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Adam McCann, writer for WalletHub wrote an article entitled 2022's Most Sinful Cities in America. They compared 180 cities using 7 major categories broken down by 38 indicators for illicit behavior. Sadly, four of the cities are in San Bernardino County. They are San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana. The Lord knew how we should address such disturbing news - pray. Join us this month in following God's way of dealing with sin on a corporate level. Let's seek an awakening of God's people to pray, seek His face [not hand], unite in intercession & repentance on behalf of the sins. Let's believe for revival of lives transformed by the Holy Spirit which reform cities. 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 Reference: 2022’s Most Sinful Cities in America (wallethub.com) "City living has its advantages, but more residents usually means more pollution, more rats, and more trash. The problem is worse in some cities than in others. LawnStarter ranked 2023’s Dirtiest Cities in America following one of the trashiest times of the year, the winter holiday season. We compared over 150 of the biggest U.S. cities across four categories, including pollution, living conditions, infrastructure, and consumer satisfaction. Depending on where you live, you may want to buy some air fresheners, mouse traps, or a can of Raid." Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, National Transportation Research Nonprofit (TRIP), Numbeo, Other LawnStarter Studies, Salvage-Parts.com, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Three California Cities Rank Among The 'Dirtiest' In America - NewsBreak Friday, Mar. 31st - Dirtiest Cities: Consumer Satisfaction Podcast: Praying to increase Consumer Satisfaction re: Dirty, Pollution, Garbage Disposal, Greenery & Parks % of Residents Who Find City Dirty and Untidy: San Bernardino 93.75%; Ontario 50%; Fontana 60%; Rancho Cucamonga 0% % of Residents Dissatisfied with Air/Water Pollution: San Bernardino 91.67% & 70% ; Ontario 66.67% & 25%; Fontana 55% & 35%; Rancho Cucamonga 33.3% & 16.67% % of Residents Dissatisfied with Garbage Disposal: San Bernardino 43.75%; Ontario 50%; Fontana 30%; Rancho Cucamonga 0% % of Residents Dissatisfied with Greenery and Parks: San Bernardino 68.75%; Ontario 70%; Fontana 37.5%; Rancho Cucamonga 33.3% Prayer Points: City officials will create ways to address the air and water pollution problems, Improvement in air quality and water drinkability, our county seat city SB would improve in cleanliness, inspire organizations to take one section of city and clean it monthly like they do the roadways, raise the standards for businesses/residences to keep properties clean, garbage and sanitation would look at areas that need to be updated/cleaned; more parks and greenery; people would voice their concerns to their public officials loudly enough & be heard; help the leaders see a dirty city invites crime, poverty and poor economic growth. Salvation, Transformation & Reformation to the cities. Gospel preached with boldness, lives changed, cities reformed. Scriptures: Is. 1:16; Deut. 23:12-14; Lev. 25:35; Prov. 22:2; 2 Cor. 8:9; Prov. 20:13; 31:8-9 Thursday, Mar. 30th - Dirtiest Cities: Infrastructure Podcast: Praying Infrastructure issues improve: Landfills, Waste Regs., Recycling, Alt. Fuel & Junk Yards Tons of Waste in Landfills & Rating of State Waste Regulations and Measures; #1 highest waste in CA over 50% 1,172,625; #2 is LA at 736K; San Bernardino Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD) is responsible for the operation and management of the solid waste disposal system for the largest county in the United States. Our disposal system consists of five regional landfills and nine transfer stations. Refuse and Recycling Collectors: 160 facilities; 72 closed; 1 clean closed; 3 inactive; 3 planned; 81 active [42 have notifications to fix something not up to code] Alternative-Fuel Stations: 5th place for clean vehicle rebates; 385 in SBC; Fontana 16; Ontario 44; Rancho Cucamonga 24; San Bernardino 54 No. of Junk Yards: in SBC there are 193 junk yards Prayer Points: Trash collectors safety and able to sort properly; residents help in sorting their trash as requested; more products made that can recycle; truth about alternative energy; example electric cars use batteries that cannot be recycled; if electric grid goes down or asked to conserve electricity like last summer, no electricity for vehicle; truth be told and viable ways to help the environment; junk yards have rules to recycle materials for use on other products, innovations how to reuse things; faithfulness to what we have; not overbuying; county officials and Waste Management Division ethical with funds, waste site facilities follow regulations, rules reasonable to follow; less landfills & what to do with those that closed. Scriptures: Lk 16:12; Deut. 19:14; Acts. 2:45; Matt. 6:19-2; Lk. 16;10 Wednesday, Mar. 29th - Dirtiest Cities: Living Conditions Podcast: Praying to improve Living Conditions in Homes Population Density (Residents per Square Mile) - SBC has a population density of 106 people per square mile as of 2018. San Francisco County has the highest population density in California with 17,344 people per square mile followed by Orange County with 3,342 people per square mile and Los Angeles County with 2,421 people per square mile2. Share of Overcrowded Homes - SBC worst residential overcrowding rates in CA; ranks 9th among 58 counties; 1 out of 10 units is overcrowded Share of Homes with No Kitchen or Plumbing Facilities – couldn’t find data, not having a kitchen could be problematic long-term, costly; no plumbing poses health risks; especially long-term. Share of Homes with Mold, Signs of Mice or Rats, Cockroaches or Sewage Disposal: couldn’t find the data; any one of these issues poses a health risk to those in residence. Unsheltered Homeless Rate – CA has highest homeless rate at 67% unsheltered; in 202 0SBC had 2,389 adults/children homeless by count; sheltered increased by 28% [944] leaving 1,445 unsheltered. Cities accounting for 76% of the homeless are in the cities of Barstow, Colton, Fontana, Ontario, Redlands, San Bernardino, and Victorville. Scriptures: Is. 32:18; Prov. 19:17; 28:27; 14:31; Deut. 15:11; Prov. 31:8-9 Tuesday, Mar. 28th - Dirtiest Cities: Pollution Podcast: Praying to improve Pollution Issues: air, water, greenhouse/gas, fuel & smokers Median Air Quality Index: Worst air quality in the US ratio is #US vs #CA in #1 are: position San Bernardino [1/1], Fontana [8/3], Ontario [10/4], Rancho Cucamonga [16/6]. Air pollution particulate matter 17.6 daily average. Presence of Water Quality Violations: yes throughout the county; Currently, our region faces challenges with the man-made groups of chemicals per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) exposure to certain PFAS can lead to adverse health effects in humans. Greenhouse-Gas Emissions (Metric Tons CO2e) per Capita: SBC is in a Greenhouse Gas Reduction plan. that will reduce 7,891 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalents (MT CO2e) per year from new development by 2030; currently MTCO2e/SP 6.7% with goal to lower to 5.4% by 2040. Annual Excess Fuel Consumption (Gallons per Auto Commuter): SBC highest rate of people driving alone; driving further to get to work; more delivery trucks due to warehouses & distribution. Percentage of Smokers – 13% in SBC almost 275K smokers Prayer points: County Supervisors who sit on the South Coast AQMD is the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality; leaders on the Water districts: SBMWD serves San Bernardino & unincorporated cities; each major city has its own water district/leaders; officials overseeing Greenhouse/Gas emissions; more ways to help commuters spend less time, fuel and money commuting; smokers decrease. Scriptures: 1 Tim. 2:1-2; Rom. 13:1-2; Prov. 21:1; Dan. 2:21; Rom. 13:1; 1 Pet. 2:17 Monday, Mar. 27th - Laziness: High school dropouts & Teen Disconnect Podcast: Praying for SBC regarding Laziness: High school dropouts & Disconnected Youth High School Dropout Rate: In SBC 2.6% dropped out county wide; San Bernardino 2.6%; Ontario 2.6%; Rancho Cucamonga 1.6%; Fontana 1.5%; Worst in county is Trona Joint Unified at 58.5%; Victor Valley Union High at 5.9%; Barstow Unified at 3.4%; Lucerne Valley Unified 3.1%. Disconnected Youth (16-24) Rate [not in school nor working] by city: San Bernardino unemployed 16.7%; No diploma 27%; 31% HS grad; 27% some college; 14% college degree. Ontario 4.1% unemployed; 24% no diploma; 27% HS grad; 22% some college; 25% college degree Rancho Cucamonga 3.4% unemployed; 8.5% no diploma; 19% HS grad; 25% some college; 47% college degree Fontana 4.2% unemployed; 23% no diploma; 28% HS grad; 23% 26% some college; college degree Prayer points: Increase in grad rates, decrease in drop outs, ways to help students stay in school and be motivated, more intervention for those who drop out with disabilities; more parents take an active role in child’s education, those 16-24 able to find jobs and better work ethics, more teachings, Bible studies, family discussions on the benefits of working versus being lazy, break the stronghold of entitlement, pride and arrogance, more understanding of God’s love vs selfishness. Scriptures: Ps. 119:66; Dan. 1:17; Prov. 18:15; 2 Thess. 