Samantha R. - Health

“​For anyone who's on the fence: 

Chemo

0/5 stars - would not recommend”

Pacific Mission Avaition & Samaritans Purse

​MESSAGE FROM FRANKLIN GRAHAM WHO JUST VISITED PMA IN YAP: It was a blessing to visit our friends at Pacific Mission Aviation in Yap, an island that forms part of the Federated States of Micronesia in the Western Pacific, and see more of their work first hand. This is a Gospel-centered Christian ministry that meets all kinds of needs of the people of these remote islands including food supply, health care, education and more. Samaritan's Purse has been collaborating with them for many years. Join us in praying for his work, which is vital to so many people. May God bless you and continue to use you greatly!.

Chinese Christian Persecution

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Reports suggest that Chinese authorities deployed SWAT and paramilitary units in Zhejiang Province to conduct large-scale arrests of Christians connected to unregistered house churches. Roads were sealed, church facilities were shut down, and hundreds of believers were reportedly detained or taken in for questioning. Church leaders were accused under broad, loosely defined criminal charges commonly used to restrict religious activity, while officials offered no public explanation. The operation has been described as a coordinated crackdown.

TSA West Prayers - Pakistan Territory

Prayer Focus – January 19 – 25, 2026

Pakistan Territory

Territorial Leaders: Colonel Diana MacDonald

Chief Secretary: Lieut-Colonel Safdar Iqbal

TSWM: Lieut-Colonel Asia Safdar

Territorial Leader for Spiritual Life Development: Major Khurram Shahzada

Praise:

· We give thanks for the successful visit of General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn in April 2025

· We give thanks for the successful commissioning of 15 Cadets of Session “Champions of the Mission” in April 2025

· We give thanks for the 32 cadets who entered the Training College for the “Proclaimers of Transformation” session in August 2025.

· We also give thanks for the 28 officers who graduated from the five-year Certificate in Leadership training programme in November 2025.

Prayer Requests:

· Pray for the well-being of our officers.

· Pray for the officers and their families as they embark on their new appointments in early March 2026, keeping them in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare for their respective ministries.

· Pray for the spiritual growth of the soldiers, that they may embody the qualities of true soldiers by continually learning, developing, and setting a commendable example in their lives.

· Pray for a spiritual revival in the Territory, with people committed to and engaged in the mission.

· Pray for the sustainability initiatives to provide needed resources.

· Pray for God’s intervention so that the growth of the Territory will not be hindered.

· Pray for the numerical growth of our soldiers and the spiritual growth of our children, adolescents, and young people.

TSA West Bulletin - Derek's Dad PTG Celebration of Life Service

The Celebration of Life Service for Lt. Colonel Charles Strickland will be on January 18, 2026, at the Northwest Valley Corps, starting at 2:00 p.m.  The address is 17420 Ave of the Arts, Surprise, AZ 85378.

 

In lieu of flowers, Lt. Colonel April would like to request that people consider giving a donation to the Overseas Officer Fund. The Stricklands have supported this fund monthly and it is near and dear to their hearts.  Donations can be sent two ways:

 

1.  Send a check for processing to Bev Elwell, Territorial Financial Secretary at 30840 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275.

2.  Schedule an online donation at https://give-usw.salvationarmy.org/give/402231/#!/donation/

    

We praise the Lord for this assurance for Lt. Colonel Charles: “For this world is not our home; we are looking forward to our everlasting home in heaven.” (Hebrews 13:14) He is indeed home!

Pryor- Bianca's Health

Say a prayer for my wife. Bulging disk and neck pain. Pray for comfort and calmness.

Pray

Franklin Graham called me a couple of days ago and said that with everything happening in our nation and around the world right now, we urgently need to pray. I couldn’t agree more.

So tomorrow at 12:00 noon ET, let’s all pause and pray for divine intervention for our nation and our world. Will you join us?

Pray for Iran

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Mass Massacre in Iran

A horrific massacre has been reported in Iran, with estimates showing at least 12,000 civilians killed. The slaughter took place during a nationwide crackdown on January 8 and 9, 2026, primarily carried out by the IRGC and Basij militia on direct orders from the leadership. As a coordinated communications blackout continues, witnesses and activists declare that the Islamic Republic is crumbling and there is no turning back from this unprecedented atrocity.

"You shall not murder." — Exodus 20:13

"The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence." — Psalm 11:5

#noweaponministries #iranmassacre #jesusiscoming #islamicrepublic #FreeIran2026

Joanna W. - Moms Health

​Please pray for my mom. She is in the hospital with a lot of health issues. Thank you! 🙏 ❤️

Fallon R. - Healing for Broken Wrist

​Fallon broke her wrist. Cast in a couple days. Thankful it’s not her writing hand. Make sure your kids keep their shoes tied.

