Latrobe Presbyterian Church

428 Main Street, Latrobe, PA  15650
(724) 537-3631    Fax: (724) 537-4434

Rev. J. Christy Ramsey, Interim Pastor
Michael S. Long, Director of Music
Benjamin E. Zylka,
Director of Program Ministries

Our Prayers Before This Month...

Recent Prayers

 
Saturday August 30, 2003

GARRETT I HOPE YOU FELT THE LOVE AND PRAYERS THAT WERE SENT YOUR WAY ON FRIDAY NIGHT. AS THE PA ANNOUNCER SAID, IT WAS TWO SCHOOLS BUT ONE COMMUNITY UNITED IN THEIR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR YOU. YOUR TEAM PLAYED WITH YOU AS THEIR INSPIRATION---YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF THEM ALL. WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES AND WE BELIEVE IN YOU..... your friends from St. John the Evangelist


 
Friday August 29, 2003

Dear Lord, We give you thanks for life, for friendships and health. Continue to restore Garrett's body to wholeness. Please grant him the ability to communicate with those who love him and those who work with him at the rehab. We open our hearts to you Lord with all our pain and grief. Please fill us with hope, peace and courage. We give thanks for the memories of joy and laughter we have shared with Garrett. Please let us look forward trusting Your time and grace. Amen


 
Wednesday August 27, 2003

Heavenly Father-We put our faith and trust in You that You will help Garrett heal, so that he will be able to complete the mission You have in mind for him. It was not his time to leave, and so many are not ready to give him up. Make his body strong again and help his family to remain strong one day at a time. We pray in Your Name always-Amen


 
Monday August 25, 2003

My name is Susan and my husband’s name is Jim. We have been married for 33 years. Jim’s going through a midlife crisis and having an affair, which has been going on for a year or so. He wants to end our marriage. There has been no legal proceedings as of yet. I don’t want our marriage to end and believe the Lord doesn’t want it to end either. I have grown very close to the Lord and believe there are situations where all you can do is pray and I feel that is all the Lord wants me to do. Prayer opens the gates of heaven and releases God’s power. Please pray for us and for the restoration of our marriage. The Lord has been very merciful and faithful to me and has done a wonderful job of sustaining me. I have turned this situation over to Him—along with myself and Jim. (Jim is a Christian) It is comforting to know that the Lord is able to do more than I could ever ask or imagine. Eph 3:20. Thank you for your prayers and support!!


 
Sunday August 24, 2003

Dear Heavenly Father, I ask that you keep the Garrett and his whole family in your prayers. The positive news on Garrett is wonderful to hear though I am miles away and unable to visit I want them to know that I pray for him and his family everyday through your power and might you will help Garrett Win this battle I know it. God PLEASE keep them all safe and under your wing guide them and direct them. In your holy name I pray.... Amen Lindsay Burd


 
Wednesday August 20, 2003

By your power, great God, our Lord Jesus healed the sick and gave new hope to those who despair. Though we cannot command or possess your power, we pray for Garrett Parker and all who long for healing. Mend the deep wounds, soothe anxious brows, and make what is broken whole again. Help Garrett's family, church and friends to welcome and take heart in every sign of progress, trusting that -- even in the dark days -- you are for us all, especially Garrett, and have promised renewed and risen life in Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. The Batchelders in Plano Adapted from the Book of Common Worship


 
Sunday August 17, 2003

I hope that you get better Garrett, we all really missed seeing you at Respironics, and I really haven't heard much until today on how you were doing, Get better, and I hope for a good recovery Dan Giancola


 
Saturday August 16, 2003

I Corinthians 2:5 says....."That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God." The Lord will never fail you! We pray for all of you daily, with God ALL things are possible!!We pray that the Lord Jesus Christ touch and heal Garrett completely and strengthen his family Lord and help them through this trial in their life. With love and Prayers , Wayne, Shelly, Nathan, and Brandon Stephenson.


