Members wishing to have prayer requests posted should email David Grabbe.
New Prayer Requests:
Brown, Scott
Milwaukie, Oregon
Complete History27-Jan-10
Scott writes,
Thank you for all your prayers regarding my Social Security Hearing yesterday. God was merciful and so was the Judge. I was awarded a settlement for a closed period of time roughly 26 months during 2005 to 2007.
Darden, Carolan
Arcadia, California
Complete History05-Feb-10
UCG pastor Larry Greider writes:
Prayers are requested for Carolan Darden, a member of the Los Angeles, California, congregation and wife of Larry Darden, [UCG's] attorney. She feels that unless God intervenes she probably has, at most, only a few weeks left to live as a consequence of her aggressive cancer and deteriorating ALS condition (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). She is currently being treated at home for pneumonia and dehydration. She is unable to speak clearly enough to be understood (even by family now) and is extremely weak at this time.
73 W. Pamela Rd
Arcadia, CA 91007
Keesee, Polly
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Complete History01-Feb-10
Prayers are requested for Polly Keesee of the Kansas City, Missouri, congregation. She is afflicted with "cluster headaches." These are not occasional intense migraines, but intensely painful headaches that do not center on one area of the brain but continuously transfer from one area to another. They seem to locate most frequently in the temple area, but the next day will relocate to another. She has been having them almost continuously for over three weeks. Prayers will be greatly appreciated.
Mace, Larry
Complete History29-Jan-10
Howard Henry is asking for prayers for a friend of his, Larry Mace, a retired naval commander who is currently in a VA hospital. He has undergone a series of amputations, beginning with one toe and continuing all the way up to the knee now. Your prayers would be appreciated.
Cards may be sent to:
Larry Mace
648 Poinsettia Dr.
Largo, FL 33770
Machin, Meredith
Jacksonville, Florida
Complete History28-Jan-10
UCG Pastor Roy Demarest writes,
Mike Machin asked me to inform you that their daughter Meredith died this afternoon [1/27/2010] at 4:15 p.m. with her family by her side.
The Machins have been uplifted and inspired by the tremendous support and concern that has been shown to them during this very trying time.The Machin’s address is:
129 Barrington Dr.
Palm Coast, FL 32137
Merrow, Jerryjeane (76)
Oroville, California
Complete History05-Feb-10
Alecia is asking for prayers for Jerryjeane because the doctors have found a large black spot on her kidney. She will undergo further testing, but Alecia is concerned because "she is not herself."
Additionally, Jerryjeane's youngest son Donald was shining his shoes to go to a father-daughter dance, and when he got up to go outside, he fell down, face first. His employees helped him up and got him to a hospital. Nothing more is known about his condition.
Miller, Gail
Spokane, Washington
Complete History05-Feb-10
UCG pastor Mark Mickelson writes:
Gail Miller, wife of elder Perry Miller, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, at a hospital here in Spokane. Perry and Gail appreciated the prayers and encouragement they received from so many of their friends and brethren during her illness. ... Gail was a wonderful example of positive expectations and enduring faith. Funeral services are planned for Monday, Feb. 1, in Spokane. We mourn the loss of Gail, our dear friend and servant, and look forward to being restored to her in the Kingdom.
2079 S. Parkwood Circle
Spokane, WA 99223
Newell, Mary Ellen
Lakewood, Ohio
Complete History05-Feb-10
UCG pastor Doug Johnson writes:
Mary Ellen Newell would appreciate your prayers for her ongoing battle against a brain tumor. After experiencing pain in her head this past weekend, which also caused difficulty in movement, especially on her right side, she was admitted to the hospital in Cleveland. Tests have shown that her tumor has grown again, is impacting the carotid artery and is beginning to affect her spinal cord. Her surgeons believe they can relieve some of that pressure by further surgery (her seventh), which will be Friday or Monday. Mary Ellen has had a long and difficult trial, which has affected the whole family, as these types of situations invariably do. She, her husband, Greg, and their two daughters would all appreciate your prayers, not only for God’s healing and mercy, but also His strength.
Mary Ellen Newell
12970 Harlan Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Nimoh, Paul
Complete History01-Feb-10
Paul Nimoh would appreciate your prayers for his wife, Margaret, and himself. Thank you.
Preston, Geoff
Alexander Heights, Western Australia
Complete History01-Feb-10
Thank you for your prayers on Geoff's behalf. The Prestons saw the lung specialist, and the results of the recent test show that Geoff is just a little above the 'score' that would necessitate home oxygen. They are very grateful to God and thankful to the brethren for their prayers. They also think it would have been a totally different result if the test had been done early in December when he last saw the specialist.
Renfro, Lori (29)
Complete History05-Feb-10
Teri would like to thank everyone for their prayers for Lori Renfro. Lori got her test results back today. Thanks be to God she does not have lupus. She does have reumatis which is the beginning of reumatoid arthritis. The doctor feels that with monitoring and medication they can keep her at this level for some time. Please continue to pray for her as she has severe attacks that cause her a lot of pain. Thank you.
Rhodes, Harold
Complete History02-Feb-10
Please pray for Harold Rhodes, the United Church of God pastor of Mobile and Geneva, Alabama, and Pensacola, Florida. Harold was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Gulf Breeze, Florida, last night and diagnosed with a serious infection known as “flesh eating bacteria.” Surgery was performed to remove as much of the infected area as possible. It will not be known for a while whether the doctors were able to stop the spread of the infection or not. In the meantime, Harold is in critical condition at the hospital. His wife, Loree, and his son, David, are with him. Your prayers would be appreciated.
Sagen, Regina
Round Rock, Texas
Complete History05-Feb-10
Regina Sagen would like to thank everyone for their prayers on Mark Sconyer's behalf. The surgery on February 2nd went much better than expected. His jaw was not as deteriorated from radiation treatments as the doctor had thought. So the surgeon was able to scrape away what was deteriorated without having to put in a metal plate and graft bone from his leg as was originally planned.
Spieker, Janice
Willow Lake, South Dakota
Complete History05-Feb-10
UCG pastor Mitchell Knapp writes:
Your prayers are requested for Janice Spieker, wife of Harlan Spieker, an elder in the Watertown, South Dakota, congregation, who was diagnosed with brain cancer yesterday. A fast-growing type of cancerous tumor has pushed into her brain from the lower right in the back and is now pressing on the spinal cord, causing dizziness and numbness on her left side, and some confusion. It is inoperable because of how it has grown into the brain. They gave her a prognosis of only six to twelve weeks to live without treatment, with the possibility of a few months with aggressive treatment, calling her situation “very dire.”
Janice says that if it is God’s will that this is her time to die, then she will accept it. But she requests our prayers that God will have mercy and heal her completely.42220 194th St.
Willow Lake, SD 57278-6415
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