August 28,2011

August 27,2011

Walk it talk it--Today

Doug- bone marrow tests

Johnny and Kristen safe arrival of their twins Ali and Evie !

August 14

1. Walk it talk it--Aug 27th- Heidi
2. John -- school starting up...
3. Shilo-- fire accident.. no one was injured
4. Debi's friend- Sam and her sister.. sister in rehab-for pain killers
5. Doug and John, and our Elders and deacons
6. Schue's children--- starting at Edwood- instead of the Christian school
Indy state fair accident
7. Amanda's sister and husband
8. Those that are fighting depression
9. Lisa--Nathanel health testes..

June 26th

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Those that are suffering from Cancer:
Tom Myer's mom,  Austin Mcleary (11 yr old), Duane Gillard's friend's wife,Diana Jones (Jeff's mom),
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John O'Connor- ICU at KCH-
Prayer request from June 26th
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Those that are suffering from Cancer:
Tom Myer's mom, Austin Mcleary (11 yr old), Duane Gillard's friend's wife, Diana Jones (Jeff's mom),
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Mary and Nathan as they start their new life together
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Aubrey- plans for the future
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Johnny and Kirsten (expecting twins)
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Randell and Jonelle Shepherd
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Josh VanKirk
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Nathaniel Shepherd
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Shiloh and Brandi Stiner-- unspoken
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Jack Volker- as he has an opportunity to witness to family members
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Church's retreat -weekend July 29th
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Mary and Nathan as they start their new life together
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Aubrey- plans for the future
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Johnny and Kirsten (expecting twins)
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Randell and Jonelle Shepherd
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Josh VanKirk
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Nathaniel Shepherd
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Shiloh and Brandi Stiner-- unspoken
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Jack Volker- as he has an opportunity to witness to family members
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Church's retreat -weekend July 29th
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June 12

Prayer request

Let us continue to pray for Steve Mayer's son

Wed both Debi and Zachary has a job interview.. Zachary at 10:30 at RRD, and Debi at Pet Supply store at 5pm

Heidi's prayer request (sorry could not hear it)

VBS last day tomorrow

Pastor Doug while he prepares this series of sermons

Josh VanKirk-- health continuing issues

The Shepherds--

Shiloh, Brandie, Levi, Michaela
Steiners ---unspoken request

Jack Volker as he mourns the death of his brother

Mary and Nathan as they are approaching their wedding date...
That God will bless and protect their upcoming marriage

Tom's mom-- suffering from Cancer

Unspoken requests

June 5th

Prayer requests

(sorry I could not get all of the prayer requests.... audio problems)

Millers: We went to see Dave's mom and we were very encouraged. She sat up in the wheel chair the whole time we took her outside and she can stand up by herself and can get in and out of the wheel chair by herself. She had just walked 76 feet in therapy. She is suppose to be getting out on the 20th.On the 15th it will be 8 months since her surgery.
Penny's mom Diixie is having alot of back pain and is really having a very hard time right now. John went to Cleveland and there is nothing they can do for him. He has been having a few good days, PRAISE THE LORD. He was recently annointed.Dave's step mom has a spot on her lung and they are wanting to do surgery.

We are in Terra Haute JD'S report is:

50 Meter Dash------------8th Place 100 Meter Dash------------SILVER 2nd place

SoftBall Throw---------------GOLD 1st place He threw the softball over 21 meters

Steve Mayer- and his son's situation- continuance on is his will be on July 22nd
VBS- 56 planning on coming to vbs
Nathan and Mary- wedding
Pastor Doug and his family praise

From the Browns our missionaries to Haiti..

Please pray for our continued adjustment to living in Haiti, that God will provide as we have need, and that we will hear God speaking to us through our circumstances.
Pray for the new President (Michel Martelly) in Haiti, and pray for the government as a whole as they restructure and begin the task of rebuilding this country.
Praise God for our continued health and wellbeing, prayer partners back home, and for friends that constantly encourage and understand us.
Please pray for our orphan children at New Life Children's Home, that sponsors will come forward, obedient to the sacrifice of caring for them as it pleases God.
Remember the brothers and sisters at Calvary Christian Church in Jacmel. It is a year and a half after the earthquake that damaged the church and they are still struggling to raise enough funds to begin rebuilding. If you would like to partner with them in this effort, let us know!

We praise God for each of you, our friends and supporters.

