It was an absolute privilege to be part of The Salvation Army’s international Boundless congress in London last month, serving as part of the international media team.
The spectacle of our 150th celebrations was incredible, inspiring and unforgettable! Of course, the vast majority of Salvationists weren’t in London, which made it a priority for the writers, filmmakers, photographers and social media team to provide plenty of online content for ‘remote’ Boundless delegates to enjoy.
Some is included in this edition—but I’d also urge people to head to www.boundless2015.org for much more, including video of all of the main worship sessions.
This was only the ninth time in 150 years that The Salvation Army has met together as an ‘international Army’, with representatives from the 126 countries in which the Army serves. We’re still a growing Army.
On 22 July, General André Cox announced that the Army has expanded into Slovakia, working with marginalised people from the Roma community.
An estimated 200 delegates from New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga were at Boundless, and we were well represented by two performing arts groups. Our kapa haka group was especially busy. Not only did they inspire with their performances, but they also impressed those working back stage with their commitment and humility. Our children’s entertainment group Zoo Boogie were also great ambassadors.
Every Boundless delegate will have their own special memories. Chief among those for me was the opportunity to spend special moments in prayer, inspired by the vision of an Army that while deeply appreciative of its heritage is firmly committed to the advancement of its God-given mission into the 21st century.
Christina Tyson
Editor
Ephesians 3:8 New International Version
‘Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ …’
Epeha 3:8
‘I hōmai ki ahau, ki te mea iti iho i te iti rawa o te hunga tapu katoa, tēnei aroha noa, kia kauwhautia e ahau i roto i ngā Tauiwi te taonga o te Karaiti e kore nei e taea te rapu …’