SSB Prayer Prods – JANUARY 18, 2026
Joel 2:12-14
12“Yet even now,” declares the Lord,
“return to me with all your heart,
with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;
13 and rend your hearts and not your garments.”
Return to the Lord your God,
for he is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love;
and he relents over disaster.
14Who knows whether he will not turn and relent,
and leave a blessing behind him,
a grain offering and a drink offering
for the Lord your God?
12“Yet even now,” declares the Lord,
“return to me with all your heart,
with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;
13 and rend your hearts and not your garments.”
Return to the Lord your God,
for he is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love;
and he relents over disaster.
14Who knows whether he will not turn and relent,
and leave a blessing behind him,
a grain offering and a drink offering
for the Lord your God?
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 fragile peace plan - hostage releases and skirmishes; UN approved US Gaza plan
Ukraine / Russia Peace Plan
Iran protests
The arrest of Maduro & Venezuelan government.
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/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
ICE shooting in Minnesota
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
Pastor Aneesh (India) blanket ministry from flooding in north India
CCS – homeschool help ministry
Ashland church project. Jaime’s evangelism efforts. Storefront plan (Turtle Doves gatherings)
Outreach to Native American children @ Pine Ridge Reservation
Lowell & Betty moved to Nye in Louisville
SSB Flooding & Repairs
Elder nominations & annual meeting preps
DEATHS: Barb D's mom (Rena) died Thursday (1/15)
HEALTH:
Katie Y's feet; recovering from foot surgery Wedn.
Lowell W - recovering from surgery to fix a detached retina
Jaime's son-in-law, Nick, broken leg and ankle surgery recovery. Jaime with a sinus concern
David R - sister-in-law w/ kidney spot... specialist on 1/21
Ruth D - recovering from procedure
Lacy S - very close friend (Maddie) in car accident. ICU. Improvements overnight (Monday) - good BP and some improving numbers
Infections: Monte S, Kathy A (surgery on 1/21)
Gates son (Calvin) recovering at home; looking good & eating well!
Joe R - home now, they need help driving, wisdom for days ahead
Tami N - heart concerns & immune system treatments
Joanie & Gerald Busselman both in hospice care
Debbie S's dad still ailing
Mary T - Improving (slowly)
Those struggling with memory issues
Upcoming Surgeries: Katie Y (foot - 1/14); Kathy A (infection - 1/21)
Cancers: Ron M, Joyce N, Joe R, Kathie P, Tami N, Joanie B
Compromised - Mike S, Roger S, Millers, Phil B, Elaine R (seizures), Janet B, Wicks
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 fragile peace plan - hostage releases and skirmishes; UN approved US Gaza plan
Ukraine / Russia Peace Plan
Iran protests
The arrest of Maduro & Venezuelan government.
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/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
ICE shooting in Minnesota
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
Pastor Aneesh (India) blanket ministry from flooding in north India
CCS – homeschool help ministry
Ashland church project. Jaime’s evangelism efforts. Storefront plan (Turtle Doves gatherings)
Outreach to Native American children @ Pine Ridge Reservation
Lowell & Betty moved to Nye in Louisville
SSB Flooding & Repairs
Elder nominations & annual meeting preps
DEATHS: Barb D's mom (Rena) died Thursday (1/15)
HEALTH:
Katie Y's feet; recovering from foot surgery Wedn.
Lowell W - recovering from surgery to fix a detached retina
Jaime's son-in-law, Nick, broken leg and ankle surgery recovery. Jaime with a sinus concern
David R - sister-in-law w/ kidney spot... specialist on 1/21
Ruth D - recovering from procedure
Lacy S - very close friend (Maddie) in car accident. ICU. Improvements overnight (Monday) - good BP and some improving numbers
Infections: Monte S, Kathy A (surgery on 1/21)
Gates son (Calvin) recovering at home; looking good & eating well!
Joe R - home now, they need help driving, wisdom for days ahead
Tami N - heart concerns & immune system treatments
Joanie & Gerald Busselman both in hospice care
Debbie S's dad still ailing
Mary T - Improving (slowly)
Those struggling with memory issues
Upcoming Surgeries: Katie Y (foot - 1/14); Kathy A (infection - 1/21)
Cancers: Ron M, Joyce N, Joe R, Kathie P, Tami N, Joanie B
Compromised - Mike S, Roger S, Millers, Phil B, Elaine R (seizures), Janet B, Wicks
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.