Boundless Today Issue 5

ISSUEFIVE

OLD DOCTRINE MADE NEW CONCERT SETS BELIEFS TO MUSIC

Written by Major Jane Kimberley Editor Salvationist

N

EW and old can be a powerful combination, as I discovered at the Friday evening doctrine concert by worship band transMission.

I was about to experience this type of concert for the first time and wondered if it was for me. Lights were flashing and the beat was pounding, but as I looked around I was surprised to see congressgoers of all ages arriving in the theatre, some quite clearly transMission fans.

Continued on page 3, column 2

A YOUTHFUL ARMY

MIND THE GAP SUCCESS

SESSION SIX FOCUSES ON ARMY OF TODAY AND TOMORROW Written by Vivian Gatica Editor New Frontier Chronicle

I

N 1844, at the age of 15, William Booth gave his heart to God. We’re here tonight – thousands of us – because one young man, one teenager just like me, gave his heart to God.’ This statement by 15-year-old Sean Voeller, a Salvationist from the USA Central Territory who accepted God at the age of five, marked the beginning of session six, ‘A Youthful Army’. She continued: We are the testimony of what God can do when one person says ‘Yes!’ to him.’

A performance of ‘Shine, Jesus,

Shine’ by soloist Charlie Green followed. Additional performers throughout the session included Ontario Central-East Divisional Youth Chorus, Phil Cobb, Judith Lalremruati, Pasadena Tabernacle Youth Chorus, India Central Youth Singers, New Generation Brass, Second Mile and Chicago Staff Band.

The session consisted of various testimonies reflecting different youth perspectives: Major Janet Robson, International Youth and Children’s Secretary at International

6

8

Headquarters; young Salvationist Mercy Gabriel Christian; Commissioner William H. Roberts (via video), his son the Chief of the Staff (Commissioner William A. Roberts), grandson Bill Roberts and great-grandson Noah Roberts; Major Stephen Yoder; and Desmond Thom from Zimbabwe, whose testimony was given by a friend as he was unable to obtain a visa.

Each person spoke with a torch in hand, talking about how the Army influenced them in their youth and Continued on page 3, column 2

11

1,500 SPONSORED DELEGATES

Written by Captain Liveson Mushayakarere, Literature Secretary Zimbabwe Territory

A

‘Mind the Gap’ sponsorship programme brought almost 1,500 Salvationists from 82 countries to Boundless 2015, covering every part of the congress experience, from obtaining passports Continued on page 3, column 1

PICTORIAL

REVIEW PULL– OUT

www.boundless2015.org

/boundless2015

#boundless2015

A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN

REPORT CALLS SALVATIONISTS TO SOCIAL JUSTICE Written by David Giles Web Manager International Headquarters

I

N 1891, in a deprived area of east London, The Salvation Army opened a match factory. It was a direct response to the ‘sweated labour’ conditions experienced by employees of other match-making companies: poor pay, excessive working hours and exposure to toxic chemicals – particularly white phosphorus, which caused the debilitating and often deadly condition known as ‘phossy jaw’. The Army’s quest for justice had a dramatic effect – enhancing the quality of life for employees not just in its own factory but also applying pressure to other companies to make similar improvements. The British Parliament subsequently passed legislation prohibiting the use of white phosphorus.

On Friday, Salvationists gathered at the historic factory site – now part of the Bryant & May Match Factory complex – for the launch of Marching Towards Justice, an initiative devised by local corps officers Lieutenants John and Naomi Clifton with Majors Kerry and Nick Coke, in association with the Centre for Theology and Community. A ‘call for a return to our justice-seeking roots’, the report explores four ways in which Salvation Army corps can position the fight for social justice as an integral part of ministry.

The event, attended by General Shaw Clifton (Rtd) and UKI Territorial Commander Commissioner Clive Adams, included focused discussion among the international participants about current social concerns, as well as cogent testimony from a ‘working poor’ corps member-turned-community campaigner.

The ‘Marching Towards Justice’ report can be downloaded from sar.my/marchingtowardsjustice.

