Western Territory Prayer Requests

 Prayer Request List-March 20, 2025

Major Erin Kauffman- Please pray for my husband David. For over a year his hip has been hurting, they tried shots, he gave up exercising and just hoped for the best. In January they concluded that he needs hip replacement surgery. We have been waiting for an appointment for 2 months now, the Orthopedic said sometime in April. We are awaiting the call. In the meantime, he hurts so badly, can barely walk, and is basically relegated to the office or the couch.

Capt. Jennifer Butler- Please continue to pray for our daughter Danielle and the grandkids (Nevaeh, Joseph, Jacob, and Wyatt). Now that the memorial service is done and things are starting to settle down, pray for them while they are finding their new "norm" whatever that may look like. We are all still heartbroken and I believe it will take us all a bit of time to make any sense of this, but we trust in the Lord.

Lt. Christopher Rockwell- Please pray for us, as we have a few people expressing interest in soldiership. I want to make sure this process is handled prayerfully.

Major Tammy Ray-My dad, Thomas World, is back in the hospital for some more surgery. This is challenging for both my dad and mom. It’s hard being so far away from them while they are going through this.

Also, we are laying my mother-in-law, Rita Ray, to rest this Friday.

We would appreciate prayer for our whole family.

Major Michelle Thielenhaus-Everything is scheduled for my hip replacement surgery on Monday the 24th at 10:00am. I will then be out 8 – 12 weeks for recovery. Praying for God’s peace to surround me and calm my nerves and that recovery will go well.

Major Keith Bottjen- Our daughter has some unexplained health issues. Pray for her to get some answers.

Margaret Grieco- The Women’s Ministries Department is preparing for our Territorial Women Officers’ Retreat (April 3-6, 2025). Please pray for the Holy Spirit to prepare our hearts for this amazing time, for God’s protection over this retreat, for safe travel for all our officers and staff, and for His restoring & renewing power to fill each of our beloved Officers in this time of fellowship, growing, and sharing valuable time together.

Major Gaylene Yardley-Unspoken prayer request.

Lt. Col. Shari Fowler-Pray for Officers who are taking furlough that they will get rest and recreation that refuels their body, mind, and spirit. Pray for decisions regarding moves.

Major Mark Merritt-Please pray for our “True North” VBS participants. We currently have more than 60 kids attending. We are making every effort to introduce them to Jesus this week. Pray that their young hearts will be receptive to the love of Christ.

Major Jonnette Mulch-Please pray for us in Medford, Oregon. We would appreciate prayer asking the Lord to send us the right people who can fill some significant positions that we have open in our Transitional Housing Program. It is important that we fill these positions not only with the right people, but soon as the vacancies are taking a toll on current staff. Please pray for them as well!

Lt. Andrea Finch- Pray for my daughter, Summer as she turns 22! My Grandson, Sterling, is now almost 10 months old also and they are doing well and thriving. Praying as she has blossomed into such a loving mother, and may new opportunities come her way that will benefit the good.

Capt. Jamie Stokes- Please pray for the Pueblo (CO) Police Department as they had three officers wounded in a shootout on March 18th. They are all in stable condition, thank the Lord. Also pray for our community as they navigate all of this. Bangladesh Territory

Praising God for:

Commissioning:

In December 2024, we celebrated the commissioning of Cadets. We thank God for helping three couples complete their officer training. We were also blessed by the Commissioners.

We are grateful that the Lord has given us strong and capable leaders in our Territory.

Please pray for:

§ Our retired officers, for their health and the healing of those who are ill.

§ Our leadership

§ Our newly appointed officers.

§ The spiritual development of our officers.

§ The peace of Bangladesh.