Raymond D. - Cascade Division Prayers

Good Evening Everyone,

 

Here’s hoping you have had a good Saturday that is (at least) beginning to wind down so that you can get some rest and prepare your heart and mind for Sunday. I’m looking forward to the morning worship service and hope you are too, whether you are leading, participating, or joining in.

 

Tonight, we lift up the Pendleton Corps, lead by Majors DeWayne and Toni Halstad, who have been in the EDS mode almost constantly since 2020 began. Here is a note from Major Toni:

 

Here in Pendleton, we had a flood right after Christmas and we immediately went into disaster services as a result. After the flood and that relief was over, we had only a short breather before the Pandemic hit and we were back in disaster services again. Our feeding program, over the last several months has gone from feeding 40-60 a day to on most days well over 100. We have had a tremendous increase in support from community members that want to help. Almost daily we are receiving food donations from donors. One couple buys bread and rolls from the local bakery and brings them to us every Monday and Wednesday. Another lady comes at least once a week and asks us for a “list” of things we need then she goes and gets them. Also, the High School Honor Society has started a food drive for us, and we have received many pounds of food from them. Monetary donations have picked up as well. We have had donors come in with donations that we normally do not see. But the biggest blessing came yesterday when EFSP granted us $25,000 for our feeding program. We were blown away when we were told we would receive our full request of $25,000. We believe this is because the community has noticed what we do, and they are getting behind us and we are grateful. God is good and is blessing the Pendleton Corps.

 

Matthew 25:40 tells us, “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”

 

Let’s pray,

 

Lord, we love you and praise your name. Thank you for this day and what you have provided us to answer your call on our lives. Thank you for the people we have met on today’s journey and the opportunity to present you to them. Thank you for the resources you have provided to serve you and them both.

 

This evening we lift up the Pendleton Corps led by Majors Dwayne and Toni Halstad. We ask your continued blessing on the work they do, the service they provide to their neighbors, and they love they have for you. They’ve been working hard helping other during the flooding and now during this pandemic, so we ask that you provide them and those that support them the chance for good rest to renew their bodies, minds, and souls. Lord, thank you for their willingness to answer the call you have given them.

 

Lord, thank you for the call you have placed on all the officers, employees, volunteers, and donor throughout the Cascade Division. Please walk with them during this time of virus. Keep them safe and healthy. Thank you for their commitment to you. Let them find the rest they need. We ask all these things in your name.

 

Amen.

Silvia F. - Cascade Division Prayers

Dear friends,

 

While we still navigating this new normal, and learning how do operate our programs, tonight we will share a praise report from The Salem Kroc Center from Lt. Quinton Markam.

“Bianca our youth workers is currently doing food donation pick ups from local stores and food box delivery to those in our community who are most vulnerable and unable to leave their house for safety reasons or due to a lack of transportation.

Here is what Bianca had to say about what she has been enjoying in this role so far:

“It has been really impactful in my life to deliver food boxes to seniors in our community who are stuck in their homes all day and who struggle to interact on social media. While maintaining 6 feet of distance during these food drop offs, I am able to have short conversations with them about how they’re doing. They are so grateful to talk with someone, even for this short amount of time. Mental illness isn’t just for the young. Many of our seniors are experiencing depression, especially those who live alone, and it’s nice for them to see something or someone other than the walls that surround them.”

She continued, “Often, I’m their only form of communication during this time and it’s nice that The Salvation Army has made it possible for me to be able to be there for them. Really, the food box isn’t even what’s most important to these seniors; it’s the interaction that truly brings them joy.”

We are so grateful for people like Bianca, for being a light and help in our communities and doing what we can to help those in need. It is very much appreciated!

Let’s pray;

Dear heavenly father, we are thankful for who you are. We thank you for your love and sacrifice. Father we cannot do what we are doing in our communities without you. Tonight we came before you to ask for your blessings upon your people. Father be with each one of our officers, staff and volunteers. We pray for peace of mind and spirit. Please renew their strengthens and give them the joy and passion to serve you in their communities. We also thank you again for all the wonderful things that you have done for us.

We also want to lift up the Salem Kroc center leadership, Lt’s Quinton and Deana Markham and Lt. Laura Fyn. Father continue to use them and give them the assurance that you are always with them. Please provide their needs and give them wisdom and direction to lead their people. Thanks again for their obedience. In Jesus name we pray,

Amen!

 

Fabio S. - Cascade Division Prayers

What a privilege we have to engage people in our ministry. Tonight I will share April’s testimony.