VOM - Ethiopian Christians

​URGENT PRAYER REQUEST: On Jan. 7, 2026, a group of Christians in southern Ethiopia were targeted by Muslim extremists. The Christians were celebrating Christmas festivities (Jan. 7 was Christmas Day on the Julian calendar, which is followed by Christians in Ethiopia) when a Muslim mob violently attacked them, stabbing and hospitalizing several of the believers. The attack occurred in a region where the rise of radical Islam has resulted in routine attacks against Christians. “Please pray for the speedy recovery of the wounded and encouragement of the believers proclaiming the gospel in that hostile area,” a front-line worker requested.

TSA West Prayers - France and Belgium Territory

Prayer Focus – January 12 – 18, 2026

France and Belgium Territory

Territorial Leader: Colonel Jacques Donzé

TSWM: Colonel Claude-Evelyne Donzé

Chief Secretary: Lieut-Colonel Joël Etcheverry

Territorial Leader for Spiritual Life Development: Lieut-Colonel Karen Etcheverry

TERRITORY

Praise:

· Let us thank God for our wonderful seminar last November where managers and assistant managers, officers and corps leaders gathered to work together.

· Let us thank God for the progress made in our spiritual strategic plan, particularly during the weekend workshop with 20 young people from the Territory.

· Let us thank God for the two cadets from the “Proclaimers of Transformation” session who joined the three cadets from the “Keepers of the Covenant” session.

Prayer Requests:

· Let us pray for our 2026 congress in the presence of General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, from 20 to 24 May. And also, for the consecration of the “Keepers of the Covenant” cadets, which will take place during this event.

· Let us pray for all the participants of last summer's European Youth Event; that we may know how to give them a place, and that they may dare to respond to God's call.

FRANCE

Praise:

· Let us thank God for the creation of the new Federation of Families Homes. This federation is a partnership between The Salvation Army and two Christian associations to develop day centers for families.

Prayer requests:

· Let us pray for the development of the new social strategic plan, taking into account the political and economic situation in the country.

· Let us pray for the Chartres outpost, which has become a corps, and for all the steps and organisation that this entails.

· Let us pray for the Mazamet corps and its plans for new building.

BELGIUM

Praise:

· Let us thank God for the project to welcome Ukrainian refugees in Spa which has produced magnificent work with a real spiritual impact, as well as a beautiful testimony to the public authorities.

Prayer requests:

· Let us pray for the granting of public subsidies and approvals for several social centers.

· Let us pray for corps without officers; that leaders may rise up and commit themselves.

· Let us pray for the spiritual and Salvationist training of young people in the corps.

Laura S. - Son's Upcoming Surgery

"James and I would like to request prayer for our son Aaron who will be undergoing surgery to fix a deviated septum.

This will happen at 7:30AM on Monday January 12^{th .} He is very nervous about this procedure as it is his first surgery of any kind and we would appreciate any prayers for him. 

If anyone would like to send him a card, which I think he would appreciate, especially from any fellow bandsmen!"

TSA Bulletin - Ray C. Recovery and Health

Major Ray Cross lives alone and was found in his apartment on the floor where he had been for about 24 hours.  He was transported and admitted to the hospital with multiple infections and a brain bleed from the fall.

 

He needs our prayers.  It's challenging to be sick without someone to care for you. Please pray for both a touch on his body and someone to help him at discharge.

Sarah R. - Daughter

​“Please pray for Mele, she is being bullied at school as a group of girls, write notes about her and are calling her names.  Breaks my heart.”

Update: Majors Missing

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There has been no news regarding the whereabouts of Majors Lalthanmawia and Rualthanpuii, our Salvation Army pastors last seen travelling from Tahan to the Mizoram border on 19 December 2025.

The Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar & Thailand Territory continues to do everything possible, including engaging search parties, to locate them.

If you have any information about their location or well-being, please contact 𝟬𝟵𝟳𝟳𝟬𝟳𝟰𝟯𝟮𝟭𝟵 (𝗬𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗻) immediately.

We remain steadfast in prayer for their safety and ask you to join us in keeping them in your thoughts and prayers.

TSA West - South America East Territory (Jan 05 - 11)

Prayer Focus – January 05 – 11, 2026

South America East Territory

Territorial Leaders: Colonels Elder & Roxana Dinardi

Chief Secretary: Colonel David Campos

TSWM: Lieut-Colonel Diana Campos

Territorial Leader for Spiritual Life Development: Colonel Roxana Dinardi

Praise:

· We thank God that 10 new Cadets will enter the Cadet School in March 2026, two of them will train in a Corps. Thank God for calling these men and women to extend His Kingdom.

