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Sunday, March 25, 2012

25 March 2012 - Special Prayer Requests - Passion Sunday - Fifth Sunday in Lent


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
Hope DeLong is on travel this week.

Hap Arnold is on travel this week.

Mona Mukerji traveled from England to Pakistan recently, in order to commemorate the opening of a church she and her extended family had built in the town of Stunzabad, Pakistan, a very volatile area.  Also, Mona's brother was a very, very renowned priest or bishop, in Lahore until he passed away.  This family is heavily involved in uplifting Christians in Pakistan; as we know, they have their work cut out for them.  God bless them and keep them safe.

Move
The Thomas Family is on a short tour assignment in Guam for the next 18 months.  Please pray for the assignment to continue to go well for Kurt and for Mary and the kids to make new friends.  In particular pray that Kristyna and Mitchell will develop good friends and school mates there so as to further their development as both Christians and citizens.  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
Dru Arnold celebrated her 57th birthday 2 February 2012.  It should be noted while it was sunny, when she went outside first thing in the morning, she did not see her shadow; thus there will not be six more weeks of winter.  Being snowed in four times since then, we are wondering about the prognosticatory power of that legend!

Homebound or Infirm
Sara’s mother is in a state of deteriorating health, both physically and mentally.  On 30 January 2012, she broke her hip and had a partial hip replacement.  Please pray for a rapid recovery for her, as well as 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
Arthur Gregr, father of Brett Gregr, passed away on 16 March 2012. Please give thanks for his life here and pray for peace of mind and trust in God for his family who remain behind, in particular his son Brett.

Jackson Babcock, father of Hope DeLong, passed away on 14 March 2012. Please give thanks for his life here and pray for peace of mind and trust in God for his family who remain behind, in particular his daughters Lisa, Faith and Hope.

Claranell passed away the morning of 16 February 2012, after a stroke on top of her pre-existing heart problems.  Please give thanks for her life here and pray for peace of mind and trust in God for her family who remain behind.

Hal Campbell (Lew and Dotty’s Son In Law see below) passed away on 7 February 2012 at the Seattle Veteran's Hospital as the result of a head injury apparently sustained in a fall in his room there.  Please pray for his wife Kathy and their two sons as they deal with the loss of their husband and father.  Pray in particular for Kathy as she is having a very bad time dealing with the loss of her husband.

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
Kay Denton (Mrs. Kay) got a blood clot, which affected two of her fingers.  She underwent an angiogram which seemingly had the desired result and the Eveready Bunny rebounded once again.   Please pray a prayer of thanksgiving for the positive outcome and pray for continued peace of mind for Mrs. Kay and her family.  Give thanks for her trust in the Lord and her positive attitude.

Greg Chase has kidney stones and asks that you pray for them to pass quickly.

Izaiah Urista (4) has a brain tumor.  He was playing with his older sister, Jade, at McDonald's when she noticed he wasn't using his right side to climb, etc. Jade took her brother to their mother after which they realized he couldn't lift his arm. They took him to the hospital where it was discovered he has a brain tumor. He will undergo about 18 months of chemo to see if the tumor will shrink. At this point they do not think they can do anything else for him.  Please pray for strength and guidance for Izaiah and his entire family, as well as provide guidance for medical treatment team.

James L. Cavanah had surgery the afternoon of 10 February 2012, to remove two small but cancerous tumors.  James is a minister with the AOC in Savannah, Georgia.  Please pray for his recovery and remission from the cancer.  Give thanks for the surgery and pray for both him and his family to allow God to carry their worries while he recovers.

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. 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.

Gil Garcia is back in the VA hospital trying to get a grip on his skin.  Give him a call at (909) 499-3665.  Please pray for peace of mind for Gil and his wife Mary.

Dotty Valkenaar had successful surgery for a shoulder ligament problem on 28 February 2012.  Physical therapy seems to be working, but is painful.  Please pray for continued recovery and peace of mind through trust in God for Dotty and Lew, her husband, as well as their entire family.

Lew Valkenaar is getting over a cold which migrated to his lungs.  He hopes to attend chuch and sing at the local hospital.  Pray for a completed recovery.

Morris Martin, 91, has had multiple bouts of pneumonia and lost his ability to swallow; he is still trying to regain his ability to swallow.  He has a great attitude and trust in God.  What he needs is strength.  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 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!

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.

Vince (age 15), reoccurrence of Osteosarcoma, 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.


Guidance
Sara asks that you pray for guidance for her as she deals with the stresses of her family and life.  Pray that she can separate those things which she can affect from those things which she cannot and give her grace to accept that she cannot do everything and can only change those things within her control.

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), 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
Ron Bergman gives thanks for two successful cataract surgeries in February 2012, with a great recovery and perfect internal eye pressures.  He is thankful he is now cleared to travel and will be leaving Seattle for sunny Arizona where he and his lovely wife will enjoy the rest of the winter in focus!

Ruby June Hauf, young daughter of Jerod and Amy (grandson of Lew and Dotty Valkenaar) had successful surgery for a large growth on her liver.  All seems well. Please give thanks for the successful result and quick.

