Vargas (B.S.)
Captain Olga Vargas (A.A.S.)
Captain Elizabeth Merced (A.O.S)
Major Jairo Ramirez
Lt. Yoelicet Vega (A.A.S.)
Captain Chakanaka Watch (M.A.)
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Ms. Raissa DiCaterina (MHC-LP)
TSM Heather Green (M.S.W.)
Major Catherine Lyle (M.Ed.)
Major Angelica Rosamilia (M.B.A)
Major Jennifer Rosamilia (M.S.)
Major Dean Satterlee (D.Min)
RESOURCE PERSONNEL
Ms. Solimar Machado (B.A.)
Ms. Maggy Sparks
FAREWELLED FACULTY
Major Madelaine Dwier (M.Ed).
Major Hollie Leonardi (M.A.)
Major Sebastian Leonardi (B.S.)
Sunday, May 3 – 4:00 pm
Service of Appointments
PRELIMINARY WORSHIP New York Staff Band Ensemble
ENTRANCE OF THE SESSION FLAG
ENTRANCE OF THE KEEPERS OF THE COVENANT
WELCOME & PRAYER Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere
CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP UNBOUND
“Trading My Sorrows” “Graves Into Gardens”
“ COVENANT GOD” Cadet Chorus (G. Whitehouse)
MESSAGE OF AFFIRMATION
Commissioner Ralph Bukiewicz
THE APPOINTMENTS
Commissioners Ralph and Susan Bukiewicz
PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Lt. Colonel Kevin Stoops
“IN CHRIST ALONE” Cadet Joshua Wesbee Session President
BENEDICTION
Lieutenant Renato Sarmiento Session Advisor
The Covenant
1. The Signing of the Officer Covenant
The Officer Covenant is signed by a person to be commissioned and ordained. The Covenant is made between that person and God. It is the means whereby a person binds himself or herself to God in the making of solemn vows.
The Bible has many examples of believers entering into sacred covenants with God, who accept their covenants as a serious undertaking. Each person signing the Officer Covenant does so of their own free will, in the clear understanding that the commitment is intended to be lifelong.
My Covenant
CALLED BY GOD
to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ as an officer of The Salvation Army
I BIND MYSELF TO HIM IN THIS SOLEMN COVENANT
To Love and serve Him supremely all my days,
To Live to win souls and make their salvation the first purpose of my life,
To Care for the poor, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, love the unloved, and befriend those who have no friends,
To Maintain the doctrines and principles of The Salvation Army, and, by God’s grace to prove myself a worthy officer.
Done in the strength of my Lord and Saviour, and in the presence of the Territorial Commander, Training School officers, and fellow cadets.
2. The Ordination and Commissioning
The Ordination and Commissioning allows the wider membership of the Body of Christ to gather in order to warmly affirm and encourage those about to become officers, and in order to witness publicly the moments of ordination and commissioning.
The cadets are helped by the prayers and intercession of the faithful. The cadets declare before many witnesses that they will be loyal to Christ, will hold to the Doctrines of the Army, will be available to the marginalized, and will be obedient to the principles and purposes for which God raised up The Salvation Army.
3. The Appointing
The Appointing is when specific responsibilities are placed upon the newly ordained and commissioned officer. The officer is granted the authority both to serve and to lead within the ranks of The Salvation Army. This is the outward authentication of an inward summons from God, and the imparting to the officer of the obligation to be a servant of all for the sake of Christ.
Sunday, June 7 – 10:30 am
Covenant Service
PRELIMINARY MUSIC Major SunKyung Simpson
THE CALL...
CALL TO WORSHIP Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere “I am Thine”
PRAYER Lt. Colonel Kevin Stoops
THE COMMITMENT...
RESPONSIVE READING Lt. Colonel Patricia LaBossiere “Keep the Covenant”
MY OFFICER COVENANT Lt. Renato Sarmiento
THE CONSECRATION...
“ EXCEPT I AM MOVED Lt. Colonel Margaret Davis WITH COMPASSION”
CFOT Vocal Ensemble “This Day” (L. Alexander, G. Press)
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST
DEVOTIONAL
Commissioner Susan Bukiewicz
Commissioner Dawn Heatwole
PRESENTATION OF SILVER STAR & SPIRITUAL MENTOR CERTIFICATES
Commissioner Susan Bukiewicz & Major Debra Laro
BENEDICTION
Cadet Jack Yambo
Thursday, June 11 – 7:30 pm
Commencement Service
MUSICAL PRELUDE New York Staff Band
ENTRANCE OF CFOT FACULTY AND “KEEPERS OF THE COVENANT”
WELCOME & PRESENTATION Lt. Colonel James LaBossiere OF THE SESSION
CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP CFOT Worship Team “Goodbye Yesterday” “No One”
PRAYER Lt. Colonel Patricia LaBossiere
RECOGNITION & APPRECIATION OF Colonel Stewart Dalrymple THE STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT COUNCIL
ACADEMIC AWARDS Captain Emeline Musonza-Watch
VALEDICTORY ADDRESS Session Valedictorian
COMMISSIONER'S AWARD Commissioner Ralph Bukiewicz
“COVENANT GOD” CFOT Chorus (G. Whitehouse)
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING
CONFERRING OF DEGREE: ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
Commissioner Ralph Bukiewicz
PRAYER OF BLESSING Commissioner Susan Bukiewicz
SCRIPTURE READING Commissioner Dawn Heatwole
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Commissioner Merle Heatwole
“MAKE THE WORLD WITH MUSIC RING” Colonel Crista Dalrymple
BENEDICTION Major Keith Maynor
Keepers of the Covenant
