PONDER KARES FOR KIDS
Ponder Kares for Kids is our annual partnership among the churches in Ponder to
make certain that all of the children in Ponder receive gifts at Christmas.
Distribution of the packages will take place next Tuesday afternoon and evening,
December 16. Let’s pray leading up to that time that these gifts from the
churches will direct the families’ attention to God’s greatest gift, Jesus, whose
birth we celebrate.
"Yet he proved he is real by showing kindness, by giving you rain from heaven and
crops at the right times, by giving you food and filling your hearts with joy."-- Acts 14:17 (NCV)
“Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And
when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God.”-- 2 Corinthians 9:11 (NLT)
“Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his
mysterious plan concerning Christ.... Pray that I will proclaim this message as
clearly as I should.” -- Colossians 4:2-3 (NLT)
Pray that . . .
These families clearly understand that these gifts are evidence of God's love for
them and His desire to be a part of their lives, as well as our love for them.
Those distributing the gifts will make it clear to the recipients that this ministry is
done in the name and love of Jesus, and that they will seize any opportunity to
share the gospel with these families or minister to them personally in some way.
This will be a fruit-bearing ministry, including some coming to know Jesus as
Savior, some beginning to seek after the Lord, some beginning to attend a church,
and some being encouraged in their own faith.
WEEKLY PRAYER UPDATE – December 10, 2025
Missions:
Stephen & Sabrina Marshall – church planting in France
Capstone Church, Helena, Montana – Caleb Groteluschen, pastor; Ben Quigg, worship leader
Senator Barnes & family – East Asia Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative for World Ventures
Juan Pablo and Sol Herrera – Hispanic ministry in Ponder; new class began on Oct. 19
Church:
Ponder Kares for Kids
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions
Kids' Night Out, Dec. 12
Staff search for permanent 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
Randy Ramey (He & wife, Elise, are among our newest members) – in Phoenix awaiting imminent kidney transplant; Pray that a kidney will become available soon.
Gary Carrington – Due to other health issues and the fact that the chemo treatments have not been effective, he will no longer be receiving chemo treatments for his cancer.
Hank and Susan Quigg – pray for their recovery from house fire and their rebuild over the next six to eight months; pray for connection with the right contractor
Steve Simpson – had stroke behind left eye, affecting vision; undergoing more tests
Shelly Pope – no longer taking trial treatment for liver cancer; still taking cancer medication
Susan Quigg – diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's
Grief: Stan Brandon & family – death of his mother
Lori Kleibrink & family – death of her mother
Debbi Stack, Charlie Williams & families – death of their father, Jack Williams
Gene and Judy Vaughan – pray for physical and mental healing and mental well-being
Chary Horton – ongoing health issues requiring lots of care
Tim Johnson – doing well at home recovering from hip replacement surgery
Donna Nuckels (Don's sister-in-law) – auto-immune disorder caused by Covid vaccine
Justin McClain (Ponder resident) & wife, Maranda & 2 daughters – continuing cancer treatment
John Frank's new great-niece, Maggie – has completed chemo treatments for cancerous tumors, and they have shrunk enough for her to have surgery to remove them
John Frank's mother, Justine – tumor growth has reappeared; will undergo more treatment
Halle Deaton (25 yr old former member from Krum) – diagnosed with breast cancer
Those in assisted living/nursing homes: Barbara Nofziger, Carolyn Gillespie, Mary Alice Benton
Our government leaders
First responders
make certain that all of the children in Ponder receive gifts at Christmas.
Distribution of the packages will take place next Tuesday afternoon and evening,
December 16. Let’s pray leading up to that time that these gifts from the
churches will direct the families’ attention to God’s greatest gift, Jesus, whose
birth we celebrate.
"Yet he proved he is real by showing kindness, by giving you rain from heaven and
crops at the right times, by giving you food and filling your hearts with joy."-- Acts 14:17 (NCV)
“Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And
when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God.”-- 2 Corinthians 9:11 (NLT)
“Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his
mysterious plan concerning Christ.... Pray that I will proclaim this message as
clearly as I should.” -- Colossians 4:2-3 (NLT)
Pray that . . .
These families clearly understand that these gifts are evidence of God's love for
them and His desire to be a part of their lives, as well as our love for them.
Those distributing the gifts will make it clear to the recipients that this ministry is
done in the name and love of Jesus, and that they will seize any opportunity to
share the gospel with these families or minister to them personally in some way.
This will be a fruit-bearing ministry, including some coming to know Jesus as
Savior, some beginning to seek after the Lord, some beginning to attend a church,
and some being encouraged in their own faith.
WEEKLY PRAYER UPDATE – December 10, 2025
Missions:
Stephen & Sabrina Marshall – church planting in France
Capstone Church, Helena, Montana – Caleb Groteluschen, pastor; Ben Quigg, worship leader
Senator Barnes & family – East Asia Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative for World Ventures
Juan Pablo and Sol Herrera – Hispanic ministry in Ponder; new class began on Oct. 19
Church:
Ponder Kares for Kids
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions
Kids' Night Out, Dec. 12
Staff search for permanent 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
Randy Ramey (He & wife, Elise, are among our newest members) – in Phoenix awaiting imminent kidney transplant; Pray that a kidney will become available soon.
Gary Carrington – Due to other health issues and the fact that the chemo treatments have not been effective, he will no longer be receiving chemo treatments for his cancer.
Hank and Susan Quigg – pray for their recovery from house fire and their rebuild over the next six to eight months; pray for connection with the right contractor
Steve Simpson – had stroke behind left eye, affecting vision; undergoing more tests
Shelly Pope – no longer taking trial treatment for liver cancer; still taking cancer medication
Susan Quigg – diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's
Grief: Stan Brandon & family – death of his mother
Lori Kleibrink & family – death of her mother
Debbi Stack, Charlie Williams & families – death of their father, Jack Williams
Gene and Judy Vaughan – pray for physical and mental healing and mental well-being
Chary Horton – ongoing health issues requiring lots of care
Tim Johnson – doing well at home recovering from hip replacement surgery
Donna Nuckels (Don's sister-in-law) – auto-immune disorder caused by Covid vaccine
Justin McClain (Ponder resident) & wife, Maranda & 2 daughters – continuing cancer treatment
John Frank's new great-niece, Maggie – has completed chemo treatments for cancerous tumors, and they have shrunk enough for her to have surgery to remove them
John Frank's mother, Justine – tumor growth has reappeared; will undergo more treatment
Halle Deaton (25 yr old former member from Krum) – diagnosed with breast cancer
Those in assisted living/nursing homes: Barbara Nofziger, Carolyn Gillespie, Mary Alice Benton
Our government leaders
First responders