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Prayer

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."  1 Thess.5:16-18

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 with the certain hope that God will reveal Himself as we seek Him in prayer.

Prayer is central to the life of Covenant Church; it is our humble response to God’s sovereign grace and a means of communication with Him. Grounded in Scripture, we believe prayer does not change God’s will but aligns our hearts with it, as we seek His wisdom, mercy, and power through Christ alone (James 5:16; Philippians 4:6–7).
Through prayer, the Holy Spirit strengthens our faith, guides the church, and equips believers for faithful living, reminding us that apart from God we can do nothing (John 15:5), yet through Him we are invited to approach the throne of grace with confidence (Hebrews 4:16).  This prayer page is a place to share prayer requests and invite others to pray with you. If you are requesting prayer on behalf of someone else, please be sure you have their permission before posting. Please be thoughtful and respectful with the information you share.
8/15 MIHOCKO:  I am getting a total knee replacement on Tuesday, August 18th. I’m in good hands with Dr Gardner. Please pray for a quick recovery and not a lot of pain after surgery. Thank you very much. Jill

8/15 PALLO: Meredith (our daughter) was admitted yesterday to Cleveland Clinic Fairview. She's had a migraine-type headache for six days. She's undergoing tests but, so far, no answers. Please pray for healing and for relief from pain. Thank you!  Nancy
 
8/15 CAMPBELL: Please keep our mother in prayer. She fell yesterday, was transported by ambulance to the hospital, diagnosed with a broken hip had emergency surgery today. Surgery went well and is on road to recovery, but she will be in hospital for a few days and then will need to go to rehabilitative care for 10-14 days as she heals and goes through therapy. Thanks in advance! Rose

8/12 KILGORE: Once again in our Daily Bread, Father God encourages us TO share ->The GREAT & GLORIOUS "Good News" saying "Go and Make disciples Baptizing them in The Name of The Father (God) and of The Son (Jesus) AND of The Holy Spirit (The Holy Ghost)" and verse 20 adds TEACHING them TO OBSERVE 'ALL' Things, THAT HE Has Commanded us, reminding us 'Lo OR Behold, "I AM" WITH you ALWAYS' EVEN to the ends of The Earth (or The End of The Age). THEREFORE, My prayer and supplication IS - "Father Give us The Boldness to walk in The Holy Spirit AND share "The Gospel of Jesus Christ" -> THAT 'none' should perish BUT HAVE Everlasting LIFE, forever & EVER, Amen & AMEN, Let it be so Lord AND IT IS SO" !!! Darlene

8/10 STAUFFER: Requesting prayer for our daughter’s Father-in-law, Dennis—hospitalized with what was originally diagnosed as Lymes disease but continued headaches and vision issues have led to more testing. Please pray for healing and peace & comfort for he, his wife Sue, and the extended family.  Daneen

8/9 KILGORE:  I want to share A "PRAISE THE LORD" & 'ENCOURAGE' ya all TO always share 'The Good News" of 'The Gospel of Jesus Christ'. Today's Daily Bread ->reminds me of "Costly Faithfulness" we often find ourselves in. I am grateful today for my Heavenly Father's Faithfulness IN giving me the humble, yet BOLD Faith-as my Rock & Fortress TO share The Salvation Message (first by my walk ... then by my talk -in always letting my family KNOW Jesus IS "The Only Way TO The Father (GOD)" EVEN in the midst of times of anguish & suffering FOR my faith. I KNEW Elohim was 'WITH' me and The Holy Spirit pointing to Jesus The Living Water IS withIN me, 'giving' me His Strength to Follow "The Truth-His Very Breathed HOLY Scriptures" no matter what opposition I faced, for my brother Steve use to tease me relentlessly about my faith, yet he saw I LOVED him unconditionally and in his last days dying of thymus cancer ACCEPTED Jesus INTO his heart, just like my father Steve, a week before his massive heart attack that took him Home to BE with The Lord. I am sharing this because IN memory of them both-> I purchased a Buhl Park Bench by the concert venue AND IT HAS BEEN PLACED just recently (because he and I would meet there for his favorite band was "Four Kings and a queen" AND they are playing this beautiful night.) SO, you can ask The Norris's, I would always go stand in line for dad to get a hotdog @ The Cafe' and just enjoy one another and our precious Buhl Park which Stevie so Loved too. SOOOO, I am Praising Father God for His Faithfulness IN His Amazing Grace through faith THAT we TOO can walk the 'Costly FaithFULLness Road' -> leading others to "The Romans Road of Salvation", Amen & AMEN. So please-Don't wait, I urge you all to share "THE GREAT & GLORIOUS Good News" ... FOR none of us knows WHEN, we or our loved ones WILL BE CALLED home (just view my posts on Dr. Jason West's Story of his son Caden) SO PLEASE, BE Prepared to give An Answer TO those in need, Amen & AMEN!!!!!!! Darlene

