SSB Prayer Prods – March 16, 2026
Philippians 2:5-11
5Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
5Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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
Israel/ Hamas & Gaza's "Board of Peace"
Ukraine / Russia conflict & peace talks
Venezuelan government
Greenland plans
Iran conflict (Straight of Hormuz) and our troops in danger
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/Nat'l Guard in US cities; foreign relations; abortion/ivf; sinking drug ships
US Gov’t – SCOTUS, POTUS, COTUS – John Thune, Mike Johnson, Donald Trump
Teens: cutting, drugs, suicide, addictions, TikTok, Instagram, mental health
Supreme Court cases: Chiles v. Salazar/ First Choice Pregnancy Center / women's sports case
Funding for Homeland Security; Tariff paybacks
Ben Sasse & family
RELATIONSHIPS/SALVATION:
Jail outreach: Connie, Dick, Jaime, Rod
Outreach: Aspire; Dorman’s club; For the Master; Good News clubs; care homes; Assure; Rod J into biblical counseling
Missionaries: Bayarra/Gerlee, Barb Sorenson, Aneesh-India, Mike Cohen, Al McElheren, Tom & Robin Wilson
CCS – homeschool help ministry
Ashland church project. Jaime’s evangelism efforts (ESL help). Storefront (Turtle Doves gatherings)
2026 elders & assistant treasurer - our SSB leadership
Isaac W & Lacy S - engaged to be married this summer
Those desiring to have children
Kidz Club Derby outreach Wednesday night
Ladies' Retreat this weekend
Resurrection Sunday events
ESL program after training. Ignite youth after trip
DEATHS: Gerald B died last week (funeral on 3/21); Garna K passed away (funeral on 3/28); Mel Alexander's dad (3/14/20); Mike N's sister (3/18/17); Cary M's mom (3/19/23); Joyce McRae (3/21/25); Judy Peterson (3/22/25); Tim Hering's mom (3/23/08); Ken C's step-mom (3/25/16)
HEALTH:
Deta K - Fell, fracturing her right kneecap and left foot (left ankle also sprained)
Joe & Elaine R - heading to Mayo Sunday (22nd)
Mike N getting X-rays & then doctor visit to get balance and back helps
Surgery recoveries: Kathy A (sinus infection); Katie Y (foot); Lowell W (detached retina)
Lacy S - very close friend (Maddie) slow recovery from severe brain trauma, awake but not responsive
Tami N - immune system improvements & heart weakness
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, Kathie P, Tami N
Compromised - Mike S, Roger 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
Israel/ Hamas & Gaza's "Board of Peace"
Ukraine / Russia conflict & peace talks
Venezuelan government
Greenland plans
Iran conflict (Straight of Hormuz) and our troops in danger
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/Nat'l Guard in US cities; foreign relations; abortion/ivf; sinking drug ships
US Gov’t – SCOTUS, POTUS, COTUS – John Thune, Mike Johnson, Donald Trump
Teens: cutting, drugs, suicide, addictions, TikTok, Instagram, mental health
Supreme Court cases: Chiles v. Salazar/ First Choice Pregnancy Center / women's sports case
Funding for Homeland Security; Tariff paybacks
Ben Sasse & family
RELATIONSHIPS/SALVATION:
Jail outreach: Connie, Dick, Jaime, Rod
Outreach: Aspire; Dorman’s club; For the Master; Good News clubs; care homes; Assure; Rod J into biblical counseling
Missionaries: Bayarra/Gerlee, Barb Sorenson, Aneesh-India, Mike Cohen, Al McElheren, Tom & Robin Wilson
CCS – homeschool help ministry
Ashland church project. Jaime’s evangelism efforts (ESL help). Storefront (Turtle Doves gatherings)
2026 elders & assistant treasurer - our SSB leadership
Isaac W & Lacy S - engaged to be married this summer
Those desiring to have children
Kidz Club Derby outreach Wednesday night
Ladies' Retreat this weekend
Resurrection Sunday events
ESL program after training. Ignite youth after trip
DEATHS: Gerald B died last week (funeral on 3/21); Garna K passed away (funeral on 3/28); Mel Alexander's dad (3/14/20); Mike N's sister (3/18/17); Cary M's mom (3/19/23); Joyce McRae (3/21/25); Judy Peterson (3/22/25); Tim Hering's mom (3/23/08); Ken C's step-mom (3/25/16)
HEALTH:
Deta K - Fell, fracturing her right kneecap and left foot (left ankle also sprained)
Joe & Elaine R - heading to Mayo Sunday (22nd)
Mike N getting X-rays & then doctor visit to get balance and back helps
Surgery recoveries: Kathy A (sinus infection); Katie Y (foot); Lowell W (detached retina)
Lacy S - very close friend (Maddie) slow recovery from severe brain trauma, awake but not responsive
Tami N - immune system improvements & heart weakness
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, Kathie P, Tami N
Compromised - Mike S, Roger 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.