Vacation Bible school
Vacation Bible School will continue through Friday and includes Family Night on Thursday night. Continue to pray for the remaining sessions and for the follow-up in the lives of all the children and families in the days to come.
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” -- Matthew 19:14 (NIV)
“...humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.” -- James 1:21 (NLT)
“Pray that the Lord’s message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes...” -- 2 Thessalonians 3:1 (NIV)
“But the word of God continued to spread and flourish.” -- Acts 12:24 (NIV)
Pray that . . .
The staff will be filled with the Spirit and be energized to press on to the end of the week with enthusiasm and energy.
The children will receive with joy the Word planted in them and that the Word will bear much fruit in their lives.
The children will take the next steps in their spiritual journey – accepting Jesus as Savior, baptism, etc.
The children will be able to share with their families what they have learned during VBS.
Families that have not previously been involved in a church will be prompted by their VBS experience to seek out a church home.
WEEKLY PRAYER UPDATE – July 15, 2026
Missions:
Capstone Church, Helena, Montana – Caleb Groteluschen, pastor; Ben Quigg, worship leader
Juan Pablo and Sol Herrera – Hispanic ministry in Ponder
Senator Barnes & family – East Asia Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative for World Ventures
Stephen & Sabrina Marshall – church planting in France
Pray for follow up on Camp Horizon – an effort of our Lyon partners to reach the children of the section of the city known as Bron, held last week; 47 children attended, most from homes of unbelievers, including many Muslims. 3 middle schoolers accepted Christ.
Church:
VBS completion and then follow-up
Determination of need for Meals on Wheels program in Ponder
Planning for starting Mother's Day Out in the fall – registration underway
Staff search for worship leader
This week’s worship service, Bible studies, and BodyBuilder groups
Personal Needs:
Spiritual awakening in our community, in our nation
Salvation -- Those on your "Who's Your One?" list
Shelly Pope – now critically ill at home under hospice care
Gene Vaughan – recovering from bacterial infection at Hollymead Rehab in Flower Mound
Guy Stagner – hospitalized with some lingering pneumonia and other issues
Martha Wyatt – is now at home after recovering from infection
Blake Crutsinger – Ponder coach with fractured skull -- now at home for further recovery
Carolyn Gillespie – is under hospice care, but has improved slightly
Lincoln (2 yr old son of Brenda Davidson's niece) – hospitalized in recovering from surgery on June 18 to correct brain defect; still has several surgeries ahead
Manda Marquis Campbell – is improving as she deals with recovery from fungal infection and shingles
Paula Haddix (former member) – was to have had kidney removal May 26, but postponed due to diagnosis of husband having cancer on his neck that will require surgery
Charlotte Hodges (Darrell Pope's sister) – diagnosed with bone cancer
Kerr Broadstreet (Kim's brother) – undergoing more treatment for tumor in shoulder
Tristen Garza (grandson of longtime PISD administrator, Kent Josselet) – experiencing difficulties with lower extremities, with walking; undergoing testing and physical therapy
Those in assisted living/nursing homes: Barbara Nofziger, Mary Alice Benton
Our government leaders
First responders
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” -- Matthew 19:14 (NIV)
“...humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.” -- James 1:21 (NLT)
“Pray that the Lord’s message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes...” -- 2 Thessalonians 3:1 (NIV)
“But the word of God continued to spread and flourish.” -- Acts 12:24 (NIV)
Pray that . . .
The staff will be filled with the Spirit and be energized to press on to the end of the week with enthusiasm and energy.
The children will receive with joy the Word planted in them and that the Word will bear much fruit in their lives.
The children will take the next steps in their spiritual journey – accepting Jesus as Savior, baptism, etc.
The children will be able to share with their families what they have learned during VBS.
Families that have not previously been involved in a church will be prompted by their VBS experience to seek out a church home.
WEEKLY PRAYER UPDATE – July 15, 2026
Missions:
Capstone Church, Helena, Montana – Caleb Groteluschen, pastor; Ben Quigg, worship leader
Juan Pablo and Sol Herrera – Hispanic ministry in Ponder
Senator Barnes & family – East Asia Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative for World Ventures
Stephen & Sabrina Marshall – church planting in France
Pray for follow up on Camp Horizon – an effort of our Lyon partners to reach the children of the section of the city known as Bron, held last week; 47 children attended, most from homes of unbelievers, including many Muslims. 3 middle schoolers accepted Christ.
Church:
VBS completion and then follow-up
Determination of need for Meals on Wheels program in Ponder
Planning for starting Mother's Day Out in the fall – registration underway
Staff search for worship leader
This week’s worship service, Bible studies, and BodyBuilder groups
Personal Needs:
Spiritual awakening in our community, in our nation
Salvation -- Those on your "Who's Your One?" list
Shelly Pope – now critically ill at home under hospice care
Gene Vaughan – recovering from bacterial infection at Hollymead Rehab in Flower Mound
Guy Stagner – hospitalized with some lingering pneumonia and other issues
Martha Wyatt – is now at home after recovering from infection
Blake Crutsinger – Ponder coach with fractured skull -- now at home for further recovery
Carolyn Gillespie – is under hospice care, but has improved slightly
Lincoln (2 yr old son of Brenda Davidson's niece) – hospitalized in recovering from surgery on June 18 to correct brain defect; still has several surgeries ahead
Manda Marquis Campbell – is improving as she deals with recovery from fungal infection and shingles
Paula Haddix (former member) – was to have had kidney removal May 26, but postponed due to diagnosis of husband having cancer on his neck that will require surgery
Charlotte Hodges (Darrell Pope's sister) – diagnosed with bone cancer
Kerr Broadstreet (Kim's brother) – undergoing more treatment for tumor in shoulder
Tristen Garza (grandson of longtime PISD administrator, Kent Josselet) – experiencing difficulties with lower extremities, with walking; undergoing testing and physical therapy
Those in assisted living/nursing homes: Barbara Nofziger, Mary Alice Benton
Our government leaders
First responders