TSA West Focus - Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands

 

Prayer Focus 20 - 26 October 2025

Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands Territory

Territorial Leaders:

 

Colonel Chris Goa - Territorial Commander

Colonel Tilitah Goa - Territorial President of Women’s Ministries

Lieut-Colonel Garth Stevenson - Chief Secretary

Lieut-Colonel Suzanne Stevenson - Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries

 

Thanking God:

 

·         Thank God for the territorial theme ‘Rebuild, Restore, Renew – A Year of Revival’ and the many lives turning to Christ through evangelism, camps, and youth prayer weekends. Give thanks for the theme ‘revival’, God’s spirit is moving powerfully across the territory, and we give him all glory!

 

·         Praise God for the growth of prayer cells among officers and soldiers, and for answered prayers.

 

·         Thank God for mission support funds for the Solomon Islands, enabling essential quarters repairs and maintenance.

 

Prayer requests:

 

·         Please pray for the visit of the General and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham in November 2026. During the visit, they will be visiting the Solomon Islands for the 15th year Anniversary Congress and Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) for the 70th Anniversary Congress with the ordination and commissioning of the Proclaimers of Transformation session. Please pray for smooth preparations for our world leaders and within the territory, as there will be much travelling for our soldiers and officers into Port Moresby for these events. Pray that God’s presence and blessing be over this sacred occasion.

 

·         Pray for the territorial theme ‘Rebuild, Restore, Renew’, which has guided us from 2021–2025. In 2026, the territory will continue focusing on the themes of regeneration, reclamation and revival. The theme for 2027 will be ‘Redeemed’ and this will be launched by the General and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham during the congress and commissioning events in November 2026. Please stand with us in praying that all divisions, districts, and centres be engaged fully, embracing the theme in all areas of mission and ministry across the territory for revival to be experienced in the lives of all Salvationists, soldiers, officers and friends of The Salvation Army.

 

·         Pray for the ongoing review and redevelopment of the Territorial Strategic Plan (2025–2027) to align with the Compass framework of people, mission and legacy. Pray for wisdom and clarity for the steering committee as they lead this process.

·         Pray for the spiritual growth of soldiers and officers. With many social and ethical challenges, including ongoing tribal conflicts in our nation, ask God to strengthen his people to live holy lives, remain deeply rooted in their faith, reflect Christ in their daily walk, and grow in love for God.

·         Please pray for the health and well-being of our officers and that they seek advice. Many faces ongoing health challenges – may God sustain them with strength, healing, and resilience.

 

·         Pray for territorial funding and stewardship. Ask God to provide for our needs, guide us in developing local income-generating initiatives, and help us remain faithful stewards of all resources.

·         Pray for The Salvation Army in the Solomon Islands:

-          That suitable corps officer quarters will be identified in Honiara, and for the construction of officers’ quarters in the provinces.

-          For wisdom in managing the ongoing Making It Happen project, particularly with district officers now working remotely.

-          For the Team in Honiara as they travel to the provinces to support churches and explore new ministry opportunities, as well as the sustainability projects.

·         Pray for the ordination and commissioning of the Keepers of the Covenant session of cadets at the end of November 2025. May God grant each cadet strength and courage.