Cadets gather for sacred Covenant Day
Cadets gather for sacred Covenant Day
25 November 2022
The entire Reflectors of Holiness and Messengers of Reconciliation sessions of cadets at Eva Burrows College yesterday for Covenant Day. Photo: Rhiannon Ross
Four cadets continued to prepare spiritually for their Commissioning, Ordination and Sending Out ceremonies this weekend by gathering at Eva Burrows College in Melbourne yesterday for Covenant Day.
The day is a sacred rite of passage where the cadets sign a covenant committing their lives to God through the work of The Salvation Army before they publicly make an affirmation of faith.
(From left) Cadet Shaun Featherston, Cadet Peter Hardy, Cadet Kirsten Wood and Cadet David Bruford made personal covenants with God during Covenant Day, in preparation for their commissioning this weekend.
Shaun Featherston (Messenger of Reconciliation), Peter Hardy, Kirsten Wood and David Bruford (Reflectors of Holiness) signed their covenants in front of college staff, Army leaders including Commissioners Janine and Robert Donaldson, friends and family.
“The signing of the covenant marks entry into a deeply spiritual relationship with God for sacred service of a specific nature,” said Captain Kylie Herring, Leader of Officer Formation at the college.
“Each of our cadets has engaged with the three spheres of formation (personal and spiritual, mission and ministry, education and theological) and have worked towards integrating their learning into their ministry and leadership. The Officer Formation Stream prays that the journey has prepared each of them to step with confidence into these significant and sacred moments.”
Each cadet spoke publicly before returning to their hometowns for their respective Commissioning ceremonies.
The cadets signed personal covenants (left) at the beginning of Covenant Day, signalling their commitment to God’s work through Salvation Army officership. (Right) The cadets, their family, friends and territorial leaders were all present at the Covenant Day luncheon at Eva Burrows College.
Salvationists and friends are invited to join the Commissioning, Ordination and Sending Out ceremonies around the country this weekend, in person or online.
Cadet David Bruford
Appointed to Devonport Corps, Tas
When: Friday, 25 November at 7pm (AEDT) by Commissioner Robert Donaldson
Where: The Salvation Army Corps, Launceston, 111 Elizabeth Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Watch Online: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/launceston/
Cadet Shaun Featherston
Appointed to Sunbury Corps, Vic.
When: Friday, 25 November at 7.30pm (AEDT) by Commissioner Janine Donaldson
Where: Brimbank City Corps, 2A Roseleigh Boulevard, Sydenham, Victoria
Watch Online: https://www.facebook.com/BrimbankSalvos/
Cadet Peter Hardy
Appointed to Fraser Coast Salvos, Qld
When: Sunday, 27 November at 10.30am (AEDT) by Commissioner Robert Donaldson
Where: Blacktown City Corps Church, 2 Kempsey Street, Blacktown, New South Wales
Watch Online: https://www.facebook.com/blacktowncitysalvos/
Cadet Kirsten Wood
Appointed to Merriwa Corps, WA
When: Sunday, 27 November at 10am (AWST) by Commissioner Janine Donaldson
Where: The Salvation Army, Perth Fortress Corps, 333 William Street, Perth, Western Australia
Watch Online: https://www.facebook.com/perth.fortress.corps
The Officer’s Covenant:
Called by God to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ as an officer of The Salvation Army, I bind myself to him in this solemn Covenant:
To love, trust and serve him supremely all my days,
To live to win souls and make their salvation the first purpose of my life,
To care for the poor, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, love the unloved, and befriend those who have no friends,
To maintain the doctrines and principles of The Salvation Army, and, by God’s grace, to prove myself a worthy officer.
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