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Transformed by the Power of God Declaring this year – believers in San Bernardino County will come alive by the power of the Holy Spirit.  Their lives will be so changed that those around them will ask them how it happened.  The Gospel will be preached with boldness from a fresh awakened state.   Jesus’ cross work is our bridge from what we were to what He wants us to be. What if instead of simply acknowledging our sins, we added a prayer to do the opposite?  That we would pray to demonstrate change in our behaviors, actions, attitudes and thoughts.  What if we didn’t dwell on how bad and messed up, we are, but instead dwell on the gracious partnering work of the Lord to completely transform us?  That, we would allow the Holy Spirit a metamorphosis in us.  From caterpillar to butterfly.  This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Cor. 5:17 NLT Revival occurs when people change in such a miraculous way that those around them see it. The revived are transformed by a work from the Lord.  Their change comes from seeing a Savior who is just and merciful.  The revived come alive through confession of sins AND submitting to the work of God in their lives. For the month of January, we're calling on the One who is more than able to change us. Our prayer focus will be on the transformation of believers. Praying they Wake Up – Be So Transformed – Affect Others. Linked Podcasts below | Resources Listed at end | Post a prayer in the Comment Section Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Jan. 1 - New Year's Day Jan. 2 - Clarion Call Intro Jan. 3 - Eph. 4:30-32 Jan. 6 - 1st Command-ment Jan. 7 - 2nd Command-ment Jan. 8 - 3rd Command-ment Jan. 9 - Pray for Fires in So Cal Jan. 10 - Pray for Fires in So Cal Jan. 13 - 4th Command-ment Jan. 14 - 5th Command-ment Jan. 15 - 6th Command-ment Jan. 16 - 7th Command-ment Jan. 17 - 8th Command-ment Jan. 20 - MLK Holiday Jan. 21 - 9th Command-ment Jan. 22 - 10th Command-ment Jan. 23 - Greatest Command-ment Jan. 24 - 2nd Greatest Command-ment Jan. 27 - Love Your Enemies Jan. 28 - Break Jan. 29 - Break Jan. 30 - Great Commission Jan. 31 - Be alert & always pray Resources : A List Of Sins From The Bible | Jack Wellman 7 Commandments Jesus Gave From the Gospels

INTRODUCTION : Families experience pressures of many kinds. In this season of back-to-back holidays, family wounds & conflicts can arise if they haven't been addressed. Many internal and external issues try to tear the family unit apart, leaving painful experiences. For November through the New Year, join us in praying for families to find ways to unify, to show mercy, to love and be loved, to build and not tear down and to heal and find joy again. Check out the podcasts, scriptures and resources & join us. BUT we have The Father in Heaven , in whom we can seek restoration, redemption & reconciliation. Tuesday, 12/31 - TEENAGERS [ [Questions? Answers! Trusted Source?] Podcast: Teenagers 12-19 [grounded in the Word, supportive families & in God’s love for them] Prayer points: find faith in God and his love; find answers in the Word; sexual purity; filter sources; find safe family members to talk to; healthy peers; able to stand their ground despite pressure to conform; find beauty through God’s lens; protected from taking drugs laced with fentanyl; feel valued, important and needed. Scriptures: James 1:21–26; Eph. 3;14-21; 1 Cor. 15:33 Resources: 10 CHALLENGES FACING CHRISTIAN YOUTH ( jeremiahinstitute.com ) ; Supporting Your Teenager: A Christian Counselor’s Advice, Part 2 | Bellevue Christian Counseling ; 7 Challenges Teens Face Today - CCCRD | Center for Christian Counseling & Relationship Development Monday, 12/30 - STRENGTHENING MARRIAGES [Bound by a triple-braided cord] Podcast: Strengthening Marriages [intentional work to love, accept & forgive] Prayer points: for couples to be quick to forgive and apologize, not keep an account of wrongs, ask for you to be the 3rd chord that keeps them together, they seek God above all else, learn to accept and not try to change each other, learn each other’s way of giving and receiving love, to find time to connect, be open with each other/not hiding anything, divine wisdom to handle the external pressures. Scriptures: 1 Peter 4:7-8; Col. 3:13-14; Eph. 4:32 Resources: 6 Reasons Christian Marriages Struggle - Esther Littlefield ; 13 QUESTIONS TO ASK FOR A MARRIAGE THAT LASTS The Love Language™ Quiz ( 5lovelanguages.com ) Friday, 12/27 - FAMILY & SPORTS [Playing, Watching, Paying, Idolizing] Podcast: Sports [Team, Spectators, Time, Costs; when is it an idol?] Prayer points: Pray about behavior when playing or watching, parents teach good sportsmanship, how to lose and win gracefully, monitoring time/costs involved, is it drawing families closer or farther apart; ensuring it doesn’t take God’s place in their hearts; keeping God their first priority. Scriptures: 1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:17; 1 John 5:21 Resources: Spring Sports and Sunday Church | Desiring God ; The Christian and Sport | Desiring God ; 3 Questions to Detect Sports Idolatry ( thegospelcoalition.org ) Thursday, 12/26 - SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE [Phubbing? Parameters? Purpose?] Podcast: Social Media Usage [Stop phubbing! Use parameters! Ask purpose!] Prayer points: not to be on phone when someone is talking to you [phubbing]; setting clear boundaries on when to listen, what to watch & how to use for good & how much time; identify why families look at social media; remember you’re Christ’s ambassador online; connect with family, take breaks from it; consider fasting Scriptures: Ps. 101:3; 1 Cor. 10:31; Matt. 5:16 Resources: Study Reveals Parents' Concerns About Social Media Use | Lurie Children's ( luriechildrens.org ) ; 15 Things Christians Should Stop Doing on Social Media - RELEVANT ( relevantmagazine.com ) ; How to reduce social media use – 12 simple proven steps ( unscreen.org )   Wednesday, 12/25 - MERRY CHRISTMAS [No podcast today] Tuesday, 12/24 - SINGLENESS [Remaining single; Seeking Mate; Following God] Podcast: Singles [by choice or in waiting mode] Prayer points: begin praying for their mates in advance, not just to have one but for their life, for God to bring the right one and not a decoy, a believer not unequally yoked, healthy ways to find a mate, peace and joy in the journey, acceptance for those seeking a celibate life, opportunities to do things without a partner, loneliness turn to ways to connect with others, not give in to fatalism but know God has good plans for them, faith to believe. Scriptures: Jer. 29:11; Eccl. 3:1-8; Ps. 84:11 Resources: 15 Bible Verses About Singleness | What God Says ( justinemfulama.com ) ; Christian Advice for Singles (The 4 Phases) | ApplyGodsWord.com ; Lesson 8: Practical Advice For Singles (1 Corinthians 7) | Bible.org Monday, 12/23 - SHARING JESUS WITH UNSAVED FAMILY [Timing, Openness, Lovingly] Podcast: Sharing faith with unsaved family [right motives, right methods and right material] Prayer points: for hardened hearts to be tenderized and open to hear; breakdown of arguments; overcome by our testimonies, understanding and good questions to ask, discerning the time and situation when sharing [are they tired, sick, or hungry]; God to give them eyes to see and ears to hear above all the other noise; we model a good Christian life, apologizing and forgiving as needed, clothed in humility, remembering but for the grace of God we could still be unsaved. Scriptures: James 5:16; Eph. 4:18; Acts 4:29-30 Resources: How Can I Pray for My Unsaved Loved Ones? ( christianity.com ) ; Sharing Your Faith 101 ( billygraham.org ) ; How Christians can reach out to unbelieving family members ( christiantoday.com ) Friday, 12/20 - SCHEDULES [His plans or ours? Quality vs Quantity? What should be on it?] Podcast: Schedules [Allotting time for God, family and self-care] Prayer points: seeking God for what to keep and what to eliminate and what to add; making appointments to spend with family undistracted; 1:1 and communally, ensuring there’s time to care for body, soul & spirit Scriptures: Ps. 37:5; Eph. 5:15-17; Matt. 6:33; Is. 58:11 Resources: 10 Bible Verses about Schedule, Schedules & Scheduling. – Daily Bible Verse Blog ( jollynotes.com ) ; Your Parenting Goals Seem Good, So Why the Struggle? ( connectedfamilies.org ) ; How to get your family organized and on a schedule—in three steps ( todaysparent.com ) Thursday, 12/19 - SABBATH [Families Discover Blessings in Rest] Podcast: Sabbath [resting, intermission, work break] Prayer points: yoke with Christ, learn from his gentle & humble walk; plan for the day, make it different than the rest; work less; social media refrain; quality time with friends/family, spend time with the Lord reading the Bible, listening to worship music, choosing entertainment that builds the Spirit; reevaluate your activities – what to keep what to stop. Scriptures: Ex. 20:8-11; Lev. 23:3; Matt. 11:28-30; Is. 58:13 Resources: 15 Activities Strictly Prohibited on Shabbat in Israel - Secret Israel ( secret-israel.com ) ; Modern Day Sabbath | How to Rest & Refresh in a Time-Crunched Culture ( debpreston.com ) Wednesday, 12/18 - RESENTMENT [dividing tasks, teambuilding or tug-of-war, sharing costs] Podcast: Resentment [dividing tasks & teambuilding & sharing costs] Prayer points: members deal with their resentment, find solutions to share chores, costs and responsibilities; confront not avoid or give up; create rules that build teamwork and