It is the privilege of Covenant Church to connect with others through prayer … and so we invite you to submit requests below or simply join us in the journey of praying with and for one another. We are blessed by many who join us in prayer from many places around the world as well as many from our own communities. Let’s pray together in the hope of the rare delight that is always revealed in our time with God!

 
 
 
 
2/20 ANONYMOUS: Please pray that strongholds will be destroyed.
 
2/20 WOODS: Just scheduled Chucks surgery for3/6/25 11am. This is another blood clot and stent related issue. Hopefully this will solve an ongoing problem for him. Please pray for a successful procedure and short stay, it will be done at VA in Pittsburgh.  May the peace of God rule over this whole situation. Thank you❤️
 
2/18 ZIPPIE: Please pray for Kasie, a 35-year-old mother of 5, who is having her stomach removed and a colostomy reversal tomorrow at Cleveland Clinic. Please pray for peace for her and her family and expertise and compassion for the medical staff who care for her. She has trusted God for all of her physical, financial, and emotional needs in a battle she’s been fighting over the past few years.  Thank you! Kim
 
2/17 STAUFFER: Please pray for John and Brenda Fabian as John has heart surgery this Wednesday at Passavant Hospital. Healing and recovery for John and peace for both in this process. Pastor Rick
 
2/14 COVENANT CHURCH: Update on Rob Sparr – The Cancer trial has begun. Please pray as I have had 2 days of total exhaustion going into it. After some IV fluids I have perked up a bit… Thankfully.
We found out that I do have cancer cells in my bladder as well, but they are the same kind as the others so the trial will address those also. This is a blessing. Friends, please pray for us. For healing. For no side effects. For us to stay strong in His strength. Please also fight for us in your prayers as the Enemy is doing his best to shoot his burning arrows of despair into us and they are sticking. Please surround us with your shields of faith, praying for our protection, and for his schemes to the thwarted. We are holding on to Hope which is not easy but we are asking Him to strengthen us to do so. Life and health is found in Him, so we are doing our best to remain in Him, looking forward to the next time that I get to preach of Jesus’ goodness. Please feel free to pass this along. We have heard that people from all over the world have been praying for us. We are humbled. We love you, Rob, Heather, Joel, Krista, Isabelle, and Yabby
 
2/14 COVENANT CHURCH: Tomorrow we host the Presbytery meeting. Please pray for safe travels for all the teaching and ruling elders if the weather forecast comes to fruition. 
 
1/31 COVENANT CHURCH: Donations for Birdie will be accepted at any First National Bank location. The account name is Birdies Healing Fund. If you cannot make it to a branch, donations may be mailed to First National Bank 9 West Main Street, Sharpsville, PA 16150.
 
1/31 COVENANT CHURCH: Our sympathy is extended to Joy Sadowski and family, Her mother, Mary, passed away on January 28th. More information is available here.
 
1/31 COVENANT CHURCH: Our sympathy is extended to the friends and family of former member, Virginia Troy. She passed away on January 26th. More information is available here.
 
1/29 SZABO: Birdie update from AJ. She is being moved from ICU today. She will be able to have visitors soon, but for now they will just have the brothers and sisters visit so she doesn’t get overwhelmed. Thanks again for what everyone is doing.
Cathy
 
1/29 MILD: Please continue to pray for Bob’s sister, Susie, as she is back in Magee Hospital with more infection at the surgery site. She’s been on antibiotics since being discharged, but they are now going to put a port in her. Thank you, Carolyn
 
1/29 SZABO: Birdie update from her daughter AJ. “Mom slept most of the day, which is exactly what she needs to be doing. She is on track for a full recovery.
Apart from exhausted, the rest of us are so grateful for her not leaving us and the immense support we’ve received. There will be so many beautiful things that come from this. We know that you want to come and see her, but we are going to keep visitation pretty limited until she is out of ICU. If you want to send cards you can forward them to Truth & Grace Ministries. Thank you again SO SO SO SO SO MUCH for every ounce of love and prayer you have extended our way. It saved our beautiful Mama’s life.”
Truth and Grace Ministries
786 Karen Lane
Hermitage, Pa. 16148
 
1/28 WILSON: Please pray for the recovery of the young man (Aaron) who was life-flighted to Pittsburgh and for his family in the Transfer house fire. He is one of my parts customers. There are links on the WFMJ page to gofund.me and mealtrain.com. Thank you. Rob
 
1/27 SZABO: An update on Birdie from AJ(Birdie’s daughter). She is doing FANTASTIC!!! She is talking and joking around, being her beautiful Birdie self. At this point there is no further surgery as of now!!! They are on the right track!!! They are so thankful for all the prayers Cathy
 
1/27 SZABO: Update on Birdie: The orthopedic Dr. said her right hand is mostly intact. The damage to the left hand is not as bad as previously thought. She is right handed so that is another praise. Abdominal surgery went well. She came through the surgery well. They are planning on taking her off the ventilator. She will hopefully be able to start talking. continue to send up prayers for Birdie and for those caring for her. Also for her kids and the rest of her family.
 
