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Prayer Requests for October 20, 2024

Please pray strength and healing for Sylvia Dennen who will undergo spine surgery this week.
Please pray for strength and healing for Kim Flowers, co-worker of Rachel Raynor, who went into cardiac arrest at work and is in the ICU at Duke.
Please pray for strength and healing for Debbie Talton, mother of Emily Mashburn, recovering from a lung transplant at Duke.

Prayer Requests for October 13, 2024

Please pray strength and healing for Nick Cunningham, friend of the Barker Family, admitted to Duke on October 16^th for testing related to sever seizures.
Prayers for comfort and peace for the family of Harry Talley who passed away this weekend.
Prayers for strength and healing for Derek Verunac, 14-year-old, having surgery this week on a broken clavicle.
Prayers for peace and comfort for Mitch Winstead while receiving hospice care.
Prayers of comfort and peace for Lana Wagner and family as her sister, Brenda Morgan enters the final days of hospice care in Georgia.
Please pray for strength and healing for Bill Futterer, Rob Varner's friend who has entered palliative care and is in heart and kidney failure. He is at Wakemed.
Prayers of strength and healing for Steve Mortensen who has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Prayers of comfort and peace for Lana Wagner and her family at the death of her sister Brenda Morgan this morning.
Prayers for strength and healing for Ana Yost in the hospital following a recent fall.
Prayers of strength and healing for a mom having tests.
Comfort and Peace for Mark and Regina Fisher's son and her daughter-in-law as they mourn a difficult loss in their family.

Prayer Requests for October 6, 2024

Please pray strength and healing for Bob Miller having surgery on Tuesday.
Prayers for comfort and healing for a friend awaiting diagnosis in the hospital.
Prayers for Mary Hemmelgarn
Prayers for strength and healing for Steve, who is currently in the hospital awaiting tests and treatment.
Prayers for strength and healing for Richie Perez, who was shot in the head in Miami. Prayers of thanksgiving that doctors we're able to identify brain activity.
Prayers of Thanksgiving for completed radiation for Karen Noons father, Jim.
Prayers for strength and healing for Kristy Benson, mother of Rob Watt, prayers for a speedy recovery after shoulder replacement surgery.
Please pray for strength and healing for Shirley Holzschuh who fell and broke her hip. She is in the hospital at Duke Raleigh.
Pray for Scott Hall, having a medical procedure on Tuesday, October 15th.
Please pray for strength and healing for Diane Lynn's sister, Norma who is in the ICU with a serious infection.
Pray for strength and comfort the Lynn family, Diane Lynn’s sister, Norma passed away.

Prayer Requests for September 29, 2024

Please pray for the family of Joe Mullinax, uncle of Debra Sanders.
Prayers for peace and comfort for Zach Yonk following the passing of his wife Anna last Tuesday.
Prayers for hope, strength and healing for Michael Wangemann, husband of Anna-Carin Fernstrom, as he begins chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer.
Prayers for all those affected by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. We pray for peace and comfort for the families of those who lost their lives, their homes, and those injured. Prayers for hope and strength for the many relief workers and for the restoration of communities.
Safety for he relatives of Donna Agner living in Burnsville NC
Peace and comfort for Hilda Alston Parlér and her family for the loss of her sister Genevee Alston Dillard
For the mother of Melanie Scheurele, Donna Hahm, who is undergoing a major surgery, and for Melanie Scheurele, who's house in Florida was damaged.
Strength and healing for 4 year old Kennedy Bennett having cancer surgery oct 3, prayers for God's blessing and healing as she undergoes this surgery and chemo.
Prayers of comfort and peace for the family and friends of Effy Draetta who died in the hospital late Monday. Funeral arrangements will be announced soon.

