Prayer is powerful!

Whatever you are going through, we want to pray with you. Our Prayer teams and staff are praying over the requests we receive and desire to see hope + life as you turn to Him for all your needs.

If you would like to pray with someone, visit us in the Care Room on Sundays before or after services, or call 616.392.7083 during the week.

PRAYER REQUEST

Submit your request below. If you select the options “Share This”, or “Share This Anonymously”, your request will be posted on the prayer wall at the bottom of this page (either with your name or anonymously, depending on your selection).

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Prayer Wall

There is power in prayer! Once you have read a prayer request and have prayed over it, click the I PRAYED FOR THIS button to let our community know that you are praying with us.

POSTED 1 DAY AGO

Please pray for Leo, a 17 senior in high school. He's a student with our grandson in Gas city Indiana....he was shot in stomach last night...he /and family need a miracle!!!

BY DAVID STEARNS
0 PRAYER

POSTED 3 DAYS AGO

I need prayers for my heart and I need prayers for healing. I need prayers for comfort and strength to get on through this next chapter of my life single and no longer engaged and getting away from a toxic relationship

BY MELANIE VELDERMAN
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POSTED 3 DAYS AGO

Thankful for my salvation and please watch over my family and keep them safe from harm in Jesus name amen.🐣🙏

BY ELENA AGUILAR
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POSTED 6 DAYS AGO

We're soo excited! Chadwick got a job! After many denials and over a year of looking, interviewing, and hoping. It's a step into the customer service/fast food world. Which we think will help him over time. We praise God for this! A prayer request: We must move by June 30th.

BY CHADWICK AND RACHEL TENBRINK
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POSTED 1 WEEK AGO

The chemo did what was expected, and the Dr is says the cancer is in remission. He expects it to return at some point, but it could be months, a year or more. Jon will continue to have scans every 3 months. When/if it comes back there are new drugs that are available & 2 new clinical trials.

BY LAURA MARIALKE
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POSTED 1 WEEK AGO

I am asking for prayers that my daughter will come to know the Lord and accept her into her life and heart.

BY SCOTT KRAMER
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POSTED 1 WEEK AGO

For God to watch over my family and myself as well. THANK YOU FOR YOUR BLESSINGS, AMEN

BY ELENA AGUILAR
1 PRAYER

POSTED 1 WEEK AGO

Our neighbor has just found out his daughter in law has discovered a lump on her neck. Her name is Jasmin. They will be getting her diagnosed soon. They think it might be cancer. She has lost a lot of weight. Please pray for God to surround her with his Angels of healing and comfort.

BY SUSAN RACZOK
1 PRAYER

POSTED 2 WEEKS AGO

I struggle a lot with being single. I worry that I will never get married. I really desire a joyful marriage that is blessed by God, Proverbs 18:22. Please pray that Jesus Christ will show me mercy and grace and help me find and marry a Christian lady who is beautiful to me. Thank you.

BY JONATHAN GROVE
1 PRAYER

POSTED 3 WEEKS AGO

Rudy Kleinheksel fell on March 14 and broke his pelvis. He is under hospice care at Rest Haven Mapelwoods Cottages. Pray for a peaceful transition into his heavenly home. He turns 97 years old today 4/2/25.

BY RUDY KLEINHEKSEL CHILDREN
1 PRAYER

POSTED 3 WEEKS AGO

Rudy Kleinheksel fell on March 14 and broke his pelvis. He is under hospice care at Rest Haven Maplewoods Cottages. . Pray for a peaceful transition into his heavenly home. He turns 97 years old today 4/2/25.

BY RUDY KLEINHEKSEL CHILDREN
1 PRAYER

POSTED 3 WEEKS AGO

Prayer for safety getting off my old medicine and success and no side-effects with my new medicine for my bipolar depression. More positive less negative; spiritual joy and healing from depressions

BY ANDREW
0 PRAYER

POSTED 3 WEEKS AGO

I would like to add my new celebrate recovery to everyone’s prayers! It’s Mayfair Bible Church in Flushing, Michigan and they are really struggling with leader ship and attendance🙏🏻 Please pray for this ministry and for where I need to be plugged in to serve best. Thank you!

