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
Week of March 11-17
Strength and healing for…
- Hal Freeman, for a successful hip surgery.
- Christian and Danielle Funfgeld’s 1-year-old daughter, Alexandra, who had eye surgery on Friday.
- Joe Wilburn, having heart surgery next week.
- Annie, sister of Rita Kaess, who had spinal surgery Friday in New York.
- Melissa, starting chemotherapy next week.
Peace and comfort for…
- The family of Brent Webb, who passed away yesterday.
- The family of Barry Cantor, brother of Adele Hanks, at his passing on April 14, 2026.
- Robert Gallagher, for safe travels as he heads to Arkansas to visit his brother.
- The Charles Neal family on the passing of their son-in-law, Nick Norboge.
- The family of Christine Amato of Wake Forest, who passed away last year on April 21 at the age of 82, mother of Dina Bartus.
Other Prayers
- Cori and Abe, for safe travels as they head to Minnesota next week.
Week of April 4 - 10
Strength and healing for…
- Mike Dennen, having hip replacement surgery on Tuesday, March 31.
- Bob Merrbach, father of Bridgette Wood (and father-in-law to Richard), hospitalized in Florida with heart failure and being evaluated, with possible need for surgery.
- Natalia, for a successful surgery, quick recovery, and a cancer-free future.
- Kathryn Marker’s mother, hospitalized with pneumonia.
- Eileen Shakir, sister of Joseline Kirkendoll, recovering from gallbladder surgery.
- Mary Newhouse.
Comfort and peace for…
- Mark Muller, deploying to the Middle East with Operation Epic Fury.
- Caitlynn and fellow service members on the USS Gerald Ford, daughter of Kieth and Dana Buswell and granddaughter of Peggy Hayes.
Week of March 21-27
Strength and healing for…
- Mike Dennen, having hip replacement surgery on Tuesday, March 31.
- Bob Merrbach, father of Bridgette Wood (and father-in-law to Richard), hospitalized in Florida with heart failure and being evaluated, with possible need for surgery.
- Natalia, for a successful surgery, quick recovery, and a cancer-free future.
- Kathryn Marker’s mother, hospitalized with pneumonia.
- Eileen Shakir, sister of Joseline Kirkendoll, recovering from gallbladder surgery.
- Mary Newhouse.
Comfort and peace for…
- Mark Muller, deploying to the Middle East with Operation Epic Fury.
- Caitlynn and fellow service members on the USS Gerald Ford, daughter of Kieth and Dana Buswell and granddaughter of Peggy Hayes.
Week of March 14-20
Strength and healing for…
- Rita, friend of Kristen Hobbie who is fighting breast cancer.
- for Randy King, cousin of Jim Barker.
- Carol, friend of the Barkers, whose kidney was removed due to a mass; awaiting news of biopsy.
- Christopher Nelson, son of John and Beatrice Martin. He was struck by a vehicle while going to work at the US Consulate in Milan Italy.
- the Gordon family to return to good health after a bout of sickness has travelled through their family.
Comfort and peace for…
- the family of Janie Herrera who died Thursday, March 12.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- Harry Hintz, celebrating his 100th birthday on March 16.