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Prayer Requests

 

The following are prayer requests that we have received during our worship service prayer time, requests that have been submitted through the Prayer form on the website and other needs of which we are aware.  Prayer is a great privilege and a serious responsibility.  Please remember these requests in your prayer time.  

 

Only first names are given (plus initial if there are more than one with the same first name).  If you prefer to be anonymous, please let us know when you submit your request.  If your request is personal we will note it as 'unspoken'.

Previous requests will be removed after about one month.

REQUESTS AS OF 09/17/2023:

(pending)

REQUESTS AS OF 09/10/2023:

* Rob – Prayers for everyone in our church community, their family and friends, and pets. Prayers again for the situation in the Ukraine. Prayers for the people in Morocco who have died and those who have had loved ones taken from them. Prayers for peace on Earth and goodwill between all peoples. Prayers for our planet Earth and the species on it.

* Tami – Prayers for Lee, who got stuck in a ditch with her electric wheelchair today and her leg hurts bad. Prayers for Carlos with the job search. Prayers for myself with sleeping too much. Prayers to MCC Pittsburgh and all members of the church.

* Bob – Continued prayers for my buddy in Butler for the deteriorating discs in his neck.

* Colleen –Praises and thanksgiving to Louis for being our pastor and everything he does for the church. Praises and thanksgiving for everything that Bill and Rob do for the church. Praise and thanksgiving to all of you, my church community. I love all of you and am very grateful that all of you are in my life. Prayers for my mother and Joe. Prayers for their health and happiness.  Prayers for the people at Brookdale.  Prayers for Mark, Kathy S., Kathy W, Michelle, Sheila, Ann Cornwell, Marissa, and Lorraine’s son, Paul, who is going through a crisis, and for my friend and our friend of the church, Lisa, that her doctors can diagnose and treat her properly.  Prayers for Sidney who now has an eye infection, and for his arthritis, and thyroid issues. Prayers for my health and financial issues.

* Vince – Prayers for our church family, also all those people who have no one to pray for them. Prayers for Lois and her family, especially the daughter.

* Diane – Prayers for everyone facing challenges and where there is strife, natural disasters, or war. Prayers for a friend of ours who is being kept away from her family by her father unless it is convenient for him. Also, prayers for her grandmother. Prayers for my sister and her family. Praises for this group of people who have helped me a lot.

* Kate – Prayers for the people who have been affected by Covid. It is on the upswing again, so we need to be diligent. I pray there is not a lot of suffering with it. Prayers for the problem with climate change that we can catch up with it and help it to slow down and not be so destructive. Blessings for all the people on the planet that have been harmed by the destruction which has already occurred. Prayers for the ocean. It needs prayers also. Prayers for people in the midst of loneliness, despair, and degradation. Prayers for the species going extinct that they can stay with us until we can create a better world.

* Bill – I ask and I pray for the needs of the people of this MCC and of their families, relatives, and friends and pets, and of the association of other MCC’s, and for our senior elderly and the people in misery and suffering, and those in nursing homes who feel isolated and alone, and those in abusive situations that they are given peace of mind, and whether all these needs be spiritual, housing, job-wise, health-wise, financial, or otherwise. Prayers for Louis Martinage’s needs and circumstances, and for his family and his health, for my brother Steve’s needs and circumstances in housing and that he can get a sure footing somewhere where he feels content and be able to move on in a positive direction from there. Prayers for my sister Sharon that she will be able to find the arrangements she needs for housing with the help of others and for her family JJ and Valarie – their needs and circumstances and housing. Prayers for my nephew Cody’s needs and circumstances and that he has the strength and wisdom to stay in a positive direction as he works a job to get his life together, and for my own special intentions.

Closing Prayer – Dear God in Heaven we know that you care for us, that your care went so far as to sacrifice your own son that we might have a place with you. Thank you that we can bring our prayer requests to you and because of your love that you answer in the best way possible. Give us patience to understand the answers and to wait on them, knowing that your love does not take a vacation, that you are always with us, that your love does not cease, and that nothing can remove us from your love. Bless all these requests that have been brought before you – those of our own personal needs and the needs of those we know and love. May we bring your hope to these people and the salvation you have brought to us. Now bless us as we continue to worship, continue to learn, open our minds, guide us by your spirit, that we may be the people you would have us be. In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen.

REQUESTS AS OF 09/03/2023:

(not available)

REQUESTS AS OF 08/27/2023:

* Rob – Prayers for everyone in our church community, their family and friends, and pets. Praises that we have someone new with us – Scott. Prayers for the situation in the Ukraine. Prayers for peace on Earth and goodwill between all peoples. Prayers for our planet Earth and the species on it.