Together for His kingdom,
Jeff and Tammi
Emily, Elliott, Edison and Evangeline

*UPDATE* AS OF TODAY (JUNE 8TH), WE HAVE WATER AGAIN! PRAISE GOD.

May 14th

*Let us remember the Garber family due to Kelly's grandmother died-- she
recently had a broken hip and had surgery this past week, but died in her
sleep on Thursday night

*Tom Meyer's mother is in the hospital for breathing problems related to the
lung cancer she is figihting.. the cancer has increased by 25 percent.

*Jeff Jones's mother has been diagnosed with cancer this week. She is
scheaduled for surgery to have a grapefuit size tumor in her colon removed
next week.

Let us continue to prayer for

* John O Connor-- as he is facing spinal surgery and other health issues

*Dan Steven and the lymph Node situation....

March 27

Praying for our unsaved family members, friends, co workers-

giving us opportunity to share our faith
1/. our own hearts, and change it if it is not burndened

Jeff Jones= Uncle Victor's friend died in a car accident.. Victor is pretty upset

Just under three months-- Mary and Nathan will be married...be praying that

God will direct, and give them wisdom-- job challenges, where to live, schooling, how to get through school

Mary's grandmother' sister went home to be with the Lord, be praying

for Jane and Sandy as theygrief for their "loss" of a sister...

Tom and Jo Lemon as they are visiting Tom's brother Tim--pray for his Salvation

John O Conner- Nursing home in Rochester
Amanda Gillard- Got sick
Dan Shephard= sugar
Dave's mom- Darla in nursing home

Personal note.. Please be praying for us, the Carter's.. at times we are pretty strong conerning loosing our house--and at other times we are depressed, normally not at the same time.. but we are right now.. (both depressed)...... just asking God for peace...which both of us do not have..

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Katie Owens has the opportunity to buy a car from a friend of hers. She
would like for us to pray that God will provide the finances for it..
If the finances falls through, please be praying that God will lead her to
find a car...

Feb 20
Alex H.:mono for the last 10 days or so...I would expect her to be feeling better by now but haven't seen much improvement and between the flu and now mono Alex has been sick for a solid month.

-The Miller family, Dave's mom, Penny being sick

Josh
Grandma Hurst, Grandpa Hurst is about ready to go home to the Lord
Just comfort for her

Debi= her friend Terri, moving to Fort Wayne but needs a home for her dog

Lisa
Nathanial in prayer== issues, needs help

Heidi. John .... health issues, hard to breath

Nan: Answers to prayer, Mary, and Nathan

Feb 2, 2011
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Prayer request:
1. Johnny and Kristen-- expecting in September!

2. Richard and Dana's wedding

3. Mary-Desiring Spiritual growth, closer walk with God

4. Dan-
-Lisa, needed to work on Sunday- desired to be there at church
-Accident, the person that was involved with hitting them- the man is battling cancer, raising a 10 yr old by himself, and had his tongue cut out recently.. Need prayer

5. Paul-
Praise, a new project at work- needed a camera and tripod- God provided within three days!
(no Paul I am not jealous but rejoicing with you :-) )

6. Heidi-- our children's ministry-----
Feeling a little overwhelming..
pray for our 80+kids

7.the Carter family.
Roger:
- Praises hospital bills paid off and car paid off

- Prayer
April 22nd sheriff's sale...for our home...

Debi-
Her friend Terri- will be homeless (update- it looks like that Terri will be moving in with one of her husband's relatives)

a friend's sister of hers, the Baby will be prematurely.. the mom is not even 21 and this is her fourth child

Zachary will be graduating from College on Friday Feb 25th-- prayer for a job..

Barbara:
For her uncle who is pastor of a church in NJ-- for recovering from a stroke= he is at home, can not walk without a walker, cannot talk but for a few minutes

Witness to our children-- remember what God has done in our lives and be able to tell our kids and future grandchildren

8. Jackie
Stirring a fire within her.. God still needs to work on her heart--
Trent friends- premature.. baby needs heart surgery- can be put off for a while
Mom- California- Step dad is really sick-declining really fast- spiritual needs

9. Rachelle
two weeks ago, prayed for her uncle--
Monday night not doing well--went home to be with the Lord
Jerry, accident this past week-- insurance

10. Terri
Jennifer- lost her job last week... company bought in the UK..
Needs a job, has a job interview on Monday
Pray for sensitivity to the Lord and what He wants her to do..

