December 10, 2024
New Prayer Requests
Keno King has been diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma. He saw a doctor at OU's Stephenson Cancer Center this morning. The doctor feels confident looking at the current scans that he can take out the kidney robotically. Surgery is scheduled for Jan. 7. Keno will have a repeat scan prior to surgery along with a chest scan to check for any metastasis. If they are able to do surgery robotically, Keno will just have to stay overnight. Pray for Keno, Johanna and their children as they go through this difficult time.
Don Cude will have hernia surgery on Wednesday.
Several of our families have been suffering ongoing illnesses (strep, flu, Covid, etc). Pray for healing and continued health for everyone through this sick season.
Because of the many illnesses being passed around, our nursery area is often in need of last minute fill-in volunteers. If you would be willing to step in to assist when they are in need, please contact Hailee so she can add your name to their list of back-up helpers.
Ongoing Requests
Steve Mesenbrink, former member and father of Diana Barr, passed away after a battle with cancer. Please pray for his wife, Lisa, as well the rest of the family as they mourn his passing.
Pray for a recent guest of our church service, Tamara. Tamara has recently lost her job and her husband has kidney disease. Pray that God will provide for their family through this difficult trial.
Pray for the salvation of Scott Sanbar’s son, Tyler, and Tyler’s girlfriend, Kayla.
Pray for the Weigand’s friends who are workers in North Africa. They lost their home sending church and need to find a new one but travel and ministry difficulties make it hard to return to the states to build that support system back up. Pray for the Lord to provide answers and support according to His will.
Velta Zoeller’s 13-year-old grandson, Griffin, lacks one growth hormone. Another one is very low. Please pray for proper treatment as he enters puberty.
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.
Pray for those in our church family who are looking for new jobs.
Keaire Wilkins (Sheireka's son) needs prayer.
Nell Head sat with Sharon Daniels last week so that John could leave for a while. Sharon slept the whole time. John is very tired and stays by her side constantly. Please pray for the Daniels and encourage John.
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
Tara Sageser has recovered from her concussion and plans to return to work next week.
Cathy Burris is still a bit dizzy but is better. Her brain shunts’s drip has been adjusted. She will have a scan of the shunt soon.
Sherrill Sageser will finally have a neurostimulator implanted on December 12. Please pray that it helps relieve his back pain.
Mary Kitchell had three scans last week, and they were all good. Her remaining tumor is a bit smaller.
Pray for Tanya Fobasso’s parents health and well that God would provide exactly what her family needs.
Charline DeWitt’s friend had a heart attack and is in the hospital in Arizona. Please pray for her full recovery. Charline and Dennis are also thankful for all the prayers, cards, and encouragement in his ongoing recovery.
Sharon Daniels fell and required two stitches in her head. Please pray for wisdom for John about her continued care.
Debbie Weir’s esophagus is causing her difficulty in eating. Pray she receives correct treatment.
Mary Kitchell’s sister in Texas, Jane Rogers, has many health problems and is under palliative care at this time. Please pray for her family.
Pat Boyer’s right hand is waking her at night and the pain continues to increase. It may be carpal tunnel or neuropathy. Please pray she will get an accurate diagnosis and treatment. She has an appointment with a specialist on December 16.
Nell Head may also have a torn meniscus as well as back pain. Pray for relief.
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.
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.
Shelby Byrd is having hip issues. Pray for healing and provision for him.
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.
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.
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.
Kirk and Katy Redeker welcomed their fourth child, Elizabeth “Elle” to their family recently.. Mom and baby are doing well. Pray that their older three children, all under 4, will do well with this change to their family.
CHBC Lexington Chapel Service Prayer requests
Rusty—upcoming release in 56 days, after 12 years incarcerated. Pray for a smooth transition back to his family in Granite.
Clay—mother fell. She is 65 and suffered severe concussion. Please pray for recovery.
Collin—mother is an RN and is looking for a new contract/job.
Clay & Collin—ask for praise and prayer for protection for their teenage daughters.
John—pray for his faith to remain, as he is hanging out more and more with those not seeking The Lord.
Steve—pray for quick recovery and good health
Codie—pray for healing
Shaylan—requests prayer for increased patience through The Lord, and greater faith as he faces whatever the future holds.
Tyreece & Deangelo—request prayer for health and peace for their families.
Lindon—pray for his salvation. He is open to and raised in the learning of who Jesus is, but is currently “practicing” Islam.
Jacob Maujer—prayed for salvation on 12/03/2024 at McAlister. Pray for protection and discipleship. Requests prayer for his family and his legal proceedings.
Lexington Chapel Salvation Report
2 men’s names were preserved in The Lamb’s Book of Life, for all Eternity, on December 9, 2024 at Lexington A&R:
Hipolito Mora
Victor Rose
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8.