August 23, 2025
Pray for those members and friends not able to worship with us today.
Marlene Hendricks praising the Lord for rain and Melinda Justus doing well. Prayer for a friend.
Continued prayer for Steve Bryson. He has been diagnosed with Parkinsons. Upcoming surgery at Duke this Thursday.
Pray for Justin Duncan. He is a Emory with a heart condition.
Pray for Dori Young, Jerry Stone, Bob Traywick, Henry McKenna, April Stone, Connor Hopkins for healing.
Prayers for Larry, Crystal Gibson's dad. He was diagnosed with Bladder cancer. Also, prayers for, Pam, Crystal's mom who is caring for Larry and her mom, Jean.
Prayers for Darryl Ferguson, in PRISMA with a 4 hemoglobin.
Macy Davis needs our prayers to return to the faith she once knew.
Phyllis Stone is praising the Lord for the many blessings we receive each day. Pray for the two young ladies she is studying the bible with every week.
Leah Crowe thanked the Lord for sending a man to help she and her neighbor lift the neighbor's husband into the wheelchair.
August 16, 2025
Pray for those absent at church this week.
Elle Gibson moved into Anderson University for the school year.
Shirley Tucker requested prayer for healing of hearing and ear infection.
Derrill Ramey requested prayer for the Brown and Hopkins families.
Praise that the Kinser's were in church.
P & M Belanger, E Ramey, E Barber, D Barber, S & A Barber, S, L, & A Pelfrey, M Alexander, V Mattson, K & C Hubbard, M & E Odiam, O Alzamora, D Young, R Crowe, R Crowe, L Rochester, J Haney, D, A & E Bran,
Prayers and Praise
Leah requested prayer for her neighbors: Byron & Rita Duncan, Sanford McCurry
Marlene requested prayer for Melinda Justus (she came home) and Ollie Stepp (her breathing is getting worse.)
Milly Alexander is having eye difficulties. Possible stroke. Testing in the next few weeks.
Phyllis stated we are blessed and thankful for God's work in other parts of the world.
Monte thanked Wesley for the beautiful music.
Debra requested continued prayers for Bob Traywick and Billie Jo's back.
Rick requested prayer for Dawn's grandmother. They have diagnosed her with Parkinson's. She will be moving into Foothills Rehab.
Jerry requested prayer for Pastor Lazano. He has been in the hospital with gastro problems.
Janet praising the Lord that Elaine came through her back surgery and is doing well. Her next-door neighbor's father "Mr. McKenna" is off the ventilator and they are trying to get him up in a chair. Continued prayers for Connor Hopkins. His mom says it is one day at a time for him. The doctors have not been able to test for brain function.
Prayers for Orion and Keren Lawrence, AFM missionaries. Praying they are able to raise the funds needed to return to New Guinea.
August 9, 2025
Prayers for Zoila Drapiza for healing of her eyes.
Ollie Stepp needs healing. Her breathing is worse.
Praising God Ray, Paul, and Bill were back in church.
Prayers for Melinda Justus. She had a toe removed.
Praising God for answered prayers. Steve Young is better and Pulmonologist released him.
Jerry's son received a promotion at Boeing.
Prayers for Bob Traywick as he recovers.
Prayers for Connor and his family. Healing and God's Will.
Praising God for the cooler weather.
Janet's neighbor needs our prayers. He is on ECMO (total life support) to give his body time to heal.
Prayers for families, children, and grandchildren.
Prayers for Steve Bryson. He has been diagnosed with Parkinsons. He will undergo a surgery the end of the month.
Paityn Anderson has been suffering for some time with stomach pains. The doctors have her on a special diet. Nothing showed in the scopes. Continue to pray for healing.
Prayers for Michael as he travels in his colporteur work.
July 26, 2025
Judy and Bill Harward send their love.
Dori Young requested prayer for healing of vertigo and safe traveling on Wednesday to Dallas TX. Coworker's sister, Melody Patten, 45 yrs old was diagnosed with Leukemia.
Braelyn Hollensbe, 17 yr old with brain cancer. Alternative treatments are working to heal the cancer but insurance will not cover the cost.
