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FOUNDERS’ DAY EVENT
HISTORICAL JOURNEY ‘OUR BOUNDLESS STORY’ INTERACTIVE
HONOURS CATHERINE, ARMY MOTHER
Written by Laura Booth Editorial Assistant Salvationist
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ECENTLY uncovered photos, artefacts on loan from collectors and interactive videos are taking Salvationists on a journey through the history of The Salvation Army in ‘Our Boundless Story’, an historical exhibition at Boundless 2015. From a pair of Founder William Booth’s boots, to memorabilia from past congresses and relics from the Hadleigh Farm Colony, there are artefacts from all walks of life. ‘Some artefacts will be unique,’ said Continued on page 3, column 1
Written by Christin Davis Managing Editor New Frontier Publications
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A SERVING ARMY EVA BURROWS HONOURED Written by Kevin Sims Editor All the World
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HE message from the Founders’ Day evening session of Boundless 2015 was clear – William and Catherine Booth began The Salvation Army exactly 150 years ago, but the call to win the world for Christ must be answered by today’s Salvationists. Highlights of the evening included the posthumous admitting of former General Eva Burrows to the Order of the Founder, The Salvation Army’s highest honour, and the launching of the new song book. Continued on page 6, column 3
Commissioner Nancy Roberts, Commissioner Silvia Cox and Commissioner Barbara Jeffrey pose in front of the newly unveiled statue of Catherine Booth. | Photo by Brent Forrest
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EADERS of The Salvation Army from across the world met on Mile End Road in the East End of London on 2 July to commemorate Founders’ Day and unveil a statue of the Army Mother, Catherine Booth, next to one of William Booth erected in 1979. ‘This is a special day as we recognize the remarkable contributions Catherine Booth had in shaping The Salvation Army to be what it is today,’ said General André Cox in welcoming attendees – Army officers, local religious leaders, city workers and Booth family members alike. Known for her partnership in beginning the ministry that would become The Salvation Army 150 years ago, Catherine Booth is heralded today for advocating for women’s equal rights to preach. The statue, a depiction of Catherine in bonnet, hand extended and clutching a Bible to her chest, was funded by women of The Salvation Army in the United States of America. ‘One of the things that attracted me to the Army at age 11 was that both of the [male and female] officers were ordained and spoke at the corps,’ said Commissioner Debora Bell, USA Southern Territorial President of Women’s Ministries. ‘I felt a calling to be a woman preacher. Because of what Catherine did, I can do what I do.’ Down the road, past the Blind Beggar public house where William held street meetings, a tent meeting at Vallance Gardens, a disused Quaker burial ground, Continued on page 3, column 2
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