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 April 29 - May 5, 2026
HOSPITALIZED / REHAB
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
Lorien, Columbia – Young C Rehab., PA – Mona B
Hospice – Betty M, Betty P, Martha C, Mark W, Betty M (Rachel H’s Grandmom)
TESTS / PROCEDURES / SURGERY
Robert W, VA Hospital, May 6 Adaline W, May 13
Gary T, Tests, April 29, May Stan N, in PA, June 22
RECOVERING
Norma B, Chris B, Doug B, Beth B, Tammy B, Julia C, Michelle C, Shelly C, Millard C, Mandy C, Jimmy C, Don C, Louise D, John F, Jack & Doris G, Bob & Anne H, Tina K, Tina M, Sandy M, Stan N, Louise P, Al & Susan S, Sean S, Sharon S Zac & Lois S, Morris S, Dave S, Nancy T, Erwin T, Dick T, Vonnie T, Brian W, Mike W, Joan W, Vernon Y
BEREAVED
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!
- Deployment of everyday missionaries - The Peace Treaty in Israel
- Trail Life & American Heritage Girls Ministries - May 7, 2026, is the National Day of Prayer
NEW REQUESTS
-Michelle M requests prayer for Leia Garrett (7yrs.) who has kidney issues and requires surgery. Peace for her parents through this. This family is not saved.
-Rosemary requests prayer for a job, healing for her friend Sherry, for Don and for Barb to find help.
-Rob R is requesting prayer for Maria, Elvi and Maria D. Also, for family members, his finances and work.
-Candy W’s father, Dave M, has been placed on hospice.
LONG TERM
-Jan C, sister of Pastor Richard, has to have heart valve replacement surgery.
-Dan S had back surgery. Continue to pray for his recovery.
-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, has cancer. Darlene had a PET Scan that revealed nodules in her lungs and a mass on her liver. She now has Rhinovirus which could delay further tests.
- 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 radiation & will have chemo every 3 weeks.
- Praise! Lyle R, Debbie O’s brother, has an appointment with a new surgeon on April 29. Pray that Chris & Debbie’s daughter, Megan, can get all of her appointments lined up and immune therapy is a success. Also, prayer for friend, Sonja, who was diagnosed with nodules on her lungs.
- 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. Update: Kim is back in the hospital with eye issues after surgery last week.
- Amber Y has a rare disease, causing lesions throughout her body. She is losing sight in one eye and is receiving treatment.
- 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 their future goals. Pray for wisdom for family’s future goals, Nancy going through chemo treatments again, for comfort & remission, Adam to find a cyber job in his field. Also, for Tom & Rhonda going through divorce proceedings.
- 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.
- Andy Z has been diagnosed with stage 4 Double Hit-Lymphoma & has started treatment. Please pray he and his family will turn back to the Lord for salvation.
NATION, STATE AND COUNTRY
-War in Iran
-Pray for Nigeria and the situation there.
-The persecuted church in the Middle East, 281 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
-Kevin S will be on a medical mission trip to the Philippians, April 26-May 7, 2026. Please keep Kevin and the team in prayer for safe travels and for the many opportunities they will have to minister to the people they will encounter and gospel moments.
- People of North Bali (BAH-lee), Indonesia – Karl and Katherine have responded to the good news with a growing desire to know more. They continue to hear stories of Jesus and are being touched by His goodness. Katherine has even seen Jesus in a dream. Please pray for their eyes and hearts to be fully open to receive the Lord. Pray they would be bold to repent and would choose to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.
-Michael & Alicia G, Reflection Church, Phoenix, AZ. Pray for us to effectively reach those who are far from Christ in downtown Phoenix and engage the city with the gospel.