August 21, 2025

Current Prayer Requests and Praises

 

 Praises

Cindy H:  received good test results at recent Mayo Clinic appointment for her kidneys.  Your continued prayers for her ongoing health complications have been greatly appreciated.


Dave H:  taken to emergency room on August 10 with concerning issues.  Thank God all tests have come back clear.  

 

Requests

Dee W:  experiencing severe pain from a pinched nerve in her upper left shoulder.  Please pray for God’s healing touch.


Summer L:  requesting prayer for continuing treatments following cancer surgery.


Melissa C:  requesting prayer for her job search in Belvidere.  


Robin P:  requesting prayer for her mom’s health issues.  Also, for wisdom and safety as she travels to be with her mom.  


Brennan (nephew of Bob & Madonna W): pray for peace and healing as he is battling bladder cancer and is having complications.  


Grant W:  had ankle surgery on July 30.  Pray that results of the surgery will prove to be successful and for complete healing.   Also, prayer requested for the family during this time of recovery.


Jackie W:  preparing for missions’ trip to Papua New Guinea in January 2026.  Requesting prayer that all details will come together for a safe and positive results for trip.  


Norm & Linda D: Thank you for the prayers and concern! Please continue to pray that chemo treatments are effective on Norm’s cancer and wisdom for a solution of water in their basement.


Wes and Rebekah S:  Rebekah’s father has been moved to Hospice and given a short time to live.  Please pray for comfort and wisdom for the family.


Joseph W: requesting prayer for his family and safety for his children in current divorce situation.


Valerie (friend of Linda R):  pray for a complete recovery from recent surgery.


Bob R (friend of Linda R):  pray for strength and healing as he is fighting cancer and receiving chemotherapy treatments.


Brad L:  praise that he has been sober for 20 plus days.  Requesting prayer for healing in spiritual, emotional, and behavioral struggles.


Guest family:  requested prayer for more faith, wisdom in raising grandson, and guidance in their family mission.  

 
Sherry G:  requesting prayer for God’s help in emergency surgery on fractured nose.


Marriages:  prayer for God’s peace, healing and restoration of marriages within our First Church body.


Naomi Y:  requesting prayer for increasing pain and health challenges.  Please pray for God’s healing touch and wisdom.


Hadlee (infant granddaughter of John & Barb C):  ongoing health battle caused by a very rare medical condition that results in developmental delays. Pray for wisdom for parents, medical team, and always for God to be glorified in each step.    


Jared (son-in-law of Rick J):  dealing with a very serious long term health issue. Please pray for God’s healing touch, for wisdom for medical team, and provision for Jared and his wife Amy.