Abundant Life Prayer Topics October 2024

Abundant Life - Every Grace Everything Every Moment Every Way Prayer Topics Prayer Topics October October 2024 2024 Week 1 Date Prayer Topics Integrated Services for Street Sleepers Assistant Service Supervisor: Mr. Law Ka Ming Prayer Requests: 1.Please pray for the health of our service users and colleagues. 2. In face of the uncertain future, may God strengthen our colleagues so we can have the wisdom. And in our daily service, continue to embrace the challenges of the future with faith and peace. THURSDAY WORLDWIDE PRAYER MEETING New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory TC: Commissioner Mark Campbell CS: Colonel Gerald Walker 2/10 3/10 Officers 524 (active 258 / retired 266) Aux-Capt 4 Envoys 8 Cadets 21 Employees 1,954 Corps 90 Outposts 18 Senior Soldiers 4,595 Adherents 1,427 Junior Soldiers 679 Prayer requests: Whole Territory Praise We give thanks that God is doing a good work in our Recovery Churches which are flourishing and seeing people connect deeper in their faith. There has also been an upturn in attendance at worship services across the territory. Prayer For guidance and wisdom as the territory continues to work through its Sustainability Roadmap. Ensuring that we are being good stewards of our resources to fulfil our vision and mission and to see greater mission impact for the Kingdom of God. New Zealand Praise We give thanks to God for the relatively smooth transition to our new Local Mission Delivery and Connected Support Network Model that has been rolled out in New Zealand this year. Prayer For more candidates for 2025. We desire to see more people respond to the call of God on their lives for full-time service.

Abundant Life - Every Grace Everything Every Moment Every Way Prayer Topics Prayer Topics October October 2024 2024 Week 1 Date Prayer Topics Fiji Praise For the increase in discipleship, soldiership and community impact since the 50th Anniversary Celebrations in December 2023. Prayer Discernment and funding for an appropriate response to the ever-growing drug use, trafficking problem and homelessness issues particularly for children in Fiji. Tonga Praise For the lives changed and enriched at the recent Amplify Creative Arts Camp. Over 60 young people gathered to deepen in their faith and to learn new ways to express their worship and love for God. Prayer For new premises for the Regional Headquarters and ADAC (Alcohol & Drug Awareness Centre). Their rental agreement is coming to an end shortly so new premises are required urgently. Samoa Praise - for our recent Women s Ministry Market Day. This was a great opportunity of outreach to our neighbours and surrounding community. Prayer For CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) being held in Samoa in October. This event will bring a boost to Samoa s economy but will also be a time of challenge for families in the community with schools closed and many services reduced including within The Salvation Army. Ann Wyllie Primary School Headmaster: Mr. ChiCheung Ching Prayer requests: 1. Pray for our merging matters. 2. Pray for our staff team, may God grant us healthy bodies. 4/10

Abundant Life - Every Grace Everything Every Moment Every Way Prayer Topics Prayer Topics October October 2024 2024 Week 2 Date 7/10 Prayer Topics Recycling Programme Sales and Marketing Manager: Ms. Daphane Chan Prayer Request: 1. Pray for God to guide and watch over all RP s colleagues. May God grant us the strength to help each other to do God s work. 2. May the Holy Spirit guide RP s renovation work so that the project can be completed smoothly and on time and protect the workers health and safety. 3. May God heal colleagues of our transportation team and family stores who are ill. May God strengthen, bless, and comfort them so their health will be restored as soon as possible. 4. Pray for God to heal and protect our colleague s mother so she will soon be healed l. We also pray that God will inspire her and her son to learn about the Gospel, and to receive God s grace and blessing. Tsueng Kwan O Corps Support Officer: Auxiliary Captain Jeanette Chan (R) Assistant Corps Officer: Cadet Lt. Edmond Lee Prayer Request: 1. Pray for the Corps chaplaincy ministry in Po Lam Residence for Senior Citizens, Hing Yan Kindergarten, and Ming Tak Nursery School. May God bless us so we can get in touch with more service users and staff and share the Gospel with them. 2. Pray for the newly accepted recruits in the Po Lam Residence for Senior Citizens. May God strengthen their faith that they will continue to pursue God s words. 3. Pray for some restarted fellowships and the planned commencement of chaplaincy ministry. May God guide and lead us so more brothers and sisters will be committed to these services. Centaline Charity Fund School Headmaster : Mr. Tang Sai Ho Prayer Requests: 1. Please pray for our staff team. May our heavenly father grant us healthy bodies and peace that we will have God s protection and grace daily and continue to work for God. 2. Please pray for our merging matters in the coming future. May God grant us wisdom and lead us in every matter so we can overcome each challenges smoothly. 8/10 9/10

