🙏Prayers of the People
October 19, 2026
We lift prayers to the Lord for friends and family.
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🌿 Oregon Bend School Community — Praying for God’s healing presence and comfort for all impacted by the school shooting. May students, families, and educators feel supported, protected, and upheld by God’s peace as they navigate this painful moment.
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💧 Russ and Ellen Nipe — Praying for God’s comfort, strength, and provision after the flooding of their home. May they feel surrounded by caring hands as they navigate the challenges ahead, and may God grant them peace, resilience, and hope during this difficult time. Requested by the Congregation
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💛 Janet Griffith — Praying for God’s healing presence and peace as Janet, a former APC charter member, prepares for major surgery this Wednesday. Asking for wisdom for her medical team, a successful procedure, and a smooth recovery filled with strength and encouragement. Requested by Jane & Gary
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🌸 Sarah — Praying for God’s healing, strength, and steady comfort as she fights metastatic melanoma. May she feel surrounded by care, courage, and God’s sustaining presence each day. Requested by Emily Murphy
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🕊️ Barbershop Co‑Owner — Praying for God’s guidance, peace, and protection for him and his family as they navigate difficult immigration challenges. May God open doors, provide clarity, and surround them with support. Requested by George Williams
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💙 Denis Poirier — Praying for God’s healing, comfort, and renewed strength as Denis faces recurrent health issues. May he feel upheld by God’s care and the love of his family. Requested by his family
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💔 Lisa, Mark, and Grace Griewisch — Praying for God’s deep comfort and peace following the unexpected death of their 24‑year‑old son, Jack. May God surround them with compassion, strength, and gentle presence in their grief. Requested by Linda and David Reppucci
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🏥 Gary Weathers — Praying for God’s healing and steady care as Gary remains hospitalized in South Carolina with acute and chronic health concerns. Asking for strength, clarity, and comfort for him and his family. Requested by John and Susan Sheridan
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❤️ Son‑in‑Law — Praying for continued healing and recovery following complications after triple‑bypass heart surgery. May God restore strength, ease worry, and bring steady progress. Requested by Karen Allen
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🌷 Lisa Stacy — Praying for God’s healing, courage, and peace as Lisa begins treatment for stage‑one breast cancer.
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🎉 George Williams — Offering prayers of thanksgiving that his CT scans are clear and the cancer is confined to the colon. Praying for continued peace as he awaits surgery and for God’s steady hand in the days ahead.
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🙏 Janie Cuevas — Praying for God’s comfort, strength, and tender care as Janie grieves the loss of her 40‑year‑old daughter five months ago, and now faces her husband Gene’s hospitalization on life support. Lifting the entire family for peace, courage, and God’s sustaining presence. Requested by Lisa Clark
🌈 Ongoing Concerns
Carl Braden, Brian Clary, Connie Brown, Michael Burgos, Doris Fisher, Kathy Gava, Dr. Mark Green, Garland McCarthy, Sine McCarty, Russ Nipe, Ann Owen, Anne Wallace, and Diane West.