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 16 - APRIL 22, 2025
HOSPITALIZED/REHAB
Lorien, Bulle Rock – Marge C Sterling, Bel Air – Helen M
Sterling, Belcamp – Elizabeth T Citizens – Shirley C
Forest Hill Heights – Angelo M Chapel Hill, Randallstown – Rose C
SCHEDULED FOR TESTS/SURG
RECOVERING
Biff A, Mona B, Chris B, Barbara B, John B, Julia C, Michelle C, Will C, Shelly C, Joe C, Millard C, Mandy C, Paul C, Jimmy C,
Don C, Louise D, John F, Rick F, Lesley H, Earl G, Susan H, Diane H, Bob H, Kristie L, George M, Sandy M, Al S, Susan S,
Sharon S, Lois S, Morris S, Ennice T, Vonnie T, Doug T, Ann T, Joan W, Vernon Y
BEREAVED
-Emma Lou Stephens – Arrangements are pending.
-Jim Davis, the cousin of Rita Dreyer, Susan Brock and Janet Hogue
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
- All Ministry teams - PEACE IN THE WORLD!
PRAISES!
-The Call Center had 35 calls with 2 salvation decisions!
-Sam, friend of Don & Susan B is home from the hospital. Was diagnosed with AFIB and is doing better on meds. Thank you for your prayers.
NEW REQUEST
-Prayer for Eliz E as she recovers from a fall that caused a brain bleed.
-Karen, the daughter of Rosemary S, had a stroke. She is home but struggling forming words.
-Tammy C’s sister, Diana W, is hospitalized in IL with Cancer.
-Susan B requests prayer for a dear friend, Ron, who started 5 weeks of radiation in TX. Also, prayer for Kathryn who has completed infusions for colon cancer. She will start 3 months of oral chemo.
-Jackie M requests prayer for a friend, Debby S, who had surgery for an aneurism and now there is an issue with blood flow.
-Jeanne B fell and broke 2 ribs. She is at home recovering.
LONG TERM
-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.
-Prayer for Craig M who has a cancer diagnosis, for comfort, healing, peace and direction for doctors and treatment.
-Judy T, Larry F’s daughter, is undergoing chemotherapy now for liver cancer. Please pray for the treatments to go well and for God to heal her.
- Lyle R, Debbie O’’s brother, surgery was postponed. He needs to get an appointment with a hematologist. Also, pray for Johnny, a friend of Lyle, who needs healing from some wounds to his feet.
-Tom A is cancer free, at home recovering and doing well. Thanks for the prayers.
-Prayer for Kathy who will have extensive surgery for cancer & several months of chemo & radiation.
-Todd R. Cancer has spread. Todd has started another round of chemo. Pray it works.
- 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. It can be a live donor.
- 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. For Nancy who has ovarian cancer, pray for remission. Also, for Ray’s eyes.
- 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.
OUR NATION, STATE AND COUNTRY
*Continued relief efforts for North Carolina.
*Pray for the persecuted church in the Middle East.
They have had 396 baptisms this year.
*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
-Peoples of Jharkhand (JAHR-kuhnd), India - In Lohardaga district, there are a group of women who have been meeting together regularly for one year. They have studied together many stories from the Word, learning about how to share the gospel, study the Word, and disciple others. Over the next couple of months, these women will start other groups of women in their homes to teach others what they have learned over the past year. Please pray for these women, asking that they will be excited as they begin these groups. Pray that those who join will be ready and willing to learn from the Word. Pray that the women will be diligent to continue to apply in their personal lives all that they have learned.
-Dale & Tina H, Cross Baptist Church, Drummond, OK. Pray that we engage the community of Drummond with the gospel to grow God’s kingdom