camaraderie, encourage mutual engagement, invitational communication, clear communication of expectations for each member at events, gatherings and meals; ways to unite not divide; lighten loads. Scriptures: Eccl. 4:9-12; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Eph. 4:16 Resources: Developing Family Teamwork - Kelly Crawford ( crosswalk.com ) ; How To Build A Strong Christian Family – The Bottom Line, Ministries ( tblfaithnews.com ) ; 5 Ways to Build Teamwork in Your Family - First Things First Tuesday, 12/17 - RECONCILIATION & FORGIVENESS [Apologies; 77X; Not keeping records] Podcast: Reconciliation & Forgiveness [Initiating I’m sorry; Harboring no offense; Forgiving mercifully] Prayer points: regularly forgive offenders, recognize how much they’ve been forgiven by God, daily pray the Lord’s prayer, listen to how they speak about family members, admit it is sin to speak ill of anyone, keep forgiving until it is from their heart, not retelling the offense, able to be the first to own their part in the problem and apologize, recognizing one of the things God hates is someone who causes division Scriptures: Matt. 18:21-22; Prov. 17:9; Matt. 6:9-13 Resources: Forgiveness within Christian Families | Help Club for Moms ; Lesson 12: Reconciled Families (Malachi 4:4-6) | Bible.org ; The ABCs of Christian Forgiveness: An 8-Step Approach - Binmin Monday, 12/16 - PRODIGALS & UNSAVED LOVED ONES [ calling them home through intercession] Podcast: Prodigals & Unsaved loved ones [praying God’s word UNTIL . . .] Prayer points: persistence in prayer, removing any offense towards the one we pray for; asking for others to speak to them about the Lord, for them to see their condition from God’s perspective, to experience a pigsty moment like the prodigal and want to come home, for those who influence their lives be saved or removed; for God to remove the stony stubborn heart and replace with a tender, responsive heart, for dreams and visions of God’s love and judgment. Scriptures: Ezekiel 34:16; Jude 1:22-23; Luke 15:11-32; John 10:28-29; Ezek. 36:25-27 Resources: Pray Them Home: Three Prayers for Prodigal Children | Desiring God ; Prayer for the Prodigal Son or Daughter ( missionariesofprayer.org ) ; 7 Prayers for Your Prodigal Child ( ibelieve.com ) Friday, 12/13 - PARENTING [Exhausting, Engaging, Embracing] Podcast: 3 Parenting Issues [Exhaustion vs Yoking up with God & finding rest; Disconnect vs Playtime; Regretting moments missed vs Stopping to savor the moment] Prayer points: yoke up with the Lord to parent their kids, get energy and wisdom from the Lord; seek friends who are older parents, not do it alone; take breaks from kids to regroup; put away cell phones when kids need their attention; show the kids they are important and valued early and reinforce through the years; savor the moments when they are good and praise them openly; being honest and real; helping them see it’s not perfection that makes a good family; it’s love and forgiveness and a reliance on the Lord’s strength. Scriptures: Matt. 11:28-30 ; Is. 40:11 ; Eccl. 3:1 Resources: 8 Promises for Exhausted Parents - Christian Parenting ( crosswalk.com ) ; 7 Ways to Connect with Your Children ( childdevelopmentinfo.com ) ; 32 Ways to Savor Your Children While You Have Them ( ericalayne.co ) Thursday, 12/12 - LEAVING A GODLY LEGACY [Living to Pass On the Torch of Godliness] Podcast: Leaving a legacy [Living to Leave behind what matters to God] Prayer points: to leave a godly legacy to the next generation: disciple, encourage, equip, resource, empower, position for success, reaffirm, remind what to do, point to Jesus, reassure, release, rejoice with them, share the hope you have in Christ and in your future heaven home Scriptures: Ps. 112:1-3; Matt. 6:20-21; Prov. 13:22 Resources: Leaving a Legacy: 10 Things I Want To Be Remembered For ( whatchristianswanttoknow.com ) ; 4 Ways to Pass Down a Spiritual Legacy - Kathy Howard ; 12 Steps To Leaving A Godly Legacy To The Next Generation | Brian Dodd on Leadership Wednesday, 12/11 - K-6TH GRADE CHILDREN [seeking the Great Shepherd to protect these little sheep] Podcast: K-6 children [praying for their protection from harm; prevention from false teachings; resilience from pandemic aftermath and encouraged by the Holy Spirit] Prayer points: predators caught before harm comes to children; parents educate and monitor children’s social media use; parents heard and empowered at school district meetings; voice of parents greater than Dept. of Ed.; books with explicit/implicit sexual overtones be banned from K-6th grades; Covid aftermath cause them to more resilient; family uses it as dialogue to strengthen and inform, children feel valued and important at home. Scriptures: Jer. 29:11; Matthew 19:14 ; 1 Timothy 4:12 Resources: How to Pray: 11 Creative Ideas for Teaching Kids - Ministry Spark Tuesday, 12/10 - INSTILLING VALUES [It’s never too late to encourage God’s standards] Podcast: Instilling values [what standards do we live by and expect at home] Prayer points: increase prayer for your family, keep a journal of requests, list the praises, increase faith with God’s promises; regularly repent and teach that; show unconditional love, forgive daily, serve others and take family along; tithe & donate; have family nights, show your faith. Scriptures: Deut. 6:6-7; Prov. 22:6; 1 Tim. 5:8; Col. 3:20; 1 Tim. 3:5 Resources: Building your family on Christian values and principles - FamilyToday Monday, 12/9 - GRIEF [Memorials, Memories, Missing] Podcast: Grief [Memorials, Memories, Missing – for outsider; to speak or not to speak that is the question] Prayer points: during memorials cover the griever in prayer; emotions free not held back; find the source of comfort, the Holy Spirit, the comforter; words inappropriately spoken overlooked, during times of remembering pray people show their love by their actions fewer words spoken; for the later days when they miss the loved one pray for the griever to want to live, not give up, care for themselves and not seek destructive things to numb the pain; pray they recognize it’s a process and eventually accept it and work through it until they see their future purpose. Scriptures: Ps. 23:4A; 2 Cor. 1:3-4; Is. 40:13 Resources: How to Heal from Grief - GriefShare ; Helping Those Who Grieve - Association of Certified Biblical Counselors ( biblicalcounseling.com ) Friday, 12/6 - GRANDPARENTS [Legacy, PUSH, Modeling] Podcast: Grandparents [leaving an enduring influence; praying until something happens; modeling Christ & God’s love] Prayer points: they would first focus on God and their love of Him would spill over to those around them, they would recognize what they do & say affects many; they would apologize, forgive and not hold offense from any family member; model persistent prayer & prayers of faith; their ending days would demonstrate the power of the Gospel; they would teach and not be afraid to speak the truth to their family in love; be grounded in God’s love & rock solid in their faith Scriptures: Ps. 145:4 ; Deut. 6:5-7 ; Ps. 78:1-8 Resources: How to be an Intentional Christian Grandparent - Grams and Pops ; 4 Tips for Helping Grandchildren of Divorced Parents - Christian Grandparenting Network ; 7 Essentials For Grandparenting Your Grandkids - Focus on the Family Thursday, 12/5 - GENDER IDENTITY [Finding freedom in God’s Initial Design] Podcast: Gender identity [who am I or better who did God design me to be] Prayer points: For family members who chose to be LGBTQ+; for family members dealing with those who chose it; first that we always define others as children of God; for the family member to draw closer to Christ; for wise counsel, not derision or coddling; that homosexual friends and family respect their Christian loved ones; for them to know they were designed by God; for healthy conversations, protection from suicidal thoughts, truth would set them free; for loving people to speak to them. Scriptures: Gen. 1:27; Rom. 1:26-27; John 8:7-11; Deut. 22: Resources: How to Pray for Homosexual Friends and Family Members ( crosswalk.com ) ; HOME ( fearlessidentity.co ) ; Christian parents on how to respond to LGBT children: Tell them ‘I love you' even more | Living News ( christianpost.com ) ; Confessions of a Christian Who Struggled with Gender Identity - Christ and Culture ( sebts.edu ) ; What does the Bible say about transsexualism / transgenderism? Is gender identity disorder / gender dysphoria the result of sin? | GotQuestions.org ; A Prayer for Our LGBT Neighbors | Family Policy Alliance Wednesday, 12/4 - HANDLING FINANCES [economy, giving, saving, it's His anyways] Podcast: Money Problems [Whose money is it anyways? – Love God or Love $ - It is never too early to learn] Prayer points: give to God first; generously, cheerful, save, learn to be content with what they have, not love money, not greedy, test God, tithe, spend appropriately, share with others, teach children how to spend/save and give to God, understand why we need to love God over money. Scriptures: Prov. 3:9; Prov. 6:6-8; Heb. 13:5 Resources: 10 key Scriptures to follow when managing your money - Christ Win ; Money Management for the Christian Family - FamilyLife® ; Teach Children How to Handle Money God's Way - Christian Finances ( crosswalk.com ) Tuesday, 12/3 - FAMILIES AS LIGHTHOUSES [Spark a fire; Spread His love; Shine in the darkness] Podcast: Families become lighthouses who want to pass on God’s love, sparking a fire of revival and bold to shine in the darkness. Prayer points: pray for your neighbors