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Family, friends and Salvationists give thanks for life and influence of Commissioner Helen Clifton
July 7, 2011 by Major Leanne Ruthven with contribution from Major Stephen Poxon 2 Comments
The service of thanksgiving for Commissioner Helen Clifton, held in the assembly hall at William Booth College, London, U.K., 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 as World President of Women's Ministries, supporting her … [Read more...]
Commissioner Helen Clifton served as World President of Women’s Ministries
June 15, 2011 28 Comments
Commissioner Helen Clifton was promoted to Glory from St Christopher’s Hospice in South London in the United Kingdom on Tuesday, 14 June 2011. The commissioner, who retired on 1 April 2011, has courageously faced her illness with a strong faith and trust in God. Helen Ashman was born in the Army’s Mothers’ Hospital in Clapton, London to Betty and Don Ashman, committed Christians who … [Read more...]
General Shaw Clifton enters retirement Friday, April 1
April 4, 2011 Leave a Comment
General Shaw Clifton received a fond farewell from the staff of International Headquarters, London, as he left the building on Friday, April 1 for the final time before retirement. He thanked the officers and employees who gathered to see him go, assuring them that he and Commissioner Helen Clifton (World President of Women's Ministries) would continue to pray for them and for General-Elect … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters in London, England, held a farewell and retirement meeting for General Shaw Clifton and Commissioner Helen Clifton, who end their term as international leaders on April 2.
March 28, 2011 Leave a Comment
The ground floor of The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters (IHQ), 101 Queen Victoria Street, London was comfortably filled, on Thursday morning 24 March 2011, for the IHQ farewell meeting and presentation of retirement certificates to General Shaw Clifton and Commissioner Helen Clifton. The meeting, led by the Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, included a number of … [Read more...]
General Shaw Clifton’s 24th―and final―pastoral letter written to Salvationists around the world. General Clifton retires as international leader of The Salvation Army on April 2.
March 28, 2011 by General Shaw Clifton 3 Comments
Dear Fellow Salvationists, Greetings in the strong and sacred name of Jesus Christ! You will understand me when I say that I write this final and farewell Pastoral Letter with something of a heavy heart. It has been a very great privilege to be free to reach out to you all through these letters in recent years. Many of you have written to me from time to time to express encouragement and … [Read more...]
General Shaw Clifton’s 23rd Pastoral Letter
February 17, 2011 by General Shaw Clifton Leave a Comment
Dear Fellow Salvationists, This is my penultimate Pastoral Letter and it is sent to you together with my esteem in Christ and my constant prayers for you. Commissioner Helen Clifton joins me in thanking you for your many and faithful prayers for us. We are richer in grace because of your prayers. The theme of my Letter is 'Choices'. As I compile this message to you the 2011 High Council … [Read more...]
The final day of the 17th High Council began in prayer with all council members seeking the will of God. It concluded with the election of Commissioner Linda Bond as the 19th General of The Salvation Army
February 2, 2011 by Lieut-Colonel Laurie Robertson Leave a Comment
The final day of the 17th High Council began in prayer with all council members seeking the will of God. It concluded with the election of Commissioner Linda Bond as the 19th General of The Salvation Army – the announcement being live-streamed worldwide via the Internet. Calm assurance permeated the High Council chamber from commencement to conclusion on this 11th day that included quiet … [Read more...]
Welcome to 2011 High Council and Retirement Salute for General Shaw Clifton and Commissioner Helen Clifton
January 23, 2011 by Lieut-Colonel Laurie Robertson 1 Comment
The past, the present and the future were all featured during the Welcome to the 2011 High Council and Retirement Salute to General Shaw Clifton and Commissioner Helen Clifton at the Lancaster London Hotel on Saturday 22 January. Periods of solemnity, blended beautifully with times of vulnerability, transparency, reflection and celebration during this international event. Through a live web … [Read more...]
Women Will Outnumber Men At 2011 High Council
January 14, 2011 7 Comments
For the first time in its 82-year history The Salvation Army’s High Council will have more female members than males. The 17th High Council convenes on Friday 21 January 2011 at Sunbury Court, United Kingdom, to elect the 19th General of The Salvation Army in succession to General Shaw Clifton who will retire at midnight on 1 April 2011. This will also be the largest-ever High Council with … [Read more...]
The General’s Christmas Message
December 17, 2010 by General Shaw Clifton 1 Comment
Every Christmas we are reminded of the innkeeper who turned Mary and Joseph and their baby away. We do not know his name, but we do know he tried sincerely to make amends by at least offering space with the animals. Luke’s Gospel records “there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7 NIV). The main accommodation was packed out, due to the national census under which all citizens were … [Read more...]
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