This week’s prayer requests

~Keep Mel VanderBie in prayer as he begins a series of radiation treatments on July 21. For the capacity to tolerate them well with no side effects. For Jeff and Denise Stam as they continue with healing and regain strength. For all from Alive who have untold struggles to know God is near to them, to know as we pray, God is aware of their every need.

~To remember the kindness of our Heavenly Father, recounting and naming each blessing. May we be filled with gratitude and thankful hearts for the redemption and restoration Christ has given us.

~Giving thanks for the beauty of summer sunshine and warmth. Father, praying also for rain to water the dry and parched ground, for the crops to grow, thrive, and bring a bountiful harvest. 

~Continue to pray God will give uncommon strength and endurance to those in our nation whose journey is through so much grief and pain. To tenderly care for them and give hope to carry on when it feels like all hope is gone. May we partner in prayer in this tragedy and time of grief.

~Pray for the power and presence of the Holy Spirit to be poured out on each one at Alive as we pray around our neighborhoods. For the Holy Spirit to give boldness and courage that enables us to speak the words of LIFE as we walk and pray. God soften hearts and show them how much You love them.