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  • FAMILY: Prayer Challenge

    To access the podcasts, scriptures and resources, click on the links. It opens in a new window. Friday, 12/30 - QUESTIONING GENDER [Potter vs Clay] Today’s family topic podcast: Gender identity [Accepting God’s design; Praying for vs Pointing at; Being humble vs haughty] Today’s scriptures: Gen. 1:27; Rom. 1:26-27; John 8:7-11; Deut. 22:5 Today’s resources: HOME (fearlessidentity.co); Christian parents on how to respond to LGBT children: Tell them ‘I love you' even more | Living News (christianpost.com); Confessions of a Christian Who Struggled with Gender Identity - Christ and Culture (sebts.edu); What does the Bible say about transsexualism / transgenderism? Is gender identity disorder / gender dysphoria the result of sin? | GotQuestions.org; A Prayer for Our LGBT Neighbors | Family Policy Alliance Thursday, 12/29 - SEXUAL IMMORALITY [Whose body is it anyways?] Today’s family topic podcast: Sexual Purity [Seeking purity; Avoiding porn; Setting boundaries] Today’s scriptures: 1 Cor. 6:18-20; Heb. 13:4; Col. 3:5; Ps. 119:37 Today’s resources: Guidelines for Sexual Purity - Resources - Eternal Perspective Ministries (epm.org); Is abstinence before marriage a realistic message? | GotQuestions.org; How Not to Fight Pornography | Desiring God Wednesday, 12/28 - REBELLION [Yes, No, Maybe] Today’s family topic podcast: Rebellion [Sinful nature; Loving obedience; Spiritual warfare] Today’s scriptures: 1 Sam. 15:23; Prov. 17:11; Heb. 3:15 Today’s resources: A Biblical Approach to Dealing with Rebellion | FamilyFire; What Does The Bible Say About Rebellion? A Christian Study (whatchristianswanttoknow.com); What does the Bible say to do with a rebellious child? | GotQuestions.org; 5 Steps to Overcome Rebellion (biblicalcounselinginsights.com) Tuesday, 12/27 - VIDEO GAMES [to play or not to play] Today’s family topic podcast: Video Games [Harmful or helpful? God willed or self-willed?] Today’s scriptures: Ps. 11:5; Eph. 5:15-17; 1 Cor. 6:12; 1 Thess. 5:22; Ps. 101:3 Today’s resources: What Does the Bible Say About Video Games? (openbible.info); How You Can Play Video Games Safely as a Christian - Assured Faith; Should a Christian play video games? | GotQuestions.org Monday, 12/26 - ADOPTION [Kids & Families] Today's family topic podcast: Adopted [Kids who need a family; Couple who needs a kid; We're adopted in God’s family] Today's scriptures: James 1:27; Gal. 4:4-5; Ps. 10:14 Today's resources: 5 ways you can pray for adoptive families - ERLC; Adoption Prayer - Prayer Ideas; Prayer for Orphans (knowing-jesus.com) Friday, 12/23 - SINGLES [Celibacy or Marriage] Today’s family topic podcast: Singleness [Remaining single; Seeking Mate; Following God] Today’s scriptures: 1 Cor. 7:7-8; Eccl. 3:1-8; Ps. 84:11 Today’s resources: 15 Bible Verses About Singleness | What God Says (justinemfulama.com); Christian Advice for Singles (The 4 Phases) | ApplyGodsWord.com; Lesson 8: Practical Advice For Singles (1 Corinthians 7) | Bible.org Thursday, 12/22 - CHILDLESS [by choice or not] Today's family topic podcast: Childlessness [No advice please, Never assume who is infertile; No children but still fulfilled in God] Today's scriptures: Is. 54:1; Luke 23:29; 1 Cor. 7:8 Today's resources: How You Can Care for the Childless (thegospelcoalition.org); When a Christian is Childless — World Childless Week; Don't Judge Me Because I'm Childless | Today's Christian Woman (todayschristianwoman.com) Wednesday, 12/21 - Grief & Loss of Loved Ones [Help, Healing & Holidays] Today's family topic podcast: Grief [Mourning safely; Losing to letting go; Discovering the Comforter through the grief journey] Today's scriptures: 2 Cor. 1:3; Ps. 10:14a; Ps. 62:8 Today's resources: Help for the Journey - GriefShare; Healing from Grief - GriefShare; Christmas: A Reason for Hope - GriefShare Tuesday, 12/20 - FORGIVENESS & RECONCILIATION Today's family topic podcast: Forgiveness & Reconciliation [Forgive 77x?! Modeling Jesus. Building bridges] Today's scriptures: Matt. 18:21-22; Prov. 17:9; Mal. 4:4-6 Today's resources: Forgiveness within Christian Families | Help Club for Moms; Lesson 12: Reconciled Families (Malachi 4:4-6) | Bible.org; The ABCs of Christian Forgiveness: An 8-Step Approach - Binmin Monday, 12/19 - BLENDED FAMILY [Stepping into a Frying Pan] Today’s family topic podcast: Blended Families [How to heal? How to help? How to unite?] Today’s scriptures: Galatians 3:28; Psalm 127:1; Eph. 2:14 Today’s resources: Christian Advice for Blended Families: 7 Helpful Tips (whatchristianswanttoknow.com); Blended Families - Problems, Challenges, Bible Verses | Preach It, Teach ItAsk Roger Detail | Preach It, Teach It (preachitteachit.org); Christian Family Counseling: Blended Families and Parenting | Mill Creek Christian Counseling Friday, 12/16 - EXTENDED FAMILY Today’s family topic podcast: Extended Family [Do we really need them? How to love the ones that drive us nuts? What’s keeping us apart?] Today’s scriptures: Eccl. 4:9; 1 Tim. 2:1; 1 Cor. 1:10 Today’s resources: Prayer Of The Day - A Prayer For Extended Family - MARRIAGE AFTER GOD; The Extended Family in America | Christian Standard; 30 Intercessory Prayers For Family Breakthrough -Bibleandprayers.com; 17 Persistent Prayer Points For Family Breakthrough - Faith Victorious Thursday, 12/15 - FAMILY SPIRITUAL WARFARE Today's podcast: Family Spiritual Warfare [Who really is the enemy? How to get armored up? Who really is in charge of the battle?] Today's scriptures: 2 Tim. 2:24-26; Eph. 6:10-18; 2 Pet. 1:3 Today's resources: Spiritual Warfare and The Family: Some Thoughts for Husbands (parkerhudson.com); Spiritual Warfare: 3 Ways to Protect Your Family (livingbydesign.org); Teaching Kids About Spiritual Warfare - Focus on the Family Wednesday, 12/14 - MONEY PROBLEMS Today's podcast: Money Problems [Whose money is it anyways? – Love God or Love $ - It’s never too early to learn] Today's scriptures: Prov. 3:9; Prov. 6:6-8; Heb. 13:5 Today's resources: 10 key Scriptures to follow when managing your money - Christ Win; Money Management for the Christian Family - FamilyLife®; Teach Children How to Handle Money God's Way - Christian Finances (crosswalk.com) Tuesday, 12/13 - SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE Today's podcast: Social Media Usage [Family boundaries; Using it for good; Safety] Today’s scriptures: Ps. 101:3; 1 Cor. 10:31; Matt. 5:16 Today’s resources: Study Reveals Parents' Concerns About Social Media Use | Lurie Children's (luriechildrens.org); 15 Things Christians Should Stop Doing on social media - RELEVANT (relevantmagazine.com); How to reduce social media use – 12 simple proven steps (unscreen.org) Monday, 12/12 - EMPTY NESTERS [What now?] Today's podcast: Empty Nesters [Finding normal, persisting prayer, releasing children to Father God] Today's scriptures: Phil. 1:6; 2 Cor.10:10; Prov. 22:6 Today's resources: Tips For Empty Nesters | How to Prepare for the Empty Nest (emptynestblessed.com); 7 Powerful Encouragements for the Empty Nester (crosswalk.com); Your Empty Nest Is God’s Opportunity | Christianity Today Friday, 12/9 - ADULT & COLLEGE AGE CHILDREN Today's podcast: College Age & Adult Children [Co-dependent on Holy Spirit ; Dependent on God; Interdependent on Body of Christ ] Today's scriptures: Rom. 15:13; Phil. 1:6; Eph. 4:16 Today's resources: Lead Your Adult Children Back to Christ - Christian Parenting (crosswalk.com); 10 Things to Remember When Your Adult Child Leaves the Church (ibelieve.com); Parenting Adult Children: Six Steps to Sanity - Christian Parenting (crosswalk.com) Thursday, 12/8 - RESENTMENT [Division of tasks & responsibilities] Today's podcast: Resentment [Dividing tasks; Creating Teamwork; Learning Interdependence] Today's scriptures: Eccl. 4:9-12; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Eph. 4:16 Today's resources: Developing Family Teamwork - Kelly Crawford (crosswalk.com); How To Build A Strong Christian Family – The Bottom Line, Ministries (tblfaithnews.com); 5 Ways to Build Teamwork in Your Family - First Things First Wednesday, 12/7 - PRODIGALS Today’s podcast: Prodigals [Hope restored; Hearts tendered; Prayers answered] Today’s scriptures: Ezekiel 