Prayer Newsletter

Congregational Prayer Requests

Do you have a prayer request or a praise / thank you? Call your Pastoral Elder or Pastoral Care Assistant, leave a message on the church office phone at (616) 455-5120, or send an email to prayer@covenant-crc.org.

Clare and Marly Baar are praising God for successful surgery. Marly had a stent placed in an artery near her heart and was able to return home that day. She now awaits the findings of the heart doctors who are looking for ways to repair her heart valves. Pray for wisdom for these doctors. Please also pray for peace and patience for Marly and Clare. (Elder: Vander Weide) 

Dirk Bakker has a couple spots on his lungs. He will be receiving an oral medication which doctors hope will shrink the spots. Please pray that the medication is successful and for healing for Dirk. (Elder: Padding) 

Ann Cool continues to struggle with heart issues. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors treating Ann and for healing. (Elder: Brinks) 

Gord DeBoer is continuing to receive treatment for his cancer. Please pray that the treatments are successful, for minimal side effects, and for healing. (Elder: Patterson) 

Pearl Diephouse had successful shoulder surgery. Please pray for pain relief and complete healing. (Elder: Vander Weide)

Libere and Donate Dusabe are leaving for Burundi on February 7 and will be there for about six weeks. Please pray for safety for them as they travel and are in Burundi. Please pray also for their girls as they stay home. (Elder: Brinks)

Please pray for God’s presence and leading in Pay Gai’s life. (Elder: Jammal)

We express our sympathy to Dave and Joan Haagsma in the passing of their sister-in-law, Susan Haagsma. Please pray for God’s comfort and peace to surround Dave, Joan, and their family during this time. (Elder: Jammal) 

Dear Covenant Family, I thank you for all your prayers, cards, visits, and phone calls during my recovery from heart surgery. They were all appreciated very much. Cardiac Rehab begins in February. God is so good and faithful! Thanks again, Berdena Ham (Elder: Padding)

Please pray for peace, patience, and healing for Hussein Hasan. (Elder: Jammal)

Gerry Hoekema has some testing coming up over the next few weeks. Please pray that these tests go well and for good results. Please pray for peace for him and Jan as they wait for results. (Elder: Jammal)

Please keep Virginia Huizenga in your prayers as she is experiencing severe pain. Please pray that the pain will be relieved and that God will surround her with His comfort and peace. (Elder: Padding) 

Randy Knoll’s hernia surgery went very well. Please pray that the pain and nausea he is experiencing will go away. (Elder: Brinks) 

Pray for Millie Lanser as she continues to adjust to living back at Byron Manor. Pray that God surrounds her with His peace. (Elder: Brinks) 

Tom MacWilliams has completed his treatments for lung cancer. Please pray that the treatments are effective and for healing for Tom. (Elder: DeVries) 

We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Muriel Moelker. Please pray for God’s comfort and peace to continue to surround them during this time. (Elder: Brinks)

Michele Neuberg is still waiting for doctor’s appointments and for the surgery on the nerve in her face to be scheduled. Please pray for patience for Michele and that these appointments can be made soon. (Elder: Padding)

Please continue to pray for James Ngabonziza as he struggles with dialysis, fatigue, and ongoing physical limitations with his kidney disease and kidney failure. He is in the long, emotionally draining process of possible kidney replacement surgery and the many challenges that this brings. Please pray for James, that God provides peace and strength in this process. (Elder: Padding)

Evelyn Pegman is dealing with severe pain in her leg. Please pray that doctors can find a way to help and for healing. (Elder: Brinks)

Amy Rottman received good news from the doctor and the swelling in her optic nerves has gone down. Thank you for the many prayers offered on her behalf and give thanks to God for healing. (Elder: Brinks) 

Art and Carol Schaafsma would like to thank the congregation for their prayers and support. The medication Carol is on seems to be working. Please pray for continued healing. (Elder: Padding) 

Please pray for Jeff and Tammy Todd, Bev and Bob VanderHeide’s stepson and his wife. Please pray for Jeff as he continues his fight against cancer. Tammy has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is receiving chemo treatments. Please pray for strength and peace as they face this new challenge as a family. (Elder: Jammal) 

Becki Vander Molen had a Spinal Cord Stimulator implanted in December. Please pray that this will provide much needed pain relief for Becki.  (Elder: DeVries)

Marilyn Zuiderveen has moved to Railside Living Center. Her new address is 7955 Byron Center Ave SW, Room D9, Byron Center, MI 49315. Visitors are welcome. Please pray for a smooth transition as Marilyn adjusts to her new living arrangements. (Elder: Brinks) 

Please keep the members of our congregation who are fighting cancer in your prayers.

Please keep our shut-ins in your prayers. Many of them struggle with loneliness and/or other health concerns that we are unaware of. Please keep them in your prayers.

Pray for the members of our congregation who struggle with the colder temperatures and season changes. Pray that God provides them with safety and good health during these winter months.

Please keep the students, mentors, and prayer partners who are part of our Kids Hope program at Southwood School in your prayers as they are meeting weekly.

Pray for our Hand2Hand program. Pray for the students who receive food from this program. Give thanks that we can help provide weekend food for kids in our community.

Pray for the Furniture Ministry that they will have enough volunteers to continue to serve the people in our community who need furniture.

Pray for our elders and deacons as they seek to follow God’s will as they make plans for our church.

Pray for our staff that they will remain energized and encouraged in their daily work here at Covenant Church.

Pray for the students and adult leaders as they continue gathering during this ministry year of Nursery, Little Lambs, Sunday School, Discipleship Journey, GEMS, and Youth Group. Pray for those who are part of an adult discipleship group. 

This month, contact, connect with, and pray for those in positions of authority in our community such as the mayor, city council, judges, lawyers, educators, city government officials, presidents of colleges or universities, police, fire and EMS chiefs, etc. Pray for their emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual well-being. 

Pray for all the churches in our Classis, Classis GR South.

Pray for the various ministries of the Christian Reformed Church using the guides found HERE.