The General Requests Prayer for Myanmar (Burma)

The General Requests Prayer for Myanmar (Burma)

GENERAL Shaw Clifton has called for Salvationists and friends around the world to pray for the situation in Myanmar (Burma). In a statement sent to territorial and command leaders he writes:

'YOU will be aware of civil unrest in Myanmar (Burma). The public protests are taking place mainly in the cities of Yangon (Rangoon) and Mandalay. The Salvation Army in Myanmar is a positive example of growth and progress in recent years in the Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar Territory. We have Salvationists in Yangon. The work throughout Myanmar is led by Regional Officer Major James Aaron. The majority of Salvationists are located in upper Myanmar and toward the north-west border with the Indian Eastern Territory and Mizoram. We do not have any Army work in the city of Mandalay.

'The government authorities in Myanmar have now reacted to the public protests. A ban has been imposed on more than five people gathering together and this will apply for 60 days. At present it is unclear whether or not this ban will affect Christian places of worship. We have no reports to date of any Salvationists being hurt or arrested.

'On behalf of the Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar Territory, under the good leadership of Colonels David and Grace Bringans, I ask for your prayers for the nation of Myanmar as a whole, for the Christians in that land and for the country's Salvationists. Please pray for their safety, for wisdom and for courage. Also, please remember in prayer Major Aaron, Regional Officer, and all working with him in Yangon.'

The General has asked Salvation Army leaders around the world to circulate this prayer request as widely as possible, suggesting that it would be appropriate to link it with this coming weekend's Call to Prayer with regard to the evils of human trafficking.