as a family; take prayer walks; look for ways to be a light to those around you; do simple acts of kindness; when encountering a neighbor offer to pray for them or ask if they have something they need in prayer; invite them over for a meal or coffee or tea; pray for divine encounters, ask questions, seek to get to know them & build relationship. Scriptures: Matt. 5:14-16; John 8:12; Acts 13:47; Eph. 5:8 Resources: Your Home: A Lighthouse - Via Families ( weavefamily.org ) ; A House of Prayer for All Neighbors — GOSPEL FAMILY MINISTRIES ; It Only Takes A Spark Song Lyrics | Divine Hymns | Gospel Song Lyrics Monday, 12/2 - EXTENDED FAMILY [our Village; our Culture; our History] Podcast: Loving & Praying for our Extended Family [Do we really need them? How to love the ones that drive us nuts? What’s keeping us apart?] Prayer points: recognizing we need them to help us learn and grow; learn from their knowledge of our history & culture; loving/forgiving those who are like porcupines; glean from their strengths & skills & wisdom; recognizing though blood related we have new DNA; praying for troubled ones; seeking God’s view of the hurting ones; quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to get angry, holiday & celebrations are times of joy not drama  Scriptures: Eccl. 4:9; 1 Tim. 2:1; 1 Cor. 1:10 Resources: Prayer Of The Day - A Prayer For Extended Family - MARRIAGE AFTER GOD ; The Extended Family in America | Christian Standard ; 30 Intercessory Prayers For Family Breakthrough - Bibleandprayers.com ; 17 Persistent Prayer Points For Family Breakthrough - Faith Victorious Friday, 11/29 - ENTERTAINMENT [Filtered with Jesus] Podcast: Entertainment [Watching & Listening with Jesus by our Side] Prayer points: Reminder Jesus is with you all the time when we take in entertainment, be aware of little ones around, whether music, movies, video games or other types would not be an idol in our lives, for Holy Spirit to help you understand the Bible’s entertainment principles, for wisdom as you establish family media standards, to get rid of temptations [i.e. stop a streaming service, throw away what uses foul language, sensual, or God’s name in vain; fast it for 30 days, for strength to resist the temptation to indulge in entertainment that doesn’t glorify God; that the changes made will last. Scriptures: Ps. 119:37; Ex. 20:3; Josh. 1:8 Resources: Making Wise Entertainment Choices - Focus on the Family ; Hymn: Oh, be careful, little eyes, what you see ( hymnal.net ) Thursday, 11/28 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING Wednesday, 11/27 - EMPTY NESTERS & RETIRED [Now what?] Podcast: Empty nesters [Finding new normal, keeping active & persisting in prayer] Prayer points: hand over children to the Lord and trust He will care for them; accept the paradox of children given to us not ours, able to find new things to do while kids are gone, making home a safe place to visit; for retired to find ways to fill time that are fulfilling and not wasted; both find ways to mentor others, leaving a legacy from their experiences, learned skills and wisdom. Scriptures: Phil. 1:6; 2 Cor.10:10; Prov. 22:6 Resources: Tips For Empty Nesters | How to Prepare for the Empty Nest ( emptynestblessed.com ) ; 7 Powerful Encouragements for the Empty Nester ( crosswalk.com ) ; Your Empty Nest Is God’s Opportunity | Christianity Today ; Are you facing the empty nest? 10 Scriptures you need + hope! - Christi Gee Tuesday, 11/26 - DISTANCE [How to love from afar?] Podcast: Geographically distant [loving them close when they are far] Prayer points: set specific times to communicate on a regular basis; a regular time to pray for the distant loved one each week, a way to connect and make them feel valued and important, how to work out the holidays, financially, schedules, loneliness, not feel detached though geographically distant, ways to maintain the relationship, what best builds and guards the rapport, support for both sides, how much is too much, how much is too little communication. Scriptures: Proverbs 17:6; Luke 6:31; Matt. 19:19 Resources: MF2979 Loving Long Distance: Families Separated by Distance, Fact Sheet ( ksu.edu ) ; Five Ways to Intentionally Grandparent from a Distance: Part One - Christian Grandparenting Network ; 20 Long Distance Activities for Dads at a Distance ( fambooks.com ) Monday, 11/25 - DEPENDENCE ISSUES [Who are we depending on?] Podcast: Dependence Issues [Co-dependent, Interdependent, Independent or God dependent] Prayer points: Identifying who we are depending on – man or God; are we the cause of their dependence; learning each member matters; each family can do something; co-dependent means we’re not relying on God; interdependence means we need each other; independence means I can do it by myself, me is at the center of relationships, God dependence means I recognize the Potter, I’m the clay and under His leadership and need to depend on Him. Scriptures: Phil. 4:13, Matt. 10:37; 1 John 4:7-8 Resources: What does the Bible say about interdependence? | GotQuestions.org Friday, 11/22 - DEALING WITH FAMILY MENTAL ILLNESS [without going nuts] Podcast: Dealing with family mental illness [for the one experiencing and the one caregiving and the one observing – all need divine intervention and wisdom] Prayer points: for the one experiencing - wholeness, healing, deliverance, able to forgive those who harmed, feel valued and important & see purpose in the body of Christ; freedom from fear/anxiety, mental disorders, able to make healthy choices; for the one caregiving - discernment, wisdom, patience, compassion; for the one observing – no judgment, empathy, intercession, words of encouragement, help person see they matter. Scriptures: Ps. 139:4; Ps. 34:17-18; Ps. 23:3; Is. 53:5 Resources: What does the Bible say about dealing with mental illness? | GotQuestions.org Thursday, 11/21 - COMMUNICATION [Anybody listening?] Podcast: [Are you really listening? What are you saying? Put the phone away!] Prayer points: making a choice to listen out of love; getting rid of distractions, choosing right place right time, seeking to understand first, paying attention to verbal & nonverbals, putting phone away, allow for faults, humility, gentleness, patience, speaking the truth in love, build each other up with wholesome language, kindness, forgiveness, slow to give advice Scriptures: James 1:19 , Proverbs 1:5 ; Deut. 12:28 ; Eph. 4: 1-3; 15-16; 23-24; 26-27; 29; 31-32 Resources: Pay attention, listen, seek to understand - Communicate better ; Communication Skills for You and Your Family | Cooperative Extension | University of Delaware ( udel.edu ) Wednesday, 11/20 - COLLEGE & ADULT CHILDREN [letting them fly, letting them go, letting them learn] Family topic podcast: College & Adult Children [Co-dependent on Holy Spirit ; Dependent on God; Interdependent on Body of Christ] Prayer points: truth would win out over lies taught in some college classes; resolve to stay true to what they learned and believed about God while attending college, parents to release kids to God’s ultimate care; for godly friends to surround them when they leave; for support from other parents in prayer and ways to love kids from a distance; hedge of protection against the worldly temptations, a desire & ability to stay the course to follow Jesus, no matter what, to be a light in the darkness. Scriptures: Rom. 15:13; Phil. 1:6; Eph. 4:16 Resources: Lead Your Adult Children Back to Christ - Christian Parenting ( crosswalk.com ) ; 10 Things to Remember When Your Adult Child Leaves the Church ( ibelieve.com ) ; Parenting Adult Children: Six Steps to Sanity - Christian Parenting ( crosswalk.com ) Tuesday, 11/19 - CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES [Social, Physical & Mental] Family topic podcast: Families with Children or Adults with social, physical or mental disabilities [hope, healing or deliverance] Prayer points: find living hope, ongoing hope in the Lord for grace & strength; healing to the disabled, medical progress and success, not give up when tired; see the heightened traits of those challenged, appreciate and savor the good moments, support from extended family, cast their cares on the Lord and not take them back Scriptures: 3 John 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:3; 2 Thess. 