updated 04/13/2025 Sugarloaf City Chamber of Commerce Web Site Prayer podcasts: for the city | for the officials Location : An unincorporated community residential area less than a mile south of Big Bear City and 8 miles from the eastern tip of Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains. Primarily residential with a convenience store and a post office located at the center of the community around 7,096 feet. The name of the town is taken from the nearby mountain, Sugarloaf. The mountain is so called because it appeared to some to bear a resemblance to a sugarloaf. During the olden days, sugar was sold in pieces of a loaf. Demographics ; estimated population [2024] 2,037; median age 45; 45%M; 55% F; 22% households with children; average income $58K; 12% below poverty; 42% high school grad; 34% some college; 20% college degrees; 33% never married; 39% married; 10% widowed; 17% divorced; 85% white; 14% Hispanic; 1% other. Sugarloaf City map Location of Sugarloaf city in SBC History Subdivided in the 1940s. Campsites turned into properties. Remained a suburb of Big Bear City & Lake. Tourist spot for vacation homes, full time homeowners, and caring community. Specific Prayer Points | Video Spiritual: Intercessors rise up and pray for this city; Bible studies from the many churches in Big Bear city & Lake to rise up and minister to this suburb; transformed lives by the Gospel; evangelism boldness, deliverance from drugs and any other addictions. Governed by: Big Bear City Community Services District ; Bear Valley Community Healthcare District ; District 3 – Dawn Rowe Schools: Bear Valley Unified School District Points of Interest: Sugarloaf Mountain & Trail Crime statistics : [2024] overall crime grade is D+; violent crime is D; property crime is D and other crime is A-; top crime issues are theft 16% and burglary 6% Poverty rate : [2024] 28% [16% over CA Avg 12%] 584 people below poverty level Churches [not exhaustive] Churches in Big Bear City & Big Bear Lake

updated 04/13/2025 Pinon Hills City Community Service District web site Prayer podcast: for the city | for the officials Location : west of Phelan off of Highway 138; 28 miles east of Palmdale, and 15 miles west of the Cajon Pass and Interstate 15, 25 miles of Hesperia and Victorville. Piñon Hills is in a tri-community that consists of Piñon Hills, Phelan, and Wrightwood. The elevation is 4,173 feet. Pinon Hills-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 7534% greater than the overall U.S. average. Demographics : estimated population [2024] 7,149; 59% white; 34% Hispanic; Asian 5%; 243 veterans; 73% owners; 27% rent; M:F ratio 47:53%; median age is 44; median household income $67K; average per person income $27K; median house cost $369K; median rent $1100; average household 3 people; 57%; married; 4% separated; 22% never married; divorced 7%; widowed 9%; 90% high school grad or higher; 20% college degrees Map of Pinon Hills Location of Pinon Hills in SBC History • Originally named “Border Town” because of its location on the county line • Homesteaders and cattle ranchers settled the area • Area sometimes referred to as Horine Springs after prominent family • Developed Smithson Springs Water Company • Area began to be referred to as Smithson Springs • Renamed to “Desert Springs” • Post office confusion with Desert Hot springs led to current name • Renamed to “Pinon Hills” after the Pinyon Pines “Where the Desert Meets the Mountains” Specific Prayer Points Environmental issues: earthquakes Governed by: Board of Directors of Community Services District ; considering combining Phelan and Pinon Hills | 1st District County Supervisor Schools/District: Snowline Joint Unified School district ; Pinon Hills Elementary, Pinon Mesa Middle; attend schools in Phelan Crime issues : [2024] overall crime grade is D+; violent crime grade D; property crime D- and other crime A-; top issues are 19% very high theft & burglary 5% Poverty rate : [2024] 19.6% [> 7. 6% CA average 12%] highest among children <18 and 19% 18-59 years Points of interest: Phelan Senior Center Spiritual points : for more churches to rise up to minister to this city of almost 8K people; for intercessors to claim this town for Christ, for laborers to reach this demographic group; supportive ministries to help people recover from addictions, abuse, deliverance and power of the Holy Spirit to set them free; ministries that focus on findings ways for them to replace their physical cravings for Jesus and His love; to get them involved with ministering to others, for pastors to work together and pray; for people to unite in prayer and build bridges; a spiritual awakening and revival Churches [not exhaustive] Shepherd's Call Baptist church [Pastor Stephen Jenney] The Door Ministry [non-denominational] Nearby churches in Phelan & Wrightwood

