Rachel J. - Health/Pain

Prayers would definitely be appreciated today. My body and new knee are fighting me today and I am in a lot of pain, but today it seems that there is no rest for the weary. Pray that some how I make it through with as little pain as possible. Thank you in advance for the prayers.

Kim’s Sister’s Surgery

Please lift up Kim’s sister Anelie up in prayer. She will be undergoing brain surgery tomorrow at noon. May God give her strength and peace as she goes through this surgery. May everything go well in the surgery - God direct all doctors and nurses who will care for her and give her a good recovery! In the name of Jesus Amen!

TSA West - Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territory

 Prayer Focus 28 July – 03 August 2025 Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territory

Territorial Leaders

Commissioner Henrik Andersen – Territorial Commander

Commissioner Lisbeth Andersen – Territorial Leader for International Relations

Lt-Colonel Daniel Imboden – Chief Secretary

Lt-Colonel Heidi Imboden – Territorial Secretary for Territorial Development

Praise Points

§ We praise God for our social institutions, which offer services that are appreciated by the population and the authorities

§ We praise God for young people who show interest to work in our church work

§ We praise God for the blessing of balanced finances

Prayer Points

Switzerland

§ Thy kingdom come in our lives: that we may be obedient to the Spirit and become beacons of hope

§ Thy kingdom come in our families: that they may show how human relations are different when you are loved by the Father, forgiven through Jesus, and renewed by the Spirit

§ Thy kingdom come in our communities: that people looking for meaning and hope may find their place in the Salvation Army

§ Thy kingdom come in our social work: that our clients may feel that they are valued by the employees of the Salvation Army and by touched by the grace of God

Austria

§ We are trying to optimise the management structure and are asking God for guidance.

Hungary

§ The regional officers are being replaced. We ask for a smooth transition process at all levels and that everything will work out with the travel and the work permits for the new regional officers from the USA.

Thank you for your continued prayers for the Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territory!

Joy R. - Moms Health

Prayer request: mom just celebrated her birthday. She had a stroke a few years back and tried to get up on her own but fell and broke a rib. Im sad im not close to help her. Her name is Riiko. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Anne S. - son’s health and recovery

UpDate on our son Jason:

The surgery went went and he went home this last Monday morning. Then on Wednesday he began having complications. To make a long story short he is back in the hospital and has a very rare form of C-Diff - a very contagious infection that is in his small intestines (regular C-Diff is in the colon). He is being treated and has turned the corner. Please pray for complete healing of this infection as well as for the abcess that started this recent chain of events. He has literally praised through this especially through the scary parts of Wednesday. We are going to NC on a planned trip but may not be able to see him face to face as he is not allowed any visitors for at least a week. We will also try to see as many of you that live in that area as possible too.

Debbie H. - Stolen Vehicle Update

My car tested Positive for drugs. Now i have to wait for the numbers to see how serious it is and what drugs is in it. Im sure the insurance will total it. PLEASE PRAY FOR ME 💯 THANK YOU

Kelsie Pierce PTG

We are saddened and shocked by the news that Kelsey Pearce has passed away. His parents, children, family, and church community have been mourning this tragedy. There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Phoenix Kroc Center (another service will also be held in Sacramento for family out of state). The service will also be streamed.

Kelsey touched many lives, and the family is deeply grateful for the love and prayers they have received. In lieu of flowers, we encourage donations in Kelsey’s honor to one of the following:

• The Salvation Army (Camp Ponderosa, The Phoenix ARC, or general support at the Phoenix Kroc Center)

• The ASPCA or a local animal shelter

Nigeria - 50 Christians Died

Jul 22, 2025 #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews

Another 50 Christians have been gruesomely murdered in the ongoing genocide in Nigeria. CBN's Raj Nair is joined by Franc Utoo, a Nigerian lawyer and native of Yelewata, for the breaking details. CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?s...

