• Pray for Spain and Portugal Territory

Each week through 2026, Salvationists around the world are uniting in prayer for the same territory or region of The Salvation Army. Prayer requests are shared by the territory/region to help us pray with precision and power for one another.

This week (6-12 July) we pray for The Salvation Army in the Spain and Portugal Territory.

This territory has 37 officers (29 active, 8 retired); 3 cadets; 1 Envoy; 15 corps; 563 senior soldiers; 75 adherents; 90 junior soldiers; 13 employees

Commissioners Colonels Wilson and Nara Strasse lead the territory.

Some of the territory’s officers, leaders and senior soldiers.

The work of the Spain and Portugal Territory includes:

·      Homelessness services

·      Support for older people

·      Modern slavery and human trafficking response.

Praise points:

·      For the Territorial Men’s Camp held in May, where 70 men shared unforgettable moments of fellowship, Bible study and reflection on God’s Word, being encouraged to remain firm on the Rock.

·      For the children, youth and teenagers’ gatherings that are being carried out successfully, bringing spiritual growth and encouragement to the younger generations.

·      For the Parents’ School program, with the participation of parents from the communities where the corps are established, and for the positive fruits that are already being seen.

·      For the new young soldiers who have been enrolled recently, which shows the fruit of the work carried out over previous years.

·      For the positive reception and participation in the online workshops for territorial volunteers.

·      For the enrolments of soldiers that have taken place during the first part of this year.

·      For the Women’s Ministries groups that remain active and continue to grow.

·      For the two volunteers serving as NCP (National Contact Persons) SAP for MSHTR (Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response), and for the early stages of work being carried forward through the networks in each country.

·      For those who continue to show interest in serving as Salvation Army officers.

·      For our officers, National Director, technical staff and co-workers who faithfully carry out the ministry of care and service in the institutions throughout Portugal, with great commitment and dedication towards every individual and their families.

·      For the local response and social impact represented by each of our institutions in Portugal, that they may continue to be recognised as trustworthy organisations with a strong and positive reputation within their communities.

·      For the opportunities God grants us to make visible a Salvation Army that serves and loves others, and for his provision of resources to meet every challenge.

·      For the work carried out over the past years under the leadership of Lieutenant-Colonels Karina and Rafael Giusti.

Four of the territory’s 90 junior soldiers.

Prayer Requests:

·      For the summer children’s camps, that the Gospel may be presented with excellence and that many children will accept Jesus as Saviour and Lord.

·      For effective discipleship of children throughout the territory, ensuring a present generation actively involved in ministry and a future generation of strong, local leadership.

·      For the Territorial Youth Camp, that the invited guests may be Spirit-filled individuals who can inspire, encourage and motivate our young people through the Word of God, and that there would be a movement of holiness and power in their lives.

·      For the Women’s Ministries training sessions for local officers, W.M. leaders, and future leaders. And, for the special guests leading the different topics, that these opportunities may strengthen commitment and encourage the development of outreach groups across the territory.

·      For the four people currently in the candidate process within the territory, that God will sustain and guide them while we await everything being ready for them to begin training in 2027.

·      For the new Strategic Plan for 2027-2030, that God will guide every idea and objective so that the work in SAP may continue to grow and flourish.

·      We pray that God will continue calling people to officership, as the territory is facing a shortage of personnel to fill several appointments.

·      For wisdom and strength to continue providing social support successfully and with excellence, grounded in the Christian identity of our organisation, sharing our biblical principles through our care and service, and in partnership with government agencies and institutions.

·      For a smooth and blessed transition for the new territorial Leaders, Colonels Wilson and Nara Strasse.

To find out more about the Spain and Portugal Territory, click here.

 To find out more about The Salvation Army’s prayer focus, and to download the 2026 prayer schedule, click here.