BY KELLY MILLER
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POSTED 1 MONTH AGO

Please pray for my brother-in-law, Del Hirdes, who received my donated kidney on March 10. He went back to the hospital four days ago with some complications. Pray that any additional surgeries would go well, the kidney would stay healthy, and that he would not feel defeated but remain positive.

BY LINDA HIRDES
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POSTED 1 MONTH AGO

Pray for continued healing in my foot/ankle. That my muscles and tendons will get stronger before she I have another surgery in June to remove a broken bone and screws that are not responding well.

BY SONYA KLAP
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POSTED 1 MONTH AGO

My friend, Rosaria Schoemaker had found out she had lumps and had a double mastectomy. Please pray for her healing and comfort form our Angels.

BY SUSAN RACZOK
0 PRAYER

POSTED 1 MONTH AGO

My twin Grand daughters were born 3 months prematurely. 1 weighs 2 lbs and the other weighs 2.2 lbs. They are in the Ni Cu at Helen DeVos children's hospital in GR for the next 9 weeks. Mother is doing Ok after having a natural birth and C section. Thank you very much!

BY CHAD LUDEMA
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POSTED 1 MONTH AGO

Please for my family as they travel into town to attend the visitation and funeral of my father who passed away last Thursday. Please pray that can honor God during this time.

BY FAYE VELTHOUSE
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POSTED 1 MONTH AGO

Please pray that God would provide me employment. I have been applying for work for the past 3 years and I feel stuck.  Lack of employment is resulting in me failing to pay my debts. Please pray that God would open up opportunities in the workplace.

BY DERRICK
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 1 MONTH AGO

I am having surgery in Grand Rapids on Monday, March 10 to donate a kidney to my brother-in-law, Del Hirdes. He has been on dialysis for over two years and it is my hope and prayer that this kidney will work for him. Please join me in praying for a successful outcome for both of us. Isaiah 26:3

BY LINDA HIRDES
0 PRAYER

POSTED 1 MONTH AGO

Please pray as I deal with an extremely covert narc/coercive controller during our divorce. The compulsive lying to his attorney & others. Turning my grown children against me, my mind is spinning at times. But God will not allow him to destroy my son & I. “I cried out to the Lord & He heard me…”

BY SLCR
0 PRAYER

POSTED 2 MONTHS AGO

My family is currently in the women’s shelter here in Holland and want prayer to be able to lift ourselves and have God wrap his hands around us to protect us in the 2025 year. Holland is a great place to grow.

BY Anonymous
1 PRAYER

POSTED 2 MONTHS AGO

Not sure this went thru. My 2nd cousin Amber was in a bad car accident and is having surgery today. She lives in California.

BY DENITA WISEMAN
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 2 MONTHS AGO

Mike went to the hospital last week because of a stroke in his occipital lobe which affects vision. They're praying there are no further clots. Thank you for your prayers.

BY THE CARE TEAM
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 2 MONTHS AGO

I’m scheduled for my next cancer treatment Wednesday, February 12 for a malignant tumor that is under my eye. I’m asking for prayer that the treatment would be successful, that my vision would be protected, and that God might choose to heal me of this lymphoma completely here on earth.

BY CHRIS CASTILLERO
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 2 MONTHS AGO

UPDATE: Initial diagnosis from my sister in law's biopsy is that what started as ovarian cancer has spread to the abdominal wall. Statistics show 1-3 years. Treatment will need to be much more aggressive. Her next doctors appointment is on 2/10 and we should know more then.

BY ANDREW MILLER
1 PRAYER

POSTED 2 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for my sister-in-law, Ruth. During a hernia exam, her scan came back showing masses in her abdomen, pointing to early stage ovarian cancer. Genetic testing will confirm if this is a hereditary variant, which may affect my wife and daughters as well.

BY ANDREW MILLER
1 PRAYER

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Steve and Becky Szucs. After losing both of her parents a month apart, Becky & Steve are driving to the East side to get her childhood home ready for sale. Also, prayers would be appreciated as how to navigate caring for Steve’s sister.

