WEEKLY PRAYER BULLETIN
Prayer Updates 3/25/26
Church Family and Friends
Kelly and Haley Dutcher- Continue to pray for healing from injuries sustained in a car accident last month. Kelly's hand is in a cast and healing. She didn't need surgery.
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.
Kim and Kelly (Penny Bartlet's daughters)- Pray for Kim recovering from her breast surgery last week. She will receive a course of radiation treatments after she heals. Pray that she will be cancer free after that. Pray also for finances to cover all the medical expenses. 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.
Dawn Vunk requests prayer for her oldest brother Gerald. He was diagnosed with cancer in October and will be receiving radiation for the next 7 weeks. (Thankfully, he is not a candidate for surgery or chemo). Pray that he does well and that the treatments are successful. Also pray that he will be able to get into an assisted living facility in Saratoga County, as his current home is not safe for him to live in. 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.
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.
Kim and Kelly (Penny Bartlet's daughters)- Pray for Kim recovering from her breast surgery last week. She will receive a course of radiation treatments after she heals. Pray that she will be cancer free after that. Pray also for finances to cover all the medical expenses. 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.
Dawn Vunk requests prayer for her oldest brother Gerald. He was diagnosed with cancer in October and will be receiving radiation for the next 7 weeks. (Thankfully, he is not a candidate for surgery or chemo). Pray that he does well and that the treatments are successful. Also pray that he will be able to get into an assisted living facility in Saratoga County, as his current home is not safe for him to live in. 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
Mark and Val Appell - Pray for them as they prepare to travel back to Marseille, France at the end of the month, to take care of some details before moving there. There will also be an Installation Service for them at the Church there. Pray for the many decisions they will be making and for God's continued guidance and leading in their lives.
Pray for them as they continue to raise support and speak at different churches.
Tan and Vivian Carus- (Friends serving in Philippines) Asking for prayer facing some hardships and their health. They are very sick this week with fever, severe headaches and nausea, including their 2 children. They have not been able to regain full health and strength ever since they were ill in November. This has hindered their ability to do ministry well and engage with others. Please pray for healing, for physical, spiritual and emotional strength, as well as encouragement and stamina from the Lord.
Sheryl O'Bryan- (Third Cultures Kids) Pray for Sheryl as she needs a 2nd foot surgery to replace a port. The port is needed to ensure good infusions and blood draws which she receives every 3 weeks.
Pray for her dad, Walt who is getting some tests done for a potentially difficult diagnosis.
Pray for her ministry with Interaction Int'l and for wisdom as interim director. She needs to make a big decision about a social media management group. Pray that it would meet their needs and be beneficial for everyone.
Ginny and Dan Bryant- Continue to Pray for Ginny's health to improve and that the Lord will strengthen her so she can continue ministering to others. Last month she flew to Europe to receive a vaccine for Dengue Fever which she is very susceptible to. She must return in 2 months to get a 2nd injection. Pray for all the details to work out and for the funds to travel. Pray for Dan as he continues to study and teach students, which takes time away from home and family. Pray for his strength, energy and health and that the Lord will be glorified through his ministry.
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 them as they continue to raise support and speak at different churches.
Tan and Vivian Carus- (Friends serving in Philippines) Asking for prayer facing some hardships and their health. They are very sick this week with fever, severe headaches and nausea, including their 2 children. They have not been able to regain full health and strength ever since they were ill in November. This has hindered their ability to do ministry well and engage with others. Please pray for healing, for physical, spiritual and emotional strength, as well as encouragement and stamina from the Lord.
Sheryl O'Bryan- (Third Cultures Kids) Pray for Sheryl as she needs a 2nd foot surgery to replace a port. The port is needed to ensure good infusions and blood draws which she receives every 3 weeks.
Pray for her dad, Walt who is getting some tests done for a potentially difficult diagnosis.
Pray for her ministry with Interaction Int'l and for wisdom as interim director. She needs to make a big decision about a social media management group. Pray that it would meet their needs and be beneficial for everyone.
Ginny and Dan Bryant- Continue to Pray for Ginny's health to improve and that the Lord will strengthen her so she can continue ministering to others. Last month she flew to Europe to receive a vaccine for Dengue Fever which she is very susceptible to. She must return in 2 months to get a 2nd injection. Pray for all the details to work out and for the funds to travel. Pray for Dan as he continues to study and teach students, which takes time away from home and family. Pray for his strength, energy and health and that the Lord will be glorified through his ministry.
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.