11. Dave's mom- very sick been in the hospital

12. Alex- friend, fluid around her brain-- comma like states, seizures, etc

Jan 25th

-Joy continue to pray for strength

- Steve Praise for the opportunity to file petition with the appeal court, pray for judges to make favorable decision for his son

-Tom, Jo having hip problems, doctors are unsure of the causes of it
Niece- Molly, New Christian having faith struggles

-Praise for Jerry's safe return
Rachelle's uncle Kenny, battling cancer

-Bonnie thankful for being welcomed back to Oak Grove

-Erin C--- house fire, prayer that she will keep her eyes on the Lord and not material losses-- pray that "recovery" will be quick...

1/16/2011
- Russ Ebersole- doing much better health wise-- early furlough

- Donna, miracles that God is doing in and through Josh

-Richard Praise for renewed love in his family

-Joy Feeling worn out

- Dan S- unspoken request family concerns

- Amanda Hindu friend Mytali and Ravi

- Peggy colonoscopy

- Dave M's mom under going more tests, feeling weaker

- Jackie praise for successful eye surgery

1/09/2011

- Dan and Elizabeth - neck and pack pain
Also a couple at Walmart- a male was hitting a lady

- Mary Wanting spiritual growth, to be able to move out of her comofort zone

-Josh VK.

-Jerry as he is going to NY and Boston, work related

-John Opportunities to witness at work, thankful for OG

-Dan thankful for his daughter, learning about God

-Jackie and Jeff- surgery on Surgery on Tuesday in Indy
Praising God for provisions

-Teri= witnessing opportunity that was presented this past week

-Barb's uncle Jim in NJ- stroke-- please be praying for his recovery, for his family, and for the church he pastors

-Jamie- as with his struggles, that God is helping him with...

-Barbara: the job that she interviewed with, has been "frozen" until further notice--also Roger did not get the job that he was praying for.. still looking....

12/5
My Brother Kevin-- 2 Nodlules in his lungs found in his lungs-- Pet Scan next Monday, He is a believer-a single custodial dad- two sons (one of them is married) and a daughter.

Randall-- full time Job.. Praise the Lord

Anne- moved closer to Warsaw!

Curt- Remember Who we work for-- the Lord not for men

Correy and Robin-- affoird a new truck

Doug Armey-- recovering from hernia surgery

Nikki-- Nephew (new born) doing well, gaining weight!

Caleb:2 friends-- a dad passed away recently, and a mom

Brandon- friend from school has scoliosis

Nan:*Mary and Nathan-- wedding plans--- McKenzie and Christ New marriage* families wiht financial troubles

Katie Owens-- a new Believer!

Darrin Conley== Jean's parents visiting.. her dad is not feeling well--- long trip to Nebraska this week

Lisa Shepherd-- Elizabeth- concussion again.. job offer...

Roger-- unspoken request....

11/28
Prayer request from Sunday

Lisa as she talks to her parents concerning Forgiveness

Jamie- that "all I do would honor You" would be true for his life

Aubrey- two mission possibilites- France or Togo Randall-

Randall--His kid's bunny died

Nikki- Hudson David- born on Sunday- to her sister Jesse(three weeks early)

Richard-- birth mother in Arkansas- prayer for his resentment he feels

Merri- For Doug and Nikki and the great job that they are doing in raising their kids

Rachelle- Myla (three years old) --- God's work in the last three years Katie- Praise that can worship with us...

10/21 From Penny M's facebook page

"We just got home from Dave's Moms 8 hour surgery 1 1/2 hours was for the hernia then the rest was to repair her hip. 10-15-10 she went to KCH for a hip replacement and all went well, when she was standing she heard a pop and the socket/cup went thru the pelvic bone then on Monday she was transfered to Luthern. It was a long hard surgery worse then they thought and she is in ICU tonight"

10/17
Barbara C's interview Tuesday morning
Jack V prison ministry
Steve M and his son Steve
Unsaved family and friends
Praise for men's Bible study
Praise for Jonelle's salvation

10/10
Rich Crompton's family- Rich went home on Monday 10/3
Nathaniel fell off hours, has bursed ribs
Mrs. Tyson- second child Peggy- Christy Sprained ankle
Richard- family members
Lylian- family members with colds
Vacation beginning on Thursday...
Jack V-- prison ministry Oct 14 thru 17th
Amanda- Sister has shingles and also salvation
Chad- Ellen's feet improving

