Amelia M. - Health Journey and Healing

It’s time for a story of healing and restoration. I contemplated sharing this but I keep feeling this gentle nudge to share . FYI, it’s a long post but the end is the best part:) 

About four years ago I was diagnosed with endometriosis after having exploratory surgery. At my two week post op appointment the doctor told us that I had a very severe case and that they couldn’t get it all. The doctor let us know that she had to leave about 50% of the endometriosis there because she was worried about damaging other organs. The possible treatments offered would be harsh on my body and prevent us from growing our family. That was not the news we were expecting or prepared to hear.

Over the past 4 years ,my endometriosis spread rapidly and aggressively. It felt as if the pain was increasing by the day causing me to be light headed , dizzy and exhausted by it all. All while dealing with infertility. After multiple doctors that could not help , my sister Melissa referred me to a specialist in Seattle. And this is when things really started to change for the better. 

This new doctor knew what the right tests to order and we were finally getting answers. This time , although the results from my ultra sounds and MRI showed an extensive amount of endometriosis and other conditions, I felt peace that things would get better. 

After deep consultation and prayer we opted for the most invasive option given to us with the best outcomes for me : endometriosis excision surgery and a hysterectomy.

This would end all the biopsies/tests and really increase my way of life and health overall. This was not met without deep sorrow and heartache. But God met us in our heartbreak and carried me through it and continues to do so. 

Now, I’m two weeks post op and I’m healing each day. The post op report showed endometriosis in 11 parts of my body including two arteries , multiple organs and was sticking everything together. 

BUT here is the GOOD NEWS : They got it all! Where there could have been ruptured arteries and internal bleeding , there was none. Where there could have been serious kidney damage there was none. Where other organs could have been damaged and in need of repair, there was none! AND they got it all. Left none behind. 

That is my testimony of healing and Gods protection over me. 

The days that I thought my body was failing me, God was protecting it.

The Lord sent amazing family and friends and that have loved us so well and taken care of us. 

My heart is overflowing because of you all.

And a shoutout to my husband Michael Mott for your constant love and telling me each day how brave I am. And to my parents for flying out to care for me, while I recover. 

So tonight I’m allowing the Lord to lead me to quiet waters to continue to restore and heal my body and soul.

Chinese Believers

Authorities in China have arrested six Christians in Guizhou Province after accusing them of “organizing minors to disrupt public order” for activities including Sunday school, sharing the Gospel with children, and allowing families to worship together. 

According to reports, the case is drawing attention because the charge has traditionally been used for crimes involving violence or public disorder, not peaceful religious gatherings involving families and children. 

Religious freedom watchdogs warn the arrests reflect a growing crackdown on Christianity in China, where authorities are increasingly using legal tools to target churches, pastors, and religious education involving minors. 

The report also states that Chinese Catholic leaders were recently instructed to place Communist Party ideology and “socialist core values” above traditional church teaching as part of the government’s ongoing “Sinicization” campaign. 

SG News - Michael Oyedokun PTG

In another brutal attack targeting Christians in Nigeria, jihadists beheaded Mr. Michael Oyedokun, a devoted Christian teacher at Community High School. The heinous act marks yet another episode in the ongoing wave of religiously motivated violence plaguing Nigerian communities. Oyedokun, known for his dedication to his students and faith, was killed in cold blood. His death has drawn fresh calls for government action to protect Christian minorities facing relentless jihadist persecution across the country.

Larry C. - TSA Yuba Sutter Theft

Friends, we are saddened to share that sometime during the night of 05/17/26, thieves cut through our property fence and stole the catalytic converters from both The Salvation Army Yuba Sutter box truck and our 25-passenger bus.

These are not just vehicles to us — they are tools for ministry.

Our box truck is essential for transporting large quantities of food for our food pantry and Fresh Fridays outreach, helping us serve families throughout the Yuba-Sutter community. Our bus helps transport youth to music programs, Teen Night, summer camp, and other activities that provide encouragement, mentorship, and hope.

The operational loss of these two vehicles significantly impacts our ability to serve our community.

While this situation is deeply discouraging, our commitment to ministry remains unchanged. We are currently working through insurance and assessing next steps.

We would greatly appreciate your prayers for our ministry, staff, and the families and youth impacted by this loss. If anyone witnessed suspicious activity or has information related to this incident, please contact the Marysville Police Department.

