PRAYER LIST 

This Prayer List is provided to encourage members of Resurrection to keep these special people in your prayers during the week.

Almighty, everlasting God, the eternal salvation of all who believe, hear my prayer for all who are sick, for whom we implore the aid of Your mercy.  Graciously heal their bodies and refresh their souls with Your comfort, and grant to them Your Spirit; especially we lift up to Your gracious care…

PROCEDURE FOR ADDING NAMES TO THE PRAYER LIST Resurrection Lutheran Church is a praying community of faithful followers of Jesus, who invites us to come to Him with our prayer requests. We believe the promises of God contained in His Word regarding prayer! If you have an individual or concern you would like added to this list, please: Talk with the person and get their permission (in some instances we know that this may not be possible)

  1. Call the Church Office at 757-596-5808 or add the name to the Prayer Request Book located in the Church Lobby area.
  2. PLEASE call or e-mail the Church Office with updates, new requests and deletions. Be sure to share with us how God has answered prayers in your life.
  3. Unless notified with more information, names added to the Prayer List will be automatically taken off the list after three weeks of publication

PRAYER BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  March 17, 2024

 

PRAYERS FOR THOSE BATTLING CANCER:
Mary Pazdernik cancer has returned and spread to her lungs and adenoids;
Carol Baugham, on monthly dose of medicine;
Bruce, diagnosed with cancer (friend of the Deck’s);
Carol Stano, continues with her chemo treatments tomorrow. Each treatment takes her longer to return to normalcy. Prayers the treatments are effective.
David Pickwick dealing with Parkinson’s and is now diagnosed with prostate cancer;
Dani Thrush, cerebral cancer – facing treatments (Rebecca Uenking’s coworker/friend);
Diane Roselius breast cancer;
Emily Buck, T-cell leukemia (granddaughter of Glen & Faye Krans (niece of Renée Rountree);
Jean Wimmer bladder cancer (friend of Jessica Savage)
Kathy Jeffers Breast cancer, also prayers for her husband Steven
Laura Ramos, brain cancer (young co-worker of Darren Raybourne);
Laurie Snyder (daughter of Pastor Les & Carol Stano) retinal melanoma;
Lisa, undergoing chemo for stage-4 lung cancer (former co-worker of Balša Terzić’s);
Markus, receiving chemo for Burkitt lymphoma (student of Balša Terzić’s at ODU);
Mary Elizabeth, treatment for lymphoma, also debilitating neuropathy in hands & feet (Dawn Napier’s friend’s daughter);
Mary-Ann Chicola, brain cancer (Kuder family friend);
Ruth McReynolds chemo meds are causing low sodium levels
Robert Pazdernik battling cancer (Rudy’s son)
Regis, recurrent breast cancer (friend of Renee Rountree);
Shannon Pohlman, cancer returned & she broke her leg – had surgery last week (friend of Sheri Yarrington);
Tyson Barnett, recurrent cancer (cousin of Kylie Wathen);
William Schuller, skin cancer (Seifi Retzlaff’s grandfather)
PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL & OTHER FACILITIES:
Bill in hospital after having a stroke and numerous complications (Lori Sweitzer’s brother in law)
David Yarrington transferred to Hospice (brother of Ed Yarrington)
Jane Crosby, long-time stroke recovery;
Nina Devan, at James River Rehab;
Mary Altman, needs heart value replacement – refusing to do so (mother of Kevin) in an Arizona facility
PRAYERS FOR THOSE FACING SURGERY & OTHER PROCEDURES:
Beth, mastectomy for breast cancer scheduled (Dorit’s sister’s niece);
Melanie, needs a liver transplant (friend of Evelyn Hungerford)
PRAYERS FOR THOSE RECOVERING FROM SURGERY & OTHER PROCEDURES:
Bill Hearne recovering from hip replacement surgery (brother of Loree Hearne)
Gary Slack recovering from prostate cancer surgery
Tom Hodgood recovering from a stroke that has affected his vision (neighbor of Charles & Donna Wittkopf)
Frances Larson recovering from kidney stone removal and recent fall
Molly Banks recovering from heart surgery
   
Lizzy Perez recovering from port placement and will start treatment for a brain tumor. (11-year-old friend of Livia, Susan Brady’s daughter in law)
PRAYERS FOR THOSE WITH OTHER HEALTH OR SPIRITUAL CONCERNS AND/OR JOYS:
Christy Williams sore throat and not feeling well
Susan Deck severe congestion and coughing
Harmony has been located, prayers as the family gather together this weekend to support each other (niece of Veronica, school staff member)
Confirmands and their studies  
Don Marrow Prayers of thanksgiving, recovering and healing from back surgery;
Belynda Parker recovering at home from a minor stroke;
Doreen Huff awaiting test results from a hospital stay;
Tom Hodgood recovering from a stroke, affecting his vision; (neighbor of Charles & Donn Wittkopp)
Phil Yarrington relief of foot and back pain;
Judy White continuing to have lung and cardiovascular problems (grandmother of Dalton White)
Livia Brady & family expecting a baby boy in April. She has had a very stressful pregnancy, with moving, working full time, working on her nursing BS, and has a 4year old who gets sick with a fever every 2 weeks, along with her own health issues. Prayers also for Nick, who is dealing with all of this and trying to keep his sanity. (Susan Brady’s daughter in law, granddaughter and her son)
Craig Ackley, suffering from severe digestive issues. Prayers for his family and friends who are concerned for his well-being (son of a friend of Marj Kruger)
Pastor Russ Graef, dealing with type 1 diabetes after cancer treatments (pastor at Prince of Peace, Virginia Beach)
Jadelyn, Marcia Geisert’s granddaughter & Beverly’s daughter
Ed Yarrington, prayers for further mobility;
Inge Romjue, heart disease and osteoarthritis;
Rich Kent, prayers needed;
Ethel Gamble, (former RLC secretary) Parkinson’s disease;
Oger Norris, dementia advancing (grandfather of Dalton White)
Prayers for Concordia University system,
  God would provide & guide decision making;
Prayers for those grieving,
  especially Janet Anderson & Donna Wittkopp on the sudden death of their brother, Larry Pearson;  
Prayers for our Synodical, District and Circuit Mission efforts,
  that God would bless the mission outreach efforts of our people and congregations
Prayers For The Newborn & Family
  Elias Edmund Forrest was born on Sunday, March 3rd to Genna & James Forrest. He is 5.5lbs. (proud grandparents are Loree Hearne and Greg Nowicki); Silas Alexander Johnson born to Stephen & Kaitlyn, on March 7th, 8lbs 10oz
Prayers for those who work to protect us,
  including the Peninsula’s law enforcement officers, firefighters, social workers, health workers, educators & para-educators, and so many others – along with our country’s military personnel serving around the world in hostile places
Prayers for the peoples of Israel and Gaza,
  most of whom are unwilling participants in a new war, with prayers of comfort for non-combatants on both sides, losing thousands to missile attacks & deprivations
PRAYERS FOR THOSE CELEBRATING SPECIAL DAYS:
  Birthdays: Norma Waldschmidt (Sunday),
    Ed Yarrington (Sunday),
    Phil Yarrington (Monday),
    Denise Terzic (Wednesday),
    Mary Pazdernick Thursday),
  Baptismal Birthdays: Annette Yarrington (Wednesday),
    Glen Krans (Thursday),
    Treassa Huffsteller (Tuesday),
    Carol Forys (Friday),
PRAYERS FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  for God’s protection, His help and guidance of our men & women in uniform, as they carry out their important work of service to our country.