Faith and Prayer Anchor Nationwide Support in Search for Nancy Guthrie

As the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie enters its fifth day, the nation has rallied around her daughter, NBC “TODAY” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, through an outpouring of prayers and messages of hope. The 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was reported missing Sunday afternoon after failing to attend church, prompting authorities to treat the case as a possible abduction from her home in the Catalina Foothills outside Tucson.

Pima County Sheriff’s Department officials, now assisted by the FBI, have found signs of forced entry and believe she was taken against her will, possibly in the middle of the night. Nancy, who has limited mobility but no cognitive impairments, relies on daily medication and a pacemaker for heart issues. Investigators note her last pacemaker signal was transmitted around 2 a.m. Sunday, with her cellphone left behind.

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Savannah Guthrie, absent from the “TODAY” desk to be with family, turned to Instagram on Monday night with a poignant plea. Posting a graphic reading “PLEASE PRAY,” she wrote: “We believe in prayer. We believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope. We believe in goodness. We believe in humanity. Above all, we believe in Him.” She described her mother as “a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant,” adding, “Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours… Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment. We need you.” Quoting Isaiah, she concluded, “Bring her home.”

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The message resonated deeply. On Wednesday’s “TODAY” broadcast, co-hosts reflected on Savannah’s faith amid the crisis. Jenna Bush Hager, who once attended church with Guthrie, said, “All of her friends are rallying, and know that the way that we can help her is to pray. Her faith leads us, and Nancy leads us as well.” Craig Melvin shared that people have “come out of the woodwork” to offer prayers, emphasizing, “It’s easy to be faithful when things are going well… but the God of the mountain is the God of the valley.” Carson Daly added encouragement: “It’s easy to be pessimistic… but through our faith, think let’s get Nancy home.”

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Nancy Guthrie’s influence on her daughter’s faith is well-documented. Savannah, one of three children, lost her father Charles to a heart attack at age 16. In past interviews, she recalled friends asking how she could still believe in God. “This is when I need him the most,” she responded. “I can’t lose my dad and lose God at the same time.” In her 2024 memoir Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere, and on-air tributes—including one for Nancy’s 80th birthday—Savannah called her mother an inspiration of “unshakeable faith” who raised the family with grit and selflessness after widowhood.

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Nancy, a retired schoolteacher known for community involvement, lived independently in Arizona, enjoying gardening and family proximity. Photos shared over the years show warm moments between mother and daughter.

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No suspects have been identified, and authorities probe possible ransom notes received by media outlets, though details remain limited to preserve the investigation. Sheriff Chris Nanos has expressed hope Nancy is alive, urging tips while noting her health risks without medication.

The Guthrie family’s plea has sparked widespread support on social media, with celebrities, viewers, and strangers sharing prayers. A tip line and fundraising efforts continue. As search teams, drones, and K-9 units scour the desert terrain, the emphasis remains on faith. Savannah’s words echo: a call to unity in prayer during unimaginable uncertainty.

The family holds vigil in Arizona, clinging to hope. With national attention and collective prayers, the search persists for Nancy’s safe return—a testament to the power of belief in the face of adversity.