ZOO BOOGIE DELIGHTS Written by Major Christina Tyson Communications Secretary New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory

Z

Published daily by The Boundless Communications Team Based at The O2 arena, London, UK

www.boundless2015.org IHQ COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY Major John Murray ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Deborah Condon MANAGING EDITORS Geoff Moulton and Christin Davis COPY EDITORS AND WRITERS Paul Mortlock, Kevin Sims and team LAYOUT AND DESIGN Jooles Tostevin and Shannon Forrey PHOTOGRAPHY Tim Schaal and team ONLINE AND SOCIAL MEDIA David Giles and team PRINT MANAGEMENT BY Halcyon. The Brewery, Bells Yew Green, Tunbridge Wells, TH3 9BD.

2

ISSUE FIVE: SUNDAY 05 JULY 2015

Pa

ss S A L V A T IO

dle O boun

ng

under’s So

rform The Fo

ess 2015 pe

Boundl rticipants of

N!

A NEW VERSION OF ‘O Boundless Salvation’

by Boundless 2015 participants Paying tribute to Salvation Army Founder William Booth’s original

FOR A DETAILED HISTORY OF THE FOUNDER’S SONG

WRITTEN BY DR RONALD W. HOLZ

Follow the link below sar.my/oboundlesssalvation

OOKEEPER Dale and his animal friends are having a great time at Boundless.

Since the children’s entertainment group was launched in New Zealand in 2012 – with help from an ‘entrepreneurial mission’ fund – more than 70,000 people have seen them perform.

‘We’re really excited to take Zoo Boogie offshore, to see what different cultures think of it and if it has international appeal,’ said Blair Dale, who plays Zookeeper Dale.

Zoo Boogie began after Blair and his wife took their two children to a live show by children’s entertainers The Wiggles. Blair was inspired by the group’s popularity with its young audience, but noticed the Wiggles also had a wider influence – parents and grandparents were singing along to every song.

‘I had one of those light-bulb moments,’ he said. ‘I started to wonder: what if there was a brand like The Wiggles that was equally influential but with a deeper purpose? And what if, at the heart of that group’s music, was an underlying message that helped shape the character of our children?’

Zoo Boogie shows feature catchy songs and energetic dancing, along with relatable characters.

Each Zoo Boogie animal is learning to display the Holy Spirit’s fruit of patience, self-control, kindness and joy.

Children meet Levi, the young lion who can’t wait to become king and boss people around. Max the monkey finds it hard to stay still – he’s developing selfcontrol. Boris the polar bear is working on keeping his joy levels up, because sometimes he gets a little down in the dumps. And Ella the elephant can sometimes be self-absorbed, so Zookeeper Dale is encouraging her to be kinder.

‘We’re talking about values that are important for any kid,’ Blair said. ‘We’re sowing seeds and we trust God to water those seeds.’

SESSION 6

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1... their future. After each testimony, the torches were handed off to individuals who ‘flew’ to the top of The Salvation Army crest on stage to light the five stars on the crown.

Speaker Captain Marion Platt presented delegates with a global challenge to ‘arise and shine’.

‘The light of Jesus shines even in the darkness. Vibrant youth are our

MIND THE GAP

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1... and visas to arranging transportation, accommodation and meals.

General André Cox made it a priority to support the internationalism of the Army, and congress planners raised £95,000 in sponsorship funds.

Lal Din Mawii, a Salvationist and Sunday school teacher at Tarmwe Corps, Yangon, Myanmar Region, said she is grateful for the experience of the Boundless congress and to see the bigger picture of The Salvation Army.

She discovered The Salvation Army at the age of six when she was sent to Yangon Girl’s Home after her parents had separated. She is now a university graduate working at Myanmar Regional Headquarters as Project Bookkeeper and Secretary.

Lal Din wants to fight for children’s justice and education. She said she was inspired by a congress presentation by Lieut-Colonel Dean Pallant, Director of the International Social Justice Commission, on social justice and the #UpForSchool programme for underprivileged children.

‘I commit my life to God for children‘s ministries,’ she says. ‘I have discovered that I have so many things I can do for children, especially those who are poor. I must work for their education and health.

