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Praise & Prayer Weekly Update - 7/7/2026

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 a wonderful Sunday of ministry from the morning worship service and preaching to the Celebrate America 250 picnic and concert.   
  • Praise God Dottie Turse had foot surgery this Monday and it went well.
  • Praise God all the tests for Cathey Donaruma’s mom, came back fine. They are going to move her to rehab for 21 days to build up her strength. Thanks for the prayers. 

For our MBC Family & Friends, please pray for:

  • Please pray for all our MBC familiy members still without power from last weekends storm. 
  • Please continue to pray for Peggy Drake as she navigates many health issues.  
  • Pray for Dennis Beam as test results are in to show the state of cancer and what decisions to be made. He is experiencing persistent headaches that are affecting vision and balance. 
  • Marianne Candiloros is experiencing pain in her hip again. Please pray for answers and healing.      
  • 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. Please pray as he is following up with appropriate medical professionals to find out the next steps.     
  • 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.   
  • Andrew Strain, has been hospitalized in NYC for an intestinal bug. Please pray for healing. Additionally, Andrew’s hernia surgery has been postponed until October. His need isn’t life-threatening, and the surgery room scheduled for me was needed for another more serious patient. 
  • 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! His appointment last Thursday went well and the doctor removed his braces. Praise God!
  • 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 Pastor Dave Hentschel, as he prepares his sermon for next Sunday. He will be preaching on Jonah 3. 
  • Please pray for VBS preparations this week. Continue to pray for the kids attending and the leaders volunteering. 
  • 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.  
  • Please pray for Bill Miller’s sister, Ellen, as she’s in the hospital with blood clots in her lungs which is causing her to be very confused. They’re doing more testing to see if she has them anywhere else.  Please pray for her comfort and peace and for her family. 
  • Please pray for Palma Finiati’s son, Michael. Michael recently had stint surgery. However it was not successful. He now requires triple bypass surgery. 
  • 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 adapted well to the nursing home where she is receiving a much higher level of care. While her body is healing physically, she remains quite confused about where she is and why, and her emotions fluctuate drastically day to day. Please pray that she will feel more at peace and encouraged. 

Missionary Partner for the week: 

Amoon Sharon Alpha Ministries International Inc.

  • Give thanks for 15 recent baptisms through Amoon’s ministry in Pakistan, and pray for these new believers as they grow in their faith.
  • Pray for Amoon’s July mission teams in Central New Jersey, as 30–35 young adults will be serving and staying in their home; pray for provision, unity, and fruitful ministry.
  • Pray for Amoon’s ongoing ministry in Pakistan among brick kiln families, including outreach to new believers, more baptisms, and a children’s conference with a large turnout.
  • Pray for continued gospel outreach through Amoon’s ministry to Muslim and Hindu communities, as well as for local mission efforts in July and August.

 

Pray for our World:

Pastor Threatened by Buddhist Aggression

Saman, a rural Sri Lankan pastor, has been persecuted for months as he faces charges in court and threats against his life. Because of the growth of the church that meets in Saman’s home, Buddhist monks from throughout the area filed noise complaints and charges of illegal meetings. In a preliminary hearing, the judge said Christianity was not illegal and that the house was too distant from its neighbors for noise to be an issue. As the case is ongoing, Saman requested prayer for a favorable outcome. He also reported that the church has continued to grow, due in part to the local Buddhist monks trying to incite people against them, which has led to growing interest in the church. Saman has received warnings not to leave his home after 6 p.m. because of credible threats that he could be harmed or killed if out after dark. Pray for the Lord’s protection and provision as Saman’s family perseveres in gospel ministry under pressure.

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