PRAYER REQUESTS

"For where two or three have gathered
together in My name, there
I am in their midst." Matthew 18:20

In July my church, Heritage Baptist Church, has planned a mission tip to Caragautatuba, Brazil to help A.J. Hensley at his mission outpost. There will be about a dozen of us going from my church to assist in various projects, and preaching opportunities. We’ve been asked to raise as much of our own support as possible, and the church will also help with the expense. This is a great opportunity for me, and also for you to participate in this project. You can do so in one of two ways: 1) your financial support. Any gift would be greatly appreciated. 2) Prayer. If you can’t financially support us at this time we would certainly covet your prayers while we are gone. Pray over this matter, and if you feel that God would have you help you may send you gifts to Heritage Baptist Church 163 N. Ashland Ave. Lexington, KY 40502. Please do not send gifts to me as I would then have to declare them as income. Indicate on your check that your gift is for the Brazil Mission trip, and include my name. Until Victory, Gary Hurt

Please pray for our family. My husband is trying to gain custody of his two boys from a previous marriage. The boys mother is in need of psychological help but I won't bog anyone down with the details. Please pray that it is God's will to help these boys out of a terrible situation. Thank you! Missy and Jason

I would like to ask you for support in prayers for my friends and me, please:
For KATARINA and NEBOJSA

THAT HE CALLS HER IMMEDIATELY TO TALK ABOUT NEW CIRCUMSTANCES, SITUATION…DISCUSS AND AGREE, REPENT FOR HIS BEHAVING AND APOLOGIZE TO HER

THAT GOD OPEN AND FORM LINES OF GOOD COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THEM THAT THEY RECONCILE ASAP

THAT NOTHING STANDS BETWEEN THEM

That God BRING A RIGHT MAN INTO MY LIFE ASAP

Thank you very much for support in prayer.
I pray for you.
MAY GOD ABUNDANTLY BLESS YOU! MARINA

Please pray for Susie Stacy. She had knee surgery in December, then she fell in February and had to have emergency surgery on the same knee. She is also having trouble with her asthma.

Please pray for Gus. He had guillain barre syndrome and his feet have been bothering him.

Lisa

Please keep me in your prayers. I'm still having lots of problems with my back. I have a slipped disc and its bone on bone I've been waiting for them to get me into a specialist, I found out Friday they are trying to get it set up.

Ann

I am writing to thank you all for your courage and display of faith as you request prayer and in turn pray for one another. I would ask for your prayers for my husband at this time. Len had a double lung transplant 10 yrs ago and has spent 9 yrs of that time doing wonderfully. We have 3 boys, he has pastored a church and seen countless miracles in our lives. The last year has seen him getting very ill and has now had another double lung transplant 4 weeks ago today. God is so good!! Now the Dr says he has contracted a very serious and medication resistant strain of pneumonia, he has been in ICU since the operation and progressing slowly but well. The Dr says 2 days to 2 weeks and either some medication will help or he will lose his life. The Lord spoke to my heart months ago and assured me that Len will NOT die at this time. I ask for your prayers for Len as he fights this illness and that God will just flood his room and the entire ICU with the Healing blood of Jesus. Len himself is a minister and knows the power of prayer and the faith to believe in miracles. Aren't we all here because of the miracle of JESUS' blood? I believe that to be true. Thank you for your agreement that God have HIS perfect will accomplished in our situation.

Isaiah 53:5 says, "with his stripes we are healed." I receive that for each and every one of you and us in JESUS' name. Lord Bless you all, Lori G

UPDATE--4-19-08
Len is doing wonderfully!! Praise the Lord! He had an episode last week with his hear rate and blood pressure one too high the other too low. The Lord intervened and he is doing great this week! The Dr told me yesterday that if his blood pressure stays level all weekend we will be able to consider intermittent dialysis versus continuous as of next week. This will give Len more ability to do physical therapy and regain some mobility. The bacteria and pneumonia he had are all but gone and the Dr says once the dialysis situation changes (as I said earlier) and he continues to progress off the ventilator (he is tolerating 12-16 hrs a day on a trache mask) this offers him 13 liters of oxygen but only outputs at 60% so the other 40% Len is doing on his own. His color is good and other than being thin from no real food (he has a feeding tube) he is good. All of these changes will see him out of ICU and into a more normal hospital room. Everyday sees us more in line with HIS will and our ultimate place in His will as He shows Himself more and more faithful everyday. Thank you all for your continued concern, love and most of all prayers. Each of you are thought of and lifted up in prayer as we continue to look Heavenward for our Source. Lord Bless you all!!!
Lori Greenawalt

My son has lost his job. He lost one 3 years ago and had to move in with Mom and Dad. Now another lose. Please pray it does not take him 2 years to find another job. That is how long it took last time. Mom and Dad are 66 and 69, Dad is still working and wants to retire. We all need prayer. Thank you so much in Jesus name, Betty Jackson

Please pray for all of the people suffering from the flu virus. This is terrible and is spreading into schools.

I have an urgent prayer request. They have taken Dale Hanlon's mom, June to the hospital. She has already had to take two nitro pills. Please pray for her. Also I have a new computer which I am getting ready to try and hook up, so please don't get angry if it takes a while for me to get your request out. Thanks Gus (2/5/08)

Folks, I wanted to remind you guys of some prayer request: 1) Please pray for Braxton Monday morning, also for Dale's grandchild on Thursday. They are both having tubes put in their ears. 2) Remember to pray for Earline on Wednesday she is having gallbladder surgery. Thanks Gus (2/3/08)

THIS MAY BE A DUPLICATE, BUT IM REINFORCING THE PRAYER CHAIN...IT'S URGENT!!! THE PAPAW OF THIS LITTLE BOY HAS BEEN PART OF MY LIFE FOR MANY MANY YEARS...HE'S WATCHED ME GROW UP AND WORKED WITH MY DAD. HIS LITTLE GRANDSON "COLE" HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE 3 CANCER BEHIND HIS BELLY BUTTON AND ANOTHER MASS. THE DOCTORS ARE DOING TESTS TO CHECK FOR BONE CANCER TOMORROW....(SUNDAY 2/4). PLEASE PRAY...THIS LITTLE GUY IS HIS PAPAWS BUDDY AND THEY ARE CRUSHED!!!

UPDATE (2/4/08):

UPDATE on Cole There is no cancer in the nervous system, no cancer in the brain. Tests on the bones have not come back yet. Cole started Chemo yesterday and they are saying that if the cancer is not in the bones (docs report) that it's 80% cureable.

Please pray for our son John facing brain tumor surgery on February 5th and 6 weeks of radiation afterwards. Also for a daughter having gall bladder surgery February 6th. Thank you/ D & K (02/02/08)

A friend of ours in New Orleans needs your prayers!!! This one is for a little boy named John Merl who is experiencing an extremely low white platelet count. He has had several steroid treatments which have not worked. He is now facing a procedure where they take all his blood out, filter it, and put it back. This procedure will take at least four hours and may have to be repeated five times before they see results. This mean he will have to be sedated and in ICU for some time. Just yesterday I was informed that on Wednesday he was vomiting blood and hemorrhaging from his nose. Please, please, please but John Merl on your prayer list and spread this request around via church meetings and email. Our Lord is an all powerful passionate savior who still performs healing miracles to this very day. Please pray. Please pray now.
In His Name. Robert & Debra Lair.

UPDATE
02/20/08

After the doctors took bone marrow samples from JohnMerl, they gave him a Chemo treatment. His platelet count went to 15 but, that didn't last long. It bottomed out at -1 (thousand) and this is when the episodes of hemorrhaging occurred and we had blood in the stool. We thought the Chemo did not work.

They were hoping the Chemo would kill this virus or whatever that was destroying the platelets. It received platelets that night. The next morning JohnMerl's platelet count was at 50!! but, we didn't want to get too excited. The count stayed at 50 for 2 days, then went to 54 !! yeah, something was going on. This morning the count went to 60 !! He will be going home.

He is not out of the woods yet. At home he will have to have bed rest. No outside activities. No school for the rest of the year. Someone has to be with him around the clock. He will have to go back to the hospital every week, or every couple of days to have his count checked. The Chemo treatments will continue. Every 5 weeks for 4 more treatments. He will need blood transfusions. The Chemo destroys several things in the blood.

If at any time, he starts hemorrhaging and the count drops to critical again, he will be going to St Jude Hospital in Memphis. They are aware of his case and he was going there if the improvement hadn't occurred.

I want to Thank everyone for their prayers. It looks like we are finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel. We have a long road to get back to normal, but we are on our way at last.