‘Our God is faithful and is working through The Salvation Army.’

www.boundless2015.org

‘These young people want to be mobilised, I pray they won’t just be here for the fun and laughter, but that they will truly open their hearts to God so that the future of The Salvation Army will be brighter.’

extremely precious,’ General Cox said.

‘I don’t believe they are the future of the Army – they are the Army of today.’

The General challenged those who did not have existing development programmes for youth to fix that in a year.

‘These young people want to be mobilised,’ he said. ‘I pray they won’t just be here for the fun and laughter, but that they will truly open their hearts to God so that the future of The Salvation Army will be brighter.’

A musical finale of ‘Shine, Jesus, Shine’ followed and Rebecca Barton, alongside her grandparents the General and Commissioner Cox, concluded with a benediction.

‘God, thank you for always being there for us,’ she said. ‘Help us to live each day for you. Help us to grow up to be the people you want us to be.’

solution to the darkness of our time,’ Marion said. ‘God is pouring out his Spirit on old and young so the whole world will witness the light of Jesus Christ. I once was blind and now I can see a light dawning. I can see a youthful Army marching on in the light of God.’ General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox gave their testimonies. ‘Young people are

STAND #UPFORSCHOOL SIGN THE PETITION SAR.MY/UPFORSCHOOL

OLD DOCTRINE MADE NEW CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1...

The first number helped ease me in, with the familiar words of ‘How Great Thou Art’. The band’s creativity, with old words in a new idiom, continued with ‘A Mighty Fortress is our God’.

Who would have thought than an ancient hymn of the Church could successfully be adapted to suit an allage audience partying with Phil Laeger and Co? It seemed to work, and the fortress theme continued with ‘Stand Up and Bless the Lord’.

More of the old and familiar woven into the new continued. When did I last sing ‘In my Heart There Rings a Melody’? The mood then changed to something far more reflective with ‘You Took up Your Cross’ and the response ‘I Surrender my Everything for You’.

Here was praise and worship coupled with the challenge of commitment.

/boundless2015

#boundless2015

Phil said he could think of nothing better than introducing Jesus to those in need. He explained how transMission started 13 years ago with the aim of transforming worship in mission and that it was not about throwing out the old music, but just ‘making it cooler’.

The band’s project at the moment is teaching Salvation Army doctrines through song. The rest of the concert did just that, with Doctrines 3, 6, 10 and 11. Within half an hour we were treated to: the mystery of the Trinity, God’s gift of grace to the whosoever, entire sanctification and eternal life with the song ‘Life is lived beyond the years no longer in death’s sway …

Death is dead, sin defeated – our God has won!’

This was old doctrine made new.

3

DANCERS MAKE DEBUT HONG KONG AND MACAU GROUP OFFERS A CROSSCULTURAL PERFORMANCE Written by Laura Booth Editorial Assistant Salvationist

T

HE Hong Kong and Macau Praise Dancers were so keen to keep their routine a surprise that their performance in session 3 of the congress was their debut.

‘In Hong Kong, people like to take lots of photos and videos and put them on Facebook, so we decided to keep our routine top secret,’ said group member Lisa Shiu. ‘That meant we had never performed in public before, so we were very nervous.’

LONDON CITADEL TIMBRELS CANADIAN GROUP CONNECTS WITH DARING ROUTINES Written by Laura Booth Editorial Assistant Salvationist

L

ONDON Citadel Timbrels from the Canada and Bermuda Territory is one of the largest timbrel groups in the Army world. In fact, many people find it hard to believe its members are from just one corps. The group has 26 members present at Boundless, but another two timbrel groups from the corps remain at home in Canada.

The all-female group has kept busy at the congress, performing every day in the main sessions or at concerts. Their Friday concert with the Angola National Band in the Boundless Theatre was memorable for many members. ‘It was everyone’s highlight. You could feel the excitement!’ said timbrelist Emily Thornburrow.

Sherry Thornburrow agreed: ‘The energy from the crowd … we’ll never have another concert like it. It was phenomenal.’

Michelle Sangster added: ‘It was like a party.

Everyone was dancing and I think there was a conga line.’

The timbrelists have practised their drills since October, gradually increasing their rehearsal time to

4

ISSUE FIVE: SUNDAY 05 JULY 2015

Keen to bring a flavour of the Far East to congress, the group of 29 members formed especially for Boundless 2015.

