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Sunday, December 25, 2011

25 December 2011 - Special Prayer Requests - Christmas Day


Prayer List Notice – If you have someone on the prayer list and their needs have changed, please let us know.  We’d like to update our prayers to reflect the need and most important to give thanks!


Travel
Sara and Bill are on travel this week.

Move
The Thomas Family is on a short tour assignment in Guam for the next two years.  Please pray for the assignment to go well for Kurt and for Mary and the kids to make new friends and Kristyna and Mitchell in particular to develop good friends and school mates there so as to further their development.  Things seem to be going well where the sun rises on the United States, so keep praying!  Give thanks and ask for continued good developments.

Birthday
Don Patton celebrated his 49th birthday 13 November 2011.
Jack Arnold celebrated his 19th birthday with us 26 October 2011.

Homebound or Infirm
Sara’s mother is in a state of deteriorating health, both physically and mentally.  Please pray for peace of mind for her and the ability for both Sara and her mother to put their cares and worries on God’s shoulders so they can deal with the many problems involved.

Departed
William F. Dean a great Christian disciple of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, passed away.  Mr. Dean was father-in-law to Eileen Jacob, wife of Bishop Ernest Jacob of the AOC of Peshawar, Pakistan. Until recent circumstances of age, he was a regular and active member of UP Church, Raja Baazar, Rawalpindi.Mr. Dean served as Librarian for Gordon College for a period of thirty years.  Mr. Dean's funeral service was 25 November 2011 Anno Domini.
Colonel Don Frisbee, USAF passed away on 12 October 2011, after bowel surgery, infection and pneumonia.  Please pray for comfort for his wife Bev and their family.
Colonel Don Durbin, USAF passed away on 12 October 2011, after what appeared to be an abdominal problem.  A visit to the hospital found that he had congestive heart failure and liver problems.  Shortly thereafter, he developed multiple blood clots and dementia.  Don passed away shortly thereafter with his family by his side. Please pray comfort for his wife Lynn and their family.

In need of a miracle or understanding of God’s Plan
Todd and Kenny have both been fighting osteocarcinoma for over five years and have been told their time here on earth is nearing its end, absent a miracle from God.  Both are ready to go home and leave the pain, but would like to stay.  Please pray for them and their families.


Healing
Bill Aitken had a third abdominal surgery on 22 November 2011.  This time the tumor was removed.  The surgeon said pathology indicates the tumor with all margins os out, along with a few lymph nodes and fatty tissue. The tumor is an intermediary (risk) sarcoma, but should not come back. There is a new chemotherapy pill Bill can take for extra precaution; he recommends Bill see an oncologist. Bill has an appointment on 13 December 2011, with the surgeon for follow-up and recommendations going forward.  Please give thanks for the surgical team doing their very best, a successful surgery and pray for a good end result.  Please pray that Bill might live a long and healthy life to the honor and glory of God.  Pray also for peace of mind for Bill and his wife Sara.

Ed Malcomb, Bishop in the Church of England had a major heart attack Thanksgiving week, fell, hit his head on the floor.  He seems to be past major coronary issues for the present.  However, there are apparent memory issues associated with the head trauma.  Please pray for the medical team treating him and for his recovery.

Walt Dexter had a stroke the week of 12 September 2011 and is still mostly half paralyzed.  Please pray for a full and complete recovery for Walt and for peace of mind for him and his wife Fran.

Gil Garcia was back in the hospital for a re-do of his colostomy and a couple of relatively minor skin surgeries.  Kaiser transferred him to the Community Extended Care Hospital of Montclair, supposedly because they had two doctors on staff there.  In just over a month, Gil saw them once after he was admitted.  After a formal written complaint, he was transferred back to Kaiser Hospital in Fontana.  They were able to get him stabilized and moved to Reche Canyon Rehabilitation, an excellent facility.  He can be reached at (909) 370-4411.  Gil is hopeful he will be treated and released shortly. He has lost some weight and looks forward to going home.  Please pray for peace of mind for Gil and his wife Mary.

