Church Prayer Requests
Members wishing to have prayer requests posted should email David Grabbe.
New Prayer Requests:
11/20/2009 Klubnik, Brilyn (Newborn)
11/20/2009 Preston, Geoff
11/20/2009 Smeenk, Herman
11/18/2009 Armitage, David
11/18/2009 Clark, Lucy (14 months)
11/18/2009 Clark, Lucy (14 months)
11/18/2009 Stahle, Bob
Allen, Don
Complete History09-Nov-09
Andrenell Johnson is asking for prayers for Don Allen, who is suffering from cancer. He has been sent home from the hospital because the chemotherapy was not doing any good. The doctors have said there is nothing they can do for him. Please pray for his healing.
Armitage, David
Complete History18-Nov-09
We are saddened to report that David Armitage died very suddenly as the result of the heart attack he suffered yesterday morning (11/17/09). Please remember his wife, Barri, in your prayers. Thank you.
17-Nov-09
Prayers are requested for David Armitage, the husband of longtime church member Barri Armitage, who experienced a heart attack this morning. Thank you!
Clark, Lucy (14 months)
Tacoma, Washington
Complete History18-Nov-09
Please pray for Lucy, daughter of Dan and Lynda Clark of Tacoma, Washington who was diagnosed this morning with the H1N1 "Swine Flu." Lucy's symptoms include a high temperature, nasal congestion and vomiting.
18-Nov-09
Here is an update from on Lucy from her parents, Lyn and Dan, as of Wednesday evening at 6:30pm PST:
Just wanted to update you all on how Lucy is doing. She was pretty feverish all day and she slept a lot. When we woke her up to give her some medicine she threw up, so we put her in the bath. She loves the bath. She had fun, was happy, smiling, and fever-free. She's been doing great since then. Still seems lower energy but she's in a good mood. Thank you for your prayers! We will keep you posted.
Cordero, Angel and Karen
Complete History14-Nov-09
Angel Cordero is asking for prayers because of excruciating pain in his face and foot, which causes him to wake screaming during the night.
Please also pray for Karen, who has severe insomnia problems. Thank you.
Flores, Lorianna
Complete History14-Nov-09
Lorianna has been sent home from the hospital, but she is still nauseated, and cannot keep anything down. Her headaches are gone, but she is having great pain in her stomach (which is normal for menengitis). Her younger sister, Allie, has the same nausea, but not the menengitis. Joan would appreciate your continued prayers on behalf of her granddaughters. Thank you.
10-Nov-09
Joan Bowling is asking for prayers for her granddaughter, Lorianna Flores, who is suffering from viral meningitis. She has been admitted to a Portland, Oregon hospital and is undergoing treatment. She is suffering from nausea and weakness. The prayers of the brethren will be deeply appreciated.
Kamaloni, Festone
Lusaka, Zambia
Complete History16-Nov-09
We are saddened to report that longtime member Festone Kamaloni died early in the morning (local time) on Monday, November 16, 2009. Please continue to pray for the family and brethren during this time. Cards may be sent to:
Gloria Kamaloni
X4 Goshen Small Holding
PO Box 310352
Chelstone, Lusaka 10101
Zambia
11-Nov-09
Festone's kidneys are not functioning—possibly as a result of the cancer—so he needs dialysis three times a week. His overall condition is not very good right now, so his family is seeking God's intervention. The dialysis treatments would be ongoing for the rest of his life, and very expensive, and the family is concerned that, if they begin the treatments, they may not be able to afford them down the road. Please pray for God's intervention on behalf of Festone, his family, and the congregation in Lusaka. Thank you.
08-Nov-09
Verona Mwila of our Lusaka congregation visited Festone in the hospital last Tuesday (November 3rd) and, at that time, he was suffering a high level of pain. The pain medications he has been given are no longer sufficiently effective. Although he has not recently been able to get out of bed or even to turn on his own, during Verona's visit, he was attempting to get up in order to be able to better handle the pain. In addition to Verona's report, Festone's son, Mantabe, reports that, in addition to his cancer, Festone has a urinary infection that has also affected one of his kidneys. His doctors are working to alleviate this.
