CALL TO PRAYER
The Salvation Army Call to Prayer line for September 11, 2008. Please pray for the following prayer needs this week:
1. On this week of the anniversary of 9/11, pray for comfort and strength for all who have been impacted by this tragedy; give thanks that there have been no further attacks on our nation since that day. Pray for our nation to be united as we continue to work to keep citizens safe.
2. Pray for those in the path of Hurricane Ike as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico following a devastating impact on Cuba and the other islands in its’ path. Pray that this hurricane will diminish and move away from inhabited land area and pray for preparedness on the part of all in its path.
3. Pray for the safety and protection of Salvationists and fellow Christians in the Orissa area of Northern India who have been under deadly attack by radical Hindu
factions. Fervently pray for peace.
4. Pray for the protection of our military men and women as they continue to serve the cause of freedom and justice around the world and at home. Give thanks for the dedication and sacrifice of each one and their families.
5. Pray for the candidates, “Today, I pray for the candidates running for office, thanking You that You have surrounded each with advisors who consult with them on matters of great importance. O God, may the candidates and those who advise them be schooled in the habit of consulting with You on all things. Let them turn to You at a moment’s notice to ask for wisdom and understanding as they lead. This I ask in Jesus Name.” Pray for Senators Barak Obama, Joe Biden, and for Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin. Sign up now for the daily prayers at: “Prayerteam@Presidentialprayerteam.net”
6 Pray for the world wide ministry of The Salvation Army and for wisdom and guidance of our 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 and staff.
7. Pray for the thousands of innocent children who live in troubled parts of the world who are victims of human trafficking and the sex trade. General Shaw Clifton has issued a Call to Prayer for Salvationists around the world to join on September 21 in a “Call to Prayer for Peace” (International Day of Peace) and on September 28 for a Call to Prayer for the Victims of sex trade trafficking.”
8. Pray for Catherine Anderson, the three year old daughter of Cadets in the UK, ill with leukemia. http://catherineisgreat.blogspot.com.
9. Pray for the following: Josephine Turpin, on life support, Eleanor, health concerns. Scott Birks, serious head injury, contact: www.caringbridge.org/visit/scottbirks. Pray for Ed Wycoff, in hospital; Captain Lex Giron; Major Rusty Tomlinson; Major Marilyn Gregory, recovering from surgery; Major Edna Steinhauer, in hospital in Mesa, AZ; Major Stella Parker recovering from surgery; Shirley Prince, a bad fall; Carolyn; Jon Hendry; Envoy James Mertz; Major Shirley White; Isobel Doctor; Luetta Pedersen; Tanner; Ken Scheline; for Major Dee Webb; for Raquel; Marvinne; Captain Jack Smith’s mother, a blood infection; Major Verna Hughes; Joe Baunoch; Cameron Helms, Amy Hennessey, and for Leigh Ann.
10. Pray for Major Jeff Dennis, post surgery infection; Major Dave Bowler; Lt. Colonel Gertrude Angel; Captain Gladys Paton, recovering from surgery, Royce Bynum; Janet Borisch asks for prayer for her 5 month old granddaughter, Riley, possible open heart surgery; Jim and Susan Spencer; Major Jerold Forney; Brigadier Isabelle Boyington; Marie Desiderio; 9 year old Ruben Solano, brain tumor; Brigadier Ben Acosta; Major Vera Elliot; Majors Don and Pearl Pack; Major Sherry McWhorter; A/Captain Elsie Lantz; Mrs. Major Manuela Garza; for Debbie and her family.
11. Pray for Captain Ruth Scott, diabetes complications; the sister of Captain Marina Martinez, Maria Vallejo; Pray for: Yvonne, hip fracture; Mimi; Donald and Mary Morrell; Robin Bailey; Barbara Garrison; Captain Dana Johnson; for Major Charles Griffin, in hospice and for Myrtle; Brigadier Margaret Laverty; Brigadier Martha Hansen; and other retired officers who have not been well.
12. Pray for those being treated for cancer: “Bend the Knee with the power of 3” is the name of the Prayer Campaign praying 3 minutes each day at 3 pm for Major Sheila Bradley. Pray for a miracle of healing!
Pray for Captain Stephen Sutter, brain surgery on Tuesday, September 16.
Pray for Major Sheila Bradley’s brother-in-law, Pat; Carolyn Stillwell; ,Jennie Torgeson’s daughter, Karen; Lynn Peterson; B/M Jim Anderson; Mrs. Lt. Colonel Oloruntobe, of Lagos, Nigeria; Barbara’s granddaughter; Major Max Garza; 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; Mrs. Captain Sylvia Waldron; Dick Youngworth; Sue Ellen's Mom; for Dick Wiseman; and others. Pray for faith and healing miracles!
13. Pray for the family and friends of those recently Promoted to Glory; Brigadier Eloise Sloan and her family, Esther, Laurel, Howard and James; Lillian Johannessen’s mother, Grandma Helen; Bandsman Larry Freeman; Jon Hendry of Pasadena Tab; and others. May God give His comfort and peace to each family member and loved one.
14. Southern California Division invites you to join their week of 24/7 Prayer on Sept 17-24. The theme is “PUSH.” “Pray Until Something Happens!”
You may receive information and join this 24/7 Initiative by e-mailing: Susan.McCulley@sc.usw.salvationarmy.org!
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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