Claudia P. - Sanjay Passing

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Sanjay Desilva, our Payroll Coordinator for the Del Oro & Golden State Divisions. Sanjay joined The Salvation Army in October of 2023, and he was a great team member and friend. He will be remembered for his wonderful spirit, warm smile, and dedicated work ethic. His sudden loss has deeply saddened and shocked us all. Please keep his family—his wife, Neluka, and their teenage son, Dylan—in your prayers during this difficult time.

Elaine M. - Healing / Health

A unique week with rough sleeping. Things on the mind:

To love and to be loved. 

Health. 

Life and death. 

Teamwork, collaboration, synergy. 

Family. 

And then the joy of falling while giving a tour on Friday. I hurt. I’m black and blue and have so much I wanted to get done. About half accomplished. May the pain be a lot less tomorrow.

Western Territory Prayer Requests

 Prayer Request List-November 21, 2024

Major Gwyn Jones-For all Corps officers as we work for Jesus seven days a week with toys, food, kettles and most of all, people to share Gods love and forgiveness with.

Major Mike Halverson-We need more bell ringers. Both paid and volunteer.

Major Keith Bottjen-Robin and I could use prayer for health throughout the season. Also, pray for friends and fellow workers who are needing God’s healing touch.

Major Shari Fowler-Pray for a wholehearted spirit of gratitude to sweep over people this week, that it will lift their hearts towards heaven.

Pray for continued healing for those recuperating from surgeries and illnesses.

Pray for those who are grieving, that peace and comfort will fill them.

Patricia Torres-For a smooth Thanksgiving and Christmas season, the peace of Jesus for officers, staff and volunteers.

Major Petr Janousek-Please pray for Juneau corps as we have entered this very busy season and yesterday, we lost our Thrift store manager. She had to step down from her employment. Pray for her as it is a very difficult situation for her, but please pray as well for us so that we will manage the store and find a replacement ASAP. God is GOOD, all the time …

Major Sybil Smith-Pray for all working with Holiday events/programs. Pray our spirit will always be joyful- even when stressed or mad at a situation; that the Lord will, in His Holy Spirit, defuse and calm us and remind us of the mission of showing Jesus in all we do and give.

Lt. Terri Snyder-Please pray for God’s wisdom, direction, peace and strength to grow through the decisions needing to be made and the life changes that will come from those decisions.

Lt. Christopher Rockwell-Please pray that we remember to slow down and prioritize spiritual care above everything else knowing that as long as we do our best, our Savior Jesus will handle the rest.

Capt. John Birks-This is a busy week for us. Thursday is Thanksgiving distribution and youth programs, Friday we have a Celebration of Life Service for a family in the community, Saturday we have our Kettle Kick Off event, and

the Holiness meeting on Sunday with Soldiership classes after church. God will make a way, and everything will work out for His glory. We will remain faithful.

Alice Barsegian-Praise: my husband’s pet scan report stated tumor has decreased and no evidence of metastasis. His oncologist left him a voice mail

the other day, and you could tell in the doctor’s voice that he was astonished because he doesn’t see anything (no cancer)!!! Pray for his conversations with the oncologist (and with others) for God to receive all the glory as the Healer.

Captain Khamsavart (KV) Saengthasy-Pray for Wendy, she needs financial help to pay for heating fuel.

Pray for me, there has been a lot of spiritual growth and resilience growth this October. I give praise to God for his yoke of discipline.

Prayer Focus 18 – 24 November 2024 The Philippines Territory

Praise Points:

For the third quarter of the year, the following programmes were blessed and mightily used by God for the development of personal spiritual lives of officers and comrades and The Salvation Army’s presence in the communities.

· Ministry Workers Training- August 14-25

· Active Single Officers Retreat August 21-23, 2024

· Holiness Conference – September 24-28

· Integrated Community Development Program: Evaluation of Phase 1 (different sites)

Prayer Requests:

1. Change in the leadership as our present Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries will farewell from the territory.

2. Construction of a new Bethany Children’s Home (BCH) building. The building which served for more than forty years had to be demolished. BCH caters to sexually abused girls. Please pray that we will be able to build a better shelter for the girls.

