WEEKLY PRAYER BULLETIN
Prayer Updates 10/8/25
Church Family and Friends
Scott Calhoun- Continue to Pray for healing of Scott's hand and fingers injured in an accident using a saw last week.
Julianna Spencer delivered a premature baby girl at just 23 weeks in August, weighing just over 1 lb. They are at Albany Medical Center, and the baby is in the NCU in an incubator. She now weighs 2 and1/2 lbs. and is growing. Please pray for Julianna and for the baby to continue to grow and develop.
Katie DeMaria- She was in the hospital this past week and then discharged to a group home in Rochester. She has been going downhill, and they want to release her, but she has no place to live. Please Pray that God will intervene in the situation and provide her with the best care. Katie is not able to live on her own and moving in with Colleen is not a good option. Pray for wisdom and discernment for her care givers and for Colleen.
Jackie Riveria who is caring for Josephina's 5 children while she is in prison, is in a custody battle with the father.
Pray for God's will to be done in this situation and for Jackie to have God's strength, peace and grace. Pray for Josephina to trust God for the best outcome for her family.
Penny Bartlet's daughters, Kim and Kelly -Both have breast cancer and need prayer. Kim (36) has invasive breast cancer stage 2a. Her chemo treatments were postponed until Friday as she developed an infection in a port that was put in last week. She was to start on Monday. She will be having a double Mastectomy in the near future. Please pray that the surgery will go well and that the Lord will comfort her and give strength during this difficult time. Kelly is being treated for Ductile Carcinoma. Pray for healing and a good outcome.
Sue Kenyon- Continue to pray for Sue's emotional health and physical well-being. She was admitted to the hospital over the weekend with mental health issues, possibly a negative reaction to medication. Pray for doctors to have wisdom in treating her, and for God's Will to be done in her future care and living arrangements.
Stephen Lane- (Rich and Sally's Grandson) Pray for Stephen as his dad, Tom Lane passed away over the summer. Stephen is 11yrs old, and Tom had full custody of him. Pray for his future and for those making decisions about his well-being and custody issues. Pray that the Lord will bring comfort to the Lanes and that Rich and Sally would be an encouragement to Stephen.
Nancy- Sarah Appell's sister- has Alzheimer's and is doing poorly. She has lost a lot of weight and is very weak. She needs more care than she is receiving at home. Please pray for her health and strength and that the family will find more care for her. Pray for God's Will in the situation.
Alton Mahr -Sarah's Appell's brother-in-law, who has advanced Parkinson's Disease and is very debilitated. Pray for his wife Harriet who cares for him and that God would continue to give her strength and health.
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.
Mike Eglin- (Robyn's son) Continue to pray for healing of his kidney cancer and that he will respond well to the chemo-therapy treatments. Pray for physical strength and comfort, and that he would draw near to God during this difficult time.
Judy Frederick- Pray for Judy's heart and health issues. She is wearing a pacemaker which is helping, but she often feels weak and is having dizzy spells. Pray for God's healing hand to be upon her and continue to strengthen her.
Tom Hobson- Pray for his heart and ongoing health issues, he is very weak. Pray that Tom would gain back some strength and for God's will to be done concerning his care and treatment. Pray for Mickey during this time as she cares for him and that she will have strength and peace.
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.
Julianna Spencer delivered a premature baby girl at just 23 weeks in August, weighing just over 1 lb. They are at Albany Medical Center, and the baby is in the NCU in an incubator. She now weighs 2 and1/2 lbs. and is growing. Please pray for Julianna and for the baby to continue to grow and develop.
Katie DeMaria- She was in the hospital this past week and then discharged to a group home in Rochester. She has been going downhill, and they want to release her, but she has no place to live. Please Pray that God will intervene in the situation and provide her with the best care. Katie is not able to live on her own and moving in with Colleen is not a good option. Pray for wisdom and discernment for her care givers and for Colleen.
Jackie Riveria who is caring for Josephina's 5 children while she is in prison, is in a custody battle with the father.
Pray for God's will to be done in this situation and for Jackie to have God's strength, peace and grace. Pray for Josephina to trust God for the best outcome for her family.
Penny Bartlet's daughters, Kim and Kelly -Both have breast cancer and need prayer. Kim (36) has invasive breast cancer stage 2a. Her chemo treatments were postponed until Friday as she developed an infection in a port that was put in last week. She was to start on Monday. She will be having a double Mastectomy in the near future. Please pray that the surgery will go well and that the Lord will comfort her and give strength during this difficult time. Kelly is being treated for Ductile Carcinoma. Pray for healing and a good outcome.
Sue Kenyon- Continue to pray for Sue's emotional health and physical well-being. She was admitted to the hospital over the weekend with mental health issues, possibly a negative reaction to medication. Pray for doctors to have wisdom in treating her, and for God's Will to be done in her future care and living arrangements.
