| Title | Details | Updated |
RickSubmitted by: Jen & Carol | Please pray for Jen & Carol's dear friend, Rick, as he begins his 2nd cancer protocol. | 10-03-2022 |
Mary CatherineSubmitted by: Sue Schlei | Please pray for Sue Schlei's longtime friend, Mary Catherine, who is going through chemotherapy for cancer. | 10-03-2022 |
Rich & PaulSubmitted by: Jennifer Haley | Please pray for Jen & Carol's dear friend Rich as he continues to battle cancer.
Please also pray for their cousin, Paul. | 09-26-2022 |
SurgerySubmitted by: Sue Broxham | Please keep Sue Broxham in your prayers as she had surgery on 09.19.22. Pray that her recovery goes well. | 09-20-2022 |
Carolyn JarvisSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please pray for Carolyn Jarvis as she awaits results regarding her need for kidney dialysis. Carolyn is currently in her home in Huntley awaiting her doctor’s plans for her. | 09-14-2022 |
RichSubmitted by: Jen & Carol | Please pray for Rich, a dear friend of Jen Haley and Carol Phillips. | 09-12-2022 |
Richard VitalesSubmitted by: Cheryl Johnson | Please keep Cheryl Johnson's uncle, Richard Vitales, as he battles cancer and has recently entered hospice. | 08-29-2022 |
Addison EwingSubmitted by: Janet Krambeer | Please continue to pray for Addison Ewing (3 years old) as she continues to fight. In addition to several other problems caused by a bee sting, she has been diagnosed with hypertension and is currently on life support. Pray for strength and healing for Addison and peace, understanding, wisdom, and strength for her family and team of doctors. | 08-22-2022 |
Updated Prayer RequestSubmitted by: Jim & Janet Krambeer | Please continue to pray for Addison Ewing, Jim & Janet Krambeer's 3-year-old cousin.
Addison has been on heart/lung life support since last Monday. The medicine she is on to dilate her veins so she has oxygen is not working. They will be trying another medication that special permission was necessary to use today. They are waiting for more information from another doctor who treated some of Addison's mom's family. The doctors have warned Brad and Amanda that if the medicines don't work, they may have to decide whether or not to leave her on life support.
Janet's cousin said they needed to pull a rabbit out of their hats, and she told him God has all the rabbits we need and more. | 08-17-2022 |
Sunday Prayer RequestsSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please pray for Lori as she battles cancel.
Submitted by Jennifer Haley
Please pray for Bonnie Thompson's sister, Doris, who is battling esophageal cancer.
Please pray for Brad, Amanda, and Addison Ewing. Addison, 3 years old, in addition to having heart surgery, is facing a partially collapsed lung.
Submitted by Jim & Janet Krambeer | 08-15-2022 |
Updated Prayer RequestSubmitted by: Jim & Janet Krambeer | Please pray for Addison (3 years old) as she undergoes surgery today. Addison is the granddaughter of Janet's cousin. She was stung by a bee on Sunday and suffered four seizures before being life-flighted to Des Moines and then transferred to Iowa City. A team of pediatric cardiologists will perform exploratory surgery to see if they can find what is causing the pressure in Addison's chest and fluid buildup around her heart. Please pray for steady hands and guidance for the surgeons and patience and strength for Addison and her family. | 08-08-2022 |
Sunday Prayer RequestsSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please pray for the mother of Janet Krambeer's cousin's widow. She was in a car wreck on Saturday and was life-flighted to Columbia, MO. with eight broken ribs and a broken clavicle. The widow lost her husband lost year in a head-on collision with a semi-truck. Please pray for strength and healing for her mother and patience and strength for Janet's cousin's widow.
Please pray for the 3-year-old granddaughter of Janet's cousin. She has four seizures after being stung by a bee. She life-flighted to a Des Moines, IA. with an enlarged heart. She will be moved to Iowa City for pediatric cardiologist care. Please pray for strength and healing for the little girl and patience and strength for her family.
Please pray for Cheryl Johnson's uncle, Richard Vitale, as he fights pancreatic cancer. Please pray for strength and healing for Richard and guidance for his care team.
Please keep Renee Merrill in your prayers as she continues to fight multiple health issues.
Please say prayers for gratitude for Rita Corbett as she heals from surgery.
Please keep Amy's mom, Mary, in your prayers as she continues to recover from sepsis and a lengthy hospital stay. | 08-08-2022 |
LindaSubmitted by: Karen Weiler | Please pray for Karen Weiler's sister, Linda, who fell and fractured seven ribs and is in a rehab facility in Florida. | 07-27-2022 |
Mary DeLongSubmitted by: Amy | Please keep Amy's Mom, Mary, in your prayers. Mary was admitted to the ICU at Sherman Hospital on Monday with food poisoning, dehydration, a kidney obstruction and sepsis. Please pray for strength and healing for Mary, wisdom for her doctors, and patience for her family. | 07-25-2022 |
Sunday Prayer RequestsSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please pray for Rich, friend of Carol Phillips & Jen Haley, for his restored health.
