Prayer Wall
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Pastor Tim.
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!
Donna Schoenfeld
Thank you for prayers for my aunt and uncle who have Covid. Sadly, he passed away this morning. My aunt is still on oxygen but fighting. Please continue to pray for her and their family.
Received: January 22, 2021
Tim Phillips
Please pray for my niece Annie and her newborn daughter Ellie who is in the NICU.
Received: January 16, 2021
Anonymous
Please pray for my friend Katie. Through her work as a speech pathologist she has gotten to know an elderly women who recently passed from COVID. Katie herself is fighting COVID for a month.
Received: January 16, 2021
Anonymous
Please pray for my friend Sean as his grandma lost her battle with cancer.
Received: January 16, 2021
Don Scott
My brother Greg is in hospice. Please pray for him and his family.
Received: January 16, 2021
Dorothy Garton
Prayers for my cousin, Penny. She is in the hospital in Seattle WA being treated for a rare nerve/spinal inflammation. She’s been there for over a week and will be there longer going through intense physical therapy. Prayers for those taking care of her and for her full recovery.
Received: January 13, 2021
Barb Moore
Please pray for my granddaughter, Sydney who tested positive with Covid. She is pregnant so please pray for her healing & that the baby will be healthy.
Received: January 11, 2021
DOROTHY GARTON
Prayers for a dear friend (Dora) who is hospitalized awaiting back surgery. She has been in horrible pain for a long time and with the help of the well trained surgeons and our Lord's loving hands, she will have relief. Her surgery is scheduled for this Monday the 11th. She will then be in rehab for a while before returning home.
Received: January 10, 2021
Karen Buchholz
My cousin Mary has been a caretaker for several years for my aunt who passed away recently. I just learned that she is going through treatment for breast cancer. Please pray for healing and for peace as she undergoes treatment and as she mourns for her mom.
Received: January 9, 2021
Don
Please pray for spiritual and physical healing for my brother Greg and his family. He is hospitalized with multiple seizures. After surviving brain cancer another tumor was found.
Received: January 9, 2021
Holli Barthel
a friend and previous coworker lost her battle with pancreatic cancer this morning. she is home with Jesus, but please pray for her mother and three grown children who mourn their beloved. they only had three short months to say their earthly goodbyes. pray that the Lord grant them His peace until they can reunite in Heaven. thank you!
Received: January 8, 2021
Karen Seltz
Please pray for my mother’s healing ... both physically and emotionally. She is healing from a broken neck and a broken lower back. Now she is being hospitalized for confusion and is somewhat delirious. Thank you.
Received: December 29, 2020
Anonymous
Thank you Father for the knowledge you have given to the scientists and researchers that developed the vaccines that will be given out soon. Please bless the healthcare workers with health and give them peace as they struggle through this difficult time. Please be with all the people who have been struck with this virus, give them strength and healing. Please be with their family and friends, give them strength and comfort. We look forward to the celebration of Jesus' birth with renewed hope and joy.
Received: December 12, 2020
Nancy Schwartz
Please pray for our neighbors, Pat and Holly, who just lost their husband/father to COVID. Please pray for our Heavenly Father to give them comfort at this time and for them to feel HIS love surrounding them.
Received: November 30, 2020
Anonymous
Please pray for my neighbors as they are fighting Covid. Thomas is in ICU and has been on a vent for a week. Please pray for his body to fight this horrible virus and for all the people caring for him. Prayers also for his wife, Pat. Prayers for her healing and for comfort.
Received: November 25, 2020
Loren Bell
For healing and comfort from the Coronavirus for Kellie Markey (a very much needed operator of Dorothy’s House)! All are at a real loss with out her full recovery!
Received: November 24, 2020
Theresa Sawyer
Please pray for my daughter Katy who is up at college with Covid-19 and feeling very ill, that she may get through this quickly and have strength to quarantine there alone.
