• Global Prayer: India South Western
Each week throughout this year, Salvationists around the world are uniting in prayer for a particular territory or region of The Salvation Army.
Prayer requests are shared by the focus territory/region to help us pray with precision and power for one another.
This week (23-29 September), we are praying for the India South Western Territory.
This territory is made up of one state – Kerala.
Statistics at a glance:
Officers 609 (active 276, retired 333)
Aux captains 15, Envoys 11, Employees 88
Corps 318
Outposts 12
Senior soldiers 27,885
Adherents 4667
Junior soldiers 2189
Prayer requests for India South Western Territory:
Pray for Wayanadu.
Wayanadu is a district in Kerala which has recently experienced devastating landslides. More than 400 people have died and 150 are still missing. Rescue operations are underway with the government and NGOs doing their best to protect and provide food and shelter to the people in the affected area. Please pray for all those people who are suffering as a consequence of this natural disaster, for those grieving, and for those who are missing to be found.
Pray for candidates for Salvation Army officership.
The shortage of candidates is one of the serious issues facing the India South Western Territory. For various reasons, most young people have no interest in officership. Please pray that young people will respond to the call to serve as officers in The Salvation Army.
Pray for young people facing unemployment and barriers to employment.
Unemployment is a big issue in Kerala. Job vacancies are low and job opportunities for Christians in the government sector are declining. There is a limit to the number of jobs available to Christians (1 per cent). Please pray for job opportunities, particularly for our young people.
Pray for those facing religious opposition
In certain parts of the state, there is a lot of religious opposition towards Christians. Many Salvationists are facing opposition because of their faith and are feeling uncertain. Please pray for them to stand boldly as Christians, even when this feels difficult.
Praise points
In the midst of these issues, we are so grateful to God for good leadership, for committed Salvationists, and for the resources we need for a better future and to overcome financial challenges.
To find out more about the India South Western Territory click here
For more information on the International Prayer Focus 2024, and to download the calendar, click here.