8/8 KILGORE: Please keep my daughter in prayer as she has chosen chemo & radiation for her glioblastoma treatment. Also, keep me in your prayers as I am thankful that Hope4Cancer did agree the metagenic mesothelioma that was diagnosed in 2006 is still @ bay, the thymus cancer my brother died from is not being detected and the possible thyroid cancer is still being monitored, while looking for a functional endocrinologist is the states that treats with compounding T3 & T4 for the autoimmune dis-ease that continues plus adrenal cysts they found which both may still be causing neuropathy along with the MTHFR issues I have genetically needing methylcobalamin/folate injections of B12 for the pernicious anemia my grandmother also suffered from.  I am truly grateful for this current diagnosis and pray for continued healing prognosis as I pray for SOZO and administered the current treatment plan. THANK YOU ALL for you KNOW I still BELIEVE in miracles and did see several while @ The Clinic!!! Darlene

8/5 LYON:  David’s sister-in-law passed away last night. Her suffering is over and she is with Jesus. Pray for the family in their grieving. Mollie

8/4 DUDT:  Please pray for the persecuted church in India.  Organizations such as Global Christian Relief and the Voice of the Martyrs state the national government is openly against any religion save for Hinduism.  Although also affecting Muslims and other religions, the Christian community suffers constant harassment with churches and homes being destroyed and ordinary liberties being lost. The Voice of the Martyrs tells us Christians are considered to be “below” India’s caste system and have no rights. Global Christian Relief states India has also restricted “faith-based organizations of the ability to receive funds from abroad” thus limiting the physical assistance which could be rendered to aid our fellow Christians.  As was the case with the Apostle Peter at Jesus’ trial, Christians sometimes renounce Christ due to this heavy burden, with some of them later returning to Christ.  Pray the church will endure, persevere, and prosper in advancing the Kingdom of God.   Arnie

8/4  BENNETT: I am writing humbly to ask you to pray for my wife, Jacqui, and for me, Sipho.  Since 2018, we have been facing ongoing spiritual attacks, which have also shown up as persistent financial, legal, and professional obstacles. In this season, we deeply need support in prayer. Please pray that:  * every plan of the enemy would be exposed and broken; * God would grant us favour, deliverance, and breakthrough in all matters;  * the Lord’s protection would surround our marriage, our finances, and our home;  * we would receive wisdom, strength, and perseverance to walk through this period. Your prayers would mean more to us than you can imagine.  Thank you sincerely for standing with us in faith.  Blessings,  Sipho

