As promised, here is the (truncated) international news release from the memorial service for Commissioner Helen Clifton. Please especially pray for her son John and his finace Naomi who will be commissioned this weekend in London, and married in a fortnight.
The service of thanksgiving for Commissioner Helen Clifton was help in the assembly hall at William Booth College, London, UK. It was a fitting tribute to a woman of God.
Countless examples were given of how she did so much for others throughout her Salvation Army officership, from early days as a corps officer through to her last appointment World President of Women's Ministries, supporting her husband General Shaw Clifton (now retired). The congregation of family, friends and Salvationists filled the newly refurbished assembly hall.
Following a presentation showing snapshots of the commissioner's life, and the entry of The Salvation Army flag adorned with white ribbons, the Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Barry Swanson too the lead of the meeting, saying, "We meet to remember the life and influence of Commissioner Helen Clifton. We are not the same for having met her".
The Chief ackonwledged the presence of General John Larsson (R), former WPWMs Commissioner Freda Larsson and Commissioner Gisele Gowans, as well as the former Chief of the Staff Commissioner Robin Dunster. he then led the large congregation in a song before Captain Lynne Clifon (daughter in law) and Cadet Naomi Shakespeare (son's finace) both prayed.
The commissioner's son in law Captain Marcus Collings read from the Bible and each of her children gave their own tribute. Commissioner Sue Swanson read a tribute from The Salvation Army on behalf of General Linda Bond. Bromley Corps Songsters and Enfield Corps Band both participated.
After the Chief of the Staff gave a Bible address, the Clifton's Corps Officer Major Brian Slinn (Bromley CO) prayed and offered a benediction.
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