Weekly Prayer – August 13, 2025

Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family

Week of August 13, 2025

Rev. Sam Dzobo

Almighty and gracious God,

We thank you for the gift of Church Street United Methodist Church, for the people who make it a place of worship, service, and welcome. Thank you for still shaping us into the likeness of Christ and breathing your Spirit into us, so that we may be salt and light for downtown Knoxville, the University of Tennessee community, the greater Knoxville area, and the world beyond.

We are grateful for our pastors and their families. Give them renewed strength, joy in their calling, and a deep sense of your presence as they lead us. We thank you for our staff and volunteers whose service and dedication make ministry possible. We give thanks for every person who calls Church Street home, for their gifts, their service, their witness, and their faith.

We remember those who are sick. Bring healing to their bodies and restoration to broken relationships. We pray for those who mourn the loss of loved ones, surround them with your comfort and hope. For those who feel alone, grant the peace that comes from knowing you are near. We lift up our children and youth, asking that they grow in love for you, follow Jesus, and serve others with joy.

We thank you for each visitor who joined us in worship last Sunday. May they feel welcome among us and drawn closer to you. We pray for our city and peace in our streets and safety for every student in every school. Watch over those preparing to go on mission trips. Keep them healthy, safe, and ready to serve in Jesus’ name.

We even lift up the University of Tennessee football season, asking that we enjoy the games, rejoice in victories, and accept any losses with grace and perspective.

Provide for all our needs, seen and unseen. Bless our worship this Sunday with your presence and power. Hear the prayers we offer in our own quiet places, trusting that you listen to every heart.

We hold fast to your Word: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

We pray all these things in the name of Jesus Christ. Now, with the confidence of children of God, we pray together:

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

We pray for ….

• Our loved ones in Chattanooga as they deal with the aftermath of flooding.
• A teacher who asks for strength for himself as he teaches this new year; prayers for his daughter who is struggling with an eating disorder.
• Healing from a spinal fusion last Thursday
• A husband who is undergoing chemotherapy for prostate cancer.
• A father who was just diagnosed with a reoccurrence of cancer; prayer for him and family as they look at next steps.
• A father who received pathology report after surgery; colon cancer that has spread. Prayers for doctor and family as they talk about treatment options. Prayers for peace.
• A sister who has had some frustrations and a setback with knee replacement surgery; prayers for strength, healing, and patience.
• One who has been wearing heart monitor for a month; prayers for clear path forward and good health.
• For a family who is struggling.

We continue to pray for ….

• Those who are continuing cancer treatments: stem-cell transplant, chemo, radiation …  so thankful for all of the ways God brings healing!
• A 60-year old friend who had a kidney transplant two weeks ago; prayers for continued healing. 
• One who is struggling with guilt feelings about spouse’s dementia
• One who is dealing with lung issues
• Those who are looking for work.
• A niece who has a long road of recovery ahead; continued prayers for strength. 
• Members of our families who are adjusting to being in assisted living or memory care facilities; the transitions are hard for the caregivers. May all know God’s peace.
• Family members and friends going through difficult times.
• Young adults who are struggling to find meaningful work.

We give thanks for ….

• A positive report from the doctor
• Finally finding a job where I feel useful.
• A granddaughter’s positive first week at school.
• Those who volunteer with our homeless neighbors.
• The medical clinic at Magnolia Avenue UMC.

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