sage during cele-
brations marking
the 75th anniver-
sary of The Salva-
tion Army in Mex-
ico, General Linda
Bond gave exam-
ples of the work
of The Salvation
Army in many
parts of the
world, emphasiz-
ing that at all
Christ. The General also took the oppor-
tunity during the celebration, held in
Mexico City this July, to speak of being
"One Army, with One Mission and One
Message--a holy people living a holy
life." General Bond shared her vision for
the Army about one year ago, and has
encouraged a worldwide emphasis on
prayer in support of it.
God during a Salvationist Celebration ac-
companied by a united band of M�xico
City musicians and 13 visiting musicians
from the Texas Divisional Band.
changing decisions during the congress.
General Bond encouraged everyone to
bring sinners to salvation, in the realiza-
tion that only Jesus can break the chains
of sin forever.
Prayer Meeting
tional Conference of Leaders in Toronto
last month tangibly expressed Army
Founder William Booth's burning desire
to bring the message of salvation to
everyone throughout the world. The
delegates joined fellow Salvationists
all around the world in prayer at 7:30
a.m. on Thursday, July 12 as part of the
Army's Worldwide Prayer Meeting
(sar.my/wwpm). The leaders offered
prayers in many languages, imploring the
Holy Spirit to breathe into The Salvation
Army, especially in those areas which
seem to be valleys of "dry bones."
joying rich fellowship in Christ's name."
and Colonel Jane Paone, territorial leaders for the
Mexico and the France and Belgium Territories.
lives. We wanted to please God and do well, but the steps
seemed impossible; there was so much to learn--to do.
and He'll draw near to us--leading us to our destiny.
(See Matt. 11:28, 1st Kings 8:57�58.)