May 17, 2025
Ethan Holder not feeling well. Please pray for him.
Mary Belanger requested prayer for Mike, Katy's father-in-law, he continues to heal from an infection.
Janis Young praising the Lord for Leslie coming through surgery and Steve feeling better each day.
Phyllis Stone praising the Lord for being in God's house worshipping today. Prayers for the folks affected by the tornadoes.
Leah Crowe praising the Lord Elissa and Mark came through the tornado warning without incident.
Derrill Ramey requested prayer for the Lusk and Alexander family. Also, prayer for his friend that had a mass removed from her brain.
Monte Gibson praising God for the lessons learned while gardening.
Virginia Caswell praising the Lord for God's protection over her family.
Margaret Ramey requesting prayer for Marilyn Redman. She is at Seneca Rehab in room 110.
Janet Gibson expressing thanks for the years Bill and Judy Harward have worshiped with us at Salem. They will be missed as they move to Fl to live close to their daughter.
Dori Young praising the Lord for he is good and faithful. This week felt more like work. Met her entire staff.
Jerry Stone thankful God is leading and prayer meeting is such a blessing.
May 10, 2025
Claudia Fleming surgery on her shoulder May 12.
Shirley Tucker hearing.
Jerry Stone praising the Lord we don't have to be troubled with all the events happening in the world. God is in control. Rev 14.
Bill Harward praising the Holy Spirit. He is drawing people to Jesus as Savior and Lord.
Debra Dotson praising the Lord Billie Jo, her daughter, was in church with her today. Special prayer for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Prayers for Bob Traywick's cancer treatments.
Marlene Hendricks requested prayer for Ollie and Joe Stepp.
Lynn Bruun praising the Lord for the classes on Revelation. Multiple studies being offered at this time.
Judy Harward requested prayer for her daughters and the 3 students she is studying with.
Janet Gibson requesting prayer for her second cousin, Steve Smith. He had major shoulder surgery. He is recovering and healing.
Evelyn Barber praising God Dan Whitmire is healing after heart surgery. He will be released from the hospital when his BP stops dropping when he stands.
May 3, 2025
Evelyn Barber thanked the church for their prayers for Dan Whitmire. He is recovering.
Phyllis Stone praising the Lord to be worshiping in God's house this morning. Grateful for the pastor's message today. May we as a church be able to follow the example of the early church daily meeting together.
Judy Harward requested prayer for Leone and Barb. Both ladies are older and growing tired.
Virginia Caswell requesting prayers for a Lori Morgan and her husband and 7 children. They are taking bible studies and reading the Great Controversy.
Derrill Ramey and Janet Gibson requesting prayers for Brinlee Cannon and her family. Brinlee is waiting for a heart transplant. The community rallied around this family with donations and love.
Eva Odiam requested prayer for Michael as he meets, sells books, and shares the love of God at the Anderson County Fair.
Dori Young praising the Lord for 1 month on the job and her first paycheck and the ability to pay her tithe.
April 26, 2025
Dean Chapman needs our prayers. Her hemoglobin is low.
Dawn Barber's grandmother, Ruth, is dealing with cancer. Little change in her condition. The cancer is growing.
Janis Young praising the Lord for Stephen's visit, 49 years of marriage, and visit with Pastor and Ramona Grant.
Janet Gibson requesting prayers for her brother and sister-in-law. Anne lost her mother to cancer.
Janet Gibson requested prayer for our church family.
Bill Harward is thankful for our church being a safe place to worship.
Eva Odiam requested prayer for a friend whose surgery was postponed.
Ginny Odiam happy for safe travels from NY to SC.
Eva Odiam requested prayer for the fires in NJ.
Thankful for Sandy Schneider's birthday today.
April 19, 2025
Eva Odiam praised the Lord for the O'Connor's safe travel from Brazil to SC. Especially, their special music today.
Michael Odiam requested prayer as his mom travels from NY to SC. She will visit for 2 wks. He also requested prayer for his ministry and the O'Connor's ministry.
Zina Caesar thanked the Lord for safe trip and the warm welcome she always receives at our churc. Requested prayer for her brother, Leo, He will have Colo-rectal cancer surgery soon.
