December
Prayer
12-27-24
Please pray for my sister Lynn Smith’s healing from glaucoma and pressure of the eyeballs, healing from elevated calcium levels, healing from thyroid and parathyroid problems, and healing from swelling in the lips, fingertips, and toes.
Also, please pray for healing in my body and refreshment in my bones.
Derryl Smith
Prayer
12-14-24
URGENT PRAYERS - Father and son in the Peoria area in a serious car accident. Their car was hit by a semi. They are both in critical condition and in need of a move of God! Miraculous healing in Jesus name!
Rick
Prayer
12-4-24
Please be praying for my dad, Bruce Johnson, who is having surgery to remove his right kidney on December 11th. Please pray that everything goes smoothly before, during and after the surgery and that he has a smooth recovery.
Jessica
Prayer
UPDATE - 12-1-24
Praise God, Jerry has some answers but is still in a lot of pain. He needs surgery (outpatient) soon to relieve spinal compression, so prayers this will get scheduled soon, in Jesus' name. Payers he can have restorative sleep without pain. Thank You Lord Jesus, thank you team.
11-3-24 Urgent need Jerry, Mary Beth's stepdad is in immense pain, he can't walk, he admitted himself to the ER & is having an MRI, he needs answers. Her mom is beside herself as Jerry has always been the strong one.
Isaiah 53:5: "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed".
Marilyn
November
Prayer
11-30-24
Prayers for Julie Wages & family as her sweet Aunt Patty in the St. Louis area, who was near & dear to her heart, has joined her Savior Jesus in heaven this morning.
Ps.147:3: God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Marilyn
Prayer
11-30-24
Asking for prayer for Anita & family as their dear sweet Dad, Bill Wilkinson, left this earth & walked through Heaven's door & into the arms of our Lord Jesus, early yesterday morning. We pray for the Lord's love to surround them & to feel His comfort, strength, rest, & guidance each step of the way.
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed” Ps. 34:18a NLT "Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice and your joy no one will take from you". John 16:22 NKJV
Marilyn
Prayer
UPDATE - 11-9-24 Appendectomy surgery went well, and MaryBeth is recovering at home! Praise & thank You Jesus! Thank you everyone for your prayers!
11-3-24 Urgent prayers - MaryBeth is in Bettendorf ER having an emergency appendectomy soon!
Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you, declares the Lord. Jeremiah 1:8 NIV
October
Prayer
UPDATE - 11-14-24 We found out my mom does have a spinal injury and my dad has been diagnosed with AFIB/congestive heart failure.
10-31-24 - Please pray for my mom. She found out she has a possible spinal injury.
Tim Hickman
Prayer
10-15-24
Big prayers needed for Peoria Dream Center in downtown Peoria. It’s located in the old YMCA. Andy King is the director.
They have been seeing more people in need than ever before and the weight of it can get very paralyzing at times. Just for perspective - around 6 yrs ago at their homeless shelter, the numbers would have been 40-50 women and children being in the emergency shelter over night. They are now seeing 170-190 people each night, a third of those are under 17. August alone they served 14,000 meals at DCP! So the weight of this is huge! Financially it’s tough at times, resources are limited but this is the way Jesus is presented to SO many.
The needs are great, BUT God is greater! Thank you. Blessings
Marilyn
Prayer
10-15-24
Lord, we pray for the people & families affected in this recent hurricane and it’s destructive effects that ripped through several! We pray for the organizations working in the trenches like Samaritan‘s Purse, American Red Cross, FEMA, all the churches, & ALL the people and organizations working together in this enormous cleanup effort. We Pray for families of those who lost their lives during this horrific storm, for those without homes & businesses, and for the restoration of Hope & a future for ALL these people!! May all their needs be met! In Jesus’ name we pray!
Marilyn
Prayer
UPDATE - 11-9-24 - Her cataract surgery went great! Thank You Lord!! Thank you all for the prayers
UPDATE - She is scheduled to have cataract surgery on Nov. 7 in Davenport.
10-10-24 Prayers for Brittany
Special testing in bettendorf on the 24th re: right eye cataract surgery. Surgery not set yet but will be soon after. Prayers for calmness & peace as she waits for impending surgery . Also pray for continued clear vision for her left eye so no cataract forms .