Dotty Valkenaar has been diagnosed with a reoccurrence of breast cancer and had a double mastectomy and no reconstruction on 23 August 2011 in Seattle. Seemingly everything went very well, however there were complications in the recovery, but she is home.  Now a torn muscle has surfaced in her shoulder, perhaps as a result of positioning during surgery.  There is concern over a reoccurrence of the cancer and some question as to whether to do chemotherapy or not.  Dotty is also having problems with fluid building in her upper body area. Please pray for guidance for the medical team treating her and for her to make the correct decisions regarding treatment and pray for continued peace of mind through trust in God for Dotty and Lew, her husband, as well as their entire family.

Lew Valkenaar developed ankle and leg pain and swelling in his lower right leg due to a blood clot.  The blood clot taken care of he is on Cumadin for six months and wearing a cool compression stocking on one leg, kind of a Michael Jackson thing.

Morris Martin, 91, was hospitalized with pneumonia and lost his ability to swallow; he is still trying to regain his ability to swallow.  He is in excellent spirits and is looking forward to cooking a prime rib roast for his family for Christmas.  All is pretty well.  Give thanks for his great attitude and trust in God.  Pray for strength and peace of mind for Morris and his family, in particular his son Paul.  Pray for his trust in our Lord and for both him and his family to let God carry their worries while he recovers.

Steve Sundberg had a heart attack after Easter.  After some time, the medical team treating him decided he was not a candidate for stents and a five-way heart by-pass was performed the week of 6 June 2011.  Please give thanks for an apparently very successful surgery and also pray for his complete recovery and for his three children and family who are very worried about him, pray also for his trust in our Lord and for both him and his family to let God carry their worries while he recovers.

Matt Alcantara, age 15, has Osteosarcoma (bone cancer), a very rare and often lethal form of cancer with limited treatment options.  This is a disease that is about 90 percent fatal in a couple of years.  He has no hip joint on one side, but he walks and swims!  Courage?  Guts? You bet!  Matt is set up for bone scans at the end of December.  Please pray for a good outcome. Thanks be to God for the way things have gone.  Thanks also for the great faith of Matt and his entire family.  Their faith and trust is a wonderful example for each and every one of us.  But, now is not the time to stop praying.  Actually, it never is the time to stop praying!


Shamim Gray underwent a lumpectomy on Saturday 6 November 2010 at Bethesda Naval Hospital, with apparent great result.  Please pray for a complete remission of the cancer.  Pray also Shamim will maintain her great attitude and trust in God.

Judith Clingwall, is afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).  She is currently in Laurel Place, an extended care facility in Surrey, British Columbia.  Judith's condition seems stable a present, although the medication levels have been increased.  Please pray for her to take an active part in her own life, for her strength, peace of mind, trust in God and remission of the disease so she might return home to her family.  Pray also for strength for her husband Martin as he deals with all the problems and stress of Judith’s situation.

Becky Madden is paralyzed from the neck down as the result of a tragic shooting accident.  She has made it home and to church in a new donated magic wheelchair.  Please pray for further recovery for Becky, as well as strength and guidance for each of those involved.

Betty Macauley, Tim’s mom, is currently in a state of failing health.  Please pray she will gain interest in life around her and actively pursue life here on earth.  Please pray for her family, in particular her son Tim, as they try to help her.

Lauralee underwent a lumpectomy on Friday after Thanksgiving.  A further anomaly has been discovered and she had additional preventative radiation treatment.  Please pray for a complete remission of the cancer.  Pray also Lauralee will maintain her great attitude and trust in God.

Luca, 5 years old, from our church family in Perth, Western Australia, who has just been diagnosed with leukemia. And for his Mum and Dad and extended family.

Greg Chase asks that you pray for his family:
Diane, Greg’s wife, has a positive attitude dealing with the ongoing treatment of her ulcerative colitis.  They are grateful for a positive attitude and would be pleased to see physical progress.
Phyllis, Greg’s mom, has stabilized as the result of the good home care she is receiving and recently celebrated her 89th birthday.