Received: November 22, 2020
Margaret Smith
Shelby King in the hospital having her baby girl. She’s 37 weeks. Prayers for her, Kevin and baby.
Received: November 19, 2020
Crystal Palmer
My 16 and 11 year old grands were on site at a parking lot when a child was struck by a vehicle and died. The 11 year old saw the child after the incident. Both of my grands and all who were present are very traumatized. Thank you.
Received: November 16, 2020
Sandy Williams
I am asking for prayers for my 84 year old mother-in-law in Fort Dodge who is Covid-19 positive, and for all of the family members and others who may have been exposed. Thank you.
Received: November 15, 2020
Sheila Oolman
Prayers for Steve Miller whose daughter Tessa. She is at Iowa City with Covid-19 and they don't expect her to make it thru the day, Her husband and kids had it earlier in October, Tessa had had it since mid October.
Received: November 10, 2020
Andrea
My sister's mother in law, Pam, was and a motorcycle accident over the summer. She was just about to go back to work recently, but her husband, Randy, was diagnosed with Covid a week or so ago. Randy was admitted to the hospital today and was diagnosed with viral pneumonia. Please pray for both Pam and Randy. Pam for continued recovery from her accident, and Randy for recovery from Covid and Pneumonia. Thank you.
Received: November 7, 2020
Anonymous
That Christians of our nation will unite in prayer for our country; that we will cease squabbling over secular/political matters and instead join in sharing the gospel with all those we know, that the world will know we are Christians by our love for one another.
Received: November 7, 2020
Melodi
My husband John just lost his job this morning. Please pray for guidance as we navigate this situation and that we have patience and and understanding with each other while our emotions are running high.
Received: November 6, 2020
Dorothy Garton
Prayers for a dear friend, Laura. She has an in home daycare and has found out one of her 2yr olds is positive for Covid. Laura is in quarantine now and the daycare is closed. Pray for the children and families that have been under her care and specially the little one that is positive. Prayers for the other families that they will be safe from the virus.
Received: November 2, 2020
Dorothy Garton
Prayers for my brother-in-law, Ron. We just found out from his daughter that his cancer in his lung has returned again for the third time. He will begin treatment at the end of the month.
Received: October 21, 2020
Anonymous
A friend of ours, Shelly, has diabetes and has been experiencing complications for a good while. Tomorrow (10/21) she is having surgery to remove all of her toes on one foot. She is absolutely terrified. Please pray for her peace as well as a successful surgery and as quick of a recovery as possible. Also pray for her to be able to get her diabetes under control. She does not believe in God so I also pray that she finds him through all of her difficulties and finds the peace that only He can give.
Received: October 20, 2020
Polly
My father has Alzheimer’s and is in the Lutheran Home in Vinton. They have several cases of COVID, including in the memory care unit. Dad is also failing physically. I have not been able to visit him since March. He is a great man and devout Christian. I want him to be with Jesus, but I do not want to lose him. I am just praying for him to feel Jesus with him and to not be sad or suffering. I pray for his health and safety. Please keep him in your prayers, as well as my wonderful Christian mom, who is also in a care center.
Received: October 18, 2020
Marisa Waldschmidt
Please pray for a quick and healthy recovery as both my husband and I are showing symptoms of COVID. We are both very tired and need energy and strength. Pray for all other teachers and their students as they try and stay safe from this virus.
Received: October 17, 2020
bill kramer
Your prayers are requested for my daughter, Karol, who tested positive for covid-19 yesterday. Last Sunday eve. she developed congestion, became stuffed up much like a head cold ,etc., but no fever. Her husband, Luke, developed a fever yesterday and has been tested but has not yet received the results. It appears he also may have the virus. It is interesting that their exhibited symptoms are different. I was with them last Wed. eve and may have been exposed although I feel fine. I will be tested tomorrow morning.