Jerry Stone praising the Lord for his daughter and families visit. Difficult for him to believe she will be 50 years old this summer.
Marlene Hendricks requested prayer for Ollie and Joe Stepp. Ollie has heart problems and surgery will not help.
Janet Gibson praised the Lord for a wonderful time at the Agape Feast Friday evening. Requested prayer for her sisiter-in-laws mother who was just diagnosed with cancer.
Caline Ivey's family as they mourn her loss.
Rick Barber requested prayer for his mother who is slowly moving downhill with Alzheimer's. He also requested prayer for the Roletter family has they mourn the loss of their son, father, friend.
Debbie Dotson thankful for safe traveling from SC to Fl and back to SC. Upcoming anniversary and her children's birthdays.
Dori Young thanking the Lord for Geneva surviving her first week at childcare. Pray for Geneva and her parents who are already sick after just 4 days in care. Requested prayer for safe traveling to Columbia on Thursday of this week. Appreciating the relationship, she has with her new co-workers and that they understand her sabbath.
Phyllis Stone requesting prayer for many dealing with the loss of a loved one. Prayer that we would understand what Christ has done for us. When we lose a loved one it isn't forever. Christ promised to prepare a place for us.
Janis Young praising the Lord for the Agape feast and the people from the community who attended. Pray we will continue to be a light in our community.
O'Linda Alzamora thankful for the O'Connor family and their ministry. She is thankful for Judy and Bill Harward and the bible studies they are facilitating.
Derrill Ramey requested prayer for Barney Canon's granddaughter. She is 12 years old and waiting for a heart transplant.
April 12, 2025
Adara Sena requesting prayer for her father-in-law who is in heart failure. He is on medication and awaiting further procedure.
Bill Hendricks requesting prayer for Ollie Stepp who is having heart trouble. Also, remember her husband Joe Stepp.
Janet Gibson praising the Lord her brother's grandson is ok after passing out and falling down a flight of stairs at school. Jonah the other grandson was in a motorcycle accident and only had minor injuries. Sister-in-laws mother needs our prayers.
Carolyn Ivey's family needs our prayers. She passed to her rest on Sabbath April 12.
Stephanie Rogers praising the Lord her liver test was negative. He has healed her!
Phyllis Stone praising the Lord for her granddaughter's visit. Request prayer for all our children and grandchildren.
Holly and Mark
Evelyn Barber needs are prayers. Having much pain.
Derrill Ramey's friend Steve will be having surgery.
April 5, 2025
Zoila moving to Chattanooga TN Sunday April 6. Comfort and health. Lelani ablation procedure. Removal of tumor.
Donice Kelly in ICU. Doctors regulating the heart with meds. Adjustments to meds. Need our prayers.
Kathy healing of her foot.
Bob Traywick healing.
Earline healing and comfort.
Shirley healing and God's revelations.
Ray for health and good days.
Virginia Mattson praising the Lord for Salem churches help paying a man's car insurance.
Bob Worthington is cancer free. Will be monitored every three months. Pray for His father who has been placed in Hospice care.
Steve Bryson has very bad tremors. He will be seen at Duke on April 15.
Praise the Lord the community supper was a success. Around 70 folks attended.
Terry Belford has surgery on Monday April 7.
Stepanie Rogers requesting prayer for spiritual strength. Sister in the hospital with fever. Pray for people suffering with addiction.
Judy Harward requested special prayer for her family.
Janet explained to the church that each member contributing to church budget had a part to play in paying the car insurance for the man Virginia Mattson helped. A percentage of the church budget goes in the community service fund and that is where the car insurance was paid from.
Continued prayers for the fires to be extinguished.
Leach requested prayer for Sandford McCurry. His cancer may have returned.
Dori thanks the church for their prayers. Job was God's plan.
Monte requested prayer for Rick Barber who is suffering with back pain.
March 29, 2025
Dave Bruun healing post surgery.
Fires in Pickens, Polk, Swain, Greenville, Transylvania.
Rain fall and quench the fires.
Remember the Coonley family as they lay Sonja to rest on April 2.
Zoila thanked the church for their prayers. She will be moving to Chattanooga the first of April.
Elaine Padgett for healing and comfort.
Gordon McWatters for job security. The Lord's Will in this situation.