3:10; Prov. 13:4; 10:4 18:9; 2 Thess. 3:11-12 Friday, Mar. 24th - Laziness: Volunteering vs TV Watching Podcast: Praying for SBC & Laziness: Time given to Volunteering vs Watching TV Volunteer Rate: 30% formally volunteer, 40% fundraising, 34% food distribution. Top causes in order 1 to 6: hunger/homelessness, health/wellness; faith/spirituality; animal/wildlife, children/youth, environment/conservation. Avg. 52 hours/year; baby boomers highest percentage; women more than men. Volunteers benefit with a stronger sense of unity, improved overall physical and mental health and aids to resume building. Avg. Daily Time Spent Watching TV by hours: By age group: 18-34 [1.37]; 35-49 [3.24]; 50-64 [5.43]; 65+[7.14]; all adults 4.16 [FYI comparison interact with smartphone avg. 3.30 hrs/day in addition to TV] Prayer points: More people would volunteer at churches, see its importance and value to the body of Christ; more education on why helping others benefits health emotionally, spiritually and mentally; increase in volunteers for good causes; opportunities to build relationships with people outside their comfort zone; the kindness, sacrifice and love displayed would improve communities, volunteers touted more in ads, movies, shows; church volunteers see it as every member being part of a family and all are needed; TV filters used; people would monitor what and how much they watch, is it redeeming the time. Scriptures: Lk. 6:38; Heb. 13:16; 2 Cor. 9:7; Rom. 12:2; Jms.4:4; Matt. 6:2; 1 Jn. 2;15 Thursday, Mar. 23rd - Laziness: Adults Not Exercising & Avg. Work Hours Podcast: Praying for SBC regarding Laziness: Adults not exercising vs Work Hours Share of Adults Not Exercising: SBC has a countywide campaign called Vision 2BActive; educating and encouraging people to increase their physical activity. In a typical week, youths 5-17 should be physically active at least 60 minutes/day; adults 30 moderate daily 5 days/week. Currently 34% youths meet the goal and only 23.5% adults. Facts: 75% SBC residents live within 1 mile of a local park, 5 miles from a regional, state or federal park. Vision2BActive – Vision2BActive (sbcounty.gov) Average Weekly Hours Worked: National average is 34.6 hours/week; SBC averaged 35.5 for the last 12 months. Found average commuter time/week by city: San Bernardino [28.9 hrs]; Fontana [34 hrs]; Ontario [31.5]; Rancho Cucamonga [32.2]. Prayer points: more adults to exercise the minimum 30 minutes/day, motivate others to do the same including their family, address obesity and need to treat our temples well from home, church and studies, people would take up the 2Bactive challenge that SBC provides, people will walk more; use stairways, see the benefits, commuting time would lessen; more jobs available closer to their homes or move closer to jobs; teachings on how to balance work, family and body care; parks, trails, would be used more and safe. Scriptures: Ps. 128:2; Ps. 127:1-2; Prov. 23:4-5; Eccl. 3:12-13; Matt. 6:23-24; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Prov. 24:5; 31:7 Wednesday, Mar. 22nd - Vanity: Tanning Salons & Top 5 Plastic Surgeries Podcast: Praying for Cities ranked on Vanity: tanning salons & plastic surgery [Sex Reassignment Surgery prayer included] Tanning Salons [measured per Capita.] We found around 30 near the 4 cities. Interest on Top 5 Plastic Surgeries. US Stats: 92% on women; 13-19 make up 2%; 30-39 make up 45%. Top five procedures: nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, facelift, liposuction, breast augmentation. [Awareness] Sex Reassignment Surgery on minors/adults: Transgender Surgery Institute of Southern California [Santa Monica]; UCLA Gender Health Program’s pediatric practice [Los Angeles] on minors & Gender Clinic at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (Palo Alto] Prayer points: People will be filled with an awe and reverence from the Lord, the fear of the Lord would be honored more than outward appearance, people would see their value in God more than in how they look, tanning salon owners/workers required to notify clients of potential harm from tanning beds i.e. cancer, premature aging, immune system compromised; plastic surgeons not push unnecessary/costly procedures; laws to protect minors from getting reassignment surgery; education of health issues on the surgery, exposure & expelled if done solely for the money, laws passed it can’t be done as a minor, more teachings on beauty skin deep by families and churches. Scriptures: 1 Sam. 16:7; Jer. 4:30; 1 Pet. 3:3-4; Ps. 139:14; 2 Cor. 4:16 Tuesday, Mar. 21st - Lust: Online Dating Apps [i.e. Tinder] & Teen Births/Abortions Podcast: Praying teen births/ abortions decline & increased moral standards in OL dating apps About Tinder – most popular online dating app that finds singles who live locally; reputation as a hook up app, shows pictures profiles that you swipe right if you like, left if not interested. Requires a picture and short blurb about yourself including relationship goals. Most used by age 52% 18-29; 38% 30-49; 10% 50+. Two good articles addressed it from a Christian’s perspective: if it tempts you delete it; use caution when meeting someone, make sure of their motives. Estimated Teen births/abortions in Cities/county: County teen births 12.5% vs. abortions 8.7% 1,025 vs. 715; San Bernardino [127 vs. 74]; Fontana [126 vs 73], Ontario [106 vs 62] , Rancho Cucamonga [103 vs 60] . Prayer points: People review apps for safety features before using, Christians pray before using an online dating app, higher standards required when using the apps [i.e. conservative pictures, nothing abusive, aggressive, immoral allowed in conversations]; apps used for sexual immorality would diminish in use; people delivered from sexual addictions, revival among those developing, promoting & using the apps, teen births continues to decrease in rate; abortions among teens decrease, more education on the option to adopt; increase promotion of abstinence before marriage at home, in school and at church. Scriptures: 1 Cor. 10:23; 2 Tim. 2:22; 2 Cor. 6:14; 1 Cor. 15:33; 1 Cor. 13:4-7; Gen. 2;18 Monday, Mar. 20th - Lust: Adult Entertainment Establishments/Events & Online Podcast: Praying for the Lust Indicators in Sinful Cities – Adult & XXX entertainment & events About Cities: San Bernardino [SB] ranked 10/182; Rancho Cucamonga [RC] ranked 64/182; Ontario ranked 93/182, Fontana ranked 113/182 Adult Entertainment Establishments per Capita [escort services; gentlemen’s clubs, etc.] – San Bernardino [13+]; Ontario [9]; RC [9]; Fontana [11] [also Victorville, Rialto] Erotic/Burlesque Events per Capita – over next 2 months over 12+ events Google Search Interest Index for “XXX Entertainment" [measures search interest for online adult entertainment] Prayer points: Less adult entertainment establishments replaced with a healthy business; people who own will get saved & change the business; people attending these place on ground or online will be convicted and delivered and set free; those who are victims from sex trafficking will be found, counseled, healed, released and find new edifying work, those who succumb to this work for the money will see its long term damage to multitudes; takers get penalties more than the ones supplying. Scriptures: Matt. 5:28; 1 Jn. 2:16; Gal. 5:16; Col. 3:5; 2 Tim. 2:22; Job 31:1; 1 Cor. 6:18 Friday, Mar. 17th - Greed: Casinos, Gambling, Charitable Giving Podcast Cities: San Bernardino [SB]; Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga [RC]; Fontana each ranked 42/182. Casinos per Capita: San Manuel Yaamava Resort & Casino [Highland], Dads Casino Party & Poker Night [Ontario]; E-l33t Gaming [Upland]. The lure of Las Vegas gambling. Share of Adults with Gambling Disorders: 38K in SBC; CA has Office of Problem Gambling (OPG) that provides education, counseling, treatment and identification. Included is helpline, training and technical assistance, public awareness campaigns and research. Three major organizations help gamblers: Gamblers Anonymous for gamblers specifically similar to AA. Gam-Anon for the spouse, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers. GamTalk a 24/7 moderated online peer support forum. Charitable Donations as Share of Income: Six out of ten (or 60%) households give to charities; By age group broken below; all tend to give to local places of worship. Millennials on average/annually give $481, 84% give & make up 11% of donors; Gen X gives $732 on avg/annually; 59% give regularly, tend to fund raise & volunteer ; Baby boomers give $1212 avg/annually; 72% give; make up 43% of all donations; Silent Generation gives $1,367 avg/annually; 88% donors; 11% of population give 26% of all donors Prayer points: Decrease in gambling compulsion, for the 3 groups helping the gambler, family of gambler and the peer support forum to see an increase in attendance and freedom; state will continue to provide more help to those with the problem & education at places that allow gambling; churches will address best uses of money especially as prices of commodities increase; people give more to charities and tithe as the Lord encourages, as a result see needs met. Scriptures: Proverbs 13:11; 1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Timothy 6:9-10; Matthew 6:24; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Luke 6:38; Acts 20:35 Thursday, Mar. 16th - Smoking & Debt-to-Income Ratio [Excesses/Vices] Podcast Excesses/Vices: Praying for Decreased Smoking & Poverty Podcast Adult Smokers [11% over 178K in SBC; US avg 15%, 18% high school students used e-cigarettes/vaping machine 1/x daily] SBC promotes resources to quit smoking & lists the risks/harms: Stained teeth/tongue; dulled sense of taste/smell; Bad breath; Gum disease; Tooth loss; bad skin; bad smelling clothes/hair; poor sports performance, longer healing times and risk of illness, lung cancer. Debt to Income Ratio: Debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is the percentage of gross monthly income that goes to paying monthly debt payments and used by lenders to determine borrowing risk. Top 10 cities & their poverty rates %: Muscoy 39.3%; Adelanto 38.5%; Barstow 36.4%; Lenwood, 35%; Trona 33.9%; Homestead Valley 33.3%; Lucerne Valley 31.4%; San Bernardino 30.6%; Needles 26.5%; Victorville 23.3%. Prayer points: Continued education on the harms of smoking; more education on vaping to youth; decrease in number of adults/youth who smoke any type; churches find creative ways to not only feed the poor, but also help them learn how to manage their income; schools return to teaching budgets, community colleges offer classes on how to save/spend affordably; more teaching from pulpits on scriptural money management principles; people would take some of these poorest cities and pray for them for a month or year; of the 10 poorest cities 4 legalized cannabis distribution in all forms; for the city councils to see the correlation to poverty and use of it; find alternative ways to build their economy and income. Verses: Heb. 12:1; 1 Cor. 10:13; 1 Cor. 6:12; Lev. 25:35; Prov. 22:2; 2 Cor. 8:9; Prov. 17:5 Wednesday, Mar. 15th - Marijuana, Opioids & Drug Overdose [Excesses/Vices] Podcast Population Using Marijuana [measures 12 & older who used marijuana in past month] 12-17 4.68%; 18-25 25.9%; 26+ 13.5% [in the US 15% use MJ] Concerns THC in MJ increased; risks intoxication, anxiety, agitation, paranoia, psychosis, schizophrenia, addiction, cognitive impairment, poor performance at work, poor judgment, poor concentration, difficulty in recall & attention. Retail Opioid Prescriptions Dispensed 12-17 yrs [1.72%]; 18-25 [3.25%]; 26+ [3.59%] Drug Overdose Deaths [measures deaths due to drug poisoning] 2021 San Bernardino county had 1,630 drug overdose deaths, intentional & non. By age: 20-29 [304]; 30-39 [322]; 40-49 [307]; 50-59 [373]; 60+ [269] [trend showing an increase in senior drug overdosed deaths in the last several years] Prayer points: more education on risks/harms of MJ use; drug enforcement agencies able to crack down on illegal distribution of drugs esp. fentanyl, more people voice their opinions against drugs at city hall meetings like a Christian pastor group did in Barstow; boldness and courage to believers to speak up, more informed with data to prove the problems, prevention programs in churches, education in Christian schools about harms, more education on opioid addictions/risks, awaken people to the truth and set them free from the addictions, transformed lives by the gospel. Verses: Luke 4:18; 2 Cor. 3:17; Ps. 107:10-22 Tuesday, Mar. 14th - Excess Drinking & DUI Fatalities [Excesses & Vices] Podcast Excessive Drinking [measures age-adjusted prevalence of binge and heavy drinking among the adult population.] By age alcohol use past month: 12-17 [6%]; 18-25 [45%]; 26+ [50%] Binged alcohol past month: 12-17 [4%]; 18-25 [28% ]; 26+ [21% ] Drank alcohol 1-2x/week: 12-17 [47% ]; 18-25 [45% ]; 26% [49% ] DUI-Related Fatalities per Capita 114 fatalities [2020] 2nd highest county in CA; LA #1 216 [2020] 4,753 DUI convictions [2018] Ranked 5th highest county in CA; highest convictions by age: 42% [21-30]; 27% [31-40] Prayer points: more education about dangers & health risks of binge drinking; harder rules in colleges specifically CSUSB; Loma Linda University; Chaffey Community college; Victor Valley Community college; University of Redlands, tough love documentaries about DUI fatalities, victims injured to speak up or who lost a loved one; more on social media about it; less DUI fatalities; more law enforcement car checks; the freeway marquis to post about not drinking; that there is no tolerance when caught; MADD speaks to schools; more celebrate recovery groups open to the public Verses: 1 Cor. 6:12; Eph. 5:18; Phil. 4:5; 1 Pet. 5:8 Monday, Mar. 13th - Podcast: Excesses/Vices: Obesity, Fast Food & Caffeine Consumption Share of Obese Adults in San Bernardino county 7-in-10 Adults or 69% are Overweight or Obese Students in Grades 5th, 7th & 9th: 4 in 10 overweight or 43% overweight [23% at health risk; 20% needs improvement] Top obese school districts: Fontana 49.4%, San Bernardino 48.5%, Rialto & Colton 48.4%, Victor 44.7% Fast-Food Establishments per Capita in SBC 1050 Fast Food Restaurants serving 2,121,220; that’s 1 per 2,020 people & 1 per 19 sq. miles. Top cities with most: Ontario 132; San Bernardino 99; Rancho Cucamonga 96; Fontana 95 Share of Adult Coffee Drinkers [measures share of adults who drank ready-to-drink coffee in past six months.] How much is too much? More than 4 cups brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or two "energy shot" drinks [caffeine content varies in drink] 16-oz. energy drink can have 54 to 62 grams of added sugar; exceeds max amount rec. per day; guarana in energy drinks increases caffeine amount Health risks excess caffeine: serious heart and blood vessel problems; heart rhythm disturbances; increases heart rate and blood pressure, anxiety, sleep & digestive problems, dehydration Verses: Proverbs 23:20-21; 30:8: 23:2; Phil. 3:19 Friday, Mar. 10th - Top 10 other SBC Cities based on Jealousy Categories Podcast Top 10 by category Worst: Ranked top 10 in 3 categories: Earp, Vidal, Nipton, Cima, Baker, Green Valley Lake, Fawnskin; Ranked in 2 categories: Angelus Oaks, Colton, Edwards AFB, Essex/Fenner, Amboy/Cadiz Theft: Green Valley Lake 153%: Edwards AFB 75%; Forest Falls 51%; Fawnskin 48%; Silver Lakes & Helendale 34%; Nipton 23%; Cima 23%; Vidal & Baker 22% Vehicle Theft: Montclair & Ontario & Bloomington & Fontana & Rialto 6.5%; Colton 6.2%; Upland 6.1%; Chino 6%; Grand Terrace 5.9% Burglary: Fawnskin 14%; Green Valley Lake & Earp 13%; Nipton 11.4%; Cima 11.3%; Baker & Argus/Trona 11%; Amboy/Cadiz 10.9%; Essex/Fenner 10.8%; Big River 10.6% Vandalism: Needles/Havasu Lake 50%; Earp 42%; Victorville 24%; Pioneer Town 22%; Angelus Oaks 21%; Seven Oaks/Barton Flats 19%; Colton 18%; San Bernardino Intl Airport 17.6%; Newberry Springs 17.4%; Vidal 16.5% ID Theft: Fawnskin 5.4%; Green Valley Lake 3.5%; Earp 1.4%; Nipton & Cima & Baker/Oro Grande 1.3%; Vidal, Essex/Fenner 