Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Next General of The Salvation Army

On the third morning of the 18th High Council of The Salvation Army, the Chaplain’s prayers centred on God’s people being united in the Spirit. Using the song ‘Saviour and Lord, We Pray to Thee’ (The Song Book of The Salvation Army 692) the Chaplain (Commissioner James Condon) emphasised the prayer being made: ‘Pour out thy Spirit … and let thy love thy will dictate.’ The members from the six Indian territories were invited to sing, and they presented a simple chorus: ‘Hallelujah, Praise the Lord!’ in which everyone was able to join. After members had spent time in prayer with one another the Chaplain concluded with words of Jesus: ‘I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one – I in them and you in me – so that they may be brought to complete unity' (John 17:22,23 New International Version). The day’s business began with the Chair of the Questions Committee being invited to describe the work of the committee in compiling the proposed questionnaires for General and the spouse of the General. Commissioner Clive Adams explained that all questions submitted by members had been reviewed by the committee and had provided the basis for the final draft questionnaires which were considered and approved by the full council. This part of the High Council’s business concluded, the council moved to the nomination of candidates. To prepare themselves for the next part of the proceedings members sang: ‘Here, Lord, assembled in thy name thy work to do, thy help we claim’ (Song 581). Reading from James 3, the Chaplain reminded everyone of the wisdom they needed, before offering prayer. A quiet, prayerful atmosphere pervaded the chamber as members of the High Council received their nomination papers and left the room to fulfil the task entrusted to them. The candidates who have accepted nomination to stand for election to the office of General are: Commissioner AndrĂ© Cox, Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, Commissioner James Knaggs, Commissioner Dick Krommenhoek and Commissioner Barry Swanson. Commissioner Clive Adams declined the nomination. Report by Major Christine Clement High Council Communications Officer

Monday, July 29, 2013

Storm Flossie

HONOLULU (AP) - A tropical storm threatening Hawaii with wind and rain will weaken into a tropical depression within 24 hours, National Weather Service officials said Monday. Acting Director Tom Evans of the Central Pacific Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Flossie had consistently weakened through the morning thanks to winds that broke the layers of the storm apart.Forecasters say the storm will now bring rain of up to 6 inches on parts of the Big Island and up to 2 inches on other islands.Evans says the storm's 40 mph winds will continue to weaken. For more info: http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2013/07/29/tropical-storm-flossie-hawaii-honolulu/2595393/

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Women's Rummage Sale

Please keep our Home League (Women's ministry) in your prayers as they do their soon-to-be monthly rummage sale this Saturday (August 1). Pray that everything will go well...that they will be able to sell items to the public. Pray for a good day! May their fellowship and working together go smoothly. Perhaps, they will be able to evangelize to those that will come through. In all, may God get all the Gloy!

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Western Bible Conference

Please pray for our Western Bible Conference (WBC) that will take place today at The Salvation Army Pine Summit Camp at Big Bear California. May God touch and bless everyone who will be attending. May all those who will be speaking speak the Word of Life to everyone! May all those who are working behind the scene (camp staff) be blessed and be encouraged that they are serving the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords through His Church! May God be exalted and lifted high throughout this conference! To Him be the Glory and Honor!

Prayers from Children