 
Wednesday August 13, 2003

Heavenly Father, Another day has dawned: For some it will be a good day for others it will be rough day, but they will at least know the dawn has come and see the dusk fall. We pray Lord, that Garrett will soon be able to see each day dawn and experience the evening shadows as the dusk falls! We understand Lord that some of his days will be good and some mostly likely rough, but Lord my prayer is that you allow him the privilege of experiencing each new day for a very long time. He is young Lord, strong in body, mind and spirit. We know that he and his family trusts in your will and understands that you continue to watch over him. May you Lord grant Garrett a measure of Your healing grace! In Jesus name I pray, Sonnie Miller, F.S. LPC


 
Tuesday August 12, 2003

Father, I pray that you would continue to be with, and to care for Garret and his family. Through Christ Jesus our Lord, Amen


 
Saturday August 09, 2003

This is from your Aunt Mary Seese. My prayers are with you all. I love you.


 
Saturday August 09, 2003

I Said a Prayer for you Today I said a prayer for you today and know God must have heard. I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke not a word. I don't ask for wealth or fame I knew you wouldn't mind. I asked for priceless treasures rare Of a more lasting kind. I prayed that He'd be near you At the start of each new day T grant you health and blessings fair, And friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small But that you'd know his loving care I prayed the most of all.


 
Friday August 08, 2003

I hope you make it through, and hope your family does too. Much love, ~*Unknown*~


 
Friday August 08, 2003

Dear Lord, I want to thank you for the Parker family, I want to ask you to please be with them during these hard times, and we lift Garret up to you, please put your healing hand on him, and help him to wake up out of this. Dear Lord, we ask you to please be with the Parker family please help them to know you are there with them. Please help Garrets friends through this, and help them to learn from his mistakes. In Jesus name I pray, Amen


 
Friday August 08, 2003

Dear Lord, thank you for touching Garrett with your protective and healing touch. Keep him strong and able to fight--his love and faith is so strong. Please be with Dottie, Larry and Jordan. Keep them strong and patient for the road that is ahead. Let the entire family know how much they are loved and that there are prayers holding them up to you from all over the country. Amen


 
Thursday August 07, 2003

Dear Lord, Please be with Garrett, Larry, Dottie and Jordan. Hold them in your arms and fill them with your strength and love. Amen


 
Wednesday August 06, 2003


 
Tuesday August 05, 2003

Dear God, please continue to watch over Garrett and continue to hold him in your healing hands. Give him the strength to keep fighting and holding on--he is strong and his love for you is so great. Touch Larry, Dottie & Jordan with your calming hand and give them the strength they need to be there for Garrett. Amen


 
Tuesday August 05, 2003

Dear Lord please watch over Garrett and the Parker family. Just be with them as they watch Garrett recover, and give them assurance that he'll be ok lord. Please let Garrett have the strength to recover quickly, and be able to see how many loved ones he has, because he means a lot to all of us. Love always, Nicole K.


 
Tuesday August 05, 2003

Garret, I pray that God would watch over you and continue to heal, strengthen, and comfort you. I pray that He would also comfort and support your family at this difficult time. Amen.


 
Tuesday August 05, 2003

Dear Jesus, I just pray that Garrett gets better and that he remains the same Garrett that everyone knew. I pray that the whole Parker family and friends can stay strong to help Garrett through whatever he needs. I pray all this in your name Amen. LOVE YA TONS GARRETT!!!


 
Tuesday August 05, 2003

Lord, thank you for all that you've done. I trust and know that you are with Garrett and his family. Please stay with him and allow him to make a wonderful recovery. Lord, we need you now, as always, in this challenging time. Amen. -Cindi


 
Tuesday August 05, 2003

Prayers are lifted for you, Garrett, from Roanoke, Va. The Light of God Surrounds you. Terry Steer


 
Monday August 04, 2003

Dear Parker family- You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We thank God for prayers answered so far and ask; His surrounding love and comfort be granted to Garrett and Seth and their families and that His healing power continue. In Jesus Christ we pray. Amen Pat and Harry


 
Monday August 04, 2003

Heavenly Father, I pray your awesome healing power for Garrett and pray that you will guide the doctors watching over him and grant them wisdom to treat Garrett so he recovers rapidly. Lord, please also comfort and strengthen Garrett's parents, grandparents, and sister during this very difficult time. I pray that your Holy Spirit continues to lift up the Parker family. Larry and Dottie - Diane and I will continue to keep you and Garrett in our prayers. Harry Albert Jr.


