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

One of the seven major US cultural influences in society is arts, entertainment and sports. Much money, time, talk and resources revolve around them. As with anything, we need to be careful to redeem the time.  Like Paul warned the Ephesians [5:15-16] ... Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Feb. 28th - Video Games [Self-Controlled or Controlled?] Part II Prayer podcast: Praying players & parents would create margins of play based on the pros/cons Prayer Points/Scriptures: Time – how much spending? Is it best use of time? Is time wasted? Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly but understand what the Lord wants you to do . [ Eph. 5:16-17 ] Content – Would Jesus play this with me? Why or why not? Does it help or hinder a person’s walk with the Lord? Could you play this around children?  I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar. I hate all who deal crookedly; I will have nothing to do with them . [ Ps. 101:3 ] Boundaries – What type of margins should one apply for costs, time, who to play with? If sitting, for how long for your health? [Refer to 1 Cor. 6:12] Personal Challenge : Honestly answer the following questions before playing: Will it edify or entertain me? Am I  obeying self-will or God’s will? Does the game glorify God? Will playing result in good works? Does it help me exhibit self-control? While playing, does it redeem the time? Does it pass Phil. 4:8 frisk test? Will playing fit in with your life goals? Does it help give an eternal focus? Feb. 27th - Video Games [To play or Not to Play?] Part I Prayer podcast: Praying for ESRB, Ratings, Categories, Developers to have Higher Standards Prayer Points/Scriptures: Entertainment Software Rating Board [ESRB]; Ratings: EC; E; 10+; T; M; A; RP; Rating Categories: Use of Substances; Blood/gore & Violence : 1 Peter 3:9  Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.; Hosea 4:2   2  There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery; they break all bounds, and bloodshed follows bloodshed. Humor : Proverbs 17:22 -  A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. And Ephesians 5:4 - 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.; Language : Colossians 3:8 - But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips Gambling:   1 Timothy 6:10  - For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. Nudity & Sexuality:  “But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.” ( Ephesians 5:5 ) Game Developers & Those Rating the Games : Ps. 11:5 The Lord examines both the righteous and the wicked. He hates those who love violence. Personal Challenge : Review the categories above used by the ESRB to rate video games.  Which ones should you not play if they have those elements? Feb. 26th - Celebrities in Music, Sports, Movies, Theaters Prayer podcast: Praying for celebrities: musicians, athletes, actors & actresses [Deliver them from Evil] Prayer Points/Scriptures: Musicians – Salvation; more songs pure, inspire, encourage, express what we can’t but better, keep them from temptation; deliver them from evil, higher standards & morals in how they live and conduct themselves in performances [Ps. 68:25 & 1 Chron. 15:16] Athletes – safety & protection, perform ethically, same sex only play in high contact sports, teamwork vs. self-promotion, ethical, moral standards, salvation, able to overcome temptations of fame, fortune & fans [1 Cor. 9:24 & 1 Tim. 4:8] Actors/Actresses –  salvation, able to play roles with moral standards, courage to say no to parts that promote evil, able to overcome temptations, balance family/work life, better role models, delivered from evil, protection from fans & paparazzi   [1 Jn. 1:11 & James 1:22-25] Personal Challenge :  Pick your favorite musician, athlete and actor and pray for God to reveal Himself to them and deliver them from evil. Feb. 25th - Grammys, Emmys, Oscars Prayer Podcast: Reformation & Purification of the Emmys, Grammys & Academy Awards Prayer Points/Scriptures:  Repentance;  Salvation;  Less people listen and/or watch Romans 12:1-2 ; Reached with the Gospel in many ways including visions of Jesus Christ;  Arguments upended by the Truth 2 Cor. 10:3-5 ;   Unholy Award Ceremonies Performance fizzle out; more people abhor it and speak up about it; Ecclesiastes 7:5 ;    Reformation of the Grammys - James 4:4 ; Y ou adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Personal Challenge :  Pray for one secular music artist who doesn’t know Jesus.  Use the following Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.  