REQUESTS AS OF 03/01/2026:

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• Tami – I’d like to ask for prayers for myself: my health is trying to fail on me.  I ask the Lord to be with my mum… her health is failing her.  I’d like to ask the Lord to be with Carlos, my son… still I don’t know where he is. [?] Prayers with him.  I’d like to ask for prayers Lava… head cold and starting to[?]   Lord be with her and make her healthy.  Lord be with Jeremy [?].  Prayers for my new outfit… it’s too long.  Pray that I get it hemmed.  Prayers for my puppy.  Doing good.  Lord be with everybody; be with MCC Pittsburgh; be with Lou; be with Bill that he heals easy. Lord, we thank you for them all.  Lord, be with Rob: he’s there to help each and every one of us.  In Jesus name I pray.  Amen.

• Rob – Prayers for everybody in our church communities, their families, friends and pets.  Prayers for peace on earth and good will between all peoples.  Prayers for our country, the political situation, and the freedoms and liberties that we hold dear.  Prayers for our planet earth and species on it.  Thank you.

• Michael – Prayers for you… for everything you do for us.  I want to thank our MCC for everything they’ve done for Pat and I as members.  We pay it back a thousand times over.  I also want to put Charlene Poag on the prayer list.  She’s in the hospital in Maryland… she fell and she’s not doing too good.  I want to thank Rob for everything he does on Zoom.  I’m still praying for Jason to get a cat… still praying for Colleen to get a cat.  I thank God that Diane and Jason are here.  I just give thanks for everything you do for this church.  Prayers for my great nephew, JJ.  Today he’s 10-days old.

• Jason – Prayers of thanksgiving for the church and everyone in it and for everything you’ve done for me.  Prayers for a friend of my whose mother was just diagnosed with stage-four cancer.  Prayers for another friend of mine who’s another friend of mine who’s a veterinarian who had a bad… getting migraines more and more.  Her fiancé who’s an engineer got laid off for the 3rd time in 6 months.  They need your prayers especially financially.  Prayers of thanksgiving for Diane… it’s been 21 days this month with no heat and 8 days last month and 1 day with no water.  Prayers for Max (Diane’s car).  He’s finally getting fixed.  Hopefully we’ll have him back soon.  I wanted to say thanks to Good Shepherd for all the time we’ve been here and thanks to 6th Presbyterian… they’ve been very accommodating. Prayers for the war that is happening in Iran, for the people and the country… that they’ll come out stronger.

• Kate – (There’s a new virus without vaccine.)  I’m changing my prayer to all people who are suffering from serious illness.  Prayers that climate change will be slowed down till we can catch up and know how to take of it.  My prayers for species that are going extinct… and not leave the world.  My prayers for the ocean which is in pretty bad shape.  My prayers for MCC… our family here and international MCC that’s doing such wonderful work.

• Amy – I’d like to give prayers and blessings for the new church home and that we may continue to grow and be as welcoming as we are… a family.

• Bill – prayers for Vince and those not with us today.  I ask and I pray for the needs of the people of this MCC, their families, relatives, friends and pets and for the association of other MCC’s.  And for our senior elderly and the people in misery and for those in nursing homes that feel isolated and alone.  For those in abusive situations that they are given peace of mind. And whether all these needs be spiritually, housing, job-wise, health-wise, financially or otherwise.  And for Lou’s needs and circumstances whatever ailments he may be dealing with… may they pass sooner than later.  And for his sister Wendy and her family and for his sister Nanette and her family.  And for my brother Steve, for his needs and circumstances that he’ll be connected to the right doctors that give him the right medication and able to one day drop his paranoia delusions and that he has peace of mind and contentment.  And for my sister Sharon that she has peace and contentment with her lawyer, with her divorce that she can have peace of mind with the house situation, her job, car, family situations.  For my niece Valory that she gets the strength to muddle through with her aches and pains and get focused on what she wants to do with her life, consider her options and finally do something and the possibility of moving in with her girl friend.  And for my nephew, JJ, that he has the strength to keep his family together that he keeps the motivation to keep on going that he does get comfort for his aches and pains: his back and teeth… and a car.  And for my nephew, Cody… may he be given the strength to continue on a positive pathway and not be deterred by any negative experiences that might make him backslide but keep up the work that he’s doing that he’ll benefit himself and others  And for my own special intentions.  I ask, beg, implore and thank Thee in the name of Jesus. 

