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 June 17 - June 23, 2026
HOSPITALIZED / REHAB/ HOSPICE
Bayview – Cindy T
University of MD (Balt.) – Shelly C In Oklahoma – Shirlene M
Sterling Bel Air - Lisa M, Mary Lou T Extended Care, Roxboro, NC – Leslie H
Citizens – Rosemary S, Shirley C, Judy N Lorien Bel Air – Rejeana W
Hospice – Betty M, Betty P, Mark W, Ralph W
TESTS / PROCEDURES / SURGERY
Kelly F, June 19, UMD (Baltimore)
Stan N, in PA, June 22
Gary T, June 22 & 28, July 16
Rosemary C, June 30
RECOVERING
Mona B, Norma B, Chris B, Jeanne B, Beth B, Tammy B, Julia C, Michelle C, Millard C, Mandy C, Jimmy C, Don Cr, Louise D,
John F, Debbie G, Jack & Doris G, Bob & Anne H, Tina K, Norma L, Sandy M, Stan N, Al & Susan S, Sean S, Sharon S, Zac & Lois S,
Morris S, Gary T, Vonnie T, Brian W, Mike W, John W, Joan W, Vernon Y
BEREAVED
-Sue Hoch: No arrangements at this time
-Constance Fassett: Service & viewing at McComas Bel Air, Friday, June 19, 10am-12noon. Service at 12noon.
-Betty Miller (grandmother of Rachel Herzing): No arrangements at this time
HOMEBOUND
Pat B, Jeanne B, Lillian B, Darlene G, Ruth L, Shirley M, Betty M, Lisa M, Angelo M, Judy N, Rosemary S, Ralph W, Laura W
PRAYER CALENDAR OF OAK GROVE
- Southern Baptist Convention - PEACE IN THE WORLD!
- World Cup, held in the U.S. June-July 2026 - The Peace Treaty in Israel
- Trail Life & American Heritage Girls Ministries
NEW REQUESTS
-Praise! The birth of a new baby son to the Bradfords!
-Pirfa K is requesting prayer.
-Eugene S requests prayer for healing & relief from pain of an inguinal hernia.
-Linda M has multiple prayer requests.
-Rosemary requests prayer for Chuck, from work, who had an accident. Pray for his healing and salvation.
-Please pray for the family of Shirley Rice D. Her husband, Vernon D, is waiting his home going to heaven. Pray for good results from Gary T’s echo on his heart. Judy’s cousin, Joby, passed away from Leukemia. Service in NC Friday June 19. Please keep our family in your prayers.
LONG TERM
-Steve S has a rare cancer. Please keep him in your prayers.
-Jan C, sister of Pastor Richard, has to have heart valve replacement surgery. Update: Jan received a surgery date of August 20 for open heart surgery. This is a complicated surgery with no guarantee of success or survival for her. Please pray for the right decision whether to have surgery or not.
-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.
-Diane V, sister-in-law of Linda K, pray for continued healing, she is doing better. For Dan who has bone cancer & taking injections but getting very weak. For Cliff who has Parkinson’s & it is getting worse each day. Tim A. tests on lungs in May, if he needs a new lung, will put him on transplant list.
-Junie Z has multiple health problems including cancer, AFIB, Pulmonary Hypertension and internal bleeding. He is the brother of Karen H.
- Darlene J, friend of Karen L. Recent PET scan revealed stage 4 lung cancer, lesions on her brain and in her hip.
- 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 Cs 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 all tests have to be redone. Praise! daughter, Megan, started immune therapy injections and so far, no harsh side effects. Please pray for Debbie’s first cousin, James Etta, who has breast cancer, and that all of it can be removed.
- 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. Due to Kim’s health, she has been removed from the liver transplant list. After numerous hospital stays, Kim is in rehab to regain strength and stability. Update: She is still in rehab at least 2 more weeks. Trying to get her back to baseline. She continues to have falls.
- Amber Y has a rare disease, causing lesions throughout her body. She is losing sight in one eye and is receiving treatment. She finished chemo & will now go to Mayo Clinic to see if treatment worked.
- 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, and success in new leadership at Donna’s office. 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
-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, 392 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
-People of Eastern Taiwan - “Oh God! You know that our faith is often weak when we see others at temples in Eastern Taiwan, when people reject the gospel. Pray for us to listen to the Holy Spirit, so that when we preach the gospel in the streets, we will grow in patience and gentleness, and then always have a heart of hope to bear spiritual and gospel fruit. We hope because the gospel is powerful.
-Joshua & Madeline H L, Inglesia Coram Deo, Aguadilla, PR. Pray for us to continue to reach communities with the gospel and for the gospel to be known on the entire west side of Puerto Rico.