1.3%; Amboy/Cadiz & Edwards AFB 1.2% Prayer points: Crime rates go down in all stealing categories in each city; outreaches that address stealing; sentences for thieves to work & payback what they stole to the victims; more graffiti laws in each community; citizens vote to ensure vandals fix, pay for, or paint over damaged items; task forces to find vehicles faster esp. for those selling parts for more evil; greater education for cybercrime preventions, more cyber PI experts to identify criminals; where there are no city council, county supervisors create teams to address the problems & prevent Scriptures: James 3:16; Heb. 13:15; Ex. 20:15; Prov. 6:34; 14:30; 10:2; Eph. 4:28 Thursday, Mar. 9th - Jealousy: Theft, Vehicle Theft, Burglary, Vandalism, ID Theft Podcast About 4 Sinful Cities: San Bernardino [SB]; Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga [RC]; Fontana Jealousy by rank in order out of 180 cities: SB 108; Ontario 140; RC 144; Fontana163. Theft: RC 17%; Fontana 14%; Ontario 13%; SB 8% Vehicle Theft: Ontario/Fontana 7%; SB 5%; RC 3% Burglary: SB 8%; Fontana 6%; Ontario 5%; RC 3% Vandalism: Fontana 14%; SB 12%; Ontario 8%; RC 3% ID Theft: Ontario/SB/RC/Fontana .8%<= Prayer points: Reminder of the 10 commandments; deliverance from those who are under the enemy’s control; for people to be content with what they have; things stolen returned as part of consequence or paid back when sentenced; ministry to those who steal; is it based on needs or wants; education how to spend & save money; increase cybersecurity teams who can find & sentence cybercriminals; thieves have to labor and do honest work with their own hands, then learn to share; salvation to thieves, transformation, reformation to cities Scriptures: James 3:16; Heb. 13:15; Ex. 20:15; Prov. 6:34; 14:30; 10:2; Eph. 4:28 Wednesday, Mar. 8th - Top 15 SBC Cities Highest Violent Crimes Podcast Top 15 Most Violent Ranked Cities in SBC [# of times ranked in top 5 by category]: Green Valley Lake [5], Vidal [5], Baker [4], Earp [4], Havasu Lake [3], Big River [3], Adelanto [3], Oro Grande [2], Fawnskin [2], Big Bear Lake [1], Angelus Oaks [1], Hinkley [1], Devore [1], Sugarloaf, Barstow. All ranked Violent Crime Grade F. Top 5 by Categories: Assault: Green Valley Lake 13%, Hinkley 8%, Havasu Lake, Devore & Oro Grande 7%. Armed Robbery: 6% Angelus Oaks & Earp, 5% Vidal, 4% Big River, 3% Adelanto. Rape: 4% Green Valley Lake; .45% Baker, Fawnskin, Earp, Adelanto. Murder: 3% Baker, 1.6% Vidal, .7% Earp, .5% Havasu Lake, .2% Green Valley Lake. Kidnapping: 4% Baker, 3% Vidal, 2% Fawnskin, 1% Big River, .8% Green Valley Lake. Drug crimes: 45% Baker, 39% Green Valley Lake, 38% Big River, 26% Adelanto, 14% Vidal. Animal Cruelty: .6% Oro Grande, .3% Earp & Vidal, .2% Havasu Lake & Big Bear Lake Prayer points: Cities where % is so much higher than others have more attention by law enforcement & city community leaders; ways to identify why this is a problem, though in some cases in obscure places; victims of the crimes committed able to find healing, restoration, and deliverance; county supervisors make teams visit these communities with creative solutions to prevent the crimes, county & cities address the drug crimes that are so high, task forces able to do operation rescue in these areas, though small not to be forgotten. Scriptures: Hosea 4:2 ; Proverbs 3:29 ;Proverbs 3:31;Psalms 11:5; Psalms 72:14 Tuesday, Mar. 7th - Anger/Hatred Fontana Podcast About City: Ranks 142/180 most sinful cities overall; 147/180 for anger/hatred; Overall crime grade is D-; violent crime D+; property crime D; other crime F; a crime occurs every 38 minutes; top issues are drug crimes at 21% [very high] theft 14% [high]; vandalism 9%; vehicle theft 6% Repent & Scriptures: [Forgiveness] – forgive any one or any organization who offended you, reconcile with anyone who has a grudge against you, be merciful as God is merciful to us, forgive daily, love enemies, pray for them and those who hurt you, don’t judge [Col. 3:13; Mk. 11:25; Matt. 5:44; 6:15; 18:21-22; Lk. 6:27-30 & 37] Prayer points: drug crimes in Fontana decrease, crime grade improves, those selling, marketing, making and distributing the drugs be caught, sentences harsh enough to cause restraint of future crimes, confusion in the camps of gangs & cartel, South Fontana and Mexican Mafia prison gang La Eme decrease in size & power, Fontana Police Department ethical, just, wise and captures criminals, give them seeing eyes, motivated by law & justice not vengeance, balanced lives with family & work, integrity, more preventive programs, churches pray & help Monday, Mar. 6th - Anger/Hatred Rancho Cucamonga Podcast About City: Rancho Cucamonga ranks 131/180 cities overall; 144/180 for anger/hatred; crime grade overall D; violent crime C; property C-; other D; A crime occurs every 2 hours 41 minutes; top issues 20% vandalism; 10% theft; 5% drug crimes. Repent & Scriptures: harsh words vs a soft answer; selfish desires, lust, want what I want when I want it vs. content in what we have; not reconciling with people we offended; not vengeful, being good to those who hurt us, praying for our enemies vs talking bad about them, not quarrelsome, always trying to pick a fight or argue, vs kind, teachable not resentful, repentance leads to a knowledge of the truth [Prov. 15:1; James 4:1; Matt. 5:23-24; 2 Tim. 2:23-26; Rom. 12:21; 2 Prov. 22:10] Prayer Points: the truth of God’s word penetrates the hearts of those planning crimes, set free from sexual, drug and alcohol addictions, more firearms caught in Operation Rescue; more task force finds, strong convictions and sentences that puts a fear in criminals, punishment worthy of the crime, reformation in prisons, churches/ministries pray for prisoners and have programs to help juveniles not become criminals, conflict management classes taught in prisons and schools, In RC: West Valley Detention Center, Superior Courthouse of CA in RC, judges, defense lawyers & prosecutors. Friday, March 3rd - Anger/Hatred Ontario Prayer Podcast About City: Ontario ranks 125/180 cities overall for most sinful; 145/180 for anger/hatred category; a crime occurs every 1 hour 3 minutes (on average); overall crime grade is D; violent D; property D+; other D-; top issues are 13.5% drug crimes; theft 11%; 7% vandalism; 6% vehicle theft. Pray about Anger/Hatred Indicators: Violent Crimes; Sex Offenders; Aggravated Assault; Bullying; Hate-Crime & groups; Deaths due to Firearms; no Mass Shootings; no Terrorist Attacks Repent with Scriptures: Foolishness; venting our anger, no self-control, yelling, arguing, quick to anger, hot tempered people, stirring up strife, bitterness, hotheaded, insecurity, perverse tongue, mad at people, cursing, being rude [Prov. 14:16; 15:4; 15:18; 16:32; 19:11; 29:11; James 1:19; Eph. 4:30-31] Prayer Points [control anger]: salvation, deliverance, holding their tongue, self-control, slow to anger, stop arguing, quick to listen to understand, quiets contention, decrease, crime grade improves, drug crimes decrease, Ontario Police Department, Drug task forces: Inland Empire Clandestine Lab, Inland Regional Narcotic Enforcement, Drug Enforcement, High-Intensity Drug Trafficking, Ontario City jail, Prison Fellowship, Kairos, Jesus is the Key prison ministries. Thursday, March 2nd - Anger/Hatred San Bernardino Prayer Podcast Info: San Bernardino Crime grade overall is F; violent F; property D+ and other F; every 26 minutes a crime occurs; top issue: drug crimes 41% extremely high and gang activity, high poverty rate 21%. County Pray about: Crime decreases in violence, sex offenders, aggravated assault, bullying, hate-crime, hate groups, firearm deaths, mass shootings, terrorism; crime grade improves, less violence, less property crime & lower drug crimes; gangs divide & decrease; Central Detention Center, San Bernardino City Jail, Central Valley Juvenile Detention & Assessment Center; Operation Consequences; public safety, Criminals, Prisons reformation by the transforming Gospel, deliverance from gangs & addiction, Fatherhood programs succeed and increase, The Mom and Dad Project grow & graduate parents via court orders. Repent/Scriptures: uncontrolled anger, revenge, bitterness, offenses, malice, slander, obscene talk, quick-tempered, quarreling, act before thinking, hating anyone [ Psalm 37:8; Eph. 4:26-27 James 1:20; Col. 3:8; Prov. 14:29; 1 Tim. 2:8; Ps. 4:4; 1 Jn. 3:1] Wednesday, March 1st - Watch the vodcast: Call to Pray for the sinful cities in SBC.

