Last updated 1/10/2022

This is the current prayer list for Falcon Heights Church. Please hold the following in your prayers:

  • Barb, friend of Joyce Riestenberg, undergoing chemo/radiation for pancreatic cancer.
  • The Chandler family, in the death of Ruth’s father, Chuck Stark, on Christmas Eve.
  • Peter Duddleston, recovering at St. John’s Hospital after double bypass heart surgery
  • The family of Margaret Enloe, who died Nov. 20.
  • Ginny and family (friend of Patti Holmes); husband has early-onset dementia.
  • Pricilla Gonzalez, friend of Rev. Rick; colon cancer survivor, new mass in colon.
  • Gramith family, hope, peace and healing after boating accident/Chuck’s health.
  • Joyce Riestenberg’s brother-in-law; hospitalized with pneumonia and bronchitis and now COVID-positive.
  • The family of Michael Haas (father of Laura Haas’ husband, Chris), who died from pancreatic cancer.
  • Marilyn and Gary Jacobson, friends of Lynne Meyer; aftereffects of Covid, and Gary has metastasized prostate cancer.
  • Mark Jacobson, Jeanie Morrison’s brother; glioblastoma. Peace and healing.
  • Jen, aunt of Gordy Everest’s grandson; critically ill with COVID at HCMC.
  • Katie Johnson, wisdom and all of God’s blessings in her new faith formation role at FHC.
  • The extended family of Joo Lay Htoo, prayers of comfort.
  • Joy, the wife of a member of Gordy Everest’s barbershop chorus; hemiplegic migraines. Also family members with the same condition.
  • Marilyn Kobylarz, cousin of Lynne Meyer; end-stage kidney disease.
  • Mother of Brian Knapp’s friend Kristi; end stage of Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Shirley Landstrom, sister of Pat Huber; cancer.
  • Levi Lillehei, grandson of Sue Lillehei; HSP, a condition that includes rash and joint pain.
  • Glenn Mehnert, Gail Kenney’s son-in-law; end-stage bone cancer.
  • Karen Meile, dizziness and balance issues.
  • Brian Richardson, Carol Meeter’s brother-in-law; life’s challenges.
  • Rev. Rick’s mother and their family; lung cancer.
  • Steve Risher, Susie’s husband; health issues.
  • Philip Rohler, who attended FHC when he was living here; advanced cancer. Ask God to give him wisdom and discernment about proceeding with treatments or hospice, also when to step aside from church work in Jamestown, NY.
  • Ella Rupert (age 12), Julie’s granddaughter; recurring rheumatoid arthritis issues.
  • Sarah, Gordy Everest’s daughter; upcoming court date.
  • Randy, Julie and Jenna Schulte, in the loss of their sister Krista (cousin of Lynne Meyer)
  • Ted Schwenker, former member; cancer and neuropathy, going into rehab.
  • Cor Wilson’s mother’s sister, terminal cancer.

Community prayers:

  • The Biden-Harris administration/Congress, work together for the best for our country.
  • A prayer of healing for young people affected by sexual abuse, their advocates, and their healers.
  • Those in our community who are hungry and afraid, especially children from Falcon Heights School.
  • All those affected by hate crimes and discrimination based on race, sex and other factors.
  • Police accountability and reform from lawmakers at all levels of government.
  • Victims of gun violence and residents of the communities affected; also legislation for gun control.
  • Prayers for farmers and others suffering from the current drought.

COVID-19 prayers:

  • Those ill from the virus.
  • Health professionals and caregivers, including Robert Everest, Gordy’s son: Thanks.
  • Governments worldwide: Do the right thing.
  • Businesses, employees and all who are suffering financially.
  • Those isolated from family and friends.
  • Those who do not take the threat seriously: Realize how each of us must be responsible.

If you have a request for prayer, please contact Jan Blomberg, [email protected], who will pass on your request to the Prayer Group. If you would like prayers for someone other than yourself, please obtain permission from that person first.