Judy

We ask that you please continue to pray for JohnMerl;
as you can tell, the Lord is moving.
Thanks for praying!
Robert & Debra

I am usually shy about this, but this time I need help. My husband and I are having some serious marriage issues. I would like some prayer for healing and understanding in our marriage. I am not going into details here, but pray that our marriage will stay together and that we can get through this stressful time together. Thanks. In Christ's love, Marla. (01/31/08)

Please pray for my daughter Susan and grandchildren. She is in the process of a Divorce, and her husband is giving her a terrible time, so, I'm asking you to please pray that he leaves the house, and to stop giving them all a hard time. Thank you Sandra

We are adopting a baby girl and everything surrounding her adoption seems to be chaotic to say the least. We would like prayers for a financial boost (it is increasingly becoming more expensive as the months go by) and for our process to be completed quickly so she may come home to us very very soon. God bless, Jenn (01/31/08)

Just wanted everyone to remember Wesley's moms family in your prayers. Wesley got a call this morning from his mom saying that his aunt, on the side of the family that lives overseas in Panama had a stroke yesterday and died. She was only 49 years old. It's hard on Wes when stuff happens to them and he's not able to see them. He has family that he has only met a couple times, because they live, what feels like, worlds away. Brecken will probably never see them. Anyway, wesleys mom has anxiety issues so just please remember her. Thanks Asena

Please pray for Tonya Williams family Her Aunt passed away Monday. Pray especially for her Dad. Thanks Gus

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS, JUST WANTED TO MAKE A REQUEST FOR A LADY WHO ATTENDS OUR CHURCH. SHE FOUND OUT YESTERDAY THAT SHE HAS BREAST CANCER AND I AM ASKING OUR AWESOME PRAYER WARRIORS TO LIFT HER UP TO GOD FOR HEALING AND RESTORATION. HER FIRST NAME IS AUDREY. THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR PRAYERS~TOGETHER WE CAN SHAKE THE HEAVENS. MUCH LOVE LESHIA

Please pray for Dale's nephew, Bill Cole. He has and abscess on his eye and needs life saving surgery. Thanks Gus

Gus, Please ask everyone to pray for a very good friend of Randall's. His name is Dave Miller, the doctor thinks he may have had a mild stroke. Theresa

01/27/08
Hello,I Have a niece who has crones disease,The Doctors say if she has any more surgerys she will die.Please add her to your Prayer list.her name is Lynn.Thank You.

01/28/08

Hi friends & family, I just wanted to ask each of you to keep my oldest son James, his wife Vicki, and my new Grandaughter in your prayers. Anna Elizabeth was born Tues evening. She weighed in at 7.2 and she's 20 3/4" long. This evening James called me to tell me she's not doing really good. She can't keep food down, her heart rate is having trouble stablizing, her white blood cell count is triple of what it should be,& she's jaundice. Tomorrow they will run radioactive dye through her intestinal system. Also James hit black ice today on his way to the hospital and totaled Vicki's car he's O.K. but shook up. So please keep them in your prayers for me. Thanks to all, Deb

UPDATE
1-28-08
The doctors think she has an intestial infection. They had a hard time getting an IV in and ended up putting it in her stomach. Now I don't know if this caused the bleeding or if it was something else, but now she has some bleeding as well. She is in a hospital in Bangor, ME, but I don't know which one, but I'm sure it is one that specializes in neonatal care. Thanks!

01/25/08

I don't know if you remember or not but we requested prayer for June's Dad, Terry, last Sunday, but didn't give any details. Terry had gone to the doctor last friday and was told an infection had set up in his big toe, and there was an 80% chance the toe would have to be amputated. Well, he just went to the doctor and the doctor was amazed. He said he had never seen anyone recover so quickly and even had all the nursing staff come in to look. When they were unwrapping the bandage, a prayer cloth fell out and they were all asking what it was, and when they found out, they were asking what church it was from and they needed to go there, etc. This is nothing short of a miracle...and proof that FASTING WORKS! In Christ Daniel

01/24/08

I just heard from my brother about his wife. They have now quarantined her for fear that the staph infection could put any visitors in danger and afraid they might bring something more in on her. She is in a tremendous amount of pain and now even her hubby cannot be with her so there is an emotional aspect add to the phyical. So I ask everyone to please pray for her for healing and my brother for the useless feeling he is feeling right now. Thanks, Christina Johnson

UPDATE
01/25/08

I wanted to give you latest on my sister in law. The place that they removed from her leg had been there for a while and has turned solid. They sent it off to be tested and so we are asking everyone to pray that it is a good outcome with the test results. She is still in a room were my brother has to put on gloves, mask, and gown just to sit beside her and talk. She is still having a significant amount of pain as well. They are saying until they get the tests back she will be in the hospital (they had to send them off). So please keep her and the family in your prayers. (they have two teens at home that aren't even allowed to come to the hospital) She and my brother are the teen ministers at their church and are supposed to take them to some teen worship thing next weekend (can't think of the name) so please pray that she will be heal so she can continue the work God has called her for. Thank You, Christina Reno

01/22/08
Anna Hanlon just called me wanting us to pray for Tyler Cornett, he is facing a bad surgery today. Please lift him up to the Lord. Thanks Gus

01/17/08
Please pray for Allison Hanlon, she has pneumonia and really needs our prayers. Thanks Gus

01/16/08
Please pray that I may have a closer relationship with God. Also for my son Tom that he will give up his bad habits & find God.

Please pray for my grandbaby, Miley Gadbury. Shes had a very bad cold and took her to the Dr. today, and he said she had RSV. He sent her home and told them to give her 6 breathing treatments a day. We are all so scared. I have never seen her this sick. She is only 6 months old. I know the power of prayer, so please join us in prayer for God to heal her. Love Ada

I am calling on my friends to pray for a little 5 year old girl named Hannah here in Rochester. Her mother and I are in the same small quilting group. Hannah started having seizures, so they put her in a medically-induced coma, but her organs began to fail, so they had to get her off the meds. However, her seizures are back with a vengeance, so they put her back on the drugs. An MRI indicated there may be some brain damage, possibly from the anti-seizure meds, and they will be doing a brain biopsy tomorrow to try to find some answers. This was just supposed to be a 48 hour induced coma to settle her brain activity down, but it has turned into every parents' nightmare. Please pray, and pray hard for Hannah, her twin sister Molly, and her parents, Chris and Cheryl. Just two weeks ago, they were an ordinary family looking forward to celebrating Christmas... things sure can change quickly. Thanks so very much. Karen

Please pray for James Miller. He is a double amputee and just had more of his right leg removed.
Please pray for complete healing and comfort for James.

Please pray for
... Pastor, James Madden and his family.
UPDATE:
01/15/08
The x-ray showed a little fluid on his lung. They are giving him medicine for that. The doctor said that he should get to come home tomorrow.

UPDATE:
01/17/08
Pastor is home and doing pretty good. Please continue to pray for the strength of his lungs and for a quick recovery.

UPDATE:
01/22/08

I just spoke to Bea about Pastor's visit with his kidney doctor. The kidney functions that they have been monitoring has gone in the wrong direction. The doctor believes this is being caused by a medicine they have him on, so they are taking him off this medicine and then will recheck his kidney functions next week. Bea wanted me to remind everyone to continue to pray for our Pastor. Pray that his kidney's and lung's will work as God designed them to. Also pray that God will encourage and strengthen Pastor. Thanks Gus

Please pray for

... Raymond Griffie

.... Donna Herald

... Josh Holland's mom, Donna

... Russell Napier

... Ann Bolling (her husband, Mouse passed away Dec. 31st)

... Ronnie Robertson. (He is very weak and is discouraged. Please lift him up to the Lord. Also remember Emma and the rest of his family. )

... CAROL PERRY

... Baby Kylie

Derrick just received a call from Pikeville and he has been excepted into medical school.
Our GOD is wonderful.!
Your brother in Christ: Don

my sister Donna has to have a liver biopsy on Wednesday morning at 6 am they found another leasion on her liver .. Please pray for her. Earline

01-15-08

Please pray for Pearl Combs, Fannie's husband.
He is the father of a very good friend and co-worker of mine (Johnnie Lovins).
He is in ICU at St. Joseph. I don't have any details other than he is in serious condition. He was having problems breathing yesterday and went to the doctor. He may have had some type of virus and pneumonia then became septic. He also has chronic heart failure, stage 3 I believe. Please prayer for him (as I know you already have) that God will heal his body and he makes a complete recovery. We also need to pray for Fannie and lift her up during this time. Thanks, Lesa

Please pray for Fenchia Robinson, they induced labor for her at around 2pm yesterday (01-14-08). Verna called around 10:30 this morning and she has still not had the baby. Verna said she was sick to her stomach and she wanted us to pray for her. Please take a few minutes and pray for Fenchia. Thanks Gus

Will you ask everyone to keep Mom (Donna) in their prayers. She is in the hospital with pneumonia. Thanks, Mike Colwell

01/06/08

My Mom called shortly after I got home from church tonight and said the my cousin (Derek Lewis) fell the evening from a ladder and has crushed the bones in his arm, from the elbow down. He is going to have to undergo surgery tomorrow morning to try to repair the damage. I ask for pray for him, they so far haven't found any internal injuries, thank the good Lord for that. I just ask to pray that he hasn't got nerve damage or anything from the broken bones. Remember he is the one with krone's disease and has a low immune system so please pray about that as well, that he doesn't get any infection during or after the surgery either. Thank you all for all the prayers, In God's Love, Christina Johnson

01/04/08

I had requested prayer back when we were at Walker Branch for my old roommate's boyfriend, Ben. He was 24 and found out that he had cancer. He's been doing chemo/radiation since that time. They ran a test not long ago and all the cancer is GONE! They're going to continue this chemo through February, since that was the original plan, just to be safe. But the best part of it all is that Ben and my roommate, Morgan, are now in church and loving every minute of it! Morgan said that Ben is so excited about church that he picks his outfits out on Friday! I thank God for all his answered prayers. I know many people in our church are being affected by cancer right now, but this just goes to show that God can and will heal! We just have to have faith!!! God Bless, Ashley

01/02/08

Please send this out for me. Please pray for my grandsons, Drew, Hunter and Tristan. Drew has pneumonia, Hunter and Tristan both have upper respiratory and ear infections. All of them have been sick for a couple of weeks and seem to be getting worse instead of better. Thank you Theresa

12/31/07

Please add myself to your prayer list as i lost my husband the 1st day of aug 07 and please remember all of my friends that need your prayers as the lord knows who all they are and pray for my daughter she is having a hard time getting over her dads death and please pray for my grandson that he will stay clean and safe
Cmgnmbl45

I just got word from Samantha that Randall Haney is in the hospital. They think he has some kind of fluid around his lung, they are going to have a lung doctor see him today. Please pray fro and for Theresa.