3:13 Resources: 15 Scriptures To Pray For Your Child with Special Needs ( embracing.life ) Monday, 11/18 - CHILDLESS BY CHOICE OR NOT [barren, bitter or better] Family topic podcast: Childless by choice or not [No advice please, Never assume who is infertile; No children but still fulfilled in God] Prayer points: direction and open doors for those wanting children; safe people to discuss their pain, acceptance & no judgment by others for those that don’t want kids; renewed hope and strength as the childless couple looks for options; ways to deal with naysayers & when others conceive around them, hope where there’s despair, encouragement despite barrenness; the miracle of life & children, ways for them to love kids while waiting. Scriptures: Is. 54:1; Luke 23:29; 1 Cor. 7:8; Prov. 30:15-16 Resources: How You Can Care for the Childless ( thegospelcoalition.org ) ; When a Christian is Childless — World Childless Week ; Don't Judge Me Because I'm Childless | Today's Christian Woman ( todayschristianwoman.com ) Friday, 11/15 - CAREGIVERS & MEMBER NEEDING CARE [Whose Member is it anyways?] Family topic podcast: Family caregivers & Member needing care [loving God & self to receive and give love to others] Prayer points : spending quality time with God; taking Sabbath time to restore; renewed with love and joy to care for family member; finding joy in the care & member, combatting fatigue with enough sleep & down time, paying attention to red flags in the member and in self, able to receive care without feeling like a burden; more than a duty – it’s a service to God, clear communication of needs, getting help, sharing the load. Scriptures : 1 John 3:17; Phil. 2:4; Gal. 6:10 Resources : Caregiving: Christian Helping and Coping - Christian Life Resources ; Caregiver Action Network ; A Biblical Perspective on Caregiving | Joni and Friends ; PRAYER FOCUS: Families ( sbcuniteandawake.com ) Thursday, 11/14 - BLENDED FAMILIES [Stepping into a Frying Pan] Family topic podcast: Blended Families [How to heal? How to help? How to unite?] Prayer points: Clarify expectations, work together, form new bonds, Mourn the losses; cry together, share what you miss, and then identify what you gained. Understanding, patience, wisdom, comfort; Build a team with new and old ones; don’t forget to work on the marriage intentionally, help the children heal not their fault nor blame; find conflict solutions, agree on discipline, build a strong relationship with God & other believers to support and help, practice forgiveness, recognize it takes time Scriptures: Galatians 3:28; Psalm 127:1; Eph. 2:14 Resources: Christian Advice for Blended Families: 7 Helpful Tips ( whatchristianswanttoknow.com ) ; Blended Families - Problems, Challenges, Bible Verses | Preach It, Teach ItAsk Roger Detail | Preach It, Teach It ( preachitteachit.org ) ; Christian Family Counseling: Blended Families and Parenting | Mill Creek Christian Counseling Wednesday, 11/13 - Family Prayer Focus - Babies & Toddlers Family topic podcast: Babies & toddlers [never too early to teach about God, simple less is best, remember parents need spiritual formation too] Prayer points: parents find ways to get short breaks; others help them raise these little ones, protection, early they will know the Lord as savior, discipline appropriately to guide, divine wisdom through temper tantrums, parents & godly people speak good words over them, parents get sufficient input that is spiritual, physical and mental; they would be dedicated to the Lord early; taught to love the Word of God and worship Scriptures: Prov. 22:6; Is. 40:11; Mk. 9:37 Resources: Powerful Prayers for a Baby - Holy Land Prayer ; 35 Scriptures to Pray Over your Children (with Free Prayer Calendar) - ( garmentsofsplendor.com ) Tuesday, 11/12 - ARGUMENTS & CONFLICTS [learn to fight fair] Family topic podcast : Arguments & Conflicts - Biblical approach [it's not about winning] Prayer points : Identify root cause; examine motives; lean on grace; put on humility; create an environment of thanksgiving, pray before and after the conflict or argument, seek resolution not restitution, the end game is not your way or my way - it's God's way. Scriptures : James 4:1-6; Eph. 4:30-32 Resources : Handling Conflict Biblically and Constructively: Encouraging articles from Family Fire — Family Fire ; Conflict Management: A Biblical Approach — Family Fire Monday, 11/11 - ADOPTION & FOSTER KIDS [Parents & Children] Family topic podcast: Adopted & Fostered [Kids who need a forever family; Couple who needs a forever kid; Celebrate our adoption to God’s family] Prayer points:  Children waiting for adoption, hope, process smooth, adapting goes well; foster children in the system, foster children after the system ends, foster parents, for the right reasons, ethically, lovingly, treat as their own; adoptive parents, patience, ability to love through assimilation, both foster & adoptive parents supported by extended family, gratitude for having a Father who will NEVER leave us NOR forsake us and who provided us a forever family. Scriptures: James 1:27; Gal. 4:4-5; Ps. 10:14 Resources: 5 ways you can pray for adoptive families - ERLC ; Adoption Prayer - Prayer Ideas ; Prayer for Orphans ( knowing-jesus.com ) ; Foster Care as the Way of Christ | Desiring God

As we begin 2024 many fear the future, the elections, the looming wars, the economy and where our nation might be going, IF nothing changes.  We could easily get worried, fearful and complain. But what does God want – You may have heard this verse so much that it lost its punch. Let’s look at it with a new set of eyes and ears. “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves & pray & seek my face & turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” [2 Chron. 7:14 NLT] Clarion call means a battle cry to prayer. Let’s break down the call. “ If my people ” – those who belong to God. That’s all believers. “ Who are called by My Name ” – those who call themselves Christians. “ Will humble themselves ” – recognize only God can bring healing to our city, county, state and country. “ And pray ”- which is a form of humility, realizing we need to petition the One who made our land and all its inhabitants. “ And seek My face ” – to look for God’s countenance and will on the requests we ask. What does God want for our city, county, state and country? What pleases God? What doesn’t? “ And turn from their wicked ways ” – admitting first what we are doing that is wrong, nationally & personally, and turning and doing the right thing. “ Then I will hear from heaven” – God will listen to and act upon this type of prayer from His people, humbly praying & seeking Him & turning from sin. “ I will forgive their sin ” – as far as the east is from the west. “ And will heal their land ” – purify it, repair what’s been broken, make it fresh and take care of it.   To start this formidable year, we are calling every believer that receives this message to unite in prayer and repentance. Each weekday, we will focus on a “wicked way” that our city, county, state and country have committed. We will pray, in some cases, as intercessors, on behalf of the sin of others. Some days we may find the Holy Spirit revealing an area that we need to address.  The goal? To see our tarnished nation, revived & returned to its roots, “One nation under GOD, indivisible, with liberty and justice for ALL.”   Will you answer the clarion call and say Yes Lord I will pray? Linked Podcasts below | Resources Listed at end | Post a prayer in the Comment Section Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Jan. 1 - Call to pray 2 Chron. 7:14 Jan. 2 - live for self, disrespect God, depend on military might, ungrateful Jan. 3 - pluralism, self-reliance, entitlement Jan. 4 - lust of the world, greed, pride, arrogance, self-sufficiency Jan. 5 - addictions, love of money, world & rejecting truth Jan. 8 - abortion, killing the unborn, the innocent. Jan. 9 - r acism in word, deed and mind Jan. 10 - prayer-lessness Jan. 11 - not praying for political leaders & upcoming election Jan. 12 - self sufficiency, self-righteous, self-satisfied Jan. 15 - In honor of MLK Jr. 2 of his prayers Jan. 16 - left our first love [Rev. 2:1-7] Jan. 17 - 1st stone, accusations, pointed finger Jan. 18 - asleep, awake, alive but dead, Sardis church Jan. 19 - keeping the 4th commandment Jan. 22 - Neither hot nor cold, Lukewarm Jan. 23 - Rich, Proud, Self-sufficient Jan. 24 - Poor, Wretched, Blind, Miserable, & Naked Jan. 25 - Gluttony & Fasting Jan. 26 - Gossip, Slander, Words, Malicious Jan. 29 - Not fulfilling the Great Commission Jan. 30 - Unbelief, Lack of Trust & Faith Jan. 31 - Return to 2 Chron. 7:14 humility vs. pride Resources : The National Prayer of Repentance — Pentecost Walk | Tom Demaree ; Unbroken — Pentecost Walk | Tom Demaree Conquering Prayerlessness  [ Collegeofprayer.org ] Anne Graham Lotz Confesses 12 'National Sins' of America at National Day of Prayer Observance | U.S. News ( christianpost.com ) Lawmakers join Christian leaders to repent for the nation’s sins | Politics News ( christianpost.com ) AFA Journal - President Lincoln: Confess national sins, pray for forgiveness

Media Information Revolution - that's the season we find ourselves. Too Much Information [TMI] can overload us. Which is right? True? Worthy of Praise? Excellent? Not venomous? Not full of bitterness? Uplifting? Lies? Deception? Dis-information? How greatly we need the discernment of the Holy Spirit! How greatly we need to pray for this giant? How greatly we need to share the GOOD news paid for by the death & resurrection of Jesus! How greatly we need to stay clear of the news given for the love of money - the root of all evil. For the next several months, every Thursday we will focus our prayers on different aspects of mediated messages. Like Jesus reminded us in Matt. 15:18-20, it's what comes out of our mouth that defiles us, which comes from our hearts. What we put into our hearts and minds, affects us, for good or evil. Our mouth can speak life and death and so does media communication. Thursday, Oct. 24th - Twitter now X, Instagram, Tik Tok & Snapchat - When is right to share? What do you know about the 4 apps listed above? Do they influence our thinking, behavior, actions, emotions and/or spiritual life.  As with anything, it can be used for good or for evil.  Though there are many popular apps, today we focus on some of the most used in the US.  For sharing short messages [Twitter now X] with over 330 million users; images/messages quickly [Instagram] with over 1 billion users; videos [TikTok] with over 1 billion users and photos that disappear in 24 hours [SnapChat] with over 230 million daily users. What are their pros/cons? Scriptures: Prov. 14:15; Prov. 14:8; Eccl. 10:12; 1 Pet. 3:10 Prayer strategy: Pray for the owners & users for each app; for those who are addicted; who overuse or abuse the platforms; for sexting to stop & laws to enforce & apps to ban; users beware of what to share & to whom; scams; time used.  