Willimantic, SNE
Isaiah 55:6
Corps Officer
Cleveland (West Park), Ohio
Anyang, NamSeoul
Joshua 23:10
To be announced by the Korea Territory
Sara Perkins
Portland, NNE
Philippians 4:13
Corps Officer
Auburn/Onondaga Tabernacle, New York
Willimantic,
Romans 8:38–39 Corps Officer
Cleveland (West Park), Ohio
John 7:38
To be announced by the Korea Territory
Wendell Perkins
Portland, NNE
1 Peter 5:7
Corps Officer
Auburn/Onondaga Tabernacle, New York
Tarrytown, GNY
Micah 7:7–9
Assistant Corps Officer York, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Jeremiah 31:3
Corps Officer
Dover, New Jersey
Brandy Reese
Latrobe, WPA
Micah 6:8
Corps Officer
Georgetown, Kentucky
Efrad Arroyo
Yailyn Cordero
Williana Garcia
SNE
Mintae Hwang
Carlos Mota
Tabernacle, EPA
Sungyeon An Anyang, NamSeoul
Mario Dino
Philadelphia Tabernacle, EPA
John 13:15
Corps Officer
Wilmington Citadel, Delaware
Philadelphia Tabernacle, EPA
Psalm 27:1
Corps Officer
Dover, New Jersey
Hector Rivera
Ponce, PRVI
Psalm 32:8
Corps Officer
Guayama
Philadelphia Tabernacle, EPA
Joshua 1:9
Corps Officer
Wilmington Citadel, Delaware
Erie Temple, WPA
Hebrews 13:16
Corps Officer
Kearny, New Jersey
Elizabeth Torres
Ponce, PRVI
Jeremiah 33:3
Corps Officer
Guayama
Daewon Kim
Camden Kroc, NJ
John 8:31–32
Divisional Support Officer, Command KeepSAfe Coordinator New Jersey Divisional Headquarters
Erie Temple, WPA
Isaiah 46:4
Corps Officer
Kearny, New Jersey
Raisa Santos
Yolanda Silvestre
Luis Ortiz
Mykaella Morales
(Kroc Center), Puerto Rico
(Kroc Center), Puerto Rico
Keepers of the Covenant
To be announced
To be announced
Assistant
Arecibo, PRVI
Galations 2:20
Corps Officer
Lamentations 3:22–23
Assistant Corps Officer
Arecibo,
Joshua 1:9
Corps Officer
Joshua Wesbee
Brooklyn Brownsville, GNY
Proverbs 3:5–6 Corps Officer
Lockport, New York
Omar Rivera
Arecibo, PRVI
Psalm 23:1
Rebeca Irizarry
Arecibo, PRVI
Jeremiah 29:11
Delia Rojas Port Richmond, GNY
Brooklyn (Bushwick), New York
Denise Velazquez
PRVI
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Jack Yambo
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Yolmina Saint-Lot New York Temple, GNY
Jeremiah 29:11
Corps Officer Brooklyn (Bedford), New York
Faith and Promise
The Cadets (standing) will say: In the name of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and in the presence of the officers, soldiers, and friends of The Salvation Army here assembled, we declare that:
1. We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.
2. We believe that there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.
3. We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co–equal in power and glory.
4. We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man.
5. We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall all men have become
The Chief Secretary will say: Do you promise faithfully to maintain and proclaim these truths?
The cadets will reply: We do!
The Chief Secretary will say: Do you regard it as your duty to bear this witness everywhere, to strive to lead all persons to their only Savior, and for His sake
sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.
6. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.
7. We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to salvation.
8. We believe that we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.
9. We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.
10. We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
11. We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.
to care for the poor, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, love the unloved, and befriend those who have no friends?
The cadets will reply: We do!
The Chief Secretary will say: Do you promise by holy living, boundless charity and adherence to the principles and discipline of the Army to
show yourselves at all times to be faithful officers of The Salvation Army?
The cadets will reply: We do!
The Chief Secretary will say: In the name of God I accept the declarations and promises you have made this day. We will now proceed to your ordination and commissioning.
The officer is offered up to the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit by the intercession of the faithful in Christ. The officer declares by the signing of the covenant and by the commissioning that he or she will be loyal to scriptural truth and, by example in life, word and unsparing service, be true to his or her calling as Christ’s messenger.
keepers of the covenant
Families
Williana and Efrad with Anaelise, Ainhoa, and Ariana
Raisa
Arroyo Family
Rivera Family
Omar and Rebeca with Mya, Maria, and Joyce
Rivera Family
Elizabeth and Hector with Isabelis
Dino Family
and Mario with Raymeri and Raymer
Perkins Family
Wendell and Sara with Sophia, Bradley, and Isabelle
OrtizFamily
Mykaella and Luis with Luis
Yambo Family
Jack and Denise with Yosuette
Mota Family
Yolanda and Carlos with Genesis, Isaac, Jeremiah, and Sarah
Rojas Family
Delia with Emma, Isaac, and Benjamin
Friday, June 12 – 10:00 am
Officers’ Councils
SESSION I
PRELIMINARY MUSIC New York Staff Band
“PRAISE” UNBOUND
CALL TO COUNCILS Colonel Stewart Dalrymple
CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP Lt. Colonel Kevin Stoops
“All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name” (W. Himes)
