Prayer Petitions for the Week
Prayer Petitions for the Week of April 21-27
· Alleluia, Christ is Risen!
· For our Office Manager, Joann.
· For Pastor Ockree and Deacon LaCrone as they serve us.
· For blessings as we work to place a deaconess intern.
· For our musicians: Renee, Annette, Anna, the choir, and instrumentalists.
· For our Janitor, Sarah.
· For the CLLC: For Brenda, the teachers, and staff there. For one lead teacher.
· For our members (one every day): Olen & Carol Buchanan. Jenny Burleigh. Bob Calderwood. Rosella Calderwood. Sandy Carter. Larry Cattoor. Jesse Chapman and family.
· For the sick, those undergoing procedures, and those recovering: Brody Boyd, Wanda Fay, Loren Johannes, Tim Leatherman, Amanda Russell, Tate Russell, Glenn Wehking, Barb Wehking.
· For those with chronic ailments: Wendy Humphrey, Kay Foster, Connor Hurd, Shiela Jones, Phil Lawrence, Arleen Marston, Bob Ockree, Juan Alvarez, Abbie Alvarez, Ashton Alvarez, Alijah Alvarez, Teddy Schuh, Pastor Hopkins.
· For our shut-ins: Vernon Bean, Rosella Calderwood, Maureen Clemens, Florence Deutsch, Grace Dienstbier, Karen Dreasher, DonnaRae Eissler, Dianne Hatesohl, Shiela Jones, Arleen Marston, Barbara Northcutt, Bob Ockree, Sam & Mary Randol, Sally Short, and Ron Stuewe.
· For the work of the strategic planning committee as it takes up the task of providing faithful guidance for all at Calvary.
· For Calvary: That we would grow in the Word. For our Sunday morning classes, youth group, the young adults’ class, Being Christian, Morning Break. For women’s and men’s groups, OWLS, Prayers & Stitching.
· For confirmands: Evelyn Guffey, Cecelia Humphrey, Violet Ockree, Cora Russell, Brody Boyd, Anabelle Clausen, Abriella Guenther, Sophia Humphrey, Chloe Keehn, Lilly Ketchum, Elinor Ockree, Barrett Riener, Jack Williams, Jace Carter, Laithen Paulsen, Carly Simpson, Duval Thieme.
· For the Being Christian Class and all attending.
· For our missions and ministry: Topeka North Outreach, West Africa Mission, Lifeline Pregnancy Center. Our Stephen Ministers.
· For those who serve in our Armed Forces: especially Dawson Podlena and Jeremy Innes. Pray for our chaplains and ministry to the armed services.
· For generosity to support and grow God’s mission here at Calvary.
· For those celebrating birthdays this week: Laura Douglas, Wilbur Schwant, Hazel Minnmann, Landre Paulsen, Doug Diekhoff.
· For those celebrating wedding anniversaries this week: Jake & Amanda Russell, 2 yrs; Dave & Shelley Duffey, 25 yrs.
Pray the Lord’s Prayer and say the Creed daily, using a devotional resource.
Sunday: Pray for worship: That we would grow in faith in who Jesus is for us. Give thanks for the blessings of Word and Sacrament. Give thanks for our fellowship and blessings in continued unity. Pray that God bless Calvary and her people both physically and spiritually. Pray that we can see past suffering to the eternal joy Christ has won for us on the cross. For our congregational meeting this day.
Monday: Pray for the whole Church: For those who suffer for their faith. For the Synod & President Harrison. For the Kansas District & President Panzer. For our circuit & Visitor Kilgo. For the saints of Prince of Peace & Pastor DeHope. For the saints of St. Paul, Coffeyville, & Pastor Franson.
Tuesday: Pray for our society: For our government, President Biden, governor Kelly, and local leaders. For those in need, the unemployed, the poor, the hungry, and the helpless. For help in a troubled world. For an end to the war in the Ukraine and the war between Israel and Gaza. For an end to gun violence. For those afflicted by bad weather and other disasters. For an end to abortion, exploitation, and all evils in the world. For the truth of God to guide us over the lies of Satan.
Wednesday: Pray for our witness: That we would give testify to Christ in what we say and do. That Christ’s light would shine in our lives, and we would forgive as we are forgiven. That we would always speak the Truth in love. For God to grow His Church here at Calvary.
Thursday: Pray for thankfulness: That we would count our blessings casting aside anxiety, fear, and doubt. For a loving heart for those in need and for a generous heart to help as we can, that we may be a blessing to others. For the homeless, the widowed, orphans, the immigrant, and the stranger among us, especially those from Ukraine in our midst. For the afflicted and suffering.
Friday: Pray for Calvary: Our faith, unity, love, and fellowship. That more would join our fellowship and our love would be evident to all who visit. For generosity to support and grow God’s purpose among us. For the Stewardship Committee and their service to us.
Saturday: Pray for our vocations: For blessing and joy in our duties. For husbands & wives, parents & children. For those who live alone. For the unemployed and underemployed. For employers looking for workers. For those struggling financially and facing instability. For those who are homeless and lack other necessities of life. For all who do construction work.
The Lord almighty bless us and direct our days and our deeds in His peace.