4-18-25

From: Reagan Walter:

Update on Jim Bell: Jim is back home now from his open heart surgery. He is healing well and expected to fully recover within the next 6 weeks. Thank you for keeping him and your family in your prayers.
If you all could please keep both of my sons in your prayers as well within the next few weeks regarding a personal situation, I would very much appreciate it. Please pray that decisions are made for their best interest and safety. Thank you so much.

4-15-25

From Ben Faulkner:

Early Monday morning, 04.14.25. Rhonda Diggins, member CGG, woke up with severe chest pain. Her husband, Steve, anointed her and took her to the ER. On the way to the hospital, God intervened on Rhonda’s behalf and reduced the heaviness in her chest. The doctors ran a series of tests, checking for indications of a heart attack, but everything looked normal. However, the doctors gave her nitroglycerin and it reduced the pain, so the doctor was still concerned about her heart. They decided to keep her for observation and schedule her for a stress test. They were not able to get her on the schedule for the stress test on Monday, so she had to spend the night in the ER. Early Tuesday morning, she had another episode of severe chest pain. She received nitroglycerin again and again it reduced the pain. So, the doctors checked her troponin enzyme level again and found it was a little above normal, which indicates a heart attack or some other heart condition. After 34 hours in the ER, she was moved to a hospital room. She is now scheduled for the stress test on Wednesday morning. Rhonda and Steve both thank everyone for their continued prayers for Rhonda’s healing and a total recovery.

4-10-25

Forwarded Prayer request from Stephen Bouchette
 Prayer Request - Crisis in Haiti

From Chuck Smith, Senor Pastor, Caribbean:

We humbly ask for your prayers for our church family in Haiti, who are facing dire and dangerous circumstances. The ongoing civil conflict between government forces and violent gangs has spread beyond the capital of Port-au-Prince, reaching the city of Mirebalais—just 50 miles away—where many of our brethren live and worship. 

Just last week, the gangs moved into the city of Mirebalais, seized the prison, released 500 prisoners, and killed at least 30 individuals. They then proceeded to overtake the city and surrounding areas, burning down churches, pillaging homes, and committing acts of violence, including rape. Our brethren have been forced to flee their homes and our church building to stay safe. Most left with nothing but the clothes on their backs and have hidden themselves in the woods and countryside, while others sought refuge in nearby towns that have not yet been attacked. 

Due to the ongoing instability, we have had to cancel services, including Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread, while praying for all those hiding to survive. Our greatest concerns are for the young girls and children, who are especially vulnerable, as well as the growing risk of starvation. A few of our leaders are doing everything they can to get food, supplies, and financial assistance to our scattered members. We’ve sent emergency funds that were generously donated locally, but the need remains urgent and ongoing. 

Please pray for protection, provision, and strength. Pray that God's presence will be powerfully felt by those who feel abandoned and afraid. And pray for a path to peace and restoration in Haiti. Only God can bring true order and healing in the midst of this chaos. 

Thank you for standing in faith with our Haitian brethren.

4-10-25

Update:

Praise God for answered prayers. Our power was restored yesterday evening. Thank you to everyone who prayed for us. Have a Blessed Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread. 💖 Joe & Julie

4-8-25

From: Julie Burrone

We had an ice storm here in Michigan that they are calling the storm of the century. Today, April 8th is Day 10 without power. We have an older generator and Joe has to keep plugging in the sump pump so the basement doesn't flood, which is hard with having edema in one leg. Spring Holy day grocery shopping and cleaning is nearly impossible with no good lighting and an empty refrigerator. Praise God no trees landed on our house. Please pray for our power to be restored soon. Thank you Brethren.

Joe & Julie

4-7-25

Your urgent prayers are requested for David Schemenauer, a member of the Elkhart, Indiana United Church of God congregation who had a very bad accident while skiing with his family in Colorado on Friday. He suffered a broken arm, damaged lung, and a spinal cord injury to his T6 vertebrae. He currently does not have any feeling below his waist. Doctors need to do emergency surgery within 24 hours to have the best chance of repairing the damage to his spine. Please pray for God's immediate intervention, healing, and comfort. Thank you.

Update: On Saturday night, the surgeons made two fusions in his vertebrae. One was by his neck and the other was in his thoracic spine. The surgeon is feeling optimistic he will regain movement in his arms and hands but not his legs. As of Sunday morning, he had feeling in his chest, arms and hands, but nothing below the chest. He will be in the ICU for the next week. He is on a ventilator and is breathing well (though his daughter reports "the ventilator is driving him nuts"), but the doctors are taking things slow to help with recovery. He is in good spirits. Please keep David in your prayers, as well as his wife, Crystal, and their daughters, Ally, Paige, and Sierra. Paige writes, "We are so grateful by the community who is keeping David in their prayers. Thank you deeply for your love and support."

4-5-25

From Deon Hefer:

Please pray for Odi and Cath Hill from Nebraska. They have been going through challenging times and will not be able to join us in Medina for Passover as planned.
Cath has to undergo surgery. Please pray for the surgeons and team to be guided by the healing power of our Lord and that Cath would soon be in good health.
Please pray for renewed courage, strength and comfort for both Cath and Odi while they go through these health challenges as well as the recent loss of Odi's brother.

4-1-25

Bowen Myles Sanabria was born to Michael and Hannah (Fenwick) Sanabria on Sunday, March 30. Hannah noticed his hand shaking and alerted a nurse. After three such episodes (seizures), the doctors took him to the NICU. They performed an MRI and hooked him up to monitors. He is sedated, medicated, and on oxygen. He may be in the NICU for up to six days. 