Prayer Requests for September 22, 2024

Please pray for Tyler Glander’s grandma, Jane Stinson for healing from sepsis and prayers that she will adjust in her new living environment. She had to move to assisted living this past week.
Continued prayers for strength and healing for Mitch Winstead.
Pray for strength and healing for Bob Hendrickson who is in the hospital with a blood infection in his foot that he had surgery on. He will likely have more surgery on it.
Prayers for strength and healing for Jeff Williams and his upcoming surgeries.
Prayers for strength and healing for Becky Ziegler, mother of Heather Weitzel, as she recovers and awaits test this week.
Praise and thanksgiving for the Parsons first grandchild! It was a baby boy!
Prayers for strength and healing for Rodney, Sarah, and Liliana, all co-workers of Brian Faris.
Please pray for strength and healing for Effy Draetta as she is hospitalized again at UNC Rex Hospital.
Please pray for Margie Sala, sister of Rita Kaess, diagnosed with lung cancer that has metastasized in her brain.

Prayer Requests for September 15, 2024:

Prayers for strength and healing for Mitch Winstead.
Prayers for strength and healing for Becky Ziegler, mother of Heather Weitzel, recovering from sepsis and in a rehab facility.
Prayers for strength and healing for Virtie Baldwin, a friend of Bob and Vickie Herring, who has bronchitis and has also had a stroke in her eye causing loss of sight.
Please pray for strength and healing for Margaret Carlson, having shoulder surgery on Tuesday, September 24th.
Pray for God’s comfort, love, peace, and understanding for Ty and Shelley Fiegen, friends of Karen and David Critchley who lost their son Ryan today. He died unexpectedly and was only 30 years old.
Prayers for strength and healing for Jane Ridley, who is 89 years old and undergoing emergency surgery for appendicitis.

Prayer Requests for September 8, 2024:

Please pray for comfort and peace for the family of Robson Thomas, friend of Joseline Kirkendoll, who died suddenly in Pakistan last week.
Pray for comfort and peace for the family of Carole Lumia, who recently passed away.
Pray for strength and healing for Ron Thompson, who is hospitalized for heart issues.
Prayers for strength and healing for Becky Ziegler, mother of Heather Weitzel. She is hospitalized with an infection.
Prayers for strength and healing for Bonnie Petersilge, going through thyroid cancer surgery.
Praise and thanksgiving for Ron & Carol Miksa’s 61^st wedding anniversary this past Sunday!
Pray for strength and healing for Mitch Winstead.
Praise and Thanksgiving for a steady recovery for Caleb Miles, who is home and back to normal according to his parents. He will be receiving 7-10 days of treatment at home to complete the antibiotic course. His parents and Sam and Jean Miles want to thank everyone for their prayers.
Strength and healing for Signe Marwede who is experiencing multiple health issues. Prayers that the doctors will find the right course of treatment and that her health will improve.
Strength and healing for Christine Murphy, having total knee replacement on Monday morning
For John Pates' back surgery to be a success as he works to regain strength in his legs.
Strength and healing for Courtney Kern, niece of Sharon DiMartino, and a young mother of two children who was just diagnosed with Lupus and her heart is only working at 30%.

Prayer Requests for September 1, 2024

Please pray for strength and healing for Diane Lynn, struggling with some health issues.
Pray for strength and healing for Michael Wangemann undergoing oncology treatments.
Prayers for Andrew & Kelsey Sanders for a healthy baby girl.
Prayers for Pastor Puls and Colleen as he begins his ministry in Woodbridge, VA.
Comfort and peace for the family and friends of Ed Rathgeber. A funeral service will be held in his memory on Monday, September 30^that 11AM at Hope Lutheran Church.
Comfort and peace for Doug Wilkinson and his family as they mourn the death of Cathy Wilkinson. A funeral service will be held in her memory this Saturday September 7^that 11AM at Hope Lutheran Church.
Please pray for strength and healing for Sam and Jean Miles’ 11 month old grandson, Caleb Miles. He lives in Brasilia and has been hospitalized with a severe infection. They are administering IV antibiotics in hopes of keeping the infection from reaching his brain.