Kathy Holder continued healing for her foot.
Jackie Laird for healing of her broken wrist and foot.
Austin and Renea who are ill.
Elle Gibson was awarded the teaching fellowship at Anderson College.
Bill Harward is thankful for Jesus and that He came to die for our sins. He would have done this if we had been the only one.
Zoila's daughter Lelani will have an oblation procedure on her heart.
Praise for Rick Alberto's birthday today.
Pat Dodgins is in the hospital with an infection.
Mike, Katie Anderson's father-in-law, is in the hospital with sepsis.
17 years ago today, Rick and Dawn Barber's son Garion went to sleep awaiting the Lord's return. They think about him often and await the grand reunion when Jesus returns.
March 15
Debra Dotson's granddaughter delivered a healthy baby girl last evening.
Rick Barber's uncle Tim had a double bypass surgery.
Rick Alberto shared a message from Zoila thanking the church for their prayers.
Phyllis Stone requested continued prayers for Zoila and her family.
Marlene and Bill Hendricks praising the Lord in thanksgiving for another anniversary.
Dori Young praising the Lord for a job. Start date April 1. She will remain in Oconee County.
Janet Gibson praising God for his blessings. Bobby's surgery went well.
Derrill Ramey requesting prayer for his dad, Ray. Ray not able to attend today. Not feeling well.
Rick Barber requesting prayer for all during this severe storm outbreak. Safety for all.
Phyllis Stone. So many prayer request come through from many churches she is connected with. Pray God will answer these request.
Praising God for Ethan Holder's young friends attending prayer meeting.
Janis request Prayers for Roseanne who has joined our Tuesday night bible study.
March 3, 2025
Jerry Stone having trouble contacting his friends in Cuba.
Michael Odiam prayer for healing.
Zoila Drapiza's cousin in Cuba is in the hospital. pray for healing.
Pray for young man who took Fentanyl and almost died. Pray for him and his family.
Pray for the cards the church sends each week. May lives be touched.
Debra Nutter had a heart surgery and has had a relapse.
Steve Smith requesting prayers for two neighbors receiving cancer treatments.
People in our community in need and experiencing challenges. Pray for the Holy Spirit to work in their hearts.
March 1, 2025
Praises
Marlene and Bill Hendricks had good reports at the doctor.
Michael Odiam had good report from doctor.
Monte Gibson glad to be well and back at church.
Dori Young had job interview and waiting to here. Two resumes out there and waiting for God's timing.
Janet Gibson praising God for a good report post thyroid cancer.
Bill Harward thankful for those who are studying with folks in the community. Grateful Milly will be joining the church.
Prayer Request
Mack Caswell's sister has a mass in her colon.
Paul Burrell is in Hospice care at home.
Eva Odiam's cousin needs our prayers.
Phyllis Stone requests prayers for family, children, and friends.
Marilyn Redman in Seneca Rehab.
Jacory in alternative school for the rest of this school year.
Fulcom had surgery and is home recuperating.
Martha Crowe has the flu.
Shirley Tucker having test Thursday.
Kathy Holden needing prayers for her foot.
February 22, 2025
Michael Odiam praising the Lord post-surgery. Praying for financial assistance from Hospital and for personal needs while he is recovering.
Steve Bryson needs our prayers as he awaits surgery/procedure.
Katy Anderson having surgery Monday Feb 24.
Prayers for Ellisa Filkins as she experiences health problems.
Stephanie Rogers praising the Lord that He has worked out her Sabbath work issues.
Stephanie Rogers requesting prayer for her sister who is having twins. Also, Brycelyn who is having her wisdom teeth out in March.
Rick Barber praising the Lord his family was in church.
Janet Gibson praising the Lord that Makai and Monte are well. Monte continues to feel week and tired. Prayers please. Elle graduating from college. Pray for a fellowship she may be eligible to receive.
Adara Sena praising God she is able to have Sabbaths off work. Faith is growing.
Remember Evelyn Barber in prayer. She is not feeling well.
Leah Crowe's father-in-law is in the hospital.
Ray Ramey praising God for working in mysterious ways.
Milly Alexander and Lynn Bruun are attending the Evangelistic meetings at Westminster SDA.
