WEEKLY PRAYER BULLETIN
Prayer Updates 1/14/26
Church Family and Friends
Jessie Jensen's father- Praise! They have found an assisted living facility that will take Jessie's father, and he is moving in this week. Pray that Jessie would stay healthy to help with the move and that the transition will go well for her father. Continue to 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.
Helen (Grace Lewis's sister- 80 yrs.) She has mouth cancer, and it continues to get worse. *The tumor in her mouth/ face is growing, she is dehydrated, weak and confused. The cancer appears to be spreading to her brain. She is receiving some Hospice Care at home, but not around the clock. Pray that family and friends will be able to take turns staying with her. Pray for God's Will to be done and that He would give comfort and peace to her and her family during this difficult time.
Gabby- (Stephanie Engle's stepmother) She has liver cancer and needs a transplant. Please pray that she would get on the transplant list and that a liver would be made available quickly. Pray, if it is God's will, for healing and successful treatment of the cancer so she won't need a transplant.
Katie DeMaria- Continue to pray for Katie. She was hospitalized again recently, but back in the group home now. Pray that she will start to make improvements and that her care team will be able to help her. Pray for her medications to be adjusted and be more effective in her treatment. Pray for her care givers and Colleen to have wisdom and discernment in making decisions about Katie's future care.
Penny Bartlet's daughters, Kim and Kelly -Both have breast cancer and need prayer. Continue to pray for successful treatments and healing. Praise! Recent test results show that one of Kim's tumors is reduced 75% from the chemo treatments. *However, chemotherapy has also lowered Kim's immunities and she has had pneumonia and is very susceptible to illness. She cannot continue treatments until she has fully recovered, or her white blood cell count goes up. Please Pray for good health and the ability to fight off infections.
Tom Hobson- Pray for his heart and ongoing health issues with Parkinson's disease. Pray that God will continue to strengthen him and keep him healthy. Pray for Mickey during this time as she cares for him and that she also will have strength and health.
Nancy- Sarah Appell's sister- has Alzheimer's and is doing poorly. She has lost a lot of weight and is very weak.
*She is receiving more care at home now with her son being there and some healthcare aides. Please pray for her health and strength, for her husband's disposition to improve and God's Will in the situation.
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.
Helen (Grace Lewis's sister- 80 yrs.) She has mouth cancer, and it continues to get worse. *The tumor in her mouth/ face is growing, she is dehydrated, weak and confused. The cancer appears to be spreading to her brain. She is receiving some Hospice Care at home, but not around the clock. Pray that family and friends will be able to take turns staying with her. Pray for God's Will to be done and that He would give comfort and peace to her and her family during this difficult time.
Gabby- (Stephanie Engle's stepmother) She has liver cancer and needs a transplant. Please pray that she would get on the transplant list and that a liver would be made available quickly. Pray, if it is God's will, for healing and successful treatment of the cancer so she won't need a transplant.
Katie DeMaria- Continue to pray for Katie. She was hospitalized again recently, but back in the group home now. Pray that she will start to make improvements and that her care team will be able to help her. Pray for her medications to be adjusted and be more effective in her treatment. Pray for her care givers and Colleen to have wisdom and discernment in making decisions about Katie's future care.
Penny Bartlet's daughters, Kim and Kelly -Both have breast cancer and need prayer. Continue to pray for successful treatments and healing. Praise! Recent test results show that one of Kim's tumors is reduced 75% from the chemo treatments. *However, chemotherapy has also lowered Kim's immunities and she has had pneumonia and is very susceptible to illness. She cannot continue treatments until she has fully recovered, or her white blood cell count goes up. Please Pray for good health and the ability to fight off infections.
Tom Hobson- Pray for his heart and ongoing health issues with Parkinson's disease. Pray that God will continue to strengthen him and keep him healthy. Pray for Mickey during this time as she cares for him and that she also will have strength and health.
Nancy- Sarah Appell's sister- has Alzheimer's and is doing poorly. She has lost a lot of weight and is very weak.
*She is receiving more care at home now with her son being there and some healthcare aides. Please pray for her health and strength, for her husband's disposition to improve and God's Will in the situation.
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.
Missionary Family
Pastor Mark and Val- Pray for them this week in Texas with Christar Ministries for Orientation and Training. Pray for God's guidance and peace through this process.
Chip and Tammy Welton- (Canada) 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. Pray for Chip leaving for Kenya on Jan. 18 to work with the ministry there, and for Tammy at home while he is away.
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 for the training materials her team has published to help mission agencies in providing family care. Pray for her financial needs, for her health, and as she cares for her father and his needs.
Joe and Amy Marshall (Benin) - Pray for Joe and Josiah as they returned to Benin after Christmas to begin the gardening season with the men there. Amy will remain in Florida at her parents' home with Logan and Micah until Spring. Pray for Joe to raise 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. 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.
Chip and Tammy Welton- (Canada) 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. Pray for Chip leaving for Kenya on Jan. 18 to work with the ministry there, and for Tammy at home while he is away.
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 for the training materials her team has published to help mission agencies in providing family care. Pray for her financial needs, for her health, and as she cares for her father and his needs.
Joe and Amy Marshall (Benin) - Pray for Joe and Josiah as they returned to Benin after Christmas to begin the gardening season with the men there. Amy will remain in Florida at her parents' home with Logan and Micah until Spring. Pray for Joe to raise 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. 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.