10/2
McQuade's friends in NJ
- Darla Crompton- Brain virus
(Husband Josh)
- Rich Crompton (Josh's dad) severe heart attack-- possibly brain
dead... --------
Tiffany Praise: Her friend's cousin (Austin) now home after motorcycle
accident
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Randell S
Mom working on Sundays..
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Jackie-
Stephanie home from Hospital after car accident
Sarah should be coming home on Monday
Jeff recoverying from eye surgery
Adjusting to full time work
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Korah's friends the Martins
Moved but need Christian influence in their lives
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John C. Praise that God does care even in the small things of life (his
dog ran off-- prayed that God will protect the dog-- six hours later he
returned home)
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Stone family- son had facial reconstruction, spiritual needs
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Mr. Gilmer's wife (teacher) had a stroke
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Peggy
Christy and Casey's grandma fell possible borken hip
Mark's daughter
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Bill Maher- desperately needs God
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Alex great grandma- hip surgery and recovery
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Nikki- Uncle Gene healing, mass in his lungs/ spiritual needs
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Jackie
Great Grandma- had surgery refusing therapy
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Emily's art teacher- Mrs.Baker
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Tom
Mom Lung cancer- chemo
Niece -- her parents are haivng financial difficulties-- Spirtual needs
there
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8/19 and 8/26th
Grace student's family who lost her life... and the student in critical
condition
Tiffany's friend's cousin
Barbara and Roger foreclosure
Barb possible job interview
Lylian.. wisdom--witnessing with family Heidi-- praise-- walk and talk
it-- couple of surrounding churchs are willing to host it next year...
Randell- praising the Lord for a job and a promotion within one week!
Brother in law-- needs prayers
Dwayne's friend-named Jerry- at wrk surgery this past week
Terry's sister-- martial prblms
John's sister in California-- spiritual state
Dave -needs the Lord and his body healed
Gene health problems
Priasing for God's answer to prayer concerning Josh..now eating
feeding...
John- Great vacation- God's protection over his work place- God been
working on his heart bout not majoring in the minor things--from fire
of his neighbor businesses-- pray for them
John O'C brother-- Jerry mild heart attack air lifted to Indy
Jackie found a Full time, child care- home with Husband and children in
evenings
Best Friend's two sisters in an accident- airlifted Sarah 19 yr old
premed- ICU every bone on her right side broken.. still in a comma
Stephannie- broken collar and pilvus bone-- Debi- Her friend Terri's
marriage restored
She came to us, lived with us- and wanted to come to church
Terry-
Sister- sounded better this weekend- talked to attorney and seeking
divorce-- attorney convienced her that she needed to help-- to change
her mind is used! Avoid big custody battle
Donna and Chad's marriage to be restored-- and God working on Chad's
heart...
Contactor at the work of Dan-- teenage son= motorcycle accident last
week...
Randell's friend 2nd anniversary on Monday
Promotion at work
Jeremy- in and out of jail-- does not know anything else but that...
"easier to serve God in jail then out of jail"
Cory's friend Jason with back-- uncureable cancer--
encouraging that Jason's wife was asking concerning church Keep praying
for Jason and his family...
Alex- youth group-- needing to find another place
Lylian-- Barb's testimony last week-- Also their new business venture-
resting in God's providing...
Josh and Amanda's due date this Wed! Rebecca-- safe travel for Nikki =
From 8/8 Randall and Jolie praising God for the safe arrival baby on
last Monday- Riley Marie Heidi's friend Cindy... Cancer- Praise that
God has made His presence known to her, and give her peace and joy
Debi's friend Sam== Health problems- infection, instead of anything
more serious== Sam's father- lost one of his jobs.. salvation.. also..
Tom's friend, John's Salvation on Thursday, for his marriage- having
some rough times.. Ann- Husband and her wanted to be closer to Warsaw
since she has been coming.. has the opportunity to move to Nappanee--
in October-- praising God for His timing not her's McQuade's going to
N.J.
Kris and McKenzie- as they prepare for marriage in the next few months
Walk it talk it next Monday- Kid's one day conference- couple of
glitches
Lisa (?) 11 year Cousin Crystal- 24th of this month to live- brain
cancer-- mom and dad are saved- yet other family members are not
McQuade's friends in NJ-- Josh and Darla- in out of hospital- swelling
of the brain, in hospital-- Roger Carter- Pain..Updated--- The
surgeon's office called back- it is not a hernia--I am relieved that I
do not have to have surgery- but I am frustrated with the pain, and not
knowing the WHY'S..I will be going back to the surgeon office this
coming Monday to see what he would suggest that our next step will
be... Thank you for your prayers...

