Church of the Great God

Prayer Requests

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

New Prayer Requests:

09/12/2025 Wilhelm, Jeff and Tracy
09/12/2025 Saxton, Margi
09/11/2025 Sisbarro, Christine (74)
09/09/2025 Clinton, Deborah
09/09/2025 Siepert, Betty
09/08/2025 Grabbe, David
09/08/2025 Mew, Rebecca and Samuel
09/08/2025 Mabry, Thom


   

Clinton, Deborah

09-Sep-25

Debbie recently had a biopsy on a spot on the back of her calf, which was negative. She is asking for prayers that the wound on the site of the biopsy heals quickly without any infection. She also has a small ulcer on her foot that has not healed for 8 months. Although there has not been any sign of infection, both of these are of serious concern because of here diabetic condition. Debbie is very appreciative of all your prayers.

Clinton, Jane (74)

02-Sep-25

Jane wakes up every night with vertigo and heart palpitations. It can take up to an hour for this to stop and then get back to sleep. She is very grateful to God for getting her through the nights and would appreciate your prayers for God to intervene and end these episodes. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

Grabbe, David

08-Sep-25

David's friend continues to improve and is able to sleep most of the night, though he still has a persistent cough that limits basic activities. In addition to the diagnosis of pneumonia in one lung, his and his children's symptoms match Whooping Cough (also known as "Hundred Days' Cough"). The children seem to be weathering it, but your prayers are still appreciated for all.

01-Sep-25

David's friend is no longer dealing with the rash or muscle cramps. However, he still has coughing fits, some of them severe enough that if he does not get them under control, they will trigger a vomit reflex. Getting sleep continues to be a difficulty. Additionally, three of his children are sick with coughing and some fevers, though there is no indication of it affecting their lungs. Also concerning is the fact that they have no appetite and are eating almost nothing. Your continued prayers are appreciated.

Hoffman, Mary

04-Sep-25

We are saddened to report the death of Mary Hoffman of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Please pray for her family during this difficult time. Also, keep Erich and Gertie Zach in your prayers, as they took Mary and her husband John into their home and cared for them for the last years of their lives.

Mary's funeral will take place at 2 PM on Friday, September 5, at Conestoga Memorial (95 Second Lock Road, Lancaster, PA 17603). Cards and letters may be sent care of:

Erich and Gertie Zach
1105 Colebrook Rd
Middletown, PA 17057-3917

Mabry, Thom

08-Sep-25

Bonnie writes,

Everything checked out great [Sunday] morning and we are now back home and getting settled in. We are so thankful for everyone’s prayers.

06-Sep-25

Bonnie writes,

Thom is out of surgery and back in the room. The surgeon just came in and everything went great. Very relieved to have this done because his gallbladder already had gangrene on it. He should be able to go home tomorrow. Many thanks to all for the prayers!

05-Sep-25

Please pray for Thom Mabry. He went to the hospital this Friday morning with a fever, chills, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain. After some tests, the hospital staff found that he had sepsis due to an unknown infection. He was stabilized and then transferred to Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina, where it was determined via an ultrasound that gallstones are the issue. He is scheduled to have surgery tomorrow. Please pray that all will go well and that he will recover quickly without complications.

On a positive note, Thom had an appointment with the concussion doctor this past Wednesday (related to the accident last year), and the doctor released Thom for work. He only needs to be released by the orthopedic surgeon to return to full work duty. Thank you for your prayers!

Mew, Rebecca and Samuel

08-Sep-25

Thank you for your prayers on behalf of the Mew family. Stephen writes, "Sammy and Rebecca have fully recovered and the family is in good health again. God has certainly been merciful to us."

Reed, Rachael

04-Sep-25

Rachael delivered a baby boy, Caleb, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, by cesarean section. Mother and baby are doing well. Thank you for your prayers and concern.