• Diane – I’d like prayers for my sister, her kids and their families.  I thank God that I’m coming out of the anxiety attacks I was having and having more peace.  I’d like to thank the church and everyone that is helping me with Max.  And thank Jason for helping me through this hard time I’ve been having.  I’m thankful to be able to come here and be part of this family

• Lou – keep Good Shepherd Lutheran in our prayers.  Keep Dan in your prayers… his 70th birthday is tomorrow.  Somebody stole about $6000 from him.  Keep Angela in your prayers.  Keep Steve in your prayers.  Keep Colleen in your prayers.  Keep Vince, Davey, Angela and anyone else not here in your prayers. 

 

Dear God in Heaven, thank you for this beautiful day.  Thank you for the sunshine but thank you for the rain, too.  Thank you for the flowers and all the blessings that you give us: both meeting both physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.  Thank you for your love.  Help us to grow closer to you and as we grow closer, love You more and love each other more.  Bless each person that needs your touch that you will increase our faith, that you will help us through the storms and that, as we’ve said over and over, that, though we go through the valley of the shadow of death, you are there, you are with us, you never leave us.  Thank you for your love, your word, your spirit.  Continue to help us to be open to your guidance and be the people that you’d have us to be. Bless us as we continue to worship.  In Christ’s name, amen.

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REQUESTS AS OF 02/22/2026:

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• Tami – I’d like to ask for prayers for my mum.  She’s finding out that she has a bad heart now, but she’s as well suffering from COPD… which is putting more strain on her heart.  Prayers for my sister that she gets over her anger and decides to call Mum.  Prayers for my nephews who are not accepting this and turning their backs on her because they don’t want to hear it.  Prayers for Lava – Lee’s daughter/my daughter – that she’s able to get stronger and fulfill all the things she’s trying to accomplish right now.  Prayers for her husband that he has peace and patience to deal with it.  Prayers for me… my heart is still heavy and, on top of that, I lost my cat this week.  Prayers be with the church that all goes well with the move.  Prayers for Lou that he keeps going.  Prayers for MCC that has been there for me. 

• Rob – Prayers for everybody in our church community, their family and friends… especially those grieving losses.  Prayers for our planet and the species on it and prayers for our government, the political situation, and the citizens of our country.  And prayers for good will between all people.

• Jason – Praises of thanksgiving for the church and everyone in it.  Prayers for a friend of mine whose son had to be rushed to Children’s Hospital.  He can’t keep solid food down.  I want to thank Diane… day 15 without heat and I’m still in her apartment and I don’t know when I’ll be going home. Prayers for Max [Diane’s car].  We finally got him registered so now he goes for inspection tomorrow.

• Michael – Thanks to you for pastoring us… we can never thank you enough for that.  We also thank God for bringing 2 new friends [Kimberly and Tracy] to our beautiful church.  I also I want to give thanks to God: my great nephew was just born… little JJ.  He gained more wait… he’s a preemie.  My nephew’s girlfriend was crack addict, but she’s in rehab.  Little JJ is free from the effects.  We’re praying that Colleen gets a cat.  And I’m glad Amy is back.

• John – Mel had a job review last Wednesday… we haven’t heard back yet.

