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THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS  & UPCOMING EVENTS:

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SUNDAY MORNINGS / SUMMER / FALL:

JULY:

18		Stewardship:  “Little Things Mean a Lot”				R. Meyer
			Lk  12:  1-15
25		The Promises -  God’s Peace				R. Meyer
				John 14
Aug.       1		Corps Worship – When / Why				R. Meyer
			Jn 20
8		VBS Closing Celebration Program				R. Meyer
						G. Welch
15		Chris Wynn, speaker				C. Wynn
			Soldiership promotion
22		“Worship Warriors”  – “Enter the Battle” (2)		Ps. 122-124		R. Meyer
29		(Discipleship)
Sept.				TBA
5		Labor Day Theme
12		Stewardship Emphasis				R. Meyer
19		T.B.A.
Men’s Camp						L Meyer
26		“Happy Man”  Ps  1:  1-6
Oct.			Holiness Emphasis			R. Meyer
5		Worship Warriors – pt 3  “Battle Strategy”		Ps.  125
						R. Meyer
12		The Promises:  God’s Presence
				Ex. 33		R. Meyer

 Vacation Bible School – Aug. 2 – 6   ages 5-12  Send the Kids to enjoy our Down on the Farm week.   Songs, lessons, games, prizes, and surprises!    11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. LUNCH for kids included!

 

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 REMEMBERING – THE  RECENT CONGRESS WITH THE GENERAL:

ONLINE  VIDEOS -  ARCHIVED & VIEWABLE  AT:

http://www.salvationarmymedia.org

OTHER NOTES AND EVENTS:
10:30a    Holiness Meeting - (WEEKLY)

Sunday nights: “A.L.I.V.E.” AS ANNOUNCED,   5:00 P.M. (varied programs, outreach,

videos, food, fellowship, games, service projects)

Mon. – Fri. through summer:    11:30a    Summer Lunches for Kids (no charge)

Wed.      6:15p    Prayer Meeting
6:45p    Women’s Ministries and Men’s Club

 CASEWORK OFFICES OPEN MON – FRI,   9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

FOOD PANTRY -  MON – THURS.,   10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat. July 24       Indiana Pilgrimage (Camp Hidden Falls)

Mon. July 26    Family Camp  (CAMP REGISTRATIONS FULL AS OF 7/12/10!)
Fri. July 30       Central Bible and Leadership Institute, Camp Wonderland
Mon. August 2    (- August 5) Vacation Bible School  “Down on the Farm” theme
Fri. August 5    Summer Lunch Program ends
Thu. August 12    Central Music Institute, Camp Wonderland

MARION VISION:    “Love God, Serve Others;  Serve Others, Love God”

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Please check out our photo postings at:    www.PhotoBucket.com (samarion359)

WalGreen ToolsForSchool Collection

 

…drop by your neighborhood WalGreen’s Store to help out!

Thanks, WalGreens!

Tools for School 2010 Wish List

 The Salvation Army Tools for School Program is designed to assist families in need by providing basic school supplies to enable children to return to class prepared to succeed!

 

1. 1.     Notebook filler paper – Wide rule and college rule
2. 2.     Facial tissues
3. 3.     Scissors, Fiskars
4. 4.     School boxes (8½ x 5¼ x 2¼)
5. 5.     Rulers
6. 6.     Folders – two pocket with three prongs
7. 7.     Folders – plain pocket, no prongs
8. 8.     Highlighters – various colors
9. 9.     Washable markers – 8-10 large
10. 10.                     Dry erase markers, large (EXPO preferred)
11. 11.                     Crayons – regular size, 16 or 24 count
12. 12.                     Pencils, #2
13. 13.                     Larger erasers
14. 14.                     White school glue
15. 15.                     Glue sticks
16. 16.                     Index cards, 4 x 6, white lined
17. 17.                     Post-It notes, any size
18. 18.                     Plastic bags (quart or gallon) with zip top
19. 19.                     Backpack/school bag

