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April 29, 2009, at 6:00 p.m.
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The Champion family's dear friend Dale Middleton has struggled for over a dozen years with complications from Crohns disease. He recently had abdominal surgery and had many complications. He is not doing very well. He is in ICU at Maryland University Hospital on a ventilator. Please pray for Dale's recovery.
From Karen Graham-Cannon: "Pray for my husband, Mike Cannon, who is having abdominal surgery at Johns Hopkins on Thursday, April 30. It's going to be a complicated surgery with a long recovery time. I'd appreciate prayersfor him and his surgeon, Dr. Susan Gearhart, that God protects, guides, and gives strength to both of them."
Please pray for Amy Lacko's Aunt Dot (89). She is recovering from pneumonia and her spirits are low.
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Update from Melissa Richardson: "My Mom, Pam Frey, is home from the hospital. Her kidney and liver functions stabilized for her to go home. She has pleurisy and is in some pain, but thankful to be home. My 79 year-old-grandfather, Rev. Al Mullan, will be traveling from Mississippi next week to visit. Please keep him in your prayers as well. Thanks to all for their prayers and well-wishes. Mom says with a smile that she still must have jobs to do here, that God is not ready for her just yet!"
Tony Ferruzza is home following his back surgery. He is still in considerable pain. Pray for his relief from pain.
Susan Hiles will have sinus surgery on Monday 4/27/09. Pray for successful surgery and a good recovery.
Pat Simpson's brother-in-law is recovering at home following his auto accident. He is making progress. Continue to keep him in prayer.
Randy Golay's cousin, Judith Hutto, aged 38 has suffered a massive stroke and is paralyzed on her left side. Please keep her in prayer.
Tony Ferruzza, Dottie Ferruzza's husband, father of Diane Nolan and Kathy Ellis had surgery today at FMH for a fracture to his back. Pray the surgery will bring him relief from the pain he has been experiencing.
Jackie DeWitt's father, Ira Marvin "Buck" Houck passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19 at Glade Nursing and Rehab where he had been a resident for the last 7 years. Jackie says, "I know that he is now at peace and thank God that his suffering has ended." Visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. The service will be Thursday at 11.
Please keep in prayers Dan Speace and family on the death of his twin brother, Will on Sat. 18th.
From Angie Harris: Please pray for my friend, Terri, and her husband, Dan, who was just diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer which is inoperable. They will be able to give him chemo to slow the growth, however. They are at Marcy Hospital getting things started.
Mike Main is to come home from the hospital today.
From Lois Adkinson: Please pray for my daughter-in-law's nephew. He is 28 years old and has just been diagnosed with a tumor on his lung which is cancerous. They are not going to operate but will treat him with chemo. Thanks for your prayers.
Pam Frey went to the ER yesterday and was admitted to the Washington County Hospital. Melissa says “She has been ill since early Monday morning and is now extremely weak. Her kidney and liver functions continue to be in question but all in all it looks as though she is going to be OK. Hallelujah! Her primary care doctor has guarded optimism and attributes her continued being to her faith.” Please pray for the doctor’s wisdom and for Pam to regain her strength.
The Youth and Women’s Retreat’s will be held this weekend. Pray for safe travels for all, families at home, youth and women on retreat, and for God’s message to be spoken and received by both groups.
Ira Marvin (Buck) Houck, father of Jackie DeWitt, is in the final stage of colon cancer. He has taken a turn for the worse this past week, is eating very little, and is extremely weak. Please pray forfreedom from mental anxiety as he deals with this "transition", as well as his physical comfort at this very difficult time for him.
Pray for Mike Main who was taken to Washington Hospital Center a few days ago with heart concerns. Tests will be done today, Monday, to determine what needs to be done.
Danny Mack (son of Dotie Winter’s friend) had a stem cell infusion on 4/6/09 in TX for treatment of acute leukemia. Continued prayers are appreciated.
Please keep Bonnie Joe Moore in prayer as she heals from back surgery.
Phoebe Rice has had her cancer (lymphoma) return. She has asked for prayers that her treatments will go well.
Today is Maundy Thursday - please be reminded of our Lord's sacrifices for the redemption of our sins on these days leading up to the glorious resurrection day.
From Gary Hicks - Please pray for Dan Speace's identical twin brother Willard. On Monday, 3/30, Will had a massive heart attack and is in serious condition. He had just had open heart double bypass surgery three weeks prior. After the heart attack, the doctors performed a high risk procedure - replacing a mitral valve and redoing one bypass vessel that had collapsed since the bypass surgery. Willis now in a situation that the doctors describe as: There is a glimmer of hope for his survival and at best the doctors are cautiously optimistic.
From the Magaha Family: Joe Cascio was just diagnosed with a brain tumor. Pray for strength for him and his family and wisdom for the doctors.
Pray for peace and comfort for Jenny Putnam and family on the death of her mother, Virginia Ludwig, at Homewood in Williamsport on March 31st. She died very peacefully in her sleep.
Melanie Boteler asks for prayers for her friend's daughter, Kelsi Kennedy (13). She has a golf ball size brain tumor on which they will be doing a biopsy. She will most likely undergo surgery. Please also pray that the tumor is benign.
Mary Keirsey was in the hospital last week with congestive heart failure. She is back home now and covets our prayers.
Burt Cannon's daughter Carol Holter, who is also a member, had surgery on Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Towson and is doing well. She is to come home today. Pray for her recuperation.
Please pray for Burt Cannon who is hospitalized with a bleeding ulcer and had a slight heart attack. He has been moved out of ICU to a regular room.
