General André Cox has approved the official opening of Salvation Army operations in the west African country of Gabon. The official opening will be July 1, 2018, at which point Gabon will become the 129th country in which The Salvation Army has an officially recognized presence. The country, located on the Atlantic coast of central Africa, has a population of just under two million people.
It was in 2005 that an interest developed in having some expression of Salvation Army ministry in Gabon–with oversight given from the Congo (Brazzaville) Territory–and permission was given for the possibilities to be further investigated. Procedures for gaining legal recognition in a country can take a long time, and it is only now that a constitution has been developed that is acceptable both to the government of Gabon and to The Salvation Army. The General approved the constitution early in 2018, and the government has now indicated its agreement and approval, making it possible to plant the Army flag in Gabon soil.
With a budget for the first three years of operation approved, and officers identified to lead the new work–Captains Alexis and Irma Zola, officers of the Congo (Brazzaville) Territory–the way is now clear for the Army’s work to be further developed.
The Salvation Army’s International Secretary for Africa, Commissioner Benjamin Mnyampi, and Zonal Secretary for Women’s Ministries, Commissioner Grace Mnyampi, will preside over the official launch of the work in the country’s capital city Libreville on July 1, 2018.
A Choral Convocation: History in the Making
Six staff songster brigades from across North America and the United Kingdom meet in Toronto for a weekend of praise and worship.
by Pamela Richardson NewsPowerful weekend a testament to the transformative power of God’s music.
New Appointments Announced for Canada and Bermuda Territory
International Headquarters approves appointments for five officers.
NewsPlease pray for our officers as they share in these respective ministry opportunities.
New Divisions Celebrate the Presentation of Divisional Flags
Atlantic and Prairies and Northern Territories divisions dedicate flags after the official merger in January.
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Following the official merging of divisions in January, The Salvation Army celebrated the installation of new leaders and the presentation of divisional flags for the Atlantic and Prairies and Northern Territories divisions. “Having fresh and visionary leadership is essential for the future of the new Prairies and Northern Territories
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