“O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (A. Mackereth)
PRAYERS OF PRAISE
SPANISH Major Sheila Rolon FRENCH Cadet Gislas Nzolani
KOREAN Captain Daniel Choi
CREOLE Captain Florette Etienne ENGLISH Auxiliary Captain Brad Harris
TRIBUTE TO OFFICERS Commissioners Ralph and Susan Bukiewicz
INTRODUCTIONS Commissioner Ralph Bukiewicz
RESPONSE AND SCRIPTURE General Lyndon Buckingham
CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP UNBOUND “I Speak Jesus” “Goodness of God”
COVENANT VIDEO Genesis 15
“MY TRIBUTE” Lt. Dayeong Lee
COMMISSIONER BRONWYN BUCKINGHAM WILL SPEAK
“FOR THY MISSION MAKE ME HOLY” Lt. Colonel Debra Ashcraft
UNITED BENEDICTION Lt. Colonel Cheriann Stoops
Friday, June 12 – 1:30 pm
Officers’ Councils
SESSION II
PRELIMINARY MUSIC
New York Staff Band
CALL TO WORSHIP Commissioner Susan Bukiewicz “Holy Forever” (M. Venables)
WELCOME & SCRIPTURE
CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP Lt. Colonel Margaret Davis
“In Christ Alone” (W. Himes)
“And Can It Be?” (W. Himes)
PRAYERS
FOR OUR CORPS
Major DonnaMarie Reed FOR OUR ARC MINISTRY Major Shana Picciotto FOR OUR TERRITORY Major JongWoo Kim
CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP UNBOUND
“He’s Always Been Faithful” “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
RECITATION OF OUR OFFICER COVENANT Commissioner Ralph Bukiewicz
TESTIMONY
Major Annette Lock
“HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW” Captain Adam Boynton
THE GENERAL WILL SPEAK
A TIME OF RESPONSE Commissioner Ralph Bukiewicz
“IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL” Captain Shean Bolton
UNITED BENEDICTION
“Give to Jesus Glory”
Museum & Prayer Room
SA HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE: MOMENTS IN TIME
What if you could step into the story: not read it, not watch it, but walk through it. Welcome to Moments in Time: an immersive, self-guided journey through the living history of The Salvation Army Eastern Territory. Bring your phone. Bring your headphones. And bring your curiosity. (equipment available for those without phones)
Your walk begins on the docks of New York City, where the Lassies first stepped onto American soil. Turn a corner, and history shifts. Duck under the hanging laundry where the Slum Sisters offered help to countless children in need. Experience the sounds of the frontlines of WWI alongside the Donut Girls offering comfort to weary soldiers. Listen to firsthand accounts of how the Kroc Centers came to be, and how Emergency Disaster Services evolved through the years. Hear from officers who served on the ground in the aftermath of September 11. This is not just a museum of artifacts. It is a story of people. Of our people, and their covenantal faithfulness. Moments in Time is an invitation to remember who we are, and where we have been. Witness the generational impact firsthand. Walk through history and into what’s yet to come; commitment becoming legacy.
SLD PRAYER EXPERIENCE: JOURNEY OF PROMISE
The Spiritual Life Development Department has created two rooms featuring uniquely curated prayer experiences inspired by our Covenant as Junior and Senior Soldiers. We encourage you to come and reflect on these promises. Even if you are not a Junior or Senior Soldier, the prayer stations are for you to experience, pray, and consider where God is speaking to you in your life. Join us as we pray for one another, for our commitments in the church and community, and for words of encouragement for our newly commissioned Lieutenants.
Friday, June 12 – 5:00 pm
Officer RecognitionServiceDinner
WeLcome and Invocation
Lt. Colonel Kevin Stoops
DINNER
“ HOW GREAT THOU ART” Major Philip Ferreira
SCRIPTURE AND DEVOTIONAL Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham Retirement Recognition Commissioners Ralph and Susan Bukiewicz
Long Service Order Recognition Commissioners Ralph and Susan Bukiewicz
“GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS” Major Philip Ferreira
BENEDICTION General Lyndon Buckingham
Long Service Order & Newly Retired Officers
45 YEARS
God’s Soldiers
Commissioner Susan L. Bukiewicz
Major Susan J. Ferreira
40 YEARS
Proclaimers of the Gospel
Major Constance J. Higgins
Major Susan M. Wittenberg
35 YEARS
Proclaimers of the Gospel
Major Suzanne R. Hickman
35 YEARS
Servants of Jesus
Major Carl E. Avery
Major Kathryn A. Avery
Major Joaquin J. Calvo
Major Kathleen S. Calvo
Major Cynthia L. Dean
Major David A. Dean
Major Jose A. Guzman
Major Dean L. Satterlee
Major Marisa C. Satterlee
35 YEARS
Witnesses for Jesus
Major Norma Newton
30 YEARS
Messengers of the Truth
Commissioner James W. Betts, III
Commissioner Sue-Ellen L. Betts
Major Eduardo J. Feliz
Major Miguelina A. Feliz
Major Doris Gonzalez
Major Martín Gutiérrez Prieto
Major Sheryl A. Hershey
Major Valerie K. Kahn
Major Soo Jung Kim
Major Young Sung Kim
Major Philip A. Lloyd
Major Jose J. Santiago-Torres
30 YEARS
Witnesses for Jesus
Major Kwang Soo (Daniel) Lim
Major Kyu Hang (Sarah) Lim
25 YEARS
Ambassadors of Grace
Major Gerardo H. Balmori Angel
Major Kimberly J. Belanger
Major Shaun P. Belanger
Major Monica A. Corral Gonzalez
Colonel Crista Dalrymple
Colonel K. Stewart Dalrymple
Major Christine D. Glasco
Major Dianna L. Morales
Major Michael E. Morales
Major Marika Safarova-Payton
Major H. Don Sanderson, Jr
Major Judith C. Sanderson.