One of the seven major influences in society is in the area where we celebrate the arts, entertainment and sports. Consider how much time and money we spend in any or all of these? Jesus cautions in Matthew 12:34, "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." What we fill our minds with can positively or negatively impact our speech and behavior [GIGO Garbage In Garbage Out or Good In Good Out]. Join us in praying for this far reaching, money making and powerful tool during the month of February? Share this with others so they too can pray for this giant. Feel free to comment below. Others would love to know your thoughts. Tuesday, Feb. 28 - Celebrities in Music, Sports, Movies, Theaters [Higher Standards] Podcast: Praying for celebrities: musicians, athletes, actors/ actresses [Deliver them from Evil] Prayer Points/Scriptures: Musicians – Salvation; more songs pure, inspire, encourage, express what we can’t but better, keep them from temptation; deliver them from evil, higher standards & morals in how they live and conduct themselves in performances [Ps. 68:25 & 1 Chron. 15:16] Athletes – safety & protection, perform ethically, same sex only play in high contact sports, teamwork vs. self-promotion, ethical, moral standards, salvation, able to overcome temptations of fame, fortune & fans [1 Cor. 9:24 & 1 Tim. 4:8] Actors/Actresses – salvation, able to play roles with moral standards, courage to say no to parts that promote evil, able to overcome temptations, balance family/work life, better role models, delivered from evil, protection from fans & paparazzi [1 Jn. 1:11 & James 1:22-25] Personal Challenge: Pick your favorite musician, athlete and actor and pray for God to reveal Himself to them and deliver them from evil Monday, Feb. 27 - Secular Film Industry [Garbage In Garbage Out or Good In Good Out] Podcast: Praying for secular film industry staff, content and influence. Prayer Points/Scriptures: Staff – saved, delivered from evil, set free from addictions, higher standards, better morals, transformation and reformation in the industry [Col. 3:17 & 2 Cor. 5:17] Content – better material, family friendly, inspirational, thoughtful, provoke to good behavior, documentaries that inform without inciting violence, healthier scripts, clean humor, creative ideas that foster better citizenry, less sensational, more educational; responsibility to help not harm people nor children [Prov. 17:22; Luke 17:2] Influence – less images of violence, murders, accidents, blood, gore, stabbings, disturbing images, sexual situations; viewers recognize real from fiction; monitor quantity and quality of films; aware how it impacts sleep, dreams, feelings, mental health, fears; more so in children Ps. 101:3a; 2 Tim. 1:7; Prov. 3:31 Personal Challenge: Next time you choose a film; stop before watching, pray you will turn off anything that is offensive to God and then pray for those who made the film. Friday, Feb. 24 - Arts/Entertainment/Sports - Cable & TV networks Podcast: Lifting up staff behind shows; viewers abide by TV ratings; HPN’s growth Prayer Points/Scriptures: Staff – [writers, directors, owners, costume, make-up, etc.] salvation, higher standards, believers share their faith; Christians pray together; model their faith; better morale, not fall prey to many temptations, lust of the flesh, eyes & pride of life. 1 Jn. 2:16 Parental Guidance Ratings – TV-Y; Y7; Y7FV; G; PG; 14; MA [V-Violence, S-Sex, L-Language, D-suggestive dialogue] Parents and viewers pay attention to ratings; have boundaries what not to watch; those rating the shows do so with integrity; children, teens and parents agree to discuss why shows negatively impact them. Col. 3:5-8 Hollywood Prayer Network – more people commit to pray vs. complain; more join the network [it’s global]; more resources for those in the entertainment industry to stay pure; specific guides with prayer points that meet the needs of the entertainers/staff; model Christlike behavior among unbelieving entertainers. Col. 4:2-6 Personal Challenge: Next time you complain about a show, take the time to ask for forgiveness then pray for all those who put it together. Phil. 2:14 Do everything without complaining and arguing Thursday, Feb. 23 - Entertainment – Christian & Secular Concerts [What’s the Difference?] Podcast: Praying for the environment, purpose and safety at Christian & Secular Concerts Prayer Points/Scriptures [NLT]: Environment – people consider where venue held; what type of people will attend; what will be allowed/not; worship of God or man - 2 Cor. 3:17 vs James 3:16 Purpose – bold gospel messages, worship encouraged, clean entertainment preferred over those promoting evil; fans recognize the motives of the artists/bands - 1 Thess. 2:4 vs. Prov. 21:2 Safety – security guards, people prepare for potential dangers, drugs, drunkenness, open sex prohibited; educate audience before concerts, safety precaution signage posted conspicuously; Prov. 18:10 vs. Prov. 14:16 Personal Challenge: Read this article Christian Concerts vs. Secular Music Events: What's Different? (fanawards.com). Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you when deciding and paying for attending a concert. Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Entertainment – Streaming Services for Movies, TV Shows & Music Podcast: Praying for streaming sites show ratings clearly & increase family & clean options, consumers to filter content and consider how much they spend Prayer Points/Scriptures: Content Filters - Clear markers that show content rating for music & shows; services provide more programming based on healthy choices; strong parental controls - Psalm 101:3 (NIV) Charting Site – Simple navigation to choices based on personal preferences; able to find cleaner shows & music early on; not push evil agenda; Eph. 5:11-15 [NLT] Consumer Costs – services charge reasonably; consumers recognize amount spent on entertainment; addiction doesn’t pre-empt paying for needs; Prov. 21:20 [NLT] Personal Challenge: Choose one of the top video and music services or one that you use and pray the consumers cry out for cleaner material and the streamers meet that desire. Tuesday, Feb. 21 - Topic: Entertainment/Arts/Sports – TV Shows [Where to Draw the Line?] Podcast: Praying for the content, viewers & parents of TV shows Prayer Points/Scriptures: Content – more family friendly less violent, vulgar and villainous; more Christian based healthy writers, more G/PG rated desired by viewers; more public outcry for indecent shows; people speak up; better filters; Gal. 5:19-21 Viewers – frisk the content against Phil. 4:8; would Jesus watch it with them; monitor the amount of time sitting, what they eat while watching, recognize and turn off the shows that put God down or tempt them to do sinful things. Parents – monitor children; not use as a babysitter, recognize what content fosters good behavior and what promotes bad [Prov. 22:6] Personal Challenge: What about you? What do you watch? Would Jesus watch it with you? How much time do you sit viewing a show? Is it helping your body or hurting? Monday, Feb. 20th - Entertainment/Arts/Sports – Fairgrounds [All the Events Hosted] Podcast: Praying for events at SBC Fairgrounds to be family friendly, safe & free from crime. Prayer Points/Scriptures: Concerts & Shows – [strolling entertainers, clowns, jugglers, live bands; ] family friendly, G/PG rated; not risqué; Psalm 101:2-3 Livestock Show – [FFA and 4-H youth Jr. Livestock Auction select, purchase, feed, and groom livestock to be real life stock to be, graded and sold at fair; include steers, lambs, hogs, rabbits and poultry] Prov. 12:10 Exhibits competition – [Home Brew Contest, Preserved Foods, Home Arts, Ceramics & Plaster craft, all Crafts, Miniatures, Models, Collections, Fine Art, Photography and all Youth & 4-H] Ex. 35:10 Horse Racing - [Thursday through Sunday Live Satellite Wagering watch, bet live horse racing from all over the world in only simulcast wagering Facility in the High Desert region of California] Prov. 13:11 Wheel2Wheel Raceway is a 1/8 mile 7 degree banked oval dirt raceway located at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds in Victorville, California. W2W races speedway sprints, dirt karts and mowers throughout the entire season. Welcoming drivers as young as 4 years old and beyond. It is the home track for the Speedway Sprint Cars fabricated by W2W Racing & 777 Racecars. 1 Cor. 9:24 & Phil. 2:3-4 Personal Challenge: Whether you choose to visit the county fair or not. Take a moment to pray for it, when you hear it or others advertised. Pray for the law enforcement, the staff, the bodyguards, and all the young and old who participate in the events. Friday, Feb. 17th - Entertainment: Secular Music [What’s appropriate and what’s not?] Podcast: Praying for higher standards to those involved in making/listening to Secular Music Prayer Points: Lyrics/Content– not evil propaganda, not from the devil, promotes good not evil, have better ratings for parents and adults, more messages that promote inspiration, healthy love, kindness to others, songs that contain violence, swearing, sex, alcohol abuse, drugs be labeled and banned; higher standards in the industry Singers/Musicians – sing & play because they support what they’re saying and is honorable; less motivated by violence, sex, vulgarity and debauchery; protect their voices, help the musicians to support the singers(s) and other band member; back up singers do the same; for their salvation, deliverance from drugs/alcohol, love of money & immorality, for the public to cry out for good models Listeners – Christians challenge the words against Phil. 4:8 [true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, worthy of praise]; what effect does it have on the listener; would Jesus listen to it; for unbelievers to censor the lyrics; to look at what they listen to and question it’s value and affects in their lives; people pay for and/or listen to music that is G/PG rated more than any other Personal Challenge: What secular music do you listen to? What does it cause you to think on – things of the earth or heaven? Good or evil? Tempted to do something against God’s will or to appreciate God’s talents to those who put together the song? Thursday, Feb. 16th: Entertainment - Theaters [Movie & "Live" Performances & Ratings] Podcast: Praying for all those behind the content shown at Movie & Stage Theaters. Prayer Points/Scriptures [ESV]: Movie Theaters – less R rated; more family friendly films; clean environment; volume remains safe for ears; more movie goers choose better content; corporations who own the franchise of theaters have higher moral standards; patrons conduct themselves with respect to others; cell phones off; salvation of workers, managers & owners; sex not allowed in theaters; ensure under age not watching R & NC17 - Ps. 101:3 Stage Theatres – patrons choose clean performances; more family friendly acts; platform allowed for Christian as well as secular talent; safety of performers; salvation