BY THE CARE TEAM
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Bill Rohloff who is in ICU at Butterworth Hospital after he fell near his car. He was there for some time in the extreme cold & snow before a neighbor found him and called 911.

BY THE CARE TEAM
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

My grandpa, Ken Gebben, has been having issues with his kidneys and it doesn’t look like he’s gonna get better. I was wondering if you could pray for him and my family. He was a war veteran, and he was also the police chief of Holland for a number of years.

BY SADIE GEBBEN
1 PRAYER

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

Dan is in the hospital in Muskegon. His wife is requesting prayer for him. Thank you!

BY DAN VANDENBERG
1 PRAYER

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Eric Davis and his family. Eric was in a terrible car accident in December and suffered many fractured bones and a lost a leg. He is the sole provider so they are greatly impacted by his loss of income.

BY THE CARE TEAM
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Sooky who had abdominal surgery yesterday. She's recovering nicely so far, but will be in the hospital for 5-7 days and then possibly have to do aftercare somewhere.

BY SOOKY BALE
1 PRAYER

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

Judy fell in Florida and is in hospital rehab. Please pray for her as she recovers.

BY JUDY POSMA
1 PRAYER

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

I have a praise report. I have been hired to be a floating substitute teacher for the Hamilton school district. I have one elementary school in this district that I love, and I hope to be there as often as I can.

BY VERA SULTZ
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

Me and my fiance would love everyone's prayers for healing. As I currently am going through a 2nd miscarriage. My body is in a lot of shock this time around. I have had a loss of appetite and have zero interest being around my friends and doing the things I enjoy. currently I still feel numb.

BY MELANIE VELDERMAN & PATRICK VANDERZWAAG
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

My son's dad, Chuck curry has had triple bypass surgery done on his heart yesterday. Please pray for a healing and a speedy recovery for him. thank-you.

BY SUSAN RACZOK
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

My cousin Georgia Ott is in the Muskegon hospital right now with a bleeding stomach. They are going to transfer her to henry Ford hospital soon. Please pray for a healing for her. Thank-you.

BY SUSAN RACZOK
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for continued progress each day in full healing from respiratory infection of past 2 weeks, for full recovery of stamina, healthy breathing, clear thinking, and functioning and for God’s favor to rest on me and establish the work of my hands.

BY ANDY HULCE
5 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

For continued progress each day in full healing from respiratory infection of the past 2 weeks For full recovery of stamina, healthy breathing, clear thinking, and functioning. For God’s favor to rest on me and establish the work of my hands.

BY ANDY HULCE
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

My Father, William Davis, passed away today after battling Parkinson’s disease. He was 84 years old. Please pray for my Mom, Shirley, his children Sue Shoemaker, Jim (Victoria) Davis, Julie Davis, Pamela Rule, Sue’s children Danae and Adam Shoemaker.

BY SUE SHOEMAKER
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Deidre (Joel) Whitney who is on her way to Iowa because her older sister, Amanda, is in the hospital there after a very serious car accident. She's in critical condition so please pray that God spares her life.

BY THE CARE TEAM
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Kelly Miller's sister, Adryan who has an infection in her hands and feet and struggles with nerve pain and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Thank you!

BY THE CARE TEAM
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

My name is Susan. My sister, Chris has just been diagnosed with spinal stenosis. It's something that makes your spinal canal shrink. There is only an option for surgery with no guarantees. Please pray for healing for her. Thank you.

BY SUSAN RACZOK
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Kathy Penna who fell and hit her head, resulting in a brain bleed. She is very weak and recovering at Mary Freebed.

BY THE CARE TEAM
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

After being very sick over Christmas, Craig Meyer has been in the hospital with pneumonia. Please pray that he feels better soon.

BY THE CARE TEAM
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

Pray for my brother in law Ken Sherry who is having surgery on January 7th for intestinal problems. He is 84 years old and the surgery is only about 50% chance of correcting the problem. Pray for him and my sister Herme.