 
Sunday August 03, 2003

Hi. My name is Kaytie Russo. My brother, Seth Schrecongost, was in the accident with Garrett. Since Seth's injuries were not as bad as Garrett's, I want to pray for Garrett. He was always there for Seth no matter what, and I want everyone to pray for him!! Garrett was there for all of us, and now it is our turn to be there for him! Thank you so much! And Garrett...YOU R IN MY PRAYERS!


 
Sunday August 03, 2003

Dear Dottie, Larry and family, Please know that your family is in our families prayers. The Aukerman Familyj Dear Lord, please answer the prayers of the Parker family and all of their friends. Let your healing touch be present with Garrett and give his doctors and caregivers the power they need to see him through this difficult time. Please let Garrett feel your love and presence and the love of all those who prayer with him. Amen Aukerman Family


 
Sunday August 03, 2003

Thank you God for all of the people who have worked so hard to help Garret. Bless them each for their own special gifts that enabled them to save his life. Thank you for giving both boys the wisdom to wear their seat belts. Above all bless the Parker family for they will need your strength to face the long journey of healing that faces Garret in the coming weeks. Garret is a glorious gift from God who has touched everyone who has had the pleasure of knowing him. He spreads his joy to those around him. We pray for his recovery in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.


 
Saturday August 02, 2003

Loving and healing God - - - During this stressful time which is very emotionally draining for all those who know and love Garrett and his family, we pray for your peace and healing touch in Garrett and those surrounding him with love and support. In your mercy, restore Garrett to full health and wholeness, and give his family the faith and strength to live each day knowing that nothing can separate them from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Give them strength when they grow weary and anxious, and embrace them all in your great love. May they find peace and encouragement in the knowledge that many caring friends are upholding Garrett in praying for a full and speedy recovery. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, AMEN. Nancy Batchelder & family [Texas].


Saturday August 02, 2003

We pray for God's healing strength to be with Garrett and all members of his family, that they may support him and also be comforted themselves. May God guide the doctors and the nurses that are caring for Garrett. Our church in Harrisonburg, Virginia are also lifting you all up in prayer. Love, Bill, Cindy, Brandon, Kayla, and Krista


 
Saturday August 02, 2003

We so feel God is there with Garrett and all those who love him, which must be the whole world. Garrett is a gift this world so needs, caring, loving and yet a really neat teen-ager. God works all things together for those who love Him, and surely the Parker family openly loves God. We will continue to pray and hold Garrett close, I feel he knows all of us are right there with him. Love, Hode and Jean Eiseman


Saturday August 02, 2003

Dear Lord, please be with Garrett and his family. Help Garrett getting his strength back and please him a second chance to life just as you gave me when I was one. Please help Larry, Dottie, and Jordan to just know that you are there to guide them and please let them know that they are not alone and that I feel sorry for them. I also pray that they are not the only ones who had a love one being in an accident or something of that sort and that my parents probably the same when I had heart surgery. In Jesus' name Amen. Love ya like family, Kim Mills


 
Friday August 01, 2003

Dear Lord, Please be with Garrett through this trying time. He is a strong and amazing kid and deserves every chance at life that can be given to him. Be with his family, make them strong and help them to know they are not alone, and never will be. Thank you Lord, Alyssa Tomsey


 
Friday August 01, 2003

Dear Lord I give you thanks for Larry, Dottie, Garrett and Jordan. Thank you for the love they have shown to me and to all those around them. Their love is overflowing and contagious. Thank you Lord for giving us one another. I know Lord you hold us in your arms. Garrett you are an amazing guy and I love you and I am proud of you. You have brought so many people together and your love for the Lord shines even as you sleep. Lord provide Garrett's body with rest and healing. We need you to smile and play again! Thank you Lord for surrounding Garrett and Seth in your protective arms Tuesday morning. We celebrate their lives. May your peace, joy and courage fill their hearts. Amen Love, Jan Mills

Dear Lord, please bless the Parker family. I know it is a very hard time for all of them, but I know that Garrett has the strength to pull through this. As I was told when I found out, everything happens for a reason, this I know, but I can't figure out what the reason was for this. But I know you had something good in mind for him. Garrett is the kind of person who can brighten anyone's day, no matter what is going on. I admire him so much for he has many great qualities. His smile and presence in this world have made many very grateful. I know that I am very grateful I got the chance to know and share many great memories with him, and I know that there will be many more to come as well! Lord give Garrett as well as Jordan, Mrs. and Mr. Parker, and the rest of the family the strength they need to get through this. We are all out here praying for every one of them. I love you all. Love always, Liz


