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KEY ISSUES: Facing our County

updated 6/17/25

"Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. - 2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT"

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Many issues face our county every day, every year and every moment. For the next month, we will focus our prayers on people groups, ministry groups, economic issues, health issues, crime focus, economic issues and military as these make up San Bernardino County.

Prayerlessness | Prayer Podcast

How many times in the Bible did a group face what seemed insurmountable challenges yet when they sought the Lord for help and advice, they saw God move in miraculous, protective and successful ways? Our greatest issue facing our County is not the problems themselves, but how we react to them? Shall we give into fear, complaining or adding to the paranoia and hype? OR can we seek the Lord for divine intervention? AND seek to pray with others about the concern? Every time the people of God sought His hand and advice, He gave specific orders.  Sometimes it required fasting, repenting, confessing their sins and turning to God.  Sometimes it required worship, reading the Word and long times of prayer. In every case, it required a reliance on God and not their human understanding or effort to fix it.

Please carefully look over the 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment - all possibilities based on their data collection.  These are real concerns that they made known to the public.  We can worry or do what the Bible says, worry about nothing and pray about everything, bring your requests to God with thanksgiving.  Then we can walk in His peace that will guard our hearts and minds.  Just think you can be a HISTORY maker by petitioning God about the threats.  It only took one man to pray for rain that Israel had not seen for awhile.  But how much more when we pray together! Homeland Threat Assessment 2025 

People Groups

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Ministry Groups

  • MINISTERS/SUPPORT STAFF: Prayer points - families, less criticism more intercession, financial blessings, new vision, awakening, revival, encouragement, keep going, Prayer points: get along, unified, work with joy, do with excellence, be supportive of leaders, do as unto the Lord, creative, given by God, be a servant heart, appreciated and blessed in endeavors | Heb. 13:17-18; Acts 20:28; Jer. 3:15 | PODCAST

  • PARACHURCH MINISTRIES: Prayer points - accountability to churches, promote churches do not tear them down, manage money wisely & ethically, promote the gospel, be an extension of the church not a silo; 9 Marks Healthy | PODCAST

  • PODCAST RECOVERY GROUPS/HOMES: Prayer points - the one in recovery, the friends/family of the one recovering; the people ministering to the recovering | PODCAST

Military Focus

Current Issues 6/10/25 Riots/Protests in Los Angeles | PRAYER PODCAST

Current headlines reveal the need for us to pray for our county.  The US Marines being deployed to Los Angeles are from the Twentynine Palms Marine Base located in our San Bernardino County.  

There were some peaceful protests in San Bernardino city.  Those in the LA riots that are criminals will be taken to the Adelanto ICE Processing Center which is located in our county.  This requires manpower from several agencies working together.  

  • Prayer points: safe passage with criminals to/from the center, no harassment or problems at the detention center, safety to all those who have to escort them, vehicle safety, no one try to impede the escort, quick processing, courts make room to hear the cases, appropriate ethical people who will oversee the cases including fair and just judges, who adhere to the law and the constitution, peace to the whole process, all the workers at the center, those involved in the travels, those in leadership, courts safe, courtrooms, people involved and those not involved nearby protected.  

“When disaster comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it?”(Amos 3:6); “I urge, then first of all that request, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:1); “Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.” (Titus 3:1-2

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  • ARMY: San Bernardino County houses several military training and strategic bases that cover 3/5 branches: Army, Marine, Air Force and the National Guard. In the midst of this Ukrainian/Russia invasion, all military personnel will be on alert. Pray for the Army and the Ft. Irwin National Training Center. Prayer Points: each of the divisions that serve at the base; Army personnel, commanding leaders, strategic responses, military wives and families, contractors, civilians working on base, war in Ukraine, cyber strategies, able to plan logistics with least casualties, chaplains. . Check out the Ft. Irwin page for more information.