BY DENITA WISEMAN
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

My sister, Daylene Miller is having foot surgery on January 9th. It is outpatient surgery, but she will be off her feet for 6 weeks. She is her 3-year-old babysitter, so we are all trying to figure out how to take care of her and Nora during this this.

BY DENITA WISEMAN
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 3 MONTHS AGO

I picked up a nasty bronchial virus at family Christmas. Three of us spent Christmas Eve in the ER.. The coughing is brutal and I’d love for it to be behind me. I know God is able to clear it out of me. I’d appreciate any prayers. Thank you!

BY NICOLETTE DUNN
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 4 MONTHS AGO

I had emergency brain surgery 2+ months ago & battling vision palsy since then. I have seen two specialists and until my brain heals they will not do vision therapy. I go back in February to see if vision has improved. If no improvement then nerve damage is permanent. Prayers that my eyes heal!

BY CHERYL BOOGAART
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 4 MONTHS AGO

My niece has been separated from her boyfriend and baby's father for a little over a year now and she continues to feel depressed and stuck in the past. I would like a prayer on her behalf that would help her heal and believe that she will be OK and to start trusting others that reach out to her.

BY JESSENIA OLMEDA
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 4 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for my adult son struggling with homelessness & needing a job. Guidance & wisdom for me to have healthy boundaries with him.

BY SUE SHOEMAKER
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 4 MONTHS AGO

Can everyone please keep me and my family and their prayers while we go through these holidays?Please pray for us as I’m still not working from the accident.

BY Anonymous
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 4 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for my son Jon Christian's salvation. He doesn't speak to me and hasn't in years so I ask that the Lord send someone into his life to who loves Jesus and will keep my son close to the Holy Spirit. The Lord promises me in Isaiah 54:13 that all of my children will be taught by the Lord

BY JENNIFER
5 PRAYERS

POSTED 4 MONTHS AGO

Pray for Mary & Jeff's son, Jeremy who is flying home from the Philippines to be with his step-sister, Kristen (30), who is fighting for her life at U of M hospital. Pray that Kristen can recover from many health issues and that Jeremy will make it home safely.

BY THE CARE TEAM
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

I’m requesting prayer from the central prayer team for a friend’s daughter in law. She was found unconscious on Wednesday morning and has not responded to treatment. Her name is Clare. This is an urgent plea.

BY RON LOPRESTI
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

Will you please pray for my healing? I am scared of what it will become. Thank you

BY Anonymous
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

I am asking for prayer in my search for a living kidney donor. My story can be found at www.nkr.org/LST365. The process can be stressful and challenging as I wait for God to provide the perfect kidney. I'm grateful for the prayer support.

BY KEVIN H CLARK
1 PRAYER

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

Lord God, YHWH, I believe You are alive. Please answer my earnest prayer to confirm that You are real, in Your name. (Psalm 139) I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and He died for my sins on the cross. Will you please pray for me? Thank you. God bless you.

BY SEOWON PARK
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

Good morning, humbly wanted to submit a prayer request... please pray for mercy and a miracle... thank you so much... Gratefully, Cindy

BY CINDY
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

Hello my name is Jose. I do photography for the church, and today my dog buddy who is my emotional support animal, had surgery for a mass removal. I need prayers from my church family that he comes back home and has a good recovery. Thanks in advance and as always many blessings.

BY JOSE JENKINS
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

Prayers for Dave Brieve, as he's struggling with the discouragement of trying to learn to walk with his new prosthetic leg. He feels like he may never walk again and is losing hope. Please pray for God to fill him with HOPE, PEACE, and encouragement!

BY KATE VANDENHOEK
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

Me and my family got in a horrible car accident on the highway coming home from my auntie funeral. please pray for us.

BY NACARRA
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for my upcoming treatment on Tuesday 10/29 for progression of the lymphoma in my cheek. There is a suspicious nodule near my pancreas as well, so prayers that it isn't cancer. We are traveling to Mexico for treatment so safe travels there and back would be greatly appreciated; also that I would represent Jesus well!

BY CHRIS CASTILLERO
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Cheryl Boogaart who is back in the ER because the brain shunt she had put in a couple of weeks ago doesn’t seem to be working properly. Please pray they can resolve this without another surgery.

