As we approach the conclusion of summer 2025, we find ourselves surrounded by troubling headlines. Memorial Day passed like the wind, and like many of you, we eagerly anticipate brighter days, both in the weather and in the news. This summer season has presented significant challenges, with an overwhelming amount of rain and a series of natural disasters across the nation, including flooding, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.
Among these challenges, the heartbreaking incidents of gun violence stand out. We Extend our heartfelt prayers for healing, blessings, and protection for the families affected by these tragic events. We pray for balanced legislation that could help deter such atrocities in the future.
The upcoming U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska will take place at a historically significant location where East meets West, a site that played a crucial role during the Cold War, known for missile defense, radar outposts, and intelligence operations.
The potential of this summit to foster peace in Ukraine, over three and a half years after Moscow's invasion, remains uncertain. As we prepare for the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump—their first summit in four years—let's keep the following in prayer:
The summit is scheduled for Friday in Alaska, though the specific location has yet to be revealed. This will be Putin's first visit to the United States since 2015, when he attended the U.N. General Assembly in New York. It’s important to note that the U.S. is not obligated to arrest Putin, as it is not a member of the International Criminal Court, which issued a war crimes warrant against him in 2023.
Please keep praying on the pressing issues. Recently, several key topics have captured our attention:
Russia forces make rapid advancement into Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Affirmation Addiction: How AI is creating a generation of digital yes-men
It's time to take our cities back—DC is just the beginning
Elderly San Francisco father kept 6-year-old twin boys, in 'human-size cage'