Dec. 28, 2007

My uncle had more test done and they have found that the lower lobe of his heart is barely functioning and in turn cause significant fluid to gather around his heart and lungs. He is still having a really hard time breathing and cannot keep his o2 levels up high enough, without the added O2 at the hospital. So please continue to pray for him and his family. Thank you and everyone we really appreciate all your prayers for our family. Sincerely, Christina

UPDATE
Dec. 28, 2007

We just got an update from the doctors at the hospital. They are saying that if my uncle's heart beat does slow down (it is still in the high 150-160s) they are going to have to shock his heart to see if that will slow it down a little to were he isn't smothering so badly. He is having a lot of swelling in his trunk area and they are concerned about that as well so please continue the prayers. Thank you all , Christina

My aunt just called and my cousin, Jamie (who comes to church sometimes with us) had to go to the emergency room. She's 11 weeks pregnant and woke up this morning bleeding really bad. They did an ultra sound and said the baby looked like it was fine, but she may have a tear in her placenta. PLEASE pray that everything is going to be okay with her and the baby. She's really scared right now. Thanks Ashley

Greetings, Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ the Prince of peace and the KING of kings. I am Benete Adelle a 25 years old christian girl, I don't have a computer of my own, a missionary from France allowed me to use her computer since she can't help me in any other way. I am a Victim of war in (COTE D'IVOIRE) Africa, I do have a small poultry farm before the war where I make my daily bread but unfortunately the REBELS came and destroyed all my things and set fire on houses including my poultry farm, I lost my farm. I am writing you this mail to request for your prayers and help in any way the Lord lay in your heart, to feed and clothe myself and if possible to re-start my little poultry farm again and I know that the Lord shall bless you in return for doing this. I am recently living with my pastor where we are about 9 people living in a single room. Anything that the Lord lay in your heart for me will really be of a great HELP at this point in time as I am seriously going hunger,Please kindly let me know the help you can be able to render me so that I can send you where to send it. I will be expecting your response. May the Lord bless you abundantly and grant you success in all your dealings. Yours Sister In Christ, Benete

Dec 28, 2007

Please pray for Tabitha Hanlon's sister, Amy. Amy is 32 weeks pregnant and has started spotting and has not felt the baby move since this morning, she is on her way to the E.R right now.

Dec. 07

We have an urgent prayer request from our church in Dry Ridge, a 3 month old child is fighting for her life, she has been in Children's Hospital in Cincinnati for a week, and she is in heart surgery right now. Her heart is simply giving out from this horrible virus that she has had. They still really don't know what the problem is, they admitted her for a stomach flu. She is on a feeding tube and oxygen, they almost lost her last night. Please send this.. Thanks, Lexie

Dec 27, 2007

Please pray for this child her name is Victoria (Tory) she is 5 or 6 years old and she is at UK having a liver biopsy done pray that this will come back normal and please pray for her family also! Love, Freda

Dec 27, 2007

First, I'd like to thank all the wonderful Christian brother and sisters I have. It is such a privilege to be called a child of the Most High. To know that by His grace, we have the right to go directly to Our Father and ask for his help. Knowing full well that He loves us so very much that it is His desire to take on our burdens so that we don't have to. How fortunate we are to have such a loving God. My prayer request is not huge in light of some of the others I have been reading and praying about, but very important to me and to my God in Heaven. I know he always hears my prayers, and now I ask you all to raise my family up in prayer as well. My story is too long- and as you can see, I tend to go on.... so the short version is that my husband and I have three children. My daughter who is 16 has literally put our family through the full circle of heartache. She has covered everything except a pregnancy. She is very self-destructive and an extreme compulsive liar. She has torn our family apart with her lies to get one side to feel sorry for her when she gets in trouble. She most recently accused my husband of doing Cocaine with her. She called and told my entire family about this calling him a monster (she has hated him since @ 5th grade). I immediately had her and my husband tested by a hair follicle test (three times) and all three times, the test came back negative for any illicit drug use (on my husband's part at least-not hers). She insists that he tampered with the tests to make them come out negative- even though the hair was collected by the physician and sent off to a specialized lab. My family feels sorry for her and doesn't agree with our discipline of her (which is all the time because of the issues she causes for herself-which are extremely serious). They felt compelled to call Child Protective Services on her complaints of her dad. Her psychiatrist spoke directly with CPS and all agreed that her accusations/my families report of abuse was unwarranted and no further action was ever taken by CPS (largely due to her past behavior and recent drug test results). They actually never even contacted us- we heard of the report being made because they had contacted our therapist first (he let us know). My family is in denial of how serious her self-destructive behavior is and basically have disowned us. I grew up in a very loving Christian home and I now mourn the loss of a family that will have nothing to do with me because they can't accept the facts presented not by me, but by psychiatrists therapists, law enforcement, her schools and the rehab facility she has spent time at. The enemy is hard at work to destroy a gift that my Father gave me long ago- a strong, loving, Christian family and a jewel of a daughter. I have struggled with deep depression and have been seeing a Christian therapist myself to help me cope at times. My daughter can't be left alone, I can't trust her out in public and I am often compelled to check on her while she sleeps to make sure she is alive. When she is at school, I search her room for drugs- I've learned to look in the oddest places (you'd be surprised where kids' hide drugs). Please raise my family and my daughter foremost in your prayers. She is like so many other lost kids in our nation. I'm not willing to let her fall between the cracks and I'm not willing to loose her. Her name is Alexandria Joy, we call her Lexie. She is one of the true loves of my life- and God tells us that He never gives us more than we can handle, so he must think a lot about me and my family and I'm flattered, but I'd be ok if He could just kick the enemy in the butt and allow my family to get past this and start praying for God's will, not coddle my daughter every time she does something wrong instead. I can obviously go on and on. I have placed my family in God's hands, and I humbly ask for my brothers and sisters to do the same. Bless you all and thank you for your hearts and faithfulness. -Sue from Wisconsin

My Mom is not feeling good at all (she hasn't been for a few days now). She is having alot of pain in her stomach and side, and constantly has to keep a heating pad to help with the pain. She will not go to the doctor, she says that God will take care of it. I believe in all honesty she is afraid that they will tell her something that she does not want to know. So please keep her in your prayers. (We are staying with her and Dad tonight she has been wanting to see Nathaniel (she says he makes her feel better and younger :-).) We will see you tomorrow evening at church, she asked us to stay here and let them visit with Nathaniel in the morning.) Sincerely, Christina Reno-Johnson

Dec 21, 2007

NOW IM GOING TO WRITE IN ALL CAPS BECAUSE IM EXCITED!!!!!! MY AUNT JUST CALLED AND SAID THAT MY COUSINS BABY ISABELLA WENT TO UK THIS MORNING FOR SURGERY ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE TUMOR/CYST HAD SHRANK SO MUCH THAT IT WAS ALMOST GONE AND THERE WAS NO NEED FOR SURGERY. THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO TOOK THIS REQUEST TO HEART AND PRAYED FOR MY COUSINS BABY. SAMANTHA, MY AUNT ANITA SAID TO TELL YOU A SPECIAL THANK YOU THAT YOU MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE. (SAMANTHA AND MY AUNT WORK TOGETHER) MY AUNT AND UNCLE DO NOT GO TO CHURCH AND THIS HAS BEEN A HUGE MINISTERING TO THEM. SHE KNEW IT WAS NOT A COINCIDENCE THAT CYST WAS GONE. SHE GAVE GOD CREDIT FOR IT ALL ......AND THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH. THANKS SOOOO MUCH! ASENA

I would like you all to remember Doug Bryant in your prayers. He is at Hazard ARH with a gastrointestinal infection and possible bowel obstruction. It is so good to know that we can reach out to our brothers and sisters in Christ in times of need, and even greater to know that God hears every prayer.

UPDATE:
01/16/08

Brother Doug has developed post-op pneumonia. They have him on oxygen and antibiotics. He was doing fairly well yesterday and was sitting up, but today started having trouble breathing. We are also waiting on results from an ultrasound on his legs to rule out blood clot. Please continue to pray protection around him and healing for his body. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Thank you all.

UPDATE:
01/21/08
Just wanted to let everyone know that Doug Bryant is finally being released from the hospital either today or tomorrow. Please continue to remember him in your prayers. After they found the pneumonia, they also found that he had a blood clot in his lungs. He will go home on blood thinners. We need to band together and pray for all our pastors here in eastern Kentucky. We have seen a huge attack on our pastors recently.

