In Our Prayers | March 20, 2023

Below is a list of members, family, and friends with prayer concerns. Names in bold typeface are new to the list. Names in blue typeface have had a change in status since the last Prayer List publication.



Please let the church office know if you would like someone added to the list. Please let us know if there are any changes for someone currently on the list.

Prayer Concerns

Church Family & Friends


  • For those who are ill and need healing.
  • Those who are grieving and need comfort. 
  • Those waiting for test results or surgery.
  • Those who are struggling with mental health issues.    
  • Those suffering from Covid.



  • Herb Stahlke - hearth cath today
  • Kevin Taylor - reoccurrence of cancer; stepson of Bev Taylor
  • Robert DeGarmo - recovering from knee surgery; son of Ted & Janet DeGarmo
  • Carla Sims - cancer treatments; friend of Roger Stephen
  • Carolyn Sewell Snead - cancer; friend of Ted & Janet DeGarmo
  • Lisa Crogan - health issues; niece of Ted & Janet DeGarmo
  • Martha Headley - serious health issues; friend of Herb & Paulette Stahlke
  • Rev. Karen Dearchs - recovering from pneumonia and covid; stepmom of Tom Dearchs
  • Charles Dearchs - upcoming foot surgery and recovering from a broken leg and stent surgery in his leg; father of Tom Dearchs
  • Nancy Powell - undergoing radiation for cancer and other health issues; cousin of Tom Dearchs
  • Kathryn Farnsworth - health concerns; Marty Ridoux's sister
  • Gene Prifogle - serious health concerns; home
  • Marty Macaluso - has moved to a residential home; prayers for his success in the transition
  • Chris Uttinger - serious health concerns; son of Sherrie & Gene Uttinger


Are there others for whom you are praying?


Local Concerns


-Nursing Homes: residents, staff, and families                                      

-For our teachers and students

-Those seeking employment or childcare.

-Healthcare workers

-All of our Indiana-Kentucky (ELCA) congregations & our Pastors and leaders.

-The Indiana-Kentucky Synod staff.


The Nation and Our World


-For those suffering from the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

-For those suffering from the devastation of Hurricane Ian.

-Leadership to seek and know God’s wisdom.

-For those at war, especially Ukraine and Russia.

-For those suffering from disasters: hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and fires.

-For those suffering from violence, shootings, and turmoil.

-For peace in our hearts, nation, and world, especially in Ukraine.

-For those suffering from violence and shootings, turmoil in so many places.

-For those affected by the coronavirus, and for the use of the vaccine.


**The Prayer List is emptied once a month. If you would like to have a name added to the list, please contact the church office.

In Hospice

Mary Oie - in Hospice care at Wellbrooke of Kokomo



In Memoriam


Birthdays

Karen Fercho - 03/02

Lynn Everson - 03/03

Betty Spotts - 03/04

Rev. Sharon Walker - 03/04

Robert Oie - 03/07

Herb Stahlke - 03/20

Andrea Knutson - 03/20

Jan Miller - 03/22

Nadine Owens - 03/25

Bev Taylor - 03/27

Anniversaries

Pete & Charlene Smith - 03/02

Robert & Janis Bergman - 03/30

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