August 26, 2024
New Prayer Requests
Tia Philbin is taking legal action in a very traumatic situation that she experienced in the past. She is asking for strength and peace during the process as well as justice to be served.
Pray for Andy Puryear, father of Cara Mahler. Andy had a stroke 6 years ago, which resulted in him being confined to a wheelchair. He is unable to eat or drink, so he receives nutrition through a PEG tube. He is non-verbal and communicates via gestures. Cara and her siblings have made the difficult decision to transfer him from receiving care in the home of her sister to a long-term care facility. Pray for him to receive this news well and for the family as they help him adjust to a new normal.
Pray for students and teachers as they prepare to return to school in the coming weeks.
Ongoing Requests
Pray for volunteers for our Preschool Ministry. They are still in need of 2-3 volunteers to love on babies In the Mint Room (bed babies) during the small group hour and 1-2 volunteers to teach in the Green Room (age 2) during the small group hour. They are flexible and will be grateful for ANY amount of time to invest in the littlest members of CHBC. If you are able to give time to this ministry, please contact Hailee Frank at hailee@chbcok.com or Bethany Douglas at bethany@chbcok.com.
Paul Christy is serving in the Air Force in Italy. Pray for community and strength for him as he’s away for the next few years.
David and Lynda Ramsey are in the process of buying a house in the Village. The prospective home has a bad roof and possible foundation problems. Pray for wisdom about going forward or looking for another house. They are waiting for the inspection.
Daniel Swinehart and his children Landin (13) and Hudson (10) lost their lives in the crash at Sundance Airport last week. The Swinehart’s belong to Quail Springs Baptist Church. Please keep Daniel’s wife (and the children’s mother), Victoria, and their extended family in your prayers during this very difficult time.
Pray for those in our church family who are looking for new jobs.
Velta Zoeller’s nephew, Scott, is living with her brother, James. Scott went through a divorce and a back surgery. He is very depressed and suicidal. They are not getting along. Pray for Scott’s emotions and for a better relationship with his dad.
Keaire Wilkins (Sheireka's son) needs prayer.
John Daniels needs calls of encouragement because he doesn’t know what steps to take next with Sharon. She does well during the day but gets confused in the evenings.
Please pray for Lynda Ramsey’s daughter and son’s salvation. That God would give her son, Donald, a message that would bring him to His Word and to Himself. Pray that her daughter would be delivered from depression.
Pray for Beverly Hite’s grandson, Michael (age 20), that God would intervene and draw him back into a relationship with the Lord and with his family.
Pray for the people of Israel and the Middle East. Pray that Christ would be made known, pray for peace in and around Israel, pray for the protection of innocents in the entire area. Continue to pray for those working to spread the Good News in the midst of this crisis.
Hospitalizations and Illnesses
Pam & Curtis Yerby have a neighbor who has been dealing with hepatitis C for 19 years. Recently, his numbers have been going up and he also fell recently and fractured his shoulder. He’s in his 80s and his name is Glen Morgan. Pray for Glenn and for the Yerbys as they minister to him.
Pat Boyer’s kidney procedure was cancelled last Wednesday due to the machine being broken and lack of some necessary supplies. It is rescheduled for this Wednesday. Pray for peace for Bob and Pat as they wait and for a successful surgery.
Nell Head is recovering from Covid but is very fatigued.
Karen Davis’ infection has returned. Pray for her full healing.
Shelby Byrd is having hip issues. Pray for healing and provision for him.
Kendall McWilliams is having some health issues. Pray for wisdom and healing for her.
Debbie Weir is still having heart issues after her previous procedure.
Madi Grogan has been in ongoing pain for a while. Pray for guidance for the doctors as they look for the causes of Madi’s pain and a solution that will bring healing to her body. Pray for peace for her mind, as well as endurance and comfort for her family.
Anna Harkins is nearing the end of her medicine changes. So far, by the grace of God, she's not had anymore seizures. Please join her parents, Greg and Beth, in prayer that these medications continue to help her live seizure free again.
Bob Boyer has carpal tunnel syndrome in his right wrist. He’s been given medication, a brace, and exercises to do. Please pray for healing.
Former member, Dwayne Smith, is recovering from heart bypass at rehab, but having difficulty with his leg. Please pray for healing for Dwayne and comfort for Deanna.
Helen Wilkerson moved successfully to a first-floor room at Tealridge in Edmond. Continue praying for her adjustment.
Sherrill Sageser’s pain pump was increased again, but it still isn’t helping. An MRI may be scheduled to see if he has further spine problems.
