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Hempstead Happenings
September
2011 2011
October
/ November
United Methodist Church Welcomes Hempstead
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
United Methodist Church
Welcomes Hempstead
1
Harvesting Laughs
1
Greater New York Never
Forgets
2
Hempstead Hosts Street Fair
2
Remembering Christiaan
Sharp
2
Contact Information
2
The church family at United Methodist Church in Patchogue, NY, was a gracious host to
Hempstead’s Band and Songsters on Saturday October 22. They provided a warm homecooked dinner and the proceeds from the concert were designated to Hempstead Corps.
Envoy Charles Roberts shared the meditation of the evening, sharing God’s promise of
everlasting life through Jesus Christ. He encouraged, “If God had a refrigerator, your
picture would be on it. Because out of all creation, you are His most treasured possession.”
Staff Band Accepts Hempstead
Teen
3
An Afternoon At The Farm
3
50th Anniversary Flyer
3
50th Anniversary RSVP
3
Mission Statement
4
November Prayer List
4
November Events
4
Newsletter Deadline
4
Corps Schedule
4
Clockwise
from
top:
Francilla Saul presents a
sacred dance; Hempstead
Corps Band led by Chris
Ward; and Hempstead
Corps Songsters led by
Major Thomas Mack.
Harvesting Laughs
Kids came together, most
of them in costumes, at
Hempstead on October
st
31 for a Harvest Party.
(Left to Right) Sofia Galarza
shows off her Cow costume.
Cadet
Duglas
Mendoza
presents a fun devotion on
friendship.
HEMPSTEAD HAPPENINGS
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2011
Greater New York Never Forgets
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September 11 marked the tenth year since the attacks on
the World Trade Center in 2001. The Salvation Army of
Greater New York Division offered many services for those
looking to commemorate the anniversary.
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Hempstead Hosts Street Fair
Hempstead welcomed the neighborhood to a street fair
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Saturday September 10 to enjoy tasty snacks and
carnival games along with a clown show and music
played by a Hempstead Corps Band ensemble. This
street fair helped the transition from Summer vacation into
the new season.
Soldiers of the Hempstead
Corps were invited to distribute
water at the memorial service
at Point Lookout Beach in
Long Island at 7:30am.
Guests were given small
American flags and a single
red or white carnation. To
close the service, guests were
asked to write a name or note
on the slip of paper attached to
their flag and place it, along
with the carnation, in front of
the memorial statue (at left).
The Salvation Army New York Staff Band (pictured above) and the Eastern
Territorial Songsters, presented music at the afternoon open-air service in
front of the Centennial Memorial Temple on 14th Street in Manhattan.
Remembering Christiaan Sharp
Christiaan Sharp was promoted to glory in late August. It
was a deeply saddening shock to many, including his
Hempstead corps family.
Christiaan was a Senior Soldier, a member of the adult
Sunday school Bible class, and a commissioned flag
bearer at Hempstead Citadel before leaving Hempstead
at the beginning of August to undertake responsibilities in
the West.
Dr. Charles Stanley (above) served as guest speaker at the evening
“Service of Healing & Remembrance” held at the Centennial Memorial
Temple on 14th Street in Manhattan.
The same venue served as a Family Support Center which streamed live
the national memorial service of lower Manhattan
His Hempstead corps family gathered together on
Wednesday evening, September 7th, for a Memorial
Service held at Hempstead Citadel. As a family,
Hempstead took the time to honor the memory of its
brother in Christ. All were welcomed. Many friends
appeared to honor Christiaan’s life.
HEM P ST E AD C IT AD E L 65 ATLANTIC AVE, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. (516) 485-4900
Majors Philip & Susan Wittenberg, Corps Officers / Cadets Duglas & Magda Mendoza, Corps Assistants
Annabel do Santos, Editor. E-mail: AnnabeldS@verizon.net
HEMPSTEAD HAPPENINGS
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2011
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Staff Band Accepts Hempstead Teen
One of Hempstead’s own teenagers, Christopher Webster,
has excelled in his music talent and has been accepted
into the New York Staff Band with his E♭Tuba.
The New York Staff Band was started in 1887. Musical
standards have risen steeply over the years and current
members must pass an audition to be admitted.
Currently based at The Salvation Army’s Territorial
Headquarters in West Nyack, NY, the band has traveled
extensively throughout the world and has performed in
such venues as the Royal Albert Hall, Carnegie Hall,
Buckingham Palace and the Sydney Opera House.
An Afternoon At The Farm
Visit HempsteadSA50th.com for information regarding the
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50 Anniversary Weekend, November 11-13.
Hempstead would love to have all past and present corps
family members present to celebrate this milestone. If you
are concerned by the financial obligation, please call the
office for assistance. Some invitations were returned with
generous donations to ensure that all who are willing are
able to attend.
R.S.V.P.
COMPLETE AND BRING WITH YOU TO THE EVENT
Name(s):_____________________________________
_____________________________________________
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 Saturday concert $10 (kids 10 and under, $5)
 Saturday Dinner $15 (kids 10 and under, $7.50)
 Sunday Lunch $15 (kids 10 and under, $7.50)
 All Of The Above $35 (kids 10 and under, $20)
Make check payable to
THE SALVATION ARMY – HEMPSTEAD CITADEL
Child care for ages 1 to 5 available during programs.
Nursery available for infants.
Hempstead’s teens spent a Sunday afternoon in October at Queens
County Farm Museum navigating through its corn maze.
HEMPSTEAD HAPPENINGS
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2011
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THE SALVATION ARMY 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.
November Prayer List
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all
circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in
Christ Jesus.”
1Thessalonians 5: 16-18
• Youth Programs
• Hempstead Corp
Anniversary Weekend
• Chris Webster
• Thanksgiving Day Meal
• Corps Programs
• Kettle Effort
If you would like to be uplifted in prayer by your
corps family, contact the newsletter to be added
to this list.
November Events
11-13 – Hempstead Citadel Corps
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50 Anniversary Weekend Celebration
18 – Angel Tree & Kettle Kick-Off
24 – Thanksgiving Meal
27 – Hanging of the Greens
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The Hempstead Corps family is encouraged to
include corps-related articles, information, and/or
photos to Hempstead Happenings. In order for your
contribution to be included in the DECEMBER
ISSUE, please submit it to the Editor by:
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Corps Schedule
SUNDAY:
9:45 am
11:00 am
11:30 am
12:30 pm
5:00 pm
Sunday School, Adult Bible Study Class
Morning Worship
Cradle Roll, Junior Soldiers
Coffee & Fellowship
Prayer & Praise Meeting / Bible Study
194 Front Street, Hempstead A.R.C.
MONDAY – FRIDAY
9 - 4:30 pm General Office Hours / Social Ministries
MONDAY:
6:30 pm Women’s Book Club (every other Monday)
TUESDAY:
4:00 pm Sunbeams, Adventure Corps
5:00 pm Timbrels
6:30 pm Sacred Dance
WEDNESDAY:
7:00 pm Small Group Bible studies
THURSDAY:
11:00 am Home League
4:15 pm Theory, Brass
5:45 pm Singing Company
6:30 pm Jr. Band, Piano, Jazz/Hip Hop Dance
7:15 pm Songsters
8:15 pm Senior Band
FRIDAY:
7:00 pm (as announced) Young Adult Bible Study
SATURDAY:
Second Saturday, 9:00am: Men’s Breakfast
Third Saturday, 10:00am: Women’s Breakfast
(at Venus Restaurant, 546 Hempstead Ave)