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Bethel Singer’s Infant Daughter Pronounced Dead by Doctors: ‘Praying for a Miracle’

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By Will Maule
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December 16, 2019

Bethel worship leader Kalley Heiligenthal has called upon the global church to pray for her young daughter, Olive, who died over the weekend.

Heiligenthal and her husband, Andrew, are believing that their daughter can be raised back to life by the power of Jesus Christ, and are asking brothers and sisters in the faith to join with them in praying for a miracle.

‘Olive, Come Out of That Grave!’: Bethel Worship Leader Pleads With God to Raise Young Daughter From the Dead

“We’re asking for prayer. We believe in a Jesus who died and conclusively defeated every grave, holding the keys to resurrection power,” Kalley wrote, noting that Olive had been “been pronounced dead by doctors” on Saturday after she stopped breathing.

“We are asking for bold, unified prayers from the global church to stand with us in belief that He will raise this little girl back to life,” the heartbroken mother added. “Her time here is not done, and it is our time to believe boldly, and with confidence wield what King Jesus paid for. It’s time for her to come to life.”

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We’re asking for prayer. We believe in a Jesus who died and conclusively defeated every grave, holding the keys to resurrection power. We need it for our little Olive Alayne, who stopped breathing yesterday and has been pronounced dead by doctors. We are asking for bold, unified prayers from the global church to stand with us in belief that He will raise this little girl back to life. Her time here is not done, and it is our time to believe boldly, and with confidence wield what King Jesus paid for. It’s time for her to come to life.

A post shared by kalley (@kalleyheili) on Dec 15, 2019 at 7:34am PST

Bethel’s Jen Johnson and Dominic Shahbon shared videos on Instagram of Kalley herself leading worship on Sunday. The astonishing footage shows Heiligenthal boldly declaring that God will revive her daughter, with the church passionately echoing her cry for the Holy Spirit to move:

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I’ll never forget tonight. @kalleyheili leading us in worship and contending for the RESURRECTION of her daughter, Olive Alayne Heiligenthal!! Can’t explain much, but all i know is God is on the move. KEEP PRAYING CHURCH!! #WakeUpOlive

A post shared by dom (@dominicshahbon) on Dec 15, 2019 at 10:39pm PST

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@kalleyheili prophesying !!!⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ #WakeUpOlive

A post shared by Jenn Johnson (@jennjohnson20) on Dec 15, 2019 at 10:29pm PST

Kalley can be seen running across the stage and declaring a line from worship song “Way Maker.”

“Even when I don’t see it, you’re working,” she shouts. “And even when I don’t feel it, you’re working. You never stop, you never stop working.”

“THIS. IS. WORSHIP. In awe,” wrote Hillsong’s Brooke Ligertwood of Kalley’s phenomenal declaration of faith amid such a crushing tragedy.

At the time of writing, Kalley’s post has garnered almost 13,000 comments, most of which are prayers of declaration for Olive to come to breathe again. “Declaring resurrection life,” wrote fellow Bethel worship leader, Brian Johnson.

“With you my friend and Absolutely praying for a miracle,” declared Hillsong’s Jonathon Douglass. “Praying kalley..warring. In JESUS NAME,” noted singer Kari Jobe.

“Kalley – the Barretts are praying. Jesus help,” added “Housefires” worship leader, Pat Barrett.

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Going into worship tonight declaring LIFE — that as we lift up the name of Jesus everything CHANGES. He is the God of the impossible. #WakeUpOlive

A post shared by Bethel Music (@bethelmusic) on Dec 15, 2019 at 6:16pm PST

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We’re fighting for you tonight, baby girl!

A post shared by Joe Volk (@joevolk) on Dec 15, 2019 at 4:58pm PST

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“The God who was and is to come The power of the Risen One The God who brings the dead to life You're the God of miracles You're the God of miracles “ Standing in faith with our friends @kalleyheili and her Andrew & Elsie, joyfully expectant at what God CAN do – talitha koum, it’s time to wake up sweet Olive ! Would you join us in prayer believing for Olive to wake up, may these be the days our faith matches even a fraction of who our God is – Awakening in Jesus name ??? #wakeupOlive

A post shared by Taya Gaukrodger (@tayagaukrodger) on Dec 15, 2019 at 4:38pm PST

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Calling everyone to pray!!!!!!!! Please join with us as we pray for LIFE over Kalley and Andrew Heiligenthal’s daughter – Olive. From Kalley’s post: We’re asking for prayer. We believe in Jesus who died and conclusively defeated every grave, holding the keys to resurrection power. We need it for our little Olive Alayne, who stopped breathing yesterday and has been pronounced dead by the doctors. We are asking for bold, unified prayers from the global church to stand with us in belief that he will raise our little girl back to life. Her time here is not done, and it is our time to believe boldly, and with confidence wield what King Jesus paid for. It is time for her to come back to life.

A post shared by Eric Johnson (@ericj76) on Dec 15, 2019 at 11:00am PST

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We believe that God is the God of miracles, and are standing in faith with our friends @kalleyheili and @apheiligenthal that God will do a miracle for their daughter, Olive! Read Kalley’s post: “We’re asking for prayer. We believe in a Jesus who died and conclusively defeated every grave, holding the keys to resurrection power. We need it for our little Olive Alayne, who stopped breathing yesterday and was pronounced dead by doctors. We are asking for bold, unified prayers from the global church to stand with us in belief that He will raise this little girl back to life. Her time here is not done, and it is our time to believe boldly, and with confidence wield what King Jesus paid for. It’s time for her to come to life.” – @kalleyheili

A post shared by Jesus Culture (@jesusculture) on Dec 15, 2019 at 9:43am PST

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Yesterday, our beautiful Olive Heiliginthal fell asleep and didn’t wake up. I waver between wailing and shock, thankful that Jesus the Christ is in our midst, staying with us through wordless, despairing, hateful days like this one. He is breath, He is life, and He is with us. Please join your voices, tears, melodies, solitudes, and shouts in the mighty chorus of prayer and hope today. For Olive to return to us, wide awake.

A post shared by Amanda Lindsey Cook (@amandalindseycook) on Dec 15, 2019 at 4:26pm PST

There is currently no update on Olive’s condition but we will keep you informed with any new information as it comes to light.

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help the family at this difficult time. You can donate here.

Do continue to pray alongside the Helingathal family.

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