Dawn Heatwole have
been appointed by
International Headquarters
in London, with the rank of
commissioner, effective
November 1. Their
appointments will be
and zonal secretary for Women's Ministries, respectively. They
leave their present appointments as USA national chief secretary
and national secretary for Women's Ministries. Colonel Dawn also
filled a second appointment while at NHQ; that of national
representative, Veteran's Affairs Voluntary Services (VAVS).
Territory.
and Mary Lewis. They were married in 1981, entered the College
for Officer Training the next year and were commissioned in 1984.
on both divisional and territorial levels.
General Andr� Cox received
an enthusiastic welcome from
Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
Division. General Cox became the
second General to visit Puerto Rico,
preceded only by General Frederick
Coutts (Rtd.) 51 years ago. After
meeting with representatives of the
press, a civic luncheon followed at
the Army's multipurpose hall at the
San Juan Central Temple Corps.
Traditional music, dance and food
accompanied the many words of
welcome extended to the General.
Most notable was a resolution
presented by the Honorable Jaime
Perell� Borr�s, speaker of the Puerto
After the General shared remarks, he
was joined by Commissioner Barry
Swanson, territorial commander for the
USA Eastern Territory, and Major Jorge
L. Marz�n, divisional commander, as
they cut a special Salvation Army 150th
anniversary cake.
their comrades for the Soldiers' Rally
held at San Juan Central Temple Corps.
Still, the auditorium was filled well in
advance of the announced starting
time. A joyous meeting included
special musical and creative arts
performances as well as the enrollment
of adherents, senior soldiers and a
single junior soldier.
Salvationists: "One of my greatest
fears is that we of the Army might
be too comfortable when we come
together. What is all this celebration
we worship, see friends, or even to
hear what the Lord is doing? Not at
all. We come here so that when we
go we can be agents of change out
there. The purpose for our gathering
is so that God can to speak to you,
to transform you. The world is dying in
sin and shame. Attending meetings
will not make difference, but how
you live your life when you leave
here will. The world needs to see
lives transformed."
General's challenge, making it
not only a historic visit but also a
spiritual landmark event.
in Puerto Rico