Worldwide Prayer Meeting

Sep 4, 2024 | by Lt. Colonel Allen Satterlee

Kisoro Uganda

Prayer Focus - Uganda Territory

Rejoice, the Lord is King! Sometimes it might not seem that way, but God has never relinquished control nor claim over the world He created. Nor has He done so in your life as well. Remember the verse in the hymn that says,

This is my Father’s world:
Oh, let me ne’er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father’s world,
The battle is not done:
Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
And earth and Heav’n be one.

-Maltbie D. Babcock

Prayer

Dear Lord, I admit that sometimes I get discouraged about things in my life, in my family, and in this world. It seems that one thing just piles on top of another. And during a political year it gets worse! In trying to tell us how they’re going to make things better they make us feel terrible. Keep my eyes on You, precious Lord. Always remind me that You are the only one who can make really make things better. You can give me peace in any storm. Remind me that, as the song says and as Your Word says, You own this old world and You are coming back to claim it again. The ground that everyone now if fighting for is Your ground. You have the title deed. Your Kingdom will reign supreme over it all. I look forward to being a citizen in that Kingdom. Remind me that this is my destiny in Christ. Keep my eyes focused on You. I need You. I pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Background of the Uganda Territory

Uganda achieved its independence from Great Britain in 1962. Attempts to balance power between the Bantu kingdom in the south and the Nilotic people in the north ended in 1967 when Milton Obote took control. Anarchy resulted until Idi Amin seized power in 1971, instituting a brutal and bloody reign that only ended when he unsuccessfully tried to invade northwest Tanzania in 1978.  Exiled Ugandan troops and Tanzanian forces deposed him and restored Obote to power. Intertribal warfare continued until Yoweri Museveni gained power in 1986. He was able to gradually bring peace and stability to the country.

Unfortunately, the country suffered a great deal from a terrorist group named the Lord’s Resistance Army that murdered and kidnapped thousands not only in Uganda but in neighboring countries as well. Although they have been virtually wiped out now, they caused considerable damage to young boys forced into their ranks or girls trafficked by them.

Another problem faced by Uganda has been HIV/Aids, but Uganda has been one of the most successful countries in Africa in addressing the plague, greatly reducing the number of affected individuals.

Uganda is blessed with being one of the most fertile regions of Africa, so much so that it has been known as the “Pearl of Africa.” Agriculture engages 80% of the workforce and is the promise for the future as the country recovers from the internal strife that has wrecked a once booming economy. The economy is recovering as stability continues.

There is freedom of religion in Uganda with 85% of Ugandans claiming Christianity. The Christianity is Uganda is vibrant, evangelistic, growing and healthy in nearly every respect. It is seen in all classes and in every aspect of Ugandan life. The only drawbacks are a lack of unity among the churches and some traditional African religious practices being mixed with Christian beliefs in some places. Islam is the second largest religious group and has been receiving a great deal of foreign support to boost their influence within the country.

The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army opened fire in 1931 when Captain and Mrs. Osborne unfurled the flag in Mbale as part of the East Africa Territory. In September 1977 the Army’s religious teaching was banned and in June 1978 its ministry, including social work, was proscribed. In 1980 Majors Lenard and Dorothy Millar began work with the persecuted Salvationists to reestablish The Salvation Army. Uganda became a separate command on November 1, 2005, and achieved territorial status on March 1, 2011.

Facts, Stats and Leadership of the

Uganda Territory

• Total population to fish and disciple: 47,729,952
• 134 officers, 24 cadets, 58 employees
• 30 retired officers
• 98 corps, 37 outposts
• 15,277 senior soldiers
• 687 adherents
• 8,376 junior soldiers

Leadership

Colonel Chatonda Theu - Territorial Commander

Colonel Joyce Theu – Territorial President for Women's Ministries

Lt. Colonel Emmanuel Sichibona - Chief Secretary

Lt. Colonel Irene Sichibona - Territorial Secretary for Women's Ministries

Prayer Requests for

the Uganda Territory

Prayer Requests:

Please pray for:

• Financial stability and prosperity in the territory

• New ministry opportunities in Adjumani, Ibanda and Kampala areas

• Our territorial programs – that they will be successful and impactful

• The ordination and commissioning of the Defenders of Justice session, which will take place on 8 December 2024.