8/3 KILGORE: Thank you for all your prayers, I have returned from Hope4Cancer and happy to say the past metagenic mesothiolma is still negative and they also checked for thymus cancer my brother Steve died from, then when I weighed in @ 78 lbs they were very, VERY concerned after seeing my vitamin D levels critically low (cue to possible cancer) and my thyroid testing being abnormal, decided to do two full body testing's-> one at the clinic & one at a local hospital. They did show thyroid and adrenal abnormalities plus digestive issues. THEREFORE, they focused, the first week on my muscle wasting and weight plus weakness by working on a HIGH protein diet along with all the wonderful cancer treatments as they looked for the possible recurrence of cancer. Also found-> was a reactivation of EBV virus, which is what I expected and explains the reactivation of autoimmune dysfunction causing the severe neuropathy & insomnia, plus other symptoms.  They were unable to test for Lyme, so that is still a question & they were unable to achieve compounding T3 T4 or Methylated B12/Folate for my Hashimoto's & MTHFR therefore I was told I would need to find a functional/orthomolecular medicine physician in the states, to which I am interceding -The Lord, Lead me to. Please, also continue to travail for my daughter who was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma for she is currently doing chemo & radiation.  I do still HIGHLY recommend Hope4Cancer for any & all receiving a cancer diagnosis...as a retired RN, I 'WAS DEFINITELY' impressed (and I do not impress easily) with all the equipment such as Hyperbaric O2, local and systemic hyperthermia, Blood filtration, Hydrogen water, ozone therapy, etc. all natural Rx's plus I was blessed to meet former & current patients in their 21 bed clinic THAT I watched IMPROVE within the few three weeks of stay AND ones that returned for a 3 month check-up that gave amazing testimonies.  THANK YOU ALL, especially my BFF Gail for all her support then & now.!!!!! Darlene

7/31 LYON: David is on schedule to come tomorrow. Will continue outpatient therapy. He is doing well. Continue praying all goes that way. Thank you. Mollie

7/31 BAKER: Pray for 31 year old, Bill Nelson, father of three babies. He is in ICU and has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Annie

7/27 ZOMPARELLI: Please pray for Ronna's son, Josh Aulet, as he has been hospitalized with a possible stroke. He lives in Alabama. Jim

7/26 LEVITT: Please pray for my husband Harvey the dementia has got worse he is very depressed  confused and agitated . Pray for peace of mind and comfort he also has physical problems with his back and shoulder. His walking has become very slow and unstable he has fallen several times . Please hold him up in prayer. Thank you Patricia.

7/25 LYON:  David's plan of discharge from rehab is August 1. I thank God for His hand of protection. In many ways it could have been much worse. I thank you for the prayers. The prayer team is the most important element of this healing process. And those waiting for City, I finished going through the formatted files last night and writing up what needs to be corrected. The formatting team will get them Monday. A few weeks, yet, before it’s live, but the sequel to Country is in the home stretch. Thank you, again for loving us. Mollie

7/25 LITTLE: I got a call from my brother-in-law today to let me know that my Nephew Tod passed away this morning.   Our hearts are sad but he had an amazing life …. He has no need of that wheelchair now.   Thank you for your prayers for him … please continue to lift his wife Sherry up as she walks through this and my sister Doris as well.  Thank you \o/ Donna

7/24 WOODS: First an update on my husband’s cousin, Phyllis. She now needs a catheterization checking for blockage in her heart. Maybe down the line open heart surgery,  depends on what they find.. Also , will you pray for my sister, Sandy, she has a breast cancer diagnosis. She has undergone some treatments and on Aug.4th she will have surgery to remove the tumor.  Pray our Lord will give the doctors wisdom and incite in both their cases and to surround them with the peace that passes understanding. Thank you, Connie.

7/18 COVENANT CHURCH: Please pray for Ruth Burnside who is struggling with multiple health issues. Praying for healing for her body and encouragement for her spirit.

7/17 READING: I witnessed another glimpse of the power of the Holy Spirit through the healing of my niece from Hodgkins disease.  Praise the Lord! Andrew

7/16 COVENANT CHURCH: Please pray for David Lyon, who was admitted to the hospital last night after having some symptoms of a mild stroke. There are more tests being run today. Please pray for complete healing and continued peace of mind for he and Mollie!

7/15 SERAKOWSKI:  Please pray that God would soften my father Joe's heart. Ron

7/15 COVENANT CHURCH:  Always keep Pastors Rick and Matthew in prayer! "The devil is in constant conspiracy against a preacher who really prays, for it has been said that what a minister is in his prayer closet is what he is, no more, no less. " Quote by Vance Havner.

