PJ's Two Funeral Services

Praise the Lord that PJ's viewing service and funeral service at the Corps went really well. During the Viewing Service, I spoke about Psalm 23 - God loves us, never leaves us when we go through our darkest time, He sets a table before us in Glory, and His goodness and mercy is always upon us. During the Funeral Service, I spoke on Phil. 1: 23 "Christ in me is to live, to die is to gain." We gain a a better body, home, fellowship, and inheritance! Praise God that He loves us so much that He does all of these for and with us! To Him be the Glory!

Merry Christmas

Seven hundred years before the birth of Jesus, the Prophet Isaiah writes, "For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. Is. 9: 6-7

Christmas Eve Service

Praise the Lord for our wonderful Christmas Eve Service. We expecting about 10 people showing up, but 60 came. Praise the Lord for bringing these people to the Corps. We had a scripted Christmas play, where the people participated, some songs, a short devotional, and lots of food and fellowship. Praise the Lord for loving us so much that He sent His one and only Son! Merry Christmas everyone!

Inmates Christmas Visit

Praise the Lord that our Christmas prison visit tonight went really well. Chaplain Mike, Brett, and I went to four different prisons/correctional facilities in Hilo and gave gifts (holiday socks, magazine, and a candy bar). Everyone was really happy, and appeared really grateful, to receive their gifts. Continue to lift up all of our prisoners. The holidays are especially a hard time for many of them. To God be the Glory!

Rev HI's Last Day

Please lift up Alexis and Katie up in your prayers as they get ready to travel to the mainland U.S tomorrow morning. They have helped the Hilo Corps during the Holiday season (Angel Tree and Christmas Kettles) as well as during our church services on Sundays. They are truly a God-send to us! May God continue to guide each of them with His mighty Spirit! May they continue to be infilled with the Spirit wherever their journey goes! Hilo, you have been blessed!

Deric F.

Pray for Deric F. He called me today and told me about his surgery. He is in pain and is at home recovering from it. Pray for his healing process! May God of comfort be with him. Strengthen him Lord!

Nursing Homes Gifts

Praise the Lord that our Nursing Homes Christmas program went really well. We (first 3 visits with family - Janae, me, Shoshannah and dad / last visit with Rev HI ladies - Alexis and Katie) visited four centers today. We sang Christmas Carols, shared a devotional, and gave gifts. May the Lord continue to bless each and everyone! May God's Word go forth and take root in each lives! To God be the Glory!

Faye's Nephew PJ

Please pray for Linda and Puggie's family as they are going through a time of grieve for the lose of their son 'PJ.' On Sunday night (Dec. 8), I went to be with their family at the hospital. May God's comfort and peace be upon this family! The viewing and funeral are set for December 27 and 28. Please lift them up in your prayers.

Richard C.

Please continue to lift up Richard C. up in your prayers as he recovers from his knee surgery. Praise the Lord that he is back on his feet. Pray for a complete healing and restoration!

Angel Tree

Our Angel Tree Application process starts today. Please pray that everything will go smoothly today. Pray for the people who will be coming. May they see and know the love of God! Be with everyone involved in this process (our staff and our volunteers). Above all, may God get all the glory and honor through this ministry of sharing with others!

Pray for the Philippines

Excerpt from http://www.bbc.co.uk/ * Thousands of survivors are still desperately waiting for the aid effort to reach them. At least 10,000 people are feared to have been killed. Tacloban is one of the worst affected cities. * More than nine million people have been affected in the Philippines. Many are now struggling to survive without food, shelter or clean drinking water. A picture is slowly emerging of the full damage wrought by the storm: The exposed easterly town of Guiuan, Samar province - population 40,000 - is said to be largely destroyed Three-hundred people were killed in the town of Basey, also in Samar, the provincial disaster office confirmed Tacloban, Leyte province, was largely flattened by a massive storm surge and scores of corpses are piled by the roadside, leaving a stench in the air as they rot. Hundreds of people gathered at the airport desperate for food and water, others trying to get a flight out Disaster worker Dennis Chong told the BBC that assessments in the far north of Cebu province had shown some towns had suffered "80-90% damage" Baco, a city of 35,000 in Oriental Mindoro province, was 80% under water, the UN said. ----------- TO DONATE ------------ The Salvation Army has had an official presence there since 1937 and currently operates 130 corps and outposts as well as two residential care units for disadvantaged children and a crisis intervention unit for victims of human trafficking. How to help... People may donate online at https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/typhoonhaiyan or by calling 1-800-SALARMY. And the text to give information follows: Text TYPHOON to 80888 and reply YES to confirm your donation. Terms and conditions: A one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Message and Data Rates May Apply. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile. All purchases must be authorized by account holder. By participating you certify that you are 18 yrs or older and/or have parental permission. Donations are collected for the benefit of The Salvation Army by Innogive Foundation and subject to the terms found at igfn.org/t. Privacy policy: igfn.org/p. Text STOP to 80888 to stop; Text HELP to specify 80888 for help.

Daynette's Daughter

Please pray for Daynette's daughter, Taijha (not sure of the spelling). They left for Honolulu today for medical treatment. May Taijha get healthy and recover well. To God be the glory for little Taijha!