With these uncertain times we never know what will come our way or the many challenges that we need to overcome or even face. As we look forward many of us wonder where our next meal would come from. With hot meals ending at the Senior Rose Center which many of our Silvercrest friends come to get we will be providing food boxes for the residents that need them. With us not having produce from the food bank I have been working with an anonymous donor who will be providing fresh produce to go along with there food box, what a blessing this is.

Let’s Pray

Dear Lord we are so blessed and You have done great things our n our lives.

We praise you for the opportunities that we have to offer hope and also to help people in need.

We lift up April tonight. She is a blessing for us and it is beautiful to see her family worshiping together with us.

Father keep them close to you and use them to proclaim Jesus as the only savior. We ask you to protect her and guide her everyday to do Your will.

For your glory.

We pray in Jesus name. Amen!

Raymond M. - Dad's Health

Well my friends and family I'm calling on all you prayer Warriors to lift up my dad. He is in ICU and hes not doing well but hes in good hands. And I know if we lift him up to the Lord, the Lord will watch over him, protect him and care for him. I would ask that you would pray for my mother for peace in her heart as the doctors are using their wisdom to help my dad get better. Please pray for the whole family thank you I love you all.

Fabio S. - Cascade Division Prayers

Tonight I will share what God has done in Grant Pass Corps through Lts McBride.

Recently, a donor made a contribution that was really heart-warming and made a tremendous impact as we received it.

 

Norma Matthews writes,

 

Dear Beloved,

I was dismayed to receive an economic stimulus check that I really do not need; not only am I still working-I am getting a $2.00 an hour raise for “hazard pay.” 

There are so many people laid off right now; it only seems right to give them the benefit of my “windfall.” It seemed to me that, of all people, you would be aware of the greatest need. 

So, I ask you to distribute the money as the Lord needs. 

Yours in His compassionate love,

Norma Matthews

 

We are very grateful for her generosity and willingness to give from the cheerfulness of her heart, so that others may receive her blessing.

This will definitely be used for the goodness of others, so that needs can be met!

2 Corinthians 9:8 ESV / 3,099 helpful votes

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.

Let’s pray,

Father God ,we worship you, you are the great “I am” and your grace is wonderful. You are faithful and always provide all the things that we need and much more.

God what a privilege we have to share the good news of salvation. We share your love and care for all creation and because of that you are providing resources everyday to encourage us and to give opportunities to bring people to our kingdom.

We have opportunities to serve people and also to engage them to be with us. 

Thank you Lord for working in us and through us to spread your love for your children.

We lift up Lts. McBride and their family. Father, use them with power to transform their community. Also bless their family and bring back their dreams because You are the great “I am”. We praise you and we exalt you’re holy name. Just you are worthy of all our praise.

In Jesus name. Amen!

Silvia S. - Cascade Division prayers

Good Evening friends,

 

I pray that you all have a chance to rest this weekend and reflect on the wonderful things that God has done for us during this new normal. Tonight we are sharing the praise report from Major Katina Hanson from Eugene Corps.

 

“An elderly woman contacted our office inquiring about food security. I took a food box to the woman who lives in our area but in a remote location. Her home had kept her captive as she was unable to go into town and secure her necessities. She was very grateful for the food and I was able to share with her our literature, our mission and God’s love. None of this is significantly new, however it is a reminder that our day to day responsibilities are uniquely positioned to give hope and compassion to the most isolated. We sometimes isolate ourselves for our differing reasons perhaps through forced proximity, perhaps by survival, perhaps by awareness of our own insecurities. Ironically the most powerful tool of isolation is within the confines of our spiritual journey.”

 

Psalm 91:1 says, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”

 

We rest in God, it sounds as if this is an oxymoron because we tend to fight the state of being paralyzed in any form, while attempting to strive toward our own best thinking. As we attempt to redesign our daily routines may we also find time to isolate with Him, praise Him, worship Him, dwell in Him.

 

Let’s pray,

 

Dear heavenly father we love you and we are grateful for all the blessings you given us. Father we pray for our Cascade Division and for the people we are serving. Father we pray that we can continue to provide the needs of our community. We pray that we will be able to not only provide food but also hope to many people that are suffering right now.

 

We want to lift up Majors Kevin and Katina Hanson and the Eugene community. Father we pray for guidance, strengthen and blessings upon their lives. Father renew their strength, give them the rest they need to continue to do your will.

 

Father we are grateful for all the programs and ministries in our division ministry. Please continue to use each one of us to share your love and hope. We pray that everything we will do and say will glorify your name. In Jesus name we pray,

 

Amem!

