New chapter founded on prayer
New chapter founded on prayer
21 September 2018
Photo: Priscilla du Preez
In June 2016, Salvation Army officers, soldiers, adherents, employees and volunteers from across the Australia Eastern and Australia Southern territories came together on their knees for 100 Days of Prayer, as together we approached the journey to one Australia territory.
It is upon this foundation of prayer, followed by 100 Days of Shared Scripture, we have walked in faith, following God’s lead into a new chapter for The Salvation Army in Australia.
We are confident that it is because of the faithful prayers of so many through those days and in the months following, that we have been able to navigate uncharted waters and see God at work in ways and places that continue to confirm his divine design for The Salvation Army.
As we approach the closing days of 2018, we are calling all Salvos to unite in another 100 days of unceasing prayer.
The Salvation Army will enter 2019 as a single national territory – committed to sharing the love of Jesus by caring for people, creating faith pathways, building healthy communities and working for justice.
On 1 December 2019, General Brian Peddle, the world leader of The Salvation Army, will officially launch the Australia Territory during the “Still Others” event in Melbourne (27 November – 3 December).
We remain convinced that God is doing a new thing in and through The Salvation Army in Australia (Isaiah 43:18,19).
He has worked within us to prepare the Army for a fresh move of his Spirit to transform Australia one life at a time with the love of Jesus.
We invite you to join with us in 100 Days of Prayer and Devotion from 24 September, leading us into the new year as one national Salvation Army.
We count it a privilege to be partners with you in prayer to our God, who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us – an Army of Salvation available for his mission (Ephesians 3:20-21).
Commissioner Floyd Tidd is National Commander of The Salvation Army in Australia.
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