Led By: Commissioners William A. and G. Lorraine Bamford
Special Guests: Commissioners Lyndon and Bronwyn Buckingham
Location: Hershey Lodge
325 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
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Schedule
This is an overview of the schedule. Details may change.
| Time | Event | Location |
| Friday, June 14, 2019 | ||
| 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Trade Store Open | Cocoa Ballroom 2-5 |
| 4:30 PM | Fellowship of the Silver Star Recognition Dinner (By Invitation) | Nigerian |
| 6:30 PM | Doors Open | Great American Hall |
| 7:00 PM | Commencement Service | Great American Hall |
| Saturday, June 15, 2019 | ||
| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM |
Star Search Registration | Chocolate Lobby |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
2020 Showcase Exhibition | Great Lobby |
| 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Trade Store Open | Cocoa Ballroom 2-5 |
| 8:30 AM | Star Search Adjudicators’ Meeting | Aztec |
| 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Territorial Star Search | Various Lodge Rooms |
| 12:00 PM | Boxed Lunch | Chocolate Lobby/Great Lobby |
| 12:00 PM | Servants of God Session Reunion (By Invitation) | Nigerian |
| 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
Territorial Star Search | Various Lodge Rooms |
| 3:15 PM | Doors Open | Great American Hall |
| 3:30 PM | Eastern Territorial Staff Songsters (Mini Concert) | Great American Hall |
| 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM |
Star Search Awards Ceremony | Great American Hall |
| 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Family BBQ Dinner | Upper Staff Parking Lot |
| 5:00 PM | Officer Service Recognition Dinner (By Invitation) | Nigerian |
| 7:00 PM | Doors Open | Great American Hall |
| 7:30 PM | Baby Comfort Area | Bear’s Den Lobby & Nursing Room |
| 7:30 PM– 9:15 PM |
General Session: “Change a Story – Change a Life” | Great American Hall |
| 9:30 PM (Or half hour after conclusion of meeting) | “Wings and Worship” Young Adult Gathering | Crystal A |
| Sunday, June 16, 2019 | ||
| 8:00 AM | Candidates’ & Leaders’ Meet & Greet (By Invitation) | Aztec |
| 9:30 AM | Doors Open | Great American Hall |
| 9:45 AM | Children’s Meetings Registration | Empire Lobby (Empire/Wild Rose) |
| 10:00 AM | Baby Comfort Area | Bear’s Den Lobby & Nursing Room |
| 10:00 AM | Ordination & Commissioning | Great American Hall |
| 2:30 PM | Doors Open | Great American Hall |
| 2:45 PM | Children’s Meetings Registration | Empire Lobby (Empire/Wild Rose) |
| 3:00 PM | Baby Comfort Area | Bear’s Den Lobby & Nursing Room |
| 3:00 PM | Appointment Service | Great American Hall |
Commissioners Lyndon & Bronwyn Buckingham
Commissioners Bronwyn and Lyndon Buckingham, originally from the New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory, are passionate representatives of The Salvation Army. They have served as officers since they were commissioned in 1990 as members of the Ambassadors for Christ Session. They assumed their current appointments as the Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries on 3 August 2018.
Over their 28 years of officership, they have served in corps appointments in New Zealand and Canada, as territorial youth and candidates secretaries, divisional leaders and territorial program secretaries.
On 1 February 2013 the Buckinghams were appointed to the Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar Territory, firstly as chief secretary and territorial secretary for women’s ministries, before assuming territorial leadership in June 2013. On 1 January 2018 they were appointed to lead the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland, Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham as territorial commander and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham as territorial leader for leadership development.
Bronwyn and Lyndon are parents to Daniel and Emma, and their lovely daughter-in-law, Juanita. Daniel and Juanita are corps officers in Auckland, New Zealand, and Emma is a travel consultant, also in Auckland. They are proud grandparents to two-year-old Israel. They are continually blessed, encouraged and challenged by the desire of their adult children to serve God in their generation.
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 that God is continuing to grow each person (Philippians 1:6).
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 New International Version 1984).
Bronwyn’s desire is to be the woman God is calling her to be. She is passionate to be part of an Army where the next generations will choose to embrace their leadership calling.
Both are intent on enjoying life, endeavoring to stay fit by walking and jogging. They enjoy reading, watching good movies and are avid supporters of New Zealand’s ‘All Blacks’ rugby team!
Location/Directions
Hershey Lodge
Trade Store Hours
USE Trade has what you need to make it through Commissioning Weekend!
Be Sure to visit us in the COCOA BALLROOMS of the Hershey Lodge:
- Friday 6/14 – 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday 6/15 – 8:00 AM to 7:00 Pm
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Star Search Information
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| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Registration for Star Search Participants | Chocolate Lobby |
| 8:30 AM | Meeting with Adjudicators and Controllers | Aztec Room |
| 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Morning Session | Various locations |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch | Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby |
| 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Afternoon Session | Various locations |
| 3:30 PM | ETSS Mini Concert | Great American Hall |
| 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM | Awards Ceremony | Great American Hall |
Morning Session |
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| Brass Soloist | Level 1 – Empire A Level 2 – Empire B Level 3 – Empire C Level 4 – Empire D |
| Piano Soloist | Levels 1 & 4 – Cocoa Terrace |
| Singing Company | Crystal A |
| Snare Drums Levels | Levels 1 & 3 – Tower 4 |
| Sacred Dance Troupe | Level A – Aztec |
| Sacred Dance Soloist | Level 1 – Magnolia A Level 2 – Magnolia B |
| Drama Monologue | Level 1 – Tower 1 Level 2 – Tower 2 |
| Drama Troupe | Level A – Magnolia C |
| Acoustic Guitar | Levels 1 & 2 – Tower 3 |
| Timbrel Brigades | Level A – Trinidad |
Afternoon Session |
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| Vocal Soloists | Level 1 – Empire A Level 2 – Empire B Level 3 – Empire C Level 4 – Empire D |
| Piano Soloist | Levels 2 & 3 – Cocoa Terrace |
| Youth Chorus | Crystal A |
| Snare Drums | Levels 2 & 4 – Tower 4 |
| Sacred Dance Troupe | Level B – Aztec |
| Sacred Dance Soloist | Level 3 – Magnolia A Level 4 – Magnolia B |
| Drama Monologue | Level 3 – Tower 1 Level 4 – Tower 2 |
| Youth Band | Wild Rose A/B |
| Drama Troupe | Level B – Magnolia C |
| Acoustic Guitar | Levels 3 & 4 – Tower 3 |
| Timbrel Brigades | Level B – Trinidad |
Commissioning Children's Meetings
Finish the Race
Commissioning Children’s Meetings 2019
Sunday, June 16th – 10 AM & 3 PM
NECESSARY INFORMATION FOR ALL PARENTS: We will not be mailing “fast pass” bracelets prior to Commissioning. Instead, those who registered prior to the event will have the ability to check-in at our fast pass kiosk stations. All you’ll have to do, is type in the phone number that you used to pre-register, and then your child’s information will automatically be printed a bracelet right there! Once you’ve pre-registered, your job is done!
It is our goal to make the registration process as smooth as possible for every parent. If you have any questions or concerns, email us at useyouth@use.salvationarmy.org
Children’s meetings will be held on Sunday, June 16th, for both the 10 am and 3 pm services.