Abundant Life - Every Grace Everything Every Moment Every Way Prayer Topics Prayer Topics October October 2024 2024 Week 2 Date Prayer Topics 10/10 THURSDAY WORLDWIDE PRAYER MEETING India Western Territory TC: Commissioner Daniel Raju Dasari CS: Lieut-Colonel Zothanmawia Khiangte Officers 634 (active 396 / retired 238) Cadets 17 Employees 333 Corps 276 Outposts 275 Senior Soldiers 35,325 Adherents 3,328 Junior Soldiers 5,831 Praise points: 1. We praise and thank God that the Territorial Candidates Council selected 17 young people as candidates for the Session of 2025-2027. 2. The territory has taken steps to encourage and prepare future candidates with more than 40 future candidates already dedicated for the mission of TSA. 3. We praise and thank God for the opening of new places/new extensions. Prayer requests: 1. Pray for the territorial strategic priorities for 2024-28: Empowering People, Equipping Systems and Engaging in Mission . After much discussion and prayers the territory set twelve strategic goals and circulated them throughout the territory in order to move forward. 2. EMPOWERING PEOPLE: Every corps, centre, division and THQ prepared their strategic action plans to empower children and youth, men and women, officers and local officers, employees and all the stakeholders. Kindly pray for our mission of empowering people. 3. EQUIPPING SYSTEMS: This year various assessments, upgrades and property re-development will take place in the territory. Please pray for various leadership teams to seek God s guidance and His wisdom in taking right steps for the future of the territory. 4. ENGAGE IN MISSION: The territory focusing on mission and evangelism. We thank God for the extension work in Sangli, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kapparada & Dharampur. Last year we opened TSA in Goa. This year we sent officer couples to Nasik, Aurangabad and Baruch. Please pray for extension of work and for the officers and their safety, health and resources. 5. VISIT OF GENERAL LYNDON AND COMMISSIONER BRONWYN BUCKINGHAM: Kindly join with us and pray for the upcoming visit of our General Lyndon and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham in February 2025. Please pray that the outcome of the visit will be the deepening of the spiritual life of children and youth, women and men, local officers and officers. The prayers are requested for the preparation and planning for the General s visit.

Abundant Life - Every Grace Everything Every Moment Every Way Prayer Topics Prayer Topics August August 2024 2024 Week 3 Date Prayer Topics 14/10 Social Service Department Social Service Director Ms. Chan Siu Lai Prayer Requests: In the face of a changing social environment, intense pressures, war, and climate change, people may easily feel helpless and hopeless. Please pray for the mental and physical health of service users and staff. May they find strength and peace in God. May God establish a stable and committed team in the Social Services Department, serving as salt and light in the community. Tsuen Kwai Corps Corps Officer : Major Peter Cho Prayer Requests: 1. May God grant our brothers and sisters God-loving hearts, that they will be able to personally experience God s presence and guidance, live joyfully and peacefully with faith, and be bold in spreading Jesus Christ s truth. 2. Pray for the Corps efforts in starting the Parent-Child Evangelistic Ministry. May the corps be united to evangelise with wisdom and introduce the Gospel to more families so they will accept this faith. 3. May all the chaplaincy units in the area continue to work closely to serve the community. 15/10 Wah Fu Centre for Senior Citizens Unit-in-charge: Mr. Martin Wong Prayer requests: 1. Protection over the Wah Fu Estate Redevelopment: As the redevelopment of Wah Fu Estate is imminent, we ask for God's protection over the residents of our area. May He alleviate their anxieties and fears during this time of change. We pray for peace in their hearts, and wisdom and guidance for those in charge of the redvelopmentprocess. 2. Health and Strength for the Staff of Wah Fu Elderly Centre: Please pray for God's protection over the health of the staff members at our Elderly Centre. May He bless them with strength and vitality so they can continue to serve the elderly in our community effectively. We ask for His healing touch upon them, so that they may remain healthy and be a source of comfort and assistance for those they serve. 16/10