Submitted by Jen Haley
Please pray for our nation and an end to gun violence.
Submitted by Jen Haley
Please pray for continued healing and future treatment decisions for Rita Corbett.
Submitted by Rita Corbett
Thank you for your prayers for Renee Merrill. She feels so blessed by her church family.
Submitted by Renee Merrill | 07-18-2022 |
Annette & Larry SchrammSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please add Annette and Larry Schramm to your prayers.
Larry will be entering hospice care at Highland Oaks this week. Please pray for strength, healing, patience, and understanding for Larry and his doctors.
Please pray for strength and healing for Annette as she has broken her ankle. | 07-14-2022 |
Rita CorbettSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Rita Corbett asks for your prayers of both joy and concern. On Thursday, July 7th, Rita will have surgery to remove the portion of her left lung which contains a malignant tumor. This innovative new surgery is the source of joy while recuperation will still be a source of concern. Thanks to all of you. | 06-30-2022 |
Al IversonSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please keep Al Iverson in your prayers as he faces a second battle with prostate cancer. Al is the father of Mark Iverson who directed the movie that was filmed at First UMC Elgin in 2019. He is also a longtime friend of several church members. Please pray for strength and healing for Al. | 05-26-2022 |
Pat JeskeSubmitted by: Justin Potts | Please pray for Pat Jeske as she continues to face multiple health problems. Pat is currently at St. Alexius Hospital but is unable to receive calls or visitors. Please keep Pat's family in your prayers as well. | 05-26-2022 |
Keaton SundeenSubmitted by: Karen & Duane Werth | Please keep Keaton Sundeen in your prayers. Keaton is the 9 year old nephew of Karen and Duane Werth. He is battling diffuse midline glioma on his brain stem. Please pray for strength for Keaton and his family and for clarity and knowledge for his medical team. | 05-26-2022 |
Pat JeskeSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please continue to keep Pat and Vic Jeske in your prayers as Pat struggles with several health related issues. Please pray for strength, patience, and understanding. | 05-09-2022 |
Pat JeskeSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please keep Pat Jeske and her family in your prayers as Pat is being admitted to St. Joseph's Hospital with multiple medical conditions. Please pray for strength and healing for Pat. Please pray for strength, patience, and understanding for Vic, Justin, and Debbie as they care for Pat. | 04-21-2022 |
Larry SchrammSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please keep Larry Schramm in your prayers. Larry has been readmitted to Sherman Hospital with Covid and double pneumonia. Please pray for strength and healing for Larry and strength for his wife, Annette. | 04-20-2022 |
Rita CorbettSubmitted by: First UMC elgin | Please continue to pray for strength and healing for Rita Corbett as she battles Covid-19 and pneumonia. Rita has been admitted to Sherman Hospital and will likely spend several days there. | 04-13-2022 |
Rita CorbettSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please pray for strength and healing for Rita Corbett as she continues to battle Covid. | 04-12-2022 |
Larry SchrammSubmitted by: Annette Schramm | Please keep Larry Schramm in your prayers. He was taken by ambulance to Sherman Hospital after aspirating. | 03-22-2022 |
Renee MerrillSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please pray for Renee Merrill as she has hospital tests conducted for a leg issue and associated nerve pain.