  •  MARINES; There are two bases in SBC Marine Air Ground Task Force Training & Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms and Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow. Prayer Points: deployment; chaplains; preparations; protection; families & extended; civilian; air/ground strike logistics; cyberattack protection, continued prayer for Ukraine invasion, China/Taiwan, North Korea/US, Iran/Israel, internal threats. . Check out the Twentynine Palms page.

  • AIR FORCE [Coast Guard & Navy]: 1st Woman Officer for Navy AVO from Rancho Cucamonga: AF sent to Romania Prayer Points: same as above plus effects on bases if a crisis escalates; Edwards AF Base; strategies for air & space; safety. . Check out the page about Edwards Air Force Base | AF Planes in Belarus, Ukraine 

  • NATIONAL GUARD & VETERANS: National Training Center for Army & Reserves National Guard | SBC Veteran Affairs | Prayer Points: Proper use of National Guard not against their own; Scotus healthy decisions; Veterans; recognition, appreciation, help in work, health, families, able to re-enter civilian life well & whole; support for both from churches and believers.

  • California National Guard were called to assist in the Los Angeles protests. We have a base in Barstow called Fort Irwin which is used to train the California National Guard. It is also home to training army personnel. The NTC and Fort Irwin

    We also have the Edwards Air Force Base that is so large parts of it overlaps 3 counties. Edwards Air Force Base - Home. Our military has been on heightened alert due to terrorist threats and instability in several global territories including the Middle East.

  • Prayer points: families left behind when soldiers deployed; safety, protection, salvation, chaplains who will minister the gospel and comfort; divine intervention; no friendly fire; clear communication; able to complete their missions, divine wisdom for those in charge, including those in political offices. For people to pray when they see the soldier's face on the banners throughout our cities. May they come to know we support and care for them through our prayers. Able to work through the return to civilian life without PTSD. For veterans to learn how to manage life as a civilian. | PODCAST

Health Issues

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  • FENTANYL/OPIOID OVERDOSES:

    Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, and most drug overdoses involve opioids. Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), codeine, morphine, and many others.

    Half the overdoses are from fentanyl. The appeal is economic. Relatively easy to manufacture and inexpensive.  But it’s poison. It can be diluted and made to mimic pills that people are looking for. Opioid (Fentanyl) Response Initiative – Department of Public Health - ODASH is a tool designed to provide insights into the opioid crisis in San Bernardino County. | PODCAST

  • SUICIDE PREVENTION: Prayer points: SBC suicide decreases, including in traffic, prevention & intervention, churches involvement, inform calling 988 routes to Suicide Prevention also text 741741 & 1-800-273-255; more teaching on being valued by God; people notice signs of suicide | PODCAST

  • STRESS/SABBATH: Prayer Points: NIH on Stress & Pastor's view on Sabbath: some health issues would decrease as people honor 4th commandment; one day of rest & honoring God; REST would decrease STRESS | PODCAST 

Crime Focus

June 14th, Saturday is Flag Day, Armistice Day and birthday of our US President. This same day rallies dubbed No Kings will be occurring throughout the nation led by a group called Indivisible.   Ezra Levin and Leah Greenburg, two liberal former Congressional staffers, are the founders of the movement that started as a reaction to the first Trump election.

Locations in San Bernardino County [as of the writing of this message]: 

  1. Rancho Cucamonga: 5-7pm location private unless registered

  2. Fontana: Noon-7pm location private unless registered

  3. Victorville: 10am-Noon Bear Valley Park and Ride, Bear Valley & Amargosa Rd

  4. Big Bear Lake: 1-5pm 42170 Big Bear Blvd - in front of Von's parking lot

  5. Joshua Tree: 9-11 am corner of California 62 & Park Boulevard


    Prayer Points: peaceful protests; anyone with ill intent be stopped, enough manpower to deal with malcontents, protection and safety to all those involved - bystanders, law enforcement, first responders, protestors, non-protestors; traffic safety, many are being held on major streets/intersections, law and order, no flag burning or defamation, mouths quiet, no cursing, yelling, physical antagonism. Pray for the peace of the city it is in and for its leadership. For the salvation of all involved. For businesses to be protected, law enforcement families and vehicles. | PODCAST


