Jennifer M. - Grandpa PTG

"Today I found out my grandpa passed away. Although we weren’t too close, I find myself reflecting on life, family, forgiveness, the need to share Christ and to show/give grace.  Life is short. Please pray for my mom and her two brothers."

Tasha A. - Andrew's Car accident

We are well and safe! Thankful for the lady that pulled over to help Andrew. Also for all of the first responders who came to the rescue. For Brianna who stayed with Hezekiah so I could be at the hospital with Andrew. Also that she chose to watch Heze for us so andrew could go shopping. He could have been in that car to. And for Janet who made it to the scene to get all the groceries and things out of the car before they towed it. She also replaced our groceries that didn’t make it. God is good! It could have been a lot worse! We are blessed.

Matt. G. - Unspoken

"Please pray for our family!

God knows!"

Randy M. - Dad's PTG

Remembering my Dad, Bill Mulch, today. He passed away yesterday or as we say in the Salvation Army, he was Promoted to Glory. He has been for me a great example of faithfulness and holy living. Dad will be missed by friends and family.

I decided to post a couple of pictures with some of his grandkids and great grandkids.

Our Community

Pray for: 

1. Our youth in our Rockwood neighborhood. May God use us to impact each one that we interact with during the week. May they see Christ and be drawn to him. 

2. Our people in our area who come to get food. May they see Christ in our ministry. May God empower us to share the Gospel with them. 

3. Our staff and volunteers. We have a new staff who started this week. She will head our Family Services. May God guide her and give her wisdom to lead our Family Services. She is a fellow believer, and her name is Hope. May our volunteers be strengthened and stay healthy as they serve our community. 

4. Our small congregation: May God draw each one of them unto Himself and encourage them during this uncertain time. May God lead the way in all that we say and do! 

Thandiwe G. - Pasadena Tab

"Please pray for my Pastor's and all of the faithful people who work at my church, The Salvation Army Pasadena Tabernacle - they were all exposed to Covid 19. This is a huge time of year for The Salvation Army and an unfortunate time to be out of commission."

Christy M. - Jacob's Health Update

Thank you for loving our boy. We will most likely need to stay another few days at the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. We pass the time by watching Sponge Bob and doing Legos. Our view out the window is pretty entertaining as well.

So far we know that Jake’s eyesight has been impacted and his tumor was so large that his brain is still acquiring a new normal. His short term memory improves with sleep. 😴

After care will involve physical therapy, occupational therapy, hormone assessment and MRI scans for quite awhile—no radiation at this point. Your prayers mean so much to all of us. Christmas will be pretty special this year. ❤️💚🎄🙏👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Nancy D. - Melody's Older brother PTG

"Melody received word this morning that her older brother Malcomb passed away very unexpectedly. She is understandably heartbroken and would appreciate our prayers as she travels to be with her family.

 

As she heads to Alabama, we pray that the she feels the presence of the Lord as a strong tower, and that as she runs into it, she feels safe ( Proverbs 18:10)."

Rose M. - Husbands Health Update

Just got call from nurse!  Doctor suppose call later!!! Jim had 2 major blockage that were 90 percent ! They put 2 stents in but will schedule a third one later!! Has to stay at hospital for 5 hours and then I pick him up!! So thankful for prayers and praying for a good outcome!!Our love and heartfelt 

thanks for you prayers,love and concern!!! Keep praying!!!!

Rose M. - Husband's Health

"Most of you know that Jim had a major heart attack 12 years! He has done  great with the stents!  His nuclear stress test showed some abnormalities so he will have a heart catheterization tomorrow at 10:30!!

He feels  great!  Please pray no new blockage!"

Chris G. - Depression

"A total gut punch today which led to me being in bed most of the day. Sometimes we are reminded of our failings in life, today was just that for me. Depression sucks but I will not be defeated!"

Brent Kristy C. - Grandpa PTG

Grandpa Wallace passed away today... prayers appreciated for Brent and the family.

TSA West Prayer - Major Stacy C.

https://youtu.be/X_t8zRXYDT4

Christy M. - Jacob Health

After weeks of no answers, the Markham fam rejoices in the quick work of Dr. Cindy Ellenbecker, Dr. Sonia Blizzard, and the team at Sacred Heart. Tuesday night we learned Jacob had a brain tumor, surgery on Wed, recovering today. A long road ahead as it has affected his vision and too soon to tell how brain surgery has impacted his faculties, but we are feeling so positive and grateful. God is not done with this one yet! He broke the mold when he made Jake.

Ricky S. - Weston's Heart Surgery

Calling all prayer warriors.

A wonderful friend and church member Weston S. who I love very much needs your prayers today. Only in his mid twenties, he needs a heart procedure (pace maker) immediately. He is understandably very stressed out by this news. I am asking for your powerful amen (agreement in faith) to the following prayer:

Heavenly Father. I know you love Weston and you have a plan for him. A plan to grow him and strengthen Him in your Love and Way. Give him Your Joy in this challenge, Your peace in His lack of control over this, and give his family that same peace during this time. I speak supernatural healing for his heart and the highest excellence of skill from the doctors. I speak Life and health over Weston and length of days. I cancel any assignment from the enemy and release your plan for Weston’s future. Bring beauty from this trial Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen. David D. Caryn D. Bianca M. Guzman D. Sheridan B. Trevor B. Katie G. Tyler S. Jim S. Bill D. and all others please continue to pray. Weston is going to be stronger than ever after this and have a wonderful life.

Angie H. - Unspoken

Unspoken prayers for my family.  Don’t worry, God knows the details.

Jennifer M. - Health and Family

Day 6...still on the couch! 😢 awaiting test results and for my body to beat this

Sylvia S. - Health

I have tested POSITIVE for Covid-19 and my daughter Katie Galloway, who lives 1,065 miles away in Colorado has also tested positive!  No, we did not get it from one another.  

I thank God that we are feeling better than we did a few days ago.   

We will continue to rest and heal during our quarantine time.  

Thank you ALL for the sweet Birthday wishes.  Today was the first day in 54 years that I was not able to “taste” my Birthday cake.  2021 cannot come soon enough.  

I am here to offer support and prayers if you or someone you know is dealing with Covid-19.  I thank you ALL in advance for prayers of healing, concern and love for Katie & me. ❤️❤️

Thank you to our husbands Ricky & Mitchell for your tender love, care and support.  