7/15 LITTLE: Please pray for my nephew Tod.  He is my sister’s son who many of you prayed for in the past.  The back story … Tod became paralyzed as a teen …. He is now i think …50 ish. He recently had  a mild stroke but some complications have turned up.  He was diagnosed with an infection in one of the valves in his heart. He was home and on antibiotics for that and yesterday ended up back in the hospital with blood clots in his lungs. They are running tests and hopefully tomorrow will  have a plan. I covet your prayers…because  Tod is a quadriplegic anything that goes wrong health wise is very scary.  In addition to praying for Tod,  please keep his wife Sheri lifted up too.  She is his main care giver and she's a powerhouse but she's got to be exhausted!  Thank you all for praying …I know I've had a lot of requests lately and I am so grateful for you and our God who hears them all. \o/  Donna

7/14 STAUFFER: Continue to pray for Jim Miller and his battle with cancer in his neck and head. He begins chemotherapy on Friday and will have treatments three times a week through the end of September with periodic breaks,   and then an extended radiation therapy following that. Pray that he can endure these treatments well. He is having a hard time eating because of the cancer pressing on the base of his tongue and inflammation in his esophagus. Please pray that this will ease and that he is able to eat! Please pray for a miraculous healing in his body and that the Lord continues to sustain Jim and Mary emotionally in this battle. Pastor Rick

7/13 SWANSON: My wife has some serious health issues and I would ask if you could pray for comfort from pain, wisdom for her doctors, spiritual healing. Tom

7/8 MCMAHON: Our son in law has been diagnosed with aggressive fast growing brain cancer. 12-18 months. Please pray for a miracle. Our grandchildren are just 8 and 11. Thank you. I love Covenant. Elena and Jim McMahon

7/8 LITTLE:  An update on 14 year old Ethan. (my brother's grandson) They are doing clinical testing on him and will be starting chemo next week.  They have found one small and one large node on his lung and will be doing a biopsy .  Pray that they are not cancerous as well.  He is in a lot of pain due to the mass in his leg. Please continue to pray for Ethan and his family who are doing their best to stay strong through this.  Thank you so much….Donna

7/8 SHEPPARD: Thank you for your prayers for my sister Shirl, they were able to piece her arm back together with a plate and pins and repaired the tendon. She is home and needs much prayer for healing, seizures and safety from falling again,. Gail

7/3 SHEPPARD:  Please keep my sister, Shirl in your prayers for healing and wisdom for her doctors and surgeons.  She has Crohn's Disease, seizures and fell and broke her leg and had surgery in May.  Last week she fell again and broke her arm, and surgery is scheduled for Tuesday 7/7.  I witnessed her seizures and they are really frightening and currently the medical team has no answers. THANK YOU for your thoughts and prayers. Gail

7/2 DALESSANDRO: A praise, went to the thoracic surgeon about my broken ribs and had a scan.  The ribs are healing and he explained that it will take about 3 more months and he said No Surgery is needed! Talk about a miracle! Thank you for all your prayers and love! Bev

7/2 DUDT: Please pray for the persecuted church.  The story of Pastor Andre of Benin (a country that abuts to Nigeria) is unfortunately a common experience.    In this predominantly Muslim country, Pastor Andre would often meet with Muslims to share the love of Christ and the way to salvation.  According to the Voice of the Martyrs, the area in which this Pastor served was particularly resistant to the Gospel “even when God answered prayers and miraculously healed people”.   Pastor Andre continued to present the Gospel even under threats.  Eventually, his wife was killed by those who were threatening the Pastor.   Pastor Andre continues his work and requests “support in the battle for souls”.   As one church historian stated of martyrs in his time (Eusebius), these are examples of “unshakeable determination”.   May we continue to pray for the Holy Spirit’s involvement to strengthen the hearts of the persecuted, and soften the hearts of the persecutors.   Arnie