April 9th, 2006 - Welcome and Dedication Meeting for new international leaders
Webcast of the Welcome and Dedication Meeting for The Salvation Army’s new international leaders – General Shaw Clifton, Commissioner Helen Clifton and Commissioner Robin Dunster – held at 4 pm on Saturday 8 April 2006 in Kensington Town Hall, London.
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 Part 1 Commissioner Israel L. Gaither (USA National Commander designate) welcomes the congregation to this dedication meeting commencing with the song ‘I would be thy holy temple’. Words of greeting from Commissioners Gaither then lead into rousing congregational song ‘Yet once again by Gods abundant mercy’, then a worship band lead the devotional song ‘The Potter’s hand’. This was followed by a prayer time led by Commissioner Eva D. Gaither with chorus ‘To be like Jesus’. Lt Colonel Victor Poke brings greetings from Salvationists of the UK Territory with the Republic of Ireland. Portsmouth Citadel Songsters sang ‘God of my praise’ and ‘With wings as eagles’. The congregation then sang ‘Of all in earth or Heaven (the Christ of Calvary)’ and with the help of the worship band sang ‘Great is the darkness’ and ‘Send the fire!’ |
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Part 2 This segment begins with Commissioner Makoto Yoshida bringing welcome greetings to Chief of Staff Commissioner Robin Dunster. Commissioner Rosemary Makina then brings the scripture reading followed by ‘Silent Vigil’ played by the International Staff Band. The Retired Generals then brought greetings before a presentation by children representing the world. |
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Part 3 Commissioner Berit Odegaard brings welcome to the new world leaders, followed by a response from Commissioner Helen Clifton. The dedication begins with the congregational song ‘I have not much to give thee, Lord’ then Commissioner Israel L. Gaither leads the prayer of dedication. General Shaw Clifton speaks and encourages a time of rededication and response by all. |
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Part 4 The time of rededication then leads to the final song ‘O boundless salvation!’ and is followed by the closing prayer and benedication lead by Commissioner Lalkiamlova. |
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Full meeting in one webcast This will open a new window (popup) showing a view panel in which you can watch all four segments in one session. |
Music provided by International Staff Band (Bandmaster Stephen Cobb), Portsmouth Citadel Songsters (Songster Leader Julie Wheeler) and Alvin Allison.
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Welcome and Dedication Meeting for new international leaders
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