February 15, 2025
Mary Belanger requested prayer for her older sister who is in the hospital (has had kidney cancer).
Bill Hendricks and Monte Gibson are ill.
Bill Bryson needing prayer for an upcoming procedure.
Michael Odiam had surgery and is requesting prayer for healing. Remember the family also.
Dori Young requesting prayer for a second interview. Prayer that God's plan for her life be revealed.
Bob Traywick continued prayers as he is treated for cancer.
Jerry Stone praise and thanksgiving for health.
Katie Anderson has an infection in a tooth. She has surgery on Monday.
Marlene Hendericks request prayer for different family members and friends.
April Stone needs our prayers for answers to health problems. Healing.
Phyllis Stone praising God for their tax return that arrived and was just within dollars of the amount it was going to cost them to fix the concrete at their home.
Leah Crowe request prayer on behalf of Evelyn Barber's neighbor Sue Woodall. Sue is going to have a pacemaker inserted.
Sharon Pelfrey and family.
Stephanie Rogers for healthy baby, wisdom in her decisions, and the Holy Spirit gives her wisdom as she seeks truth.
February 8, 2025
Michael Odiam: praising God he found his dog. Oldest brother's birthday today. Time for Jesus to return. Prayer for Frankie a contact.
Sharon Pelfrey and her family.
Shirley Tucker has several neurology appts in the next few weeks.
Dori Young job interview on Thursday. Silent request.
Mike Anderson has been diagnosed with cancer. (Katie's father-in-law)
Katie Anderson's children are sick.
Debra Dotson's son traveling home from Peru
Bob Traywick undergoing chemo for cancer.
Makai has had a fever and cough for about a week.
Bill & Judy Harward requesting prayer for healing and their trip to San Diego area.
Marlene Hendricks requesting prayer for healing after her fall.
Derrill Ramey requesting prayer for Earline who is not feeling well and that he doesn't catch the illness.
Jerry Stone praising God for his son's birthday.
January 18, 2025
Ray Ramey needs our prayers.
Derrill's friend is having a procedure at Duke.
Our children and grandchildren.
Zoila's friend Lexi has cancer.
Robert Crowe and his dad need our prayers.
Thankful for God's blessings, snow came and left, Dori has a job.
Prayers for Makai as he begins school at a public school. The classroom has 12 children, a teacher, and 2 aides.
People in NC as they navigate their new lives.
January 4, 2025
Judy Harward requested prayer for her friend Virginia. She has been moved to hospice house.
Debra Dotson requested prayer for Bernie, her brother-in-law. He isn't doing well after a surgery. Also, lift up Bob Traywick who is experiencing severe back pain.
Robert Crowe's dad is coming home Monday.
Dori Young request prayer and direction. May the Holy Spirit lead.
O'Linda Alzamora requesting prayer for her family in Peru. Her sister is not well.
December 21, 2024,
Zoila D requested prayer for Jessie, her nephew. He is in the Philippines and is suffering weight loss and was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Pray for his family also.
Michael O collected items for WNC Helene Relief.
December 28, 2024
Evelyn B's friend passed away. Pray for the Edwards and Whitmire families.
Ray Ramey praising the Lord for life.
Janis Y praising the Lord for guardian angels, guest at church, and Terry doing so well with chemo and radiation.
Continued prayers for Jessie, Zoila's nephew.
Phyllis S praising God for Jesus' sacrifice, plan of salvation, God's willingness to give His son and Jesus to give His life.
O'Linda A thankful for this year. God's blessings. Remember in prayer her sister Angelica. Also, remember in prayer Nila who was in a car accident.
Michael O prayers for David who purchased books for his kids. Pulled them form public school and is homeschooling.
Eva O praying for healing of a rescue cat.
Chloe requested prayer for her brother Aidan Foster. Remember the family also.
December 14, 2024
Prayers for
Ollie Stepp had stents surgery.
Joe Stepp for healing and strength.
Kathy Holder for healing of her broken foot.
Luke Redmon for healing of his infection on face.
Janet Gibson healing of her cough.
Steve Bryson upcoming brain surgery.
Margaret Ramey isn't feeling well.
Praises
Monte Gibson praising the Lord for the Living Nativity impression on Shay when he was very young.
