Nancy Guthrie's church prays God would 'guide the authorities' in search

The pastor of Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona religion asked congregants to proceed praying for her harmless instrumentality during Sunday morning's service, saying the religion is honoring what the household has asked for during what helium described arsenic a "horrific ordeal."

Pastor John Tittle of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church said the congregation continues "to commune and to basal with Nancy Guthrie and her family," adding the religion is seeking "to conscionable grant the family's privateness and their desires."

"It was communicated to me, pray. So we're gonna support praying done this horrific ordeal," Tittle said earlier starring the congregation successful prayer.

During the service, Tittle invited worshippers to commune with him and asked for Guthrie’s harmless return.

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, which Nancy Guthrie attends, is seen Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, successful Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Caitlin O'Hara)

"We commune for Nancy's rescue and her release. Bring her location safely," helium said. He besides asked for guidance for instrumentality enforcement: "Lord God bless and usher the authorities successful their hunt for Nancy. Give them contented on each measurement of the way to her."

Tittle added, "Lord, we inquire that you would soften the hearts of those who are responsible, that they mightiness travel guardant and bash what is humane. And what is right," earlier concluding the supplication successful the sanction of Jesus.

A motion of solidarity from neighbors astatine Nancy Guthrie's location Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, successful Tucson. (AP Photo/Caitlin O'Hara)

Nancy Guthrie, 84 — the parent of "Today" amusement big Savannah Guthrie — was reported missing successful Arizona past week. Authorities person said they judge she was taken from her location extracurricular Tucson, and Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said DNA investigating showed humor recovered connected Guthrie’s beforehand structure matched her.

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Savannah Guthrie appeared successful a societal media video released implicit the play alongside her siblings, addressing whoever whitethorn beryllium holding her parent and saying the household was prepared to wage for her harmless return.

Flanked by her siblings, Guthrie said, "We received your message," adding, "This is the lone mode we volition person peace. This is precise invaluable to us, and we volition pay."

Savannah Guthrie released a caller video connected Instagram pleading with her mother's captors. (Savannah Guthrie/Instagram)

Guthrie's connection referenced what had been sent to Tucson-based tv presumption KOLD. The presumption has declined to merchandise details portion national authorities reappraisal the communication.

Law enforcement officials person said they are reviewing aggregate tips aft respective media outlets reported receiving alleged ransom letters. At slightest 1 missive included monetary demands and referenced deadlines, though authorities person not confirmed the letters’ authenticity and said each accusation is being investigated.

A Pima County sheriff's conveyance is parked retired beforehand of Nancy Guthrie’s location connected Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, successful Tucson. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)

Authorities person expressed increasing interest astir Guthrie’s health, noting she requires regular medication. She is reported to person a pacemaker and a past of precocious humor unit and different bosom issues.

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On Sunday, aggregate marked sheriff’s vehicles were seen astatine Guthrie’s location astir midday, and astatine slightest 2 individuals were observed going to the backmost of the residence for much than 20 minutes earlier leaving without comment.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.