They are offering two routines, one to ‘O Boundless Salvation!’ – featuring traditional Chinese instruments – and ‘Jehovah Is My Shield’, which offers Taiwanese influences.

The cross-cultural style is also reflected in the group’s membership, which includes dancers aged seven to 67 years old, with four males.

Two members from mainland China learned the routine from Major Jeremy Lang, who travels back and forth between the Chinese capital, Beijing, and Hong Kong. It is extremely rare for a Salvationist from mainland China to be able to attend an international event such as this. ‘Everything for me is new and so exciting,’ said Vida Li. ‘This is an unforgettable experience.’

Hui Yan echoed this sentiment: ‘This is my only chance to be part of congress. It’s my honour to represent Hong Kong and Macau Command.’

Photo Caption: (if the action pic) London Citadel Timbrels prepare for the Saturday night session Photos by: Laura Booth (the pics are on Google Drive, Bruce has seen them and thinks they’re useable)

twice-weekly 90-minute sessions, and this investment of time has paid off as, so far, not one member has dropped a timbrel in one of their daring routines.

‘We have fun with everything that we do and try to offer a wide range of motions, and make everything distinct and fun for the audience,’ explained Emily.

The group also appreciated being part of a massed timbrel brigade in the Friday night session. ‘I didn’t know there were so many timbrelists,’ said Emily Mayer. ‘It’s nice to see how everyone can come together to perform.’

The members have enjoyed meeting overseas Salvationists. ‘It’s amazing that people from so far apart can come together,’ said Amanda Barrett.

Michelle Sangster believes it’s crucial to connect: ‘It’s important for Salvationists to realise how closely connected we are, even though we are so spread out around the world.’

‘THE SALVATION ARMY IS LIKE A SMALL WORLD’ SRI LANKAN SOLDIER EXPRESSES JOY

Written by Major Pamela Shiridzinodya Editorial Assistant, International Headquarters

M

AUREEN Fernando is a soldier at Colombo Central Corps, Sri Lanka Territory. Mother to a boy and girl, Maureen was widowed when her husband died in April of this year, but she loves God and the Army. Since the death of her husband, The Salvation Army has helped take care of her daily needs and, in many ways, Maureen’s life depends upon the Army.

When asked about her experiences at Boundless, she said: ‘I am so delighted to be part of the congress and I count it a joy to be chosen from among many to be a delegate. I feel loved and blessed by God, especially as this is the first congress I have attended.’

Maureen said the experience she has gained from this visit to London will help her to talk to her fellow soldiers when she returns home. Having now experienced how vast the Army is she said, ‘The Salvation Army is like a small world’.

Maureen is very excited to experience how the many cultures present at congress have come together in worship. In particular the Women’s Ministries meeting – ‘Bound-Less’ – was a highlight as she participated in joyful worship.

Her prayer for The Salvation Army is that God will bless it internationally, and that his love will continue to prevail in our church. She prays for all Salvationists and, above all, she said ‘I am boundless for God’.

Photos: Tim Schaal, Bruce Redman, Brent Forrest, John Docter, Major Mark Brown

PICTORIAL REVIEW PULL– OUT 05 JULY 2015

Clockwise from top left: A delegate shows off her bracelets; banners precede the parade of nations; thanks to our Boundless volunteers; Mejee and Jodianne Lutcher, congress team members; spontaneous dancing erupts in The O2 avenue; General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox worship with joy; Hawai’i Hula Hālau dancers exhibit their grace

See more photos at: www.boundless2015.org/photos

www.boundless2015.org

/boundless2015

#boundless2015

5

Clockwise from top left: Children admire the Boundless logo as it rises during the opening session; drama unfolds as a tree becomes the Cross; Vasa Gospel Choir enthuses to the music; General AndrĂŠ Cox shares a tender moment with his granddaughter; Major David Vandebeulque preaches on an all-embracing Army; Salvationists in colourful African dress