We will praise You in the storm, Jesus. 

Lord, We ask that Your healing hand be upon us.  Amen.

Attack on Salvation Outpost - 4 PTG

WITH great sadness, The Salvation Army confirms that an attack upon the Lewono Lembantongoa Outpost, Indonesia, on Friday 27 November 2020 has claimed the lives of four members. A Salvation Army outpost is a locality in which Army work is carried out and where it is hoped a society or corps will eventually develop. 

Lewono Lembantongoa is in a very rural area of Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi, situated on the edge of the Indonesian rainforest. During the morning of 27 November, the community was subjected to a savage attack, during which The Salvation Army’s building was burned down along with six homes of members. Sadly, four members of the outpost were killed. 

Major Erik Kape (Divisional Commander, East Palu) and colleague officers acted immediately to support the local leaders, coordinating with police and with government officials of the Sigi Regency and Central Sulawesi Province who are increasing protection for the villages in the area and investigating the incident. 

In a press statement released across Indonesia, The Salvation Army invites all churches and religious associations – along with community members – to support each other vigilantly in these days, enhancing security through strong communication networks across the villages of the area. 

Territorial Commander for Indonesia, Colonel Yusak Tampai, urges Salvationists in the region to ‘remain calm but alert and careful, spreading a strong message of hope and uniting in prayer to strengthen each other’. Throughout Indonesia on Sunday 29 November, Salvationists are called to observe a three-minute silence and to pray for grieving families and congregations, asking for God’s peace to be poured upon the region. Some will be gathered for public worship while others are confined to home due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Noting that The Salvation Army serves in 131 countries and that the world continues to convulse with disturbing levels of violence affecting many of its people, General Brian Peddle, international leader of The Salvation Army, denounces any such acts. 'Throughout all aspects of Salvation Army ministry and influence we work for peace,' he says.

'We find the news from Lembantongoa greatly disturbing. Our hearts go out to our people who have been victims of evil, and to the families of those whose faith have caused such harm. I call upon all Salvationists to pray for each person who has been affected, for the continuing witness of our people, and for healing in the communities. I ask our global community to join us in this prayer, and believe that as peace finds its place, evil will be defeated.

'As General, I assure our people in Indonesia of our deep love and prayers,' he concludes.

Messages of support and unity have been received from Indonesian church leaders. The Communion of Churches in Indonesia is inviting Christian families in Indonesia to light a candle at the beginning of Advent this Sunday as a symbol of the continuing hope found in Christ. The Salvation Army is a significant church presence in Indonesia, with more than 60,000 members.

The Salvation Army in Indonesia values this unity from fellow Christians and greatly welcomes prayer support from Salvationists worldwide. 

IHQ Communications
International Headquarters

Michael T. - Health Update

"I have been diagnosed with Covid related Pneumonia. Strong meds and inhaler"

Michael T. - Health

"Test results came back positive. Prayers appreciated!"

Larry - Health

Please lift up Larry in your prayers. He is in hospital. May God's healing hands be upon her. 

Debbie G. - Mental Health

"Feeling really depressed in a really dark place right now and i don't how to get out."

Mike J. - Health

I’ve had considerable migraines since March. Getting an occipital nerve block procedure done today on the left side of my face. Prayers appreciated. I’m praying this helps the migraines.

Wayne M. - MRI tomorrow

"I have an MRI scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. I'm asking for prayers for the best possible results. Not only for DOING the MRI, which I hate, but also for what they find. I'm finally starting to feel good. I would love the least invasive scenario as possible. ❤️ 🙏🏼

I’ve been blessed so far! And I have confidence that I’ll continue to be cared for. But only because of God and his people’s prayers. Great doctors and nurses have been direct answers to those prayers."

Jillian O, - Health

Gratitude Day 15: a life lesson. In October 2018, I noticed that I wasn’t doing great. I was struggling, but convinced myself that I could handle it. A year later, October 2019, this first picture was taken. I look a mess and to be honest I was a mess a year ago. I had an undiagnosed mental health disorder, physical symptoms that showed up because of it that caused interruptions in my daily life, living on 2-4 hours of sleep a night for most my life, and not wanting to be around my family because I couldn’t stand the noise. I had anxiety attacks on the regular and knew that I couldn’t keep living like this. So, on my birthday in January, I took myself to the doctor and asked for help. The 2nd picture is me in October 2020. Please know, I am still a mess, but a mess that now has help. I couldn’t imagine going through 2020 without it. And for those struggling, it’s okay to ask for help, it doesn’t make you weak or less than. This is something that I continue to learn. And thank you to  those who have encouraged me to take that step.

Mike G. - Health

"Current medical update: 

I now have three viruses that I am dealing with. Currently on two antibiotics and starting IV  antibiotics next week

 (2 weeks). #covidsucks"

Jessica C. - Step Brother PTG

To my Army family,

My mom is so humbled that my “employer and church” honor her for being my mom.  She is amazed that being a Silverstar mom, DHQ sends her cards on her birthday and remembers her on some holidays too. I am hoping some more people can continue to bless my mom and stepdad during this painful time.  On Saturday, November 7^th, my stepbrother, Micah drowned while on vacation in a small village in southern Mexico. He was 38. My parents are devastated, not to mention the difficulty of navigating how to get his body back to San Diego and all the COVID precautions.

If people want to send my parents some cards I know they would appreciate it. 

Sue S. - Health

Susan S was released from the hospital to Autumn Care Center on October 29, 2020. She has been in a private room where her healing and physical therapy are taking place. It is hoped that she will be able to move to a room where she can get more intense physical therapy.

Her husband and children have had to just visit her through the closed window in her room, but her spirits are high.

Please continue to keep Susan and Les and their family in your prayers.

Amy R. - Mom's Injury

Long, rough day with my mom at the hospital. She fell and broke her hip last night - about to go into surgery in 20 minutes (9pm). Breaking your hip is a very big deal when you’re 90.

Larry J. - Friends Health

I need some help. Now let us all stop laughing for a bit if we can.  My prayer list is getting long and I am concerned that I might not get them all covered. Could you help me out in prayer for a friend who has enough troubles already but now has C19 to top it off. All alone and unable to understand. Please pray for "J" and his family, God already knows the details.