Personal challenge: Do you use any of these apps? If so, consider what effect it has on you. Ask the Lord to show you if you are presenting a ‘real self’ or not? Does He want you to use this? If so, for what purpose? If you don’t use any of them, pray for those addicted to them to find freedom from it.  For those who use it for illicit gains to be apprehended & prosecuted. Prayer podcast : Over the influence of these Apps Thursday, Oct. 17th - Headlines that Lead to Prayer or Praise As you read the following headlines & recent film titles – what does it cause you to do, pray or praise to God? Let’s fill the air with words of praise and intercession.  In some cases, maybe even help out in whatever way the Lord leads you. Current headlines : 11 family members killed by Hurricane Helene flooding in western North Carolina; At least 268 people died after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton ravaged parts of the U.S.; Florida Power Outages Map 73K at recording 10/16; North Carolina Power Outages Map 9K; Inhalation death from flooded golf cart battery brings Hurricane Milton toll to 25 in Florida; China's Military Drills Near Taiwan: A Warning or a Show of Force?; FBI says man who planned Election Day shooting connected to ISIS; NASA confirms Solar Maximum: Brace for Massive Flares & Epic Geomagnetic Storms Christian headlines: Victory News: "A Million Women" March in D.C | Turning to God; Revival Sweeping Through College Campuses Impacting Tens of Thousands; Thousands shut down Hollywood Blvd for Jesus (2024); Thousands shut down Hollywood Blvd for Jesus (2024); Record-Shattering, Massive Baptism in California Compared to 'Book of Acts'; Christian Films : The Firing Squad – based on the true story of three Christian prisoners who face execution in a third world country and how their joy in Christ results in a stunning conclusion. The Forge – how to disciple in a practical, transformative manner. God’s Not Dead – In God we Trust  - in a time of profound political, civil, and spiritual turmoil, Reverend David Hill grapples with a crucial question: Does God still have a place in politics? Sound of Hope - Inspired by the powerful true story in Possum Trot, Texas  rot  follows Donna and Reverend Martin as they ignite a fire in the hearts of their rural church to embrace kids in the foster system that nobody else would take Prayer Podcast : To pray or to praise when reading headlines Thursday, Oct. 10th - National & World News [servants of God or god of this world?] Scriptures : Micah 6:8; Is. 40:15; Psalm 2; Ps. 107:29 Prayer strategy : Read Psalm 2 then pray for those national & world news sources reporting as servants of the Most High to be heard and honored; and those serving the devil to be silenced and shamed. When you hear national or global news that concerns you, instead of worrying pray with thanksgiving that God is greater than all of it. Personal challenge : Use the Micah 6:8 verse to filter what national/world news you listen to and question whether they report with justice or impartiality; with mercy or vengeance; with pride or humility? Then ask the Lord to help you find sources that follow Micah 6:8. Prayer Podcast: Servant of who? Thursday, Oct. 3rd - TV News [ABC, CBS, FOX, etc.] Current headlines report about Iran attacking Israel with long range missiles; Hurricane Helene devastation and number of deaths rises; Port Union Workers on strike how far will this affect supply chain; Line Fire explodes to over 49K with more evacuations. How are you feeling after you hear the latest news? Where do you turn to for current news? Have you prayed for these sources? Are they reliable, dependable, accurate, unbiased? The barrage of difficult news just today could lead us to look down in great fear or look up in much prayer.  Let’s look to the One who holds the world in His hands, who formed and established the earth [Jer. 33] and who knows the future who is THE LORD.  Personal Challenge: As you read or listen to headline news, pray over that situation.  Ask the Lord to put a guard over your lips when discussing the news.  May the words bring life not death over the issues.  Prayer Podcast: TV News Thursday, Sept. 26thth - Facebook FB world’s most-used social platform in 2024, over 3 billion global active users, represents 38% of total population and 57% of total internet users. Seven in 10 US adults report using FB. It ranks 3rd in terms of time spent (behind TikTok and YouTube), with users spending an average of 19 hours/47 minutes per month; 64% open the app every day; 3rd most visited website in US. FB 2nd most searched query globally. With this much use, FB has enormous power over its users. Consider some risks people face using FB: Forgetting about your potential audience with too many accepted friend requests can lead to privacy risks; insecure third-party apps; social media addiction; poorly configured privacy settings; FB marketplace scams; predators on FB and mental health and physical health issues; comparison; painting a picture of yourself that only shows one side not authentic; chance of getting bullied; impersonators, catfished and so much more. Source: The Top 6 Risks You Face When Using Facebook (makeuseof.com) Personal challenge:  Review the 5 Don’t when using SM and ask the Holy Spirit which one you need to stop doing.  1) Don’t instigate quarrelling; 2) don’t be impulsive; 3) don’t be disrespectful; 4) don’t gossip; 5) don’t seek attention. Then ask yourself – how are you using this tool for good, for wasting time, for connecting with friends and family, other? How can you use it for God’s glory? What boundaries should you set? Is it taking time away from people you need to minister to or need your attention?  Source: 5 Biblical Principles for Social Media - The Gospel Coalition | Canada Podcast: Facebook Thursday, Sept. 19th - YouTube Chances are you have used YouTube to watch something.  One of the terms used for people who upload videos is Influencer.  With all that is happening in our world right now, how is what you watch on YouTube affecting your thoughts, emotions and spiritual walk? And in turn how does it affect your relationships and interactions with others? May we filter what we see/watch on YouTube through the lens of 1 John 2:15-17 “ Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.” Scriptures: Matt. 6:22-23 ; 1 John 2:15-17 ; Psalm 101:2-4 Personal challenge:  Ask the Lord to show you what you should and should not watch on YouTube. Then monitor how much time you spend on it. Could it be spent doing something more valuable? Podcast : YouTube Filtered through 1 John 2:15-17 Thursday, Sept. 12th - Battle for the Airwaves Scriptures: Eph. 2:2; Is. 9:6; Eph. 6:12; John 14:27 Prayer strategy: pray for the secular media to speak truth without bias, fear mongering & love of money. For Christian media to speak truth with boldness, faith building and for the love of God.  Today we pray for the Battle for the Airwaves. We pray against the prince of confusion & deception and pray for the Prince of Peace & truth. We remember the scripture that says there is a prince of the power of the air [the devil] but we also remember greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. Praying God’s word over the battle for the airwaves [Lord of Heaven’s Armies vs the powers of darkness] Personal challenge : T ake the posture to pray about any media you hear through the lens and headphones of the Holy Spirit. Consider your use of time, the motives of the senders and the outcome in your life, good or evil? Especially in this season with upcoming elections and nefarious antiChrist propagators. Podcast : Battle for the Airwaves | Home - Global Day of Prayer for Media ( prayformedia.com ) | Global Day of Prayer for the Media — Christians in Media Thursday, Sept. 5th - Whose Report will you Believe? Scriptures: Ps. 1:1-3 ; Is. 5:20 ; Rom 12:2   Prayer strategy: Identify which platform you seek information. Some of those might include - Reviews on a product from buyers; YouTube channels for how to; Facebook newsfeeds; Twitter, Pinterest, Google Mini or Alexa, Google search engine, Wikipedia. Pray for the authors of the information – their salvation, integrity, honesty and able to separate bias from facts. Personal challenge: When listening to different sources, how do you know which report to believe? Is it godly advice? Are they mocking others? Do they call evil good or good evil? Does it cause you to conform to the world? Is it helping you do God’s will? What is their motive - love of money or godly love? Podcast: Whose report will we believe ? | Reference: Prayer for Media - theglobalwatch.com

We all have prayer needs. We are admonished to pray for one another. Here's a safe place to post what request you have in prayer. And a place for others to say they are praying for you. Share a scripture, a song, or anything else that might minister to the person. We ask you respect everyone. Keep it upbeat. Not judgmental. Edify. Encourage. Unify. We hold the right to remove any post that does not adhere to these boundaries. " And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people." [Eph. 6:18 NIV] Directions : Scroll below to the comments. Post your prayer request. Watch for responses. Share your solidarity by praying for others and letting them know.

