Prayer Requests

Please pray for Stan H.'s co-worker and his family in the recent, untimely death of his teenage son, who took his own life days before his 18th birthday

Please be in prayer for Sean Z., a former member of our youth group. Sean is a student a Tabb High School and he's struggling with the news of another classmate's suicide. His mother says "he has given up on God" in the aftermath of these recent students' deaths.

Praise the Lord from Lisa F. - my friend Rene P. has been sent home from the hospital. Her infection has responded and she is getting better each day. Please continue to pray for God's healing.

Lisa F. - Please pray for Rene P. who is dealing with complications from Mastectomy surgery.

Lisa F. - Please pray for Winifred L. who suffered a stroke and is paralyzed on one side.

Sheri C. - Continued Prayers for Jessica (Sheri's daughter).

We have received news that Marlene N., a former GBC member, is critically ill. She is being moved to another area of the state to be near a relative. However, her condition is such that it is feared she may not survive the trip. Tootsie P. has requested prayer for Marlene and for her family to be drawn to the Lord as a result of this situation.

Lisa F. - I know first hand that prayers work! Please pray for Rene P. She was diagnosed with breast cancer about the same time as I was. She has developed an infection after surgery and had to be readmitted to the hospital. There appears to be other health issues going on while she is recovering. Also please pray for my friend's mother - Mrs. Lewis - who had a stroke last weekend and is paralyzed on one side of her body.

Please pray for my Mom, Mary, who has terminal cancer and an infection from her chemotherapy treatments. Also pray for my sister, Sherri, who is terminally ill as well. We ask for God's peace and his love and support through these difficult days.

Praise the Lord! - from Traci H., Dad was sent home last night, all the tests came out great and dad is doing fine. He will take off work today but should be okay to go back Monday. Thank God for all of this good news.

In an email from my friend, Dave J., he shared that his mother has had a recurrence of cancer. Dave gave me permission to share this news with our church prayer warriors so that we can all be remembering to pray for Mrs. Johnson and the rest of the family. Following is an excerpt from Dave's emails:

April 30: ...just tonight my mom got results from some “suspicious” test results. Sadly, the cancer has returned.... Before it was in her leg and they removed it and we thought all was well. That was less than a year ago. Now its on her spine. I’m horrible with the details (probably because I’d rather not hear it at all), but I know it can be a pretty vicious form. I talked with her tonight and she says, “I’m choosing joy!” which she truly is .... Just pray for me and my family.

May 1: Mom got some better news today – her bone scan was clear and the spot on her ovary was just a cyst. So, at this point it appears the cancer is still localized. I also remembered what she has is a Sarcoma (very rare and can be aggressive).

Traci H. - Please be in prayer for my dad, Darrell W., he collapsed today at work and was taken by ambulance to Williamsburg Regional Hospital. He did regain consciousness before they put him in the ambulance, he is in the emergency room right now and has been there since about 2:30pm, they are running tests to see what if anything is wrong. Please pray that he will be alright and for guidance and wisdom for the doctors.

Lenda H. - My best friends daughter has an interview at Bruton H.S for a secretary position, she is working 3 jobs and really needs something more stable. She is only 20 years old with a 4 month old and is living with her mom. Please pray for peace for her mom and the job at Bruton. Her interview is tomorrow.

Pray for our Homebound members: Lucy M. at Regency; Gaynell H. at Morningside; and Delma C. at home

Praise the Lord! Brandon, Vicki S's son, is improving

Continue to pray for Howard and his wife, Melva, who is suffering with MS.

Please be in prayer for Bill W. who will have out-patient foot surgery on Thursday

Praise Report from Lisa- I am healing slowly. I am much more sore from my surgery last week than expected. I heard from the doctor today and the pathology was clear. I am blessed to say that my cancer is not in remission - it is totally gone! My daughter says I have more scars on my body than she has ever seen - I say I will wear them with pride!

Aidan, a three month old, is the son of a friend of Barbara Dinsmore and Tanya Fisher. Aidan is in need of brain surgery that will take place when he is six-months old. Please pray for Aidan and his Mom and Dad and family.

Lisa F. - Please be in prayer for the MacFarlane family. Mrs. MacFarlane did not make it to the hospital. Prayer for safe travel for her children coming from New York and comfort for her husband as he is currently dealing with other health issues as well.

Blanche B. - My niece, Heather H., reports that her mom's MRI was inconclusive regarding the elevation of her liver levels. So she is scheduled for a colonoscopy on Friday, March 28th. Little Brian seems to be improving ... she was happy that he only woke her once the night before! He still has the abscess, but he's enjoying the "bottom soaks in the warm bath water." Please continue to pray for Flora and Brian; and the family as they minister to their needs.

Vicki and Stephen S. - Please pray for our son Brandon. He was admitted to Portsmouth Naval Hospital last night. He had surgery in his lower stomage to fix internal bleeding and is now recovering in the intensive care unit.

Blanche - Please continue to pray for my niece, Heather H., and her loved ones. Heather's mom, Flora, recently had an MRI to check her bile duct, pancreas, and liver. Some abnormalities were seen. They are hoping to have more conclusive answers by the end of the week. Pray also for Heather's newest baby boy, Brian. He's having some discomfort due to a couple of physical conditions and that discomfort is causing him some sleeplessness -- and when baby doesn't sleep well, neither does Mama! Pray for Heather's strengthen and peace in the storm, and patience as she waits for healing for her loved ones in God's time.