Dear Lord, Thank you for being the only way for us to receive salvation from the punishment for our sins. Please open ____’s heart to see the truth that You are the only way of salvation. Allow him to comprehend that the only way he will be saved for all eternity from the punishment for his sins will be by trusting the name and redeeming work of Jesus Christ. In Your Holy Name, Amen Feb. 24th - TV Cable & TV networks Prayer Podcast : Lifting up staff behind shows; viewers abide by TV ratings; HPN’s growth Prayer Points/Scriptures: Staff – [writers, directors, owners, costume, make-up, etc.] salvation, higher standards, believers share their faith; Christians pray together; model their faith; better morale, not fall prey to many temptations, lust of the flesh, eyes & pride of life. 1 Jn. 2:16 Parental Guidance Ratings – TV-Y; Y7; Y7FV; G; PG; 14; MA [V-Violence, S-Sex, L-Language, D-suggestive dialogue] Parents and viewers pay attention to ratings; have boundaries what not to watch; those rating the shows do so with integrity; children, teens and parents agree to discuss why shows negatively impact them. Col. 3:5-8 Hollywood Prayer Network – more people commit to pray vs. complain; more join the network [it’s global]; more resources for those in the entertainment industry to stay pure; specific guides with prayer points that meet the needs of the entertainers/staff; model Christlike behavior among unbelieving entertainers. Col. 4:2-6 Personal Challenge: Next time you complain about a show, take the time to ask for forgiveness then pray for all those who put it together. Phil. 2:14 Do everything without complaining and arguing Feb. 21st - Streaming Services Prayer Podcast : For streaming sites – clear ratings, more family & clean options, consumers filter content and costs Prayer Points/Scriptures: Content Filters - Clear markers that show content rating for music & shows ;  services provide more programming based on healthy choices; strong parental controls - Psalm 101:3 (NIV) Charting Site – Simple navigation to choices based on personal preferences; able to find cleaner shows & music early on; not push evil agenda; Eph. 5:11-15 [NLT] Consumer Costs  – services charge reasonably; consumers recognize amount spent on entertainment; addiction doesn’t pre-empt paying for needs ; Prov. 21:20 [NLT] Personal Challenge : Whether you use a streaming service, choose one of the top video and music and pray the consumers cry out for cleaner material and the streamers meet that desire. Feb. 20th - Web Site Break due to Family ER Feb. 19th - Christian Music Podcast : Praying for those behind Christian Music [Lyricists, Artists, Musicians, Record Labels] Prayer Points/Scriptures :  Lyricists – able to be creative in their lyrics; words would reach believers to encourage, comfort, challenge, convict; messages would reach unbelievers with the Gospel[James 5:13];  Artists – creative ways to sing the lyrics in a way that captures the hearts of the hearers, health/safety over their vocal chords, balance of time with family/friends and time with the Lord, able to resist temptation, remain humble [Col. 3:16];  Musicians – Able to play unique sounds from their instruments, unified, able to play together with harmony and creativity that supports the singers; clever & innovative ways to make sounds that glorify God; protection from demonic influence [Ps. 150:3-6];    Record Labels – Able to distribute to new groups beyond; creative marketing to reach the lost; protected from the love of money; Godly wisdom in running the business; able to find best singers who can reach the world for Christ and encourage believers to worship & praise [1 Chron. 15:16 ] Personal Challenge : Pray for your favorite Christian artist.  Pray for those involved with the current song/lyrics that ministers to you right now. Feb. 18th - Secular Music Podcast : Praying for higher standards to those involved in making/listening to Secular Music Lyrics/Content – not evil propaganda, not from the devil, promotes good not evil, have better ratings for parents and adults, more messages that promote inspiration, healthy love, kindness to others, that songs containing violence, swearing, sex, alcohol & drug abuse, be labeled and banned, for higher standards in the industry Singers/Musicians – sing & play honorable words; less motivated by violence, sex, vulgarity and debauchery; protect their voices, help musicians support the singers(s) and other band members; for their salvation, deliverance from drugs/alcohol, love of money & immorality, for the public to cry out for good models Listeners – Christians challenge the lyrics against Phil. 4:8 [true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, worthy of praise]; to ask would Jesus listen to it; for unbelievers to censor the lyrics; to look at what they listen to and question it’s value and affects in their lives; parents review content of what their children listen Personal Challenge : What secular music do you listen to? What does it cause you to think on – things of the earth or heaven? Good or evil? Tempted to do something against God’s will or to appreciate God’s talents to those who put together the song? Feb. 14th - Movie & "Live" Theaters Entertainment Prayer Focus: All those behind the content shown at Movie & Stage Theaters Prayer Points/Scriptures: Movie Theaters  – less R rated; more family friendly films; clean environment; volume remains safe for ears; more movie goers choose better content; corporations who own the franchise of theaters have higher moral standards; patrons conduct themselves with respect to others; cell phones off; salvation of workers, managers & owners; sex not allowed in theaters; ensure under age not watching R & NC17  - Ps. 101:3 Motion Picture Association of America [MPAA] – rates films appropriately; public outcry for better films, less indecency, more G & PG rated films; PG rated films not include R rated material, keep within the boundaries of each rating - 1 Cor. 6:12 Stage Theatres  – patrons choose clean performances; more family friendly acts; platform allowed for Christian as well as secular talent; safety of performers; salvation to owners, managers & performers; types of plays not immoral; contains healthy humor; thought-provoking not incite hostility; artists who sing or dance or do something creative is clean; doesn’t encourage immorality; patrons show appreciation for performers – Col. 3:5 Personal Challenge : Next time you watch a movie at a theater or at a live stage, pray for the people involved and the content portrayed.  When driving by a theater, lift up a prayer for it to be used for healthy entertainment. Feb. 13th - Christian Film Industry Entertainment Prayer Focus - Christian Film Production Companies [Reaching the Unreached] Prayer Points/Scriptures: Audience  – more people watch, reaches secular and Christian viewers, receptive, shares with others, promotes them to believers/non-believers; brings to Christ and/or grows in faith; 2 Peter 3:9 Films  – creative, unique, innovative, compelling, persuasive, quality acting/filming, secular and Christian actors perform well, scenes challenge arguments against God; 2 Cor. 10:5 Gospel  – preached without shame; clear, penetrating, creatively presented for different age groups; Rom . 1:16 Directors/Producers – Choose content that will make people think about the Lord, purity vs. immorality, courageous faith, right decisions in a dark world, challenge both the believer and unbeliever to grow in the knowledge of God; 2 Peter 3:18 Personal Challenge : Consider your choice of films.  Are you supporting the ones that promote the Gospel? Choose one of the top Christian film producing companies from the list above and pray for them.  Feb. 12th - Secular Film Industry [Garbage In Garbage Out or Good In Good Out] Podcast : Praying for secular film industry staff, content and influence. Prayer Points/Scriptures: Staff  – saved, delivered from evil, set free from addictions, higher standards, better morals, transformation and reformation in the industry [Col. 3:17 & 2 Cor. 5:17] Content – better material, family friendly, inspirational, thoughtful, provoke to good behavior, documentaries that inform without inciting violence, healthier scripts, clean humor, creative ideas that foster better citizenry, less sensational, more educational; responsibility to help not harm people nor children [Prov. 17:22; Luke 17:2] Influence –  less images of violence, murders, accidents, blood, gore, stabbings, disturbing images, sexual situations; viewers recognize real from fiction; monitor quantity and quality of films; aware how it impacts sleep, dreams, feelings, mental health, fears; more so in children Ps. 101:3a; 2 Tim. 1:7; Prov. 3:31 Personal Challenge : Next time you choose a film; stop before watching, pray you will turn off anything that is offensive to God and then pray for those who made the film. Feb/ 11th - Fairgrounds Podcast: Praying for events at SBC Fairgrounds to be family friendly, safe & free from crime. Prayer Points/Scriptures:   Concerts & Shows – [strolling entertainers, clowns, jugglers, live bands; ] family friendly, G/PG rated; not risqué;  Psalm 101:2-3 Livestock Show – [ FFA and 4-H youth Jr. Livestock Auction select, purchase, feed, and groom livestock to