Stephen Lane- (Rich and Sally's Grandson) Pray for Stephen as his dad, Tom Lane passed away over the summer. Stephen is 11yrs old, and Tom had full custody of him. Pray for his future and for those making decisions about his well-being and custody issues. Pray that the Lord will bring comfort to the Lanes and that Rich and Sally would be an encouragement to Stephen.
Nancy- Sarah Appell's sister- has Alzheimer's and is doing poorly. She has lost a lot of weight and is very weak. She needs more care than she is receiving at home. Please pray for her health and strength and that the family will find more care for her. Pray for God's Will in the situation.
Alton Mahr -Sarah's Appell's brother-in-law, who has advanced Parkinson's Disease and is very debilitated. Pray for his wife Harriet who cares for him and that God would continue to give her strength and health.
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.
Mike Eglin- (Robyn's son) Continue to pray for healing of his kidney cancer and that he will respond well to the chemo-therapy treatments. Pray for physical strength and comfort, and that he would draw near to God during this difficult time.
Judy Frederick- Pray for Judy's heart and health issues. She is wearing a pacemaker which is helping, but she often feels weak and is having dizzy spells. Pray for God's healing hand to be upon her and continue to strengthen her.
Tom Hobson- Pray for his heart and ongoing health issues, he is very weak. Pray that Tom would gain back some strength and for God's will to be done concerning his care and treatment. Pray for Mickey during this time as she cares for him and that she will have strength and peace.
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
Pray for the Missions Conference coming up Oct 12-19 and for safe travels of all our missionaries.
Chip and Tammy Welton (Canada) -Praise God that the Open-Air Campaigners branch in Asia has started and is active in proclaiming Christ to the lost. Praise God our registration in a country in Asia has been extended 2 years. Praise God for an open door and good ministry at the train station in Calgary this summer.
Please pray for our directors in Asia and Paraguay as they are dealing with serious back and spine issues. Please pray for our new staff interns in Bolivia, Marconi and Norberto.
Pray for Tammy's mom, Margaret. Her health and memory are declining, but she doesn't know it and seems happy. Pray for her daughter Kelly who she lives with, to have God's peace and wisdom and not to worry.
Mark Case (Missionary to Paraguay, friend of PBC)- Recently had an A-fib episode with his heart. He will have an ablation procedure done this month in South Carolina. Mark and Janet are staying nearby with their son. Please pray for a successful procedure and full recovery. Also pray that they will be able to be attend a conference workshop in S.C. later in October.
Jeff and Deanne Davoll (Ecuador)- Pray for follow-up and discipleship of those who responded to the Gospel or made decisions for Christ at the evangelical training conference last week. Pray for all those who attended and for God to work in their lives.
Pray for Lukas and Julia Davoll who have begun raising support to join them in serving in Ecuador.
Joel and Seiko Lovestrand- (Japan) Pray for safety and travel plans as they are in the States this past week to celebrate Joel's mother's 100th Birthday. Pray for Leo as he stayed home for schooling. Praise, that God has provided a building for the Sendai Church and they can move out of the storefront space they've been renting. Pray for the quarterly newsletter they have started circulating in the community to promote their ministry and invite people to Bible Study or an English class. Pray for their daughter Akari and her husband Nathaneal as they adjust to their new life together. Pray for Leo and his school studies. He is in a Diploma Program this year which is more challenging.
Chip and Tammy Welton (Canada) -Praise God that the Open-Air Campaigners branch in Asia has started and is active in proclaiming Christ to the lost. Praise God our registration in a country in Asia has been extended 2 years. Praise God for an open door and good ministry at the train station in Calgary this summer.
Please pray for our directors in Asia and Paraguay as they are dealing with serious back and spine issues. Please pray for our new staff interns in Bolivia, Marconi and Norberto.
Pray for Tammy's mom, Margaret. Her health and memory are declining, but she doesn't know it and seems happy. Pray for her daughter Kelly who she lives with, to have God's peace and wisdom and not to worry.
Mark Case (Missionary to Paraguay, friend of PBC)- Recently had an A-fib episode with his heart. He will have an ablation procedure done this month in South Carolina. Mark and Janet are staying nearby with their son. Please pray for a successful procedure and full recovery. Also pray that they will be able to be attend a conference workshop in S.C. later in October.
Jeff and Deanne Davoll (Ecuador)- Pray for follow-up and discipleship of those who responded to the Gospel or made decisions for Christ at the evangelical training conference last week. Pray for all those who attended and for God to work in their lives.
Pray for Lukas and Julia Davoll who have begun raising support to join them in serving in Ecuador.
Joel and Seiko Lovestrand- (Japan) Pray for safety and travel plans as they are in the States this past week to celebrate Joel's mother's 100th Birthday. Pray for Leo as he stayed home for schooling. Praise, that God has provided a building for the Sendai Church and they can move out of the storefront space they've been renting. Pray for the quarterly newsletter they have started circulating in the community to promote their ministry and invite people to Bible Study or an English class. Pray for their daughter Akari and her husband Nathaneal as they adjust to their new life together. Pray for Leo and his school studies. He is in a Diploma Program this year which is more challenging.