To me, all this can mean is that Jesus is about to pour out his Holy Spirit on these mountains in a way that has never been seen before. Why else would the devil be trying so hard to take our churches apart one by one? We have all heard so much about a revival coming. And I believe that it is closer than ever. We have much work to do. Look at all of us. We have already started crossing the boundaries of doctrine to simply be brothers and sisters in Christ with one goal, to win souls to Him. We need to keep up this work, and keep having events that unify us, and sending emails to each other, and strengthening each other. I thank each and every one of you. May God continue to bless each of you as you grow in Him. I praise God for all He has done, and all He will do. Love you all, Loretta

Also remember Pastor James Madden who had open heart surgery yesterday in Lexington.

Thank you for your support and prayers.

Love In Him, Loretta Smith
Youth Team Leader, Solid Rock Fellowship Church
1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.

UPDATE
Monday, January 14, 2008

Results of surgery, Doug Bryant First, I'd like to give glory to God!! And then I want to say how much it means to know that we can reach out to our brothers and sisters in Christ, and great and powerful things happen with prayer. Doug had his surgery today. Several years ago, he was in a motorcycle wreck and was pretty badly injured. We all have a protective sort of muscular covering over our intestines that holds everything in place. The doctors think that the trauma from the wreck caused several tears in this covering, one of them about 4 inches long, and the bowel had looped out through that tear and began to get squeezed. So, all that had to be done was to put everything back in place and repair the tears. This is wonderful news!! He did not have to have any cutting on his intestines, which makes for a shorter recovery and less chance of post op infection!! Again, I can't thank you all enough for your love, support, and faith. Psalm 7:17 I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high. In Him, Loretta

Hey guys Just wanted to ask for prayer for my great niece. Josi. She has been diagnosed with RSV and she needs healing in her little body. Also my niece Jessie is in the hospital with stomach problems and severe migraines. She has battled with these headaches for about six years now and they have caused her to have to quit work (which she loved) and go on disability. She wants to be healed and have a life so badly so please pray for her complete healing.And pray for her dad (my brother Harold) and her mom (Pat) they are both under so much stress from all of the years of watching their child suffer. My brother is not saved and he does not have God to help him. In a way I think he blames God for not healing her by now. Please keep them both in your prayers. Pat is saved and is fighting a spiritual battle for her family and she needs her arms lifted up in prayer as well. My dad has also been under attack with stomach problems and needs to be healed as well. Thanks so much for all of your prayers. Leshia

I would like everyone to pray for my office. A man that was our Juvenile Specialist (his name is Bill) was diagnosed with brain and lung cancer about 6 months ago. He had chemo and radiation and that didn't really help. He is in the hospital with pneumonia and went into a coma yesterday. They don't think he's going to make it. Just pray for peace and comfort for my office because they are really upset about it (he got sick shortly after I started working here, so I don't really know him). Thanks, Ashley
Ashley

UPDATE
01/14/08

I would like everyone to pray for my office. The co-worker that had cancer that I sent a prayer request on last week, died over the weekend. Pray not only for our office, but for his family as well. His name was Bill Clemons and he was from Breathitt County. Thanks Ashley

I just got an update on Sue Vance. Last night she was moved to ICU. Her blood pressure and vitals bottomed out when they were trying to give her some medication. She is in a great deal of pain. She also has significant swelling that the doctors are very concerned about. For those of you who do not know, Sue had strep throat and it went to her joints and is now in her blood stream. It has affected her liver and kidneys. They seem to think that her heart is okay but will do further tests to make sure. This infection has basically poisoned her system and she is septic. Sue is very sick and is in need of diligent prayer.
Kim

Eric Smith had a pretty severe seizure yesterday (1-7-08) and they are having to take him to Lexington today for tests. The side effects for the some of the medicines are very severe, please pray for this family. Also, a friend of mine from Dry Ridge is at the hospital, her name is Ruth, they think she may have had a small stroke, so pray for her. Lexie

Hey Everybody. One of my worker's in our senior homecare program is asking for some prayer for her father who is struggling with cancer. Praise the Lord the tumor has shrunk, but now we found out today that his blood palettes are extremely low; the doctor's say this is a very dangerous situation and the slightest cut could easily cause him to bleed to death. He is soon facing an emergency blood transfusion and needs your prayers to get through the weekend. His name is Mason Foster and his worried daughters name is Sherry Matthews. Please stop now at this moment and pray for them and then ask the church to pray for them when you meet this weekend.

Thanks! Many blessings to each of you.

Robert & Debra.

"Many persons have the wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy cause." Helen Keller

Please pray for Dalton Hurley.
He's in first grade and has been having problems keeping his protein levels down.

Also pray for his Dad, Nan & Gpa.

12/16/07

Will you please pray for my friend Tonya and her 5 children. Friday night her husband Eric (he is a Huntsville Police Officer) and another officer responded to a car accident. When Eric and the other officer went to arrest one of the drivers for DUI the man pulled a gun an shot Eric in the head. Eric was taken to the hospital and operated on. He passed away Saturday morning. Eric was 36 years old. I have known Erica and Tonya for 14 years. All Eric ever wanted was to be a police officer. In January he would have been with the department for 3 years. In his 3 years he had become a decorated officer. He was a great friend to everyone and wonderful with children. Please keep Tonya and the children in your prayers. My mind can not begin to understand what she is going through. To loose your husband and for 5 children to loose their father right before Christmas. I know that my heart is past broke and completely shattered right now. For something so senseless and a drunks lapse in judegement to cause such heartache. Here is the link for the Fallen Officers memorial. http://www.odmp.org/officer/19097-police-officer-william-eric-freeman Thanks Donna

As many of your already know my son’s (Colton) best friend Robbie has recently been diagnosed with Leukemia.

Robbie is 9 years and in the 4th grade at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School. His prognosis was very poor especially in the begging. We had been a little more optimistic until this week. Below is an update on his condition and a request for prayers. Robbie praying.

Once again, we are desperately seeking prayers for Robbie. He was suppose to begin his 5 day treatment yesterday in Lexington. As many of you know his ANC have been very low. This number is used to determine a leukemia patients ability to fight infection and the body’s ability to accept chemotherapy. ANCs vary from zero to in the thousands with a normal range of 1800-7000. Anything below 500 is severe. Robbie’s is now in the single digits. His treatments have been discontinued until his condition improves. He’s weak and tired; he has no appetite and when he does it’s quickly followed by nausea. A few weeks ago Robbie weighed 96 pounds; yesterday he weighed 72 lbs.

I know many of you are already praying and we must continue to be diligent in those prayers. We’re asking every person and every church to take time this Sunday, December 16th between 11 am and noon and say a special prayer for Robbie. It’s essential for Robbie to resume his treatments as soon as possible. His numbers will be checked again on Monday.

I have a God who works miracles and that’s what I’m asking for this Christmas. I’m blessed with three healthy children, to ask for anything more would merely be selfish.

Remember to not only pray for Robbie but his entire family; they are very discouraged. Brady (Robbie’s brother) is currently out of school in order to protect Robbie from any infections that he might bring home. They can’t have any visitors until Robbie improves.

Please send this prayer request to everyone. Ask your church to say a special prayer on Sunday for this little boy and his family. I know it helps to put a face with prayer request, here are a couple of pictures that were taken about a month ago when Robbie was doing better. Robbie and Colton at church a few weeks ago.

Celesta J Riffe
Project Associate
GEAR UP Kentucky

UPDATE
01/17/08

Peggy, Robbie's mom, just called and asked for prayers. Robbie has an infection and is on his way to UK (Wednesday, January 16 3:00pm). His ANC count still hasn't come up so we knew that he was at an incredible risk for infection. I went with Robbie for his treatment on Monday. He had to have yet another blood transfusion. He's such a trooper, facing his nurses with a smile and telling them to "fill it up, this time" while they prepped his unit of blood. Today though, he was crying in the background --afraid and not wanting to go to the hospital. Robbie knows and understands everything about his condition including his treatment plan and the fact that if he's hospitalized at anytime with a low ANC count, he cannot be discharged until his count reaches 500. His ANC count on Monday was 42.

My heart aches for Robbie who was hoping it would snow Thursday; he's never had snow cream so I promised to make him some. He wants to learn division, go to Sunday school, play with Hope (his dog) and see Water Horse. Yet I complain about driving in the snow, the kids having homework and the kids playing with the dog rather than doing their chores.

Sometimes we get so caught up in life that we don't recognize the blessings God has given to us.

Pray for Robbie's parents too. They are very discouraged, on Monday while I stayed with Robbie during his treatment and transfusion, Brady (his little brother) went across the clinic to see an optometrist. Brady will need at least two operations to correct his eye, including surgery on his eye lid and the muscles of the eye.

I want to thank all of you for your prayers and kindness. The week before Christmas the road to Robbie's house was bogged down from rain, turning their dirt road into a mud bog. Hoping to encourage Robbie to eat, a friend brought Robbie some goodies. The road was so swampy, the small car couldn't get up the hill. Robert and Peggy decided that since so many folks along with Martha Jane Potter Elementary and West Whitesburg Elementary had bought so much for Robbie and Brady, they would take part of the Christmas money they had put back and buy gravel. They patched the road up, but knew it was only a short term fix. But God knows our needs and who can provide them. A contractor showed up last week, with a load of gravel "just wanting to help out." Many thanks to whoever made a way for this to happen.

