SSB Prayer Prods – September 9, 2026
1 Peter 1:13-19
13Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
13Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
The WORLD:
Wars: Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, Korean peninsula, Nigeria, many civil wars
Samaritan’s Purse and those doing similar work
Persecuted Christians: Nigeria, India, N Korea, Iran, Yemen, Libya, Sudan
Gaza's "Board of Peace" and rebuilding
Ukraine v. Russia conflict; Iran conflict
Flash flooding in Nepal (none of Tom W's partners there affected but hundreds of deaths and hundreds more missing)
The US:
Immigration/border/human trafficking; debt; drugs; gender confusion/homosexual/living together; CRT/Wokeness; ai dangers; censorship; military/police/fire/border patrol (ICE)/cyber security; foreign relations; abortion/ivf/mail order pill
US Gov’t – SCOTUS, POTUS, COTUS – John Thune, Mike Johnson, Donald Trump; 2026 elections (DSA wins)
Teens: cutting, drugs, suicide, addictions, TikTok, Instagram, mental health
Ben Sasse & family
Tarriff “war” with Canada
RELATIONSHIPS/SALVATION:
Outreach: Good News Jail; Aspire; Dorman’s club; For the Master; Good News clubs; care homes; Assure
Missionaries: Bayarra/Gerlee, Barb Sorenson, Aneesh in India, Mike Cohen, Al McElheren (bulging discs, Honduras trip future, finances), Tom & Robin Wilson
CCS – homeschool help ministry - gearing up for fall semester
Ashland church project. Jaime’s evangelism efforts (ESL help). Storefront (Turtle Doves gatherings)
Autumn B pregnant; those desiring to have children
Pastor Tim, Katie, and Jack – Transition to Albuquerque & sale of house in Gretna
SSB youth pastor search (Cameron & Hugh directing youth)
Upcoming events (Creation Days, Missions Mini, Columbia evangelism trip)
Biblical Counseling training beginning Saturday at SSB (Rod J leading)
Our engaged couples (Isaiah S & Makenna; Elijah B & Emily Z) and their plans
DEATHS: Earle Johnson (9/9/18); Charlie Kirk (9/10/25); David Hartmann (9/13/21); Jim Yost (9/15/14)
HEALTH:
Linda P - cataract surgery next Monday (first eye; second one a week later)
Surgeries this week: Kathy A today (oral surgery), Barney O tomorrow (tear duct), and Dave W on Friday (cataract)
Drew (Ron & Kathy's grandson) -cancer is aggressive but oncologist is positive it can be cured; intense chemo will begins Friday
Summer L – testing for a possible eye condition impacting her sight.
Linda W – cancer treatments (chemo) have been rough these days
Joe & Elaine have an upcoming trip to Mayo (9/23-26).
Tony B (broken facial bones - still pain and numbness)
Betty W - hospice care
Mike N - back surgery upcoming (10/5); Joyce is again on oral chemo
Lacy W - friend Maddie still in care facility
Those struggling with memory issues
Cancers: Ron M, Joyce N, Joe R, Tami N, Linda W
Compromised - Mike S, Millers, Phil B, Joe & Elaine R, Janet B, Lowell & Betty W, Tami N (heart), Richard & Mary T, Kathy P
Wars: Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, Korean peninsula, Nigeria, many civil wars
Samaritan’s Purse and those doing similar work
Persecuted Christians: Nigeria, India, N Korea, Iran, Yemen, Libya, Sudan
Gaza's "Board of Peace" and rebuilding
Ukraine v. Russia conflict; Iran conflict
Flash flooding in Nepal (none of Tom W's partners there affected but hundreds of deaths and hundreds more missing)
The US:
Immigration/border/human trafficking; debt; drugs; gender confusion/homosexual/living together; CRT/Wokeness; ai dangers; censorship; military/police/fire/border patrol (ICE)/cyber security; foreign relations; abortion/ivf/mail order pill
US Gov’t – SCOTUS, POTUS, COTUS – John Thune, Mike Johnson, Donald Trump; 2026 elections (DSA wins)
Teens: cutting, drugs, suicide, addictions, TikTok, Instagram, mental health
Ben Sasse & family
Tarriff “war” with Canada
RELATIONSHIPS/SALVATION:
Outreach: Good News Jail; Aspire; Dorman’s club; For the Master; Good News clubs; care homes; Assure
Missionaries: Bayarra/Gerlee, Barb Sorenson, Aneesh in India, Mike Cohen, Al McElheren (bulging discs, Honduras trip future, finances), Tom & Robin Wilson
CCS – homeschool help ministry - gearing up for fall semester
Ashland church project. Jaime’s evangelism efforts (ESL help). Storefront (Turtle Doves gatherings)
Autumn B pregnant; those desiring to have children
Pastor Tim, Katie, and Jack – Transition to Albuquerque & sale of house in Gretna
SSB youth pastor search (Cameron & Hugh directing youth)
Upcoming events (Creation Days, Missions Mini, Columbia evangelism trip)
Biblical Counseling training beginning Saturday at SSB (Rod J leading)
Our engaged couples (Isaiah S & Makenna; Elijah B & Emily Z) and their plans
DEATHS: Earle Johnson (9/9/18); Charlie Kirk (9/10/25); David Hartmann (9/13/21); Jim Yost (9/15/14)
HEALTH:
Linda P - cataract surgery next Monday (first eye; second one a week later)
Surgeries this week: Kathy A today (oral surgery), Barney O tomorrow (tear duct), and Dave W on Friday (cataract)
Drew (Ron & Kathy's grandson) -cancer is aggressive but oncologist is positive it can be cured; intense chemo will begins Friday
Summer L – testing for a possible eye condition impacting her sight.
Linda W – cancer treatments (chemo) have been rough these days
Joe & Elaine have an upcoming trip to Mayo (9/23-26).
Tony B (broken facial bones - still pain and numbness)
Betty W - hospice care
Mike N - back surgery upcoming (10/5); Joyce is again on oral chemo
Lacy W - friend Maddie still in care facility
Those struggling with memory issues
Cancers: Ron M, Joyce N, Joe R, Tami N, Linda W
Compromised - Mike S, Millers, Phil B, Joe & Elaine R, Janet B, Lowell & Betty W, Tami N (heart), Richard & Mary T, Kathy P
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.