Klubnik, Brilyn (Newborn)
Vancouver, Washington
Complete History20-Nov-09
Benjamin Wulf of our Portland, Oregon congregation requests our prayers for baby Brilyn, newborn daughter of Ben's coworker Dean Klubnik and his wife, Jennifer. Here are the details from Dean:
Dear Friends,
Our beautiful second daughter, Brilyn, arrived Monday evening, November 16th at 5:57 PM. She weighed 6 pounds and 1 ounce and measured 18.5 inches long. Unfortunately, shortly after birth, Brilyn was having severe breathing problems and the initial diagnosis was that she had pneumonia. She was admitted to the NICU. After she had been stabilized, a full examination of her was conducted by the doctor and another diagnosis was provided. The doctor's prognosis is that Brilyn has a condition called Trisomy 18, which was confirmed today. Without getting into too many details about the website or her condition, one of the Trisomy 18 conditions that Brilyn has, is that her aortal valve has not developed fully. And as such, she is not expected to survive more than two weeks after birth. While we are extremely heartbroken and heavy-hearted about Brilyn's condition, we feel very fortunate to have seen her survive this far as it is common that babies in this condition are stillborn. She is a spunky fighter. She definitely has her momma's lips and my nose and eyes. She is aware that we are nearby for her and enjoying her time with Jenn, Skylar, myself and our other family members. We spend as much time as we can with her and are enjoying all she has to offer to us as a family. We ask that you keep her and us in your prayers and in your hearts for the short while she will be with us.
Dean, Jenn, Skylar and Brilyn Klubnik.Cards and letters can be sent care of Benjamin Wulf
15801 NE 92nd Street
Vancouver, WA, 98682
Lee, Wilfred (87)
Trinidad
Complete History17-Nov-09
Wilfred's daughter, Liz Laydoo writes:
Wilfred's surgery was successful and he is recovering so well that the surgeon has decided to release him from the hospital tomorrow. He will return there in a few days for a check up. Please join us in thanking God for His tender mercy and His awesome healing power. We also thank the brethren for their loving, prayerful support and trust in God.
11-Nov-09
Surgery has been scheduled for Wilfred for next Monday, November 16. Please pray for God's guidance of the medical team, and that Gods will be done. Thank you.
McCrae, Jan
Phoenix, Arizona
Complete History16-Nov-09
Please pray for Jan McCrae of the Phoenix, AZ congregation. She broke a rib after tripping over some cinder blocks this past Wednesday.
Cards may be sent to:
Jan McCrae
11249 E. Calypso Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85208
Morrison, Darcy
Complete History10-Nov-09
Darcy Morrison is asking for urgent prayers for Taylor, who has been diagnosed as having H1N1, along with pneumonia in both lungs, and other serious health issues. According to her doctors, this could be life-threatening. Thank you in advance.
Mwila, Sashi
Complete History16-Nov-09
Please pray for Mrs. Verona (Sashi) Mwila, who has had flu and now has malaria. She is suffering greatly from the effects of both.
Preston, Geoff
Alexander Heights, Western Australia
Complete History20-Nov-09
The results of Geoff's x-rays were not good. The fibrosing has spread, and there is still a lot of infection in his lungs. The doctor explained that because Geoff's lungs are losing (or have lost) their flexibility, he cannot inhale or exhale properly. This is why he keeps suffering chest infections -- he is not able to expel the waste material in his lungs.
Susan writes,
Nevertheless - he is plodding along determinedly. And we are both VERY appreciative of the messages of support and the cards we have received. They really do uplift and encourage us. And we are very appreciative of God's intervention and His great love. His blessing and healing has been awesome. ... [T]hanks to the brethren for their prayers and support.