Richard Burns is going to have stents put in for his heart problems today at Adventist Hospital. Pray for a successful procedure.
Praise God - Jane Littleton was to come home Monday from Johns Hopkins. Pray for a smooth recovery.
Jane Littleton is having surgery this morning at Johns Hopkins. She will be hospitalized for a week. Please pray for her as she recuperates.
Burt Cannon is hospitalized in the ICU. Please pray for the doctors wisdom and his healing.
Pray for Phyllis Skinner (friend of Suzanne Linton) who is having a reoccurrence of medical problems that were treated a year ago.
Tom Williams (friend of the Brusts) fell and cracked a vertebra in his back. He is not a candidate for surgery due to many other medical issues, so he may need to go to assisted living. Pray for him and his wife, Marlee.
Mike Sanino has been diagosed with diabetes. Please pray for peace as he begins to work through a new nutrition and testing program.
Pray for safe travel for the Walkersville High Marching Band, which leaves Wednesday afternoon by bus for Orlando, Fla. They will march in a parade at Disney and drive back Sunday night/Monday morning.
Please keep Esther Pond in your prayers. She fell Sunday and hit her head on cement and ended up in the emergency room. She had to go back to the doctors tonight. Please pray that she will have no complications from her fall and that she will recuperate quickly.
Louise Wilt asks for prayers for her granddaughter, Jessica Wise. She has pain and soreness in her sternum. They are unsure if it is related to her rheumatory arthritis that she has had since childhood. Please pray for the doctor's wisdom and for Jessica's healing.
Louise also asks for prayers for Jessica's son, Phillip Wise Jr. (2 years old). He had excema and they gave him a medicine that cleared it up. But now it appears he is reacting to the medicine.
Meagan and Briton Byrd announce the birth of their second little girl, Brooklyn Delaney Byrd. (Meagan is a member at BH). Proud grandparents who attend here: Debbie Kelly and Bret and Sharon Byrd.
Pat Simpson�s brother-in-law, Richard Griggs, was in a bad automobile accident Saturday morning and is hospitalized in Roanoke, Va. He lives in a little town in Southwest Virginia. He has a broken back, 5 cracked ribs and numerous other injuries, such as bruises and cuts. The good news is he can move his legs and arms. Please pray for Richard�s recovery and for his wife Carol (Pat�s sister).
From Anza Mammen birthday prayers for his mother on Tuesday.
Pray for those persons without jobs and for students in final week of classes as they have exams.
From Jan Washko. Pray for her brother Jim who is recuperating from 2 major surgeries in the past eight weeks.
Mary Lou Robertson is continuing to recuperate from breast cancer surgery. She is receiving chemo treatments and is doing well. Pray for her continued recovery. Mary Lou also asks us to pray for her fellow patient Jung Cohn. Jung can no longer receive chemo. Please pray for her peace.
Update on Tommy Thornton (Jean Thornton�s son) who had surgery for prostate cancer He had good results from the PSA test. Please pray for a smooth recuperation.
Update on Danny Mack (son of Dottie Winter�s friend) He will hopefully have a bone marrow transplant next week. Continue to pray for Danny, his wife and their two young children.
Please pray for Lisa Eppard who is still having complications from an elective procedure done in early December.
Betty Bural is having mini strokes. She went to the ER today to determine her next steps. Please pray for the doctors wisdom and Betty's healing.
From Melissa Gross - �Pray for guidance and protection for Vova as he prepares to return to Russia, and for our family as we transition.�
Please pray for Richard Heffner�s mother, Verna Heffner, who has been admitted to FMH with pulmonary issues.
Amy�s niece, Noelle Rothgeb, is in Zambia with a mission team that will be working at a week long revival. We are so thankful that she was able to make it as she was struck by a virus and was out of �commission� for six days last week. Pray for the team�s safety and for their work.
Congratulations to Jeff and Justine Fremanis on the birth of Caroline Elizabeth on March 13th 2009 (8 lb 8 oz) Grandparents are Richard and Renay Shutter.
Update from Coralinn Kuehl on Olivia (6 year old from MA) with a brain tumor: Her surgery on 2/23/09 went well and the Doctor's feel 90% of the tumor was removed. The past three weeks were a roller coaster with good and bad days. As of 3/06 doing well and hopefully will be home in about 2 weeks. Will continue with chemo and or radiation. Thanks for all your prayers. Coralinn.
Deepest Christian sympathy is extended to Kyle Watrous and his family on the loss of Kyle�s father in Washington state. The family will be flying out on Tuesday. Pray for safe travels.
From Patty Loll: Amy and Morgan are struggling to find the diagnosis for their son Brian�s, medical and developmental problems. He is two years old. It is anguish for them, as the doctors consider different diagnoses and do the tests to confirm. He is an adorable little boy with a winning smile. Morgan is currently deployed to Iraq and Amy is feeling very alone.
Tommy Thornton (Jean Thornton's son) is scheduled for surgery for prostate cancer on Friday, March 6. Pray for successful surgery and recovery.
Cindy Champion's mother, Elaine Lotz, died Wednesday 3/5/09 and Cindy was there. They will be bringing her father back with them after the funeral since he is unable to be left alone. Cindy's mother had been the caregiver.Pray for the family in this difficult time.
Update on Andrea Leggieri (daughter of Linda Leggieri, Sally Sanino�s colleague) Her vision is improving slowly, but still causing her headaches and nausea. The doctors said that this could be the beginning of MS (Multiple Sclerosis). Please pray for the lesion to heal on Andrea�s optic nerve and for peace and comfort.