 Other needs: 

1.     Protractors

1. 2.     Calculators
2. 3.     Compass
3. 4.     Pocket Dictionary
4. 5.     Thesaurus
5. 6.     Flash Drives

Call us for more details:    765-664-6536

 

 

 

 

The Salvation Army, 359 N. Bradner Ave., Marion, IN 46952

(765) 664-6536

Haiti: 6 Months Later

The Salvation Army will complete the construction of 600 housing shelters through the Transitional Shelter Program in Jacmel, Haiti this week, to assist in relocating earthquake-displaced Haitians back to their home communities. Over the past six months The Salvation Army has transitioned from providing for immediate needs, including temporary shelter, food, water and medical attention to providing long-term recovery services to help return survivors to a level of normalcy in their lives. The long-term rebuilding process has employed more than 400 Haitians as carpenters and construction crew-members to assist in reconstruction efforts.

“The level of care and steps taken to rebuild Haiti has been astonishing, with this transitional housing project highlighting the significant strides everyone has made over the past six months,” said Lt. Colonel Dan Starrett Executive Director of The Salvation Army World Service Office. “Housing shelters have been built in some of the most heavily impacted areas in Haiti, including Jacmel, Bainet, Lilette and Bellami. The Salvation Army has had a major presence in Haiti since the 1950s and we’ll continue to provide earthquake relief services for as long as the need is there.”

Haitian officials and residents worked closely with The Salvation Army to plan and manage the transitional housing shelters project which allowed for a quick design and building process. Through both volunteerism and temporary employment by The Salvation Army, residents of Haiti have been directly involved in the reconstruction of their communities. The Salvation Army provided technical specialists as needed for the project and Haitian teams were trained by The Salvation Army’s transitional housing team. Others were hired to clear land for the construction of the homes. In all, more than 400 Haitians, comprising at least 45 construction teams, were trained to supervise and build 600 homes.

“For the safety and well-being of the thousands of Haitians who have been displaced, it was critical that we constructed these homes as quickly and strongly as possible with the hurricane season here,” said Lt. Colonel Starrett. “The ultimate goal of our emergency service in Haiti is to provide the resources for the community to return to self sufficiency at a level that exceeds conditions before the earthquake. These homes are the first steps of many in that direction.”

Following the construction of the 600 shelters in Jacmel, which began on June 5, The Salvation Army will work with government officials in Haiti to plan the second phase of development for an additional 500 homes in Jacmel and another 1,000-1,500 homes in Petit-Goâve, which felt a strong 5.9 magnitude aftershock on January 20. The quake’s epicenter was almost directly under Petit-Goâve, severely damaging the city. Each home will take one day to complete, with each costing approximately $1,800. Like in Jacmel, the homes will be built on existing home sites. Individuals and families who have lost their homes due to the earthquake must own the property on which their new home will be built in order to obtain a shelter. Families are helped first, followed by single women with children and other vulnerable populations.

Locally, The Indiana Salvation Army sent down some of the first response teams following the January earthquake (http://salvationarmyindiana.org/2010/local-response-team-heads-to-haiti/).  The support of Hoosiers for The Salvation Army’s relief efforts was overwhelming.  “We are proud of Central Indiana’s response to the crisis in Haiti.  Hoosiers donated nearly $400,000 to Haitian disaster relief and today’s news shows that their investment has produced tangible results. The effort continues both in Haiti and in Indianapolis to rebuild communities and restore lives. We want to express our thanks to all Hoosiers who have contributed and continue to support our mission,” said Jeff Stanger, Development Director for the Indiana Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army set up a Haiti relief fund and is accepting monetary donations. Donors may contribute $10 via their phone bill by text messaging the word “HAITI” to 52000, and confirming the donation with the word, “Yes.”  Donors can also give via www.salvationarmyusa.org, 1-800-SAL-ARMY and through the mail at: The Salvation Army World Service Office, International Disaster Relief Fund, P.O. Box 630728, Baltimore, MD 21263-0728 with designation “Haiti Earthquake.” To date, more than $20.5 million has been donated to The Salvation Army to assist in the development of the housing units, provide 5.4 million meals, as well as other immediate and long-term recovery services in Haiti. Through the shelter campaign, The Salvation Army will continue will provide over 4400 shelters in the next 6-12 months in Jacmel, Petit-Goâve and Port -au-Prince.