Major Deborah A. Weigner
Major Henry F. Weigner
25 YEARS Crossbearers
Major Judson F. Laidlaw
Major Lori A. Laidlaw
25 YEARS
Messengers of Peace
Major Jeffery T. Bassett
Major Jessica A. Bassett
2025
Newly Retired Officers
Major Pamela L. Armour
Major Rickie D. Armour
Lt. Colonel Janet A. Ashcraft
Lt. Colonel Larry A. Ashcraft
Major Alfonso Ciriaco
Major Argelia Ciriaco
Lt. Colonel Cindy-Lou Drummond
Major Judy L. Hart
Major R. Douglas Hart
Major Joseph W. Irvine
Major Lisa F. Irvine
Major Patricia A. Murray
Captain Scott P. Murray
Major Norma J. Patrick
Major Charles F. Roberts, III
Major Kelly L. Roberts
Major Leonardo Sanclemente
Major Persida M. Sanclemente
Major Debra S. Taylor 2026
Newly Retired Officers
Captain Anita Albert-Watson
Major Doris M. Haggerty
Major John C. Haggerty
Captain Mary E. Hughes
Major Patricia Kurtz
Commissioner Cheryl A. Maynor
Commissioner Kenneth W. Maynor
Major Paul J. Moore
Major Sherrylyn Moore
Major Robert A. Watson
Major Eduardo A. Zuniga
Major Janet Zuniga
Anthony Evans
Anthony Evans’ deep faith has been the foundation of everything he has set out to accomplish in his life and ministry. Growing up the son of influential pastor, Dr. Tony Evans, among siblings Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer and Jonathan Evans, all whom which have become impactful speakers, authors, and spiritual leaders themselves, Anthony’s path is unique and all his own. From Billboard charting artist, worship leader, producer, author, and actor, everything Anthony does comes from a heart of faith and his desire for that faith to make an impact inside and out of the four walls of the Church.
As an accomplished vocalist, Anthony has produced 11 solo projects, two of which have hit the #1 spot on Billboard’s Gospel Album chart. His newest release, “Revive,” is infused with Anthony’s refreshing re-commitment to God after a devastating, extended period of loss, unanswered questions and heartache. Sustaining him through dark times, Anthony has learned to be grateful for the opportunities God has provided him to share his talents in unconventional ways not normally afforded to a Christian artist. Opportunities like performing and starring in Disney’s Hollywood Bowl Production of “Beauty and the Beast,” appearing as an artist on, and later becoming a talent producer for NBC’s hit show, “The Voice,” and producing and arranging music for major Hollywood networks and production houses. In addition to his music, ministry and global travel as a worship leader, Anthony has authored/co-authored three books, Unexpected Places, Divine Disruption, and When Faith Meets Therapy.
In everything, Anthony’s desire is to share his life and authentic faith with transparency and honesty, “...being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Phil 1:6 (NIV)
Friday, June 12 – 7:30 pm
Opening Celebration
UNITED SESSION 1 – “PEOPLE”
PRELIMINARY CONCERT New York Staff Band Connection Theater
PRELIMINARY WORSHIP Eastern Territory Staff Songsters New York Staff Band
CALL TO WORSHIP
Charge of the Holy Unshakable Army
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS Commissioners Ralph and Susan Bukiewicz
CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP
“I Thank God/I Love You Lord” UNBOUND
“Make Room/I Surrender All” New York Staff Band, MOVE, and (G. Whitehouse ) Eastern Territory Staff Songsters
1 Peter 2:9–10
“I Surrender” New York Staff Band (arr. Marcus Venables )
“Goodness of God” (G. Whitehouse)
THE GENERAL WILL SPEAK
WORSHIP WITH ANTHONY EVANS
ANNOUNCEMENTS Lt. Colonel Margaret Davis
BENEDICTION Dr. Bryan Cook
Soldier Recognition
Kathleen Brinton
Harrisburg Citadel, Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division
Carlos Reyes Syracuse Temple, Empire State Division
Elizabeth Hanna Middletown Corps, Greater New York Division
Jennifer Bennett Lowell Citadel, Massachusetts Division
Rosario Mendez Union City Corps, New Jersey Division
Amy Morgan Ashland Kroc, Northeast Ohio Division
Richard Reinharsen
Derry Corps, Northern New England Division
Juan Méndez Mercado Peñuelas Corps, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Division
Desmond Greenland Hartford Citadel, Southern New England Division
Robin Smith Columbus Citadel, Southwest Ohio and Northeast Kentucky Division
Dr. Bryan Cook
Pittsburgh Temple Corps, Western Pennsylvania Division
saturday, june 13
Rally Day
2:00pm–3:30pm
men’s rally
Connection Theater
All Officers & Soldiers
women’s rally
Great American Hall
All Officers & Soldiers
jr. soldier rally
Congress Tent
Ages 7 & up
corps cadet rally
Empire & Crystal Rooms
Ages 12 & Up
SaturdAY, June 13 – 7:30 pm
Star Search Awards & Enrollments
UNITED SESSION 2 – “MISSION”
PRELIMINARY DISPLAY Puerto Rico Division “Plena” Connection Theater
SOUNDS FROM New York Staff Band
AROUND THE TERRITORY Special Musical Guests (V. Morales)
CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP UNBOUND “Our God” “Days of Elijah”
“WHO IS ON THE LORD’S SIDE” Commissioner Merle Heatwole (R. Phillips )
BENEDICTION Major Arlene DiCaterina
Bible Bowl Playoffs
EMP – “GLENECTADY GLADIATORS”
Glens Falls/Schenectady Corps
Coach: Major Delia Caroll
- Lance Carroll
- Lucas Carroll
- JT Tanner
- Annie Wajda
GNY – SUFFERN TEMPLE
Coach: Major Ydania Ponceano
- Daniel Aguilar
- Leslie Aguilar
- Debbie Odette Ortiz
- Paulette Llangari
MASS – QUINCY TEMPLE
Coach: Gary Piercy
- Peyton Castillo
- Faith Harris
- Kelsey Jordan
- Briana LaGrant-Smith
- Maiyah Lopes
- Kyle Solano
- Christy Termelus
NEOSA – “CLEVELAND EAST SIDE”
Cleveland Temple/East Cleveland Corps
Coach: Captain Tara Brown
- Evelyn Ashcraft
- Matthew Ashcraft
- Elijah Barton
- Madelyn Brown
- Natalie Brown
- Heaven Nwosu
NJ – “NORTH JERSEY ALLIANCE”
Kearny/Jersey City Corps
Coaches: Major Bayode Agbaje & Captain Noemi Agbaje
- Oluwatishe (Tishe) Agbaje
- Oluwakewa (Kewa) Agbaje
- Jesuferanmi (Feranmi) Agbaje
- Bruce Chalco
- Adrian Martinez
- Valentina Quintana
NNE – “S.W.A.G.”