Raymond D. - Cascade Division Prayers

Greetings All,

 

I hope you are all having a good Memorial Day weekend. Maybe a chance for a socially distant BBQ or time with friends and family. You all have been working hard so please carve out some time for yourselves. Today we hear for Patty Cameron, the Coordinator for the Twin Falls Service Extension Center. She writes about a note she received: “Hi Patty, Thank you for the card. I didn’t expect that. It was nice to get. I was homeless at one time so I appreciate the help I got from Salvation Army when I was living on the streets in Oregon and Idaho. Things are good now and God has blessed me to be able to work from home doing what I love to do. I will continue to give to Salvation Army as much as I can. Thank you for the card and the message. It blessed me. God bless you all for what you do. Thanks again, Jim L.” That is the kind of affirmation that lets you know that it is all worthwhile. Jim didn’t have to write the note, nor did he have to donate, but I think God nudged him and it made Patty’s day. God is good.

 

Proverbs 25:11 reminds us, “Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master.”

 

Let’s pray,

 

Lord we love you and praise your name. You are our Lord and Savior; in you do we place our faith. May we wait for you, may we be still and know that you are God, may we exalt you.

 

Thank you for the good work that Patty Cameron and the people of the Twin Falls Service Extension Center are doing for you in their town and communities around it. Point the way they need to go to serve, specially during this time of virus. Give them the strength and courage to continue serving You and their neighbors. Give them also the rest and encouragement they need to stay strong and to stay focused on others. Thank you for Jim L. and his uplifting note of appreciation. We all need that now and then. Thank you for meeting our needs.

 

Lord, send your encouragement to every corps, every program, every service extension unit and center in the division. Keep them all safe, keep them all healthy, and give to all of them renewal on this holiday weekend. Thank you for the opportunity this special weekend provides, an opportunity to remember and honor those who gave so very much. Most of all, thank you for salvation. We ask these thing in your precious name.

 

Amen.

 

If you have a story you would like to share with the division in our nightly prayers and praise, let us know so we can lift you up soon.

 

 

God Bless,

Omoduni - Friend PTG

My, sister, my friend, my mentor and prayer partner.  The shock is too much, the pain too deep.  You fought the good fight, it's time to rest.  You will forever be missed.

Charles H. - Dara's Health update

Update on Dara - May 24:

- She was transferred from hospital to rehab facility Wednesday night, May 20.

- When she left hospital her creatine levels were still at 3.6. Still hoping for decrease in levels, but kidney doctor said this could be her new baseline, not requiring dialysis, but needing close monitoring, in case the levels start to increase. They performed a CT scan before she left the hospital to check the stents and drainage tubing to see if they required adjustment, which might explain why her creatine levels had stopped lowering. CT scan revealed no problems. 

- No visitors allowed at rehab facility due to strict restrictions put in place as a result of Covid19. Very difficult for both of us.

- She is receiving excellent care from friendly, caring, professional health care providers. 

- Dara's strength, mobility and endurance were at the low end before her current health challenge, and she is now much weaker. But, OT and PT staff are working with her to increase her strength and endurance to allow better mobility, i.e. standing, walking. She also has minimal use of her left hand due to severe carpal tunnel syndrome, so they are treating this also.

- Kidney stones will be removed at some point when her strength and health improve. 

- She also has large cyst on one of her ovaries that they are sure is benign based on ultrasound examination, but they have referred her to a gynecologist for further examination. 

Thank you for your continued prayers, love and concern. Dara continually tells me to thank everyone. It is a blessing to her to know so many care about her.

Our oldest daughter Cassie, husband Rob and four of their six children, Sarah, Laura, Hannah and Daniel have been with me since this past Thursday. What a help and blessing to have them here, but I keep thinking I wish Dara was here to enjoy these moments. I miss her so much.

Fabio S. - Cascade Division Prayers

Grace and Peace,

Tonight I want to share what God has done in Caldwell, Idaho. Majors Bridges, shared this blessing below,

“ We will be sharing the blessings from Caldwell Corps.

Every year the Sherriff’s Department helps us man the kettles with people who have community service hours. Major Stephanie and I like to stop by and thank the bell ringers and let them know that they are doing so much more than doing time. We share with them all the ways that we are helping others and that we couldn’t do it without them. Well this year, we met a lady named Melissa. As we were talking I sensed that the Lord wanted me to encourage her. After doing so, I gave her my business card and said to call if she needed anything. That week Melissa came to church with her boyfriend Gary and she has been clean for 6 months now. This Sunday she and Gary brought her nephew Brad and his girlfriend Amber. They have been clean for just one week. At the end of the service I gave an invitation and Amber received Jesus as her Lord and Savior!!! On the way out, Brad told me that it was only his second time ever in church, but he liked it a lot. We are believing for his Salvation to come soon.

 

Praise the Lord!!!

Numbers 14:21 says: “ but indeed, as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the Lord “.