· We thank the Officers and employees for their loyalty as part of the mission.

· We are grateful for the new soldiers committed to being faithful to God in every Corps.

· We thank God for the financial strategies, for God’s provision, and that even in difficult times we see His hand giving what we need.

Prayer Requests:

· We pray that more young people will be touched in their hearts at the next Territorial Youth Institute; the motto will be "Metanoia," transformed into the mind of Christ.

· For the Children's Camps and Vacation Bible Schools.

· That we can achieve the goals of our 2026-2030 Strategic Plan in the evangelism and growth of our officers and soldiers.

· For renewed passion and courage among the officers in their service of the Lord.

· For the families and children of the Officers who, upon seeing the example of their parents, yearn for a life of dedication and dedication to the Lord.

· Let us pray that our people will be empowered by the Holy Spirit, strengthened in faith and vision.

· Let us cry out to God for a growing impact of mission, that all that is done may glorify Christ.

· May the Lord give us a renewed focus to evangelize and disciple, with passion and creativity.

· May we strengthen community relations, being light and salt in every place of our Territory.

· Let us pray to God that through our example, a sustainable legacy will be built — one that transcends generations.

· Let us pray for greater levels of stewardship, stewarding well the goods that the Lord entrusts to us.

· May we move forward in faith toward the implementation of new works, trusting in divine provision.

TSA West Prayer - TSA International

Prayer Focus – December 29, 2025 – January 04, 2026

The Salvation Army International

This week, we invite you to spend some time in prayer for The Salvation Army in your context and around the world. Ask the Lord to guide you as you pray. You may want to use The Salvation Army International website to learn more about expressions of ministry in different areas of the world, to read news stories or discover more about our global focus.

Prayer Requests:

· Spiritual Life: Pray for a deepening of holiness and spiritual renewal across the Army world. Ask for revival in corps, homes, and hearts ... that the Army would be a beacon of light and truth in every community.

· Pray for Salvation Army Leaders around the World. Pray for General Lyndon and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham as they lead the international Salvation Army. Pray too for territorial and regional leaders asking for wisdom, strength, and spiritual discernment as they step into 2026.

· Peace: We pray for peace in our world - across every nation. May the love of Christ conquer fear, hatred, and division. We pray that hearts will be softened, leaders to be guided by wisdom, and communities united by compassion. May the transforming power of God bring reconciliation where there is conflict, and hope where there is despair.

· ICL 2026. We pray for the International Conference of Leaders scheduled for March 2026, where Salvation Army leaders from around the world will gather under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Pray for the planning and preparations that are underway. Pray that this will be a sacred time of listening, learning, and discerning God’s will for our movement.

We thank God for everyone around the world who participates in the mission God has given The Salvation Army - to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination. As we step into a new year, may we all continue to be sensitive to the Spirit’s leading and respond with courage. May we continue to demonstrate God’s love to others, wherever we find ourselves, and through our words and actions, may others come to know Jesus too.

Pray for Philip Yancey

​Bestselling Christian Author Philip Yancey Confesses to 8-Year Extramarital Affair

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Jill W. - Hospital / Recovery

Update Jan 7

​Surgery went well. PA was in and said I look like I’m 3 days post-op already

Hoping they are going to let me go home this afternoon

Thank you all again for all the prayers and positive thoughts  ❤️🌹🙏🏻

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Jan 6

Today is the day 🤞🙏🏻

Heading to the hospital now. Surgery @

7:30 am. It will be several hours, so probably won’t be able to update until tomorrow 

Two days in the hospital

Thank you for all your messages of encouragement and prayers❤️

Diane S. - Sister in Law Diane

​Prayer warriors  

U are needed now

My sister in law just passed out and is now unresponsive  

My brother and her need your prayers please!!!

Emts said doesn't look good

TSA Leaders Missing

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From our Territorial Headquarters, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar & Thailand Territory:

Seeking Information on the Location of Salvation Army Pastors in Myanmar

Last seen: Traveling from Tahan to Mizoram border on December 19, 2025

Majors Lalthanmawia and Rualthanpuii

Information on their whereabouts and well-being urgently needed

Please call 09770743219 (Yangon).

We would continue to pray for their safety.

Lost person

Major Lalthanmawia and Major Rualthanpuii, the Salvation Army Servants of Myanmar.

On 19/12/2025, I left from Tarhen to the border of Mizorang.

Since then, we have not heard any news, so if you know, please inform the following number immediately.

Phone number 09770743219 (Yangon)