Halloween Praise

Praise God that everyone (at least I haven't heard of anyone) was okay last night during Halloween. Kids got their candies and were all happy. Praise God for ministries (Churches and Personal) that have put on Harvest Festivals or passed out tracks (May the seed of the Gospel that they sow in the hearts of the young and not so young) sprout and grow. To God be the Glory!

Flo P. and Tina T.

Please continue to pray for Auntie Flo and Auntie Tina about their health. Auntie Flo has some pain in her shoulder/arm and Auntie Tina has an ankle problem. May God continue to comfort and heal them. May God's peace be upon them during this time of treatment and recovery!

Camille F

Please continue to lift Camille up in your prayers. She has not been feeling well. May God strengthen and heal her! May she feels the presence of God upon her comforting and loving her!

Kenya Tragedies

These four days have been hard for the people of Kenya. Terrorists from Somalia, along with 2 or 3 American and a British woman staged this assault and murder of innocent lives. Without accounting for bodies that may be buried in the rubble, at least 61 civilians and six security officers had died in the attack, in addition to some 175 injured. 5 suspects are dead, and 11 are in custody. Today will mark the beginning of three days of national mourning. Pray for these people and their families. May God's peace and comfort be upon these people. May justice be served!

Pakistan Earthquake and Deaths

QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) - The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Pakistan rose to at least 208 on Wednesday after hundreds of mud houses collapsed on people in a remote area near the Iranian border, officials said. Please lift up these people to the Lord! May God's peace and comfort be upon the families with these tragedies. May God send workers (Christians) into these fields to counsel, help, and above all, bring hope of Jesus Christ to these people!

Auntie Amy

Please continue to lift Auntie Amy in your prayers. She is back in the hospital for her ailment. May God's peace be upon her. May He touch and heal her. May she be strengthened and comforted by His power!

Mejee and Jodi

This Saturday (9/21) is Mejee and Jodi's wedding! May the Lord be everyone as they prepare for this awesome day! May all the details fall smoothly in place. And most of all, may God bless this wonderful couple in their union! God bless the Lutcher and Mulch family!

United Meeting w/ Kona

Praise the Lord for a wonderful afternoon/evening United Meeting with the Kona Corps. We had a special music, praise, devotional, Bunco group game, food and fellowship! May the Lord continue to bless our people on the Big Island (Kona, Hilo, Honokaa) and God bless The Salvation Army!

Honokaa Corps

I received a call from Gary T. from Honokaa. He stated that a man, whom he knows, fell off a cliff to his death. Please for words of wisdom for Gary and Ann as they comfort this family. May God be with this family!

Colorado Flood

Please continue to pray for those that have been affected by the flood. Pray for all the workers (helpers), including the Salvation Army, in the midst of this disaster.

Youth Director / Pastor

Praise God, our new Youth Director - Brett, arrived on island tomorrow morning. Tomorrow night is Friday, and that means, Youth Night. What a great way to start! May God continue to bless Brett! May Brett find a comfortable home, and get settled soon. Lord, go before Brett and prepare His path! May you also Lord prepare the hearts and minds of our youth! May they be impacted in a powerful way to follow Jesus our Lord! Bless our Youth Director and our Youth ministry!

Auntie Amy

Continue to keep Auntie Amy up in prayer, that she will be strong and healthy! She was in the hospital for a week. Was able to visit her. During that time, she was feeling better. Now, she's back home with her family! May she continues to be comforted under God's mighty hand!

Auntie Lila

Please continue to pray for Auntie Lila's health. May God continue to strengthen and empower her! May God bless her and her family! To God be the Glory!

Coral and Isaiah R.

They've asked to prayer for themselves.

General Andre' Cox

SALVATION ARMY ELECTS NEW INTERNATIONAL LEADER Commissioner André Cox Elected as 20th General of The Salvation Army LONDON, 3 August 2013 – Commissioner André Cox, a Swiss-British Salvation Army officer, has been elected as the 20th General of the Christian church and charity. The election took place at the High Council, which saw 117 of The Salvation Army’s senior leaders from around the world gather just outside London for the sacred task of choosing the next international leader. The General accepted his new responsibility in a spirit of humility, saying that, irrespective of the rank he held, he had not moved away from his original calling to officership – to be God’s servant and to proclaim the gospel. General Cox shares his ministry with his wife, Commissioner Silvia Cox, who is the World President of Women’s Ministries. Together General and Commissioner Cox will lead the 1.5 million-strong worldwide church of The Salvation Army. Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, to an English father and Swiss mother, André Cox spent his childhood years in Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom, before moving to Switzerland, where he met his wife and from where they entered training to become Salvation Army officers, taking up their first appointments in 1979. The 59-year-old General has vast experience of the international ministry of The Salvation Army. In the early years of his Salvation Army officership, General Cox held appointments in Switzerland and Zimbabwe. More recently he has served as the territorial commander in the Southern Africa Territory, the Finland and Estonia Territory and the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland. In February 2013 he was appointed as Chief of the Staff – second in command of the international Salvation Army. On being announced as The Salvation Army’s 20th General, the new international leader told more than 10,000 people from around the world watching via a live webcast that he was thankful to God but aware of the ‘awesome task that has been placed upon our shoulders’. He continued: ‘I pray that The Salvation Army will be known for being a force for good in the world … that The Salvation Army will be a force for positive change and transformation in the communities in which we serve … [and] that Salvationists will live up to the spiritual values we proclaim.’

