The following international appointments and promotions have been decided by the General.

The Salvation Army in Thunder Bay, Ont., took the next step in building a new Journey to Life Centre, with a ground-breaking ceremony and launch of a capital campaign.

Commissioner Susan McMillan will assume the role of executive officer of the Canadian Staff Band on July 1.

“Hallelujah! What a wonderful day!” said Lt-Colonel Sandra Rice as she welcomed Salvationists and friends to a worship service at the Toronto Congress Centre on June 17.

“The Messengers of the Gospel are ready to go and live up to their name!” declares Commissioner Susan McMillan, territorial commander.

Congress and Commissioning Weekend kicked off June 15 with Under the Big Top, a family-friendly community event.

“Are you all in?” That was the question posed by Commissioner Brian Peddle, Chief of the Staff, to Salvationists in Dildo, N.L., as Trinity Bay South Corps celebrated its 125th anniversary.

More than 600 people were in attendance at Knox United Church to celebrate the 120 graduates.

Salvationist takes 11 awards, Faith & Friends eight honours, Foi & Vie two awards and Salvationist.ca three honours.

As flood waters continue to rise, the Army's emergency disaster services offer practical and emotional care.