34:16; Jude 1:22-23; Luke 15:11-32 Today’s resources: Pray Them Home: Three Prayers for Prodigal Children | Desiring God; Prayer for the Prodigal Son or Daughter (missionariesofprayer.org); 7 Prayers for Your Prodigal Child (ibelieve.com) Tuesday, 12/6 - DIVORCE [Prevention-Intercession-Others Affected] Today's podcast: Divorce [Hurting Couple– Church Involvement – Hurting Kids] Today's scriptures: Eph. 6:18; James 5:13-16; Rom. 12:12 Today's resources: Prayers for Marriage - A Complete Biblical Guide (biblestudytools.com); 5 Important Prayers For When Going Through Divorce - The Graceful Chapter; How to Pray for the Child of Divorce - Hope 4 Hurting Kids Monday, 12/5 - TEENAGERS 12-19 Yrs. Today's podcast: Teenagers 12-19 [changing view – to +; strong identity in Christ & overcome peer pressure] Today's scriptures: James 1:21–26; Luke 2:48–52; 1 Cor. 15:33 Today's resources: 10 CHALLENGES FACING CHRISTIAN YOUTH (jeremiahinstitute.com); Supporting Your Teenager: A Christian Counselor’s Advice, Part 2 | Bellevue Christian Counseling; 7 Challenges Teens Face Today - CCCRD | Center for Christian Counseling & Relationship Development Friday, 12/2 - K to 6th GRADE CHILDREN Today's podcast: K-6th Grade [valued & important & courage] Today's scriptures: Jer. 29:11; Matthew 19:14; 1 Timothy 4:12 Today's resources: 7 tips for good Christian parenting (activechristianity.org); 7 Ways to Show Your Children You Value Them, Every Day - The Purposeful Mom; 9 Ways to Cultivate Courage in Kids (usnews.com) Thursday, 12/1 - WORK, FAMILY TIME, & SELF-CARE BALANCE Today's podcast: Work & Family Life Balance [Work boundaries; Intentional Family time; Time out to restore] Today's scriptures: Ps. 127:2: Prov. 23:4; Eccl: 4:5-6 Today's resources: Balancing Work and Family Life | Christian Bible Studies (christianitytoday.com); Work/Family Balance - Focus on the Family; 11 Tips To Help Balance Your Work and Family Life | Indeed.com Wednesday, 11/30 - MENTAL ILLNESS Today's podcast: Mental Illness in the Family [healing, deliverance, hope] Today's scriptures: Gal. 6:2; Psalm 34:17-18; Ps. 139:14 Today's resources: How Christians Can Help With Mental Illness - Hope No Matter What; Ten Things You Can Do for Your Mental Health | University Health Service (umich.edu); Surprising Things the Bible Says About Mental Illness - Topical Studies (biblestudytools.com) Tuesday, 11/29 - CAREGIVERS OF FAMILY Today's podcast: Caregivers [finding joy; combatting fatigue; practicing self-care] Today's scriptures: Is. 40:31; Matt. 11:28-30; Phil. 4:4-7 Today's resources: Caregiving: Christian Helping and Coping - Christian Life Resources; Caregiver Action Network; The Caregiver's Devotional: Scriptures for Caregivers (thecaregiversdevotional.com) Monday, 11/28 - BABIES & TODDLERS Today's podcast: Babies/Toddlers [Never too early to teach about God; Simplify less is best; Remember parents need spiritual formation too] Today's scriptures: Prov. 22:6; Is. 40:11; Eph. 2:10 Today's resources: Tips for Parents of Toddlers Who Want to Raise Strong Christian Kids - (myhumbleapology.com); 7 Supportive Prayers For New Parents - Prayrs; 10 Prayers for Parents of Little Ones (adivineencounter.com) Friday, 11/25 - GRANDPARENTS Today's podcast: Grandparents [leaving a legacy; praying until; modeling Christ] Today’s scriptures: Ps. 145:4; Deut. 6:5-7; Ps. 78:1-8 Today’s resources: How to be an Intentional Christian Grandparent - Grams and Pops; 4 Tips for Helping Grandchildren of Divorced Parents - Christian Grandparenting Network; 7 Essentials For Grandparenting Your Grandkids - Focus on the Family Thursday, 11/24 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING - ENJOY YOUR FAMILIES Wednesday 11/23 Topic - UNSAVED FAMILY Today's podcast: Unsaved family [how to love & pray for them] Today's scriptures: 1 Tim. 2:3-4; Phil. 4:6; Acts 16:31 Today's resources: How Christians can reach out to unbelieving family members (christiantoday.com); How to Pray for Unsaved Family Members (ltw.org); 4 Ways To Relate To Unsaved Family Members - (healingfromgod.com) Tuesday 11/22 Topic - GEOGRAPHICAL DISTANCE Today's podcast: Geographically distant [loving them close when they are far] Today's scriptures: Proverbs 17:6; Luke 6:31; Matt. 19:19 Today's resources: MF2979 Loving Long Distance: Families Separated by Distance, Fact Sheet (ksu.edu); Five Ways to Intentionally Grandparent from a Distance: Part One - Christian Grandparenting Network; 20 Long Distance Activities for Dads at a Distance (fambooks.com) [can be used by moms or dads] Monday 11/21 Topic - PARENTING [EXHAUSTION, DISCONNECTING, REGRETS] Today's podcast: 3 Parenting Issues [Exhaustion vs Yoking up with God & finding rest; Disconnect vs Playtime; Regretting moments missed vs Stopping to savor the moment] Today's scriptures: Matt. 11:28-30; Is. 40:11; Eccl. 3:1 Today's resources: 8 Promises for Exhausted Parents - Christian Parenting (crosswalk.com); 7 Ways to Connect with Your Children (childdevelopmentinfo.com); 32 Ways to Savor Your Children While You Have Them (ericalayne.co) Friday 11/18 Topic - STRENGHTENING MARRIAGES Today's podcast: Strengthening Marriages [Love as you are loved by the Lord; Accept them, leave changes to the Holy Spirit; Forgive as your Father mercifully forgives you] Today's scriptures:1 Peter 4:7-8; Col. 3:13-14; Eph. 4:32 Today's resources: 6 Reasons Christian Marriages Struggle - Esther Littlefield; The Love Language™ Quiz (5lovelanguages.com); 13 questions to ask in your marriage Thursday 11/17 Topic - ARGUMENTS/CONFLICT Today's podcast: Arguments & Conflicts [learn to fight fair, keep short accounts, forgive quickly, show kindness/compassion] Today's scriptures: James 4:1-3 NLT; Ephesians 4:30-32 NIV Today's resources: · How to Fight Fair | Today's Christian Woman (todayschristianwoman.com); Family Guidelines for Fighting Fair – confident parents confident kids Wednesday 11/16 Topic - SCHEDULES Today's podcast: Family Scheduling - Include God's help, get everyone involved, Plan for interruptions, Pray together Today's scriptures: Ps. 37:5; Eph. 5:15-17; Matt. 6:33; Is. 58:11 Today's Resources: 10 Bible Verses about Schedule, Schedules & Scheduling. – Daily Bible Verse Blog (jollynotes.com); How to get your family organized and, on a schedule, —in three steps (todaysparent.com) Tuesday 11/15 Topic - COMMUNICATION Today's podcast: Pay attention, listen, seek to understand - Communicate better Today's Scriptures: James 1:19, Proverbs 1:5; Deut. 12:28 Today's Resource: Communication Skills for You and Your Family | Cooperative Extension | University of Delaware (udel.edu) Monday 11/14 Intro - Vodcast challenge | Today's scripture: Matt. 12:46-50 INTRODUCTION: Families experience pressures of many kinds. In this season, all of us witnessed a push against the family unit. The constant barrage of groups trying to tear us apart have left many with painful experiences. But we have the Father in Heaven, in whom we can seek for restoration. For the rest of November through the New Year, will you take the challenge to lift up in prayer the issues families face in these difficult days? The True Family of Jesus. As Jesus was speaking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him. Someone told Jesus, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, and they want to speak to you.” Jesus asked, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” Then he pointed to his disciples and said, “Look, these are my mother and brothers. Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!” -- Matthew 12:46-50 NLT TOPICS: We will cover topics like communication, forgiveness, financial hardships, social media's interruptions, healthy marriages, holiday stresses and much more. We will intercede for the different types of family relationships: parenting, childlessness, adoption, foster children/parents, stepfamilies, grandparents, cousins, aunts/uncles and singles. Other concepts we will address include prodigals, sharing our faith with family and extended family, being a good model of Jesus, open hearts/minds to the Gospel, and how to do spiritual warfare for them. As part of the FOREVER FAMILY, let's storm the gates of heaven with our petitions and see revival occur in families throughout our county.

