Ben McDonald of Sidewalk Prophets updated band's fans in the latest newsletter that the band has been very busy touring this summer. However the fall will be also very busy as the band joins in a couple of tours. Sidewalk Prophets will join Francesca Battistelli on tour and later on also Winter Jam Tour Spectacular along Toby Mac, Red, Chris August, and Jamie Grace.

During the tour, Sidewalk Prophets use their bus which they named 'Bubba.' In the latest newsletter, Ben of Sidewalk Prophets requested prayers for their bus driver Mike. Ben, "Just recently we brought on a great guy, Mike B, to drive us around the country. Mike B has gone out of this way to take care of us, which is why we wanted to write you with a prayer request."

Ben continues with the prayer request, "Mike B is going in for surgery to remove a spot on his prostate early in September. If you wouldn't mind adding him to your prayer lists, we would appreciate it. The doctors have said that Mike B's outlook is great but surgery is always tough. Thanks in advance for loving on him."

In the newsletter, Ben also requested prayers for himself as his ACL has been torn and will require surgery. Ben is scheduled to go in on September 18, 2012, to have his ACL repaired. Ben describes, "Typically I run about 4 miles a day. My left knee has been feeling a little unstable for a while and I decided to see a doctor and see what was up."

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Ben continues, "I have decided that sooner is better for the surgery and I am scheduled to go in on September 18th to have my ACL repaired. The decision to take care of surgery now means that I am having to miss some time on the road (really tough for me). I am going to be missing most of the Franny tour but hopefully should be able to be on stage in 4-6 weeks."

Ben thanks for prayers, "I am anxious to get through surgery and on the road to recovery so I can get out running again and enjoy this beautiful Earth. Thanks for your prayers!"

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