be  real life stock to be, graded and sold at fair; include steers, lambs, hogs, rabbits and poultry] Prov. 12:10 Exhibits competition – [ Home Brew Contest, Preserved Foods, Home Arts, Ceramics & Plaster craft, all Crafts, Miniatures, Models, Collections, Fine Art, Photography and all Youth & 4-H] Ex. 35:10 Horse Racing -  [ Thursday through Sunday Live Satellite Wagering watch, bet live horse racing from all over the world in only simulcast wagering Facility in the High Desert region of California] Prov. 13:1 Wheel2Wheel Raceway is a 1/8 mile 7 degree banked oval dirt raceway located at the SBC Fairgrounds in Victorville. W2W races speedway sprints, dirt karts and mowers throughout the entire season.  1 Cor. 9:24 & Phil. 2:3-4 Personal Challenge : Whether you choose to visit the county fair or not.  Take a moment to pray for it, when you hear it or others advertise.  Pray for the law enforcement, the staff, the bodyguards, and all the young and old who participate in the events. Feb. 10th - Christian vs Secular Concerts Podcast : Praying for the environment, purpose and safety at Christian & Secular Concerts Prayer Points/Scriptures: Environment – people consider where venue held; what type of people will attend; what will be allowed/not; worship of God or man - 2 Cor. 3:17 vs James 3:16 Purpose – bold gospel messages, worship encouraged, clean entertainment preferred over those promoting evil; fans recognize the motives of the artists/bands - 1 Thess. 2:4 vs. Prov. 21:2 Safety – security guards, people prepare for potential dangers, drugs, drunkenness, open sex prohibited; educate audience before concerts, safety precaution signage posted conspicuously; Prov. 18:10 vs. Prov. 14:16 Personal Challenge : Read this article Christian Concerts vs. Secular Music Events: What's Different? (fanawards.com) . Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you when deciding and paying for attending a concert. Feb. 7th - Superbowl & Half Time [Sports & Entertainment] Podcast : Praying for the upcoming Super Bowl 2025 – the teams, viewers, performers Teams  – Chiefs/Eagles; pray for the Christians athletes to be bold in sharing their faith with godly behavior & not fall prey to temptations; for Chaplains to reach the non-believers for Christ; for their salvation; open doors; open hearts. Hold to high standards in behavior before/after the game.  [ Romans 1:16 ] Viewers  – behave respectfully, praise the players who demonstrate good sportsmanship i.e. helping opponent off the ground; giving team glory when a win is made; not yelling at refs; take the opportunity to share their faith with those they are watching with; filter what they watch before game; commercials & during half-time. [ 1 John 2:15-17 ] Performers : Kendrick Lamar [strong language] main performer; with SZA [sensual videos] and Jon Baptiste [Christian] sing National Anthem [ Ps. 101:2-4 ] Athletes in Action hosts a breakfast before the game; pray for the gospel to be shared; able to encourage other athletes to join; for speakers to honor God and share their faith boldly; for the organization to reach their dream to see Christ-followers on every team, in every sport, in every nation and able to help athletes find a relationship with Jesus and use their platform to make a difference in the world. [ Matt. 28:19-20 ] Personal Challenge : If you plan to watch the game, pray in advance to avoid the temptations from the performances, commercials and game upsets.  Ask God how you can be a good model of Christ, if watching it with others.  If you aren’t watching it, pray for people to not imbibe in ungodly behavior and for believers to be bold in witnessing their faith on the field. Feb. 6th - Speedways Auto & Motocross Podcast : Praying for the Fans, Racers, Tracks & Ministries focused on Auto & Motocross racing·         Drivers  – salvation, Christians model Christ well & with integrity/purity; able to overcome temptations; safety when driving; their pit crew & helpers safe & alert Fontana Auto Club Speedway  – continues to be free to televise & say the invocation; the cross remains the center of the activities; safety to fans/track staff; gospel shared boldly; fans won’t idolize instead appreciate talent, skill & courage San Bernardino Stock Care Speedway  – safety to all racing & supporting the race on tracks; alcohol restrictions before/during/after races Motocross Glen Helen Raceway  – extra precautions for those on the bikes, enforcement of safety gear, dirt prepared properly; orderly conduct on/off the track; prohibition to drugs and alcohol before/during/after the race Christian Race Ministries  – Racing with Jesus  & Beyond Checkered Flags Personal Challenge : If you attend or watch any of these types of races, pick a team to pray for.  