YWAM - Ukraine War

Urgent prayer - Ukraine - May 5

As of now, at least 24 people have been killed and over 100 people have been injured. 

• Chernihiv - 17 wounded

• Kramatorsk, 5 people were killed and 12 wounded.

• In Zaporizhzhia, Russia killed 12 people today, at least 37 wounded.

• In Poltava region - 5 people were killed and 37 wounded. 

• In Dnipro, 4 people were killed and 9 were injured.

Please pray that all survivors will be found. Pray for the families who lost loved ones in the bombing.

Pray for Iran

Iranian Christians are sharing the gospel… in the middle of war.

As conflict intensifies, ministry leaders report that believers inside Iran are using this moment to reach people who are suddenly asking deeper questions about life, death, and God.

According to the report, fear and uncertainty have made many more open to spiritual conversations—especially as families face loss, instability, and the reality of how quickly life can change.

But this isn’t happening in a safe environment.

In Iran, converting to Christianity—especially from Islam—can lead to arrest, interrogation, and imprisonment. House churches are often monitored, and believers regularly face pressure from authorities.

And still, they’re sharing.

Some are caring for neighbors affected by the conflict. Others are quietly having conversations about Jesus with people who are searching for hope in the middle of chaos.

Leaders say this isn’t new—but moments like this accelerate it.

Crisis has a way of stripping everything else away.

And when it does, people start asking the questions that really matter.

Who is God?

What happens after this?

Is there any hope?

For many in Iran right now, those questions are leading them to the gospel.

Not because it’s safe…

but because they believe it’s true.

DRC Believers PTG

Uganda Evangelist Kitenga PTG

A church in Uganda is grieving after the tragic death of evangelist Alfred Kitenga, who was killed shortly after sharing the Gospel at an evening outreach event in central Uganda.

According to reports, Kitenga and his wife, Anna Grace Nabirye, had just finished ministering in the Namungoona area of Kampala as part of an evangelistic team.

As the evening ended, four men approached the couple claiming to be motorcycle taxi drivers and fellow Christians who had attended the service. Offering free transportation home, they appeared trustworthy.

The couple accepted.

But during the ride, things took a troubling turn.

The drivers reportedly suggested taking an alternate route due to traffic and the late hour. Soon after, Nabirye became uneasy when one of the men repeatedly spoke on the phone in a language she did not understand.

Then violence erupted.

According to Nabirye’s account, several more men appeared, and the attackers turned on the couple. Kitenga was brutally beaten and fatally stabbed.

His wife was abducted, later abandoned near her home, and survived the ordeal.

Church leaders later found Kitenga’s body by the roadside.

Authorities have launched an investigation, though no official motive has yet been confirmed and no arrests have been announced.

While some reports suggest possible extremist involvement, this has not been formally established by investigators.

For many believers, the loss is deeply sobering.

Kitenga was described by local church leaders as a devoted evangelist with a heart for sharing Christ, particularly among communities where Christian outreach can carry heightened risks.

His death has reignited concern over the safety of evangelists and ministry workers, especially those conducting late-night outreach in vulnerable areas.

Uganda’s constitution formally protects religious freedom, including the right to share one’s faith. Yet incidents of violence and hostility against Christians have periodically raised concerns among advocacy groups and local ministries.

Stories like this remind the global Church of a reality often forgotten in more comfortable settings:

For some believers, proclaiming faith is not merely inconvenient.

It can be dangerous.

And yet throughout history, countless Christians have continued serving, loving, and preaching despite personal risk.

Not because suffering is glorified.

But because they believed the Gospel was worth their lives.

Today, a wife grieves.

A church mourns.

A ministry team feels the weight of loss.

And a wider Christian community is once again reminded to pray for those serving in difficult places around the world.

Not every act of faith is public.

Not every sacrifice makes headlines.

But Heaven sees them all.

From Justin Gilpin

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W. Territory Prayers - The Netherlands, Czech Republic & Slovakia

 Prayer Focus – 27 April – 03 May 2026

The Netherlands, Czech Republic & Slovakia

Territorial Leader: Commissioner Bente Gundersen

Chief Secretary: Lieut-Colonel Richard de Vree

The Netherlands

Praise:

· We thank God for the ‘move of hope’ and for the clear direction God has shown us to develop faith‑based community work in neighbourhoods and local communities across the Netherlands.

· We thank God for the way in which the Christian identity and the passion for the mission of The Salvation Army are made visible in and through thousands of committed employees and officers.

· We thank God for the dedicated spiritual leaders serving within The Salvation Army: officers, envoys, missionary workers, and chaplains.

Prayer Requests:

· We pray for the further development of the ‘move of hope’; for courage and boldness to keep our focus on God’s Spirit and to continue taking brave steps in response.

· We pray for a deepening of our Christian identity and spiritual life, that we may remain faithful to God's direction and rooted in who he calls us to be. Pray we can slow down, allowing more solitude and rest.

· We pray for people who feel called to serve as spiritual leaders within The Salvation Army, that God will stir hearts and raise up a new generation of servant leaders. Pray we will be people who embrace the ‘whosoever’.

· We pray for children and young people, including students, especially those who feel lonely and disconnected. We ask God to show us new ways to support them on their journey of faith towards Christ, and to help us in creating

safe places for them and giving them space to play their part in shaping the mission of The Salvation Army.

· Pray for victims of forced criminality, the fastest‑growing form of human trafficking in the Netherlands. Pray for our probation workers and colleagues responding to this. Also, pray for our support for people in prostitution who wish to leave and seek restoration.

Czech Republic

· Thank God for the Spiritual Day on 24 April and the Women’s Day on 25 April. We thank God for his strong presence.

· Pray for the Men’s Day on 23 May. Pray that God will work powerfully in the lives of the men who will attend.

· Pray for financial resources for community work - for sufficient financial resources to continue the community ministries.

· Pray for spiritual growth, that people will respond to God’s call to officership and other forms of service. Pray for growth in our corps—both in numbers and in stability—including the work among children and young people.

Slovakia

· Pray for the promotion of cadets to second year – 27 June: that this moment will be a blessing, and that God’s voice will be heard so that people may respond to his call.

· Pray for spiritual growth and stability within the corps in Slovakia. Pray for the development of the spiritual work in the Trebišov Roma settlement, and for protection for the officers and staff who serve in a challenging environment.

· Pray for ministry opportunities, that Jesus will send us to new places in Slovakia so that more people may come to know him. Pray for sufficient resources and new donors to support our kindergarten project.

YWAM - War in Ukrain

Prayer for the churches - Ukraine - April 20

Russian military bombed a Baptist Church in Ukraine. Ten victims so far including the pastor, Ruslan Utuzh. His daughter is to wed next month. Russian invasion has killed as many as 80 pastors and priests and destroyed more than 700 churches. They target evangelicals disproportionately. 

Please pray for safety of remaining churches and for the pastors. Pray for pastor Utuzh and the victims from his church.