3. NetSuite Go-Live on 2 December 2024

4. Second phase of the Integrated Community Development Programme

5. Gospel Arts Camp in May 2025.

6. Health of officers.

George B. - Healing/Arteries

11/22 Update 

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11/20 update

Thank you to all my FB family and friends for your prayers and support this past week. I was released to come home this evening but the road to recovery has only just begun. The cardiologists and electrophysiologists are baffled by some of what they’ve discovered but together they are putting together a plan for moving forward. Stints and bypass surgery are 

not an option due to the condition and placement of my arteries which are all blocked at between 70-100% and yet the damage to the heart could have, and should have, been much worse according to all the doctors. The Great Physician knows the way forward and we will rely on His guidance and direction for the medical team as we begin this journey together. Continued prayers are appreciated. Again, I’m in His hands. Blessings!

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“Your arteries are obliterated” isn’t quite what you want to hear from the Cardiologist following four days of tests, numerous blood withdrawals, 24/7 heart monitoring, and an array of meds that would put skittles to shame in terms of colors. But at least I got to hear him make that comment!

For those that haven’t heard, my heart decided to take a break last Thursday night causing me to have a heart attack. Apparently it has been building up for many, many years according to all of the cardiologists. 

Waiting to hear what the next steps will be but guessing that running a marathon is out for now. Thankful for a great team in the Inova Alexandria Hospital and for the outpouring of love and prayers from my family and friends.

When all is said and done, “I’m in His hands, I’m in His hands, whatever the future holds, I’m in His hands”.

Darren N. - Roger's Father PTG

Good morning, friends,

I write to ask you to lift up the McCort family in prayer. Captain Roger’s father, Robert, passed away this weekend after several weeks under hospice care.

Thank you for remembering Roger and his family before the Lord this week.

God bless you,

Darren

Phyllis P. - Western Territorial Requests

 Prayer Request List-November 7, 2024

Major Phyllis Pease-Please continue to pray for Trevor’s physical recovery, as well as his spiritual & emotional healing.

Major Bob Schmig- Prayers for my mother Toni Hassell. We just found out that her breast cancer is stage 4 and has moved to her lungs. Please also pray for my wife Karen. She has fibromyalgia.

Lisa Garcia-Prayers for our country, no matter what side you are on; prayers for a friend who is battling cancer.

Major Dina Graciani- That we would all be bound together by HIS great love IN ALASKA!

Capt. Ligia Ambriz- On November 1st, my brother, Jorge, was promoted to glory after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in February. We are grateful for the privilege we had to share with him at his bedside worshipping the Lord with songs and hymns we grew up and celebrating Communion with him, at his request. Even in his pain, his unwavering faith in God gave him the strength to lift his frail hands in praise. We know he is now in the presence of the Lord free from all pain and sorrow. Nevertheless, the loss is real and very difficult. Prayers are appreciated for our family, his wife, Nancy, children, grandchildren, our mother and my siblings and me.

Capt. Carlos Souza-Please continue to pray for my kids, especially Natalia, she is going through a very difficult time and God has not been her priority. She needs to be delivered from the distractions in her life.

Major Shari Fowler- Pray for our states and peoples’ response to the elections. For peace, hope and protection as we move forward.

Pray for the health and vitality for our Officers, employees, and supporters in this season – may people know God’s sustaining power.

Pray for the Gospel to be clearly shared in word and action through the many ways we serve and engage with people.

Pray for our DYS’s and Camp staff as they create a business plan for the future of our camping ministry.

The Cadets-May God strengthen and bless their ministry at their various Christmas assignments.

Capt. Dana Walters-Please pray for our shelter staff as we will be losing four people today to unpaid leave of absence.

France & Belgium

Praise and thanksgiving:

§ Five new cadets in the ‘Keepers of the Covenant’ session and responses to the call to vocation at their welcome meeting

Prayer requests:

§ Implementing the territorial's new spiritual strategy in the corps

§ A successful seminar bringing together social centres managers and corps managers (the first time in France)

FRANCE

Praise and thanksgiving:

§ Welcoming five new corps managers (short-term ministry and auxiliary-captain)

Prayer requests:

§ Successful integration of the new social centres and corps managers with enthusiasm for them to serve through the Salvation Army

BELGIUM

Praise and thanksgiving:

§ The festive day on 21st September brought together the Belgian Salvation Army's corps and social centres at our Ukrainian refugees’ centre in Spa, in the presence of the Territorial leadership team and the 5 cadets from the territory. The atmosphere was very good, with a strengthening of brotherly ties and collaboration between Salvationists, officers, employees, managers and residents.

