International Prayer Focus

Pray for Angola Territory

Please pray for:

• The spiritual growth of The Salvation Army in Angola, both growth in the spiritual lives of individuals and the church.
• Numerical growth - One Wins One is the challenge to Salvationists in the Angola Territory.
• Women’s ministry - pray that God will bring renewal to the spiritual lives of women in the territory through this work. Please pray particularly for the finances.
• Our schools - pray that God will provide a good team, capable of teaching effectively, so that the young people attending our schools will be set up for a good future.
• The health of active and retired officers
• Those who are called to serve within The Salvation Army, that they will respond to God’s call. Please pray that God will raise up people to fulfil roles within the territory, particularly a territorial youth secretary and candidates officer, a principal for the officer training college, financial secretary and development officer.
• The growing number of abandoned children and rising crime in the capital city of Luanda.
• The evaluation and preparation of the territorial strategic plan. In February, there will be a meeting in Luanda to evaluate the plan.

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Pray for Italy and Greece Territory

Praise:

• We thank God for a successful inauguration of the territorial governance board in October. Please pray now for the work of implementing governance thoroughly and effectively.
• We thank God for the keen interest and thoughtful input of officers and leaders as territorial strategy is determined. Please pray for Spirit-led direction.

Please pray for:

• The continued fostering of relationships that have developed through various special Christmas ministries.
• God’s continued movement in the hearts of individuals who are considering his will for their lives, especially in relation to the various pathways to service within The Salvation Army.
• The Greek Region, as personnel continue to adjust to new ministry responsibilities and explore growth opportunities.
• God's guidance for every ministry and activity planned for the coming year, and for lasting spiritual fruit from them.

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This week, we invite you to spend some time in prayer for The Salvation Army in your context and around the world.

Ask the Lord to guide you as you pray. You may want to use The Salvation Army International website to learn more about expressions of ministry in different areas of the world, to read news stories or discover more about our global focus.

• Disciples of Jesus. We pray that all Salvationists will have renewed desire to pursue holy living, to prioritise their relationship with Jesus, to know him, to become more like him and to do the things he did.
• People, mission and legacy. We pray that The Salvation Army will be a movement of empowered people, equipped to share the love of Christ and the transforming power of God in local communities around the world. We pray for wisdom and discernment, for fresh energy and creativity, as we intentionally focus on our people, our mission and our legacy in 2025.
• 160 years of The Salvation Army. 2025 marks 160 years since Founders William and Catherine Booth commenced the work of The Salvation Army. As we recognise this milestone for our movement, we celebrate what God has done and continues to do in and through The Salvation Army.

We thank God for everyone around the world who participates in the mission God has given The Salvation Army - to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

As we step into a new year, may we all continue to be sensitive to the Spirit’s leading and respond with courage. May we continue to demonstrate God’s love to others, wherever we find ourselves, and through our words and actions, may others come to know Jesus too.

Pray for Pakistan Territory

Please pray for our territory's strategic priorities:

• Financial sustainability. We have moved towards financial independence and sustainability by promoting stewardship (including tithing) among our people, by careful financial management and by promoting enterprise skills at the community level.
• Discipleship. We are engaged in theological education development at all levels to equip soldiers and officers. We want prayers for spiritual revival in The Salvation Army in Pakistan as so many unregistered denominations are confusing our soldiery.
• Growth. We are looking to open new corps, societies, outposts and community services centres. Please pray for the new physical rehabilitation centre we are working towards opening.
• Relationships. We have developed new and existing relationships with government officials and with other churches, at both divisional and territorial levels.
• Leader development. We have developed officers through effective succession planning, leader development and refresher courses.
• Commissioning scheduled in April. There are 15 cadets from the Champions of Mission Session.
• The General's visit to Pakistan Territory planned for April.

May wisdom, clarity, and unity guide all decisions and actions.

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