Next General of The Salvation Army

On the third morning of the 18th High Council of The Salvation Army, the Chaplain’s prayers centred on God’s people being united in the Spirit. Using the song ‘Saviour and Lord, We Pray to Thee’ (The Song Book of The Salvation Army 692) the Chaplain (Commissioner James Condon) emphasised the prayer being made: ‘Pour out thy Spirit … and let thy love thy will dictate.’ The members from the six Indian territories were invited to sing, and they presented a simple chorus: ‘Hallelujah, Praise the Lord!’ in which everyone was able to join. After members had spent time in prayer with one another the Chaplain concluded with words of Jesus: ‘I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one – I in them and you in me – so that they may be brought to complete unity' (John 17:22,23 New International Version). The day’s business began with the Chair of the Questions Committee being invited to describe the work of the committee in compiling the proposed questionnaires for General and the spouse of the General. Commissioner Clive Adams explained that all questions submitted by members had been reviewed by the committee and had provided the basis for the final draft questionnaires which were considered and approved by the full council. This part of the High Council’s business concluded, the council moved to the nomination of candidates. To prepare themselves for the next part of the proceedings members sang: ‘Here, Lord, assembled in thy name thy work to do, thy help we claim’ (Song 581). Reading from James 3, the Chaplain reminded everyone of the wisdom they needed, before offering prayer. A quiet, prayerful atmosphere pervaded the chamber as members of the High Council received their nomination papers and left the room to fulfil the task entrusted to them. The candidates who have accepted nomination to stand for election to the office of General are: Commissioner André Cox, Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, Commissioner James Knaggs, Commissioner Dick Krommenhoek and Commissioner Barry Swanson. Commissioner Clive Adams declined the nomination. Report by Major Christine Clement High Council Communications Officer

Storm Flossie

HONOLULU (AP) - A tropical storm threatening Hawaii with wind and rain will weaken into a tropical depression within 24 hours, National Weather Service officials said Monday. Acting Director Tom Evans of the Central Pacific Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Flossie had consistently weakened through the morning thanks to winds that broke the layers of the storm apart.Forecasters say the storm will now bring rain of up to 6 inches on parts of the Big Island and up to 2 inches on other islands.Evans says the storm's 40 mph winds will continue to weaken. For more info: http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2013/07/29/tropical-storm-flossie-hawaii-honolulu/2595393/

Women's Rummage Sale

Please keep our Home League (Women's ministry) in your prayers as they do their soon-to-be monthly rummage sale this Saturday (August 1). Pray that everything will go well...that they will be able to sell items to the public. Pray for a good day! May their fellowship and working together go smoothly. Perhaps, they will be able to evangelize to those that will come through. In all, may God get all the Gloy!

Western Bible Conference

Please pray for our Western Bible Conference (WBC) that will take place today at The Salvation Army Pine Summit Camp at Big Bear California. May God touch and bless everyone who will be attending. May all those who will be speaking speak the Word of Life to everyone! May all those who are working behind the scene (camp staff) be blessed and be encouraged that they are serving the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords through His Church! May God be exalted and lifted high throughout this conference! To Him be the Glory and Honor!

Brengle Institute

Please pray for all the Officers attending the Brengle Institute in Chicago (June 17-june 28). Pray also for those who are serving. 

Community Service Camp 1

Girls: 1.Emani H.* 2.Cypress W.* 3. Akepa L.*4. Samya K. 5.Janniah C.! 6.Genesis C.! 7.Precious C.! 8.Marya R.! 9. Kyra Y,# Boys: 1.Avory H.* 2.Simanu H.* 3.Josiah C. 4.Caleb V. 5.Zaine L. 6.Deatrayn A. / Chaperones: La Yanesa P. and Tina T. Pray that these individuals will be impacted/convicted in a powerful way at camp that they will say "yes" to Jesus, if they haven't done so. May their time at camp be a fulfilling one, and most memorable one! Be with all the camp staff that will be helping our young people! To God be the Glory!

Orville and Charon's Family

Orville M. and Charon M. from Texas visited us today at church. They need prayer for their family! Their son's family in Hilo has been going through a life storm as of late. May the Lord intervene in this family situation and heal their relationships. May He send workers to help this family and point them to Jesus! May Orville and Charon be strengthened and encouraged during their time here in Hilo. The Lord is good; He will become their Stronghold, their Refuge!

Deanna T.

Lord be with Deanna! She is struggling right now with her past and with the many fiery arrows from the evil one. God be with her and strengthen her! May you comfort her and give her your peace - peace that passes all understanding. Lord protect her family: Her boyfriend, Jason, and their young daughters, Jaci and Tabitha! Break their bondage Lord, in Jesus' name....Amen!

Coral's Uncle

Coral's uncle who lives in Yakima Washington almost died when two perpetrators slashed his throat. After 8 hours, he was finally rescued and hospitalized. He underwent a surgery! According to Coral, he is stable and is doing better. The perpetrators were caught by police (praise the Lord for this!) Lord be with Coral's uncle and place your healing hand upon him. Thank you for giving him an opportunity to live. If he doesn't know you in a personal way, may this experience draw him closer to you! Lord, be with Coral and her family; give them your peace that surpasses all understanding! To you be the Glory!

