Cadet Chalrimawia – Ebenezer Corps, Central South Division (India) and Children’s Officer (Part time at Youth Department, THQ) Aizawl

Cadets Joshua Downer and Joyce Wilson (soon to be wed!) – Glace Bay Circuit with New Waterford – Maritime Division

Cadets Peter & Grace Kim – St. Albert Church & Community Centre – Alberta & Northern Territories Division

Cadet Kyla McKenzie – Fernie – British Columbia Division

Cadet Lalrengpuii Hmar Sungte – Vengthar Corps Kolasib, Western Division (India) and Assistant Training Officer, Officer Traning College, Kolasib

Cadets Chris & Tonia Street – Eastside Citadel – Newfoundland & Labrador Division

Cadet Jaclyn Wynne – Glover’s Harbour – Newfoundland & Labrador Division

Cadet Darren Woods – London Hillcrest Community Church – Ontario Great Lakes Division

Congratulations to all the Ambassadors and to the lucky Corps that will be receiving them!

The final days before Commissioning were busy times at CFOT as we prepared to travel to Newfoundland for the commissioning of the Prayer Warrior session.  But on Sunday, June 13 we took a bit of time to acknowledge the “kidettes” of the Prayer Warrior session with their own commissioning ceremony.

Beginning with a march-in to the rousing song “Dare to be a Daniel” accompanied by the Cadet Band, the nine Kidettes of the Prayer Warrior session stood at the front of the CFOT chapel and were commissioned by Territorial Commander, Commissioner William Francis.  The Commissioner addressed each kidette individually and presented them with a special plaque.

The Kidettes gave a fantastic black light show during the afternoon as they sang a music rendition of 1 Timothy 4:12 which says, “Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.”

Commissioner Marilyn Francis shared a special prayer for the kidettes as they prepare to move to their new homes and make new friends.  She gathered the kidettes around her as she sat in a chair and lifted their precious lives up to their Heavenly Father.

Please join the Commissioners, staff and cadets in praying for these young people as they join their parents in exciting new adventures in ministry.

The Prairie Division also took this time to honour divisional leaders, Majors Junior and Verna Hynes who are moving to take up appointments at THQ in July.

Cadet Robert Jeffery shared his testimony about his own journey towards officership and the privilege of answering the call of Jesus to minister in His name.  Rob’s energy and enthusiasm were evident as he offered listeners a reflection on why he would make a covenant with God to serve Him supremely all his days.

Toe-taping and hand-clapping accompanied the male cadets as they provided a rousing rendition of “The Good Lord Brought Him Through”.  People especially enjoyed the verse, “Have you heard about William Booth, the trouble that he knew.  With 1500 Corps, and Commissioners too, but the good Lord brought him through”.

The day finished well into the evening with inspiring testimony, prayer, and wonderful music at the “All the Nations” concert, focusing on God’s global work through The Salvation Army.  The testimony was punctuated by stories of people who were touched by the work of the Army when they were newcomers to Canada.  All praise to God for His faithful servants in the field.  Music was provided by the Ontario Central East Divisional Youth Band and Youth Chorus, “Devotion in Motion” from Hope Community Church, A Timbrel brigade from North York Temple, and the Korean Corps Songsters.  John Mak, 12 year old piano virtuoso, joined the DYB for their rendition of “Christ is the Answer”.  It was a moving sight to see flags from around the world providing an honour guard to the devotional that Commissioner Lang brought as he called us into the world behind those who have gone ahead with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Cadets were tired out, but came to life on the bus ride back to the Radisson Hotel as they recited their doctrines by memory, a practice for tomorrow night when they’ll do it in front of 1200 people.  I’m posting, and then off to bed, but only with one eye closed.  Rumour has it that cadet Anne-Marie Dagenais is up to tricks, and I can anticipate a practical joke at sometime through the night.  In an attempt to throw her off I offered Mj. Rice’s room number as the sacrificial Lamb.

Today is Friday and we’re spending the day at Officers’ Councils with Commissioners William and Marilyn Francis,  and Internation leaders Commissioners Ivan and Heather Lang from Australia.

We look forward to sharing this event with you and ask for your prayers for the Witnesses for Christ Session as they take this next step in their journey of Officership.