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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]

From September to Election Day, we focus our prayers on the elections and all the issues involved with it. Resources and prayer guides will be listed below along with a topic focus and prayer podcast. If you prayed, post in the comment. Or add a prayer topic or point. “Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars. He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he is surrounded by light . Daniel 2:20-22 NLT MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 9/2 - Why pray for the upcoming elections? 9/3 - Voters 9/4 - Voting from 2 Chron. 7:14 mindset - humble & seek God's face 9/9 - Poll workers 9/10 - Ballots 9/11 - Election Integrity 9/16 - Power of our Words re: election 9/17 - Constitution 9/18 - Admitting where we are wrong 9/23 - For Unity & Declaration of Independence 9/24 - CA Ballot Measures Prop 2-6 9/25 - CA Ballot Measures Prop 32-36 9/30 - Voting Machines 10/1 - Election News & Journalist Code of Ethics 10/2 - City Officials 10/7 - County Officials 10/8 - CA State Officials 10/9 - Repent for Healed Land 10/14 - Resource officials [i.e. Fire, Police, etc.] 10/15 - Judicial officials 10/16 - Esther Call 10/21 - Senate, Officers & Committees 10/22 - Congress, House of Representatives 10/23 - Who is really in charge of our nation? 10/28 - God's word for leaders & their authority 10/29 - Local & State officials up for election 10/30 - Judicial Branch Effects on Elections 10/31 - Military Branch 11/1 - Religious Freedom 11/4 - Executive Branch 11/5 - United We Pray 11/6 - United We Stand 11/7 - United in Commission Helpful Resources How to Pray for the Upcoming Election | Articles | Revive Our Hearts Week 35 - (2024) Who are the Good Guys? - City By City ( city-by-city.org ) Sample Ballot Lookup Tool | U.S. Vote Foundation ( usvotefoundation.org ) 10 Prayers for a Peaceful Election Season in America ( christianity.com )

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

WalletHub wrote an article entitled "Most Sinful Cities in America in 2024". They compared 182 cities using 7 major categories broken down by 38 indicators for illicit behavior. Four of the cities are in San Bernardino County: San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana. Let's seek an awakening of God's people to pray, seek His face, unite in intercession and repentance on behalf of these 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 Friday, April 11th - San Bernardino Prayer Focus: Economic Prosperity, Education in City, Peace & Reconciliation, Hope in Times of Despair Prayer Podcast Prayer points:  For artists, musicians, writers, performers clean and godly, not satanic or worldly; for compassion when believers see those in need, not condemnation, for people to serve the city of San Bernardino especially the homeless and find creative ways to get them off the streets permanently, keep families united, participate in the community, parents find ways to balance work/life/parenting, ways to involve family in city that teaches good citizenship and philanthropy, gratitude for the city of San Bernardino, the county seat, for the united group of pastors actively seeking city reformation through the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ, transformation of its people resulting in a city changed. Thursday, April 10th - San Bernardino Prayer Focus: Cultural Enrichment, Environmental Stewardship, Healing of Divisions Prayer Podcast Prayer points:  honor cultural differences and find what unites through Christ, residents and leaders will find ways to beautify the city, clean the parks, streets, highways and neighborhoods from litter, graffiti, a collaborative effort to maintain a clean community, fines and appropriate community service for those who vandalize properties, science ideas to clean the air quality, more trees and drought resistant ways to improve the landscape, water recycled and used in populated areas, use of solar where applicable, healing to any group that has offense, forgiveness and grudges forgiven, love would cover a multitude of sins. Wednesday, April 9th - San Bernardino Prayer Focus: Economic Prosperity, Education in City, Peace & Reconciliation, Hope in Times of Despair prayer podcast Prayer points:  San Bernardino healthy businesses prosper, enough monies allocated to take care of the potholes in the