Cindy Champion left today for Florida to care for her Mom who has advanced uterine cancer. Pray for Cindy, her sister and Mom & Dad as they cope with everything.
From Sally Sanino: Betty Burall�s son, Mike Burall died peacefully in his sleep 2/27/09. He has been in Hospice Care since September. Pray for peace and comfort for Betty & family.
From Katy Mossburg: Please keep in your prayers a family from the wrestling community. Richard Bartholomew, a father from the Brunswick wrestling team, has leukemia. He has had a bone marrow transplant, and seems to be responding well. He has to go to Johns Hopkins every other day, but is considered to be in remission. The Bartholomew's have 4 children, from elementary age to college age. Please pray for healing and continued remission, as well as comfort for the family.
The Guatemala Mission group arrived on Saturday "tired but safe and happy. First group to ride in new bus. Took tour of school, had supper, sang off key." Please pray for the group.
Kevin Inman's father, Harold Inman, was admitted to FMH and had surgery yesterday. They did a vein bypass on his right leg. Please pray for his healing.
Pray for the mission team going to Guatemala Feb. 20-28.
Please pray for all of those facing financial hardships at this time. Help us to be mindful and do what we can to help.
Kyle Watrous has returned to the states from Iraq and hopes to be home within the next week. Praise God for his safe return.
Danny Mack (son of Dottie Winter�s friend) is in Texas pursuing another experimental protocol for his acute leukemia. Pray for Danny, his wife and two young children.
Please be in prayer for Kim Terwilliger (and family) whose father passed away Sunday the 15th. Kim is a member of Melissa Richardson�s Tuesday morning Bible study.
Please pray for healing and recuperation for Lois Adkinson who stayed over night at FMH Sunday after experiencing very high blood pressure and other symptoms.
From Diane Nolan: Pray for Kasey Ring a 17 year old friend of my niece who is suffering from a mysterious infection at Shock Trauma
Lois Adkinson�s daughter-in-law , Janice, is having some serious heart problems and will be undergoing testing. Pray that the Dr's will find the cause and that it can be successfully treated.
Judy Ziegler's mother, Catherine "Pat" Howell died Friday evening at FMH. Pray forcomfort for her husband, Judy and her sister, Mary and their families.
Cathy Link's father, William Breedlove, is resting well after a heart stent procedure today.
Cathy Link�s father, William Breedlove, suffered a heart attack yesterday evening (2/11). He is in a Salisbury hospital resting comfortably.
Judy Ziegler�s mom, Pat Howell, was taken to FMH this morning (2/12) with declining health thought to be caused from an abdominal hernia she has. She is 81 years old and may possibly be looking at surgery.
Please pray for Andrea Leggieri, age 18, (daughter of Linda Leggieri, Sally Sanino�s colleague) as doctors try to find out what is causing her vision to be compromised. They have found a lesion on her brain but do not know what it is yet. They family is very concerned and would appreciate your prayers for the doctor�s wisdom and some peace as a diagnosis is found.
Judy Remsburg asks us to pray for the gentleman who fell from the scaffolding at the Banner School. He is a good friend of hers and spoke very highly of him. His name is John Miller.
From Coralinn Kuehl: Prayers for 6 year old Olivia, who is having surgery Feb. 27 in NY for 2 brain tumors. Presently she is undergoing chemotherapy in Boston. She is a next door playmate of Coralinn�s 7 year old granddaughter (Olivia) in Ashburnham, MA.
Rudi William's grandmother, Sally Williams, is very ill. She has congestive heart failure and has been moved into a nursing home. Pray for her as she has been living independently up until now. She's 92 years young.
Please pray for Cindy Champion as she deals with the bad news that her mother�s cancer is inoperable. She now has to make arrangements for care for her mother (Elaine Lotz) as she comes out of the hospital in Florida as well as care for her 90 year old father whose wife was his caregiver. Pray for strength, comfort and peace for this journey.
From Missy Ross: "I am sad to say that my cancer has "progressed extensively" as the reports read. I had a PT/CT last Tuesday. I learned on Thursday that it is in my chest and stomach. We have been in a "sad space". We are coming back to reality and ready to deal with this. God is with us." Pray for our sister Missy and for husband Norm too.
Barbara Jordan�s aunt, Dot (in SC), had to have additional hip surgery Friday. She fell out of her wheel chair which then fell on top of her and dislocated her hip. She also has a huge knot on her head and a lot of bruises. She is very independent and does not want to ask for help. She'll probably go back to rehab on Wednesday and hopefully she'll make it back to the assisted living she is in. Pray for her healing and patience.
Barbara Jordan�s cousin Linda Watson (also in SC), fell 2 weeks ago and broke her knee cap. She is in rehab, but may have to have surgery again on Wed. She had a brain tumor about 15 years ago and has a shunt for it. There is fear that the shunt was jarred in the fall since she is having leakage of brain fluid. So they are not sure if she can go through another surgery. Please keepher in your prayers.
Please pray for Amy Lacko�s brother, Jeff Rothgeb, who was laid off today.
Update on Bob Bennington he did well in surgery on Thursday - stents were put in.
Pray for Florence Nusz who is in the hospital with respiratory/lung problems.
Margaret Hogsett went to FMH Thursday. Please pray for Margaret.
From Holly Yokum: Pray for Megan Nelson, niece of a close friend, who was burned in an apartment fire and is being treated at a burn unit. Prayers for her healing and recovery would be deeply appreciated.
Amy Lacko�s dear friend, Kathy Meagher, left her cancer battle here on earth to be with our Lord. Please pray for her family in this difficult time.