Julie S. - Son's Health

Drew has a UTI again (one of the continual issues for people with Spina Bifida). His fever had been up to 104, but It’s lower now and we have antibiotics. If you think of it, say a prayer for him. We need his temp down so the seizures don’t come.

Daniel S. - Gearing Up for Kettle

"Please pray for the safety of our daily staff, volunteers clients and others. Please include our Kettles workers and other Christmas staff in in our prayers.

Thank you again for everything you are doing.

God is still on the throne and He will carry His own.

He promised never to leave us, never to leave us alone!

God is still on the throne, and he will carry His own,

Every promise is true, I believe it, do you?

God is still on the throne!"

Katherine M. - Sugery Tomorrow

Please pray for Katherine as she prepares for her shoulder surgery tomorrow. May God's presence be upon her and give her peace throughout this surgery. May His healing touch give her 100% recovery! 

Steve A. - Dad PTG

For the last 10 years, my father fought valiantly against the cruel and debilitating illness of Parkinson’s Disease. He did so with grace, courage and a wry sense of humor, right until the end. Today, in the early hours of the morning, my Dad passed away and was promoted to Glory.

I thank God for his life and for the wonderful Christian example he set for so many of us. He was kind, thoughtful and spent his whole life living for others; he always had that spark of mischief in his eyes and was so much fun to be with!

Dad, I love you and will miss you terribly. I thank God that you are now free from pain and that your smiley eyes are looking down from a heavenly place! Servant of God - - well done!!

Dewayne H. - Aunt

"Please say a prayer for healing for my Aunt Darlene (my dad's sister) who has Covid 19.  Please pray for her family too.  Thank you very much friends!  God bless you."

Crystal M. - Family / New Home

Today I am so thankful to God for a huge Answer to prayer. 

At the end of July on our way to the Fairbanks airport after visiting Matt and family we received a call that Toms family home that he grew up in , in North Portland had caught on Fire. Thankful to God that all 3 Brothers got out safely, but everything was lost. 

2 of the Brothers have special needs. So between appointments and care givers it has been an emotional time for Tom all while finding a new place for them to live. They have been in a Motel 6 since end of July

Today we are pleased to say they are now in an Apartment near us. Starting over from

Nothing is a daunting task. Renting an apartment is like an act of Congress. Praise God the starting over is going well. 

I know many of you have been praying for Tom during this time. It has been emotional to see you family home burned and not livable. 

Plus getting all the proper care for his 2 Brothers. 

Please continue to pray as we continue to go through this journey. Still many things ahead.

Claire H. - Personal Prayer

Hi friends. I’m not doing ok. 

So if you could pray for me, that would be great. 

Also, if a few kind and interested souls could occasionally encourage me to eat and drink and maybe get outside, I need that. Those things tend to slip away from me. iykyk (If you witnessed Aleen airplane feed me chicken, well 😂 lucky you, you witnessed pure friendship)

There’s been too much trauma and disruption in my life this year. I’m feeling extremely unsettled and extremely unsafe. I’ve coped extraordinarily well through all this. But I thought in a room filled to the the brim with hard things, I was all maxed out and wouldn’t have to endure any more; I had reached the ceiling. But the ceiling keeps rising to accommodate new pains. That feels like a mean trick and I don’t know where it ends. I know this extended no-end-in-sight trauma is a familiar feeling for most of you this year. 

God is faithful, but I’m putting his crew on notice. So... consider yourself notified. Please love me extra right now.

Rob B. - John PTG

"No matter what happens with the U.S. election tonight, half of our country (give or take some millions of people) will be sad.

Not nearly as sad, though, as those of us who had the honor of knowing St. John of the Magnenat. I’d say he went to be with Jesus today, but the two have been together for so long, it’s really just that their eternal journey continued.

Praying peace for his family."

Kim W. - Prayer

I would be deeply humbled if everybody on my timeline that believes in the power of prayer would stop what you’re doing, just take a minute, and post this.

"Lord, we need You! Please sweep through this nation and heal this land. Restore our strength, renew our minds, and cast out anything that's not of You. In Jesus Christ’s name we pray, Amen."

Pray for our country!!

Amen

#FaithChallenge

#CopyAndPasteIfYouAgree

🙏Amen🙏

Sergio G. - New International Appointment

Today we are humbled to be appointed as the Under Secretaries for the Americas and Caribbean zone starting January 15, 2021. We look forward to serving the leaders and people of this great Salvation Army Zone, which stretches from Canada to the southern point of Chile. We will be working from The Salvation Army International Headquarters (IHQ) in London, UK. Please pray for us as our family transitions from Long Beach to London over the next couple of months. Our 3 youngest will be accompanying us (Kelly 18, Ivonne 17, Caleb 15) so pray for their transition and wellbeing.

Stephanie and I are grateful to God for 5 1/2 wonderful years @ Long Beach Citadel where we have been privileged to work with wonderful people we can call friends, both in the office and at the Corps. Plus all the wonderful community folks that have supported our Red Shield project and many programs over the last 5 years. We have a wonderful, hard-working board that we will miss and a great mayor and city council that have also been our advocates. Thankful for all of them and their support.

To all our friends and family, we will miss each of you very much, so please stay in touch.

Rob B. - John's Health

Praying for St. John of the Magnenat & his family, today! He fell and is unresponsive.

Sid S. - Sister PTG

Well, I am brokenhearted to inform my Facebook family that my sister Milissa has passed away.  She was always struggling with health issues but was so resilient in fighting through them, until now.  Super smart, super sweet and at times very loving sister, it's hard to know she is gone. 

Please keep my family, especially my Dad (who was her main caretaker), and her two sons David and Gregory in your prayers as they suffer from this loss, as I will!

Rose M. - Brother's Health

I would ask all on my friends on Facebook to please pray for  my brother Adam!!! He has covid,  pneumonia and high fever!  He is a diabetic also!!! I  They just admitted him to hospital!!! I know the power of prayer and ask for you to take him to the Father for healing!! Also pray for his sweet wife Valerie who can’t see him for  comfort and peace during this mist difficult time!!!

Sid S. - Surgery and Recovery

"I am calling on all my prayer warriors on behalf of a dear friend and member of our Corps here in Vilnius.  He daughter is going to have a very serious surgery on her brain, which is always a risky surgery, but we believe with your prayers and God's grace and mercy all things will work out for the good in this surgery.  Her mother Birute is very worried and would like a prayer chorus singing in heaven for her daughter's behalf.  Thank you for taking time to pray.  Please let us know if God revealed anything to you in your prayers in the comments below."

