Steffan L. - Daughters Health

An urgent call to prayer, please. For Rain. She has been rushed to the ER again. And is in excruciating pain. Up until now they have not been able to find the source of her illness. Please pray they do and treat her. This is life threatening. High fever, heart palpitations, nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure. So please pray.  Thank you friends.

Jim G. - Wife Rachel's Update

Good news from Rachel's ocular oncologist; her tumor (after radiation therapy has shrunk from 6 mm to 5.09 mm. We are grateful for the medical technology which can make this happen. She has another appointment in a couple of months to continue to check on progress. Tomorrow she has a full body scan again (every 4 months) to be sure the cancer has remained stagnant. Prayers continue to be appreciated, and we know that we have a God who both wept with Mary and Martha, and also restores the blind, and loves us despite our difficult nature's. We thank you all for continued prayers.

Dean P. - Amdam family

San Francisco Drug Crisis

Jan 1 to Aug 31, there were 563 overdose fatalities in the Golden City. This puts the city on track to hit 845 OD fatalities in 2023. 

- This is 3 people per day. 

-Compared to 725 in 2020. 

-Since 2000, drug OD involving fentanyl has killed 2000 residents. 

- Source: San Francisco Chronicle 

Territorial: October Prayers Focus

Prayer Focus – 02- 08 October 2023

India South Western Territory

Territorial Leaders:  Colonels John William and Ratna Sundari Polimetla

Prayer requests:

Points to praise God

 The Territory has new leadership since May 2023 – Colonel John William and Colonel Ratna Sundari Polimetla

 IFAS training in different levels, conducted by IHQ and implemented in the Territory.

 Conference of Senior Leaders held 04 & 05 July 2023, enabled new leadership to understand better of the territory.

 Territorial Leaders undertook forty days of journey, visiting officers, soldiers and people in 310 corps, planting coconut saplings, wherever possible.

Territorial concerns for prayer

 Movement of Officers, including Section Heads and senior leaders, to settle down to focus on goals and objectives already in place.

 Self-Denial efforts have begun that funds would come as prayed and planned throughout the territory.

 Better functioning of Governance system, by adhering to the regulations of committees and Councils, approved by THQ.

 The training session for “Defenders of Justice” is progressing now on online mode and second year cadets visit college only for a week for special classes and examinations.

 There will be no training session next year, due to no candidates prepared for training and territory tries hard to have candidates for 2025 session.

 The health issues of both active and retired officers, that they continue to live healthy and serve as much as they can.

 Caste system is alive still, though we try various ways to mitigate and eliminate. This brings a huge negative impact for administration in all levels of our ministry.

 Projects have not been completed, due to issues related to obtaining Government permission for constructions.

 Training for Corps Helpers who need Salvation Army discipline in worship, uniform wearing, sacramental teaching, orders and regulations.

 To utilize the assets of the Army and to reduce risks that we maintain the reputation of the Army. 

 More evangelical campaigns to strengthen the corps and to plant more Corps for which Evangelist and Corps Growth officer is appointed.

 Financial Training to happen shortly to teach corps officers and institutional officer how to handle cash books and adhere to Government compliances with FCRA regulation.

Prayer Focus – 09 – 15 October 2023

New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory

Territorial Leaders:  Commissioners Mark and Julie Campbell

Prayer requests:

 We thank God

 For the 130 Children and Youth workers from around the Territory who met for the MORE Conference in July. We believe that this will have a great impact on our ministry to NextGen in the coming years.

 For our Praying Together initiative which has seen hundreds of people from all over the four nations join online for prayer.

 For the stories of lives transformed and people coming to faith in Christ Jesus that we hear about each week

We ask God

 To do more than we could ever dream or imagine as we partner with him in our three areas of focus:

o Increasing our Mission impact

o Being a great place for People to belong, work, worship and serve

o Long-term Sustainability

 To take us deeper in our journey with him. For spiritual growth, deeper discipleship, people committing themselves to soldiership and officership.