Portland Citadel/Old Orchard Beach
Coach: Michael Ogbogu
- Annalise Coffelt
- Anakin Gratia
- Mary Mena
- Arianna Ramirez
- Cadence Ross
- Naomi Ross
PRVI
San Juan Central Corps/Arecibo Corps
Coach: Miriam Melanie Ortiz Pacheco
- Luis Adbiel Cruz Montijo
- Anaiah Sareh Cuascut Cruz
- Trinity Dabielle Valdes
- Gadiel A. Díaz Acevedo
- Kytana Janney Martinez Arce
- Yeunell Raposo Mariano
- Jayden Jomar Rivera Baez
SWONEKY – “KACHOW”
Batavia Corps
Coach: Captain Nikita Poloso
- Ember Athey
- Jojo Athey
- Scott Athey
- Nate DaSilva
- Emma Morello
- Gillian Nicoll
WPA
Rochester/Pittsburgh Temple Corps
Coach: BreAnn Lewis
- Priya Cepeda
- Daniel Payton
- Hannah Payton
- Keziah Richards
A special Welcome to our
Overseas Officers
Lt. Colonels Juan and Lydia Mercado Latin America North
Majors Hollie and Sebastian Leonardi South America East
Major Gillian Rogers United Kingdom and Ireland
Majors Kevin and Christa Bryan Caribbean
Majors Evan and Suzanne Hickman International Headquarters
Major Tracy Keats Canada and Bermuda
Lieutenant Emily Betts International Headquarters
Proclaimers of Transformation
SundAY, June 14 – 9:30 am
Ordination and Commissioning
UNITED SESSION 3 – “LEGACY”
PRELIMINARY WORSHIP New York Staff Band Eastern Territory Staff Songsters
ENTRANCE OF SESSION FLAGS and KEEPERS OF THE COVENANT
“PROCESSION TO COVENANT” (W. Himes)
“SCRIPTURE ALIVE” Keepers of the Covenant
WELCOME & PRAYER
Commissioners Ralph and Susan Bukiewicz
CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP
“O Worship the King” New York Staff Band (G. Whitehouse)
“Worship Medley” UNBOUND
“Worthy of it All” (G. Whitehouse)
“TAKE MY LIFE” MOVE Dance Company
IN HONOR OF THE FAITHFUL
Accompanied by the Eastern Territory Staff Songsters and New York Staff Band Soloists
“ JESUS WHAT A SAVIOR” New York Staff Band (V. Morales)
THE GENERAL WILL SPEAK
TIME OF RESPONSE & CALL TO SERVICE
KEEPERS OF THE COVENANT SESSION VIDEO
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Colonel Stewart Dalrymple
ORDINATION & COMMISSIONING
Commissioners Ralph & Susan Bukiewicz
ENTRANCE OF NEW LIEUTENANTS with LONG SERVICE SESSION FLAGS AND CADET TIMBRELS
“GOODBYE YESTERDAY” & “SHINE DOWN”
CHALLENGE TO NEW LIEUTENANTS
SESSION RESPONSE
PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
Territorial Sergeant Major Heather Green
Lieutenant Williana Garcia
Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham
CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP Colonel Stewart Dalrymple
“Holy Forever” New York Staff Band, UNBOUND, (M. Venables) Eastern Territory Staff Songsters
BENEDICTION
Colonel Crista Dalrymple
Songs
COVENANT SERVICE
I AM THINE
I am Thine, O Lord; I have heard Thy voice And it told Thy love to me; But I long to rise in the arms of faith And be closer drawn to Thee.
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessèd Lord, To the cross where Thou hast died; Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessèd Lord, To Thy precious bleeding side.
Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, By the power of grace divine; Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope And my will be lost in Thine.
O the pure delight of a single hour That before Thy throne I spend, When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend!
There are depths of love that I cannot know Till I cross the narrow sea; There are heights of joy that I may not reach Till I rest in peace with Thee.
Fanny Crosby
EXCEPT I AM MOVED WITH COMPASSION
The Savior of men came to seek and to save The souls who were lost to the good; His Spirit was moved For the world which He loved With the boundless compassion of God. And still there are fields where the laborers are few, And still there are souls without bread, And still eyes that weep where the darkness is deep, And still straying sheep to be led.
Except I am moved with compassion, How dwelleth Thy Spirit in me? In word and in deed Burning love is my need; I know I can find this in Thee.
O is not the Christ 'midst the crowd of today Whose questioning cries do not cease? And will He not show To the hearts that would know The things that belong to their peace? But how shall they hear if the preacher forbear Or lack in compassionate zeal? Or how shall hearts move With the Master's own love, Without His anointing and seal?
It is not with might to establish the right, Nor yet with the wise to give rest; The mind cannot show What the heart longs to know Nor comfort a people distressed. O Savior of men, touch my spirit again, And grant that Thy servant may be Intense every day, as I labor and pray, Both instant and constant for Thee.
Albert Osborn
NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE
Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee; Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee.
Though like a wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone, Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to Thee; Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee.
There let my way appear Steps unto Heaven; All that Thou sendest me In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee; Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee.
Then with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee; Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee.
Or if on joyful wing, Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon and stars forgot, Upward I fly, Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee; Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee.