Shelly Fenwick, grandmother, writes, We’re praying that the baby will be well in the 48-hour period of observation, and that this was only from delivery, so they can all go home. This is especially difficult with the holy days so close. They have been recommended for the Ronald McDonald house, but there is a waiting list. Prayers for comfort, strength, and healing from our great God would be most appreciated!

3-31-25

From Beth Riley:

Please pray for my Walmart store manager Sophia Resh whom has stomach cancer ... pray for God's healing touch to heal her comfort her and most of all encourage her during these difficult times in life.....pray for her family to be there and support her as we are at store and pray her faith is deepens as she is faithful and knows of my faith and Church of God in Medina.. thank you all for all your prayers and continuied prayers on all my prayer requests.. submitted to you.. Our Walmart in Manhattan , Kansas is a shininglight in our community as Sophia our store manager she has done alot and blessings to us for her being our store manager.. 😁

3-25-25

From: Reagan Walter

Please keep my friend Brandee Bell’s father, Jim Bell, in your prayers this week as he went in for open heart surgery this morning (3/25) due to an aortic aneurysm. Jim has been experiencing blood clots and heart irregularities due to COVID-19 vaccine injury confirmed by the CDC. Pray for his long road of healing he has yet to come and for no complications, as well as the family. Thank you!

2-23-25

From: Christie Ann Burke

Prayers for Robert Nunnery from Fayetteville, NC.(ICG) Was put in hospital Wed. Night with double pneumonia and spitting up blood. Thank you and God Bless.

2-15-25

From: Heather Muscha

We are part of your faithful online community watching from North Dakota. My 13 year old son, Tucker, was admitted for emergency hip surgery on Friday, Feb.7. The head of his femur slipped off the growth plate and out of socket which resulted in a screw being put in his left hip. He is non weight bearing 6-8 weeks and no sports for 6 months. Tucker is a very active boy playing tennis, basketball and track. Recovery will be extensive so asking for prayers for strength. We also ask for prayers that the screw was placed correctly and will not shift during recovery which can cause issues. This will truly be a day by day, week by week recovery. Praying Tucker will lean on Jesus to carry him through. Thank you for the prayers.

2-14-25

From: James Fire

Caleb Merritt and his family express sincere appreciation for prayers. Caleb, age 27, of Oklahoma City, OK, was released from the hospital after congestive heart failure and diminished kidney function. Please continue to pray as he now dealing with influenza A, severe chest pains, and that dialysis may be necessary if his kidney function does not improve.

2-7-25

From: James Fire

Caleb Merritt and his family express heartfelt thanks for prayers. On Sunday February 2nd, Caleb, age 27, of Oklahoma City, OK, was admitted for congestive heart failure and diminishing kidney function. He is still in the hospital but improving. Please continue to pray for him as he may need to begin dialysis if his kidney function don't improve. His health challenges are a result of complications due to diabetes.

2-2-25

From: James Fire

Caleb Merritt, 27, of Oklahoma City, OK, has been admitted into the hospital for signs of heart failure and deteriorating kidney function as a complication of diabetes. Please pray for him and his family during this difficult time. 

1-24-25

From: Saadia Duplechin

In March 2024, my daughter, Naomi Clark, donated her kidney to her neighbor, Donnie Firmin. Naomi and her husband, Jan, are very good friends with Donnie and his wife, Crystal. January 19th Donnie had a massive heart attack. He was airlifted to the hospital. His artery had a big calcium build up. Unfortunately, Donnie passed away Monday morning. Please keep the Firmin families and the Clark's in your prayers.

1-20-25

From Steve Hendrix:

I’m calling on all of my brethren, to hit their knees today. We need to pray for Donald J. Trump!. Please pray that the Almighty, will give him strength, wisdom, and courage to do what is right for this nation. God be with you all, and be with our leaders.

12-26-24

From:Sheryl Richards

Brethren, I recently texted Merlene Benner, our sister in Michigan who has spent the past two Feast of Tabernacles here with us in Medina, to check on her and see how she has been faring since the Feast ended. She called me back to let me know that she and her friend Sue Ellen, who came with her this year, have not been doing very well since their return to Michigan after the Feast. In November, Merlene, who also suffers from COPD, contracted COVID and she has not been able to recovery fully because of her COPD. Sue Ellen has developed worsened knee problems and feels she will have to undergo surgery soon. She has been unable to complete her normal daily tasks such as cleaning and shopping. Merlene has not been able to complete her daily tasks and neither she nor Sue Ellen have anyone they can call upon for help outside of The Lord. The nearest congregation is many miles away as well and they are both sorely in need our prayers for Blessings and Healing.

12-23-24

Please pray for Lonnie Shoemaker from the Kentucky congregation. He was in Florida and was taken to the hospital early in the morning. Tests are inconclusive at this time.

12-16-24

From Steve Hendrix:

My wife Whendy has lost her battle with cancer. She passed away at 3:00am.

Please pray for him and his family at this very sad time.

12-13-24

From: Becky Swope,

I heard from my son-in-law Bob Dilley Wednesday. He has had the wires removed from his broken jaw. For the next few weeks he can only eat soft foods like scrambled eggs and mashed potatoes. The cyst that was removed ate most of the bone that had existed so new bone has to be regenerated, but it is not yet where it needs to be. He would appreciate prayers that this will heal and develop the new bone that he needs. He and Linda are very grateful for everyone's prayers and for God's intervention. He sees the surgeon again on January 8th to see how he has progressed.

Have a wonderful Sabbath,

Becky Swope