PRAYER REQUESTS
13 July 2026
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how God is answering your prayer requests.
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Pray for authentic, Christ-centred
revival in America.
Immediate New Prayers
· Clare – and her CRU Ministry team still busily travelling and teaching in India Pray for their health and strength as they work together to train up disciple makers in that land of opportunity. Pray for travelling mercies, a calm spirit and that God prepares them wisely to serve Him there. Also, continue to pray for Claire and her Mom, still grieving the loss of her husband and Clair’s father.
· Mary Beth has been fighting Ovarian cancer for a few years now and it’s not looking good. Pray she gets into an experimental approach and for patience, strength through this time and healing.
· Grant and Sue – Grant is much better and thanks you for your prayers. Pray he continues to pace himself. Pray for Sue as she supports him that she remains healthy as they enjoy their granddaughter, Lottie.
· Wendy – continue to hold her up as she strengthens through this time of refinement and growth in the Lord.
· Rosanna and Sammy – a young man living with autism, now 25 years old. Has settled into his new accommodation to the relief of his Mom. Pray for her health, patience and strength and that that Sammy grows stronger each day.
· Audley and Millie – Now both in their 90s and still praising and serving the Lord. Pray for their union in Christ, health, and strength. Pray for his wisdom and that he will have sufficient energy to work on his book detailing the wisdom of his decades in radio ministry as America hungers for ‘True meat’.
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING
Thank you for the many encouraging updates. I thought it best to bring all the prayer updates into one section, so you can rejoice with me! Please keep the updates coming as they are a joy to share.
· Barbara – for her safety, patience and for continued good health as she deals with life as a ‘widow indeed’. Pray also for those supporting her: her neighbours (Daniel and Freedom), sister, Sue and brother, Paul.
· Steve W – recovered from cancer and the cancer treatments and is now cancer free. Pray for him and his son, Graeme, that they will have robust health.
· Patti and John– have in-home help three times a week now. Pray for patience. John seems to be strengthening. Pray for their health and health carers and that God continues to inspire them with His love and compassion.
· Junko and Adam – Junko has finally secured her RN certification to practice in Australia after five years of determination. Pray for Adam that he is recognised for his compassion and dedication to those in the aged care facility where he works. Pray they both stay strong and healthy and get enough rest from their busy schedules and that the Lord captures their hearts.
Other Prayer Requests
· Denny & Marci – Marci is a lifetime friend, who has helped me with the WeakDay Devotion books. They are still getting over the death of their newborn, great granddaughter, Aspen. Pray this beautiful couple continue to grow closer to the Lord daily.
· Jeff and Rachael’s family – Pray they both stay focused on the Lord and surround themselves with Godly friends. Pray for their granddaughter, Peyton and her husband to continue to grow together in their love of the Lord. Carter, their grandson has finished another year in college and did well.
· Peter and Jillian – Pray for their continued wisdom with health and schedule and that they grow closer to the Lord and each other every day.
· Ian and Jenny– Pray for Ian as he struggles with an Achilles tendon rupture and Jenny is recovering from having surgery to remove a skin cancer. Pray for effective personal evangelism, good health and energy and that their two grown children renew their commitment to Jesus Christ.
· Tracey – a dear friend who lost her Mom to Alzheimer’s after many years of care. Pray she and her partner, Stuart blossom in retirement. Pray for her stamina and remarkable determination through her personal health issues.
· Demi and John – John was attacked and stabbed several times, including piercing his heart. Although recovered physically, they are still pulling their lives back together. Pray they have the strength and wisdom to fight an unjust ‘city hall’ situation.
· Scott – unspoken request.
· Robin – pray she continues to be blessed by the love of her sweet daughter as they live together in Florida. Pray for her continued good health, sense of humour and hunger for God’s Word.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray the Lord upholds our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word and remain bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
· Scott and Carolyn and their three boys – my pastor and wife that they continue to see fruit from their tireless labour in a community that sees itself as self-sufficient and satisfied with the good life. Pray they are supported and continue to grow in wisdom, strength, patience and that the church family will continue to grow with them. Pray for two of their boys who are preparing to wed the women God has prepared for them and for their third boy as he waits for his future to unfold.
· Elaine and Jim – The ‘Little Church’ ministry) need your fervent prayers for their safety, health, strength as their reach continues to spread around the world in a model of home churches. Pray for continued growth of their YouTube channel and website: https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld
· Isaias and Judith Catorce, of Ambassadors for Christ Philippines (AFCP – TMS Global). Keep praying for this land as they continue to ‘dig out’ from the devastation of multiple earthquakes. 92 deaths confirmed, more than 1,300 injured, 20 still missing. They have urgent needs for funds. If you are able to help, go to www.tms-global.org . Select the ‘Give’ option at the top of the page. Select ‘Give to a Worker.’ Type the amount of the gift and the code 6028 (stands for ‘Catorce’), then follow the simple directions.
· Ben and Jess – still in seminary, but will be our assistant minister one day. Pray for their hearts as they study God’s Word, that they ‘eat the word’ and continue to grow in grace and good health.