  • NEED PRAYER: 24/7 requests

    All requests are confidential. You can post it in the comment section below and others will pray. All comments are subject to being monitored. Or you can e-mail us your request. A team will pray for your needs and reply with a word of encouragement. E-mail: sbcuniteandawake@gmail.com

  • PRAY FOR: SBC Rural Cities

    And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.” Jeremiah 29:7 NLT Will you join us in praying for revival to happen in the rural cities of our county? A rural community consists of less than 2,500 people. Many are unincorporated but thrive on some type of commerce to exist. Rural towns provide a different lifestyle that some people prefer. Each day we will focus on one or two of the rural towns in San Bernardino, highlighting some key information to help in prayer. Included will be its history, demographics, crime statistics, poverty level, local businesses, churches & governments, if any and anything of interest for prayer. Let's intercede that the people in these small communities will awaken and see revival that spreads to the incorporated and urban areas. In the table below, click on the date, podcast or web page about that city. We welcome any input you have on the towns. Please e-mail us at sbcuniteandawake@gmail.com

  • PRAY FOR: SBC Smaller Cities

    O Jerusalem [SBC], I have posted watchmen on your walls; they will pray day and night, continually. Take no rest, all you who pray to the Lord. Give the Lord no rest until he completes his work, until he makes Jerusalem [SBC] the pride of the earth. Is. 62:6-7 Will you join us in praying for revival to happen in the cities of our county? A city population is less than 25,000 and greater than 2,000. These make up the working class, provide commerce and economic opportunities, are small enough for some, tend to be near populated urban cities which have more than 50K people. Each day we will provide key information to help in prayer. Included will be its history, demographics, crime statistics, poverty level, local businesses, churches & governments, if any and anything of interest for prayer. Let's intercede that the people in these cities will awaken and see revival that spreads to the urban and rural areas. Below will be a podcast and web page about each city updated weekly. Do you live in any of these cities? Know anything that the city needs prayer? Please e-mail us at sbcuniteandawake@gmail.com

