W. Territory Prayers - Bangladesh Territory

 Prayer Focus – 30 March – 05 April 2026

Bangladesh Territory

Territorial Leader: Lieut-Colonel Elizabeth Nelson

Chief Secretary: Major Gabriel Dewri

TSWM: Major Chaya Dewri

Praise:

· We are thankful for God’s faithfulness and provision throughout the territory.

· We praise God for our seven new Cadets, (Proclaimers of Transformation Session), and for those who have responded to God’s call to full-time ministry as Officers.

· We thank God that the territory was able to complete the purchase of land for Jhimali Outpost.

Prayer Requests:

· We thank God for the territorial theme for 2026, ‘Spirit Led Transformation: Together We Rise’. As we focus on this theme, we are praying for a powerful spiritual impact on our territory.

· Pray for spiritual revival and a renewed passion for God among all Salvationists in the territory. New initiatives have been introduced for Corps to participate in Alpha - an online Bible Study for youth, and Bible Studies for men’s ministry.

· Pray for financial sustainability of our Corps to continue their mission effectively. We are working together to develop income-generating initiatives that can provide needed support to our Corps.

· Pray for those involved in developing our Development Strategy for the territory. We have some effective development projects in the territory, and we want to strengthen and expand our work into areas of Bangladesh where we can have an impact and influence.

· Please pray for Territorial Leadership and the upcoming transition in leadership. Pray for God’s Spirit to guide and lead them with wisdom, vision and courage. May we hear and be obedient to what God is calling us to do to impact His Kingdom.

Frank D. - Judy H. PTG

A LIFE WELL-LIVED—Commissioner Judy Hedgren is Promoted to Glory. She lived her life for the Glory of God !!

Commissioner Judy Hedgren was Promoted to Glory on March 26, 2026, at the age of 77. 

Judith Ann White was born on February 14, 1949, in Richmond, VA to Majors Lairon and Edith White. She lived her life with deep faith, contagious joy, and boundless love. Her life was truly an adventure with God, marked by laughter, compassion, and a heart that reflected the love of Christ to everyone she met. 

On April 12, 1975, she married the love of her life, Steve Hedgren. Together, they felt the call to Salvation Army officership and applied to enter the Training College in Chicago in 1976 as members of the Disciples of Jesus session of cadets. They were commissioned as cadet/lieutenants to Rockford Citadel, IL. Ordained and commissioned in June 1978, they later served as corps officers in Champaign, IL, and Port Huron, MI, and as divisional youth leaders for the Midland Divisional Headquarters. 

In 1991, they transferred to the Southern Territory, with corps appointments, area command roles, and divisional leadership in Tampa, FL; Miami, FL; Atlanta Temple, GA; and eventually to the Arkansas-Oklahoma Division. 

The Hedgrens then transferred to the Eastern Territory, accomplishing a seldom-achieved status of serving in three USA territories, eventually becoming territorial leaders. Throughout their ministry, they influenced thousands through preaching, teaching, youth work, and international Salvation Army events. 

Commissioners Steve and Judy Hedgren retired from active service on April 1, 2016, after over 37 years of ministry. 

Commissioner Judy Hedgren is preceded in death by her parents, and by her devoted husband of 46 years, Commissioner Steve Hedgren. 

She is survived by her children, Heather (Jay) Needham, and Captain Matt (Jessica) Hedgren; and her six grandchildren. 

A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for April 9, 2026, at the Tampa Corps.

Angela S. - Aunts PTG

This afternoon, our family is celebrating the life of my beautiful Aunt Virginia in Phoenix. Please pray for her husband George, children Mark and Leigh, their spouses, grandchildren and many family members as we grieve our loss and celebrate Heaven's gain. I would also ask prayer for those of us who will speak about her life and the impact she has made. Holy Spirit, may your presence be felt and known today.

Divisional Youth Retreat

Please pray for our leaders and young people are attending the Divisional Youth Retreat at Camp Redwood Glen. May each one draw closer to the Lord during this time. May God get all the Glory! 

Six Airmen Killed - Plane Crash

CFOT Brigades Summer Assignments

Today our cadets from the College For Officer Training are traveling to various ministry locations for 10 days of service and mission. This is always a meaningful time where the rubber meets the road - classroom learning meets real-life ministry.

This year our cadets will be serving in several locations across the Western Territory:

Hawaii: 3 brigades will be serving on different islands, partnering with local Salvation Army ministries and communities.

Portland, Oregon: One brigade will be serving in the greater Portland area.

 Seattle, Washington: Another brigade will be ministering throughout the Seattle area.

Redondo Beach: The last group will be serving in the Redondo Beach area. 

During these ten days they will be involved in a variety of ministries, community outreach, worship, service projects, and sharing the love of Christ with people in each community.

Please pray for:

·        Safe travel and good health

·        Open hearts in the communities they serve

·        Unity and spiritual growth within each team

·        Opportunities to share the Gospel of Christ

These moments of ministry are formative experiences for our future Salvation Army officers. We are grateful for the corps, officers, Divisional leaders, and communities who will host them.

Thank you for covering our cadets in prayer over these next 10 days. Blessings. Spring Campaigns 2026 College for Officer Training at Crestmont

Julie S. - Daughter's Health and Healing

After 6 hours in the ER , Katie is now being admitted. She has an abscess on her face and cellulitis. So she too needs IV antibiotics but there is no in home hospital care for pediatrics. This is going to be a few days in the hospital.