streets, deal with the air quality, economy improves, schools experience revival, all staff in education seek the best for students with godly principles, peace to every part of the city where there has been darkness, confusion or chaos, speak peace over every part that experiences violence, reconciliation with law enforcement and politicians and churches, hope despite the latest findings of the city as dirtiest in the US, let’s pray it becomes a clean city that transforms lives. Tuesday, April 8th - San Bernardino Prayer Focus: Unity, Safety, Protection, Healing & Restoration & Guidance for City Leaders Prayer podcast Prayer points: pray for unity in SB; for safety & protection and those who serve in those areas; for healing & restoration [so many homeless often from mental illness, addictions, mental anguish, scars of injustice] include those who work with them; guidance for city leaders [a daunting job to work thru the quagmire of red tape and remain ethical, believers pray for government officials, no ought against each other]. Resource : 15 Powerful Prayers for Your City – Verse And Prayers CityWide Prayer Event on Apr. 5, 2025 hosted by SB Pastors United https://www.facebook.com/groups/866489293432757/permalink/9416489185099349/ Monday, April 7th - Dirtiest Cities by Consumer Satisfacation Prayer Podcast In the category consumer satisfaction, rankings were as follows reminder 303 US cities/63 CA cities analyzed: San Bernardino 1 in US/CA for worst; Ontario 13 US/5 CA; Fontana 42 US; 14 CA; Victorville 61 US/19 CA; Apple Valley 294 US/59 CA; Rancho Cucamonga 299 US/60 CA. San Bernardino ranked among least healthy counties in CA (Lowest 0%-25%).  In this category they found data on the percent of residents who found their city dirty/untidy; dissatisfied with air & water pollution, garbage disposal and greenery/parks.  Let’s pray for the external issues be addressed by those in leadership and residents will make their voices heard on what dissatisfies them.  On the brighter note, Rancho Cucamonga ranked best in consumer satisfaction the US and CA.   Friday, April 4th - Dirtiest Cities by Infrastructure Prayer Podcast Trash takes center stage when thinking about a city being dirty.  In the category infrastructure SBC cities didn’t rank too poorly: Fontana 189; Victorville 200; Ontario 206; San Bernardino 207; Apple Valley 224 and Rancho Cucamonga 227.  This category is measured by tons of waste in landfills per 100K residents; number of refuse/recycling collectors per 100K residents; Alternative-Fuel Stations per 100K Residents and number of Junk Yards Tons of Waste in Landfills per 100K Residents & 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 per 100K Residents: 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 per 100K Residents: 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 Thursday, April 3rd - Dirtiest Cities by Living Conditions Category Prayer Podcast Poor living conditions can impact mental wellness, raise stress levels, can hinder brain development in kids, memory issues, learning difficulties & behavioral problems. To identify dirtiest cities, population density, overcrowded homes, homes with no kitchen or plumbing, homes with issues like mold, mice, rats, cockroaches or sewage disposal, lastly # of unsheltered homeless.   Ontario ranked 52; San Bernardino 56; Fontana 59; Rancho Cucamonga 64; Victorville 116; Apple Valley 118.  Let's pray for creative ways for city officials, county leaders and church members will identify how to improve the living conditions for its citizens. Population Density - SBC has a population density of 106 people per square mile as of 2024.  Overcrowded Homes - SBC worst residential overcrowding rates.  Unsheltered Homeless Rate – SBC had 4,255 homeless in 2024; 1,200 sheltered, 3,055 unsheltered compared to 2023 1219 sheltered, 2976 unsheltered. Cities accounting for 76% of the homeless include with #unsheltered Barstow [87] , Colton [230], Fontana [260], Ontario [163], Redlands [144], San Bernardino [977], and Victorville [326]. Resource: 2024's Dirtiest Cities in America - LawnStarter Blog Wednesday, April 2nd - Dirtiest Cities by Pollution Category Prayer Podcast San Bernardino city ranked NUMBER 1 out of 303 cities as the dirtiest based on all four categories.  Resource: [ 2024's Dirtiest Cities in America - LawnStarter Blog ] Ontario ranked 5; Fontana 23; Victorville 31; Rancho Cucamonga 160 and Apple Valley 172.    