Praise Report - Deric F.

One of our church members, Deric F. gave God the glory that he is healed from liver problems. He was taking some liver medicine from the doctor. Upon checkup, the Doctor was amazed that his liver was 100% healed, something that defied medical science. This indeed was a miracle. Praise the Lord for healing Deric!

THQ Bulletin - Tragedy in Fullerton

Maribel's body was found last week in the Fullerton, Calif., foothills. She had been missing for almost two weeks after leaving her softball practice. They have discovered she was killed by her roommate. Brandi and Maribel were friends at Cal State Fullerton. Marisol was a student intern who worked in Brandi's outreach office. Brandi and the outreach staff are still in shock and very sad. Please pray for the family and co-workers of Maribel Ruiz and my daughter, Brandi Burke

Oklahoma Tornado

From Fox News: At least 20 children are among the 51 confirmed dead after a destructive tornado with winds up to 200 mph laid waste to scores of buildings and landed a direct blow on an elementary school in Moore, Oklahoma, pictured, with officials saying they could see as many as 40 more fatalities as rescuers race to find survivors. Pray for each family affected by this tragedy! May God move among these people. May God continue to send and give each worker an extra measure of His Grace as they comfort those who are directly impacted by this.

Men's Camp

Praise the Lord! Our Men's Camp at Camp Homelani went really well. Seventeen guys (Fred, Sammie, Walter, Tim, Dio, Sonny, Nicky, Maxi, Deric, Troy, CJ, Thomas, Richard, Mike,Phil,Mikie, and I) represented Hilo. We arrived on Friday (5/17) morning and went to Ala Maona Mall and then to the Kroc Center for a tour. There were about 190 men at the camp, which has never happened before (according to some, it's doubled the amount from before). Everyone was so blessed mingling with others, having fellowship with old friends, and encouraged and challenged under Captain Terry Masango's excellent preaching! It was a revival in many ways! The Holy Spirit moved in our hearts and in our midst! Praise the Lord! Pray that all the men, and a couple of wonderful women(Major Carol Abella and daughter), will carry and share this message of restoration wherever they go!

THQ Bulletin - Mourning family

Winifred passed away on Friday. The doctors had expected her to live for a few months, but it turned out it was only a few days. Please pray for the family as they grieve the unexpected loss of their beloved mother and grandmother.

Neil's Health

Dear Friends and Family, I am pleased to let you know that my chemo-treatment continues to be working after all this weeks and months. I am currently on the 7th cycle on this particular "Clinical Trial Drug Treatment Study" and though the doctors cannot definitely say or determine at this time how much longer I still need to have treatments, I will continue to have weekly treatments until they feel I have reach certain marker. Although the overall results were positive, there were a couple of lesions that slightly increase in very small size (1 mm each)- the analysis indicated that the slight increase may not be a progression of tumor but something more technical yet suggest we continue to monitor it in the next couple of test. My doctor tried to explain the reason for the increase and was not concerned at all. The oncologist was very positive and encouraged about the overall positive progress saying that he has never seen this type of positive progress before in any of his case. He mentioned that I am very lucky to be part of this particular clinical study that is showing significant decrease positive results. When he reviewed the latest CT Scans he thought he got the wrong slides and had to double check it again too make sure it was indeed my scans because he did not see any recognizable lesions from previous scans. He added that some of the lesions were not visually visible with the eye and some are no longer measurable. So overall, the majority of lesions are stable and is not growing or spreading. God is really good to have us where we are in USC Medical Cancer Treatment Center. The doctors and nurses are believers and they just know what to say. In fact the first thing that my doctor said was to light a candle in the church to offer thanks (referring to his Catholic tradition when something good happens or blessing comes to light a candle to Jesus as a way of thanksgiving). We were laughing because although we were not Catholics I guess it something that we could do perhaps we told him (hahaha). Then we went on talking about being Protestants but yet we were all Christians. Our clinical trial nurse too is a very strong and solid Christian always encouraging to be positive and to keep praying because she really believes that prayer is what is making the drugs work. I want to again thank you all again for being an encouragement to myself and my Ohana. It's feels quite a long time being in treatment after all this months but God has been my strength throughout days and months. With your prayers, I am always encouraged and grateful for your faith in the Lord in the miracle and power He will provide through for his GLORY. My next test and result will come again in two (2) months (I know- it's a long time to wait but it's all good). In the meantime, please continue to pray for comfort and strength physically, emotionally and spiritually. More specifically I covet your prayers in the following: *comfort with the numbness in my toes and fingers (can't even open simple packages or botton-up my botton-collar) *pray for the infection in my fingers nails to heal- it can be very sensitive at times ( I like to wash the dishes sometimes jus to feel the warmth and clean the fingers) *pray that the effectiveness and potency of the medications continues to be the same (the doctors have decrease the dosage of two medications due to the high toxicity resulting in the nail infection) *pray for the strength in time of fatigue so I am able to continue to be part of the corps ministry. *prayer of PRAISE for my Kids- they are handling it all so well. I am so proud of them and just to see them sing, dance and play in the band this weekend made me CRY out of joy and gratefulness of how God is bringing them through it all the challenges and differences in our lifestyles. *pray for Rubina for continued strength as a wonderful care-taker and mom at the same time and a Pastor also. *pray for our corps and the awesome leaders and pastoral team. I cannot really express in words how much I am so blessed to have you all in my life and know that you are with me through this journey discovering and experiencing God's love and grace. Thank you for all your support. May God richly bless you and your family. In God's Service, Captain Neil N.

