Prayer Wall
You may add your prayer request to our prayer wall using the form below. Once your prayer request is received, we will share it according to your instructions. Feel free to submit as many prayer requests as you like!
Marlene Wiese
Please pray for my daughter-in-law Leanne Wiese who will be having surgery Tuesday, October 15.
Received: October 10, 2019
Amber OBrion
Please pray for the Fort Dodge St. Paul congregation who lost a wonderful leader/pastor tonight. Pastor Henderson was an amazing man and a valued part of the community. He helped form my faith from a young age and I know he made a difference in so many people’s lives.
Received: October 3, 2019
Anonymous
I pray for people to find their purpose in life no matter their age and that their loved ones support them in their choice of their path to take in life.
Received: October 2, 2019
Dorothy
Prayers for a brother-in-law as he starts radiation therapy for lung cancer.
Received: September 14, 2019
Tim Phillips
Please pray for our daughter Amy and the child she is carrying. She is seven months pregnant and the baby is not growing enough. She is very concerned and so are we.
Received: September 10, 2019
Sheila Oolman
Prayers of encouragement for our nephew Kent who under going radiation treats following surgery for prostate cancer.
Received: August 25, 2019
Melodi McKeighan
John\'s cousin, Pat Anderson, has been diagnosed with cancer. It has spread and operating is not an option unless chemo can shrink it. She just received the news today and will be starting chemo soon. Please pray for healing and the strength to withstand chemo. Pat has been paralyzed from the waist down for decades after being in a car accident so she wasn\'t able to feel the changes and pain caused by the tumor.
Received: August 21, 2019
Olivia Weber
Please pray for my friend, Erin, and her husband, Nick. 3 years ago, Nick was diagnosed with Stage IV esophageal cancer that metastasized to his liver and other vital organs. God graciously granted Nick three more years with Erin and their two daughters, and then surprised them with their youngest daughter, who is now one year old. Today, Erin and Nick received the news that there is nothing more to be done for Nick’s cancer and gave him one or two months left to live. Hospice is being called in, and Nick is on a 24/7 morphine drip. Please pray for Erin, Nick, and their three daughters to help them through this difficult time. Erin is only 29 years old and will soon be a single mother of three, all under the age of 10. She is terrified and is requesting as many prayers as we can pray. Thank you, all.
Received: August 13, 2019
Shelby King
Please pray for the family of one of our line haul drivers at FedEx. He was found unresponsive in his truck this morning around 6 a.m. They are unsure how long he was there before he was found. The started CPR right away and the medics/first responders did all they could. Unfortunately, the man didnt make it.
Received: August 13, 2019
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Dorothy Garton
Prayers for my husband\'s cousin, Calvin. He has severe heart problems and suffered a stroke on Friday morning. He\'s still hospitalized as they try to find the origin of the stroke. Tests are difficult as he has a pacemaker/defibrillator so cannot have a MRI.
Received: July 7, 2019
Steve Jurgens
My friend, Mike Snodgrass has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. He has 4 children between the ages of 5-10. Asking for prayers for complete healing.
Received: June 17, 2019
Polly
Prayers of thanksgiving! My father, who has Alzheimer’s, was able to talk to me on the phone today and sounded happy. He has progressively gotten more uncommunicative so when the nurse put him on the phone and he told me he loved me it was such a joy. Thank you Lord for this blessing today.
Received: June 16, 2019
melanie
Please pray for my husband, Benjamin. He is very ill with heart problems and requires surgery which we are unable to afford. I am so worried. Please pray for us. Thank you.
Received: June 15, 2019
Sheila Oolman
Please pray for my nephew Kent who is have surgery tomorrow morning for aggressive prostate cancer. Hopefully it is contained.
Received: June 13, 2019
Dorothy Garton
Prayers for a cousin, Molly. She has been told she has an autoimmune disease but the doctors haven't identified the exact one nor how to treat her yet. Prayers to give them the knowledge they need to help her and prayers for Molly and the family as they struggle going through this.
Received: June 4, 2019
Paula Harle
I am having knee replacement surger on Wednesday, May 29. Please pray that everything goes well I do no get an infection.