Let’s pray:

Dear Lord, we praise you for all things that you have done in our Division. You are faithful and your grace is sufficient for us. Every day we can see you glory and power in our ministry. We lift up Caldwell Corps and Majors Bridgeo. We pray for protection, provision, joy and hope. Be with their family and community. Use them to proclaim your goodness. And add new people in to their ministry. We pray in Jesus name,

Amen!

Raymond D. - Cascade Division Prayers

Good Evening Cascade Division,

 

Thank you for another day of service! Know you are appreciated and prayed for by so many! As your day begins to wind down, it is my hope you can take a few minutes to come together in prayer. I would like to share this uplifting story about yesterday’s “Operation Share Hope”, from Lisa Cole who is the Portland Metro Community Liaison:

 

“I always leave Operation Share Hope energized by the excitement of watching God touch people’s lives as He draws their gaze to Himself. There is nothing better!

 

Today we had 70 people who stopped for prayer: 68 in cars and 2 walk-ups. How often do we get to stand in one place and have people flock to us to seek His face with them? What a gift!

 

One gentleman came last week after being laid off and stopped for prayer. He shared that isn’t something he would usually do. He said it was less than 24 hours later, he received a job offer. He thanked our prayer team and wanted to share the good news!

 

Another gentleman had walked away from his walk with God. He shared that he wanted prayer---life had become hard. He said he wasn’t ready to return to the Lord, but still wanted prayer. I appreciate that honesty! …and I pray he comes again.

 

Unexpectedly Patrick, Mary’s husband, came to pray with us today. That was a real blessing! A young man he had reached out to through street ministry a few months ago showed up for prayer and Patrick was there to connect with him again. They were able to talk further about the Lord and pray together. It was a WOW! moment for both of them. He is sovereign and He is good!

 

Our last three times together have ended with a spontaneous time of prayer and praising God for what He is doing in our midst. There have been 10-20 people each time that have stayed after a few minutes in prayer and praise. I would like to see this aspect continue to grow—making room for the opportunity to give Him the glory and exaltation due. I think people are beginning to see us more and more as a church, even a Christian movement. …and one they want to be a part of. Through Operation Share Hope we get to be the light in the darkness. We get to actively live our mission – preaching the Gospel (I hope to see this part continue to grow—bring on the open air!!!) and meeting human need without discrimination. I see that more today than I have since I have been in the Army.

 

It continues to be an absolute JOY!”

 

What a wonderful praise report! The Army set out to feed our neighbors physically and we get to feed them spiritually as well!!

 

Matthew 5:6 tells us, “Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed, for they will be filled.”

 

Let’s pray,

 

Lord you constantly amaze us. You provide an idea of combined food distribution in the Portland area, you show us the way to organize it. You provide the media to promote it. You provide the food. You provide the locations. You provide the hands needed to carry out all the work. You open the doors and thousands of our neighbors come. To be fed physically and spiritually. Thank you for all who work together to carry out Operation Share Hope. Thank you for all the food that comes in to meet this need. Thank you for the officers, employees, and volunteer who make it happen. May they remain strong and excited in this service to you and our neighbors. We praise you for this ministry born out of a time of difficulty.

 

Lord, bless all the officers, directors, employees, and volunteer throughout the division. Keep them strong and courageous in their ministries, work, and service to you and the people. Give to them your encouragement. Let them feel your loving presence. Let them have rest and be rejuvenated. Most of all, Lord, may your name be lifted up.

 

Amen.

 

Fabio S. - Cascade Division Prayers

Grace and Peace,

Our God is awesome! He provides opportunities to minister and to engage people to walk with us.

Tonight, I will share what God has done in Idaho Falls. Major Orpha Moody shared this story below.

 

“I came to the office Saturday to work and I answered the phone just to realize that it was an older man who wanted to give us a cash donation after watching our “Commercial” on TV. As I was outside talking with him, he mentioned how he enjoyed brass bands. And in fact, he used to teach at a local school until he retired. We spent the next hour talking about what we do here and his love for music. At the end of our conversation, he was ready to volunteer to help teach our kids to play brass. He told me to call him when we start up and he’d come help me. A potential volunteer AND donor and all it took was me to answer the phone on a Saturday and go outside and talk with him.”

 

Psalm 126:3

“The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.”

 

Shall we pray,

 

Dear Lord, You are so good and your grace is wonderful. We love you and we adore you because you are the only savior and a Mighty God that can do all things. We praise you for walking with us and answering our request. Thank you for Majors Moody ministry at Idaho Falls, we ask you to protect them and their family. Thank you, God for providing good helpers for them. We pray for growing not just in numbers but for people that love you and want to make a difference in the local community. Father pour out your Joy and Hope among them and keep them close to you.

