SSB Prayer Prods – October 8, 2026
1 Peter 2:21-25
21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
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
Nepal recovery & cleanup (flooding)
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 (major liver surgery recovery)
Tarriff “war” with Canada; Greenland security deal
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 (joining a Honduras team on 11/5 for a trip to help and visit churches), Tom & Robin Wilson
CCS – homeschool help ministry & student classes each week
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 move to Albuquerque
SSB youth pastor search (Cameron & Hugh directing youth)
Upcoming events (Creation Days, Missions Mini, Columbia evangelism trip)
Biblical Counseling training Saturdays at SSB (Rod J leading); six more weeks
Our engaged couples (Isaiah S & Makenna; Elijah B & Emily Z) and their plans
Impact of Creation Days
ABC Worldview conference this coming weekend
DEATHS: Mike N's sister, Addie died on Tuesday (10/6); Jill H's dad (10/4/20); Ruth D's sister (10/6/19); Ken C's dad (10/9/19)
HEALTH:
Donna N - concerns with vision/eyes
Mike N is recovering from back surgery
Yoders moving today; Jackson broke a foot last week
Godbey unpacking after flood move; Terri recovering from ankle sprain
Ruth D's sister (Shirley) doing well after surgery last week
Ron G - heart valve surgery on 10/13; another surgery to fix carotid artery in November possibly
Ken R in for knee surgery in a couple of weeks
Linda P - cataract surgery recovery
Joe & Elaine - Mayo trip last week
Kathy A - Ongoing recovery (still some jaw pain)
Drew (Ron & Kathy's grandson) - chemo on Mondays; cancer is aggressive/as is the chemo
Summer L – testing for a possible eye condition impacting her sight.
Linda W –Chemo treatments again this week; upcoming PET on 10/26
Betty W - hospice care; pacemaker is working it's way out from behind the skin (much danger of infection) - unable to treat
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
Nepal recovery & cleanup (flooding)
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 (major liver surgery recovery)
Tarriff “war” with Canada; Greenland security deal
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 (joining a Honduras team on 11/5 for a trip to help and visit churches), Tom & Robin Wilson
CCS – homeschool help ministry & student classes each week
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 move to Albuquerque
SSB youth pastor search (Cameron & Hugh directing youth)
Upcoming events (Creation Days, Missions Mini, Columbia evangelism trip)
Biblical Counseling training Saturdays at SSB (Rod J leading); six more weeks
Our engaged couples (Isaiah S & Makenna; Elijah B & Emily Z) and their plans
Impact of Creation Days
ABC Worldview conference this coming weekend
DEATHS: Mike N's sister, Addie died on Tuesday (10/6); Jill H's dad (10/4/20); Ruth D's sister (10/6/19); Ken C's dad (10/9/19)
HEALTH:
Donna N - concerns with vision/eyes
Mike N is recovering from back surgery
Yoders moving today; Jackson broke a foot last week
Godbey unpacking after flood move; Terri recovering from ankle sprain
Ruth D's sister (Shirley) doing well after surgery last week
Ron G - heart valve surgery on 10/13; another surgery to fix carotid artery in November possibly
Ken R in for knee surgery in a couple of weeks
Linda P - cataract surgery recovery
Joe & Elaine - Mayo trip last week
Kathy A - Ongoing recovery (still some jaw pain)
Drew (Ron & Kathy's grandson) - chemo on Mondays; cancer is aggressive/as is the chemo
Summer L – testing for a possible eye condition impacting her sight.
Linda W –Chemo treatments again this week; upcoming PET on 10/26
Betty W - hospice care; pacemaker is working it's way out from behind the skin (much danger of infection) - unable to treat
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.