WEEKLY PRAYER BULLETIN
Prayer Updates 6/18/25
Church Family and Friends
Prayers and Sympathy for the Joey Wilson family as his father, Joe Sr. passed away on Sunday 6/15. He is home with the Lord now with his wife. Pray for comfort and peace for the family and for family members who may not know Jesus.
Jonah Strong- Dave and Patty Strong’s newest grandson Jonah was born on Sunday evening. He was born with a cleft pallet and is having trouble eating. He is currently in ICU. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and his parents, Jeremiah and Kerrin, as they make decisions and care for him. Please pray for Jonah to be healed and eat as he needs to.
Todd Eglin- Pray for Todd as he is had surgery Tuesday on his bladder at Albany Med. (It was postponed from last Friday.) He was discharged with a catheter in place. and is recuperating at home. Pray for a good result and quick healing and recovery.
Grant Appell-(Pastor Mark's brother) Pray for his heart condition to improve and for tests to reveal how to best treat it. He was admitted to Ellis Hospital over the weekend while visiting family. Pray that he will be discharged soon with a good prognosis. Pray for his wife Wendy during this time.
Tom Hobson- He was admitted to the hospital last week with high blood pressure and heart issues. He had an ablation and is recovering at home. Pray for continued healing and strength and for Mickey as she cares for him.
Chris Mayer- Recently had surgery to remove cancerous tissue from her breast. She will be receiving a course of Radiation Treatments beginning on Monday June 16. There will be 5 treatments over the next 2 weeks. Please pray for peace and that there would not be too much discomfort. Pray that this treatment will prevent the cancer from ever coming back.
Josefina Rivera - Continue to pray for her situation in prison. Pray for God's protection from spiritual and physical attack, for strength and guidance. Pray that she would be a testimony to the other women. Pray for her mother Jackie as she takes care of the children.
Marlene Duesler's grandson Mike- (Robyn's son) Continue to pray for healing of his kidney cancer. His treatments are being extended for several more weeks. Please pray that he will respond well to the remaining treatments and will have a marked in improvement over the previous course of IV Meds. Pray for physical strength and that he would draw near to God during this difficult time.
Katie DeMaria- She has moved to a group home in Canandaigua, NY. Pray for a good transition, that she will build relationships and make friends, and that her mental health will continue to improve. Pray that she would be more disciplined in keeping to a schedule with her medication and sleeping habits. Pray for Colleen as she continues to give Katie encouragement and emotional support.
Sarah Appell's sister- Pray for Nancy who has Alzheimer's disease and is increasingly disoriented. Pray for her husband to be more patient and understanding.
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.
Jonah Strong- Dave and Patty Strong’s newest grandson Jonah was born on Sunday evening. He was born with a cleft pallet and is having trouble eating. He is currently in ICU. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and his parents, Jeremiah and Kerrin, as they make decisions and care for him. Please pray for Jonah to be healed and eat as he needs to.
Todd Eglin- Pray for Todd as he is had surgery Tuesday on his bladder at Albany Med. (It was postponed from last Friday.) He was discharged with a catheter in place. and is recuperating at home. Pray for a good result and quick healing and recovery.
Grant Appell-(Pastor Mark's brother) Pray for his heart condition to improve and for tests to reveal how to best treat it. He was admitted to Ellis Hospital over the weekend while visiting family. Pray that he will be discharged soon with a good prognosis. Pray for his wife Wendy during this time.
Tom Hobson- He was admitted to the hospital last week with high blood pressure and heart issues. He had an ablation and is recovering at home. Pray for continued healing and strength and for Mickey as she cares for him.
Chris Mayer- Recently had surgery to remove cancerous tissue from her breast. She will be receiving a course of Radiation Treatments beginning on Monday June 16. There will be 5 treatments over the next 2 weeks. Please pray for peace and that there would not be too much discomfort. Pray that this treatment will prevent the cancer from ever coming back.
Josefina Rivera - Continue to pray for her situation in prison. Pray for God's protection from spiritual and physical attack, for strength and guidance. Pray that she would be a testimony to the other women. Pray for her mother Jackie as she takes care of the children.
Marlene Duesler's grandson Mike- (Robyn's son) Continue to pray for healing of his kidney cancer. His treatments are being extended for several more weeks. Please pray that he will respond well to the remaining treatments and will have a marked in improvement over the previous course of IV Meds. Pray for physical strength and that he would draw near to God during this difficult time.
Katie DeMaria- She has moved to a group home in Canandaigua, NY. Pray for a good transition, that she will build relationships and make friends, and that her mental health will continue to improve. Pray that she would be more disciplined in keeping to a schedule with her medication and sleeping habits. Pray for Colleen as she continues to give Katie encouragement and emotional support.
Sarah Appell's sister- Pray for Nancy who has Alzheimer's disease and is increasingly disoriented. Pray for her husband to be more patient and understanding.
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
Summer Mission Trips- Please Pray for Chad and Ania Appell going to British Columbia. They will be driving out and back, leaving on Saturday June 13.
