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 July 29 - August 4, 2026
HOSPITALIZED / REHAB/ HOSPICE
Citizens – Rosemary S, Shirley C Extended Care, Roxboro, NC – Leslie H Sterling Bel Air - Lisa M
Lorien Bel Air – Rejeana W, Angelo M Hospice- Betty M, Betty P, Mark W
TESTS / PROCEDURES / SURGERY
RECOVERING
Mona B, Norma B, Wanda B, Tammy B, Michelle C, Shelly C, Millard C, Mandy C, Jimmy C, Don C, Kelly F, Debbie G,
Jack & Doris G, Jerry I, Norma L, Shirlene M (in OK), Stan N, Sharon S, Gordon 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, Shirley M, Betty M, Lisa M, Angelo M, Rosemary S, Laura W
PRAYER CALENDAR OF OAK GROVE
- The Peace Treaty in Israel -Deployment of everyday missionaries
- Trail Life & American Heritage Girls Ministries
NEW REQUESTS
-Jake (Robert W) has completed all his treatments. He will get results in October.
-Michelle M is requesting prayer for her family. They are so caught up in the worldly things and they need Jesus!
-From Rosemary C: Praise! Robert is home from camp. Prayer for Don to be healed, Jack to be saved and Jeff to come to church.
-Judy T’s sister, Sandy, is waiting on test results. Pray that it is negative for cancer. Gary has more tests coming up next week. Also, travel mercies when they head home from NC on Monday.
-Please pray for Mary L. A mass was found in her lung and further testing needs to be done.
LONG TERM
-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!!!!!!
-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.
- 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. Due to Kim’s health, she has been removed from the liver transplant list. She is in rehab to regain strength and stability.
- 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, 493 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
-City of Soldiers, China - In a city with one million university students, exam season is extremely stressful. Many feel that their identity is tied to the results of their exam performance. Pray that these students will come to see that their value is found in the One who made them in His likeness, and that they will begin to seek freedom in Christ, who alone knows them completely and loves them unconditionally.
-Justin & Samone B, Chaplain, Camp Lejeune, NC. Pray for our Marines and sailors to accept Christ and for my family as I deploy.