Pray for Bob Bennington who goes in for either a stent or other procedure to correct the triple aorta aneurysm that he has right now. He will be at FMH Thursday morning at 8:30 for this.
Pray for the family of Al Miller who was the husband of Donna Miller, a member of Brook Hill. Al died on January 20th at FMH. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Pray for Pastor Linda (Jan. 27 and 28) as she goes in front of the Board of Ordained Ministry for her oral examinations, a two-day process. This is her last step in the ordination process to become an Elder. May the Lord hold her hold her up and help her pass these exams.
Cindy Champion asks for continued prayers for her mom, Elaine Lotz. She has now been hospitalized with congestive heart failure and is undergoing tests to decide the course of treatment. Also prayer for Cindy's Dad who is with her at the hospital.
Please pray for Frank Vetter and his family on the death of his mother, Lorraine on January 14th. The Memorial Service will be held in Baltimore on January 26th.
From Mandie Weller: Pray for her friend and former day care provider, Beverly Stork who has cancer and it is now in her liver.
From Ruth Brickhouse: Chris Coyle, grandson of Ron and Audrey Knisley, has been sent to Iraq for second tour of duty. Pray for his safe return.
Update from Dot Smith: Her niece, Darlene Little, had a seven-hour operation last week to remove cancer. The surgery went well. She will need to resume chemo treatments.
Baby Congratulations to Jon and Kelly Forsythe on the birth of their second son, Camden James born on January 13th. Proud grandfather, Ed Parlaman.
Prayers of comfort and sympathy for Rev. Link, Cathy and the rest of the Link family on the death of his mother, Mrs. Kathleen B. Link at Asbury Methodist Village, in the Wilson Health Care Center on January 14th. Mrs. Link was 93 years old. (Rev. Link's father died 4 months ago.) A memorial service will be held on January 31st at Asbury Guild Chapel at 10:30 a.m.
From Lisa Renn: Bob Boyer has been in hospice and is dying. Please pray for him and his wife Libby. Bob and Libby Boyer are former members who have moved out of the area in the last few years.
Bob Bennington has been diagnosed with a triple aorta aneurysm. Please pray for him as he is waiting for a procedure to be scheduled to take care of this serious condition.
Please pray for Elaine Lotz, Cindy Champion's mother. She is suffering from atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat). She is being treated at home with drugs and oxygen. She is 85 and her husband is 89 and live in FL. They are blessed with many great neighbors who are keeping close watch.
From Cindy Champion: I would like to offer praise for not being among the 30 employees laid off from my company on Monday. Prayers are offered for these talented people whoin these hard economic times may have difficulty finding new jobs.
Please pray for the Miley family. Collin Miley, age 26, took his own life Saturday, leaving behind a young family in Hampstead. This is the second brother of 4 siblings who has committed suicide. (One surviving brother is the husband of Pastor Linda�s niece.)
Prayers for Cherie who fell around Christmas and broke some bones (she only has one leg). The bones cannot be set and have to mend on their own. She is in terrific pain and she now has shingles. Prayers needed for her recovery and encouragement for her. She is in a rehab in Harford County.
Please pray for the family of Madeline Fox who died on January 7th.
From Jan Washko - for her friend, Chris Anderson who is sick and also for her sister Geanie who is fighting a disease prayers to find good doctors to help her.
Ellen Laramore's father, Richard Boxwell, is having knee surgery today in Virginia. Please pray for successful surgery and a smooth recovery.
Update from Rusty Mossburg on Sue Metz (diagnosed 6/08 with stage 3 cancer in her chest cavity): Sue is doing ok. There have been no changes to her tumor. She is not undergoing any treatments at this point. Please pray for her patience and for the doctor's wisdom.
Update on Rusty Mossburg's friend, Bill Harbaugh (cancer surgery in 8/08 followed by radiation): Bill is in good spirits. Although he is recovering from radiation burns. Please pray for his continued progress.
Amy Lacko's Aunt Dot has been admitted to a rehabilitation center. She is not a candidate for surgery on her carotid arteries. Continue to pray for Dot (89) and her daughter Doris.
Amy Lacko's friend Kathy Meagher remains at home in hospice care. Please pray for her, husband Rick and children Kate (18), Emily (17), and Matt (13). I thank the Lord that she made it through Christmas and Emily and Matt's birthdays.
Just got word this evening that Lisa Eppard is home. She is able to drink a little and eat some pureed/soft foods. Please continue to pray for Lisa and her family. (Lisa had returned on Christmas Eve to the University of Maryland Hospital Center due to dehydration.)
Pray for Tom Harwood and his family in the loss of his father John Harwood on Christmas night. He died at home.
Praise Note Gary and Connie Hicks are proud grandparents of Samuel Murphy Tindor who was born 12/26. He was 9 lbs. 2 oz. Mom and baby are doing well.
Congratulations to Kathy and Shawn Putnam on birth of their third child Nick Alan on 12/23/08.
From DeAnna - pray for Jerome, Kelly and Jonathan.
Jackie Greeves will be having her tonsils out today December 26th. Pray that her surgery and recovery go well.
Amy Lacko�s aunt, Dorothy Cramer (88), was admitted to the hospital yesterday after a fainting spell. There may be a problem with her carotid arteries. Please pray for the doctors wisdom. Pray for Dot and also for her daughter and caretaker, Doris. (Doris just had a cancerous lump removed from her breast and will be undergoing radiation starting in January.)
