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Praise & Prayer Weekly Update - 9/8/2026

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 a great turn out for SummerFest this past Saturday and the good work of Destiny Rescue. 

For our MBC Family & Friends, please pray for:

  • Angel Cassera would like prayer for her husband Tony. Tony was recently diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. Please pray that the Lord gives them the discernment and wisdom to know what to do moving forward. They will be in NYC on 9/21 for a second opinion. Also, Tony may need shoulder surgery. He hurt his shoulder and is currently in PT. They will know on 9/8 if he needs surgery.   
  • Linda Williamson would like prayer for the health of her children, especially for her autistic adult son and her daughter. 
  • Please pray for Carrie Isler as she recovers from surgery on August 31 to remove a benign brain tumor. Carrie is currently home recovering. Pray that as she recovers she will reduce medications that are having harsh side effects. 
  • Pray for The Gall Family as they prepare to move to Tennessee.  Please pray for all the preparations needed and a smooth transition for the whole family.   
  • Thank you for your continued prayers for Dennis Beam as he has entered into a new round of cancer treatments. We are grateful for daily strength and grace.  
  • Danny Orben has several doctor appointments coming up for Orthopedic for ongoing shoulder, hernia, and back issues.  Please pray for Danny as he goes through finding some answers.    
  • Please continue praying for Marian Miller as she’s going through vestibular therapy.  Pray it’ll help to resolve the cognitive issues she’s been having.  Also, pray for Bill as he cares for her.  They’re very appreciative of your prayers and the improvement she has made!   
  • Please to pray for our MBC expectant mom, Rachel and James Rickershauser, are expecting their fourth child in February. 

Our Church:

  • Pray for Pastor Dave Hentschel, as he prepares his sermon for this upcoming Sunday. Pastor Dave will start our Ezekiel series. 
  • Pray for our men’s ministry as they look back on the events of 9/11.  Craig McLaughlin will be speaking on his experience at Ground Zero.  
  • Pray this week as we start our fall kickoff.  

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 those affected by the recent flooding through out our nation. 
  • 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:

  • Nancy Raab’s son, Michael, is scheduled for bypass surgery on September 9th. He lives in Tennessee. Pray for successful surgery and recovery, and God’s peace in all this. He is only 55 years old. 
  • Winnie Pine has requested prayers for her Mom, Fran. She has fluid around her heart and other health issues. Please pray for wisdom as the doctor’s care for her.  
  • Pray for Carlos and Miryam Kaezer and their four children (Pedro, Isabel, Ana, and Lucas). They just moved to the area from Brazil and are adjusting to life in the U.S. They were part of a Baptist church in Brazil and came to MBC looking for a local Baptist church.      
  • Yvonne Lai’s mom is recovering from 2 ankle surgeries. Please pray for her recovery.      
  • Amy Puskas’s dad, Joseph is home from the hospital after suffering a stroke. Please pray that he faithfully does his speech exercises and that his speech continues to improve. Please continue to pray for his salvation. Also pray for Amy’s mom, Nora, as she continues to care for him at home.    
  • Continued prayers for Cathey Donaruma’s mom as her health is failing. Cathey is in Atlanta with her mom who has been placed on hospice.     

Missionary Partner for the week: 

Bogdan & Diana Anton – Romania – Josiah Venture  

Bogdan and Diana minister to teenagers in the Bucharest area. This summer they ministered to boys through EDGE sports camps and to both boys and girls through youth group camps.  Pray for health for their family and for protection as they travel for ministry.  Also, pray for the youths they ministered to since this is such an essential and formative time in their lives. 

 

Praise for a boy whose favorite part of camp was “the fact that I started a relationship with God.” 

 

Pray for Diana as she disciples 5 teenage girls who are eager to grow in their relationship with God. Praise for a girl, 14, who “chose Jesus” at youth group camp.  

 

Praise for a boy who came to EDGE camp in July, prayed to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and later at a youth group camp shared that he had decided to follow Jesus; allowing the Anton’s to see how God was changing his life.  

 

Pray that as they start the new ministry year, they can make sure that each teen is part of a discipleship small group. 

Pray for our World:

Pastor Threatened Over Baptisms

A pastor who regularly baptizes Christian converts from Islam is being threatened. “I asked him if he might consider taking a break for a little while,” said a front-line worker. “His response was to send me videos of him baptizing more people.” While this courageous pastor continues to carry out the ministry work the Lord has called him to do, he and others serving in the Middle East do so under considerable stress. “Let us pray that God will give workers like this pastor and others in the same field the faithful stamina they need to carry out their ministry for the Lord over the long run,” the front-line worker said.

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