Centenary celebrations in Mozambique
Centenary celebrations in Mozambique
6 December 2016
The Salvation Army in Mozambique recently celebrated 100 years of service in their homeland.
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox recently celebrated a century of Salvation Army service in Mozambique with hundreds of officers, soldiers and friends.
The African nation is enduring political unrest and armed violence. Many Salvationists and friends travelling from the north had to pass through areas where military convoys had to be arranged to ensure protection. It was recognised by the General during the celebrations that a large number of Salvationists had to give sacrificially in order to attend. Nothing, however, could dampen their enthusiasm and joy as they demonstrated an unfailing faith in God.
During the official welcome meeting and rallies, the General urged his listeners to be part of an Army that will bring change, and challenged them to experience the touch of God and to allow it to make their hearts tender.
During a women’s rally, which featured heartwarming participation by a variety of delegates, the territorial queen was crowned by Commissioner Cox. In her Bible thoughts the commissioner challenged the women to count their blessings. “The biggest blessing one can have,” she said, “is to be loved by God.”
The General spoke at a men’s rally about holy living, calling on the men to treat their families well.
The packed youth rally featured enthusiastic dancing and other participation from the young people, two of whom interviewed the General. During the General’s Bible address, the young people were encouraged to have a strong relationship with God. He told them that God wanted to change the world by first changing the lives of those in attendance at the rally. Around 225 seekers went forward for prayer and 13 people offered themselves for officership.
More celebrations took place during the festival of praise in the evening, which featured traditional dance, and the final meeting of the centenary celebrations was preceded by a march of witness. During the meeting, the General enrolled 32 junior soldiers and 94 senior soldiers, testimonies were given and music was provided by a congress chorus. The governor of Inhambane attended the service and thanked The Salvation Army for choosing to hold the congress in his province.
In his final message, the General challenged the crowd to be part of a revival that would win Mozambique for Jesus. More than 200 seekers responded to the message.
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