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 10-September 16, 2025
HOSPITALIZED/REHAB
Hopkins – Doug B Citizens – Rosemary S
UCMC – Rejeana W Sterling, Bel Air – Lisa M
Snow Hill – Elizabeth T Lorien, Bel Air – Mary Lou T, John W
SCHEDULED FOR TESTS/SURG
Patti H, September 30
RECOVERING
Biff A, Mona B, Chris B, Lillian B, Doug B, Nancy B, Beth B, Tammy B, Julia C, Michelle C, Will C, Cheryl C, Shelly C, Joe C, Millard C, Mandy C, Paul C, Janice C, Jimmy C, Kevin C, Don C, Diane D, Louise D, John F, Doris G, Lesley H, Bob & Anne H, Bertha I, Ruth K, Tina K, Tim K, Mrs. K, Craig M, Sandy M, Stan N, Tim P, Stefanie R, Phyllis & Tom S, Al S, Sean S, Susan S, Evelyn S, Sharon S, Zac & Lois S, Morris S, Nancy T, Ennice T, Vonnie T, Ann T, Mike & Joy W, Mike W, Doris W, Joan W, Nikki W, Connor W, Debbie W, Vernon Y
BEREAVED
HOMEBOUND
Pat B, Jeanne B, Lillian B, Darlene G, Joyce H, Ruth L, Betty M, Lisa M, Angelo M, Judy N, Sally P, Rosemary S, Mike W, Ralph W
FROM THE PRAYER CALENDAR OF OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
- Southern Baptist Convention - PEACE IN THE WORLD!
- Search for a Children’s Ministry Intern - The Peace Treaty in Israel
- Trustees
PRAISES!
NEW REQUEST
-Kitty S has an unspoken prayer request.
-Bob C requests prayer for his uncle, Fred Hamm, who is in ICU at a hospital in DE. He had a perforated bowel that has caused issues.
-Rosemary requests prayer for a friend who is not well and she’s giving up. Please pray for this friend’s family. Rosemary had a great vacation. She witnessed to a guy and he does now know the Lord.
-Haile 13yrs., the great granddaughter of Carol F, needs prayer. She lives in DE and family is seeking help for her.
-Oakley A 6yrs., diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia & is undergoing treatment at John’s Hopkins. Parents asking Jesus to heal Oakley according to His will.
-Judy T requests prayer: Her iron is low & will be having an infusion, healing prayers for Helena Foster & her mom Shirley.
-Judy T nephew & wife had a baby boy July 9th born at 2lbs.2oz. He is now 5lbs.5oz. and is still in NICU. Pray for him to get stronger each day.
LONG TERM
-Please pray for Tom L and the health conditions he has.
-Eliz E’s balance is getting better & she has very few headaches now. Most of the swelling is gone. Slow progress but progress!
-Dan, a friend of Linda K, has bone cancer & is taking injections. He is getting very weak. Also, for Cliff who has Parkinson’s & it is getting worse each day.
-Taylor T (BCMD Skycroft) had surgery in TX. She is still recovering & making more trips to TX.
-Cheryl A, Shirley C’s daughter, began light dose chemo and will soon begin radiation. She is feeling a bit better.
-Judy T, Larry F’s daughter, is undergoing chemotherapy and treatment for liver cancer.
- Lyle R, Debbie O’s brother. His current surgeon is moving out of state. Lyle will need to choose wisely the new surgeon. He is starting this process all over again.
-Patsy B, a dear friend of Debbie O, needs prayer for encouragement, peace and strength. Has had a recent bout of pneumonia and loss of blood.
- 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. Please pray that it progresses slowly. Ronnie & his wife are now living in FL.
- Kim C, the sister of Karen R, needs a liver transplant. Please pray that a live donor can be found.
- Amber Y has a rare disease that causes lesions throughout her body. She is losing sight in one eye and is receiving treatment.
- Pray for God’s healing for Kyle A struggling with on-going Lyme’s disease and GI challenges, preventing him from serving as a Worship Team Leader at EPIC Community Church.
- Prayer for Richard W’s sister, Lisa.
- Nancy T continues with maintenance treatments to keep cancer at bay. She is healing from carpal tunnel surgery.
- Phyllis M continues to struggle with severe back pain. Pray for healing and being able to deal with it for however long it lasts.
- Prayer for Michael and his sobriety now that he is home from rehab.
-Godly wisdom & guidance for Adam & Owen and their future goals. Pray for a successful implant for Ray’s eye condition. Pray for wisdom for family’s future goals. And for comfort and remission for Nancy.
- Barbara S has Lyme’s Disease & B6 toxicity. Dealing with burning sensory small fiber neuropathy. Not much can be done to help with this. She appreciates your prayers.
- Hugh R’s grandson, Josh, is in long term rehab and struggling with addiction issues. He 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, was diagnosed with colon cancer. Carter is in remission after 6 chemo treatments & will have frequent testing. He appreciates and still requests prayer.
-Andy Z has been diagnosed with “Double Hit-Lymphoma & has started treatment. This is Stage 4. Please pray, also, that Andy and his family would turn back to the Lord for salvation.
OUR NATION, STATE AND COUNTRY
*9/11 Anniversary
*Continued relief efforts for North Carolina.
*Pray for the persecuted church in the Middle East.
They have had 992 baptisms this year. Please pray for the leadership conference that will be held in September 2025. Their goal is 1,500 baptisms this year and 4 new house churches. Update: earthquakes and flooding are destroying homes and churches and possible war with India.
*The situation in the Ukraine and peace talks.
*Please pray 1 Timothy 2:1-6. Pray for all our present & former leaders for guidance, wisdom & protection.
*Healing for our country
*Our first responders and military.
MISSIONARIES
-Norwegians of Norway - Crosspoint, a young church based in Oslo, Norway, just purchased a building located in the heart of the city. Pray as this young congregation settles into this new neighborhood and into new rhythms. Pray for the financial needs that still exist as they seek to be both fiscally responsible and biblically generous. They had their first outreach in the area on September 6. Pray the people they met would be drawn to Jesus and the church.
-Tim & Rose E, Ashburn Baptist Church, Frankfort, IL. Pray for our church plant to grow both spiritually and in numbers. Pray we have courage and wisdom to share the gospel.