October 16, 2024
New Prayer Requests
Desire Fobasso went to the hospital due to seizures, but while in the ER he coded, and they had to revive him. He has not regained consciousness. He is breathing and stable in ICU at Baptist hospital. Pray for Desire and his wive, Chanceline.
Several of our young families have been suffering ongoing illnesses (strep, flu, etc). Pray for healing and continued health. Because of the sickness being passed around, our nursery area is often in need of fill-in volunteers. If you would be willing to step in to assist when they are in need, please contact Hailee or Bethany.
Pray for those who were impacted by Hurricane Helene and by Hurricane Milton. Pray for the first responders, volunteers and aid organizations who are trying to assist those who are suffering.
Ongoing 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.
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 considering a different house. the inspection showed only minor things to be repaired. Pray for definitive direction about purchasing this house.
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
Kathy Quintin had knee replacement surgery on October 5. Please pray for her recovery.
Don Cude had an arteriogram on Tuesday. Doctors found a few additional small blockages, which they will keep an eye on for now.
Jeffery Yesslith (Adult 4) will have shoulder surgery in November.
Sherrill Sageser had a few Botox injections in his neck last Friday. The VA neurologist things he may have cervical dystonia. Also, his CPAP machine shows central sleep apneas (the brain forgets to tell the lungs to breathe), probably caused by his pain pump medication. He may need to have another sleep study. Please pray for wisdom about whether or not to get a spinal cord stimulator, which would eliminate the drugs and probably the sleep apneas. His latest MRI showed his back to be about the same.
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.
Nell Head is having a difficult time because things in her home are breaking. She is also having pain. Please pray for Nell.
Karen Davis is back on antibiotics again for her infection. Please pray for healing.
Shelby Byrd is having hip issues. Pray for healing and provision for him.
Kendall McWilliams had her gallbladder removed today. Pray for her recovery and health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pray the congregation at Northeast Fellowship, that they would grow in their love for God and each other. Pray for their community, specifically for the new people moving to their community that the Lord would use their church to reach them with the gospel and equip them to meet their physical needs. Let everything they do/plan be devotional, and draw them closer to the Lord.
Praises
Praise God for all He is doing in our church and community.
The Sageser’s neighbor’s mom, Patty Meister, had very little damage on her home in Florida.
CHBC Lexington Chapel Service Prayer requests
Nick Jones: Pray for my sister, Hannah Russell. She is supposed to get out of rehab on Tuesday. Pray that she continues in sobriety, and pray that she accepts Jesus as her savior.
Nate Green: Please pray for reconciliation with my dad and kids.
Dakota Hamlett: Pray for my mother Annalee, my sister Blaze, and my niece Isabel. Pray for strength, courage, wisdom, and knowledge to continue walking in the light of God.
Tommy Autry: Pray for my mother, Barbara, who is injured. Pray for her healing and that she will follow the advice of doctors.
J.R. Garner
Michael David Todd: Pray that I get to talk to my family more.
Todd Tiffin (volunteer): Upcoming shoulder surgery. Pray that his volunteer efforts would not be affected, and service would continue uninterrupted.
Alfonso Parra: prau for his brother and family
Reyes: pray for his niece Betania
John Lewis: pray that SSI case goes well and pray for his daily walk with Jesus to remain his focus.
Anonymous: pray for healing in his families’ lives, for prodigals to come home and for increased faith.
Jim White: pray for his wife and her ongoing struggle with chronic leg pain, combined with a long drive to work daily that causes her pain.
Terry Hancock: pray for mother Jan Carlton who is dealing with a rare form of cancer. Pray that it would not be malignant and for Jesus to send people to lift her up and speak hope into her life.
Anonymous: pray for granddaughter who is serving as a missionary in the Phillipines. Pray for her safety, boldness, and favor in learning the language.
Chris: seeking clarity in his relationship with Jesus.
Fuston: Pray for his family.
Mr. Franklin: pray for him to seek God.
John Paul and Justin: 2 newly baptized believers. Pray for their new faith.
Lexington Chapel Salvation Report
9 men prayed to receive Christ this week:
Derrick Brush
Juan Carrillo
Braxton Rothemill
Justin Maldonado
Jonathan Scott
James McLaughlin
William Milner
CJ Bledsoe
Michael Shaputis
Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, declares the Lord God, and not rather that he should turn from his way and live? Ezekiel 18:23 Pray for the protection and sanctification of the 325 men who have received Christ this year.