  • KEY ISSUES: Facing our County

    "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" Want to see God move? Pray for one issue each day on the major problems our county faces in these unique times we live. Check out the topics and podcasts below. Feel free to type your prayer in the comment section. Look at what others shared and build off of those prayers or thoughts. We just ask for you to be respectful in your comments. Anything that is offensive will be deleted. Ministry Groups MINISTERS: Prayer points - families, less criticism more intercession, financial blessings, new vision, awakening, revival, encouragement, keep going, Heb. 13:17-18; Acts 20:28; Jer. 3:15 | PODCAST SUPPORT STAFF - 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 | PODCAST RECOVERY GROUPS: Prayer points - the one in recovery, the friends/family of the one recovering; the people ministering to the recovering; PODCAST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS: Prayer points: the students, the teachers, the administration, the parents; use this prayer guide | PODCAST CHRISTIAN 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 CHURCHES/BUILDINGS: Prayer points - house of prayer; when people drive by they see something that draws them; used throughout the week; get creative how and what; community groups or Christian ministries rent rooms; believers live out the Gospel in their words and actions. Is. 56:7; Acts 2:42; Mark 11:15-17 | PODCAST People Groups AMERICAN INDIANS: [AKA Indigenous or First Nationals]; Prayer points: violence against the women; poverty, homelessness, overcrowded homes, low grad rates, health issues of obesity, substance abuse, Christian Missions reach with gospel; 4 tribes represented Chemehuevi, Mojave, Colorado River, Mission; PODCAST HOMELESS: Prayer points: government and churches find ways to help house; ministries specialize in this target group; women esp. find shelter, protection from violence, kidnapping, health issues, find ways to re-enter society & be free, young would have shelters | PODCAST DISABLED: Prayer points: challenges of work, fitting in, not being ostracized, costs financially & physically these people face; for the caregivers, access to places, to feel wanted, agencies that work with them kind & supportive, valued, wanted, Luke 14:12-14; Ps. 139:14; Is. 49:16; Christian ministries | PODCAST CITY COUNCIL: Prayer points: City leaders prayers; go to your city scroll down to the city council, click on the link and pray for them by name; see their faces, mayor or city manager, administration, decisions ethical, helpful, budget wise | PODCAST SBC Supervisors: Prayer points: these 5 board supervisors oversee 150 boards/committees, unity, not distracted, any person with evil intentions stopped, vote that would help our county be successful economically, environmentally and spiritually, ethical decisions, handle moneys wisely | PODCAST Judges/Courts/Attorneys: Prayer points: about current bills Action Alerts (realimpact.us); Jason Anderson SBC DA; current cases ; 4 courts in Joshua Tree, Victorville, Rancho Cucamonga & San Bernardino; 2 juvenile courts | PODCAST Economic Issues GAS $ vs. GOD $: Prayer points: AAA Gas Prices link; open oil options in America; decrease gas $; turn complain/pain into prayer/faith in God to change; pray for Ukraine/Russia; PRAY AT THE PUMP movement; CA gas tax decrease; fill mind with God's word Prov. 21:20; Is. 60:1-22; 1 Thess 5:1-28; Phil. 4:1-23 | PODCAST JOBS v LABORERS: Prayer points: SBC Workforce Development Board; employers find ways to attract hires; people find satisfaction in earning wages; unemployment helps needy; stops fraudulent; laborers for harvest; | PODCAST Mar 30th - POOR IN $ v IN SPIRIT: Prayer points: Give to the poor, decrease poverty in 17 cities >20% Muscoy, Adelanto, Barstow, Lenwood, Searles, Homestead & Lucerne Valleys, San Bernardino, Needles, Victorville, 29 Palms, Hesperia, Big River, Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, Highland, Mt. View Acres; increase poor in Spirit | PODCAST INFLATION v PROVISION: Prayer points - supply chain issues improve, fertilizer available for farmers; Ukraine/Russia war ends; focus more on praying, preparing and the provision of our Heavenly Father; Phil. 4:19; Heb. 13:5; 2 Cor. 9:8; Matt. 6:26-32 | PODCAST BUSINESS v GOD'S BUSINESS: Prayer Points - post pandemic, closures, revenue, supplies, esp. small businesses, retail, restaurants; pray and fulfill God's business Matt. 28:18-20 | PODCAST RESOURCES v HIS SOURCES: Prayer points: major companies, renewable energy SBC provides contrast with God's resources | PODCAST Health Issues OBESITY: Prayer Points: epidemic decreases in students & adults, churches involved; accountability; statistics in adults & students; SBC trails; exercise initiatives; nutrition options; Romans 12:1-2 | PODCAST SUICIDE: 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 STDs: Prayer points: cases decrease; abstinence taught again in schools & churches & youth groups & even older children's church; families share; social media Ps. 101:3, educate no cure; how to respond as a Christian| PODCAST MENTAL HEALTH - 1 Iin 5 adults; Prayer Points: balanced view of as Christians, Gospel would help those stuck; some need deliverance; others support/counseling; Christian Response article; church involvement | 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 VIRUSES/PREVENTION: Prayer points: Recent Covid Stats; recovery to those who have it; we learn from the "plague" experience, 2 Chron. 7:13-14; praise God for 99% recovered; we prevent future ones by prayer/repentance | PODCAST Crime Focus GANGS: Locations | SBC Indicators | Prayer for children | Prayer for Violence | Prayer Points: Verdugo, Crips, Bloods, Mexican Mafia gangs: decrease of crime & membership; division among them; laborers to minister; transformed; chains broken | PODCAST FENTANYL/DRUGS: Fentanyl Facts | Prayers for deliverance | Highland News Fentanyl Report; Prayer Points: decrease in prescribers, makers, dealers, takers, over-dosers, movers across borders, families affected, narcotics units; increased education & training; Bills pass. Verses to help: 1 Pet. 5:8; 1 Jn. 2:16; 1 Cor. 6:12: PODCAST RECENT CRIMES: SBC crime grade is D; many crimes increased. Prayer points: decreased crime, drug related crimes, vandalism, homicide, theft, burglary, auto theft. When hearing about a crime; commit to pray. | PODCAST LAW ENFORCEMENT: Local & County | Crime Mapping | Prayer Points: Police Departments, CA Highway Patrol, Sheriff units, Divisions & Programs, discernment, protection, safety, relationships w/family, co-workers, respect for them by citizens, hope, encouragement, emotional safety, salvation. | 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 PRISONS/WORKERS: Prayer points: Before they get incarcerated, while they are incarcerated, when they get out & able to become healthy citizens [not return nor repeat crimes]; more prison ministries & support for staff who work for them less burnout & counseling; revival in prisons; lives transformed | PODCAST Environment Focus EARTHQUAKES: SBC very high earthquake risk, over 13K earthquakes since 1931. USGS states a 99.60% chance of major earthquake in < 50 years. Most recent largest earthquake affecting SBC 6.4 & 7.1 in 2019. Risk Level: Very High. Earthquake Tracker | USGS | Earthquake Prepare Guide | PODCAST 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; PODCAST 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. PODCAST 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 | PODCAST TRAFFIC IMPACT: Affects our air quality, driving & health. Comes from debris on streets, damage from flooding, winds, rain, snow, landslides, earthquakes, fires, weight of traffic, age. Prayer points: speed signs, highway conditions, road rage, younger drivers; contact politicians; laws change, respect for roads, claiming roads for the Lord. PODCAST SNOW/RAIN/FLOODS/LANDSLIDES: Flood Map | Landslide Map | Rainfall | Avg. Snowfall 9 inches; rainfall 15.4 inches. Prayer Points: more snowfall & rainfall to fill reservoirs, lakes, dams, water supply tanks, preparation & prevention & information about floods, landslides, people involved with decision making, planning and implementation. PODCAST Military Focus 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. PODCAST. 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. PODCAST. 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. PODCAST. 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. PODCAST

  • UNTIL Election Day: Pray for officials

    "1 Timothy 2:1–4 - First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Until Tuesday November 8th, join us in praying for the elected officials in San Bernardino County. Each weekday one city will be highlighted. The names of the local leadership will be identified. If the city has no governing officials, we will pray for the county or state officials in oversight. Included will be a prayer podcast or vodcast with information and ideas on how to pray for those leaders. Introduction & Prayer Challenge Prayer & Voting Guides for Local Leaders Need help praying for the leaders? Check out the prayer guides. In My Faith Votes you can reach out to your officials and let them know you prayed. ***San Bernardino County (electionforum.org) [nonpartisan Christian voting guide from surveys] Praying For Leaders and Elected Officials in Government - National Day of Prayer Task Force My Faith Votes | Pray for Elected Officials Strategic Prayers for Our Elected Officials | Christians Engaged – Pray Vote Engage Prayers for Local Government [Ignited2Pray Ministries] 10 Powerful Prayers for Elections – ConnectUS (connectusfund.org) Community prayers during Halloween: PRAYER POINTS FOR CHRISTIANS DURING HALLOWEEN - Intercessors for America (ifapray.org) All Christians should PRAY on Halloween. Here's how. (faithfulmoms.org) 4 Powerful Halloween Prayers - (prayforeverything.com) 7 Ways to Pray Through an Election (harvestprayer.com) Astoria Community Church: Astoria, NY > 21 Ways to Pray on Election Day (astoriachurch.org) Prayer Podcasts for Officials by City [added Mon-Fri]: Ways to Reach the Elected Officials [See SBC Organization Chart below] Federal Elected Officials State Elected Officials County Elected Officials San Bernardino County Leadership (sbc411.com) [Colony conflict of interest?] City Elected Officials School District Elected Officials Water, Community & Other Elected Officials Take Action on Current Bills up for Votes Action Alerts (realimpact.us) click on each bill and send a note to your officials. They have one already drafted that you can use or write your own. Only takes a few minutes but it makes a HUGH difference in their decision making. Funding Abortion Tourism SB 1142 Funding Public School Awareness Centers SB 1302 Expanding Child "Gender Affirming Health Care SB 107 Banning Parental Access to Children's Medical Records SB 1419 Vaccinating Children without Parental Consent SB 866 Immunization Registry in Schools AB 1797 Nurses Performing Abortions without Doctors SB 1375 Penalties for Physicals Spreading Misinformation AB 2098 Decriminalizing Dangerous Abortion Practices AB 2223 Discrimination of Police Officers AB 2229 Expanding Immunization Data Tracking HR 550 Prayer, Action, Until ... Though there are many leaders, by praying for them city-by-city, we can cover the entire county. Remember Romans 13:1 ESV Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God." United intercession can move the Lord to institute healthy leaders.

