WEEKLY PRAYER BULLETIN
Prayer Updates 01/15/25
Church Family and Friends
Joe Wilson - Please pray for my coworker's sister Sherry. She has cancer and going through chemotherapy and radiation. My coworker is heartbroken for her sister. My coworker's name is Shirley. Thank you for praying.
Colleen DeMaria- Pray for continued healing and recovery from knee surgery last Wednesday Jan. 8.
Jean Pyzik's Brother, Bob- Pray for healing from a stroke last Saturday afternoon. A 2nd MRI confirmed that he did have a stroke and there was a brain bleed. He is on aspirin and blood thinners and still has some weakness on his left side. He is currently in a rehab facility. Pray for a complete recovery and also for his Salvation.
Beth Allen- Please pray for Beth as she continues to have nose bleeds from the brain tumor pushing on her nasal cavity. Recently she was diagnosed with sinus and ear infections which also may be causing the nose bleeds. She was treated with antibiotics. Pray that this will help, and that God would send healing and take away the discomfort. Praise, she got a hearing aid (amplifier) for her left ear and her hearing is much improved! Pray for Garth and the family as they go through this time with Beth.
Gary and Carole Allen- Pray for them as they prepare to go to Central Asia on a short- term mission trip. They are leaving Thursday, January 16. Pray for their financial needs to be met, for arrangements and details to fall into place and for their safety and health.
Rich- Grace Lewis' son-Continue to pray for his injured finger and upcoming surgery. He also has frost bite in his feet. Please pray for healing. Pray especially that he would turn to the Lord for Salvation.
Colleen DeMaria- Pray for her sons, Brett and Nick to work out their differences, that they will reconcile and extend forgiveness to one another. Pray for Colleen as this weighs heavy on her heart.
Katie DeMaria - She is doing somewhat better and is more interested in activities. She has started to participate in a new rewards program to help motivate and encourage her. Continue to pray for her doctors and counselors to have wisdom in treating her and adjusting medication. She is in a hospital in Syracuse being treated for mental health issues. Pray for Colleen to have the Peace of God and to be an encouragement to Katie.
Linda Gardner's Granddaughter- Dez, was recently diagnosed with a Brain Aneurysm. The Doctor is trying to find a medication that will stop her migraines. Please pray for treatment and healing and also for Salvation for her and her husband.
Jacqueline Rivera - Continue to pray for her daughter Josefina's situation in prison. Pray for her to take care of herself and that the Lord would strengthen her emotionally, spiritually and physically. Pray for Jackie as she cares for the family and for the Lord to meet their needs.
Mary Waite requests prayer for her elderly parents in Broadalbin and their health concerns. Pray for their doctors and health care workers to have wisdom in treating them and for them to recover quickly.
Care Portal Ministry - Pray for Nadine Depres and her team as they minister to families in need of food, clothing and furniture. Pray for the families as they hear the Gospel and are equipped to help their families stay together. Pray for the many volunteers who give assistance and encouragement and show God's Love.
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
Colleen DeMaria- Pray for continued healing and recovery from knee surgery last Wednesday Jan. 8.
Jean Pyzik's Brother, Bob- Pray for healing from a stroke last Saturday afternoon. A 2nd MRI confirmed that he did have a stroke and there was a brain bleed. He is on aspirin and blood thinners and still has some weakness on his left side. He is currently in a rehab facility. Pray for a complete recovery and also for his Salvation.
Beth Allen- Please pray for Beth as she continues to have nose bleeds from the brain tumor pushing on her nasal cavity. Recently she was diagnosed with sinus and ear infections which also may be causing the nose bleeds. She was treated with antibiotics. Pray that this will help, and that God would send healing and take away the discomfort. Praise, she got a hearing aid (amplifier) for her left ear and her hearing is much improved! Pray for Garth and the family as they go through this time with Beth.
Gary and Carole Allen- Pray for them as they prepare to go to Central Asia on a short- term mission trip. They are leaving Thursday, January 16. Pray for their financial needs to be met, for arrangements and details to fall into place and for their safety and health.
Rich- Grace Lewis' son-Continue to pray for his injured finger and upcoming surgery. He also has frost bite in his feet. Please pray for healing. Pray especially that he would turn to the Lord for Salvation.
Colleen DeMaria- Pray for her sons, Brett and Nick to work out their differences, that they will reconcile and extend forgiveness to one another. Pray for Colleen as this weighs heavy on her heart.
Katie DeMaria - She is doing somewhat better and is more interested in activities. She has started to participate in a new rewards program to help motivate and encourage her. Continue to pray for her doctors and counselors to have wisdom in treating her and adjusting medication. She is in a hospital in Syracuse being treated for mental health issues. Pray for Colleen to have the Peace of God and to be an encouragement to Katie.