Tootsie P. has requested prayer for: Claire K., whose uncle in NY died this week.

George S., a former member, has been extremely ill for several weeks. He had improved enough to be moved to rehab and had begun to walk a little. However, he was returned to Mary Immaculate today with blood clots and a possible kidney infection.

Greg F. reports that Lisa is home and recuperating after surgery today. Please keep Lisa in your prayers as she recovers.

Amanda W. - A friend of mine, Chris S, took his life Monday morning.  Please lift his family and friends up in prayer.  Pray for comfort, strength, understanding and most important...peace.

Please remember one of the instructors at Rebecca L.'s music studio. Wayne B. is a guitar teacher at Centerstage and he has been admitted to Sentara Careplex. He became severely dehydrated after being sick all week. His mother just told me that he is being moved to ICU due to complications with dehydration, high blood pressure, liver problems, and other concerns. If you read the York Poquoson Daily Press you would have seen an article about Wayne on the front page of that section today. Please pray for Wayne and his family, especially his mother, has she ministers to him.

Tootsie P. has requested prayer for Harry S. who is having surgery today in Portsmouth. He's expecting to be home later today

PRAISE THE LORD!! From Lisa: I just received my pathology report and PRAISE GOD AND FOR ALL PRAYERS. All tissue and lymph nodes are clear - there is no evidence of invasive cancer anywhere! I AM HEALED BY GOD! What an amazing feeling.

Greg just stopped by the church to let us know that Lisa is home from the hospital! She is experiencing some discomfort, but not a lot of pain! PTL! Continue to pray that the pathology reports will come back negative!

Blanche B - Please remember in prayer: The mother of Lenda Hall's friend who is recovering from surgery and is experiencing severe pain today.

Please be in prayer for Darrell W's sister Diane and her husband Bobby. Bobby was diagnosed with almost 90% blockage in his heart but he is not able to survive surgery right now due to his weakened condition, he also has diabetes. Please pray that he is strengthened enough to have the surgery and for his healing and guidance and wisdom for the doctors. Please also pray for Diane, while she is caring for her husband and dealing with this she found out that she also has significant blockage in her heart and needs surgery also, please pray for her healing as well and for strength and comfort for them both as they go through this difficult time.

Pastor Jim has been experiencing quite a bit of back pain over the past 2 weeks. His doctor thinks it may be related to kidney stones. Please pray for a quick and accurate diagnosis of the problem and relief from the pain.

Stan H. will be undergoing a CAT scan on Friday. Pray for good results!

Congratulations to Rebecca G. and Tony T. at the birth of their son, Dennis Anthony T. He was born yesterday (3/16) at 2:12am weighing in at 5 lbs 10 oz and 18 3/4  inches.  Everyone is healthy and happy. Rebecca and the baby are at Wiliiamsburg Sentara Hospital in room 202.

Blanche - Last week I asked you to pray with me for my cousin's husband, Ed, who was facing his final chemotherapy treatment. I received an email from Mary this morning with news about Ed's treatment: We appreciate everyone's prayers so much.; Ed had far fewer side effects this time than he has had for the last 3 treatments, and we know it's because of all the additional prayer.; He feels practically back to normal and is ready to dive back into work after being off for 2 months.; He is scheduled for more tests on April 21st and every 3 months after that, to monitor his condition.; We won't have medical confirmation until after the April tests, but we are confident that God began a good work in Ed and is bringing it to full completion. Thank you again for praying.; We know it made a huge difference. Continue to pray for Mary and Ed! Praising and rejoicing in the presence of the Great Physician!!

Amanda - Pray for Kira for her swallow study on Wednesday. Please keep Kira in your thoughts and prayers! God hears us! Thank you once again for your ongoing support and prayers.

Tootsie P. has requested prayer for her friend (and former GBC member), George S., he has had some health problems lately, but seemed to be improving. However, he was rushed to Mary Immaculate's ER yesterday with various symptoms, including infection, bleeding, and vomiting. He has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. Please pray for George's health concerns, and for his wife, Pat, as she ministers to him.

Lenda H. requests - a prayer for Jessica recently graduated from her tech school for Military Readiness with the Air Force Guard. Jess is part time Guard and is currently looking for a job and reliable transportation. Please keep her in your prayers

Blanche request - a prayer for her cousin Mary in Texas has asked for prayer for her husband, Ed, who will be undergoing his final chemotherapy treatment for bladder cancer. He has experienced some complications with previous treatments that has delayed this final treatment. Pray that the treatment will proceed without complications and that he will not experience the severe post-treatment complications he endured before.

Graden R's son-in-law - diagnosed with a brain tumor

Vickie E - death of her sister

George S. - a former member, recovering from 2 back surgeries and the flu

Dee S. - who has been admitted to Mary Immaculate Hospital (Room 324) with pnuemonia

Charlene - one of my Upward cheerleaders whose father was having brain surgery for a brain tumor. The pathology came back positive for cancer. Please pray for Skip J. and his family as they travel through this dark time in their lives.

Lisa F - Praise the Lord! Lisa has finished her chemotherapy. Please be in prayer for me today. I see my surgeon at 1:00 to get the results of all my scans. I pray for peace through all of this - peace to be able to handle whatever God has in store for me next. The best case scenario will be that the scans show nothing and that I am scheduled for surgery. Hard to believe I am praying for surgery!