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Praise & Prayer Weekly Update - 7/28/2026

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! Andrew Strain shared his testimony and how the Lord faithfully guided him and his family through his transplant with a group of Christian men at the Christian Evangelical Church in Livingston, NJ. Praise God for opening this door and for Andrew’s growing confidence in publicly sharing his story. 
  • Praise God for the 11 graduates of Market Street Mission this past Sunday. 
  • Praise God that MBC Teens mission trip was fully funded before they left. Additional praise is that they made it to Tennessee safely. To follow their video blogs, click HERE.

For our MBC Family & Friends, please pray for:

  • Please pray for Winnie Pine’s husband, Mike, who continues to get better from pneumonia and his Afib diagnosis.  Please pray for him to be healthy and that his heart doesn’t go back into Afib.  
  • Ellen Sterman, Amy Acker’s mom, is requesting prayers for positive outcomes to multiple health concerns she is experiencing right now.  
  • A recent test result has revealed a growth on Dennis Beam’s skull that is causing pressure on his optic nerves resulting in persistent headaches, double vision and imbalance. In the next two weeks, treatments will be administered. Until this is complete, other treatments recommended for cancer will be on hold.  
  • Peter Pendell has seen a neurosurgeon who has encouraged the surgical removal of a cyst on his pituitary gland. He will seek a 2nd opinion at a specialized center for pituitary disease in NYC. Please continue to pray for him and the doctors he sees. 
  • Tony Cassera had a fall and hurt his shoulder recently. He is exploring the possibility of a procedure called “reverse shoulder replacement” to repair the ligament damage and remove some arthritis, possibly next month. Please pray for successful surgery and healing.   
  • The Cassara’s also request general prayer for their grandchildren, and particularly, Duke (5 years old) who is struggling with anxiety. 
  • Praise God Kayley Garcell is one step away from being assigned a test date for the nursing exam. Please pray that she will be assigned a test date this week.   
  • Cora Chuffo would like to ask for a prayer for her health as she was diagnosed last week with Covid. So far, she is handling it well, but please pray that she is able to battle it to the end.   
  • Please continue to pray for Peggy Drake as she navigates many health issues.          
  • Phil Casciano has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. Please pray for him and his family during this difficult time.      
  • Please continue to pray for Marian Miller as she recovers from post-concussion syndrome.  The doctor prescribed another round of vestibular therapy which has been helping her, but the insurance company denied it. The doctor and the therapist both sent in an appeal & Bill has made numerous calls.  Please pray it will get approved.   

 

Our Church:

  • Pray for our guest speaker and World Partner Jayson Casper, as he prepares his sermon for next Sunday. 

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:

  • Amy Puskas would like prayer for her 90-year-old father, Joseph Puskas, had another minor stroke on Wednesday, July 22. He is currently in the hospital, and they are recommending he have a Watchman put in. Amy’s father has A-fib. Please pray for the best treatment for him and his salvation. 
  • Aaron Dunn would like prayer for his good friend Drew’s niece, Harper. She nearly drowned on Sunday, 07/19. She was pulled from a pool and was given CPR. She’s currently undergoing testing and treatment at Morristown Medical Center but currently there is not much they are able to do because she is in such a fragile state. Testing revealed that she has severe brain damage due to multiple strokes. Please pray for a miracle, that God would heal Harper as well as the comfort for her parents and family. 
  • Andrew Strain requests prayer for his sister, Maryann, who was taken to the emergency room this weekend. She underwent gallbladder surgery. She is doing well. Please pray for her continued recovery at home, along with overall health. Although she is single with no children and has lived alone since their mother’s passing, she is blessed with a loving and supportive church family. 
  • Please pray for Kristie Gall’s uncle, Allan, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last week.  Please pray specifically for the right treatment plan and peace about the diagnosis amongst the family. 
  • The Midthassel’s have a good friend Mike D. who had a stroke and is ICU. Please pray for healing and that this brings him closer to Jesus.  
  • Debbie Masin is requesting prayer for Donna who will be having cancer surgery on August 7th. Please pray that the cancer is contained and that chemo won’t be needed.  
  • Marianne Candiloros is asking for prayer for a little boy named Noah. He is a ten-year-old twin who has leukemia. His family is going through additional personal challenges.  He just had his chemo stent placed yesterday as well as a feeding tube.   
  • Continued to pray for Cathey Donaruma’s mom. After two weeks of hospital stay, Cathey’s mom is heading to a rehab to rebuild all her strength.  
  • Please continue to pray for Bill Miller’s sister, Ellen. Praise God she’s out of the hospital and is in rehab.  They’re working to get her stronger before they start chemo again. 

Missionary Partner for the week: 

Tom and Alicia Vosters – Ministering in Cambodia with World Team

Tom and Alicia Vosters direct the Cambodia Dorm ministry in Phnom Penh as well as coordinating all World Team ministry programs in Cambodia.  The dorm ministry aims to invest in and equip the next generation to lead the Cambodian Church. This Summer, the Vosters spent time in the USA visiting family and as well as several university campuses to start planning for their son Cameryn’s college education. Their son Mason is settling into life in Wisconsin where he is progressing with his electrician apprenticeship. Back in Cambodia now, Alicia is interviewing prospective dormitory applicants for the Fall semester. This month, the team will travel to Preah Vihear and Kampong Thom to visit current students’ families and meet prospective students. In September, they will gather for their annual Dorm Retreat. Please pray as they continue equipping the national staff to lead the ministry, and as they seek God’s guidance in selecting the students He is calling to join the dorm this Fall.

Pray for our World:

Islamists Kill 21 Christians, Including Pastor

Villagers from the town of Kokoana, in far western Burkina Faso near Mali, request prayer after Islamists killed 21 people in an attack on May 11, 2026, in which Christian leaders were deliberately targeted. “The terrorists went to the home of Pastor Etienne Keïta and murdered him in front of his family,” said a front-line worker. “They then proceeded to two neighboring Christian households and killed the heads of those families as well.” Christians in Burkina Faso have been repeatedly attacked by Muslim extremists in past years, and Islamists have killed hundreds and displaced hundreds of thousands more. “Please pray for the family of Pastor Keïta, the other grieving families and for the Christian community that has been deeply affected by this tragedy,” said the front-line worker. He also asked for prayer for all who mourn, strength for believers, and protection for vulnerable communities in Burkina Faso.

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