Prayer & Care
Prayer & Care at Hope is about walking together through every season of life.
Whether celebrating joyful moments or navigating grief, illness, or uncertainty, this ministry exists to offer prayer, compassion, and Christ-centered support.
Through listening hearts, faithful prayer, and practical care, we seek to remind each person that they are seen, loved, and never alone.
Prayers by Week
August 3-9, 2026
Strength and healing for…
- Judy Compton's daughter, Rene, as she is undergoing treatment for stage 4 cancer.
- Zonn Fowler, friend of Linda Bennett, having hip surgery on Monday.
Comfort and peace for…
- Jody Stutts and his family, as Jody is at Duke with advanced lung cancer; prayers for God's comfort, peace, strength, and sustaining presence.
- The family of Aniela on the first anniversary of her passing; prayers for comfort and peace, and that God grant her eternal rest in His loving presence.
- Rosie Miller's sister-in-law and her family, who have been evacuated from their home in Spokane, Washington due to the recent wildfires. Pray for their safety, the protection of their home and property, and for all those affected throughout their community.
- Esther Fleagle, mother of Barb Newcomer, following a house fire; prayers for comfort, peace, strength, and God's provision as she restores her home and recovers from this loss.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- Thanksgiving for the Christian medical team deployed from the United States to serve the people of Samoa. We praise God that they treated more than 1,000 people over two weeks, sharing prayer and the love of Christ with each patient. Thanks be to God!
Guidance and provision for…
July 27-August 2, 2026
Strength and healing for…
- Skip Olson, who is hospitalized at WakeMed North; prayers for healing, strength, and God’s sustaining presence.
- Andrew Wellondorf, son of a neighbor of the Madariagas, who suffered a workplace head injury resulting in paralysis of his arms and legs. He has been moved to rehabilitation as doctors assess whether feeling will return.
- Joanne Brill, sister of Rita Kaess, who is in the ICU and intubated due to pneumonia and COPD; prayers for healing, strength, wisdom for her medical team, and God's sustaining presence.
- Georgia Broyhill, who is recovering from a severe ankle injury; prayers for healing, strength, and a full recovery.
- Frank Dreier, brother-in-law of Rob Carpenter, as he recovers from open heart surgery; prayers for healing, strength, and a smooth recovery.
- Herman Dreier, following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer; prayers for healing, strength, wisdom for his medical team, and God's sustaining presence.
Comfort and peace for…
- MacKenzie, as she begins at Wake Prep on Monday, August 3; prayers for a positive, smooth, and joyful transition into the new school year.
- All students, teachers, and school staff, as they begin the 2026–2027 school year; prayers for a safe, successful, and Christ-centered year of learning and growth.
- Carol Linthacum’s sister and her family upon the death of her daughter, Colleen, in a car accident in Arizona on Sunday; prayers for God’s comfort, peace, and strength as they grieve.
- Frances Carbone and her family on the one-year anniversary of the passing of her son, Vincent; prayers for God's comfort, peace, and continued strength.
- The family of Olivia Grace, a fraternal twin who passed away from sepsis at just days old; prayers for God's comfort, peace, and strength. She is a friend of Marlene Lineberger from her community.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- Rob Bailey's 90-year-old dad's return home after a month in the hospital and rehab. Prayers for his continued healing and recovery as his hip and femur mend.
Guidance and provision for…
July 20-26, 2026
Strength and healing for…
- Marg Schultz, friend of the Kempels, as she undergoes a heart procedure.
- Maureen Consolo, for continued restoration of her vision following her strokes. We give thanks that the effects of the strokes were limited to vision in one eye, and pray for healing from their source and for success in her ongoing vision therapy.
- Daniel Wade, as he prepares for open-heart surgery in two weeks to repair an aortic aneurysm.
- Larry, Bill Carter’s brother, who is hospitalized with heart and kidney failure; prayers for healing, strength, wisdom for his medical team, and God's sustaining presence.
Comfort and peace for…
- Andrew Harrell, as he faces end-stage pancreatic cancer, and for peace, comfort, and God's presence for his family.
- The Armstrong family, friends of the Nugents, upon the loss of their husband and father in a drowning accident this week; prayers for God's comfort, peace, and strength as they grieve.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- The Van Hooks, in thanksgiving for their 45th wedding anniversary, with prayers for God's continued blessings in the years ahead.
Guidance and provision for…
July 13-19, 2026
Strength and healing for…
- A friend of the Bowlings, who recently suffered a fall and is in critical condition at Duke Hospital; prayers for healing, strength, wisdom for the medical team, and God's sustaining presence.
