Territorial Welcome to Cadets

It was with a sense of community and excitement that cadets of the Keepers of the Covenant session were welcomed to Booth College of Mission (BCM) on Saturday 27 January. Cadets Elina Palu, Sateki Palu, Rose Hotene and their children received a warm greeting from friends, family and fellow Salvationists as they entered the chapel. Following the presentation of The Salvation Army salute to Commissioners Mark and Julie Campbell, the candidates took their seats on the stage adorned with tapa cloth. Envoy Anihera Carroll, pou arahi (Māori cultural advisor) at BCM, opened the ceremony with a karakia, praying that the new cadets would be strengthened by God and be true keepers of the covenant. Territorial Candidates Secretary Captain Shane Healy then officially welcomed the cadets to the college.

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