The High Council convenes for one purpose - to elect the international leader, the General of The Salvation Army. This High Council will elect the 19th General.
I watched via the internet tonight the welcome service for the High Council. Two things stood out to me. Firstly, the current General reminded the members that they have no reason to gather, except that of Christ. Whether it is a High Council or a small group activity at Marion, we really have no reason to exist as a church or a movement - except that of Christ. The second thing that stood out to me was the way that context changes meaning. We can sing "The World For God" and other such songs in Adelaide, and be moved to think of God at work in our world. When you see the representatives of The Salvation Army's 123 countries (in which we have evangelical work) and they sing such a song - you see God at work.
Please pray for the deliberations of the council. It may take a few days before we hear who the General-elect is. Nominations are yet to be announced. At this stage, however, please also pray for the office bearers that have been elected to carry the proceedings of the council. They are:
President of the Council - Commissioner Willliam Francis (USA, currently serving in Canada)
Vice President of the Council - Commissioner Betty Matear (UK)
Chaplain to the Council - Commissioner Max Feener (Canadian, currently serving in the USA)
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