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).

Others will have the opportunity to read your request and mark that they have prayed. Please keep in mind that any names or situations you record here will be available to the public.

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Central reserves the right to edit content and cannot guarantee to publish all requests

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 WEEK 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
0 PRAYER

POSTED 1 WEEK 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
1 PRAYER

POSTED 2 WEEKS 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
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 2 WEEKS 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
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 2 WEEKS 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
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 4 WEEKS 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
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 1 MONTH AGO

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

BY Anonymous
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 1 MONTH 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 1 MONTH 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 1 MONTH 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 1 MONTH 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
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 1 MONTH 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
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 1 MONTH 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 1 MONTH 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 MONTHS AGO

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

BY MICHELLE BROWN
1 PRAYER

POSTED 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Don Wiersma who is recovering from a recent stroke. Thank you!

BY THE CARE TEAM
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

I got through the surgery well but pls pray for a swift recovery. Also pray for my teen daughter who has a ton of anger & problems telling the truth from abuse prior to my becoming her sole guardian.Pray for emotional healing for our family & God's grace to help us navigate these rough waters.

BY KRISTEN HUNTER
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

I recently got let go from the current position I am at I have a lead on a new position but I am asking for prayers that things go well and smoothly I also wanted to admit I've fallen off track and lost faith and I'm just asking for prayers to be lifted up as I journey back to my faith and church

BY Anonymous
1 PRAYER

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

We're asking for prayer for ZEAL, our Watersedge Network church in Jamaica. Hurricane Beryl, with winds of 165 mph, is hurdling toward Jamaica, due to make landfall there tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon. Pray that God would calm the storm and protect the people of Jamaica

BY THE CARE TEAM
1 PRAYER

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for a miracle healing of my incurable sickness, which I have been suffering for years. It also hinders me from getting married.

BY SAMUEL LEE
1 PRAYER

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

Rich Valk is in the hospital and asking for prayer as they run various tests and determine next steps.

BY THE CARE TEAM
1 PRAYER

POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Jackie Rozema who had back surgery today to repair loose screws and a broken rod. Pray that she recovers quickly and that the pain is well-managed.

BY THE CARE TEAM
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

I would like a prayer request for my sister Heather Hitsman. She has been diagnosed with 4 gall bladder stones the size of marbles next to her liver. Please pray for her. She cannot eat or hold anything down. She has lost over 23 lbs. They will be doing a scope in hopes to surgically remove them.

BY SUSAN RACZOK
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

I received news that my cousins brother in law passed away yesterday morning. Continued prayers for his young wife and two young children are appreciated.

BY JESSICA J KLADDER-GARLOCK
1 PRAYER

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Joy B. who is having open heart surgery for a hole in her heart tomorrow. This is obviously major surgery so please ask God to provide healing and to sustain her household while she recovers.

BY THE CARE TEAM
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

I need your love and prayers. My sister's husband is on hospice care. He's only 47 years old with stage 4 metastatic liver lung and kidney cancer, and cirrhosis of the liver. Join me in this opportunity to tell God thank you for the opportunity to show others what we know only He can do. [edited]

BY JESSICA J. KLADDER-GARLOCK
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

You guys were praying as I was awaiting results for an MRI to find out if I had cancer. I received my results and there was no cancer found. thank you for praying for me. God is good!!

BY PATRICK W VANDERZWAAG
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

Am scheduled for open heart surgery, Monday, June 10, 2024 at Meijer Heart Clinic. In addition to prayer for myself, I’d really appreciate prayer for the cardiology team performing the bypass .

BY LOKERS DARRYL
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

For my family, my guardian daughter is struggling. She becomes violent and she's questioning everything she's ever believed. She has had so very much trauma in her past that now that life is stable she doesn't know how to cope. Please, pray my family finds God's Peace and that I get his patience.

BY Anonymous
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 6 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Mary Beintema who is the hospital after a cardiac arrest. Pray also for her daughter, Alicia, as she waits for her mom to recover.