1/25 BAKER: A 15 year old boy attempted suicide last night. Please keep this boy and his family in prayer. Annie
 
1/25 LITTLE: Please pray for Birdie Smith. She is just out of surgery and expected to recover after receiving multiple gun shot wounds last night. Please hold her in your prayers as she recovers physically and emotionally. The shooter is being held in custody. Donna
 
1/25 COVENANT CHURCH: The Senior HS youth are on a retreat this weekend. Let’s keep the students in our prayers as they worship, learn, and grow in their faith.
 
1/24 WOODS: Please pray for the Elavsky family. Fred is failing fast. Hospice said maybe a couple days, The family is heartbroken. Please pray for God’s peace to fall on them all, and unity and comfort for them from the whole extended family. In Jesus name Connie
 
1/22 STAUFFER: We got word today that Herb Evans has passed on to be with the Lord. We have been blessed by the opportunity of having him as a part of this family, and while we grieve his loss we celebrate the victory that he has in Jesus! Please pray for his family in these days. Pastor Rick
 
1/18 COVENANT CHURCH: Our sympathy is extended to the family of Rev. Bill Meyer. He was an interim pastor at Covenant several years ago. Information is available here.
 
1/18 COVENANT CHURCH: Herb has been placed on hospice and is not expected to live more than a few days. He is at peace and looks forward to meeting Jesus! Please keep his family in prayer.
 
1/17 DAUGHERTY: I’m going to need a hip replacement in near future. Getting started with x rays and going to orthopedic doctor appointment about next step. Donna
 
1/17 COVENANT CHURCH: Please keep Herb in prayer as he has an infection that has become septic and they are not sure of the source. The doctors say the next 24 hours will be critical.
 
1/16 WORK: Again for those of you who prayed for Cody last fall we can’t thank you enough for praise our good God enough! Wanted to share a video of his testimony that he was able to share at Geneva this semester. Beth
 
1/13 HECKATHORN: An update from earlier: baby Millie Mae was born at just 2 lb 11 oz this afternoon. So far doing well, but will have a long road ahead of her! Mom Ryleigh is doing as well as she can be! Thank you all for your prayers. Our God is still in the miracle business! Zoey
 
1/11 HECKATHORN: My sister in law, Ryleigh, is in the hospital. She is 7 months pregnant and experiencing stroke like symptoms and they may have to take the baby early, but they are worried the baby is not developing enough. It is quickly becoming an emergency situation for both mom and baby. Zoey
 
1/10 BOMBECK: Surgery went well! It was done robotically. The cancer was contained to liver and tumor in bile duct. They took all the lymph nodes in the area for diagnosis! Praise God! Thank you for praying!
 
1/10 BOMBECK: Good morning church family. Please pray for my cousin Maryjo for successful removal of a malignant mass on her liver and removal of her gallbladder this morning. Maryjo and her family know and love Jesus and are counting on Him. Please come alongside us in prayer. Jan
 
1/9 MILD: Bob’s brother, John, passed away this afternoon. Please keep our family in your prayers. Thanks, Carolyn
 
1/6 MILD: Bob’s younger brother, John, fell over the weekend and is in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. He has 3 brain bleeds and now has developed pneumonia. He suffers with diabetes and is in critical condition. He would appreciate all of your prayers! Thanks, Carolyn
 
1/6 MILD: Update on Bob’s sister Susie. She had developed a blood clot in her lungs following the surgery and was given appropriate medications. She is now back home. Thank you for all of your prayers. Carolyn
 
1/4 ZIPPIE: Praise and Prayers: We are grateful to God for the safe yet dramatic arrival of Archie Daniel Zippie via emergency c-section on December 31st at 8:06 PM! Archie weighed 7lb. 4oz. Please pray for Yuliana’s complete and swift healing and for both Sean and Yuliana as they transition to being parents to their precious son. Kim1/6 MILD:
 
