WEEKLY PRAYER BULLETIN
Prayer Updates 02/19/25
Church Family and Friends
Diane Eames- (Linda Singer's daughter) Praise for the safe arrival of Baby Cole on Monday evening Feb. 17! He weighs 2lbs, 3 oz and is 14 inches long.
Pray for his continued growth and health while in the NICU at Albany Med. Pray for Diane's healing and strength. The family is rejoicing in this Miracle of Life and is grateful for all the prayers and outpouring of love.
Beth Allen- Please pray for Beth as the brain tumor continues to grow and cause problems. She struggles with talking, swallowing and eating and her sinuses, hearing, and sight are affected. Pray that God would send healing and comfort. Pray for Garth and the family as they care for Beth and go through this difficult time.
Jean Pyzik- Continue to Pray for her recovery from hip surgery. She is recuperating at home, getting Physical Therapy and just using a cane now. Pray that she would be able to navigate her home safely and make the needed physical adjustments to the house.
Joe Wilson - Please pray for my coworker's sister Sherry. She has cancer and going through chemotherapy and radiation. My coworker, Shirley is heartbroken for her sister. Thank you for praying.
Gary and Carole Allen- Pray for them on their mission trip in Central Asia, that they would be a blessing to those they minister to. Pray for their health and safety and for Carole's back not to cause discomfort. Pray for Carole's family as her brother passed away recently.
Brett and Nick DeMaria - Pray for them 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 - Continue to pray for her doctors and counselors to have wisdom in treating her and adjusting medication. Pray that there would be noticeable improvement in her mood and involvement in activities. Pray for Colleen to have the Peace of God and to be an encouragement to Katie.
Jacqueline Rivera - Pray for Jackie in court today, for good decisions, positive outcome and God's will. 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.
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.
Pray for his continued growth and health while in the NICU at Albany Med. Pray for Diane's healing and strength. The family is rejoicing in this Miracle of Life and is grateful for all the prayers and outpouring of love.
Beth Allen- Please pray for Beth as the brain tumor continues to grow and cause problems. She struggles with talking, swallowing and eating and her sinuses, hearing, and sight are affected. Pray that God would send healing and comfort. Pray for Garth and the family as they care for Beth and go through this difficult time.
Jean Pyzik- Continue to Pray for her recovery from hip surgery. She is recuperating at home, getting Physical Therapy and just using a cane now. Pray that she would be able to navigate her home safely and make the needed physical adjustments to the house.
Joe Wilson - Please pray for my coworker's sister Sherry. She has cancer and going through chemotherapy and radiation. My coworker, Shirley is heartbroken for her sister. Thank you for praying.
Gary and Carole Allen- Pray for them on their mission trip in Central Asia, that they would be a blessing to those they minister to. Pray for their health and safety and for Carole's back not to cause discomfort. Pray for Carole's family as her brother passed away recently.
Brett and Nick DeMaria - Pray for them 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 - Continue to pray for her doctors and counselors to have wisdom in treating her and adjusting medication. Pray that there would be noticeable improvement in her mood and involvement in activities. Pray for Colleen to have the Peace of God and to be an encouragement to Katie.
Jacqueline Rivera - Pray for Jackie in court today, for good decisions, positive outcome and God's will. 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.
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
Jed and Amy Appell (Indonesia) Pray for Pastor Mark as he is there now helping at the Hillside school with Outdoor Education (OE) Program. He is teaching the high school students twice a day for 2 weeks while they are in the Interior working in remote villages. Praise that their son Phillip was able to preach a sermon for his semester final. He did such a good job the Bible teachers want him to come back and speak again. Praise, for several new teachers coming this summer for the next school year. They have had a shortage of teachers the last year or two. Pray as Jed, Amy and family make preparations to move back to the States this summer for a year of Home Assignment.
Sheryl O'Bryan- (Interaction Int'l) Pray for Sheryl as she works with Missionary families and other Third Culture Kids. This week she and her team partner, Brett, are doing training seminars remotely online in different parts of the world! Pray that all the technology will work and that any obstacles will be removed as they teach others in MK Care. Pray for the connections and relationships she makes with students during their Zoom Meetings and sessions. Pray also for her as she manages ongoing health issues.
Glenn and Janet Sebast- Pray for them as they travel to prisons and bring the gospel to inmates. Pray for the salvation of their neighbors: Robbie, Monica, Harley and Gabe. Pray for the salvation of Robert, ex-inmate, who they met through a court hearing they attended. Pray for Crystal, who Janet recently led to the Lord, and that Crystal finds a secure environment that she and her two little girls to live in. Pray for the spiritual growth of Stephanie, a former youthful offender who Janet has mentored.
Joel and Rachel Shelley-(WOL, Philippines) Continue to pray for them as they minister to others through outreach programs and conferences. Pray for the upcoming Women's Conference at Seaside Camp in March and for the church group from PA. coming to help. Pray for Joel as he continues to work on construction projects, maintenance and IT. Pray specifically for their trip to the Laguna Camp Feb 24-March 2 to help with maintenance projects and preparing for the Women's Conference there. They will also attend a Board of Trustees Meeting on Mar. 1. Pray for God's Will to be done in all these matters.
Joel and Seiko Lovestrand- (Japan) Praise! They are back in Japan now and their son Leo has been able to resume studies at his International School. Pray as they continue to settle in and for a smooth transition into their new home and ministry. Pray for their internet to get hooked up and connected. They have snow on their roof and the technician would not go up to do the necessary work. Pray that God would help them develop relationships in their community and reach many people for Christ.
Sheryl O'Bryan- (Interaction Int'l) Pray for Sheryl as she works with Missionary families and other Third Culture Kids. This week she and her team partner, Brett, are doing training seminars remotely online in different parts of the world! Pray that all the technology will work and that any obstacles will be removed as they teach others in MK Care. Pray for the connections and relationships she makes with students during their Zoom Meetings and sessions. Pray also for her as she manages ongoing health issues.
Glenn and Janet Sebast- Pray for them as they travel to prisons and bring the gospel to inmates. Pray for the salvation of their neighbors: Robbie, Monica, Harley and Gabe. Pray for the salvation of Robert, ex-inmate, who they met through a court hearing they attended. Pray for Crystal, who Janet recently led to the Lord, and that Crystal finds a secure environment that she and her two little girls to live in. Pray for the spiritual growth of Stephanie, a former youthful offender who Janet has mentored.
Joel and Rachel Shelley-(WOL, Philippines) Continue to pray for them as they minister to others through outreach programs and conferences. Pray for the upcoming Women's Conference at Seaside Camp in March and for the church group from PA. coming to help. Pray for Joel as he continues to work on construction projects, maintenance and IT. Pray specifically for their trip to the Laguna Camp Feb 24-March 2 to help with maintenance projects and preparing for the Women's Conference there. They will also attend a Board of Trustees Meeting on Mar. 1. Pray for God's Will to be done in all these matters.
Joel and Seiko Lovestrand- (Japan) Praise! They are back in Japan now and their son Leo has been able to resume studies at his International School. Pray as they continue to settle in and for a smooth transition into their new home and ministry. Pray for their internet to get hooked up and connected. They have snow on their roof and the technician would not go up to do the necessary work. Pray that God would help them develop relationships in their community and reach many people for Christ.