Sarah Fuller Adams
Songs
COMMENCEMENT SERVICE
GOODBYE YESTERDAY
Goodbye, yesterday
I'm livin' in the light of a new day I won't waste another minute in my old ways
Praise the Lord, I've been born again
Oh, I've been born again
Again and again and again and again You rescued me out of the mess I was in
You traded my sorrow for something to sing
Now, I'm dancin' on the grave that I once lived in
Goodbye, yesterday
I'm livin' in the light of a new day I won't waste another minute in my old ways
Praise the Lord, I've been born again
Goodbye, yesterday
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me I've got resurrection in my veins Praise the Lord, I've been born
I have decided to follow Jesus The world behind, the Cross before And I won't turn back
Now, I'm dancin' on the grave that I once lived in.
Gracie Binion / Josh Holiday / Mitchell Daniel Wong / Simon Marak / Steven Furtick
NO ONE
Yahweh (Yahweh)
Yahweh (Yahweh)
Holy is Your name (Holy is Your name)
I don't want to take it in vain
There will be no other god before You 'Cause there is no one above You No one beside You nobody like You
There will be no other god before You
There's no one, no one, no one
Who else can lead us, lead us to freedom?
(No one, no one, no one)
Who else can heal all our sins and diseases?
(No one, no one, no one)
Who else can walk, walk on the water? (No one, no one, no one)
And who else can answer, answer by fire? (No one, no one, no one)
And who else can bring down the tallest of giants?
(No one, no one, no one)
And who else can silence the roar of the lion?
(No one, no one, no one)
And who else is worthy, worthy of worship?
(No one, no one, no one)
Who else is worthy, worthy of worship? (No one, no one, no one)
No one nowhere, no one nowhere No one nowhere, no one nowhere Nobody like You, nobody like You No one nowhere, no one nowhere
Alleluia
Alle, alle, alleluia
You get all the praise, we say
MAKE THE WORLD WITH MUSIC RING
Make the world with music ring, While with heart and voice we sing Praises to our God and king, Hallelujah!
Tell with no uncertain sound, To the nations all around, Of the Savior we have found, Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
We shall conquer through the blood, Give the glory all to God; Hallelujah! Hallelujah! We shall conquer through the blood, Hallelujah!
Through the blood we shall prevail, Though both earth and Hell assail, God in man can never fail, Hallelujah!
Keep your weapons sharp and bright, Buckle on the armor tight, Fighting is our great delight, Hallelujah!
Everlasting arms are round, Walls of fire the saints surround, Enemies we shall confound, Hallelujah!
Forward with the sword and shield, Victory waits us on the field, Stand your ground and never yield, Hallelujah!
Sing your songs, ye saints of light, Soon we shall escape from night, Up to Glory wing our flight, Hallelujah!
Face to face we then shall see Him who died upon the tree, Crowned with glory we shall be, Hallelujah!
John Lawley
Chandler Moore / Chris Brown / Jason Ingram / Steven Furtick / Chris Tomlin
OFFICERS' COUNCILS
PRAISE
Let everything That has breath Praise the Lord Praise the Lord
I'll praise in the valley Praise on the mountain I'll praise when I'm sure And praise when I'm doubting
I'll praise when outnumbered Praise when surrounded 'Cause praise is the water My enemies drown in
As long as I'm breathing I've got a reason to
Praise the Lord Oh, my soul Praise the Lord Oh, my soul
I'll praise when I feel it And I'll praise when I don't I'll praise 'cause I know You're still in control
Because my praise is a weapon It's more than a sound Oh, my praise is the shout That brings Jericho down
I won't be quiet my God is alive So how could I keep it inside? Praise the Lord
I'll praise 'cause You're sovereign Praise 'cause You reign Praise 'cause You rose and defeated the grave I'll praise 'cause You're faithful Praise 'cause You're true Praise 'cause there's nobody greater than You
Let everything That has breath Praise the Lord Praise the Lord
Elevation Worship
ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS' NAME
All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him Lord of all!
Let every kindred, every tribe, All nations great and small, To Him all majesty ascribe And crown Him Lord of all!
Ye sinners lost of Adam's race, Partakers of the Fall, Come and be saved by Jesus' grace And crown Him Lord of all!
O that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall, Join in the everlasting song And crown Him Lord of all!
Edward Perronet
O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING
O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise; The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace!
My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad The honors of thy name.
Jesus! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears; 'Tis life and health and peace.
He breaks the power of canceled sin, He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood avails for me.
Charles Wesley
OFFICERS' COUNCILS
I SPEAK JESUS
I just wanna speak the name of Jesus Over every heart and every mind 'Cause I know there is peace within Your presence
I speak Jesus
I just want speak the name of Jesus 'Til every dark addiction starts to break Declaring there is hope and there is freedom
I speak Jesus
'Cause Your name is power
Your name is healing
Your name is life
Break every stronghold
Shine through the shadows
Burn like a fire
I just want speak the name of Jesus Over fear and all anxiety
To every soul held captive by depression
I speak Jesus
Shout Jesus from the mountains Jesus in the streets
Jesus in the darkness, over every enemy Jesus for my family
From the moment that I wake up Until I lay my head
I will sing of the goodness of God
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able I will sing of the goodness of God
I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In darkest night You are close like no other
I've known You as a Father
I've known You as a Friend
Oh, I have lived in the goodness of God
Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now
I give You everything
Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
Jason David Ingram / Brian Johnson / Edmond Martin Cash / Benjamin David Fielding / Jenn Johnson
FOR THY MISSION MAKE ME HOLY
Thou hast called me from the byway To proclaim Thy wondrous love; Thou hast placed me on the highway That to all men I may prove There is mission in my living, There is meaning in my word; Savior, in my daily striving May this message yet be heard.
For Thy mission make me holy, For Thy glory make me Thine, Sanctify each moment fully, Fill my life with love divine.
Have I lost the sense of mission That inspired my early zeal, When the fire of Thy commission Did my dedication seal?
Let me hear Thy tender pleading, Let me see Thy beckoning hand, Let me feel Thee gently leading As I bow to Thy command.