• Colleen – I want to give praise and thanksgiving to Louis for being our pastor everything he does for the church.  And thank you for the board for everything they do and all the trouble they went to to find the perfect church.  Praise and thanksgiving for all of us because everybody here contributes to the church.  I’d like to list all our needs: spiritual, physical, emotional, mental health, financial.  I want to bring up Mark and Lisa… friends of the church.  Jane’s niece, Carie, in a car accident and has a brain bleed.  She’s broken a lot of bones.  I’d like to pray for those living in war-torn countries, those living in areas that are struck by natural disasters, those living in poverty, those who don’t have access to nutritious food and clean water.  I want to pray for everybody in our group who’s experiences some kind of grief or loss… Tami of going through the loss of Lee and her cat.  My back is getting worse.  And I’m praying for the cat situation…

• Diane – I’d like to pray for my sister, her kids and their families… for Genesis who’s raising 2 children by himself.  Prayers of thanksgiving for this church and all those in it.  Prayers for all of us that are having one challenge or another… including myself.  I pray that I’m going to do more as time goes on.  Prayers for Dan.

• Amy – Praises for MCC and for those who are praying for me and helping me. 

• Bill – Prayers for Dan, Angela, Brian and those not with us… prayers for Kate. I ask and I pray for the needs of the people of this MCC, their families, relatives, friends and pets and for the association of other MCC’s.  And for our senior elderly and the people in misery and for those in nursing homes that feel isolated and alone.  For those in abusive situations that they are given peace of mind. I want to thank all of you who have kept me in your prayers about my ??? And whether all these needs be spiritually, housing, job-wise, health-wise, financially or otherwise.  And for Lou’s needs and circumstances whatever ailments he may be dealing with… may they pass sooner than later.  And for his sister Wendy and her family and for his sister Nanette and her family.  And for my brother Steve, for his needs and circumstances that he’ll be connected to the right doctors that give him the right medication and able to one day drop his paranoia delusions and that he has peace of mind and contentment.  And for my sister Sharon that she has peace and contentment with her lawyer’s voice??.  With the house, job, car, family situations.  And for my nephew, JJ, that he has the strength to endure the long road ahead of him: his back, his teeth, his car.  That he keeps his family together. For my niece Valory that she gets on the ball and discovers her options that would benefit her and be able to utilize them that would help out on this path which she’s trying to discover too and for her aches and pains as well as well for my sister Sharon  And for my nephew, Cody… may he be given the strength to continue on a positive pathway and not be deterred by any negative experiences and give him the strength and discipline to do it.  And for my own special intentions.  I ask, beg, implore and thank Thee in the name of Jesus. 

• Lou – keep those in mind who are not with us: Davey, Rich, and Dan (who is now in hospice).

 

Dear God in heaven how grateful we are to have this opportunity That As we put our lives in your hands And trust those hands: trust that they are loving if there is nothing else in the Bible there is there is love that God loves us And that that that is the love that draws us together and makes us one. May we each Make sure that our love is pure that that our sacrifice is because we love each other. Bless all of the needs that have been brought here needs of Physical illness, of perhaps loneliness… all the needs that people have.  Thank you Thank you, dear God that we have Found those needs met here with your people. May we each commit ourselves to this love… not just words but in deeds.  That we will truly bring God's love to each other.  In Christ’s name we pray.  Amen.

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REQUESTS AS OF 02/15/2026:

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• Tami – COPD… son is still missing.  Kitty cat passed away yesterday.

• Colleen – I wanted to give praise and thanksgiving to Louis for everything he does for the church and praise and thanksgiving for the board of directors for all the work they’re doing and all the work and time they’ve spent in trying to find us a church and going through all of our possessions and writing ‘MCC’ on everything that’s ours and all the work they’ve been doing.  I’d like to pray for all of us… our church community… I’d like to pray for our physical, mental health, emotional, spiritual, and financial needs.  I’d like to pray for those who are suffering because they’re living in areas that have been struck by natural disasters…. Those who are living in war-torn countries… those who are living in poverty… people who do not have access to clean water and adequate nutrition… children who are in foster care and waiting to be adopted.  I’d like to pray for 2 friends of the church: Lisa and Mark… those experience grief whether for an animal or a person or any other kind of loss.  I want to ask for prayers for my physical and emotional health, by back and arthritis.  Praying I can get relief from back pain.  I’d like to pray for my cat situation.  Grateful that Spooky has been with me for 6 weeks going home on Tuesday. Thank God, Spooky’ owner,  Linda is back from the hospital.  All these things I pray in Jesus’ name.

