Monday, January 5, 2009

TSA Western Territory Prayer Requests

CALL TO PRAYER
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2, NIV


Most places in the world will pause this week to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, born a tiny baby who would, one day, show the world how much God loves us. Pray for peace and joy to spread throughout the world. Oh Come, let us adore Him!


1. Pray for President George W. Bush and our national leaders. Soon many will step aside for new leaders to continue on with the work of leading our country to a new era of hope. May God’s blessing be upon them.

2. Pray for President-elect Obama and his carefully chosen team of leaders. Pray for godly wisdom for the new administration and that they will be strong and of good courage..
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3. PRAY FOR members of our military and their families during this Christmas Season. Pray for them to have God’s powerful protection and that He will protect their loved ones who anxiously wait their return at home.

4. Many look to The Salvation Army for assistance this Christmas Season.

“Dear Salvation Army, You have been a beacon of light in my family’s life. There were times that the only one who reached out to my family was your organization. I want to thank you for that and pray for your continued light in the world. I also felt compelled to reach out to you to pray for my family. We have almost run out of resources and we would like for you to pray for our continued strength, faith and prosperity. Especially for a breakthrough since both my husband I and do not have full-time employment. Thank you! Angelica.

Pray that a generous public, many of whom also face uncertainty in these difficult times, will be generous in helping during this Season of Caring.

5. Pray for the Salvation Army: General Shaw Clifton, Commissioner Helen Clifton, Commissioners Israel and Eva Gaither, Commissioners Philip and Pat Swyers, Lt. Colonels William and Susan Harfoot, the THQ Cabinet and staff, and each Divisional Leader, Corps officer and staff.

6. Pray for the protection of children living in troubled parts of the world who are victims of human trafficking and the sex trade

7. Pray for the following:
Jackie Mulch, wife of Major Bill Mulch;
Major Harryette Raihl, who suffered a recent fall;
Angelica for strength, faith and prosperity.
Captain Dawn Smith, bad fall;
Artie, of Santa Clara Corps, health problems;
Major Joe Thompson
Soldiers and friends who are trusting God for healing.

8. Pray for: Eero Vahter of Lahti, Finland
Major Wesley Sundin, exploratory throat surgery on January 6;
Bill & Carol of Ohio, who lost their only son, health and financial needs;
Rosemary Abernathy requests prayer for her granddaughter who is Sharon’s unborn child who has lung problems; Captain Dana Johnson; Major Hazel Irby; Brigadier Izzy Boyington; Brigadier Margaret Laverty; Brigadier Martha Hansen; and other retired officers who have not been well.

9. Pray for those being treated for cancer:
Major Sheila Bradley, who is home following bone marrow transplant,
Barbara Newbould, receiving chemo treatments;
Major Ed Ringle chemotherapy;
Karen, colon cancer; Michelle Solts Major Henry Graciano; C.P. Yang-Looker, brain tumor; Sam and Mary Sims;
Captain Stephen Sutter chemo treatments; Dale Hill Jr.; Eleanor; Colonel Diane Hogan; Karen Imai; Major Dallas Pedersen; Eileen O'Brien; Jacob Galland; Major Bill Dickinson; Mrs. Captain Sylvia Waldron; Dick Youngworth; Sue Ellen's Mom; and others. Pray for faith and healing miracles!

10. Pray for the family and friends of those recently Promoted to Glory: Mrs Major Myrtle Griffin, mother of Lt. Colonel Terry Griffin, and Walt Cisar, husband of Smokey, long time Salvationist and manager of Camp Mt. Cragg.

11. Pray for Accepted and Prospective Candidates as they prepare for full time service.

12. Pray for each Western USA officer and layworker serving away from home. May they know the power and protection of God and our love and prayers.

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Merry Christmas, and God’s Blessing on you and yours!

Mervyn L. Morelock, Lt. Colonel, Territorial Prayer Coordinator

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Time of Transition

Please pray for the Fountain Valley Corps 'Church' as they prepare to go through another Pastoral transition in the end of January. May the Lord assure each and everyone that His utilimate Will and Plan is beautiful and perfect! May the Lord go before His Church and prepare the way for a smooth transition and instill in each the excitement of what He has instore for their Church!

Doris' Surgery

May the Lord be with Doris as she prepares to go for her surgery tomorrow. May the Lord guide the Doctor's hands. May the Lord comfort and strengthen Doris as she anticipate her surgery. In all, may she be healed completely with what she is going in for!

Cathy Hayley's Mom

Please for Cathy and her family as they prepare for her mom's funeral tomorrow. May the Lord comfort her and her family during this time of grieve. May the funeral be a great time of reflecting and celebrating her mom's life. May the Lord speak mightily through the funeral to all that come.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Final Holiday Wrap Up

Please lift our Christmas Luncheon tomorrow at The Salvation Army Fountain Corps. We are expecting to serve about 300 meals, considering we served 325 meals on Thanksgiving Day. Thank the Lord for providing volunteers! May the Lord use all of us in a powerful way to connect with the community so that they may see the goodness of the Lord and give Him the Glory!

Friday, December 12, 2008

Full Throttle Ahead

Please continue to lift all the bellringers and all who are involved in The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign. A week and a half and we will be done. May the Lord continue to strenghen and shine through The Salvation Army representatives as they interact with the public!

TSA Western Territory Prayer Requests

CALL TO PRAYER
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2, NIV

The Salvation Army Call to Prayer line for December 11 2008.

The Bible says, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. If you do this you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Phil.4:6-7,NLT

1. Pray that relief of the worldwide economic crises will come quickly. Pray for the many families and businesses who are struggling to recover from the present economic problems. Pray for those who are losing their jobs and homes.