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, March 18, 2012

18 March 2012 - Special Prayer Requests - Fourth Sunday in Lent - Rose Sunday


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 reported travel this week.

Move
The Thomas Family is on a short tour assignment in Guam for the next 18 months.  Please pray for the assignment to continue to go well for Kurt and for Mary and the kids to make new friends.  In particular pray that Kristyna and Mitchell will develop good friends and school mates there so as to further their development as both Christians and citizens.  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
Dru Arnold celebrated her 57th birthday 2 February 2012.  It should be noted while it was sunny, when she went outside first thing in the morning, she did not see her shadow; thus there will not be six more weeks of winter.  Being snowed in three times since then, we are wondering about the prognosticatory power of that legend!

Homebound or Infirm
Sara’s mother is in a state of deteriorating health, both physically and mentally.  On 30 January 2012, she broke her hip and had a partial hip replacement.  Please pray for a rapid recovery for her, as well as 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
Arthur Gregr, father of Brett Gregr, passed away on 16 March 2012. Please give thanks for his life here and pray for peace of mind and trust in God for his family who remain behind, in particular his son Brett.

Jackson Babcock, father of Hope DeLong, passed away on 14 March 2012. Please give thanks for his life here and pray for peace of mind and trust in God for his family who remain behind, in particular his daughters Lisa, Faith and Hope.

Claranell passed away the morning of 16 February 2012, after a stroke on top of her pre-existing heart problems.  Please give thanks for her life here and pray for peace of mind and trust in God for her family who remain behind.

Hal Campbell (Lew and Dotty’s Son In Law see below) passed away on 7 February 2012 at the Seattle Veteran's Hospital as the result of a head injury apparently sustained in a fall in his room there.  Please pray for his wife Kathy and their two sons as they deal with the loss of their husband and father..

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
Kay Denton (Mrs. Kay) got a blood clot, which affected two of her fingers.  She underwent an angiogram on Friday and we are awaiting word.   Please pray for a positive outcome and peace of mind for Mrs. Hay and her family.  Give thanks for her trust in the Lord and her positive attitude.

Greg Chase has kidney stones and asks that you pray for them to pass quickly.

Izaiah Urista (4) has a brain tumor.  He was playing with his older sister, Jade, at McDonald's when she noticed he wasn't using his right side to climb, etc. Jade took her brother to their mother after which they realized he couldn't lift his arm. They took him to the hospital where it was discovered he has a brain tumor. He will undergo about 18 months of chemo to see if the tumor will shrink. At this point they do not think they can do anything else for him.  Please pray for strength and guidance for Izaiah and his entire family, as well as provide guidance for medical treatment team.

James L. Cavanah had surgery the afternoon of 10 February 2012, to remove two small but cancerous tumors.  James is a minister with the AOC in Savannah, Georgia.  Please pray for his recovery and remission from the cancer.  Give thanks for the surgery and pray for both him and his family to allow God to carry their worries while he recovers.

Ron Bergman underwent his first cataract surgery on 6 February 2012, and his second on 13 February 2012, both went very well.  Give thanks for the great result and pray for internal pressure to continue downward.

Ruby June Hauf, now 8 month old daughter of Jerod and Amy (grandson of Lew and Dotty Valkenaar) had a large growth on her liver. Surgery on 16 January 2012 resulted in the removal of a large tumor surrounding one kidney and is recovering well.  She and her family are awaiting a decision on chemotherapy Lew and Dotty ask that you continue to pray for God’s help in healing and appreciate all who have done so.  Lew will report again once the decision on further treatment is made.  Please give thanks for the apparently successful result, a quick recovery and peace of mind for her family.

Bashir Ahmed, father of Shamim Gray, fell whilst getting out of bed, and gashed his head badly.  He has been admitted to the Mayday University Hospital, Croydon, UK.  The CAT scan revealed no serious damage, however doctors diagnosed him as having pneumonia, and also a heart defect, which they only just found.  Please pray for the medical team treating Bashir and for trust in God and peace of mind for Bashir and his loving wife, who cares for him.  Pray also for their two young nieces living with them who see no real need to help, that God might enter their hearts.  Above all, pray for his entire family to open their hearts to accept all God’s love will bring them.

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.

Gil Garcia is back in the VA hospital trying to get a grip on his skin.  Give him a call at (909) 499-3665.  Please pray for peace of mind for Gil and his wife Mary.

Dotty Valkenaar appears to have completely eliminated the reoccurrence of breast cancer with surgery and pills.  She is going to have surgery for a shoulder ligament problem on 28 February 2012.  Please pray for continued recovery and 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.  All is going well and he should be done with blood thinning later this spring.

Morris Martin, 91, has had multiple bouts of pneumonia and lost his ability to swallow; he is still trying to regain his ability to swallow.  He has a great attitude and trust in God.  What he needs is strength.  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 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.

Vince (age 15), reoccurrence of Osteosarcoma, 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.


Guidance
Sara asks that you pray for guidance for her as she deals with the stresses of her family and life.  Pray that she can separate those things which she can affect from those things which she cannot and give her grace to accept that she cannot do everything and can only change those things within her control.

