Prayer Requests 8-08-10

Please pray for Landen and Missy Holmes

Please pray for the Scantling family with the loss of their grandmother.

Please pray for all teachers and students returning to school

Please pray for the families of the medical missionaries killed overseas

Please give God all of the glory and praise for Michael McCutcheon's excellent red cell count, platelets, white cells etc.

Please pray for all of the couples that were unable to attend today. Let's pray that they know how much we care for them and hope to see them with us next week.

Prayer Requests 7-18-10

Health Requests


Michael McCutcheon - Bone Marrow Transplant this Sunday
Jason and Jana's brother in law - 6 weeks recovery from glut surgery
Jerod and Dusty's grandmother - hospice, acceptance, comfort and peace
Jacque's sister - uncomortable, due in Aug (Also Ashley H) Safe easy deliveries with healthy babies!
Mr. Andrews - (Jim's dad) Diabetes in control while at camp and while Mrs Andrews is away.
Gail Crossen, Mandy's mom - fractured shoulder, osteoporosis, limited activity (compliance)
Jana's friend - physical and mental health and healing
Angela Lensing's surgery the 30th
Nathan's Aunt Lisa Lung Cancer
Baker's daughter (LR) (Cully's friend)
Heart/ Peace Requests, HS Guidance

Matthew McCutcheon - at home waiting while Michael has surgery at Mayo Clinic
Theresa " " - Peace and comfort preparing for surgery and then during it and recovery
Amy Kirby - flying up Thursday, home Sunday night - hates to fly. God's peace and assurance and safety!
Mandy and Jason McMillan - Katie is in Fla with Jason's mom, etc. - for freedom from worry for parents and for wonderful, safe time for Katie and grandparents
Mike Kirby - has all kids while Amy is gone! :D
Students on mission trip, at camps, and others serving would continue deepening their relationship with Christ as they reenter their world at home ans school
Olivia Andrews - specifically, see above
Mrs. Andrews and daughter - peace while in AZ, travel safety home. For Jim's bro in law serving in Aghanistan
Gina Scantling and Geri Oaks - Peace and comfort and acceptance of God's will and timing
Mandy and family - safety traveling to AL, good visit with family
Jackie - peace and guidance re: work struggles and work/school transitions, safety for her, nurses and patients on floor during this time
Barb C and Emily Lunney's family - Mission trips overseas would glorify God and have safety and guidance from him.
Expectant Moms

And...

All of our families!

Prayer Requests 3-14-10

Since I didn't pray aloud for the atheist(s) - please remmeber Steve's son and those who chose not to believe - relying on their intelligent reasoning instead of the Holy Spirit. Pray for their familiies' comfort and peace, and that God would not let go of them but use His Holy Spirit to call them back -or just bring them - to knowledge, faith and a saving belief in Him! Thanks.




Amy Waldron Kirby's brother Craig - and his wife Kristen and boys - Craig has had a severe concussion and possibly seizures while skiing - is in a hospital in Denver. Thankfully was wearing a helmet but still hurt - please pray for whole family and for his compliance with the very limiting orders from the MD. For peace and strength for family. Thanks!



Carson Wade - He will be having surgery again at LR April 5th. For wisdom and guidance for MDs, (proper diagnosis and treatment) for God's peace and strength for Cully and Amanda, and for perfect healing without complications for Carson. Thanks.



For Peder, our Katie's fiance's roommate, who has been taken off all treatment (wasn't working) for his cancer. For healing, peace, good times with family and friends, and for his girlfriend who has nursed him these last 2 years. For freedom from pain and a miracle healing in this 23 year old's life, or God's best will and acceptance in this situation.



For my third church family - Immaculate Conception - numerous deaths - funerals all week, including a 44 year old mother of an 8 and 4 year old ( Jacqui's sister is a coworker and parent of one of my students). For the families of the Southside (and IC and Trinity) graduate -the girl who fell from the cliff - and the boy who lost his life trying to save her, and the one in the TX hospital who's fall was broken by a tree.



For safety for all traveling - this week and into next - for wonderful relaxing and fun vacations, wherever!



For Aimee and Tim's son Drake - answers for MDs and cessation of seizures



For Matt Youngblood - safety for entire trip home and wonderful reunion time with family once here.



For Noellia and Jesus' marriage (Jacqui's sister) - God's blessings!



For Jim's brother in law, Austin, safety in Iraq and peace for Stacy while in US.



For Jessica's niece, for Ransom's nephew and Brenda's neice, for Michael McCutchen and Micah (family friend) and all other ill children - for healing, strength and endurance and God's peace for them and their families.