to owners, managers & performers; types of plays not immoral; contains healthy humor; thought-provoking not incite hostility; artists who sing or dance or do something creative is clean; doesn’t encourage immorality; patrons show appreciation for performers – Col. 3:5 Motion Picture Association of America [MPAA] – rates films appropriately; public outcry for better films, less indecency, more G & PG rated films; PG rated films not include R rated material, keep within the boundaries of each rating - 1 Cor. 6:12 Personal Challenge: Next time you watch a movie at a theater or at a live stage, pray for the people involved and the content portrayed. When driving by a theater, lift up a prayer for it to be used for healthy entertainment. Wednesday, Feb. 15th: Entertainment – Christian Music [Expression of Praise & Worship] Podcast: Praying for those behind Christian Music [Lyricists, Artists, Musicians, Record Labels] Prayer Points/Scriptures [ESV & NLT]: Lyricists – able to be creative in their lyrics; words would reach believers to encourage, comfort, challenge, convict; messages would reach unbelievers with the Gospel [James 5:13] Artists – creative ways to sing the lyrics in a way that captures the hearts of the hearers, health/safety over their vocal chords, balance of time with family/friends and time with the Lord, able to resist temptation, remain humble [Col. 3:16] Musicians – Able to play unique sounds from their instruments, unified, able to play together with harmony and creativity that supports the singers; clever & innovative ways to make sounds that glorify God; protection from demonic influence [Ps. 150:3-6] Record Labels – Able to distribute to new groups beyond; creative marketing to reach the lost; protected from the love of money; Godly wisdom in running the business; able to find best singers who can reach the world for Christ and encourage believers to worship & praise [1 Chron. 15:16] Personal Challenge: Pray for your favorite Christian artist. Pray for those involved with the current song/lyrics that ministers to you right now. Tuesday, Feb. 14th: Sports/Entertainment: Auto Speedways & Motocross Raceways [Christ remains honored] Podcast: Praying for Fans, Racers, Tracks & Ministries focused on Auto & Motocross racing Prayer Points Drivers – salvation, Christians model Christ well & with integrity/purity; able to overcome temptations; safety when driving; their pit crew & helpers safe & alert Fontana Auto Club Speedway – continues to be free to televise & say the invocation; the cross remains the center of the activities; safety to fans/track staff; gospel shared boldly; fans won’t idolize instead appreciate talent, skill & courage San Bernardino Stock Care Speedway – safety to all racing & supporting the race on tracks; alcohol restrictions before/during/after races; Motocross Glen Helen Raceway – extra precautions for those on the bikes, enforcement of safety gear, dirt prepared properly; orderly conduct on/off the track; prohibition to drugs and alcohol before/during/after the race Christian Race Ministries – Racing with Jesus & Beyond Checkered Flags Personal Challenge: If you attend or watch any of these types of races, pick a team to pray for.If you do not, consider choosing one of the raceways to cover in prayer. Monday, Feb. 13th - Christian Film Production Companies [Reaching the Unreached] Podcast: Praying Christian Film Production Companies reach more people Prayer Points/Scriptures []: Audience – more people watch, reaches secular and Christian viewers, receptive, shares with others, promotes them to believers/non-believers; brings to Christ and/or grows in faith; 2 Peter 3:9 Films – creative, unique, innovative, compelling, persuasive, quality acting/filming, secular and Christian actors perform well, scenes challenge arguments against God; 2 Cor. 10:5 Gospel – preached without shame; clear, penetrating, creatively presented for different age groups; Rom. 1:16 Directors/Producers – Choose content that will make people think about the Lord, purity vs. immorality, courageous faith, right decisions in a dark world, challenge both the believer and unbeliever to grow in the knowledge of God; 2 Peter 3:18 Personal Challenge: Consider your choice of films. Are you supporting the ones that promote the Gospel? Choose one of the top Christian film producing companies from the list above and pray for them. Friday, Feb. 10th - Art – Museums in SBC [Honoring the Creator or Created?] Podcast: Praying for the exhibits in SBC Museums [Designers, Managers, Artwork] Prayer Points/Scriptures [ESV]: Designers – for Christian artists to be able to showcase work that causes the beholder to give glory to God for their skill and talent. For secular artists to create items that also demonstrate the handiwork of God and not for evil promotion. [Exodus 35:35] Museum Managers – Would listen to their patrons, what’s appreciated and what’s not. Find sources to exhibit healthy work and skill, fostering creativity in the visitor, highlight the talents and unique designs, encourage understand of historical items, embrace cultural roots without denying the existence of God as the creator. [Prov. 19:20 & Matt. 10:33] Artwork – People would not worship the created but instead appreciate the craftsmanship skill and gift [if good]; content would be holy not lewd or immoral; help understand history better & learn from it; see things from different perspectives [Rom. 1:25] Personal Challenge: Look for a museum in your city or nearby and find out what it exhibits – for good or evil. Pray for it to be used by God to help people think about His handiwork. If it’s historical, that people would learn from past issues and improve. If used for evil, pray for less visitors, people to speak up on of what they approve and disapprove. Thursday, Feb. 9th - Entertainment/Sports - Super Bowl 2023 [Potential for Good & Evil] Podcast: Praying for the upcoming Super Bowl 2023 – the teams, viewers, performer Prayer Points/Scriptures [NLT]: Teams – Chiefs/Eagles; pray for Christians athletes to be bold in sharing their faith with godly behavior & not fall prey to temptations; for Chaplains to reach non-believers for Christ; for their salvation; open doors; open hearts. Hold to high standards in behavior before/after the game. [Romans 1:16] Viewers – behave respectfully, praise players who demonstrate good sportsmanship i.e. helping opponent off the ground; giving team glory when win is made; not yelling at refs; share their faith with those they are watching with; filter what they watch before game; commercials & during half-time. [1 John 2:15-17] Performers: Rihanna [half time performance]; Chris Stapleton [singing National Anthem; clean Country singer]; Sheryl Lee Ralph [singing hymn Lift Every Voice & Sing, Abbot Elementary actress, clean show]; Babyface [singing America the Beautiful, songwriter & record producer]; DJ Snake [pregame entertainment; French rapper/DJ]; Navy women flyers. Pray for God inspired songs to move the audiences/teams; for lewd songs/actions to stop; for patriotism to be highlighted; the pregame doesn’t hype people to do evil; salvation of the performers, those who used to be Christians return to higher standards and morals and display that in their performances. [Ps. 101:2-4] Athletes in Action hosts a breakfast before the game; pray for the gospel to be shared; able to encourage other athletes to join; for speakers to honor God and share their faith boldly; for the organization to reach their dream to see Christ-followers on every team, in every sport, in every nation and able to help athletes find a relationship with Jesus and use their platform to make a difference in the world. [Matt. 28:19-20] Personal Challenge: If you plan to watch the game, pray in advance to avoid the temptations from the performances, commercials and game upsets. Ask God how you can be a good model of Christ, if watching it with others. If you aren’t watching it, pray for people to not imbibe in ungodly behavior and for believers to be bold in witnessing their faith on the field. Wednesday, Feb. 8th - Entertainment: Music – Grammys [Reformation & Repentance] Podcast: Praying for the Salvation & Reformation of the Grammys & Those Involved Prayer Points/Scriptures [ESV]: Repentance – 2 Peter 3:9 Salvation [could be prodigals] Ezekiel 11:19-20 Less people listen and/or watch Romans 12:1-2 ESV Reached with the Gospel in many ways including visions of Jesus Christ [like Mia's Testimony getting saved after having a vision of Christ] Arguments upended by the Truth 2 Cor. 10:3-5 Unholy Video/Grammy Performance fizzle out; more people abhor it and speak up about it; Ecclesiastes 7:5 ESV Reformation of the Grammys - James 4:4 ESV Personal Challenge: Pray for one secular music artist who doesn’t know Jesus. Use the following Acts 4:12 to guide you. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. 14 Bible Verses To Pray For Your Unsaved Family Members (ambitionsforchrist.com) Tuesday, Feb. 7th - Entertainment/Sports: Video Games [Self-Controlled or Controlled?] Pt. II Podcast: Praying players & parents would create margins of play based on the pros/cons Prayer Points/Scriptures [NLT]: Time – how much spending? Is it best use of time? Is time wasted? [Eph. 5:16-17] Content – Would Jesus play this with me? Why or why not? Does it help or hinder a person’s walk with the Lord? Could you play this around children? [Ps. 101:3] Boundaries – What type of margins should one apply for costs, time, who to play with? If sitting, for how long for your health? [Refer to 1 Cor. 6:12] Personal Challenge: Honestly answer the following questions before playing: Will it edify or entertain me? Am I obeying self-will or God’s will? Does the game glorify God? Will playing result in good works? Does it help me exhibit self-control? While playing, does it redeem the time? Does it pass Phil. 4:8 frisk test? Will playing fit in with your life goals? Does it help give an eternal focus? Monday, Feb. 6th - Entertainment or Sports: Video Games [To play or Not to Play?] Part I Podcast: Praying for ESRB, Ratings, Categories, Developers to have Higher Standards Prayer Points/Scriptures [NLT]: Entertainment Software Rating Board [ESRB]; Ratings: EC; E; 10+; T; M; A; RP Categories: Substances - Eph. 5:18; Blood/gore & Violence: 1 Peter 3:9; Hosea 4:2; Humor: Proverbs 17:22; Ephesians 5:4; Language: Colossians 3:8; Gambling: 1 Timothy 6:10; Nudity & Sexuality: Ephesians 5:5; Game Developers: Ps. 11:5 The Lord examines both the righteous and the wicked. He hates those who love violence. Personal Challenge: Review the categories above used by the ESRB to rate video games. Which ones should you not play if they have those elements? Friday, Feb. 3rd - Sports: Extreme Fighting, Fans, Betting, Professional & Christian Athletes Podcast: Praying about Sports: Extreme Fighting, Fans, Betting, Professional & Christian Athletes Prayer Points/Scriptures Extreme fighting [MMA, UFC, Boxing] goal is to physically harm the other person until they are knocked unconscious or incapacitated. Pray for their salvation, whether God would endorse this type of fighting. (1 Corinthians 10:31) What does the Bible say about extreme fighting / violent sports? | GotQuestions.org Fans – not idolize, not elevate over God, not obsessed with teams/games, harboring hatred against other fans for opposing teams. 