Prayer Newsletter

Congregational Prayer Requests

Do you have a prayer request or a praise / thank you? Call your Pastoral Elder or Pastoral Care Assistant, leave a message on the church office phone at (616) 455-5120, or send an email to prayer@covenant-crc.org.

Marly Baar received a discouraging report from the Corewell heart doctors. Due to several medical issues she has, the risk factors are too great for open heart surgery to repair two of her heart valves. They would be able to place a stent in one blocked artery. Those doctors met again to seek alternative procedures which could benefit her. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and grace and peace for Clare and Marly as they await the next report from the doctors. (Elder: Vander Weide)

We praise God that Linda Coleman had a second successful cataract surgery. Pray that God continues to bless Steve and Linda with joy and peace. (Elder: Padding)

Ann Cool’s heart is beating too fast. Please pray for Ann as she waits for a doctor’s appointment in December to address this issue and for healing. (Elder: Brinks)

Gord DeBoer thanks the congregation for all the prayers, cards, and concern shown to him. His labs looked good at his last appointment and his kidney function is normal. Please pray that things continue to heal in the right direction so that treatments can resume on November 13. Please pray for continued healing and renewed strength for Gord. (Elder: Patterson)

Give thanks to God with Pay Gai for the healing of his leg so far and please pray for complete healing. He thanks the congregation for your prayers and concern. (Elder: Jammal)

Berdena Ham will be having aortic valve replacement surgery. She is still waiting for all the details. Please pray for God’s comfort and peace to surround Berdena as she anticipates this surgery. (Elder: Padding)

Gerry Hoekema will see his Oncology doctor on October 29. Please pray that they will be able to find a new treatment that will be effective. (Elder: Jammal)

Dan Huisman has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is receiving infusions. Please pray that these treatments are successful and for healing for Dan. (Elder: Vander Weide)

Ruth Huisman’s foot surgery went well. Please continue to pray for complete healing. (Elder: Vander Weide)

Virginia Huizenga is experiencing a lot of abdominal pain. Please pray for relief from the pain and for healing. (Elder: Padding)

Russ Jansen is continuing to recover from open heart surgery. Please pray for continued healing. (Elder: Vander Weide)

Randy Knoll has completed his cancer treatments and is beginning the recovery process. Please pray that these treatments were successful and for continued healing. (Elder: Brinks)

We express our sympathy to Mary Leep and Chris and Ken Van Weerdhuizen in the passing of their husband and father, Ernie Leep. Please pray for God’s comfort and peace to continue to surround them and their family during this time. (Elder: Padding)

Please continue to pray for James Ngabonziza as he struggles with dialysis, fatigue, and ongoing physical limitations with his kidney disease and kidney failure. He is in the long, emotionally draining process of possible kidney replacement surgery and the many challenges that this brings. Please pray for James, that God provides peace and strength in this process. (Elder: Padding)

Evelyn Pegman will be having surgery on her hand November 12. Please pray that the surgery is successful and for healing. (Elder: Brinks)

Thank you for your continued prayers for Jeff Todd, the stepson of Bev and Bob Vander Heide. Please pray for successful treatments, relief from pain and side effects, renewed strength and healing. (Elder: Jammal)

Pastor Jeff received a good report from the doctor and things are progressing well. Thank you for all the prayers and support they have received. (Elder: Patterson)

Becki Vander Molen’s last sympathetic nerve block did not work and she has been in constant pain. She has been experiencing severe pain in her lower back and both legs/feet. She has been unable to sleep and is struggling to eat normally. Please pray that her doctors can find a way to help relieve her pain and help her eat again. Pray also that God provides her with His comfort and peace. (Elder: DeVries)

Please keep the members of our congregation who are fighting cancer in your prayers.

Please keep our shut-ins in your prayers. Many of them struggle with loneliness and/or other health concerns that we are unaware of. Please keep them in your prayers.

Pray for the members of our congregation who struggle with the colder temperatures and season changes. Pray that God provides them with safety and good health during these winter months.

Please keep the students, mentors, and prayer partners who are part of our Kids Hope program at Southwood School in your prayers as they are meeting weekly.

Pray for our Hand2Hand program. Pray for the students who receive food from this program. Give thanks that we can help provide weekend food for kids in our community.

Pray for the Furniture Ministry that they will have enough volunteers to continue to serve the people in our community who need furniture.

This month, walk the streets of your neighborhood / condo community on a regular basis, praying for wherever you see the Holy Spirit at work, bringing unity and healing, as well as asking for God’s intervention where there is brokenness and division. Pray for the emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual well-being of your neighbors.

Pray for those in our community who are no longer going to be receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds for food. Please pray for the non-profit and social service agencies who are trying to respond to this upcoming need.

Pray for our elders and deacons as they seek to follow God’s will as they make plans for our church.

Pray for our staff that they will remain energized and encouraged in their daily work here at Covenant Church.

Pray for all the churches in our Classis, Classis GR South.

Pray for the various ministries of the Christian Reformed Church using the guides found HERE.