Prayer List
January 8, 2026
Praises and Petitions we are lifting to God, knowing He hears, cares, and is answering.
You will notice our Prayer List page is changing a little in that the requests are being transferred to become actual page content. In case individuals still want to have a "printable" or more screen-shot compatible version, the pdf copy of the FULL prayer list will continue to be available. THANKS for your patience as we slowly navigate this transition!
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Praises
But You are holy,
You who inhabits the praises of Israel. (Ps 22:3 - WEB)
- Rejoicing in this Season of Epiphany as Jesus has been REVEALED!
He is our E V E R Y T H I N G! - Your AMAZING GENEROSITY to God, TFN, Community & Worldwide Ministries, and
Each Other! - DoorSteps 60 Years of being an extension of many neighbors helping neighbors
- God’s answers coming in UNEXPECTED WAYS!
- Teresa Freeby’s successful surgery and cancer-free report from the doctor!
- God’s Faithful Presence & Ministry in the midst of our Celebration of His Glory!
- Dawn gets to return to work … PTL!
- MUCH for which to be THANKFUL – Physically, Relationally, Temporally, and
especially Spiritually & Eternally! - Your FAITHFUL Faith Promise giving for local missions and beyond!
- Fellowship ministry of all of our holiday opportunities from Thanksgiving thru New Year’s!
- The Presence & Work of the Holy Spirit in every believer and Jesus, Our RISEN
Lord, Savior, and King – Our Living & Eternal Hope! - Our Veterans (local & national), especially those on active duty, like the Pattersons!
- Our youth’s ministry at Brighton Place North and Bob & Jeanette’s leadership!
- Tom Flowers is receiving PACE services; continue to pray for Betty’s strength
- A staff and other ministers in our midst who BLESS us & our communities in SO MANY
ways: Becki, Ed (missionary emeritus), Lorinda, Sherrie, Tabatha (community chaplain),
and Terry - God bringing peace, a plan, and provision for FREEDOM amidst former chaos!
- Joey & Crystal Stevens and Lillian & Killian in the expected arrival of Jillian in 2026!
- Our most recently baptized: Asher Allen, Gracelyn Allen, Virginia Clifton, &
Bishop Lee! - Response to the Spirit’s ministry among us!
Spiritual & Ministry
At all times, pray by the power of the Spirit. ... Be watchful, so that you can pray. Always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. ... Pray that whenever I speak, the right words will be given to me. (Eph 6:18-19 - NIV)
- Continued celebration of the Coming(s) of Jesus ~ Past, Present, Future!
- The continued assurance that God’s Presence is WITH us!
- Revs . Alfonso & Ana Reyes at Ebenezer Church of the Nazarene (Topeka Hispanic)
- NYC (Nazarene Youth Conference, July 1-7) & our attendees: Sierra, Jacob H, Judah, & Becki PLUS Zach & Charlie (friends) & Ellie (Matt & Bonni Goodwin’s dtr)
- Joe Weir (Bread of Life Director) as he travels & ministers in Uganda in February
- Continued Hope beyond the Holidays for bereaved Moms, Dads, Spouses, Siblings, Friends, etc.
- GriefShare as Ed Farris leads and attendees are encouraged
- Follow-up prayers & encounters with contacts from Fall Outreach & Christmas Blessings
- Our Quiz Team as they engage their study & competitions this year, particularly in preparation for their January 17th Quiz: Paisley Dilks, Zailyn Dilks, David Nichols, AJ Patterson, Elizabeth Henderson, Larissa (Morgan) Goforth, Marsha Morgan, & Sierra Dilks
- SALVATION, SANCTIFICATION, DISCIPLESHIP—A THIRST for God
- Being moved to intentional prayer as to how we can be more of a blessing to others followed with intentional action/activity in becoming more of a blessing to our communities
- The Spirit’s lead, our obedience, & follow-up in loving our immediate community
- God blessing our ”enemies”, opening doors to serve them, & sharing His Story
- The continual stirring of Christ’s Church, including our hearts for and response to the mission of God through us … Sharing His Love with our world!
- PROTECTION IN THE SPIRITUAL BATTLE, especially:
- The Spirit’s work through His People .. The Church … including all of us, as we bring His Light into the darkness.
- The Spirit’s continued work in the hearts & lives of those who are against Him, i.e., Michael Stewart, leader of the Satanic Grotto of Kansas in praying for his hurt to be healed by the love of Jesus & that any Christians with whom he crosses paths really LOVE him
- May God’s Spirit work in ways ONLY He can to bring life transformations!
- Breaking of negative spiritual strongholds
- Teen & Children Ministries - Praise, Provision, and Leadership
- MISSIONS: Local & Worldwide! … LIKE ...
- Your $7,700 Faith Promise Pledge for local missions and beyond PLUS YOUR $5,325 given already
- PRAISE for Rob & Cindy North’s completion of two years in Australia. Lift them in prayer for wisdom & direction as discussions are underway for what their assignment will look like in 2026 & 2027.
- PRAISE for Rob & Cindy North’s visit from Australia/New Zealand field leader, Satish Manmothe, and meetings with the Broome Church to create a monthly church rhythm.
- Continue praying for Mathew (pastor-in-training with classes & a full-time job) & Siobhan Taylor as they lead the Broome Nazarene & raise their two active & creative daughters (Mariah and Abigail)
- (See more details here.)
- Our continued worship of the Lord & His Leadership in our worship
- Our District Superintendent Rev. Kyle & Julie Poole & the District Team
Sympathies
Precious in the sight of the Lord
Is the death of His saints. - Psalm 116:15
We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, concerning those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who have no hope.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13
- Sharon Kusson – death of her dear friend, Solomon
- Kevin, Tabatha, Chelsea, Aaron & Family – death of Kevin’s mother, JoAnn Hassan
- Teresa Freeby – death of her sister, Sandra Walker
- Sue, Jodie & Family (Ed & Jeanine [Raleigh’s parents], Jenny [aunt], and Eddie [cousin]) – death of Raleigh Heinisch (grandson & nephew)
- Rev. Tom Foust Family in his recent death (former TFN staff pastor)
- Rev. Bill Ritchey & Family – death of Nell Ritchey (co-pastor at Montara House of Hope)
- Donna & Richard Spielman & family - Heaven-going of Betty Kramer (Donna’s mom, our friend, fellow member, servant of the Lord, and sister-in-Christ)
- Others who have faced recent deaths among their circle of friends
Personal Requests
Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. - Galatians 6:2
- Karen & Tim (recovery from her recent surgery)
- Cheryl
- Alice
- Sherry C
- Charity
- Char
- Marsha
- Jenny
- Jackie
- David N
- Nahomi
- Daryl
- Milo & Donavene
- Warren & Debbie
- Damian, Jr. & Bradley
- Barb
- Yvonne
- Jeff Hendricks
- Tami
- Jo
- Terrie S
- Mary G
- Jan
- Dreu
- Kim & Kent
- Daniel (Teresa F's ex-husband)
- Unspoken needs (health, relational, spiritual)
- Those unable to be in service for several weeks