New Zealand

Praise

 For the life-giving and life-changing events held in New Zealand over the last few months. This has included Delve – a weekend for soldiers to explore their calling into leadership and officership, Brengle Holiness Institute and a combined Officer’s Fellowship for New Zealand Officers.

Prayer

 That as we step into a season of structural and process changes that there will be an increased focus and effectiveness in our Mission.

 For our people as we journey through change together, including officers under appointment changes.

Fiji

Praise

 For the amazing initiative of the 50th Anniversary Flag Tour and the Community Projects that are happening. Just like the lead up to the Olympic Games there is a torch that is passed around the country, Fiji are taking the Army flag from corps to corps leading up to their 50th Anniversary Celebrations. As part of this each corps has worked on a project to benefit their community (See Facebook – Salvation Army Fiji 50th Anniversary for pictures and information)

 Recently close to 750 children met across Fiji to learn about God through Camp in a Box. Children joined together at their local corps and participated in games and teaching provided by the Divisional Children’s team.

Prayer

 Plans and preparation for the General’s visit in December to celebrate 50 years of The Salvation Army in Fiji. This will be attended by officers and some soldiers from Tonga and Samoa also.

 That the focus provided by the 50th Celebrations will bring a fervour and excitement for reimagined mission in Fiji that will see more people come to Christ.

Tonga 

Praise

 For lives changed from the 10 day “Man Up” Camp being held in Vava’u in August. The men had to travel 24 hours by boat to get to Vava’u and 24 hours back again but were still able to enjoy rich fellowship and deep spiritual teaching about what it means to be a godly man of faith in todays world.

Prayer

 That the regional theme of “Reset”, and the Corps Action Plans will see greater mission impact throughout Tonga.

 For ongoing funding for the Alcohol and Drug Services which is so vital to the Region

Samoa

Praise

 For the opening of the new facilities in Apia and the positive impact that has had on the congregation and the local community.

 For the group of up to 40 children and adults who meet weekly to faithfully pray for their corps and their nation.

Prayer

 For wisdom in developing the new land and facilities for greatest mission impact

 For ongoing funding for the Alcohol and Drug Services which is so vital to the Region

Prayer Focus – 16 – 22 October 2023

Kenya West Territory

Territorial Leaders:  Commissioners Joash and Florence Malabi (pro-tem)

Prayer requests:

 Following the political unrest that we are experiencing in the country and following many deaths and injuries being inflicted on people by police due to demonstrations going on, kindly pray for:

- The stability of the country during this political unrest.

- Peace to prevail in all 47 counties across the country and that the demonstrations going on shall stop by God’s grace. 

- The families that lost their loved ones during the demonstrations and those that are in hospital beds to get quick recovery.

 Seven months after the promotion to Glory of our Territorial Commander, Commissioner Margaret Siamoya, pray that:

- The Territory shall remain united and forge on for the glory of God.

- God will inspire international leadership to appoint suitable territorial leaders

- the Territorial programmes in the remaining months of this year will be a success.

Prayer Focus – 23-29 October 2023

South America West Territory

Territorial Leaders:  Colonels Alex and Luz Nesterenko

Prayer requests:

Please join us in prayer for the following topics:

 For the challenge to be creative, go to the people and serve passionately.

 For growth, evangelism and expansion.  That new families are won to Christ and that the appointments open up new work.

 For the renewal of the social work according to the current needs in comprehensive programmes.

 That all officers may reach 85% of their salary by 2024. 

 For the Territory's self-support plan through financial independence projects.

 For development and spiritual growth of local leaders and training for mission and vocational awakening whether for full time or local service.

Officers Councils

Please pray for our Officers Councils which starts today and end on Thursday. May God speak through the speakers and may we glean new tools and insights. May God be in all aspects of our time there. To God be the Glory! 

GS Inmates Prayer Requests

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Inmate Prayer Request – Sept 2023

Please keep these individuals in your prayers.

Andres – That I can return back to work for Puente Hills Subaru as a master automobile technician.  

Kathryn- Get my life on the right track.

Sergio- Prayer for my beautiful girlfriend Samantha who is in rehab program. That our dear Father & Lord Jesus lighten our path and future for a better life with God.