THQ Bulletin - Update on Mom

Description Update on Mom Submitted by Katina Durrent Details Surgery went great yesterday. Thank you all for the prayers!

National Day of Prayer

On the National Day of Prayer, time for a revival Posted by Greg Laurie on May 2, 2013 at 8:09 am Pastor Greg Laurie is the Honorary Chairman of the task force for the National Day of Prayer, observed May 2. Everywhere we look in America, we see signs of decline. That’s because we have largely forgotten God, but the good news is God has not forgotten us. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God says, “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” In other words, America has two options: judgment or revival. Of course, revival is God’s work; it cannot be manufactured by men. But if we want Him to work, then we must pray. So on the National Day of Prayer on May 2, my most fervent prayer will be for a spiritual awakening. With all of the problems in our country — political, economic, moral and social — the only lasting solution is to turn back to God. The heart of the problem is the problem of the heart. Clearly, the fate of the country we love so much hangs in the balance. So what does the future hold? Is America going to end up on the ash heap of history? Or are our greatest days still ahead? No one can say with certainty. When I study the Scriptures, I can’t find America in the End Times. I can find smaller nations like Iran and, of course, Israel. But there is no passage that clearly speaks of America, the undisputed superpower on the face of the planet today. That doesn’t mean there won’t be an America in the last days, but it will be a different America than it is now. We know this much: America’s days are numbered. No country lasts forever. Rome, once the reigning superpower, collapsed internally before it collapsed externally. Unlike Rome, the United States was built on a Judeo-Christian foundation, but we have strayed dramatically from the vision of our Founding Fathers. Freedom of religion seems to have become freedom from religion. We have removed God from our schools, our sporting events, our public places and our workplaces. But the freedom we enjoy was built on the foundation of absolute truth. And when you remove that foundation, freedom can turn into anarchy. That’s what’s happening in our country today. We don’t like the idea of a family of a man and a woman married for life. We don’t like the idea that there are things that are right and things that are wrong. We prefer moral relativism, where we can all choose our own truths. But Scripture indicates that there is hope for America. The Book of Jonah tells the story of a wicked city that turned to God and escaped his judgment. Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, the superpower of its day, was renowned for its wickedness and violence. Archaeologists have discovered monuments built by the Ninevites with inscriptions boasting of their cruelty. But the Lord decided to give Nineveh one last chance, and he summoned the prophet Jonah to go to the Ninevites and preach to them. Despite Jonah’s obvious failings – and a detour in the belly of a whale – the Ninevites turned to the Lord en masse and repented of their sin and he spared them. If God could bring a revival to Nineveh, surely he can do the same for America. Pastor Greg Laurie is the Honorary Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force and the founder of the Harvest Crusades. Harvest America 2013 will be simulcast live from Philadelphia on Sept. 28–29.

Facebook: Meaghan

Meaghan is Captain Laura F. daughter. Laura is stationed in Broomfield Colorado. She and her late husband are sessionmates of mine. "Sitting in the ER with Meaghan. She cut herself a lot after a hard day of bullying and so called friends making comments about her deceased father. Had to call 911. Breaks my heart to see her hurting. Makes me want to break some people. Please pray for us." A couple of many prayers on FB wall. Ronalee F. Oh, my heart just hurts right now. I am praying ... Lord, please let Meaghan see how precious and beautiful she is. Completely cover her with Your Spirit right now. I cry out to You and ask You to strengthen Laura, as she wrestles with all of the emotions that come from grieving for the loss of Tom, and the pain of seeing her precious daughter struggling. Laura and Meaghan need You RIGHT NOW. Lord, please...with everything in me, I ask You make your perfect and living presence known to them at this very moment. Kathy B.W. So sorry Laura. Can't imagine how hard it is to see your girl hurting so badly. Lord Jesus, please apply your healing ointment to the wounds that don't show on the outside. To the infection festering on the inside that has brought this young one to this point. Give Laura wisdom and strength to know how to love her daughter the way she needs to be loved. Give Laura a moment of peace and rest in this storm. Help her to keep her eyes on you while she walks on this faith journey through the stormy sea. Please speak to this storm and calm it. It can't be easy with Tom gone and I'm sure she longs for him to be there now speaking his wisdom and guidance into this moment. But you are the husband and the father she must lean on now and I know that you will not turn a deaf ear. I know that with each cut and with each tear you feel the deep pain and that you are present. By faith, I speak peace to Meaghan. I speak truth to Meaghan. I speak love in the holy name of Jesus. Bathe her in your presence and annoint her with your oil of healing. You alone are the Rock, The Rescuer, The Savior. By faith, I pray that the spirit of Hope and strength will fall upon Laura and Meaghan and they would know that they are not alone. Your grace is sufficient. You are our refuge a very present help in times of trouble. You are a strong tower, you are a shield about us. You will never leave us nor forsake us. In Jesus name, Amen

THQ Bulletin - Prayers for my mom

Description Prayers for my mom Submitted by Katina Durrent Details My mom, Sheila Davis, will undergo surgery at the University of Washington tomorrow morning to remove a tumor at the base of her spine. They are trying a robotic procedure and are confident all will go well and she will be released within a day. Please pray the healing is quick and no cancer is found. God bless!