Received: May 26, 2019
Phyllis Johnson
Prayers and pleas for my care receiver (part of Stephen Ministry) who has many struggles and now has cancer returning to her body again.
Received: May 21, 2019
Anonymous
Prayers for those that struggle with addictions and alcoholism. It damages and destroys. Please Father God give them hope and strength.
Received: May 3, 2019
Dorothy Rix
Stephanie Rix did not survive her injuries from a car accident in Washington, DC on April 26th, where she resided.
Please say a prayer for her family. Scott Rix and Joni Rix. Also her grandparents, Larry and Dorothy Rix
We were all members of Gloria Dei at one time.
Thank you.
Received: May 1, 2019
Glynis
Please pray for my friend Brenda, who had her left leg amputated just below the knee due to complications of raynauds disease. She is now battling an infection. She is from north central Iowa and is currently at Mary Greeley in Ames.
Received: April 29, 2019
Anonymous
Prayers for my brother in law who is interviewing for a new career.
Received: April 28, 2019
Kristi
Please pray for my son Cooper as he undergoes surgery Friday 26 April in Indiana.
Received: April 25, 2019
Drew
I saw a woman and her father outside of my apartment they are my neighbors but I don\\'t know their names. They have two children, one infant and one not over the age of 6. Their eldest was being clutch by their mothers arms she was suffering a seizure they got a hold of the ambulance which arrived shortly after I met her and she was taken to a doctor. This is her second seizure the last witch lasted 45 minutes and was considered dangerous. I wasn\\'t able to do anything except for my prayer now because I was too scared. Pray for her health cuz I will not probably know if she\'ll ever make it out of this one because unfortunately I don\'t know who they are.
Received: April 23, 2019
Sheila Oolman
I am requesting prayers for a co-worker Manuel Carlos, whose 55 yr. sister was killed in a car accident last night. Please pray for their family and safe travels. I know she has children, but not sure of their ages.
Received: April 19, 2019
Dorothy
Please pray for Tony's cousin, Calvin, who will be having surgery for Colon CA on the 19th. Prayer for the surgeon and nurses who will be taking care of him and for his recovery.
Received: April 18, 2019
Josh and Kristine Thompson
Baby Thompson is due July 28th, and has been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (Double-Outlet Right-Ventricle). We are praying for miraculous healing first. We are praying for wisdom for the doctors, surgeon, medical staff, and ourselves. We are praying for faith as well as peace from anxiety and worry.
Received: April 17, 2019
Rachelle Setsodi
Please pray for my daughter Cara and her baby boy due May 1st. Her family is stationed in Germany with the Air Force. Prayers for healthy baby and mommy and peaceful transition for the entire family including to-be big sister Coree Mae and for daddy Dustin and Mommy Cara.
Received: March 29, 2019
Anonymous
Prayers for the son of a cousin, Tyler. A couple weeks ago he suffered a severe stroke at the age of 37. He now is at On With Life in Ankeny. Prayers for his recovery, for his family and for the team of Dr.s and therapists working with him.
Received: March 25, 2019
Holli Barthel
Max, our 7 year old son, is scheduled to have his tonsils and adenoids removed on Friday. Please keep him in your prayers for Friday and the well following as he recovers. Thank you!
Received: March 10, 2019
Anonymous
My husband, John, is a member of your church. He had hip surgery the end of September. The hip didn't heal so he had to have a total hip replacement 2 weeks ago. He is not recovering as we had prayed and hoped for. He is still in rehab. Today he didn't know who I was and we have been together 24 years. I believe prayers do really help in recovery. Any, would be so appreciated. Bless you.
Received: February 28, 2019
Marisa Waldschmidt
Prayers for my family friends the Sandleback’s in Illinois after the passing of their father and husband Kevin from stage 4 cancer. Prayers for his wife Karen that she still feels joy that he is no longer in pain even through all the grief and pain. Prayer also for their two kids Matthew and Mitchell that they know their father is in a better place.
Received: February 24, 2019
Melissa Wyatt
Prayers for peace and comfort as my great-aunt Charlotte who has been admitted to hospice. Please pray for her family and care team. Pray for physical and spiritual comfort as she prepares to go Home.