See more photos at: www.boundless2015.org/photos

6

ISSUE FIVE: SUNDAY 05 JULY 2015

Clockwise from top left: General André Cox salutes the parade of nations; a colourful banner is brought up the aisle; a Boundless engagement: ‘Will you marry me, Linda?’; capturing the Blood and Fire; Major Soo Young Kim dances at Officers Councils; Major Lisa Brodin-Smith and the children from Covenant

www.boundless2015.org

/boundless2015

#boundless2015

7

Clockwise from top left: Hula dancers entertain at Late Night Alive; a Mexican delegate presents her flag; NEON leaders wave with ‘bubble hands’; the ISB’s Derick Kane interacts with an Angolan bandsman; a drummer participates in the parade of nations

See more photos at: www.boundless2015.org/photos

8

ISSUE FIVE: SUNDAY 05 JULY 2015

1 PANEL EXPLORES JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY GENERAL ENCOURAGES SOLDIERS TO ENGAGE

Written by Jennifer Byrd USA National Director of Communications

H

‘ONE ARMY’ FILMS ROLL AT BOUNDLESS INTERNATIONAL TEACHING GUIDE INCLUDES INTERACTIVE WEBSITE

T

HE Bible verse ‘to whom much is given, from him much will be required’ (Luke 12:48) has always tugged at the heart of Commissioner Robert Street.

After serving as a Salvation Army officer for 44 years, Commissioner Street took on the role of chairman of the International Doctrine Council in 2013.

A prolific author, he recently released One Army, an international teaching guide detailing the nature and purpose of our movement.

The guide contains 13 booklets, beginning with an introduction, ‘One Life’, about one Army serving one God in one life. The next 12 booklets relate to a specific subject – from ‘In Calling’ to ‘In Christ’ to ‘In Covenant’ – and each is reinforced with a corresponding video (available online or as a DVD).

Major Nick Coke of the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland developed a youth component for each section, and Commissioner Margaret Sutherland wrote the leader’s manual.

‘This resource is designed to unite Salvationists worldwide and help them understand its mission and message in clear global terms,’ said Commissioner Street, who has personally seen the Army at work in 50 countries. ‘It covers what the Army is called to be, what it should be and how it expresses itself as part of the universal church.’

Here at Boundless 2015, the commissioner presented film clips from One Army on a Cineworld screen on 4 July to help spread the teachings to Salvationists around the world.

‘We want to ensure Salvationists have the same opportunity to learn what we declare,’ he said. ‘It can be used in Sunday worship as the basis of the meeting, in midweek home discussion groups, in soldiers’ classes or for anyone inquiring about the Army.’

www.boundless2015.org

/boundless2015

OW can people of faith better fight for social justice in the 21st century? That was the topic for a panel from the International Social Justice Commission, moderated by Director, Lieut-Colonel Dean Pallant, that included General André Cox, Andrew Felton (Head of the World Bank, London), Commissioner Robert Donaldson (Chair, International Moral and Social Issues Council), Commissioner Lalngaihawmi (Territorial Commander, India Eastern Territory) and Chris Brekke (Others - Trade for Hope).

The session opened with a video greeting from former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown who congratulated the Army on its 150th anniversary and commended the organisation for pledging its support to one of the biggest petitions in history, #UpForSchool, which demands that world leaders take immediate action to get every child into school.

Andrew Felton talked about the World Bank’s recent religious initiative to end extreme poverty by 2030. The plan revolves around three core elements, including ensuring a more climate-smart agriculture, improving nutritional outcomes and strengthening value chains, and improving market access.

‘Why should Salvationists fight for social justice?’ challenged General Cox. ‘Social justice is at the very core of who and what we are as an organisation.’ The General said that to be more effective in its work, The Salvation Army needs to have more engagement in legislation and policy design. ‘We should be willing to reach out to politicians and people of different faiths – we need to get out there!’

#boundless2015

Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown congratulates the Army on 150 years via video.

Photo by Brent Forrest The question-and-answer session was thoughtful and included debate about religion and government, and whether the Army should get involved in abortion legislation in South Africa. The session ended with a question about the recent US Supreme Court decision to legalise gay marriage, how this could affect the work of the Army and how it manages its relations with the LGBT community.

