by
ELIZABETH KINZIE
M
ore than 3,600 Salvationists
converged
on St. Louis, Mo., for a Family Congress
led by (then) General Linda Bond this June.
Exhilarating meetings, special events and
family�oriented activities made for a non�stop weekend
of spiritual refreshment, strengthened connections and
renewed commitments in the USA Central Territory
led by Commissioners Paul R. and Carol Seiler.
by
ELIZABETH KINZIE
A Fervent
Family
Congress
in USA Central
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From the moment the General ex-
claimed, "This is a victory congress.
The Holy Spirit is going to do a new
thing that could very well spark re-
vival around the Salvation Army
world," she had won the territory
with her fervor and hope. Her strong,
clear messages, sprinkled with hu-
mor and anecdotes, expounded on
the International Mission State-
Michael Brock of The Southeast
Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center
Singers offers dynamic praise.
A massed Singing Company
of nearly 200 children
performs Saturday night.
The Territorial Praise Band,
The Singing Company,
leads delegates in worship.
General Linda Bond
salutes the crowd.
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