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Sunday, September 30, 2012

30 September 2012 - Special Prayer Requests - Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity


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
Lots of travel this week:
Bishop Jerry Ogles is on travel to the AOC Meeting this week.
Hap, Dru and Jack Arnold are on travel to the AOC Meeting this week.
Hopefully lots of other people are on travel to the AOC Meeting this week.
Patrice Li is on travel to the Philippines this week.

Move
Ryan Hopkins has moved to Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, to study Dressage Riding through June 2013. Please pray for God’s guidance in his life as he works and studies.

The Thomas Family is on a short tour assignment in Guam through August 2013.  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.

Departed
Bob Burrell, for whom the Arnolds’ valley is named, passed away 21 September 2012, in his late 80s.  Please pray for his family members who remain behind, in particular his wife of sixty some years, Marion.

Homebound or Infirm
Norma, Sara’s mother is in a state of deteriorating health, both physically and mentally, with both onset dementia and Alzheimer’s.  On 30 January 2012, she broke her hip and had a partial hip replacement.  She is not doing well, but has decided she would like to live a bit longer.  Please pray Norma might come back to God and 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.

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.

Colonel Bud Day’s cancer has returned.  The outlook is not favorable.  Bud has been an inspiration to all of us for years, this changes nothing.  He is well at peace with our Lord and we all hope he stays with us for a while longer.

Thanksgiving and Continued Healing
Carol Stone, the sweet wife of Mike Stone, longtime friend and colleague of Sara Simmons as well as Hap, was helicoptered to hospital with an ultimate diagnosis of severe bleeding on the left side of her brain.

From Mike –
Carol has slowly but steadily improved over the last three weeks.  She still breathes through a tracheal tube and therefore cannot speak much, but in the last two days she has been able to whisper so that she can be heard if you put your ear to her lips.  The good news is that she can speak clearly and in sentences. Her attention span is about 20 seconds and her memory is very short, but it is a start.  Although her left side remains flaccid, she can awkwardly sit up for a few minutes with the help of the physical therapist.  She was able to write some letters and numbers on request on the iPad and she could write a short sentence, although rather poorly. She cannot see much on her left side, but it is unclear whether that is permanent. All in all, amazing progress in the greater scheme of such things.

She will be transferred to Kentfield Rehab Hospital sometime in the next day or two.  She will then start on a more intensive rehab program with the hope that she ultimately have the trach removed and that she can develop enough stamina to be transferred to Kaiser's acute rehab center in Vallejo.

It remains a long road with lots of potential bumps to be negotiated, but a month ago we truly did not expect her to live.  We hope that this time next year we can see you all at a pizza party.

  Please pray for peace of mind and trust in God for Mike, guidance for the medical team treating Carol and strength for Carol as well as faith and trust.  No one can ever understand the why of these things here on earth.  Sara who passed this request on asks that you pray in both faith and hope.

Healing
Liz Strauch has a pineal cyst, which is causing various problems for her, headaches, dizziness and distress.  It appears it can be drained, but she is very concerned and hesitant to do so.  Please pray for guidance for the medical people treating her, as well as for Liz and her husband Ken.

Lauralee Meade 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.

Kevin Gerhart discovered cancer on his neck.   He underwent radiation and chemotherapy.  Please pray for the medical team treating Kevin that they might pay attention, do their very best and find the source; that the treatment might be successful and he might live a long and healthy life to His honor and glory.  Pray also for trust in God and peace of mind for Kevin, his wife and family.

Gil Garcia had surgery at the VA hospital in Long Beach.  The surgery was successful, they are predicting a 12 week recovery time.  Please pray for a rapid recovery for Gil, as well as peace of mind for Gil, his wife Mary and their family.

Sara Simmons has recovered pretty well from a fractured right knee, but is still challenged for mobility while trying to take care of her mom and her husband Bill.  Please pray for patience for Sara and her husband Bill, as well as rapid and complete healing.