· Pat and Issy – Pray God blesses the works of their hands and hearts in their new ministry in Katherine Northern Territories. His last sermon at St. Mark’s on grace was special and can be found HERE. Pray the new body of believers and community who are recovering from some horrible weather and floods.
· Ray and Kathy –Pray for Ray as he works through some health issues and for Kathy’s continued good health, patience and renewed spirit as she takes on more ministry responsibilities.
· Jenny S – Pray God continues to provide sufficient financial support, vigorous good health and winsome wisdom for her. Pray also for her strength, patience and that the Lord provides new insights from His Word. Pray for her mother recovering from a mastectomy and the loss of her husband.
· Rev Patrick - a Bible scholar who, although retired, continues his work as part of an English Translation Review Committee completing a new translation of the New Testament, ‘The Antioch Bible’ (translating from Syriac to English). Pray for his teaching classes on Wednesdays (Christology) and Thursdays (book of Mark in Spanish). Pray for his health, vigour, patience and increasing skill in languages.
· Talitha and Baptise – are studying at Moore College to further strengthen their Christian leadership roles. Continue to pray for her health and that the hearts of those around them provide ample support for their work and studies.
· Alistair Begg – has retired from full-time ministry at Parkside Church in Cleveland Ohio. Pray he will be sustained and strengthened through this new phase of his ministry and that he increases in wisdom, grace and robust health as he finds new ways to present God’s Word in love to those hungry to hear it!
· Andrew M – head of Deaf Ministries Intnl., is on the road again. Pray his travels result in an abundant harvest of new believers and new financial supporters for those who cannot ‘hear’ the Word without special efforts. Pray for his family life, robust health and sufficient rest.
· Simon, Tamara and their children – Simon has moved to a new ministry with new challenges. Pray for him and his entire family.
Pray Especially for Salvation for:
· Fred and Barb – brother of Patti, and his wife.
· Bryan and Julie (Patti’s daughter) Pray for the salvation of at least one of the family and that the others will follow shortly thereafter. They are parents of Callilah, Adrian, Micah, Kevin and Nate -- lost, damaged and troubled children – all of whom we have prayed for over many years.
· Louisville family of Jeff and Rachael – that a desire grows in their heart for a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
· Peggy – a dear friend of my sister-in-law who has been battling cancer in her neck for years. The chemo and radiation treatments have resulted in bone deterioration and excruciating pain. Pray for her as she walks through this shadowy valley, for her health care providers and most of all, that she finds salvation.
· Yoshimi – Pray for her as she deals with life and for her father who is feeling lost as his wife (age 91) is growing weaker.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile health. Pray God takes special care with them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on them.
· David – Pray he settles into new medications and that he is strengthen and improves daily, for his patience and continued wisdom for Heidi -- (his daughter) who is now his full-time, in-home, paid carer. Pray for her stamina, wisdom and health.
· Paul – pray for his physical and emotional health. Still with no job or work after more than fifteen years.
· Deepak – has asked us to pray for him as he works his way through some stressful financial and health issues.
· Samantha – pray for her and her husband, Stuart as they manage so much. Pray for her Dad as he fades into dementia and the pain from losing his wife.
· Jake – continues his battle with COPD (emphysema) and heart problems (he now has five stents). Pray for his health carers and those who support him through his journey and his daughter.
· Wayne B -- his precious wife passed away after battling frontal, temporal dementia the last seven years. Pray for comfort, patience and continued good health for Wayne.
· Joni – a long-time friend, healing from a hysterectomy and a series of cancer treatments. Pray for her stamina and those who support her as family. Pray for her healthcare providers that they are wise, watchful, gentle and kind.
· Hans– (in Germany) still battling lung cancer after seven years of treatments. His Mom (nearly 90) is now in a long-term care facility as she grows physically weaker and beginning to show signs of dementia – she was Han’s sole support through his cancer battle. Pray for his finances, his healthcare providers and that he is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will remind him of the Lord’s love. Pray his time with his Mom is filled with extraordinarily good times, lots of love and laughter.
· Jayne – is still growing in grace after the loss her Mom and best friend on the same day. Pray for comfort, strength and that she fully grieves through these losses.
· Anna’s Mom – has begun radiation therapy for cancer. Pray she tolerates the treatment well. Still awaiting knee surgery. Pray for her courage in the face of her fears and most of all that she will grow increasingly open to the Gospel. Pray also for Anna, who teaches Scripture classes at a private girl’s school, that her witness helps others devote their lives to the cause of Christ.
· Paul NS – had keyhole surgery to remove his gall bladder. Pray his fear is covered by trust for those caring for him.
· Luke – is growing stronger. He found long-term help to restore his health. Pray it leads to a life of hope.
· Elina – needs God’s wisdom and the courage of her convictions and resolve to live a life that is Christ-honouring for herself and her young son, Jimmy.
· Christine – give her strength as she journeys to heart-healing, pray most of all that her husband gives his life to the Lord.