Median Air Quality Index : Worst air quality in the US ratio is #US vs #CA in #1 are:  position San Bernardino 1/1; Ontario 5/4; Victorville 16/6; Rancho Cucamonga 22/10; Apple Valley 23/9; Fontana 24/10.  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 Tuesday, April 1st - Anger/hatred Highest in Arson, Kidnapping & Animal Cruelty Podcast Arson [burning or charring property on purpose, with malicious or fraudulent intent] – Between .28 to .35% in the following cities Hinkley; Blue Jay; Nipton; Baker; Essex; Mt. Baldy; Newberry Springs; Fawnskin; Sugarloaf; Cedar Glen; Big Bear Lake; Lytle Creek; Lake Arrowhead Kidnapping [abducting someone and holding them captive:] – From .13% to .19% Kramer; Edwards AFB; Randsburg; Pinon Hills; Daggett; Oak Hills; Ontario; Pioneer Town; Lytle Creek; Big Bear City; Running Springs; Phelan; Sugarloaf; Fontana Animal Cruelty [causing harm to an animal whether by purposeful action or neglect] – from .03% to .05% Oro Grande; Nipton; Baker; Essex; Newberry Springs; Yermo; Trona; Daggett; Helendale [Silver Lakes]; Fawnskin; Twentynine Palms; Needles Monday, March 31st - Anger/Hatred Highest in Assault, Robbery, Rape, Murder Podcast Anger & Hatred shows up in violent type crimes. Today we identify and pray for the top 10 cities with the highest rate of assault, robbery, rape, and murder. Assault [physical attack] – Nipton, Baker, Essex 30%; Yermo 17%; Daggett 11%; Oro Grande, Trona, Hinkley, Big Bear Lake 8%; Blue Jay, Pioneer Town, Newberry Springs 7%; Fawnskin & Lucerne Valley 6%. Robbery [larceny often using force, threat or armed] – Essex, Nipton, Yermo, Hinkley, Blue Jay 3%; Daggett, Cedar Glen, Running Springs, Newberry Springs, Lucerne Valley, Needles 2%; Edwards AFB, Big Bear Lake, Sugarloaf, Green Valley Lake, Trona, Pioneer Town >1.6% Rape [with force, threat and lack of consent] – between .5 & .6 % Cedar Glen, Green Valley Lake, Cedarpines Park, Big Bear City, Blue Jay, Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Skyforest, Running Springs, Arrowbear Murder [unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another] - >.1% Yermo, Edwards AFB, Nipton, Baker, Essex, Daggett, Oro Grande, El Mirage, Hinkley, Muscoy, Pioneer Town, Randsburg, Fawnskin Friday, March 28th - Anger/Hatred Categories for Sinful Cities Podcast Anger & Hatred – indicators used in this category include Violent Crimes per 1K residents; Sex Offenders per Capita; Aggravated Assault Offenses Known to Law Enforcement per 1K Residents; Bullying Rate; Hate-Crime Incidents per Capita; Hate Groups per Capita; Deaths due to Firearms per Capita; Number of Mass Shootings; Presence of Terrorist Attacks. San Bernadino Ranked 24 out of 180; third worst in California behind Sacramento & Los Angeles. Ontario ranked 124; Rancho Cucamonga 142 and Fontana at 163. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. San Bernardino had the highest of the 4 for Assault, Robbery & Murder and Ontario had the highest for rape. Let’s pray they will decrease over the next year. Prayer points : Crime decreases; 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 & addictions. Thursday, March 27th - T op 10 SBC Cities Highest in Thefts, Burglary & Vandalism Podcast Top 10 Worst SBC Cities by Theft are Nipton 93%; Baker 92%; Essex 90%;Yermo 51%; Dagget 45%; Hinkley 43%; Fawnskin 34%; Kramer 32%; Blue Jay & Lenwood at 31%. Vehicle Theft are Nipton <8%; Baker, Essex & Montclair >7%; Bloomington, Ontario, San Bernardino, Colton, Muscoy & Chino >6% Burglary are Nipton <28%; Baker & Essex 27%; Yermo 13%; Hinkley 11%; Trona, Fawnskin & BlueJay 10%; Edwards & Daggett 9%. Vandalism are Nipton, Baker & Essex 12%; Blue Jay 7%; Yermo 6%; Hinkley, Trona, Fawnskin, Daggett & Lenwood 5%. ID Theft: Nipton, Baker & Essex 3%; Wrightwood, Yermo & Fawnskin 2%; Dagget, Blue Jay, Edwards AFB & Helendale/Silver Lakes >1% Based on these categories, top worst cities for Jealousy indicators include: Nipton, Baker, Essex, Yermo, Fawnskin, Daggett, Blue Jay, Edwards AFB, Lenwood, Hinkley and Trona. Notably most of these towns are remote, out of sight, not high in population, not nearby law enforcement stations. Of the Four cities analyzed for jealousy – San Bernardino highest theft, burglary & vandalism; Ontario highest vehicle theft; Rancho Cucamonga highest ID theft. Let’s pray for thefts, ID theft, vehicle theft, burglary, and vandalism crime statistics all