Prayer Wall

Connie M

Our pastors have been going non-stop to do the Advent services, Bible studies, visiting the sick, doing the Saturday & Sunday services & all their other work.

We need to pray for them always but especially for all the Christmas Eve services coming up tomorrow. God has been so good giving us these amazing pastors, Joe, Ben, & Tim. Thank you

Received: December 23, 2022

Anonymous

For the past week I have been asking for prayers for my contractor's son, Liam, and his family. They have requested immediate prayers. The doctors decided to do another MRI because his neurological signs were not improving. They discovered that the infection, rather than improving as expected, is spreading. He is being rushed into very dangerous brain surgery and may not make it. Please pray for Liam as well as his parent's, Joe and Jana, and his whole family. Thanks.

Received: December 21, 2022

Anonymous

On December 14th I asked for prayers for my contractor's son who had just been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The day I posted it he was being air lifted to Iowa City. He did not make it that day because he crashed (physically) when they tried to transport him and had to be returned to the hospital here. The next day he made it to Iowa City and now I have an update. In Iowa City they discovered that he did not have a brain tumor. He actually has an abscess and massive infection of the brain stem. He is still very fragile (because it involves his brain stem) but if he survives he could completely recover. The family said "Keep up the prayers because it's working!" So, thanks so much for the prayers (and keep them up) because this family might just get a miracle. That would would be the best Christmas gift ever!

Received: December 17, 2022

Anonymous

I would appreciate prayers for my contractor's family. His 12 year old son has been having some issues and they just discovered why this morning and he is being air lifted to Iowa City. He has a tumor wrap around his spinal cord and he is not expected to survive surgery. If he does, he is not expected to live more than six months. Just a month ago his son was playing football. My understanding is that Joe is absolutely falling apart while his wife is trying to hold things together. Please pray for Joe and Jana, their son, and the entire family. I don't honestly know what to pray for exactly but, perhaps, at times like these all you can ask for for God to be with them through these difficult times.

Received: December 14, 2022

Dorothy Garton

Prayers for my Dad. He’s having a lot of pain in his right ear and right side of his face. He has had trouble swallowing for a long time and now can only drink. Prayers that the Doctors will be lead by God to find a solution to help him.

Received: November 16, 2022

Dylan Shoemaker

Owen Braungardt, wrestler at Grandview, injured his shoulder wrestling in a tournament last weekend. Prayers for a complete and swift recovery!

Received: November 16, 2022

Karen Bergman

I feel a week ago and was in the hospital 5 days afterwards. Since I have been released I have a mobility problems. I have no family or friends and the neighbors don't care enough to check on me even though they know what happened. My finances are dwindling. Please pray for me. I feel like I have already died and I'm waiting at hell's gate.

Received: November 14, 2022

Anonymous

Please pray for baby Vivian who is being transferred to Iowa City. Pray for wisdom for the medical team so she gets the best care and strength for her parents.

Received: November 11, 2022

Anonymous

Hi my name is Jason and I am a teacher. Please pray for me for the strength to teach classes and to handle and manage them successfully this year and to have good relationships with people at work. Thanks

Received: November 8, 2022

Jim Weirich

Dear and Special Prayer Warriors:

It was 28 years ago when old Missionary Gary met Rev. Dan Heuer and his dear family at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Davenport, Nebraska. Dan's wife, Deb, was just ready to deliver their son and I could tell immediately that this family was truly NOT NORMAL! They were special!

The years have passed so quickly and our friendship has grown and grown over the years! They are truly "part of my real family"!!! This morning I received a call from Deb, that Pastor Heuer is in the hospital dealing with fluid on his lungs from the impact of the cancer that is attacking his body.

The Heuer family lives in Fremont, Nebraska and we would ask each of you dear prayer warriors to pray for Pastor Heuer and his dear family in the days that lie ahead, that God's will might be done and that they might receive the peace and comfort that can only come from the hand of our Heavenly Father.

Thank you so much for your prayers!

OLD MISSIONARY GARY

Received: October 31, 2022

Dorothy Garton

Prayers for my Uncle Ray who is in the hospital with pneumonia and an infection.

Received: October 24, 2022

Brenda M

Continued prayers needed for Dalend. He has made such great progress. He’s just having a hard time getting over another hurdle.

Received: October 21, 2022

Anonymous

Neighbor Gene Davis heart surgery was a complete success. 4 weeks out he's standing in my driveway. Thank you all for your prayers, he was ready no matter what.