BY THE CARE TEAM
1 PRAYER

POSTED 7 MONTHS AGO

The doctors found a lesion on my liver, and I'm asking for prayer as they conduct more tests.

BY PATRICK
1 PRAYER

POSTED 7 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Marlene who has been in the hospital for 2 weeks with pancreatitis. Thank you.

BY GORD ROSENBERG
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 7 MONTHS AGO

My children and I have been attending central for about 4 yrs now and are in need of prayer for a car. I’m a divorced mom who works full time. My SUV is in need of a transmission and I don’t have the money to repair it. I have been asking for rides to take my children to/from school and for myself.

POSTED 7 MONTHS AGO

My wife and I are greatly struggling in our marriage, neither of us feel safe communicating with each other and trust had been broken by both of us by deeply hurtful comments. We need restoration from the Lord.

BY Anonymous
7 PRAYERS

POSTED 8 MONTHS AGO

My family could use some “power of prayer” this week. We have a 4 day old grandson, Franklin, who was born with 2 major heart problems. He will be undergoing open heart surgery on Tuesday. Please pray for Franklin, my daughter and son-in-law (Becca and Ryan), and Dr. Haw and his surgical team.

BY SALLY TROSPER
8 PRAYERS

POSTED 8 MONTHS AGO

Hello my name is Gracie Whitaker, and I been going through a lot the last couple of months but I wanna know if the church can pray for me. ❤️

BY GRACIE WHITAKER
5 PRAYERS

POSTED 8 MONTHS AGO

I struggle a lot with being single. I truly 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 lady who is beautiful to me, the helpmeet (Genesis 2) who is right and best for me. Thank you.

BY JONATHAN GROVE
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 8 MONTHS AGO

For a smooth and quick process on the closing of our home. The process has been long and hard so far but we know God has a plan and we ask that you pray that that plan goes smoothly from here on out. Thank you!

BY ISABEL ANDRINI
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO

My autistic adult daughter Ashley screams and hits when she has meltdowns. She is getting married soon and is upset at people she doesn't want there. I'm afraid she will have a meltdown, people she loves will get in her way, and she will become violent. Please pray Ashley is not violent to anyone.

BY A.R.
3 PRAYERS

POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO

Prayers for my oldest brother Allen. He was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma back in January. He has undergone 1 round of chemo and began his second round this week. His latest report did show some improvement but he knows this will be a long battle and is feeling good about it so far.

BY CLARK, TIM
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO

I would like a prayer request for my son, Diego. He's going through some very difficult mental challenges. He's asked our family for references for a psychiatrist. He's having trouble with focusing and other needs which I can't share. God knows what they are. Please pray for comfort and help for him

BY SUSAN
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Norm who was taken by ambulance to Zeeland Hospital last night with a bad case of influenza. He’s very weak, and he & Evelyn would very much appreciate any and all prayers.

BY THE CARE TEAM
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO

Good morning! I’m having some medical issues that I am requesting prayer for. I have a procedure on 3/11/24 which may determine if my uterus and large intestine has to be removed and if so, how this will affect my future. I have had many surgeries from Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and 3 prior colon surgeries. I know the power of God has brought me through it all and I trust his will in this journey as well. I appreciate all prayers!

BY MARY SCHIEL
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 10 MONTHS AGO

Prayer Warriors, I'm back with another request. I got laid off from two jobs back to back recently. I filed for unemployment on January 10, got approved January 12., but then, on January 25, I get a letter saying I may not be eligible. I want an in person or remote job soon!!!

BY VERA SULTZ
1 PRAYER

POSTED 10 MONTHS AGO

Dear Jesus, please pray I have deep sleep as I have a sleep disorder. Pray I have deep peace, healing for my broken nose, stillness in my mind, and pure unconditional love. Please receive Kildyboo Bradshaw to rest peacefully in heaven with no pain and suffering.