Have you noticed an increase in crime in your area? Reading our local news headlines reveals lawlessness growing. We can complain and be fearful or we can use our faith and intercede. We can say enough is enough. Not on our watch will violence spiral out of control. Not even the gates of hell shall prevail against the praying church. For the month of June, we will focus our prayers on crime and all its facets. Topics will include our local law enforcement, county & regional forces, types of crime affecting our county, prisons/juvenile halls, those involved at the courthouse, criminals and Christian prison ministries. As we unite in prayer, let's petition the Lord to make our county a SAFE place to live, for lives bent on evil to turn around and meet the Savior and be transformed by the Holy Spirit. For His glory and our peace of mind. Beyond the podcasts: Get to know your local police, prisons, and personnel in the courthouse. Pray as you pass by any of these buildings. Pray for juveniles, elderly and bullying. Pray that God will intervene in people's lives, so crime decreases. Linked Podcasts below | Resources Listed at end | Post a prayer in the Comment Section Date & Topic Details 6/3 Violent Crime - Assault & Robbery Podcast Assault – violent physical or verbal attack, to physically harm or threaten with harm. Cities in SBC with the highest assault rates range 13% to 5.2% include: Green Valley Lake, Needles, Hinkley, Yermo, Oro Grande, Pioneer Town, Blue Jay, Amboy, Nipton, Adelanto & Baker, Chino & Barstow. Robbery - the action of taking property unlawfully from a person or place by force or threat of force; extortion. Cities in SBC with highest robbery from 9.5% to 2.5% are Pinon Hills, Searles Valley, Angelus Oaks, Needles, Chino, Adelanto, Highland, Sugarloaf & San Bernardino. 6/4 Violent Crime Part 2 - Rape & Murder Podcast Rape  – crime forcing another person to have sexual intercourse with the offender against their will.  Cities in SBC with the highest rape rates range from 4.5% to .43% are Loma Linda, Baker, San Bernardino, Searles Valley, Green Valley Lake, Highland, Fawnskin, Lucerne Valley, Adelanto & Barstow. Murder - the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another:. Cities in SBC with highest murder rates ranging from 2.7% to .4% are Essex, 29 Palms, Baker, Trona, Needles, Highland, Apple Valley, Green Valley Lake, Yermo, Ft. Irwin. 6/4 Property Crime Part 1 - Theft & Auto Theft Podcast Theft  – The act of stealing, wrongfully taking and carrying away the property of another person with the intent of depriving the rightful owner of the possession. Cities in SBC with the highest theft rates range from 158% to 21% are Green Valley Lake, Edwards AFB, Forest Falls, Fawnskin, Helendale [Silver Lakes], Needles, Essex, 29 Palms, Nipton, Baker & Adelanto.  Vehicle Theft – theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. Cities in SBC with highest murder rates ranging from 6.5% to 5% are Montclair, Bloomington, Rialto, Fontana, Ontario, Colton, Muscoy, Upland, Grand Terrace, Devore, Chino, Highland and San Bernardino. 6/5 Property Crime Part 2 - Burglary & Arson Podcast Burglary  – entry into a building illegally with intent to commit a crime, especially theft.  Cities in SBC with the highest theft rates range from 13% to 9% are Green Valley Lake, Fawnskin, 29 Palms, Nipton, Essex, Needles, Baker, Searles Valley, Pioneer Town, Lucerne Valley and Barstow. Arson –   the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property. Cities in SBC with highest arson rates ranging from .4% to .3% are Ft. Irwin, Green Valley Lake, Edwards AFB, Fawnskin, Trona, 29 Palms, Blue Jay, Rancho Cucamonga, Muscoy, Big Bear Lake, Bloomington, Cedar Glen & Lake Arrowhead. 6/10 Other Crimes - Drug Crimes Podcast Drug Crimes  –  Cities in SBC with the highest drug crime rates range from 44% to 21% are Amboy, Nipton, Baker, Essex, San Bernardino, Green Valley Lake, Cedarpines Park, Adelanto, Twentynine Palms, Fontana, Highland & Montclair. 6/11 - Vandalism & Animal Cruelty podcast Vandalism  - Cities in SBC with the highest vandalism rates range from 135% to 14.4% Loma Linda, Redlands, Needles, Pioneer Town, Victorville, Angelus Oaks, Newberry Springs, Colton, Cedarpines Park, Oak Glen, Montclair, Grand Terrace.  Animal Cruelty - Cities in SBC with highest animal cruelty rates ranging from .57% to .14% Oro Grande, Yermo, Twentynine Palms, Needles, Trona, Essex, Big Bear Lake, Nipton, Baker & Fawnskin. 6/12 - Kidnapping & Identity Theft podcast Kidnapping - Cities in SBC with the highest kidnapping rates range from 4% to .5% are Amboy, Nipton, Baker, Fawnskin, Edwards AFB, Green Valley Lake, Fort Irwin, Twentynine Palms, Daggett, Chino, Yermo. Identity Theft - Cities in SBC with highest identity theft rates ranging from 4.3% to 1.18% are Fawnskin, Green Valley Lake, Oro Grande, Amboy, Nipton, Baker, Essex, Edwards AFB, Apple Valley 6/13 - Human trafficking, prostitution, panderers, programs, police, politicians, policies podcast Human trafficking  is the fastest growing criminal operation due to its high revenue. It’s projected to be the top crime by the end of this year according to our county’s CASE – Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation.  Operation Reclaim & Rebuild : In a concerted effort to clamp down on human trafficking and sexual slavery, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept. targeting those fueling the demand for illicit sex trade activities. Policies & Politicians : Rodriguez’s bill,  Assembly Bill 2034 , prostitution loitering a misdemeanor in CA, within 1,000 feet of a school, park, playground, amusement park or state highway. Seyarto’s bill,  Senate Bill 1219 , criminalizes not only loiterers but also motorists who try to make contact with them to solicit prostitution. Programs: California Against Slavery collaborates with 22 organizations and agencies to find shelter faster for survivors of Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. SBC has several Victim service centers located in San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville, Joshua Tree & Colton.  The SB CASE program works at educating and informing the public of the problem’s extent and growth. 6/17 Local police stations podcast The main patrol stations are in: Adelanto, Apple Valley, Big Bear Lake, Barstow, Chino Hills, Grand Terrace, Hesperia, Colorado River, Fontana, Morongo Basin, Highland, Loma Linda, Needles, Twin Peaks, Victor Valley, Rancho Cucamonga, Twentynine Palms, Victorville.  Each one oversees several communities unless the city is highly populated. Some have substations to cover places more isolated.  They are in Lucerne Valley, Phelan, Baker, & Trona.  Central station located in San Bernardino uniquely oversees the Metrolink, Arrowhead Farms, Colton County, Devore Heights, Muscoy, San Bernardino, Grand Terrace, Loma Linda, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Reservation Casino, and volunteer programs. 6/18 County Law Enforcement & Beyond podcast Sheriff’s Executive Staff – San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department; Coroner – San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department; Homicide Cold Cases; Gangs / Narcotics Task Forces 6/19 Prisons: Inmates & Workers podcast Corrections / Jails This Bureau operates the jail and work release programs in our county with 4 adult jails which house inmates during their court process and for those sentenced.Federal, State & Juvenile Prisons: US Penitentiary in Victorville high security 1235 inmates; Fed. Correctional Inst. in Victorville Med. II 1573 inmates; Med. 1 FCI both 1,465 male; 249 female; CA Inst. for men in Chino has 4 facilities housing different levels of crime almost 4K beds; Central Valley Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center 280 beds in San Bernardino: High Desert Juvenile Detention And Assessment Center in Apple Valley. 6/20 Prison Ministries podcast Celebrate Recovery  at CA institute of men.  A Christ-centered ministry to help people deal with hurts, hang-ups, and habits. It’s a safe place to find freedom from the issues controlling their lives offered in prisons.  Prison Fellowship  is multifaceted, empowering and training people to visit prisoners, mentor them, provide gifts for their children at Christmas, provide resources for families of prisoners and inmates.  Gideons International | Read The Bible  supply Bibles to the prisons and prisoners.  PMAUSA.org  provides chaplains to jails & prisons in San Bernardino County Facilities!!! 6/24 District Attorneys & Public Defenders podcast San Bernardino County District Attorney – San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office (sbcounty.gov)  Jason Anderson is the 36th district attorney to serve the people of SBC. The department began in 1853. Their number one priority is to prosecute those responsible for committing crimes and pursue justice on behalf of victims and their families. The office employs 220 deputy DAs; 62 investigators; 44 victim advocates; 243 support staff. Public Defender – County of San Bernardino – Public Defender ( sbcounty.gov ) Our county public defender office goals to defend the rights and dignity of people to ensure equitable access to justice through holistic representation while reunifying families and communities.  Those on the executive team include: Thomas W. Sone, Public Defender; Kellie Byward, Assistant Public Defender; David Mcclave, Chief Deputy Public Defender; Lance Thompson, Chief Deputy Public Defender; Richard M. Sterling, Chief Deputy Public Defender; Geoffrey Canty, Chief Deputy Public Defender; Diana Lovelace, Chief of Administration. 6/25 Judges podcast Appellate division; Barstow district; Big Bear district; Fontana district, Joshua Tree district, Juvenile court district; Needles district, Rancho Cucamonga district, San Bernardino Justice Center, SBC District Child Support & Family; Victorville district. 6/26 Courthouses podcast SBC courthouses : San Bernardino County Court in Victorville; San Bernardino Justice Center in San Bernardino; San Bernardino Court in Fontana; Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court; San Bernardino Superior Court; Victorville Superior Court; San Bernardino County Courts in Big Bear Lake; San Bernardino County Barstow Superior Court; Superior Court of California County of San Bernardino; County Juvenile Court in Rancho Cucamonga; Superior Courts of California in Needles 6/27 Jurors podcast Duty  - The jury finds the facts in the case based on what evidence is presented to them through testimony or exhibits from the parties admitted into evidence by the judge during the proceedings.  Responsibilities - At the end of a trial, the judge instructs the jury on the applicable law. While the jury must obey the judge’s instructions as to the law, the jury alone is responsible for determining the facts of the case from the differing versions presented by the parties at trial.     Prayer points – foreperson, divine wisdom, impartiality & fairness, clarity & understanding, integrity & courage, compassion & empathy. Resources :

