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Prayer List

Wednesday April 17th, 2024

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Political Leadership

  • President Joe Biden
  • Governor Tim Walz

Pray for the Wisdom and Understanding of our National Elected Leaders (President & Congress) regarding a multitude of practical, moral, & legislative decisions to be made. 

Pastor Boyd & Family 

Zach & Giana Gibson

  • Paul (Zach’s Uncle)- Recently diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. Unsaved.
  • Salvation and health concerns for (Giana’s) cousins
  • Salvation of several family members.

 Churches in Need of Pastors

There are SEVERAL churches known of by Pastor Boyd that are in search of Senior Pastors. Many have been without a Pastor for years, while others are struggling to find replacement for those that have retired or moved to other ministries. Luke 10:2 “Therefore said he unto them, the harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.”

Missionaries

It is important to pray for the missionaries that we support. Please be faithful to pray for them specifically by name, as well as supporting them financially through regular giving. 

Along with the specific needs mentioned below, pray for: Health, Encouragement, and Safety of our Missionaries!

College Students

  • Elisabeth Holmes-  Pensacola Christian College (Pensacola, FL) 
  • Grace Reck – South Dakota State Univ. (Brookings, SD)
  • Josiah Holmes- Northwoods Tech. College

Church Family

Elaine Dunbar 

  • Cheryl (Sister) — Now in Hospice Care at her daughter’s house.
  • Desiree (Daughter)- Scheduled to have surgery on April 30th to remove affected region (non-cancerous mass)  of colon. 2-3 day hospital stay; 5-6 week recover time anticipated if all goes as planned. 

Josh & Lisa Burleson

Unspoken request 

Bruce Wagner

  • Unspoken request
  • Ron (brother)- Experiencing Heart problems. 

Larry Atkins-

 Continue to pray for progressive strengthening (post-heart surgery). Physician appt. in May. 

Mary Atkins

Fred (Brother in Law) Still recovering from results of falling and breaking ribs and leg. Now at home recuperating.

Ramseys

  • Bill– ongoing medical concerns. Frequent exhaustion and imbalance.
  • Nicky- (Debbie’s Nephew’s Wife) Recovering from recent Kidney transplant. Pray for body to accept organ an healing to continue. 
  • Pam- (Friend) Beginning daily cancer treatment on March 25th. 

Chris Ketchell

Jeffrey Ketchell (cousin) – Lung, colon, & liver cancer.

Reck Family

  • Unspoken Request
  • Leo Reck (Darren’s Dad) Recently diagnosed with very aggressive non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Chemotherapy has had its anticipated physical effect (nausea, etc). Recent scan revealed substantial progress being made!

Hannah Holmes

A co-worker in a dangerous and abusive relationship. Pray that this lady would exhibit courage and take the counsel give to seek safety for her and her daughter. 

Kyle Jensen

Mike (friend)- Needing surgery, but experiencing coverage challenges with insurance. Pray that either insurance will cooperate, or that the $$$ burden will not be debilitating. 

Questions?

To add to this prayer page, contact Pastor Boyd no later than 5:00 pm on Tuesdays.

Call or text 651-425-8349 or email pastor@oakdalebaptistmn.com to add a request.