Barbara Jordan's aunt in SC, Dorothy Gentry (age 84), fell on Sat., broke her hip and had surgery today (Monday). After rehab, a decision will be made to go back to her assisted living home or to a nursing home. Pray for her and her family as they make the decision best for her.
Pray for Lisa Eppard who is recuperating from surgeries from last week and had to be readmitted to University of Maryland. Hospital. She may be coming home soon. Pray for Steve, her husband, as he cares for the family.
Pray for Sam Steel who is had a surgical procedure on Tuesday at FMH.
Please pray for Amy Lacko�s dear friend Kathy Meagher and her family. She is at home and is now in Hospice care.
Pray for Jilby Cheston and those involved in the Christmas play as they make final preparations for the performance on Sunday.
From Louise Wilt: Please pray for Mary Lou Robertson (former member) who will need to have breast cancer surgery.
Please pray for Anza Mammen as he goes through medical testing.
A praise from Walt and Jane Littleton - Walt has a job! He thanks everyone for their prayers while he has been out of work.
Pray for Robin Duggin's parents and siblings as they work toward helping his parents make life transitions to a retirement facility.
Pray for Dorna Williams recuperation after a heart catherization and stents inserted. She is doing very well and will come home from Washington Hospital Center tonight (12/9).
Elmer Breeden went home to be with the Lord on Saturday 12/6/08. Please pray for Alice and the family in this difficult time.
Amy Lacko�s cousin, Doris, will have surgery to remove a breast tumor on Thursday. Please pray for a good outcome.
Update on Kenny from Amy Lacko: Kenny is out of the hospital and staying with his mother while he recuperates. Please pray for him to realize that he has an addiction and that it is causing his health to deteriorate.
Update on Kate Lopez�s brother, Peter Walsh he is home recuperating and feeling better. Praise God there was no permanent damage.
From Amy Lacko: Please pray for Kenny (41). He was admitted to ICU in Arizona with uncontrolled high BP, pancreatitis and acute renal failure. This is probably due to alcohol abuse. He is self-employed and has NO insurance!! Please also pray that the hospital can get him Access (Medicaid). He is the brother of Amy's good friend.
Please pray for John and Bucky Spicer who are both going through some health issues right now which make it difficult to take care of their animals on their farm.
Please keep Shelley Freeze and her family in your prayers. Her father, Billy Ray was murdered yesterday in Damascus.
Wayne Gooding's mother passed away Nov. 22. She was 85. A funeral service will be held in Delaware on Saturday, Nov. 29. Family of Brook Hill include: Wayne and Judy Gooding, Grandchildren - David and Sieg Gooding, Shawna and John Rhodes and Great Grandson Carson Rhodes.
Funeral arrangements for Oneida Summers are as follows: Visitation Tuesday, 11/25, at 3-5 and 7-9 at Keeny & Basford. Service Wednesday, 11/26, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Continue to keep the family in your prayers.
Kate Lopez's brother, Peter Walsh, suffered a mild heart attack and had two stents put in. Praise God he is now home (Detroit, MI) recuperating Please pray for Kate as she travels.
Oneida Summers died yesterday 11/21/08 at Washington Hospital Center. Pray for God�s peace for her family.
From Missy Ross: �Gamma knife went very well. They were able to get all 3 tumors and there are no new tumors. It is so wonderful to get good news. I am feeling GREAT !!! Thanks to you and everyone for all of the faithful prayers and support.�
Update from Sylvia Sears on her friend Mary's mother, Mrs. Hall: Mary says �Hospice had come to help her twice this week and will be seeing her on a regular bases. I can tell you my motheris feisty; she told us she will definitely be here for Christmas, that the doctor said she had two to eight months and she intends to take the full eight months.� Continue to keep Mrs. Hall and Mary in your prayers.
From Melissa Richardson: A friend of the family, Mark, is an agnostic (raised Jewish) who was recently diagnosed with cancer in his leg. He is undergoing surgery today and there is a chance the surgeons will need to amputate. Please pray for healing of body, mind, and spirit and that he will come to know Jesus as his Savior.
Update on Zachary Johnson (5 mos.): Praise God he is home after being hospitalized with bronchitis and RSV in Lexington, KY.
Mary Keirsey is recuperating at home after her heart catherization on 11/13/08. Continue to keep her in your prayers.
Pray for Nancy Golay�s mother, Sue Ramer, who had surgery and radiation for an aggressive skin cancer. She is awaiting test results to see if the cancer has spread.
PRAISE NOTE: Congratulations to Amanda & Daniel Link on the birth of Benjamin Daniel Link. Born at GBMC hospital in Towson, he was 7 lb 10 oz. Mother and baby are doing fine. Proud first-time grandparents are Rev. Conrad and Cathy Link.
Herman Brust is hospitalized as a result of poor circulation in his lower leg and foot. He had one procedure Monday and the will work on his foot again on Thursday. He is scheduled to come home on Friday. Herman is in good spirits and is doing well. Pray for guidance for the doctors and for a successful procedure for Herman.
Update from Jim MacGillivray: Webb Mason (victim of a June rocket attack in Afghanistan) has gone back to Mississippi to rest and recover - His leg will need further healing and the infection is still not gone yet - thus his leg is at risk of being lost - please pray that he should keep his leg, as he has already lost an arm.
Please keep Nancy and Gregg Sanders in your prayers. They are hoping Dale can go back to school for partial days in the new year. Nancy would like to return to work with Gregg filling in at home where needed. But, she has come to the end of her Family Leave, leaving some uncertainty. Gregg also works in the banking industry and may see some changes.
