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 11-17, 2025
HOSPITALIZED/REHAB
Lorien, Bulle Rock – Ralph W Sterling, Belcamp – Elizabeth T
Sterling, Bel Air – Helen M Citizens – Lisa W, Bertha I
UCMC – Sharon W
SCHEDULED FOR TESTS/SURG
RECOVERING
Biff A, Mona B, Chris B, Nancy B, Beth B, Julia C, Michelle C, Will C, Shelly C, Cheryl C, Joe C, Millard C, Mandy C, Paul C,
Jimmy C, Don C, Marge C, Diane D, Louise D, John F, Lesley H, Earl G, Susan H, Diane H, Bob & Anne H, Ruth K, Tina K,
Kristie L, Craig M, Sandy M, Stan N, Al S, Susan S, Sharon S, Lois S, Zac S, Morris S, Tom T, Ennice T, Vonnie T, Ann T, Mike W,
Mike W, Joan W, Vernon Y
BEREAVED
Heilo Vanderlei Batista de Leao, the father of Debbie Finley. No arrangements at this time.
HOMEBOUND
Pat B, Jeanne B, Lillian B, Darlene G, Joyce H, Ruth L, Betty M, Angelo M, Helen M, Judy N, Sally P, Rosemary S, Ralph W
FROM THE PRAYER CALENDAR OF OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
- The Peace Treaty in Israel - Southern Baptist Convention
- Church Officers - PEACE IN THE WORLD!
PRAISES!
NEW REQUEST
-Rosemary requests prayer for her friend’s Aunt to get better and for Marris’s mom who hurt her neck.
-Tom Sc has a blocked blood vessel that goes from his knee to ankle & an open sore that is infected on his big toe. Waiting to hear about surgery.
-Barbara F has back surgery on June 15 to remove a cyst then fuse her spine. Also, her husband Skip is cancer free! Thank you for your prayers.
-Pray for Stephen to stop smoking and for Joan’s health.
-Stephanie R is going through tests.
LONG TERM
Eliz E continues to recover from a brain bleed and concussion. She is still having some issues with balance, headaches and depth perception but each week gets a little better.
-Taylor T (BCMD Skycroft) had surgery in TX.
-Cheryl A, Shirley C’s daughter, will start chemo and radiation very shortly. Had mastectomy and is waiting on a few Dr. appointments.
-Judy T, Larry F’s daughter, is undergoing chemotherapy and treatment for liver cancer.
- Lyle R, Debbie O’s brother, is praying that the surgeon will use current blood work & put him back on the surgery schedule.
-A friend of Debbie O’s family, Chris R 39yrs., old has cancer. Started treatment. Please pray for healing.
- Don B’s friend Ron has completed his series of radiation treatment- will have 2 yrs of hormonal treatment.
-Todd R just finished his round of chemo & it didn’t work. He is applying to get in a trial at Johns Hopkins.
- Ronnie S, Diane W’s brother, has Huntington’s. Please pray that it progresses slowly.
- Kim C, the sister of Karen R, needs a liver transplant. Please pray that a 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.
- 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. Nancy, who has ovarian cancer, is recovering from pneumonia and Covid, complete healing for Ray’s eyes. Pray for wisdom for family’s future goals.
- 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. He is tolerating 2nd round of chemo and is able to work from home. He appreciates and still requests prayer.
-Walt O has been in and out of the hospital for the last couple months with lung issues. Last week he had a lung biopsy, and they are waiting for the results. Pray that the right treatment can be found to heal his lungs. His wife, Becky, is worn out.
OUR NATION, STATE AND COUNTRY
*Continued relief efforts for North Carolina.
*Pray for the persecuted church in the Middle East.
They have had 740 baptisms this year. Please pray for the leadership conference that will be held in September 2025. Also, their goal is 1,500 baptisms this year and 4 new house churches.
*The situation in the Ukraine.
*Please pray Daniel 2:21. Pray for all our present & former leaders for guidance, wisdom & protection.
*Healing for our country
*Our first responders and military.
MISSIONARIES
-Theological Education in Uganda - "Please pray for our students at Uganda Baptist Seminary (UBS) who travel from South Sudan and eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo for each term of study and face violence and fear around them. Pray for their strength to be renewed and their faith to be strengthened. We are thankful that coming to UBS provides biblical training and respite and peace to renew them."
-Trenton M, The Abiding Church, La Crescenta, CA. Pray for the following needs in our ministry: laborers for the harvest, securing a permanent meeting place to meet, and a renewed gospel urgency.