Prayer Topics of October 2024

Date Prayer Topics
14/10 Social Service Department
Social Service Director： Ms. Chan Siu Lai
Prayer Requests:
1. 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.
2. May God establish a stable and committed team in the Social Services Department, serving as salt and light in the community.
15/10 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.
16/10 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 redvelopment process.
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.
17/10 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

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.
18/10 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.