updated 04/13/2025 Prayer Podcasts : for the city | for the officials Landers is an unincorporated community in the High Desert region of the Mojave Desert, north of Joshua Tree & Yucca Valley, next to Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base. Population, est. 2,777 [2024] people. Its residents are sometimes referred to as "Landroids"—an allusion to the popular UFO culture in the area—and its official slogan is "Beautiful Skies, Miles of Smiles," adopted pursuant to a contest held by the Landers Association in early 2014. It was submitted by Ms. McCall's 3rd and 4th grade class at Landers Elementary School and was unveiled on June 10, 2014. However, for almost half a century, Landers has been known to its residents as "the land of 1000 vistas." Home to the Integraton designed by Charles Wassel. Demographics : M:F 54%:45%; average age is 58; 10% households with children; 90% without; average income $36K; 5% below poverty; 82% own; 18% rent; no high school 4%; high school 38%; some college 34%; college degrees 21%; 47% married; 19% never married; 21% divorced; 12% widowed; 87% white; 6% Hispanic; 2% American Indian; Asian 4%; Other 1%. History | Video The Landers area was originally settled in the early 20th century by prospectors who came to mine gold in Goat Mountain, starting with Charles Reche in 1914. From the late 1940s through the 1970s, Landers was a popular gathering point for conventions of UFO enthusiasts, with the primary destinations of interest being the Integratron and nearby Giant Rock. The area was the epicenter of the June 28, 1992, Lander's earthquake, a magnitude 7.4 strike-slip earthquake. It caused considerable structural damage to the surrounding area, and one death - a three-year-old child. The Morongo Basin Historical Society is located in Landers; the original Post Office is now there. The Integratron, circa 1954, created by, George Van Tassel (1910-1978), believed the structure is like the design of Moses’ Tabernacle, the writings of Nikola Tesla and telepathic directions from extraterrestrials. This one-of-a-kind 38-foot high, 55-foot diameter, all wood dome was designed to be an electrostatic generator for the purpose of rejuvenation and time travel. Its location is important to its functioning. It was built on an intersection of powerful geomagnetic forces that, when focused by the unique geometry of the building, concentrate and amplify the earth’s magnetic field. Magnetometers read a significant spike in the earth’s magnetic field in the center of the Integratron. The Integratron is privately owned by three sisters who have been part of the restoration and maintenance of the structure and property for more than 30 years. Their focus is to restore and preserve the structure while sharing its amazing acoustical properties with the world via the Integratron Sound Bath. This unique structure was listed in 2019 on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. “Beautiful Skies, Miles of Smiles." Map of Landers Location of Landers in SBC Specific Prayer Points Churches unite & experience revival; intercessors arise and pray for this city and the churches, the crime to decrease, for them to join in unity to see drugs drop and lives be transformed Governed by: San Bernardino County District 3 ; Board of Directors - Bighorn Desert View Water Agency (bdvwa.org) Schools : Landers Elementary school Crime issues : [2024] overall crime grade is F, violent crime F; property crime F; other crime B-; top issues are assault 6%; theft very high at 33%; burglary at 8%. Poverty Rate : [2024]: 31.30% - 19% higher than CA avg 12% Points of Interest: Giant Rock ; Integraton [Fusion of Art, Science & Magic] Churches [not exhaustive] Landers Community Church [Calvary Chapel, Sr. Pastor Ruben Vasquez] Bread of Life Mission [Sr. Pastor John Batin, Assoc. Charles Myers & Pat Slaby] Calvary Christian Fellowship [Pastor Tye]

updated 04/15/2025 City Web Site - an unincorporated town along the east shore of Big Bear Lake and surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest. It is 27 miles (43 km) northeast of the city of San Bernardino, and immediately east of the incorporated city of Big Bear Lake. Its population was 12,493 [2024] , up from 5,779 at the 2000 census. Big Bear City is mostly residential, with smaller houses and cabins laid out in typical square block fashion. DEMOGRAPHICS : average income in is $64,673; poverty rate of 16.39%; median rental $1,113 per month; median house value $257,200; median age in y is 42.2 years, 40.7 years for males, and 43.4 years for females; 69% white; 26% Hispanic; African American 1%; American Indian <1%; Asian <1%; other 2%; 30% high school graduates; 42% some college; 17% bachelors/graduate; 10% less than high school; average earnings $37K; 86% speak English; 13% Spanish; <2% other languages; 16% poverty rate; 1,151 veterans. History Well known by the local Indians and grizzly bears that claimed the area as their own; in mid 1800’s, the