September 2021 Prayers
Good day, Friends,
There is rarely a day when I am not impressed by someone I meet or something I see. This morning, a red fox ran through my yard in broad daylight and seemed to stop and bid me good-day before scurrying away in what looked more like a bunny hop instead of a stealthy run. A good day back to you, Mr. Red Fox.
Then, I got in my car, and Elton John's Tiny Dancer was blaring out of my speakers (no judging, people- I dig 70's classic rock). I still remember hearing that song for the first time after starting Church on the Street and having a whole new perspective on the lyrics "Jesus freaks out of the street handing tickets out for God." (wink)
I took a call from a Church on the Streeter who wanted to "stop in and visit," which is always a pleasant surprise as I typically am the one meeting people where they are at, no matter what that looks like. How nice, I thought. How nice.
And as I was sitting down to write something to you for this newsletter, I heard the sound of the organ playing in the chapel at First Lutheran, steps from my office. Soon there was singing that lured me into a midmorning chapel service with no strings attached, simply the Word of God, the people of God, and a communal break in what seems like a world full of stress, anxiety, grief, and pain. And, while I stood there lulled by musical chords flowing from the balcony, I felt a sense of peacefulness, steadiness and knew I was being filled back up.
This brings me to you! These prayers are full of hard things. They are filled with real people and real struggles. They are people we love and people we care deeply for. But we also care about you. So, if you are struggling with life at this moment, how about picking just a couple of prayers from this list and praying for them each day? If we all do that, everyone will be covered. And how about we pray for each other, the pray-ers as well. Let's care for one another. Take the time to be impressed with someone or something, and find joy where you can. You matter!
Hear me say: YOU are loved, YOU are enough, YOU are a child of God.
May the Lord Bless you and keep you,
Pastor Rebel
Please lift these prayer requests, given to us with the great trust and hope of a promise, that God answers prayers.
We give thanks for answered prayers for Tracy as she is in a beautiful new home. Praise God! We give thanks for the community that is Church on the Street.
Geraldine: Please pray for me, my brother, and my son. I was doing good, but I am homeless again since Friday. I started walking from where I lived and got close to the tracks. I was grabbed and violated. I got robbed of many things. My things were scattered, had a hard time finding my belongings and even knowing where I was. It was bad. Please pray for my brother who has Parkinsons and my son who is in prison and is having a hard time there. Please pray for our world. Jesus is coming soon. Thank you and God bless.
Joyce: Prayer for myself. Some days are good and some are bad. I take care of my grandson and I am not young. Prayers for my children. Pray for DellRay as he is having health problems.
Selah: I love when you come to the park. I pray from my grandpa, mom, dad, brothers every day and night. I pray for this church. I pray for the dead too.
Anonymous: Prayer for healing for Jim, Nancy, Jo, Al, Alice, Missy, Frankie, and all children everywhere who are not safe.
Pat: The division to end in my family. Everyone to have a home.
Jackie: Just want health and Happiness for my two children: Lyn- Autistic, Asthma and Carlicia-Asthma.
Carlos: Prayers for finding happiness, peace, joy, kindness, and love. Amen.
Mary: Prayers for my family, and good health for this congregation. And prayers for Mother Earth.
Sandy and Kristi: Please pray for Gavin Kummers
Karla Rivers: Prayer for Dawson, Angel, and Darcy of strength and guidance. Pray for me. Pray for my apartment to be safe. Thank you. Amen.
Anonymous: Please pray for my son. He is in a bad place. Please pray for me and my liver to get better.
Verita: Please pray for my son Veldon Nelson Jr. He is in the hospital with COVID and he can’t have dialysis because of it and he needs it. It has nearly died, been on a ventilator and needs your prayers. He lives in N. Charleston, SC.
Tonya Wilson: We just got here from Texas and were members of First Baptist of Doucette, TX. My fiancé is Jarod. We love the Lord and would love to be a part of this ministry. We are hoping to get married and find a house or apartment. For my 17-year-old might want to come back home. For my son and 2 grandsons will get back in Church. My oldest daughter Destiny Marshall that God will deliver her from all addictions. Bless her with a home that she might get her 3 kids Gracie Ann, Elsie, and Ryder back from CPS and to deliver her from Cancer. Amen
Rodney (Jarod): Pray for my sister Jennie Dubose, and my family as we mourn the loss of her husband, John. For me and my future wife to be blessed in this city. Thank you to those who helped us get bikes too.
