PRAISES AND PRAYER REQUESTS
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HUGE PRAISE FOR JEREMIAH BRINK!
3/10/25--Jeremiah was piloting a single-engine plane last night when the engine stopped right after takeoff (600' elevation), and it crashed into a wooded area. He walked away with minor bruises and scratches even though the plane will not be used again!!!!!! That could've been much worse!
PATTY ANDERSON (former member)
3/9/25--Patty is having shoulder replacement surgery tomorrow and would appreciate prayers for her medical team and her own rehab/recovery.
ESTEY/MAHON FAMILY
3/9/25--Sharon Mahon (Heather's mother) is going to enter a rehab/long-term care facility to gain back some strength. Pray for her family as they make decisions about the future. Heather and the girls are also undergoing some other problems.
1/3/25--Clara is praising God that she is getting to remain living with her mother and grandma. She is also requesting prayers for her own emotional health and her grandma's physical health.
SHELTON & DIFFAGIO FAMILIES
3/9/25--Barb Diffagio (Jennifer's mother) had a bout with salmonella poisoning last week and is still weak, trying to recover.
3/9/25--Jennifer Shelton is having blood sugar spikes and needs to get them under control.
2/23/25--Arianna Shelton has mono and is having trouble with high fevers and her lungs. Pray for her recovery.
COOPER KITTELSON (MATT & BRANDI'S SON--APPROXIMATELY MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE)
2/23/25--He is home--praise the Lord! Pray for his parents and Cooper as they adjust to some lifestyle changes for him.
2/16/25--Cooper is off the respirator.
2/13/25--They are very happy with his progress--the chest tube will more than likely come out tonight. Dialysis is also coming down as well as sedation.
2/11/25--His numbers are getting better and they're not pumping as much fluid off him, plus his blood pressure meds have been lowered. But it's a slow process. Pray for his complete recovery.
2/7/25--He is hospitalized with influenza A in Sioux Falls, and it's been discovered he has diabetes.
ERIC MAASS' BROTHER, TONY
8/19/24--Tony has decided against any further cancer treatments and has been placed on hospice. Be in prayer for him and his family.
7/13/24--Tony has received chemo and has had brain surgery, but his prognosis is only two months to two years.
5/15/24--Tony was diagnosed with a brain tumor after an emergency MRI. He is scheduled for more tests to decide the best plan for moving forward. Pray for Tony, Eric, and the rest of their family.
AMERICA'S SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND TEACHERS/ADMINISTRATORS
The classroom is a main battleground in the spiritual fight for our children's future. Pray for strength for Christians who are fighting in this arena, as well as those who need to come to Christ and become a better influence on the students.
UNITED STATES POLITICAL AND CULTURAL LEADERS
Pray for America's politicians, businessmen, and celebrities who influence our federal government and society. May they turn to God for direction in their choices, votes, and personal lives. This is especially timely for the upcoming general election in November--a crucial point in our history.
STATE, COUNTY, AND LOCAL POLITICAL AND CULTURAL LEADERS
Pray for state and local officials and leaders who influence our culture. May they turn to God for direction in their choices, votes, and personal lives.
AMERICA'S FIRST RESPONDERS--POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL
Pray for those who risk their lives daily to help others. Our first responders need a special dose of God's protection. Also pray that their families will have His blessing of peace of mind regarding their loved one's safety.
AMERICAN MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES
Pray for America's military members who are protecting our freedoms. Also pray for their family members who are left behind while their loved ones are serving overseas for extended periods of time.
OUR CONGREGATION, PASTOR, AND ELDERS
Please pray that our leadership will seek God's direction in their lives and in their decisions for the church. Pray that our congregation will closely resemble the New Testament church in our love and support of fellow Christians and in our desire and boldness to lead others to Christ.