In Jesus name. Amen.  

 

#ThankYouRavi

"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'

-Matthew 25:23

Rest in Peace

Raymond D. - Cascade Division Prayers

Good Evening Everyone,

 

I hope this email finds you well, having had a successful day in your fight against the coronavirus, and an even better day in serving the Lord and your neighbors. We hope you are ready to share in some prayer time and to praise the good things that come to light.

Tonight, we see the good support from our friends in the community of Caldwell, Idaho. Majors Robyn and Stephanie Bridgeo tell us,

“Cindy OldenKamp, owner/broker of Windermere Realty in Caldwell, and advisory board member presented us with a check today for $314.00. She also made the same donation to The Salvation Army in Nampa as we both serve Canyon County. What a blessing it is to have such giving people in our community.”(See the attached photo)

God moves those who are able in our communities to work with us in finding the resources needed to carry out His work and to provide service to those in need. God is good.

 

2 Corinthians 9:7 tells us, “Each person should do as he has decided in his heart – not reluctantly or out of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

 

Let’s pray,

 

Lord, you are our God and King. We praise your name and place our faith in you. Lead us through this pandemic. Show us the way and give us the wisdom and courage to follow. We ask that you provide us what we need to carry out your work and to serve the communities we work in. We thank you for what you are doing today and we thank you in advance for what you are going to do.

 

Thank you for the good work that Majors Robyn and Stephanie Bridgeo are doing in Caldwell. Thank you for the resources that the community brings to them to carry on the work. Put into the hearts of the people, businesses, and organizations of Caldwell the desire to make available what it is that they can give and show Majors Bridgeo what it is you need them to do. Thank you, Lord, for your provision.

 

Lord, I ask that you be with every officer and director this evening. Encourage them, bless them, and give them the rest they need to continue their work during this trying time. We ask these things in your precious name.

 

Amen.

 

And remember, I you have a good story that we could share with the division, send it our way!

 

 

God Bless,

 

Silvia S. - Cascade Division prayers

Dear friends,

 

Tonight we will be sharing praises from Debbi Leighton,

 

Here in Klamath Falls, we are beginning to see the extended effects of business closures. The request for Utilities and Rent have increased as we are waiting for our people to get back to work. 2 families that we assisted with Utilities had never been here for any kind of assistance, they were very thankful that we were able to help them. But, they were overwhelmed when we offered them food boxes as well. Even though they did not come to the office on the same day, we received the same response. Tears of Joy and Words of Thanks. Offering to pray for them was added to the mix, both families were very grateful for the offer. 

 

Everyday our people are in my prayers, even before I know they are coming I pray for them, and they remain in my prayers after they leave. We can pay rent, pay utilities, or give food, but Prayer costs us nothing and brings smiles when offered. 

 

2 Corinthians 9:8 says:

“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

 

Let’s pray:

 

Dear Heavenly Father,

 

We thank you for so much for the beautiful testimony from the services our in Klamath Falls. We praise you for the opportunities that we have to be present in this community and offer support to so many people. Father be with Debi, give her strength, wisdom and joy to continue to do your will. We also pray for the community and the people who are being affected by this pandemic. In Jesus name we pray,

 

Amen!

Raymond D. - Cascade Division Prayers

Prayer & Praise:

 

Dear friends,

 

Tonight we will be sharing praises from Debbi Leighton,

 

“Here in Klamath Falls, we are beginning to see the extended effects of business closures. The request for utilities and rent assistance have increased as we are waiting for everyone to be called back to work.  Two families that we assisted with utilities have never been here for any kind of assistance; they were very thankful that we were able to help them.  They were overwhelmed when we offered them food boxes as well. Even though they did not come to the office on the same day, we received the same response. Tears of joy and words of thanks.  We also offered to pray for them, which was warmly received.

 

I start out my day by praying for the people that will be coming through our doors. God knows their needs and concerns before I do, and I continue to pray for them as they leave. We can pay their rent, utilities, and provide food; but prayer costs us nothing and brings smiles and comfort when offered. 

 

I am reminded of II Corinthians 9:8:

 

“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.””

 

Let’s pray:

 

Dear Heavenly Father,

 

We thank you for so much for the beautiful testimony from the services in Klamath Falls. We praise you for the opportunities we have in this community and to be able to offer support to so many people. Father be with Debi, give her strength, wisdom and joy to continue to do your will. We also pray for the community and the people who are being affected by this pandemic. In Jesus name we pray.

 

Amen!