Monday, we left UK very discouraged. Robbie's next treatment is scheduled for January 21st. It's a 3 day, high intensity, experimental treatment. However, his ANC count has to be at least 750 before they will begin this regimen. His doctor seemed to think that Robbie is a few weeks away to reaching that number. Therefore, Robbie will have to remain isolated until his finishes the three day treatment. I dropped Robbie off late Monday night, a little while later Peggy called to tell me how Robbie's spirits were lifted with 3 cards he received in the mail. His excitement was contagious. "Three cards from TEXAS, and not just the same place in Texas, but there are people from three different places in Texas praying for me," he explained. Again, God knows what we need, when we need it and who can provide it.

I told Peggy that I worried about the expense of the many trips they had to make to Lexington. She assured me that God was providing, not only had someone sent them a gas card but one of the local gas stations filled her tank and sent her on her way, insisting she didn't owe anything. As Peggy relates these stories to me, she says she's amazed not only at the many people who are praying but of the kindness of strangers. She insists that their family doesn't know who is responsible for the many "random acts of kindness" --but it certainly demonstrates that the spirit of Christianity prevails in America!

Celesta J Riffe

Here is update on Pastor. Bea said that the test showed that he would need surgery to fix a damaged valve. He wants to have this done as soon as possible. So they are going to do a heart cath on him today to make sure there is no blockages, then they will schedule him for the surgery. So please pray for him. Thanks Gus

Welsey's grandmother has been sick for sometime. At Thanksgiving she was eating, alert, participating in the family conversation and just like life.......today she doesnt know anyone and they sent her home from the hospital,,pretty much to die. She has cancer that has spread all over her body and had refused treatment several times. I just ask that you guys would lift wesley, his dad and the entire family up for strength. They've not had much loss in the family and it's a terrible thing to deal with as we all know. thanks so much and I love you ALL!!! Asena

UPDATE
12/14/07

Wes just got the phone call.....they're saying his grandmother only has a few mintues.....i dont know how they know this but theres nurses there and theyve been monitoring her 24/7,,,so I assume they KNOW!!! He did get a chance to talk to her on the phone last night and she told him she loved him,,,it meant alot to him.

My mom called and asked me to pray for a neighbors son. She doesn't know these people well and didn't even know his name but God does. She said the lady told my dad that her son had something with his heart and they didn't know if he would make it or not. So just ask the Lord to move in his situation because God knows. Thanks Visa

I have a prayer request. Haley's great grandmother Lottie Patterson is very ill. She is 92 (I think). The family has been told that she will not survive. She is a Christian. Most of her family need God. Please pray for them.

Makenzie Foley, who is a preschool student at West Knox, has just been diagnosed with cancer. At this time we believe that the cancer is in her throat, stomach, lympnoids, and possibly her liver. She is currently in UK hospital.

This morning (12-6-07) the doctors will be doing some biopsies. Makenzie will be sedated for 3 days and then begin Chemotherapy. As parents, we can only imagine what the family is going through. One of the greatest gifts we can give Makenzie is our prayers. Please add her name to any of your church prayer lists.

Mrs. Becky, Mrs. Amy and the preschool staff

Please stop what you are doing and pray for Bonnie Thompson. She works in our medical records here at the nursing home and her 16 year old daughter has just been killed in a car accident. Denise Adams

Guys this is a request for my cousin Andy Dean, please pray for him. Thanks Gus

Please stop what you are doing and pray for Tabitha Hanlon. She is having extreme back pain, and really needs our pray. Thanks Gus

Please pray for Ronnie, his feet & legs are swollen again.

Please pray for Gary and Cindy Hogan. Click here to find out more!

As you know I have the greatest faith in the prayers of this group who have helped me so much in the past. I would now like to ask their prayers for the following. My nephew needs urgently to sell/lease a large premises. So may I ask for their help. Will keep you up to date. Regards Charlotte

Please pray for Stephanie Morgan. She is a therapist here at the nursing home and has been diagnosed with a bladder disease. She is having to take a drug that has some of the same effects as chemo and is having to take a treatment every Monday that really has some rough effects on her. She has asked that our church please pray for her. She is a Christian and knows that God will take her through this, but these treatments are really working on her. Denise

Josh Holland from First Baptist had a test done on his heart because of the incident where he passed out a while back. They put him on a tilt table and he ended up blacking out so they think something is wrong with his heart. Everyone keep him in your Prayers. Thanks -Nathan

I have two prayer requests:

1. One of my very good friends from high school had been having some problems...she kept passing out and then vomitting while passed out. She went to the doctor and they told her that she either had a brain tumor or something wrong with her heart. So she went to a specialist and they told her somewhat good news...she didn't have a brain tumor, but she did have something going on with one of her heart valves. They put her on some kind of medicine, I believe it is blood pressure medicine. She is really scared and doesn't really understand what is going on. She's only 24. So please pray for peace/comfort for her.

2. There was a baby born into Jade's Step-father's family. They took him a few months early due to complications his mother was having. They have him in the hospital at UK. Last I heard, they had an IV in his head and a feeding tube in him. We're getting mixed reports on how he's actually doing, so we're going to stop by and see him on our way to the football game tonight. Please pray that God will touch this baby...it may be what wins over his parents to the Lord. His name is Blaine.

Thanks, Ashley

I have a friend here at work who is concerned that her son, Connor (I think he is 3) may have cystic fibrosis. It is an illness that effects the lungs and the absorption of food in the stomach and pancreas. The usually keep lung infections and have difficulty breathing. Life expectancy in children with cystic fibrosis in the past does not exceed elementary school. I know that God can do all things and I promised my friend that I would pray for him and put him on our list.
Thanks! Samantha Lewis,

Everyone, please keep my dad in your prayers tomorrow(11/19/07). He is having surgery (he has a hernia). He's supposed to be at the hospital around 11 and his surgery will be sometime after that. So just pray that everything goes well. Thanks Ashley

UPDATE:
I just wanted everyone to know that Dad came out of surgery and everything went well. Please pray that he has a quick recovery!! Thanks Ashley

Please pray for Eli Stidham, the chest pains that were bothering him have flared up again.

Aaron has the strep throat . He was sick last night with fever and this morning we took him to DR . so pleas pray for him and us . God Bless.

Please pray for Allision Hanlon, she is having trouble breathing.

Gus

1) I just talked to Russell and he said they are discharging Baylor Hignite from the hospital, we still need to pray for him.

2) Braxton Robinson is still in the hospital please pray for him and his mom and dad, it is not easy having a child in the hospital.

3) Please pray for Cassie, pray that she will have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

Thanks Gus

Please pray for Joan and her family.
Pray that her grandson gets better grades.

My son Adrian has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. He is getting chemotherapy right now and will be getting radiation therapy soon. Please pray for his recovery. Please pray for a new office staff, and my ability to work, and our financial health. I am believing the Lord for healing. Amelia Anne

UPDATE
12/30/07

Thank you for your prayers for Adrian. He has finished chemo and we are leaving Tuesday to go to St. Jude for radiation. Blessings, Amelia Anne

Update
02/04/08

St. Jude was so pleased with Adrian's progress that they stopped at 10 instead of 17 radiations. He has gone back to school and I have gone back to work. Praise the Lord! Please keep us in your prayers. Amelia Anne

Please pray for Rebekah... she has a virus.

Please send out a prayer request for Tahnee Evans, she is currently in the hospital having premature contractions; she is only at 30 weeks in her pregnancy.

Please pray for Ron Robertson he is having trouble getting rid of some fluid. Thanks Gus

UPDATE:
01/21/08
I spoke to Russell this morning and he told me that Ron Robertson had made it through the procedure to clean out his lungs just fine. Praise the Lord!! Please continue to lift Ron up to the Lord. Thanks Gus

Please pray for Christina. Thanks Gus

UPDATE:
11/30/07
I just wanted to write you and maybe you can pass it on to everyone else. Although I am still having quite a time physically right now, I want to thank you all for your prayers and I am hoping and praying that I will be able to come this weekend to church and the dinner. Thank You all and we truly feel we have found our home with the church and our brothers and sisters in Christ. Sincerely, Christina

>>>>>
I just wanted to pass on a prayer request since I have to work tomorrow and won't make it to church. Christina went to the doctor yesterday and was sent for a cat scan. They wanted to put her in the hospital because she has about 1/2 of her left lung, her stomach and heart being compressed because of fluid that has gathered. She refuses to go because Nathaniel will not stay anywhere without her. So she is going to rely on God and Lasix to get that fluid off. Please remember to pray for her this weekend until she goes back Monday to see if it is going to have to be removed with a giant needle. Thank You all, Randy

UPDATE:
11-14-07

Christi is doing better than she was before, still having a lot of pain and shortness of breath. She will not go back to the doctor because she said through God's hand with the help of lasix (120-160mgs daily) she will get better. Nathaniel won't leave her side so she and he are staying with her parents so they can help right now. Please continue to pray for her as we all know prayers get answered we just need to have faith and patience in Him. Thanks, Randy

Please have everyone start praying for Mouse. They had him at the ER on the 7th.
He has a place that has swelled up on his chest and they’re not sure what it is. Denise Adams