Received: February 21, 2019
Margaret Smith
Pray for comfort and a peaceful release for my sister Charlotte. She is in last stage of cancer and is in hospice comfort care.
Received: February 21, 2019
Anonymous
One of my best friends who is in her early 30s had a hysterectomy recently for uterine cancer. She will be in the process of healing now physically and she and her husband are trying to decide what they can do to have a family in the future. Please pray for her with this hard decision and in the mending process both physically and emotionally after surgery!
Received: February 18, 2019
Sue Wilson
For Esta, who was in a tractor rollover accident last week. She is in ICU. She has lost one leg at the pelvis and the other at mid-thigh. Other multiple injuries including a crushed shoulder and elbow. Still not out of the woods. Facing multiple surgeries on arm and multiple surgeries for skin grafts. Please pray for recovery, strength, strong faith, friends who remain close, and God\\'s miraculous healing power..
Received: February 16, 2019
Sheila Oolman
I wanted to update our great nephews condition since the plane crash. He is home from hospital. He has 81stitches between his knee, chin & forehead. He has a lot of trauma to his chest area from the impact. He is also having flashbacks from the accident.
Please continue to pray for healing for Rolland and his girlfriend Taylor who is coordinating Dr appointments, screening his calls to keep the media away.
Many Thanks
Received: February 13, 2019
Ciara, Olivia, Sophia, and Lauren
A female chaperone for the youth beach trip this summer!!
Received: February 10, 2019
Sheila Oolman
Our great nephew Rolland was in a terrible cargo plane crash on Friday 02-08-19, just off the south coast of Florida. They crashed into the ocean after loosing both engines. The Captain did not survive, Rolland has numerous deep gashes over his body, broken shoulder and other injuries. We are asking for prayers for healing for Rolland and the family of the Captain.
Received: February 10, 2019
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Glynis Hikes
Please pray for our "team" of brothers and sisters at Gloria Dei to remain steadfast in God's word -- Pastor Phillips, Pastor Meyer, Pastor Johnson and all of the others who so unselfishly - and gladly (why???) - serve us and genuinely care about us and most importantly our salvation.
Much praise for our blessings of leadership in these very difficult times.
Received: January 7, 2019
This prayer has been answered!
Dorothy
Prayers for Tony as next Monday, Jan.14th, he will having shoulder for the second time. Prayers that the surgeon will be able to fix the problem he is having and that his recovery will go smoothly.
Received: January 7, 2019
Shane Brix
I graciously ask for prayer support for my wonderful, Christian mom, Lunda Weaver, who recently lost her Christian husband, Richard Weaver, who was also my beloved stepfather. He went to be with the Lord after complications from S.M.A.R.T. syndrome and related difficulties over several years. My mom is strong, but she is grieving and could use prayers from the greater Christian family asking for God's continuing strength and support. Much appreciated!
Received: January 6, 2019
Shane Brix
My 78-year-old dad (Dennis Brix) will be getting a pacemaker on Monday, January 7th, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. I graciously ask for prayer support, first, for God to bring dad into the fold of the saved, second, for the medical team as they care for dad, third, for dad\'s health overall before and after the procedure. I humbly appreciate all the prayer support from my Christian brothers and sisters!
Received: January 6, 2019
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Glynis Hikes
Please pray for my cousin's family who lost their 20-year old granddaughter in a car accident on New Year's Eve. She was a very courageous young lady who had turned her life around after difficulties in her early teens. Pray that God gives them comfort and understanding as they struggle to understand His plan for us.
Also, pray for my 88-year old aunt who recently suffered a bad fall. She is one tough lady who now has a very impressive pair of "shiners" -- she will be going through physical therapy and hopefully home thereafter
Received: January 4, 2019
Anne Sheeley
Claus Bunz had a heart attack and bypass surgery this past week. We are thankful for a wonderful medical team at Iowa Methodist Hospital. We ask for prayers of healing, strength and patience.
Received: December 30, 2018
Kaela
My husband and my friend Ryan Cherry was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma cancer mid August. Today we heard he is CANCER FREE! Prayers of thanksgiving! And thank you for the earlier prayers of healing.
