Prayer

Colton Gardner (Chris and Kaitlin's son) Was in the hospital last week with pain and pressure behind his eyes. Several tests were done and the brain scan was clear.  Doctors still don't know the root cause but are treating the symptoms and he is seeing an Ophthalmologist.  He has improved somewhat and is wearing glasses now.  Continue to pray for Colton, that the pain and pressure will subside and that a cause will be found so he can be treated effectively.   Pray for Chris and Kaitlin as they go through this challenging time.

Kim Whalen (Penny Bartlett's daughter) Praise!  Her PET/CT scans showed No New active disease.  She is cancer free at this time.  Kim and her family are greatly relieved.

Carole Allen- She had back surgery last Tuesday.  Please pray for her healing and a good recovery.

Colleen DeMaria- Pray for Colleen's baby grandson due in November, and that the delivery would go well.   Pray also for Katie DeMaria as she struggles with mental health issues. She has shown improvement in the last 2 weeks.  Pray for continued positive attitude and mind set.  Pray that she will respond well to treatment and therapy.

Julio Rodriguez- He has Colon Cancer and had surgery a few months ago.  Continue to pray for his health and strength during chemo-therapy treatments. He is feeling much better after a recent blood transfusion.

Mickey and Tom Hobson- Continue to pray for both their healthcare needs, for strength and healing.

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.

 
Pray for the Mission Conference coming up on October 11- 18, for those planning it and for those traveling to take part in it.

Glenn and Dorothy Budd (Peru-retired) Pray for Dorothy and her family as her sister Barb passed away recently.  She had suffered a massive stroke 3 days prior, had brain surgery and then was in a coma.  The Lord took her home peacefully in her sleep. Pray especially for Barb's husband and son at this time.

Lukas and Julia Davoll- Praise!  Baby Peter's surgery went well last Tuesday.  They brought him home from the hospital on Sunday. Pray for his recovery and for complete healing.  Pray for him to grow big and strong. He is 2 months old.

Joe and Amy Marshall- (Benin, W. Africa) Pray for them as they are back in Benin working alongside the Fulani people. Joe and his sons teach them how to farm, preserve their natural resources and about irrigation.  Pray for Josiah, their 2nd son who is raising support for an internship with the Farming God's Way program.  Pray for Amy as she cares for the family and ministers in their home. Pray that she would remain healthy and that the Lord will strengthen her physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Life Saver Ministries-Pray for Abbey Ballard as she directs the ministry and prepares for the Life Saver Banquet this Sat. Oct. 3 at PBC.  This is a fund-raising event which promotes Pro-Life and helps meet the needs of single mothers, vulnerable children and families.  Pray for those helped by the ministry to hear the Gospel and accept Christ as Savior.

Mark and Val Appell- (France) Pray for them as they continue to travel and raise support to go to Marseilles France. They had a productive time there this summer doing ministry and preparing for their move.  They have raised about 50% of their support.

Joel and Rachel Shelley- (WOL Philippines) After spending the summer ministering in the Philippines, they are back in Virginia Beach for the school semester.  Pray for Joel as he is taking his first Greek class as well as an Intercultural Ministry class.   Rachel is able to attend the intercultural class with him.  Pray for a productive fall semester, opportunities to fellowship and minister to neighbors in their community and to share the gospel.  Pray for the Seaside team back in the Philippines to continue to grow and be diligent in the ministry God has entrusted to them.