Pray for a young boy in foster care for the last 2 years due to some very profound abuse for which the father was indicted.  Recently, the father filed an acquittal of all charges.  His attorney is confident they will win and the child will be returned to the father. Court is tomorrow, Wed. Feb 18.  Please Pray for the boy's protection and that God will fill him and his foster mother with peace. Pray for a good outcome that will benefit the boy.

Chris Mayer's sister, Winnie (Utah) She has a damaged liver from a bad reaction to medication a few years ago. She is currently in the hospital being treated for toxicity, dehydration and confusion.  Please pray for the detox treatment to work and that she would recover quickly.  She is very weak and needs to stay for some rehabilitation before going home.  

Linda Merenes- Pray for her ankle surgery on Mon. Feb. 23.  She is having a total replacement.  Pray for the Dr. as he operates, a successful procedure and quick healing and recovery.

Pastor Josh Fetterhauff 's daughter, Shalom (friend of Pastor Mark) -is having open heart surgery on February 24th at Albany Med.  She is 5 mos. old with Down syndrome. Pray for the surgery to go well and for the doctors as they perform it.  Pray for the family to draw closer together and continue to put their trust in God.

Grace Lewis- Pray for comfort and peace as her sister passed away last week. Pray for emotional and spiritual strength as she deals with some personal matters at home.   Pray for her to have wisdom in making some legal decisions and about her future.  

Jessie Jensen-    Please continue to pray that they will find an assisted living place for her father and that it will take his insurance and meet his needs. Also pray for the sale of property and to further liquidate his assets to pay for medical expenses.   Pray also for the salvation of Jessie's sister.

Kim and Kelly (Penny's daughters)- Kim Finished her Chemo treatments for stage 4 breast cancer.  Her next step is to recover from the chemo and then schedule a double mastectomy.  She is thankful for all the prayers.  Continue to pray that she will remain healthy and strong, to grow in faith and that God will give her comfort and peace.  Her sister, Kelly, is also undergoing treatments for breast cancer and will have a mastectomy in the near future.

Gabby- (Stephanie Engle's stepmother) She has liver cancer and needs a transplant.  Six more spots were found on her liver recently, which is too many for her to be put on the transplant list.  Please pray for God's will, for successful treatment so she can be eligible for a transplant.

Katie DeMaria- Continue to pray for Katie. She has been going back and forth between the hospital and the group home.  The hospital is trying to get her moved to a long- term care facility (hospital), but it is in Elmira and further away.  Pray for wisdom for Colleen and those making decisions about her care. Pray that Katie could go to a closer hospital, like Syracuse, where she was before.  Pray for Katie to respond well to new treatment and a new environment.

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.

Dominican Republic Team- Pray for the group that is in the D.R. this week, helping with building maintenance, church ministry and medical clinics. Pray for their safety and health, good responses to the Gospel and discipleship, and for those providing medical assistance. Pray for their return trip on Sunday.

Joel and Rachel Shelley- (Philippines) Currently living and taking classes at Virginia Beach Theol. Seminary. Pray for Joel as he is taking 3 courses this semester and working a couple of days a week to help with expenses. Pray for Rachel as she keeps up with communication, paperwork and upkeep of their home.  
In the Philippines, pray for good responses and follow-up from the W.O.L. Eternity Week, last week.  Pray for the continued construction of the outdoor basketball court and the safety of construction workers.  The concrete floor has been poured. Praise the Lord for all He is doing!

Chip and Tammy Welton- (Canada) Praise! Chip returned from Kenya last week. The Lord blessed his time there, but he was sick coming home and the trip was difficult.  Pray for his strength and health to return.  This week he and Tammy are in Florida for a 3-day board meeting and then will be staying with her mother and caring for her.  Pray for a productive, fruitful time, and much needed rest and family time.  Continue to pray for their ministry with Open- Air Campaigners as they minister on the streets of Calgary and preach the gospel.  Pray for the ministry and leaders in Ukraine to be safe and protected as they give aide and share the gospel. Pray especially for peace in their country and that the people would know God's peace.  

Sheryl O'Bryan- (Third Cultures Kids) Pray for Sheryl as she ministers to Missionary Kids and their families, using social media, zoom meetings and focus groups to connect and relate.  *Pray as she needs to go to N. Carolina this month for an annual board meeting and needs to find someone to care for her dad while she is away.   *Pray for her new health insurance plan coverage to fall into place so that she can get the care she needs. She is waiting for approval for a monthly treatment that has been delayed two weeks already.  This is very concerning and she asks for our intercession and fervent prayers.

Joe and Amy Marshall (Benin) - Joe has returned to Florida after being in Benin for a month to get the growing season started. Pray for funds for farming equipment and repairs, for the purchase of a large shipping container, import costs and transport. After the container is used for shipping items to Africa, they can use it as part of the shop at their Vo-Tech center.  Praise! Someone has donated a newer vehicle/truck for them to use there, but they need funds to cover shipping costs. Pray for Amy to resolve some lingering health issues while she is in the States.  
 
Lukas and Julia Davoll -Pray for them as they continue raising support to serve in Ecuador.  Pray for safety travelling to different churches and for good health. They will be in Upstate NY for the month of March visiting and speaking at more churches.