Salvationists and friends were shocked to receive news that General Linda Bond has relinquished her responsibilities as General effective 13 June, the day of the announcement. She was in our territory visiting Myanmar and Singapore and we had a great time with her. There was no inkling that she would resign from her office as the International Leader. She explained that this decision had been made after prayer and reflection. We respect her decision and wish her God's richest blessing as she returns to her home in Canada.
The Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Andre Cox has taken over General's responsibilities in addtion to his own. He will now call the High Council which will elect the next General. Let us remember the Chief in our prayers.
Way back in 1994 when we were stationed at IHQ London, we had the resignation of General Bramwell Tillsley. It too shocked the Army world for he was General for less than two years. I recall the International Secretaries were called to Commissioner Earle Maxwell's office to be told the news. He was the Chief of the Staff at that time. We were then told to telephone all the Territorial Commanders and Officers Commanding in our respective zones.
So in the space of four years, I attended two High Councils at Sunbury Court to take part in the election of the General.
The Army wheel turns and we know God who raised up The Army is in control regardless who is the General.
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