Lord, I ask that you put your healing hand on Garret in his time of need. I ask that you give the medical staff that is taking care of Garret the strength and knowledge to heal him. Lord I also want to thank you for putting Garret on this earth. He is the type of person that is friends with everyone and will do anything to help out someone in need, and no matter what the situation he can always make you laugh. I also ask that you calm the minds of his parents and sister; that you would keep them in good health, and provide whatever they may need in this very stressful time. This I ask in your name Lord, Amen. Nick Falbo Bethany United Methodist Church


god please help Garrett and his family through these hard times. they are loved by so many people. please help Larry, Dottie, and Jordan be strong for Garrett. Please help close friends and family be strong as well for the Parkers to help them through this. god please help the parker family they are so important to our community. Garrett is strong but everybody needs help from god especially in a time like this. so god I am asking you from deep within my heart to help Garrett and his family get through this hard time and help teens realize what the parkers said "life is precious and is NOT indestructible"


Hi Garrett, I just wanted you to know that I've been and will continue to pray for you. God will not abandon you, and you have family and many friends who won't either. We all love you and are here for you! ~Rachel Smith (0:~


I pray to god and the angles in heaven to be watching over Garrett and Jordan and Their parents as well as the whole Parker family in this time of need. To watch over all Young Teenage drivers to be cautious when on the road because life is such a precious thing. I pray that Garrett will make it through this, and that he will not have to suffer. I pray that this pain will be lifted from the parker family. I pray that you give Garrett strength to make it through this, that you give jordy the strength not to be scared and that you give the whole parker family strength... <3 <3


Father, I pray that You would help Garret. Please heal his broken body and spirit. Surround him with Your Love, and let him feel Your Presence with him. I know that he is in Your Hands, and I thank you for that. Through Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior, Amen.


Dear Lord, We ask that you keep a watch on your servant Garrett. We love him so much and look forward and pray for a speedy recovery. We also pray for his family and friends. This is an extremely difficult time for them and us all and we pray for your guidance in their lives. Thank you Lord for everything you have been doing for Garrett and his family. In your name...Amen


Dear Garrett, Let your heart sing out to Our Heavenly Father and He will deliver you from the darkness. We know everyone misses your warm smile and kind heart. Picture the goal...YOU CAN MAKE IT! You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers daily. God Bless, Mrs. Thomas and Heather.


Dear Jesus Please bless Garrett and his family! Also Please let Garrett be ok. With love Jessica


OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU GARRETT AND WITH YOUR FAMILY. WE PRAY GOD WILL LOVE AND BLESS YOU WITH HEALING. LARRY & JEAN RUFFNER


Dear Lord, Please watch over Garret and please give him and his family strength to make it through this...this is a hard thing to deal with and I pray that Garret makes it through and Dear Lord help him with this.


Dear Lord, please be with Garrett in this time and be with his family as they deal with what's going on. Keep him safe and give him strength.


Please watch over Garret and keep him safely in your hands. Please give his family the strength to help him and them through this terrible ordeal. In your name Oh Lord, we pray.


Dear Lord, Please watch over Garrett Parker and his family through their time of need. I have known Garrett since we were very young. When I heard that this horrible accident occurred I couldn't figure out why this would happen to such a wonderful boy, who has so much ahead of him. But Garrett is so strong, and has been able to overcome anything that has come his way. In everyone's life they come across tough situations they must pull through with and keep going. This is Garretts' situation, he will overcome and this can only make him and his family stronger. I ask of you to watch over him and his family during this hard time. They need your support lord, along with everyones. Keep the Parkers and Garrett strong. Love Always


Once again. Lord, I am asking you to give Garrett the strength to make it through this. He held my hand this evening and when I told him I loved him squeezed my hand like he was saying " I love you back". I know he's gonna make it through this. but he does need your help Lord. Please help him to heal and endure all the trials he will undergo. Let him have a speedy recover. Watch over him. Also Lord, let Jordy know that she can't be afraid of him or whether or not he's gonna make it. Give her the strength to be there for him and know he will make it. Give her faith Lord. I love him. love, Angelina....please Lord let him be ok.


