SSB Prayer Prods – March 9, 2026
Philippians 2:1-5
1So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus...
1So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus...
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 Peace Talks (4-yr anniversary)
Venezuelan government
Greenland plans
Iran conflict 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
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
ESL Training Class (3/13-14)
Those desiring to have children
Youth trip (Ignite) this weekend
Kidz Club Derby outreach
Ladies' Retreat
DEATHS: Garna K passed away (funeral on 3/28); Danell M's mom ; Deane Morwitzer (3/8/19); Pastor Ken & Janet's granddaughter (3/8/22), Mel Alexander's dad (3/14/20)
HEALTH:
Deta K - Fell, fracturing her right kneecap and left foot (left ankle also sprained)
Joe & Elaine R - heading to Mayo later in March for cancer follow-up
Mike N returning from MN - will meet with back doctor
Gerald Busselman in hospice care, now living at Brookestone Meadows (Elkhorn)
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
Tami N - immune system improvements & heart weakness
Mary T - recovering from back surgery in June '25 (doctors said 12-month recovery)
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 Peace Talks (4-yr anniversary)
Venezuelan government
Greenland plans
Iran conflict 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
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
ESL Training Class (3/13-14)
Those desiring to have children
Youth trip (Ignite) this weekend
Kidz Club Derby outreach
Ladies' Retreat
DEATHS: Garna K passed away (funeral on 3/28); Danell M's mom ; Deane Morwitzer (3/8/19); Pastor Ken & Janet's granddaughter (3/8/22), Mel Alexander's dad (3/14/20)
HEALTH:
Deta K - Fell, fracturing her right kneecap and left foot (left ankle also sprained)
Joe & Elaine R - heading to Mayo later in March for cancer follow-up
Mike N returning from MN - will meet with back doctor
Gerald Busselman in hospice care, now living at Brookestone Meadows (Elkhorn)
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
Tami N - immune system improvements & heart weakness
Mary T - recovering from back surgery in June '25 (doctors said 12-month recovery)
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.