Philadelphia Airplane Crash - 7 dead

 Please pray for the families of those who loss their lives during an airplane flight that crash right after take off.  May God's presence comfort all their families and friends.  

Western Territorial Prayer Requests

 Prayer Request List-January 30, 2025

Major Shari Fowler- Pray for the health and well-being of our officers.

Pray for moves conference and the important decisions that will be made.

Pray for an outpouring of peace and unity in our corps and communities where there is conflict and strife.

Pray for God’s leading and moving as events, programs and activities are planned to reach others with His love and truth.

Doris Hall- Please pray with me for: Doris Hall & family, Major Soriano, displaced families/fire victims, separated families and children, government, ministries operating in the name of Jesus, employee’s and Officers.

Major Laura Sullivan- My surgery that was planned for Wednesday was denied. Please pray for God's guidance in what to do next as I cannot live with this pain. I have so much I want to do for the Lord and my quality of life has been diminished because of this.

John Morgan- Please pray for my 9-year-old grandson, Jameson. Before Christmas he was head-butted at school causing a concussion and loss of hearing in his right ear. He is still showing signs from the concussion and failed a balance test the other day. He has been at school since the incident and will not be back playing hockey until at least April. We're hoping to get approved for Home Hospital Instruction, so he doesn't fall behind with his schoolwork, which takes much longer to complete these days.

Major Taylor Santos- Please continue to pray for the ministry in the Federated States of Micronesia especially Pohnpei. Pray for the Officers, Soldiers and the corps people. Pray for revival.

Major Keith Bottjen- Robin and I feel new oppression we have not felt for a while. Strength to endure.

Prayer for our Corps and the divisive spirit at work. Prayer for unity and love to avail.

David Brown- My wife Kari has recently been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and has been referred to the cancer specialist in Seattle (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center). That’s all we know so far. Please pray for healing, a good prognosis, discernment and wisdom in decision making, courage for whatever lies ahead (for Kari and family) …and come what may that it will bring glory and honor to our Lord and Savior.

Christopher Hogan- I’d like to make a prayer that all federal funding that The Salvation Army currently receives to serve those in need be fully protected, so we can continue to effectively meet human needs in His name.

Major Petr Janousek- We have been without a Thrift Store manager for over 2 months. We will have some interviews on Thursday. Please, pray for God’s wisdom and guidance in the process of hiring. It is not easy to get a good long-term employee here in Juneau.

Capt. Jayerica Alacar- I want to ask for your prayers for Brigadier Vivian Rodriguera, who will be undergoing surgery today. Please lift her in prayer for a successful procedure. Thank you for keeping her in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

Major Rebeca Sibaja- Please pray for me, I’ve been having some GI issues that are really bothering me. I’ve done preliminary blood work but might have to go deeper into it. I have family history issues with that kind of stuff... Unfortunately…

Please pray also for my auntie Lilliam who is in chemo treatments for stage 3 Colon Cancer.

Capt. Raghel Santiago-I had eye surgery, and I am asking for prayer for healing and recovery. Please pray for the state of Hawaii as we will be experiencing heavy storms and winds.

USA Central

§ Thanking the Lord for an impactful Territorial Women’s Conference—Abide—with over 700 in attendance and many on a waiting list. God was very present, and the Holy Spirit did His work!

§ We are grateful for our territorial Motorcycle Ministries Team which had the opportunity to pray for hundreds at the annual Sturgis Rally.

§ We are excited about a new avenue of ministry in SA Gaming. This video gaming ministry gives many a sense of belonging to a hard-to-reach population of young adults and teens. We are seeing new connections to the Army and the Lord.

§ Pray for the planning and commencement of Belonging 2025 which will be held June 3-8, 2025. Along with the commissioning of the Champions of the Mission session, there will be over 100 workshops, guest speakers and American debut of the musical, Belongings. The General and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham will join us for a busy congress weekend.

§ Pray for new and creative avenues of ministry.

Helicopter and Airplane Collide - 67 people died

 On January 29, 2025, PSA Airlines Flight 5342^{[under discussion]} (marketed as American Eagle Flight 5342 under a codeshare agreement with American Airlines),^[a] a Bombardier CRJ700 series airliner, collided in mid-air with a U.S. Army Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River a half-mile (0.8 km) from the approach end of runway 33 of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. All 67 people on board both aircraft were killed in the crash (64 on the airliner, 3 on the helicopter).^[1]

Joseph M. - Brother Missing

Western Territory Prayer Requests

 Prayer Request List-January 23, 2025

Major Shari Fowler-Please pray for God’s continued guidance and vision for the SW Division; pray for the safety & health of our people.

Pray for creative and new ways of outreach to youth & families in our corps and social ministries.

