WEEKLY PRAYER BULLETIN
Prayer Updates 9/9/25
Church Family and Friends
*Judah Smith- (Grandson of Mark and Babe) He is in the hospital with a life-threatening illness which he has been battling for the last 18 months. Please pray that he would show some improvement and that the doctors would have wisdom in treating him. Pray for his parents, Lonnie and Kelley Smith (Minnesota) during this difficult time and for God's Grace. Pray for their financial situation and that God would provide funds to help with all the medical expenses.
Grace Lewis - Praise for answers to prayer! Her Sciatica is getting better, and the pain is much less. She is also sleeping better at night. Continue to pray for good health, mobility and for the energy to keep serving the Lord in many ways.
Sue Kenyon- Please pray for Sue as she is going through a difficult emotional time after the recent deaths of 3 close family members, one being her husband. She needs wisdom, discernment and clarity in making decisions about her future and living arrangements. Pray for her family to come alongside her and assist her in decision making.
Marlene Duesler's grandson Mike- (Robyn's son) Continue to pray for healing from recent surgery to remove his adrenal gland due to cancer. 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.
Jonah Strong- Dave and Patty 's grandson who was recently born with a cleft pallet. Pray for his recovery from surgery and his continued growth and health. Pray for his parents, Jeremiah and Kerrin as they care for him and his special needs.
Katie DeMaria- She his living in a group home in Canandaigua, NY, however, she is not doing well. Pray that she will start to respond to guidance or that a new, more structured residence would be found closer to home. Pray that her Mental Health needs will be met and that she will show improvement. Pray for Colleen to find the best solution to Katies needs and for the Lord to give direction and wisdom in the situation.
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
*Mark Case (Missionary to Paraguay, friend of PBC)- Recently had an A-fib episode with his heart. The cardiologist said the needed procedure was not available in Paraguay yet. In October, Mark and Janet will be traveling to South Carolina so he will have the heart catheter ablation surgery done there. They will be staying nearby at their sons' and also attending a conference workshop in October. Please pray for a successful procedure and full recovery.
Jeff and Deanne Davoll (Ecuador)- Pray specifically for the Evangelistic training seminar for National Police, Tactical and Medical teams Sept. 21-30. They also need a translator to serve with them. Pray for a good response to the Gospel and for Bibles to give out to all the men.
Pray for Lukas and Julia Davoll who have begun raising support to join them in serving Ecuador.
Joel and Seiko Lovestrand- (Japan) Praise! Seiko's Green Card renewal has been approved so she will not have to travel back to the States to reapply for an Adit Stamp. 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.
Dan and Ginny Bryant (Senegal, W. Africa) Praise! They have found a new house, after part of their roof collapsed, and have moved in. Continue to pray for all the details in getting set up in a new home. Pray for God's provision of finances for housing and recent medical expenses. Pray for continued healing for Tobiah's spine disorder and his physical therapy exercises. Pray for Dan's preparation for teaching Bible Classes in September and for Ginny's health to improve. She is very fatigued.
Joe and Amy Marshall- (Benin) They are back in the States now. Pray for their family as they travel, visiting supporting churches and family. They are living out of their motor home through the summer into fall. Pray for their health, rest and safety and that the kids would adjust well to a new environment.
Joel and Rachel Shelley- (WOL, Philippines) They are in the States now on Home Assignment. Pray for them as they plan out their calendar and schedule visits to supporting churches. Pray for the ministry back in the Philippines while they are away.
Jeff and Deanne Davoll (Ecuador)- Pray specifically for the Evangelistic training seminar for National Police, Tactical and Medical teams Sept. 21-30. They also need a translator to serve with them. Pray for a good response to the Gospel and for Bibles to give out to all the men.
Pray for Lukas and Julia Davoll who have begun raising support to join them in serving Ecuador.
Joel and Seiko Lovestrand- (Japan) Praise! Seiko's Green Card renewal has been approved so she will not have to travel back to the States to reapply for an Adit Stamp. 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.
Dan and Ginny Bryant (Senegal, W. Africa) Praise! They have found a new house, after part of their roof collapsed, and have moved in. Continue to pray for all the details in getting set up in a new home. Pray for God's provision of finances for housing and recent medical expenses. Pray for continued healing for Tobiah's spine disorder and his physical therapy exercises. Pray for Dan's preparation for teaching Bible Classes in September and for Ginny's health to improve. She is very fatigued.
Joe and Amy Marshall- (Benin) They are back in the States now. Pray for their family as they travel, visiting supporting churches and family. They are living out of their motor home through the summer into fall. Pray for their health, rest and safety and that the kids would adjust well to a new environment.
Joel and Rachel Shelley- (WOL, Philippines) They are in the States now on Home Assignment. Pray for them as they plan out their calendar and schedule visits to supporting churches. Pray for the ministry back in the Philippines while they are away.