decrease in frequency and quantity. Wednesday, March 26th - SPECIAL CITY-WIDE PRAYER EVENT COMING UP San Bernardino Pastors United [SBPU] is inviting all residents of San Bernardino [and county], including our civic and community leaders, business owners, pastors and churches to unite with us to pray for our city. [San Bernardino is the seat of the county]. As we come together, we will pray for our leaders to receive Godly wisdom, for business to prosper, and for families to be made whole and healthy. We will declare a greater release of miracles, healings, and deliverance at every level of San Bernardino city. Come and stand with pastors as we come together to declare that this year will mark a turning point in the city. Saturday, April 5 at 10am - San Bernardino City Hall - 290 N "D" Street Free parking available at corner of Court Street and "E" Street. Tuesday, March 25th - Prayer Podcast Jealousy Indicators WalletHub analyzed thefts per 1K residents; Identity theft per capita; fraud and other complaints per capita.  In the last 3 years all four cities got worse.  San Bernardino ranked 102 [2022]; 90 [2023] and 85 in 2024. Ontario ranked 140 in 2022; 119 in 2023 and 124 in 2024 improved between 2023-24. Rancho Cucamonga ranked 149 in 2022; 124 in 2023 and 129 in 2024 improved between 2023-24. Fontana ranked 163 in 2022; 149 in 2023 and 150 in 2024 improved between 2023-24.   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 Friday, March 21st - Prayer Podcast Vanity by Tanning Salons, Plastic Surgeries, Sex Reassignment 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. Thursday, March 20th - Prayer Podcast Lust by Tinder Searches & Teen Birth Rate 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. Wednesday, March 19th - Prayer podcast Lust Adult XXX 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. Tuesday, March 18th - Prayer Podcast Laziness HS Dropout & Unemployed 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. Laziness – Total Points: 14.3 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 Monday, March 17th Podcast: Laziness: Amount Watching TV vs Volunteering 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 Friday, March 14th Podcast - Laziness: Adults not Exercising & Avg. Weekly Hours Worked What qualifies a sinful city as lazy? WalletHub identified six contrasting indicators: adults not exercising vs. avg. weekly hours worked [we added commute time]; volunteer rate vs avg. daily time watching TV; and high school dropout rate & disconnected youth. The ranks of the 4 cities in SBC are San Bernardino [16] up from 23 last year; Ontario [38] down from 30 last year and Fontana [40] up from 57 last year and Rancho Cucamonga 106 down from 105 last year. The Bible reminds us not to be workaholics and that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Let’s pray people balance work and body care appropriately so it won’t take a toll on their health and families. 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. 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]. Thursday, March 13th - Excesses/Vices of Obesity, Fast Food & Caffeine In SBC, 7 out 10 adults or 69% are overweight or obese.  Students in grades 5th, 7th & 9th showed 4 out 10 overweight or 43%; 23% at health risk; 20% need 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.  There are 1,050 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 - how much is too much? More than 4 cups brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or two "energy shot" drinks. Let’s pray all of these statistics improve with less people overweight/obese; less fast food establishments and more healthy options, moderation in coffee drinking no matter what form it’s taken. Wednesday, March 12th - Excesses/Vices of Smoking & Poverty Next indicators of a sinful city are smoking and debt-to-income ratios which demonstrate a poverty rate.  Smoking cigarettes in California declined among adults in the last 5 years but increased in the number of youths who used other vices like hookah, e-cigarettes & vaping machines.  In our county, Adult Smokers are 13% in SBC [increased by 2%]; CA avg 9%; US avg 15%, 18% high school students used e-cigarettes/vaping machine 1/x daily.     Average poverty rate in CA is 12%.  