If you do not, consider choosing one of the raceways to cover in prayer. Feb. 5th - Most Watched Sports in US Podcast Podcast : Praying for Extreme fighting, Fans, Betting, Professional Athletes, Christian Athletes Prayer Points/Scriptures: Extreme fighting [MMA, UFC, Boxing] goal is to physically harm the other person until they are knocked unconscious or incapacitated. Pray for their salvation, whether God would endorse this type of fighting.  ( 1 Corinthians 10:31 ). So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.   What does the Bible say about extreme fighting / violent sports? | GotQuestions.org Fans – not idolize, not elevate over God, not obsessed with teams/games, harboring hatred against other fans for opposing teams. 1 John 2:15-17    Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father but are from this world. And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever. Betting – fantasy sports, gambling, addiction, what’s the motive, would God endorse it   Should a Christian participate in sports betting? | GotQuestions.org   1 Tim. 6:9   But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction . Professional athletes – be a good model, avoid drugs or steroids, cussing, fighting with the opposing team, physically abusing women, sexual impurity. 1 Timothy 4:12  Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Christian athletes – not let it become an idol; keep identity in Christ not the sport; passion more on Christ than winning; good witnesses of their faith; good mentors to younger athletes, donate time & money to charities; ( 1 John 5:21 ); Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts Feb. 4th - Focus on Most Watched Sports in US Podcast Podcast : Praying for the Main Sports Watched in the US - Football, baseball, soccer, hockey, and auto racing are most watched Prayer Points/Scriptures: Owners – protect their staff/teams; not cut costs leading to dangers; not love money; healthy business deals, high standards. [ 1 Timothy 6:10 ]   For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. Advertisers – cleaner ads especially at major events watched by so many; more moral standards [ Isaiah 5:20 ]   What sorrow for those who say that evil is good and good is evil, that dark is light and light is dark, that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter . Players – safety, play ethically, high integrity, avoid enhancing drugs, build camaraderie, family time [ Ps. 25:21 ] May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you. Spectators – healthy rivalry, not idolize, avoid arguments over best team, time balanced with family, friends & God. [ 2 Timothy 2:23-25   ESV] Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth Personal Challenge : Do you watch any of the most preferred sports in the US? If so, how much do you spend in watching, betting, or buying sports team paraphernalia? How much time do you spend viewing it? Ask the Lord to show you if it’s crowding out time with Him or those you love and/or spending more money than you have? Check out How should a Christian view sports / athletics? | GotQuestions.org – consider safety not just winning; build team spirit, encourage self-control in practice and play, build morale & character; same standards expected for all players [ Proverbs 25:28   ESV] Feb. 3rd - Focus on Arts, Entertainment & Sports Podcast : A Call to Pray for the Arts, Entertainment & Sports Industries Prayer Points/Scriptures: Used for celebrating and honoring loved ones skills/gifts or solely for selfish pleasure? 1 John 5:21 keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts. Is what you are watching healthy or tempting you to sin? Psalm 101: 3    I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. Would Jesus   watch this with me?   Colossians 3:17    - And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Is it causing me to be addicted? My time spent foolishly? Or am I using it to fellowship with other believers, share the Gospel with people or simply have some clean fun? Titus 2:12    - Training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age. Personal Challenge : Identify how you participate in arts, entertainment and/or sports. Which ones are solely for pleasure and which ones can you minister to people? Allow the Holy Spirit to shine light on your involvement with them; what to keep, what to discard. What to moderate.

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

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]