WEEKLY PRAYER BULLETIN
Prayer Updates 4/29/26
Church Family and Friends
Mickey Hobson- She was in a car accident Sunday after church and sustained a fractured fibula, and a cut above her eye. She was kept overnight at Albany Med for observation and came home Monday afternoon. Pray for healing of her injuries and for help at home to care for Tom.
Joe Behnke family- Continue to pray for Joe and the family at Kitty's passing.
Carol Strong (Dave's Mother) She is doing much better after surgery and has been released from the hospital. She is now in a Rehab Facility in New London, CT. Continue to pray for her recovery and for her strength to return as she begins physical therapy and rehab.
Carole Allen- Please pray for her continued recovery from hip surgery last week and that the pain will subside quickly. Pray that the Lord will strengthen her daily.
Connie (Colleen DeMaria's friend) She has end stage cancer. Please pray for her physical comfort and that she would draw near to God during this time. Pray for her salvation if she hasn't already put her faith in Jesus.
Barbara (Linda Gardner's Cousin) Who has advanced COPD and is on a breathing machine. Pray that she would be kept comfortable and continue to trust in the Lord. Praise! She recently prayed for salvation with Linda. Also, pray that the family would come to the Lord and be comforted with His Peace.
Jessie Jensen- Pray for her father who has Alzheimer's and is in a nursing home in Lake Placid. Pray that he would improve and continue to get the care he needs. Pray especially that he would qualify for Medicaid so his medical bills can be paid. Also pray for Jessie's family to have better relations and for God to work in their lives.
Kelly (Penny Bartlet's daughter)- Will be having a mastectomy on May 4. Pray that it will go well, for all the cancer to be removed and for her follow-up treatments.
Chris Lehman Requests prayer for his brother Eric Thomas who is a State Trooper. Pray for his safety and well-being. Pray also for Chris's girlfriend Erica, as her father is in the hospital.
Dawn Vunk's brother, Gerald recently finished his radiation treatments. Pray for continued healing and for God's will to be done. He is now living in a nursing home in Guilderland. Pray that he would adjust and be content to stay there. Pray for his salvation, as well.
Pray for Dawn who is struggling with chronic vertigo. It has gotten somewhat better, pray for complete healing and for God to take it away.
Care Portal and Prison Ministry-Please pray for God's hand of blessing on these ministries and for those in leadership. Pray for physical and spiritual needs to be met and for God to raise up the right people to minister to inmates as well as vulnerable families. Pray for those giving out the gospel and for salvation decisions.
Michele Jurcsak- Please pray for salvation for her family and especially her elderly father whose health is failing. This has been a great burden on Michele's heart. Pray for God's comfort and peace.
Joe Behnke family- Continue to pray for Joe and the family at Kitty's passing.
Carol Strong (Dave's Mother) She is doing much better after surgery and has been released from the hospital. She is now in a Rehab Facility in New London, CT. Continue to pray for her recovery and for her strength to return as she begins physical therapy and rehab.
Carole Allen- Please pray for her continued recovery from hip surgery last week and that the pain will subside quickly. Pray that the Lord will strengthen her daily.
Connie (Colleen DeMaria's friend) She has end stage cancer. Please pray for her physical comfort and that she would draw near to God during this time. Pray for her salvation if she hasn't already put her faith in Jesus.
Barbara (Linda Gardner's Cousin) Who has advanced COPD and is on a breathing machine. Pray that she would be kept comfortable and continue to trust in the Lord. Praise! She recently prayed for salvation with Linda. Also, pray that the family would come to the Lord and be comforted with His Peace.
Jessie Jensen- Pray for her father who has Alzheimer's and is in a nursing home in Lake Placid. Pray that he would improve and continue to get the care he needs. Pray especially that he would qualify for Medicaid so his medical bills can be paid. Also pray for Jessie's family to have better relations and for God to work in their lives.
Kelly (Penny Bartlet's daughter)- Will be having a mastectomy on May 4. Pray that it will go well, for all the cancer to be removed and for her follow-up treatments.
Chris Lehman Requests prayer for his brother Eric Thomas who is a State Trooper. Pray for his safety and well-being. Pray also for Chris's girlfriend Erica, as her father is in the hospital.
Dawn Vunk's brother, Gerald recently finished his radiation treatments. Pray for continued healing and for God's will to be done. He is now living in a nursing home in Guilderland. Pray that he would adjust and be content to stay there. Pray for his salvation, as well.