Jayne Manley’s son-in-law, Dan Franklin, just retired and learned he has cancer in his spine.
Evan and Levi Prince’s friend, Jeremy P., has stomach cancer. Be in prayer for him as he and his doctors decide on treatments.
Sam Wittner is suffering with arthritis. Charlotte is aware that she is having some issues with dementia.
Robert Manning’s daughter, Shelly Leaf, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Pray for Shelly and her doctors.
One of our GED students has an adult daughter, Felicity, who has a heart valve defect and has been having trouble with blood clots which are threatening to cause the loss of toes. Pray for healing for Felicity and that her doctors would have guidance in her care.
Diana Barr’s dad has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Be in prayer for their family as they seek the best treatments.
Dennis & Charline DeWitt have not been in Church since October 2023. Dennis had a number of procedures and health problems Please pray for his healing.
Katie MacDougall is undergoing treatment for her lung disease. Please continue praying this treatment would reduce inflammation, slow disease progression, and reduce the need for more unpleasant treatment options as well as wisdom for her pulmonary teams at Mayo and OU.
Carol and Johnny Just’s granddaughter Marek Merideth. Earlier this month her MRI indicated that the brain tumor remains stable. She has completed the oral chemo protocol so was taken off the medicine. It had significant side effects so I'm sure her quality of life will be improved but we still need prayer the tumor does not grow!
Johnny and Carol Just’s son-in-law, Mitch Merideth, had a heart transplant in 2016. He continues to struggle with health problems and other problems related to liver failure. Also, it was discovered he has a heart valve that was damaged from the multiple biopsies done to monitor transplant rejection, which may need surgical intervention in the future. The accumulation of stress has taken a toll on their marriage. Pray for mercy and peace.
Members with continuing health concerns: Karen Davis, Jim Davis, Kevin Fox, David Spiva, Cameron Frank, Cathy Burris, Michelle Hawkins’ brother, Mark Manning, Frazier’s nephew and his wife; Greg and Sarah Frazier, Glenda Phillips, Sherrill Sageser, Sam Wittner, Charlotte Wittner, Sharon Daniels, Belinda Yesslith.
Missions and Ministry Requests
Pray for our country and elected leaders.
Hannah and Ben Hanes are missionaries serving in the Bronx in NYC.
Logan & Morgan Hanni & their sons, Liam & Grayson, are serving a 3 year term as IMB missionaries to Southeast Asia. Please pray for their travel, language learning and cultural adjustment. Pray for unreached people groups in Southeast Asia to come to a saving faith in Jesus.
De’Vonte’ Pittman is serving on the mission field in North Africa. He will be there at least a year. Pray for him and for the people groups with whom he will be sharing the gospel.
Praises
Praise God for all He is doing in our church and community.
John Burris’ grandson, John Burris II, is doing well after having his colon removed. They are thankful for your prayers.
Trent Harkins has returned from Basic Training and will resume his schooling for his senior year of high school.
CHBC Lexington Chapel Service Prayer requests
Jerry requests prayer for his wife and children, and particularly his little brother "Jules" who is only 14 yrs old and has never been separated from his older brother before.
Jonathan gave his life to Jesus on August 19, 2024, so pray for his protection and guidance from The Holy Spirit. He also asked for prayer for his children's well-being, and for kindness to be shown to them in his absence. Asked for prayer that his children would also come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Andrew asks for prayer for all families dealing with separation from their loved ones, for whatever reasons, like military or prison, or other hardships.
Eric requests prayer for his younger sister in California named Hannah, dealing with opioid addiction, and facing prison in Oklahoma. She does not know Jesus as Lord and he asked for prayer that people would come to her speaking the Gospel Message and that her heart would be softened and opened to hear the TRUTH, and that she too could be set free!
Lexington Chapel Salvation Report
15 men prayed to receive Christ on August 19, 2024. Pray for protection and discipleship.
Darius Martin
Jonathan Roland
Manuel Quezada
Alex Mason
Lantz Brenden
Jerry Henderson
Brandon Eggleston
Keith Beard
Jose Garza
Dre Bordingham
Samuel Stephens
Arbin Munchel
Renton Helaisa
Damon Rosa
Antonio Holden
**For the 258 men in 2024 that have prayed to receive Christ as Savior this year at Lexington Assessment & Reception Center: We ask that you pray for continued prayer for The Holy Spirit to provide means for discipleship, and continued protection and sanctification., wherever the Lord takes each man going forward!