Bill, Sara’s husband, had a third abdominal surgery on 22 November 2011.  This time the tumor was removed.  Bill is doing better keeping the doctor’s instructions, for which we are all grateful, including taking a chemotherapy once a day for three years, radically decreasing the consumption of alcohol and eating properly, he is also having difficulty maintaining equilibrium, please pray for help for him to do all this.  Please pray also that Bill might turn his heart outward to help those around him, as well as 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.

Kay Denton (Mrs. Kay) hip has deteriorated to the point walking is a slow and painful process, but she manages.   Please pray y for continued peace of mind for Mrs. Kay and her family.  Give thanks for her trust in the Lord and her positive attitude.

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.

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.

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 and his mom just came back from Houston at the Cancer Center for what was hoped to be a routine every four month bone scan.  The scans were done on schedule, but a couple of new spots showed up.   After Matt’s San Diego doctors conferred with the Houston doctors to figure out what these spots mean, it turned out they are new and old injuries with no bad meaning.  In effect they are CLEAN SCANs.  Matt and his family ask you to give thanks for the super results.  Please also give thanks 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 has worsened recently.  She is no longer able to stand, in fact she has a lot of trouble sitting upright. Judith is depressed and wants to go home to watch her birds, which given everything seems unlikely at present.  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.  Her husband is doing his best to take care of her; it is hard and he is learning the best he can.  Please pray for further recovery for Becky, as well as strength and guidance for her husband.

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.

New Position
Rev LTC Al Ryan has been appointed Deacon-In-Charge of the mission parish of St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church, Anglican Church in America (ACA) parish in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.  It is a small but growing mission, which has been plagued by clergy change.  Al, the diocesan pilot, has been appointed for one year, during which time he is to help them identify what their needs are for a vicar.  He has done this before and asks you to pray for God’s help one more time; not only for himself, but for the parish.

Armed Forces & Contractors

Airman Donny Patton (Kadena AB, Japan), Jordan (USMC – Fleet Marine Force - Pacific), Trevor (USAF - KC-10 Boom Operator), Trevor (USN – Whidbey Island, EF-18 Pilot), Kurt Thomas (USN – Guam)

Thanksgiving
Hap Arnold had an elevated temperature last Sunday and then Labor Day Monday, after consultations with the Medical Officer, he went to the hospital where he was given an IV antibiotic and admitted overnight (a seeming mistake) for a Urinary Tract Infection.  Within 24 hours of the start of the antibiotics, he felt 100 percent better and is now feeling better than any time in the past year.  His legs no longer hurt to walk and he is far more mobile.  He gives our Lord thanks and asks that you do also.

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.

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, September 23, 2012

23 September 2012 - Special Prayer Requests - Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity


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
Ryan Hopkins has moved to Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, to study Dressage Riding through June 2013. Please pray for God’s guidance in his life as he works and studies.

The Thomas Family is on a short tour assignment in Guam through August 2013.  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.

Departed
Bob Burrell, for whom the Arnolds’ valley is named, passed away 21 September 2012, in his late 80s.  Please pray for his family members who remain behind, in particular his wife of sixty some years, Marion.

Homebound or Infirm
Norma, Sara’s mother is in a state of deteriorating health, both physically and mentally, with both onset dementia and Alzheimer’s.  On 30 January 2012, she broke her hip and had a partial hip replacement.  She is not doing well, but has decided she would like to live a bit longer.  Please pray Norma might come back to God and 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.

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.

Colonel Bud Day’s cancer has returned.  The outlook is not favorable.  Bud has been an inspiration to all of us for years, this changes nothing.  He is well at peace with our Lord and we all hope he stays with us for a while longer.