Prayer Requests for August 25, 2024

Prayers for good health for Lorenzo Woods, Maria Woods, Americo Panesso, Lina Panesso, Family Rivas Garcia, and Emiliano Panesso.
Prayers of praise and thanksgiving for a benign report on surgery.
Comfort and peace for the family and friends of Ed Rathgeber mourning his death on Tuesday. Service details will be announced soon.
Please pray for Christine Murphy, her Sister Cornelia and family as they mourn the passing of their Dad Joe Steinert this morning.
Comfort and peace for Doug Wilkinson and his family as they mourn the death of his wife Cathy Wilkinson this morning. Service details will be announced soon.
Strength and healing for Ron Thompson who has been hospitalized following complications after surgery.

Prayer Requests for August 18, 2024

Prayers for strength and healing for Jim Stasicky, Karen Noon’s father, as he continues recovery and a positive response to radiation treatment.
Prayers for all of those affected by Hurricane Ernesto that hit Puerto Rico with tremendous rain, flooding, and power outages. Praise and thanksgiving that floods are receding and power is being slowly restored. Praise to God that all Mayaguez missionaries are safe. Prayers that God may bring recovery safely and quickly to all.
Prayers of praise and thanksgiving that Mason Cabebe, 10-year-old nephew of Rick and Anne Hall, is home after a two-week hospitalization where he continues to receive treatment for a very complicated infection. Please pray for continued strength, complete healing and a cure for Mason.
Prayers of praise and thanksgiving for a successful surgery for Sue Seaman. Prayers for strength and healing as she continues to recover.
Prayers for the health of Lorenzo Woods, Maria Woods, Lina Panesso, and Americo Panesso.
Prayers for strength and good test results for Mitch Winstead having a liver biopsy today, Monday.
Prayers for Navi Zambrano, Juan Pineda, and Mrs. Mesa.
Prayers for strength and healing for Kristen Lassiter, daughter-in-law of Ruth and Nick Lassiter, suffering complications while recovering from eye surgery.
Prayers of strength and healing for Kevin Gable, uncle of Brian Faris, hospitalized and suffering complications following a recent heart attack.
Prayers of strength and healing for Dan Meier, who was struck by a car while biking and is currently hospitalized. Comfort and peace for his wife, Jessica, and their three children.
Comfort and Peace for the family of Helen Turner mourning her recent death. A memorial service followed by a reception will be held at Hope Lutheran Church this Saturday, 8/24 at 2:30 P.M
Please pray for strength and healing for John Pates as he prepares for back surgery this week.
Pray for Vickie Herring who is having cataract surgery and an eye stint implant on Tuesday, August 27th at Rex Hospital.

Prayer Requests for August 11, 2024

Prayers for strength and healing for Mason Cabebe, 10-year-old nephew of Rick and Anne Hall, recovering from surgery.
Prayers for strength and healing for Dee Parsons as she prepares for surgery on Friday.
Prayers for strength and healing for Bill Carter as he prepares for a heart procedure on Friday.
Prayers for strength and healing for Chuck Joslyn as he prepares for shoulder surgery this week.
Prayers for strength and healing for Sue Seaman as she undergoes hip replacement surgery today, Monday.
Prayers for strength and healing for Mike Featham as he prepares for shoulder surgery this week.
Prayers for strength and comfort as Brenda Morgan, sister of Lana Wagner enters hospice care in Georgia.
Prayers for strength and healing for Lyn Hellmann, the sister-in-law of Michele & Clark Hellmann, Who was just diagnosed with B Cell Lymphoma and began treatment Monday.
Prayers for Helen & Neil Turner and family for comfort and peace as Helen is in hospice care.
Please pray for peace and comfort for Neil Turner and family, as they mourn the death of Helen Turner.