Chris R. - Prayer

Rough day emotionally today.  Prayers appreciated.

Dewayne H. - Friend

Please pray for our friend, Kristin M. who is also a former Officer in The Salvation Army. She had a heart attack this morning and is in the hospital. Thank you for your prayer support. God bless you.

Michael P. - Col. Fire

Friends, please pray for our state of Colorado in our community of Broomfield the fire just walked in and the sky is full of smoke and ash. God have mercy on us.

Melissa's Mom PTG

Please pray for Melissa and Brent. Melissa's mom passed away this week in her home. Pray for peace and comfort for this family. Also pray for all the details regarding the funeral and home. 

Luis A. - Mom PTG

This is my mom, dad and me. Today mom passed away and is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She’s not suffering anymore. She’s with my grandma Maria and my grandpa Manuel. I thank God for the best mother we  could have. I’m going to miss her. La quiero mucho madre!!

Hurricane Delta

From Phil Robertson:

Power out, trees down, road blocked, but we’re OK.

Join us in praying for everyone hit by Hurricane Delta.

The storm will be out of the news in a few days, but the aftermath will last a lot longer than that for the people of Louisiana.

Saul S. - Surgery

I (Crystal) have a sinus surgery scheduled for 11:00am tomorrow morning! Please keep me in your prayers! Thank you in advance!

Alfred P. - Healing

My Dear Ones

I will not be able to continue with Facebook 

After months in hospital I received surgery on my back , now I can not walk at all. I am home bound and in tremendous pain.

I truly love each of you and am grateful to be part of your family. 

I still read my Bibles on my phone and Kindle so it may appear I am active, but I am not.

Any of you can send me a private message through Messenger and I will do my best to respond 

But for you who revere my name,* the sun of righteousness* will rise with healing* in its rays. And you will go out and frolic* like well-fed calves.  Mal  4 -2

It's been a long time since I have froliced , sounds fun. I am steadfast in my faith, and it is my prayer that you remain so.

Lena L. - Friend

PRAYER WARRIORS NEEDED ASAP

Prayers needed ASAP for a really good friend and Sister of mines struggling with life at the moment. Please lift her up in your prayers 🙏🏼she needs us now more than ever. 

Life is too precious and only God knows our time. The devil is a liar and is out to kill, steal, and destroy. Don’t give him the space in your life and allow him to invade your thoughts. God is more than enough and will give you all that you need to get through this tough time.

We are all praying for you Sissy!

Love you to the moon and back Sissy!🥰❤️

D-Deb - Tragedy in Odessa TX

TEXAS PASTOR & WIFE KILLED

Pastor Kenny Comstock and his wife, Melissa Comstock, were tragically killed in a horrible car crash near Tatum, New Mexico this past weekend.  Kenny was the Executive Pastor at Crossroads Church in Odessa, TX. He had been in that position since 2011. Their three children were with them in the back seat and survived. According to news reports, a car came across the median and hit them. I felt a picture would help us pray for their young children left behind (ages 6, 4 and 1), their grieving families and the people of Crossroads Church.  My heart aches deeply for all of them.

Tammy R - Sarah’s Update

Sara is out of surgery and in recovery.  The doctor said it went really well. Thank you for all of your prayers.

Tammy R. - Sara’s Surgery

**I just want to assure everyone that this surgery is not related to a cancer return.  This surgery is related to damage done by radiation.  We are praising God that Sara is still cancer free!**

I just handed Sara off to the surgery nurses.  Anxiety is not a lack of faith, it just is...and she has a lot of it this morning.  Please pray that it calms and she has a quick healing with minimal pain.

Nancy D. - Kristy C. Father's Health

Team Cascade,

Captain Kristy’s father has been struggling a bit with his health and is going in for some significant diagnostic tests on Tuesday. Following this, the doctors will have a much better plan for treatment.

Captain Kristy is understandably concerned and would appreciate the prayer support around her, her Dad Leroy Shelton, and the entire family. She will be traveling to Tucson so prayers for Captain Brent and the boys are also appreciated. We believe that “my God will meet ALL your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

God bless each of you today!

Franklin Graham- President

"It was said that the next 48 hours are the most critical as President Donald J. Trump recovers from the coronavirus. I would encourage everyone to continue to pray, that God’s hand would be on him—and on this nation.

Also pray for his dear wife, First Lady Melania Trump, and all those who are suffering from this virus.'

Mark M. - his dad health

UPDATE on my Dad (Edward Mohr): HE'S COMING HOME!!!! He is scheduled to move home from the rehab center next Thursday! 

Thank you all for your faithful prayers throughout this months-long journey. We are all so blessed and humbled and amazed at what God has done. From seizures to several induced comas to ventilators to a tracheostomy to a feeding tube to pneumonia to covid (caught in the rehab center), from Zoom family meetings to Facetime to visiting through the window in the parking lot, he got through it ALL and now all that's left is to gain strength and heal. Glory to God! 

He is still quite weak and will need a lot of physical therapy to get back to his "normal" self, but, after all, what is "normal" in 2020 anyway?

God is so good. 

Rhonda's Husband Jack - Hospital

please lift up our long time volunteer Rhonda and her husband Jack in prayer. Jack was admitted to the hospital. Please pray for healing for Jack and strength to support for Rhonda. 

Ann - Husband Todd's Sister PTG

We are saddened to say that Gary’s sister, Bonnie, passed away suddenly yesterday after emergency surgery. Our sweet sister was the youngest of 5, with 4 rambunctious brothers who adored her. She was the most loving and calming force and truly the “Princess” in the family. Her faith was solid and we are comforted with the knowledge that she is with her Lord and Savior. We are thankful that we were together just one year ago this week. Rest In Peace and love, Bonnie❤️

Portland Tabernacle/ Leaders & People

There are times when change needs to happen. This is the situation with the Portland Tabernacle now.

 

Some of you have seen the Facebook postings from last night that referenced the “end of an era” at the Tab. It is true that there is an end of an era on Sandy Blvd but the ministry is alive and well! Captains Mike and Jillian O’Brien led a wonderful service of celebration yesterday and next week will kick off their transitional year or so at the Clackamas Ministry Center at DHQ. This will allow us the time to identify the right location for a new ministry in Clackamas County.