Serrano Indians hunted and gathered food throughout the area. In 1845, Benjamin D. Wilson led a group of rough-riding Californians through the pine forest and into the valley. Once Wilson discovered this “Island in the Sky”, it became home to trappers, hunters and prospectors. To read more click on History heading ... “To sustain a high quality of life for our community members, while promoting a vibrant local economy that welcomes respectful visitors, in order to foster a kind and caring community of people who value and enjoy our beautiful natural environment." Big Bear City Map Location of Big Bear City in SBC Specific Prayer Points Environmental issues: fires, snow, drought that affects lake Governed by: Government under Big Bear Lake ; under 3rd County District Schools/District: Bear Valley Unified School district Crime issues : [2024] overall crime grade is D+; violent crime D; property crime D; other crime A-; top crime issues are theft 15% & burglary 6%. Poverty rate : [2024] 15.3% [> CA avg. 12%] Males 14%; 18% females; 18-59 rs. 18.5% Points of interest: JAH healing church [offer cannabis in service] Spiritual needs: pastors of the churches connect in prayer for encouragement and unity; intercessors arise and claim this city for Christ; boldness to evangelize; Bible studies to help with accountability; an awakening for those who are feeling useless; a revival to those who have yet to know the Lord; laborers for the harvest; creative ways to share their faith with co-workers and tourists. Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] United Methodist Church Big Bear Foursquare Church Saint Columbia's Episcopal church Spirit of Peace Lutheran Church, Big Bear the Journey Church Big Bear Valley 7th Day Adventist Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Evergreen Baptist Church

updated 04/13/2025 Oak Hills Community Services Web Site Prayer podcasts: for the city | for the officials | for the churches Oak Hills is a census-designated place in the Victor Valley of the Mojave Desert; east of Phelan, west of Hesperia; the region straddles Interstate 15 on the east and west side; below Victorville above the Cajon Junction; Oak Hills sits at an elevation of 3,799 feet; tends to be more of a subdivision with few markets. Demographics : est. population 8,246 [2024]; M:F 54%; 46%; Median age 43; Median income $67K; Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 7.6%; Hispanic 47%; White 41%; Asian 5%; African American 4%; 2+ races 1.5; American Indian <1%; Pros & Cons of Oak Hills | From a Realtor lived there 20 yrs. "Census-designated place, suburb of Hesperia" Map of Oak Hills Location of Oak Hills in SBC Specific Prayer Points Environmental issues: drought, flooding, fires, snow, many properties on septic tanks Governed by: San Bernardino County 1st District Schools/District: Hesperia Unified School District ; Oak Hills High school; Oak Hills Christian preschool Crime issues : [2024] overall grade is C+; violent crime C; property crime D+; other crime A; top crime issue is theft at 12%. Poverty rate : 8.28% [less than CA average 12%] of population below poverty rate 4% white; 14% Hispanic; male 11%; female 7%, children under 6 and those between 74-85 highest rates Spiritual needs: more churches arise for such a large town, intercessors arise and claim this city for Jesus, Bible studies for those who cannot attend a church have to travel to another town; those who know the Lord share their faith with boldness, neighborhood prayer walks or drives focusing on divine opportunities to build relationships; laborers for the harvest, hearts softened towards the Gospel; signs and wonders follow that show the power of God and bring people to Christ. Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] Solid Rock [non-denominational] Abundant Life Of Oak Hills [Non-Denominational] Bible Study Discussion Group Of The High Desert [Non-Denominational] Victorville Thanksgiving church [Assembly of God, Rev. Hosin Choi] nearest cities with churches: Hesperia, Phelan, Victorville

updated 04/13/2025 Prayer podcasts : for the city | for the officials Nipton City Web Site   Location: On a plaque in the town, it says the town was born in 1905, with the coming of the first train on San Pedro. Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad. Originally called Nippeno camp after a nearby gold discovery. The name was changed to Nipton after the railroads merged in 1910. For many years the depot was cattle loading station for several local ranches including Yates's ranch, the Walking Box, and Rock Springs Land and Cattle co. The town and depot also supplied numerous mines in the area, becoming a social area for the sparse population in the area. Community facilities included a school, post office, voter precinct and several small businesses. Begun as a 20th century railroad depot, Nipton is reforming into a 21st century gateway to the National Mojave Desert. The town also has a general store, a trading post, the Whistle Stop Cafe, a RV park, five eco-cabins, and ten sites with teepees on them. There is also a historic schoolhouse and art exhibits connected to the Burning Man event. It has railroad tracks on one side and a massive Joshua tree forest on the other. Nipton looks old and new at the same time. The tiny desert town attracts people who like to star gaze, ride motorcycles, take photographs, visit railroads. Demographics estimated population [2024] 24; average age 41; 14% college; 86% high school; $65K average income; 20% poverty; very high days of sunshine; average rainfall 5"; snowfall average 1.4" History | Recent Youtube Town used to be a mining camp; founded on February 9, 1905, with the coming of the first train on the newly constructed San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad. It was called "Nippeno Camp" following a nearby discovery of gold. The name was changed to Nipton when the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad merged with the Union Pacific Railroad around 1910. In addition to being a cattle-loading station for several local ranches, the town and depot also supplied numerous mines in the area, becoming a social center for the sparse population of the region. In September 2017, Nipton was purchased by American Green Inc., for US$5 million with plans to turn the town into a cannabis tourism destination. The CEO of the company hoped to make this into the first "Pot Town, USA". American Green Inc. sold the town in March 2018 after failing to attract the capital investment necessary to continue the project. The town was sold to Delta International Oil & Gas for a total of $7.7 million in debt assumption and Delta preferred stock, along with a provision that it continue with the project to transform the 80-acre (32 ha) town on the edge of the Mojave Desert into a cannabis-themed resort. As of November 16, 2020, the town was listed for sale again for $2.75 million. Small California Town Just Sold For $2.5M — The Plan To Make It A Tourist Attraction in 2023. The 80-acre town includes a five-room hotel (built around 1905) often visited by silent film star Clara Bow, an original family home, and a general store, town hall, and schoolhouse.Spiegelworld plans to turn Nipton into the center of its operations — and a day trip destination for tourists. “From Pot Town to Place to Stop." Map of Nipton Location of Nipton in SBC Specific Prayer Points Spiritual: Intercessors rise up and pray for this small town, it grows economically, a church rises up, Bible studies arise to bring transformation, that people attending the Burnout Man in nearby Arizona will instead find Jesus to find transformation [not drugs, alcohol, debauchery or any false idol] Governed by: District 1 County Supervisor Schools: none Crime statistics : [2024] overall grade is F; violent crime grade isF; property crime is F and other crime is F; Top crime issues extremely high 93% theft, assault 31%; burglary 28% and vandalism 12% [due to no neighboring cities] Poverty : 33.3% though only 24 people in town [population fluid due to circus performers temporary residency] Points of interest: Burning Man annual event ; C annabis company sells California town it envisioned as a marijuana resort, but pipe dream isn't dead - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) ; Ivanpah Lake Nipton Is Turned into Circus ‘Disneyland’ - Cali Weekly Churches [not exhaustive] none in city proper nearest churches in Las Vegas & Henderson, Nevada

updated 04/13/2025 Prayer Podcasts: for the city | for the officials Needles City Web Site Location : This city is located near the west side of the Colorado River in the Mohave Valley of the Mojave Desert and near Arizona and Nevada almost 110 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. It is isolated from other cities in the county because of where it is located. Barstow, the nearest city within the county, is separated from Needles by over 140 miles of desert and 2 mountain ranges. The city is accessible via Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 95. It got its name from "The Needles", a group of pinnacles in the Mohave Mountains on the Arizona side of the river. Charles Schulz [Peanuts Cartoon creator and artist] lived in this town when he was young. Demographics : overall crime grade is F [see below for more information]; estimated population [2024] 4,882; 66% white; 13% Hispanic, 12% Native American, 3% African American, 5% other; M:F 50:50%; 43 average age; 53% own home; 47% rent; average home size is 3 people; 15% <high school grad; 41% high school grad; 27% some college; 17% college degrees; 95% speak English; average income $33K; for families $49K. History Founded in 1883, considered one of the oldest communities on the Colorado River. It began with the railroad on Old Trails Highway