  • San Manuel Band of Indians Reservation

    San Manuel Reservation Web Site Prayer Podcast 5/30/22 | for the officials Location: Maara’yam (Serrano) ancestral territory covers present-day Antelope Valley on the west, southwest Mojave Desert to the north, portions of San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains in the center, the Inland Empire north of the city of Riverside to the south, and the city of Twentynine Palms to the east. They believe "As the the Yuhaaviatam clan of Maara’yam from Big Bear Valley, Krukat our Creator gave us the responsibility to steward all of Serrano ancestral territory." Demographics: The people in the San Manuel Reservation are the indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys, and mountains. San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has 50 employees. 51% are women, while 49% men; White (44%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and Black or African American (6%). Employees at San Manuel Band of Mission Indians stay with the company for 5.2 years; makes $38,136 per year. To preserve their culture: they speak & teach the Serrano language [native tongue]; native music sung with gourd rattles for percussion; teach bird singing; basket weaving; plant gathering; gaming such as Peon with bone/wood & annual pow wow. History High in the San Bernardino Mountains at Yuhaaviat, an area of pine trees near present day Big Bear Lake, Kü̱ktac our Creator laid dying. When Kü̱ktac died, the people began to mourn and their grief turned into pine trees, which enriched the land with vegetation and animals, allowing future generations to thrive. The people who lived at Yuhaaviat were known as the Yuhaaviatam, or “People of the Pines”, and were a clan of Maara’yam (Serrano) people. Our people, now known as the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, are the Yuhaaviatam clan of Maara’yam (Serrano) and continue the tradition of holding sacred the land and everything it provides. The first Spanish explorers of the area identified our ancestors as the “Serrano” people, the Spanish term for “highlander.” Many terms have been used in many languages to describe our people. We use the word Maara’yam, the People of Maara’, to describe all peoples known today as Serrano. The name Yuhaaviatam, or People of the Pines, refers to the Serrano clan of our progenitor, Santos Manuel. As a result of colonization, our Tribe is modernly known as the “San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.” The name “San Manuel” comes from a Yuhaaviatam leader known by his Spanish name, “Santos Manuel”. The term “Mission Indians” originated from the 21 missions established by Spanish settlers along California’s coast between 1769 and 1823, from San Diego to Sonoma. During the 1700s, the California Mission System was established, leading to the murder of thousands of indigenous people. Those that survived long enough to be absorbed into the Missions were forced to give up their traditions in favor of western ways of life. Many of our people, the Maara’yam (Serrano), were taken from the Antelope Valley, Mojave River region, and even the Inland Empire, and placed at the San Gabriel Mission, established in 1771. Mission records report contact with clans at the villages of Guachama and Yukaipa’t, and the subsequent baptisms of those Maara’yam (Serrano) people at Mission San Gabriel in 1776. In 1775, the Missions established new rancho outposts, or estancias, across the region, increasing their influence by creating a system or chain of structures that would become essential in their communities. An estancia in Redlands, modernly known as the Asistencia, was established in 1819. This outpost held many Maara’yam (Serrano) people as well as other indigenous people from nearby regions, using them as labor for mission support. One notable feat was the building of the Mill Creek Zanja, a massive irrigation system that extends from the base of the San Bernardino Mountains through Mentone, Redlands, and Loma Linda. This feature supported agriculture across the region and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places with the notation that it was built by Serrano men. In addition to the Mission system and the agricultural industry, opportunities related to mining and the Gold Rush drastically changed California, bringing in new settlers who created ranches, farms, mines, and logging camps. Not only did these newcomers want to establish ownership over the land, they also wanted to use it without obstruction. As a result, indigenous people who remained on their ancestral lands were viewed as a nuisance and were often the victim of harsh treatment and violence. One such group of people was our clan, the Yuhaaviatam ("People of the Pines”) of Maara’yam (Serrano) people, who had remained in our homelands across the Big Bear Valley. In 1866, as anti-Native American sentiment ran high, a skirmish between settlers and non-Maara’yam (Serrano) Native Americans in the Summit Valley triggered a month-long killing spree of our peoples across the Big Bear area by a San Bernardino militia. Our Kiika’, (Tribal Leader) Santos Manuel, led the remaining Yuhaaviatam - numbering only 20-30 people - away from our mountainous homelands into the San Bernardino Valley. Over the next few decades, our people ventured through the valley along Warm Creek, running into unwelcome settlers who reacted harshly to our presence. We first settled near what is now the National Orange Show Event Center, moved on to Meadowbrook Park, and then made our way to the Harlem Springs area before being completely removed and placed on the San Manuel Reservation in 1891. The Act of Relief for Mission Indians was passed in 1891, which recognized the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians’ inherent rights to self-govern as a sovereign nation, as bestowed upon them by the Creator. Following the establishment of the Reservation, the federal government would continue to make decisions on our behalf, dictating what we could and could not do as an independent nation. Our Tribe fought to rebuild our community in a way that remained true to our culture and tradition, as well as honored the gift and responsibility bestowed upon us by our Creator. In the 1960s and 70s, nationwide protests strengthened relations between Native Americans and the federal government. Following a message by President Richard Nixon recommending a policy of self-determination for Indian Tribes in 1970, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act was signed into law in 1975 allowing San Manuel and all federally recognized tribes to finally exercise our retained inherent right to self-governance. The introduction of Tribal Government gaming on the Reservation in the mid-1980s brought about a more secure economy and enabled our Tribe to rebuild its governance capacity. With our government-recognized independence intact and our future in mind, we began to explore opportunities for new businesses both on and off the Reservation. The Tribe operates Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel and is one of the largest employers in the Inland Empire area. "People of the pines; Sovereignty, a gift from our Creator, sovereignty is our inherent right to self-government, to be vigilantly protected, and paves the road for creating a vibrant, self-sustaining Tribal community." Motto: “Committed to providing our Tribe and community a better quality of life." Map of San Manuel Reservation Location of San Manuel Reservation in SBC Specific Prayer Points Major employers: San Manuel Hotel & Casino & Bear Springs Hotel Government: Tribal Government [General Council, Business Committee & Tribal Court] Schools: overseen by Tribe with assistance Poverty %: The Native community faces the highest poverty rate (26%) and the lowest labor force rate (61.1%) of any major racial group in the United States. Issues they face: 1 in 4 experience food insecurity due to scarce access to food and employment average household income for working Indians is $35,000, compared to $50,000 of the general population 40% housing on reservations is considered substandard compared to only 6% throughout the rest of the country. 30% of native housing is overcrowded. Less than 50% of native homes are connected to a public sewer system and of those, 16% lack indoor plumbing. Additionally, 23% of Native households pay 30% or more of their household income to housing alone. Only 1 in 3 Native American men have full-time, year-round employment in the poorest communities. 22% of our country’s 5.2 million Natives live on reservations, in conditions “comparable to Third World” Lower high school graduation rates Violence against indigenous women die from many preventable illnesses at higher rates than other ethnicities. Indigenous adolescents are up to 30% more likely than white adolescents to be obese, adults are 50% more likely to be obese, increasing the risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. die by suicide at higher rates than any other ethnic group in the U.S. Native Americans also struggle with substance abuse at a rate higher than other groups in the U.S. Covid cases - experience higher rates than other ethnicies Spiritual: ·Christian mission organizations trying to reach these people; Native Americans born again get the passion and courage to minister to their tribes; discover the Creator they acknowledge is the God of our Lord Jesus Christ; transformation from the addictions plaguing their tribes; better living and housing conditions; inward transformation by the Gospel that helps them learn to eat better, have a sense of purpose and feel connected; strongholds broken in areas of drinking, poor eating habits; may creative community gardens arise & hunger and thirst for the Lord; boldness to those who believe to share their faith with others; laborers for the harvest; intercessors arise to pray for their specific tribe UNTIL the Lord moves in their hearts Churches [not exhaustive] Churches nearby the reservation are ​in Highland, San Bernardino and throughout the county; depending on where they live American Indian Christian Mission Who We Are - American Indian Christian Mission (aicm.org) [Arizona] American Indian Ministries – Reaching Native Americans for Christ Native Christians (https://nativeministry.org) [Arizona]