Prayer Requests for August 4, 2024

Please pray for strength and healing for Bill Jay for recovery from hospital cancer treatment.
Prayers of praise and thanksgiving for the marriage of Emily Minor and James Kirk.
Please pray for strength and healing for Jeff Williams as he continues to heal from a recent surgery.
Please pray for strength and healing for a neighbor of Carl and Maggie Rockey who is going through medical issues.
Please pray for strength and healing for Lorenzo Woods, Lina Marcela, Americo Panesso, and Maria Woods each dealing with health issues.
Please pray for strength and healing for Rosemary Pierce diagnosed with breast cancer and starting treatment.
Please pray for strength and healing for Carol Fenzl recovering from hand surgery.
Please pray for strength and healing for Barbara Aubel having major cancer surgery on Tuesday.
Please pray for strength and healing for Bill Jay and a successful cancer treatment procedure on Monday.
Prayers for peace and comfort for Donna McNamara in late stage dementia and Alzheimers.
Prayers of praise and thanksgiving to God for a successful surgery for Denise Gildner. Please continue to pray for strength and healing as she recovers from surgery.
Prayers for God’s hope, grace and mercy for each person who is searching and feeling hopeless.
Prayers of praise and thanksgiving for a daughter gifted by God to her loving parents.
Please pray for strength and healing for Ron Thompson who is in the hospital for testing and pray for good test results.

Prayer Requests for July 28, 2024

Please pray for strength and healing for Jeff Williams as he deals with complications from a recent surgery.
Please pray for safety for Yvonne’s daughter, Karen, returning to London.
Prayers for strength and healing for Connie in need of emergency medical help and testing.
Prayers for strength and healing for Denise Gildner having cancer surgery today.
Please pray for a quick recovery from covid for Dee Parsons so that her surgery can be scheduled.

Prayer Requests for July 21, 2024

Please pray for strength and healing for Trudy Rogers undergoing a heart procedure today, July 22^nd.
Please pray for an autistic daughter, Anna, as she starts new employment. May her gifts and talents be treasured and may she be treated with encouragement and dignity.
Please pray for strength and healing for Tom Hemma recently diagnosed with Covid.
Prayers for peace and comfort for Bob Hendrickson’s father on hospice care and nearing the end of his life. Prayers also for thanksgiving for a life well lived.
Please pray for strength and healing for Suzanne Roberts, friend of Charlie and Jeannie Melhinch, who is having open heart surgery today.
Prayers of peace and comfort for Bob Hendrickson and his family, as they mourn the death of his father, John Hendrickson, on Monday, July 22nd.
Prayer for Bob Rutter, who's having surgery 7/25 to remove an inflamed cyst.
Prayers for strength and healing for Carol Lippard, who has covid.
Prayers for good MRI test results for Claudia Van Hook.
Prayers for Dennis DiMartino for good results for a biopsy being performed Friday.
Prayers that Dee Parson's breast surgery next Wednesday will provide answers as well as healing.

Prayer Requests for July 14, 2024

Please pray for strength and healing for Susan Roberts, friend of Charlie and Jeannie Melhinch, who is having open heart surgery this week.
Please pray for strength and healing for Nancy Bender having Breast Cancer surgery on Thursday.
Prayers for strength and healing for Jeff Williams having back surgery today, Monday, July 15^th.
Please pray for strength and healing for Denise Gildner having an upcoming surgery for tumors.
Pray for strength and healing for Bob Hendrickson's father who is dealing with a broken leg and other health complications.
Prayers for healing in troubled marriages.
Please add a prayer request for Luke Grooms, an infant patient of Courtney Murphy's receiving ongoing care for a serious neurological condition.
Prayers for strength and healing for Trudy Rogers as she prepares and recovers from surgery Monday.

