Church of the Great God

We are saddened to report the death of Maxwell Choonga after a seven-month battle with cancer. He will be greatly remembered for his faith in God, patience and wisdom. Mrs. Juliet Choonga and their family, Lisa and Laliet and others, express their sincere thanks to the brethren for their prayers and concern, encouragement, and help.

Carmen Perez is excited to announce the birth of her granddaughter, Hannah Carmen, on March 12, weighing 7 lbs., 13 oz. and measuring 19 inches long, born to Sara, the daughter of Carmen and the late Sal Perez.

Because of Sara's age (44), her doctor had told her that the pregnancy would be high-risk and she should have an abortion. Sal asked Sara what she was going to do, and she replied, "If God wants me to have this baby, I am going to have it." Sal prayed over Sara, very happy to have another grandchild on the way. However, every time Sara went to the doctors, they kept reminding her that she should not have the child. They kept suggesting different tests to see what was wrong with the baby. Sara agreed to one test, and they determined that the baby was going to have Down syndrome. But the Perez' continued to pray. Then the doctors suggested she be induced at 37 weeks to so there would not be any problems with the baby (at a hospital that specializes in high-risk pregnancies and children with birth defects). A long-time midwife and church of God member suggested that Sara could wait until she had labor pains and then go to the hospital. At 38 weeks, she was having pains and went to the hospital and was induced. Sara delivered Hannah, after which a special children's doctor examined Hannah and said she was in perfect health. Carmen writes, "Thank God again for all His blessings."

Bowen Myles Sanabria was born to Michael and Hannah (Fenwick) Sanabria on Sunday, March 30, weighing 8 lbs., 4 oz., after a long, hard labor and delivery. Hannah required some stitches but is healing. However, Bowen started suffering seizures and is currently in the NICU for observation. Your prayers for God's merciful intervention would be appreciated.

We are grieved to report the death of Cindy (Westover) Bulharowski this morning, March 19, 2025, from breast cancer. She had been diagnosed about eighteen months ago but chose to keep knowledge of her condition within the family. No arrangements for a funeral or memorial have been made at this time. Please keep her husband, John Bulharowski, in your prayers, as he is devastated by her death. Thank you.

Christian and Lacey (Graham) Hunter of Rock Hill, South Carolina, are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Hazel Joy Hunter! She was born Friday, March 14, 2025, at 3:17 PM. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. Mom and baby are healthy, but Dad is exhausted! Hazel is the Hunters' fourth child, joining Rosalie, Shiloh, and Louie. She is the tenth grandchild of Ronny and Alison Graham, and the thirty-second great-grandchild of the late John and Evelyn Ritenbaugh. Congratulations!

Mercifully, Sheila Mottram died Thursday afternoon. Thank you for your prayers and love. Please remember Tom in your prayers; he loved Sheila very much and her death is difficult for him. She is also survived by two sons and a daughter who are in need of prayers for God's comfort. Thank you.