SSB Prayer Prods – July 27, 2026
Psalm 71:7-11
7I have been as a portent to many,
but you are my strong refuge.
8My mouth is filled with your praise,
and with your glory all the day.
9Do not cast me off in the time of old age;
forsake me not when my strength is spent.
10For my enemies speak concerning me;
those who watch for my life consult together
11and say, “God has forsaken him;
pursue and seize him,
for there is none to deliver him.”
7I have been as a portent to many,
but you are my strong refuge.
8My mouth is filled with your praise,
and with your glory all the day.
9Do not cast me off in the time of old age;
forsake me not when my strength is spent.
10For my enemies speak concerning me;
those who watch for my life consult together
11and say, “God has forsaken him;
pursue and seize him,
for there is none to deliver him.”
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
Iran conflict& “peace” deal
Venezuela earthquakes (over 5,500 dead, 30k possibly still 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
Ben Sasse & family (tumors have shrunk by 80%; yet still terminal)
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; Other students (and parents/teachers) preparing for classes in August
Ashland church project. Jaime’s evangelism efforts (ESL help). Storefront (Turtle Doves gatherings)
Isaac W & Lacy S -newly married
Those desiring to have children
Biblical Counseling at SSB (Rod J) - BC Training in September
Pastor Tim, Katie, and Jack – Transition to Albuquerque / SSB youth pastor search
DEATHS: Rhonda G's "dad-guy" (7/27/03); Janice Torgerson (7/20/14); Robin B's mom (8/1/21); Kathy L's mom (8/2/11); Bill & Sue's grandchild (8/3/13)
HEALTH:
Linda W – Last round of chemo was last week. PET scan on Monday (8/3)
Several in recovery: Joe R (brain bleed), Joyce N (high BP), Tony B (broken facial bones), Mark H (heart episode), Shirley S (shoulder/arm), Kathy A (facial pain & balance)
Several Surgery recoveries: Deta K, Renae M, Janet B, Julie C
Betty W - hospice care; breathing has improved some.
Mike N -Appt in Nov for leg/back issues (pain & balance)
Lacy W - 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
Iran conflict
Venezuela earthquakes (over 5,500 dead, 30k possibly still 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
Ben Sasse & family (tumors have shrunk by 80%; yet still terminal)
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; Other students (and parents/teachers) preparing for classes in August
Ashland church project. Jaime’s evangelism efforts (ESL help). Storefront (Turtle Doves gatherings)
Isaac W & Lacy S -newly married
Those desiring to have children
Biblical Counseling at SSB (Rod J) - BC Training in September
Pastor Tim, Katie, and Jack – Transition to Albuquerque / SSB youth pastor search
DEATHS: Rhonda G's "dad-guy" (7/27/03); Janice Torgerson (7/20/14); Robin B's mom (8/1/21); Kathy L's mom (8/2/11); Bill & Sue's grandchild (8/3/13)
HEALTH:
Linda W – Last round of chemo was last week. PET scan on Monday (8/3)
Several in recovery: Joe R (brain bleed), Joyce N (high BP), Tony B (broken facial bones), Mark H (heart episode), Shirley S (shoulder/arm), Kathy A (facial pain & balance)
Several Surgery recoveries: Deta K, Renae M, Janet B, Julie C
Betty W - hospice care; breathing has improved some.
Mike N -Appt in Nov for leg/back issues (pain & balance)
Lacy W - 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.