  • Havasu Lake

    City Web Site Prayer podcasts: for the tribe: for the tribal council A Call to Prayer for Native American Nations - Intercessors for America (ifapray.org) Native American Communities Experience Revival - Intercessors for America (ifapray.org) The Native American Revival that Could Change the World | SCENES (scenesmedia.com) (34) AWAKENED - Official Trailer - First Nations rising... - YouTube Havasu Lake is an unincorporated community located on the western shore of the Chemehuevi Reservation in the Mojave Desert. Not to be confused with Lake Havasu City which is on the eastern shore and is part of Arizona. It a subdivision of Needles. The community serves as the seat of the tribal government of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe and is home to the Havasu Landing Casino. The Siwavaats Junior College in Lake Havasu teaches children the Chemehuevi language. Est. population [2021] 438; overall crime grade is F [see details below]. The Chemehuevi name for themselves is Nüwü, meaning simply, "people". Predominantly Chemehuevi American Indians living on the reservation. History The Chemehuevi territory is near the lower Colorado River north and west toward Death Valley and west to the Providence Mountains. A less populated somewhat undefined strip stretched as far west as the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and north of the Mojave River. They neighbored the Koso and Serrano and were intimate with the Mohave. In 1867 after a war with the Mohave, the Chemehuevi, moved westward toward the Twentynine Palms area shared the Oasis of Mara with the Serrano. 1776 Met by Garcés; 1867 War with Mojave, fought well though outnumbered, fled to desert; 1898 Possible year of smallpox epidemic; 1850's: Latter-day Saints helped put a stop to the Spanish slave trade; 1853: Chemehuevi lands declared public domain; 1867-1871: Chemehuevi-Mohave War; 1870's: a small tribal population moved to the Colorado River Reservation; 1907: 36,000-acre Chemehuevi Valley set aside for the tribe; 1930: 8,000 acres of Chemehuevi land becomes Havasu Lake with the building of the Parker Dam; 1971: constitution, Chemehuevi Valley registered as the Chemehuevi Indian Reservation (San Bernardino Co.,California) The Chemehuevi were hunter/farmer and hunter/gatherer tribes. Linguistically, they are closely related to the Southern Paiute. They were friends with the Takic peoples of southern California to the west. They suffered in conflicts with the River Yuman tribes and Whites. Some western bands absorbed into the Southern California macro-culture prior to White arrival. Ultimately, many individuals absorbed into other cultures. "The Wellness Center is committed to facilitate and establish a positive quality of life emotionally, physically, spiritually and mentally in the Chemehuevi Community" - Mission Statement of the Health & Wellness Center! Map of Havasu Lake (West side in SBC) Location of Havasu Lake in SBC Specific Prayer Points Spiritual: "You are a sleeping giant, the original American. You are now awakening. Just around the corner, you may become a spiritual superpower in this country that could change not only America, but the world." -Billy Graham Christian Indian ministry to reach out to this area and minister to the Indians Gospel preached, people come to the know the Lord, share it with others Intercessors to rise up in the town and be encouraged by surrounding intercessors, united prayer with other believers Tribal Council Chemehuevi Indian Reservation Crime issues: A crime occurs every 15 hours (on average) in Havasu Lake; violent crime grade is F; property crime is D- and other crime is F; top crimes are vandalism at 50%; theft at 21%; burglary at 10%; drug crimes at 9% and assault at 7%. Current Covid Cases School: only 1: Chemehuevi Valley Elementary in Havasu Lake, CA (elementaryschools.org) Points of Interest: Havasu Landing Resort & Casino; ASAP Program [Alcohol Substance Abuse Program; "Father, today we stand in the gap for the Native American Nations of our country. We confess the sins of our forefathers who treated them cruelly, unjustly, and deceitfully. We are sorry for the misfiring of missionary efforts that elevated western culture over the true Gospel of Jesus. Forgive us these sins. Our past humbles us and ignites in us a passion to pray for these first nations, that You would sweep through them with an awakening to the truth of Your grace and the understanding that the Creator God has revealed Himself to them through His loving Son Jesus Christ. Dispel the darkness. Command the Hosts of Heaven against the evil one keeping our Native American brothers and sisters in bondage to despair, bitterness, poverty, alcoholism, and hopelessness. Come with deliverance and healing in Your wings, and then unleash them to change our nation and world. In Jesus' Name. Amen." Churches [not exhaustive] no churches in city proper closest churches in Arizona Lake Havasu City & Needles

  • PRAYING FOR SCHOOLS - in July

    The Lord commanded our ancestors to teach His laws, stories of His power & mighty wonders to their children, so the next generation might know them—even the children not yet born—and they in turn will teach their own children. So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands. - Ps. 78:5-7 Will you join with others to pray for the schools & the issues surrounding them, Monday-Friday in the month of July? We will cover daycare, online, public & private schools, K-12, colleges and school districts. We will also pray for the teachings that are trying to affect them. The mandates being pushed and the bills trying to get passed. We will address students, teachers, administrators, librarians, libraries & books, bullying and much more. We will address one major issue Monday-Friday. Pray along with the podcast or post your prayer at the bottom of this page in the comments. Please e-mail us at sbcuniteandawake@gmail.com if you know of current issues facing our schools this coming school year. Helpful Resources Guide to pray for students, teachers and parents Prayers and decrees for schools [by Intercessors for America] 41 Powerful Decrees for Schools [Nancy Huff] Prayers for Administrators 11 Back-to-School Prayers | Christianity Today Bullying 5 Prayers Against Bullying - The Graceful Chapter (90) Prayer For Bullying | Bully Prayers (Protection and Deliverance) - YouTube 25 Powerful Prayers for Children in School – ConnectUS (connectusfund.org) Books, Libraries, Librarians, Bibles God is Answering Our Prayers! - Intercessors for America (ifapray.org) Praise! An Update on Bibles in Schools - Intercessors for America (ifapray.org) Parents, You Have Rights on Controversial Books - Intercessors for America (ifapray.org) Bibles in Schools Moms for Liberty Homeschooling Prayers for Homeschooling (knowing-jesus.com) Homeschool Awakening | Kirk Cameron | USA Schoolboards Pushing Back on Power Hungry School Boards [IFA Special Report] Critical Race Theory Critical Race Theory Action Pack [Intercessors for America] Critical Race Theory Teachers' Unions TEACHER UNIONS PUT SOCIAL JUSTICE OVER ACADEMICS - Intercessors for America (ifapray.org) NEA Called On Big Tech To Fight Parents - Intercessors for America (ifapray.org) Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Sex Identity Crisis Packet How Can We Push Back on Trans Censorship? - Intercessors for America (ifapray.org) Transgenderism in the Youth of America - Intercessors for America (ifapray.org) Mental Health & Drug Addictions Prayer for Mental Health: 15 Prayers for Mental Illness | Christian.net Opioid Crisis in Schools - Intercessors for America (ifapray.org) Information about School Violence, Bullying Increased in California - Heartland Daily News The latest data from the CDC’s biennial Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System High School Reading Lists: Pros and Cons of Controversial Books (publicschoolreview.com) Books That Have Been Banned in Schools (insider.com) The 2022 Rainbow Book List Establishing Your Private School | California Homeschool Network California Homeschool Laws | A2Z Homeschooling Pray for NEA Extremists—Pray for Our Schools! | Tom Gilson (thinkingchristian.net) Prayer–NEA – Okie Dokie Photos About — The Mom & Dad Project (momanddadproject.com) Prayers for parents of school-aged kids – The Courage