Received: October 15, 2022

Jim Weirich

A prayer of thanksgiving that JoAnn Drake's PET scan showed that the tumor in the sternum area is gone. She won't have to do chemo at this time and will continue with immunotherapy. She'll have to do PET scans every 3 months.

Received: October 14, 2022

Dorothy Garton

Prayers for my cousin, Penny. She is hospitalized with transverse myelitis and is struggling. Prayers for recovery and strength.

Received: October 12, 2022

Jim Weirich

JoAnn Drake had the PleurX drainage catheter removed yesterday. Pray that her lungs continue to heal so she can start chemotherapy. She has a PET/Ct scan on Friday. Pray that the scan shows improvement.

Received: October 5, 2022

Shirley Schmidt

My brother-in-law (Robert) is being treated for Leukemia. He will have four weeks of intense treatment. Prayers for him and his family would be appreciated. Thank you very much.

Received: October 2, 2022

Brenda Mackey

Continued prayers for Dalend while hospitalized at Mercy West. He’s recovering from Sepsis and associated medical conditions. He specifically needs prayers for comfort, pain control, lower kidney numbers, antibiotics to rid all infections, continued better swallowing and speech and complete healing.

Received: October 2, 2022

Polly

Your prayers are working! My friend Ann has been moved out of ICU. Please continue to keep her in your prayers as God strengthens her body from the bone marrow transplant.

Received: September 24, 2022

Rhonda Morris

Jackie Lark is in the hospital tonight with a diverticulitis attack and expected to be there a couple of days. I know she is one of your Stephen Ministers… she is also my sister. I just wanted to let you know in case she hasn’t passed on this news to you.

Thank you for your prayers,

God bless and keep you,

Rhonda

Received: September 22, 2022

Jim Weirich

JoAnn Drake is back in the hospital with what they believe is pneumonia. She'll have a biopsy tomorrow and will also have her left lung flushed out. Pray for strength, patience and peace during this time

Received: September 15, 2022

Sheila Oolman

Prayers are requested for a friend of ours Gloria Brewer. Gloria has been diagnosed with Lung Cancer, oxygen is not working so the Drs. will be starting Chemo as soon as possible. Prayers for Gloria and her husband Jay.

Received: September 9, 2022

Melodi McKeighan

My friend’s husband was just released from a center that treats addiction and mental illness. Please pray for him for strength and for her as a caretaker and wife. She works full time with me and has had to run his contracting business while he has been recovering. She is exhausted

Received: August 27, 2022

Dorothy Garton

Prayers of thanksgiving for my brother-in-law, Shane. He is much improved from his stroke 2 wks ago and continues to recover. Needs prayers though for another brother-in-law, Ron. He’s hospitalized with cancer and collapsed lungs.

Received: August 17, 2022

Anonymous

First off, thank you to everyone.

My wife has been struggling at her job and could take any and all support in her journey at getting better with things she is learning. She wants to do the best she can, but has had difficulties she is trying to overcome. Again, thank you to everyone, it really means the world to me.

Received: August 9, 2022

James Weirich

Update:

Brother Jeff had his heart procedure done on Thursday July 28th. Complete success. 6 hours long, Praise Jesus the Dr., nurses, technicians. Thank you all for your loving prayers.

Blessings,

Jim Weirich

Received: July 31, 2022

Anonymous

A prayer of thanksgiving: our daughter, who is a Christian, did not have a church home after moving, and because of this, had not had her daughter baptized. God led them to a Christian church where they live and after 3 years, she has been baptized!

A prayer request: our other daughter, who is expecting her first child, is a member of a Christian church that does not baptize infants. Please pray for her and her husband to move them to find a way to have their infant baptized.

Received: July 3, 2022

Anonymous

Please pray for Sherry who has fluid building up in her lungs and it's pressing on her heart. She has dealt with cancer in the past and is weakened. Ask for the miracle of healing.

Received: June 23, 2022

Anonymous

Please pray for my family, my husband, and all veterans. My husband is suffering from PTSD and alcoholism and is about to enter treatment for the fourth time. Please pray that this time it’ll be effective and the doctors figure out the right medication to help him get lead a better life.

Received: June 19, 2022

James Weirich

Update on JoAnn Drake:

Continue to pray for JoAnn as she's still in the hospital. The doctor has put her on an antibiotic for an infection in her lung and they are regulating her kidney levels. JoAnn is also on oxygen. Pray that the antibiotics that JoAnn is on will clear up these infections. Pray for comfort and strength for Paul and JoAnn and they'll continue to lean on God.