With summer comes weather patterns that can wreak havoc in our environment. Let's dedicate Thursdays to pray for the issues facing our county - drought, fires, UV index, excessive heat, air quality and earthquakes. Information and resources will be provided every Thursday. If there's any current news that too will be posted. Included will be prayer for those who fight the fires, plan for earthquakes, medical personnel, first responders, leaders who oversee county and city disasters. Thursday, August 29th - Current Fires, Energy Grid, Energy Grid & Earthquakes Podcast How to Survive a Prolonged Power Outage - Consumer Reports Earthquakes in Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States - Most Recent ( earthquaketrack.com ) San Bernardino County Conditions | Drought.gov Incidents | CAL FIRE Thursday, August 22nd - Current Fires, Prevention & Arsonists Podcast Fire Is Everyone's Fight® ( fema.gov ) Arson and Youth Firesetting ( fema.gov ) Incidents | CAL FIRE Thursday, August 15th - Current Fires & Energy Grid podcast U.S. Policies Are Crippling the Grid - Intercessors for America ( ifapray.org ) What Happens if the American Power Grid Goes Down? – Tech Evaluate How to Survive a Prolonged Power Outage - Consumer Reports Incidents | CAL FIRE Thursday, August 8th - Air Quality Index, First Responders & Active Fires Podcast Air Quality Index (AQI) | AirNow.gov World's Air Pollution: Real-time Air Quality Index ( waqi.info ) Prayers for First Responders ( prayerleader.com ) Park Fire | CAL FIRE Thursday, August 1st - Weather Forecasters & Earthquakes & [Park Fire Contain] Podcast Local, National, & Global Daily Weather Forecast | AccuWeather Breaking Weather News | FOX Weather Home of America's Weather Team National Weather Service National and Local Weather Radar, Daily Forecast, Hurricane and information from The Weather Channel and weather.com Latest Earthquakes ( usgs.gov ) Earthquake Preparedness ( ca.gov ) Park Fire | CAL FIRE Thursday, July 25th - Heat Warnings, Cramps, Exhaustion, & Stroke Podcast Heat Watch vs. Warning ( weather.gov ) Heat Cramps, Exhaustion, Stroke ( weather.gov ) Know the differences of heat warnings/watches and what to do to prepare or take action when it occurs Identify the symptoms of cramps, exhaustion and stroke when excessive heat exposure; take first aid steps or seek medical attention Thursday, July 18th - Current Fires & First Responders Podcast Cabdf Vista Fire Information | InciWeb ( wildfire.gov ) CalFire, California Interagency Incident Team 15; San Bernardino Fire Department, San Bernardino County sheriff; California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino National Forest Service; Total Personnel assigned to the fire is 632. Air quality in county due to fire/smoke AirNow.gov 28 Strong Firefighters Prayers – Love In Bible  - [#21-28] Thursday, July 11th - Current Fires & All those Fighting Them Podcast Vista Fire near Mt. Baldy Ski Resort surpasses 1,000 acres ( msn.com ) Brush fires break out across SoCal amid extreme heat; evacuation orders in effect ( newsbreak.com ) Blue Water Fire | CAL FIRE [currently 0% contained] Vista Fire | CAL FIRE [current 0% contained] Lucerne Fire | CAL FIRE [contained 100%] Cahuilla Fire | CAL FIRE  [contained 100%] 28 Strong Firefighters Prayers – Love In Bible  - [#11-20] Thursday, July 4th - Fires, Fireworks, Firefighters Podcast Firefighters battle back 400-acre Fontana fire, no longer threatening homes ( msn.com ) ; Firefighters gain upper hand on 400-acre Sierra fire burning near buildings in Fontana ( newsbreak.com ) Sierra Fire | CAL FIRE [contains latest statistics about current incidents San Bernardino County Firefighters – IAFF Local 935 The San Bernardino County Fire Department has 57 Fire Stations, that Cover our 19,278 square miles of Jurisdiction. 48 Fire Stations are Full Time Staffed, and 9 are Paid Call. 28 Strong Firefighters Prayers – Love In Bible - [1st 10] guidance in service, protection amidst flames, wisdom in rescue, strength in weakness, peace & protection for families, courage, healing for injured, unity, guidance for leaders, gratitude for safety.

For the months of July & August we will pray for the multi-faceted concerns facing schools and education. Pray for the top issues, schools currently face in the upcoming 2024-25 school year. That each school will be covered in prayer. Short Prayer Podcasts and resources are linked below. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 7/1 Peace in schools 7/2 Campus Safety & Officers 7/3 Protection & Dispel Fear 7/8 Bullying in person & Online 7/9 Illegal Drugs & Opioids 7/10 CA School Bills 7/15 Stresses Teachers Face 7 /16 Mental Health & Suicide 7/17 Christian school clubs 7/22 Students/Staff: Courageous Faith   7/23 Students: See You at the Pole 7/24 Students: Bring your Bible to School Day 7/29 Libraries, Librarians & Books 7/30 Staff & Students Daycare & Pre-K 7/31 Staff & Students K-6 8/5 Staff & Students Jr High & High School 8/6 Staff & Students in Colleges 8/7 Campus Revivals & Ministries to Colleges 8/12 School Support Staff 8/13 School Leaders 8/14 School Faculty 8/19 Parents of students - all ages 8/20 Home-schooling parents & kids 8/21 Dept of Ed & CA Dept of Ed 8/26 School Districts 8/27 Teacher Unions: NEA, AFT, CTA 8/28 Christian Schools Helpful Resources A Prayer of Peace and Protection for Our Schools | The Prayer Institute Top 7 Bible Verses About Bullying And Dealing With Bullies | Jack Wellman ( patheos.com ) See You At The Pole™ ( syatp.com ) The Official Site of Bring Your Bible to School Day - Focus on the Family 5 Creative Prayer Ideas For Preschoolers - Trueway Kids ; How to Pray: 11 Creative Ideas for Teaching Kids - Ministry Spark Week 31 - (2023) Taking Back the Generations!   - City By City ( city-by-city.org ) Microsoft Word - Praying For Your School.doc ( prayerclosetministries.org ) 11 Back-to-School Prayers | Christianity Today Homeschool-Research-Document-220521-1.pdf ( fpmca.org ) Homeschool-Research-Document-220521-1.pdf ( fpmca.org ) Prayers for Homeschooling ( knowing-jesus.com ) 45 Prayer Prompts for Homeschooling Moms + Free Printable - A Virtuous Woman: A Proverbs 31 Ministry 20 Facts About Christian Schools - Facts.net Campus Prayer Guide | Every Student Every School

updated 11/2/23 by Fouzia Shibley When you pray for revival, what are you expecting? What happened in earlier revivals? What did they experience? What was the common pattern among past awakenings? I became a Christian during the Jesus movement revival in the 70s. Here are a few of my observations: passionate desire to go to church [people were eager with anticipation to get to church, excited to be with God's people] willingness to express their worship to the Lord by singing and praising freely hunger to learn God's word and apply it quick and instant repentance as the Holy Spirit convicted them of sin desire to reconcile with brothers and sisters in Christ awed by God's mercy, quick to forgive others and accepted the Lord's forgiveness sought ways to do acts of kindness and gave generously possessed a childlike faith, as they prayed for others' needs eager to share the gospel and newfound faith with others, unafraid of the possible rejection feeling of newness, a first love, a fresh start needed the fellowship with other believers and made time for it conviction of habits that needed to stop and supernatural ability to turn from them What about you? What do you think revival would look like? Have you experienced a personal revival? What changed? Have you studied revivals? What were recurring themes? Comment on this post so others can learn together. See below for ideas from a list developed by several Christian groups. What would revival look like? "Awed by God's mercy, quick to forgive others and accept the Lord's forgiveness." According to America’s National Prayer Committee in partnership with OneCry and the Awakening America Alliance , below are a few of the signs a revival is evident: more testimonies of the manifest presence of God increased conversions and baptisms greater participation in corporate as well as individual prayer, fasting, and other spiritual disciplines leading to more effective discipleship. decrease in divorces and renewed commitment to marriage between a man and a woman in covenant relationship as God intends. desire to impart faith to children and youth as parents are equipped by the church to disciple their children. passion in churches to pursue for the well-being of their cities through the planting of new congregations, benevolent ministries, practical service, and focused evangelism. commitment to radical generosity as evidenced by compassion ministries and global missions. better health among ministers as evidenced by their joy, decreased resignations, healthy loving relationships within their families, and an increased response among young people called to the ministry. involvement by believers with a bold witness accompanied by miracles, dramatic conversions, and Holy Spirit empowered victories over evil heightened expressions of love and unity among all believers, as demonstrated by the unity of pastors and leaders.

