General calls for prayer after France terror attack
General calls for prayer after France terror attack
18 July 2016
Salvationists around the world have been called to prayer for the people of France by General Cox.
General André Cox has called for prayers for the people of France and President Hollande in the wake of the terror attack in Nice in which at least 84 people were killed.
He writes: 'We stand united with the people of France – both those directly affected in Nice, and those who are horrified at what has happened in their country.'
There is a small Salvation Army corps in Nice, led by Lieutenants Rodrigue and Alida Mounguengui – who arrived from Congo Brazzaville only two weeks ago. At present, there is no expectation that direct Salvation Army involvement will be sought by the authorites and emergency services, but the lieutenants and their corps members are available to the people of Nice to offer spiritual and emotional support as they come to terms with this terrible event.
Should it be needed, the corps has been offered assistance from France and Belgium Territorial Headquarters and International Headquarters in London. Colonel Daniel Naud (Territorial Commander, France and Belgium Territory) says: 'The Salvation Army in France, like the whole nation, is in a state of shock. We stand alongside those who have lost loved ones and those who were injured, and we pray for God to hold them close.'
Yesterday Salvationist corps in France observed a minute's silence as part of their regular meeting.
The full text of the General's message can be found on his website and Facebook.
- IHQ Communications
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