Praise the 2025 VBS was a success. God worked in many ways.
Melinda Justus needs our prayers as she is treated for diabetes. A pump will be placed in her body. Then, she will see her doctor who will amputate a portion of her leg.
Janet Gibson requested prayer for Lisa and Curtis as they vacation at the beach. Her grandchildren drove to Folly Beach and home in one day. Praising the Lord for their safety.
Prayers for Maverick, 4 yr old, diagnosed with cancerous mass in his lung. Chemotherapy has been started.
Virginia Caswell met a lady at Walmart. They have continued to talk when they meet. She attends a 7th day church in Walhalla. Nancy and Blanche.
July 19, 2025
Phyllis Stone is thankful to be at church on the Sabbath day. Grateful Jerry's foot is doing well.
Janet Gibson is thankful to be in church. Her college friend's biopsy showed the lesion was precancerous. Friend with 4 yr old, Maverick, has cancer in his lungs. Keep the family in your prayers.
Michael Odiam is thankful for safe traveling to NY and home.
Our guest today was praising the Lord his wife having another baby.
Virginia Caswell praising the Lord Jacory was able to help with some work around the church. Now, he is helping at the food bank in Pickens.
VBS is Sunday. Prayers appreciated.
Dori Young grateful God worked out her not having to train on Sabbath.
Janis Young grateful for healing of her spouses respiratory problems.
Remember our members missing today.
July 12, 2025
Janis Young praising, Steve Young saw the VA doctor on Wednesday. A new treatment was started. He is 98% better. Thank you church for your prayers.
Jerry Stone's ankle is healing. Phyllis came through the cataract surgery and is healing. Their A/C should be fixed on Monday.
Margaret Ramey praised the Lord for rain.
Prayers for upcoming VBS.
Odiam's requested prayer as they travel to see family.
Caswell's praising the Lord he isn't through working on their great grandson Jacory. Jacory will be painting the fence at the church this next week. Stop by and say Hi!
Shirley Tucker requested prayer for her youngest son, Steven. He may be facing back surgery.
Janet Gibson thanking the Lord she is feeling better and moving better. Brian may be discharged Monday. Kathy, Janet's friend from SAU, is having a biopsy of something the doctor saw during an endoscope.
Marlene Hendricks requested prayer for Bill who fell and a friend with needs.
Rick Barber requested prayer for Dawn as she struggles to get her blood sugar under control. When she saw the doctor Thursday, the numbers were better. Continue to pray.
Rick Barber praising the Lord he already had a plan for his new business location before Rick learned the current business wasn't going to be available to him.
Leah Crowe praising God Robert wasn't home when his home was struck by lightning.
Kathy has test coming up. Prayers please.
July 5, 2025
Jerry Stone fell and injured his ankle. Prayer for healing.
Phyllis Stone will have cataract surgery on Thursday July 10. Praise to be at church. A/C still isn't working.
Janet Gibson is thankful for every day of progress after her hip surgery. Remember Tony Rogers in your prayers. Josh Gibson needs prayers for healing of his Achilles tendon.
Remember the people in TX. The families who lost loved ones.
Rick Barber thanking the Lord he sustained him throughout this week. There were many close calls.
Dawn Barber/s mother and aunts are meeting with her grandmother in regard to the next step in care.
Marlene Hendricks requested prayer for Bill. He fell this week.
Janis Young praised the Lord Bill and Judy were in their new home. Requested prayer for Steve as he sees the doctor at the VA on Wednesday. Thankful for our young people who are attending and requesting to be involved in ministry.
June 28, 2025
Marlene Hendricks request prayer for Ollie and Joe Stepp need our prayers. Ollie particularly needs are prayers for an easier time breathing.
Candy Hardy Hubbard praising God for her brother's birthday today. He is recovering from surgery.
Phyllis Stone asking prayer for the Harward's as they relocate to Pensacola, FL to be near their daughter. They will be greatly missed in our church and community.
Derrill Ramey requested we remember his buddy, Steve. He will have surgery at Duke U. Waiting to be cleared by the cardiologist.