Victoria: Prayer for my spasms and health and mobility gets better. I am struggling. Help me have a better and good attitude. I always feel so blessed and happy when I am here at Church on the Street- I just want to take that with me.
Thelma: Prayer for myself as a single mother. I have 3 beautiful children and raising them on my own. I lost my spouse in July 2019 due to renal kidney failure. My mother resides in Seattle, WA, and now has had a stroke. My brother was murdered at 33 and he was my support system. I pray that God protects my children and me and brings Joy into our hearts.
Anonymous: A prayer for thanks for Church on the Street and Jesus’ love and care that they share. Amazing! Pray for the remembrance of Sept. 11th- 20 Year Anniversary.
Alex: Prayers of forgiveness for cheating on my wife.
A mom: prayers for any child suffering from neglect and hate. May the Love of God carry them and make changes to alter the situation.
David: Prayers for me to get a house in my future.
Anonymous: Prayer for Roxanne who is fighting terminal cancer.
Anonymous: Prayer for the families and loved ones of 9/11 and COVID victims.
Mandy: Prayers for strength and courage to shine God’s light and not keep it to myself- to get out of my comfort zone and be a neighbor to ALL brothers and sisters.
Anonymous: Prayers for John and Jessica for strength and God’s guidance. For Brenda and Kathleen.
Casey: Praying for those who have lost their loved ones, especially the 9/11 soldiers.
Lisa: Prayer for my sister Krista in Red Lodge, MT. She is dealing with cancer and she needs so many prayers.
Anonymous: Pray for those who don’t have enough, a place to live, food to eat, family away, and friends to share.
Grassrope Family: Dear Jesus, Thank you for today. For all the blessings. I would like to ask for special prayers for my family. My cousin Leightin’s mental health keeps improving. Pray for all people on the res, the elders, and children.
Tracy: Prayers for my children to keep doing good in school and for me to stay strong. Life is hard with lots of things going on and stress.
Julie: Please pray for my two friends Mary and Veronica to get an apartment. And also for me to get better with my back and a place to live. Pastor Rebel you and all the people here to keep doing what you do- you make a big difference in our lives and we all love you guys.
Ernesto: Pray for homeless and all addicted.
Fatoma: Thank you for all you do and for the people that do this for us. (LWL)
Angela: Prayer for good health for me and my loved ones.
Tala: prayer for a better future and a place for me and my son.
Roxanne: Pray for my Goddaughter Teana Q., please. She is in the hospital for 4 weeks for an infection in her bloodstream. Thank you.
Anonymous: Please pray for Kylie BlueBird, Skyler BlueBird, Royce Williams, and Lament Kyles
Cindy: Please pray for my son Dustin and for all the people I love. My son for his drinking and me for my health.
Dra: Please pray for a fellow brother and sister whose father just passed away. The Woodward and Bright family. The father had covid and a hole in his lung. He had to be put on a ventilator and life support but passed away about 3 days ago.
Rebecca: Pray for Edward to be calm in all situations and to do what’s right.
Sheila: I would like you to pray for Rick. He has COPD and feels as if he is not going to live longer so please pray that he gets better.
Jennifer & William: Please pray for my husband to get through this hard time right now and keep our eyes on God. Please keep us in your prayers and pray for a healthy baby.
Crystal: Pray that my leg keeps healing and my mental health gets better after I got shot.
Fanny-: Prayer for my family to get saved and stop alcohol. Prayers to deliver safely.
Austin: Prayer for Mollie & Roy. My grandparents' healthy prayer. Thank you.
Audrey- Jesus and God, I give thanks for all your many ways of helping me through & through. I’m truly grateful for the church community of Sioux Falls-Church on the Street-God bless them and others. I would like ya’ll to pray for me and my kids Kato & Mya Poor Bear and my friends and family (everybody) to put our shields on always and to be protected. For we should not worry ever, and turn to God for everything. Give it to God for he knows what we need before we know what we need, and for strength and guidance to get through and for everyone who needs a prayer, praying for them always. NOBODY left behind on God’s spiritual war. Thank ya’ll and God bless.
Please pray for the staff of Church on the Street. We give thanks for all the regular volunteers, prayer warriors, and partners.
These prayers are heavy and hold many deep needs. We lift these prayers to you, Oh Lord. We vow to walk with your children in these times of hardship and diversity.
Lord, In Your mercy, Hear our prayers.
