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Praise & Prayer Weekly Update - 6/30/2026

Prayer at MBC

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“I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer.” ~Psalm 17:6​

Praise God:  

  • Praise God for the 150 kids and 90 volunteers signed up for VBS the week of July 13th.  Pray for even more kids to sign up and for a wonderful week!

For our MBC Family & Friends, please pray for:

  • Pastor Peter Pendell was diagnosed with a cyst on his pituitary gland explains the onset of exhaustion about a month ago and possibly the cause of other symptoms, following up with appropriate medical treatment.    
  • Dottie Turse will have surgery on her foot on July 6. She appreciates prayer for the surgery to go well and for her quick and complete recovery.  
  • Please pray for Kayley Garcell as she is ready to take the nursing exam. However, it seems to be taking a long time to get paperwork transferred from her school in Pennsylvania to the NJ Nursing Board.  Please pray the process will not take much longer.  
  • Please pray for Andrew Strain, he has been cleared for his upcoming surgery in July.  Please pray for his surgeon and medical team, and for a successful surgery and recovery.       
  • Phil Casciano has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. Please pray for him and his family during this difficult time.    
  • Praise God for continued progress in Augie Lavornia’s recovery! Augie is making good progress with Maria, his new physical therapist. He is now using a walker instead of a wheelchair full time and is able to complete exercises without pain medication — hallelujah! He is scheduled to see the surgeon on Thursday and is hoping his left leg brace will be unlocked to allow greater movement. Please continue to pray for ongoing healing, increased mobility, and encouragement through recovery
  • Darleen Gero would like prayer that God would help her find a job as soon as possible.    
  • Please continue to pray for Marian Miller as she recovers from post-concussion syndrome. She’s having vestibular therapy and is so thankful that it’s helping in some ways. After testing, the Dr said she’s improved but needs to continue therapy twice a week at least through August. He said two weeks at Camp of the Woods is not a good idea because it could set her back, but approved of her going for just the second week with some preventative measures in place such as sound reduction earmuffs, etc.  

 

Our Church:

  • Pray for Oliver Aridi, our summer intern, as he prepares his sermon for this Sunday. He will be preaching on Jonah 1:17 – 2:10. 
  • Pray for Rachel and Lenore as they prepare for VBS.  
  • Prayer for the candidates pursuing membership and baptism. 

Our nation & those in authority.

1 Timothy 2: 1-2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

  • Please pray for the those in authority in our nation. 
  • Continue to pray for First Choice. The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in its favor, allowing First Choice to argue in federal court that the Attorney General’s subpoena violates its constitutional rights. While this is a significant victory, the legal battle continues as the Attorney General seeks to enforce compliance in state court. Pray that this ruling will provide lasting protection for First Choice and strengthen protections for pregnancy resource centers across the nation.

Our Extended Family & Friends:

  • Pray for the country of Venezuela and all affected by the devastating earthquake. 
  • Pray for all the people affected by the floods and wildfires throughout our country. 
  • Cora requests prayer for her boss of 26 years. He has been diagnosed with terminal kidney failure. He is in desperate need of a kidney. ]
  • Anonymous prayer request: “I will be having a CT scan for a lump in my neck.  Please pray it will not be a serious issue, and it will be well with me.”  
  • Rob Avaltroni’s dad, Bob, underwent his radiation treatments in a condensed form and seems to be trending in the positive direction. All of his numbers look good and the doctors are pleased. Please continue to pray for healing.    
  • Jim and Deb Luedecker ‘s son, Russell was recently diagnosed with cancer.  Praise God that his PET scan was NEGATIVE for any other areas of cancer.  Please pray for Russ as he struggles with the side effects of his cancer treatments.  
  • Sue Turner’s mom, Ginni has moved to a private nursing home where they expect she will receive a higher level of care, and the family is optimistic that this will expedite the healing process. Please pray for a smooth transition and minimal confusion as she adjusts to her new surroundings and routine.  
  • Please pray for Bill Miller’s sister, Ellen, as she has multiple serious health issues, is on oxygen and is going through chemo. 
  • Praise the Lord that Bill Miller’s brother, Paul, has improved greatly since being on the meds for LEMS. He had a knee reflex for the first time in two years & the recent MRI and Pet Scan showed no lesions as they previously did! Thank you so much for your prayers for him!!

Missionary Partner for the week: 

Talant and Nina– Unbridled Skies – Central Asia

Pray for Talant and his team as they begin a new ministry to complement Unbridled Skies.  It will develop indigenous leadership with Central Asians who understand the cultural and spiritual landscape from within. Its vision is to see thriving indigenous churches, rooted in their context and growing in maturity, that effectively reveal Christ by welcoming and discipling the unchurched.

 

Pray for our World:

Front-Line Workers Under Spiritual, Physical Attack

A notable history of severe illness and death marks Maldivian Christians, foreign missionaries to the island nation and translators working to produce a Bible in the native language, explained by front-line workers as a significant form of spiritual warfare for those committed to making Christ known in the Maldives. Samuel is one such Maldivian Christian, with a passion to reach his family and friends with the gospel of Jesus Christ. He has suffered severe health problems in recent months that resulted in the need for intensive hospital care. Pray for Samuel’s full recovery and for the spiritual and physical protection of all gospel workers who work in this highly restricted nation. Samuel and his wife, Shanti, are already discipling several people whom they have led to faith in Christ. “They are finding more joy as they continue to further ministry,” the front-line worker reported.

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