Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4:16

We lift the following prayer requests this week:

Prayers of the Church

Ongoing Prayers

*Diane Cuper, *Anne Altieri, *Charlotte Raines, *Eric Hammergren, *Anita Moore, *John Shaeffer, *Vern Ebert, *Aaron, Marcus, Malcolm, *Sandy Douglas, Henry Otten, Michael Flannery, Paul Batt, *Geoffrey Wiggins, Caitlyn, Mark Zimmerman, Justus Nicolai, Alex Fernandez

Ongoing Cancer Treatments

*Mike Allen, Anne Price, Angie Price, Alison Zieglmeier, Carol Diliberto, Jackie, Kathy Siemon, Scott Brinkley, Hope Mackelprang, Melissa Huntsman, Sue, Kathy, Pamm Haley, Bob, Michael Murphy, *Greta Nelson, *Marina de Moura Torres, Ames, Emily, *Alison Whatley, Lyn Becksford

For Expectant Moms

Sarah Hulse, Alison Aiello

Those Prayed for on May 17, 2026

Thanking God Today

  • Our RLC Family
  • Family Celebrations and Time Together, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Weddings, Births, Baptisms
  • Our Many Blessings
  • Safe Travels
  • Caring Organizations Serving Our Local Communities, and Those Who Serve
  • End of the Academic Year for Resurrection Lutheran School and Preschool
  • College Graduates and Their Families
  • Baby Sienna, Recovery from Cancer
  • John and Molly's New Home
  • Andrew's Birthday
  • Van's Continued Recovery


For Healing

  • *Kim Goss
  • All Those Who Have Illnesses - COVID, RSV, Flu, Viruses
  • Blind Ministry Guests - Maria and Jeff Barker, Linda Jones, Judy Dean, Miriam Delgado, Helen Rice-Lyles, Nancy Waggoner, Kathy Stegall
  • *Greta Nelson
  • Pastor William Otto
  • *Pam Dickson
  • *Stephanie Ford
  • Betty, and Others with Dementia
  • *Mindy Stephani, Healing and Restoration
  • Terrie Johnson, Mother of *Jen Kirby
  • *Alison Whatley
  • Bryon, Recovery from Brain Injury
  • Clare Roberts, Recovery, Mother of *Michelle Wood
  • *Charlotte Raines
  • Cynthia Wyse
  • *Fern Frusti
  • Deb, Sister of *Pam Dickson
  • Tyler, Recovering from Burns, and His Family Supporting Him
  • Hayes, Belle, Childhood Cancer
  • *Clinton Peterson
  • Khari Otten
  • Henry, Grandson of *Mark and *Pat Otten
  • Tommi
  • Lorrie Muller, Cancer Treatment
  • *Cheryl Roth
  • Addison
  • Mike Hodgin
  • *Carol Klevenow, Pain Support
  • Justin Shellaway, Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Carli, Recovery from Addiction
  • Heather Whitehurst
  • Donna Day
  • Dave Koester and Wife, Ruth
  • *Trudy Haertling, Physical Therapy
  • *Dennis Merrill
  • *Cecilia Brown, Rehab and Recovery
  • *Sue Sanders
  • Carolyn, Continued Healing
  • Aunt Ruth, Heart Procedures
  • Alex, Suzie, DeAnn, Breeann, Ethan, Gaylon, Ricky, Linda, Kathy, Steve, Fran, Bob, Roz, Matt, Knox, Nove, Brianne, Carol, Jim, Barb, David, Catherine, Stella, Madi, Gary, Kim, Jimmy, Mary, Ruth, Brittany, George, Trudy, Carolyn, Addison, Lily, Linda, Pam, Donna, Katie, Jamee, Cecilia, Darlene, Sara, Don, Gordon, Ashley, Elaine, Shelby, Noreen, Tim, Sharon, Bob, Jennings, Mark, Kelly, Joe, Jeri, Herbie, Jake, Barbara, Howard, Marty, Lyda, Bill, Julie, Audrey, Kathie, Brenda, Jack, Sandy, Josh and His Dad