Lord, release that latent passion Which in me has dormant lain; Recreate a deep compassion That will care and care again. Needy souls are still my mission, Sinners yet demand my love; This must be my life's ambition, This alone my heart shall move.
Brindley John Railton Boon
HOLY FOREVER
A thousand generations falling down in worship
To sing the song of ages to the Lamb And all who've gone before us and all who will believe
Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb
Your name is the highest
Your name is the greatest
Your name stands above them all
All thrones and dominions
All powers and positions Your name stands above them all
And the angels cry holy All creation cries holy You are lifted high, holy Holy forever
Hear Your people sing holy
To the King of kings, holy You will always be holy Holy forever
If you’ve been forgiven And if you’ve been redeemed Sing the song forever to the lamb And if you walk in freedom
If you bear his name Sing the song forever to the lamb
Jason David Ingram / Brian Johnson / Chris Tomlin / Phil Wickham / Jenn Johnson
IN CHRIST ALONE
In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this solid ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All, Here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone, who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save. ‘Til on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied, For ev'ry sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain: Then, bursting forth in glorious day, Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory Sin's curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine, Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the pow'r of Christ in me; From life's first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; ‘Til He returns or calls me home, Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand!
Stuart Townend / Keith Getty
AND CAN IT BE?
And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Savior's blood? Died He for me who caused His pain, For me who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! how can it be That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
He left His Father's throne above, So free, so infinite His grace, Emptied Himself of all but love And bled for Adam's helpless race. 'Tis mercy all, immense and free, For, O my God, it found out me.
Long my imprisoned spirit lay Fast bound in sin and nature's night; Thine eye diffused a quickening ray; I woke; the dungeon flamed with light.
My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.
No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in Him, is mine. Alive in Him, my living Head, And clothed in righteousness divine, Bold I approach the eternal throne And claim the crown, through Christ, my own.
Charles Wesley
Songs
OFFICERS' COUNCILS continued
HE'S ALWAYS BEEN FAITHFUL
Morning by morning, I wake up to find The power and comfort of God's hand in mine
Season by season, I watch Him, amazed In awe of the mystery of His perfect ways All I have need of, His hand will provide He's always been faithful to me
I can't remember a trial or a pain He did not recycle to bring me gain I can't remember one single regret In serving God only and trusting His hand
All I have need of, His hand will provide He's always been faithful to me
This is my anthem, this is my song
The theme of the stories I've heard for so long
God has been faithful, He will be again His loving compassion, it knows no end All I have need of, His hand will provide He's always.... He's always been faithful He's always been faithful... to me!
Sara Groves
GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not; As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Thomas O. Chisholm
Ren 1951 and this Trans. Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission
IT IS WELL
When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll, Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to know It is well, it is well with my soul.
It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, Though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
For me be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live; If Jordan above me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
But Lord, 'tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait, The sky, not the grave, is our goal; O trump of the angel! O voice of the Lord! Blessèd hope, blessèd rest of my soul!
Horatio Gates Spafford
OFFICER SERVICE RECOGNITION DINNER
HOW GREAT THOU ART
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds thy hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed:
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee: How great thou art! How great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee: How great thou art! How great thou art!
When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees, When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze:
And when I think how God, his Son not sparing, Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the cross, my burdens gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin:
When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation, To take me home, what joy will fill my heart! Then I will bow in humble adoration, And there proclaim, my God, how great thou art!
Carl Gusak Boberg, Stuart Wesley Keene Hine. by Stuart Hine Trust. All rights in the USA
GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS
Great is thy faithfulness, O God, my Father; There is no shadow of turning with thee. Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.
Great is thy faithfulness, Great is thy faithfulness, Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed thy hand hast provided; Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine and ten thousand beside.
Thomas O. Chisholm
Songs
OPENING CELEBRATION
I THANK GOD/I LOVE YOU LORD
Wandering into the night
Wanting a place to hide
This weary soul, this bag of bones I tried with all my might
But I just can't win the fight I'm slowly drifting
Oh, vagabond
And just when I ran out of road I met a man I didn't know
And he told me that I was not alone (no)
He picked me up (hey)
He turned me around (hey)
And placed my feet on solid ground I thank the Master I thank the Savior
Because He healed my heart And changed my name
Forever free, I am not the same I thank the Master I thank the Savior I thank God
I cannot deny what I've see (oh, no, no)
Got no choice but to believe
My doubts are burning
Ohh, like ashes in the wind
So, so long to my old friends
Burden and bitterness
You can just keep them moving
For you ain't welcome here (you ain't welcome here)
From now 'til I walk the streets of gold I'll sing of how You saved my soul
This wayward son has found his way back home
Hell lost another one, I am free
Oh, I am free, oh, I am free
Hell lost another one, I am free I am free, oh, I am free
Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now
I give You everything
Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
Jason David Ingram / Brian Johnson / Edmond Martin Cash / Benjamin David Fielding / Jenn Johnson
STAR SEARCH AWARDS & ENROLLMENTS
OUR GOD
Water You turned into wine
Opened the eyes of the blind
There's no one like You
None like You
Into the darkness You shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There's no one like You
None like You
Our God is greater
Our God is stronger
God, You are higher than any other
Our God is healer
Awesome in power
Our God
Our God
And if our God is for us
Then who could ever stop us
And if our God is with us
Then what could stand against
And if our God is for us
Then who could ever stop us
And if our God is with us
Then what could stand against
Then what could stand against
Chris Tomlin / Jonas Myrin / Jesse Reeves / Matthew James Redman
DAYS OF ELIJAH
These are the days of Elijah Declaring the word of the Lord
And these are the days Of your servant Moses Righteousness being restored These are the days of great trials Of famine and darkness and sword Still we are the voice in the desert crying Prepare ye the way of the Lord
Behold He comes riding on the clouds Shining like the sun at the trumpet’s call Lift your voice it’s the year of jubilee Out of Zion’s hill salvation comes
And these are the days of Ezekiel The dry bones becoming as flesh And these are the days Of your servant David Rebuilding the temple of praise And these are the days of the harvest The fields are as white in Your world
And we are the laborers in Your vineyard Declaring the word of the lord
There’s no God like Jehovah There’s no God like Jehovah There’s no God like Jehovah There’s no God like Jehovah
Robin Mark
WHO IS ON THE LORD’S SIDE?