‘The decision does not affect the work of the Army,’ said the General. ‘The gospel is preached to whosoever, no matter race, culture, gender or sexual orientation. It is a hugely complex area, but if we are going to be true we have to build bridges and engage in dialogue. We have to face we are all sinners, and we have received God’s grace and therefore we should offer God’s grace wherever we go.’

9

IN PROFILE IN PROFILE Ayoung Lee

Korean singer pursues opera in Italy Written by Laura Booth Editorial Assistant Salvationist

S

INGER Ayoung Lee grew up in Korea, with her officer parents, with a dream of working in the opera. She started her opera training in her home country, but knew she needed to move to Italy, the home of opera, to make her dream a reality.

Determined, she quickly overcame her first hurdle – learning Italian. She was then accepted as a student at the prestigious Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome, which necessitated a move halfway around the world. She studies there with the hope of conducting and directing an opera. During her studies she has joined Rome Corps, where she is the pianist.

Through her involvement with the corps, she was invited to sing during General André Cox’s visit to the Italy and Greece Command. After that performance she was a soloist at the European congress in Prague, Czech Republic, and now at Boundless.

LESSONS FROM THE FUTURE OFFICER SHARES HOPES FOR CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Written by Jared McKiernan Editor New Frontier Chronicle

T

HROUGHOUT Major Janet Robson’s series of appointments over the past 20 years, she’s encountered models of honesty, humility and how to worship.

What she’s learned: you don’t have to look too far for them – just look down.

‘God is challenging me all the time about what

10

ISSUE FIVE: SUNDAY 05 JULY 2015

PRAYER WAVE Despite her busy schedule of performing and studying at the conservatory, and her commitments at the corps, she happily took on the challenge of performing at congress – even committing to learn all the songs in English.

‘I want to share this gift that God has given me – this ability to sing, and to share in ministry with everyone at the congress,’ Ayoung said.

Having already performed in sessions 3 and 4, she will share her vocal talent once more during the final Sunday session.

She adds: ‘It’s really fun singing with people from other countries and other languages. There are lots of people here who are not trained musicians, but they’re brilliant! It’s great to be here together.’

children can teach us and the contribution they have to make to the life of the church,’ she said. ‘I think we tend to view them as consumers and not participants.’

Now the International Youth and Children’s Secretary at International Headquarters, Robson argues that we have as much to learn from children as we have to instill in them.

‘I think there’s a spontaneity, in which children generally are not afraid,’ she said. ‘If they feel it, they’ll say it. When you think of that in a worship context, how beautiful is that? Children will put God before themselves.’

Her calling toward children’s ministry started in college, while she was working at a summer camp in the USA. ‘I fell in love with the whole programme, but just seeing what God could do in the life of a child in one week really inspired me.’

Here at Boundless – The Whole World Redeeming, she’s coordinating Late Night Alive, a free late-night talk show to conclude each day’s offerings that is open to all age groups. She’s also speaking at NEON, a youth gathering led by ALOVE – the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland’s youth department.

She’s pleased by the amount of content available for children at Boundless as well as the General’s strides to make youth a priority in The Salvation Army.

Still, she’s eager to flesh out the Army’s children’s ministry and help each territory move beyond mere verbal support.

‘I honestly believe that a four-year-old can a make a contribution to the life of The Salvation Army that is as important as the one that you or I can make,’ she said.

‘It’s just figuring out how we wrap our heads around that, how we help them.’

GENERAL URGES SALVATIONISTS TO KEEP PRAYING Written by Major Christina Tyson Communications Secretary New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory

T

HE Salvation Army’s 150th anniversary celebrations have come at the end of a year of non-stop prayer.

Boundless – The Whole World Praying began at International Headquarters on 1 July 2014. The prayer wave then swept to New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga, with the final prayer vigil falling to the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland.

‘The response toward Boundless – the Whole World Praying has been overwhelming,’ said LieutColonel Deborah Cachelin, International Secretary for Spiritual Life Development.

‘We believe that something has happened, is happening and will continue to happen as a result of the prayers during this time – not just for our congress, but for salvation, holiness and justice in The Salvation Army and throughout the world.’

Boundless – The Whole World Praying ran alongside the Worldwide Prayer Meeting, which began in 2012 and is held on Thursday mornings in every territory and command.

