A Church of Prayer

We are a church that believes that God answers prayer! We’re privileged to be able to bring our praises and requests directly to God’s presence. Join us in praying … or let us know how we can pray for you. Contact Us!

Prayer Requests

Need prayer?

“Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.” James 5:16

We know that when hard times come, you need the support of other believers—even if all we can do is pray. Know that we desire to pray you through your difficulty—whether it be sickness, injury, bankruptcy, divorce, a troubled teenager, job loss or death.

Let us know how we can pray by either emailing your prayer requests or call the Prayer Line at 330.315.5617.

If you are in need of emergency pastoral assistance after office hours, please call 330.376.6400 and you will be directed in how to reach our answering service.

Need special prayer?

“Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.” James 5:14

If you wish to have a special time of prayer and have a pastor pray for you and anoint you with oil, please call the Care Office at 330.315.5462.

Opportunities for Prayer

Midweek prayer

Unite with others in weekly prayer and watch God move in our lives, the church, and our community. Pray at either campus in the Conference Room, 6:45pm on Wednesdays.

E-Prayer Cell

Join or organize an “E-Prayer Cell Group” of 4-6 people with a team leader. You will receive prayer requests by email and pray where you are. Contact info to Fred Tan or call 330.315.5457.

Pray for our Chapel Pastors and Trustees

“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.” Philippians 1:9-11

Pray this for our pastors! Our church leaders need your prayers as they preach, teach, counsel and lead our church. See a list of our staff leaders. Use this prayer guide to pray for our pastors.

Pray for our Missionaries

“Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.” Ephesians 6:19

Our missionaries need God’s strength as they strive to bring the Gospel to people in other lands. A prayer calendar is available at the welcome centers on the last Sunday of the month.

Sunday Morning Prayer

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18

Each campus has a Prayer Team that meets each Sunday (8:20 am at Akron and 8:20 am, Prayer Room at Green) to pray for the morning’s services and classes. Everyone’s welcome to come join in prayer. Contact Amy at 330.315.5510, Akron or Sandy at 330.315.5950, Green.

Military Ministry

Have a friend or family member currently serving in the military? We would love to add him or her to our list for prayer and encouragement. Submit contact information to Fred Tan.

Ladies' Prayer Chain

Five days per week, call one or two other women to share prayer requests. Contact Billie Davies, 330.315.5462.

Parents of Prodigals

POPs is a support group for parents of teen and adult prodigals. We minister to those parents hurting from children who are away from God. We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm at the Akron Campus, Great Commission Room for prayer and sharing.

Men's Prayer Partners

Led by pastors and leaders of The Chapel, “Prayer Partners” meets every Friday at 6:30 am at the Akron and Green campuses. Pick any Friday and join one of four prayer teams at either campus. Come partner with men to pray for Sunday, our church, our leaders and each other.

How We Pray

Praise—words to God
Repent—about character
Ask— for Sunday
Yield—to the Lord and truth

Contact Prayer Partners

Ministry Manager, Victor Hutnik

Team Captains - Akron

John Hamilton, Akron Team 1 (Friday before the first Sunday each month)
Bill Saus, Akron Team 2 (Friday before the second Sunday each month)
Brian Murphy, Akron Team 3 (Friday before the third Sunday each month)
Keith Hunt, Akron Team 4 (Friday before the fourth Sunday each month)

Team Captains - Green

Tom Holler, Green Team 1 (Friday before the first Sunday each month)
Duane Stahl, Green Team 2 (Friday before the second Sunday each month)
Marty Slimak, Green Team 3 (Friday before the third Sunday each month)
Joe Scarcella, Green Team 4 (Friday before the fourth Sunday each month)

Fresh Passion India

Prayer for our ongoing ministry in India
Akron Campus – 1st Sunday of each month at noon: Great Commission Room
Green Campus – 3rd Sunday of each month at noon: Atrium Room 124
Open to members and regular attenders of The Chapel. Please join us each month at the campus where you worship.

Fresh Passion Mozambique

Prayer for our ongoing ministry in Mozambique
Meets on the third Thursday of each month in Fellowship Hall at the Akron Campus

World Changers

World Changers is a warm, welcoming group of people who really care about missions and missionaries. The meetings begin with a light meal and friendly conversation. After the casual meal, a missionary guest gives a fresh report about the ministry. Prayer for them and other missionaries follows. Prayer guides are provided.

World Changers meets monthly. In order to adequately prepare food, reservations are required. Call Judi at 330.315.5473 for information on the next meeting and to make your free reservation.