I have a few prayer requests. 1) They have told Kristin Madden that her knee will require surgery again. They have scheduled it for Dec. 17. Please pray for her. 2) Pray for Earline's daughter in law Tonya. 3) Remember to pray for Lexie as she recovers. Thanks Gus

Please send this prayer request for me. Lisa Weist (my principal) is really having a difficult time and needs all of our prayers. The medications that the doctors have given her mother for the cancer is causing problems. Now her father has become ill(I'm not exactly sure what the problem is) and needs Lisa to care for him as well. Lisa is strong but she is carrying a heavy load right now and as many of us know, satan will use this to make it difficult for her to see God's light at the end of the tunnel. Please continue to pray for her and her family. Also, the car's salesman that Randall bought a car from yesterday is suffering from skin cancer. Let's pray for him as well. His name is Jeff. Theresa

Please pray for my husband Bob and I. We are having a lot of marital problems! We were going to marriage counseling, which seemed to help me cope, but did nothing to change the credit card addictions and compusive lying. My husband has gotten us into so much debt, I don't know what to do any more. I asked him not to come home on Friday, until he could take care of his problems, get some professional help. But he came home anyway. He said that we could work this out, but then I caught him in several lies during the day on Saturday, and he is still lying about other credit cards debts that he has hidden somewhere else. I love my husband, but I am emotionally and financially exhausted. I really don't know what to do anymore. Anne

Please pray for my father in law, he was hit by a bravada while checking something on his semi off the side of the road. He is now paralyzed and still unable to eat or drink anything on his own. He is left with some broken ribs, broken pelvis and broken arm. He had swelling and bleeding on the brain but that has all resolved its self. My husband flew out from Italy and his main concern for his dad is his living situation. God has already sent us to an organization called Rebuild Together run by a man named Dayton. My contacting him was nothing short of a miracle. They are now running short on funds and are almost finished. My husbands time there is short as he must return to complete his obligation with the Navy. He dose not want to leave without everything being completed for his dad, so when he is able to return home he has one that is able to accomdate his needs. Now this past Wed his brother had a massive heart attack. The man that was hit by the car is named JACK and his brother that had the heart attack is named EGER. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL Donna

UPDATE
12/31/07

UPDATE ON JACK & EGER A few days after I wrote Eger was taken off life support and passed on. As of last week JACK my husbands father that was hit by the Bravada is going to be released from the hospital on 16JAN08. He is paralyzed but doing great. He eats and drinks on his own and is learning how to get into and out of a car. My husband got an extension of a few days from the NAvy and was able to get the house done for him. The Rebuild together got an awesome donation due to seeing what they were doing for my father-in-law. THANK YOU GOD Donna

The principal at my school (Lisa Weist) found out yesterday that a mass that was taken out of her mother's lung was cancer. The doctors removed the part of the lung with the cancer, but I wasn't told if all the cancer was gotten. Ms. Weist is a strong christian woman but this is a tough time for her as it would be for any one. Regardless of her circumstances I always see her find a way to give God glory. Please pray for the strength she needs to get through this and her mother's healing. Theresa Haney

PLEASE PUT REBECCA LAYNE ON YOUR PRAYER LISTS. HER GENERAL PHYSICIAN HAS FOUND A LUMP IN HER BREAST & HAS PERFORMED TESTS & DOES NOT LIKE WHAT HE HAS FOUND. HE IS NOW SENDING HER TO A SPECIALIST. THIS IS A VERY GODLY WOMAN AND HAS HELPED BARRY & MYSELF TREMENDOUSLY IN OUR FAITH AND IS A DEAR FRIEND. PLEASE PRAY THAT ALL OF OUR PRAYS FOR HER WILL BE BOUND TOGETHER AND BE A SWEET AROMA BEFORE GOD. THANKS P-NUT

Danny's brother got in a wreck tonight and his seizures will not stop. They are going to ship him to UT. This is the same brother that was hurt a few months ago. Please pray for him he was drinking and pulled out in front of a car that had children in it. They are not injured. Love, Susan

Please pray for the boy who was hurt in the PCC football game on November 2nd.

I would like for everyone to please pray for Jade. Either this Saturday or next, he is taking the PRAXIS. He has to pass this before he can student teach next semester and graduate in May. He has to take 2 sections, so pray that he passes both on the first try!!! Thanks Ashley

Please pray that Fred get good grades in school and that he stays out of trouble.

Please pray that Haley doesn't stress too much about her grades.

Please pray for Mark Stone, he is having surgery this Friday.

Please pray for Lexie Centers, she has been put in the hospital. Pastor said it was her Gall Bladder, so please pray for her.

Please pray for Blayor Hignite, this is Tammy's new baby, bronchitis and they are saying his heart is enlarged. If he does not get better in a couple of days they will have to put him in the hospital.

Thanks Gus

Please pray for Christina.
This past weekend we were out of town for our anniv. and we ate at a Chinese place and she has been having stomach problems and dizziness ever since so if you could remember her in your prayers we would certainly appreciate it. Thanks, Randy

Please pray for Evelyn Fugate. She recently had open heart surgery, and an infection has set up. Please pray that God will heal her. Thanks Gus

Pray for Madelyn Egan, Age6.
http://www.madelynegan.homestead.com/

Please pray for Thelma Stollings, she had a very bad fall and is in the hospital.

UPDATE:
102607
The request I sent out earlier for Thelma Stollings is very important they have told her family that the next 24 to 48 hours are very important, so please pray for her.

UPDATE:
102707
This is an update on Thelma Stollings- she is responding but is not out of the woods. Please continue to pray for her. Thanks Gus

Also pray for Ezra and Ketura Knight, these are Russell and Norma's grandchildren, they are very sick. Thanks Gus

UPDATE:
102907

I just heard from Russell, he said that Thelma Stollings had taken a turn for the worse, please pray for her that God will heal her. Also he told me that Ezra had not improved, Ezra was at the doctor today and they said if he had not improved by Wednesday they would put him in the hospital, so please pray for him. Thanks Gus

UPDATE:
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Subject: Thelma Stollings
I just talked to Vanessa Campbell and here is the latest on her mom.

Thelma now has pneumonia, running a fever, all her ribs are broke, cracked skull, labored breathing and she is non-responsive. The family has told the doctors no life support. Vanessa is sending Zack back to school tomorrow and asks that his teacher help him make up his work. She asked that we all keep her and her family in our prayers. Debbie

I would like for the church to say a prayer for Barb Smith she was in an accident last night and has a fracture in her neck. This is a very serious fracture that could be life threatening. Barb is a christian that works as a nurse at ARH and I feel that we need to pray for her and her family that she will healed with not adverse effects. Sam

UPDATE:
10/27/07

I just had an update on Barb and she was just released from UK and all she has is a cervical collar to wear. This goes to further prove that our God is still in the healing business and is all powerful. Thank each and everyone for the prayers and continue to pray for our sick because God can do anything. Sam

Please pray for me... my asthma is acting up.

Also, pray for my FIL, he's in the midst of retiring. Pray that he will be able to enjoyLisa

Please remember John Turner and his family right now they are in possible danger and maybe evacuation due to the fires right in back of their house. Denise called last night at 10:30 for us to pray for them. She was very scared and she said the smoke was making her sick. God Bless all of you today Lou

Pray for Mrs. H. She has a very unruly class this year and needs prayer that the kids will calm down and listen.

Please pray for Kelly Caudill age 23 she has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and it is cancerous. The family also needs your prayers. Thank you very much. Love, Freda

Nathan Lyttle has asked us to pray for Josh Holland, he passed out yesterday (10/19) and is at ARH. They are saying it could be his heart. Thanks Gus

Please pray for Tiffany Singleton and family her dad Virgil just died.

Please pray for Daniel and Jaime, they both have opportunities for jobsand want us to pray that everything goes the way God wants it to. Thanks Gus

Please pray for MRSA to be eliminated.

Read about MRSA:
http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=251&z=1

Please pray for Russell Napier and Norma. They are fighting the sore throat. Thanks Gus

I just found out one of my students I had last year got hurt last night. All I know is that something fell on him and cut off his toe and part of his foot. I am not really sure of the details. I was told they flew him out and surgery will be today. Please pray for him. He is 6 years old. His name is A.J. Thanks,Davida

Please pray Pastor Dad. His name is Elmer Madden, he has to go to Lexington tomorrow for a procedure to fix a blockage. Thanks Gus

Please pray for the family and friends of 12 year old Cortney Gross.
She passed away last week from injuries suffered in a motorcyle accident
that happened on October 8th.

Please, please, please pray for Tenaya, a 19 yr. old who is a diabetic and is in the hospital. Her blood is filled with acid ( not the drug), has a bladder infection, gull stones, sever headaches, hasn't been able to eat or drink since 9/27, and because of everything wrong with her, they can not control her blood sugar levels which are falling and raising to dangerous levels. She knows the Lord and believes in His healing power. Thank-you so much, Carla

Please for my granddaughter who will be having surgery on Wednesday, October 3, for a cleft lip, which she was born with. She is 32 months old and weighs 9'1".

Please pray for healing for Susan Watts... she had her gall bladder removed this week.

