Day 92: Praying for the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory (1965)

Join with Salvationists of the Wales Division for day 92 of 150 days of prayer.

• ‘It is good to thank the Lord!  We sing to praise your name, Most High God’ (Psalm 92:1, EasyEnglish Bible). 

1965

The Salvation Army’s centenary celebrations took place this year. In Wales this included a service of thanksgiving at Llandaff Cathedral on 8 July. The War Cry carried a report:

‘The Llandaff suburb of Cardiff was stirred by a convergence of more than 1,500 Salvationists gathering at Llandaff Cathedral, for a celebration in connection with the Army’s centenary. Of these, some 450 had marched for a half-mile, led by the united bands of Roath and Grangetown. Bearers of 30 flags preceded various groups and then lined up on either side of the cathedral as the crowds passed inside.

‘The South Wales divisional flag was borne to the high altar and received by the dean, the Very Rev Eryl Thomas, who welcomed the Salvationists and, in his sermon, spoke of the Army’s zeal, faith and unconventional methods, with particular reference to its local social work.

‘Cardiff Canton Band accompanied the congregational singing and provided a selection and a songster brigade of nearly one hundred voices sang, “The World for God”.’

Welsh representation at the London centenary celebrations (24 June to 3 July) included:

• 26 June at the Crystal Palace, Bandstand 1 and then 3, Cardiff Canton Band, Torchbearer Groups, Llanelli and Morriston. 
• 28 June at the Royal Albert Hall, Centenary Festival of Praise, including Cardiff Canton Band playing ‘Heroes of the Faith’.

A film of the celebrations can be found on YouTube: 1965 Salvation Army Centenary (youtube.com).

Prayer

• Pray for the territorial leadership team.
• Thank God for the way the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory is continuing to impact lives for Jesus in the 21st century.