Abundant Life - Every Grace Everything Every Moment Every Way Prayer Topics Prayer Topics October October 2024 2024 Week 3 Date Prayer Topics THURSDAY WORLDWIDE PRAYER MEETING Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands Territory TC: Colonel Chris Goa CS: Lieut-Colonel Garth Stevenson Officers 411 (active 339 / retired 72) Aux 10 Cadets 26 Employees 370 Corps 64 Outposts 100 Senior Soldiers 5,551 Adherents 5,108 Junior Soldiers 1,281 17/10 Prayer request: 1. Reviewing of the Territorial Strategic Plan As the territory's current strategic plan spans 5 years, with next year being the final year of this cycle, it is crucial to evaluate our progress before moving forward with the re-development of the next 5-year strategic plan. 2. Territorial Theme 2021 2025 The theme, Rebuild, Restore, Renew , has guided us from 2021 through 2025. As we enter 2025, the focus shifts to Revival . 3.Spiritual Growth of Soldiers and Officers Please pray for our soldiers and officers to be embedded in living holy lives, remaining deeply rooted in their faith, and growing in their love and commitment to God. 4.Health Issues in Officers Please pray for the health of our active officers. Two active officers have been Promoted to Glory during 2024, so please pray that good health will be maintained for all our officers. 5.Ongoing Support for Territorial Funding Please pray for stewardship at all levels within the territory and the boost of local income-generating projects. 6. Prayer needs for the Solomon Islands - Making it Happen Project A project for construction of officers. - Mission travel safe travel to village churches to follow up on new mission opportunities. - District quarters repairs and maintenance. 7.Ordination & Commissioning Please pray for the cadets of the Champions of the Mission session as they are ordained and commissioned, the Port Moresby campus on the 1 December 2024 and the Kainantu campus on the 8 December 2024.

Abundant Life - Every Grace Everything Every Moment Every Way Prayer Topics Prayer Topics October October 2024 2024 Week 3 Date Prayer Topics Praise points: 1. We praise God for the territorial theme of Rebuild, Restore, Renew, A Year of Reclamation . Souls have returned to God through evangelism, outreach programs, crusades, congress, men and women s camps, youth councils, and Sunday School rallies, and we continue to see more and more lives experiencing a turnaround . 2. We praise God for the prayer cells rising amongst officers and soldiers, throughout the territory. And for prayers being answered. 3. We praise God for his mission that continues to spread throughout the territory. All to the Glory of God. Bradbury Home of Loving Kindness Service Supervisor : Mr. Francis Au Prayer requests: 1. We thank God for safeguarding our Home of Loving Kindness thus far and for calling one of our elderly to become a Soldier of The Salvation Army in August. May God continue to protect the physical and mental health of our elderly from illness and pain. May the elderly always learn about the Gospel and have peace and joy. 2. We thank God for safekeeping the family members of our elderly. May God grant them peace and joy that they can work with us to care for the elderly who are in the later stage of their lives. 3. We thank God for also guarding our colleagues to have good health and a loving heart to look after the elderly, bringing them richer later stage of life. 18/10

Abundant Life - Every Grace Everything Every Moment Every Way Prayer Topics Prayer Topics October October 2024 2024 Week 4 Date Prayer Topics 21/10 Trade Department Supply and Purchasing Officer: Mr. Rico Lai Prayer Requests: 1. May God grant wisdom to satisfy the needs of TSA 2. Use us as a channel to show God s provision. 22/10 Tung Chung Corps Corps Officer: Captain Winnie Keung Prayer Requests: 1. Please pray that all soldiers of our corps will be unified to serve God. May God empower us and strengthen the hearts of our comrades. 2. Pray for the development of the corps youth ministry. May God grant teachers strength and wisdom so they will have a clear direction and accompany the youth as they grow. 23/10 Yau Tsim Integrated Home Care Service Team Assistant Service Supervisor: Ms. Chu Pui Shan Prayer Requests: 1. Please pray for our service users that they will be cared for physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, and have peace in God. 2. Please pray for our colleagues that they can make the best of their talents to care for the elderly and families in need in the community. May God bless our colleagues and their families with health.