Prayer requests:

§ The finances for our spiritual and social activities, as well as the finances for our buildings, with major works to come. Let us pray for new legacies to the Salvation Army.

Evadne W. - Health

On my way to the hospital. Lord I know you are with me, and you will not leave or forsake me. Guide the Dr and nurses. In your name I pray these things. Also I love you ❤️

ACLJ - Pakistani Christian

Turnie W. - Today

God is good to me, He holds my hand He helps me stand. God is good to me. Lord Jesus good morning. Lord thank you for the healing that has taken place in my wife’s hand. May it continue and she be made whole. Lord be with all of us as we care for her and ourselves. Show up Lord Jesus and guide us in your ways. Jesus we love you and know that you are with us in all ways and you never leave us we stop looking for you. For that Lord we ask for forgiveness. Show up and show out today. We ask these in your mighty and most awesome name Jesus. Amen!!

Territorial Requests

 Prayer Request List-October 31, 2024

Major Phyllis Pease-Thank you to those who have prayed for Trevor. Please continue to pray for his physical recovery, as well as his spiritual & emotional healing.

Capt. Carlos Souza- Please pray for my daughter Natalia, for wisdom, desire and strength to seek the Lord first in her Life.

Patricia Evans- I would like to ask for prayer for: Raul’s 94-year-old mom, Martha, who was admitted to the hospital yesterday due to a possible stroke. For Steve who will be having a PET scan today and for James who was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Capt. Kevin Woods- Please keep us in prayer as we move into this busy Christmas season, that we always do our best to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Captain Serina had some major medical issues this last summer and although she’s doing much better, it’s a long road to recovery, and I’m still feeling the effects of the stress we went through and having a lot of trouble sleeping. Just wanted to lift this up to my brothers and sisters for their prayer support.

Doris Hall- Donzell Hall, Jt and Kg, Jon, LaStar and Children, Mary Hart, Doris Hall, Craig & Sally, Employees and Officers of TSA.

Major Bob Schmig- Prayers for my mother Toni Hassell. We go in next week to see the results of her biopsy to see if her breast cancer has metastasized into her lungs.

Lt. Michele Dell’Olio- Praise Report: We held a Community Outreach event on October 29, with 31 people in attendance and 8 volunteers joining us for a Free Family Pumpkin Decorating Night. We shared a message about the Light of the World (Matthew 5:14-16) and an invitation to join us for Worship Services and other programs coming up soon. At least 1 family explicitly expressed interest in coming to church with us.

Prayer Request: In just shy of 2 weeks, we will have the first Kettle Kick-Off in our community for at least the past several years. There hasn’t been a lot of traffic on the fundraising site, but we are hopeful and trusting the Lord will send people who will support our efforts in Lincoln County, OR.

Capt. Daisey Reiher- Please pray for the Rita corps during this busy season.

The Cadets-As they start their Christmas Assignments next week.

Major Harold Laubach- The Clark County Command would love the prayer support from THQ! While our prayer concerns are many, our current prayer concerns are:

challenges with staffing and finding fair compensation for our employees

finding the right people to fill in the leadership roles

finding Godly church leadership, lay leaders and Sunday School teachers

the upcoming National Advisory Board Meeting in Vegas

finishing out our Capital Campaign with the correct donors

holding our first KKO in 5 years! please pray that it is successful

holiday toy drives and finding the volunteers to assist with them

finding the right partners and community agencies to help sustain and expand our homeless programs

our congregation members that have recently lost loved ones

finding skilled and motivated bellringers!

Prayer Focus 28 October - 3 November 2024

South America East Territory

§ The awakening of vocations in young people who wish to accept the call to become officers of The Salvation Army.