Received: December 27, 2018
Polly Carver-Kimm
My mother had a stroke and is in the recovery phase. We are thankful for the recovery so far and are praying she will be able to live at home after her evaluation. She’s currently living with us and it can be challenging because of the stroke’s affects. Dad is in Alzheimer’s care and I’m struggling to understand God’s plan.
Received: December 23, 2018
Shelby King
Prayers for my mama please! She starts radiation today and will be doing 10 rounds. She will also have a PET scan and brain MRI.
Received: December 20, 2018
Anonymous
Please pray for my step mother and aunt as they have recently been diagnosed with cancer. Stepmother has a tumor in the esophagus region while my aunt has it in the pelvic bone region. Pray for strength, comfort of both people, their caretakers, family and friends and also for guiding the hand and mind of the medical staffs
Thank you for the prayers in advance
Received: December 20, 2018
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Marisa Waldschmidt
Please pray for Jimmy and i as he goes through a job change right now. Pray that his conversation with his previous employer is respectful and positive. Please pray also that the new job will be more beneficial to our plans in the future.
Received: December 19, 2018
ivan
Hello please pray for my financial situation to get better, for a miracle. Winter has been tough and costs enormous.. feeling hopeless. Thanks for praying.
Received: December 19, 2018
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Dorothy Garton
Prayers for the 18 yr old daughter of a friend, Grace. She is dealing with a possible serious health issue and awaiting test results and probable surgery.
Received: December 17, 2018
Anonymous
My step mom Barb has just found a cancerous tumor in her esophagus that will begin radiation and chemotherapy in the next two weeks.
Please pray to give her strength and guidance during this time. Lead her in whatever direction God desires
Received: December 16, 2018
Kristi
Please prayer for our son Cooper who is having surgery today to remove cancer that has recurred.
Received: December 13, 2018
Becky Fluegge
Please pray for my 13 year old nephew, Thomas, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor last Thursday. Pray for strength for my brother and sister-in-law, Nathan and Raffi, and for their two younger boys, Luca (10) and Liam (7). Also pray to give the doctors wisdom as treatment options appear to be limited at this point.
Received: December 11, 2018
Anonymous
Pray for Iowa Christian Academy financial situation. Pray that they seek God's guidence in the future of the school. Pray for the families, students and faculty.
Received: December 6, 2018
Shelby King
Continued prayers for my mom. She\'s in Iowa City in the ICU after her leg surgery. She lost a lot of blood during surgery and needed 4 units of blood. The tumor was bigger than they anticipated.
Received: December 5, 2018
Shelby King
We\\'ve had a crazy few weeks!
My mom is in Iowa City this morning, the 3rd, for a procedure on her kidney. Then tomorrow, the 4th, she will be having surgery on her leg. This will be the third surgery she\\'s had on her leg since April, when she fell and shattered her femur.
Also, yesterday the 2nd, my husband\\'s Grandmother fell at her church in Dallas, Texas. She broke her hip in multiple spots. My Father in Law, Chuck, left town right away to drive down and set up a plan for what to do because she\\'s almost 102 years old.
I work at a daycare center and one of our families lost the sad last week, he was only 40. He left behind a wife and two young boys.
Just prayers for everyone please!
Received: December 3, 2018
Dwight/Marilyn Carlson
First, we request thank you prayers for the successful surgery for daughter in law who was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Second we request a prayer for another daughter in law who will have cancer surgery on Tuesday. We ask for prayers that the surgery is successful.
Received: December 2, 2018
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Sarah Dunnagan
Prayer update for my brother Michael who has been awaiting a liver transplant as a result of sclerosing cholangitis. He has been notified to be at the hospital in Dallas at 3 am Friday morning. We had a "false alarm" just before Thanksgiving, so this call may also ultimately not result in an immediate transplant. Even if not tomorrow, though, a transplant seems imminent, and we give thanks for the answered prayers that he stay healthy enough to remain on the transplant list.
Please pray for my brother, the doctors who will perform this procedure if it does occur, for our acceptance of whatever the outcome, and for the family of the donor who are/will be grieving a loss of life to make this possible.