Mini Music School

Our Mini Music School went great today! Many kids from the Hilo and Kona Corps gathered and learned to how to dance hula, play brass and ukulele, and sing. Praise God for this time that we had together. Praise God for the chaperones, and for the Music Staff: Crystal, Janice, Dasia, and Jamie! Keep our kids in prayer!

THQ Bulletin - Family Member

Description Update on Family Member Submitted by Erica Draper Details It was discovered that Winifred didn't have a stroke, but instead she has multiple brain tumors. They have given her a few months to live. Please pray that she will be pain-free and full of peace these last few months. Her granddaughter was born yesterday, my niece, Sophia Marie. Please pray for the family that they will go through this difficult time understanding and feeling God's presence. Thank you.

THQ Bulletin - Family Member Who Had Stroke

Description Please Pray for Family Member Who Had Stroke Submitted by Erica Draper Details Please pray for Winifred. She had a stroke yesterday. The medicine they are giving her isn't working as hoped and it's not looking good. Tomorrow her granddaughter is to be born. The family is worried and stressed. They are asking for prayer. Thank you.

THQ Bulletin - Family of Lori Burke

Description Family of Lori Burke Submitted by Lisa Ummel Details Prayers for the family of Lori Burke who passed away unexpectedly. She comes from a large family and the impact is affecting many people. Praying for God to comfort those that are hurting.

THQ Bulletin - Holy Spirit's touch

Description Holy Spirit's touch Submitted by Dorothy Brandt, Eugene Corps Details My daughter needs the Holy Spirit to touch her heart. She was once a committed, dedicated Christian. Now she says that God is "too big to only allow one way to Him." She's getting married in June by a Unitarian minister on the property of someone who has a Buddha statue in her yard. I like the man she is marrying and i know he will never break her heart but I think they both believe the same thing about Jesus. My husband says we can't interfere and she has to make her own choices. I don't argue with her but my mother heart aches to see her being led astray.

Singing Company Competition

Praise the Lord for a wonderful time that we had at the Singing Company Competition at the Kona Corps. We brought a couple of full vans (one 15 and one mini)of kids to Kona. Praise God for the safe travel. We had a blast on the road ...to and fro. Praise God for all the Corps represented at the competition: Kaluela Corps, Kroc Center, Kona, and Hilo. Kona Corps got first place and will be representing our Hawaii Pacific Division at the Territorial competition. Kroc Center was the runner up. We praise the Lord for all the kids singing their hearts out to Him! Pray that the words of these songs will continue to resonate in their hearts in the years to come! May they be ever walk closer to our Lord each and every day!

THQ Bulletin - daughter Sarah

Description Please pray for my daughter Sarah Submitted by Stephany Marreel Details Sarah was involved in an accident this morning and has been admitted to a hospital for observation. Please pray for Sarah and the doctors that are attending to her needs.

Camille F.

Our Thrift store Manager, Camille, was injured yesterday (April 17)when she was lifting up a donated item. This was a re-injury (something that she has dealt with before). Her surgery went well today. She is currently recovering at the hospital, and will soon be going home. Please continue to pray for complete recovery and healing. Pray for peace and strength to be upon her and her family during this time!

Major Iva W.

Dear Friends: Prayer request for Major Iva W........she was admitted to Maui Memorial Hospital for emergency surgery and will be hospitalized for several days. We will update as further word is received. Thank you for keeping Major Iva in your prayers - God bless! JC/j *May the Lord heal, strengthen and comfort Iva during this time. May His presence be upon her!

THQ Bulletin

Description Update - Mother's stroke & amazing healing Submitted by Sherry Hammers Details Thanks be to God! My family and I sincerely thank everyone...extended family, coworkers, friends, and whomever reached out to include my Mother, Laurie Soltis, in their prayers for healing after she had a stroke on Saturday 4/6. She's been in the hospital improving by leaps and bounds. She suffered no paralysis, only her speech and memory were affected. Now, she is speaking quite well, as forming sentences gets a bit easier each day. She's feisty as ever, but she gets frustrated when she can't remember something, but all in all, the doctors and nurses are amazed by her. So much so that she was released this morning! She is happy to be going home where she will continue speech and physical therapy and then the doctors feel they'll know in about 6 months any permanent damage she will have to live with. She's upbeat, lively during most of the day, but when she tires out that is it for her. My family and I are so grateful for all who uplifted her in prayer! I truly believe in miracles!!

Kelly Pensabene's Husband and Best Friend

Today I lost my best friend, my husband. He went home to our Lord. He suffered greatly for the last nine months without one word of complaint. He offered all his pain to The Lord with a smile. He will be remembered as a true soldier for Christ. Even though my heart is broken I have faith in The Lord and I will be restored. He died peacefully in my arms. He suffers no more. Matthew was loved by many and I know you are all hurting. I pray the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be with you all and bring you the peace that passes all understanding.

