Brenda (daughter of Al and Robby Jones): released from hospital and doing much better after emergency surgery. Continue to pray for her full recovery.
Pastor Josh & Zia: returned safely from Israel.
Pastor Roger & Connie: arrived home safely from Cambodia trip and with a great report.
Dee W: Praise God her surgery for bulged discs was successful and on October 29 doctor lifted restrictions. Your prayers prior to surgery and for the future weeks of recovery are much appreciated!
Nathaniel W: Praise to Jesus for all He has done for their family since moving to Des Moines, including a home and financial provision. Prayers appreciated for continued growth in their Christian walk.
Pastor Curt A (previous senior pastor at First Church): diagnosed with liver cancer. They will be doing targeted radiation. Please pray for healing, and wisdom for the family and medical team.
Mark B: for a complete recovery from shoulder surgery on October 27th.
Katie J: wants to accept Jesus as Savior but struggling with fear of opening her heart. Please pray for trust, peace and joy in accepting Jesus.
Doug (brother of Jan B): his cancer is aggressively growing. Please pray for a miracle and God’s wisdom and direction during this time.
Calvin (online request): to be offered a job from those he recently applied.
Alex (online request): battling darkness, sickness and sin. In need of God’s light, grace, healing, protection, provision and help overcoming battle with flesh.
Olivia (3-year-old): just diagnosed with Leukemia. Prayer for healing and wisdom for parents.
Jared (son-in-law of Rick J): returned home from Mayo and made decision to stop all treatments as his body was not responding to any. Requested prayer for God’s healing touch, relief from great pain, wisdom and provision for Jared and his wife Amy.
Bella U: dizziness, nausea and headaches have worsened and she has become very discouraged. Prayer for healing and wisdom in searching for medical help.
Amber: 35-year-old fighting cancer and is in a great deal of pain. The cancer has metastasized into bones. Pray for relief and healing.
Anonymous Request: healing prayer for the woman I love. Also, for God’s will and wisdom for our future.
Brennan (nephew of Bob & Madonna W): continues to battle bladder cancer. He will have surgery in late October to remove the bladder. Please pray for the doctors and all involved, and for his recovery.
Michelle E: feeling so very lost and needing God’s guidance and strength for her and her family.
John H: for direction, conviction, and faith
Maybell Z: praising God that she has been able to keep her job and requesting prayer to find a new home for their family.
Keeley and Kaden H: God’s comfort in the death of their son and His guidance and direction in current life challenges.
Adam E and family (anonymous request): guidance to help them trust in Jesus.
Marriages: for God’s peace, healing and restoration of marriages within our First Church body.
Ron (son-in-law of Jude D): taken to ER November 6, with great pain and possible kidney issues.
Hadlee (infant granddaughter of John & Barb C): ongoing challenges because of a very rare medical condition that results in developmental delays. Parents are grateful for the many who have held them up in prayer and new relationships with families with similar challenges. Hadlee’s ability to laugh and to even partially participate in family activities is encouraging for her family. Continued prayer for wisdom for each challenge and always for God to be glorified in each step.
Josh (new guest): strength to face correction for past mistakes.
Naomi Y: struggles daily with increasing pain and health challenges. Pray for God’s healing touch and wisdom. She wants to express her deep appreciation for all who have prayed so faithfully!