Janet Gibson is thankful for her family. Her half-sister's son Brian had surgery and has a long recovery ahead. Josh Gibson needs our prayers for healing. He tore his Achilles tendon. Surgery won't help. Pray for healing.
Leah Crowe was praising God he saved her life this week. Lightning struck a tree in her yard, and she wasn't hurt.
Jerry Stone needs our prayers for healing. He hurt his ankle while helping the Harward's move. Also, that their AC is fixed soon.
Pray for all our young people.
Pray for our upcoming VBS July 20.
Judy Harward thanked Michael for the people's needs he shared on the prayer chain. Judy and Bill want to remain on the prayer chain so they may pray with the church.
Michael Odiam had 1500 contacts after the county fairs. He has visited 100 of those contacts. Pray as he continues to make calls and visits.
Ray Ramey stated that he would miss the Harwards.
Jerry Stone requested prayer for the safety of our troops in uniform.
Debra Dotson praising the Lord for Lucas's birthday and his relationship with the Lord. Request prayers for Bernie's upcoming procedure July 7 on his stomach. Billie Jo and her family are traveling to New Orleans. Bob Traywick's healing. Leah's healing.
June 21, 2025
Renee, a young mother, lost her son to cancer recently. He had rededicated his life to Christ just before his death. Pray for the family.
Ollie Stepp is breathing better.
Steve Young continues to suffer with a cough due to respiratory problems.
Russell across the road from the church is healing after foot surgery.
Monte Gibson not feeling well this morning. He went to the ER. Everything checked out okay.
Jerry Stone not feeling well this morning.
Virginia Caswell has a new grandson. She gave the family the book Child Guidance for a gift.
Virginia Caswell's granddaughter will be attending camp along with two other grandchildren. The granddaughter will attend church when she comes home from camp.
June 14, 2025
Praise reports
Robert Crowe is home and doing much better. Thank you for your prayers.
Dori Young praises for her first TA and coaching experience. Training in Orlando at a NAECYE Conf.
Derrill Ramey thankful for all the guest at church today.
Shirley Tucker praising the Lord she was the oldest in a 5-generation family picture.
Prayer Request
Lee Roach and Bob Traywick
Debra Dotson continued healing of her fractured elbow.
Stephen Sena healing.
Adara Sena's friend set a date for baptism.
Adara's friend preparing to be induced and give birth to their child after 20 years of praying for a child.
Peggy, who lives across the road, her husband had foot surgery
Paul Belanger healing after a knee replacement.
Janet Gibson continued healing after a total hip replacement.
Harward's daughter Sarah, Susan, and their baby girl in Sacramento.
Steve Young continued healing of his respiratory illness.
June 7, 2025
Prayers for Pastor Lazano's health.
Praise from Mick Musser from the Salem Methodist church. He considers us his family. Has two SDA friends in FL. these friends are on a boat trip, and he ask for prayers for their safety. He has had 4 treatments for cancer. All is going well. He is not afraid because it is in God's hands. Prayers for safety as he travels to Memphis to celebrate his granddaughter's graduation.
Prayers for Rick Barber's mom. She has been moved to a memory care unit.
Prayers for Bob Traywick's cancer treatments.
Prayers for Leah Roach's surgery.
Prayers for Michael Odiam's ministry.
Praise the Lord for Candace's daughters' baptism. The daughter has struggled with addiction.
Phyllis Stone praising the Lord that our children come back to Christ. Praising God for the work of the Holy Spirit. Phyllis' friend Evelyn has health issues. Evelyn is also overseeing her uncles' health care.
Joseph celebrated another birthday. He is 45 years old.
Dori Young prayer request for education. Especially Christian education. Guidance of teachers. Dori as she tries to support teachers. Families will open their doors.
Prayers for Steve Young's health and healing.
Derrill Ramey requested prayer for his friend Steve. May be Alzheimer's the friend is dealing with.
Prayers for Brinlee Cannon. She is waiting on a heart transplant. Remember her family also.
Eva Odiam request prayers for her sister. Also, prayers for Elissa Filkins who injured her hip.
Praise Janet Gibson doing well after hip replacement. She was able to attend Sabbath School.
Prayers as Bill and Judy Harward plan to move to Pensacola, FL July 1.