CALL TO PRAYER
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2, NIV
The Salvation Army Call to Prayer line for November 25 2008.
“Prayer isn’t just asking God for something we want. Prayer should also include confession of sin, and praise to God for who He is and what He has done for us.
Prayer should have an additional element, and that is thanksgiving. Repeatedly the Bible commands us to give thanks. The Psalmist said, “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever” (Ps 107:1)
It’s easy to be thankful when God blesses us with something good—swift recovery from an illness, for example, or an advancement at work. But the Bible says we should “give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for us in Christ Jesus” (1 Thess 5:18 NIV)” (Hope for Each Day)
1. Pray for those being affected by the world wide economic crises. May our leaders find quick solutions to reverse the current trends and restore our country to prosperity and peace. Pray for those families being affected by the loss of their homes and jobs.
2. Pray for President George W. Bush and the remaining weeks of his administration and for President-elect Obama as he selects his new administration. May divine wisdom and grace guide each decision leading to peace and prosperity for the world. Pray for the President and President elect! Prayerteam@Presidentialprayerteam.net
3. Democratic Republic of the CONGO. Daily reports of violence in eastern Congo tell of over 250,000 innocent refugees who have been driven from their homes. Continue to pray for the victims, and for the safety and protection of Salvationists.
4. PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY. Our military serve our country with dedication and sacrifice. Pray that each will continue to know God’s protection, goodness and love. Pray for those who are wounded to find healing, whether emotional or physical and pray for their families who also make a sacrifice.
5. Salvationists serve in a ministry of hope and healing. Thousands will be looking to The Salvation Army to provide food, toys and hope this Christmas Season. Pray that a generous public, many of whom face uncertainty in these difficult times, will be able to help the Christmas effort in the Season of Caring.
6. Pray for every officer, soldier and leader. Bless 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 their staff.
6. Pray for the rescue of the thousands of children in troubled parts of the world who are victims of human trafficking and the sex trade
7. Pray for the following: Jackie Mulch, wife of Major Bill Mulch, who is very ill; Major Elaine Wildman in hospital with an infection; Clovis Machado, father of Rosangela (Pasadena) who is critical with lung and kidney problems; Marina Lepe and her family. Her father has had a stroke; Major Joe Thompson foot surgery; Walt Cisar;Retired officers who have not been well; officers, soldiers and friends who are trusting God for healing; Dr. Helen W’s father, diagnosed with Alzheimer; Josephine Turpin, Eleanor; Scott Birks; Dick Wiseman, Glen Lycan, and her mother, Connie.
9. Pray for: Continue to pray for Major Jeff Dennis; Royce Bynum; Janet Borisch’s 5 month old granddaughter, Riley; Jim and Susan Spencer; Marie Desiderio; Major Hazel Irby; A/Captain Elsie Lantz; the sister of Captain Marina Martinez, Maria Vallejo; Robin Bailey; Barbara Garrison; Captain Dana Johnson; Brigadier Izzy Boyington; Brigadier Margaret Laverty; Brigadier Martha Hansen; and other retired officers who have not been well.
10. Pray for those being treated for cancer: Major Sheila Bradley receiving Bone Marrow transplant this week; Karen, colon cancer; Michelle Solts Major Henry Graciano; Major Ben LaBarge ; C.P. Yang-Looker, brain tumor; Sam and Mary Sims; Captain Stephen Sutter; Pat; Carolyn Stillwell; Karen; Reuben Solano, brain tumor; an elderly father and brother-in-law; Charles Desidero; Lynn Peterson; Barbara’s granddaughter; Dale Hill Jr.; Eleanor; Colonel Diane Hogan; Karen Imai; Major Dallas Pedersen; Eileen O'Brien; Jacob Galland; Major Bill Dickinson; Mrs. Captain Sylvia Waldron; Dick Youngworth; Sue Ellen's Mom; Mike Olsen; and others. Pray for faith and healing miracles!
11. Pray for the family and friends of those recently Promoted to Glory including:
Major Joe Thompson, in the Promotion to Glory of his mother, Patricia Thompson, soldier of the Ventura Corps.
12. Pray for the Salvation Army Christmas Programs which need generous donations to care for families, newly in need of assistance, due to the economic crises.
13 Pray for the Cadets as they embark on their Christmas assignments.
14. Pray for officers and laymen serving away from home: (Alphabetical): Laura Anderson, Kigali, Rwanda; Majors Rafael & Raewyn Aspeitia, Manukan, New Zealand; Commissioners Don & Debbie Bell, Wellington , New Zealand; Captains Eric & Adriana Bradley, Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Commissioners Kurt & Alicia Burger, Herrenschwanden, Switzerland; Captains Daniel & Anya Henderson, Narva, Estonia;
Lt. Colonels Kenneth & Jolene Hodder, Karen, Kenya; Colonels Olin & Diane Hogan, Mexico City, Mexico; Majors Jim & Sallyann Hood, Mexico City Mexico; Majors Ted & Debbie Horwood, Beckenham, United Kingdom; Major Candice Frizzell, Mazatland, Mexico; Candace Meiborg, Thika, Kenya; Lt. Colonels Zoilo & Magali Pardo, San Jose Costa Rica; Major Beryl Pierce, Lusaka, Zambia; Captains Turnie & Evadne Wright, Waihi, New Zealand; Rachel Yu, Kinshasa, DR of Congo. May God bless them and their families in a special way during this Thanksgiving and Christmas time!
See www.24-7uswsaprayer.org and Praise Reports at: SAPRAYUSW.COM
God Bless! Mervyn L. Morelock, Lt. Colonel, Territorial Prayer Coordinator
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