April 15, 2025
New Prayer Requests
Keno King had lab work done that showed no circulation of cancer cells, so he is technically cancer-free! Please pray for his kidney function to improve and the cancer to remain gone.
Glenda Phillips passed away. Services are planned at CHBC on Sunday, April 27, at 2:30 PM. Please pray for the family.
Helen Wilkerson passed away. The service will be at CHBC on Friday, April 18, at 11:00 AM. Please pray for her family.
Velta Zoeller’s brother, James, still has a difficult relationship with his son, Scott. Scott has had many problems during his life. He recently went to the hospital with heart problems and back pain. The doctor prescribed a medication that might help him live another five years. If he doesn’t take it, he won’t. Scott won’t listen to anyone sharing the gospel. Please pray for his salvation and health.
Ongoing Requests
Alex and Amanda are looking for childcare for their 3-year-old twin boys Asher and Archer. Their daycare is closing in July and so they are working to make different arrangements that will meet the needs of their family while providing quality care for the boys.
Please be in prayer for Will, the adult son of a man who was in Scott Sanbar’s class in Middle and High School. Will has many serious life challenges, and needs all our prayers desperately, as well as does all the family.
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. They have still not been able to connect with a new sending church, as 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.
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, that the Lord would provide for their needs and place them in the right position for their gifts, talents, and to be used for His glory.
Keaire Wilkins (Sheireka's son) needs prayer.
Pray for wisdom for John Daniels as he cares for Sharon.
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
Courtney Pongracz has visited our church and is due with her first baby on April 15th. It was discovered that the baby is breached. There's also a major concern with the placenta. Please pray for safety for baby boy (Sylas) and mom Courtney and their medical team as they make a delivery plan.
Madi Grogan, daughter of Jeff and Amanda, has had ongoing pain and been seeing doctors hoping for a diagnosis and treatment plan. Pray for healing for her body.
Abigail Gulley has been diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes. Pray for her, as well as Chris and Christi, as they navigate the challenges and changes this diagnosis will bring.
Jim Davis is having his blood pressure medication adjusted, which the doctor hopes will prevent more falls.
Pat Boyer’s hand surgery went well. Medication is controlling her pain. Please pray it heals quickly. Her CT scan of her kidney was clear of any cancer recurrence. Her cousin, Tami Yeakley, will have a long road to recovery with her heart issues.
The Kitchells’ nephew, Scott, has diabetes and had part of his foot amputated. Please pray it heals properly.
Belinda Yesslith’s aunt, Alice Mute, is in a nursing home on oxygen. She had been hospitalized with lung problems.
Pat Boyer’s cousin, Tami Yeakley, is in the hospital with heart issues.
Pray for Kent Melton’s recovery after having a hip replacement on March 10.
Tom Clanton’s sister had an EKG which showed a problem with her heart. Further tests will be done.
Mary Kitchells sister, Jane Rogers, is doing better. She still needs help with mobility and her husband, who is her caregiver, also has mobility issues. Pray for them both.
Cathy Burris’ brother, Bob, was released to a 21 day physical rehab facility. He is still in a lot of pain, healing very slowly, but he should make a full recovery and has a positive outlook. He was able to sit up to watch TV.
Dan Maddux, Donna Sharp’s friend, will have his other knee replacement surgery May 12.
Pray for Mark and Robin Myers, son and daughter-in-law of former members, Steve and Lisa. Robin is pregnant with identical twins her pregnancy is high-risk due to earlier complications. Pray for a good, full-term pregnancy. Her due date is the end of June.
Kathy Quillan is still having balance issues for knee replacement and now has serious shoulder pain from using the walker and cane for so long. She is also having trouble sleeping due to muscle spasms and restless legs.
Pray for Tanya Fobasso’s parents health and well being that God would provide exactly what her family needs.
Debbie Weir still has a bad cough that prevents her from sleeping well. She also gets hoarse and loses her voice easily. Doctors are still trying to determine the source of her cough.
Sam and Charlotte Wittner - The spots on Charlotte’s liver and kidney were cysts that are not concerning. Charlotte’s dementia is progressing. Pray for Sam to have patience in caring for his wife.
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, 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.
Tasha Jackson’s dad had successful brain surgery and is healing well!
CHBC Lexington Chapel Service Prayer requests
Please pray for restrictions on passing out Bibles and other reading materials to be removed, and that the spread of the Gospel would continue unhindered.
James—requests prayer that his blood pressure would be brought under control.
Chris—praise that his foot has been healing and he is able to walk without a boot.
Jeffrey—requests prayer for family relationships.
Deshawn—requests prayer in the “pod” and in the lives of all the men.
Collin—asks for prayer for clarification on his situation, that he would be sent on from A&R asap, and able to begin the next part of his journey in prison.Lexington Chapel Salvation Report
Please pray for the 8 men listed below who repented and trusted in Jesus on 04/14/2025: Pray for direction through God’s Word, and for a focus on Prayer to overtake every aspect of the lives of these men. And pray for them to be filled with the courage to tell others about their newfound HOPE!
Skylar Jackson
Jeffrey Tirey
Jeffrey Flannagan
Herbert Primeaux
Robert Baston
Deon Whitley
James Ford
Joseph Young
If you have a request you would like us to pray for and add to this list, please email prayer@chbcok.com.