prayer requests
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR September 2 - September 8, 2026
(Submit a Prayer Request Below)
HOSPITALIZED / REHAB/ HOSPICE
Sterling Forest Hill – Dorothy M
Citizens – Rosemary S, Shirley C Sterling Bel Air - Lisa M, Mary Lou T
Extended Care, Roxboro, NC – Leslie H Lorien Bel Air – Rejeana W
Hospice- Betty M, Betty P, Mark W, Cherie W (Cherie does not want visitors)
TESTS / PROCEDURES / SURGERY
Nicki S, cataract surgery, September 2
RECOVERING
Mona B, Norma B, Wanda B, Tammy B, Michelle C, Shelly C, Millard & Betty C,
Mandy C, Jimmy C, Shirley C, Don C, Larry F, Kelly F, Debbie G, Jack & Doris G, Steve H, Jerry I, Norma L, Stan N, Jessica P, Gordon S, Sharon S, Zac & Lois S, Cindy T, Brian W, Mike W, John W, Joan W, Vernon Y
BEREAVED
HOMEBOUND
Pat B, Jeanne B, Lillian B, Darlene G, Ruth L, Betty M, Lisa M, Angelo M, Rosemary S, Laura Wi
PRAYER CALENDAR OF OAK GROVE
- The Peace Treaty in Israel -Intern Mitch H & NexGen ministry
- Trail Life & American Heritage Girls Ministries -For all students heading back to school
NEW REQUESTS
-Josh F will be having surgery on September 13th. Christen, his wife, needs spine surgery and is seeing a doctor for this.
-Raynard G, son of a neighbor of James F, is very ill and has been in and out of a coma.
-Judy T requests prayer for herself as she is still in pain. Gary’s cousin Ricky Napper passed away. Please lift up the family especially his wife Joyce and family.
-Brooke G is being induced today. She is the niece of Adam & Lindsey L.
-Pastor Richard’s sisters, Tracey and Jan are home recovering.
-Richard A & Rosemary C request prayer for their brother-in-law, Donald Hancock. He is near end of his battle with cancer and is in a great deal of pain. Pray for a smooth & quick homegoing for Don and for the Lord to be very near to his wife, Roseann.
-Rosemary requests prayer for her friends Aunt Mary who is having surgery Sept. 21 and for Rosemary to get a job, Jack to be saved & Jeff to come to church.
-Betty M fell, broke L3 and is now in rehab in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
-Brenda G is asking prayer for her brother Danny who is undergoing cancer treatments.
-Faith D is having stomach pain, distention and bloating. Pray for God’s complete healing.
-Melissa H is requesting prayer for their family. Moved to area in May and have been struggling and depressed
LONG TERM
-Stephanie W, daughter of Paul S, has been diagnosed with breast and bone cancer, stage 4. Please pray for her and her family. She has started chemo & also has 3 fractures in her spine.
-Patrick K, Stephanie R’s brother, has a rare blood cancer. May God provide comfort to not only him but his family also.
-Jeremy B has been deployed. Please keep him and his family in prayer.
-Dan S had back surgery. Continue to pray for his recovery.
-Evon F requests prayer for his wife, Michiel, who has been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition affecting her organs. She will need long-term monitoring and treatment.
-Nancy B in treatments for stage 3 cancer. She is the neighbor of Kristie L.
- Darlene J, friend of Karen L. The only signs of cancer left in her body is a small spot in her lung! She will have chemo treatments once a month! God is so good!
- Dan, a friend of Linda K has bone cancer & taking injections but getting very weak. For Cliff who has Parkinson’s & it is getting worse each day.
-Junie Z has multiple health problems including cancer, AFIB, Pulmonary Hypertension and internal bleeding. He is the brother of Karen H.
- Eliz has been released from all restrictions from her fall. Concussion will still be a few more months for healing but is on right track. Thanks to everyone’s thoughts and prayers.
-Cheryl A, Shirley C’s daughter finished chemo and is doing well. She is doing therapy at home, getting out a bit. Thanks for your prayers!
- Lyle R, Debbie O’s brother, had an appointment with a new surgeon and surgery is pending. Pray things move along quickly Please pray for Debbie’s first cousin, Jamesetta, who has breast cancer, and that all of it can be removed. She will require chemo.
- Don B’s friend Ron has completed his series of radiation treatment- will have 2 yrs of hormonal treatment.
- Ronnie S, Diane W’s brother, has Huntington’s. Pray that it progresses slowly. He now has AFIB.
- Kim C, the sister of Karen R, has been put back on transplant list but this time for a full liver transplant.
- Amber Y has a rare disease, causing lesions throughout her body. She is back in the hospital w/another lesion in her language center, she is not understanding what is happening to her. She is mixing up her words. Still having infusions but lesion still growing. Pray they figure this out and healing will begin again.
- God’s healing for Kyle A struggling with on-going Lyme’s disease and GI challenges.
- Richard W’s sister, Lisa.
- Nancy T continues maintenance treatments to keep cancer at bay.
- Phyllis M continues to struggle with severe back pain. Pray for healing and strength to deal with it.
- Michael and his sobriety now that he is home from rehab.
- Godly wisdom & guidance for Adam, Owen & Allysa. Pray for wisdom for family’s future goals, Nancy going through chemo treatments again, Tm & Rhonda going through divorce proceedings, remission for Ray’s eyes.
- Barbara S has Lyme’s Disease & B6 toxicity with burning sensory small fiber neuropathy.
- Hugh R’s grandson, Josh, is in long term rehab, struggling with addiction issues & needs salvation. Also, for Josh’s mom and Hugh.
- Gail M is fighting an uphill battle with multiple myeloma.
- Susan B’s friend, Carter H, diagnosed with colon cancer, now in remission with frequent testing.
NATION, STATE AND COUNTRY
-Pray for Venezuela as they recover and continue search and rescue from two earthquakes. Over 2,000 people are dead and many more are missing.
-Prayer for President Trump and hedge of protection over him.
-War in Iran
-Pray for Nigeria and the situation there.
-The persecuted church in the Middle East, 571 baptized in 2026! Goal for 2026 is 1,000 baptisms, 200 pastors/leaders trained, and one new Kingdom college started.
-The situation in Ukraine and peace talks.
-Pray 1 Timothy 2:1-6 for all our present & former leaders for guidance, wisdom & protection.
-Healing for our country.
-Our first responders and military.
MISSIONARIES
-Chaplain Andrew H - I have been in the Army Chaplaincy for 10 years now. I serve in the Indiana Army National Guard. My first assignment was as the battalion chaplain, and I have now just transferred to the 76th Mobile Brigade Combat Team (MBCT). I do a lot of soldier counseling in areas ranging from finances to suicide intervention. I conduct marriage and single soldier retreats. I also conduct chapel services in a garrison and field environment. I try to integrate myself into all aspects of training.
-Rafael & Genavieve B, Evangel English Church of Troy, MI. Pray for this young congregation to grow in their fear of the Lord and hunger for Him. Pray for us to see an abundance of baptisms and life-long commitments to serving Jesus Christ