13-Nov-09
Geoff has improved greatly. He has not yet fully recovered, but he seems to be over the fevers, and is starting to regain some energy. He had an active enough week that he has regressed slightly, but overall he is in a much better condition.
Geoff had a chest x-ray done yesterday, and the radiographer was concerned about something he found. The Prestons think it might be the damage from the fibrosing (which always looks unusual on x-rays). They will find out the results when they see the doctor next week.
The Prestons are very grateful for all the prayers. Looking back, they can see that it was only by God's grace and mercy that Geoff survived last week. Thanks to all who prayed for and with them through this difficult time.
08-Nov-09
Geoff is not doing well. He is on two very strong antibiotics, which he has been able to take without being sick (as has happened in the past). Because of the fevers, it has been difficult for Susan to keep enough fluid in him. As a result, he now has blisters inside his mouth, as well as around his lips. (He is working on drinking more water.) Because he cannot lie down, he is having problems with pressure sores starting to form, although Susan has been able to keep them from breaking down and becoming open sores.
Geoff is really struggling. He walks between the bed and the chair (where he dozes when the bed becomes too uncomfortable), and struggles for breath to make it. The Prestons would appreciate your prayers for God's intervention and healing. Thank you.
Price, James
Complete History17-Nov-09
James finally returned home from the hospital on Sunday evening. There was a lot to take care of in getting him and things settled, but Shirley has all of that done for now. The nurses saw James on Monday to talk with him and change the dressing on his back and left leg. James has a long way to go to recovery, so continued prayers for him will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
12-Nov-09
James will probably be returning home today. The doctors were going to transfer him to a nursing home where he would have continued to receive the nursing care he needs. But they have changed their minds, and now they are going to let him return home, and nurses will be visiting 3 days a week to change the dressing on the infected area on his back (which is healing). The infected area is covered with a disc that has a tube and pump attached to it which pumps out the infection. The nurses who will be coming to the home will take care of changing the dressing and all that is needed for that procedure. Please continue praying for James' healing, as he has a long way to go. He is happy, though, to be returning home. Many thanks for all the prayers.
Smeenk, Herman
Complete History20-Nov-09
Please pray for Herman Smeenk, who has been suffering from a sore throat for 1 1/2 weeks without any sign of improvement. Herman's doctor could not find anything unusual, and referred him to an ear, nose, and throat specialist. He has an appointment set for Monday, November 23. He is also scheduled for an x-ray of his throat first thing Monday morning. He is asking for prayers that the sore throat would simply be a minor problem, which will heal soon, rather than the beginnings of throat cancer. Thank you.
Stahle, Bob
Tacoma, Washington
Complete History18-Nov-09
Please pray for Bob Stahle, who is suffering from aplastic anemia. Thank you.
Wyatt-Mair, David
Complete History16-Nov-09
Please continue to pray for David. The medical tests have not turned up anything conclusive, but he seems to be suffering from severe acid reflux and/or an ulcer or abscess which may have burst. He is still in a lot of pain, but thankfully has been able to sleep in spite of it. Your continued prayers would be appreciated.
Recent Requests (Last 2 Months):
Aldridge, Nadine
Allen, Don
Apostolakis, Emmanuel
Armitage, David
Bell, Melody
Benefiel, Shirley
Brethren in the Philippines
Brown, Scott
Clark, Lucy (14 months)
Cordero, Angel and Karen
Dickson-Heaton, Kayla (22)
Didley, Amalia
Fernandez, Amy
Flores, Lorianna
Goodjohn, Terri
Kamaloni, Festone
Klubnik, Brilyn (Newborn)
Lee, Wilfred (87)
McCrae, Jan
McHugh, Jennifer (21)
Morrison, Darcy
Mwila, Sashi
Oliver, Jeff, Sybil, and Andrea
Preston, Geoff
Price, James
Robinson, Robby
Shuster, Esther
Smeenk, Herman
Speaks, Amy
Stahle, Bob
Stephens, Tricie
Williams, Carney
Wyatt-Mair, David