Thank u Jesus & friends!
Prayer
UPDATE 10-10-24
We ask God for the US Presidential candidate whom He has chosen to be the next President of the United States to win this election in less than 1 month. We pray HE will lead HIS people & HIS government. In Jesus name we pray.
No voting fraud
Honest & fair election
All US citizens will be empowered to and VOTE in Nov.
Restoration of our economy & government back to Godly values and principles
8-9-24 Pray for our country, USA, and the upcoming election - God’s will be done! Honest voting. Protection of the presidential candidates & their families.
Pray for peace in America, in Ukraine & Russia, and all the world! And the peace of Israel!
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land”
2 Chronicles 7:14
Marilyn
September
Prayer
UPDATE 9-28-24 PRAISE
Barb made it through surgery! Continued prayer for a fast recovery & healing and help for eating food in the days ahead! Thank you!
9-19-24 Barb Ely is having surgery Sept. 27 at 9 am for the removal of cancerous cells on the roof of her mouth. Quite extensive surgery. “ Lord, help her thru this!! And Thank u ahead for making the recovery smooth.”
Isaiah 40:29: He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Marilyn
Prayer
9-19-24
Please pray for Marilyn’s nephew Keith’s wife, Sarah. They’ve been married just 1 year. She’s a young teacher & now a farmer’s wife also. She had her thyroid removed due to cancer nodules a few years ago. The Dr. has ordered a biopsy after her latest checkup of the right side of her neck due to something suspicious. Oct. 2nd is the procedure date.
Thank you Lord for taking care of her & we’re believing that this is normal cells in Jesus’ name!
Isaiah 41:10, NIV “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
•I believe it!
•It is written!!!
•I thank u LORD!
Marilyn
Prayer
9-19-24
Prayers for Ron’s 4 children’s salvation, draw them to the Lord!
For Ron & his Mom after the passing of Ron’s brother. It’s been 3 years but still raw emotions.
For the anxiety Ron experiences to be replaced with peace.
Thank you, Lord!
Psalm 138:8, NKJV The LORD will perfect that which concerns me
Anonymous
August
Prayer
UPDATE - 8-28-24
She is out of the ICU. She still has a long way to go and has good days and bad. Please keep praying!
8-21-24 My mom Darlene in upstate NY fell and broke her hip. Had surgery in ICU she is 88 my brother cares for her in her home. Prayers as recovery hard at her age and has many other issues going on.
Anonymous
Prayer
8-9-24
Pray for our country, USA, and the upcoming election - God’s will be done! Honest voting. Protection of the presidential candidates & their families.
Pray for peace in America, in Ukraine & Russia, and all the world! And the peace of Israel!
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land”
2 Chronicles 7:14
Marilyn
July
Prayer
7-24-24
Daniel has done something to his back, prayer for healing. He is in a lot of pain.
Pamella
Prayer
7-7-24
Kyla, Jessa, & Selah’s father is being released from prison next week to West Chicago for a work release program.
“We thank you Lord for Joshua's life, and we pray protection over him, place angels to his front and to his back and to his sides. We ask that the Lord will place the right people in his life to minister to him, that his heart and soul will be transformed and he will get freedom from addiction and walk out his purpose in this life.
In Jesus' Might Name, Amen”
John 10:10-11
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
Shawna
Prayer
7-3-24
Please pray for the family of Robin Snyder who passed away July 2nd after a very short 3 week battle with cancer. Robin was a friend of mine from nursing school. She leaves behind her husband, Brian, and their two 20-year-old children, Avan and Hayden. She will join her 3 sons in heaven, Miles, Gabriel, and Elliott, who died shortly after their birth 20 years ago. I know her babies in heaven will love having their momma there with them, but I know her family here on Earth will miss her dearly. Please pray for strength, peace, and comfort for Brian, Ava, and Hayden.
Jessica
June
Prayer
6-27-24
Donna Strawn, Kelly Rice’s mom, was in the hospital today on IV, but is home now. She is still having bad throat pain and can’t swallow. They are waiting on CT results to rule out an abscess.
Jeremiah 30:17 “I will heal you of your wounds and restore you to health, says the Lord.”
Thank You Father God!