 

Please pray for the O’Briens as they lead this temporary time of change and growth. They have identified several focus groups that are allowing the corps family to speak into the future ministry that will develop as a result of this geographical change.

 

Thank you for your interest and your partnership in prayer for the new expression of ministry that is being birthed!

 

God bless you today!

Gordan's Mother PTG

please pray for Gordan and his family. His mom went to be with the Lord on Sunday Sept. 13th 2020. Please continue to pray for peace and for guidance in this family furing this difficult time. 

Heather's Grandmother PTG

please pray for Heather and her family during this time of grieving. Her grandmother passed away this morning. Pray for peace and for all the details to come together for her and her family!

Tina M. - Well-being

Please keep me in prayer. Sleep has eluded me for many days now. Stressed. Very stressed. Don’t want to discuss it. Please just pray if you would. Thanks.

Monica K. - Mark's Health Update

Thursday Evening Update:

Mark did not get to come home today. The doctor and nurses seem to think tomorrow might be the day. They upped one of his Blood Pressure meds and are hopeful this might be the right combination. 

They came this afternoon and did the Kidney Doppler. It was a very through ultrasound. The tech couldn’t tell us anything and we were hoping to get the results tonight but no such luck. 

Hopefully tomorrow brings good news.

Nancy D. - Ernie's mom

Team Cascade:

 

Lt. Ernie’s mother has experienced a serious medical episode in Pocatello and is undergoing treatment currently. 

 

He has shared this and would appreciate the prayer support of his Army family. We want to live out the words of James 4:14-15a, “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.  And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.”

 

Thank you for faithful prayers for our fellow officers.

God bless each of you!

Tim C. - Health

He will be having a biopsy for his throat; they found a growth. 

May God be with Tim as he gets this test done. May this growth not be cancerous and may he be healed. 

Kristy C. - Health

Prayers appreciated for health issues. Thank you.

Monica K. - Husband Mark's Health

Prayers Needed. Mark is in the ICU. He has a brain bleed that they have classified as a stroke. He is stable and alert. They said he will likely be here for 3 days to a week.  I’m heading home soon and will update when I have any new information.

Mike J. - Health/Headache

"Gonna try to finally get some rest. So much on my heart and mind. Have not gone to bed yet. Came back last night from preparing dinner meals and tried to go to sleep. An incredible migraine hit soon after and no one of the medication I take helped. So I stayed up all night. Praying for rest tonight."

Raymond D. - Cascade Division Prayer

Good Evening Everyone,

 

Isaiah 12:2 reminds us, “Indeed, God is my salvation; I will trust Him and not be afraid, for Yah, the Lord, is my strength and my song. He has become my salvation.”

 

If you would like to join me in prayer, please do!

 

Dear God in Heaven, we love You.

 

We continue to lift up the people and the places devastated by these fires. May they find the food, shelter, help, and protection they need. Point them in the direction they need to go to begin their recovery. Send the people and the resources they need to climb out of the ashes. Give them the determination, courage, strength, and hope to find their way to safety and recovery.

 

We ask Your protection over the many people and agencies who stand to assist. Lord, they are working hard to serve those affected by both the fires and the virus. We are thankful for their dedication and hard work. Give them what they need to serve their neighbors. Give them the strength to meet the needs of so many. Give them the rest and rejuvenation required to keep themselves healthy and well. Lord, they may not hear this prayer, but let them know how thankful we are for what they do to show their love for You and their love for others.

 

Lord, let the flames be extinguished and may the land heal. Let the smoke clear and the blue skies return. Let the virus end and health return. Let the people heal and praise Your name.

 

We pray and ask these things tonight because You are our salvation, because we trust in You, and because You are our strength.

 

Amen.

 

God Bless,

 

Captain Raymond D.

Pastoral Care/Development Officer

Retired Officer Representative

Angelina K. - Fire in Southern Oregon

"2400 residences destroyed in the Alameda Fire in our area of Southern Oregon. 75 businesses destroyed. There are still other fires happening around us. Praying for our firefighters, weather, and our whole valley."

Dave A. - Health

"Uncle Dave is in hospital.

I have an infection in my body.

The new pump was not working correctly."

David S. - Wife injured

Not a good day today. Diane fell at our food pantry. She had to get stitches, sprained her wrist and can’t walk due to a very swelled and bruised knee. She has to see an orthopedic surgeon to see what is wrong with her knee. They think it’s torn tendons and ligaments but the x-rays only show the bones.

Rachel J. - Pain and Health

I could use your prayers.  I am struggling with pain tonight.  It is also causing me to feel alone.  Thank you.

Crystal M. - Health

Dear Facebook family.

I would appreciate your prayers tomorrow as I will be going in for a Second Heart Ablation in the morning . God is good and HE is Faithful.

Raymond D. - Division / Fire

Greetings All,

 

I just would like to take a moment this morning to pray about the fires going on in the division:

 

Lord, we love You. We lift up the people affected by the fires that are raging throughout the division and specially in Oregon. From the very south of the division to the boarder with Washington, from the coast all the way through to Idaho, the fires burn and the smoke covers us. People are having to evacuate their homes. Lord, lives have been lost, homes and property burned, pets and animals are gone. So many thousands of us are affected… You know each of us by name and are Your children. Wrap Your arms of protection around us and bring us to safety.

 

We ask that You protect the first responders who are fighting these fires, carrying out the rescues of those endangered, and planning and carrying out the response. Give them wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and the courage they need to carry out these dangerous and heroic deeds. Thank You for them and provide the resources needed during these battles.

 

Lord, we are also thankful for the many agencies that have come together to care for those who are affected. The shelter, food, spiritual care, and love they provide is so important right now. We think of the Salvation Army officers, employees, and volunteers who are on the front lines, serving those in need… serving You. Give them all they need to carry out their work, including the safety and rest they need during this most difficult of times.

 

We pray for an end to the fires, the protection of the people, and that through all of this, You may be glorified.

 

In Your precious name we pray.

 

Amen.

 

Psalm 56: 3-4a tells us, “When I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not fear.”

 

God Bless,

 

Captain Raymond D.