Because the Army serves in so many time zones, the Worldwide Prayer Meeting means Salvationists are at prayer in some part of the world for most of every Thursday.

General André Cox said, ‘It has been exciting and energising to see the prayer wave going around the globe. I want to encourage Salvationists to keep praying – personally and corporately – for the worldwide mission of the Army.

‘Paul, writing to the Thessalonians, said, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV). I encourage all Salvationists to join in the Worldwide Prayer Meeting as it spans the globe. We are seeing incredible spiritual victories and evidence of lives being touched and transformed.

‘There is a danger that we become complacent and think we can do everything in our own strength.

But we are a people who daily depend upon God’s presence, mercy and grace – and we do well to remember that,’ said the General.

‘In and of ourselves we can do nothing. We should not allow ourselves to bask in the praise that we regularly receive from people for the “good work” of the Army. We depend always and utterly on God, and if we ever forget that, we are doomed to fail! If we want to see continued growth and expansion of God’s work through The Salvation Army, it will be through prayer and the surrender of our lives to the will of God.’

Illustration by Dennis Jones

The Rest is History…

Test your knowledge of the early-day Salvation Army

By Pamela Richardson

News Editor, Canada and Bermuda Territory

2) The first Salvation Army flag was designed and presented to Coventry Corps by Catherine Booth in 1878. In 1882, the symbol at the centre of the flag was changed to the star that we still see on the Army’s distinctive yellow, red and blue flag today.

What symbol did Catherine Booth originally place at the centre of the Army flag?

A. Yellow circle B. Yellow sun C. Yellow cross D. Yellow silhouette of William Booth 3) What is the name of the group that elects

Salvation Army Generals?

A. International Management Council B. Pastoral Care Council C. High Council D. General’s Consultative Council

4) The eldest daughter of William and Catherine

Booth, Catherine ‘Katie’ Booth-Clibborn brought the Army to France in 1881. She was also known as: A. La Prédicateur B. La Générale C. La Maréchale D. La Capitaine

5) In addition to being elected as General of The

Salvation Army, what do Edward Higgins, Erik Wickberg, Arnold Brown, Bramwell Tillsley, John Larsson and André Cox have in common?

A. Played professional sports prior to becoming Salvation Army officers B. Born in the United Kingdom C. Composed Salvation Army musicals D. Served as Chief of the Staff

www.boundless2015.org

/boundless2015

6) Born in Australia, General Eva Burrows served as the Army’s international leader from 1986 to 1993. Which other Salvation Army General was born ‘down under’?

A. Albert Orsborn B. Paul A. Rader C. Frederick Coutts D. George L. Carpenter 7) Which early day Salvationist, known for his prizefighter stature and bright red fez that he wore with his uniform, was introduced to The Salvation Army when he stepped in as a bodyguard to protect a group of Salvationists who were being attacked on the streets of London?

A. ‘Joe the Turk’ B. ‘Ballington the Boxer’ C. ‘William the Warrior’ D. ‘Frederick the Fighter’ 8) In 1885 who, together with Bramwell Booth, stood trial on charges connected to their successful efforts to secure legislation to protect young girls in England from being bought and sold for immoral purposes?

A. William Thomas Stead B. Ballington Booth C. George Scott Railton D. Percy Bysshe Shelley 9) General William Booth, Founder of The Salvation Army, was promoted to Glory on 20 August 1912.

How many people, including Queen Mary, wife of King George V, attended his funeral?

A. 40,000 B. 25,000 C. 5,000 D. 1,000 10) What is the motto of The Salvation Army?

A. Heart to God, hand to man B. Saved to serve C. One Army, One Mission, One Message D. Blood and Fire

#boundless2015

11) What was the name of the group that

persecuted early day Salvationists as they conducted open-air meetings, throwing stones and rotten eggs?

A. The Angry Army B. The Skeleton Army C. The East End Gang D. The Vagabond Brothers

12) Instituted in 1917 by General Bramwell Booth, what is the highest honour that can be bestowed on an officer or soldier for outstanding service?