Amy Lacko's cousin, Doris Barry, has a mass in her breast that will need removed. Please pray for the doctor's wisdom and her peace. She is also a care giver to her elderly mother.
Nancy Staley�s niece�s husband, Tim, had another surgery last week. The doctor removed the pins and rods from his ankle that he shattered - actually the ankle was like sawdust we were told. They tried to reconstruct it and ended up doing what they could. Now his foot is in a splint with Ace bandage around it. His other foot, and shoulder will heal on their own but he will be doing Physical Therapy down the road for them. The focus is on his ankle to get better. And further down the road he may have to have an ankle replacement done.
From Janet Simmons: Pray for Ed May who is hospitalized; for Butch Dixon who has cancer, surgery; and for Frank Etze undergoing surgery.
Praise note from Brandon Kreh: Thank you God for food and Mom and Dad.
Update from Dorothy Smith on Darlene Little, who is ill with cancer: She finished her chemo treatments. Now she's waiting for results on the chemo's success as she faces possible surgery. She is very weak at this time. Please pray for her strength and the doctor's wisdom as she goes through this process.
Friends, this morning around 9:30 Franki Sechler completed her journey here and moved on to be with her Lord for all of eternity. We give thanks and praise for the life we have shared with her here. Please keep the family in your prayers. I will let you know when we know more about the arrangements. In Christ's love, Pastor Linda.
Please keep Elmer Breeden in your prayers. He has been very ill and is now in the hospital, having had fluid in his lungs. Tomorrow he has a heart catherization.
Pray for Chris Larkin, hospitalized today with periocarditis, viral infection around the sac around the heart. Pray for him to be pain free.
Angie Harris�s mother Bonnie Wastler is home from the hospital today and feeling better. Angie thanks for all the prayers!
Pray for Sylvia Sears's friend, Linda. Her mother will be going to a nursing home soon and she is taking care of an aunt who has dementia. Linda has decided to retire to allow her some time for herself and more time to care for her Mom and Aunt. But, with retiring she is now worried about her financial situation.
Mary Lou DeFazio, age 70, lifetime friend of the Saninos, was just diagnosed with breast cancer. It looks like it has not spread and is treatable at this point, but what arough road ahead for a 70 year old. Please pray for strength and peace for Mary Lou, her husband Don, their 3 children and grandchildren.
From Patty Loll: Please pray for Isabella DeParis. She is an 18 month old, who has a very rare autoimmune liver disease. Biopsy is scheduled for next week.
Charlotte Keller (Jay Keller's mother) died with hospice on Tuesday. Pray for the family.
John Spicer - pray for him at FMH with pneumonia.
Mary Keirsey will have a heart catherization at FMH on Thursday. She had a heart attack on a recent cruise and this is a follow up procedure.
From Sharon and Randy Keller: Charlotte Keller (Jay Keller's mother) is very ill. Her time may be limited. Please keep her in your prayers.
From Sharon and Randy Keller: Irene Staley Furr (Sharon's aunt) is having major surgery at Washington Hospital Center on Thursday 11-13-08 She has colon cancer.
Pray for Mary Keirsey who had an apparent slight heart attack while she and her husband Jim were beginning a Hawaiian cruise. They have now returned home to Frederick and are thankful to be back.
From Phoebe Rice: Pray for the Nicodemus family on the loss of Dwayne Nicodemus, son of Mary and Donald, brother of Marc. Also prayers for Marc who is a terminal cancer patient.
From Beth White: Ray Staub St. (Brian White's uncle's father) was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. He will be having surgery soon at Johns Hopkins.
Continued prayers for Franki Sechler and family.
From new attenders - Melanie and Eric Johnson: They were visiting a grandfather who is in hospice care in Indiana and their 5 month old son Zachary was taken to the hospital with bronchitis which was developing into pneumonia and has RSV now. He was transferred to a hospital in Lexington, Kentucky which is 50 miles from where they were staying.
Bonnie Wastler is now in the ICU with dehydration, but doing a little better. Continue to hold her up in prayer.
Please pray for Franki Sechler and family as she transitions to Kline Hospice House today. (The family requests that only family visit at this point. Thinking of you cards are appreciated for Franki and the whole family. Please check for updates with Pastor Linda.)
Please add Sam Steel, Maureen Steel's husband - he is in FMH with a collapsed lung. He covets our prayers.
Bonnie Wastler (Dot Smith's daughter, Angie Harris' mother) was taken to the ER at FMH this morning with lethargy and low blood sugar. Please pray for her, the family and the doctors.
From Missy Ross: �I am asking for prayers for my trip to University of MD on Thursday to evaluate if I will have GAMMA Knife radiation to my brain tumors.It has been a rough road after whole brain radiation treatments with the sheer exhaustion. I am praying this will not be as difficult.The prayers of the church mean so much to me. I really feel the strength of the prayers.
Nancy Statley�s nieces's husband, Tim, fell off his roof while checking some missing shingles. He shattered his left ankle bone, he broke his left shoulder bone, and on his right foot, he broke his big toe and arch of his foot. Tim had one surgery done and is scheduled to have another surgery done in a week or two. Otherwise, he is stable and alert but tired of course. They gave him a lot of medication and also are trying to start some rehab on him. His left arm is in a sling, his right foot is in a walking shoe cast, and his left foot is being held together by pins and plates.
Update: Jim Long was discharged from the hospital today.
Nile Snead, a friend of Brook Hill and member of Wise Owls, age 92, is in FMH with pneumonia and "racing" heart. She will probably be moved for rehab to a nursing home Tuesday. She covets our prayers.
