Please pray for Sandy as she is in the hospital with heart trouble. Pray peace for Mitch during this time and for miracles to happen in Jesus' name.
Blessings,
Pastor Jeff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Alfredo Torres
04/25/2026
Please pray for Alfredo as he has been in the hospital and now is placed on Hospice due to an accident during a surgical procedure that has caused an infection. Due to his age, he decided not to have another surgery to repair the damage as the risks were against his survival.
Pray peace for him and his family as they go through this last stage of his life.
Blessings,
Pastor Jeff
Nick Rose and Family
From 04/19/2026 Kelly Miller
PLease pray for the Rose family as Nick and his 3 year old son, Zane, were in a motorcycle accident. The 3 year old unfortunately did not survive the accident and has gone to be with Jesus. Please pray for this family that it will draw them closer to God and bring about miracles in their life.
Blessings,
Pastor Jeff
-- Friday, March 13, 2026
Larry
Donna Moss has requested prayer for her brother, Larry, who is in ICU with diabetic Ketoacidosis,
Blessings,
Pastor Jeff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
From Pastor Terry
A young man who has attended our church some in the past is requesting prayer for his grandfather Ron who has terminal cancer. He thinks he is born again but there is a lot of stress on the family right now and they need healing, peace. and comfort in this difficult time.
Blessings,
Pastor Jeff
-- Sunday, January 25, 2026
21 days of prayer day 21
Day 21 | Faith that endures
Our faith-filled life today creates a legacy and blessing for others tomorrow. We can trust God that the faith-filled prayers and actions we plant will come to fruition, whether or not we get to see the harvest in our lifetimes.
Our faith-filled life today creates a legacy and blessing for others tomorrow. We can trust God that the faith-filled prayers and actions we plant will come to fruition, whether or not we get to see the harvest in our lifetimes.
Today's Scripture
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for ... All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them."
—Hebrews 11:1-2; 13-16 (NIV)
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for ... All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them."
—Hebrews 11:1-2; 13-16 (NIV)
Additional Scripture
—Hebrews 12:1-3
—Lamentations 3:22-29
—Hebrews 12:1-3
—Lamentations 3:22-29
Reflect on the Word
True faith is not defined by what it accomplishes today, but by its trust in what is yet to come. Hebrews 11 reminds us that many lived and died by faith without receiving the promises, because "they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them" (Heb. 11:16, NIV). Today, the church is called to reflect that heavenly city—God's community formed not by blood or culture, but by faith in Christ.
The cross shows us how to live: "For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, scorning its shame" (Heb. 12:2, NIV). To follow Jesus is to die to earthly values and run with perseverance, fixing our eyes on what is eternal.
Faith moves us to reflect the character of God's kingdom on earth. We are not alone. "We are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses" (Heb. 12:1, NIV). We endure because we believe, and we believe because—though from a distance—we see the city God has prepared.
Even as we conclude our 21 days of praying together, our faith continues to lay the path for those who will follow tomorrow. May we, like that great cloud of witnesses, be ever willing to press on in faith, no matter what may come.
True faith is not defined by what it accomplishes today, but by its trust in what is yet to come. Hebrews 11 reminds us that many lived and died by faith without receiving the promises, because "they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them" (Heb. 11:16, NIV). Today, the church is called to reflect that heavenly city—God's community formed not by blood or culture, but by faith in Christ.
The cross shows us how to live: "For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, scorning its shame" (Heb. 12:2, NIV). To follow Jesus is to die to earthly values and run with perseverance, fixing our eyes on what is eternal.
Faith moves us to reflect the character of God's kingdom on earth. We are not alone. "We are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses" (Heb. 12:1, NIV). We endure because we believe, and we believe because—though from a distance—we see the city God has prepared.
Even as we conclude our 21 days of praying together, our faith continues to lay the path for those who will follow tomorrow. May we, like that great cloud of witnesses, be ever willing to press on in faith, no matter what may come.
Prayer + Contemplation
What promises are you still waiting to be fulfilled? Are you willing to trust God for His perfect timing, whether or not you get to see their fulfillment?
Pray that God would give you perseverance to run the race He has prepared for you. Ask Him to help you to always keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.
Commit to praying the words of Hebrews 12:1-3 over the church and over your own life as our 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting comes to an end. Pray that we may be people who reflect the heavenly city to a hurting world, come what may.
What promises are you still waiting to be fulfilled? Are you willing to trust God for His perfect timing, whether or not you get to see their fulfillment?
Pray that God would give you perseverance to run the race He has prepared for you. Ask Him to help you to always keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.