Received: October 14, 2020
Lisa Scherer
Our friend, Omar, was diagnosed with Covid not quite a week ago. Today, he was put on a ventilator. He is in his 40s and totally healthy before this. He "should" be in the category of people who get it and it no more than a bad cold. Unfortunately, the virus doesn't care what it "should" do. He is the sole provider for his family. They moved here from India several years ago and became full US citizens just a few months ago. Please pray for a full recovery for Omar and his family. His daughter, Ziva, also had covid but appears to be recovered. Shemin, the mom, and Zuhayr, big brother, have not gotten the virus yet. Zuhayr suffered a major stroke about 4 years ago. He is a junior in high school now. I'm rather sure it would be very serious if he gets it since he was not able to fully recover from the stroke he had. Please lift this whole family in prayer.
Received: October 13, 2020
Dorothy Garton
Prayers for my cousin, Dan. He continues his 15 yr battle with Multiple Myeloma with another and new round of chemo therapy. This one in his words is "kicking" him hard. Prayers for his strength and faith and for strength for his wife and family.
Received: October 5, 2020
Sheila Oolman
Prayers are requested for a friends husband, Chad who had open heart/triple bypass on Monday. He is out of ICU, doing better, but has always to go.
Received: October 4, 2020
Theresa Sawyer
Please pray for healing for my mother. She had a fall and now is in a lot of back pain and we wait for her to get an MRI.
Received: September 27, 2020
Kayllene Clymer
Please pray for my dear friend Dave & his daughter Vivian who live in Alaska. They are going through a rough patch, she's 12, and they are both hurting.
Received: September 25, 2020
Paula Harle
A dear friend's 17 year old son has Ewing Sarcoma Cancer. A rare and agressive cancer of the bone and soft tissue. He is about to undergo intensive radiation and chemotherapy treatments and possible surgeries. Please pray for this young man and his family. They are dear sweet people.
Received: September 23, 2020
Dorothy Garton
Please pray for my dear friend Bev. Her daughter tested positive last week for the virus and now the rest of the household is positive.
Received: September 20, 2020
Crystal Palmer
Please pray hedge of protection around my son and his troop as they are deployed through the US Army in a "dangerous" job. Thank you!
Received: September 20, 2020
Anonymous
Speaking of Hurricane Sally, there is a young man, Brad, who has been working on some steel screens for my yard (he does amazing work!). In the design process we have gotten to know each other and because he is a young man he feels a bit like a son. He wrote me on Wednesday to apologize (like he needed too) because his business had been destroyed by Sally. All the doors had been blown in, his equipment had been damaged, and he had no electricity but, in spite of that, he reached out to me. He said my order would be delayed. He apologized profusely. I told him no worries and that I would pray for him - so I am and I am hoping others will as well. Thanks.
Received: September 19, 2020
Anonymous
Please pray for my brother who went to the hospital today. Thank you!
Received: September 16, 2020
Monica Parsch
Pray for my sister and her neighbors who have hurricane Sally above them and also for all my friends in Ft Walton Beach who are also experiencing Sally. There is much destruction and much flooding. Thanks
Received: September 16, 2020
shela Oolman
Prayers for the Hoyer family, after Brenda passed away from brain cancer.
Received: September 16, 2020
Anonymous
My dad is having health issues and is having biopsy surgery today. Please pray for the doctors, nurses and staff that it goes well and they find the cause. Please pray that my dad remains strong and is able to handle the isolation hospital stays require during the pandemic. Thank you.
Received: September 15, 2020
Barb Moore
I had hiatal hernia surgery on Sept 8. Please pray for healing. Also please pray for my son Brandon who lives in Illinois. He has Covid & is isolating at home.
Thanks you.
Received: September 13, 2020
Anonymous
I just wanted to update the post from August 13th regarding my children's former taekwondo teacher, Dave, and covid-19. After two rounds on breathing support and being in the ICU, he is now home with his family. I know he has a long road of recovery ahead of him but prayers for him surviving covid-19 and getting to go home have been answered.