  • ANSWERED: Supreme Court Overturned Roe v Wade 6/24/22

    NEWS: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in landmark opinion Don't stop praying! Intercede for the protection of the justices, their law clerks, the lawyers, churches and any organization that is Pro Life. Intercessors for America Prayer Guide | Overturn of Roe V Wade Prayer Guide IFA The Case: Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization Question to Court: Whether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional? On December 1st, arguments were heard on this case in the Supreme Court by Scott G. Stewart representing the petitioner. The case questions the constitutionality of a Mississippi state law prohibiting abortions after the fifteenth week of pregnancy except in cases of medical emergencies or fetal abnormalities, and the Supreme Court's decisions in Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992). In 2018, Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a clinic and abortion facility in Mississippi, challenged the constitutionality of the "Gestational Age Act" in federal court. The law, enacted March 19, 2018, prohibited abortions after the fifteenth week of pregnancy except in cases of medical emergencies or fetal abnormalities. The U.S. district court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, holding that the law was unconstitutional, and put a permanent stop to the law's enforcement. On appeal, the 5th Circuit affirmed the district court's ruling. Actual Oral Arguments of the Case on Dec. 1st Background to Case Supreme Court Judges Web site list & biographies: Tend to vote PRO LIFE Clarence Thomas Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Amy Coney Barrett Neil M. Gorsuch Brett M. Kavanaugh Tend to vote PRO Abortion John G. Roberts Jr., Chief Justice of the United States Stephen G. Breyer Sonia Sotomayor Elena Kagan Law Clerks Each supreme court justice has 4 law clerks serving them. They can and have changed the minds of the justices based on their research and persuasive challenges. Prayer points to consider: their salvation, fear of God, serve with integrity, not give in to pressure, use influence for righteousness, see an ultrasound of an unborn baby at 15 weeks for themselves. Petitioners Thomas E. Dobbs, State Health, Officer of The Mississippi, Department of Health, represented by Scott G. Stewart, Solicitor General. Respondents Jackson Women's Health Organization; Julie Rikelman Esquire, solicitor from NW for respondents & Gen. Elizabeth B. Prelogar, Solicitor General, Department of Justice, Washington, D.C for the U.S. supporting the respondents. Protesters Let's pray for the protection of those who will be conducting the case, both at the supreme court, outside and inside, as well as what goes on between. Those opposing the win of this case are already at work, both physically and spiritually but GOD is the PROTECTOR and is greater than any evil. Media News reporters, both sides of the case, justices, repentance States who will be Abortion Sanctuaries Pray about the states who want to be Abortion Sanctuary states in the event Roe v Wade is overturned will be stopped and fined and no funds supplied. Choosing Death the legacy of Roe trailer [more truth gets out] Matter of Life film [in theaters May 16/17 and on] Intercessors for America how to pray for this situation Sign the petition at SIGN THE PRO-LIFE DECLARATION (prolife.org) Sign the ACLJ petition Pray for the Supreme Court Justices and their clerks Share this video to change people's minds Pray that the final verdict will be 6:3 to overturn Roe v Wade Give Him 15 updated 5/4/22 Sean Feucht Hold the Line update 5/3/22 Radiant Israel response to Leak 5/3/22 AB2223 legalizes self-abortions at any stage of pregnancy and essentially legalizes infanticide in California. It passed the assembly judiciary committee 4/5/22. Take action at the following link . Pray & Act.