Vince (age 13), reoccurrence of cancer, recent testing found a nickel sized tumor in his lungs.  The doctors are consulting with a specialist in Houston.  Please pray for guidance for the medical team and for peace of mind for Vince and his family.

Obra Gray continues to take day by day.  Please continue to keep Obra in your prayers, and give him the strength of knowing the Lord is with him and will never forsake him. Obra needs security of what lies ahead of him, and only the Lord can grant the solace to answer his prayer.

Bashir Ahmed, father of Shamim Gray, has been blessed with the Lord's breath of life to stay on this earth for the time being.  But, things are hard for him and his loving wife, who cares for him.  They have two young nieces living with them who see no real need to help, pray for God to enter their hearts.  Above all, pray for his entire family to open their hearts to accept all God’s love will bring them.


Kay Denton (Mrs. Kay) is still home and doing pretty well considering the bones in her neck and hands are degenerating as a side effect of her kidney failure.  Her thumbs are not particularly useful any more.  Mrs. Kay asks everyone who is praying for her know how grateful she is for their prayers. As always, she retains her trust in the Lord and her positive attitude.


Guidance
Steve asks that you pray for difficulties he is having with his family.  Please pray that the Holy Ghost will enter into his heart and provide him with the heaven sent inspiration that he needs to see clearly and deal with problems and the courage to do what needs to be done in the manner it should be done.

Jacquie to open her heart to God and accept His Love and Grace.

Hap and Ryan both ask you to pray they might be able to trust God will help them make the right decisions at the right time and not to worry uselessly, to change those things they can change, accept those things they cannot change, sleep well to be able to do the correct things with a clear head and that they will open their hearts to the Holy Ghost.

Armed Forces & Contractors

Airman Donny Patton (Kadena AB, Japan), Jordan (USMC – 29 Palms), Neal (USN-Afghanistan), Trevor (USAF - KC-10 Boom Operator), Trevor (USN – Whidbey Island, EF-18 Pilot), Kurt Thomas (USN – Guam),

Persecuted
Around the world, Christians are under attack, not only in the Muslim world, but from Hindus and others in India.  Also, they are under continual attack in the name of “Separation of Church and State” in the western world, as it becomes actively atheist or pro-devil buddy.  Please pray for God’s guidance and protection for all persecuted Christians and those around them.

Thanksgiving

Hap gives thanks for safe and interesting travel this week.


Various Special Requests
We ask that you pray, please ask God that the Holy Ghost might give you insight into how you might make the lives of your friends and family better.  Remember helping others is not just those who you don’t know!


Please join us in praying that the Free Teen Guitar Class will be continue to be an opportunity for God to work in the lives of the kids and their families.  Please ask God to guide the class to new opportunities to make Him known to others.  Help us to let the love of our Lord shine through us into their lives, putting Him first, so that He might enter in to their hearts and lives.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

18 December 2011 - Special Prayer Requests - Fourth Sunday in Advent


Prayer List Notice – If you have someone on the prayer list and their needs have changed, please let us know.  We’d like to update our prayers to reflect the need and most important to give thanks!


Travel
No travel this week.

Move
The Thomas Family is on a short tour assignment in Guam for the next two years.  Please pray for the assignment to go well for Kurt and for Mary and the kids to make new friends and Kristyna and Mitchell in particular to develop good friends and school mates there so as to further their development.

Birthday
Don Patton celebrated his 49th birthday 13 November 2011.
Jack Arnold celebrated his 19th birthday with us 26 October 2011.

Homebound or Infirm
Sara’s mother is in a state of deteriorating health, both physically and mentally.  Please pray for peace of mind for her and the ability for both Sara and her mother to put their cares and worries on God’s shoulders so they can deal with the many problems involved.