Commit to praying the words of Hebrews 12:1-3 over the church and over your own life as our 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting comes to an end. Pray that we may be people who reflect the heavenly city to a hurting world, come what may.
Blessings,
Pastor Jeff
Saturday, January 24, 2026
21 days of prayer day 20
Day 20 | Faith that suffers well
Those who choose to press forward to possess the land through faith may experience suffering and difficulty. The enemy does not want us to win, but faith calls us to keep strong and carry on in the midst of adversity.
Those who choose to press forward to possess the land through faith may experience suffering and difficulty. The enemy does not want us to win, but faith calls us to keep strong and carry on in the midst of adversity.
Today's Scripture
"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Remember what I told you: 'A servant is not greater than his master. 'If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed My teaching, they will obey yours also. They will treat you this way because of My name, for they do not know the One who sent Me. If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin. Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well." —John 15:18-23 (NIV)
"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Remember what I told you: 'A servant is not greater than his master. 'If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed My teaching, they will obey yours also. They will treat you this way because of My name, for they do not know the One who sent Me. If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin. Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well." —John 15:18-23 (NIV)
Additional Scripture
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,
we were like those who dreamed.
Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
"The Lord has done great things for them."
The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy. Restore our fortunes, Lord,
like streams in the Negev.
Those who sow with tears
will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with them.
—Psalm 126 (NIV)
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,
we were like those who dreamed.
Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
"The Lord has done great things for them."
The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy. Restore our fortunes, Lord,
like streams in the Negev.
Those who sow with tears
will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with them.
—Psalm 126 (NIV)
Reflect on the Word
Possessing the land by faith is not about escaping suffering but embracing God's call to walk in faithfulness in the suffering. Jesus was clear: "If the world hates you, remember that it hated Me first" (John 15:18).
We do not belong to this world. We are strangers and pilgrims on this earth, immigrants of the kingdom, sowers of hope in hard soil.
Suffering faith does not suff er alone. Paul said: "Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not inwardly burn?"
(2 Cor. 11:29). This is a testimony of embodied compassion, aligned with the call of Christ: "Mourn with those who mourn" (Rom. 12:15).
This is the law of Christ, fulfi lled when "we carry each other's burdens" (Gal. 6:2).
Psalm 126 speaks of a community united in faith and declares that those who sow with tears will reap with shouts of joy. When we are
oppressed, ignored, broken: Our sowing is not in vain. The One who sees in secret will reward in the open (Matt. 6:6).
Our faith is not measured by the world's applause, but by our steady obedience to God—even in the dark. Today we sow; tomorrow we will sing the harvest.
Possessing the land by faith is not about escaping suffering but embracing God's call to walk in faithfulness in the suffering. Jesus was clear: "If the world hates you, remember that it hated Me first" (John 15:18).
We do not belong to this world. We are strangers and pilgrims on this earth, immigrants of the kingdom, sowers of hope in hard soil.
Suffering faith does not suff er alone. Paul said: "Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not inwardly burn?"
(2 Cor. 11:29). This is a testimony of embodied compassion, aligned with the call of Christ: "Mourn with those who mourn" (Rom. 12:15).
This is the law of Christ, fulfi lled when "we carry each other's burdens" (Gal. 6:2).
Psalm 126 speaks of a community united in faith and declares that those who sow with tears will reap with shouts of joy. When we are
oppressed, ignored, broken: Our sowing is not in vain. The One who sees in secret will reward in the open (Matt. 6:6).
Our faith is not measured by the world's applause, but by our steady obedience to God—even in the dark. Today we sow; tomorrow we will sing the harvest.
Prayer + Contemplation
Are you currently experiencing suffering in your own life? How have you grown in your ability to suffer well? Ask God where you might need further growth.
Who do you know that is currently experiencing suffering because of their work of faith? Bring them before the Lord and pray that they would not waver or succumb to the enemy.
Pray for Christians around the world who are currently
suffering because of their faith. Pray that God would
give them the strength to remain faithful no matter the
circumstances, and that their sufferings would draw others to Christ.
Are you currently experiencing suffering in your own life? How have you grown in your ability to suffer well? Ask God where you might need further growth.
Who do you know that is currently experiencing suffering because of their work of faith? Bring them before the Lord and pray that they would not waver or succumb to the enemy.
Pray for Christians around the world who are currently
suffering because of their faith. Pray that God would
give them the strength to remain faithful no matter the
circumstances, and that their sufferings would draw others to Christ.
Blessings,
Pastor Jeff
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