WEEKLY PRAYER BULLETIN
Prayer Updates 12/18/24
Church Family & Friends
Jessie George- Continue to Pray for healing and recovery from recent stomach surgery.
Rich- Grace Lewis' son-had an accident recently while using a table saw and cut off the tip of his finger. It became infected and he was on antibiotics to clear it up before doctors proceed with treatment. He has since learned that the bone is infected and has been referred to the orthopedic doctor for surgery. Continue to Pray for healing and a good outcome. Pray especially for his salvation and the Lord's Will in his life. Grace's nephew, Joe, had a stroke recently. He had a procedure done to draw a blood clot from his brain after being on meds to shrink it. Pray for continued healing and recovery and that the Lord will use this in his life for spiritual growth.
Victoria Baker Marshall-Continue to pray for baby Josiah. He is still in the hospital but growing and improving every day. They hope to bring him home by Christmas. Pray for Victoria and Michael as they care for him and for the grandparents as they support and encourage them.
Colleen DeMaria- Pray for her sons, Brett and Nick to work out their differences. They met 2 weekends ago to attempt a reconciliation, but it did not go well. They agreed to meet again in the future. Pray that God's Grace would abound, that they will reconcile their differences and extend forgiveness to one another. Pray for Colleen as this weighs heavy on her heart.
Katie DeMaria - She is doing somewhat better and is more interested in activities. She has started to participate in a new rewards program to help motivate and encourage her. Continue to pray for her doctors and counselors to have wisdom in treating her and adjusting medication. She is in a hospital in Syracuse being treated for mental health issues. Pray for Colleen to have the Peace of God and to be an encouragement to Katie.
Linda Gardner's Granddaughter- Dez, was recently diagnosed with a Brain Aneurysm. The Doctor is trying to find a medication that will stop her migraines. Please pray for treatment and healing and also for Salvation for her and her husband.
Jacqueline Rivera - Continue to pray for her daughter Josefina's situation and the family. Pray for her to take care of herself and that the Lord would strengthen her emotionally, spiritually and physically. She is in a prison facility in Buffalo NY. Pray that Jackie will be able to take all 5 kids to visit for Christmas. Also, continue to Pray for Layla, one of the children, who has diabetes.
Mary Waite requests prayer for her elderly parents in Broadalbin. They both have severe chest colds and have fallen recently. Pray for their doctors and health care workers to have wisdom in treating them and for them to recover quickly.
Care Portal Ministry - Pray for Nadine Depres and her team as they minister to families in need of food, clothing and furniture. Pray for the families as they hear the Gospel and are equipped to help their families stay together. Pray for the many volunteers who give assistance and encouragement and show God's Love.
Beth Allen- (Brain Tumor) Her tumor continues to grow and recently she has been having nose bleeds. Please pray that these would end and not become more of a problem. Continue to pray for her vision to improve and overall health. Pray for God's continued Grace and Peace, for her husband Garth and the family as they go through this journey with Beth.
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.
Rich- Grace Lewis' son-had an accident recently while using a table saw and cut off the tip of his finger. It became infected and he was on antibiotics to clear it up before doctors proceed with treatment. He has since learned that the bone is infected and has been referred to the orthopedic doctor for surgery. Continue to Pray for healing and a good outcome. Pray especially for his salvation and the Lord's Will in his life. Grace's nephew, Joe, had a stroke recently. He had a procedure done to draw a blood clot from his brain after being on meds to shrink it. Pray for continued healing and recovery and that the Lord will use this in his life for spiritual growth.
Victoria Baker Marshall-Continue to pray for baby Josiah. He is still in the hospital but growing and improving every day. They hope to bring him home by Christmas. Pray for Victoria and Michael as they care for him and for the grandparents as they support and encourage them.
Colleen DeMaria- Pray for her sons, Brett and Nick to work out their differences. They met 2 weekends ago to attempt a reconciliation, but it did not go well. They agreed to meet again in the future. Pray that God's Grace would abound, that they will reconcile their differences and extend forgiveness to one another. Pray for Colleen as this weighs heavy on her heart.
Katie DeMaria - She is doing somewhat better and is more interested in activities. She has started to participate in a new rewards program to help motivate and encourage her. Continue to pray for her doctors and counselors to have wisdom in treating her and adjusting medication. She is in a hospital in Syracuse being treated for mental health issues. Pray for Colleen to have the Peace of God and to be an encouragement to Katie.
Linda Gardner's Granddaughter- Dez, was recently diagnosed with a Brain Aneurysm. The Doctor is trying to find a medication that will stop her migraines. Please pray for treatment and healing and also for Salvation for her and her husband.
Jacqueline Rivera - Continue to pray for her daughter Josefina's situation and the family. Pray for her to take care of herself and that the Lord would strengthen her emotionally, spiritually and physically. She is in a prison facility in Buffalo NY. Pray that Jackie will be able to take all 5 kids to visit for Christmas. Also, continue to Pray for Layla, one of the children, who has diabetes.