Pray for Dawn who is struggling with chronic vertigo. It has gotten somewhat better, pray for complete healing and for God to take it away.
Care Portal and Prison Ministry-Please pray for God's hand of blessing on these ministries and for those in leadership. Pray for physical and spiritual needs to be met and for God to raise up the right people to minister to inmates as well as vulnerable families. Pray for those giving out the gospel and for salvation decisions.
Michele Jurcsak- Please pray for salvation for her family and especially her elderly father whose health is failing. This has been a great burden on Michele's heart. Pray for God's comfort and peace.
Missionary Family
Chip and Tammy Welton (Canada) Pray for Chip's mother who is 95 years old and in her last days. After getting the flu in Feb. she never fully recovered. Pray for God's will to be done and that she would know His comfort and peace. She is ready for Heaven. Pray also for Tammy's mom, Margaret, who has advanced dementia and several physical ailments.
Joel and Seiko Lovestrand- (Japan) Joel has been asked to fill in as Regional Director for a few months, which involves being at regular meetings and giving leadership support to missionaries in their region. Pray for wisdom and guidance in time management and new responsibilities. Continue to pray for outreach opportunities in the community and with English students. Pray for Leo graduating from high school this year and for direction in what to do next.
Lukas and Julia Davoll-Pray for them as they raise support to go to Ecuador. They have less than 20% so far. Pray for churches to respond to their need and that the Lord will continue to provide for them. Pray also for Julia as she is expecting Baby #2 this summer.
Jeff and Sharon- Pray for the deaf ministry they help facilitate. One of the leaders had to step down and they are stepping in to help lead. Pray for their ministry among Iranians during this time of war and strife. Also, pray for Sharon as her mom passed away in February. Pray that she would be comforted and have peace.
Tan and Vivian Carus- (Friends serving in Philippines) Pray for Tanner as he continues to experience weakness and health issues and has not been able to recover fully from recent illness. Vivian and the children are feeling better but need prayer for strength and continued good health. They will be taking a medical leave and are returning to the U.S (Milwaukee) on May 5th and Tan will begin doctor appointments on May 8. Please pray that the doctors would be able to diagnose and treat the problem quickly.
Jair and Mely Munoz (Dominican Rep.) Pray for the Timothy Project as they minister to students and develop leaders and pastors. Pray for more pastors and churches to be built in the sugar cane villages. Pray Jair, Mely and Jay Jr. as they continue serve faithfully in teaching and discipling others. Praise! Jay Jr. was married last weekend! Pray for him and his wife, Tanya as they begin their new life together.
Joel and Seiko Lovestrand- (Japan) Joel has been asked to fill in as Regional Director for a few months, which involves being at regular meetings and giving leadership support to missionaries in their region. Pray for wisdom and guidance in time management and new responsibilities. Continue to pray for outreach opportunities in the community and with English students. Pray for Leo graduating from high school this year and for direction in what to do next.
Lukas and Julia Davoll-Pray for them as they raise support to go to Ecuador. They have less than 20% so far. Pray for churches to respond to their need and that the Lord will continue to provide for them. Pray also for Julia as she is expecting Baby #2 this summer.
Jeff and Sharon- Pray for the deaf ministry they help facilitate. One of the leaders had to step down and they are stepping in to help lead. Pray for their ministry among Iranians during this time of war and strife. Also, pray for Sharon as her mom passed away in February. Pray that she would be comforted and have peace.
Tan and Vivian Carus- (Friends serving in Philippines) Pray for Tanner as he continues to experience weakness and health issues and has not been able to recover fully from recent illness. Vivian and the children are feeling better but need prayer for strength and continued good health. They will be taking a medical leave and are returning to the U.S (Milwaukee) on May 5th and Tan will begin doctor appointments on May 8. Please pray that the doctors would be able to diagnose and treat the problem quickly.
Jair and Mely Munoz (Dominican Rep.) Pray for the Timothy Project as they minister to students and develop leaders and pastors. Pray for more pastors and churches to be built in the sugar cane villages. Pray Jair, Mely and Jay Jr. as they continue serve faithfully in teaching and discipling others. Praise! Jay Jr. was married last weekend! Pray for him and his wife, Tanya as they begin their new life together.