SSB Prayer Prods – July 1, 2026
Ephesians 2:13-22
13But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, 16and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. 17And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. 18For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
13But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, 16and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. 17And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. 18For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
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 / Russia conflict
Venezuelan government; Iran conflict (Strait of Hormuz blockade), our troops, a peace deal (?)
Venezuela earthquakes (50k 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
Teens: cutting, drugs, suicide, addictions, TikTok, Instagram, mental health
Supreme Court win protecting girls in sports
Ben Sasse & family
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-India (his son, Ayan has been in the hospital - critical condition; sides of spine full of puss; diagnosed with Bilateral Psoas Abscess), Mike Cohen, Al McElheren (bulging discs, Honduras trip future, finances), Tom & Robin Wilson (Tom has surgery on 7/2 - Robin in Columbia helping local leaders).
CCS – homeschool help ministry
Ashland church project. Jaime’s evangelism efforts (ESL help). Storefront (Turtle Doves gatherings)
Isaac W & Lacy S - wedding on July 18
Those desiring to have children; mothers & mothers who have lost a child
Rod J teaching biblical counseling in Lincoln through June
A few in job transitions; many dealing with rising costs
Pastor Tim, Katie, and Jack - as they seek God for what is next
DEATHS: George McFarling (7/4/25); Cathy Paulsen (7/8/21)
HEALTH:
Shirley S - recovering from fall & broken arm
Linda W - struggling severely with cancer & treatments
Surgery Recoveries: Deta K (retina); Renae M (hip); Janet B (hip); Julie C
Betty W - hospice care; breathing has improved some.
Kathy A - still struggling with facial pain and balance issues
Mike N -Still working with doctors on pain (leg pain worse) and balance issues (appt not until 11/23)
Lacy S - friend Maddie still in care facility
Tami N - improving; heart check this month showed 5% increase; checkup in 6 months
Mary T - recovering from back surgery in June '25 (doctors said 12-month recovery); bursitis is troubling
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
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 / Russia conflict
Venezuelan government; Iran conflict (Strait of Hormuz blockade), our troops, a peace deal (?)
Venezuela earthquakes (50k 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
Teens: cutting, drugs, suicide, addictions, TikTok, Instagram, mental health
Supreme Court win protecting girls in sports
Ben Sasse & family
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-India (his son, Ayan has been in the hospital - critical condition; sides of spine full of puss; diagnosed with Bilateral Psoas Abscess), Mike Cohen, Al McElheren (bulging discs, Honduras trip future, finances), Tom & Robin Wilson (Tom has surgery on 7/2 - Robin in Columbia helping local leaders).
CCS – homeschool help ministry
Ashland church project. Jaime’s evangelism efforts (ESL help). Storefront (Turtle Doves gatherings)
Isaac W & Lacy S - wedding on July 18
Those desiring to have children; mothers & mothers who have lost a child
Rod J teaching biblical counseling in Lincoln through June
A few in job transitions; many dealing with rising costs
Pastor Tim, Katie, and Jack - as they seek God for what is next
DEATHS: George McFarling (7/4/25); Cathy Paulsen (7/8/21)
HEALTH:
Shirley S - recovering from fall & broken arm
Linda W - struggling severely with cancer & treatments
Surgery Recoveries: Deta K (retina); Renae M (hip); Janet B (hip); Julie C
Betty W - hospice care; breathing has improved some.
Kathy A - still struggling with facial pain and balance issues
Mike N -Still working with doctors on pain (leg pain worse) and balance issues (appt not until 11/23)
Lacy S - friend Maddie still in care facility
Tami N - improving; heart check this month showed 5% increase; checkup in 6 months
Mary T - recovering from back surgery in June '25 (doctors said 12-month recovery); bursitis is troubling
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
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.