1 John 2:15-17 Betting – fantasy sports, gambling, addiction, what’s the motive, would God endorse it Should a Christian participate in sports betting? | GotQuestions.org 1 Tim. 6:9 B Professional athletes – be a good model, avoid drugs or steroids, cussing, fighting with the opposing team, physically abusing women, sexual impurity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Christian athletes – not let it become an idol; keep identity in Christ not the sport; passion more on Christ than winning; good witnesses of their faith; good mentors to younger athletes, donate time & money to charities; (1 John 5:21) Personal Challenge: Which of the following have you experienced as a pro to playing sports? – discipline, camaraderie, fellowship with fans, exercised self-control following sports rules & with teammates or opponents, endurance, perseverance? How did that help you in other relationships? Thursday, Feb. 2nd - Those involved with the Major Sports watched in the US Podcast: Praying for those involved with the Major Sports watched in the US Prayer Points/Scriptures [NLT]: Owners – protect their staff/teams; not cut costs leading to dangers; not love money; healthy business deals, high standards. [1 Timothy 6:10] For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. Advertisers – cleaner ads especially at major events watched by so many; more moral standards [Isaiah 5:20] What sorrow for those who say that evil is good and good is evil, that dark is light and light is dark, that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter. Players – safety, play ethically, high integrity, avoid enhancing drugs, build camaraderie, family time [Ps. 25:21] May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you. Spectators – healthy rivalry, not idolize, avoid arguments over best team, time balanced with family, friends & God. [2 Timothy 2:23-25 ESV] Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, Team staff – consider safety not just winning; build team spirit, encourage self-control in practice and play, build morale & character; same standards expected for all players [Proverbs 25:28 ESV] Personal Challenge: Do you watch any of the most preferred sports in the US? If so, how much do you spend in watching, betting, or buying sports team paraphernalia? How much time do you spend viewing it? Ask the Lord to show you if it’s crowding out time with Him or those you love and/or spending more money than you have? Check out How should a Christian view sports / athletics? | GotQuestions.org. Wednesday, Feb. 1st - Intro to Celebration Prayer Challenge [Arts, Entertainment & Sports] Prayer Points/Scriptures [ESV]: Whether it be art, entertainment or sports – does it pass the test is it true AND honorable AND just AND pure AND lovely AND commendable AND excellent AND worthy of praise? Keep. If not, reconsider its place in your life. Philippians 4:8 Is anything made, played or viewed worthless, blameless or help one walk with integrity? Psalm 101:2-3 Would Jesus endorse one's involvement with it, no matter the capacity? Colossians 3:17 Does it cause addiction? Is it godly? How much do people spend on it? Titus 2:12 Personal Challenge: Identify some of the ways you celebrate arts, entertainment and/or sports. Which ones are helpful and which are not? Allow the Holy Spirit to shine light on your involvement with them; what to keep, what to discard. Podcast: A Call to Pray for the Arts, Entertainment & Sports Industries

New Year challenge to pray for the media rather than complain about it. We can make a difference as we unite in prayer. Each weekday there will be one specific aspect of media that we will cover like reporters, owners, billboards, etc. Let's take back the power of the air waves. Links below access resources & podcasts. Tuesday, Jan 31st – Battle for the airwaves [Prince of confusion vs Prince of Peace] Scriptures: PDF Page of Verses about the prince of the air & The Prince of Peace Prayer strategy: Pray along with the podcast. Use the PDF verses to help you see what God says about this battle for media’s messages. Personal challenge: Take the posture to pray about any media you hear through the lens and headphones of the Holy Spirit. Consider your use of time, the motives of the senders and the outcome in your life, good or evil? Podcast: Praying God’s word over the battle for the airwaves [Lord of Heaven’s Armies vs the powers of darkness] Monday, Jan. 30th – Social Media - Blogs & Pinterest & LinkedIn [Tools or Timewasters?] Scriptures: Prov. 15:14/1 Cor. 10:31; Luke 12:15; Phil. 4:19; Col. 3:23/Eph. 2:10 & 5:16 Prayer strategy: Pray for the pros to increase on each platform & be used more by Christians across the world to reach/teach about Jesus. Pray about the cons on each platform; that believers would challenge how & what they use them for; how much time they use on them and how better to use them for their needs. Personal challenge: Which, if any of these do you use? How much time do you spend on them? To ensure Jesus is Lord of your time, ask Him to help you use these tools efficiently and productively; not wasting any time. Podcast: Praying for Blogs/Bloggers, Pinterest/Pinners, LinkedIn/Professionals to use these tools wisely Friday, Jan. 27th – Search Engines – Google, Bing/Yahoo, DuckDuckGo Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:21; Psalm 25:5; Psalm 86:11 Prayer strategy: Pray for the owners & leaders, developers, staff, higher standards & morals; ethical & legal use of personal data; Christian workers to share their faith & model Christlike behavior; used more for good than evil; better monitoring for cybercrimes including sex trafficking of minors; anything hidden that is evil would be brought to light; helpful more than harmful. Users learn to test everything and not be gullible to what they find. Pray the verses for users. Personal challenge: Use the scriptures to pray for yourself when you use Google or any other search engine – test, keep what’s good, led by truth; fear the Lord when searching knowing He is with you at all times. Podcast: Praying for Google and other search engines to hold to God’s standard Thursday, Jan 26th – Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok & Snapchat [When is it good to share?] Scriptures: Prov. 14:15; Prov. 14:8; Eccl. 10:12; 1 Pet. 3:10 Prayer strategy: Pray for the owners & users for each app; for those who are addicted; who overuse or abuse the platforms; for sexting to stop & laws to enforce & apps to ban; users beware of what to share & to whom; scams; time used. PDF Points Personal challenge: Do you use any of these apps? If so, consider what affect it has on you. Ask the Lord to show you if you are presenting a ‘real self’ or not? Does He want you to use this. If so, for what purpose? If you don’t use any of them, pray for those addicted to them & those who use it for illicit gains. Podcast: Praying for users of Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok etc. [What needs to be shared?] Wednesday, Jan. 25th – Social Media - YouTube [O Be Careful Little Eyes What You See] Scriptures: Matthew 6:22-23; 1 John 2:15-17; Psalm 101:2-4 Prayer strategy: Pray for users to filter what they choose to watch; redeem the time if believers, more Christian channels increase and help disciple/evangelize; for those uploading videos are motivated with good ethics; use disclaimers if they aren’t experts; content that is disturbing, vulgar or distasteful have ratings and decrease. Personal challenge: Ask the Lord to show you what you should and should not watch on YouTube. Then monitor how much time you spend on it. Could it be spent doing something more valuable? Podcast: Praying YouTube be used more for good than evil & users monitor time spent Tuesday, Jan. 24th - Social Media: Facebook [Does it really connect us?] Scriptures: Proverbs 18:2; Colossians 4:6; 1 Timothy 5:13 Prayer strategy: Pray for users to be cautious what they post; cautious what they read; slow to post; quick to listen; cautious of who wants to be “their friend”; have “real” friends versus acquaintances; cautious of marketing; cautious of time use; scams & sexual temptations. Personal challenge: How much time do you use Facebook? If not at all, do you use another media site to connect with people like LinkedIn? Ask the Lord to show you what boundaries He wants you to apply when using it? Podcast: Praying God’s word over Facebook - this giant social media platform Monday, Jan. 23rd – Social Media: Informational Web Sites like Wikipedia Scriptures: Romans 12:2; John 16:13; Psalm 25:5 Prayer strategy: pray for people findings sources to look for current information; relevant answers; accurate facts; written by people who have experience, knowledge or credentials; not motivated by bias and opinions, and identify if they are being persuaded, informed, marketed to buy, or entertained. Pray people less gullible and more educated. Personal challenge: What sources do you tend to seek for information? Apply the CRAAP test. If it doesn’t pass, look for ones that do pass. Additionally, when making statements that come from your internet surfing, be sure the source is credible. Podcast: Praying for Internet Surfers to Learn how to seek reliable information from Web Sites Friday, Jan. 20th - Magazines [To View or Not to View] Scriptures: Luke 11:34; Isaiah 52:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 Prayer strategy: Look at the list of magazines & pray over those that need to increase and be successful. Look over those that promote consumerism; pray for the readers to consider the marketing. Then look again and pray over those that need to decrease. Personal challenge: What magazines do you read? Pray the Lord will show you whether you need to keep subscribing or purchasing them? Individually they cost much rather than annual subscription. Time waster or time helper? Podcast: Praying for magazines to improve our lives rather than tempt us Thursday, Jan. 19th - Printed Media [Influential or Insignificant] Scriptures: Matthew 6:19-20; 2 Corinthians 4:18; Proverbs 16:16 Prayer strategy: Pray for all printed matter that attempts to persuade people to buy what they don’t need, vote for someone that is unethical, vilify opponents or competitors, use services to entrap, increases consumerism and feel you have a poor self-image. Pray also for printed matter that reaches people for Christ; disciples, evangelizes, sells needs, fosters improvement, healthy work habits, informs about political candidates in a healthy way and causes people to be wiser. Personal challenge: What printed matter did you see today? Pray that the Holy Spirit will help you discern what was healthy and what was harmful? If you have control over the paper, shred, contact to stop sending and find ways to not get anything God opposes. Podcast: Praying for Printed Media to be Healthy & Readers to Discern Wednesday, Jan 18th - National & World News [Servants of the Lord or Slaves to the devil] Scriptures: Micah 6:8; Is. 40:15; Psalm 2 Prayer strategy: Read Psalm 2 then pray for those national & world news sources reporting as servants of the Most High to be heard and honored; and those serving the devil to be silenced and shamed. When you hear national or global news that concerns you, instead of worrying pray with thanksgiving that God is greater than all of it. Personal challenge: Use the Micah 6:8 verse to filter what national/world news you listen to and question whether they report with justice or impartiality; with mercy or vengeance; with pride or humility? Then ask the Lord to help you find sources that follow Micah 6:8. Podcast: Praying for National & World News Sources [Truth vs. Evil] Tuesday, Jan. 17th - Praying over the Current News Scriptures: 1 Thess. 