Church of the Great God

Prayer Requests

Members wishing to have prayer requests posted should email David Grabbe.

New Prayer Requests:

10/11/2025 Freeman, Adalyn
10/10/2025 Green, Thelma (88)
10/08/2025 Clinton, Deborah
10/08/2025 Stoertz, Paula
10/08/2025 Sakala, Musonda
10/08/2025 Schaeffer, Joseph


   

Clinton, Deborah

08-Oct-25

Debbie reports that God mercifully answered your prayers. They found no complications and bleeding when they removed the packing on Monday and consequently the cauterization procedure was not necessary. Debbie and her mom then had a safe and peaceful 7 hour trip to the Feast. She is still dealing with a tremendous amount of edema on her legs, but she was anointed for it at the Feast. Thank you for all your prayers.

03-Oct-25

On Debbie's visit to the ER on Wednesday, they had to pack her nose to stop the bleeding. Debbie is now scheduled for a cauterization procedure on Monday. She is asking for your prayers that God will insure that the procedure goes well and without complications. Debbie is also asking for your prayers that God will bless them with a safe 7 hour road trip to the Feast, immediately following the procedure. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

27-Sep-25

In addition to her other problems, Debbie is now dealing with high blood pressure and sudden heavy nose bleeds. This latest development along with the severe eczema issue she has on the back of her legs is causing a great amount of discomfort and distress. She would greatly appreciate your prayers for God's intervention and healing. Thank you for your continuous prayers on Debbie's behalf.

DeBlair, Delicious

01-Oct-25

Delicious received a clean bill of health from the surgeon Monday and has been feeling very good aside from times of overpowering drowsiness and sleep, which may be related to the healing of the internal incisions. Karen is nearly free of the painful bug bites. Their truck has been repaired so they are feeling better about driving to the Feast. They would appreciate your prayers concerning a banking error that has interfered with being able to buy feed for the animals for the Feast, as well as for the safety and well-being of the woman who will be looking after the animals and has some physical difficulties. Thank you.

Evans, David

06-Oct-25

Your urgent prayers are requested for David Evans, a member of the United Church of God in Tasmania. While in a shopping center en route to the Feast, David fell and hit his head. He was knocked unconscious and then had a seizure. An ambulance transferred him to the hospital nearby, where tests revealed that he had at least one brain bleed and fractures to the skull. He will be transferred to a larger hospital for monitoring. The family would appreciate your prayers for God's merciful intervention. Thank you.

Freeman, Adalyn

11-Oct-25

Tessa spoke with the cardiologist at the hospital in Columbia this morning. He said there is no immediate concern and Adalyn does not have to leave the hospital in Myrtle Beach—she just needs to take her medication and follow up when she gets home. She is feeling better. Please continue to pray for Adalyn, as well as for Tessa, who has been in the ER for 24 hours. Thank you.

10-Oct-25

Tests have revealed an issue with Adalyn's heart and they want to admit her. However, there is not a pediatric cardiologist in Myrtle Beach, so she will be transported to a hospital in Columbia. Your prayers are appreciated.

10-Oct-25

Please pray for Adalyn, daughter of Tessa (Finklea) Jeffcoat. Adalyn has not felt well since arriving at the Feast but has had a low-grade fever and nausea. Her symptoms worsened last night and Tessa took her to Urgent Care today. The staff told Tessa to take Adalyn to the hospital because her heart rate was high and irregular. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

Green, Thelma (88)

10-Oct-25

Rex reports that his mother was released last week to go home. She is not completely steady on her feet, but her vital signs are continuing to slowly improve and she is in good spirits. Rex writes,

She asked me to thank you all once again for your love and prayers, and some even had her address from before and sent cards. Thank you all so very much for your kindness and thoughtfulness, and most certainly for bringing this up to our Father's throne.

30-Sep-25

Thelma continues to make good progress. The shots in her knees seem to have given her a little more stability and confidence. Her caregivers not only had her walking but also started her on slopes and steps. There will be an evaluation later this week, and she may be discharged to go home Friday. However, there is a good chance she will be moved to nursing rehabilitation center instead for more help before returning home. Her blood pressure is improving but is still a concern. Thank you for your continued prayers.

28-Sep-25

Rex reports that his mother is able to stand and walk a little longer each day. Her progress is slow but she is in good spirits. Her doctors administered cortisone shots in her knees to help alleviate some of the pain so it might be easier for her to walk and do physical therapy. She may be moved to a nursing home facility later this week or early next week. Thank you for your continued prayers!