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
Bishop Jerry and Betty Hoffman both give thanks for safe travel.

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.

17 March 2012 - Special Prayer Requests


Departed
Arthur Gregr, father of Brett Gregr, passed away on 16 March 2012. Please give thanks for his life here and pray for peace of mind and trust in God for his family who remain behind, in particular his son Brett.

Jackson Babcock, father of Hope DeLong, passed away on 14 March 2012. Please give thanks for his life here and pray for peace of mind and trust in God for his family who remain behind, in particular his daughters Lisa, Faith and Hope.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

11 March 2012 - Special Prayer Requests - Third Sunday in Lent


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
Hap is on travel this week.

Move
The Thomas Family is on a short tour assignment in Guam for the next 18 months.  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
Dru Arnold celebrated her 57th birthday 2 February 2012.  It should be noted while it was sunny, when she went outside first thing in the morning, she did not see her shadow; thus there will not be six more weeks of winter.

Homebound or Infirm
Sara’s mother is in a state of deteriorating health, both physically and mentally.  On 30 January 2012, she broke her hip and had a partial hip replacement.  Please pray for a rapid recovery for her, as well as 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
Claranell passed away the morning of 16 February 2012, after a stroke on top of her pre-existing heart problems.  Please give thanks for her life here and pray for peace of mind and trust in God for her family who remain behind.

Hal Campbell (Lew and Dotty’s Son In Law see below) passed away on 7 February 2012 at the Seattle Veteran's Hospital as the result of a head injury apparently sustained in a fall in his room there.  Please pray for his wife Kathy and their two sons as they deal with the loss of their husband and father..

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
Kay Denton (Mrs. Kay) got a blood clot, which affected two of her fingers.  She underwent an angiogram on Friday and we are awaiting word.   Please pray for a positive outcome and peace of mind for Mrs. Hay and her family.  Give thanks for her trust in the Lord and her positive attitude.

Greg Chase has kidney stones and asks that you pray for them to pass quickly.

Izaiah Urista (4) has a brain tumor.  He was playing with his older sister, Jade, at McDonald's when she noticed he wasn't using his right side to climb, etc. Jade took her brother to their mother after which they realized he couldn't lift his arm. They took him to the hospital where it was discovered he has a brain tumor. He will undergo about 18 months of chemo to see if the tumor will shrink. At this point they do not think they can do anything else for him.  Please pray for strength and guidance for Izaiah and his entire family, as well as provide guidance for medical treatment team.

James L. Cavanah had surgery the afternoon of 10 February 2012, to remove two small but cancerous tumors.  James is a minister with the AOC in Savannah, Georgia.  Please pray for his recovery and remission from the cancer.  Give thanks for the surgery and pray for both him and his family to allow God to carry their worries while he recovers.

Ron Bergman underwent his first cataract surgery on 6 February 2012, and his second on 13 February 2012, both went very well.  Give thanks for the great result and pray for internal pressure to continue downward.

Ruby June Hauf, now 8 month old daughter of Jerod and Amy (grandson of Lew and Dotty Valkenaar) had a large growth on her liver. Surgery on 16 January 2012 resulted in the removal of a large tumor surrounding one kidney and is recovering well.  She and her family are awaiting a decision on chemotherapy Lew and Dotty ask that you continue to pray for God’s help in healing and appreciate all who have done so.  Lew will report again once the decision on further treatment is made.  Please give thanks for the apparently successful result, a quick recovery and peace of mind for her family.

Bashir Ahmed, father of Shamim Gray, fell whilst getting out of bed, and gashed his head badly.  He has been admitted to the Mayday University Hospital, Croydon, UK.  The CAT scan revealed no serious damage, however doctors diagnosed him as having pneumonia, and also a heart defect, which they only just found.  Please pray for the medical team treating Bashir and for trust in God and peace of mind for Bashir and his loving wife, who cares for him.  Pray also for their two young nieces living with them who see no real need to help, that God might enter their hearts.  Above all, pray for his entire family to open their hearts to accept all God’s love will bring them.

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.

Gil Garcia is back in the VA hospital trying to get a grip on his skin.  Give him a call at (909) 499-3665.  Please pray for peace of mind for Gil and his wife Mary.

Dotty Valkenaar appears to have completely eliminated the reoccurrence of breast cancer with surgery and pills.  She is going to have surgery for a shoulder ligament problem on 28 February 2012.  Please pray for continued recovery and 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.  All is going well and he should be done with blood thinning later this spring.

Morris Martin, 91, has had multiple bouts of pneumonia and lost his ability to swallow; he is still trying to regain his ability to swallow.  He has a great attitude and trust in God.  What he needs is strength.  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 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.

Vince (age 15), reoccurrence of Osteosarcoma, 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.

Guidance
Sara asks that you pray for guidance for her as she deals with the stresses of her family and life.  Pray that she can separate those things which she can affect from those things which she cannot and give her grace to accept that she cannot do everything and can only change those things within her control.

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
Bishop Jerry and Betty Hoffman both give thanks for safe travel.
Jim Thornell gives thanks for a great recovery from gall bladder surgery on 10 January 2012.  Give thanks for his trust in God.

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.