Kelly
Prayer
6-26-24
A prayer request for Mischell Price's maid of honor and family. Her name is Stephanie and her husband, John. John was in a terrible motorcycle accident. He was put in a medically induced coma and is in critical condition. On top of that, their family is stuck in Wisconsin because it happened there.
Calli
Prayer
6-19-24
Prayer request for our local nursing home as the corporation is undergoing bankruptcy. This is affecting all aspects that go into resident care. Thank you.
Anonymous
Prayer
6-9-24
TGC ministry helpers needed:
•Slides/computer
•Sound board/iPad
•Coffee
•Kids’ church
•Food team leaders
•Greeters
•Youth pastor, leaders, & youth
Prayers & Thanks for the Lord’s plan & provision for HIS church & body of believers.
Thanks be to our Father God !
May
Prayer
UPDATE 6-19-24 - After several tests we discovered my dad had a urinary tract infection and probably had it for awhile. He has been on strong antibiotics for 10 days and is feeling less UTI symptoms but has some side effects from antibiotics. Just a few more days to finish those up and we pray the side effects can go away too.
Thanks for all of the prayers and support for him and our family.
5-29-24
Thank you everyone for your ongoing prayers for my dad. He has been working hard to stay on his health and healing protocol but has been facing some long days of exhaustion and pain. We know the healing journey is not a straight line, there will be ups and downs. So we are trusting God through this journey.
Please pray for my dad's emotional health...he seems very down.
Please pray for wisdom on how best to help him with eating, therapies, and pain management.
Please pray for all of our strength to keep fighting the good fight.
Isaiah 40:29: “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
Anita Wilkinson
Prayer
UPDATE - 6-9-24 - PRAISE - He’s doing he’s doing well after heart surgery. Healing is a slow process but he’s on track for a full recovery. Glory to God!
5-22-24 - My friend John Mannioni is having heart surgery Thursday, May 23rd. Please pray all goes as planned. That God will guide the hands of all practitioners to John’s benefit and God’s glory! In Jesus’ name.
Rick Waller
Prayer
UPDATE 6-9-24 - He is home from the hospital!
UPDATE 5-24-24 - Praise report and continued prayers needed for Tony. His wife shared that he was only mildly confused today (Friday), which is a huge improvement. She said that yesterday (Thursday) was an awful day for him, so it has been a bit of a rollercoaster by the sounds of things. As it stands right now, in the next few days Tony will transfer to a physical rehabilitation unit where he will continue to work on his recovery for a few weeks. Patty is grateful for all the prayers! Thank you so much!
5-20-24 Please pray for Tony Hummel who is in ICU fighting off a lot of symptoms related to a tick bite. I thank God that He has provided Tony with a great infectious disease doctor. God already is at work and answering prayers! (No surprise there!!) Please also pray for his wife, Patty, and the rest of the family.
Jessica
Prayer
5-8-24
The owner of our rented home of 2 yrs in Bradford is now wanting to sell. We really feel at home here and are not wanting to move. We want to stay in Bradford.
Praying our landlord will sell to someone that will allow us to continue renting. If not, then praying we can find a suitable house to buy or rent in Bradford.
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.”
Psalms 46:1-3 NIV
Amanda
April
Prayer
UPDATE - 6-9-24 - PRAISES
Casey is back to playing baseball game!
Niece Helen’s back pain is better but has sports restrictions. Has some “teen” struggles but has summer to make up some credits.
Mike is home from the hospital.
4-17-24 - Prayers for a baseball player recovering from surgery his name is Casey.
Prayers for my niece Helen went to the hospital for her back injury.
Prayer for our mechanic Mike Ehnle his father is in the hospital and they have no idea when he will be sent home
Todd Kielion
Praise
4-11-24
After a long prayer wait the kids and I have our own home again. God is so so good! He placed us right where He knew we needed to be. The kids are adjusting beautifully and we are so thankful for our peaceful home that the Lord provided. Thank you for supporting us with your prayers.
Jeremiah 29:11
“'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. "
Matthew 7:7-8
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Shawna Cassidy
Praise
4-8-24
Praise report for Steven Nash’s femur surgery and comfort so far! Thank you Lord! Prayers for continued comfort and complete healing in Jesus’ name!
Rick Waller
Prayer
4-8-24
Prayers for Carter Scott’s comfort and healing after neck surgery Monday 4/8. Praying for no pain, complete comfort and full healing / restoration in Jesus’ name!
