Advent 2023 Worship Materials

Incarnation explores the meaning behind the names of Christ and what they tell us about the child whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. Reflect upon the significance of the Christ-child for our lives and the world today! The five-week series includes worship service materials for the four Sundays of Advent, Christmas Eve Service, and Sunday …

International Prayer Focus – January

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for January 2024. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

International Prayer Focus – February

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for February 2024. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

“God’s Love for the World” – National Day of Prayer and Fasting

"...THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE."  1 CORINTHIANS 13:13b This is an opportunity to humble ourselves before God and seek His will together.  Please use this material for promoting and implementing this time.  We hope that it will be helpful to strengthen and inspire prayer on this day. You will find graphics and resources in …

Lent and Easter Resources – 2024

Lenten Awakening includes ideas for worship planning in English and Español, from February 18 – March 31, 2024 (Easter). Files include song options, scripture, dramas, children’s moments, sample sermons, and graphics. A special thanks to the Central Territory for these resources. These resources are available here: Download 2024 Lent resources (ZIP)

International Prayer Focus – March

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for March 2024. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

World Day of Prayer

On behalf of Commissioner Shelley Hill, we are sharing  the resources for the 2024 World Day of Prayer Meeting from the IHQ Chaplain. The readings have been shortened, additional Scripture added as well as the use of the SA Songbook for the music. Prayer Month: March 2024 Highlighted Country: Palestine Scripture: “I beg you, bear …

Women Preach Sunday

In honor of International Women's Day (March 8, 2024), we are encouraging our women officers to fill our pulpits on Sunday, March 3, in recognition of the huge impact that women have across the globe.  Following the Sunday, we encourage you to send photos by email to Major Beth Desplancke (beth.desplancke@usw.salvationarmy.org) no later than Tuesday, …

International Prayer Focus – April

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for April 2024. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

International Prayer Focus – May

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for May 2024. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

International Prayer Focus – June

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for June 2024. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

International Prayer Focus – July

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for July 2024. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

International Prayer Focus – August 2024

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for August 2024. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

International Prayer Focus – September

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for September 2024. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

International Prayer Focus – October

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for October 2024. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

International Prayer Focus – November 2024

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for November 2024. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

Advent 2024 Resources

This year's theme for the 2024 Advent Worship Series is LIVING CHRISTMAS, based on writings by Commissioner Phil Needham. Thank you to Mark Bender of the Central Territory Corps and the Community Mission Department for sharing these resources with us. We are grateful for the opportunity to use the annual Advent resources in our ministries. Please use …

International Prayer Focus – December 2024

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for December 2024. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

International Prayer Focus – January 2025

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for January 2025. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

International Prayer Focus – February 2025

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for February 2025. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

International Prayer Focus – March 2025

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for March 2025. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …

Women Preach Sunday

March 2, 2025, will be National Women Preach Sunday. Across the nation, the goal is to have as many women as possible preaching on this day. In The Salvation Army, we have women preaching every Sunday (!) - this is our mandate and prophetic voice within the wider church - and having this special emphasis nationally will speak loudly across our communities. I …

Lent 2025 Resources

Easter People explores the transformative power of the resurrection, the relationship of life in eternity to our living today, and the new creation in Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. The seven-week series includes worship service materials for the five Sundays of Lent, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter SonRise, and Easter Celebration.  The …

International Prayer Focus – April 2025

On behalf of the Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life, Commissioner Colleen Riley, here are requests from our Prayer Focus territories for April 2025. This initiative of turning our thoughts and prayers towards the same part of the world in the same week is a beautiful way to unite us as a global Army family and …