Please watch over Garrett and keep him safe. Help him to have the strength to fight through this and give his family the support they need to handle this trying time.


Dear Lord, Life is so difficult sometimes. You feel lost, and lonely, and sometimes confused on why certain things happen to you, or to good people. Garrett Parker is an amazing young man, and at first, Lord, I could not understand why you chose him to be the victim of this horrible accident. But then I realized that everything happens for a reason, that you send signs and miracles down to this Earth and most of the time they are so simple that we miss them. Garrett is not a simple person though, and you knew that, as well as the hundreds of people who are keeping him in their prayers at this very minute. Lord, I believe that you did this for a reason, one that we may never understand or know, but one that will touch the life of someone out there. I know that there are people out there who are scared, and I know that because I am one of them. So I ask you Jesus, give The Parkers, and all of us who are confused and worried and scared, strength and HOPE and glory in your name, for you do wondrous deeds. Help Mr. and Mrs. Parker and Jordan continue to be strong and have faith! Give Garrett the guidance and the strength to keep holding on, and let him know that all of us are keeping him in our prayers. He means so much to so many, Lord!! Let him fear no evil, for you are at his side! (Psalm 23) In the name of Jesus Christ.. Amen. Love you Garrett! -Lauren


Oh LORD, in our distress we call upon you, for you have told us in your Holy Word to "call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you." You have also said, "I will come and heal him." Have mercy on your servant who is hurt. We thank you, our Father, for the skill of the doctors and nurses, and for the release you have prepared through the skill of your servants. Oh LORD, all of the skill and remedies are in vain without your blessing. Restore the strength of this dear one who is hurt. Bring us all at last into your Heavenly Kingdom. Amen. ~ from Dear God prayerbook ~posted by Marlyn Ridge


"hold on to the light that guides you, hold on to the air that cools you, hold on, hold on to me" Garrett, please hold on, I know you can. love always, rose


From Footprints -- …The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child. I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.” Dear Lord, please be with Garrett in these times of trial. Please carry him and give him the strength he needs to heal. Please carry his family and give them the strength to be there for Garrett while dealing with their own pain and worry. Let them feel your unending love. The Steeley Family


Heavenly father, please look over Garrett for his recovery and the doctors that are taking care of him. Help his family through this hard time and help them to be strong so Garrett will not give up the fight.


Mighty and merciful God, you sent Jesus Christ to heal broken lives. We praise you that you send healing through doctors and nurses, and bless us with technology in medicine. We claim your promises of wholeness for our dear friend Garrett Parker longing that your healing would touch his mind and body. For Garrett and all the injured, make the weak strong, the sick healthy, the broken whole, and confirm those who serve them as agents of your love. Then all shall be renewed in vigor to point to the risen Christ, who conquered death that we might live eternally. Amen. All our love, The Batchelder Family Adapted from the Book of Common Worship


Mr. Batchelder was awesome


Heavenly Father, I ask you now to watch over Garrett and make sure he is ok. Watch over his family and give them the strength to deal with what is going on. Give Garrett the strength to make it through this. Please help Jordan understand that her brother loves her and that she needs to be strong for him. Lord, I love Garrett, please let him be ok. Let Garrett know you are their for him and help him through this. Help him to heal his pain and suffering. Garrett has faith in you and loves you very much. Don't let him walk alone Lord. Let him know that you are carrying him through his trials. Love, Angelina Greece


Dear Father, I come in prayer to you upon this day I ask that you be with his family, let them know you are still their with Garrett by his side fighting with him, let them know your presence. Help Garrett to be as strong willed and as great a fighter as I know he can be. Help him to heal his pain and suffering. I know that he loves you very much his faith is very strong in you Lord Jesus. Be with him now and always as he walks in your light towards recovery. Lindsay Burd


Heavenly father we ask for your healing power upon Garret Parker. Give the physicians and nurses the wisdom and acuity to meet his medical needs. Provide his family with the peace of your spirit that they might know your presence. Cindy


Please bless Garret Parker with healing. Surround him and his family with your love and grace. Give courage and faith to all who love him. - Christy Ramsey


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