updated 4/10/24 Crestline city web site Located off of Highway 138; rim of the world highway, east of Interstate 15; the Cajon pass, directly east of Silverwood Lake; west of Twin Lakes and Lake Arrowhead. Gateway to the camping and recreation activities of the San Bernardino National Forest. Usually 10-20 degrees cooler than valley cities. Over 20,000 tourists a year. Demographics: Est. population [2023] 9,319. Age breakdown 16% under 18; 45% 18-54; 26% over 55; 67% high school grad; 27% college degrees; $42K average income; $62K average household income; 77% white; 17% Hispanic, African American 2%; Asian & American Indian >1%; median age is 44; 51:48% M:F ratio; 71% own; 29% rent; average household is 3; 50% married; 5% widowed; 14% divorced; 29% never married; 619 veterans [57% Vietnam, 15% Korea, 13% First Gulf War; 15% Second Gulf war] “To provide water, rest, intermission to people, to rejuvenate in the mountains, a place to vacation, enjoy God's creation” History In 1917, Pacific Electric Company developed camps for its employees to vacation. The Crestline development became a mountain community in 1906 when San Bernardino investors purchased 630 acres for $11K. Henry Guernsey, one of the members of the syndicate that bought the land stated, “Here on the summit of the range, far above the heat of the Valley, a summer colony will be established, which shall be a veritable summer city among the pines.” The new crest community was first called “Summer City in the Pines.” In 1906, a contest was to give the town a name. Dr. Wesley Thompson’s came up with “Crestline” won the prize. S.W. Dillin, a Hollywood screenwriter for Keystone Cops series, came to the Crestline area to help his asthma. Eventually, the mountain air helped his condition, so he stayed. Dillin created the Crestline Tavern and built a cabin and store, which hosted the post office and he became the postmaster. Later more cabins began popping up on both sides of Dillin’s Crestline Store and Tavern. During the 1920’s, the sparsely settle region of Rim of the World fell prey to the sub-dividers. Like Lake Arrowhead, subdivisions sprang up which caused the region to become urbanized with clusters of homes to be called Skyland Heights, Cedar Pines Park, Valley of Enchantment, Twin Peaks, Alpine Glens Park, Cedar Pines Highlands and Valley of the Moon. In 1928, Charles S. Mann, a mountain developer bought the center of Crestline and began to remodel the business district. He built the Rim of the World Inn and hired Millard S. Binney to manage its sales. Binney hired a real estate bus to encourage prospective buyers from Los Angeles. By the end of the decade, there were 500 homes in the Crestline area and 1,000 more in the adjacent communities of Cedar Pines Park, Valley of the Moon and Skyland. Map of Crestline Location of Crestline in SBC Specific Prayer Points Environmental issues: fires, drought to Lake Gregory, snow Economic issues: post pandemic closures, loss of business, tourists, camps reopen Governed by: San Bernardino County 2nd District Supervisor Crime issues: [2022] use of methamphetamine, mental health problems, abuse among adults, children both physically and mentally; A crime occurs every 1 day 7 hours (on average) in Crestline; overall crime grade B, violent crime is B-; property crime is B and other is B-; top issues are vandalism 10%; drug crimes and burglary 6% Poverty Rate: 15.3%; highest rates among children under 6 at 37%; 12-17 at 22% & 6-11 at 16% Schools/Board: Rim of the World Unified School District Points of interest: Camp Seely, Lake Gregory recreational areas, Heart Trail, Spiritual issues: more pastors pray together, unity among believers, pray for one another and lift each other up, not put each other down or be a clique, revival and awakening in each of the churches, laborers for the harvest, creative ways to help those battling with addictions, support and prayer and transformation for those facing abuse, healing and deliverance, decrease in the meth problem and replaced with a desire for the things of the Holy Spirit; intercessors to rise up and claim this city for God, that the Lord would move in such a mighty way that it would be in the news the changes that occur Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive] Lake Gregory Community Church [Pastor Dan Stipp; nondenominational, background with Campus Crusade for Christ] Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish [Rev. Neil D. Fuller, S.V.D.] Crestline First Baptist [Pastor Bill & Debbie] Crestline New Life Fellowship Church [Assembly of God, Pastor Matt & Tracey Shorey] Twin Peaks Community Church [Pastor Mike Whisner] Mountain Hope Center [Pastor Kristen Williams] Camps: Thousand Pines Christian Camp & Conference Center [exists to help people see, know, and experience God] Ministries: Jubilee Mountain Fellowship [Ministry of Domestic Missionaries, a homeless outreach, a prison ministry, a youth and young adult program, a food ministry, and a weekly Christian fellowship—that volunteers can plug into and donors can support]

During September and October, join us in praying for a decrease in crime and violence in every city in our county. "Because lawlessness increased, the love of many will grow cold." Matt. 24:12 ESV Last year, we prayed for the crime to go down in every city. This year, we'll see what changed: improve, get worse or stay the same. We'll look at current news, patterns, economic, political, & environmental issues that might be affecting the outcomes. Will you take a moment each day to pray that the love of believers will get hot so that violence will decrease. May our county be known as a SAFE place to live. Short Prayer Podcasts are linked by day below. Helpful Resources Prayers for Violence in Cities - theusawatch.com California Supervisor Admits Proposition 47 Linked to Crime Wave | The Epoch Times 15 Prayers for a Violent World | Christianity Today The Golden State's Rising Violent Crime Problem (govdelivery.com)

updated 4/2/24 City Web Site - Currently unincorporated, many of the town's political activists are pushing for Bloomington to attain cityhood, while the nearby cities of Rialto to the north, Fontana to the west; and Colton to the east; located in the center of 4 Interstates, 10, 210, 215 and 15. Demographics: Est. population 22,103 [2022]. 45% Hispanic; 14% white; 35% other; 1% black <1 Asian & American Indian; median age 33; M:F 51:48%;; 68% own; 32% rent; 42% 3.3% than CA avg 15%] M 16%; F 20%; 18-59 yrs 16%; 60-74 yrs 17% Spiritual needs: Churches unite & experience revival; great harvest of souls with laborers for the harvest; more Spanish speaking churches; creative combined efforts to reach those who are poor, have addictions and need jobs; intercessors to arise and claim this city for Christ; weekly Bible studies for accountability and spiritual growth; Bible teachers arise to explain the Word in practical ways; a place where people can be authentic, pray for one another and have genuine fellowship that empowers them to keep their faith, children feel emboldened to share their faith; an awakening to those who are "sitting", a holy reverential fear of God to sweep the believers that transforms their lives and brings reformation to the city Churches [not exhaustive] Truth Tabernacle Church Calvary Missionary Baptist Church The Bridge Church St. Charles Borromeo Pentecostal Church of God Congregational UCC Bethel Apostolic Community Celestial Church of Christ New Testament Baptist Church