For jobs for those needing them, for love and friendship for the lonely, and for our time management to put God first and have quiet times with Him each and every day. For those needs unspoken but heartfelt. For our church, the Edge service, and for each other. Thank you for praying!!!! We love you all, Barb and Glen

Prayer Requests 1-10-10

Health/Healing
Miranda - bedrest & medicine to stop contractions -praise - now allowed up a bit - cont. decreasing contr. & baby make it to March
Jonathon and Will's cousin Andrew - ruptured appendix, had appendectomy in DC.
Jeff Yancy - (Brenda's bro) -appendectomy - healing for both young men
Dusty's dad, Danny Oaks - visiting Houston this week for follow up - good results, safe trip, cont. healing
Danny Burton - recovering well from surgery, cont. healing, minimal effects from new treatments, guidance with decisions
Protection, rest and good health for all pregnant moms (including Noelia, Jacque's sister), families, fathers, & unborn babies
"                    "        "             for each of us and our loved ones.
Harold Smith - Praise!  No lymphnode involvement and less invasive surgery required.  Continued recovery from surgery and clean test results in the next month or so.

God's Guidance
Jennifer - for God to speak through her words and actions move to Tara's heart (Abby's mom).  That Jennifer would speak only what the HS prompts, being filled with peace and confidence when He directs, that should God draw Tara to Him through Jennifer that it be to God's glory.  That should it not be the right time yet for Tara, that the seeds planted will eventually bear fruit and that Abby would be protected and grow up to love the Lord.
Neal's 17 year old bro.  For God to move his heart and give him strength to make better choices.  That He will make a U turn towards God and goodness for his life. 

Miscellaneous
Time Management for all YMCA members to put God first and read His word daily, that we may grow in love through prayer and time with Him.
Finances - for all who need jobs, struggle to make bills, or are striving to follow God's way for their finances to meet with success and joy.
Edge Worship Service - that God would bless it as only He can, be with the leaders and volunteers, and bring us to people to invite to join us in the coming weeks.

Prayer Requests 12-20-09

Health Concerns:
Pregnant moms + babies
Carson Wade's belly button surgery - Jan. 21, 10
Michael McCutcheon - fever, sick, isolation in hosp in LR
Danny Burton - stage 4 cancer in Kidneys, Esphagus, and Brain. Surgery Weds, then treatments to follow
Becky's brother Hank -burns, skin grafts, pain management, healing and protection from complications
Miss Rebecca (dance teacher) in hosp with chest pain, numb legs, heart problems - healing and family/advocate - young girls whose family is in NWA but she is here alone
Anorexic Coworker/dance teacher - for other workers to agree and go forth with a plan of intervention and help for their friend, that they would be rec'd as loving, not interfering. That she would overcome!
Shannon's grandparents - esp. good mood for grandpa.
Robbie Berg's grandpa - quick uneventful healing from fractured femur, protection from complications
Rachel's great great aunt Leoda - fractured hip (Prob. THR) - lives on own - for protection and healing (she's 99 and lives on her own)
Lauren's aunt - healing following being hit by a car - protection from complications of injuries and diabetes.
Angela's brother's cancer - healing and strength

Family Concerns:
Our families as they gather together over holidays - peace, fun, and real love and commmunication without tension.
Families in financial difficulties - perserverence, hope and guidance as to increasing income (jobs,etc) or decreasing expenses
Miranda and Phillip's sons - learn to get along and grow to love each other. Not antagonize each other but enjoy their break from school and the family time together over these next few weeks.
Seth Woodhull, (Rachel's bro), Beau and Becky, and other family members traveling over the next week - that God would bless them with safety to their destination and back again. (Seth drives from MD ie. NE blizzard - Monday evening)
Marriages would grow strong as a three cord rope - husband, wife, and GOD!
Neal's juggling full time work with his music ministry - his job, adequate rest, time management and time with Lauren and Addie

Church Concerns:
Neal's - see above
Chance and Lori and Stan and Angie's new life group - that God would be the center and people would be drawn to their group and all would grow in faith, in closeness to God and in love for all
The EDGE Service - that God would use Jeff and Neal mightily - that the services themselves would run smoothly, without glitches in systems like sound, power point, heat and air. That this service and all who servie or volunteer do so to the glory of God.
Our life group - God would continue to speak to Glen and use him to teach us what He wants us to learn. That we'd continue to grow in faithfulness to Him and in love and service towards each other.
The Hungary Mission Trip - that God would bless it and move others to donate financially and give prayer support continually. That obstacles would be removed and the team would experience safety and a confirmation of their calling and a witness of many lives changed and enriched through their efforts.

Prayer Requests 11-15-09

Please pray for:

The Praise Team Hungary Mission Trip

Erin and Matt - for Erin's peace and Merin's and Paul's behavior during the long days without daddy home. For Matt's safety and protection and peace while away form his family.