Mishel Gilson asks for your prayers as she travels to Mercy hospital in Baltimore for breast cancer surgery next Wednesday.
Please keep Tiquita Thomas�s husband and family lifted up in prayer. Henry's father, Henry W. Thomas Sr., died Wednesday 10/29/08. The memorial service is schdeuled for Saturday, November 8th at the Church of Christ 13th and Irving streets N.W. Washington, D.C.
A praise report from Lisa Renn�s regarding her father, �He continues to improve and is taking the cardiac rehab classes at FMH. He drove for the first time yesterday - with my mom as the chaperone. He is still using oxygen all the time, but seems to have adapted to that just fine.�
Lisa also reports �Mark's dad, Bob Renn, fell this a.m. He is in the emergency room at FMH as I'm typing. It looks as though he as broken his left hip. They haven't taken x-rays yet, but he is in a lot of pain. Please pray for his comfort and peace for Mark.�
Pat Rollins, Connie Hicks, mother fell going to the mailbox and was taken to hospital. She did not have a concussion as they had thought and was sent home. Praise God!
Pray for comfort, strength and peace for member Madeline Cannon, age 78, who lives at Tranquility Assisted Living. Her sister just died, and Madeline is going through a lot of transitions right now. She has to move from her present apartment to a smaller place and is suffering from Parkinson Disease and many other ailments.
From Margaret Lawson, attender: Pray for her mother Mrs. Adeline Horace who is very sick with a bad heart.
Update from Jim MacGillivray: Webb Mason had surgery on his leg yesterday and it went well, he will be having surgery on his left ear next week, the doctors hope to restore his hearing to 50% in that ear. Please continue to pray for healing and patience.
Mary Geouge's brother, Marvin Beachy, passed away on Friday, October 24th. The funeral will be in Grantsville, MD on Sunday, October 26th. Prayers of peace for the family.
Jim Long (Kathy's husband) has been in the ER all day today and was just admitted. He has a blood clot in his arm that caused his arm to swell. Please pray for healing of his arm.
Update from Sylvia Sears friend Cora: Marty passed on Mon. Oct 20, about 4 pm, very peaceful and quiet. What a blessing. There were about 9 family members present at the time. The Chaplin had just arrived and had just finished a prayer, so it was so timely.
Jane Sutphin died peacefully at University of Maryland hospital yesterday, Wednesday, Oct. 22. Please continue to pray for husband Bob and family.
Update from Cindy Champion: Prayers are requested for Jane Sutphinwho has been battling pancreatic cancer since July. She has been suffering at the University of MD hospital for the past 2 weeks, and will be coming home under hospice care today. Please pray for her husband Bob, sons Brian and Doug, daughter-in-law Sarah and grandsons Brian Jr., Trent and Tyler.
Please keep Mrs. Kathleen Link, Rev. Link's mother in your prayers as well as the family. She was sent to the hospital today with an inconclusive diagnosis, but with very high blood pressure.
Howard Keen (Virginia Zetterberg�s brother-in-law) died suddenly on 10/12/08. Pray for peace and comfort for the family and for the Zetterbergs.
From Sylvia Sears: Please pray for Cora and Marty. Marty has been diagnosed with colon cancer and Hospice has been called in. Their children are there to assist. He only has months to live. This couple is dear friends and love each other and life to the fullest. Also Cora has a fracture knee and is unable to help in Marty's care.
From Sylvia Sears: A follow up on Mrs. Hall (recently diagnosed with stage four bone cancer). She also has been diagnosed with lymphoma and had a lymph node removed from her left thigh this week that was the size of an apple. They operated with just a local due to her age. She will be moving in with one of her daughters in the near future and will have hospice.
Please remember Walt Littleton and family on the sudden death of his 48 year old brother in Dallas on Oct. 19th.
Prayers also for Trudy Printz on the death of her mother, Esther Barthlowon on Oct. 16th.
Prayer for the family in the death of Fred Young's mother, Viola Roberts on Oct. 15th.
From Kathy Ellis: �Thank you for the power of Prayer! Dad (Tony Ferruzza) came home yesterday from the hospital and is continuing to recover at home.
Wayne Gooding�s friend, Mason Clinton, has passed away from his lung cancer (diagnosed in February). Wayne says �I am passing on my thanks as well as those of his family for all the thoughts and prayers that went out to him during these difficult times.�
From Jim MacGillivray: Pray for healing for Webb Mason who is back at Walter Reed for further treatment for injuries sustained in a rocket attack in Afghanistan, June 2008.
From Rusty Mossburg: Praise God for Bill Harbaugh�s report that he has no sign of cancer. He will still undergo radiation & chemo.
Also from Rusty Mossburg: Please pray for John Burdette Jr. The doctor found a tumor in his neck. They believe it to be benign but will know more once it is removed. This will require very tricky surgery as it is behind where his jaw & skull meet. He will see a doctor at Johns Hopkins next week.
Diane Nolan and Kathy Ellis's father/Dottie Ferruzza's husband, Tony Ferruzza, is at FMH with pneumonia. Please pray for him.
A Praise Note: The Wunderlich's house has finally rented. They say "Thanks for all the prayers for resolution to this situation.
Franki Sechler was admitted to FMH yesterday, 10-7, with pneumonia and low blood counts. Please keep Franki, Ken, the children and Carol (her mom) in prayer.
Praise God! Pam Frey is home from the hospital. Melissa thanks you all for the prayers!
From Cindy Champion: Jane Stuphin was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer back in July, and she has taken a turn for the worse. She is dehydrated and has been in and out of the hospital. Please pray for her.
