So General William Booth (PTG) was born on 10th April. Somehow I missed it. No disrespect intended, I’m working on remembering my alive relatives and friends birthdays. Facebook is good for that. In July, we celebrate the Founders’ Day.
You see, in TSA, the founder is an important person (as is the co-founder, Catherine Booth,(did she have a rank?)), but we don’t idolise him. Yes, there are a few portraits hanging about as there is in my office, but they’re clearly not shrines. Both of the founders were extraordinary people who followed God, but they were in most ways like most people. Our challenge is to activate the same measure of faith they had and believe that God wants us to win the people of the world for Jesus. Hallelujah!
So, a belated happy birthday General Booth. No doubt you’re not even thinking of this birthday in the presence of God.
Psalms 2:7 (MSG)
7 Let me tell you what God said next. He said, “You’re my son, And today is your birthday.
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jim i think catherine booth had a very important rank that of williams “wife”
That and more. They really shared significance in those days. Thanks.
Jim,
I thought it was 10 April 1829? With founders day now celebrated on July 2. Anyway regardless I agree an amazing couple!!
And you win the prize. I must have been sleeping when I made the original post. You now see the corrected copy. Thanks.