Healing
Carol Stone, the sweet wife of Mike Stone, longtime friend and colleague of Sara Simmons as well as Hap, was helicoptered to hospital with an ultimate diagnosis of severe bleeding on the left side of her brain. She underwent surgery and is has been in a coma since the operation.  Carol has been moved to the Sacramento Kaiser Neurological Center.  She has regained limited consciousness, which seems to be a good sign, but her prognosis is not clear.  She has a tracheal tube and ventilator; she must be fed via tube for now.  It appears Carol cannot see from her left eye.  A miracle is what is hoped and prayed for.  Please pray for peace of mind and trust in God for Mike, guidance for the medical team treating Carol and strength for Carol as well as faith and trust.  No one can ever understand the why of these things here on earth.  Sara who passed this request on asks that you pray in both faith and hope.

Liz Strauch has a pineal cyst, which is causing various problems for her, headaches, dizziness and distress.  It appears it can be drained, but she is very concerned and hesitant to do so.  Please pray for guidance for the medical people treating her, as well as for Liz and her husband Ken.

Lauralee Meade 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.

Kevin Gerhart discovered cancer on his neck.   He underwent radiation and chemotherapy.  Please pray for the medical team treating Kevin that they might pay attention, do their very best and find the source; that the treatment might be successful and he might live a long and healthy life to His honor and glory.  Pray also for trust in God and peace of mind for Kevin, his wife and family.

Gil Garcia had surgery at the VA hospital in Long Beach.  The surgery was successful, they are predicting a 12 week recovery time.  Please pray for a rapid recovery for Gil, as well as peace of mind for Gil, his wife Mary and their family.

Sara Simmons has recovered pretty well from a fractured right knee, but is still challenged for mobility while trying to take care of her mom and her husband Bill.  Please pray for patience for Sara and her husband Bill, as well as rapid and complete healing.

Bill, Sara’s husband, had a third abdominal surgery on 22 November 2011.  This time the tumor was removed.  Bill is doing better keeping the doctor’s instructions, for which we are all grateful, including taking a chemotherapy once a day for three years, radically decreasing the consumption of alcohol and eating properly, he is also having difficulty maintaining equilibrium, please pray for help for him to do all this.  Please pray also that Bill might turn his heart outward to help those around him, as well as 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 and his mom just came back from Houston at the Cancer Center for what was hoped to be a routine every four month bone scan.  The scans were done on schedule, but a couple of new spots showed up.   After Matt’s San Diego doctors conferred with the Houston doctors to figure out what these spots mean, it turned out they are new and old injuries with no bad meaning.  In effect they are CLEAN SCANs.  Matt and his family ask you to give thanks for the super results.  Please also give thanks 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 has worsened recently.  She is no longer able to stand, in fact she has a lot of trouble sitting upright. Judith is depressed and wants to go home to watch her birds, which given everything seems unlikely at present.  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.  Her husband is doing his best to take care of her; it is hard and he is learning the best he can.  Please pray for further recovery for Becky, as well as strength and guidance for her husband.

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.

New Position
Rev LTC Al Ryan has been appointed Deacon-In-Charge of the mission parish of St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church, Anglican Church in America (ACA) parish in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.  It is a small but growing mission, which has been plagued by clergy change.  Al, the diocesan pilot, has been appointed for one year, during which time he is to help them identify what their needs are for a vicar.  He has done this before and asks you to pray for God’s help one more time; not only for himself, but for the parish.

Armed Forces & Contractors

Airman Donny Patton (Kadena AB, Japan), Jordan (USMC – Fleet Marine Force - Pacific), Trevor (USAF - KC-10 Boom Operator), Trevor (USN – Whidbey Island, EF-18 Pilot), Kurt Thomas (USN – Guam)

Thanksgiving
Hap Arnold had an elevated temperature last Sunday and then Labor Day Monday, after consultations with the Medical Officer, he went to the hospital where he was given an IV antibiotic and admitted overnight (a seeming mistake) for a Urinary Tract Infection.  Within 24 hours of the start of the antibiotics, he felt 100 percent better and is now feeling better than any time in the past year.  His legs no longer hurt to walk and he is far more mobile.  He gives our Lord thanks and asks that you do also.

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.
  
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, September 16, 2012

16 September 2012 - Special Prayer Requests - Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity



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
Ryan Hopkins has moved to Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, to study Dressage Riding through June 2013. Please pray for God’s guidance in his life as he works and studies.