 

Jason K. - Medford Fire

As I reflect on my day yesterday and taste the smoke in my mouth as we continue to breath in smoke no matter where we go.  I am thankful for living in a community that is resilient. A community that may get knocked down but it doesn’t stay knocked down. A community that comes together during a time of need. I am in awe of people who are dedicated to help others even through their own worry, pain, and loss. 

Yesterday afternoon we had the opportunity to pick up food from a grocery store in Phoenix, Oregon. This food will be a great help as we prepare to provide the meals at the EXPO for the evacuees. As we drove into Phoenix it was heart breaking to look upon neighborhoods that I had driven past many times during our years living in this community to only see the burnt remains. 

Over the years I have been deployed to various Emergency Disaster Service operations with The Salvation Army. I have come into the aftermath of tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, and floods. I have listened to the stories of what people experienced through those situations.  During those experiences I have been there to be support to people going through the emotional roller coaster of dealing with tragedy and loss. 

But, what is happening now is different. I’m not walking into a community as a stranger giving support to EDS efforts for a couple of weeks with the plan to then go back home. This is my community. This is my home. We have employees, friends, and corps/church members who have either lost their homes, are helping loved ones who lost their homes, and/or have been evacuated and are scattered throughout the state. 

I have hope and am faithful in trusting that God will give us the clarity and focus to do our part in helping, comforting, and being present as our community goes through this difficult journey.

Angela N. - Firefighters

Anya H. - Heal Our Land

We need rain!!! We need God’s help!!! We need humble wise hearts to remember how fragile life is and how much we depend on each other!!! God, help us and heal our land!!!

Shannon M. - Jonathan's Health

At Shriners for Jonathan's first treatment appointment for the spasticity in his legs. Please keep him in your prayers that this will help bring him relief and to provide us some answers.

Angela N. - Prayers

Prayer for the Protection and Safety of Family

Lord, I pray Your emotional, physical, and spiritual protection over my kids (grandkids). Keep evil far from them, and help them to trust You as their refuge and strength. I pray You will guard their minds from harmful instruction, and grant them discernment to recognize truth. I pray You will make them strong and courageous in the presence of danger, recognizing that You have overcome and will set right all injustice and wrong one day. Help them to find rest in Your shadow, as they live in the spiritual shelter You provide for them. Let them know that the only safe place is in Jesus, and that their home on earth is only temporary.  - by Rebecca Barlow Jordan

Tasha A. - Estacada and surrounding

Our home and all of Estacada is officially in stage 3 evacuation. This means everyone needs to leave. Pray for everyone in the red area and their homes.

Jason K. - Fire Evacuation

This has definitely been a whirlwind of a day. I had no idea this day would go as it did. I come out of a zoom Advisory Board meeting to discover there is a  fire causing evacuations from Ashland through talent and Phoenix. We quickly move into action to convert the HOPE House into an evacuation shelter. Hours later we are under threat of posible evacuation as police drive around our site announcing that we need to prepare for evacuation. Many of our employees and church members rushed to their homes to get their family members and leave due to evacuation orders. 

Many people have lost their homes. Many people are scared and panicked. God will bring us all through this difficulty. We pray for his protection and help through all of it. Tomorrow(today) will not be business as usual. It will have its challenges. I pray tomorrow as we figure out how to manage through the loss,destruction, and sorrow we will also be able to see the blessing of having a tomorrow.

Lani C. - Mother in Law

I love this photo of John’s mom and my mom at our wedding 1990. Mom was Promoted to Glory this March and my mother in law, Helen Chamness Roth, breathed her last breath on earth just yesterday, September 6th. Loving knowing they are walking the streets of gold together ❤️.

Jean B. - Health

Prayer needed again, please, for my son John Potts. He went in for a final checkup and God was with him!

' I Came in to get a new ultrasound to confirm that taking the blood thinner shots to the belly since June got rid of the blood clot in my right leg ... and instead am told it has extended much farther up my leg/vein. They want to admit me, put in "a filter" and change my medication. 

Yes. The doc had me go straight to ER and I'm now in the process of being admitted. They're getting ready to start a heparin drip. Later on the radiologist will be inserting a filter into the aorta below my heart (which is where the clot would go if it breaks up)

So I'll be spending my "vacation" in the hospital. Unfortunately it's potentially life threatening, so there's really no choice in the matter.' Thank you all for your prayers. 🙏 Jean Potts Bowler

Brent and Kristy Church - Family

The last time Brent saw grandpa was in May of 2018. The last time I saw grandpa was April of 2019. Grandpa left his earthly home on Friday... we are thankful grandpa was able to spend his last days with grandma at their home. We are grieving but we know he’s no longer in pain. Please keep the Church family in your prayers... he will be greatly missed by so many!

Laura F. - Mom PTG

"Today, my mom went to be with her Lord. Thank you to all those who prayed for her and our family. Love you mom. Until I see you again ..."

Laura F. - mom’s Health

“What a day! I knew it was going to be hard. Today would have been my 30th wedding anniversary  ... my 8th without him. I miss him so very much.

Then, I woke up to a message that my mom was in the hospital on a ventilator.  Apparently,  she had a heart attack last night and was without a pulse for 30 to 45 minutes while waiting for the ambulance to get there (she lives in the middle of nowhere). They performed CPR and were able to get her heart started. They life flighted her from one hospital to another where they found her to have Pneumonia and put her on the ventilator. She is unresponsive and they don't have much hope. Today she has had seizure after seizure. My sister lives closest (6-7 hours away) and is driving down tomorrow to assess the situation. 

Please, prayer warriors, pray for my mom. Her name is Melody. Pray also for wisdom for the doctors and us as we decide what to do. Thank you.“

Matt G. - Health

"Well, I am sick with an upper respiratory infection. So I will be tested tomorrow to make sure I don’t have Covid-19. I would appreciate any prayers - that I might feel better!"

Mark G. - Back Healing

"Prayers appreciated!  Happens once or twice a year - usually stress and is better in a few days but I can’t afford to be laid up right now so need to get moving."

