SSB Prayer Prods – July 7, 2025
Psalm 51:1-2, 13-15, To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
1Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
2Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin!
13Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will return to you.
14Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,
O God of my salvation,
and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness.
15O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise.
1Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
2Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin!
13Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will return to you.
14Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,
O God of my salvation,
and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness.
15O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise.
The WORLD:
Wars: Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, Korean peninsula, Nigeria
Samaritan’s Purse and those doing similar work
Persecuted Christians: Nigeria, India, N Korea, Iran, USA
Syria - interim president/ US sanctions
Israel battles & ceasefires
The US:
Immigration/border/human trafficking; debt (DOGE); drugs; gender confusion/homosexual/living together; CRT/Wokeness; ai dangers; censorship; military/police/fire/border patrol (ICE)/cyber security; foreign relations; abortion/ivf
US Gov’t – SCOTUS, POTUS, COTUS – John Thune, Mike Johnson, Donald Trump; Biden's health and fallout; Big Beautiful Bill
Teens: cutting, drugs, suicide, addictions, TikTok, Instagram, mental health
Los Angeles "mostly peaceful protests" - calming down
RELATIONSHIPS/SALVATION:
Jail outreach: Connie, Dick, Jaime, Rod
Outreach: Aspire; Dorman’s club; For the Master; Good News clubs; care homes; Assure
Missionaries: Bayarra/Gerlee, Barb Sorenson, Aneesh-India, Mike Cohen, Al McElheren
Linda W’s on-going estate challenges (important July 16 hearing)
CCS – homeschool help ministry (fall preps)
SSB Elders. Ashland church project. Jaime’s evangelism efforts. Storefront research.
Financial and job needs
Pregnant: Grace B, Jennifer J / those unable to be
Aaron H, Elijah W, Isaac W: Post-Summit. College-age students as they plan for fall
Tish F is moving to Hastings end of July
A few SSB kids at Glad Tidings Camp again this week (Jake M has been there the whole summer).
CEF Summer Good News Club two weeks ago at SSB; VBS this week
New baby: Titus Gregory Crist (Jamie and Ryan); Buffy has delivered as well!
Cameron, Peyton, and Elijah after a sad camp tragedy two weeks ago.
DEATHS:
George M passed away Friday morning at Methodist
Damaris F's sister, Eunice died yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. Jaime and Damaris in Saltillo, Mexico.
Dave W's sister, Marsha B's mom (Doris), Pattie Z
HEALTH:
Joe R - back home... results of brain scans show NO stroke. Doing significantly better.
Emeth Blackwood (Justin and Kendra's oldest) - as he adjusts to having diabetes
Mary T as she recovers from back surgery @ Brookstone Meadows- significant pain
Wade W (Kelly's husband) recovering from heart attack but still has blockage (hoping meds treat)
Peggy O - on the mend from high fevers and pain (infection and new chemo)
Sue P - leg recovery
Linda P's bro-in-law - (brain bleed)
Surgeries Upcoming: Amy M's hip (7/15), Nancy S's knee (7/23)
Surgery Recovery: Laurie H; Mary T, Holly S's dad (Bruce)
Gerald B - hospice, weaker; assisted living (Symphony Pointe), Joanie w/ a melanoma cancer in liver
A few among us struggling with memory issues (dementia, etc)
Cancers: Peggy O, Ron M, Joyce N, Joe R, Kathie P, Tami N, Joanie B
Compromised - Mike S, Millers, Phil B, Elaine R (seizures), Janet B
Wars: Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, Korean peninsula, Nigeria
Samaritan’s Purse and those doing similar work
Persecuted Christians: Nigeria, India, N Korea, Iran, USA
Syria - interim president/ US sanctions
Israel battles & ceasefires
The US:
Immigration/border/human trafficking; debt (DOGE); drugs; gender confusion/homosexual/living together; CRT/Wokeness; ai dangers; censorship; military/police/fire/border patrol (ICE)/cyber security; foreign relations; abortion/ivf
US Gov’t – SCOTUS, POTUS, COTUS – John Thune, Mike Johnson, Donald Trump; Biden's health and fallout; Big Beautiful Bill
Teens: cutting, drugs, suicide, addictions, TikTok, Instagram, mental health
Los Angeles "mostly peaceful protests" - calming down
RELATIONSHIPS/SALVATION:
Jail outreach: Connie, Dick, Jaime, Rod
Outreach: Aspire; Dorman’s club; For the Master; Good News clubs; care homes; Assure
Missionaries: Bayarra/Gerlee, Barb Sorenson, Aneesh-India, Mike Cohen, Al McElheren
Linda W’s on-going estate challenges (important July 16 hearing)
CCS – homeschool help ministry (fall preps)
SSB Elders. Ashland church project. Jaime’s evangelism efforts. Storefront research.
Financial and job needs
Pregnant: Grace B, Jennifer J / those unable to be
Aaron H, Elijah W, Isaac W: Post-Summit. College-age students as they plan for fall
Tish F is moving to Hastings end of July
A few SSB kids at Glad Tidings Camp again this week (Jake M has been there the whole summer).
CEF Summer Good News Club two weeks ago at SSB; VBS this week
New baby: Titus Gregory Crist (Jamie and Ryan); Buffy has delivered as well!
Cameron, Peyton, and Elijah after a sad camp tragedy two weeks ago.
DEATHS:
George M passed away Friday morning at Methodist
Damaris F's sister, Eunice died yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. Jaime and Damaris in Saltillo, Mexico.
Dave W's sister, Marsha B's mom (Doris), Pattie Z
HEALTH:
Joe R - back home... results of brain scans show NO stroke. Doing significantly better.
Emeth Blackwood (Justin and Kendra's oldest) - as he adjusts to having diabetes
Mary T as she recovers from back surgery @ Brookstone Meadows- significant pain
Wade W (Kelly's husband) recovering from heart attack but still has blockage (hoping meds treat)
Peggy O - on the mend from high fevers and pain (infection and new chemo)
Sue P - leg recovery
Linda P's bro-in-law - (brain bleed)
Surgeries Upcoming: Amy M's hip (7/15), Nancy S's knee (7/23)
Surgery Recovery: Laurie H; Mary T, Holly S's dad (Bruce)
Gerald B - hospice, weaker; assisted living (Symphony Pointe), Joanie w/ a melanoma cancer in liver
A few among us struggling with memory issues (dementia, etc)
Cancers: Peggy O, Ron M, Joyce N, Joe R, Kathie P, Tami N, Joanie B
Compromised - Mike S, Millers, Phil B, Elaine R (seizures), Janet B
James 5:16, Pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
NIV- The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
NIV- The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.