CBN - Syria Situation

Jul 22, 2025 #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews

A persecution watchdog is sounding the alarm as the situation in Syria appears to be deteriorating for minority groups like the Druze and Alawites. Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications at Christian Solidarity International (CSI), told CBN News that Syrian government forces have gone after these groups, killing innocents in the process. The most recent incursion unfolded last week and had deadly consequences. "Syrian government forces have once again launched an attack on religious minority populations – this time against the Druze, a religious group which makes up about 3% of Syria’s population, and who are considered heretics by jihadist groups," CSI wrote in a statement. "Between July 14 and July 18, Syria’s Islamist-controlled government sent troops to occupy Suwayda province, a mountainous region of southern Syria where the majority of the population is Druze. Upon entering population centers in the province, government troops carried out numerous atrocities." This violence might not have been limited only to the Druze population. While details are still unclear about motives and precise details, Khaled Mazhar, the pastor of the Good Shepherd Evangelical Church in Suwayda city, was killed alongside 11 other family members. "We're still putting together the details on what exactly happened, but we know that Pastor Khaled Mazhar was attacked by armed fighters sometime last week in Soweda City," Veldkamp said. "He, and his wife, and his children, and several other of his relatives — 12 people in all — were all killed. And there's a 13th person who survived only because they thought that she was dead, basically." While the Druzes were the main target, he said government fighters sometimes kill Christians along the way, especially when they are going after other minority groups. "This violence is not something that can be restricted to one community," Veldkamp said. "It's going to spread, and it's going to affect Christians as well." His warning is one to heed, as Syrian Christians are reportedly fearful over how they could soon be treated, especially after Ahmed al-Sharaa — a former Al-Qaeda leader — rose to power to become ruler after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. Despite al-Sharaa's pledge to treat minorities well, the incursion against the Druzes and other past issues show that actions might not align with words and pledges. Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?s...

Reuters - 31 people dead

DHAKA, July 22 (Reuters) - Police used tear gas to disperse angry students in Bangladesh on Tuesday who demanded answers from the interim government after an air force fighter jet crashed into a Dhaka school and killed 31 people, at least 25 of them children.

The children, many aged under 12, were about to return home from class on Monday when the Chinese-manufactured F-7 BGI Bangladesh Air Force jet ploughed into their school and burst into flames, trapping pupils in the fire and debris.

For more info:https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/students-protest-bangladesh-after-air-force-jet-crash-kills-31-mostly-children-2025-07-22/

TSA West - Brazil Territory

 Prayer Focus 21 – 27 July 2025 Brazil Territory

Territorial Leaders:

Colonel Wilson Strasse - Territorial Commander

Colonel Nara Strasse - Territorial President of Women's Ministries

Lieut-Colonel Manuel Márquez - Chief Secretary

Lieut-Colonel Paulina Márquez - Territorial Secretary for Women's Ministries

May our words, filled with faith and hope, reach the throne of grace and move the heart of God on our behalf.

Please pray:

For wisdom and divine guidance for the Territorial Leadership:

We earnestly plead for the guidance of the Holy Spirit upon our Territorial Leaders. May God grant them heavenly wisdom to discern His purposes, courage to make decisions aligned with His will, and the anointing necessary to lead this Territory with justice, love, and strategic vision. May they be instruments in God's hands to guide the Territory in His ways.

For a widespread spiritual revival throughout the Territory:

We cry out for a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon every heart, every home, and every unit of The Salvation Army in our Territory. May a holy fire be ignited within us, renewing our passion for Christ, our love for lost souls, and our zeal in proclaiming the Gospel. May this revival transform us individually and collectively, propelling us into more effective and impactful service.

For the full implementation and fruitfulness of the strategic development plan with the vision ‘Focus on Jesus’:

We plead for God’s grace and power so that our Strategic Development Plan, centered on the vision ‘Focus on Jesus’, may be implemented diligently, with unity and wisdom throughout the Territory. May every strategy and action be guided by the centrality of Christ, bearing abundant fruit in the growth of the Kingdom, the expansion of the mission, and service to the community.

For new ministry openings, that they may be firmly established:

We intercede for the new initiatives and ministries being established in our Territory. May God’s hand sustain and strengthen them from the very beginning, laying firm and unshakable foundations. May they receive support, resources, and anointed leadership so they may flourish, reach lives, and become beacons of hope in their communities.

Marleas’ Uncle

Please lift up Marleas and her family during this time of grieving their uncle who went to be with the Lord! Praise the Lord that He enabled Marleas to visit him last week during her trip to Pennsylvania. May God’s peace be upon her and her family during this time!

Joshua’s Mom Health

Please keep my mother Stephanie in your prayers. She has myeloma (blood cancer). Starting chemo treatments soon. Devastating news yes-staying positive & blessed beyond measure to be sober, present, and supporting my son & sisters thru all of this🙏 

Jason S. - Surgery/Recovery/Health

Hello all! I would appreciate your prayers today as I am scheduled for a colostomy and hernia surgery today. About a month and a half ago I had a small umbilical hernia appear (happens in about 25% of post-surgical cases involving the gut). Then 10 days ago I started feeling really bad and ended up in the ER and then admitted to the hospital for what has been deemed a post-surgical leakage from the colon repair 4 months ago. The doctors tried treating it with bowel rest and antibiotics but my body did not respond enough. So a temporary ileostomy/colostomy has been scheduled to allow my colon to fully heal up. After 3 months the goal is to reverse. So I would greatly appreciate your prayers that all would go well today and that I will be able to adjust to my new reality. Over the last couple days I've been sitting here reading, listening to music, and praying. My heart is at peace. May it all be for His glory.

