WEEKLY PRAYER BULLETIN
Prayer Updates 10/28/26
Church Family and Friends
Zach and Danielle DeMaria- (Colleen's son, daughter-in-law) Praise! Danielle delivered a healthy baby boy after being induced at 37 weeks this past Friday. Welcome, Dante Luc DeMaria born Saturday 10/24 at 10pm. He weighed 4lbs, 14oz. and 17 and 1/2 inches long. Please pray for his health and wellbeing and Danielle's continued recovery. Pray for Zach and Danielle to adjust to being first time parents.
Ed McSwain's son-Who has been dealing with depression. Pray that he would seek treatment, a support group or fellowship and a good church. Pray that he will draw near to the Lord and keep trusting in Him.
Grace Lewis' niece, Lisa- She has severe liver damage and needs a liver transplant. She has been put on a transplant list and was discharged from the hospital last Wednesday. She also is being treated for an infection with antibiotics. Please pray for healing and that she would be healthy enough for the transplant. Pray also for her salvation and recovery from alcohol addiction.
Rachel Strong-Continue to pray for healing from hernia surgery.
Pray for her Aunt Tracy who is in the hospital with cancer which is spreading. Pray that the Lord will slow the spread or heal her completely. Pray for strength and encouragement for her and her family.
Steven Scarpa- (Son of Martha) He is away at college. Please pray that he would make wise choices and decisions, and that he would trust in the Lord and follow Him. Pray that God will send other believers to encourage him and be a positive influence on Steven.
Kim Whalen (Penny Bartlett's daughter) Continue to pray for healing from cancer and that she won't need any more treatments. Pray for her sister Kelly who is scheduled for implant surgery in December. Pray that she would remain healthy and regain some of her energy back from previous surgery and cancer treatments.
Julio Rodriguez- Continue to pray for good health and strength during chemo-therapy treatments for colon cancer.
Mickey and Tom Hobson- Continue to pray for both their healthcare needs, for strength and healing. Pray that they would receive visitors and some fellowship as they can't get out much.
Care Portal and Prison Ministry-Please pray for God's hand of blessing on these ministries and for those in leadership. Continue to pray that they would have a big impact on the community. Pray for the Prison Ministry, those giving out the gospel and for salvation decisions. Pray for a young man, Mitchell to hear the gospel and come to Christ. Pray for Operation Christmas Child as they prepare for their gift collection in November. Pray that they would reach their goal of "Shoeboxes" collected and for many helpers to pack boxes.
Michele Jurcsak- Continue to pray for the Salvation of her family.
Ed McSwain's son-Who has been dealing with depression. Pray that he would seek treatment, a support group or fellowship and a good church. Pray that he will draw near to the Lord and keep trusting in Him.
Grace Lewis' niece, Lisa- She has severe liver damage and needs a liver transplant. She has been put on a transplant list and was discharged from the hospital last Wednesday. She also is being treated for an infection with antibiotics. Please pray for healing and that she would be healthy enough for the transplant. Pray also for her salvation and recovery from alcohol addiction.
Rachel Strong-Continue to pray for healing from hernia surgery.
Pray for her Aunt Tracy who is in the hospital with cancer which is spreading. Pray that the Lord will slow the spread or heal her completely. Pray for strength and encouragement for her and her family.
Steven Scarpa- (Son of Martha) He is away at college. Please pray that he would make wise choices and decisions, and that he would trust in the Lord and follow Him. Pray that God will send other believers to encourage him and be a positive influence on Steven.
Kim Whalen (Penny Bartlett's daughter) Continue to pray for healing from cancer and that she won't need any more treatments. Pray for her sister Kelly who is scheduled for implant surgery in December. Pray that she would remain healthy and regain some of her energy back from previous surgery and cancer treatments.
Julio Rodriguez- Continue to pray for good health and strength during chemo-therapy treatments for colon cancer.
Mickey and Tom Hobson- Continue to pray for both their healthcare needs, for strength and healing. Pray that they would receive visitors and some fellowship as they can't get out much.
Care Portal and Prison Ministry-Please pray for God's hand of blessing on these ministries and for those in leadership. Continue to pray that they would have a big impact on the community. Pray for the Prison Ministry, those giving out the gospel and for salvation decisions. Pray for a young man, Mitchell to hear the gospel and come to Christ. Pray for Operation Christmas Child as they prepare for their gift collection in November. Pray that they would reach their goal of "Shoeboxes" collected and for many helpers to pack boxes.
Michele Jurcsak- Continue to pray for the Salvation of her family.
Missionary Family
Jed and Amy Appell (Asia-Pacific) - Pray for their family as they continue to adjust to being back on the Field. Pray for the Hillcrest school experiencing administrative and governmental changes which are challenging for Jed and the staff. Pray for protection from sickness going around, for more 'laborers for the harvest which is plentiful', for rain needed in many dry areas in their region. Pray for their financial situation and their faithfulness in using the funds God has provided.
Joel and Seiko Lovestrand (Japan)- Pray for both of them as they have been given some new responsibilities in their mission organization. Joel has been asked to take over the role of Sector Leader which will involve more travel, meetings and administrative work. Seiko has become the hotel liaison for OMF Japan's Conference next June which involves reserving the right number and types of rooms for lodging, meetings and children's ministry, etc. She will be arranging more details later on. Pray that their community outreach and English classes would continue to thrive. Pray for wisdom for Leo as he decides what to do after graduation.
Joe and Amy Marshall (Benin) Their shipping container has arrived in the Port of Benin, but it is sitting in Customs. They are waiting to find out how much the import taxes are so they can pay and have it released. Pray that this process will happen quickly and for the funds to cover the charges. Pray for Josiah, who is in Arkansas now at a training program for Farming God's Way. He has been asked to do some of the teaching which he has little experience at. Pray for his travels and expenses as he flies to South Africa on October 30 to start his internship with FGW. Then in December he will be back in Benin with family and continue his internship.
Sheryl O'Bryan- Continue to pray for her financial needs. She is having to raise more support to meet a $2,000 deficit per month. Pray also for her recovery from a knee replacement she had recently.
Lukas and Julia Davoll- Continue to pray for Baby Peter's health and recovery from surgery in Sept. He is growing and getting stronger, and he should be completely recovered in another week. Pray for Lukas to resume raising support now that Peter has had his surgery. Pray that the Lord will meet their current financial need and all the medical expenses.
Mark and Val Appell- Pray for them as they continue to raise support and travel to different churches. They have about 75% of their funds raised. Pray for them to remain healthy and for their trip back to France in November.
Joel and Rachel Shelley-Continue to pray for Joel who is studying Greek at Virginia Beach Seminary. It is difficult but he is making progress. Pray for opportunities to serve in their local church, build relationships and for God to use them in community outreach. Pray for the ministry at Seaside Camp in the Philippines while they are away.