The Thomas Family is on a short tour assignment in Guam through August 2013.  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.

Homebound or Infirm
Norma, Sara’s mother is in a state of deteriorating health, both physically and mentally, with both onset dementia and Alzheimer’s.  On 30 January 2012, she broke her hip and had a partial hip replacement.  She is not doing well, but has decided she would like to live a bit longer.  Please pray Norma might come back to God and 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.

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.

Colonel Bud Day’s cancer has returned.  The outlook is not favorable.  Bud has been an inspiration to all of us for years, this changes nothing.  He is well at peace with our Lord and we all hope he stays with us for a while longer.

Healing
Carol Stone, the sweet wife of Mike Stone, longtime friend and colleague of Sara Simmons as well as Hap, was helicoptered to hospital with an ultimate diagnosis of severe bleeding on the left side of her brain. She underwent surgery and is has been in a coma since the operation.  Carol has been moved to the Sacramento Kaiser Neurological Center.  She has regained limited consciousness, which seems to be a good sign, but her prognosis is not clear.  She has a tracheal tube and ventilator; she must be fed via tube for now.  It appears Carol cannot see from her left eye.  A miracle is what is hoped and prayed for.  Please pray for peace of mind and trust in God for Mike, guidance for the medical team treating Carol and strength for Carol as well as faith and trust.  No one can ever understand the why of these things here on earth.  Sara who passed this request on asks that you pray in both faith and hope.

Liz Strauch has a pineal cyst, which is causing various problems for her, headaches, dizziness and distress.  It appears it can be drained, but she is very concerned and hesitant to do so.  Please pray for guidance for the medical people treating her, as well as for Liz and her husband Ken.

Lauralee Meade 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.

Kevin Gerhart discovered cancer on his neck.   He underwent radiation and chemotherapy.  Please pray for the medical team treating Kevin that they might pay attention, do their very best and find the source; that the treatment might be successful and he might live a long and healthy life to His honor and glory.  Pray also for trust in God and peace of mind for Kevin, his wife and family.

Gil Garcia had surgery at the VA hospital in Long Beach.  The surgery was successful, they are predicting a 12 week recovery time.  Please pray for a rapid recovery for Gil, as well as peace of mind for Gil, his wife Mary and their family.

Sara Simmons has recovered pretty well from a fractured right knee, but is still challenged for mobility while trying to take care of her mom and her husband Bill.  Please pray for patience for Sara and her husband Bill, as well as rapid and complete healing.

Bill, Sara’s husband, had a third abdominal surgery on 22 November 2011.  This time the tumor was removed.  Bill is doing better keeping the doctor’s instructions, for which we are all grateful, including taking a chemotherapy once a day for three years, radically decreasing the consumption of alcohol and eating properly, he is also having difficulty maintaining equilibrium, please pray for help for him to do all this.  Please pray also that Bill might turn his heart outward to help those around him, as well as 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 and his mom just came back from Houston at the Cancer Center for what was hoped to be a routine every four month bone scan.  The scans were done on schedule, but a couple of new spots showed up.   After Matt’s San Diego doctors conferred with the Houston doctors to figure out what these spots mean, it turned out they are new and old injuries with no bad meaning.  In effect they are CLEAN SCANs.  Matt and his family ask you to give thanks for the super results.  Please also give thanks 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 has worsened recently.  She is no longer able to stand, in fact she has a lot of trouble sitting upright. Judith is depressed and wants to go home to watch her birds, which given everything seems unlikely at present.  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.  Her husband is doing his best to take care of her; it is hard and he is learning the best he can.  Please pray for further recovery for Becky, as well as strength and guidance for her husband.

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.

New Position
Rev LTC Al Ryan has been appointed Deacon-In-Charge of the mission parish of St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church, Anglican Church in America (ACA) parish in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.  It is a small but growing mission, which has been plagued by clergy change.  Al, the diocesan pilot, has been appointed for one year, during which time he is to help them identify what their needs are for a vicar.  He has done this before and asks you to pray for God’s help one more time; not only for himself, but for the parish.

