CALL TO PRAYER
The Salvation Army Call to Prayer line for August 14, 2008. Please pray for the following prayer needs this week:
1. The Olympics are taking much of our attention this week. Pray for the safety and health of all the athletes, observers, personnel and workers in the massive Olympic effort- and that the spirit of peace will prevail. Pray for those sharing their Christian faith during the games.
2 . Pray for those who were injured and families of those who were killed in the recent attacks by Russia on civilians in Georgia. Pray that there will be a prompt end to the conflict and that aid will be given quickly to those affected.
3. Pray for our troops as they serve at home and abroad. Pray for their well-being and for God’s continual protection and care. Pray for their families and loved ones.
4. Pray for the two Presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain. May God give them wisdom and grace for their campaigns. May God reveal His Will for who will be chosen to be the next President of our country.
5. Pray for our Salvation Army leaders: General Shaw Clifton, Commissioner Helen Clifton, Commissioners Israel and Eva Gaither, Commissioners Philip and Pat Swyers, Lt. Colonels William and Susan Harfoot, the THQ Cabinet and staff, and each Divisional Leader.
6. Pray for all Salvation Army Officers and laymen serving outside of their home Territory. Pray for their safety, their health and their ministries for Jesus.
7. Pray for the Cadets of the Prayer Warriors Session who will be entering the Training School this month to follow God’s Call for full-time service as Salvation Army officers!
8. Pray for the protection of the thousands of innocent children living in troubled parts of the world. Pray for the victims of human trafficking and the sex trade in the world.
9. Pray for Golden State Divisional Mission Team who are in Kenya. Pray for their safety and health and that they will be a blessing to those they are serving in Kenya.
10. Pray the following who are in need our prayers: Bob Doctor, who experienced a serious fall and is in the hospital; Cameron Helms, hand surgery; Major Marilyn Gregory, a delicate back surgery; Commissioner David Edwards, recovering from surgery; Mrs. Brigadier Eloise Sloan, who has not been well; Mrs. Major Edna Steinhauer, in hospital in Mesa, AZ; Major Robert Smith ; Buddy and Kathy and their daughter L. A.; Major Kay Stoops; Envoy James Mertz, who suffered a major heart attack; Glen Lycan, recovering from a heart attack; Major Shirley White, recovering from surgery; Isobel Doctor in hospital with a kidney infection; Luetta Pedersen; three year old Tanner; Greg Hoogstad for Major Geraldine Leonard ,in hospital; for James; Ken Scheline, for healing; for Major Tom Elliott; for Major Dee Webb; for Raquel; A/ Captain Royce Bynum; Marvinne; Major Wilson Urbien; Shirley, a rheumatoid flare-up; Rachel, heart problems; Ralph Krause; Captain Jack Smith’s mother, a blood infection; Major Verna Hughes, healing; Joe Baunoch, back surgery;
11. Kiki writes from Greece asking for prayer for her friend, Elyse, who lives in Lebanon, who is having doubts about her faith, and that she will find employment. Pray for: Jim and Susan Spencer; Major Jerold Forney; Brigadier Isabelle Boyington; Majors Don and Pearl Pack; Marie Desiderio; 9 year old Ruben Solano, brain tumor; Maddie; Dom and Esther; Brigadier Ben Acosta; Major Vera Elliot; Majors Don and Pearl Pack; Major Sherry McWhorter; A/Captain Elsie Lantz; Mrs. Major Manuela Garza, kidney dialysis; for Debbie, her sister, Wendy, daughter, Jenna, and for her mother.
12. Pray for: ARC beneficiaries and staff that they will experience the “Miracle” of His Grace and healing. Pray for: Yvonne, hip fracture; Mimi; Donald and Mary Morrell; Robin Bailey; Barbara Garrison; Captain Dana Johnson; Major Charles and Myrtle Griffin; Brigadier Margaret Laverty; Brigadier Martha Hansen; and other retired officers who have not been well.
13. Pray those being treated for cancer: Jennie Torgeson’s daughter, Karen; Lynn Peterson, friend of Deb Oberhamer; B/M Jim Anderson; Mrs. Lt. Colonel Oloruntobe, of Lagos, Nigeria; Barbara’s granddaughter, breast cancer; Major Max Garza, lung cancer; Dale Hill Jr., brain tumor; Colonel Diane Hogan; Lt. Colonel April Strickland; David; Karen Imai; Major Dallas Pedersen; Eileen O'Brien; Jacob Galland; Major Bill Dickinson; Major Sheila Bradley; Mrs. Captain Sylvia Waldron; Dick Youngworth; Sue Ellen's Mom; for Dick Wiseman; and others. Pray for faith, good medical care; and healing miracles!
14. Pray for the family and friends of those recently Promoted to Glory; The mother of Isobel Pearce in Great Britain; Jessie Francis, grandmother of Captain Christine Smith. May God give His comforting presence to each family member and loved one.
15. Pray daily for the 24-7 Prayer initiative in the territory!
16. General Shaw Clifton has issued Calls to Prayer for Salvationists around the world:
September 21: CALL TO PRAYER FOR PEACE. (International Day of Peace)
September 28 CALL TO PRAYER FOR VICTIMS OF SEX TRADE TRAFFICKING.
See www.24-7uswsaprayer.org
View this Call to Prayer list and recent Praise Reports at: SAPRAYUSW.COM
God Bless!
Mervyn L. Morelock, Lt. Colonel
Territorial Prayer Coordinator
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