Church Prayer Requests
Members wishing to have prayer requests posted should email David Grabbe.
New Prayer Requests:
11/06/2009 Lee, Wilfred (87)
11/06/2009 Preston, Geoff
11/05/2009 Benefiel, Shirley
11/05/2009 Price, James
11/04/2009 Preston, Geoff
11/04/2009 Price, James
Apostolakis, Emmanuel
Complete History02-Nov-09
Please pray for Emmanuel Apostolakis, who is suffering greatly because of cancer. Thank you.
Bell, Melody
Atlanta, GA
Complete History28-Oct-09
Further testing showed no blockage of Melody's arteries. Her doctor explained that her blood sugar was so out of balance that it gave their tests false readings. Her medication was changed, and she now has to self-administer insulin shots. Melody is home now and thanks everyone for their prayers.
27-Oct-09
Melody Bell of Atlanta GA, a diabetic, was feeling bad and could not stabilize her blood sugar level this last weekend. She went to the hospital for help on Sunday afternoon and there it was discovered that she has a minor heart blockage. They decided to admit her and run more tests. She would appreciate your prayers on her behalf.
Benefiel, Shirley
San Fransisco, California
Complete History05-Nov-09
Carl and Shirley Benefiel of San Francisco, California, wish to thank everyone for their prayers for Shirley over the past few weeks. It turns out that she did not have pneumonia, as was suspected, but perhaps just had a severe case of the flu that settled in her lungs. She is doing much better now. Thanks!
26-Oct-09
Please continue to pray for Shirley. Her health has been pretty good over the last week, but she has been tired and still gets out of breath easily. She will be going in to have the x-ray done on her lungs to check for pneumonia. Please pray for God's intervention and healing. Thanks!
Dickson-Heaton, Kayla (22)
Portland, Oregon
Complete History28-Oct-09
Kayla is doing much better. Her fever is gone, she seems to be well on the road to recovery, and was able to return to work on Sunday (October 25th). Kayla and Lana thank you very much for your prayers.
Kamaloni, Festone
Lusaka, Zambia
Complete History02-Nov-09
Please remember the Kamalonis in your prayers, as well as the rest of the brethren in Zambia who are affected by what Festone is going through. Thank you.
Lee, Wilfred (87)
Trinidad
Complete History06-Nov-09
God has spared Wilfred the emergency surgery. He has undergone several medical tests over the past few days to prepare for surgery, which is the only option at this point since medication has not worked. A catheter and pain relief management are helping thus far. He saw two specialists today and has now been taken off all medication (except pain relievers) so that surgery can be performed in about 7 - 10 days' time when any residue from those medications will be out of his system. Please continue to keep him in your prayers. Thank you.
03-Nov-09
Please pray for Wilfred Lee, father of Liz Laydoo. Wilfred has been in and out of the hospital since Sunday night. He is back in the hospital, awaiting word from a urologist as to whether or not the doctors will need to perform emergency surgery to treat a prostate problem. Your prayers are appreciated.
Preston, Geoff
Alexander Heights, Western Australia
Complete History06-Nov-09
Geoff has improved, but he is still far from recovered. He still has fevers and difficulty breathing. The Prestons are very appreciate of your prayers, and ask that they would continue. Thank you.
04-Nov-09
Geoff has pneumonia, as well as pleurisy in right lung. His doctor did not insist that Geoff go to the hospital, so Geoff has opted to recover at home. He had a temperature of over 103 degrees, but it has abated slightly. The Prestons would appreciate your prayers for Geoff's recovery. Thank you.
30-Oct-09
Geoff and Susan would like to thank everyone for their prayers on Geoff's behalf. They have no idea of when the surgery will be done, and the pain has subsided so much that Geoff is considering not having it done at all. Thank you for all your prayers.
Price, James
Complete History05-Nov-09
James had surgery on Tuesday afternoon, November 4, on the infected area of his back to allow drainage of the infection. Shirley saw James when they brought him to his room after the surgery. He said he was tired and wanted to sleep, and he looked a bit pale. Your continued prayers are greatly appreciated for James' recovery and healing.
04-Nov-09
On Monday, Shirley called James' doctor because the infection on James' back was not draining enough and was spreading. When the doctor saw him, she said she would have to make an incision to allow the infection to drain better, and if this did not work he would have to go to the hospital and have a surgeon work on him. Late that night (Tuesday morning), James was having difficulty breathing, was very weak, and was losing his energy. Shirley called for an ambulance, which transported him to the ER. It was found that his potassium level was low, and he was also diagnosed as being diabetic. The doctors are going to do an MRI to try to find the source of the infection. Please continue to pray for James and all concerned. Thank you.
01-Nov-09
Please pray for James Price, son of Shirley Price. James has a serious skin infection on his back, and another one on his left leg. His doctor has prescribed antibiotics for the infection, and Shirley is also treating the infections with hot wet compresses to draw out the infection. The doctor will see him next Tuesday—unless there is a need to see her sooner—at which time she will have blood work done. If the infection is not draining and clearing before Tuesday, James might have to go to the hospital to have an IV administered to draw out the infection. The prayers of the brethren will be deeply appreciated. Shirley is very concerned for James, and is praying for God's mercy and healing.
Shuster, Esther
Corunna, Ontario, Canada
Complete History02-Nov-09
Esther is receiving chemotherapy once a month. She is off of the supplemental oxygen, but her activity is still limited. She has finished three treatments, and is scheduled to have the next one this week. The doctors are encouraged at the effectiveness of the drug and want to continue. The chemotherapy's side effects are another major concern: body rashes, and blisters on the tongue, hands, and feet. Esther and Jerry are coping, and praying for God's healing. Thank you for your prayers.
Speaks, Amy
Complete History03-Nov-09
The Speaks and Ritenbaugh families thank you for your prayers for Amy. The doctors were able to help her body purge the medication from her system before any permanent damage was done. It was very scary for all concerned, though, so your prayers are much appreciated.
01-Nov-09
Please pray for Amy Speaks, wife of David Speaks, grandson of John and Evelyn Ritenbaugh. Amy, who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, was rushed to the hospital this morning because of what appears to be a problem with the medication she is taking. She is in the Critical Care unit, and under close observation. Your prayers are appreciated.
Recent Requests (Last 2 Months):
Aldridge, Nadine
Apostolakis, Emmanuel
Bell, Melody
Benefiel, Shirley
Bowling, Jennifer
Brethren in the Philippines
Brown, Scott
Coons, Treva
de Jager, Gert (88)
Dickson-Heaton, Kayla (22)
Didley, Amalia
Elmore, Nicki
Fernandez, Amy
Fiske, Bob and Madeleine
Flicklin, Joyce (51)
Goodjohn, Terri
Graham, Ronny
Kamaloni, Festone
Lee, Wilfred (87)
McHugh, Jennifer (21)
Oliver, Jeff, Sybil, and Andrea
Pennington, Leah
Preston, Geoff
Price, James
Robinson, Robby
Sakala, Bupe
Shuster, Esther
Speaks, Amy
Stephens, Tricie
Williams, Carney
Wright, Taylor (17)
Wyatt-Mair, David