Prayer Requests for July 7, 2024

Please pray for strength and healing for Valerie hospitalized since Thursday.
Praise and thanksgiving for the birthday of Lina Marcela Panesso.
Please pray for the Csorba family, friends of Terry Murphy, after a house fire completely destroyed their home in the middle of the night Saturday along with everything they owned. Prayers as they move forward and thanks be to God that they are all safe.
Please pray for Wisdom and guidance for Ron Miksa's medical team as they continue to assist him in getting stronger.
Pray for strength and support for Carol Miksa as she navigates the medical system in helping Ron.
Pray for Ted Bruck, cousin of Holly Bruck, fighting a respiratory infection while being the primary caregiver to his spouse, Darlene.
Pray for Darlene, Holly's cousin-in-law, experiencing complications after surgery for breast cancer.
Pray for Ted, another cousin of Holly, who is experiencing fatigue while caring for his 120lb. dog, Kramer, who tore his ACL jumping from Ted's truck.
Pray for Hope Lutheran Church, as it enters a period of change.
Pray for Pastor Puls and Colleen
Pray for Bill Jay, receiving cancer treatment on the 15th.
Please pray for Ann Thompson who will have surgery tomorrow to receive a cochlear implant and for an effective transition to digital hearing
Prayers of thanksgiving for the birth of Edith Rose Bass on 7/10.

Prayer Requests for June 30, 2024

Please pray for strength and healing for Nancy Pistilli, friend of Jeff Miller, undergoing chemotherapy.
Prayers for healing for Ron Miksa, who has fallen twice recently as well as prayers for strength and comfort for Carol who is caring for him.
May God heal and strengthen Rob Varner in recovery of recent health difficulties.
Prayers for strength and healing for Jeanette Pinkston, Rosie Miller’s aunt, in the hospital with pneumonia.
Many prayers of praise and thanksgiving for Hope, having completed an INCREDIBLE VBS. The staff, volunteers, kids, and their families…..all working in proclaiming and living the word of God’s love this week May we all be “fishers of men” for His kingdom.
May God and His angels surround Hank Rivera and Barb Lance and their families, as they are dealing with health challenges.
May continue to bless our beautiful and committed staff at Hope. God has richly blessed us.
Prayers for strength and healing for Rob Varner’s friend Louise Miller as she undergoes medical testing for lymph node knot this week. Prayers for strength, courage and clear vision as she meets with specialists. May God continue to surround her with his love and care.
Prayers for strength and healing for Jeanette Pinkston, Rosie Miller’s 91-year-old aunt, who is currently in the hospital with pneumonia.
Prayers of strength and healing for John Pates, having mobility issues.
Please pray for John Walter, 18 year old, grandson of Dick Faucher and Diane Ryals good friend, who was in an accident and is in a coma in ICU in critical condition.
Pray for strength and healing for Kathleen Neal, who fell and broke her pelvis and is in the hospital
Pray for Ron Miksa, hospitalized and recovering from recent falls
Pray for Ed Rathgeber, hospitalized and awaiting tests

Prayer Requests for June 23, 2024
Please pray for strength and healing for Effy Draetta as she is having heart tests and procedures today.

Prayers for strength for a young family struggling with mental health concerns.
Prayers for strength and healing to Kim Lampe after surgery this past week
Prayers for strength and healing for Bonnie Smith as she prepares and recovers from a heart procedure this Tuesday.
Prayers for strength and healing for Ian Cardwell, brother of the Cardwell-Medina Family, as he undergoes chemo treatments for a recent cancer diagnosis.
Prayers for VBS this week. As we dive into Scuba VBS at Hope Lutheran Church, let's lift up our prayers for a smooth and joyful week. May God's presence be felt by everyone, especially the children. May they experience His love in every moment. Bless all the volunteers who are here to make it happen.

Prayer Requests for June 16, 2024

Pray for strength and healing for Dave Lambert's aunt, Barbara Bowers, diagnosed with lung cancer.
Prayers for strength and healing for Shelly Lovelady-Hall, sister-in-law of Scott Hall, recovering from open heart surgery.
Prayers for strength and healing for James Stasicky, father of Karen Noon, as he has multiple health concerns.
Please pray for strength and healing for Effy Draetta as she is having heart tests and procedures today.

Prayer Requests for June 9, 2024

Prayers for strength and healing for Rick Gonyea who was just diagnosed with a tumor in his stomach.
Pray for Mary Schultz, Susan Johanson's mom, in hospice care.
Prayers for strength and healing for Kim Lampe for successful surgery on Wed this coming week.
Prayers for strength and healing for Vickie Herring having cataract surgery on Tuesday, June 18th.
Pray for Pastor Wayne & Colleen Puls, considering a new ministry Call along with his Call to Hope.