1/1 MILD: Bob’s sister, Susie was in surgery on Monday for 7 hours. They tried to get all of the infected tissue and mesh which was causing the infection. She developed some bleeding and they had to go back into surgery yesterday but they got it stopped without having to open her back up. She will be in the ICU at Magee for a few more days. She is in quite a bit of pain. Thank you for your prayers. Carolyn
 
12/31 MILD: Please pray for Bob’s sister, Susie as she is having abdominal surgery this afternoon for an infection. There is a team of 7 doctors who will work with her. Please pray they can get all of the infected tissue out and that there will not be any complications to the surgery. Thank you for your prayers! Carolyn
 
12/27 KILGORE: Please keep me in your prayers, this is not only a difficult time for me physically with MCS & autoimmune dysfunction/DIS-ease it is a trying time emotionally since my father’s passing with family tension & broken relationships. I am at peace for I know I have followed in obedience with my Heavenly Father’s Will & His God-Breathed Holy Word & I know I am not dealing with flesh & blood, yet the wiles of the enemy working through others can be VERY trying to say the least. This is when I am SO TRULY THANKFUL for my spiritual father John Robb who always taught me to ‘respond in The Spirit’ and not ‘react out of my emotions’. I continue to stand on Father God’s Covenant Promises to me in Isaiah 41:10 & Revelation 21:5 “I AM” making ‘all’ things NEW! Darlene
 
12/19 COVENANT CHURCH: Please be in prayer for our sister church in Mayatta (Sierra Leone, Africa) as they are holding revival services for the next three days leading up to their Christmas celebration. Praying that many come with prepared hearts to hear the Gospel and for many lives to be changed for the glory of God and the expansion of His Kingdom.
 
12/17 LEVITT: Diane my sister in-law is doing better and able to walk a little further with her walker. Thank you Covenant for your prayers please continue to pray for Diane. Patricia
 
12/16 SMITH: Please keep my great aunt in your prayers. There was a horrible car accident in Clarion last night, and the person who died in it was my aunt’s niece on a different side of the family. My aunt has gone through too many deaths including her middle son almost 4yrs ago. Angie
 
12/12 SHANDER: Update: Kim had an appt. yesterday afternoon w/ an orthopedic doctor. He stated the fracture was in a “good spot” if a fracture was going to happen. No surgery at the present time, he wants to give it a week and see how it starts healing. We have an appt. scheduled for Wednesday morning next week – at that time it will be decided whether to continue to let it heal or if surgery will be required. Prayers needed for proper healing and for some pain relief…Thank you all!! Brian
 
12/11 SIMON: Mel and Val Bandzak’s son Eric is going to have back surgery this coming Monday in Baltimore. Please pray for travel mercies as they travel to there, the success of the surgery, his recovery, and peace for their families. Dick
 
12/11 SHEPPARD: Please remember Darlene Kilgore in your prayers, her father Steve passed away today. Gail
 
12/10 COVENANT CHURCH: Please keep Kim Shander and her family in prayer. She fell this morning and fractured her shoulder.
 
12/10 SIMON: Update on Brian: he had a second surgery early this morning on the open wound in his foot. From Jenna: All closed up…no more wound vac! Prayers that vascular wise everything goes well I talked with her this evening and he is experiencing quite a bit of pain. Thank you for your continued prayers in this long process. He does still have the picc line and hopefully this will be gone in the next few weeks. (He did go back to work for a few days!) Barb
 
12/10 LEVITT: Please pray for healing for my sister in-law Diane , she is in a nursing home for rehab as after hip surgery pneumonia and several falls she is unable to use her legs even with a walker . She is suffering from lightheaded spells and doesn’t know what the future holds for her . Thank you for your prayers Covenant. Patricia
 
12/8 CAMPBELL: Please keep our mother in prayer. She has been in the hospital for a few days now. Please pray for the medical team, wisdom to discover what’s going on and the best treatment so that she could start to feel better. Thanks in advance! Rose
 
12/3 SMITH: Please keep the family of Pat Bombarderi in your prayers as Pat passed away. She was a great neighbor and will be missed. Angie
 
11/23 WOODS: A couple of updates that need your prayer; My husband Chuck has had some health concerns and up coming follow-up Dr. appts for further treatment not sure where this will go so please pray for wisdom on Drs. part and preparedness on our part for what’s to come; also for Fred Elavsky who is undergoing a new treatment for his liver cancer, Dr. seemed optimistic which has given them renewed hope. Treatment starts with radiation which takes place in Pitts. He and his wife Cindy will have to stay there. That is a hardship on all so please pray for peace and hope for the whole family. Thank you, Connie
 
11/22 ANONYMOUS: Pray for my friend, Pat. She has been hospitalized and will need to transfer to a care facility and, possibly, with hospice. Also pray for her family as they make decisions.
 