Laydoo, Elizabeth

27-Sep-25

Liz writes,

Your prayers [concerning her fellow teacher] have certainly helped. While she still struggles with the morning sickness, it is not as bad as before. She is due in January. Please continue to pray for her, her husband, and their baby as there will be major decisions to make after the baby is born regarding her job and baby care.

Another request is for one of my students, 10-year-old J.H., whose father died unexpectedly last Sabbath afternoon. He and his parents migrated from Jamaica a couple of years ago. They have no family here in Trinidad, so we - his teachers - have been supporting as best as we can. He and his Mum are facing some life-changing decisions. Please ask for God's comfort, guidance and provision on their behalf.

Montgomery, Joshua

03-Oct-25

Joshua writes,

We wanted to thank everyone for their prayers and talk about God’s intervention. Since I was not at the union meeting, I only know what I was told. The meeting was so chaotic that 90% of the people wanted to strike and were screaming it. Yet when it was time to vote, the first vote ended in a tie, and the second vote approved the contract for another two years. Of course, the people are dumbfounded and don’t know what happened or why it happened this way. We thank God and all of you for your prayers. We love you all! We pray for safe travels and a great Feast of Tabernacles!

Sakala, Musonda

08-Oct-25

Musonda writes,

Please pray for my oldest grandson, who fell yesterday and now has developed a fever. Kindly pray for God's merciful intervention. Thank you in advance.

03-Oct-25

Musonda's water tank was safely repaired, and she is grateful for your prayers. She is not living on her property at present and is looking for someone to take care of it while the family is at the Feast. She would appreciate prayers for God's providence of someone to look after the property in the short term. Thank you.

28-Sep-25

Musonda writes,

Please pray for my youngest grandson, who is running a high-grade fever. He has a flu and is also refusing to feed. It is just a few days before Atonement and the whole family needs to be well. Thank you.

Saxton, Margi

04-Oct-25

A visit with a cardiologist has confirmed that Margi’s heart was not damaged by shingles. She continues to deal with its residual complication (post-hermetic neuralgia) but now has the tools to help her cope with the bouts of shooting pain, which are lessening in frequency and intensity. Your continued prayers would be appreciated.

Margi writes,

Please rejoice with us at the sale of our home! It was a long ordeal and proved to be a great learning experience as are many of our experiences in our walk with God. Thank you for your persistent prayers.

Schaeffer, Joseph

08-Oct-25

Joe and Dawn Schaeffer are asking for your prayers for their son, Joseph, who unknowingly destroyed a knee ligament in an accident a number of years ago. He recently had surgery to put in a new ligament. He is off from work for eight weeks and undergoing physical therapy. Please pray for a complete recovery and that he can return to work without having to miss any more. Thank you in advance.

Simpson, Charme (Newborn)

29-Sep-25

Charme was transferred to the children's hospital yesterday and was put on the ECMO machine last night. (The ECMO—extracorporeal membrane oxygenation—is a type of artificial life support that can help if the lungs and heart aren't functioning correctly.) Thank you for your continued prayers.

27-Sep-25

Michelle Darling is asking for your prayers for her first grandchild, Charme Lilly-Marie Simpson. She was born this morning but diagnosed with meconium aspiration. She is currently in the NICU. Please also pray for strength and encouragement for her parents, Everlasting (Michelle's son) and Che-chey. Thank you.

Stoertz, Paula

08-Oct-25

Paula Stoertz asks for your prayers for God's guidance as her doctors make a decision about removing her severely deteriorated right kidney. She became aware of it when she was hospitalized just before the Feast of Tabernacles. The doctor says she may have been living with this for many years. Thank you very much.

Recent Requests (Last 2 Months):

Clinton, Deborah
Clinton, Jane (74)
Collins, Cynthia (92)
DeBlair, Delicious
Evans, David
Freeman, Adalyn
Goodchild, Mark
Grabbe, David
Green, Thelma (88)
King, Arthur and Pauline
Laydoo, Elizabeth
Mabry, Thom
Montgomery, Joshua
Nunnally-Harris, Sheila
Parker, Jeffrey
Price, Shirley (94)
Sakala, Musonda
Saxton, Margi
Schaeffer, Joseph
Simpson, Charme (Newborn)
Sisbarro, Christine (74)
Skinner, Ken
Stites, Rick
Stoertz, Paula
Ulmer, Rex and Ginger
Vulchev, Chevy
Wilhelm, Jeff and Tracy