Prayer

Rachel Strong-had hernia surgery this Monday morning and it went well. Please pray for her recovery and that she will rest so the site can heal completely.  Pray for her Aunt Tracy who is in the hospital with cancer which is spreading.  Pray that the Lord will slow the spread or heal her completely.  Pray for strength and encouragement for her and her family.

Dawn Vunk- Her brother Gerald passed away last week.  Please pray for Dawn and her family at this time, for comfort, peace and grace.

Debbie Raczes- (Friend of Linda Merenes) She recently had a Triple Bypass and a Pacemaker put in. The procedures went well. Please pray for continued healing and recovery and not to have side effects from the pain meds.  Pray for her husband Andrew as he cares for her at home.

Colton Gardner (Chris and Kaitlin's son) Continue to pray for healing of his eye pressure and pain. He is currently on medication to reduce inflammation and pressure building up behind his eyes and is wearing glasses as well.

Steven Scarpa- (Son of Marta) He is away at college. Please pray that he would make wise choices and decisions, and that he would trust in the Lord and follow Him. Pray that God will send other believers to encourage him and be a positive influence on Steven.

Kim Whalen (Penny Bartlett's daughter) Praise!  Her PET/CT scans showed No New active disease. Continue to pray for Kim as she still has some Chemo treatments to do.
Pray for her sister Kelly who is scheduled for implant surgery in December. Pray that she would remain healthy and regain some of her energy back from previous surgery and cancer treatments.

Carole Allen-   Continue to pray for her recovery from spinal surgery.  She is doing well and making progress.

Colleen DeMaria- Pray for Colleen's baby grandson due in November, and that the delivery would go well.  
Pray also for Katie DeMaria as she struggles with mental health issues. She has shown improvement in the past few weeks.  Pray for continued positive attitude and mind set.  Pray that she will respond well to treatment and therapy.

Julio Rodriguez- Continue to pray for his health and strength during chemo-therapy treatments for colon cancer. He is feeling much better after a recent blood transfusion.

Mickey and Tom Hobson- Continue to pray for both their healthcare needs, for strength and healing. Praise! Mickey was able to come to church on Sunday.

Care Portal and Prison Ministry-Please pray for God's hand of blessing on these ministries and for those in leadership.  Continue to pray that they would have a big impact on the community. Pray for the Prison Ministry, those giving out the gospel and for salvation decisions. Pray for a young man, Mitchell to hear the gospel and come to Christ.  Pray for Operation Christmas Child as they prepare for their gift collection in November.  Pray that they would reach their goal of "Shoeboxes" collected and for many helpers to pack boxes.

Michele Jurcsak- Continue to pray for the Salvation of her family.

 
Pray for the Mission Conference this week, October 11- 18, for those planning it and for those traveling to take part in it. Pray for a good turn out to meetings and events.

Joel and Seiko Lovestrand (Japan)- Pray for Joel who had shingles over the summer and is still having some lingering effects around his left eye. After 3 different medications, it is starting to improve.  Pray for both of them as they have been given some new responsibilities in their mission organization. Joel has been asked to take over the role of Sector Leader which will involve more travel, meetings and administrative work.  Seiko has become the hotel liaison for OMF Japan's Conference next June which involves reserving the right number and types of rooms for lodging, meetings and children's ministry, etc.  She will be arranging more details later on.   Pray that their community outreach and English classes would continue to thrive.  Pray for wisdom for Leo as he decides what to
do after graduation.

Chip and Tammy Welton-(Canada) Pray for Chip as he is recovering from a bad ear infection, and for continued good health for the both of them.  Pray for meetings and evangelistic outreach in Calgary coming up this month and next.  Pray that many would hear the Gospel and get saved.

Joe and Amy Marshall (Benin) Their shipping container has arrived in the Port of Benin, but it is sitting in Customs.  They are waiting to find out how much the import taxes are so they can pay and have it released. Pray that this process will happen quickly and for the funds to cover the charges.  Pray for Josiah, who is in Arkansas now at a training program for Farming God's Way.  He has been asked to do some of the teaching which he has little experience at. Pray for his travels and expenses as he flies to South Africa on October 30 to start his internship with FGW.  Then in December he will be back in Benin with family and continue his internship.


Sheryl O'Bryan- Continue to pray for Sheryl going through a time of hardship after the passing of her father.  She is having to raise more support to meet a $2,000 deficit per month.  Pray that the Lord will supply her need.  Pray also for the knee replacement she had last week and for a good recovery.  Pray for her brother who has come to help her for a couple of weeks.


Lukas and Julia Davoll- Continue to pray for Baby Peter's health and recovery from surgery in Sept.  He is growing and getting stronger and he should be completely recovered in 3 weeks.  Pray for Lukas to resume raising support now that Peter has had his surgery.  Pray that the Lord will meet their current financial need and all the medical expenses.

Mark and Val Appell- Pray for them as they continue to raise support and travel to different churches. They have just 0ver 50% of their funds raised.  Pray for them to remain healthy and for their trip back to France in November.