General then honored Envoy Iris
Jones of Merton, England (United
Kingdom Territory), for keeping
the Merton Corps open for over
three decades through her tireless
leadership and service that eclipsed
larger and better-staffed corps in
the territory. Both were lauded
because they "exemplify the spirit
of Christ" and their "life and service
would have commended itself to
the Founder."
message: "My dream for the Army
includes a committed Army rooted
and confident in Word of God,
going before God on its knees. If
we try to work in our own abilities
we are doomed to failure. The only
way this can be a reality is if lives
are transformed by power of Holy
Spirit. It is far more important what
we do than what we say. We have
the public persona to serve the
marginalized, but is it matched
and reflected in motives of hearts?
We're being cowed by pressures to
force us to conform to values that
are in conflict to Kingdom of God.
we return to extremities of earth.
What will change? Unless convicted,
empowered and driven by the
Holy Spirit, not much. If we are not
convinced of our calling, we will fail.
the Holy Spirit, totally dedicated to
the task assigned to us. We cannot
serve with divided hearts. To do the
will of God requires surrendered lives."
shaped platform in response to God
speaking to their hearts.
mall in front of Buckingham Palace
that featured 2,500 Salvationists
in national dress, Army bands and
row upon row of happy Salvationists
testifying to the joy of the Lord. It
was a grand moment of hallelujah in
response to five incredible days.
In addition to the general sessions,
an array of activities included the
debut of the musical Covenant by
the team of Larsen and Larsen.
Band, songster, youth choruses and
cultural music presentations were
sprinkled throughout. In the halls
Salvationists hugged, laughed,
prayed and shared, so that a palpa-
ble atmosphere of joy flavored every
conversation. It proved the truth of
the old Army song: that there is
indeed joy in The Salvation Army.
Salvationists, ready to take the message
of the cross to the world.