Pray for their safety driving and good functioning of their car. Pray for them as they set up and prepare for the rest of the ministry team, and as they teach God's Word and show His love to the campers and families. Pray for the Ecuador team to raise needed finances for the trip, July 23- Aug 3. Pray as they prepare to minister to children and families through VBS program and other activities.
Pastor Mark, Val and Garth- Pray for their trip to Georgia (Euro-Asia) this week to visit a new ministry and help the workers there. Pray for their health and safety and to be a blessing to others while there.
Paul and Tati O'Bradovic (WOL, Schroon Lake)- Pray for their ministry with children, teens and youth leaders and as they travel all over the Northeast. Pray for them as they assist churches grow their youth ministries as well as their role in writing curriculum for Olympian and Teen Quiet Times. Pray for their time together as a family and as Lianna starts her first job working at camp this summer.
*Dan and Ginny Bryant (Senegal, W. Africa) Continue to pray for their son Tobiah (16) who has Spondylolysis, a serious spine disorder. He and Dan are in the States now and have appointments at the Cleveland Clinic. Pray for the doctors to find a good solution to the problem and to decrease the pain. Praise! One of their supporting churches is providing the cost of airfare and many others are helping with housing and extra expenses.
Also Pray for major work that needs to be done on their house from a leak in their roof causing water damage to the bedrooms on the 2nd floor. They have decided to wait on the construction process until after Dan is back and the Rainy Season is over. Pray that the damage will not get worse.
Sacandaga Bible Conference- Continue to pray for their summer staff needs, especially counselors for the campers. Pray that God would give Dave Spencer wisdom and guidance as he directs the camp.
Joel and Seiko Lovestrand- (Japan) Pray for the English classes and a Bible Study they have started in their home. Pray that they would have wisdom in balancing their time and the use of their home for ministry. Pray that God would help them develop relationships in their community and reach many people for Christ. Pray for Seiko as she builds relationships with other mothers from Leo's school and has also started a sewing class in their home.
Jed and Amy Appell- (Asia- Pacific) Pray for the family as they are back in the States for Home Assignment. Pray that Jed and Amy will get some much- needed rest and relaxation once they get settled into their home and that the children will re-acclimate to their surroundings and routines.
Joel and Rachel Shelley- (WOL, Philippines) They are in the States now on Home Assignment. Pray for them as they plan out their calendar and schedule visits to supporting churches. Continue to pray for the camps in the Philippines going on now.
Glenn and Dorothy Budd- (Peru) Pray for them as they continue to transition into full time retirement. Pray for their health and finances as they have recently had medical and dental procedures. Pray for Glenn's back to heal and for more mobility without pain.
Pray for their safety driving and good functioning of their car. Pray for them as they set up and prepare for the rest of the ministry team, and as they teach God's Word and show His love to the campers and families. Pray for the Ecuador team to raise needed finances for the trip, July 23- Aug 3. Pray as they prepare to minister to children and families through VBS program and other activities.
Pastor Mark, Val and Garth- Pray for their trip to Georgia (Euro-Asia) this week to visit a new ministry and help the workers there. Pray for their health and safety and to be a blessing to others while there.
Paul and Tati O'Bradovic (WOL, Schroon Lake)- Pray for their ministry with children, teens and youth leaders and as they travel all over the Northeast. Pray for them as they assist churches grow their youth ministries as well as their role in writing curriculum for Olympian and Teen Quiet Times. Pray for their time together as a family and as Lianna starts her first job working at camp this summer.
*Dan and Ginny Bryant (Senegal, W. Africa) Continue to pray for their son Tobiah (16) who has Spondylolysis, a serious spine disorder. He and Dan are in the States now and have appointments at the Cleveland Clinic. Pray for the doctors to find a good solution to the problem and to decrease the pain. Praise! One of their supporting churches is providing the cost of airfare and many others are helping with housing and extra expenses.
Also Pray for major work that needs to be done on their house from a leak in their roof causing water damage to the bedrooms on the 2nd floor. They have decided to wait on the construction process until after Dan is back and the Rainy Season is over. Pray that the damage will not get worse.
Sacandaga Bible Conference- Continue to pray for their summer staff needs, especially counselors for the campers. Pray that God would give Dave Spencer wisdom and guidance as he directs the camp.
Joel and Seiko Lovestrand- (Japan) Pray for the English classes and a Bible Study they have started in their home. Pray that they would have wisdom in balancing their time and the use of their home for ministry. Pray that God would help them develop relationships in their community and reach many people for Christ. Pray for Seiko as she builds relationships with other mothers from Leo's school and has also started a sewing class in their home.
Jed and Amy Appell- (Asia- Pacific) Pray for the family as they are back in the States for Home Assignment. Pray that Jed and Amy will get some much- needed rest and relaxation once they get settled into their home and that the children will re-acclimate to their surroundings and routines.
Joel and Rachel Shelley- (WOL, Philippines) They are in the States now on Home Assignment. Pray for them as they plan out their calendar and schedule visits to supporting churches. Continue to pray for the camps in the Philippines going on now.
Glenn and Dorothy Budd- (Peru) Pray for them as they continue to transition into full time retirement. Pray for their health and finances as they have recently had medical and dental procedures. Pray for Glenn's back to heal and for more mobility without pain.