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Prayer of Praise:

Worship the Lord in all His holy splendor.
Let all the earth tremble before Him.
(Psalm 96:9)

Prayers for God’s Continued Guidance and Peace:

The unsaved in our community
Prayers for God to pour out His Spirit on the U.S. causing a Spiritual Awakening
East Tucson Baptist Church Family

Prayers for General Needs:

Steve Degotie — heart surgery on 6/15. (J. Ozier)
John Daebelliehn — in hospital; testing. (S. Adams)

Frank Daebelliehn — in need of 2 shoulder replacements. (S. Adams)

Aliza Gaffer — 13 years old, cracked vertebrae; in a brace. (Karen)

Cathy Gideon — Prayers for strength and to find responsible party. (C. Davis)

Prayers for Those with Cancer:

Art McCorkin — cancer (S. Macleod)
Sharon Fuller — pancreatic cancer (Liz Macleod)
Jeff — cancer and treatment (Beth H.)
Mark Macleod — cancer (S. Macleod)
Mary Ann Myrick — cancer (Hoover)
Darnell Strayhorn — cancer and emphysema; never smoked (Becky Z.)

Missionaries Associated With ETBC:

Carl Erbe — Japan

Carrie & Dan Rifenbark — Globe, AZ

Jan Turner — Mexico

Meg & Chris Bluto — Texas

Edward & Pailin Elder — SE Asia

NAMB MISSIONS:

RAMIL AND MARIE NECESSITO
Church Planter
Filipino-Canadian Baptist Church Humboldt
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Pray… for us as we serve in ministry and start a new church service

Prayers for Persecuted Church:

Central African Republic

What does persecution look like in Central African Republic?
Life in the Central African Republic (CAR) has been dangerous for more than ten years. A civil war engulfing much of the country began in 2013, with violence along both ethnic and religious lines. Christians are often caught in the middle: if they speak out against the atrocities committed by any of the warring factions, believers can be targeted, churches burned and entire communities displaced. Some of the armed groups also target Christians, so followers of Christ are caught up in conflict simply because of their faith.

Additionally, converts from Islam can face persecution from family members and the surrounding community. New believers can be ostracized, and violence has been used to pressure Christians to recant their faith.

Who is most vulnerable to persecution?
Rights violations against Christians are most severe in the country's northern and eastern parts, which are dominated by extremists, and where armed Islamist militant groups operate. Additionally, converts from Islam face pressure from their families and the community.

What has changed this year?
CAR has been a violent place for a decade, and this year the country rose one spot in the rankings. The conflict between various armed groups continued, and even more warring parties have sprung up. This has led to greater instability and violence. Christians remain caught in the middle (and sometimes targeted), making CAR a highly dangerous and violent place for followers of Jesus.

Taken from 2025 World Watch List
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