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WEEKLY PRAYER BULLETIN

Prayer Updates  7/7/25

Church Family and Friends

Rich and Sally Lane- Please Pray for them as their son Tom (46) recently passed away unexpectedly in Florida.  He collapsed after work near his vehicle, cause of death unknown.  An autopsy was done, but the report will take a while to come back.  Pray for the family, his brother Joe and sister Charity, that God will give them all comfort and peace.  

Ben Lewis (Grace's son)- Was admitted to Nathan Littauer Hospital last week with complications from Crohn's Disease.  He was getting IV Steroids to reduce bowel blockage and an infection.  Praise, he was discharged on Saturday!  He is staying in Speculator to rest and recover before flying home to Iowa on Wednesday. Continue to pray for his strength and healing and for his comfort traveling.

Tom Hobson-   Pray for his heart and ongoing health issues. He was admitted to Nathan Littauer Hospital last Thursday night with high blood pressure and low heart rate. His vital signs are more stable now, but he is very weak and tired.   They are waiting to have him transferred to the Rehab Unit in Extended Care.  Please pray for God's will to be done and wisdom for the doctors treating him.  Pray for Mickey during this time, that she will have strength and peace.

Wyatte (Mariah's son-23 mos.) -Pray for continued healing and recovery from surgery last week to repair a hernia and bring down one of his testicles which had not descended.  Please pray for Mariah as she cares for Wyatte and that she would make wise choices and decisions.   Pray for Grace Lewis as she is caring for Rosa during this time.

Sarah Appell's sister- Pray for Nancy who has Alzheimer's disease.  Her health is getting increasingly worse.  She is very weak, not eating well and weighs less than 100 lbs.  Last week she fell and no one was there to help her get up at the time.  Please pray that the family would step in and get her the care she needs.

Jonah Strong- Dave and Patty 's grandson who is 3 weeks old and has a cleft pallet.  Pray that he would continue to take nourishment and grow.  Pray for his upcoming surgery in two months.  Pray for his parents, Jeremiah and Kerrin as they care for him and his special needs.  

Penny Bartlett- Pray for continued healing and recovery from recent oral and dental surgeries to replace a bridge and other repairs from a past injury.
Pray that she would not have too much discomfort and pain.

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.
Brett DeMaria- Pray for Brett, his wife and 5 children as they prepare to move to California from Virginia.  He will be serving at Camp Pendleton.
Nick DeMaria- Pray for his family as they move from Va. to upstate NY near Albany.

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 Appeland friend Katie as they travel home from British Columbia this week.  Pray for spiritual growth and the discipleship of those who attended camp and made decisions for Christ.   Pray for the Smiths and other leaders as they continue to follow up and build relationships with the community.  
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 the VBS program and other activities.

Joel and Seiko Lovestrand- (Japan) Pray for their daughter Akari as she recently got married in Hong Kong and had a Japanese wedding.  Pray for her and her husband Nathanael as they start their new life together.  
Pray for Joel and Seiko as they continue teaching English classes and a Bible Study 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.

*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 seeing specialists at the Cleveland Clinic.    The Doctor concluded that he didn't need surgery, but several weeks of Physical Therapy will help strengthen and build up his core and back muscles.  He may even be able to play sports again in the future - a little at a time.  They are still seeking a 2nd opinion.  Pray for the best course of action for Tobiah and that he will have a positive attitude through this.  Pray that he will be encouraged by the Lord.    Continue to Pray for additional finances to pay for medical and housing expenses.

Joe and Amy Marshall- (Benin) They are back in the States now.  Pray for their family as they travel, visiting supporting churches and family.  They are living out of their motor home through the summer into fall.  Pray for their health, rest and safety and that the kids would adjust well to a new environment.

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.

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 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.