Thirty cities in San Bernardino County are above 12%. Those above 20% include the following from highest down: 32% Lucerne Valley; 29% Needles; 29% Mt. View Acres; 26% Morongo Valley; 24% Homestead Valley; 23% Barstow; 22% Joshua Tree; 20% Yucca Valley; 20% Lenwood. For the four sinful cities in SBC: 10% Fontana; 12% Ontario; 19% San Bernardino; 9% Rancho Cucamonga. 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. Tuesday, March 11th - Excesses/Vices of Marijuana, Opioids & Drug Overdoses Cannabis : In San Bernardino County, 6 cities allow retail of cannabis; 18 cities prohibit retail; 4 cities allow distribution; 20 cities prohibit it; 5 cities allow manufacturing, cultivating & testing and 19 cities prohibit all three.  The 3 cities that allow for all aspects are Adelanto, Barstow & Needles.  Colton allows manufacturing & Testing only. San Bernardino city allows retail and limits distribution, manufacturing, cultivating & testing. Hesperia allows only retail for medical use only. Fontana limits the retail by storefront & delivery.  Last year in the US, the number of drug overdose deaths  decreased by almost 3K; yet 105K still died from it.  Opioid prescriptions  also decreased from almost 132 million to almost 126 million.  Let’s pray for a continued decrease in the deaths/prescriptions and for those SBC cities who allow cannabis distribution to consider the effects cannabis has in their community and county. 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 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.   Monday, March 10th - Excesses/Vices of Drinking & DUIs San Bernardino City ranked 25/180 for excesses/vices that use 10 categories which included excessive drinking and DUI fatalities. This included binge drinking which means consuming 5 or more drinks on an occasion for men or 4 or more drinks for women; associated with serious injuries and diseases & risk of alcohol use disorder. Last year California had more than 200,000 DUI-related crashes, resulting in over 280,000 injuries and more than 4,000 fatalities. San Bernardino County held the 4th position in the state for most DUI arrests. Of the 5,631 arrests; 6 were felonies; 3 juvenile and the rest misdemeanors. There were 406 DUI fatalities. Excessive Drinking - 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% ] 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 Friday, March 7th - Anger/Hatred Fontana Prayer Podcast About City : Fontana ranked Ranks 137/180 most sinful cities overall improved from 134; 163/180 for anger/hatred improved from 154 last year; Overall crime grade is C-; violent crime C-; property crime D; other crime A-; top issues theft 14% 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 Thursday, March 6th - Anger/Hatred Rancho Cucamonga Prayer Podcast About City :  Rancho Cucamonga ranks 131/180 cities overall it improve by one from last year and went from 139 to 142/180 for anger/hatred; crime grade overall C-; violent crime C; property D other B+; top issues theft at 13% and vehicle theft at >5%. 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, decrease in property and vehicle theft, 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. Wednesday, March 5th - Anger/Hatred Ontario Prayer Podcast About City :  Ontario ranks 125/180 cities overall for most sinful was 115 last year so it improved; For anger/hatred category it ranked 124/180 was 106 last year.  Both improved.  A crime occurs every 1 hour (on average); the overall crime grade is C-; violent C; property D+; other C. Top issues are 13% drug crimes; theft 12%; vandalism 7%;  vehicle theft 6%. Pray for the Anger/Hatred Indicators to decrease : Violent Crimes; Sex Offenders; Aggravated Assault; Bullying; Hate-Crime & groups; Deaths due to Firearms; no Mass Shootings; no Terrorist Attacks Prayer Points [control anger] : salvation, deliverance, holding their tongue, self-control, slow to anger, stop arguing, quick to listen to understand, quiets contention, 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. [Prov. 14:16; 15:4; 15:18; 16:32; 19:11; 29:11; James 1:19; Eph. 4:30-31] Tuesday, March 4th - Anger/Hatred San Bernardino Prayer Podcast Info : Ranked 47 out of 182 and got worse by 9 spots since 2022. Ranked the 4th most sinful city in CA. For anger/hatred category, the city improved over last 3 years was from 15 to 24. Major problem areas drug crimes 42% very high for county and state. 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] Sources:   Most Sinful Cities in America in 2025 ; 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