In America we are blessed with many liberties that we enjoy. Let’s never forget that all over the world there are many who enjoy few freedoms, especially religious freedom. In the past year, around 4,600 Christians were murdered simply because of their faith. Over 2800 Christians were abducted, and more than 3,500 believers were forced from their homes. Approximately 388 million believers worldwide live under significant persecution, facing daily threats to their lives, livelihoods, and freedoms. These numbers are not just statistics; they represent our brothers and sisters—men, women, and children who courageously endure suffering for Christ. November is an annual time set aside to pray for the persecuted believers around the world. Let’s pray for these brothers and sisters, knowing that prayer is the number one thing asked for by Christians living where it’s difficult to follow Jesus. Here are some suggested ways to pray for persecuted believers:

Pray that God would be present with them in their hardship, protecting them according to His will. (Matthew 26:39)

Pray that persecuted Christians will understand and find peace in the sufficiency of God’s grace, even in their weaknesses. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Pray that Christians facing hardship will draw from a source of power larger than
themselves. (2 Corinthians 1:7-9)

Pray that whatever their circumstances, God will give persecuted Christians the
right words to speak. (Ephesians 6:19-20)

Pray their witness would inspire those who seek to harm them. (Luke 6:27-31)

WEEKLY PRAYER UPDATE – November 11, 2026

Missions:
Senator Barnes & family – East Asia Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative for World Ventures
Steve & Sabrina Marshall – church planting in Lyon, France
Capstone Church, Helena, Montana – Caleb Groteluschen, pastor; Ben Quigg, worship leader Lauren Cartwright, Caleb Bowman – BSM staffers at UNT and TWU

Church:
Long-Range Planning Committee
Staff search for worship leader
Needing several more volunteers for the preschool area on Sundays
Mother's Day Out
Meals on Wheels
This week’s worship service, BodyBuilder groups and all Bible studies

Personal Needs:
Spiritual awakening in our community, in our nation
Salvation -- Those on your "Who's Your One?" list
Bailey Brooks – recovering from knee surgery on Nov. 10; surgeon was able to do the full  repair in this one surgery
Catherine Simpson – breast cancer and dealing with joint pain, making walking difficult
Bobby Henry – now at home, continuing to recover & gaining strength following mini-stroke
Shelly Keshler's mother, Alice – now recovering at home from broken arm
Shelly Keshler – making good progress from knee replacement and broken ankle
Kerr Broadstreet – tumors in shoulder and kidney growing; will have kidney removed Jan. 9
Martha Wyatt -- recovering at home from wound care surgery; awaiting appointment with surgeon for next step in process of healing
Grief: Cheryl Spann & family – death of her husband, Joel
Paula Haddix (former member) – death of her husband, Lloyd; her kidney cancer
Shelly Keshler & family – death of her stepfather
Darrell Pope -- death of wife, Shelly
Steve Simpson's mother, Vel – recovering from broken hip; is angry, desiring to die
Pat Potter -- diagnosed with lung cancer
Gene & Judy Vaughan – dealing with many ongoing issues
Guy Stagner: dealing with mulitple ongoing health issues
Those in assisted living/nursing homes: Barbara Nofziger, Carolyn Gillespie, Bud Smith, Mary Alice Benton
Our government leaders
First responders