Who is on the Lord’s side?
Who will serve the King?
Who will be his helpers Other lives to bring?
Who will leave the world’s side?
Who will face the foe?
Who is on the Lord’s side?
Who for him will go?
By thy grand redemption, By thy grace divine, We are on the Lord’s side; Savior, we are thine.
Not for weight of glory, Not for crown and palm, Enter we the army, Raise the warrior psalm; But for love that claimeth Lives for whom he died; He whom Jesus nameth Must be on his side.
Jesus, thou hast bought us Not with gold or gem, But with thine own lifeblood For thy diadem. With thy blessing filling Each who comes to Thee, Thou hast made us willing, Thou hast made us free.
Fierce may be the conflict, Strong may be the foe, But the king’s own army None can overthrow.
Round his standard ranging, Victory is secure, For his truth unchanging Makes the triumph sure.
Master, thou wilt keep us, By thy grace divine, Always on the Lord’s side, Savior, always thine.
Frances R. Havergal
Songs
ORDINATION & COMMISSIONING
O WORSHIP THE KING
O worship the king, all glorious above; O gratefully sing his power and his love; Our shield and defender, the ancient of days, pavilioned in splendour and girded with praise.
O tell of his might, o sing of his grace, whose robe is the light, whose canopy space; His chariots of wrath the deep thunder-clouds form, and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.
Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite? It breathes in the air, it shines in the light, it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, and sweetly distils in the dew and the rain.
O measureless might! Ineffable love! While angels delight to hymn thee above, the humbler creation, though feeble their lays, with true adoration shall sing to thy praise.
Robert Grant
WORSHIP MEDLEY
Who breaks the power of sin and darkness?
Whose love is mighty and so much stronger?
The king of glory, the king above all kings
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder?
And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder?
The king of glory, the king above all kings
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That you would take my place
That you would bear my cross
You laid down your life
That I would be set free Oh, Jesus, I sing for All that you’ve done for me
Our God is the lion
The lion of Judah
He’s roaring with power And fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before him
Our God is the lamb
The lamb that was slain
For the sin of the world
His blood breaks the chains And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb
Every knee will bow before him
When the music fades All is stripped away And I simply come Longin’ just to bring Something that’s of worth That will bless your heart
I’ll bring you more than a song For a song in itself Is not what you have required You search much deeper within Through the ways things appear You’re looking into my heart
I’m comin’ back to the heart of worship
And it’s all about you
It’s all about you, Jesus I’m sorry, Lord, for the thing I’ve made it
When it’s all about you
It’s all about you, Jesus
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Holy, holy is He
Sing a new song
To him who sits on Heaven’s mercy seat
Holy, holy, holy Is the Lord, God almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing Praise to the king of kings
You are my everything And I will adore you
Shout to the Lord all the earth, let us sing Power and majesty, praise to the king
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of your name I sing for joy at the work of your hands
Forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have Nothing compares to the promise I have Nothing compares to the promise I have in you
WORTHY OF IT ALL
All the saints and angels Bow before your throne All the elders cast their crowns Before the lamb of God and sing
You’re worthy of it all
You’re worthy of it all For from you are all things And to you are all things You deserve the glory
Day and night, night and day
Let incense arise
Day and night, night and day Let incense arise
Day and night, night and day
Let incense arise
Day and night, night and day Let incense arise
Lord, you deserve the glory
David Brymer, Ryan Hall
TAKE MY LIFE
Take my life and let it be Consecrated, lord, to thee. Take my hands and let them move At the impulse of thy love; At the impulse of thy love.
Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for thee. Take my voice and let me sing, Always, only, for my king; Always, only, for my king.
Take my silver and my gold; Not a mite would I withhold; Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise; Let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my will, and make it thine; It shall be no longer mine. Take my heart; it is thine own; It shall be thy royal throne; It shall be thy royal throne.
Take my heart; it is thine own; It shall be thy royal throne; It shall be thy royal throne
Chris Tomlin
GOODBYE YESTERDAY
Goodbye, yesterday
I'm livin' in the light of a new day I won't waste another minute in my old ways
Praise the Lord, I've been born again
Oh, I've been born again
Again and again and again and again You rescued me out of the mess I was in You traded my sorrow for something to sing
Now, I'm dancin' on the grave that I once lived in
Goodbye, yesterday
I'm livin' in the light of a new day I won't waste another minute in my old ways
Praise the Lord, I've been born again
Goodbye, yesterday
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me I've got resurrection in my veins Praise the Lord, I've been born
I have decided to follow Jesus The world behind, the Cross before And I won't turn back
Now, I'm dancin' on the grave that I once lived in.
Gracie Binion / Josh Holiday / Mitchell Daniel Wong / Simon Marak / Steven Furtick
HOLY FOREVER
A thousand generations falling down in worship
To sing the song of ages to the Lamb And all who've gone before us and all who will believe
Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb
Your name is the highest Your name is the greatest Your name stands above them all
All thrones and dominions
All powers and positions Your name stands above them all
And the angels cry holy
All creation cries holy
You are lifted high, holy Holy forever
Hear Your people sing holy
To the King of kings, holy
You will always be holy
Holy forever
If you’ve been forgiven
And if you’ve been redeemed
Sing the song forever to the lamb
And if you walk in freedom
If you bear his name
Sing the song forever to the lamb
Jason David Ingram / Brian Johnson / Chris Tomlin / Phil Wickham / Jenn Johnson
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