Psalms 136:1 AMP

[1] Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His lovingkindness (graciousness, mercy, compassion) endures forever.

Sharon S. - River’s Training and Deployment

Had a wonderful visit by grandson yesterday evening. We watched the MLB Allstar Game. 

This morning my husband and I said goodbye and prayed over him!  So please also pray for him as he left to Army Base in West Palm Beach. He will have a few days of training as a Florida National Guardsman before being deployed to California. 

I asked him how much all that gear weighs and he didn’t really know and said it’s no problem!  Love this guy.

TSA West - Dixie's Health

 Major Dixie D. has successfully completed her rehab and is heading home tomorrow.

Please continue to keep Dixie and Warren in your prayers as they travel home and Dixie continues to recover.

Shannon S. - Surgery

My surgery is tomorrow...please pray all goes well

Bianca M- Unspoken

Learned there’s something really wrong with me. I need help.

Desiree - Family Covid

Please pray for Desiree, Jesus and Gabriel’s health. They all have Covid. Pray for healing and recovery! 

TSA West - Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea Territory

 Prayer Focus 14 – 20 July 2025 Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea Territory

Territorial Leaders:

Lieut-Colonel Luka Khayumbi - Territorial Commander

Lieut-Colonel Rasoa Khayumbi - Territorial President for Women's Ministries

Lieut-Colonel Dieudonné Louzolo - Chief Secretary

Lieut-Colonel Edith Louzolo - Territorial Secretary for Women's Ministries

Praise: We are grateful to God for a successful IFAS training in the Territory, which took place over three weeks in March 2025. The event brought with it a sense of transparency, accountability, and commitment.

We thank God for safe travels for all the women from the Territory who attended the West African Women’s Congress in Ghana.

We praise God for successful territorial self-denial ingathering on 18 May 2025 that brought together Salvationists from all demarcations of the Territory.

Prayer:

§ Pray that God will re-energise Salvationists spiritually, psychologically, emotionally and physically for his service.

§ Pray for deliverance, spiritual growth and newfound freedom in Christ for the many young people in the country.

§ Pray that people in Liberia may realize the need for reconciliation among themselves and within their families.

§ Pray for the youth department to be empowered spiritually, educationally, and with a new mindset for the promotion of God’s Kingdom on planet earth.

§ Pray for the well-being and good health of all active and retired officers.

§ Pray for the upcoming ordination, commissioning and appointment of cadets of the Champion of the Mission Session on 22 September 2025.

TSA West - Japan Territory

 Prayer Focus 7 July – 13 July 2025 Japan Territory

Territorial Leaders

Colonel Stephen Morris – Territorial Commander

Colonel Wendy Morris – Territorial President of Women’s Ministries

Lieutenant Colonel Tamotsu Nishimura – Chief Secretary

Lieutenant Colonel Kazue Nishimura – Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries

Praise Points

§ We give praise to God for a positive response to the ‘525 Campaign’ territorial prayer initiative, and for the provision of one cadet of the Proclaimers of Transformation session (2025-2027).

Prayer Points

Japan Territory

§ The territorial theme for 2025 is ‘Building on the Legacy of Faith’ based on 2 Timothy 1:14 (NIV). Please pray that we will be able to build upon the spiritual legacy that has been left for us, that we might strengthen it for future generations.

§ Please pray for the Territory as it navigates a necessary season of corps restructuring in the days ahead; pray for the corps-folk and the communities where the Army currently operates and how we might continue to support those communities in new and creative ways.

§ Please pray for all corps and social centres located throughout the territory; pray for all Mission Expression leaders and their teams; pray also for those who are recipients of their ministry.

§ Please pray for the Territorial Congress to be held on 22-23 November this year, led by the General and Commissioner Buckingham; may it be a time of rich blessing and empowerment as we step into the future with renewed vigour and purpose.

Yamamuro Gunpei College (YGC)

§ From 1 April 2025 the Officer Training College has been rebranded as the ‘Yamamuro Gunpei College (YGC)’ and restructured to allow for broader officer training and leader development, along with ongoing spiritual formation and professional development opportunities. Please pray for the staff of YGC and for those cadets and students who would come through the doors in the days ahead: may we be ‘a place of education and spiritual life development for all people’ in the territory.

Thank you for your continued prayers for the Japan Territory!