- Rene, daughter of Judy Compton, as she awaits test results; prayers that they will show no signs of cancer, and for peace and strength as she waits.
- Lonnie, a friend of a Hope member, as he faces a recurrence of cancer.
- Rennee Wallace, daughter of Shirley Thompson, who has been hospitalized with sepsis.
Comfort and peace for…
- Tom Jones, his wife Elaine Jones, and their family, as Elaine has suffered a stroke and they await the start of hospice care; prayers for comfort, peace, strength, and God's presence for them all.
- The family and friends of Harry Blair, Liz Garlington’s uncle, upon his passing on Monday, July 13, 2026; prayers for comfort, peace, and God’s presence as they grieve.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- A successful appendix & bowel obstruction surgery for Georgia Ann, great-granddaughter of Ron & Shirley Thompson. We give thanks for her continued recovery after missing her fourth birthday celebration.
- The birth of two new babies, and for the families who have welcomed these precious gifts from God.
July 4–12, 2026
Strength and healing for…
- Annette Sanders, daughter of Neil Turner, as she undergoes a total knee replacement today, July 7; prayers for a successful surgery, healing, and a smooth recovery.
- Bill Tautphaeus, friend of Rob Varner, who is hospitalized with congestive heart failure; prayers for healing, strength, and God's sustaining presence.
- Jody Stutts, following a recent cancer diagnosis; prayers for healing, comfort, strength, and God's presence throughout treatment.
- Sophie Ryan Ross, the 26 year old who is undergoing treatment for spinal lymphoma and her second string of treatments start this weekend.
- Monica Reum, sister of Anita Rivera, diagnosed with endometrial cancer and scheduled for surgery on July 20th.
- Gina Quant, friend of the Critchleys, for healing, strength, and God's sustaining presence.
- Cathy Berkowitz, friend of the Critchleys, following a cancer diagnosis; prayers for healing, strength, and God's presence throughout her treatment.
- David Bailey, Rob Bailey’s father, as he recovers from a fall, a broken hip and femur, and surgery; prayers for healing, strength, and a smooth recovery.
- Frank, who is experiencing complications following his liver transplant and has been readmitted to the hospital; prayers for healing, wisdom for his medical team, strength, and God's sustaining presence.
Comfort and peace for…
- The O'Meara and Goeckerman families upon the passing of Carol O'Meara, Diana's sister, this past Tuesday in Sparks, Nevada; prayers for God's comfort, peace, and strength as they grieve.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- Thanksgiving for the gift of a new liver for Frank, neighbor of Kathy Bailey, who had a successful liver transplant and is recuperating; prayers for continued healing and recovery.
- Jonathan Froelich and Joanna Kerkendoll on their engagement, with prayers for God's blessings as they prepare for marriage.
Guidance and provision for…
August 3-9, 2026
Strength and healing for…
Comfort and peace for…
- Jody Stutts and his family, as Jody is at Duke with advanced lung cancer; prayers for God's comfort, peace, strength, and sustaining presence.
- The family of Aniela on the first anniversary of her passing; prayers for comfort and peace, and that God grant her eternal rest in His loving presence.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- Thanksgiving for the Christian medical team deployed from the United States to serve the people of Samoa. We praise God that they treated more than 1,000 people over two weeks, sharing prayer and the love of Christ with each patient. Thanks be to God!
Guidance and provision for…
August 3-9, 2026
Strength and healing for…
Comfort and peace for…
- Jody Stutts and his family, as Jody is at Duke with advanced lung cancer; prayers for God's comfort, peace, strength, and sustaining presence.
- The family of Aniela on the first anniversary of her passing; prayers for comfort and peace, and that God grant her eternal rest in His loving presence.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- Thanksgiving for the Christian medical team deployed from the United States to serve the people of Samoa. We praise God that they treated more than 1,000 people over two weeks, sharing prayer and the love of Christ with each patient. Thanks be to God!
Guidance and provision for…
August 3-9, 2026
Strength and healing for…
- Judy Compton's daughter Rene as she is undergoing treatment for stage 4 cancer.
Comfort and peace for…
- Jody Stutts and his family, as Jody is at Duke with advanced lung cancer; prayers for God's comfort, peace, strength, and sustaining presence.
- The family of Aniela on the first anniversary of her passing; prayers for comfort and peace, and that God grant her eternal rest in His loving presence.
- Rosie Miller's sister-in-law and her family, who have been evacuated from their home in Spokane, Washington due to the recent wildfires. Pray for their safety, the protection of their home and property, and for all those affected throughout their community.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- Thanksgiving for the Christian medical team deployed from the United States to serve the people of Samoa. We praise God that they treated more than 1,000 people over two weeks, sharing prayer and the love of Christ with each patient. Thanks be to God!