For Comfort

  • Family and Friends of Pamela Ashmore, Sister of *Jeff Ashmore
  • For Former RLC Member, Carolyn Smith and Her Family on Death of Son
  • Family and Friends of Vada Ewald, Mother of *Jennifer Bolte
  • Family and Friends of Tom Turner
  • Family and Friends of John Griffin, Especially Wife Ann
  • Family and Friends of Sandy Keyser, Aunt of *Keith Leister
  • Family and Friends of Larry Reed, Uncle of *Chris Reed


For Provision, Peace, Strength, and Patient Endurance

  • Persecuted Christians
  • World Peace
  • People Around the World Affected by Natural Disasters and Weather Events
  • Families and Businesses Recovering in Western NC
  • Safety and Thanksgiving for People Helping with Recovery Efforts
  • People of Ukraine, and All Those Who Serve to Support Them
  • People of Israel and the People of Gaza, Peace in the Middle East
  • All Those Supporting Family Members with Caregiving Needs
  • Annie Ruth Ford, Mother of *Dennis Ford
  • *Eric and *Jill Hammergren
  • *Jan Wozniak
  • Jan and Rich Bloom
  • *Ginny Koren
  • *Meredith A.
  • *Fran Xenakis
  • *Carol Mitchell
  • Our Government and Leaders
  • Those Enduring Marriage Struggles and Families in Turmoil
  • Those Seeking Jobs and Career Changes, Especially Doug, Lori
  • Victims, Families, and Communities Suffering with Gun Violence
  • Dorothy Conners
  • *Jim and *Thelma Rhodes
  • *Anita Moore
  • *Rundle Family
  • Marion Cecconi, Mother of *Lecia Roberts
  • Those in the Process of Selling Homes for Aging Parents, Plus Related Family Matters
  • Jeri Breitsprecher, Mother of *Sue Campau, Managing Mental Decline and Guidance for Her Family
  • Resolution of Discord in Families
  • Peaceful Resolution to War with Iran, People of the Middle East
  • Safety for *Daisy Morris' Son, Daughter-In-Law, and Grandson in Dubai
  • That We Trust the Lord is Working for Our Good in Our World Today
  • Dick Huffman and Family
  • Jack Simpson and His Family, Father-In-Law of *Kim Simpson
  • Heather Whitehurst
  • For Much Needed Rain
  • Kathy Siemon and Her Family
  • College Students with Summer Internships
  • JoLynn
  • Norman
  • Via de Cristo Mixed 112
  • Garrett, Strength and Healing
  • Jacob, To Find the Lord
  • Steve, Strength and Healing


For the Lord’s Wisdom, Guidance, and Strength for the Health and Well-Being of the People They Serve  

  • Pastor Jonathan and Juli, Associate Pastor Zach and Kelsey, Assistant Pastor Alan and Faith, and Their Families
  • Pastor Alan Shaw, Intentional Interim Pastor at Peace Lutheran Church, Goldsboro NC
  • Vicar Christopher Reed, SMP Training and Vicarage, and His Family
  • Resurrection Lutheran Church and Schools Staff
  • Area Pastors and Schools Staff
  • Our Stephen Ministers
  • Our Caring Presence Ministry
  • Our Capital Campaign Process


For Ongoing Mission and Outreach Efforts

  • RLC's The Coffeehouse
  • RLC's Blind Ministry
  • Sleep in Heavenly Peace
  • Safe Families for Children
  • Families Together/PLM
  • Camp Agape Ministries
  • Read-a-Book at Reedy Creek Elementary School and Our RLC Volunteers
  • Orphan Grain Train
  • Eastern NC Lutheran Via de Cristo
  • Discernment for Cross-Cultural Mission Engagement Team for Future Mission Trips
  • Kairos Prison Ministry


For Our Missionaries

 

Lord Jesus, thank You for Your abiding Presence and saving grace. All is in Your Hands.
We trust You are working all things according to Your good plan and purposes,
and with that trust and confidence, we release these prayers to You. In Your Holy Name, Amen.

 

*RLC Members

 

Updated 5/22/26