Commissioner William W. Francis, Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory, was recently installed as a member of the Rotary Club of Toronto (Royal York Hotel). This is the fourth Rotary Club that Commissioner Francis has been a member of during his ministry.
Commissioner Francis was nominated and presented as a member on Friday, December 5, 2008, by Harold R. Hetherington, son-in-law of Mrs. General Jean Brown. Commissioner Francis was the guest speaker for the club's Annual General Meeting which also fell on this date. Commissioner Marilyn Francis presented a musical feature.
Photo: Commissioners Francis with Rotary Club President, William N. Morari
International Leaders Kick Off Jesus Our Compass Tour
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham inspire Salvationists and friends in St. John’s, N.L.
NewsIt was a rousing start to the Jesus Our Compass International Leaders’ Tour with General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, who visited St. John’s, N.L., this past weekend. The moving of God’s Spirit was evident on Sunday morning as 500 Salvationists packed the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland for worship. Lt-Colonels
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Interview With the General and Commissioner Buckingham
International leaders receive warm welcome as they embark on Jesus Our Compass tour.
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Living History: Pinning Hopes
A century-old lapel pin produced for The Salvation Army’s immigration department highlights a forgotten but important chapter in Canadian history.
FeaturesIn the late 19th century, General William Booth, co-Founder of The Salvation Army, put forward a scheme to help aspiring British emigrants find new homes in Canada. By 1914, the Army had helped bring more than 100,000 people to Canada, a total that eventually rose to an estimated 250,000. Leaflets (above) advertising lectures by Salvation Army
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