USA Southern Territory

Prayer Requests

• The family of Scott Gibson, son of Captains Cheryl and Chris Gibson, who was recently Promoted to Glory
• The family of Marvel Hewitt, mother of Captain Shemei Hewitt and Captain Tramarique Ellis, who was recently Promoted to Glory
• The family of Cindy Quinn, sister of Major Sherry Hoosier, who was recently Promoted to Glory
• The family of Marlene Dorman, mother of Major Sue Dorman, who was recently Promoted to Glory
• The family of DeLois Barnhouse, mother of Major Michael Barnhouse, who was recently Promoted to Glory
• Major Philip Swyers, Territorial Finance Secretary, Finance
• Legal Department
• Ron Jacob, Territorial Accountant, Finance
• Brian Hobby, Payroll Director, ARC Command
• Sherrie Converse, Payroll Director, Finance
• Major Hae Young Lee, Director of Campus Life/Food Services, Evangeline Booth College
• Cadet Aniyah Downey
• Major Jay Spalding, Divisional Candidates’ Secretary, North & South Carolina Division
• Lt. Colonel Lesa Davis, Editor-in-Chief and National Literary Secretary, NHQ
• Majors John & Cristina Murphy, officers, soldiers, employees and volunteers of the Georgia Division
• Music Conservatories
• Anonymous note thanking God for His grace and mercy and for His healing hands on the sick, downtrodden and for all His children.
• L.M. asks that God would keep the devil away from her.

Something to Consider

Never Run from the Devil

By Commissioner Robert E. Thomson

Every Christian knows what it is to be tempted by Satan. No matter how long one has served the Lord and followed His commands, the enemy of our souls seeks to woo us from faith to folly, from salvation to sin, from obedience to betrayal.

So, when the devil tempts us, is our best strategy to flee from him?

Not on your life! Both by exhortation and by example, the Scriptures teach that the devil must be resisted. Victory is not won by retreat; it is won by standing one’s ground and resisting “all the fiery darts of the wicked one” (Ephesians 6:16).

Mankind’s first encounter with Satan occurred in the Garden of Eden, where he successfully tempted Adam and Eve to disobey God by eating of the one tree whose fruit they had been forbidden to partake.

Ever since, disguising himself as “an angel of light” (II Corinthians 11:14), he has been seeking to turn men and women from God, using his superhuman powers to deceive even the most devout followers of the Most High.

Job, a man “blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil” (Job 1:8), was tempted almost beyond belief. By Satan’s design he lost his family and his flocks and his fortune; but he retained his faith. He resisted all the onslaughts of the prince of demons.  And he ended up victorious.

The Old Testament prophet Zechariah tells of Joshua “standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him” (Zechariah 3:1). But Satan is rebuked, and Joshua is given clean garments in exchange for his filthy clothes.

Jesus Himself was tempted by the devil to use divine powers for self-gratification and personal safety and worldly aggrandizement; in each case Jesus used Scripture to counter the temptations. And “the devil left him” (Matthew 4:11).

By resisting the devil, Jesus conquered.

Satan has great power. In Moses’ day he enabled Pharaoh’s magicians to duplicate several of the miracles Moses performed.  The Word tells us he can blind the eyes of unbelievers (2 Corinthians 4:3), of inflicting disease (Job 2:7), of holding sinners under his dominion (Acts 26:18), of causing people to sin (John 13:2), and much more.

In the long run, Satan will be defeated. The Book of Revelation depicts a time when he will be utterly destroyed. John is shown a picture of the future when “the devil…was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever” (Revelation 20:10).

Meanwhile, the battle goes on between good and evil, between Christians and the devil.

What are we to do?

Simply to follow the example of Jesus, who resisted Satan in the wilderness, and to obey the advice of Scripture: “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7).

Easier said than done?  Of course.

But the Lord has supplied all that is necessary.

Paul, in writing to the Philippians, gave this advice: “Take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day” (Ephesians 6:13). He goes on to describe this armor:

• the belt of truth,
• the breastplate of righteousness,
• the shoes of preparation,
• the shield of faith,
• the helmet of salvation,
• the sword of the Spirit.

Armed in this way, we can be successful in our battle against Satan. We can prove the truth of James 4:7: “Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”

Flee from the devil? Never!

Resist him, in the power of the Spirit of God, and you will be victorious.

Benediction

May God fortify you this day with the power that belongs to all believers through the blessing of the Holy Spirit’s presence and filling as you serve to glorify Him. Amen.