* Colleen –Praises and thanksgiving for Louis for being our pastor and everything he does for the church. Praises and thanksgiving for everything that Bill and Rob do for the church. Praise and thanksgiving to all of you, my church family. I love all of you and am very grateful that all of you are in my life. Prayers for my mother and Joe. Prayers for their health and happiness.  Prayers for some people from where I live. If we could lift them up in prayer: Mark, Kathy S., Ann Cornwell, Marissa, Dave and his wife who is sick - Margie, and for my friend and a friend of the church – Lisa, who has an appointment with her doctor tomorrow. I am praying that this doctor can help her somehow. She is really suffering and really needs someone to look into her situation and properly diagnose and treat her. Prayers for me and Sidney for our health and financial issues.

* Vince – Prayers for all of us, our church, our church family, and all those people who have no one to pray for them.

* Diane – Prayers of thanksgiving again for this church that has seen me through many things. I would like to put all those that I love in God’s hands. We were in the ER until 3:30 in the morning last night and I am grateful that Bob was able to come home and they were able to fix the problem, at least for now. Prayers for Dan and everyone that is having challenges. Prayers for anywhere in the world there is strife. I am grateful for what I have and able to share it.

* Amy – Praises for the nice weather we are having today. Praises for us being able to get together on Sundays and the good things that come to us from God.

* Bill – I ask and I pray for the needs of the people of this MCC and of their families, relatives, and friends and pets, and of the association of other MCC’s, and for our senior elderly and the people in misery and suffering, and those in nursing homes who feel isolated and alone, and those in abusive situations that they are given peace of mind, and whether all these needs be spiritual, housing, job-wise, health-wise, financial, or otherwise. Prayers for Louis Martinage’s needs and circumstances, and for his family and his health, for my brother Steve’s needs and circumstances in housing and that he can get a sure footing somewhere and be able to move on in a positive direction from there. Prayers for my sister Sharon that I will be able to work out a situation with her, God willing, for her housing.  Prayers for her family, JJ and Valarie, and their needs and circumstances and housing, and for my nephew Cody’s needs and circumstances and that he be given the strength to deter any negative influences and move in a positive pathway as he tries to get his life together.  Prayers for my own special intentions.

* Louis – Prayers for those not with us – Kate, Rich and his friend Michelle. Praises that I got my car inspected this week.

Closing Prayer – Dear God in Heaven thank you for your blessings – the blessings of this church and the fellowship we share, the love we share, the care we have for each other, and the knowledge that we will do for each other whatever needs to be done, whatever we have that others need. Thank you that we share because of our love for each other. Thank you that we can bring our requests to you, our needs, whether physical or health needs. Thank you for the privilege of bringing those requests to you as we trust in you and trust in your love. Now bless us as we continue to worship. Thank you for watching over us. Thank God for the opportunity to worship and learn. Keep us in your care. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

REQUESTS AS OF 08/20/2023:

* Rob – Prayers for everyone in our church community, their family and friends, and pets. Prayers for the situation in the Ukraine. Prayers for peace on Earth and goodwill between all peoples. Prayers for our planet Earth and the species on it.

* Colleen –Praises and thanksgiving for Louis for being our wonderful pastor and everything he does for the church. Thanks and praises for everything that Bill and Rob do for the church. Prayers, praise, and thanks for everyone in our church community and I love all of you and am very grateful that all of you are in my life. Prayers for our friend Mark and our friend Lisa. Prayers for my mother and her boyfriend for their health and happiness.  Prayers for two people who work here: Ann Cornwell and Marissa. Prayers for Kathy S. Prayers for myself for my health and finances. Thank God for all the blessings he has given us. Prayers for Sidney’s health, happiness, and longevity.

* Vince – Prayers for our planet and our church family.

* Dan – Prayers for our country and the politics that are going on here. Prayers for this place in Cleveland, East Brook Health Center. Prayers for my friend Matt. Prayers for myself. Prayers for Bob and Diane. Thank you for this group being here.

* Tami – Prayers for Lee. The implant she had put in her leg has become inflected. They had to remove the implant and she almost lost her leg, and if she is not careful with what she does right now, she will lose her leg. The infection has spread through her body, so they have her on some strong antibiotics and she needs her prayers. Prayer for myself. Prayers for Carlos and getting this job. Prayers for MCC Pittsburgh.