Departed
William F. Dean a great Christian disciple of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, passed away.  Mr. Dean was father-in-law to Eileen Jacob, wife of Bishop Ernest Jacob of the AOC of Peshawar, Pakistan. Until recent circumstances of age, he was a regular and active member of UP Church, Raja Baazar, Rawalpindi.Mr. Dean served as Librarian for Gordon College for a period of thirty years.  Mr. Dean's funeral service was 25 November 2011 Anno Domini.
Colonel Don Frisbee, USAF passed away on 12 October 2011, after bowel surgery, infection and pneumonia.  Please pray for comfort for his wife Bev and their family.
Colonel Don Durbin, USAF passed away on 12 October 2011, after what appeared to be an abdominal problem.  A visit to the hospital found that he had congestive heart failure and liver problems.  Shortly thereafter, he developed multiple blood clots and dementia.  Don passed away shortly thereafter with his family by his side. Please pray comfort for his wife Lynn and their family.

In need of a miracle or understanding of God’s Plan
Todd and Kenny have both been fighting osteocarcinoma for over five years and have been told their time here on earth is nearing its end, absent a miracle from God.  Both are ready to go home and leave the pain, but would like to stay.  Please pray for them and their families.


Healing
Bill Aitken had a third abdominal surgery on 22 November 2011.  This time the tumor was removed.  The surgeon said pathology indicates the tumor with all margins os out, along with a few lymph nodes and fatty tissue. The tumor is an intermediary (risk) sarcoma, but should not come back. There is a new chemotherapy pill Bill can take for extra precaution; he recommends Bill see an oncologist. Bill has an appointment on 13 December 2011, with the surgeon for follow-up and recommendations going forward.  Please give thanks for the surgical team doing their very best, a successful surgery and pray for a good end result.  Please pray that Bill might live a long and healthy life to the honor and glory of God.  Pray also for peace of mind for Bill and his wife Sara.

Ed Malcomb, Bishop in the Church of England had a major heart attack Thanksgiving week, fell, hit his head on the floor.  He seems to be past major coronary issues for the present.  However, there are apparent memory issues associated with the head trauma.  Please pray for the medical team treating him and for his recovery.

Walt Dexter had a stroke the week of 12 September 2011 and is still mostly half paralyzed.  Please pray for a full and complete recovery for Walt and for peace of mind for him and his wife Fran.

Gil Garcia was back in the hospital for a re-do of his colostomy and a couple of relatively minor skin surgeries.  Kaiser transferred him to the Community Extended Care Hospital of Montclair, supposedly because they had two doctors on staff there.  In just over a month, Gil saw them once after he was admitted.  After a formal written complaint, he was transferred back to Kaiser Hospital in Fontana.  Gil is hopeful he will be treated and released shortly. He has lost some weight and looks forward to going home.  Please pray for peace of mind for Gil and his wife Mary.

Dotty Valkenaar has been diagnosed with a reoccurrence of breast cancer and had a double mastectomy and no reconstruction on 23 August 2011 in Seattle. Seemingly everything went very well, however there were complications in the recovery, but she is home.  Now a torn muscle has surfaced in her shoulder, perhaps as a result of positioning during surgery.  There is concern over a reoccurrence of the cancer and some question as to whether to do chemotherapy or not.  Dotty is also having problems with fluid building in her upper body area. Please pray for guidance for the medical team treating her and for her to make the correct decisions regarding treatment and pray for continued peace of mind through trust in God for Dotty and Lew, her husband, as well as their entire family.

Lew Valkenaar developed ankle and leg pain and swelling in his lower right leg due to a blood clot.  The blood clot taken care of he is on Cumadin for six months and wearing a cool compression stocking on one leg, kind of a Michael Jackson thing.

Morris Martin, 91, was hospitalized with pneumonia, he in rehab now and doing well, he has been irritated by having a feeding tube in until his throat can heal and be retrained, but he has responded with renewed effort when he failed the swallow test on 21 July 2011.  He had a bit of a fever from which he seems to have recovered; it is hard, but he is strong.  Give thanks for his great attitude and trust in God.  Pray for strength and peace of mind for Morris and his family, in particular his son Paul.  Pray for his trust in our Lord and for both him and his family to let God carry their worries while he recovers.

