December 11, 2023
New Prayer Requests
Pray for Don Cude’s neighbor, David, who has prostate cancer. Pray for his treatment and healing.
Stan Kitchell’s parents both fell in their assisted living apartment. Pray for their recovery and safety.
During this holiday season, remember to pray for those who have lost loved ones.
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.
Ongoing Requests
Pray for Jason and Cari Warfe and family. Jason’s mother passed away unexpectedly. A memorial service is planned for a later date.
John and Cathy Burris are now moved into their new apartment at Baptist Village. They will have an estate sale at their home and then sell their property. Please pray for them as they make this transition.
Pray for Nell Head after the loss of her brother, Vance.
Emily Harrison requests prayer for a friend named Jrey who has a difficult life and seeks to live differently. Pray for him to know the true love of Christ and find stability in walking through life with Jesus.
Terry and Susan Leatherwood and their son Daniel continue to visit with one another. Daniel has recently started a good job working with excavating equipment. Pray for continued improvement in family relationships.
Jeffery and Belinda Yesslith’s son, Aurelius, is in basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, with the National Guard. Please pray for his experience and for his parents. He will return home next month.
Pray for Cory Pruitt, Greg Bienick and Kathy Quinllan as they all seek new jobs. Pray that the Lord would guide them each to the employer and position that will be a blessing to their families and help them to live sent in their work place.
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. Please pray Colossians 1:9-10 over him. He professes Christ and wants to live for Him during incarceration.
Beverly Hite’s grandson, Michael (age 19), has finally been in touch with their family. PRAISE GOD! Beverly requests that we continue to pray for him to come to know the Lord and for God to provide him with a peer group that will encourage him.
Hospitalizations and Illnesses
Sherrill Sageser is weaker after his pain pump placement last week. It will not be filled with medication for two weeks or longer. Please pray for more strength and for pain relief.
Annecia Pinkston is recovering from her broken kneecap. The orthopedist said she can do whatever she wants, but it’s still a bit difficult to get around.
Tom Clanton’s brother-in-law, Chris, recovered from Covid but still needs a stent put in his aneurysm. This procedure is not yet approved in the US because of the location of his aneurysm. Please pray for his treatment.
Kelly Horne had a heart attack and had two stents inserted. He is recovering at home and doing well.
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.
Danny Zoeller’s heart monitor had a malfunction and was sent for repairs.
George Larson has throat cancer. His wife is in a wheelchair, and his daughter had an injury. Please pray for this family.
Carol and Johnny Just’s granddaughter Marek is being treated for a brain tumor that was diagnosed in 2019. They appreciate prayers for the brain tumor to remain stable or shrink.
Johnny and Carol Just’s son-in-law, Mitch Merideth, had a heart transplant in 2016. He continues to struggle with health problems related to liver failure caused from many years of taking medications for his heart failure and then heart transplant. Please pray he can manage the condition and gain some weight.
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.
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
Praise God for all He is doing in our church and community.
Dylan and Michelle Fleshman (Young Families Small Group) are praising God for the safe birth of baby Madelyn Grace. She joins big brothers Vincent and Blake and big sister Brooklyn. If you would like to bless them with a meal, you may sign up here: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/41y3n2
Mary Kitchell had another MRI. Her doctor showed them how the tumors can barely be seen now. Praise God!