Prayer Requests for June 2, 2024

Prayers for healing for Johnny Jaynes, a friend of Bill Jay, diagnosed with encephalitis.
Prayers for strength and healing for Brian Spencer as he is in the hospital.
Prayers for strength and healing for Linda Hutson, sister-in-law of Dennis & Linda Hutson, having a cardiac procedure today.
Prayers for good test results for Dennis DiMartino. Who’s having several tests done.
Pray for Brian Spencer (Bill Spencer's son, and Valerie Wilson's brother), who is hospitalized with masses in his brain, lung, gall bladder, and kidney. Biopsy on 6/5 and brain surgery on 6/7.
Prayers for strength and healing for Johnny Jones, having a heart procedure done today.
Pray for Tim Crane and his family, as they grieve the sudden death of his brother, Dan Crane.
Prayers for strength and healing for Teri Spottiswood as she undergoes spinal surgery on Tueday, June 11^th.
Prayers for the Spottiswood Family on Tuesday, June 11^th for a successful court date granting termination of parental rights and for next steps in the adoption process.
Pray for victims of tornados in the Washington DC area on Wednesday.
Prayers for Lauren (and her family) who has been missing since May 16th. Prayers for her safety and that she will return home soon.

Prayer Requests for May 26, 2024

Prayers for strength and healing for Jananne Spencer, having melanoma surgery on July 1^st.
Please pray for comfort for Richard Kosmar’s family at his death, he was a nephew of Sandee & Jim Kosmar.
Pray for strength and healing for Linda Bennett as her cancer has returned and she is starting treatment this week.
Prayers for strength and healing for Jim Stasicky, Karen Noon’s father, having open heart surgery.
Pray for comfort and healing for Margaret as she struggles with chronic illness.
Prayers for strength and healing for Linda Hutson, as she prepares for a heart procedure next week

Prayer Requests for May 19, 2024

Prayers for strength and healing for Jerry Todd, father of Kati Zick, having open heart surgery today.
Prayers for peace and comfort for Beverly Parmelee and family at the loss of her brother, Gary Johnson.
Prayers for strength and healing for Rosie Miller undergoing another heart procedure today, May 22^nd
Pray for a safe, healthy delivery of a newborn child to Chris and Ashley Kempel (son and daughter-in-law of Ken & Jo Ann) on June 1.

Prayer Requests for May 12, 2024

Prayers for strength and healing for Rosie Miller having a heart ablation procedure today.
Please pray that God lets each of his children live with dignity and acceptance, especially those suffering from depression and anxiety and those who are neurodivergent.
Please pray for strength and comfort for Heather Clevely, fighting pancreatic cancer and nearing the end of her life in this world.
Pray for strength and healing for Harry Hubbard admitted yesterday to WakeMed North with pneumonia.
Pray for strength and healing for Ed Rathgeber moved to ICU at WakeMed Cary for treatment and observation.
Prayers for Joyce Hyman, undergoing knee replacement surgery.

Prayer Requests for May 5, 2024

Prayers for comfort and peace for the family of Jon Belk, nephew of Bill Jay, who passed away suddenly.
Prayers for comfort and peace Mark and Cathy Foil and family at the passing of Mark’s father, Bobby Foil, Sr.
Prayers for strength and healing Carol Gilmore who is have surgery this week.
Prayers for strength and healing for Bob Arsenault, the father of Josh Arsenault, who is in the hospital with an unknown infection and pneumonia.
Prayers for comfort and peace for the Baker Family, grieving the loss of their son and brother, Matt.
Prayers for strength and continued healing for Sandee Kosmar having had surgery.
Prayers for comfort and peace for the family of Francis Hester at her passing.
Please pray for strength and healing for Louisa Rumbley, a 17 month old having open heart surgery on Thursday, May 9th.