Steve Sundberg had a heart attack after Easter.  After some time, the medical team treating him decided he was not a candidate for stents and a five-way heart by-pass was performed the week of 6 June 2011.  Please give thanks for an apparently very successful surgery and also pray for his complete recovery and for his three children and family who are very worried about him, pray also for his trust in our Lord and for both him and his family to let God carry their worries while he recovers.

Matt Alcantara, age 15, has Osteosarcoma (bone cancer), a very rare and often lethal form of cancer with limited treatment options.  This is a disease that is about 90 percent fatal in a couple of years.  He has no hip joint on one side, but he walks and swims!  Courage?  Guts? You bet!  Matt is set up for bone scans at the end of December.  Please pray for a good outcome. Thanks be to God for the way things have gone.  Thanks also for the great faith of Matt and his entire family.  Their faith and trust is a wonderful example for each and every one of us.  But, now is not the time to stop praying.  Actually, it never is the time to stop praying!


Shamim Gray underwent a lumpectomy on Saturday 6 November 2010 at Bethesda Naval Hospital, with apparent great result.  Please pray for a complete remission of the cancer.  Pray also Shamim will maintain her great attitude and trust in God.

Judith Clingwall, is afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).  She is currently in Laurel Place, an extended care facility in Surrey, British Columbia.  Judith's condition seems stable a present, although the medication levels have been increased.  Please pray for her to take an active part in her own life, for her strength, peace of mind, trust in God and remission of the disease so she might return home to her family.  Pray also for strength for her husband Martin as he deals with all the problems and stress of Judith’s situation.

Becky Madden is paralyzed from the neck down as the result of a tragic shooting accident.  She has made it home and to church in a new donated magic wheelchair.  Please pray for further recovery for Becky, as well as strength and guidance for each of those involved.

Betty Macauley, Tim’s mom, is currently in a state of failing health.  Please pray she will gain interest in life around her and actively pursue life here on earth.  Please pray for her family, in particular her son Tim, as they try to help her.

Lauralee underwent a lumpectomy on Friday after Thanksgiving.  A further anomaly has been discovered and she had additional preventative radiation treatment.  Please pray for a complete remission of the cancer.  Pray also Lauralee will maintain her great attitude and trust in God.

Luca, 5 years old, from our church family in Perth, Western Australia, who has just been diagnosed with leukemia. And for his Mum and Dad and extended family.

Greg Chase asks that you pray for his family:
Diane, Greg’s wife, has a positive attitude dealing with the ongoing treatment of her ulcerative colitis.  They are grateful for a positive attitude and would be pleased to see physical progress.
Phyllis, Greg’s mom, has stabilized as the result of the good home care she is receiving and recently celebrated her 89th birthday.

Vince (age 13), reoccurrence of cancer, recent testing found a nickel sized tumor in his lungs.  The doctors are consulting with a specialist in Houston.  Please pray for guidance for the medical team and for peace of mind for Vince and his family.

Obra Gray continues to take day by day.  Please continue to keep Obra in your prayers, and give him the strength of knowing the Lord is with him and will never forsake him. Obra needs security of what lies ahead of him, and only the Lord can grant the solace to answer his prayer.

Bashir Ahmed, father of Shamim Gray, has been blessed with the Lord's breath of life to stay on this earth for the time being.  But, things are hard for him and his loving wife, who cares for him.  They have two young nieces living with them who see no real need to help, pray for God to enter their hearts.  Above all, pray for his entire family to open their hearts to accept all God’s love will bring them.


Kay Denton (Mrs. Kay) is still home and doing pretty well considering the bones in her neck and hands are degenerating as a side effect of her kidney failure.  Her thumbs are not particularly useful any more.  Mrs. Kay asks everyone who is praying for her know how grateful she is for their prayers. As always, she retains her trust in the Lord and her positive attitude.


Guidance
Steve asks that you pray for difficulties he is having with his family.  Please pray that the Holy Ghost will enter into his heart and provide him with the heaven sent inspiration that he needs to see clearly and deal with problems and the courage to do what needs to be done in the manner it should be done.

Jacquie to open her heart to God and accept His Love and Grace.