Received: November 29, 2018
Anonymous
Prayers for Emily please. She is going through some very rough personal times and having a hard time with the holiday times. She needs prayers for the peace only our Father can give.
Received: November 28, 2018
Jon Pittmann
My coworkers wife, Christina, was diagnosed with a brain tumor this past weekend. Please pray that God gives her strength and comfort as she goes through treatment. Also, please pray for her husband and family during this difficult time.
Received: November 26, 2018
Anonymous
Please pray for Pete Petersen as he is 95, in the hospital and not doing well. Pray for peace for him and his family as they expect he will be going to his Heavenly home very soon.
Received: November 11, 2018
Sue Wilson
We are in FL and ran into a man that we saw frequently at Burger King last year. His son is severely challenged mentally and probably in his 40s. For instance, he can not really feed himself and does not walk well. His father is now caring for him alone, as his wife has passed away since we last saw them. In FL the son is on a waiting list for care aid. Currently his father (in his 70s) gets 10 hours a month of aid from Medicare. Please pray that this man and his son become known to people who can really be used by God to ease their burden. I don't know their names, but our Master does! Thanks!
Received: November 6, 2018
sue wilson
This is an update on Clarabelle Wilson (Roger\'s mom). Her memory is pretty bad. The doctors have her on meds for UTI, but it now seems that she also has had a stroke. Memory is spotty. Please continue prayers for her. She will most likely be in nursing home from now on.
Received: November 6, 2018
Cory Nydene
Please pray for my father, Dale, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor this week and will be undergoing surgery on Friday. Pray for his strength and the doctors and staff who perform this delicate operation. Also extend prayers to my mother and our family as we help him through this journey.
Received: November 4, 2018
Marvin & Nancy Freund
Thank you for your prayers. It is with heavy hearts we are letting you know that our dear Freund, Denny Chase has gone to be with his Lord. He passed away around midnight.
Received: October 30, 2018
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Sue Wilson
Roger\'s mom, Clarabelle Wilson, who is 95, is having a new symptom of not being able to speak more than a word or two at a time, plus other symptoms. Blood tests to start Monday to check for an infection of some sort. Please also pray that she comes to understand Jesus\' love and salvation. Please pray for family as all complicated lives of children and grandchildren sort of go into holding pattern in widespread states, while we wait to see how things go for a beloved mom, mother-in-law and grandmother. Thanks!
Received: October 28, 2018
Nancy & Marvin Freund
Friend Denny Chase Open heart surgery/valve replaced with blockage this week Strong Christian friend Doctors & caregivers Their family for strength
Received: October 28, 2018
Anonymous
I was recommended to apply for a new job opportunity today. Although I think I'm happy in my current position I pray that God guides me according to His plan
Received: October 26, 2018
Audrey B
Please pray for my son, James and daughter, Michele who are both trying to get employment at my company. They both have had many difficulties. I am hoping for good things and success with the help of prayers.
Received: October 23, 2018
Alexander Webb
My Grammy (Ruthann Webb) in TN is healing from heart surgery.
Received: October 20, 2018
Anonymous
Please pray for a student I had this past year. She passed away this morning. Needing prayers for the family that the Lord will heal their pain just as they have healed hers. She is with the Lord now without pain and suffering.
Received: October 10, 2018
Brenda Gilster
Please be with the Johnson family of Grimes. An amazing father of 3 and husband lost his battle with cancer today, October 5th. They would appreciate any love and prayers sent their way.
Received: October 5, 2018
Evan Hennis
Please pray for Pastor Mike Maddick from State Center, IA. He is nearing the end of his earthly journey. He has served the Lutheran Church for over 30 years.
Received: September 29, 2018
Anonymous
Pray for my wife being laid off soon. My battle with addiction and for the health of my mother and father. God\'s blessing to all. Amen
Received: September 23, 2018
Tim Phillips
Please pray for Terri Thompson who was severely injured in a car accident and is having emergency surgery to save her legs.
Received: September 15, 2018
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Dorothy
Prayers for Aunt and Godmother,Susie Young. She is in Hospice care and everyday is closer to going home to our Lord and Savour.
Received: September 8, 2018
Rachel Onsrud
Please keep my dad and our family in your prayers as he has moved to the hospice facility in Marshalltown. He has decided not to do dialysis and is in the end stages of kidney failure. Thank you.