Mario- Prayer for a program.

Keyonna- I’m praying for peace and strength to be able to over come anything with the power of Christ.

Marcus- Pray that when I’m released that I’m ok.

Kari R. - Husbands - Surgery/Health

July 2nd. We knew something was off. Three months in. Several specialists. Two epidurals. Multiple nerve meds. Minimal relief.

Exhausted. Eric insists on preaching. His studies and teaching keeps him grounded, while remaining connected.

Taking care of a loved one is taxing. There’s an undercurrent of low grade anxiety. The helplessness leads to hopelessness. Not every day. Just the harder ones.

Surgery tomorrow morning. Depleted, I turn to God. And The Father reminds me of how He has taken care of everything. He has brought in practical support. Friends to prayerfully uplift. Christ’s PEACE to carry us through. Truly grateful.

Champions of the Mission

Kalani O. - Baby's Health

Just arrived at Hospital, met wonderful doctors and nurses. Now waiting for Baby procedure. Rushing through my head is... "Oh God, my God I need you, Oh God, my God I need you now. How I need you now"... No matter what the outcome of the day holds for our family, We will remain faithful because you are the Same God and may you forever be glorified!

Please keep our Ohana in prayer. Aloha.

Margaret G. - Grandson Healing

I am asking for prayer. My grandson, Michael is in intensive care and critical condition in Wichita, Kansas, due to a Propane explosion. He is in a medical induced coma due to severe burns. Please add him to your prayer list. I will keep you posted as I find out more.

Randy S. - Pastor Terry's Health

Please pray for Pastor Terry he is in the ER with chest pain. Lord, please work one more miracle tonight and bless our friend and take this pain away from him. Lord, by your shed blood we are healed according to your word. So we apply the blood of Jesus over Terry from the top of his head to the soles of his feet that no weapons formed against him will prosper. Lord, we thank you for hearing our prayers in Jesus name amen. 🙏🏽♥️

Jim G. - Wifes Eye (cancer)

"Seeking prayer for my wife Rachel. She is at her melanoma oncologist to check if the cancer has spread. This is once every 4 months, as ocular melanoma, even if it is treated through radiation, has the potential of spreading."

Matt. G. - Personal

"Please pray for me! 

I am going through a difficult time and am very concerned about the future!"

Pray for Libya - 2K dead and Thousands missing

Thousands are feared to have died in floods that engulfed Libya’s east after Storm Daniel smashed into the North African country, swallowing whole neighborhoods and, with them, an unknown number of residents.

The city of Derna has been most acutely affected, after raging torrents of water tore through two dams and swept entire buildings into the sea. Othman Abdul Jalil, health minister and spokesman of the U.N.-recognized government in western Libya, told local television channel al-Masar that the situation continues to deteriorate in the eastern city, and at least 2,000 people have been found dead.

“I expect numbers of dead will rise to 10,000,” he told the channel early on Tuesday. The final death toll remains unknown, as many parts of the city remain inaccessible, he said. Derna is estimated to have had around 90,000 residents.

Pray for Morocco - More than 2400 people died from earthquake

 A devastating earthquake has left more than 2,400 dead and thousands injured in Morocco, prompting international aid efforts and a response from Christian groups Convoy of Hope and Operation Rescue, among others.

The epicenter of the 6.8-magnitude quake was in the High Atlas mountains, about 45 miles southwest of Marrakech, making it the strongest earthquake to hit Morocco in 120 years, according to media reports.

Many fatalities are in hard-to-reach areas south of Marrakech, Sky News reported, adding that there are fears one such town could record 2,000 deaths alone. As of early Monday, the official toll stood at 2,497 confirmed dead and at least 2,059 people injured, including 1,404 seriously hurt.

Convoy of Hope is mobilizing to provide essential resources to the affected areas, according to its press release, which says the organization aims to deliver food, water, hygiene supplies, shelter, blankets, and generators to survivors.

- taken from www.christianpost.com

Rosie S. - Unspoken

"Prayer warriors needed! Unspoken prayers for loved ones. Thank you"