My husband's health, he is a diabetic, his blood sugar level aren't good. Now his potastium is to high. I'd like to thank God for a save trib to Amherst , Ohio to visit my daughter and family. For all the blessing He has given me. I pray to move closer to my family soon. JANICE

PLease pray for me.
I am having blatter problems. Its very paionful. Thanks
Mrs. Grimes

pray please!! for my family
1 my father in law frank in a nursing home
2 my mother in law in the hospital
3 my aunt a speedy recovery from her surgery
4 my brother in law find peace with his wife
5 my husband find a job hes been unemployed a long time now
6 ease my litle one lee's mind
7 help mike live after his surgery
8 guide mary to a life of her own
9 god please help me find a new job befor the bank takes our home and all 10 of us are homeless

praise report my mom was in a nursing home for months unable to walk or talk doe to brain tumor surgery number 5 she can't walk yet but she talks some. She is back home now with a live in nurse thank you for your prayers J. Touby

Please pray for my husband Bob. Found out today he has prostate cancer.
Thank you
Mrs. Grimes

Dear friends in GOD my father pass away last night,please prair for his soul, the fam left behind ............thank you God, make me strong please.....amen. Bahtiar27

My husband (60 yrs old) has been unemployed for 10 months. We had savings we felt sure would see us through to the next job, but they are nearly gone. Several times we thought he was hired, only to be disappointed. Please keep us, and all those who need work, in your prayers. God Bless you.
Karen W.
06/24/07

Good Morning, I would like you to prayer for the following persons in my family cirlcle. My father Horace Gill, who was diagnose of prospate cancer recently please prolong his life and don't let the cancer be that advance please let he live for at least a decade or more please let him travel the worl before god takes him. Please prayer for my mum Melrose Gill who recently had a nervous breakdown due to the death of her brother who was ailing from cancer of the colon and die. The funeral is today(7/2/07), please let her be strong and be in remission for a long time. Please prayer. Prayer for my sister Rondell Gill who is also has a mental problem and is unable to find steady work please let her find happiness and a job that isn't too much pressure. Please prayer for my sister Anthea Gill let her find a job she is out of work. Please prayer for my boyfriend Randy Williams he has had a hard life, please let him enjoy his life, please prayer for me Carrie i want to succeed in my career and family life. Please protect all of us and bless us thanks Carrie gILL

Plase pray for my right knee ,i have a lot of pain.The doctors say that it is arthritis in the knee.
It is turning my foot to the side.

Ramona

My Mom has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. We want to keep her here at home as long as we can. We all need your prayers that the Lords Will be done and that we will all have the strength and patience to make it through this. Thank You and May Gods Blessings abound. The Stanley Family

Trust GOD one day at a time , I pray for the needs of my church and than I always ask GOD to be with those who have needs but I don’t know what those needs are and I feel GOD hears, it may take a while to receive an answer but we need to just TRUST GOD ONE DAY AT A TIME do I get an AMEN

Sharon Levan

Pray for the salvation fo this list of people from Bangalore-karnataka state- India 1) Shehi-also financial need 2) Seun- 3) Ronke-financial need 4) Isaac kilanko –55 yrs- financial need 5) NESAMANI DEVARAJ- 69 years-healing 6) Maxley wilkins 7) Samara wilkins 8) Glory wilkins 9) Elisha wilkins 10) Roland maben 11) Raksha maben 12) Sadegh arshadi-salvation & spiritual healing 13) Keramat arshadi 14) Bernard Stanley 15) Vincent 16) Oswald- mental healing 17) Manohar & family- mental healing 18) Naveen & family 19) Paul Richardson & family 20) Nickelson & family 21) Irene & family 22) Hudson & family 23) D.ARTHUR ISAAC- FINANCIAL NEED 24) XAVIER –TO CLEAR 50000RS DEBT 25) 25) CHARLES & FAMILY SALVATION 26) samraj & family 27) Samson & family 28) Ezekiel & family 29) Joshua 30) Jonathan archard 31) Regina- healing of leg THANK U Anil K.

My son had a serious depression ,and need to find work, and would appreciate help.Am sure that the Good Lord will help. also better hearing for myself.
Armande

please pray for my husband who has to have a biopsey for prospate cancer.

Yes! I need a pray for a friend that is dieing of cancer from her head to here toes, now its in her kidneys, i talk to the guardian angels to help her out too.I;m going to the hospital this morning about 10;30 or so.She is vicki hannentt shes only 48,and she is a grandmother of my grandson too!And poor little jerid wants is nanna home.Hes only 2 but will tuen 3 in july 31,07.I need a pray to ask to heal her of this cancer that has taken her hole body over. Please help us. amen. cindy

Praise the Lord. My husband had mitral valve repair surgery. Last week we went for another check for what we thought was going to be progress. But doc said the echocardiogram shows leakage. We have to go Tuesday May 15 for a TEE test which goes down the esophagus to get a better view of his heart and look at the valves. My pray is that the Lord heal my husband before the test and say the earlier test was wrong. I'm looking for God to do something that would be hard for man but easy Him. My husband has been in pain since 2002 and I'm looking for complete healing for that also. In the name of Jesus be blessed Sister in Christ Viola

Please pray my Mother's eyesight gets better. The doctors say they can't do anything else, but I know the Great Physician, My Lord Jesus Christ." I believe I believe" He has never lied to us His word said ask and you will receive, now I'm asking you to believe with me. He has answered so many prayers for me it's to late for anyone to tell me He isn't REAL May God bless
Zona

Once again I am requesting prayers - this time for a very dear friend who is having surgery on Friday in the Philippines. It is cancer but unfortunately he has problems with his heart, so please pray that everything will go well for him. I have such faith in the prayers of this group. I am sure you may have heard of the little girl of 3 years who was abducted in Portugal 6 days ago. Right across Europe prayers are being said for her safe return. Please keep the prayers going as only the Good Lord can help. She is an English child and her poor parents are going through such a terrible time. They were in Portugal on holiday. I know that God will answer us if we keep asking. Regards and God Bless Charlotte

Please pray for our nation's schools. Pray there is an end to violence in our schools.

Please pray that the leaders of the Perry County School Board take action soon to start building a new
Dennis Wooton Elementary/Middle School. Our school is the only one in the county that doesn't have a seventh and eighth grade. The parents love this school and want their children to continue through eighth grade there. Lisa

Please pray that my relationship with my life companion be restored. There has been a devasting situation that has just about ruined my relationship with him and his grown daughter. My jealousy has formed a great rift and envy on my part has destroyed a great part of this life together. I pray also for forgiveness because of this. I am torn apart and now so are they both. Lorraine

Please pray for me to recover with success from endometrial cancer. I love to crochet and want to continue to be healthy. Margaret

Please pray for Michelle. She has cancer and her family has taken her home from the hospital.
Doctors have given her very little time to live. Please pray for a miracle for this lady... she is married and has a little boy who is five years old.

UPDATE:
04/22/07

Michelle is with the Lord. Please continue to pray for her family.

FOR MY BROTHER RAUL. HE LOSS HIS WIFE FEB 6.2007 TO CANCER IN HER BREAST AND IT SPEND TO HER BRAIN. SHE LEFT BEHIND 6 CHILDREN. I PRAY THAT THE GOOD LORD WILL SUSTAIN HIM AND HIS CHILDREN THOUGH THE HARD TIME IN THEIR LIFE'S. HE ALWAYS STOOD BY LORRAINE'S SIDE IN THE HOSPITAL WITH HER IN AND OUT OF HER TREATMENTS AND ALTHOUGH THE TIME SHE BATTLE THE EVIL THING MANY PEOPLE GET UP AND LIVE BECAUSE OF THE OVER BARRING TOLL THAT IT TAKES ON ALL INVOLVED BUT I PRAISE GOD FOR THE LOVE THAT MY BROTHER HAD FOR HIS WIFE IT WAS TRULY A LOVE SENT FROM OUR HEAVENLY FATHER AND KNOW ONE ELSE. PLEASE CONTINUE TO KEEP HIM AND HIS FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYER. FINANCIALLY IS HAS TAKEN A BIG TOLL ON HIM AND HIS FAMILY WHEN HE ASKED FOR HER DEATH BENEFITS FROM WORK SHE WAS SHORT 20 HOURS THEY SAID SO SHE WAS NOT ENTITLED TO RECEIVE HER 15 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR HER DEATH BENEFITS DO TO THE FACT THAT FOOD FOR LESS SAID SHE WAS OUT FOR 6 MONTHS AND THEY DIDN'T TAKE IN TO CONSIDERATION THAT SHE RETURNED FOR 2 WEEKS IN DECEMBER AND THEN WAS HOSPITALIZED AND IN AND OUT UNTIL SHE PASSED WILL I GUESS THEY FELT THEY HAD THE RIGHT TO KEEP HER MONEY. PLEASE PRAY FOR US . IS THEIR ANY PLACES THAT CAN HELP THIS FAMILY. IN THE CITY OF PALMDALE CA 93591 THANK YOU SO MUCH ANITA

Please pray for my 16 year old daughter, Mari, who is 5 months pregnant. Her 18 year old boyfriend is agnostic, bipolar, lies, steals and has threatened to take my daughter and the baby to live with him at his mom's house when the baby is born. Please pray that God would give my daughter the strength to see the truth about this boy and that she would renew her relationship with the Lord. Please pray also that God would release her from this ungodly relationship and put a hedge of protection around both Mari and the baby. Thank you.