Jerry stone praising the Lord for the young people who participated at the Living Nativity.
Bill Harward praising the Lord for the witness our church has in the community.
December 7, 2024
Jerry Stone praised the Lord he could participate in the Living Nativity. It was heartwarming to see cars stuffed with children and to speak alongside Shay from the Westminster Church. thankful for visiting with the family during Thanksgiving.
Phyllis Stone praised God for the blessing of spending Thanksgiving with her daughter Laura. Thankful for traveling mercies. Holiday traffic was much lighter than normal. Blessing to come together and worship with family at church today. Thankful to be indoors on a cold day.
Bill Hendericks asked for prayers for Kathy Holder, his sister. She has a fracture in her foot. Not able to drive or attend church for 6 weeks.
Marlene Hendericks was the gift angel on Friday evening at the Living Nativity. A woman cried telling Marlene she needed to hear this story.
Grateful for Shay Phillips at the LN.
EndItNow & ADRA work with sex trafficking prevention.
Janet Gibson praising the Lord for blessings this week. Prayers for the two kindergarten boys shot in the attack on the Adventist School in CA.
Families of people who lost family members during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Monte Gibson thankful for help setting up the Living Nativity scenes.
Janis Young praising the Lord for opportunity to work together with community churches and to get to know other believers in our community.
November 30, 2024
Marlene H is thankful for rain. Prayer request for Doris McCall and her heart condition.
Mark Filkins praising God he and Elissa have enjoyed a visit and worship.
Janis Y thankful for safety during the recent storm and lightning strike at their home.
Stephanie Rogers asking prayer for her children who lost their father to an accident.
Elissa F praising God Mark has children now as a result of their marriage. Remember a lady they met in town that they are trying to help.
Gary, a man Michael O met, his daughter is in prison due to drugs. Has custody of the grandchildren. He wants them to know Jesus.
Janet G asking for prayer for the Living Nativity setup, presentation, safety, and the preparation of the hearts needing to hear the story.
Eva O praising the Lord for health, guest, Elissa & Mark.
Philipine family in need needs prayer.
November 23, 2024
Jerry praising the Lord for a yearly physical that all looked good.
Derrill praising God his heart cath went well and all looked good.
Zoila had a request to pray for her daughter, Leani.
Debra praising God for Erin, her granddaughter's, 19th birthday. Thankful she is livin for Jesus.
Ray thankful he is able to attend church each week.
Eva thankful to Leah for her prayers as they traveled to IL. Also thankful for Elissa's wedding to Mark.
Phyllis thankful she and Jerry will spend this Thanksgiving with their daughter. Pray for traveling mercies.
Margaret thankful for the rain we have been receiving.
Janis praising the Lord for trials and tribulations that shape us and drive us to our knees.
Candaces' oldest daughter, Aurora, has had some difficult years. She is currently working at a food bank. The employer is happy with her performance and has given her benefits prior to her 90 day.
Bill thankful for God's presence. He never leaves us nor forsakes us.
Janet thankful for many blessings this week. She is praising God for how he is working with the 9th year of the Living Nativity. Remember Monte's niece, Christi. Also remember their grandchildren.
Remember the Cuban people. Their lives are in turmoil due to government decisions, natural disasters, and lack of needs.
November 9, 2024
Debbie Nutter, Lois Rochester's daughter, had open heart surgery. She is home recuperating. Thank you for your continued prayers.
Marlene Hendricks is healing and appreciates your continued prayers.
Derrill Ramey is recuperating from a heart cath. Doctors gave a good report. Prayers appreciated.
Prayers for the Living Nativity December 5-8, from 6-8pm.
Prayers for Dori's future plans.
Rick's friend John is homeless and he and friends are searching for him. Prayers please.
Lynn Talley was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Prayers please.
Rick B's friend Joanne passed away suddenly. Prayers please.
Kathy H is feeling better after her bronchitis diagnosis. continued prayers.
Terry Belford, Janis Young's brother-in-law, diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Chemo and radiantion to begin. Prayers please.
Unspoken requests.
November 2, 2024
Kathy Holder needs our prayers. She has bronchitis.
Marlene Hendricks needs our prayers for healing.