BY VIOLA CLEO BRADSHAW
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 10 MONTHS AGO

I pray and decree by the Power of the Holy Spirit, that when my husband Mitch R. goes for his diagnostic colonoscopy on march 13th , he will get an all clear and the inflammation thickening will be gone, a miracle, in the Name of Jesus Amen.

BY BRANDI
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 10 MONTHS AGO

I have different things that affect my health, praying that the pain goes away

BY THOMAS BANNACH
2 PRAYERS

POSTED 10 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for Dan Biederstedt who just had surgery this week and faces an ongoing health challenge.

BY THE CARE TEAM
6 PRAYERS

POSTED 10 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for my husband to seek the lord after his affair. That he can be happy and in love with me once again. That he will make our marriage his top priority. We have five children. They need their father. Please pray that satan releases his hold on him. Pray that his councilor can help him. That he can cut his soul ties with other woman and lift satans veil. Please pray that my husband will stop drinking and release his overwhelming guilt. That he will continue to live with us and repair our marriage. We love him. We love the lord. We feel satan is attacking our family.

BY REBECCA
10 PRAYERS

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

I pray for blessings of love, peace and happiness and love to my family and other families as well 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

BY GRACIE WHITAKER
4 PRAYERS

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

Praying for a full time Ministry position in Christian video production work. I have been in the field for many years. Yet faith based positions seem to be few. Thanks for your prayers. The Lord knows the details.

BY PAUL PEARL
5 PRAYERS

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

I'm asking for prayer as I am in a hard time right now with a few things.. I just got taken off of work about a month ago due to my high risk pregnancy and recently had to have a surgery so I didn't go into preterm labor. I'm struggling with my bills due to not being able to work as I'm not getting paid for leave. Things are really hard for me and not really knowing which way to turn for help so please pray for me if you have some spare time. Thank you so much!!

BY JASMINE
6 PRAYERS

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

Praying for you this morning and planning to listen to the service from home. Please pray for Debbie and me and our flights to Oaxaca on Tuesday. Last week Debbie was stranded in Houston for two days and nights and ended up coming back to MI. Weather, canceled flights, mechanical issues and finally a volcano all stood in her way. Jim has been in Mexico over a week waiting for us. Please pray for clear passage for us on Tuesday and then protection over these next two months of ministry back home where Debbie grew up. Thanks! Pray also for calm hearts as we trust the Lord.

BY JAMIE LOKER
6 PRAYERS

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

A young man that is like my son, his partner was 33 weeks pregnant with a little girl and on a Tuesday the babies heartbeat was gone. Prayers of healing and peace that only Our Heavenly Father can provide for the parents and entire family.

BY CRYSTAL CHAVEZ
7 PRAYERS

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

I need a strong prayer so me and my family don’t lose our home . We are about to go into auction because we are 4 months past due . And I need a prayer for my jobs pending transactions to close fast so I can pay the last for months .

BY CINDY VILLAFRANCO
8 PRAYERS

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

In Jesus Name Lord anoint my home, and both of my children's apartments. In Jesus Name,  Lord surround us and our homes, apartments and territories and our going in and coming out, in every way, shape and from, immediately, fully and permanently at all times, Hallelujah in the Mighty Name of Jesus, we shall not fear for there is nothing to fear, it is written the Lord goes before us, beside us and ahead of us all in Jesus Mighty Name Amen and Hallelujah!!!

BY BRANDI
5 PRAYERS

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

Pray for a family member and their daughter to receive help for behavior that has brought bitter divisions in my wife’s family.

BY LARRY LAMBERT
5 PRAYERS

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

Please uphold me in prayer for a complete healing of my leukemia cancer, which I have been diagnosed with since Jan 2023. I am still undergoing treatment. Thank You

BY LILLIE LIM
7 PRAYERS

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

Praying for the many people I know who are dealing with illness and pain. May peace and strength fill them in this season.

BY Anonymous
5 PRAYERS

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

Please pray for John and Beth Zandstra for the loss of her brother Tom Heywood. Pray for Tom’s wife, kids and grandchildren for peace during this difficult time.

BY BETH ZANDSTRA
4 PRAYERS