• Rob – Prayers for everybody in our church community.  Prayers for Colleen’s cat situation.  Prayers for peace on earth and good will between all people.  Prayers for our government, our country, our planet earth and the species on it.

• Jason – Praises and thanksgiving for the church and everyone in it and everything you do for me.  A special ‘thank you’ to Diane for letting me crash at her place for a week+ while I still have no heat. She’s been so gracious and kind.  I thank God for her every day.  I have another friend, Amy, whose mother just had a stroke.  She’s 88 years old.  Thanks to Diane, too, for taking me to my appointments.  They’ve gone well, so far.  I thank everyone for their prayers.  Prayers for Patrick and Michael that they’re able to figure that out.

• Diane – prayers for my sister, her kids and their families.  Again, prayers for MCC and for us finding our new home and working out all the challenges in moving and that it all goes smoothly and we work everything out.  Prayers for myself that I get stronger… I’m coming out of a rough time with anxiety.  I’m very thankful for Jason for being there.  It has helped my anxiety quite a lot.  I’m grateful for everyone here.  I’d also like prayers for Dan and Vince.

• Amy – Just pray for me… I’ve been very sick.  This is my 2nd time out of the building since Christmas.  Pray for [other housing]. 

• Lou – keep Dan in your prayers.  Keep Vince in your prayers.  Keep Bill in your prayers… his hand is swollen and painful.  Prayers for Davey and Michael and Pat.  The friend of preacher at UCC this morning whose wife was taken by I.C.E. and he has no idea where she is or what to do.

 

Dear God in heaven, what a privilege that we have a roomful of people who care about us, that care for each other.  But even more that we have a God who cares about us.  May we depend on you and look to you and know that nothing in heaven or earth can remove us from your love… it is a guarantee… it does not change.  Though our circumstances change… there are difficulties in life… we know that you lead us through them… you are there.  Thank you for the privilege we have of bringing our requests before you.  Help us to be strong and grow in our faith and trust…. And never doubt that you are there… you are listening… that you’re guidance and strength are there for us.  Through our lives may we be your people: brave and faithful and always trusting in you.  Touch that need your healing.  Touch us all in our need of faith.

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REQUESTS AS OF 02/08/2026:

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• Tami – my mother is in the hospital.  They found that she has to have a pacemaker.  She’s refusing medical help.  She really needs a prayer.  My son is still on the street.  My granddaughter is.. pregnant.  Prayers for all of us.  Prayers for MCC Pittsburgh and its move and its growth.  Pray for all those that attend and those who find a way.  Thank you.

 

• Colleen – Prayers of thanksgiving and praise for Louis, for being our pastor and everything he  does for the church.  Praise and thanksgiving to our board of directors for everything they’re doing for the church.  And for all of us for everything we contribute to the church.  I’d like to pray for all of us: our physical, emotional, mental health, and financial needs.  I’d like to pray for those who are suffering from grief and loss.  I’d like to pray for those living in war-torn countries, those living in areas struck by natural disasters, those living in poverty, those who do not have access to clean water and nutritious food.  I’d like to pray for our government.  I’d like to pray for my own physical and mental health needs… and that, eventually, I can get a cat.  All these things I bring to God in Jesus’ name.

 

• Rob – Prayers for everybody in our church community, their families, friends, and pets.  Prayers for our planet earth and the species on it.  Prayers for peace on earth and good will between all peoples.  And prayers for changes in our government that need to be made to preserve the freedoms and the rights of individuals.  Amen.