Hap and Ryan both ask you to pray they might be able to trust God will help them make the right decisions at the right time and not to worry uselessly, to change those things they can change, accept those things they cannot change, sleep well to be able to do the correct things with a clear head and that they will open their hearts to the Holy Ghost.

Armed Forces & Contractors

Airman Donny Patton (Kadena AB, Japan), Jordan (USMC – 29 Palms), Neal (USN-Afghanistan), Trevor (USAF - KC-10 Boom Operator), Trevor (USN – Whidbey Island, EF-18 Pilot), Kurt Thomas (USN – Guam),

Persecuted
Around the world, Christians are under attack, not only in the Muslim world, but from Hindus and others in India.  Also, they are under continual attack in the name of “Separation of Church and State” in the western world, as it becomes actively atheist or pro-devil buddy.  Please pray for God’s guidance and protection for all persecuted Christians and those around them.

Thanksgiving

Hap gives thanks for safe and interesting travel this week.


Various Special Requests
We ask that you pray, please ask God that the Holy Ghost might give you insight into how you might make the lives of your friends and family better.  Remember helping others is not just those who you don’t know!


Please join us in praying that the Free Teen Guitar Class will be continue to be an opportunity for God to work in the lives of the kids and their families.  Please ask God to guide the class to new opportunities to make Him known to others.  Help us to let the love of our Lord shine through us into their lives, putting Him first, so that He might enter in to their hearts and lives.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

11 December 2011 - Special Prayer Requests - Third Sunday in Advent


Prayer List Notice – If you have someone on the prayer list and their needs have changed, please let us know.  We’d like to update our prayers to reflect the need and most important to give thanks!


Travel
No travel this week.

Move
The Thomas Family is on a short tour assignment in Guam for the next two years.  Please pray for the assignment to go well for Kurt and for Mary and the kids to make new friends and Kristyna and Mitchell in particular to develop good friends and school mates there so as to further their development.

Birthday
Don Patton celebrated his 49th birthday 13 November 2011.
Jack Arnold celebrated his 19th birthday with us 26 October 2011.

Homebound or Infirm
Sara’s mother is in a state of deteriorating health, both physically and mentally.  Please pray for peace of mind for her and the ability for both Sara and her mother to put their cares and worries on God’s shoulders so they can deal with the many problems involved.

Departed
William F. Dean a great Christian disciple of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, passed away.  Mr. Dean was father-in-law to Eileen Jacob, wife of Bishop Ernest Jacob of the AOC of Peshawar, Pakistan. Until recent circumstances of age, he was a regular and active member of UP Church, Raja Baazar, Rawalpindi.Mr. Dean served as Librarian for Gordon College for a period of thirty years.  Mr. Dean's funeral service was 25 November 2011 Anno Domini.
Colonel Don Frisbee, USAF passed away on 12 October 2011, after bowel surgery, infection and pneumonia.  Please pray for comfort for his wife Bev and their family.
Colonel Don Durbin, USAF passed away on 12 October 2011, after what appeared to be an abdominal problem.  A visit to the hospital found that he had congestive heart failure and liver problems.  Shortly thereafter, he developed multiple blood clots and dementia.  Don passed away shortly thereafter with his family by his side. Please pray comfort for his wife Lynn and their family.

In need of a miracle or understanding of God’s Plan
Todd and Kenny have both been fighting osteocarcinoma for over five years and have been told their time here on earth is nearing its end, absent a miracle from God.  Both are ready to go home and leave the pain, but would like to stay.  Please pray for them and their families.


Healing
Bill Aitken had a third abdominal surgery on 22 November 2011.  This time the tumor was removed.  The surgeon said pathology indicates the tumor with all margins os out, along with a few lymph nodes and fatty tissue. The tumor is an intermediary (risk) sarcoma, but should not come back. There is a new chemotherapy pill Bill can take for extra precaution; he recommends Bill see an oncologist. Bill has an appointment on 13 December 2011, with the surgeon for follow-up and recommendations going forward.  Please give thanks for the surgical team doing their very best, a successful surgery and pray for a good end result.  Please pray that Bill might live a long and healthy life to the honor and glory of God.  Pray also for peace of mind for Bill and his wife Sara.