Rachel's Brasher's class fund raiser - the kids would be motivated and moved to generosity fo benefit Michael and Theresa McCutcheon.

Our pregnant moms - protection from illness, strength for long days and the holidays, nausea and other discomforts of pregnancy to diminish.

Lauren's dancewear to sell well at the Holiday Market

Our 4th Service - God would bless it and draw the people He wants there to come and commit, to call plainly those to serve in the areas needed.

The Unemployed/those looking for jobs - that God would direct their paths and be their source of strength and comfort. That each person needing work would not get discouraged but keep looking and applying each week, making contacts and fulfilling their time purposefully.

Mike and Amy, Laura Beth and Dan Vail, and Lori and Chance's sister and bro-in-law - that they would seek God and His word and will for their marriages. For more good times and blessings!

Men's Accountability Group - that God would bless their efforts and help all the men attending or not to remain faithful to both their wives and to God in their struggles to be Godly leaders in their homes.

For Unspoken Requests

Prayer Requests 10-4-09

Prayer RequestsMichelle and Jeremy Lensing - God will bless their marriage and blended family and draw Jeremy to Him and to our class
Mike Kirby's work friends stuggling with cancer - that God would bless Ken's family and friends with peace, that Joanne would continue to win her fight against this disease and that Frank would be miraculously healed- body, soul and mind as he fights the cancer. That his appetite would improve this very week and he would gain renewed strength and a positive outlook. That God would use humor to help him enjoy his daily life.
Brooks - for good hearing tests and report Oct. 22.
Barrett - that he would get better and continue to make progress crawling. For wisdom and guidance for his parents regarding treatment options and for God's supernatural peace and healing.
Bryson God protect him from illnesses this season (especially flu), and heal his body and cont. to gain weight.
Michael McCutcheon for healing and a perfect, willing match for a bone marrow transplant
Brian and Cheryl God would bless them with a healthy baby, for quick recovery for Cheryl and smooth adjustment for Peyton as he welcomes his little sister
Glen and Barb's neighbor Randie - God would heal his cancer & no more would be found. That God would use them (G&B) to minister to Randie as He wills.
Kenny McCutcheon that God would move and turn his heart toward Him
Lauren's Camp jobs would be filled with people motivated to serve the youth and young adults there.
Our unemployed YMCA members, or those looking to change employers - that God would guide them to the job best suited for them and that they would not grow discouraged but encouraged by God's love & concern for them.
Shannon, Miranda and Mandy - that God would protect them and give them peace re: swine flu and vaccinations. For health and well being for each mom and baby.
Carie Plunkett (ditto) and for peace for Carie while on bedrest and patience, peace and strength for Chris. That the bedrest would work and that they could keep the baby until Carie's 38 weeks pregnant
Gina McKinney - that God would heal her new tumor and remove all the cancer from her body. For peace and encouragement for Gina, Darrell and their boysDusty's dad - continued healing
Marie, Dot Dyer's sister - for her CHF to improve and the swelling to diminish. For peace and comfort for Marie and her family
Praise God for His blessings upon blessings yesterday at the Benefit for Michael!!!! Wonderful weather, generous people, plenty of volunteers, 33 units of blood collected! $6300!!!! Thank each of you for your prayers, efforts and donations!Some of us are meeting Weds night after church in the ROC to write thank you notes to the many, many benefactors who helped in this awesome fundraiser. Many hands will lighten the load! Please make plans to join us if you can!

Prayer Requests 9-27-09

Requests:
Illnesses & Injuries: Ask for God's healing & peace for patients and their families
Angela's Mom - sick, @ MD this am.
Carey Plunkett - complication in pregnancy - pray for healing and that she can last 3 more weeks. For nice shower Sat. AM here.
Jennifer's sister-in-law is recovering from the swine flu. Her brother is playing hs football with a shoulder injury - for safety and healing. For Charleston junior football player who sustained head injury at Fri's game.
Alexis Yazel has colon surgery tomorrow - for quick healing, good results and no complications.
Barrett sees neuro. MD Weds in LR
Jason's Dad sees Neuro surgeon if NWA this week
Brooks Hearing test would show what is needed and that it would go well.
Dusty's Dad Continues with treatment, positive outlook & healing
Michael McCutcheon Divine healing and protection from illness
Swine Flu sufferers That those with this would heal rapidly & not be one of those who end up needing hospitalization. That the vaccine would come quickly and protect our people from a more severe outbreak.
Miscellaneous:
Praise for Amy's healing. That God would sustain her, Mike, and Theresa as they work for this weekend's benefit. That God would move many people to come and be generous in their support.
That God would provide clear direction to Lauren regarding having a dancewear booth at the Holiday Market. That He would confirm this with Lauren's Dad.
Praise for (and kudos to) Neal McNutt for winning $500 in Karaoke.
For our youth, and those of us that work with them - specifically Rachel and Toby Brasher, Jason McMillan and Lee and the host of volunteers, that the youth would become passionate for Christ, the adults would share in that excitement and lead as God wills, all to His Glory!
Shannon's uncle - Praise he doesn't have leukemia.
Praise that Brooks' review at Kistler Center went well.
For our pregnant mothers and their babies, especially Cheryl as her last weeks wind down - for health and strength and joy!
For Lauren's request for a preschool leader for the church children's choir. That God would clearly call the person that He desires to fill this position and that they would be willing and excited to serve.
For our marriages - that God would bless us with time together this week to talk, really hear each others' hearts and time in His word. That we would avoid all landmines that might be hidden from us and grow in love.

