Cox led officers' councils
and spent time with the
Session. During a soldiers' rally on
Friday night the General challenged
Salvationists to live in the joy of
Pentecost. "We are the temples of the
Holy Spirit," he said, "reflecting the
fullness, abundance and praise that
only God can give. We don't want to be
lemon-sucking Christians. We should be
the happiest people on the planet."
leaders, were admitted together to
the Order of the Founder. The General
described the couple as "spiritual
giants," telling them: "I believe your
spirit of Salvationism that you have
shared together...is something that
would have commended itself to our
Founder." The award was presented
for "extraordinary leadership rendered
to The Salvation Army in the United
States" and for "continuously
exhibiting a high degree of guidance,
empowerment and clarity of mission,
both as active officers and in post-
retirement."
the story of Naaman
and the young girl
who witnessed to him.
Commissioner Cox
reminded those present:
little girl. This teaches us
that children in difficult
a light because they
a festival of praise highlighted the
talents of the cadets featuring thrilling
testimonies from several of the future
officers. The internationalism of the
Disciples of the Cross Session was
evident when USA cadets were joined
were the focus on Sunday morning.
Evangeline Booth College principal,
Major Dean Hinson, presented 29
cadets and 9 auxiliary-captains who
were "trained, taught and excited." The
territorial leaders saluted every cadet
and auxiliary�captain, giving each a
specially chosen Scripture promise.
are sacred and solemn moments.
God in his faithfulness still calls men
and women to leave all to commit
themselves to the building of His
Kingdom. We leave behind our
personal ambitions, hope for career or
any monetary reward. The strong sense
of calling demands that we cling to the
Cross, no matter where we are sent."
He said, "I was not called to rank or
position, but to proclaim the Gospel!"
felt God's call to officership. No
fewer than 200 people crowded
the stage in response.
a spirit of joy and
celebration. Speaker
Lieutenant Arnaldo
Pe�a declared: "Our
covenant is not with
The Salvation Army did
is my prayer that we
are laying all we are on
fire will come."
knelt in rededication, in response to
God's call to officership, and to be
saved and sanctified.
Silvia Cox Award O.F. Jointly
to Commissioners James
and Ruth Osborne in Atlanta
Ruth Osborne entry into the Army's Order of the Founder during commissioning weekend
in the Southern Territory.