Prayer: Prayer Warriors, Prayer Concerns and Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Warriors
St. Aidan's is honored to have thirty-four dedicated Prayer Warriors ready to intercede for you, your family, friends and our community in prayer. As stated in 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-17 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” What a comfort knowing that in a twenty-four-hour day, prayers for your needs are being lifted up to our Father in Heaven. Devoting our time with God in prayer is a personal commitment. It helps us develop an intimate relationship with the Lord. This important pursuit, however, should not be viewed as an activity to be done solely for personal gain. Prayer is a language of love. Prayer is the best way to express our love for our family, friends, and community. When we pray, we hope to see the positive outcomes of our prayers. To pray for others apart from your own desires is both a] responsibilty and a privilege. This is what a prayer warrior needs to primarily understand. A prayer warrior fights not only his or her own spiritual battles but the spiritual battles of others as well (Ephesians 6:12). God will prevail above all. We thank the Prayer Warriors at St. Aidan’s.
Prayer Concerns through December 3rd, 2025
St. Aidan’s Prayer Warriors pray for all listed below as part of their commitment to service and prayer. Names listed under Prayer Concerns appear for six weeks. Long Term Concerns, Healthcare Workers, and First Responders continually appear.
PRAYER CONCERNS:
Debbie Bankhead, dear long-time friend of Eileen Laudadio
Ron and Linda Schmalz, good friends to Keith and Maureen Richards
Martha Ann Fitzhugh, sister to Foster C. Fitzhugh
Nicholas Hubbard and Susanne Hubbard (mom to Nicholas), friends to Hazel Gerber
George Olmstead, husband to Amanda Olmstead and extended family to John Thielens
Tyler Justice, husband to Katherine and son to Libby
and Charlie (Libby is sister to Tina Taylor)
Kent, husband to Jennifer and friend to Kathy Bump
David Rich, son to Joe Rich
Cynthia and Mark Whitenten, son, and daughter-in-law to Melanie Joyce Alexander
Andy, brother of Cathy Biondi
Dr. Tom Reynolds, father of Tom Reynolds
Beau Murphey, friend to Kristin Eastabrooks
Lisa Daugherty, friend to Kristin Eastabrooks
LONG TERM CONCERNS:
David Rich, son to Joe Rich
Clyde and Betty Appling, Nancy Babcock’s neighbors
Norm Dobbs & wife Sally, friend of Charles Higgs
Samual Pucket, brother of Aaron Hottenstein’s neighbor, Adam Pucket
Ed Richardson, friend of Charles Higgs
Adi Roosekrans, friend of Stephanie Beckham
Dru Edelmann and daughter Debbie
Bill and Rae Bond, Don Young, Kathy Meyers
Jean and John Kelleher
Jack Mills, son of Curtis Mills
Arun & Eileen Puri
Geraldine Thompson, mother of Tanya Cassidy
Silas Thompson, father of Tanya Cassidy
Todd Thompson, brother of Tanya Cassidy
Fred Cassidy
Sandra Hurley, daughter-in-law of Gail Hurley
Margaret Rayburn, beloved mother of Lewis Rayburn
Pam Pritchard, sister of David Pritchard
Suzanne Cassidy, daughter-in-law of Fred Cassidy
Jim Woodard, beloved brother of Jo
Bruce Towner, brother of Kay Towner Stalle
Bob & Cheri Gonor, friends of Kathy Comstock
Regina Crofut, cousin of Aaron & Kim Hottenstein
Lynn Isenberg, friend of Keith & Maureen Richards
Rosa and George Allen, friends of Dee and Curtis Mills
Farrington Family, friends of Janice Howard
Jack Lukianchuk, grandson of Jennifer and Emil Hoffman
Katie Weatherhog, niece of choir member, Pat Steffen
Reid Parkinson, husband of Debbie
Rene’ V. friend of Lynnette Clayton
Alicia Oberholzer, friend of Susan Basile
Sean Haven, Claudia Haven
Nicholas Haven, Claudia Haven
Tish and Bill Chambers, sister of Carol Phillips
Andy Jewell, friend of Tom Reynolds
Noah Pope, son of Leyna and Ryan Pope
Jeff Heal, friend of Charles
Andrew Lippman, friend of Tom Reynolds
Joy Cox, friend of Marty McPherson
Linda Slocum, friend of Pat Bull
Joan Cowart
Dianne Rogers
Amber Nance, niece of Phyllis Arshun
Scott Yapp and wife Patti, friend of Hazel
Gail Zelley, Sister-in-law of Laura Van Riper
Camille Johnson
Jeff Smith, friend of Keith Richards
Cozy and Mark Ledford
St. Aidan’s Church Family
FOR OUR HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS:
Laura Wakefield, AGACNP, Emory Neuro ICU, daughter of Anne Monroe; Mikayla Van Riper, Ultrasound Tech Northside, daughter-in-law of Laura Van Riper; Hannah Collins, RN & Case Worker at Children’s Healthcare, daughter of Anita Hilbun; Evelyn Tran, EMT Grady Hospital; Dr. Kasey Shapp-Reilly, OBGYN, Susan and Jay Reilly’s daughter-in-law; Anne Dickson, RN-Northside Duluth Surgery and Mobile IV Nurse, daughter of Evelyn Goodendorf; Will Hembree, Paramedic at Grady, son of Wade and Melanie; Dr. Greg Melnikoff; Emma Campbell, RN at Northside Gwinnett, Trauma Unit, and Grace Campbell, RN NICU at Children’s Hospital, Granddaughters of Bonnie Moore; Caroline Eastabrooks Cochran, RN; Dr. Richard Shack; Sam Biondi Jakubiszak, OT, daughter of Cathy & Daryl Biondi.
PRAISE OFFERINGS:
As part of our prayer support, we also want to lift-up Praise to our Heavenly Father! Please join the Prayer Warriors in giving thanks for the blessings and grace, lovingly bestowed upon the following people:
Baby Beckett Beutel is doing well, the brain bleed was absorbed and he is now wearing a helmet for protection. He looks like a little warrior!
Susan T, neighbor to Kristin Eastabrooks, is now in remission!
Bob Stetcher, a prior member of St. Aidan’s and friend to Hazel Gerber, had a successful operation and he is now home resting!
Prayer Shawl
Contact: Laura Van Riper
Meets every Tuesday at 11 am but always check with Laura for schedule changes. The prayer shawl ministry is open to all levels whether you are a master knitter or a complete beginner. Patterns are available for those who wish to work on their shawl at home.
