Battle Creek Community Prayer Breakfast

03/07/2026

Praying for everyone impacted by the tornadoes. May they find strength and peace in this difficult time.
Lifting up our community and the brave first responders and volunteers working tirelessly in the aftermath of the storm.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1) Praying this promise over everyone facing devastation today.

03/05/2026

Remembering Lou Holtz, legendary Notre Dame football coach. Coach Lou Holtz was the keynote speaker at the 1993 Community Prayer Breakfast. Known not only for his remarkable success on the football field but also for his deep faith and inspiring character, Coach Holtz shared a message that resonated far beyond sports.

As we remember his visit, we also extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, and fans.

03/01/2026

Purchase your tickets NOW! www.bcprayerbreakfast.org

Join us at the 44th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast with
keynote speaker, Darryl Strawberry.

May 5, 2026 - 7:25-9:00 am

Kellogg Arena, Downtown Battle Creek

Tickets: $20; Reserved Table (8 seats): $160

Please consider donating to the Community Prayer Breakfast fund!
Donations enable students to attend at no cost to themselves and help offset event costs. All levels of donations are appreciated. Donations of $100 or more will receive an invitation to the reception with Darryl Strawberry on Monday evening, May 4.

09/11/2025

In light of the heartbreaking events in recent days, our hearts are heavy. The world feels shaken, but we believe there is strength when God’s people unite in prayer.

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14

We invite our entire community to join us for a virtual, city-wide prayer gathering:

-Friday, September 12th
-12:00 PM (Noon)
-Live on YouTube (link will be shared here on our page before we begin)

Our pastor, Mike Howard, will lead this time of prayer, covering our city, our schools, our families, and our nation. Together, we’ll lift up our burdens, stand in the gap, and call upon the Lord for healing and peace.

This is a 30-minute prayer gathering, and anyone can join. No screens, no names - just a shared spirit of unity and intercession.

Now more than ever, we need to turn our eyes toward God and intercede on behalf of our communities. Please mark your calendars, share this with friends and family, and join us as we stand together in prayer.

Let’s unite as one body, lifting up our voices to the One who hears.

09/11/2025

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Love for Enemies

27 “But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; 28 bless those who curse you; pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. 30 Give to everyone who asks of you, and if anyone takes away what is yours, do not ask for it back again. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.

32 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 If you lend to those from whom you expect to receive payment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. 35 Instead, love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return.[a] Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Judging Others
37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap, for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.”

Luke 6:27-38 NRSVue

05/24/2025

Community members gathered for the 43rd Annual Community Prayer Breakfast Tuesday morning.

05/22/2025

Thank you to the participants in the 43rd Annual Community Prayer Breakfast! It was a beautiful morning!

Prelude Music - St. Thomas Episcopal Church Choir
Prayer for Fellowship - Dr. Paul Watson II
The Lord's Prayer and Amazing Grace - LeOnna Evans and Trenel Tatum
Old Testament Reading - Ben Belote
New Testament Reading - Elimar Semidey
Prayer for Community - Dale Boyer
This I Believe (Youth Community member testimony) - Maleah Rogers-Fleming
This I Believe (Adult Community member testimony) - Tha Tin Par
Sign language interpreters - Susan Boyer and Valoree Boyer
Photos by Al Lassen photography

05/16/2025

05/16/2025

We are deeply grateful to all who supported the 43rd Annual Community Prayer Breakfast.

To our contributors, volunteers, participants, and behind-the-scenes helpers—your contributions of time, talent, and resources made this event a powerful gathering of faith, unity, and inspiration.

Your generosity and partnership continues to bless our community and help sustain this cherished tradition. Thank you for being an essential part of this meaningful occasion.

AccessVision, Barista Blues Cafe, Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, Battle Creek Community Foundation, Battle Creek Police Department, Amy Bauman, Joan Bauman, BeScene on Air, BC Sound, Ben & Jeralyn Belote, Al & Ann Bobrofsky, Dale & Susan Boyer, Valoree Boyer, Cafe Rica, Campbell Website Design, Talia Champlin, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Community Matters-BattleCreekPodcast, Culligan Water, DJ Tate 5, Dr. Gregory & Sonja Dotson, Dawn & John Dye, Dollar Tree, Jack Eagles, Emmanuel Covenant Church volunteers, LeOnna Evans, Peggy Evans, Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Andrew & Lynn Gordon, John & Linda Grap, Samuel Gray & Lynn Ward Gray, Edwin & Beth Greenman, William Greer, Ed & Helen Guzzo, Rev. James Gysel, Robert & Carolyn Harvey, Kellanova, Kellogg Arena, Alice Kiss, Lori Kneeland, Marjorie Kool, Tim & Lyn Kool, Lakeside Florist, Catherine LaValley, Ryan & Esther Leonard, Larry & Claudia Linsley, Lowe's Home Improvement, Wyhomme Matthews, Elder Chris McCoy, Michigan Youth Challenge Academy, New Level Church, Tha Tin Par, Post Consumer Brands, Prairie Farms Dairy, Progressive Printing & Graphics, Clyde & Marceline Reynolds, Maleah Rogers-Fleming, Richard & Helen Royal, St. Thomas Episcopal Church Choir, Elimar Semidey, Hans & Alicia Stark, Ronald Stewart, JJ Sweets, Trenel Tatum, Rick & Linda Tsoumas, 2020 Bistro, Mary Vasquez, CPB volunteers, Dr. Paul Watson II, WFPM FM 99.5, WK Kellogg Co., and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

05/13/2025

Thank you, Mignon Francois, for sharing your beautiful and uplifting message of Faith…The Main Ingredient at the 43rd Annual Community Prayer Breakfast in Battle Creek!
Your message was a blessing and reminded us of God’s presence and love!

Congratulations to our co-chairs, Dr Gregory and Sonja Dotson, for creating a beautiful morning! We are grateful for the time, care, and heart you poured into organizing such a meaningful prayer breakfast. It was a beautiful reflection of your faith and commitment.

05/13/2025

So excited to gather in prayer and fellowship. Ready to learn about Faith. . . The Main Ingredient!