Glory S. - Dad's Update

~UPDATE!!~

My dad is out of surgery and the doctor said that it was successful and everything went well! He is out of the recovery room now and we are heading back home. He will have to go through a few weeks of recovery but knowing him it will be a week🤔. He is so strong and I know that God’s got him. The next time you see him, he should be feeling a lot better! Right now he is a little out of it but even after surgery he is still smiling (partially because it was buy one get one free at Starbucks😂)

Glory S. - Dad's (Butch) Surgery/Recovery

Please pray for my dad because he is having back surgery today. If you didn’t know he has spinal stenosis and piriformis. He has been in a lot of pain for a long time and I am so glad that he is able to get the surgery now. I am praying and hoping that the surgery will go well🙏🏼❤️

Raymond E.K. - Fire In California

“Please keep Chris Audette (Center Director The Salvation Army Kroc Center - San Francisco), his family, and all people in Fairfield, California (Solano County) as they were ordered to vacate their homes due to the wildfires.  Praying that the fires don’t destroy property and that firefighters help prevent more damage. #prayerworks #protection #wildfires “

Roy W. - Advisory Board (fire toward his home) in California

Roy: Please pray for this beautiful family. Mike is on our Advisory Board and a tremendous servant to this community. Pray for protection, for firefighters safety, and for the fires to subside.

Mike: If you think about it say a prayer for our family. We were evacuated earlier today and told by firefighters that we are 90% to loose our home this evening or tomorrow to wild fires. Kids of course are having a hard time, but we are all safe in a hotel and happy to have each other.

 

Brett is found and doing well - Praise the Lord!

Pray for Brett

GRESHAM, OR (KPTV) – Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a Gresham man who was reported missing early Sunday morning.

Gresham police reported Brett McGuire was last seen around 12:10 a.m. Sunday in the 5600 block of Southeast 122nd Avenue.

Police said McGuire suffers from a brain injury.

He is described as a 61-year-old man with gray hair and green eyes who stands approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds.

According to police, McGuire may be wearing blue jeans and a light weight “bomber-style” jacket. He also may have a patch over his left eye from a recent surgery and/or be wearing large framed glasses.

Police are asking anyone who knows McGuire’s whereabouts to call 911.

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Franklin G. - President’s Brother

My prayers are with President Donald J. Trump and the family as his brother, Robert, passed away today. The President shared that Robert was not only his brother, but his best friend. I know they would appreciate your prayers as well during this time.

Rhonda L. - Prayer

"With A Heart That Will Not Stop Hoping and Praying, and With Total FAITH In My Heavenly Father, Today I Kneel In Prayer. Dear God, I’m Asking You To Put Peace In The Hearts Of Those Who Are Filled With Hate for This Country and Our President. I Pray All Plans To Destroy This Country Will Fail. I Pray For The Recovery Of the Patients with Covid-19 and For Protection For Those Who Have Not Yet Suffered The Infection. I Ask You God For Help to Find What Will End Covid-19. I Ask For The Holy Spirit To Guide All People Toward You and Toward Peace. For the Ones Who Don’t Know You LORD, I Pray That They Will Open Their Hearts and Let You Come Into Their Hearts. Thank you for All The Blessings You Have Given Me and My Family. Keep Us Safe From Harm and Danger, Sickness and Disease, and Keep Us Mentally, Emotionally, Physically, and Spiritually Well. Lord, I Continue to Pray That We Become One Nation, Under God, Indivisible With Liberty and Justice For All. Give us the Opportunity and The Courage to Teach Others More About You and To LOVE Them Where They Are At. Bless and Protect Our Police Officers and Military, Men and Women. Take Care of Them and Watch Over Them As We Pray For The United States Of America. In Jesus name, AMEN!!!

I ask that you put this message in your status. Let’s do a massive Prayer Chain. Let US BE IN UNITY. May God bless us! God bless the USA! AMEN!!!!!!

If you choose to, copy and paste and post it on your page!"

Scott M. - Devo Prayer

God of justice and mercy, I come before You now with an awareness of those whose prayers today are sighs, sobs or even screams for help. Soften my heart to care more keenly, sharpen my mind to think more clearly, and clench my fists to fight more fiercely for those who are oppressed...

Lord, it’s easy to blame everyone else for the world’s injustices but I know that I can be hard-hearted towards the needs of others. I hate human trafficking but then I buy cheap products made in sweat shops without checking their source, and I tolerate a culture that glamourises porn. I claim to care about the poor but I don’t know the names - or the needs - of some of the people in my own street. Forgive my hypocrisy. Break my heart with the things that break Yours. Amen.  —Prayers from Lectio 365 Devotional

Bob G. - Jeff's Health

AUGUST 10, 2020

UPDATE ON JEFF C.

Jeff is in the OR now undergoing surgery for a superficial thrombosis. He has been through a bevy of medical tests during the last days. MRI results should be available today.

He is a strong guy, a child of God, and we all could use your continuing prayer support. We cannot possibly say how much these have meant to each of us. Thank you, thank you.

Michelle V. - Wayne M. Health/Surgery

"My friend and worship leader at our church. Praying for surgery and healing today to go well for him. please say extra prayers for him!"

Rochelle G. - Health

"Yesterday (yes on a Sunday) I went in for an ultrasound to check out things in my uterus-I have several cysts but one was particularly concerning to the staff in February when I had my first ultrasound-as well as some other issues in that area I won’t post-but these things point to possible cancer which scares the crap out of me I won’t lie-now I’m just waiting to hear back results! Man it really has been a year of health crap for me 😭. Prayers for me for peace and wisdom during these times!"

Franklin G. - Kauai, Hawaii/ Churches

Here’s another example of Democratic-led state and local government targeting people of faith. It seems they have no respect for God. We have a friend who is a pastor in Kauai, Hawaii, and he said that the state government and county prosecutor are targeting their church because they won’t turn away 75% of their attendance. Pastor Steve Rex shared that it is unfair and troubling that large businesses and restaurants get away with it, but the church is told to comply or suffer the consequences. This is happening in other Democratic-led states as well, such as California with Pastor John MacArthur’s Grace Community Church.

Pastor Rex said they have no COVID-19 cases in the church and have had no deaths on the island. They are being threatened with a fine of thousands of dollars or imprisonment if they don’t comply. Pastor Rex said, “People are hurting they say church is the only place they feel alive. I can’t turn people away please pray for me.” Join me in praying for Pastor Rex, Calvary Chapel North Shore Kauai, and other churches seeking to assemble, worship, and minister to people during this pandemic.