Ed Malcomb, Bishop in the Church of England had a major heart attack Thanksgiving week, fell, hit his head on the floor.  He seems to be past major coronary issues for the present.  However, there are apparent memory issues associated with the head trauma.  Please pray for the medical team treating him and for his recovery.

Walt Dexter had a stroke the week of 12 September 2011 and is still mostly half paralyzed.  Please pray for a full and complete recovery for Walt and for peace of mind for him and his wife Fran.

Gil Garcia was back in the hospital for a re-do of his colostomy and a couple of relatively minor skin surgeries.  He has not been able to get out on schedule.  Not only is this getting to Gil, but his wife Mary is very tired from all this.  Please pray for guidance for the team treating Gil.  Pray also for peace of mind for Gil and his wife Mary.  Hap visited Gil at the hospital on 3 December 2011.  Gil is in good spirits and appears to be progressing well.  He has lost some weight and looks forward to going home.

Dotty Valkenaar has been diagnosed with a reoccurrence of breast cancer and had a double mastectomy and no reconstruction on 23 August 2011 in Seattle. Seemingly everything went very well, however there were complications in the recovery, but she is home.  Now a torn muscle has surfaced in her shoulder, perhaps as a result of positioning during surgery.  There is concern over a reoccurrence of the cancer and some question as to whether to do chemotherapy or not.  Dotty is also having problems with fluid building in her upper body area. Please pray for guidance for the medical team treating her and for her to make the correct decisions regarding treatment and pray for continued peace of mind through trust in God for Dotty and Lew, her husband, as well as their entire family.

Lew Valkenaar developed ankle and leg pain and swelling in his lower right leg due to a blood clot.  The blood clot taken care of he is on Cumadin for six months and wearing a cool compression stocking on one leg, kind of a Michael Jackson thing.

Morris Martin, 91, was hospitalized with pneumonia, he in rehab now and doing well, he has been irritated by having a feeding tube in until his throat can heal and be retrained, but he has responded with renewed effort when he failed the swallow test on 21 July 2011.  He had a bit of a fever from which he seems to have recovered; it is hard, but he is strong.  Give thanks for his great attitude and trust in God.  Pray for strength and peace of mind for Morris and his family, in particular his son Paul.  Pray for his trust in our Lord and for both him and his family to let God carry their worries while he recovers.

Steve Sundberg had a heart attack after Easter.  After some time, the medical team treating him decided he was not a candidate for stents and a five-way heart by-pass was performed the week of 6 June 2011.  Please give thanks for an apparently very successful surgery and also pray for his complete recovery and for his three children and family who are very worried about him, pray also for his trust in our Lord and for both him and his family to let God carry their worries while he recovers.

Matt Alcantara, age 15, has Osteosarcoma (bone cancer), a very rare and often lethal form of cancer with limited treatment options.  This is a disease that is about 90 percent fatal in a couple of years.  He has no hip joint on one side, but he walks and swims!  Courage?  Guts? You bet!  Matt’s scans on 20 June 2011, were CLEAN!   Thanks be to God for the way things have gone.  Thanks also for the great faith of Matt and his entire family.  Their faith and trust is a wonderful example for each and every one of us.  But, now is not the time to stop praying.  Actually, it never is the time to stop praying!


Shamim Gray underwent a lumpectomy on Saturday 6 November 2010 at Bethesda Naval Hospital, with apparent great result.  Please pray for a complete remission of the cancer.  Pray also Shamim will maintain her great attitude and trust in God.

Judith Clingwall, is afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).  She is currently in Laurel Place, an extended care facility in Surrey, British Columbia.  Judith's condition seems stable a present, although the medication levels have been increased.  Please pray for her to take an active part in her own life, for her strength, peace of mind, trust in God and remission of the disease so she might return home to her family.  Pray also for strength for her husband Martin as he deals with all the problems and stress of Judith’s situation.

