Praying for the Canadian Military Community
Join us throughout the month of July as we pray for the following individuals and issues.
Leaders
1 Timothy 2:1-2
Political Leaders
Prime Minister: Rt Honourable J. Trudeau
Minister of Defence: Lieutenant-Colonel The Honourable Harjit Singh Sajjan
Military Leaders:
Chief of Defence: General Jonathan Vance
Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer: Chief Warrant Officer Kevin West
Commander of Royal Canadian Navy: Vice-Admiral M.F.R. Lloyd
Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force: (new) Lieutenant-General A.D. Meinzinger
Commander Canadian Army: (new) Lieutenant-General J.M. Lanthier
Chaplain General: Major-General G. Chapdelain
Operations
Joshua 1:9
Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA): Canadian Military recently deployed a 12-person advance party to the region to prepare for the 250 Canadian Military who will provide medical evacuation and aerial support to the mission. This mission has its challenges and dangers and has been designated the UN’s most dangerous mission as 170 international peacekeepers have died in Mali since 2003.
Chaplains:
John14:27
Our chaplains deploy wherever our military serveand face the same dangers, family separations, while bringing hope and compassion to those they serve alongside.
Military families
2 Samuel 22:2-3a.
Families preparing for the deployment of their family members.
Families dealing with the pressures and stresses associated with having a family member currently deployed.
Families preparing for postings this summer.
Families dealing with physical or mental health injuries.
Local Churches
Romans 12:4-5
Churches that are located in areas where there is a military community presence that they would intentionally seek to understand the unique culture and needs of the military community and minister to them.
The MCF
John 12:26
President: Colonel (Retired) Gerry Potter
Upcoming activities focused on prayer partners and The War Room.
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