11/22 ANONYMOUS: Please pray for me and my family. There are struggles with my sister again and I’m not permitted to see or even speak to her kids. My heart is broken. In the past couple of weeks I’ve had three close friends pass away, this struggle within my family, a trip to the ER for myself, a trip to the ER for my mom, and a cancer scare that is on-going with my best friend since I was 12 (Amy). As a result, or in addition to, my depression is so bad. I’m trying desperately to hold on. I feel so empty and alone and hopeless. I keep praying and calling out to God but He feels so far away. I feel list in the darkness. Please pray for me and my loved ones. For those who have called and reached out, thank you. My agoraphobia has also increased greatly and I’m just not able to visit or talk right now. I just need prayers for strength. PLEASE. Thank you Covenant family.
 
11/21 SIMON: Update on Brian: He will be home this evening!! Sugar levels and insulin still need adjusted, he will have daily clinic visits for injection into picc line and weekly visits to surgeon for wound. Thank you once again for being faithful prayer warriors and being by our family in time of need. God heard His people. Barb
 
11/19 SIMON: Update on Brian…we were able to stop in and see him today. He was up in a chair and in good spirits. He has actually been doing a bit of work on his computer. He told us this infection started with a callus on the bottom of his foot. They worked on his foot today and wound vac appears to be doing the job. Once discharged he will have weekly visits to the surgeon. He should get his picc line in tomorrow. They are changing how he handles his insulin. Ultra sounds were good on his leg. Still waiting for some culture results. All in all, a far cry from how sick he was on Sunday and the doctors telling Jenna that he was in danger of “loss of life or limb”. With heartfelt thanksgiving for His grace and mercies and all your prayers. Barb
 
11/19 KILGORE: My health & well-being journey as I continue to navigate the medical care system with prayer & supplication for Father God to bring total healing in whatever means He chooses for not only myself but also for my father who I have been told was sent home recently from the hospital on hospice due to cardiac & renal insufficiency. May Father God bring peace in all the stress surrounding these circumstances & comfort of heart & mind to my father these next days, weeks or months. May Father God also bring reconciliation to families both immediate & church in relationships that have been divided &/or destroyed by the adversaries wiles to steal, kill & destroy. May we keep focused on Father God’s Covenant Promises that His Truth Prevails in ‘all’ situations, Amen & AMEN!!!!!!!
 
11/17 SIMON: Our son in law Brian (Daugherty) is being prepped for emergency surgery this evening after being admitted through the ER. He is septic with an infection in his left foot. He is diabetic which complicates everything. Please pray for him, his doctors and for Jenna. Barb
 
11/6 SZABO: Please say some prayers for me. I am having my shoulder surgery tomorrow morning 11/7 at 10:30. I will be an out patient so hopefully home by mid to late afternoon. Thanks in advance. Cathy
 
11/6 SHEPPARD: Please remember the DeGerolamo family in your prayers. Sherry’s mom, Ann Joyce Reed, Don Reed’s wife, passed away. Calling hours: Wednesday 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Sherman Funeral Home, Service Thursday 10:00 a.m. Sherman Funeral Home. Gail
 
10/29 SZABO: Thank you for all of your prayers. The mission team has returned home to Richmond. Cathy
 
10/28 SZABO: The Japan mission team is in Dallas. They will be on the last leg of their journey this afternoon. Thanks for your prayers. Cathy
 
10/28 SZABO: Please keep the mission team from Donna’s church in prayer. They will fly back to Richmond tomorrow. It’s a very long flight. Please pray for Donna as she has had some trouble with her feet swelling this past week. They have walked a lot. Thank you for any and all prayers. Cathy
 
10/25 WOODS: Prayer Request: Please pray for the Elavsky family. Fred just was told by his doctors he has 12 to 18 months to live. The spot they found on his liver was cancer. He has an appt. next week that I’m sure will give the family more info as far as any treatments he has left. Pray for his salvation and pray for Gods hand to be on this family, I’m sure they’re all shocked by this news. Thank you warriors, Connie
 