which later became the famous Route 66). The Mojave Indians lived in the valley; some still do today but are called the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe. After the railroad arrived, Needles got its name from the peaks that looked like needles which came from the perspective of Lt. Amiel Weeks Whipple while doing a government railroad survey in 1854. Once Route 66 occurred followed by Interstate 40, citizens tried to keep the freeway from missing Needles for many years which helped in its economy. Since then, the town has built some dams along the Colorado River; dredged the Colorado river in the early 1950s which aided in stopping the flooding that occurred each spring. This also helped the land become suitable for agriculture and housing. The water became clear and suitable for recreation. Two new industries came to the valley, agriculture and recreation. Needles has also been the scene of two major military maneuvers, General Patton’s Army during World War II, and Desert Strike maneuvers in the mid- 1960s. Today the city encourages winter and summer visitors. Places of interest include East Mojave National Scenic Area offers a vast variety of desert scenes and wildlife. The Colorado River has some of the finest boating and fishing possibilities found anywhere. The Needles Municipal Golf Course, which overlooks the river, is a professional 18-hole course with a driving range, golf carts and pro shop. The Topock Gorge and Havasu Wildlife Refuge area can provide hours of enjoyment. It draws tourist because of the warm year-round climate. “Discover Needles!" Map of Needles Location of Needles in SBC Specific Prayer Points Spiritual: Spirit of repentance fall upon the believers and unbelievers, repent and turn to God and experience transformed lives by the Gospel; healing, deliverance from bondages, intercessors arise and pray for this city, spirit of humility, unity among the people in the churches and with other churches, more people in churches helping and praying, more lives changed by the Gospel, boldness to share their faith, Bible studies for accountability and growth and connection, community outreaches, ways to help the poor among them Governed by: City Council ; District 1 County Supervisor Schools: Vista Colorado Elementary , Needles Middle & High schools, Educational Training Center , Needles Community Day school , Needles Assembly of God church school K-12, Chemehuevi Valley Elementary Crime statistics : [2024] overall crime grade is D-; violent crime is F; property crime is D- and other crime is B-; top crime issues are theft 20% very high; burglary 9%; assault 5% Poverty Rate : [2024] 29.1% [very high 17% over CA avg 12%] Points of interest: East Mojave National Scenic Area, Colorado River, Needles Municipal Golf Course, Topock Gorge and Havasu Wildlife Refuge area Churches [not exhaustive] Calvary Church of Needles - Pastor Craig A. Freitag Church of Christ Needles Seventh-day Adventist Church - James Uyeda, Pastor Needles Christian Church Faith Chapel Church of God

updated 04/13/2025 Prayer Podcasts : for the city | for the officials | for the churches Muscoy City Web Site Suburb of San Bernardino City. Living here offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes and tend to lean liberal. Located on the east side of Interstate 215 north of San Bernardino city and Interstate 210. Demographics: est. population [2024] 11,402; 44% rent; 56% own; $251K avg. home price; 44% less than high school grad; 32% graduate high school; 24% had some college or degrees; $46K avg. income; M:F 53:46%; average age 29; rent median $1390; 90% Hispanic; white 6%; black 3%; Asian 1.7%; click on Demographics to see latest news about it. History Developed in the mid-1890s as a community for family agricultural business. Roads and water service were developed to serve one-to-ten-acre parcels. Vineyards, orchards and various field crops were planted and cultivated. After World War II, population growth accelerated, and the area began a transition from agricultural use to a more suburban residential character. During the 1950s and 1960s, the San Bernardino area became a popular stop during road trips. This resulted in more shops opening up to serve the needs of travelers, and more people establishing permanent residences around the Muscoy area. Map of Muscoy Location of Muscoy in SBC Specific Prayer Points **Environmental issues : terrible air quality scores with a CalEnviroScreen burden profile of 96-100%; many people walk and use public transit to get around; streets are often dangerous for people on foot. The poor air quality makes it dangerous for young children, older adults, and people with asthma or other health problems to walk or be active outside. Governed by: District 5 San Bernardino County Schools/District: San Bernardino Unified School district ; Muscoy Elementary; Vermont Elementary; Cesar E. Chavez