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Answering FAQs with the Territorial Leaders Majors Matt and Jamie Satterlee sat down with Commissioners Kelly and Donna Igleheart, leaders of the Southern Territory, to ask a few frequently asked questions (FAQs), to gain some clarity on the Territorial Priorities, and to discuss their vision for the territory for the new year. LOVE – SERVE – DISCIPLE: What is this initiative? Commissioner Kelly: We wrapped the mission statement around everything because we’re loving and we’re serving and discipling all people, regardless of where they come from, their experience, or how they feel about themselves… That ‘All for Jesus’ banner, speaking into the mission statement and coming alongside what people are already doing and what we can help them do even better, hopefully helps give direction. Commissioner Donna: We can do programs, we can do social services, disaster work, but everything has to bring honor and glory to Jesus. He has to be the centerpiece, the focus of all that we do. Is this a new program? Commissioner Kelly: Corps officers are already doing so much in their local communities, from Sunday school, evangelistic campaigns, to youth programs. So, the initiative here was to come alongside some of the things that they’re doing already. Of course, you keep caring for your kids, character building programs, Bible studies. You’re reaching out, trying to change your community for Christ. But for this particular year in discipleship, we’re focusing in four key areas that they’re most likely doing already… Maybe they could develop deeper. Maybe they could go higher in their ask for God, in their expectations. “LOVE - SERVE - DISCIPLE...” continued on page 2
Family-Run Food Drive Impacts Community for 16th Year
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BY BR AD ROWL AND James “Bucky” Berry became acquainted with The Salvation Army at an early age, and for more than 45 years he has strived to give back to the community through a long-standing partnership with the organization in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Berry is the founder of the Brent Berry Family Food Drive, which is operating in its 16th year, and the drive’s impact on Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is immeasurable. “My family was poor growing up, and that is how I got to know The Salvation Army,” Berry said. “The Salvation Army provided for our family: food on the table, clothes under the tree, presents for me when I was a small child.” Berry was committed to helping The Salvation Army long before launching the drive. He served as a volunteer bell-ringer across three decades, and while the drive is expressly a family endeavor for Berry, he intentionally partnered with The Salvation Army to enhance its impact. “The Salvation Army’s been around Harrisonburg for almost 100 years, and their slogan is ‘Doing the Most Good,’” said Berry. “I believe in giving back to the community. The Army helped “Food Drive...” continued on page 5
Bucky Berry along with his son, Brent, have served their community for 16 years through their family’s food drive.