Received: September 12, 2020
Dorothy Garton
Prayers for rain for Oregon and California. We have a niece and family in southern Oregon and the fires there are close. My husbands brother in Eugene area and the air quality is worse. He has COPD so not good. A friend in Napa and concerned about fires in his area too. Prayers for winds to get rid of the smoke and rain to put out the fires.
Received: September 11, 2020
Sheila Oolman
Prayers have been requested for one our Supervisors's wife Rosie. She had a stroke a couple of weeks ago. He needs to be with her to help at this time. Pray for Rosie's health and Ed [husband] as he is concerned about not being at work to do his job.
Received: September 4, 2020
Sheila Oolman
I am requesting prayers for Barbara McKinnon who is have some serious health issues.
Received: September 4, 2020
athena anderson
Please keep my staff and friend Angela Hagen in your prayers her ex son in law was killed in a motorcyle accident on saturday i'm not sure when the visitaton or funeral is going to be yet and i know her and her family is going through a really hard time right now and they need all the prayers they can get right now
Received: September 1, 2020
TJ
Praying for healing of digestive concerns for my 82 yr old dad Papa Joe. Praying he can retain his food and get the proper nourishment for his body to regain his strength. Praying his blood pressure and other vitals stay in normal ranges. Praying for his healing, restoration of his health and overall well being.
Received: August 27, 2020
Abi Fortsch
Please pray for my mom, who was recently diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.
Received: August 16, 2020
Marisa Waldschmidt
Please pray for my neighbor and his family across the street. We just found out that his wife and young son were deported back to Mexico and he has become depressed without his family together. Pray that their journey together is quick and they can continue to make a great life for themselves.
Received: August 15, 2020
Barb Miles
Pray for my cousin who has COVID and is now on the ventilator for his second time. Also, prayers for his wife who is recovering at home under the care of a daughter. They live in Missouri, Cape Girardeau.
Received: August 14, 2020
Anonymous
My children's former taekwondo teacher, Dave, tested positive for covid-19 about two weeks ago. He has a lot of preexisting conditions and we recently found out that he is in the ICU. Please pray for his complete recovery as well as for his daughter and wife. Thanks.
Received: August 13, 2020
Anonymous
My prayer is for my sister, Darlis.
She battled cancer for 6 months and was then given the all clear in May, only to find out last week that it has returned.
Now scheduled for bone marrow procedure and chemo.
I pray she stays strong and the lord helps with her to continue the fight
Received: August 11, 2020
This prayer has been answered!
Anonymous
A family friend had a tractor accident today and broke his hip. Going into surgery now. Please pray for him, his family and doctors.
Received: August 8, 2020
Sheila Oolman
Please pray for the family of Homero Carrillo who was killed in a construction accident yesterday. He is an employee where I work.
Received: August 6, 2020
Gayle McGilvrey
Please pray for a friend of mine, Lora. She is having neck surgery, Aug 6, and lower back surgery Sept 18. Please pray for God to guide the doctors and other medical personnel during the "successful" surgeries and for a speedy recovery. I'm staying with her starting Aug 12th. I pray I can help her with whatever she needs.
Received: August 3, 2020
Anonymous
Please, pray that Jason & his family trust Jesus as their Savior and Lord. They don't believe God exists. Pray that they see Jesus is trust-worthy. Please, pray for me to have wisdom in my interactions.
Received: August 1, 2020
Anonymous
Please pray for our daughter as she struggles with addiction problems. We are so afraid for her precious life.
Received: July 31, 2020
Katelyn Oolman
My aunt was diagnosed with lung and liver cancer last week. Please pray for a smooth treatment and a full recovery.
Received: July 27, 2020
Polly
Please pray for the Lord to guide me in my job search and give me peace.
Received: July 26, 2020
Kristel Linberg
Please pray for my mom who is in a nursing care facility with a Covid outbreak. So far, 14 have died. 13 residents and 1 nurse. She continues to test negative. Every week I wait for the call. I feel so helpless. I am trying hard not to judge those who choose not to wear a mask, but I am struggling. God forgive me.