Sartori, Jade

02-Sep-25

Jan writes,

Jade is doing so much better and is continuing treatment at home. Although she still has a 5.1 cm clot in the top of her chest, she is not in as much pain. She has to have her iron levels checked every two days and will need prayers for some time. Jade is getting on with her life as well as she can, despite her difficulties. Thank you all for your prayers and love and concern for Jade.

29-Aug-25

Jade is in the hospital with a 5 cm blood clot at the site of the port in her neck. The clot has been cutting off blood to her brain. Doctors are working to get her body into a condition where she can receive blood thinners. Your urgent prayers are requested. Thank you in advance.

Saxton, Margi

12-Sep-25

Margi has essentially recovered from shingles but is still not well. About two weeks ago, her daughter took her to the ER with what they thought was a cardiac event. After an EKG and a CT, it was determined that her chest pain was due to postherpetic neuralgia, a side effect of shingles. She was told it was quite possible that she was also experiencing a mild pericarditis and that it could disappear on its own. It has not. She has been encouraged to see a cardiologist and has an appointment on Monday for evaluation.

Margi has requested an anointed cloth. Please pray that she will be healed of the sharp, stabbing chest pain and the extreme fatigue accompanying it. She asks that she may receive guidance regarding coping with the chest pain. Thank you for your prayers!

Siepert, Betty

09-Sep-25

We are saddened to report the death of Betty Siepert on Saturday night, surrounded by her children and other family. Thank you for your prayers on her behalf.

Sisbarro, Christine (74)

11-Sep-25

While the bones in Christine's wrist have healed from her fall earlier this year, her right hand remains stiff and painful, greatly limiting her ability to use it even after undergoing physical therapy. The loss of use in her dominant hand has made life much more difficult, and the lack of full recovery may be due to Dupuytren’s Syndrome. In addition, Christine is dealing with painful neuropathy that extends up her legs now, along with an ongoing jaw problem from a molar extraction that is causing great pain. Please also keep Jim in your prayers; he has been experiencing significant depression since Christine's fall and the changes it brought about. Thank you in advance for your prayers for Christine and Jim.

Vaghi, Naomi

06-Sep-25

Naomi's is suffering from shortness of breath and tiredness. Her blood pressure and other blood markers have been fluctuating. She has been prescribed certain supplements and changed her diet to include more red meat, indicating a lack of iron. She has had an examination but must go back for another one at the hospital on September 29. Please pray for Naomi's recovery. Thank you in advance.

Wilhelm, Jeff and Tracy

12-Sep-25

Jeff (Poppy) and Tracy (Mimi) are ecstatic to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Lillie Marie Couchman. She was born at 1:19 this morning, perfectly healthy and with no induction necessary. There were not any complications after the initial blood pressure scare. Lillie weighed in at 7 lbs., 4oz., and was 21 inches long—"and absolutely gorgeous." Mom (Michelle), dad (Ian), and baby are resting comfortably and should go home tomorrow. The Wilhelms write, "God heard our prayers . . .. Thank you, brethren, for your prayers. We love you all so much and look forward to driving you all nuts with pictures of her at Feast!"

11-Sep-25

Jeff and Tracy are asking for prayers for their son and daughter-in-law, Ian and Michelle, and their unborn baby. Michelle's doctors are inducing her because her blood pressure dropped significantly. Michelle is nine days from her due date. Your prayers for God's intervention and guidance of the birth are appreciated. Thank you.

Recent Requests (Last 2 Months):

Clinton, Deborah
Clinton, Jane (74)
DeBlair, Delicious
Fox, Jim
Grabbe, David
Henry, Howard (92)
Hoffman, Mary
Hunt, Shirley
Mabry, Thom
Mew, Rebecca and Samuel
Reed, Rachael
Sartori, Jade
Saxton, Margi
Shabi, Rick
Siepert, Betty
Sisbarro, Christine (74)
Vaghi, Naomi
Wilhelm, Jeff and Tracy