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
June 22-28, 2026
Strength and healing for…
Comfort and peace for…
- Addison Faris, for safe travels as she leaves on Tuesday for Taiwan and Hong Kong to begin her year-long study abroad program.
- Addison’s parents and sisters, for comfort, peace, and God’s peace as they adjust to her time away and miss her dearly.
- Lynda Watson’s neighbors, upon the death of their adult son; prayers for comfort, peace, and God’s presence as they grieve.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
Guidance and provision for…
- Kristen Hobbie, as she applies for a new job opportunity with StageBio; prayers for God’s guidance and provision throughout the hiring process, and thanksgiving for the encouragement and support of a friend’s recommendation.
June 15-21, 2026
Strength and healing for…
- Dennis DiMartino, as he recovers at home with a broken femur.
- Pastor Phillip Sebastian, hospitalized at Duke Raleigh Hospital with respiratory and cardiac concerns
- Richard Shaw, as he battles pneumonia.
Comfort and peace for…
- Bob Herring and his family upon the passing of his mother.
- Maureen Consolo’s father, as he is released home on hospice care; prayers for comfort, peace, and God’s presence for him and his family.
- The family and friends of Faye Ribble upon her passing on June 16. Funeral services will be held at Hope Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 20. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM, followed by the funeral service at 11:30 AM. A reception will follow in the Children's Center.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- Frank, with thanksgiving that he has been accepted to the liver transplant list, and prayers for him, his wife, and their three children as they wait. Pray also for strength and encouragement during his extended stay at Duke.
- Emily Kirk, as she has begun her call as Director of Christian Education
- James Kirk, as he has begun his call as Associate Pastor at Divine Redeemer in Hartland, Wisconsin.
- Whit Bowling’s release from WakeMed and return home following hospitalization for testing.
Guidance and provision for…
June 6–14, 2026
Strength and healing for…
- Regina East, cousin of Scott Hall, having a second knee surgery.
- Mel Hempstead, recovering from surgery.
- Diane Kopec, recovering from emergency surgery.
- Faye Ribble, hospitalized at Duke Hospital.
- Debbie Harmon, hospitalized in the ICU at WakeMed North.
- Nancy Sakowski, for favorable test results on June 11.
- Ron Klute, cousin of Al Vockeroth, as he continues to face challenges related to AFib following electrical cardioversion.
- Allen Lindley, after receiving a new medical diagnosis.
- Ken Kempel, admitted to Duke Hospital for evaluation.
Guidance and provision for…
- Sam, as he seeks employment.
Comfort and peace for…
- The family of Edward J. Walsh upon his passing from congestive heart failure, friends of Sandee and Jim Kosmar.
- Faye Ribble, on comfort care in the hospital and nearing the end of her earthly journey.
May 30-June 5, 2026
Strength and healing for…
- Michello Wagner, hospitalized at WakeMed North.
- Pastor Sebastian, recovering from pneumonia.
- Faye Ribble, receiving her first chemotherapy infusion, for successful treatment and pain relief.
Guidance and provision for…
- Scott Hall and his coworkers, for job security amid financial challenges at his company.
- Reese Ritter, as he spends the next two months in Washington, D.C.
Praise and thanksgiving for…
- The ordination of Ryan Pfendler, son of Richard and Renee Pfendler, on Sunday, June 7
- Ron Beltran, praising God for healing following a brain bleed.