Armed Forces & Contractors

Airman Donny Patton (Kadena AB, Japan), Jordan (USMC – Fleet Marine Force - Pacific), Trevor (USAF - KC-10 Boom Operator), Trevor (USN – Whidbey Island, EF-18 Pilot), Kurt Thomas (USN – Guam)

Thanksgiving
Hap Arnold had an elevated temperature last Sunday and then Labor Day Monday, after consultations with the Medical Officer, he went to the hospital where he was given an IV antibiotic and admitted overnight (a seeming mistake) for a Urinary Tract Infection.  Within 24 hours of the start of the antibiotics, he felt 100 percent better and is now feeling better than any time in the past year.  His legs no longer hurt to walk and he is far more mobile.  He gives our Lord thanks and asks that you do also.

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.

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, September 9, 2012

9 September 2012 - Special Prayer Requests - Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity


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
Ryan Hopkins has moved to Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, to study Dressage Riding through June 2013. Please pray for God’s guidance in his life as he works and studies.

The Thomas Family is on a short tour assignment in Guam through August 2013.  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.

Marriage
Ali Arnold and Albert Esquivel were married on 3 August 2012.  They are now on their honeymoon in Kauai, on return the Esquivels will make their home in El Cajon, California, almost exactly equidistant from their respective parents.  They ask that you pray for God’s guidance in their lives as they move from being two individuals to a single unit and help them to form their new family.

Homebound or Infirm
Norma, Sara’s mother is in a state of deteriorating health, both physically and mentally, with both onset dementia and Alzheimer’s.  On 30 January 2012, she broke her hip and had a partial hip replacement.  She is not doing well, but has decided she would like to live a bit longer.  Please pray Norma might come back to God and 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
Morris Martin, 91, passed away on Monday 16 July 2012.  His son Paul was with him as he left for home, for which all are grateful.  Morris was comfortable in our Lord.  While he will miss his family here on earth, he was grateful for all the time the Lord has given him.  Please pray for continued peace of mind for his family, in particular his wife of many years, his daughter Patty and son Paul.  Pray for their trust in our Lord and for his family to let God carry their worries.

Elizabeth Brooks, mother of 
Reverend Tom Brooks, Rector of All Saints Church in Pensacola, Florida, and 
Chancellor of the Anglican Episcopal Church. Mrs. Brooks passed away the morning of 6 July 2012, at after a long illness at 0130 EDT in Rochester, 
New York. Thankfully, her son Tom was in attendance for her final illness
 and at the time of her passing. She was born on 6 January 1920, and so was
 92 ½ years old.  Please pray for the repose of her soul, now safely in the arms of our Lord,
 and for the strength and consolation of Tom and her other children.

Robert “Bob” M. Hall passed away the afternoon of 5 July 2012.  Bob, a lifelong follower of our Lord, left behind children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who are a testimony to his work here.  His family misses him, but rejoices in his freedom and happiness.  Please pray for their comfort as they deal with the temporary separation, in particular remember Elaine, his wife of 65 years, who will miss him dearly.

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.

Colonel Bud Day’s cancer has returned.  The outlook is not favorable.  Bud has been an inspiration to all of us for years, this changes nothing.  He is well at peace with our Lord and we all hope he stays with us for a while longer.

Healing
Carol Stone, the sweet wife of Mike Stone, longtime friend and colleague of Sara Simmons as well as Hap, was helicoptered to hospital with an ultimate diagnosis of severe bleeding on the left side of her brain. She underwent surgery and is has been in a coma since the operation.  Carol has been moved to the Sacramento Kaiser Neurological Center.  She has regained limited consciousness, which seems to be a good sign, but her prognosis is not clear.  Please pray for peace of mind and trust in God for Mike, guidance for the medical team treating Carol and strength for Carol as well as faith and trust that she might recover fully and lead a long and healthy life to God’s honor and glory.  Sara who passed this request on asks that you pray in both faith and hope.