  • ROE v WADE: How to pray & act

    Choosing Death the legacy of Roe trailer [more truth gets out] Matter of Life film [in theaters May 16/17 and on] Intercessors for America how to pray for this situation Sign the petition at SIGN THE PRO-LIFE DECLARATION (prolife.org) Sign the ACLJ petition Pray for the Supreme Court Justices and their clerks Share this video to change people's minds Pray that the final verdict will be 6:3 to overturn Roe v Wade Give Him 15 updated 5/4/22 Sean Feucht Hold the Line update 5/3/22 Radiant Israel response to Leak 5/3/22 AB2223 legalizes self-abortions at any stage of pregnancy and essentially legalizes infanticide in California. It passed the assembly judiciary committee 4/5/22. Take action at the following link . Pray & Act. Focus #1 - Facilities that end the life of the unborn In San Bernardino County, there are three: in Victorville, Upland and San Bernardino city. There are also other places that provide abortions: FPA Woman's Health in San Bernardino God is the giver of life. PODCAST #1 Focus #2 - Agencies that help women reconsider taking the life of their unborn child In San Bernardino County, there are five: Pregnancy & Family Resource Center ; Advanced Healthcare for Women & Children ; Assure Pregnancy Clinic; Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (Rialto) ; Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (Fontana) God is caring. PODCAST #2 Focus #3 - Supreme Court Judges Web site list & biographies: John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, Clarence Thomas, Stephen G. Breyer, Samuel A. Alito, Jr., Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil M. Gorsuch, Brett M. Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. God is the Judge. PODCAST #3 Focus #4 - Law Clerks Each supreme court justice has 4 law clerks serving them. They can and have changed the minds of the justices based on their research and persuasive challenges. Prayer points to consider: their salvation, fear of God, serve with integrity, not give in to pressure, use influence for righteousness, see an ultrasound of an unborn baby at 15 weeks for themselves. PODCAST #4 Focus #5 - Supreme Court Decision(s) Today's podcast comes from Give Him 15 (Dutch Sheets) and Intercessors for America combined. The focus is on the actual decision that will be made. Remember that God is the Supreme King, according to Ps. 83:18 Then they will learn that you alone are called the Lord, that you alone are the Most High, supreme over all the earth. PODCAST #5 Focus #6 - ACLJ & David Daleiden ACLJ is the American Center for Law & Justice who filed briefs for this case. David Daleiden is the undercover journalist who captured Planned Parenthood harvesting and selling fetal body parts. Remember as you pray that God is able exceedingly above and beyond all that you could dare to ask or think or pray! PODCAST #6 Focus #7 - Respondents (opposed to Mississippi Law) Most of the lawyers against this case are from New York and the Center for Reproductive Rights. Included is a laywer representing the Mississippi Center for Justice. The counsel of Record is Hillary Schneller. But GOD EXAMINES the hearts of all people. Let's ask the Lord to search their hearts as petitioners examine the evidence presented to them. PODCAST #7 Focus #8 - Petitioners (for the Mississippi Law and to overturn Roe v. Wade) This is a smaller group of lawyers than the opposition but it includes a governor; and attorney generals. BUT GOD REWARDS those who diligently seek Him and we petition on behalf of the righteous in this case who are defending the voice of the unborn children. PODCAST #8 Focus #9 - The unborn (who might be aborted) Let's intercede on behalf of those who are living inside of their mother's wombs right now and whose moms or surrounding influencers are considering abortion. BUT GOD was THERE when they WERE FORMED. PODCAST #9 Focus #10 - Women considering abortion & those who have There are many pregnant women that may feel pressured or overwhelmed and may see no way to care for their child to be and need godly advice. There are also women who will be hearing this case who have had an abortion and will have strong feelings about it. BUT GOD is the source of life. PODCAST #10 Focus #11 - Those intending to do evil; potential protestors, spiritual forces, etc. Let's pray for the protection of those who will be conducting the case, both at the supreme court, outside and inside, as well as what goes on between. Those opposing the win of this case are already at work, both physically and spiritually but GOD is the PROTECTOR and is greater than any evil. PODCAST #11 Focus #12 - David (Dobbs) vs. Goliath (Women's Health Organization of Jackson, MS) In the podcast listen to the retelling of the famous David v. Goliath story found in 1 Samuel 17. Petition the Lord of Heaven's armies and declare one should not defy the living God. Let's intercede for Dobbs to overcome Women's Health Organization which will send a major change throughout our country. PODCAST #12 Focus #13 - News reporters, both sides of the case, justices, repentance May the Lord have mercy on us for allowing 60+ million babies to be killed. Petition the Lord for the truth to be shared from the news reporters. PODCAST #13 Focus #14 - Supreme Court Considers Abortion Law - Susan B. Anthony List (sba-list.org) Check out the above to learn the latest developments in the case. To arm yourself with knowledge about a 15-week unborn child. Give Him 15: Daily Prayer with Dutch | Dec. 7, 2021 - YouTube | Give Him 15: Daily Prayer with Dutch | Dec. 3, 2021 - YouTube & Last Week’s Supreme Court Case | Focus #15 - States who will be Abortion Sanctuaries Action References Pray about the states who want to be Abortion Sanctuary states in the event Roe v Wade is overturned will be stopped and fined and no funds supplied. Listen & watch: A Warning Dream Regarding the Abortion Case | Give Him 15: Daily Prayer with Dutch | Dec. 8, 2021 - YouTube Focus #16 - Abortion pill approved by FDA to be send by mail & Unpregnant book/movie promoting abortion. Pray that people will not take the pill; doctors will be hesitant to prescribe and findings that it is not safe will be shared. Pray the movie and the book will not do well and backfire; instead of promoting abortion it will cause people to keep their child or give it up for adoption. See links below. Listen and pray with: Life, Liberty, and Penumbra | Give Him 15: Daily Prayer with Dutch | Dec. 16, 2021 - YouTube Focus #17 - Specific requests from Family Research Council. State legislators to have the courage to continue putting forward pro-life legislation. Churches, ministries, and the pro-life community to come alongside and support families and single mothers in need. Pregnancy resource centers to have the resources to expand their critical work of reaching abortion-minded and other vulnerable women. An adoption movement that will ensure every infant that is saved from abortion and every child waiting in foster care finds their forever home. Abortion businesses like Planned Parenthood to be cut off from receiving our taxpayer dollars. References 'ROE WILL GO': A PREDICTION - Intercessors for America (ifapray.org) LET US PRAY: Seeking to Overturn Roe v. Wade — The Family Foundation (kentuckyfamily.org) AFA.net - Supreme Court agrees to hear case that could overturn Roe v. Wade IFA Guide to praying for the case We Must Not Miss This Opportunity | Give Him 15: Daily Prayer with Dutch | November 18, 2021 - YouTube Overturn Roe v. Wade. Defeat Abortion. Save Babies. | American Center for Law and Justice (aclj.org) 66 Bible verses about Righteous, The (knowing-jesus.com) Prayers to Pray for an Abortion-Minded Woman | Birthmother Ministries Biblical Encouragement for Women Healing from Abortion (billygraham.org) Day 28 Verses Supreme Court Preview: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health – University of Cincinnati Law Review (uclawreview.org) Appealing For Life - Intercessors for America (ifapray.org) 5 ways to PRAY for the Dobbs case — our chance to overturn Roe v. Wade – Standing for Freedom Center California Abortion Council Unveils Plans to Become An Abortion ‘Sanctuary’ (townhall.com) Mifeprex (mifepristone) Information | FDA UNPREGNANT - Movieguide | Movie Reviews for Christians The Supreme Court Must Get it Right Today |

  • UKRAINE: Ways to pray

    Need ideas and ways to pray for the crisis in Ukraine? Below is a compilation of resources, guides and tips. If you hear of any, please send us an e-mail sbcuniteandawake@gmail.com . Resource Guides 6 Ways You Can Pray for Ukraine - Billy Graham Organization Ukraine – ARISE:Life (ariselife.org) - a church with people who have relatives in Ukraine and a ministry. Updates on Ukraine 3/17/22 Purim & Ukraine specific points to pray - Generals International Prayer Guide for Ukraine - Intercessors for America 5 Ways to Pray for Christians in Ukraine - Open Doors Prayer Tip #1 - Focus on one issue Think of yourself standing in a circle around Ukraine. Based on your position, visibility and emotional connection, you will be drawn to a specific area that needs prayer. We make up a wall of prayer and tend to see more answers to our prayers when united & focused. Areas to consider: the Ukrainian soldiers, the leaders of the countries (mayors, president, etc.), the ministers, the refugees, those resourcing the needed supplies from neighboring countries, the weak [orphans, widows, hospitalized, sick, injured], brokenhearted, separated families, major players in decision making; the evil and godly spirits behind it; salvation of souls [laborers, boldness, openness]; people in the country repent & turn to God for their help [not an exhaustive list; help you brainstorm; what is God tugging on your heart?}. Prayer Tip #2 - Focus on God's perspective Begin with thanksgiving and praise. Many miracles have happened since this invasion began. Get your mind elevated to a higher view. Focusing on all the negative makes it difficult to have faith that God can change things. Recall how God has done the impossible in the past; remind Him and acknowledge the beauty of His holiness, power and might. "Give thanks to the Lord for His love endures forever. [2 Chron. 20:21" Prayer Tip #3 - Focus on mercy In the Lord's prayer we learn to say forgive us our sins AS we forgive those who've sinned against us. Mercy is the foundation of our reconciled relationship with our Heavenly Father. If you have any offense at anyone involved in this battle, forgive. This will help you hear how to pray more effectively. Prayer Tip #4 - Focus on strategies Use God's word to find out how to pray. Use the resources to help you pray. Use worship to build your faith in God's ability to answer your prayers. Use the armor of God to prepare: include tunic of humility; belt of truth; breastplate of righteousness; shoes of the Gospel of peace; shield of faith; helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit. Prayer Tip #5 - Focus on breakthrough Let's face it, we want to see answers, but often do not because we give up. Jesus said if we ask it will be given unto us with faith believing He will. Keep praying until you are confident the Lord heard and will answer your prayer because it is what He wants. 1 John 5:14-15 In solidarity & unity Stay focused. Use the resources. Pray UNTIL.

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