Received: July 22, 2020
Sheila Oolman
Prayers for Brenda Smith [Pastor Hoyer's daughter] who is now in Hospice, after having a brain tumor, surgery and chemo.
Received: July 19, 2020
Anonymous
Please pray for my daughter and newborn baby, just born this morning. Mama and baby are doing great! They are members at Gloria Dei. Thank you!
Received: July 17, 2020
Anonymous
Please pray for gentle refreshing rain. If it is God's will. When it is God's will. In Jesus's name. Amen
Received: July 17, 2020
Phyllis Chapman
My 94 yr old mother-in-law broke her fibula Saturday. She had surgery to repair on Tuesday. She had a bad case of shingles in May that has developed into PHN- severe random pain episodes along that site on her face and neck.
Is supposed to be discharged from Methodist West tomorrow to rehab floor at Kennybrook in Grimes. Of course no one can go to see her there because of the Covid shutdown.
Prayers for her and the staff there for their efforts to help her and that her PHN pain and leg pain to end.
Thank you so much
Phyllis
Received: July 16, 2020
Anonymous
My son, Jack, is having open heart surgery on Tuesday, July 14. He’s just a week shy of his first birthday! Please pray for Jack to be comforted by God’s presence, and not to feel fear or loneliness. Pray for him to have strength and tenacity, and healing. Pray the surgeon’s hands and decisions are guided by the Holy Spirit. Pray for faith and strength for my husband and I, for us to be there for our little one in any way he needs in the coming days of surgery and weeks of recovery. And for Jack’s older brother to have faith And strength in Christ during this time as well. Thank you.
Received: July 10, 2020
Ralph Aufdenkamp
Please pray for Rustin Aufdenkamp as he is scheduled to have brain surgery for his epilepsy July 8. He will be in the hospital for 2 weeks and then have a second scheduled surgery.
Received: July 7, 2020
Anonymous
My son and I recently arrived at Gloria Dei after I filed for divorce from my abusive husband. Please pray for peace as we adjust and protect us from him as we proceed forward.
Received: July 7, 2020
Dorothy Garton
Prayers for my husband's Aunt Lavern. She has been placed in a care facility to help her with regaining her strength and to stabilize her meds. She's 92 yrs old and is struggling with the isolation with being away from her family and home. Please Father, give her peace and give her family strength during these trying times.
Received: July 5, 2020
carol dickey
Please pray for my brother-in-law who had major abdominal surgery and has had complications. This has been hard on my sister as she cannot see him and the hospital has not been good about calling her everyday with an update. Surgeon has been great.
Received: July 5, 2020
Sally K Dehnert
Please pray for healing for Mike. He had 33 radiation and 5 chemo treatments. His body is battered. We need prayers for healing, strength, peace and patience.
Received: July 3, 2020
Anonymous
Please pray for my family as we debate relocating to Des Moines. Prayers that I recognize the Lord's road that he wants us to follow not my own wants and needs.
Received: July 2, 2020
Katelyn Oolman
Yesterday my aunt Julie found out she has liver cancer. Please pray for her recovery.
Received: July 2, 2020
Anonymous
help with prayers for my son Dan business be successful and financially independent, it's taking toll on us as parents, and we are over 70 years. Please help him and his girlfriend get married, have a happy and prosperous marriage. Help us sell our condo quickly and move to a smaller unit where we can afford it. I have so many issues in my life, it's too much for me to take.
Received: June 30, 2020
Anonymous
Pray that Jason would recognize Jesus loves him and accept Jesus as his Savior and Lord.
Received: June 20, 2020
This prayer has been answered!
Pastor Tim
Please pray for our one day old grandson Trenton who is in the NICU with an infection.
Update! We are happy to share that Trenton is home and doing great! Thank you for your prayers!