middle; Cajon High; Crime issues : [2024] overall grade is C+; violent crime C; property crime C-; other crime A-; top crime issues are theft high at 16%; vehicle theft 6%. Poverty rate : [2024] 19.1% [7 above CA avg. 12%]; 38% M; 42% F; 18-59 yrs 35%; children <17 yrs. >40%; 60-74 yrs. >30% [**Highest poverty rate in San Bernardino co.] Points of interest: Safe Routes to Muscoy schools initiative; highest poverty rate Spiritual needs: More churches that are Spanish for the 90% Hispanic population; intercessors to arise and claim this subdivision for Jesus; park ministries to rise up and reach the people who attend them on weekends; the ministers and believers find creative ways to share the Gospel to this highest poverty rate area; churches unite and pray for the lost, the drug issues, the crime, supportive groups to help those recovering from addictions, teachings on how to handle finances; revival that causes families to be transformed by the Gospel and the city reformed by a mighty move of God; for churches to have thriving prayer ministries Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] Generation's church Community Christian church First Baptist church San Bernardino Baptist church Northpark Baptist church Community Bible church St. Timothy Community church University Park church Church of Jesus Christ Latterday Saints Muscoy Church of Christ Los Pentecostales de San Bernardino Gateway Christian Fellowship Calvary Assembly of God

updated 04/13/2025 Prayer podcasts: for the city  | for the officials   Morongo Valley Chamber of Commerce Web Site Location : off Highway 62 south of Yucca Valley; 40 miles northwest of Palm Springs. It is a census-designated place, near the northern edge of the Coachella Valley, and as such is generally dry. Monsoonal moisture leads to thunderstorms at times during the summer, but in the winter, Pacific storms bring most of the rain. It experienced damage in 2005 from the Paradise Fire which burned seven homes and also damaged some of the walkways in the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. All damage has since been repaired and the preserve remains open for birding and hiking. They have a "healing circle" the Indians developed earlier. Now used for people to pray for healing and/or pray. Demographics : Est. population [2024] 3,907. Median age is 49; M:F 1:1; 50% married; 37% households with children; 72% white; 18% Hispanic; 11% other; median income $53K; Average house is $165K History | Video about it The California Indian Wars occurred from the 1820s to 1850s. This caused a migration of Native American territories, due to the Gold Rush. After the American Civil War ended in 1865, Mojave Desert Indian Campaign retaliated against Chemehuevi raids on miners & ranchers in San Bernardino. This ended in 1870. In 1876, President Ulysses S. Grant, by executive order, created nine reservations in the area, including the one in Morongo Valley. The first official "Captain" of Potrero Ajenio who acted on behalf of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, known to Americans by his English name, John Morongo, was the hereditary leader of a Serrano clan called the Maarrenga'. They are now known as Morongo Valley first known in the 185o's as the “Marengo Pass”. It remained the Marrenga' village of the Serrano Shoshonean clan until 1876, then the U.S. government began relocating the tribes to reservations. As settlers replaced the native Americans, they changed the name to Morongo Valley. The Bureau of Indian Affairs referred to the tribe as the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. It was John Morongo who, in turn, is responsible for the name of the great Morongo Basin in Southern California. “One of the Joshua Tree Gateway Communities." Map of Morongo Valley Location of Moronga Valley in SBC Specific Prayer Points Spiritual: Intercessors rise up and pray for this region, pray for the American Indians; more churches to start, weekly Bible studies for those who work weekends and for accountability; for those who are believers to share their faith, transformed lives by the Gospel, deliverance from bondages, less crime and covid cases, a boldness to share their faith and divine move of God in the city. Governed by: San Bernardino County District 3 ; Morongo Valley Community Services District Schools: Morongo Valley Elementary school in Morongo Valley Unified School District Crime statistics : [2024] overall crime grade is C; violent crime is D+; property crime D+ and other crime is A; top issues are theft at 11% Poverty Rate :  [2024] 22.9%; (891 out of 3.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44. Points of Interest: Morongo Valley Casino & Resort ; Big Morongo Canyon Preserve; 49 Palms Canyon Trail; Mission Creek Preserve Trail ; Wardman Park, Cabot's Pueblo Museum Churches [not exhaustive] Calvary Road Fellowship [Pastor Monte Wright] other churches nearby are in Desert Hot Springs