Liz Strauch has a pineal cyst, which is causing various problems for her, headaches, dizziness and distress.  It appears it can be drained, but she is very concerned and hesitant to do so.  Please pray for guidance for the medical people treating her, as well as for Liz and her husband Ken.

Lauralee Meade 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.

Kevin Gerhart discovered cancer on his neck.  They have not found the primary site and his doctors are trying to find the source site.  In the mean time, he is undergoing radiation and chemotherapy.  Please pray for the medical team treating Kevin that they might pay attention, do their very best and find the source; that the treatment might be successful and he might live a long and healthy life to His honor and glory.  Pray also for trust in God and peace of mind for Kevin, his wife and family.

Gil Garcia had surgery at the VA hospital in Long Beach.  The surgery was successful, they are predicting a 12 week recovery time.  Please pray for a rapid recovery for Gil, as well as peace of mind for Gil, his wife Mary and their family.

Sara Simmons sustained a fractured right knee as the result of a fall on a slate patio.  She is now in a leg brace, but is still challenged for mobility and undergoing physical therapy while trying to take care of her mom and her husband Bill.  Please pray for patience for Sara and her husband Bill, as well as rapid and complete healing.

Bill, Sara’s husband, had a third abdominal surgery on 22 November 2011.  This time the tumor was removed.  Bill is having difficulty keeping the doctor’s instructions, including taking a chemotherapy once a day for three years, radically decreasing the consumption of alcohol and eating properly, he is also having difficulty maintaining equilibrium, please pray for help for him to do all this.  Please pray also that Bill might turn his heart outward to help those around him, as well as 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 and his mom just came back from Houston at the Cancer Center for what was hoped to be a routine every four month bone scan.  The scans were done on schedule, but a couple of new spots showed up.   After Matt’s San Diego doctors conferred with the Houston doctors to figure out what these spots mean, it turned out they are new and old injuries with no bad meaning.  In effect they are CLEAN SCANs.  Matt and his family ask you to give thanks for the super results.  Please also give thanks 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 has worsened recently.  She is no longer able to stand, in fact she has a lot of trouble sitting upright. Judith is depressed and wants to go home to watch her birds, which given everything seems unlikely at present.  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.  Her husband is doing his best to take care of her; it is hard and he is learning the best he can.  Please pray for further recovery for Becky, as well as strength and guidance for her husband.

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.

New Position
Rev LTC Al Ryan has been appointed Deacon-In-Charge of the mission parish of St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church, Anglican Church in America (ACA) parish in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.  It is a small but growing mission, which has been plagued by clergy change.  Al, the diocesan pilot, has been appointed for one year, during which time he is to help them identify what their needs are for a vicar.  He has done this before and asks you to pray for God’s help one more time; not only for himself, but for the parish.

Armed Forces & Contractors

Airman Donny Patton (Kadena AB, Japan), Jordan (USMC – Fleet Marine Force - Pacific), Trevor (USAF - KC-10 Boom Operator), Trevor (USN – Whidbey Island, EF-18 Pilot), Kurt Thomas (USN – Guam)

Thanksgiving
Hap Arnold had an elevated temperature last Sunday and then Labor Day Monday, after consultations with the Medical Officer, he went to the hospital where he was given an IV antibiotic and admitted overnight (a seeming mistake) for a Urinary Tract Infection.  Within 24 hours of the start of the antibiotics, he felt 100 percent better and is now feeling better than any time in the past year.  He gives our Lord thanks and asks that you do also.

Marianne and Nicole give thanks for safe travel to England this past week!

Sylvia Lee, Sandra Lee’s mother, has progressive lumbar stenosis and sciatica, which caused increasing pain in her back and weakness in her legs. Sylvia has already had mobility issues because of the strokes she had almost 20 years ago.  Finally a series of injections helped and she is doing pretty well.  Please give thanks for the great results.

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.

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.