April 23, 2023
New Prayer Requests
Lori Wilson lost 85 pounds since September. She is still taking treatments for her bladder cancer. Her pain is less now, and the spots in her liver and arm have disappeared.
Mary Kitchell has become ill with nausea and dizziness. She’s lost 40 pounds and has been caregiving for her sister and brother-in-law. Please pray her sickness will resolve.
John Burris’ son-in-law, Rick, had a stroke and was hospitalized in Tulsa, but he is home now.
Kathy Parker (80) passed away on March 3. She was a long-time CHBC member who had been living with her daughter in Branson for several months. Her Celebration of Life will be held at CHBC on Monday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m.
The family of Bill Head has requested no visitors at this time. Please continue to pray for comfort and peace for Bill.
Ongoing Requests
Pray for the Associate Pastor and Student Pastor search committees as they continue the search for the men God has purposed to fill those positions.
The Boyers’ neighbors’ son, Rick, committed suicide. Please pray for his family.
Faye Wooldridge passed away on March 22. Please pray for Clyde during this difficult time.
Please pray for Linda 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.
The Just’s nephew, Jason, is in prison. Pray for God’s will.
Beverly Hite’s grandson, Michael (age 19), is not in contact with family and they are concerned for him. Please pray for safety, that he has somewhere to stay & is working, & for his future.
Pray for Josh and Monica Janacek’s son Joshua to draw near to the Lord and seek Him.
The Leatherwoods request prayer for their relationship with their son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Cory.
Kent Hibbard (67) passed away in Chickasha. He was a long-time CHBC member who later began Resurrection House in Chickasha to help the homeless find jobs, but mainly to know Jesus. He was also a pastor there for several years. Please remember his wife, Julie, and their family at this time.
Hospitalizations and Illnesses
Jack Nance has suddenly lost hearing in one ear. He is on medication and will receive further testing.
Bill Diepenbrock broke his arm in 2 places and broke six ribs last week. Pray for a quick healing. He is home now.
Sharon Daniels is home from the hospital. Doctors still have not determined the cause of her stomach pain.
Johnny and Carol Just’s son-in-law, Mitch Merideth, had a heart transplant in 2016. He is dealing with liver failure related to his long tern health problems and has an upcoming appointment to discuss the direction of his treatment. Continue to pray for guidance, healing, pain relief and grace to deal with his multiple health issues, and that he can gain weight and strength. Pray for Chelsea and the kids too!
George Dickson is having issues with his heart and blood pressure. Pray that the doctors can find and answer and make a good treatment plan.
Cara Mahler’s mother, Rhonda, has been having episodes of confusion and disorientation. She is awaiting a neurology appointment in July to find out the cause and determine treatment, but pray they can get her in sooner and that she has limited episodes in the waiting period.
Velta Zoeller’s daughter, Teresa, had knee replacement surgery. Pray for her continued healing.
Rodney Lee's brother, David, had surgery to have his kidney removed as a result of kidney cancer. David's oncologist feels like they were able to remove all the cancerous tissue along with the kidney, but they will continue to monitor him every 3 months to make sure it didn't spread to the bladder. They have suggested either radiation or chemotherapy as a precaution and he is weighing those options. Pray for his healing.
The Leatherwoods’ son, Daniel, broke his foot in several places. Pray for his foot to heal.
Stan Kitchell’s parents (both in their 90s) are at home on hospice.
The Leatherwoods’ daughter, Rachel, had a brain MRI. She will see a neurologist for a diagnosis.
Karen Davis is on IV antibiotics for an infection. She will get a second opinion on her diagnosis.
Terry Mason is struggling with his recovery from knee replacement surgery.
Joe Pellegrin’s 47-year-old nephew passed away after a heart attack. Please pray for his family who lives in Louisiana.
Kathy Quillin is needing our prayers for wisdom, direction and health. Kathy has several health issues needing to be covered in prayer. She is specifically asking for the Dr’s wisdom and direction, as well as resolution and healing. Also, Kathy’s current job was eliminated on December 30th, and she is looking for another job that would fit her area of expertise and hours she needs. Please pray God would bring to light any obstacles that might stand in the way of moving forward and that she can find another job quickly.
The Just’s granddaughter, Sophia Weihermueller, had successful surgery on February 13 to close the growth plate in her right leg because the left leg has already stopped growing and they don’t want there to be a bigger discrepancy in length. Please continue to pray for her healing.
Please pray for Jason Caruthers (26 years old) who was shot in a random drive-by shooting in downtown OKC on January 1st. He has been fighting for his life since then. Jason is the bother of CHBC member Brittany Freeman. She has been his sole caregiver since the incident. Please pray for Brittany, as well. She has missed a lot of work and needs encouragement.
Megan Glennie’s mother, Tina Stout, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia several months ago. She had a successful stem cell transplant. Her doctors will continue to be monitor to ensure that the cells graft as they are supposed to do. Continue to pray for her health and that this treatment works.
Katie MacDougall is receiving treatment for a lung condition. Please continue praying for her and her doctors as she adjusts to treatment.
Carol and Johnny Just’s granddaughter Marek is being treated for a brain tumor that was diagnosed in 2019. Please continue to pray for endurance for Marek and her family as they listen and trust in God’s leading concerning her care. Her next MRI will be in March. Last week she came down with mono, but is soldiering on. Keep praying the tumor meds keep working and there will be healing all around.
Members with continuing health concerns: Karen Davis, Jim Davis, Kevin Fox, David Spiva, Bill Head, Cameron Frank, Cathy Burris, Michelle Hawkins’ brother, Mark Manning, Frazier’s nephew and his wife; Greg and Sarah Frazier, Glenda Phillips.
Missions and Ministry Requests
Pray for our country and elected leaders.
Brian and Stephany Meister are serving in New York City.
Zac Hanes is at his military AIT training. Zac is in the National Guard.
Hannah and Ben Hanes are missionaries serving in the Bronx in NYC.
Mary Andrews is in India working with the E3 Partner’s organization to take the gospel to the unreached there. Please pray for her ministry.
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.
Praises
We have a large number of sweet families in our church who will welcome new babies in the coming months! Praise God for the gift of life and continue to pray for healthy pregnancies.