Raymond D. - Cascade Division Prayers

Good Evening friends

 

I hope you all had a chance to rest and renew your strengths this weekend. As I am sitting in my sofa this afternoon and watching the 2020 Divisional Encore Competition, I am thankful for the technology and for the gift of music that many young people has in our Division. Encore it is an annual youth music and arts competition and this year our Divisional Music Director John Opina encouraged our youth to do it in a different way and it was a blessing. I am thankful for John’s leadership and also for his ability to adapt to this new way of teaching our kids. I am sure may people was blessed by this beautiful presentation.

 

Psalm 95:1

“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.”

 

Let’s pray;

 

Father God thank you so much for loving us. We are grateful for the opportunities we have to serve our communities. Thank you for your provision and for your care. As we continue to navigate this new way to do things, we are thankful for the gift of music and for the leadership of John Opina in our music department. Father we pray for blessing upon his life. Please be with his family and provide their needs. Give him the assurance that you will always be with him. Thanks again for his ministry in our division.

 

Father we also want to lift up each department at DHQ. Father we are thankful for all our employees, we ask for your protection and guidance. Give them the rest they need and refresh their soul. We want to pray for blessings upon them. Please be with them and pour your Holy Spirit and give them the joy to continue to serve you. In Jesus name we pray,

 

Silvia S. - Cascade Division Prayers

Good Evening friends

 

I hope you all had a chance to rest and renew your strengths this weekend. As I am sitting in my sofa this afternoon and watching the 2020 Divisional Encore Competition, I am thankful for the technology and for the gift of music that many young people has in our Division. Encore it is an annual youth music and arts competition and this year our Divisional Music Director John Opina encouraged our youth to do it in a different way and it was a blessing. I am thankful for John’s leadership and also for his ability to adapt to this new way of teaching our kids. I am sure may people was blessed by this beautiful presentation.

 

Psalm 95:1

“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.”

 

Let’s pray;

 

Father God thank you so much for loving us. We are grateful for the opportunities we have to serve our communities. Thank you for your provision and for your care. As we continue to navigate this new way to do things, we are thankful for the gift of music and for the leadership of John Opina in our music department. Father we pray for blessing upon his life. Please be with his family and provide their needs. Give him the assurance that you will always be with him. Thanks again for his ministry in our division.

 

Father we also want to lift up each department at DHQ. Father we are thankful for all our employees, we ask for your protection and guidance. Give them the rest they need and refresh their soul. We want to pray for blessings upon them. Please be with them and pour your Holy Spirit and give them the joy to continue to serve you. In Jesus name we pray,

 

Fabio S. Cascade Division Prayers

Great things God has done for us! Tonight Captains Shoshanna and Celestine at Gresham Corps share their story

“Last week was such a blessing! Our Corps Sargent Major, Lorrie Davis, helped us with teen visitation. We didn't have apartment numbers in our corps directory and we haven't been very successful in getting in touch with them through email, text, or calls. So, we brought chocolate and letters to say that they're missed. We spoke with the majority of them face to face and told them hugs are coming soon. Then on Mother's Day, we had a drive by gift and visitation time in the parking lot. It was so fun talking to people face to face and letting them leave with a little treat! We are so thankful that Major Anya Henderson preached that morning as well.”

Let’s pray

Dear Lord thank you for our salvation, it is so good to feel your love and peace. We thank you God for the good helpers that you send to us for our ministry. It is a privilege to engage people in your kingdom.

We pray for Captains Celestine and Shoshanna and for our brothers and sisters at Gresham Corps that you can make them one in you to shine your glory and to serve their community.

Father we ask you to bring new people for our corps through our division. People with your heart to work to build others and to transform this world by your love in us.

Thank you Lord for all things that you have done in us and for us.

In Jesus name. Amen!

The joy of the Lord is our strength!

Fabio S. - Cascade Division Prayers

Friends,

Tonight I will share what God has done in The Dalles.

Captain Ray Morris’ testimony is below.

“I would like to share how God has worked in my life this week. With a young lady that we met about a month ago. A single mom her name is Josie she had a baby under a year old and a son that was five. She moved into her own home and she had some items that she wanted to donate to the thrift store. She called us and wondered if there was any way we could help her with a couple of small gifts for her kid’s birthdays. Their birthdays were one week apart. I told her I would see what I could do and when she came for the food box, we would do our best. Make a long story short, she showed up for a food box and we gave her toys for both of her kids and ice cream for their birthday party, she was so full of joy. She saw the sandwich board advertising the Facebook life Chapel and asked me how she could watch since she couldn’t come to the service until the stay-at-home order was lifted for churches. The beauty of all of this is we shared God’s love with a single mom who is struggling in these uncertain times. That’s the beautiful thing about the mission of the Salvation Army’s sharing the gospel and helping those who are in need. I don’t know how many times she thanked us for what we did for her, I just know that it brought much joy to my heart”

Shall we pray,

Dear Lord, you are so good and we want to adore you for who you are. You are love, faithful, righteous and merciful. Your grace is wonderful and enough for us.