Pray as we enter a season of visits and reviews to assess the health and mission of our ministries, that God will give insight and direction, that he would foster open conversation that strengthens and encourages, and that the time spent will strengthen us in our commitment to Christ and His service.

Doris Hall-Please pray with me for: my family and I; families impacted by the wildfires; families impacted by the cold snap; employees and Officers.

Capt. Jennifer Butler-Please keep our grandson Jacob (9) in prayer. He was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes last week. Pray that they can get a good routine going for him and that he has a minimal number of issues.

Capt. Maryellen Walters- Please pray for my 6-year-old, Clara. She is having belly button hernia surgery on Friday. Please pray that her procedure goes well. She is very active & lively, so if you could also pray for her recovery, as resting and missing out on her extracurricular activities in the weeks to come will be hard for her.

Major Laura Sullivan-I will be having abdominal surgery to take care of adhesions and possibly to take out a section of my colon. This will take place next Wednesday on the 29th. It is an answer to a long journey of trying to find a cause for pain I have had in my abdomen for over a year.

Capt. David Kim-I would like to ask for your prayers for the Golden State Young Adult Retreat, which will be held in Lake Tahoe from January 24th to 26th, 2025. We are excited to share that 103 people are registered for this event—18 officers and 85 young adults!

Cadet Janae Ide-Please pray thanks for my family and God's healing of their bodies. Please pray for the healing of my eyes and body.

Gloria Irigoyen-Thank you for praying for a childhood friend named Amanda. She was sentenced to 14 years of incarceration yesterday, may she grow to learn God, and for her healing. Please pray extra for her 6 children who must face the challenges and aftermath of their mother's decision(s). The consolation is they are in safe and loving homes (they are separated 3 ways though). Please pray for their auntie Lisa who is heavily involved with the care of the children.

Please continue to pray for the fire affected families here in Southern California whose lives have been turned upside down and must start over. May they

navigate with strength and patience and hope; please pray for 2 of my dear friends who are feeling sad and scared for various reasons.

Major Amy Park- I am writing with the sad news that Jong-wha Yu, one of our faithful soldiers, passed away suddenly while on vacation in Hawaii. He had been a long-time member of our congregation and a devoted Salvation Army soldier. His sudden passing, due to a heart attack, has left his wife and family devastated, and our entire congregation is deeply mourning this loss.

I humbly ask for prayers for his family during this incredibly difficult time. Please pray for comfort and strength for his wife, children, and our congregation.

Congo (Brazzaville) Territory

Prayer Requests:

· The territory has been under Special measures since 2019, and it passed under second round special measures in May 2024. The action plan for implementation of 27 recommendations is in place and progress is realised. Pray for smooth implementation of the action plan for a quick release from the special measures.

· The territory has worked with a big financial deficit from some years back and this has put the territory in serious budgetary problem. Pray for the improvement of finances and finance management with a capable team.

· The Officer Training College will be closed for two years to serve as a conference centre for spiritual reformation for officers and/or employees. Pray for financial capability and success of this programme.

· Cameroon mission work official registration. The required documentation was deposited to government officials early in 2024, and the territory is still waiting for feedback. Pray for a quick and positive response.

· Bacongo Vocational training school of girls: The official registration process started with a little progress. Pray for the quick response from government.

Steve S. - Surgery/Recovery

There is a new medical issue I would like to share with you at this time. I wish I was done with these things, but this one came as a complete surprise to me. 

I fell off a treadmill in our house on December 30. After a visit to the ER, some X-rays to confirm I didn’t break anything, and an MRI last Friday, it has been confirmed that I suffered a complete tear in the rotator cuff in my left shoulder. I had to go and look that one up. Long story short, the tendons connecting the muscles in my shoulder to the shoulder bone completely tore. If I want to gain any use of my left arm again, the muscles have to be reattached surgically. I have surgery scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, at 6:30AM. My surgeon said it's a long and very painful recovery and rehabilitation process that could last anywhere from 6-10 months. 

 

This means I have to postpone my trip to Micronesia yet once again. We are still conducting the pastoral/missionary online training for Micronesians through the Liebenzell USA Global Impact Academy. 

 

All I can say is I’ll keep you all updated on the healing progress and that I would appreciate your strong prayers for me.

 

In Christ’s Strong Grip,

 

Steve

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Julie S. - Drew's Health Update

Sunday 1/12 - It’s been a bit since I updated. 

Drew is STILL in the hospital. We are kind of in a holding pattern… his GI track still isn’t working great so his Dr is trying a bunch of stuff. We are hoping for discharge in the next few days. 

Mentally it’s been tough on him. We have been doing this for 30 days now (hospital for 29). He is more than ready to go home.