5:17; Eph. 6:18; Luke 18:1-8 Prayer strategy: Open BREAKING NEWS: Stop & Pray (sbcuniteandawake.com); pray for some of the current news stories. Consider interceding for those who were injured or killed in traffic accidents, for safer roads, for drivers to respect rules of the road, road conditions. Petition for law enforcement to catch criminals quickly, for reformation of the criminals, for safety to police/staff, for exposure & prosecution of political leaders who commit crimes, economy to improve, Council members who voted on Cannabis super center to be built in Barstow discover the negative impact it will have on drivers, business, drug crimes. Personal challenge: What news did you hear today? Pray for the people, the organizations, the sources and the other readers. Podcast: Praying for Today's Current News Monday, Jan. 16th - Local News Agencies in San Bernardino County Scriptures: Matt.12:36-37; Is. 59:14; Num.13:25-33 Prayer strategy: for salvation to those presenting the news; to speak righteousness & reveal truth; conviction of speaking falsehood; hearers to discern what is not true; deception as end time narrative, contend for truth to be relayed, not biased, favoring one side; not with an agenda; strengthen and direct the will of all who write and shape the coverage of newspapers; remove & replace those with evil motives with those for truth. Personal challenge: Read the story in Number 13:25-33. Ask whether you are getting swept up by the fearmongering or by faith. Consider what local news you listen to and filter it with help of Holy Spirit; discern what is good and what is evil. Podcast: Praying for Local News Agencies [Reveal truth; Expose Evil & Pure Motives] Friday, Jan. 13th - Christian Media Staff/Journalists [Protect & Prevail] Scriptures: Isaiah 52:7; 1 Chron. 16:23-24; Col.1:28 Prayer strategy: able to withstand the slander, malicious gossip, twisting their messages, able to overcome the opposition in love, their protection, openness to the gospel, harvest of souls, encouragement, equipping, training and inspiration to believers; commitment to spending time with God personally, accuracy, open doors, creative methods of delivery. Personal challenge: Think about what you hear of, listen to, or know about a Christian media source. Take a moment to pray for God’s blessings over their messages and its effectiveness. Let’s believe the Lord can use this source to minister to many that face-to-face evangelism and discipleship cannot. Podcast: Praying for Christian media to prevail & flourish Thursday, Jan. 12th – Readers of Media [Consumed or Informed, TMI, NEI, JEI] Scriptures: 1 Sam. 16:7; Ps.1:1-2; O Be Careful Little Eyes hymn Prayer strategy: Pray for the ignorant, the unlearned, the ones who are easily deceived to see the truth, for filters of good vs. evil, consumption vs information, for readers to think about the agendas behind the messages; for God to shine light on the content & reveal hidden motives; challenged to not waste time; take breaks; fast media for a time then see how they viewed the onslaught of information Personal challenge: Now that we’ve looked at various types of media, which ones cause you to be consumed? To buy what you don’t need? To waste time? To help you get something? Prepare you for disasters? Ask the Lord to show you which ones you should stop listening to and which ones to continue. Podcast: Praying for Media Readers to be Mindful of what they see & hear Wednesday, Jan. 11th – Billboards & Truck Signs Scriptures: Col. 2:8; Ps.119:37; Phil. 2:14-16 Prayer strategy: content, message, maker, owner, protection from vandalism, readers, Christian writers, secular writers, business writers, graphic artists, motives, G-rated; viewing safety. Personal challenge: Be mindful of the signs you see on various billboards. Pray you remain safe and not distracted; that you pray and not complain about the messages; you pray some get removed and replaced. Podcast: Praying for those involved in Billboard Content Tuesday, Jan 10th - Radio stations [Far-reaching vs Far-fetched] Scriptures: Prov. 18:21; Matt. 12:34-37; Prov. 13:3 Prayer strategy: Pray for the listeners to hear good and not evil; for those dispensing the information to clarify opinions over facts; for Christian stations to reach a larger audience inc. those in prison, nursing homes, homebound, the lonely, young mothers, to preach the gospel and the word that will not return void; sufficient finances to stay on air Personal challenge: Identify the stations you listen to for information & pray for their staff. Are the messages filling your heart with good or evil? Pay attention to what you are saying. Frisk your thoughts – on things above or worldly? Good or evil? Truth or Lie? Podcast: Praying for Radio Stations [content & workers] Monday, Jan. 9th - Weather News [Forecasting Fear or Forearm] Scriptures: Matt. 16:3; Ps. 107:29; Eccl. 11:4; Lk. 12:54-56; Job 37 Prayer strategy: for those presenting the weather; the staff & owners behind it; if the motive is to inform, prepare & help the listener or to control, increase fear & deceive; that they forewarn & not be fearmongers, exposed if overdramatizing, embellishing with hype & sensationalism, facts not fiction, emphasis on prediction not necessarily accurate, God can change the weather; listeners able to discern fact from fiction Personal challenge: What weather media do you seek to find out the forecast? Knowing that the weather affects Air quality; Wind, Rain; Snow, thunder, Drought; food supply; fires & much more, pray for those in your community affected by one or more of these conditions. Podcast: Praying for those who Forecast the Weather Friday, Jan. 6th - Advertisers in Media: SBSun, Redlands DailyFacts & IE Daily Bulletin Scriptures: Philippians 3:18-19; Luke 16:13; Galatians 6:7-8 Prayer strategy: Advertisers to be ethical, truthful, not exaggerate, not manipulate. Ones to raise funds for causes – honest & use uprightly.Consumers or users aware of harms to children, clutters minds, makes feel bad, tempts, stereotypes, mindful if need or want, sexualizing women, negative effects, amount of time looking at ads Personal challenge: Think about the ads you saw today.Categorize them by need, wants and temptations. Pray that you will not be seduced to buy something you don’t need with money you don’t have nor be tempted to do something that’s against God’s will. Podcast: Praying for the Advertisers in Media Thursday, Jan. 5th – Journalists & Content: SBSun, Redlands DailyFacts & IE Daily Bulletin Scriptures: 2 Peter 3:16; Rom. 13:1-5; 1 Jn. 5:9-10 Prayer strategy: Safety & protection to good ones, grant grace, strength, courage, discernment, understanding and wisdom. Help them to have Accountability, be Objective, discern the truth, gain Favor, Observe Constitution, report with Moral values, Expose groups with nefarious motives. Remove those using this to manipulate, deceive, control, promote evil, cause strife & remove religious freedoms. Personal challenge: What reporter provided you news today? Think about what it took for them to access the information, then write it. Pray for them by name and all the supporting staff, cameramen, editors, etc. If good, pray; accordingly, if not, pray they change or get replaced. Podcast: Journalists & Supporting Staff who report & present the news Wednesday, Jan. 4th – Owners: SoCal News Group & Media News Group Scriptures: 1 Tim. 6:10; Is. 59:14; Micah 6:8 Prayer strategy: Pray for the SoCal News Group groups that own & operate three of our local newspapers: San Bernardino Sun, Redlands DailyFacts and the Inland Empire Daily Bulletin. Points to pray for leadership: not motivated by love of money, strive for fair reporting; focus on accuracy; enforce Journalist Creed, truth & morality. Personal challenge: What specific source(s) did you choose to get news today? Stop & pray for the management to follow Micah 6:8 to act justly, to love mercy & to walk humbly with God. Was the news they lure you with hype & sensationalism Podcast: Owners & Operators of 3 Local Newspapers Tuesday, Jan 3rd - Whose Report will you believe? Scriptures: Ps. 1:1-3; Is. 5:20; Rom 12:2 Prayer strategy: Identify & list other forms of information you seek that come from different platforms. Some of those might include - Reviews on a product from buyers; YouTube channels for how to; Facebook newsfeeds; Twitter, Pinterest, Google Mini or Alexa, Google search engine, Wikipedia. Begin identifying and listing which ones you seek for information. Pray for the authors of the information – their salvation, integrity, honesty and able to separate bias from facts. Personal challenge: When listening to different sources, how do you know which report to believe? Is it godly advice? Are they mocking others? Do they call evil good or good evil? Does it cause you to conform to the world? Is it helping you do God’s will? Podcast: Whose report will we believe? | Reference: Prayer for Media - theglobalwatch.com Monday, Jan 2nd - Introduction to the Media Challenge Scriptures: Eph. 2:1-3; Is. 9:6; Phil. 4:8 Prayer strategy: Focus on the media you listen to or watch. Pray for the salvation of all involved in reporting the information. Forgive them if they shared anything that offended you. Filter what you hear using Phil. 4:8 Is it true? Honorable? Right? Pure? Lovely? Admirable? Excellent? Worthy of praise? Personal challenge: Ask the Lord if He wants you to keep choosing to listen to this media. Vodcast: Media prayer challenge - YouTube

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.

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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

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

"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

"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 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]

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

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