Thank you for continuing to stand with The Salvation Army Yuba Sutter as we serve others with compassion, dignity, and hope.

Cadets Summer Assignments

On behalf of the Territorial Commander, we are very pleased to inform you of the following Summer 

Assignments effective from Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to Sunday, August 2, 2026.

ALASKA DIVISION

Cadet Regina Jaster Hoonah Corps

CASCADE DIVISION

Cadets Carlos and Olga Hernandez Gresham Corps

DEL ORO DIVISION

Cadet Joshua Fowler Lodi Corps

HAWAIIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDS DIVISION

Cadets Jonathan and Rachel Utrera Guam Corps

Cadet Sharira Thomas Hawaii Ray & Joan Kroc Corps

NORTHWEST DIVISION

Cadets Bradley and Paloma Kolb Spokane Citadel Corps

SOUTHWEST DIVISION

Cadets Fermin and Lisa Lopez Phoenix Ray & Joan Kroc Corps

Cadet Dalida Lodimus Phoenix Citadel Corps

May God strengthen and bless the ministry of these cadets as they go to their summer assignments.

Wes Sundin PTG - Pray for Ruth and Family

Major Wes Sundin breathed his last breath on earth this Friday morning, May 15, 2026, and opened his eyes in heaven.  He spoke to his daughter her whole life about how excited he was to see Jesus – and now he is doing it!

More information will available in due time but we wanted our Army family to know and be in prayer now for Major Ruth and their family. Cards can be sent to the Sundin family c/o Shana Sundin Hutchins at 5519 S Lisbon St, Centennial, CO 80015.

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”  Philippians 1:21

India Pastors PTG

Please pray for their families.

May 14, 2026—an attack leaves 3 pastors dead and several others seriously injured. Rev. Vumthang Sitlhou had been striving for peace between the tribal groups in the state. His late father was instrumental in bringing the gospel to the tribal group and laboured to translate hymns and the Bible into the local dialect.

Manipur, North-east India, has faced persecution for a number of years. In 2023, around 200-400 churches were burnt, 7000 homes completely destroyed, leavings tens of thousands displaced. Please pray for the Christians in Manipur🙏.

Heather M. - Dad PTG and Moving

Grief seems to hit differently in the morning.

It’s in that moment when you wake up and reality settles in again, that someone you love is no longer here, and you won’t see them again this side of heaven.

On Friday, my dad, Ron, passed away. He lived in Southern California, and although our relationship wasn’t especially close, losing a parent is still deeply hard. There’s something about that loss that settles into your heart in a way that’s hard to explain.

At the same time, we are under Farewell Orders and preparing to move at the end of June. As officers, this is a familiar kind of grief, leaving behind close friends, a congregation we love, a home, a community we’ve poured our hearts into, and for our kids, their schools and friendships. It’s never easy. It’s never light.

And right now… it just feels like a lot.

God must know that I am stronger than I feel in this moment, because His Word promises He won’t give us more than we can bear. I know His truth is deep in my heart. I know He is with me. I know He is near to the brokenhearted.

But even knowing all of that… this is still really hard.

If you think of our family, we would appreciate your prayers in this season. 💛

YWAM - Ukraine War

Urgent prayer - Ukraine - May 5

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

• Chernihiv - 17 wounded

• Kramatorsk, 5 people were killed and 12 wounded.

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

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

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

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

Pray for Iran

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

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

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

But this isn’t happening in a safe environment.

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

And still, they’re sharing.

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

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

Crisis has a way of stripping everything else away.

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

Who is God?

What happens after this?

Is there any hope?

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

Not because it’s safe…

but because they believe it’s true.

DRC Believers PTG

Uganda Evangelist Kitenga PTG

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

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

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

The couple accepted.

But during the ride, things took a troubling turn.

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

Then violence erupted.

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

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

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

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

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

For many believers, the loss is deeply sobering.

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

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

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

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

For some believers, proclaiming faith is not merely inconvenient.

It can be dangerous.

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

Not because suffering is glorified.

But because they believed the Gospel was worth their lives.

Today, a wife grieves.

A church mourns.

A ministry team feels the weight of loss.

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

Not every act of faith is public.

Not every sacrifice makes headlines.

But Heaven sees them all.

From Justin Gilpin

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