A. Order of Distinguished Auxiliary Service B. Booth’s Award of Honour C. Order of the Founder D. International Certificate of Recognition

13) Between 1882 and 1883, The Salvation Army began work in which countries?

A. Canada, India, Switzerland, Sweden, Sri Lanka B. South Africa, New Zealand, Isle of Man, Pakistan C. All of the above D. None of the above

14) Formed in 1887, what is the oldest Salvation Army staff band in the world?

A. The New York Staff Band B. The Canadian Staff Band C. The Chicago Staff Band D. The International Staff Band

15) Concerned for the health and safety of London’s

working class, in 1891 William Booth opened a factory to manufacture a product that helped revolutionise production across the industry. What was it?

A. Kerosene lanterns B. Safety matches C. Children’s shoes D. Canes and crutches

Quiz Answers | 1-B, 2-B, 3-C, 4-C, 5-D, 6-D, 7-A, 8-A, 9-A, 10-D, 11-B, 12-C, 13-C, 14-A, 15-B

1) In 1865, William Booth began preaching outside a pub on Whitechapel Road, London, from where he often returned home with bandages on his head after being struck with rocks. Although the pub was rebuilt in 1894, the name remains the same. What is the name of the pub?

A. The Pleasant Pheasant B. The Blind Beggar C. The Whitechapel Inn D. Bill’s Bar and Grill

11

EVENTS

MARCH DOWN THE MALL

NOT TO MISS

SUNDAY 5 JULY, 3.30PM, THE MALL, CENTRAL LONDON

SUNDAY 05 JULY 2015 8.30am International Prayer Meeting Venue: Boundless Theatre

MUSTER POINT

10.00am General session 7 – An Army of Integrity Venue: The O2 arena

DISPERSAL POINT

3.30pm March of witness down The Mall Venue: The Mall, Central London (see left)

SALUTE POINT

BOUNDLESS TAKES TO THE STREETS

I

N 1865, The Salvation Army was born on the streets of London. It is entirely appropriate, then, that we should return to those streets to conclude our 150th anniversary celebrations. We have had a wonderful week of fellowship and worship at The O2 but now – as is our tradition – we want to share our joy and faith outside our own walls.

On Sunday 5 July at 3.30pm, The Mall and Buckingham Palace will witness a march of thousands of Salvationists from 126 countries. There will be bands and timbrelists, as would be expected,

FROM THE O2 take the Jubilee Line towards central London, change at Waterloo onto the Northern or Bakerloo Lines to Charing Cross, from where The Mall is a short walk.

Total journey time approximately 45 minutes.

but there will also be an Army of people fired up for God and enthused by their experiences together over the past week. The march marks the end of the anniversary celebrations but it is also a start – a launching point as members of God's Army return to their homes and neighbourhoods across the world, ready to continue serving God and mankind.

General André Cox

/

THANK YOU The International Communications Department sincerely thanks all the Boundless volunteers and the editorial personnel from around the world who comprised the Boundless Media Team, including: IS Programme Resources Commissioner Charles Swansbury IHQ Communications Secretary Major John Murray Managing Editors Christin Davis Geoff Moulton

12

Administrative Secretary Deborah Condon Layout and Design Berni Georges Jooles Tostevin Writers Erica Andrews Laura Booth Vivian Gatica Major Martin Gossauer

ISSUE FIVE: SUNDAY 05 JULY 2015

Major Jane Kimberley Jared McKiernan Captain Liveson Mushayakarere Kersten Rieder Major Pamela Shirizdinodya Major Christina Tyson Copy Editors Paul Mortlock Kevin Sims

Photographers Tim Schaal Major Mark Brown John Docter Brent Forrest Bruce Redman Web/Social Media David Giles Claire Anderson Jennifer Byrd Rachel Emmett Shannon Forrey

Megan Gandee Bethany Gibson Jon Knaggs Carol-Anne Latta John McAlister Sonia Roberts Gary Rose SAVN.tv Gavin Schofield-Smith Salvation Army Today Chris Priest

FIND NEWS AND PHOTOS FROM 5 JULY, INCLUDING SESSION 7 AND THE MARCH DOWN THE MALL, TOMORROW AT

www.boundless2015.org

OR SCAN

on your smartphone