serve suffering humanity in Christ's name. While work-
ing as a counseling supervisor for delinquent girls, she
standing of God at the Indianapolis Eagle Creek Corps and
eventually becoming its corps sergeant�major.
offi cership 10 years later at age 54, a time in life when many others start
thinking about retirement!
talk to the Lord and fi nd out
others say," she said.
Chicago, Ruth managed 70
services for the homeless on
vided were mobile and
temporary and residential
corps offi cer. "It was quite a challenge because our current work didn't stop;
we just added more!" she recalled, but her mission never waivered.
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and hungry. Her administrative
and pastoral skills, coupled with
purposeful collaboration to build a
presence in the community, resulted
in Ruth being loved by the people
she served and appreciated by
neighbors, government offi cials
and partners in the social service,
religious and business fi elds.
a Sunday school teacher and com-
munity care ministries volunteer
at the Chandler Corps and began
volunteering on the Gila River
Reservation, teaching sewing
and quilting to Native American
elementary and GED students.
tribes. God has used Ruth's loving
nature, attractive personality
and zeal for the gospel to open
many doors on the reservation
over the years as students and
staff approached her for prayer
and counseling.
USA Central Territory and is a soldier at
the Norridge Citadel, Illinois, Corps.