 

• Jason – (from our website) request for prayers a woman by the name of Chris Devine.  She’s been suffering with a food addiction for 47 years… as she battles to overcome this addiction.  Praises of thanksgiving for the church and everyone in it.  Especially want to thank Diane for everything she’s been doing for me;  allowed me to stay with her, take me to my appointments.  Medical procedures went well… I’m feeling all right.  Prayers for our government that somehow God can put God’s touch upon them to make them realize that what they’re doing is not the right thing for people.  I ask this in Jesus’ name.  Amen.  I pray for Amy’s health so she can participate more fully in life and get out of that facility more often.  Prayers for Stephen.  Prayers for Dave B.

 

• Michael – I want to give thanks and praise for our church and to our God… our Savior.  Thanks to you for being our pastor.  I want to give thanks to everyone that’s here.  Thanks for Diane for helping Jason.  Add Joan Stephano to the prayer list who cuts our hair. She had toes amputated.  They found an infection… she was in the hospital for a few weeks.  She will have a biopsy and asks that we pray for good news for her. I ask God to allow Colleen to get a cat… she needs a cat.  I want to give thanks for Pat.  [Michael's cousin's daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer.]

 

• Diane – prayers for my sister, her kids and their families.  Prayers for the church… prayers of thanks for it.  Prayers for Jason’s furnace.  Prayers of thanks for Jason helping me… going through a rough patch right now… he’s been very supportive and helpful.  Prayers for Amy.  Prayers for Genesis, who’s raising 2 kids by himself.  Prayers that we get out of the deep freeze… where it’s too cold for the living! 😊  Amen.  And pray for Amy’s headache.

 

• Bill – prayers for Dan that he’ll be able to resolve his diagnosis.  Prayers for Brian and Angela.  Prayers for Kate, Vince… all those not with us.  I ask and I pray for the needs of the people of this MCC, their families, relatives, friends and pets.  I’m thankful for the association of other MCC’s.  And for our senior elderly and the people in misery and for those in nursing homes that feel isolated and alone.  For those in abusive situations that they are given peace of mind.  And whether all these needs be spiritually, housing, job-wise, health-wise, financially, health-wise or otherwise.  And for Lou’s needs and circumstances whatever ailments he may be dealing with… may they pass sooner than later.  And for his extended family as well as for his sister Wendy, his sister Nanette and other members of his family.  And for my brother Steve, for his needs and circumstances that he’ll be connected to the right doctors that give him the right medication and able to one day drop his paranoia delusions and that he has peace of mind and contentment.  And for my sister Sharon that she has peace and contentment… that she is given the strength to tell the lawyer to get what she deserves.  That she has peace and contentment with her house, job, car, family situations.  For my niece Valory that she find herself in a positive direction by getting the strength to focus on what she needs to do in her life and through her physical situation. And for her friend Colees… that they may consider cohabitating and finding the right place.  And for my nephew, JJ, that he has comfort for his ailments: his back, his teeth, his car.  That he keeps his family together. And for my nephew, Cody, that he’s able to get the right medication and that he overcomes his addiction. That he’s given the strength to be in a positive direction for his family and himself.  And for my own special intentions.  I ask, beg, implore and thank Thee in the name of Sweet Jesus. 

 

• Lou – keep Dan in your prayers.  Preliminary diagnosis indicated lymphoma… for courage and healing.   Those not with us: Kate, Vince, Angela, Brian.

 

Once again, dear God, we come before you… humbled, surprised by your love for us… that when we were sinful you were willing to love us… to the extent of giving your son for us.  May be contemplate a little about how much you’ve done for us.  May we continue to share the love you’ve give us with each other… we say we care and love you, but unless we love each other that love is suspect… by loving each other we show love to you.  May each person here trust in you… trust in your discipline… trust in your love.  That sometimes means we go through valleys, but that we are never alone.  May your spirit continue to guide us… guide us in knowledge, what we are to do,  guide us in helping and loving each other.  Amen.+

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REQUESTS AS OF 02/01/2026:

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REQUESTS AS OF 01/ 25/2026:

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REQUESTS AS OF 01/ 18/2026:

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