updated 04/13/2025 Prayer podcasts: for the city | for the officials | for churches/ministries Mentone Chamber of Commerce web site : An unincorporated community filled with families who take pride in their roots; approximately 6.2 square miles of rural area; elevation 1,650. est. population 9,847 [2020]; a waypoint or a "Gateway" when heading to and from the San Bernardino mountains and ski resorts. Located above Yucaipa off of Interstate 10 or 330; east of Redlands; west is Oak Glen. Demographics of Mentone ; [2024] Est. population 9,487; 43% white; 40% Hispanic; 8% Asian; 4% African American; 601 veterans; 62% own; 38% rent; $310K average cost of home; 28% speak Spanish; 72% English; 88% high school grad; 23% college degrees; $68K average household income; $30K average person income. History | Video Clip of History After the railroads were developed in the 1880s, people sought to move to a place with less cold winters and humid summers from the East when they heard of the “land of sunshine, orange blossoms and healthful living.” In 1886. the Mentone Co. purchased land north of what was then known as Crafton and south of the Santa Ana River. The city's name Mentone came about because it was similar to the climate in the Mediterranean. To market the area, they embellished what it looked like by showing green hills with sheep grazing but in reality, there were rocks from Mentone Beach. In 1888, McIntosh, real estate agent, bought much of the land then the first orange grove and sold land to people who wanted to build homes. The LA Times raved about the area growing fruit in 1891: At the extreme upper end of the San Bernardino valley is the foothill fruit colony of Mentone. It contains 2000 acres, which are practically above the frost and fog line. Over 200 acres were planted last spring, two-thirds of this acreage being oranges and one-third olives.” This article helped Mentone grow. The post office and The Mentone Sandstone Co. started in 1891; the latter making stones for the San Bernardino County jail. Olive groves came next then the Hotel Mentone in 1892, which was said to have the best croquet court in So. Cal. Due to the lack of tourists and business, the Hotel Mentone became a sanitarium for tubercular and asthmatic patients. The LA Times in1900, declared “NEW HEALTH RESORT” and “Local and Other Physicians and Hotel Men to Build a Large Sanitarium Near Redlands” “The Mentone Sanitarium Association has secured a large tract at Mentone about two miles from Redlands to be the most complete and up to date institution of this kind in this part of the country.” Unhappily, it was another failure and the building was taken down in 1917. The people in the community attempted to have a newspaper promoting the area. The Chamber of Commerce boasted it was a place for “sunshine, health and opportunity” in the Mentone News in 1940: “The Mentone area is nationally recognized as a health center. One of the leading citrus sections of California, Mentone ships around one thousand cars of oranges annually. One of the fastest growing communities in Southern California, new homes and population have increased during the past five years, at rates far above the average town.” Despite never living up to the LA Times, community news and other boasts, to be a big-time tourist destination, the residents enjoy the peace and quiet of a smaller town feel and have been known to say, "their little “resort” is just fine the way it is." “Home of the Oranges on the Rocks. A small town feel." Map of Mentone Location of Mentone in SBC Specific Prayer Points Environmental issues: flooding, mudslides during rainstorms Governed by: District 3 SBC County & Community of Mentone Empowered Together []COMET] Schools/District: Redlands Unified School District ; Mentone Elementary; Faith Chapel, Valley Star High school Crime issues : [2024] overall crime grade is C; violent crime C; property crime D+ and other crime B+; top issue is theft at 11.5% Poverty rate : [2024] 11.4% [below CA average 12%] highest rates in 75-84%; children under 6 17% Points of interest: Mentone Matters [city newspaper online] Spiritual needs: Churches unite & experience revival, intercessors rise up, pray and claim this city for Jesus, believers commit to prayer walks through their neighborhoods, prayer groups arise and declare the city reforms on truth not exaggeration, repentance/conviction of sin that transforms lives by the power of the Gospel spoken in boldness, believers to share their faith at work and with friends and service people, churches to unite in prayer for revival and an awakening; external and internal growth by the transforming work of the Lord; evangelistic outreaches that meet the unique needs of this community; creative ways to share online; increase in children, young adults and millennial attendance; enough finances Churches [not exhaustive] Faith Chapel Assembly of God [Pastors Keith & Julie Short] Mentone Congregational Church [Church of Christ; Pastor Rudolph Dimery]; Sandals Church [East Valley; Pastor Justin McVey] Mentone Seventh Day Adventist Amethyst Bible Church [non-denominational] Rocky Point Fellowship [American Baptist]