Matthew Pensabene - Promoted to Glory!

Loved ones, I just received word from Lt. Kelly that Lt. Matthew Pensabene has passed away in the past half hour. Kelly informed me that Matthew died peacefully, without pain, with both herself and Phillip by his side. Details will be forth coming regarding services and other matters will be coming forth in due time. I thought you should know this as soon as possible. Thank you for all your love and support to the family and to Matthew. Matthew couldn't thank everyone enough for all that his been done on his and Kelly's behalf. At this time please refrain from calling Kelly. Emails and facebook encouragements would be greatly appreciated. Aloha. John Chamness, Major

Mentoring Program

The Mentoring Program orientation/seminar for the Western Territory Officers(Mentors) and the Cadets (Mentees) took place on April 11th and 12th. My wife - Shoshannah, is mentoring Susan Cassin, and I'm mentoring Sam Lemar. Please pray for all that are involved in this program. May it be a rich and fulfilling time to sharp one another (Prov. 27: 17). May God bless this program and all who are involved!

Sister Ann J. Health

My wife's sister, Ann, underwent a surgery today! May our Lord comfort her with His mighty presence, and heal her. May her recovery go well, and be restored 100%. Ann has been undergoing some health difficulties in addition. She recently got a list of foods that she is allergic to. Pray for complete healing! Pray for strength! Pray for her family, especially being a mom to four kids. May our Lord lead the way!

Major Chamness

Dear Friends: Major John Chamness, Divisional Commander, will have back surgery tomorrow morning - Date: Tuesday, April 9 Place: Queen's Hospital Recovery: 2 weeks @ quarters Cards may be sent to: Major John Chamness 3028 Oahu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96822 Keep Major Chamness (and family) in prayer as he prepares for surgery, during surgery tomorrow morning, and during his recovery. We pray that Major will be comforted by the loving hand of our heavenly Father and strengthened by the faith that he has in His healing power. Thank you and God bless! Auntie Jennie Ing

THQ Bulletin

Description Prayer for Mom's Healing - Stroke Submitted by Sherry Hammers Details Please uplift my Mother, Laurie Soltis, in prayer. She's had many health problems since her major heart attack quite a few years ago and made it through all the trials and tribulations that can frustrate one when they are ill and yet, so very full of life. Mom's major worry...was always a stroke. Thank goodness she is in excellent hands at Bridgeport (CT) Hospital, where they saved her life when she had the heart attack, so all records are there and she is known, and has a comfort level. I and my boyfriend, Carlo (her "2nd son") briefly spoke with her yesterday, but she still cannot speak beyond long, drawn out "hard to understand" words or sentences she is trying to communicate. It was hard not to let her hear our tears. She is having another MRI this morning to ensure there is no blood on her brain. My mom is a very caring and loving person and I appreciate, as she and my whole family will if you keep her in your prayers for a speedy recovery from this terrible health blow. Thank you so much.

Captains Halversons

Please pray for Captains Shane and Gina Halversons (Divisional Youth and Candidate Secretary = DYS) and their family. They visited the Corps today. Shane gave the sermon (regarding Thomas' doubts and our doubts/ title: How to survive your doubts / 3 keys: Trust Jesus' unfailing love, trust in God's presence, and trust in His strength/power). There are many things (events) coming up in their schedules, including running our Divisional Summer camps. Please Pray for wisdom and guidance as they tackle these important ministry opportunities! May God lead the Way!

Good Friday & Easter Services

Please pray for all the churches that will be honoring our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His sacrifice for mankind! Pray for the people who don't know the Lord in a personal way this week as they attend worship services. Our church here in Hilo will be having our Good Friday service at 5p.m. followed by bread and broth. On Easter Sunday, we will be having our service at 7a.m. followed by breakfast and egg hunt. The Men's Bible Study Fellowship will be cooking at 6a.m. on Sunday. May this time be blessing for all who come! Praise the Lord for His abundant LOVE!

Brother Willie

Praise God for brother Willie in our Men's Bible Study fellowship. He recently had some heart complication, where he had to spend some time in the hospital. He is doing much better now. It was great to see him last night at our study. May God continue to strengthen and comfort him during this time!

Hawaii Business Conference - HBC

Please pray for The Salvation Army HBC, which will be taking place at Camp Homelani. Shoshannah, myself, Daynette (our Office Manager) and Camille (our Thrift Store manager) will be attendint this meeting. Pray that everything will go well. May the information that we gain be helpful in our mission in Hilo. May God guide each presenter/teacher. May God give all of us traveling mercy! Praise the Lord!

Youth Group - Christafari

Our Youth Group attended the Christafari free concert in Honokaa. There were 18 of us. What a time that we had traveling from Hilo to Honokaa. May the young people that went be strengthened in their faith. May they realize the importance of walking the talk. Christafari did a splendid job in singing and praising our Lord!