We praise your name for all opportunities to minister and making a difference for many lives. Not because we are good or capable to do it, but because you live in us and your Holy Spirit inspire and lead us to love people and offer to them the real hope that we found in you. We pray that you can work in us and through us to impact lives everyday for your glory. Thank you for Captain Ray and his ministry in The Dalles. Bless you servant and provide everything that he need.

In Jesus name. Amen!

1 Thessalonians 5:11 says: Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you doing.

May God give you all peace and joy!

Fabio

Vicki G. - Guidance

Beginning something new tomorrow. Prayers appreciated!

David L. - Wife's Recovery

Friends, can I ask you to take a moment and pray for Geraldine?  She had surgery on Wednesday followed by her first physical therapy session on Friday.  The past two days have been extremely difficult for her.  I’m doing everything I can to ease her discomfort, but your prayers would make a huge difference.  Thanks in advance.

Charles H. - Wife's Health update

Dara Update - May 16:

What a difference a week makes!

- Kidney numbers continue to lower. Down to 4.1 compared to 4.6 yesterday. Still working towards the optimum 1.0

- IV fluids no longer needed

- Dialysis port in neck was removed today

- She is at 95% oxygen capacity 

- Hospitalization no longer needed, so she will be transferred to a rehab facility as early as Monday, to continue regaining her strength and for them to monitor her kidney and other health numbers.

- Removal of kidney stones will take place at a point in the future when they feel she is healthy enough to undergo the surgeries. There is no rush since she has the stents in to allow urine flow.

We are so thankful for the prayers and expressions of love and concern from friends, family, and people we have never met.  Thank you, thank you, thank you, dear ones.

Mark M. - Dad's Health

"Dad is now in a hospital induced coma. Please take more than a moment to pray for Ed Mohr and our family. We’ve heard they are going to do a spinal tap for him today. Please pray that the doctors get to the bottom of what is causing such a rapid deterioration to him both mentally and physically over the last two weeks and fix it ASAP. Pray for a miracle and believe it will happen!  Please forgive us if we do not answer all of your calls or respond to your messages. This is a very challenging time for our family. We do greatly appreciate your encouraging words and well wishes."

Brian J. - Sister's Health

Pray for my sister Deborah who is in a nursing and was diagnosed with COVID 19. She also has pneumonia.

All we can do is just pray for Deborah.

Charles H. - Wife's health

UPDATE on my wife. Dara's kidney numbers are not where they want them to be, but are slowly going down. No further dialysis at this time. We are hoping for continued improvement and no permanent damage to her kidneys. She was in acute renal failure on Saturday, so very thankful for where she is at now.

The possibility of an internal bleed is no longer an issue. The endoscopy only showed some inflammation in the esophagus. The signs of a bleed may have been the result of her chronic nosebleed problem, which can be so bad that blood tends to go down her throat. No plans for a colonoscopy. 

Her health and strength needs to continue to improve, so that the surgeries can be performed to remove the very large kidney stones. It may take as long as two weeks to get her to that point. 

Her appetite has improved some, but it is still difficult for her to eat all that they serve her.

She is very thankful for all the prayers from family and friends, and love and concern expressed for her. Thank you. We appreciate all of you.

Fabio S. - Cascade Division Prayers

Friends,

Tonight I will share what God has done in The Dalles.

Captain Ray Morris’ testimony is below.

“I would like to share how God has worked in my life this week. With a young lady that we met about a month ago. A single mom her name is Josie she had a baby under a year old and a son that was five. She moved into her own home and she had some items that she wanted to donate to the thrift store. She called us and wondered if there was any way we could help her with a couple of small gifts for her kid’s birthdays. Their birthdays were one week apart. I told her I would see what I could do and when she came for the food box, we would do our best. Make a long story short, she showed up for a food box and we gave her toys for both of her kids and ice cream for their birthday party, she was so full of joy. She saw the sandwich board advertising the Facebook life Chapel and asked me how she could watch since she couldn’t come to the service until the stay-at-home order was lifted for churches. The beauty of all of this is we shared God’s love with a single mom who is struggling in these uncertain times. That’s the beautiful thing about the mission of the Salvation Army’s sharing the gospel and helping those who are in need. I don’t know how many times she thanked us for what we did for her, I just know that it brought much joy to my heart”

Shall we pray,

Dear Lord, you are so good and we want to adore you for who you are. You are love, faithful, righteous and merciful. Your grace is wonderful and enough for us.