Tony Compollo - Hospital/ Health

Below was shared by Mark Hollingsworth

An update on Tony Campolo from his son, Bart, as he continues to work his way back from the stroke he suffered in June: 

"Dad’s working hard in rehab, but his progress is slow. He’s got a great attitude, however, especially in light of the fact that even my mother still isn’t allowed into his room. Instead, she spends much of each hot summer day masked and perched on a plastic chair in the bushes outside his open window, talking with him through the screen. The rest of us do the same when we visit, in between socially distant picnics with Mom at a nearby park." 

"Regardless, it looks like my folks' recovery / adjustment is going to be a long and difficult process. In the meantime, my father is still thoughtful and funny and intense and prayerful. He’s more patient now, however, and more peaceful as well. While I was there, we talked about theology and politics, basketball and movies, grandkids (and his one great-grandkid) and legacies, all with an overriding sense of wonder and gratitude. As usual, I was inspired by the richness of his life. My mother is worried about the future, and exhausted in the present, but she too is slowly learning to find meaning, and even bits of joy, in the midst of this crisis."  

"You know, kind of like we’re all doing right now."

Christie F. - Dad PTG

It was a tough day for me. We laid my dad to rest at the Makawao Veteran's Cemetery. I really wanted to be there with my family. I got to be there via video chat. I hate being so far away. I miss my dad, my hero and first best friend. Dad, no be kolohe and make pilikia for the angels! I love you forever!!!

Franklin G. - Beirut

Yesterday’s massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, was heard and felt nearly 150 miles away in Cyprus. The count is now at at least 135 people killed, more than 5,000 injured, and 300,000 lost their homes. The explosion was just a few hundred yards from the Karantina Alliance Church, which was founded and pastored for decades by my dear friend Reverend Sami Dagher. I talked with Sami, and the church, its Bible school, and its offices have a lot of damage. The country and the people are devastated. Samaritan's Purse will be helping the church and as many as we can in the community. Would you join me in praying for Sami and the Karantina Alliance Church today? Please also pray for the families who lost loved ones and those who have been most impacted by this horrible incident.

Maureen L. - mom's health

Hi friends, please pray for me and family, it seems my mom is facing her last days here...

Pray for Lebanon

ARC men temporary housing

You may have seen or heard about the huge warehouse fire we had in one of our Salvation Army sites this week (Riverside/Perris). Thankfully, no one was hurt but the fire was pretty devastating to the facility. What an unexpected blessing to be able host the men from the facility here at Pine Summit for a few days! The hope is to allow them time and space to process and prepare for what going back will be like. Pray for these guys and our Salvation Army leaders as they come to mind! 🙏

https://www.google.com/amp/s/ktla.com/news/local-news/firefighters-battling-salvation-army-blaze-that-spread-to-surrounding-areas-in-perris/amp/

Bianca M. - Grandma

Please keep my grandma Paula in your prayers please 😢🙏🏽❤️

Debbie D. - Health

Checking into the hospital. Please pray.

David S. - Health

I'm going to update my friends on this sickness, so you will be reminded to pray for me. 

I was tested on Monday, but the results can take up to 2 weeks. This is day 11 of me being down. I am on a steroid for my lungs. I feel better today as far as that sick feeling, but today I am struggling for breath, so I greatly covet your prayers. I know they work. When so many prayed for me the other day, I felt better than since the beginning. God is good.

I called my doc and was told if it gets worse to go to the er. That is a last resort for me. (In fact I really don't think of a hospital as a resort at all) I saw a video of a doctor who has had great results with some asthma med that is administered through breathing treatments. If you messaged me that video, could you resend it? I can't remember the name of that drug and would like to ask my doc about it.

Michele F. - Update on Rich

7 is the magic number...Rich just finished his 7 treatments of Chemotherapy at Cancer Care Northwest today! He couldn't have gotten through this without the help, love and care of these extraordinary cancer care nurses...a big thank you to Jen, Tracey, Aubrey, Carly, and Bri...everyday these ladies have a smile on their faces and are so kind...you can tell they love their jobs..now onto finishing 4 more radiation treatments by August 4th...we will hopefully get back to being some what semi normal after this...please continue to pray for Rich as he is now dealing with some of the side effects that chemo and radiation bring to his body...will share more good news next Tuesday after we meet with both his doctors! "I can do all things through CHRIST which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13....#cancernursesarethebest ❤️🙏🏼

Stella P. - husband's surgery/recovery

My husband  Alfred P. is having surgery today on his back. They hope with the operation that he can walk again.  We asking for prayer support and healing.

Salvation Army Riverside ARC - Fire

Please keep everyone in your prayers at the Riverside ARC and surrounding area who have been impacted by the fire today. Pray for safety and for the Salvation Army ARC people who will be taking care of this situation. 

Franklin G. - Pastor John PTG

This family needs our prayers. John Powell, a 38-year-old Texas pastor, pulled over on the roadside with his passenger to help some other people involved in a car crash. As they got out to help, a semi-truck came toward them and John pushed his passenger out of the way and was struck and killed. A friend who knew John well said, “In true form, this servant and gentle leader we all knew and love gave his life so that others may live.” The Bible tells us, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints” (Psalm 116:15). Please pray for John’s wife, Katherine, and their four children during this very difficult time—may the Lord comfort and help them. Also pray for the church he pastored, Emmanuel Baptist Church in New Caney.

Pray for Pastor John Cao Release

Free Christian Pastor John Cao

Christian Pastor John Cao – a U.S. permanent resident – has been wrongfully convicted and sentenced in China.

After decades working in China and Burma (Myanmar), providing for the poor, sharing the love of Christ, and establishing schools for impoverished children, Pastor John was arrested and imprisoned by Chinese authorities as part of their increased crackdown on Christian pastors.

Pastor John’s wife and 2 sons (all U.S. citizens from North Carolina) desperately want their father released and returned home to America.

Pastor John has been unjustly targeted for his Christian faith and sentenced to seven years in prison.

He’s been imprisoned since March 2017. His health is deteriorating, and he’s lost over 50 pounds. He’s forced to share a cell with a dozen inmates and only 1 bed.

We're representing Pastor John's family, aggressively working internationally for his ultimate freedom. We’ve mobilized our resources across the globe and are urging China to release Pastor John and allow him to come home to the United States to be reunited with his wife and kids.

-article taken from: aclj.org