* Diane – Prayers of thanksgiving that Louis made it back from his trip safely. Prayers of thanksgiving for this group of people and that God led me to this group. Prayers to everyone that is having challenges, to wherever there is war, and wherever there are natural disasters. Prayers for mercy and strength for anyone that needs it. Prayers for anyone that has no one to pray for them.

 * Kate – Prayers for everyone that has suffered due to Covid. Thanks and praise that the numbers are dwindling and hopefully it will be out of our lives. Prayers that no diseases come after it. Prayers for the climate crisis and that we will be able to step up and take care of it; everyone doing their part. Prayers for the species going extinct that they can hold on until the planet gets to be a better place for them. Prayers for the Ocean which is not in very good shape.

* Amy – Praises for the beautiful weather we are having today. Praises for where I live and the prom we had there.

* Bill – I ask and I pray for the needs of the people of this MCC and of their families, relatives, and friends and pets, and of the association of other MCC’s, and for our senior elderly and the people in misery and suffering, and those in nursing homes who feel isolated and alone, and those in abusive situations that they are given peace of mind, and whether all these needs be spiritual, housing, job-wise, health-wise, financial, or otherwise. Prayers for Louis Martinage’s needs and circumstances, and for his family and his health, for my brother Steve’s needs and circumstances and that he is able to deal with his current situation and gets sure footing with regard to his housing. Prayers for my sister Sharon that she is able to pull her resources together financially so that Lou may be able to help her out. Prayers for JJ and Valarie and their needs and circumstances and housing, and for my nephew Cody his needs and circumstances and that he be given the strength to get his life further together, to cope with what’s ahead of him, stay in a positive direction, and have the strength to do so and not be deterred by any negative influences. Prayers for my own special intentions.

Closing Prayer – Dear God in Heaven we are grateful again for the beautiful day we have, and for this opportunity to get together whether physically or electronically, we are together in your name, as we  pray in the name of Jesus we are grateful for all of your blessings – the blessings of each other, the blessings of our savior and salvation, the blessings of faith, the blessings of our senses to appreciate all that you have given us. May we concentrate and dwell on all that we have. When there are so many things that can eclipse your goodness to us, help us to always have faith in your presence, faith in your love. We pray for each of these needs. We know dear God that you love us and love each person, that you guide us and strengthen us, that if we have difficulties, you get us through them, knowing that nothing can separate us from that love. Now bless us as we continue to worship. May we continue to put our lives into your hands and trust in you because of your love. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

REQUESTS AS OF 08/13/2023:

* Rob – Prayers for everyone in our church community, their family and friends, and pets. Prayers for the situation in the Ukraine. Prayers for peace on Earth and goodwill between all peoples. Prayers for our planet Earth and the species on it.

* Colleen –Praises and thanksgiving for Louis for being our wonderful pastor and everything he does for the church. Thanks and praises for everything that Bill and Rob do for the church. Prayers, praise, and thanks for everyone in our church community and I love all of you and am very grateful that all of you are in my life. Prayers for my mother and Joe for their health and happiness.  Prayers for Sidney and his health and happiness. Prayers for people who live and work where I live: Ann Cornwell and Marissa who work here, Mark, my friend, who joins us for Bible Study, and Lisa who is a friend of our church. I’m asking for big time prayers for Lisa who sees a doctor on the 17th.

* Vince – Prayers and thanks for our church family. Prayers for Bob and Dan’s recovery and good health to all of us.

* Bob – Prayers for my buddy, Paul, in Butler who needs some relief from his pain.

* Tami – Prayers for Lee’s leg where she had an implant that became very infected. They removed it and the infection has run through her body and she is on really strong antibodies. The swelling is not as bad as it was. Prayers for myself and having a little difficulty sometimes. Prayers for MCC Pittsburgh and all the members that attend.

* Lee – Prayers for all the people in Maui.

* Diane – Prayers and thanksgiving for this church and everyone it touches. Prayers for the fires in Canada and the people and animals it is affecting. Prayers for my ex-roommate and his sister. They have been having a lot of trouble. He is going to be homeless, and she has just arrived from California. Prayers for everyone that doesn’t have anyone to pray for them.

 * Kate – Prayers for everyone that has suffered due to Covid. It looks like we might have a new wave and I ask God that it be a mild one. Prayers for climate change to slow down and not be so destructive until we can deal with it. Prayers for the Ocean and for all those species on their way to extinction that they can hold on until we can take care of them.