Linda Gardner's Granddaughter- Dez, was recently diagnosed with a Brain Aneurysm. The Doctor is trying to find a medication that will stop her migraines. Please pray for treatment and healing and also for Salvation for her and her husband.
Jacqueline Rivera - Continue to pray for her daughter Josefina's situation in prison. Pray for her to take care of herself and that the Lord would strengthen her emotionally, spiritually and physically. Pray for Jackie as she cares for the family and for the Lord to meet their needs.
Mary Waite requests prayer for her elderly parents in Broadalbin and their health concerns. Pray for their doctors and health care workers to have wisdom in treating them and for them to recover quickly.
Care Portal Ministry - Pray for Nadine Depres and her team as they minister to families in need of food, clothing and furniture. Pray for the families as they hear the Gospel and are equipped to help their families stay together. Pray for the many volunteers who give assistance and encouragement and show God's Love.
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
Glenn and Janet Sebast- Pray for the salvation of our neighbors: Robbie, Monica, Harley and Gabe. They came to our special Christmas Eve service. Harley (13) comes with us every Sunday morning to church.
Pray for the salvation of Robert, ex-inmate, who we met through the court hearing we attended. We are mentoring Crystal, who Janet recently led to the Lord. Pray for Crystal that she finds a secure environment so that she can get her two little girls back. Robert is the father of one of Crystal's children.
Pray for the spiritual growth of Stephanie, a former youthful offender who Janet has mentored.
Joel and Rachel Shelley-(Philippines) Praise! They have begun the outdoor basketball court project and have raised most of the funds. Construction for the new covered court will begin on Monday Jan. 20. Pray that all goes smoothly, and the project will move along on schedule. Praise for the Word of Life Staff conference held this past week, for the fellowship and encouragement we received. Pray for the upcoming women's conferences in March being held at the Mindanao and Laguna campuses and that they will be well attended. Pray for the Calvary Church in Lancaster, PA who is coming to help with the conference and teach God's Word.
Joel and Seiko Lovestrand- (Japan) Praise! Thank you for praying for Seiko's green card situation. She was granted an "ADIT" stamp, good for one year until her green card is replaced. They are on their way back to Japan now. Pray for their safe arrival and a smooth transition into their new home and ministry. Pray that God would help them develop relationships and reach many people for Christ.
Chip and Tammy Welton (Alberta, Can.) Continue to pray for their local street ministry in Calgary and to follow up with positive responses to the Gospel. Pray for the ministry team in India. They are trying to start a branch of Worldwide Proclamation in Nepal. Pray for wisdom as they make the decision to proceed. Pray for Chip as he plans his itinerary for 2025. Lord willing, he plans to go to the Congo, Paraguay and 2 other countries.
Jeff and Deanne Davoll- Pray for them as they continue to minister to couples, and First Responders in the Police and Fire Departments. Pray for donations for 5,000 Bibles to give out to officers. Praise for the10,000 + Bibles they have already handed out!
Pray for the salvation of Robert, ex-inmate, who we met through the court hearing we attended. We are mentoring Crystal, who Janet recently led to the Lord. Pray for Crystal that she finds a secure environment so that she can get her two little girls back. Robert is the father of one of Crystal's children.
Pray for the spiritual growth of Stephanie, a former youthful offender who Janet has mentored.
Joel and Rachel Shelley-(Philippines) Praise! They have begun the outdoor basketball court project and have raised most of the funds. Construction for the new covered court will begin on Monday Jan. 20. Pray that all goes smoothly, and the project will move along on schedule. Praise for the Word of Life Staff conference held this past week, for the fellowship and encouragement we received. Pray for the upcoming women's conferences in March being held at the Mindanao and Laguna campuses and that they will be well attended. Pray for the Calvary Church in Lancaster, PA who is coming to help with the conference and teach God's Word.
Joel and Seiko Lovestrand- (Japan) Praise! Thank you for praying for Seiko's green card situation. She was granted an "ADIT" stamp, good for one year until her green card is replaced. They are on their way back to Japan now. Pray for their safe arrival and a smooth transition into their new home and ministry. Pray that God would help them develop relationships and reach many people for Christ.
Chip and Tammy Welton (Alberta, Can.) Continue to pray for their local street ministry in Calgary and to follow up with positive responses to the Gospel. Pray for the ministry team in India. They are trying to start a branch of Worldwide Proclamation in Nepal. Pray for wisdom as they make the decision to proceed. Pray for Chip as he plans his itinerary for 2025. Lord willing, he plans to go to the Congo, Paraguay and 2 other countries.
Jeff and Deanne Davoll- Pray for them as they continue to minister to couples, and First Responders in the Police and Fire Departments. Pray for donations for 5,000 Bibles to give out to officers. Praise for the10,000 + Bibles they have already handed out!