Prayer Requests

Updated: March 29th, 2026

Health
  1. Relief from rheumatoid arthritis challenges for Maxine. And healing for her right shoulder.
  2. For successful oral surgery for Michael.
  3. For peace and comfort for Marvin, Norm, and family as Marvin battles cancer.
  4. For strength and healing for Aileen’s brother James, battling kidney failure.
  5. God’s hand and wisdom with Andrew and his medical team as they await a heart for transplant. Also for comfort and peace for Andrew and the rest of Pastor Joel’s family.
  6. For Justin & Erica’s neighbor John who is battling cancer. Praise God for his salvation.
  7. Peace and comfort for Erica’s sister Mackenzie, as she struggles with Nonketotic Hyperglycemia. 
  8. For medical answers (from Mayo Clinic) for Wesley Kent’s heart condition. Also for his salvation. Praise for improvement thus far.
  9. For strength and complete healing for Bobbie’s niece Janet as she battles breast cancer for a second time. God’s help through her mastectomy, radiation and chemotherapy treatments.
  10. Recovery for Bobbie’s son Bobby, after a bad motorcycle accident. Pray for his salvation.
  11. For healing and wise treatment for Bobbie’s liver.
  12. For wise treatment and healing from cancer for Shalini’s father.
  13. For wisdom and guidance in Ozzie’s emotional challenges.
  14. Peace and comfort for Aileen’s grandson, John Wells, as he battles brain cancer and pneumonia.
  15. For Reed to become comfortable talking with folks.
  16. For medical wisdom and proper treatment of absence seizures that Dan is battling. 
  17. For wise and successful treatment of a saccular aneurysm on brother Dan’s brain, and that it doesn’t increase in size. Praise God for not requiring surgery at this time. 
  18. For successful treatment and pain relief for Pastor Terry Boyd in his battle with kidney stones. 
  19. For medical wisdom in finding the cause of Kassidy’s health challenges.
  20. For successful surgery for Dan’s friend, Steve Ladd. He needs a hip replacement in July because of his struggle with Avascular Necrosis. 
  21. For medical wisdom to find answers and treatment for thyroid issues challenging Marideth.
  22. For medical answers for Simone.
  23. For continued medical wisdom and success in treating (6-month old) Leo’s heart problems. Strength and comfort for his mom Sherry. Praise for surgeries completed and his condition being stabilized.
  24. For a strong and healthy baby delivery for Tiffany.
  25. For a strong and healthy baby delivery for Shelby.
  26. Medical wisdom and healing for Diana’s brother-in-law’s back.
  27. Healing for Erica’s finger.
  28. For Christine Rose and her medical team. Battling cancer.
  29. Wisdom and successful cancer treatment for Ann Krause.
  30. Wisdom and successful treatment of Mike Shipman’s lymphoma.
  31. To find the cause and treat the 6-month old daughter of Simone’s friend, that is having seizures.
  32. For Colin as he battles seizures again.u
  33. Successful heart transplant for Micayla’s mom.
  34. For Brice’s dad, Brian, after having a heart attack. For healing and that he will hear the gospel and trust in Christ.

Spiritual
  1. USA return to God- revival! Also ask for His mercy and grace for our backslidden nation. Keep us all safe as world turmoil increases.
  2. Pastors Matt and Joel- wisdom, peace and guidance from the Holy Spirit, in church matters
  3. Northside Baptist Church ministries (current and upcoming), members, programs, and staff; protected, blessed and guided by the Holy Spirit. Special focus on our Bible studies, Super Conference and Spring Training.
  4. For more laborers to help in the harvest, prayer, and ministries.
  5. For God’s guidance, peace and wisdom on our church expansion and stewardship campaign.
  6. Northside Baptist Church students & leaders- Protection from influence of the world and attacks from the devil. The Holy Spirit to guide and keep them at school, home and public.
  7. Continue to see God work with the youth group in their school outreach effort and the morning ministry. Praise for God’s hand in development thus far.
  8. That God guides Iowa legislative branches in allowing God back into the school.
  9. To assist Joel in his pursuit of a Master’s Degree & counseling certificate.
  10. To protect Israel; comfort and strength for families and military; in Israel and throughout the world. Destroy their enemies. 
  11. Thanksgiving for our recent visitors, and asking for growth in their walk with Christ.
  12. To protect all of those that were saved through our outreach ministries, and for their conscience to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit.
  13. For peace in Meagan’s home, and for the salvation of her parents.
  14. Annika, a 15-year old female needs God’s guidance in her gender struggle and is in need of salvation.
  15. For Pastor Brad, his family, and his flock in Dubuque.
  16. To keep Illinois government from taking control of homeschooling.
  17. For salvation for these folks: Craig’s mom: Javi: Natalie: Andy’s brother Bruce: Alice: Belinda’s grandkids: Bhargavi’s friend Shalini: Lynn’s aunt Phyllis: Da’John’s dad; Kim’s brother Paul: Maria Perez; Dennis; Austin;
  18. For the Lord to guide Dan to the mission He has planned for him.
  19. For peace and comfort for Donavon, after losing his father. And that it leads to his salvation.
  20. To work on Penelope’s heart and draw her closer to the Lord.
  21. For wisdom and guidance for Nick & Emma regarding Christian School for the kids.
  22. For school teens to join ours at the Teen Youth Conference this year.
  23. Direction for Pastor Terry Boyd and protection and comfort for their family.
  24. Comfort for Bobbie as her brother passed away.

Other Request
  1. Unspoken prayer requests
  2. Safe travels for Andy & Donna and safety for others working outside.
  3. All military service people kept safe.
  4. Our first responders (law enforcement, fire & medical rescue) be kept safe.
  5. Peace and guidance for Makaylah’s grandma as she faces personal struggles.
  6. Knowledge, safety and guidance as Dan attends training in Denver in April.
  7. For wisdom and guidance for Luke, helping him advance in the Horry County Sheriff’s Department.
  8. For wisdom and guidance for Diana, as her family starts home schooling.
  9. Guidance for David as he starts a business.

Praise
  1. We have a strong, Bible believing, and praying church, in which the Holy Spirit is working!
  2. For a loving and caring church family, and the blessings that brings.
  3. For prayers being answered and souls won. 
  4. For seeing so many friendly new folks coming to church and hearing God’s Word.
  5. For the success that Alexis has experienced in school this year.

Missionaries
  1. Pastor Terry & Jill Boyd- Church planting work in North Myrtle Beach. To build Liberty Baptist Church, its support channel & grow flock. 
  2. Gerwitz (Zack, Stephanie, Kaitlyn, Remington, Chloe & Kaymarie)- Brazil. Ask the Lord to bless their time back in the states and for healing of health issues.
  3. Dice (Shane, Jericho, Aiden, Zoe & Rylee)- England
  4. Nickells ( Jordan, Katrina, Champion, Emmitt & Autum)- Thailand.
  5. Countermans- Baptist Evangelistic Ministry Endeavors in Latin America
  6. De Torres’ (Ariel, Pamela, Maron & Nathan)- Philippines 
  7. VanSant (Bob & Judy)- Working to revive a church in Eldora, IA.
  8. Grangers (Trent, Stephanie, Gabriella, Spurgeon & Wesley)
  9. Briley (John, Beth, Levi, Judah, Benjamin, & Abby)- Uruguay. 
  10. Mickeys (Robert & Wendy)- Africa
  11. Ted & Brenda Heitz- Fair missions in USA
  12. National Center for Life & Liberty (Christian Law)