WEEKLY PRAYER BULLETIN
Prayer Updates 4/15/26
Church Family and Friends
Joe Behnke and family- Pray for them as Kitty passed away unexpectedly last week after falling on Wednesday, causing a brain bleed. She was treated at the hospital later that day but became unresponsive. She is with Jesus now. She and Joe were visiting family in Belgium last week when it happened. Pray for the family to have comfort and peace.
Carol Strong (Dave's Mother) She is in the hospital in New Haven CT recovering from surgery to remove 2 brain aneurysms after suffering a fall and hitting her head. *Yesterday (Tuesday) she started bleeding again from the blood vessels in her brain contracting. This was expected. Pray for continued healing, recovery and strength. She will remain in ICU for several more days for monitoring and then go to rehab. On a good note, she is talking and has good motion in hands and feet.
Dave Strong requests prayer for Joe Sawyer who got some metal in his eye. He is the son of Dave's co-worker. Pray for successful removal of the debris and healing. He also has a problem with his other eye. Pray that his vision will not be permanently impaired.
Kim Whalen (Penny Bartlet's daughter)- *She has a dental procedure today to remove 5 teeth damaged from the chemotherapy. She was having a lot of pain from damaged nerve endings. Pray that she will heal quickly and would no longer be in pain. Pray for her continued recovery from her breast surgery. Her sister, Kelly will be having her mastectomy on May 4. They are thankful for all the prayers. Pray also for Penny during this time to continue to be an encouragement and strength for her daughters.
Carole Allen- She is having hip surgery April 22nd. Please pray that the surgery will go well and be successful. Pray that Carole will stay healthy beforehand and that her hip pain will be manageable.
Chris Lehman (Liberty client) Requests prayer for his brother Eric Thomas who is a State Trooper. Pray for his safety and well-being. Pray also for other family members, mother Lynn Tooley and brother Matt Tooley. (unspecified requests).
Katie DeMaria is in St. Mary's Hospital being treated for mental health. Please pray for the Drs. and care team to have wisdom regarding her medication and ongoing care. Pray that Katie would respond well to treatment and improve. Pray for Colleen to be encouraged and trust in the Lord.
Linda Merenes- Pray for continued healing from her ankle surgery and for progress while she does physical therapy exercises at home.
Dawn Vunk requests prayer for her oldest brother Gerald, receiving radiation treatments for the next few weeks. Pray that he does well and that the treatments are successful in killing the cancer. Pray for his salvation, as well.
Pray for Dawn who is struggling with chronic vertigo and is receiving Physical Therapy for several weeks.
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.
Carol Strong (Dave's Mother) She is in the hospital in New Haven CT recovering from surgery to remove 2 brain aneurysms after suffering a fall and hitting her head. *Yesterday (Tuesday) she started bleeding again from the blood vessels in her brain contracting. This was expected. Pray for continued healing, recovery and strength. She will remain in ICU for several more days for monitoring and then go to rehab. On a good note, she is talking and has good motion in hands and feet.
Dave Strong requests prayer for Joe Sawyer who got some metal in his eye. He is the son of Dave's co-worker. Pray for successful removal of the debris and healing. He also has a problem with his other eye. Pray that his vision will not be permanently impaired.
Kim Whalen (Penny Bartlet's daughter)- *She has a dental procedure today to remove 5 teeth damaged from the chemotherapy. She was having a lot of pain from damaged nerve endings. Pray that she will heal quickly and would no longer be in pain. Pray for her continued recovery from her breast surgery. Her sister, Kelly will be having her mastectomy on May 4. They are thankful for all the prayers. Pray also for Penny during this time to continue to be an encouragement and strength for her daughters.
Carole Allen- She is having hip surgery April 22nd. Please pray that the surgery will go well and be successful. Pray that Carole will stay healthy beforehand and that her hip pain will be manageable.
Chris Lehman (Liberty client) Requests prayer for his brother Eric Thomas who is a State Trooper. Pray for his safety and well-being. Pray also for other family members, mother Lynn Tooley and brother Matt Tooley. (unspecified requests).
Katie DeMaria is in St. Mary's Hospital being treated for mental health. Please pray for the Drs. and care team to have wisdom regarding her medication and ongoing care. Pray that Katie would respond well to treatment and improve. Pray for Colleen to be encouraged and trust in the Lord.
Linda Merenes- Pray for continued healing from her ankle surgery and for progress while she does physical therapy exercises at home.
Dawn Vunk requests prayer for her oldest brother Gerald, receiving radiation treatments for the next few weeks. Pray that he does well and that the treatments are successful in killing the cancer. Pray for his salvation, as well.
Pray for Dawn who is struggling with chronic vertigo and is receiving Physical Therapy for several weeks.
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
Lukas and Julia Davoll-Pray for them as they raise support to go to Ecuador. They have less than 20% so far. Pray for churches to respond to their need and that the Lord will continue to provide for them. Pray also for Julia as she is expecting Baby #2 this summer.
Jeff and Sharon- Pray for the deaf ministry they help facilitate. One of the leaders had to step down and they are stepping in to help lead. Pray for their ministry among Iranians during this time of war and strife. Also, pray for Sharon as her mom passed away in February. Pray that she would be comforted and have peace.
Tan and Vivian Carus- (Friends serving in Philippines) Pray for Tanner as he continues to experience weakness and health issues and has not been able to recover fully from recent illness. Vivian and the children are feeling better but need prayer for strength and continued good health. After meeting with the leadership and medical team, it was decided that they should take a medical leave so Tan can get treated in the States. They will be returning to the U.S the beginning of May and doctor appointments are already being set up for Tan. Please pray that the doctors would be able to diagnose and treat the problem quickly.
Jair and Mely Munoz (Dominican Rep.) Pray for the Timothy Project as they minister to students and develop leaders and pastors. Pray for more pastors and churches to be built in the sugar cane villages. Pray Jair, Mely and Jay Jr. as they continue serve faithfully in teaching and discipling others. Pray for Jay Jr. who recently became engaged, and for his future wife. Pray that God will bless them both as they continue to serve Him.
Jeff and Sharon- Pray for the deaf ministry they help facilitate. One of the leaders had to step down and they are stepping in to help lead. Pray for their ministry among Iranians during this time of war and strife. Also, pray for Sharon as her mom passed away in February. Pray that she would be comforted and have peace.
Tan and Vivian Carus- (Friends serving in Philippines) Pray for Tanner as he continues to experience weakness and health issues and has not been able to recover fully from recent illness. Vivian and the children are feeling better but need prayer for strength and continued good health. After meeting with the leadership and medical team, it was decided that they should take a medical leave so Tan can get treated in the States. They will be returning to the U.S the beginning of May and doctor appointments are already being set up for Tan. Please pray that the doctors would be able to diagnose and treat the problem quickly.
Jair and Mely Munoz (Dominican Rep.) Pray for the Timothy Project as they minister to students and develop leaders and pastors. Pray for more pastors and churches to be built in the sugar cane villages. Pray Jair, Mely and Jay Jr. as they continue serve faithfully in teaching and discipling others. Pray for Jay Jr. who recently became engaged, and for his future wife. Pray that God will bless them both as they continue to serve Him.