Prayer Requests 9-20-09

*A reminder to mothers - this Weds MOPS starts back up! Invite or bring a friend! Come to the ROC and get directed from there re: childcare...

*Sat, Oct 3rd - save the date ! And start baking your favorites: YMCA is having a Bake Sale table at the Michael McCutcheon Fundraiser/Fun Event on the Greenwood Square - 8:00 am to 3 pm. Anyone willing to hold a yard sale/table there with proceeds to go for M's bone marrow transplant expenses, please get your items ready! We'll need help - let Amy know if you want to paint faces or such. Thanks - let's show Christ's love in action and make it a great day for kids and all of Greenwood!

*We miss you when you aren't here! Please remember to vote your preference for our next two fellowships, the email has already gone out - dates to save are Oct 24th and Dec.18 or 19th.


Prayer Requests
Praises:
Amy & Mike - Marriage scheduled for Fri, Nov 13!
2 new couples again today!
Carson's Belly Button healing - doesn't look like surgery will be necessary!
Jason Green's Final Evaluation went really well - in fact he got an award! (In spite of certain lifegroupers...)
Lyndsey and Robbie have appt for Barrett 9/30 - he started crawling after getting his tubes in! PTL
So much done so quickly in coordinating the McCutcheon fundraiser
Stronger marriages over the last year & 1/2

Requests:
Our marriages - God would continue to bless
Michael McCutcheon's health
Day on the Square(Oct 3) for Michael - continued donations, that God would bless all Mike and Amy's efforts coordinating the day.
Addilyn McNutt - has Chicken Pox, that it would be mild, over quickly and not too uncomfortable
Jason Green's father - in car accident on 50th bd last week - herniated discs in his back - Neuro MD visit tomorrow. Speedy, uncomplicated recovery and wisdom for MDs.
Dusty Oaks leaves tomorrow - for safety! For Cora as she has James and dogs to care for
Dusty's Dad - chemo in Houston - found apartment and good resultsfrom Houston's treatment!
Barb's sister, Jeanine, has job interview Weds
Amy - Continued healing and decreasing pain
Troy Gaston - for negative scan/test results in Houston
Barrett - good visit and wisdom for specialist, continue to grow stronger and 'bloom'
Ruthann and Jim - started Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace Money Makeover course - 13 weeks - continued committment and good results
Jessica and Chad - have buyer for their home! God's guidance in next steps
Mandy and Shannon - both have a close friend/family involved in an unhealthy relationship - that these ladies would find strength to end these once and for all and that God would give Mandy and Shannon and Levi the right timing and words to help them move on.
Brenda and Ransom - in 5 K this Sat - that they could finish without injury and w/o walking!
Job searches - for those unemployed or looking to/considering a change
Pregnant Ladies and healthy babies...Cheryl's counting down the days! (18)

Thank you for your prayers and have a blessed week! Let's stay in God's word, love & serve others, and grow spiritually in Christ! Lots of love and prayers, Barb and Glen

Prayer Requests 9-13-09

Please pray for:

Our marriages - that God would bless them & grow each of us to His likeness for His glory, & grow us closer together and strengthen our unions.

Michael McCutcheon - a bone marrow donor match, his health, his family. For us as a group to step up and demonstrate Christ's love to this family and to the community.

Our pregnant moms - health and well-being for each mom and precious baby!

Our children's health and emotional adjustments to separation issues.

Angi Sharp, who visited today & is new to Greenwood - for friends and a quick adjustment to the move.

A Union job for Brit - two possibilities, and in Layla and Brit's dealings with her fathers frequent "withdrawals" from their "emotional bank accts".

Safe Travel for all in this messy weather.

Amy and Caylee - praises for successful surgeries and cont. prayer for quick, uncomplicated recoveries.

Lauren and Jennifer as they lead the childrens cchurch choir - and for God to lead many children to come and learn about Him and how to praise Him in song.