Abundant Life - Every Grace Prayer Topics Prayer Topics Everything Every Moment Every Way October October 2024 2024 Week 4 Date Prayer Topics 24/10 THURSDAY WORLDWIDE PRAYER MEETING Zambia Territory TC: Colonel Alfred Banda CS: Lieut-Colonel Ireen Hachamba Officers 304 (active 235/ retired 69) Envoys 359 Cadets 23 Employees 239 Corps 156 Outposts 286 Senior Soldiers 30,883 Adherents 1,547 Junior Soldiers 12,656 Prayer Requests: 1. Pray for God s provision and sustaining grace during the current drought in Zambia and that ministries of The Salvation Army will continue to meet increasing individual and community needs. Pray for a good rainy season to resolve the national hydro-energy crisis. Pray for wisdom for government officials to manage this challenging situation to minimize loss of life due to malnutrition. 2. Pray for the spiritual growth of salvationists and that the mission will expand to areas of Zambia where there is no Army presence. 3. Pray for the financial sustainability of the territory. 4. Pray for the social ministries of the territory, including the Chikankata Mission, MitandaHome for the Aged, and various health services, schools, pre-school groups, community work, and community development projects in the country. 5. Pray that officers and salvationists will be Mobilized to take part in Building a Vibrant Modern Territory, Obedient to God and Relevant in the 21st Century , the theme of the new Territorial Strategic Plan 2024-2028. 6. Pray for the Officer Training College staff, the newly commissioned officers of the Defenders of Justice session and the accepted candidates for the next session in January 2025.

Abundant Life - Every Grace Everything Every Moment Every Way Prayer Topics Prayer Topics October October 2024 2024 Week 4 Date Prayer Topics 25/10 Lung Hang Children and Youth Centre Assistant Service Supervisor : Ms. Abe Tsang Prayer Requests: 1. May God bless each colleague of our Centre with physical and spiritual health, peace, and joy. 2. May God protect children, youth, and parents who we serve that they can gain physical, mental, and spiritual strength and enjoy their gains at our Centre.

Abundant Life - Every Grace Everything Every Moment Every Way Prayer Topics Prayer Topics October October 2024 2024 Week 5 Date Prayer Topics Territorial Women s Ministries Territorial President of Women s Ministries Prayer Requests: 1. Pray that the Lord would grant to our women officers, soldiers and adherents, wisdom and understanding as they live their Christian lives in the workplace and within their homes. 2. That our women would have a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit moving within their lives, a deep hunger and thirst for righteousness and the Word, and that the Holy Spirit would fill their hearts with a passion to share their faith and see people saved by Jesus Christ. Wan Chai Corps Corps Officer: Captain Gideon Yue Prayer requests 1. As this year is Wan Chai Corps 77th anniversary, may God grant our soldiers healthy bodies and spiritual lives. May they constantly exercise their spirituality and be always on guard to handle the challenges and fulfill their missions in life. 2. May the Holy Spirit remind us all that we should be motivated by faith, hope, and love, building up the church and our own lives. May we always be counting God s blessings for the rest of our lives! 3. May God nurture more fine soldiers and rise up more servants so we can make the best of God s gifts in us to serve Him and TSA s Wan Chai Corps will continue to uphold God s flag and spread God s love. Chuk Yuen Day Care Centre for Senior Citizens Unit-in-charge: Ms. Alice Poon Prayer requests: We pray for the carers of the elderly, especially those caring for individuals with dementia, and for elder spouses caring for each other in old age. We recognize their challenges and sacrifices as they selflessly give their time, energy, and love to ensure the well-being and comfort of their loved ones. May God grant them strength, patience, and wisdom to deal with the complexities of dementia and the needs of the elderly. May they find joy and fulfilment in their role, supported by understanding family, friends, and professionals. 28/10 29/10 30/10

Abundant Life - Every Grace Everything Every Moment Every Way Prayer Topics Prayer Topics O October ctober 2024 2024 Week 5 Date Prayer Topics 31/10 THURSDAY WORLDWIDE PRAYER MEETING South America East Territory TC: Colonel Philip Davisson CS: Lieut-Colonel Elder Dinardi Officers 640 (active389 / retired 251) Cadets 30 Employees 590 Corps 323 Outposts 164 Senior Soldiers 57,510 Adherents 13,689 Junior Soldiers 4,330 Prayer Requests: 1. Young people who wish to accept the call to become officers of The Salvation Army. 2. The implementation of the new strategic plan that will guide the actions in corps and institutions in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay for the upcoming years. 3. Salvationists in our territory be the salt and light in their communities, bringing the gospel to children, young people, ladies and gentlemen of all ages. 4. Growth in membership to sustain our mission over time. To find the best strategies to raise funds and sustain the work throughout the territory. We pray for the Lord's blessing on the charity shops - our main source of funding.