From 8/1 The Carters= 1. 30 years minus four years- of being married!
God is so good! 2. Tiffany at Parkview... 3. Barbara's dad= Colon
Cancer- and spiritual state (unsaved).. (Updated- the cancer has not
spread beyond the area-- pray for wisdom) 4. Roger has been in pain in
the area that he had hernia and gall bladder operations, no word from
the result of the cat scan yet.. Don and Terry Tuesday, leaving for
Chicago, will be travelling to California for two weeks Nanna- Thankful
for Mary, a year ago, arrived home from Alaska.. Safe arrival, for
Riley Sh. Walk the talk Kids conference in two weeks!
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From 6/13
prayer requests 6/13 McQuade's
1.Joy's Mom- balance pressure in brain, testing spinal fluid to test
for pressure
2. friend- married waiting for biopsy report- keep waiting for the
results- trust the Lord 3. Niece Lura and Derk- Derek's Nephew died- @3
1/2 pray for the entire family Questions of why.. etc Sadie's surgery
on ear today
Reny's mom... lung cancer- results Kathy
Randall pregnancy 8 wks left= 8/10
Dad- health issues Dan Shepherd sugar problems
Rachelle- Jerry's buddy took his life last Sunday- Praying that God
would use Doug's words in people's lives. Pray for his friend's family
and friends that God will show Himself real
Matthew - surgery was on Tuesday Mass off of Kidney- it was the old
kidney Stay longer- surgery went ok-- quick healing another transplant
(third)
Vbs- over 70 kids, 17 visitors
Hermon's friend moving to the Carolina's is not saved that someone will
come in her life to witness
Yager's family- mom passed away
Our kids
Nan's daughter- getting married- bring her back "home" to the Lord
Terry: Husband survived the horse kick last week
Emma L. has ear infection
Roger's manager's daughter had heart surgery last Friday- went
extremely well!
From 5/23 Prayer requests (that I got)
1. Aubrey's graduation, and future 2. Our kids- 3. The safe birth of
Amiee Lane and John C III 4. Those mother's to be~ 5. Mary's
grandmother, Jane, back problems 6. Dwayne's neighbors: financial
difficulty, Relationship difficulties, and a new baby! 7. Chad and
Heidi's friends from Ohio, Travis and Carrie... their daughter Taylor.-
Their child has an inoperable brain tumor- 8. Oil spill in the gulf 9.
Krysten's ankle 10. Maloney's grandmother has cancer 11. Matthew-
facing MAJOR Surgery on June 8thKidney, (growth on it) and hernia....
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From 5/2/2010 1. Be praying for the organizational meeting
concerning VBS on Tuesday May 4th at Heidi's at 1:30pm.
2. Praise, our Children have earned over 700 Oak Grove Bucks
(for memorizing verses, church attendance, bringing friends, etc.)
3. Our Associate Pastor John's friend- Joe, his nephew died over the
weekend. Please remember Joe's entire family
4. Dan's neighbor has cancer of the leg, unsaved. Please be praying
that God will give Dan an opportunity to speak to his neighbor
concerning eternity
5. Mary- decision on college, and job situation
6. Our Children
7. Praise, Lilly-peace
Request: Missionary friends of theirs father, while visiting in Brazil,
had a major heart attack.
Please pray for recovery, for peace for their family
8. Katie
9. Pastor Doug praise: for the use of Bakers Youth Club building and
what a blessing!
10. National day of prayer- Opportunity at Medtronic to celebrate this.
Be praying for Barbara as she is heading this opportunity up.
11. The Carter household, as they are preparing to say good bye to Skye
(a 10 to 12 yr old husky- had her for three years...)on May 3rd.
12.Mary's grandmother's back
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From 4/24/2010
1. John O, health
2. Heidi's sister and husband as they are trying to
adopt four boys! Court issues.
3. Mary's foot feels "normal"! Praise the Lord
4. Mary's folks traveling home
5. Don: a. Cousin's wife, shattered her hip, several months of recovery
b. Karen P- that God will open the doors at a local Orthopedic company
for her
c. Son-in-law employment
6. Merri- Ladies' Bible study was such a blessing! Continuing requests
:
1. Mary's Cousin- Andrey- possibly RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
2. Shirley C- multiple myeloma (the grandmother of Gina)
3. Rachelle P- Praise for God's patience! Great reports on their house
progress
4. Praise Karen P's house SOLD... moved!