She was admitted to Advocate Sherman Hospital on 2/23/22, room 5-1214. | 02-24-2022 |
Aimee GerschefskeSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please continue to keep Aimee Gerschefske, Renee Merrill, and the family in your prayers and hearts. Aimee and her doctors have decided to provide hospice treatment for her at Lutheran General Hospital. May she find peace in God and be free from pain as she continues her journey. | 02-04-2022 |
Ruth BellariaSubmitted by: Cheryl Hayes | Please pray for Cheryl Hayes' cousin, Ruth, as she undergoes treatment for cancer and the side effects of that treatment. Pray for strength and healing for Ruth and clarity for her doctors. | 02-03-2022 |
Aimee GerschefskeSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please lift Aimee Gershefske and her family in prayer and keep them in your hearts as she faces cancer and its awful impact on her body and the obstacles that continue to emerge. Pray for her doctors as they create a way forward that is productive, loving, and as pain free as possible. | 01-28-2022 |
Ann OConnorSubmitted by: Michelle OConnor | She has gotten Covid. Please pray for a speedy recovery. She is fully vaccinated and boosted. Just need prayers for a quick recovery | 01-26-2022 |
Aimee GerschefskeSubmitted by: Office | Please keep Aimee Gerschefske in your prayers. She is currently in Sherman Hospital with a blood clot in her leg. Please pray for strength, healing, and patience for Aimee. | 01-05-2022 |
Jim CorbettSubmitted by: Rev. Dr. Felicia LaBoy | Please keep Jim and Rita Corbett in your prayers. Jim has entered hospice care. Please pray for peace and strength for the family. Jim has requested no visitors at this time, but a card or brief call would be welcomed. | 10-31-2021 |
Deanna MuirSubmitted by: Bonnie Thompson | Deanna Muir needs our prayers. Deanna is the daughter of Cindy Muir, one of our faithful quilters. Deanna is back in the hospital with a pressure wound on her bottom that she has been dealing with since August, which has become septic. Please pray for healing. Also, please pray for strength for her parents. | 10-07-2021 |
Kathleen OswaltSubmitted by: Rita Corbett | Kathy has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and will have surgery at Sherman Hospital on October 20. Please pray for steady hands for the surgeons and strength and healing for Kathy. | 10-05-2021 |
Jim CorbettSubmitted by: Rita Corbett | Please keep Jim and Rita Corbett in your prayers. Jim is currently in the hospital in Lake Forest. Please pray for strength, healing, and patience. | 09-28-2021 |
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Ewing FamilySubmitted by: Jim & Jaent Krambeer | Please pray for Brad and Amanda Ewing in the loss of their daughter, Addison. | 10-03-2022 |
Jack & Michelle O'ConnorSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please keep Jack & Michelle O'Connor in your prayers as they adjust to life without their precious pup, Nu Ying. Sadly, Nu Ying had to be put to sleep after 14 years with Jack & Michelle. | 09-26-2022 |
Dick VitalesSubmitted by: Cheryl Johnson | Please keep the family of Richard Vitales (Cheryl Johnson's Uncle) in your prayers. Richard lost his battle with cancer this morning.
Richard's grandson, Todd, shared the following message with the family.
The promises of John 14:3 came true for grandpa this morning as the Lord "came again and took him to be with himself".
While our family is grieving the loss of his physical body with us on Earth, we are rejoicing in the fact that his spirit is finally at peace - and gets to live on through us each and every day.
We will provide more details as they become available - and appreciate the love you give us to grieve in our own time and space.
Scripture encourages us to lean on the Lord's strength - and I pray that all of us are able to practice that discipline as we reflect on grandpa's impactful life here on Earth.
Thank you again on behalf of our entire family. | 09-06-2022 |
Ewing FamilySubmitted by: Jim Krambeer | Please keep the Ewing family in your prayers, especially Brad and Amanda, as they grieve Addison. | 08-29-2022 |
Addison EwingSubmitted by: Janet Krambeer | Please keep the family of Addison Ewing in your prayers. Unfortunately, Addison passed away yesterday.
Please pray for her parents, Brad and Amanda; grandparents Gary and Diana Ewing; Brent and Katie, uncle and aunt; and Larry and Joanne Ewing, great grandparents. | 08-26-2022 |
Natalie's FatherSubmitted by: Natalie Griffith | Please keep the family of Natalie Griffith in your prayers. Natalie's father lost his 12-year battle with Parkinson's on Sunday morning. Please pray for peace and strength for the family. | 08-22-2022 |
Paul GdowskiSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please pray for the family and friends of Paul Gdowski who passed away suddenly. Paul is Kathy Walter's brother. | 08-18-2022 |
LoriSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please pray for the friends and family Lori. She is whole and healthy with the Lord our God. Lori lost her battle with cancer Tuesday night.
Submitted by Jen Haley & Carol Phillips | 08-18-2022 |
Keaton SundeenSubmitted by: Duane & Karen Werth | Our grand-nephew, Keaton, 9 years old, passed away this morning at 5:00AM. He was in an Orlando, PICU with his parents by his side. He had a form of brain stem cancer that was inoperable. The family took him and his twin siblings, cousins and grandparents to Disney World per his request. Please keep the Sundeen and Werth family in your prayers during this time of grieving. | 06-13-2022 |
Martha WittmanSubmitted by: Malicdem Family | Prayers for the loss of our family friend, Martha Wittman. She will be greatly missed. | 05-31-2022 |
Gerschefske & Merrill FamiliesSubmitted by: First UMC Elgin | Please pray for the Gerschefske and Merrill families as Aimee Gerschefske passed away on 02.07.22. | 02-07-2022 |
Prayers for the LaBoy familySubmitted by: Rev. Dr. Felicia LaBoy | Please keep Pastor Felicia, her husband, Adrian, and his family in your prayers. They have lost a family member in Florida. Please pray for strength and patience for the family. | 11-16-2021 |
Dawn Gardner's FatherSubmitted by: Rev. Dr. Felicia LaBoy | Please keep the family of Pastor Dawn Gardner in your prayers. Dawn's father passed unexpectedly in Jamaica. Please pray for strength and peace for the family. | 09-30-2021 |