    TASK FORCES: Under Gang/Narcotic division; prayer points: 11 task forces with specific responsibilities [see link]; operation hammerstrike successful seizing and stopping illegal cannabis. | PODCAST


    CURRENT HEADLINES 6/18-6/19 | PRAYER PODCAST


    CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - DHS Bulleting 6/22/25 | PRAYER PODCAST

Environment Focus

  • DROUGHT: Drought monitor for SBC; 5 levels of severity; 100% abnormally dry & in moderate drought; 53% in severe drought; 67% water supply below normal; 20% below precipitation; 9K hay; 4K haylage; 56K cattle; 1K sheep; in DROUGHT mode by USDA; outlook drought persists; illegal cannabis growers take water; people involved

  • FIRES: CalFire incidents tracker; 7 fires last year [1 damaged 18 structures]; SBC Fire Dept had over 88K calls for structural, vegetation, vehicle and other types of fires since 7/1/21 to 2/28/22. Prayer points: those who start fires; lightning; fire fighters who are local, rangers & with CalFire; no structural damage nor harm to life. 6/11/25 - Ranch Fire active

  • AIR QUALITY & WINDS: Air Quality Tracker: Prayer Points: Decrease the numbers in Report which includes: Ozone; PM2.5; Diesel Matter; Drinking Water Contaminants; Children's lead risk from house; pesticide use; toxic releases from facilities; traffic impacts; cleanup sites; groundwater threats; hazardous waste; impaired waters; solid waste sites affect the health of the residents; prevention of wind damage. Wind Erosion Map | 6/16/25 Air/Fire/Drought PODCAST

  • WINDS & MOSQUITOES | PRAYER PODCAST

  • Extreme Santa Ana Wind event safety updates and resources – Welcome to San Bernardino County | HZ-11-Wind-Erosion-Potential-201027.pdf

  • Despite moderate to extremely severe drought conditions in our county, mosquitoes still continue to bring problems. Recent rain and rising temperatures increase mosquito risk – Welcome to San Bernardino County and Colton mosquitos test positive for West Nile virus.

  • Prayer points: County officials and staff find ways to curb fallen trees, provide ample notice, people heed the notices and take necessary precautions to avoid anyone getting hurt; winds subside, no fires erupt, SCE and other utility companies find ways to prevent fires starting from transformers sparked, protection to all first responders, power utility workers and any other personnel on the roads.  People ensure they have mosquito repellant, bug spray and any deterrents they can get to deter any sickness from mosquito bites. No more positive tests for West Nile virus; containment.

  • EARTHQUAKES/FLOODS | PRAYER PODCAST

    To prepare us for an earthquake we keep hearing news reporters say, "It is not a matter of if but when it will happen." Are we prepared in our county for a major earthquake? Are you and your family prepared? This year they urged us to install MyShake. This app alerts you when an earthquake is felt nearby. To see a list of recent earthquakes in your area use this tool. To find current earthquakes in the world filtered by size and time, use the US Gov Website. At least annually there is a shakeout drill at most public schools reminding us to drop, cover and hold on until all is clear. Additionally, we deal with storms and floods. The county has a web page dedicated to alerts, resources and updates.


    Prayer points: continued drills, education, reminders that we could have an earthquake and the need to prepare, first responders in the event one happens that causes damage; people stay observant and ready, listening to alerts and directions, enough but not too much about so people don't get desensitized, stay vigilant, people use sandbags and follow official guidelines to prepare for flooding; motorists heed the warnings on roads where roads tend to get flooded; sufficient road signs warning drivers to take necessary precautions; CA Dept of Transportation plans ahead for flooding and other groups to improve roadways; no one gets complacent but stays on top of latest alerts, safety and protection in the event one happens, plans where to go and how to check in on family; emergency supplies enough for 2 weeks or so.


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