Mary Waite requests prayer for her elderly parents in Broadalbin. They both have severe chest colds and have fallen recently. Pray for their doctors and health care workers to have wisdom in treating them and for them to recover quickly.
Care Portal Ministry - Pray for Nadine Depres and her team as they minister to families in need of food, clothing and furniture. Pray for the families as they hear the Gospel and are equipped to help their families stay together. Pray for the many volunteers who give assistance and encouragement and show God's Love.
Beth Allen- (Brain Tumor) Her tumor continues to grow and recently she has been having nose bleeds. Please pray that these would end and not become more of a problem. Continue to pray for her vision to improve and overall health. Pray for God's continued Grace and Peace, for her husband Garth and the family as they go through this journey with Beth.
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
Joel and Seiko Lovestrand- (Japan) Praise! Thank you for praying for Seiko's green card situation. She was granted an "ADIT" stamp, good for one year until her green card is replaced. They can now travel to Japan and return to the U.S. without a problem. Please pray for wisdom as they start packing and making travel arrangements. They hope to be back in Sendai, Japan by mid-January to start their new ministry opportunity. Pray for God's Will and perfect timing in this matter.
Chip and Tammy Welton (Alberta, Can.) Continue to pray for their local street ministry in Calgary and to follow up with positive responses to the Gospel. Pray for the ministry team in India. They are trying to start a branch of Worldwide Proclamation in Nepal. Pray for wisdom as they make the decision to proceed. Pray for Chip as he plans his itinerary for 2025. Lord willing, he plans to go to the Congo, Paraguay and 2 other countries.
Joel and Rachel Shelley-(Philippines) Praise! They have begun the outdoor basketball court project by cutting down trees and raising most the funds.
Pray that the rest of the funds would come in so they can start the building. Pray for the Word of Life Philippines staff conference in Laguna January 6-9. Pray for the many who will be traveling to it and for Joel and Rachel as they go early to help with equipment maintenance and to set up.
Jed and Amy Appell- (Indonesia) Pray for personnel to fill the role of School Director next year and more teachers at Hillcrest Academy.
Pray for wisdom for our entire family as we grow this year and transition back to the States after Sarah's graduation in May of 2025. Praise for the provision of some larger shoes for one of our taller boys! Praise for the return of some of our teammates after being gone almost 4 years!
Jeff and Deanne Davoll- Praise! They now have a generator to use! Continue to pray for Ecuador. They are going through a drought and having a crisis with natural resources, lack of water, lack of food, lack of electricity, prolonged power outages. There is a lot of looting when the power is off and much political unrest and rioting. They have been told that power blackouts of up to 10 hrs. a day may last until April! Pray for Jeff and Deanne as they continue to minister to couples, and First Responders in the Police and Fire Departments. Pray for donations for 5,000 Bibles to give out to officers. Praise for the10,000 + Bibles they have already handed out!
Mark and Babe Smith (British Columbia)- Continue to pray for the family of Alvis who recently died. Pray for God's Peace and Comfort as Tamara and Kayesha and the community mourn his loss. Pray also for their spiritual growth. Pray for Mark and Babe as they complete their travels and return to B.C. in mid-December.
Chip and Tammy Welton (Alberta, Can.) Continue to pray for their local street ministry in Calgary and to follow up with positive responses to the Gospel. Pray for the ministry team in India. They are trying to start a branch of Worldwide Proclamation in Nepal. Pray for wisdom as they make the decision to proceed. Pray for Chip as he plans his itinerary for 2025. Lord willing, he plans to go to the Congo, Paraguay and 2 other countries.
Joel and Rachel Shelley-(Philippines) Praise! They have begun the outdoor basketball court project by cutting down trees and raising most the funds.
Pray that the rest of the funds would come in so they can start the building. Pray for the Word of Life Philippines staff conference in Laguna January 6-9. Pray for the many who will be traveling to it and for Joel and Rachel as they go early to help with equipment maintenance and to set up.
Jed and Amy Appell- (Indonesia) Pray for personnel to fill the role of School Director next year and more teachers at Hillcrest Academy.
Pray for wisdom for our entire family as we grow this year and transition back to the States after Sarah's graduation in May of 2025. Praise for the provision of some larger shoes for one of our taller boys! Praise for the return of some of our teammates after being gone almost 4 years!
Jeff and Deanne Davoll- Praise! They now have a generator to use! Continue to pray for Ecuador. They are going through a drought and having a crisis with natural resources, lack of water, lack of food, lack of electricity, prolonged power outages. There is a lot of looting when the power is off and much political unrest and rioting. They have been told that power blackouts of up to 10 hrs. a day may last until April! Pray for Jeff and Deanne as they continue to minister to couples, and First Responders in the Police and Fire Departments. Pray for donations for 5,000 Bibles to give out to officers. Praise for the10,000 + Bibles they have already handed out!
Mark and Babe Smith (British Columbia)- Continue to pray for the family of Alvis who recently died. Pray for God's Peace and Comfort as Tamara and Kayesha and the community mourn his loss. Pray also for their spiritual growth. Pray for Mark and Babe as they complete their travels and return to B.C. in mid-December.