We praise your name for all opportunities to minister and making a difference for many lives. Not because we are good or capable to do it, but because you live in us and your Holy Spirit inspire and lead us to love people and offer to them the real hope that we found in you. We pray that you can work in us and through us to impact lives everyday for your glory. Thank you for Captain Ray and his ministry in The Dalles. Bless you servant and provide everything that he need.

In Jesus name. Amen!

1 Thessalonians 5:11 says: Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you doing.

May God give you all peace and joy!

Geraldine L. - Procedure/ Healing

Reaching our to all my prayer warrior friends and family. 

Today, 5/13, at 2:00, I'll be having  surgery on my right shoulder to correct an impingement on a nerve causing pain and lack of use. 

Projected time involved 11:30-5:00PM. it's fairly invasive (5-6” incision). Inviting prayers for medical team as well as myself and David Leonard. David can only drop me off and after, I call him to come pick me up. There's something about knowing loved ones are on site waiting, praying for you, even encouraging prior to procedure. 

I'm not anxious, I know God's got this and I'm all prayed up. 😊

Love to all and thank you for your prayer support!

Emmanuel!!!  ❤️🙏🎚😊

Raymond D. - Cascade Division Prayers

 

Dear Cascade Division,

 

We are sharing our Prayer and Praise with you today. It is our hope that it will encourage your hearts to read about the good things going on in our Division. When we do our best, God takes care of the rest. Pocatello’s story shared is a testament to God’s provision. As a sign I read recently in a neighborhood yard stated, “God’s Got This” is very true. 

 

God bless.

_______________________________

 

Prayer & Praise:

 

Good Evening Everyone,

 

Another day of service is under your belts and I pray you will get good rest tonight! I want to share the good things going on at the Pocatello Outpost, led by Lts. Ernie and Sara Evans. Please take a moment to read the follow praise report and be reminded that God is good. Lt. Ernie writes:

 

There is a lot to praise and a lot to pray for.

 

The Crazy and beautiful part of this whole storm of weird is in all of it we have seen the will and hand of God in many of our dealings. We have seen God use the Latter Day Saints in our community to support and lift The Salvation Army, we have seen God use children, and strangers to show love to our community. We have gotten emails, Facebook messages, phone calls, all saying thank you for all that you are doing in our community, while the whole time we have been low key on our advertisement. People have become our voice… our heralds as it were. We have made great friends with the owners of a local skating ring who delivers food boxes for us every week, and Amy Shelton, the representative of Justserve.org, is one of our strongest supporters who has championed for us in the media and word of mouth.

 

When we were placed on EDS alert, Pocatello changed from a community that needs 12 food boxes a week, to 30 or 40 boxes being home-delivered twice a week. By the third week, more than half of that was also gone.

 

Then God Happens.

 

A phone call from the food bank, brought two pallets of food with our name on it and is still in their care to come and get. The Church of Jesus Christ comes and gives over 10,000.00 worth of credit from the Bishop storehouse - 5,000 for our pantry 5,000 for our soup kitchen. The Library brought in 3000 lbs of food. A Local Company brought in about 2500 lbs of food from an in-house drive. Ridley’s Market starts doing a bag-buy program and supplies about 1100lbs of food per week for the last 4 weeks. Channel 8 hosts a food drive for us with 2500 lbs in food collected. Two eagle scouts pulled together their neighborhood and pulled in a trailer full of food with a mass of about 5000 lbs worth of cans and dry goods. Several individual walk-ins have happened to the tune of about 2900 lbs worth of food. And this weekend a little girl, Olivia, took her birthday to run a food drive for us. She alone pulled in about 2000 lbs worth of food.

 

The Salvation Army of Pocatello now has five times as much food as when we started this Covid-19 disaster. We are a bit inundated with the amount of food we have and with the support this community has shown.

 

We didn’t do anything, we just let God.

 

Philippians 4:19 reminds us, “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

 

Let’s pray,

 

Lord, we love you. You are an amazing provider to your people. Sometimes, all we need to do is allow you to meet needs. Thank you for what you have done in Pocatello to meet the needs of the community during this difficult time. Bless Lts. Ernie and Sara Evans as they serve the people there and as they present you. We praise you in showing your mighty hand in such an impactful way.

 

We also ask your blessing on all the corps, programs, and Service Extension locations throughout the division. May you be lifted up and the people served throughout the land. May the bounty you offer be recognized, received, and praised. We thank you for the opportunity of the rest we need that you provide. You are our Lord and Savior and we praise you for all you do for us, the people, and our land at a time of great need.