Kona and Honokaa Corps

Please continue to pray for the Kona Corps. Pray for Gary and Ann Todds for taking the helm in covering for the the Pensabenes, and at the same time, continues to work hard in Honokaa. Pray for God's strength and grace to be upon them each day! Continue to pray for the Pensabenes, as they are currently in Oklamoma while Matthew continues his cancer treatment. Pray for healing and God's awesome peace! Ann Todd writes, "Gary has been covering for the Lieutenants in Kona and traveling to Kona several times each week. We stay, on occasion, at the officer's quarters, but usually make the hour commute when needed. All is going as well as can be expected and the staff there has been wonderful in carrying on with the Thrift Store, the Day Care Center and the office. Honokaa continues to "plug away" with our small rummage sale, food pantry and the few services we offer. Please keep us all in prayer as we do the same for you. Give our love to the congregation and know that we think of you often."

Christy Kamalo & Shane Halverson

Lift up Ms. Christy Kamalo from the Maui Corps and Shane Halverson (Captain)- our Divisional Youth Secretary at DHQ. They underwent surgery (Shane - Saturday and Christy - Monday). Pray for their recovery and quick healing. May the Lord continue to strengthen and comfort them during this time. Pray for their family as they take care of them! Lord be with them we pray! Amen!

Kelley Family Moving

Please pray for the Kelley family, as they are currently on the road going from Colorado to New York. They are a military family who we first met in Spokane. They were part of our church family and will always be great friends. They moved to Fountain Colorado right after we left there to go to Denver. Julie Kelley worked for the Fountain Corps as a volunteer and as a temporary worker. Her husband, eric, serves in the Air Force. Pray for their four children as they get back to school and make new friends. May our Lord go before this family and prepare their way to their next home and ministry!

HIM Conference

The Hawaiian Islands Ministries (HIM)conference was a blast! It's a "mountain-top" experience! Some of the speakers were: Jim Burns, Francis Chan, Gary Chapman, Doug Fields, Victor Marx. May those who came to the mountain top, go back down to the valleys with a renewed spirit to share the Good News of Jesus Christ! I was very encouraged! My wife, CSM Dio Parong, and I attended this and we look forward to going back next year! May God continue to bless the HIM conference folks as they prepare for the next one.

Brother Willie and Brother Scottie

Please pray for two of our men in our Men's Bible Study group. Brother Willie is currently at the Hilo hospital undergoing heart treatment. Brother Scottie still has some health issue and is currently in Honolulu undergoing his treatment. Pray for healing and for God's peace to be upon them!

Hilo - God's Doing

Our numbers for 9 saved (3 Hilo, 6 youth councils rededication) 478 served through our programs this week (lunch, pantry) 38 in Sunday attendance, actually it should be 45 since we were at camp. I'll change it if I can. This was a great week for Hilo Temple Corps. We were able to serve people through our lunch program and pantry/clothes vouchers - but unlike every week, a couple that we only see through these services attended church on Sunday. The man accepted Christ, along with two others in the congregation. At Youth Councils, the six delegates we brought had a meaningful, moving experience the whole weekend long and at Sunday service. They prayed at the altar as a corps. We are enjoying watching what God is doing in their lives.In His Hands, Shoshannah

Post Youth Councils

Praise the Lord for Capt. Shoshannah in bringing six teens (Posei, Luna, River, Tommy, Kennan, Tori) to Youth Councils at Camp Homelani in Oahu. May the Lord continue to bless and draw each of them unto Himself. May He continue to prepare their paths in this life to serve the Lord. May they remember and apply key principles that they have learned! God bless our Youth!

Brother Matthew

Dear loved ones: It is with a heavy heart that I share with you today that the Pensabene's have heard from their doctors that the chemo treatments for Matthew are not working as well as we had hoped. I am not even sure how to say this next part but the doctors have given a time frame to Matthew of 3-6 months. We certainly will continue to pray that God will do the miraculous and bring full healing to Matthew but this does cause us to be more urgent in our prayers for both he and Kelly. As you can imagine this news has been very difficult for them. Matthew has been amazing through this whole ordeal. His spirits have always been up and he continues to be such a positive witness in spite of the pain and difficulties. Kelly is also a huge hero in this as she has had to take on most of the Kona Corps operation in the midst of this and yet continues to praise God for his grace and kindness to them. However, this recent news brings with it the burden of knowing that soon everything will change. We are so happy that the division was able to assist them this past week with the visit of their daughters. It was a blessing for their family to be all together to share some happy and memorable times. I would encourage each of us to take a few moments each day as the Spirit brings their names and faces to you to lift them up in fervent prayer asking even now for a miracle to take place. I am sure they would also appreciate a card or email to let them know that you are praying for them. Lani and I will be with them this Thursday as we help them navigate the next steps. We ask that you pray for us to have the wisdom to know how best to help them. We trust in the certainty of the Resurrection and the Life. Major John Chamness

Sister Lydia

Please lift up sister Lydia's family, specifically her daughter, in your prayers. Lydia went home to be with the Lord on January 31. On this particular evening, her church women's group went to visit her at the hospital. Soon after, she went home into the loving arms of Jesus. Her funeral is set for February 16th at 2p.m. the Corps. May God continue to be with her daughter during this difficult time.

Lee Family

Please lift up Margie (Parong) Lee and her family up in your prayers. Her husband, Ralph Lee Sr, went home to be with the Lord. His funeral will be held on February 2nd (Saturday). Please pray for continued comfort and strength for this family! May God's loving arm comfort Margie (Hilo Corps member) during this time.