BY THE CARE TEAM
1 PRAYER

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for my husband Chadwick and his extended family. On Monday, he lost his Uncle Wayne Busscher to a terrible tree cutting accident. This is a shock for his father's side of the family.

BY RACHEL TENBRINK
0 PRAYER

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

This past Saturday night at 7:30 pm, 8 family members were on a hayride on M40 south of Allegan when a SUV hit the back of their trailer-he was drunk and speeding-never braked. Everyone was throw off. Two couples are my sister's daughters & husbands & two couples are my uncles daughters and husbands. Please Pray.

BY EVELYN J LYZENGA
0 PRAYER

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

Chris Hale let us know that her mom, Elila Hale, is back in the hospital. It appears to be an issue with her medications so please pray they can regulate those.

BY ELILA HALE
0 PRAYER

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

I had emergency brain surgery two weeks ago. going through recovery has been a challenge as my balance and strength are low. going through PT, OT and speech to trying and gain strength and balance and regain memory I lost. I keep telling myself God has a plan but this recovery has been a struggle an

BY CHERYL BOOGAART
0 PRAYER

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

Please pray that the infection from my back surgery this past June will finally be clear and the Dr will be able to close the wound on October 21 as planned and I will then get rid of the wound vac and picc line.

BY JACKIE ROZEMA
0 PRAYER

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

I pray me my family and get closer to God--to restore our faith and follow Jesus. I want my family to love Jesus and know that he loves us.

BY Anonymous
1 PRAYER

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

Hi this is Abby and I need prayer. I am having back pain, and I am only 24 year old. I am going to call my doctor but please pray it's nothing bad and that I don't need surgery.

BY Anonymous
1 PRAYER

POSTED 7 MONTHS AGO

I just had foot/ankle surgery on Tuesday. I am having lots of pain. I also struggle with being content and not on the go all the time. So as I'm laid up, it's my prayer to trust God in all areas of my life and that he'll meet all my needs while I'm off work.

BY SONYA KLAP
1 PRAYER

POSTED 7 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Steve Szucs who is navigating a very challenging family situation. Steve's father is in an assisted living facility on the East side. As the sole caretaker, Steve is facing work pressure and financial concerns as he tries to juggle all the logistics of this.

BY THE CARE TEAM
1 PRAYER

POSTED 7 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Loie VanDis who had to have a heart stent put in yesterday. On top of other health issues, this presents more risks for her. Thank you!

BY THE CARE TEAM
1 PRAYER

POSTED 7 MONTHS AGO

Please pray that God will be gracious towards me and bless me abundantly.

BY MICHELLE BROWN
1 PRAYER

POSTED 8 MONTHS AGO

Hi, I need prayer! I haven't worked for 6 months and need a job. I am doing a ministry project for free for a church. Please pray they will find the funds to help me!!

BY FAITH STERRETT
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 8 MONTHS AGO

I have been struggling with health concerns for 9 months with little to no answers/ relief. Please pray for healing and understanding of what is going on internally so i can begin to feel better and live out Gods purpose for my life. Thank you!

BY Anonymous
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 8 MONTHS AGO

I’m a recovering alcoholic 8 months clean and sober I’m trying really hard but I can’t stop feeling alone and useless I feel like nobody wants me around

BY AARON HOPSON
5 PRAYERS

POSTED 8 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Richard Faucher who has been hospitalized because of an infection (sepsis). They're trying to found the source of the problem so please pray for guidance for the doctors and for pain relief. Thank you!

BY THE CARE TEAM
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO

This is an urgent request for prayer for Ronti Jernigan's niece, Sophie.. She just gave birth and is now in a life-threatening situation with unexplained inflammation that's preventing her kidneys from working properly. Please pray for discernment for the medical personnel and for Sophie's safety.

BY THE CARE TEAM
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO

Sue Hannon will be having a biopsy this Wednesday and is asking for prayer! Please take a minute and ask our Heavenly Father to be present with Sue through this medical issue. Thank you!

BY THE CARE TEAM
2 PRAYERS