Laurie

Please put Lynn on your prayer list. He had a place that was growing on the side of his head. He didn't think it was anything serious so it took a while for us to convince him to go to the doctor. They did a biopsy and our fears were confirmed. It is melanoma. He has to go to Lexington next Wednesday. They are sending him to the same doctor that did my mastectomy. Please pray that it hasn't spread. We already know that he will have to have surgery and possibly chemo. ReDonna

Once more I am requesting prayers for my nephew. He has an interview this week for a job he would just love to get. Please pray that if it is for his good he will get it. Charlotte

UPDATE:
03/29/07

Dear Lisa: Please let the group know that their prayers really work. My nephew had his second interview plus presentation this morning. He felt good afterwards and he was told that he would hear in about a week's time and less than an hour later was informed that he had the position. May God bless you and all in the goup. Thank you one and all for your prayers. I will keep each of you in my prayers. You are wonderful and I sincerely hope the Lord blesses each one of you. Charlotte

Please pray for my husband who has a renal cyst and for my son who is seeking admission for MBA in a very good institute, viz. the Indian Institute of Management. I am having a lot of financial problems as my husband is unemployed. I know the Lord has his own time and plan for us so I request special prayers. I am also a highly diabetic person and I often get boils on my legs. Love and prayers Emma

My name is Sarah Stinton. After losing vision in my right eye on January 18, 2007, I was sent to several doctors for numerous tests. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on February 20, 2007, just five days before my 20th birthday. Although this has been one of the greatest challenges I have ever been faced with and one of the hardest realities I have ever had to accept, I am trying my best to stay strong and positive. I have an amazing support group of friends and family that have been such a blessing to me. In addition, I would like to ask that you pray for me. The doctor's are optimistic about my prognosis since I was diagnosed so soon, so young. I ask that you please keep my family and I in your prayers. Please pray that I stay strong, that I fully recover from my current difficulties and I go into remission and do not relapse. I also would like to ask that you pray that science will bring us to a cure for Multiple Sclerosis soon. Thank you so much. God Bless, Amen.

Please pray for my Daughter-In-Law who is in her 22 week of pregnancy. Early in the pregnancy they sewed her cervix closed as she has problems carrying a baby. Last week when she went to the doctor, they found that a couple of the stitches had pulled loose. They are taking her to surgery today at noon to do a rescue cerclage (stitching) Please pray that this will work and baby McCoy will stay put until the 38th week in which they will do a caesarian to bring him or her into the world. Carolyn

UPDATE
(10/1/07)

update The request for my daughter inlaw to reach the 38th week of pregnancy. She did make it but had to be on bedrest for 17 weeks. Baby was born June 4th and weighed 5'15". She has a cleft lip and palate. She is having surgery this week to correct the lip. When she is around 10 months olds they will repair the palate. We thank God for her and that the problem she has can be corrected. Carolyn

Please pray for my family. My Mother will likely pass on to Heaven this weekend from a terrible brain tumor. The end is near, as she is not responding, and her breathing has changed over the past several hours. She is at home as she wanted. This is very difficult for us. I am a nurse, so have been caring for her, along with hospice. She and my Daddy have been together, counting dating time, for fifty years. She very much loves Jesus and is ready to go, even though we are not ready to lose her. We will not try to hold her back. Please just keep us in your prayers. Thank you so much. - Cindy

I have great faith in the prayers of this wonderful group. Can I please ask them once again to pray for my nephew on Monday next. He has a difficult meeting with the local planning authorities. Please pray that everything will go well. Charlotte

I am having back surgery next Friday the 16th.Please remember me in prayer.God Bless you.

Mary Taylor

My Father in Heaven please hear my prayers. I humbly ask of you could guide my wife back to me. We are divorced for a little over two weeks. I still love and miss her very much. We made a number of mistakes together and I ask your forgiveness through Jesus Christ. There was never any abuse of violence in our marriage. Instead of turning to The Holy Divine Trinity we turned to 3rd party persons that just added and antagonized our situation. If it is Your will to reunite us again please Lord protect us and our marriage till death do us part. Also Lord please protect her from this new Winter Storm we are having. In Jesus name I pray Amen

Thank you for posting my request last year. My son and his brother Marines ALL returned home from Iraq. But I ask again for his safety and that of his friends. They are over there again (#3 deployment for all of them). Brady, Jordan, Smith, Mac Mullen are their names. Brady is my son. I know you and the other warriors who read this will pray and the boys will come home safe and sound. Deborah

UPDATE
March 31, 2007

Praise the Lord for answered prayer!!!!! My Marine son is home from his third tour of Iraq!!!!!!!!!!! His 2 buddies made it back also!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank God for his mercy and watchcare over us all. Thanks Lisa for having a place for us to share in prayer! Deborah

UPDATE
01/31/08

Thank you Lisa for holding my son in prayer. You have done so in the past. He is deploying for the 4th time to Iraq. He is a Marine. I would covet your prayers for his safe and sound return. He has 3 children, one just born in January 2008. His time of deployment is within the next few months. Your prayer partner in Christ Deborah

Please pray for my friend, Lois Karklus.
Her dear husband went to be with the Lord and I haven't been able to contact her lately.
Lisa

Please pray for my cousin Yvette who is expecting a baby.
She is diabetic and her parents are really worried about her.
Please pray that she has an easy pregnancy, easy birth and no
diabetic complications. Lisa

UPDATE:

Yvette went for an ultrasound in June and there wasn't a heartbeat.
Her son passed away before her due date.
She and her husband, Tom, spent time with him after the delivery.
They are doing as well as expected but still need your prayers.

Please pray for my sister's job situation and for her to be happy. Lisa

UPDATE
09/07

My sister has a new job!
Thanks for your prayers.

I have a few prayer requests to ask of you. First, my neighbor girl, Lindsay Watson is 9years old i believe, she was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and i ask of you to pray for her. I would also like you to pray for my great-grandfather who is strugglling with many diseases. And lastly i ask you to pray for my grandfather who was diagnose with lung cancer a few weeks ago. he has been smoking for 45 years and now he is dying from it, and i am in 10th grade and i would love for all of them to be with us for my graduation. i stumbled upon this site and i knew God wanted me to write a prayer request. Thank-You i am praying for all of you . MAY GOD BLESS!!! ~Judy M. Anthony

I need prayer. Next Tues 9th I am having major dental surgery to cut out – not pull out but cut out 9 teeth at the top and then have to have a full upper denture which I am not keen on but at least I may be able to eat again. I am very scared of the fasting, the anaesthetic the recovery etc so if you can remember me I would be most grateful. Melinda

I pray and commit to the Lord each & every prayer request listed, thanking Him for His Love & Healing and answers already provided, and thank Him in advance for His provision and Healing touch for the other requests sent in. In His greatness, " He can do more than we can ask or imagine. " I have travelled a long road, the latter has been with the Lord who has brought me through much pain, Healing me, challenging me, stretching me & many times I have grown surrendering to Him because I have been desperate and He was all I had. He has walked with me and many times carried me & I am thankful for His love. This new year I ask for His Hand on my life, His grace and strength and peace, wisdom for decisions I have to make following Him in His ways of righteousness. Most of all for Him to fill the void in my heart, which only He can in His love & mercy. I thank Him for giving me patience & commit this year 2007 to Him. In Jesus name J

PLEASE pray for me as I have been waiting for sale of home so I can make my physical move to Georgia and now once I come back I am going to be in a mad rush to get everything ready for move BUT the sad thing is that my house has not closed as of today and I NEED that money for move. The new landlords have been more than patient with me no physically moving in but now I am under a deadline as I am Supoosed to be moving in the 2nd week in Jan but NO MONEY...Please pray for this closing to expedite so I can finally move and get on with my life...FOUR years have been so long and now I do not want to start fretting and doubting God's will..I have always believed if it is God's will everything goes smoothly but I also know the enemy will do anything to stop you if you are really wanting God's best..PLEASE take this in prayer to our Lord as I need Divine intervention....Have to get things ready for trip tomorrow... Thanks and God bless you and praying next note will be more positive..love ya Carmen.

UPDATE
September 26, 2007

Re: God is so good...

I LOVE Georgia and am so glad I am here. The 124 apartments is fertile mission field and my dear friend Bettyand I were discussing/praying yesturday how we are going to go about our Father's business...How exciting...Will keep you informed...Making lots and lots kitchen towel holders for residents and loving doing it.

Carmen

I'm asking for prayer for my son, he has serious problems in his marriage as well as mental and physical illnesses. He is a born again Christian, however he has not been able to turn everything over to the Lord. Please pray for his wife, as she is a no-believer and needs the Lord in her life, they also have 2 children 5 and 2. Thank You for your prayers Trusting in the Lord, EMH

My dad is very ill, he is dying from a diesed heart. Please keep him and my mom in prayer as the time grows closer. We have the peace of him going home to be with the Lord, he faithfully served the Lord in the pulpet for 40 years. Thank you and God Bless You, Debbie

My friend Deb is in need of prayers. She has been my true helper in this move (to GA) and she lost her job due to plant closing and now this past week she lost her brother..Her sister (we are trying to help her get her disability) is sleeping on her couch as her home is so small yet Debby is still trying to be the Godly woman God wants her to be...Please pray for financial miracle and a good job for her as her husband is a heart patient....and they need the blessing....Thank-you so much. Carmen

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