Received: June 9, 2022

Faith CareySpark

A friend has asked that we pray for her friend Pattie Jackson who was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in early May. Her husband Bruce is a retired Lutheran pastor . Thank you for praying for Pattie. Gods blessings!

Received: June 2, 2022

Jim Weirich

Brother Jeff is having heart issues. A Fib, please pray for Jeff and his careteam as they search for treatment.

Received: May 25, 2022

Dorothy Garton

Prayers for my cousin, Paul. He had a heart attack 2 days ago and will undergo a triple bypass today. Lord, watch over him throughout his care and recovery and be with his surgeon and caregivers.

Received: May 6, 2022

Anonymous

Friend of mine who doesn't believe in God has been surprisingly asked me to pray for him as he is dealing eith mental health issues. Asking to help me pray for him that he finds God in this struggle ti help him through his issues

Received: April 19, 2022

Merlin Siefken

Thank you for all the prayers. My 4th April labs presented mixed results. Some of the numbers have improved but the immunity level hasn't budged. My doctor suggested we stop the chemo treatments and schedule a bone marrow biopsy. That is scheduled for next week on the 13th. Asking for prayers that the biopsy results show the chemo is working. If it shows its working, we might be able to back off on the chemo and give my immune system a chance to recover. In all of this the Lord is good and his will be done.

Received: April 8, 2022

Karen L Buchholz

Prayer for Sandy submitted Feb 9 has been answered!

Received: April 3, 2022

Merlin R Siefken

I have been receiving chemo treatments for about a year and over the last couple months my immunity levels have been reduced. They cut 2 days of each chemo series and have tried immunity boosting shots but, at best, they are keeping me just below the "critical low" level. I was supposed to start another round of chemo today but they decided to wait a week. I have an appointment with my hematologist on the 4th of April. Asking for prayers that this extra recovery week shows some signs of improvement in my labs and we can make some adjustments so the chemo does its job and immunity levels stablize or improve.

Thank You,

Merlin

Received: March 30, 2022

Melodi McKeighan

Prayers for my friends family. Mary died yesterday of a stroke and blood clot. Mary and the family were still grieving over the suicide of the oldest daughter due to Covid.

Received: March 23, 2022

DOROTHY GARTON

Prayer of thanksgiving. My father's eye surgery went well and he has no limitations to adhere to. Praise God for the gift of medicine and for skilled doctors and nurses.

Received: March 4, 2022

Rodney Serbus

My brother Dean, his wife Dawn has cancer and is on the 5th chemo treatment. She needs 6 treatments. Pray for sucess on the treatments and for the family.

Received: March 2, 2022

DOROTHY GARTON

Prayers for my father today, he will be traveling this morning to see a Retina Specialist to take care of a detached retina. Praying the surgery goes well and for the return of his vision in that eye. Also for continued healing in the other eye from surgery for glaucoma.

Received: March 2, 2022

Anonymous

Please pray for my friend’s infant daughter who is undergoing extensive brain surgery this morning. Please pray for healing for the baby, peace for her parents while they wait for updates from the doctors, and guidance for the doctors.

Received: February 17, 2022

Paul Cook

All praise and thanks to the Lord for the clear scan and all my treatments completed. Pray for my immunity to build back up now. God is good!

Received: February 4, 2022

Anonymous

Prayers of Thanksgiving:

Our neighbors family was suffering from Covid. They are now fully recovered and are back at work & at school wiyh no lasting effects. Praise be to our Great Physician!!

Received: February 4, 2022

Dorothy Garton

Prayers for God’s peace for my Uncle and cousins as they sit with my Aunt in her final hours here with them. Prayers for thanksgiving for her life with us and for giving her a faith in Jesus.

Received: February 1, 2022

Anonymous

Hello

My wife has been going through very, very difficult times with extreme anxiety and depression with no light at the end of the tunnel in feeling better. It has gotten bad for just not her but also for our family. I pray daily for her and my family for the grace and love from God, but could take all the we can get. I’m trying not to cry as I type this, but with this and other things it’s been very tough. Thank you to everyone and all.

Received: January 27, 2022

Dorothy Garton

Prayers for God to guide us and take us safely through our move to PA. Give us patience and peace.

Received: January 24, 2022

Jason Clark

Hi my name is Jason and I am a teacher. Please pray for me for the strength to teach classes and to handle and manage them successfully and to handle and manage students with behavior problems successfully. Thanks

Received: January 17, 2022