2. Pray for President George W. Bush during the remaining weeks of his leadership and for President-elect Obama as he selects his new Cabinet. May divine wisdom and grace guide each decision, leading to peace and prosperity for the world. Pray for the President and President elect!
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3. Democratic Republic of the CONGO. Violence in eastern Congo have affected more than 250,000 innocent refugees who have been driven from their homes. Sixty percent are children. Continue to pray for the victims, and for the safety and protection of Salvationists.

4. PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY. Separation from loved ones at Christmas is a very difficult time for our military and their families. Pray for those who are wounded to find healing, whether emotional or physical and pray for their families who sacrifice without their loved ones during these special days.
5. Thousands will be looking to The Salvation Army for assistance this Christmas Season. Pray that a generous public, many of whom face uncertainty in these difficult times, will be generous in helping during this Season of Caring.

6. Pray for every officer, soldier and leader. Bless General Shaw Clifton, Commissioner Helen Clifton, Commissioners Israel and Eva Gaither, Commissioners Philip and Pat Swyers, Lt. Colonels William and Susan Harfoot, the THQ Cabinet and staff, and each Divisional Leader, Corps officer and staff.

7. Pray for the protection of the thousands of children in troubled parts of the world who are victims of human trafficking and the sex trade

8. Pray for the following: Jackie Mulch, wife of Major Bill Mulch, who is very ill; Elaine Wintersteen, healing after surgery; Major Harryette Raihl, who suffered a recent fall; Captain Dawn Smith, bad fall; Artie, of Santa Clara Corps, health problems; Dorothy Morrow, mother of Major Tom Morrow in hospital; Clovis Machado, father of Rosangela (Pasadena) who is critical with lung and kidney problems; Marina Lepe and her family; Major Joe Thompson foot surgery; Walt Cisar; Retired officers who have not been well; officers, soldiers and friends who are trusting God for healing; Dr. Helen W’s father, diagnosed with Alzheimer; Josephine Turpin, Eleanor; Scott Birks; Dick Wiseman, Glen Lycan, and her mother, Connie.

9. Pray for: Major Wesley Sundin, exploratory throat surgery on January 6; Bill & Carol of Ohio, lost their only son, health and financial needs; Rosemary Abernathy of Phoenix ARC requests prayer for her daughter, Sharon’s unborn child who has lung problems; for Major Jeff Dennis; Janet Borisch’s 5 month old granddaughter, Riley; Jim and Susan Spencer; Marie Desiderio; A/Captain Elsie Lantz; the sister of Captain Marina Martinez, Maria Vallejo; Robin Bailey; Barbara Garrison; Captain Dana Johnson; Major Hazel Irby; Brigadier Izzy Boyington; Brigadier Margaret Laverty; Brigadier Martha Hansen; and other retired officers who have not been well.

10. Pray for those being treated for cancer: Major Sheila Bradley, may her healing after the bone marrow transplant, allow her to return home from the hospital soon, Major Ben LaBarge, in hospital with another infection related to his recent surgery; for Barbara Newbould, receiving chemo treatments; Major Ed Ringle chemotherapy;David Shaffer of Hillsdale, PA malignant brin tumor; Karen, colon cancer; Michelle Solts Major Henry Graciano; C.P. Yang-Looker, brain tumor; Sam and Mary Sims; Captain Stephen Sutter chemo treatments; Pat; Carolyn Stillwell; Karen; Reuben Solano, brain tumor; Charles Desidero; Lynn Peterson; Barbara’s granddaughter; Dale Hill Jr.; Eleanor; Colonel Diane Hogan; Karen Imai; Major Dallas Pedersen; Eileen O'Brien; Jacob Galland; Major Bill Dickinson; Mrs. Captain Sylvia Waldron; Dick Youngworth; Sue Ellen's Mom; and others. Pray for faith and healing miracles!

11. Pray for the family and friends of those recently Promoted to Glory including:
B/M Don Ashman, father of Commissioner Helen Clifton from London, UK; Lt. Colonel Leon Farraez of St. Petersburg, Florida; Mrs. Lt. Colonel Jeannette Brigman from La Mirada, CA; and Ralph Krause of Phoenix Citadel.

12. Pray for the Cadets as they embark on their Christmas assignments.

13. Pray for officers and laymen serving away from home: (Alphabetical): Laura Anderson, Kigali, Rwanda; Majors Rafael & Raewyn Aspeitia, Manukan, New Zealand; Lt. Cols Don & Debbie Bell, Wellington , New Zealand; Captains Eric & Adriana Bradley, Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Commissioners Kurt & Alicia Burger, Herrenschwanden, Switzerland; Captains Daniel & Anya Henderson, Narva, Estonia;
Lt. Colonels Kenneth & Jolene Hodder, Karen, Kenya; Colonels Olin & Diane Hogan, Mexico City, Mexico; Majors Jim & Sallyann Hood, Mexico City Mexico; Majors Ted & Debbie Horwood, Beckenham, United Kingdom; Major Candice Frizzell, Mazatland, Mexico; Candace Meiborg, Thika, Kenya; Lt. Colonels Zoilo & Magali Pardo, San Jose Costa Rica; Major Beryl Pierce, Lusaka, Zambia; Captains Turnie & Evadne Wright, Waihi, New Zealand; Rachel Yu, Kinshasa, DRCongo. May God bless them and their families in a special way during this Christmas time!

See
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God Bless! Mervyn L. Morelock, Lt. Colonel, Territorial Prayer Coordinator

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