Prayers of the Church

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4:16

We lift the following prayer requests this week:

Ongoing Prayers

*Diane Cuper, *Anne Altieri, *Charlotte Raines, *Eric Hammergren, *Anita Moore, *John Shaeffer, *Vern Ebert, *Aaron, Marcus, Malcolm, *Sandy Douglas, Henry Otten, Paul Batt, *Geoffrey Wiggins, Caitlyn, Mark Zimmerman, Justus Nicolai, Alex Fernandez, Dan

Ongoing Cancer Treatments

*Mike Allen, Anne Price, Angie Price, Alison Zieglmeier, Carol Diliberto, Jackie, Scott Brinkley, Hope Mackelprang, Melissa Huntsman, Sue, Kathy, Pamm Haley, Bob, Michael Murphy, *Greta Nelson, *Marina de Moura Torres, Ames, Emily, *Alison Whatley, Lyn Becksford, Steve Press

For Expectant Moms

Cassie Melsom, Victoria Ghiold, Melainey Campos

Those Prayed for on September 27, 2026

Thanking God Today

Our RLC Family
Family Celebrations and Time Together, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Weddings, Births, Baptisms
Our Many Blessings
Safe Travels
Caring Organizations Serving Our Local Communities, and Those Who Serve
Via de Christo Retreat Team and Guests, September 18-20
The Stewardship of Life and Health Team at RLC

For Healing

*Kim Goss
All Those Who Have Illnesses - COVID, RSV, Flu, Viruses
Blind Ministry Guests - Helen Rice-Lyles, Daria Radford, Mary Williams, Judy Dean, Kathy Stegall, Norma McCord
*Greta Nelson
Pastor William Otto
*Pam Dickson
*Stephanie Ford
Betty, and Others with Dementia
*Mindy Stephani, Healing and Restoration
Terrie Johnson, Mother of *Jen Kirby
*Alison Whatley
Clare Roberts, Recovery, Mother of *Michelle Wood
*Charlotte Raines
Cynthia Wyse
*Fern Frusti
Deb, Sister of *Pam Dickson
Hayes, Belle, Childhood Cancer
*Clinton Peterson
Khari Otten
Henry, Grandson of *Mark and *Pat Otten
Tommi
Lorrie Muller, Cancer Treatment
Mike Hodgin
Justin Shellaway, Brain Tumor Treatment
Donna Day, Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Dave Koester, ALS, and Wife Ruth
*Dennis Merrill
*Sue Sanders
Carolyn, Continued Healing
Evelyn Bloom
Kale, Stomach Cancer Treatment
*Vern Ebert
*Anne Altieri
Tricia Bradley, Recovery
Steve Press, Healing
*Jan Wozniak
*Anita Moore
*Bruce Kennedy
Herbie Campau
*Susan Moore, Recovery
Karen, Carly, Grayson, Debra, Linda, Ricky, Gaylon, Jackie, James, Goerge, Trudy, Gary, Ethan, Breann, Deann, Don, Vivian, Kim, Kathy, Addison, Lily, Gabby, Megan, Jan, Gene, Lois, Walter, Kieth, Mark, Eric, Paige, Justin, Bill, Darlene, Brad, Virginia, Peggy, Dan, Jeri, Herbie, Julie, Lynne, Gigi, Rich, Lydia, Julie, Jack, Sandy

For Comfort

Family and Friends of Dick Huffman
Family and Friends of Dan Olfe
Family and Friends of Private First Class Ethan Brewer, Army, Especially Family Friends, *Piontek Family

For Provision, Peace, Strength, and Patient Endurance

Persecuted Christians
World Peace
Cambodia Lutheran Church
People Around the World Affected by Natural Disasters and Weather Events
Families and Businesses Recovering in Western NC
Safety and Thanksgiving for People Helping with Recovery Efforts
People of Ukraine, and All Those Who Serve to Support Them
All Those Supporting Family Members with Caregiving Needs
Annie Ruth Ford, Mother of *Dennis Ford
*Eric and *Jill Hammergren
*Jan Wozniak
Jan and Rich Bloom
*Ginny Koren
*Meredith A.
*Fran Xenakis
*Carol Mitchell
Those Enduring Marriage Struggles and Families in Turmoil, Resolutions
Those Seeking Jobs and Career Changes
Victims, Families, and Communities Suffering with Gun Violence
Dorothy Conners
*Jim and *Thelma Rhodes
*Anita Moore
*Rundle Family
Marion Cecconi, Mother of *Lecia Roberts
Our Government and Leaders
Jeri Breitsprecher, Mother of *Sue Campau, Managing Mental Decline and Guidance for Her Family
Those in the Process of Selling Homes for Aging Parents, Plus Related Family Matters
Resolution of Discord in Families
Peaceful Resolution to War with Iran, People of the Middle East
Safety for *Daisy Morris' Son, Daughter-In-Law, and Grandson in Dubai
That We Trust the Lord is Working for Our Good in Our World Today
Jack Simpson and His Family, Father-In-Law of *Kim Simpson
Heather Whitehurst
Those Struggling with Addiction
Those with Mental Health Issues
*Cheryl Roth
Keith Whitehurst
Steve Skog, and His Mother Mary Taking Care of Him
Carli, Recovery from Addiction
Richard and Rosemary Staley
Jim and Margaret Ryan
*Mindy and *Marty Stephani
Missionaries Stan and Dana Stigdon, Travel Mercies
*Ben Nissing, Deployment with Army National Guard, and Wife *Erin
Jeanine, Moving Plans
For Good Test Results

For the Lord’s Wisdom, Guidance, and Strength for the Health and Well-Being of the People They Serve

Pastor Jonathan and Juli, Associate Pastor Zach and Kelsey, Assistant Pastor Alan and Faith, and Their Families
Pastor Alan Shaw, Intentional Interim Pastor at Peace Lutheran Church, Goldsboro NC
Vicar Christopher Reed, SMP Training and Vicarage, and His Family
Resurrection Lutheran Church and Schools Staff
Area Pastors and Schools Staff
Our Stephen Ministers
Our Caring Presence Ministry
DivorceCare Program, Facilitators and Participants, New Group Beginning in August
Our Faith in Action Capital Campaign with Thanksgiving for Campaign Team Volunteers

For Ongoing Mission and Outreach Efforts

RLC's The Coffeehouse
RLC's Blind Ministry
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Safe Families for Children
Families Together/PLM
Camp Agape Ministries
Read-a-Book at Reedy Creek Elementary School and Our RLC Volunteers
Orphan Grain Train
Eastern NC Lutheran Via de Cristo
Cross-Cultural Mission Engagement Team
Long-Term Impact of Leadership Training, Sponsored by RLC for Pastors, Teachers, and Lay Leaders of the Cambodia Lutheran Church
Cambodia Mission Trip Team for February 2027
Kairos Prison Ministry

For Our Missionaries

JP and Aimee Cima, Cambodia
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Lord Jesus, thank You for Your abiding Presence and saving grace. All is in Your Hands.
We trust You are working all things according to Your good plan and purposes,
and with that trust and confidence, we release these prayers to You. In Your Holy Name, Amen.

*RLC Members

Updated 10/2/26