Prior to the earthquake, The Salvation Army in Haiti operated schools, clinics, a hospital, feeding programs, children’s homes and church-related activities through some 60 Corps community centers across the country.  One Salvation Army facility in Port-au-Prince includes a home for more than 50 children; a school with a daily attendance of 1,500 children; a medical clinic caring for 150-200 people daily; and a church that on any typical Sunday welcomes nearly 1,000 people.

Since January 12, The Salvation Army, along with the United Nations, local governments, and nongovernmental organizations has cared for the 20,000 individuals who have been displaced from their homes, living at a soccer field adjacent to a Salvation Army facility in Port-au-Prince. To establish a safe environment, a Camp Security force has been formed made up of 45 Haitian members from the camp itself. The team has been trained in security techniques by The Salvation Army and the United Nations. Medical care and nutritional services are also being provided to meet the needs of all individuals at the camp; including water purification units that supply 20,000 – 30,000 gallons of purified water or 4.2 million gallons of water daily.

Samuel Logan Brengle: Celebrating 150 Years in Fredericksburg

Down by the Blue River, among the lively old oaks and rolling hills of southern Indiana was born a man whose influence would someday travel the world. Samuel Logan Brengle, born  June 1, 1860 in Fredericksburg went on to become the first Salvation Army Commissioner born in the United States. The Indiana Division gathered in Fredericksburg on Sunday to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Brengle’s birth, with songs and stories.

After graduating from DePauw University in Indiana, Brengle spent much of his young adulthood making his way around the country evangelizing. “Many of our generation have stories to tell of relatives having shown hospitality to those such as Brengle. They get around, these itinerant traveling preachers.” said Commissioner Kenneth Baillie, who came to participate in the celebration. And the stories were lively on this day, as several locals wandered into the freshly cut field to share their memories of Brengle’s legacy in Fredericksburg. Local Ben Weathers described his experience at the 100th year remembrance of Brengle’s birth. He was only 16 at the time but remembers The Salvation Army personnel camping overnight by the river to carry out a more lengthy celebration. Weathers mingled for the afternoon, on this day 50 years later, and Commissioner Baillie presented him with a book by Brengle.

Fredericksburg United Methodist Episcopal Church, Brengle’s first church home, welcomed the Indiana Divisional Band and other guests, including Commissioners Kenneth and Joy Baillie and Majors Richard and Vicki Amick. Following the sermon, delivered by Commissioner Baillie, the festivities continued at the location of Samuel Brengle’s birth site just down the road from the church. Nearby was also a cemetery where several of Brengle’s relatives were laid to rest; small red flags marking the stones for visitors to recognize.

With the cooperation of mild temperatures and no rain, Roxanne Haley brought the EDS canteen from the New Albany Corps to serve lunch to the locals and guests. The afternoon was concluded by a short dedication and congratulatory words shared from various state and national leaders who could not attend.

The monuments and street signs at Jefferson and Fredericksburg/Depauw Rd.  will remain to mark the birth site of Samuel Brengle for all who wish to visit and pay tribute to the man who said with passion for his savior and people, “All that God asks is that the heart should be cleansed from sin, and full of love, whether it be the tender heart of the little child, with feeble powers of loving, or of the full-grown man, or of the flaming archangel before the throne. This is holiness and this only. It is nothing less than this, and it can be nothing more.”