Rick Waller
Update & Urgent Prayers
4-6-24 see below for original prayer and other updates
Anita’s Dad - Bill Wilkinson - His kidneys & pancreas are strong! Praise God! The bile ducts, however, are blocked. Please join in agreement for these ducts to be opened in Jesus’ name and that the new supplements will do exactly as intended & therefore no ER visit will be needed. And for continued wisdom in all steps forward.
Thank you!
Marilyn
Praise
4-3-24
Thank you for all the prayers for my sister. Her back surgery went well, and she is home recovering and healing. Thank you again for your ministry of prayers.
Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Anonymous
March
Update & Continued Prayer
3-27-24
PRAYER UPDATE from Dec. 28 post...
At the end of December, we took my Dad, Bill, to the ER with chest pains. During that "workup" they saw a mass on his pancreas. We started a protocol to deal with the mass and boost his overall immune system. His healing journey has felt like a roller coaster (both physically and emotionally) for all of us.
Prayers are appreciated for:
a) wisdom on diet, therapies, and all that is involved with the healing journey
b) that Dad and my family are drawn closer to God as we walk through this experience
c) for overall healing of mind, body, and spirit
Jeremiah 33:6 Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.
Deut. 8:15a The Lord will take away all your sickness and will not let you suffer any of the diseases of Egypt you remember so well.
Anita Wilkinson
February
Prayer
2-18-24
Please pray for healing for my mother and grandmother. Both have shingles.
Psalm 41:3 The Lord nurses them when they are sick and restores them to health.
Thank you,
Kim
January
Continued Prayers
UPDATE 3-6-24 - Her new kidney is not doing well, but they hope it will show consistent improvement going forward.
The Lord is continually giving Tina this verse -
2 Timothy 4:17 “But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed…”
Please continue praying!
UPDATE 2-24-24 - Tina is home and getting better. Her kidney function level is still problematic hoping that it will improve significantly in time. Thanks for your continued prayers.
UPDATE - 2-10-24 - Tina did well in surgery 2 weeks ago for her kidney transplant but developed complications soon after. Several units of blood were given, but not the solution. So, Drs. did a 2nd kidney surgery this past week to find where she's losing blood. They’re now stripping her plasma daily, then replacing it. She’s young, loves the Lord, early 40’s. The Lord never leaves us or forsakes us, He never forgets us. He heals our wounds & restores our health! In Jesus’ name we pray & agree with His word. Thank you, Jesus! Her sister Deanna (the kidney donor) continues to be doing well.
1-22-24 -Please pray for Tina Forlines having Kidney transplant surgery on Jan.29. She’s Marilyn E's across-the-road neighbor. Tina asks that we pray for her sister‘s surgery who is the donor. Her sister’s never had an operation, and it’s scary for her; although she has faith in Jesus and is being brave.
Please pray for both their surgeons and OSF staff who will be in the OR with each of them, seamless recovery, AND please pray Tina's body will accept this kidney and it will work immediately. NO complications in Jesus’ name!
Also, Tina asks we please pray for her family who is traveling, and that they all stay healthy and strong so that surgery can go ahead.
”Heal me, Lord & I will be healed, save me & I will be saved, for you are the one I Praise."
Jeremiah17:14
Thank you so much
Marilyn
Continued Prayer
12-28-23
Please pray for my dad, Bill Wilkinson’s health. He has been experiencing chest pain and body aches. He is getting the full “workup” at the hospital to track down the problem.
Please pray for the medical professionals’ wisdom and the Lord’s healing and protection.
Anita
Continued Prayer
UPDATE - 12-7-23 Continued prayers please, she is having an MRI of the spine on 12/27 - pseudo gout which is a painful form of arthritis.
11-12-23 - Please pray for my mom, Harriet Henn, for the resolution of the SOURCE of this awful pain. Specifically, neck pain as she is unable to move her head from side to side. Arm and hand pain radiating from the neck down too, Possible carpal tunnel syndrome. Excruciating pain up and down both legs. Was seen in the ER this week with horrible pain reminiscent of what she was hospitalized for in 2020.
By His stripes, we are healed! Is 53:5 Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. Js 5:14-15
Mary Beth