§ The implementation of the new strategic plan that will guide the actions in corps and institutions in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay for the upcoming years.

§ That each of the salvationists in our territory, involved in the privilege of serving God, will be salt and light in their communities, bringing the gospel to children, young people, ladies and gentlemen of all ages.

§ We trust that growth in membership is the only way to sustain our mission over time. And at the same time, we ask God to help us find the best strategies to raise funds and sustain the work throughout the territory. We pray for the Lord's blessing on the charity shops, our main source of funding, and for each appointment to make the most of its potential in the community.

Territorial Requests

 Prayer Request List-October 24, 2024

Major Shoshannah Ruwethin- Managing expectations on self on officers on the field - who drastically attempt to switch gears into Christmas fundraising.

Veronda Ramsey- Please pray for Lisa Cordova and her mental health.

Doris Hall-Please pray with me for: Craig & Sally, Donzell Hall, Commissioner Riley, JT & KG, Jon & LaStar and children, Doris Hall, Pastor J, Jaycelynn, Lily’s Grandmother, Officers & Employees, The election

Major Phyllis Pease-Please pray for my son Trevor. He will be having his Tonsils taken out next Wednesday, the 30th. Please also pray for his mental & spiritual health.

Lt. Christopher Rockwell- Please pray for focus and intentionality for Farmington. Sometimes when we get busy there’s a temptation to loosen up on the gas pedal when we really do not need to. We want to serve Jesus and all the people He places in our path without a second thought.

Major Shari Fowler- Pray for Albuquerque and the cleanup taking place since the floods last week. Strength and resources to our EDS folks as they help people recover.

Pray for our officers and their preparations for numerous Red Kettle Kick-offs planned over the next couple of weeks that they will have success in garnering support and sharing the Gospel.

Pray for continued health and good recovery for Major David Yardley.

Pray that we keep the “main thing the main thing” – Jesus-1st, last, only.

Major Gaylene Yardley- That David’s pain diminishes each day. That this back surgery takes the pain away that he has been facing for years.

Patricia Evans- Please pray for a speedy recovery for my 2-yr. old grandson, Will, who had his tonsils & adenoids removed on 10/23.

Major Mike Halverson- On top of all the extra Christmas positions we are hiring for; we have a few others that need to be filled as well. Pray that God will give us the right “Team Members” for all these open staffing positions.

Major Keith Bottjen- Robin and I and our ministry here at the Phoenix Citadel; Rachael our neighbor who has stage 4 brain cancer; Christmas

Lt. Terri Snyder-PLEASE pray for peace, comfort, and continued reliance of Gods plan and wisdom for upcoming appointments. There are several life changing things coming up.

Cadet Orippa Rodriguez- Pray for Cesar and me please, October 24, 2023 our oldest child was promoted to glory. His name was Ethan Lucas Rodriguez.

Prayer Focus 21 – 27 October 2024 Zambia Territory

§ Pray for God’s provision and sustaining grace during the current drought in Zambia and that ministries of The Salvation Army will continue to meet increasing individual and community needs. Pray for a good rainy season to resolve the national hydro-energy crisis. Pray for wisdom for government officials to manage this challenging situation to minimize loss of life due to malnutrition.

§ Pray for the spiritual growth of salvationists and that the mission will expand to areas of Zambia where there is no Army presence.

§ Pray for the financial sustainability of the territory, allowing the mission of the Army to flourish and the officer and infrastructure needs to be adequately met.

§ Pray for the social ministries of the territory, including the Chikankata Mission, Mitanda Home for the Aged, and various health services, schools, pre-school groups, community work, and community development projects in the country.

§ Pray that officers and salvationists will be ‘Mobilized to take part in Building a Vibrant Modern Territory, Obedient to God and Relevant in the 21st Century’, the theme of the new Territorial Strategic Plan (2024-2028). Pray that the territory will have the necessary resources to implement the strategic plan.

§ Pray for the Officer Training College staff, the newly commissioned officers of the Defenders of Justice session (October 19) and the accepted candidates for the next session, beginning in January 2025.

Rachel G. - Recovery/Healing

Please pray for a friend's brother who OD'd and now fighting for his life. His name is Michael and is wife is Melissa.