Prayer List — Overland Park

 Prayer List

Praises

  • For our new Pastor and his family.

  • For the support being given within the church family.

  • Several people within the congregation report ongoing comforting by the Holy Spirit.

  • How the orchestra enhances our times of worship.

  • For the ministry of the pastoral staff.

  • The ways people in our congregation encourage and help each other.

  • The gift of support many of us receive from families and friends.

  • The Holy Spirit enabling us as we look to the future.

Needs of the World

  • The people of Israel and Gaza and family and friends for the stop to the violence that is in that area of the world including our missionaries stationed there.

  • Families and friends of those affected by gun violence in so many places across the country.

  • All students, teachers, and staff as they move through the school year.

  • Increased tension and violence in several parts of the world.

  • Peace in the United States in the midst of political turmoil.

  • Peace in the Ukraine/Russia war and safety for those threatened by increased attacks.

  • Oppression of Women in various parts of the world.

  • Increased violence, kidnappings, and gang related deaths in Mexico.

  • Protection from the threats of nuclear action by several dictators.

  • Political tensions in Eastern Europe and East Asia.

  • To overcome anti-Semitism and prejudice against Asians in our country and the world.

  • Racial reconciliation in many countries in the world, including our own.

  • Those affected by violence in many areas of the world.

  • Justice for all people and awareness of how to respond faithfully to injustice.

  • Undocumented children in need of safety and protection who are traveling to new countries.

  • Wisdom to discern the truth in the face of misinformation so prevalent in the world.

  • Those who have yet to know and embrace God’s grace and salvation.

Needs of International Christians

Ministries of Compassion

  • Ministries to the homeless

  • Salvation Army

  • Shelter KC and Executive Director Eric Burger

  • True Light Family Resource Center, Director Alice Piggee-Wallack

  • KC Street Hope

  • Harvesters and other organizations supplying food

Those in Military Service

Ministries from our extended families

Institutions in the Church of the Nazarene

  • Nazarene Theological Seminary

  • MidAmerica Nazarene University

  • The DS and the Kansas City District Church of the Nazarene and its 80+ churches

  • The global ministries of the Church of the Nazarene ­

  • The Foundry (Formerly Nazarene Publishing House)

Those in Positions of Authority

  • U.S. President Donald J. Trump

  • Vice President JD Vance

  • Kansas Governor Laura Kelly

  • Members of U.S. Congress, especially local congressional representatives, Rep. Sharice Davids, Sen. Jerry Moran, Sen. Roger Marshall

  • Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court

  • Leaders of all the countries we represent

Ministers and Staff at OP Naz

OP Naz Board Members 

Members Unable to Join Us in Worship

Those Who Grieve

Specific Needs of our Community

  • Unsaved loved ones.

  • Individuals from our congregation involved in difficult ministries to persons in need.

  • Caregivers and family of our seriously ill people.

  • Those suffering with various physical and mental health struggles.

  • Greater connection with our people who worship online.

  • Inflationary pressures on our families.

  • Kids and teens navigating the crises in their lives.

  • God’s protection for our people and access to medical care for those in our congregation.

  • Difficult family and/or job relationships for several of our congregation.

  • The need for people to volunteer for various ministries.

  • Kids in need at Overland Park Elementary.

  • Teachers and staff at all the area schools.