Received: September 7, 2018
Marisa Waldschmidt
Please pray for my husband Jimmy as he is going into surgery today to fix his broken hand. Pray for a fast recovery and for the surgeon’s steady hand.
Received: September 7, 2018
Devi Schultz
God, please be with the military and all those who protect our country. Please be with our country's leadership. Please be with our schools and all those who educate our children. Amen
Received: September 3, 2018
Glynis HIkes
Shannon Smuck has gone home to heaven. Please pray for her two little girls, husband and the rest of her family.
Received: September 3, 2018
Bonnie Wharton
My sister has just found out she has a very aggressive lung cancer please pray for her recovery.
Received: August 28, 2018
Rick oudekerk
Asking prayers for my sister-in-law barb selking from hillbouro tx she is Bonnie Wharton oudekerk sister she found out last week she has fast growing throt cancer never smoked are been around smoking the chemo is kicking her butt and then Bonnie had a mammogram last Wed had to go back they found something might turn to cancer asking for prayers pray for both of them thanks
Received: August 27, 2018
Dylan Shoemaker
A good friend of ours, Ryan Cherry, was suddenly diagnosed with stage 4 Lymphoma Cancer this past week. We ask you to help us pray for strength for him and his wife Jazzmine as they fight this battle. We also ask you pray for my wife, Kaela and I, for God to give us the words to comfort him and show him the love of God.
Currently Ryan is at Mercy Hospital downtown Des Moines in the Cancer wing finishing his first of 6 rounds of chemo.
-Dylan and Kaela Shoemaker
Received: August 26, 2018
Audra Meyeraan
I am posting this for our neighbor whose 3 yr old (I think that is her age) daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia in July. Although after just a few weeks of treatment her tests show 0.000% of cancer cells, she must continue with treatments for at least 2.5 years. It has been a trying month and they have a long road ahead of them. She\'s constantly asking for prayers for her daughter and family. With my neighbor\'s permission, I have copied and posted her latest request for more prayers. Thank you in advance fellow GCLC members.
Per Amy Nesbitt: \"I know I’ve been requesting a lot of prayers for Aila and hate to be annoying but please keep her in your prayers if you would..and our family... all weekend she was running high fevers and now her temps have actually dropped and have been running extremely low; she will also be having surgery to place her port as she has been doing Ivs and meds thru a picc line, since she stopped breathing on their first attempt to place a port a month ago. She will be also receiving chemo in her spine and will be starting another round of chemo (that are likely the cause of the high fevers) tomorrow morning. So please please pray hard for her I have so much anxiety as it brings me back to the first attempt and I guess I’m even more nervous since she will be going under heavy sedation
Received: August 20, 2018
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Anonymous
Our friend Logan will undergo surgery to have a heart monitor implanted at Mayo Clinic next week. We are asking for God to be with Logan during his surgery.
Received: August 20, 2018
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Nick Bierman
I ask all who can to pray for my girlfriend\'s sister, Moriah Pitcher. On Wednesday, August 15, an MRI scan revealed that she has a tumor in part of her brain. Moriah is scheduled to have the tumor removed on August 20. Her neurosurgeon believes the tumor is likely benign, but this cannot be determined for sure until the tumor is removed and pathology tests are performed. I ask that you pray for peace of mind for Moriah as the surgery date approaches, as well as for God to watch over her family and friends in this difficult time.
Received: August 16, 2018
Glynis Hikes
Shannon Smuck has been moved to hospice this week. Please pray for her family for strength to deal with this and for God to give them peace. It has been a very difficult battle for them. Also pray for my husband\'s West Point classmate who lost his wife to cancer this week.
Received: August 11, 2018
Anonymous
Prayers for a young mother, Tori, who is going through some tough mental illness problems. Prayers that our loving Father will give her the peace that only He can give.
Received: August 10, 2018
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Anonymous
Prayers for a friend, Bev, who is having surgery on Monday, Aug. 13. She is having both knees replaced. Prayers for her during surgery, her surgeon and nurses who will be taking care of her.
Received: August 10, 2018
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