Received: June 14, 2020
Melodi McKeighan
Please LORD please help us stop racism but also the violence, destruction and vandalism that is happening with the protests. Be with the businesses and families who have suffered because of Covid-19 and now this. Please stop the additional vandalism and erasure of our country’s history but open up discussions and healing so we may all learn, heal and move forward as One Nation Under God.
Received: June 13, 2020
Melodi McKeighan
Thank you for all your prayers for John and his cousin Pat Anderson. She went to be with the LORD and is now free from her pain, cancer, diabetes and paralysis. I still pray for John to accept Christ plus peace and healing. Thank you!
Received: June 13, 2020
Sheila Oolman
Prayers for healing for our niece Michelle who suffered a severe concussion & sprained wrist.
Received: June 13, 2020
Merlin and Nancy Siefkeen
We are asking for your prayers for Nancy's brother, Marlin, who is struggling with after effects of a stroke and for her sister, Lorrie, who has been hospitalized with Sepsis. Neither can have family with them.
Received: June 7, 2020
Sheila Oolman
Our neighbor Wendy is on her way to the Mayo Clinic for test to way her kidneys are only working at 37%. She had a pancreas transplant last fall. Prayers for an answer, and peace to accept the answer.
Received: June 6, 2020
Raajiv
Please pray for me that I may be able to get back my doctor internship job which I had lost due to illness as soon as possible. Thank you for praying for me.
Received: June 5, 2020
Pastor Tim
Please pray for the end of racism.Pray those who have been victims of racism to find healing in Jesus. Pray for those who are perpetrators of racism to repent and change. Pray for the healing of our nation and for the protection and safety of everyone.
Received: May 31, 2020
Sheila Oolman
Our neighbor Wendy had a pancreas transplant last fall, now her numbers are way down for her kidneys. She is to have more tests this week & a zoom meeting with her transplant team on Wednesday. We ask for prayers of peace for Wendy & her family while they wait to find out what the next step is.
Received: May 31, 2020
Pastor Tim
Please pray for Mike Williams who is in the ICU with liver failure.
Received: May 24, 2020
Anonymous
Please be praying for my long term care facility. We are a dementia facility and last week we lost many residents to COVID or the isolation effects of COVID. We lost 3 on Friday alone. It is weighing so heavy on everyone. Please pray for all the staff, family and residents as we battle This.
Received: May 24, 2020
Robert and Diane Knief
Bob's mother, Darlene Knief, passed away on Mothers' Day. Please pray for Bob's father, Lawrence and for her family. Please also pray for safe travel for her family as they travel to Iowa for her memorial service. Thank you.
Received: May 12, 2020
Melodi
John’s cousin’s cancer has spread. She will go into hospice as soon as possible. Please pray for Pat and her family to have peace especially when they can’t visit.
Received: April 30, 2020
Anonymous
For the children around the world especially those in abusive situations.
Received: April 23, 2020
David Buchholz
Fred Bathel, a true friend of mine, had surgery Monday April 20 to repair a heart defect. His only request is prayers for himself, his family and all medical professionals involved in his care.
Received: April 22, 2020
Anonymous
My 88 year old mother lives alone and has had health problems. She tries to keep up her spirits though some days are difficult. Please pray for peace, strength and healing.
Received: April 21, 2020
David Buchholz
My close friend, Fred Bathel, is having open heart surgery to repair a defect on Monday April 18. Please pray for him and all health care professionals involved as well as his family. May God grant him complete success and a speedy recovery! Thank You!
Received: April 19, 2020
Sheila
Our great nephew, what hit in head with a 4’x6’ beam, while renovating a 140 yr. old home. He is at home with a large gash. Praying for healing.
Received: April 15, 2020
MARNA BILLINGS
We think our daughter-in-law has coronavirus. Our son dropped her off at the ER so she could get an IV so she stays hydrated.
Received: April 8, 2020
Anonymous
Please pray for those in other countries who have little resources, especially the children.
Received: April 3, 2020
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