Becky Madden is paralyzed from the neck down as the result of a tragic shooting accident.  She has made it home and to church in a new donated magic wheelchair.  Please pray for further recovery for Becky, as well as strength and guidance for each of those involved.

Betty Macauley, Tim’s mom, is currently in a state of failing health.  Please pray she will gain interest in life around her and actively pursue life here on earth.  Please pray for her family, in particular her son Tim, as they try to help her.

Lauralee underwent a lumpectomy on Friday after Thanksgiving.  A further anomaly has been discovered and she had additional preventative radiation treatment.  Please pray for a complete remission of the cancer.  Pray also Lauralee will maintain her great attitude and trust in God.

Luca, 5 years old, from our church family in Perth, Western Australia, who has just been diagnosed with leukemia. And for his Mum and Dad and extended family.

Greg Chase asks that you pray for his family:
Diane, Greg’s wife, has a positive attitude dealing with the ongoing treatment of her ulcerative colitis.  They are grateful for a positive attitude and would be pleased to see physical progress.
Phyllis, Greg’s mom, has stabilized as the result of the good home care she is receiving and recently celebrated her 89th birthday.
Wilma is at home after three weeks in the hospital and is working on building strength for a planned hip replacement in August 2011.

Vince (age 13), reoccurrence of cancer, recent testing found a nickel sized tumor in his lungs.  The doctors are consulting with a specialist in Houston.  Please pray for guidance for the medical team and for peace of mind for Vince and his family.

Obra Gray continues to take day by day.  Please continue to keep Obra in your prayers, and give him the strength of knowing the Lord is with him and will never forsake him. Obra needs security of what lies ahead of him, and only the Lord can grant the solace to answer his prayer.

Bashir Ahmed, father of Shamim Gray, has been blessed with the Lord's breath of life to stay on this earth for the time being.  But, things are hard for him and his loving wife, who cares for him.  They have two young nieces living with them who see no real need to help, pray for God to enter their hearts.  Above all, pray for his entire family to open their hearts to accept all God’s love will bring them.


Kay Denton (Mrs. Kay) is still home and doing pretty well considering the bones in her neck and hands are degenerating as a side effect of her kidney failure.  Her thumbs are not particularly useful any more.  Mrs. Kay asks everyone who is praying for her know how grateful she is for their prayers. As always, she retains her trust in the Lord and her positive attitude.


Guidance
Steve asks that you pray for difficulties he is having with his family.  Please pray that the Holy Ghost will enter into his heart and provide him with the heaven sent inspiration that he needs to see clearly and deal with problems and the courage to do what needs to be done in the manner it should be done.

Jacquie to open her heart to God and accept His Love and Grace.

Hap and Ryan both ask you to pray that they might be able to trust God will help them make the right decisions at the right time and not to worry uselessly, to change those thins they can change, accept those things they cannot change and that they will open their hearts to the Holy Ghost.

Armed Forces & Contractors

Airman Donny Patton (RAF Mildenhall, UK), Jordan (USMC – AIT), Neal (USN-Afghanistan), Trevor (USAF - KC-10 Boom Operator), Trevor (USN – Whidbey Island, EF-18 Pilot), Kurt Thomas (USN – Guam),

Persecuted
Around the world, Christians are under attack, not only in the Muslim world, but from Hindus and others in India.  Also, they are under continual attack in the name of “Separation of Church and State” in the western world, as it becomes actively atheist or pro-devil buddy.  Please pray for God’s guidance and protection for all persecuted Christians and those around them.

Thanksgiving

Hap gives thanks for safe and interesting travel this week.


Various Special Requests
We ask that you pray, please ask God that the Holy Ghost might give you insight into how you might make the lives of your friends and family better.  Remember helping others is not just those who you don’t know!


Please join us in praying that the Free Teen Guitar Class will be continue to be an opportunity for God to work in the lives of the kids and their families.  Please ask God to guide the class to new opportunities to make Him known to others.  Help us to let the love of our Lord shine through us into their lives, putting Him first, so that He might enter in to their hearts and lives.