Guidance and provision for…
August 3-9, 2026
Strength and healing for…
- Judy Compton's daughter Rene as she is undergoing treatment for stage 4 cancer.
Comfort and peace for…
- Jody Stutts and his family, as Jody is at Duke with advanced lung cancer; prayers for God's comfort, peace, strength, and sustaining presence.
- The family of Aniela on the first anniversary of her passing; prayers for comfort and peace, and that God grant her eternal rest in His loving presence.
- Rosie Miller's sister-in-law and her family, who have been evacuated from their home in Spokane, Washington due to the recent wildfires. Pray for their safety, the protection of their home and property, and for all those affected throughout their community.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- Thanksgiving for the Christian medical team deployed from the United States to serve the people of Samoa. We praise God that they treated more than 1,000 people over two weeks, sharing prayer and the love of Christ with each patient. Thanks be to God!
Guidance and provision for…
August 3-9, 2026
Strength and healing for…
- Judy Compton's daughter Rene as she is undergoing treatment for stage 4 cancer.
Comfort and peace for…
- Jody Stutts and his family, as Jody is at Duke with advanced lung cancer; prayers for God's comfort, peace, strength, and sustaining presence.
- The family of Aniela on the first anniversary of her passing; prayers for comfort and peace, and that God grant her eternal rest in His loving presence.
- Rosie Miller's sister-in-law and her family, who have been evacuated from their home in Spokane, Washington due to the recent wildfires. Pray for their safety, the protection of their home and property, and for all those affected throughout their community.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- Thanksgiving for the Christian medical team deployed from the United States to serve the people of Samoa. We praise God that they treated more than 1,000 people over two weeks, sharing prayer and the love of Christ with each patient. Thanks be to God!
Guidance and provision for…
August 3-9, 2026
Strength and healing for…
- Judy Compton's daughter Rene as she is undergoing treatment for stage 4 cancer.
Comfort and peace for…
- Jody Stutts and his family, as Jody is at Duke with advanced lung cancer; prayers for God's comfort, peace, strength, and sustaining presence.
- The family of Aniela on the first anniversary of her passing; prayers for comfort and peace, and that God grant her eternal rest in His loving presence.
- Rosie Miller's sister-in-law and her family, who have been evacuated from their home in Spokane, Washington due to the recent wildfires. Pray for their safety, the protection of their home and property, and for all those affected throughout their community.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- Thanksgiving for the Christian medical team deployed from the United States to serve the people of Samoa. We praise God that they treated more than 1,000 people over two weeks, sharing prayer and the love of Christ with each patient. Thanks be to God!
Guidance and provision for…
August 3-9, 2026
Strength and healing for…
- Judy Compton's daughter Rene as she is undergoing treatment for stage 4 cancer.
Comfort and peace for…
- Jody Stutts and his family, as Jody is at Duke with advanced lung cancer; prayers for God's comfort, peace, strength, and sustaining presence.
- The family of Aniela on the first anniversary of her passing; prayers for comfort and peace, and that God grant her eternal rest in His loving presence.
- Rosie Miller's sister-in-law and her family, who have been evacuated from their home in Spokane, Washington due to the recent wildfires. Pray for their safety, the protection of their home and property, and for all those affected throughout their community.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- Thanksgiving for the Christian medical team deployed from the United States to serve the people of Samoa. We praise God that they treated more than 1,000 people over two weeks, sharing prayer and the love of Christ with each patient. Thanks be to God!
Guidance and provision for…
August 3-9, 2026
Strength and healing for…
- Judy Compton's daughter, Rene, as she is undergoing treatment for stage 4 cancer.
Comfort and peace for…
- Jody Stutts and his family, as Jody is at Duke with advanced lung cancer; prayers for God's comfort, peace, strength, and sustaining presence.
- The family of Aniela on the first anniversary of her passing; prayers for comfort and peace, and that God grant her eternal rest in His loving presence.
- Rosie Miller's sister-in-law and her family, who have been evacuated from their home in Spokane, Washington due to the recent wildfires. Pray for their safety, the protection of their home and property, and for all those affected throughout their community.
- Esther Fleagle, mother of Barb Newcomer, following a house fire; prayers for comfort, peace, strength, and God's provision as she restores her home and recovers from this loss.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- Thanksgiving for the Christian medical team deployed from the United States to serve the people of Samoa. We praise God that they treated more than 1,000 people over two weeks, sharing prayer and the love of Christ with each patient. Thanks be to God!
Guidance and provision for…