* Bill – I ask and I pray for the needs of the people of this MCC and of their families, relatives, and friends and pets, and of the association of other MCC’s, and for our senior elderly and the people in misery and suffering, and those in nursing homes who feel isolated and alone, and those in abusive situations that they are given peace of mind, and whether all these needs be spiritual, housing, job-wise, health-wise, financial, or otherwise. Prayers for Louis Martinage’s needs and circumstances, and for his family and his health, for my brother Steve’s needs and circumstances and that he gets sure footing with regard to his housing. Prayers for my sister Sharon that her housing situation will enable her to get things together and plan to get to where she wants to go, and for her family JJ and Valarie and their needs and circumstances and housing, and for my nephew Cody his needs and circumstances and that he be given the strength to get his life further together, to cope with what’s ahead of him, stay in a positive direction, and have the strength to do so and not be deterred by any negative influences.

* Louis – Prayers for Amy who intended to be here but wasn’t feeling well.

Closing Prayer – Dear God in Heaven there are many concerns that are on our mind, our own individual health. Thank you for being with us and getting us through these issues. Though the Psalm does not guarantee that we will get around our issues, it guarantees we will get through them. Help us to depend on you and remain faithful and not doubt your love. Bless all those that need your touch. Thank you for each individual that is here with us today and those that are unable to be with us. Thank you for this church and the privilege of being a family and the body of Christ here. Thank you for the joy we get from knowing you and knowing each other, of sharing your love, of participating and obeying. Now keep us as we continue to worship. Help us to be faithful in the midst of difficulties, guide us and strengthen us. Keep us in your care that your love will sustain us and your joy will be in our hearts. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

REQUESTS AS OF 08/06/2023:

* Rob – Prayers for everyone in our church community, their family and friends, and pets. Prayers for the situation in the Ukraine. Prayers for peace on Earth and goodwill between all peoples. Prayers for our planet Earth and the species on it.

* Colleen –Praises and thanksgiving for Louis for being our wonderful pastor. Thanks and praises for everything that Bill and Rob do for the church. Prayers, praise, and thanksgiving for everyone in our church community and I love all of you and am very grateful to all of you. Prayers for my mother and Joe for their health and happiness.  Prayers for our friend Lisa. There are a few people who have asked for prayers in this building where I live and they are Ann Cornwell, Marissa, and Mark. Prayers for my cat, Sidney, for his hyperthyroidism and skin condition. Prayers for myself for my health and finances.

* Vince – Prayers and thanks for our church family. Prayers for all those that have no one to pray for them.

* Diane – Prayers and thanksgiving for this church and those of you who help make it work, and that we have Zoom to attend church even when we can{t be there in person. Prayers for Dan that he gets resettled ok, and for other people in church that are having challenges. Prayers for Bob who is going in the hospital for a procedure on Friday and that it works out for the best and can deal with whatever comes along with God{s help. Prayers for everywhere there is strife. Thankfulness for all the people and animals that have been in our life.

* Tami – Prayers for Dillion and prayers for everyone. Prayers for MCC Pittsburgh and growth. Prayers for Carlos that he gets work. Prayers for myself.

* Bill – I ask and I pray for the needs of the people of this MCC and of their families, relatives, and friends and pets, and of the association of other MCC’s, and for our senior elderly and the people in misery and suffering, and those in nursing homes who feel isolated and alone, and those in abusive situations that they are given peace of mind, and whether all these needs be spiritual, housing, job-wise, health-wise, financial, or otherwise. Prayers for Louis Martinage’s needs and circumstances, and for his family and his health, for my brother Steve’s needs and circumstances and especially for housing and finding a place to rent, and that he gets sure footing, and gets his cat and all his stuff back and to move on in a positive direction. Prayers for my sister Sharon and her family JJ and Valarie, that they can get away from any abuse and find housing sooner than later, and for my nephew Cody to find employment and to get his life together and in finding housing, and for my own special intentions.

* Louis – Keep Dan and Kate in your prayers, especially Dan who was not able to move into the place he had planned. Prayers for myself because I{m still getting these dizzy spells.

Closing Prayer – Dear God in Heaven we are grateful we can bring our requests to you, that in spite of our short comings, you love us. You provide for us. Not only have you provided for our spiritual needs in the sacrifice of your son, but you provide for our physical needs, for food and clothing, for fellowship, for purpose, for joy, and for the beauty around us. Thank you for watching over us and keeping us in your care. May we continue to show our gratitude by our obedience, by our worship, by our prayers, and by our giving. In all things we thank you for every individual here, and their faithfulness to you, their presence with us as the body of Christ, and the joy we share as a family and as part of the greater family of God{s people. In Christ{s name we pray. Amen

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