After Israel was in exile, the Lord told them to have a certain mindset and approach to the place where they now lived.  “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. ” Jer. 29:7 NLT.  For the month of April and May, we will pray for all the cities in San Bernardino County. And each day for the city where you live using resources on city intercession.    Why pray for other cities than your own? Jesus gave us the reason in Luke 6:38 “Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.”  As we pray for others our own city will be blessed “ Pray to the Lord for the city, for its welfare will determine your welfare. ” [Jer. 29:7 NLT] Linked Podcasts below | Resources Listed at end | Post a prayer in the Comment Section Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Adelanto; Angelus Oaks Podcast Apple Valley; Arrowbear Podcast Baker; Barstow; Podcast Big Bear City; Big Bear Lake; Podcast Big River; Bloomington; Podcast Chino; Chino Hills; Podcast Cedar Glen; Colton; Devore Podcast Crestline; Dagget; Blue Jay; Podcast Edwards AFB & Fawnskin podcast Fontana podcast Forest Falls & Fort Irwin podcast Grand Terrace & Green Valley Lake podcast Joshua Tree & Lake Arrowhead podcast Highland, Hinkley & Homestead Valley podcast Landers & Loma Linda podcast Lucerne Valley & Lytle Creek Morongo Valley & Havasu Lake Montclair & Mentone Mt. Baldy & Muscoy Needles & Newberry Springs Oak Glen & Nipton & San Manuel Reservation Ontario Oak Hills & Oro Grande Phelan & Pinon Hills Pioneer Town & Rialto Rancho Cucamonga Rimforest & Running Springs San Bernardino Silverlakes [aka Helendale] Spring Valley Lake & Sugarloaf Trona & Searles Valley Twentynine Palms & Twin Peaks Upland & San Antonio Heights Victorville Wrightwood & Yermo Yucaipa & Yucca Valley Resources : 5 Ways to Pray for Your City | Blog | American Bible Society News A Prayer to Change Your City | Kenneth Copeland Ministries ( kcm.org ) Pray for a City or Town | Jericho Walls ( jwipn.com ) 7 Prayer Points to Pray for Your City ( prayerleader.com ) Praying for your city ( newtestamentprayer.org ) Prayers for My City and County | ( tomstuart.org ) Praying for Your City - City Gospel Movements How to Pray for Your City | This Is Our City | Christianity Today A Prayer For A Global City — Redeemer City to City Pray for your city or town - 24-7 Prayer International 19 Uplifting Prayers For My City - For Total Protection ( prayersaves.com ) Resource-Pack-for-Praying-about-Violence-in-our-Nation.pdf ( ifapray.org ) 27 Powerful Prayers For The City - That Brings Protection ( prayersaves.com ) 30 Days of Praying Through Your Neighborhood ( navigators.org ) .

Due to heavy windstorms, the second week in January 2025, fires erupted across Southern California, destroying multiple structures, killing others. Please take a moment to stop and pray for the many fires we are experiencing. Here are some prayer points: No more fires start - still have more winds, early drought, dry conditions throughout, vegetation can spark a fire quickly Containment - most are zero percent Firefighters - need more, most exhausted, need rest, stamina and encouragement Police - highway closures, looters, managing who can and can't go places Water - ran out in some areas Rain - we are in a drought | San Bernardino County Conditions | Drought.gov Winds - to subside long enough to manage fires with air power Evacuees - safe places to go, support from friends and family, comfort, what to do next People who lost homes - time to grieve, help with next steps, comfort, basic needs Go fund me account for neighbor's parents who lost their homes https://gofund.me/c866a67c Fire insurance - some dropped this past year, now what, those who have it would be able to rebuild Animals and shelters - safety and sufficient places Power restored - last checked over 400k without Evacuation center s sufficient places and safe Air quality - people use necessary precautions when outside, toxins are now included in some areas Water - those affected by Eaton fire have been told to not drink or use tap water at all. Only bottled water. Enough bottled water available. Transportation - Semi trucks, high vehicles, in winds, several fell over one driver died, safe travels and cautious Government officials - get resources needed to stop the fires, provide needs to victims and be held accountable for what plans were made or not Resources : Incidents | CAL FIRE https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents for fire conditions & updates San Bernardino, Ca, Usa Conditions | Drought.gov for drought conditions Airnow.Gov for Air Quality conditions