Barbara, the wife of my good friend Dallas, had emergency surgery for a bowel obstruction. She has aspiration pneumonia too. She is 70. This couple very generously adopted a little girl, now 6-years old, and a boy 16, after raising 5 other kids. The whole family is in need of prayer.

For FPCC to more actively learn the needs of the community (and beyond) and collaborate to help fulfill those needs. In other words, for us to go to the people and not wait for them to come to us.

Prayers for Deirdre who moved to a new home in Beverly.

Prayers of gratitude to all the ministers and spiritual leaders who have filled our pulpit during these challenging transitional times. They have helped fill our spiritual needs and nurtured our cares and concerns.

Prayers for my dear friend who is in his last days.

Prayers for St. John's Prep in Danvers, who were terrorized by a "swatting" incident yesterday. This school has been through so much this year, with the murders and now this traumatic event. Be with the students and families as they process that terrifying afternoon, and be with the staff and adminstration as they lead this community through another incredibly difficult event.

Rejoicing at how effectively students and families are organizing in the face of the deep budget cuts to music, art, stem and the elimination of French as a language taught in the MERSD schools. Creativity and political action happening now, Allelujah!

Prayers for my sister-n-law Betty who is in hospice care now, and barely holding on. Her family are providing great support, but also are tired and need our prayers also.

Continued prayers for Peggy, who has multiple serious long-term health challenges happening at once.

Pray for all families of seniors who are navigating their journey and celebrating their graduation .

Continued prayers for Jerry in his recovery and Mary Ellen in her support mode.

Prayers for Yvonne van Drunen who passed last Friday 4/14 due to medical issues

Continued prayers for Sheila's recovery on her long road now almost two years. Prayers of gratefulness and thankfulness for the remarkable progress she has made in these two years.

George Nickless continued healing. A special blessing for all of her loving caretaking.

Prayers for P and G. They do not trust, dear Lord, that you are with them. Their difficult health news keeps coming. "Your prayers aren't working!" is their response. But our prayers are -- just not in the direct results of easing pain that they expect. Please, friends, help to surround them with God's love.

Please pray for my friend’s daughter, Ally, who was hit by a car, in the crosswalk, while walking her dog. She is alive but has a long road ahead of her. -broken wrist - surgery tbd -both kneecaps broken- left will need surgery right will heal on its own -3 fractures in skull -2 fractures in lower back -21 stitches across face but face still bleeding - concussion She’s headed in for mri now as she has a neck brace on. And they want to make sure that her neck is fine. Her dog has broken ribs and is cut up.

Prayers for Larry Kirby and George Nickless who have each recently lost their wives of 70+ years.

Please pray for my brother Robert who is confined to his bed and very lonely. His situation is greatly complicated by mental health and other issues.

Please continue to pray for Fran and Dottie Bachman

To find a settled pastor who keeps the Holy Spirit at the center of worship and life, and who energizes our community to eagerly participate in worship. And in turn, for the community to serve others as Jesus wants us to do.

Please pray that the doctors find a cure for Gianna's hip displacement. Also, prayers for a dear friend who feels frightened and alone waiting for more treatments for cancer.

For the people of Ukraine, for Ukrainian refugees and for my friend who managed to save a suicidal Ukrainian, and found an apartment for another one.