10/25 STAUFFER: Our best friend from seminary days— Tito (Manuel) Padilla will be undergoing heart valve repair surgery on November 7 in Ft Worth, TX. The procedure is minimally invasive, but he will be hospitalized for 4-7 days, and then have 6 weeks of recovery. Please keep Tito and his wife, Kim and their family in your prayers! Daneen
 
10/24 HOMER: Kristin is our daughter in law, and her dad, Mike, has been having heart issues for some time. Today, a heart monitor showed his heart is stopping frequently for as much as 8 seconds. They plan on giving him a pacemaker Thursday or Friday. Please pray this will be the right solution. Also, pray for peace of mind for him and the family. Joanie
 
10/21 READING: Please pray for my son Daniel. He needs another epidural for a herniated disc, bulging disc, & torn disc that he suffered in the accident we were in 2 years ago. We are awaiting insurance approval and then it will be scheduled. Shelley
 
10/18 KILGORE: Praise report, as we come together remembering Carolyn VanCise, I wanted to share that McKenzie Conger from Firebean who Covenant missions has recently supported has posted God IS on The Move with YWAM & therefore The Gift Goes on & on & on (great song by Sandi Patty also). Darlene
 
10/17 SZABO: Update on the mission trip to Japan. They landed safely and got to their Air B&B. Prayers for one of the team that had some issues with the heat and crowding on the train. Her parents are there so they were able to handle the situation. Prayers that she will be ok the rest of the trip. Cathy
 
10/17 SZABO: Requesting prayer for our daughter Donna and her husband Ryan and the team heading to Japan to do a short term mission. As I write this they are still in the air. They will be working with a Family from their church that has been living there. Thank you for your prayer.s Cathy
 
10/17 KILGORE: Please continue to keep The Frew family in prayer, especially Joanna & children. May God’s Amazing Grace & Jesus’ ComPASSIONate LOVE surround them with the Power of The Holy Spirit’s ‘all’ Consuming Fire, during this time of grief & mourning. I ask this all in Jesus Precious Name, Amen & Amen, Let it be so Lord AND It Is So!!! Darlene
 
10/13 SHUTTLEWORTH: Carolyn Van Cise passed away on Thursday. There will be a grave side memorial on Friday, October 18th at noon at Hillcrest memorial cemetery. Carolyn was a missionary for Youth with a Mission for many years and was a former member of Covenant. Sandy
 
10/11 SIMON: Dave Blank is having surgery on this neck this morning to remove extra-curricular tissues. Pray for a successful operation and recovery. Also his daughter, Ariella has Dengue, a mosquito infection that is very serious Pray for her deliverance from the infection and side effects and restoration to health. Dick
 
10/10 WOODS: Update on Jerry Hrabosky, they have moved him from a regular room to Pcu a step above ICU, his breathing is labored and is in fib. They still are trying to figure out the underlying cause. His family is fearful, please pray for the strength of the Lord to fall on them and the doctors. The beginning of wisdom and also the peace that passes understanding. Thank you Warriors, Connie
 
10/10 DALESSANDRO: A praise to God. Everything ok with my brother and his family. No damage just no electricity. The storm went 120 miles south of Ocala, no flooding. Unbelievable Bev
 
10/10 COVENANT CHURCH: We continue to pray for all those suffering due to the hurricanes. If you would like to help monetarily or through other donations, the EPC and, locally, Grace Chapel Community Church.
 
10/7 DALESSANDRO: Pray for guidance for my brother and family in Ocala, Florida. They were told to evacuate because the hurricane is headed towards them. Gene doesn’t drive and his son needs dialysis every other day. Please pray for help for them. Thank you. Bev
 
10/7 SZABO: Praise the Lord. Some of you may have seen that Dean Kukol and his family were in Church yesterday. He is doing well in his recovery.

Thank you for your prayers and continue to pray that he continues to have an uneventful recovery. Cathy

 
10/6 WOODS: I have an urgent prayer request for Jerry Hrabosky,Pam (Wife) and Family. He has been admitted to Passavant in Pittsburgh and is in a dire health crisis. He is on a vent as the doctors are trying antibiotics to alleviate the deep pneumonia. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors as they handle multiple health issues and for peace and strength for the family. Connie
 
10/6 LEVITT: Update on Pastor Joe . He has just finished his fifth round of chemo and did not experience any of the possible bad side effects. He has witnessed to many people along the way during his treatment several people accepted Jesus as their savior . Please continue to pray for him for healing and comfort for his wife Julie thank you. Patricia
 
10/4 WHITNEY: I am home and doing well but need therapy. Please pray that I continue to heal. Bruce