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Praise & Prayer Weekly Update - 7/21/2026

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 158 campers who participated in VBS last week. 26 campers accepted Christ. We handed out 20+ bibles to campers who requested them. We also had over 100 volunteers.  
  • Praise God for yesterday’s baptisms (Charlie Latora and Tara Tompkins). Pray for their continued spiritual growth and for their testimonies to be used to plant the seed of the gospel in many hearts. 
  • Praise God Bill Miller’s brother, Paul, has had numerous tests recently and was given the news that he’s cancer free!  Also, the meds for LEMS is working and he’s feeling much better.  Praise God!  Thank you for your prayers for him! 
  • Praise God Carrie Corke’s knee replacement surgery was successful. She is receiving PT at home for three weeks and then will go to outpatient PT therapy. Her pain level is under control, and she is managing to walk without too much difficulty. 

For our MBC Family & Friends, please pray for:

  • Winnie Pine’s husband Mike was in the hospital 4 days last week but is home now. He was diagnosed with Afib and he also developed pneumonia during this time. Although he is on the mend, he is on a lot of medication. Requesting prayer for increased strength and quick healing. 
  • 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 Casseras 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 she will have an answer by next week.  
  • Please pray for Katie Ryan, who has been hospitalized and is undergoing further neurological testing after experiencing headaches and symptoms related to increased intracranial pressure. Doctors are investigating an abnormality involving a vein in her brain and are hopeful it is not a blood clot. Please pray for clear answers from the upcoming MRIs and tests, wisdom for her medical team, peace for Katie, and an effective path forward in her treatment. 
  • Cora Chuffo would like to ask for a prayer for her health as she was diagnosed this 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.  
  • Marianne Candiloros is experiencing pain in her knee again. Please pray for reliet and healing.        
  • 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.  
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Our Church:

  • Pray for Pastor Bob Erbig, as he prepares his sermon for next Sunday. He will be preaching on Matthew 11. 

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 most recent flood victims. 
  • Pray for those suffering from the wildfires through out the US and Canada. 
  • 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:

  • 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. 
  • Please pray for this anonymous request. Pray for the financial peace of his business. He started during covid and is finally turning around but there are a few last lessons God needed him to learn. Please pray for the financial growth and stability of the family business so he can truly provide and continue to make a difference. 
  • 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.   
  • Please pray for Palma Finati’s son, Michael. Michael recently had stint surgery. However it was not successful. He now requires triple bypass surgery.      
  • 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: 

Clint and Jillian Watkins, serving with DiscipleMakers

Clint and Jillian Watkins’ goal is to disciple students with their Bibles open. Their end-of-year conference, Focus, provided a unique opportunity to do just that. As students processed the teaching and reflected on their lives, Clint and Jillian were able to connect God’s Word to the questions they were asking. This year’s conference centered on God’s design for the Church, leading to many one-on-one conversations about the students’ experiences with God’s people. 

Please pray for their students: 

  • That they would find local churches where they can grow, serve, and be actively involved. 
  • That they would grow in their understanding of Christ’s love for them, deepening their love for God and others. 
  • That they would honor Christ in their jobs and internships by working diligently for the Lord and being faithful witnesses for Jesus. 
  • That those from difficult home situations would experience the Lord’s comfort and be surrounded by healthy, Christ-centered relationships. 

Please pray for the Watkins family: 

  • That the Lord would provide for their fundraising needs in the coming year. 
  • For Jillian as she leads the ESL (English as a Second Language) ministry at their church. 
  • For their son, Conley, that he would continue to grow in his understanding of God’s love for him through Christ as he approaches his fifth birthday in October. 

 

Pray for our World:

New Moroccan Arabic Bible Available

In early 2026, Christian translators in Morocco started printing full versions of the Bible in Darija, including the entire Old Testament, for the first time. Darija, the commonly spoken dialect of Arabic, is a mix of Berber, French, Spanish and Arabic and distinct from the Modern Standard Arabic used in written publications. “It shows how much local churches love God and his Word, and also care about their country and culture,” said a front-line worker, who added that the new Bible will help Moroccan Muslims see that Christianity is not just a Western religion. This first translation of the full Bible will also help Moroccan Christians grow in faith. “Many Christians can’t wait to read God’s Word in their heart language, to understand it better and share it with the rest of the country,” said the worker. He asked for prayer that copies of the new Darija Bible will reach every Moroccan who is hungry for God’s Word.

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