Vivan Laxton�s friend, Diann Devart, who is preparing to adopt an Ethiopian girl asks for prayers.
Danny Mack (son of Dottie Winter�s friend) who has acute leukemia, is at home. He must remain in remission for one month to have a transplant. Pray that he remains stable.
From Melissa Richardson: �A HUGE PRAISE! Abi "walked" in her class on Thursday, using a special ring/rope device � NO WALKER!!! NO HANDS HELD!!! GOD IS SO GOOD! Please continue prayers for healing and strengthening of all her muscles! HALLELUJAH!�
Prayers for Mike Main as he prepares for surgery tomorrow morning at 8am.
Pray for Rob Hefland who has an undiagnosed cancer - like bone disease. The doctor is challenged with cause and treatment.
Continued prayers for Oneida Summers - in ICU at WHC, now on dialysis and a ventilator.
Continued prayers for Mike Main who remains at FMH. He hopes to be home within the next two days.
From Melissa Richardson: Pam Frey is still in WCMH and doesn't seem to be getting any better. She is struggling to breathe independently and needs prayers for healing and restoration of body, soul, and mind. We also request prayers for insight for the physicians treating her (as her PCP is out of the country).
Continue to pray for Mike Main at FMH after hernia repairs.
Pray for Pam Frey admitted Wednesday Washington County Hospital for acute bronchitis.
Oneida Summers remains at Washington Hospital Center, recovering from her surgery.
Carol Wunderlich "would love for you all to continue to keep me in your prayers. We are thankfully finally in a house (rental), but our house in Frederick is still not sold or rented (a HUGE financial worry for us). So please pray for some resolution for that. Thankfully, the boys are making a great transition. John is finally getting settled in his new church now that we are all together again. I'm starting to get to know people at my new church, especially the kids - who seem like a great group and I am excited to dive into ministry with them. New contact info is: 41952 Loker Court Leonardtown, MD 20650 Phone: 301-690-2263 and my cell phone and email are the same."
From Jan Washko: Pray for her Aunt Peggy who is failing, to keep her comfortable and not be fearful. And, pray for her son for healing of a knee injury.
Debbie Linthicum�s sister, Mary Brandenburg, from Damascus died on Saturday. Pray for peace and comfort for the family.
Please pray for Amy Lacko�s co-worker, Jennifer, whose baby was still born two weeks before her due date. Pray for her strength and for comfort from the deep ache she must be feeling.
Esther Pond asks us to pray for Rajene whose sister and boyfriend were victims of a horrendous crime in SC in which the boyfriend died. The sister is in very bad shape. Please also pray for the sister for emotional as well as physical healing.
Update on Dot Smith�s niece, Darlene Little who has cancer (from 7/29/08): Darlene has had three chemo treatments and has three more to go. She will need an operation at some point. She is doing well with the chemo and has a positive attitude. Please continue to keep her in prayer.
Oneida Summers again is still at Washington Hospital Center in the ICU with fluid retention. Please pray for her recovery.
Update on Paula Staab (the mother of Amy's friend Kathy): Thank you so much for your prayers. Pauline was sitting up and carrying on a conversation yesterday. They had thought she was septic but as it turns out she is anemic. She still has a ways to go. Please continue to pray for her healing.
Mike Main will be having surgery on Sept. 23rd for 4 hernia repairs. Please pray that the surgery and his recovery go smoothly.
Please pray for strength for Betty Burrall as she cares for her 54 year old son, Mike, who is now in hospice care at their home. Please pray also for Mike - for comfort and peace.
Please pray for the recuperation for Phyllis Walker who recently was discharged from FMH after major surgery. (She attends 11 service.)
From Sylvia Sears: A friend of mine requested that her mother be included on our prayer list. Mrs.Hall, 90, has been diagnosed with stage four bone cancer. She has been in pain since last March but didn't got to seea doctor until about a month ago. They are still running tests. It is in both legs and feet and the doctor says that bone cancer very rarely begins there so it is likely that there is cancer elsewhere.
Please keep Reverend Link's family in your prayers. Rev. Link's father, Conrad B. Link, died this morning. He was 96.
Sam Inmon came home from the hospital today. He is in good spirits but will have some home health care for physical therapy and occupational therapy.
From Barbara Jordan: Bob Watson (age 69) is the former husband of my cousin. He is in a hospital in SC after a fall, stroke and heart attack. Things do not look good; according to the doctors, he has a 50-50 chance. Pray for him and his family giving them peace, comfort, and strength as they deal with what is happening.
Oneida Summers did fine with her aorta valve replacement Thursday 9/4/08. At this point she has a pacemaker to help her but it may be temporary. She will probably be in Washington Hospital Center for about a week.
Sam Inmon was admitted to FMH Saturday night. They had diagnosed him as having pneumonia but upon further examination, the diagnosis is that he had a heart attack. Apparently, pneumonia and congestive heart failure are very similar on X-rays. Tests show that he did have further damage to his heart but it does not show major damage. He should be in the hospital for a few more days. Please pray for Sam�s patience and for his healing.
Donna Morgan's mother Mildred Mowery passed away peacefully at Homewood on Sunday 8/31. The funeral will be in Martinsburg on Friday. She was a great example of a life well lived for Christ. Please pray for peace and comfort for the family.
Prayers for successful surgery for member Oneida Summers, age 83. She will have aorta valve replacement at Washington Hospital Center on Thursday. Pray for God to calm her anxious spirit.
Pray for husband Ralph and family of Billie Blakesley who died Tuesday afternoon.
Kathy Anderson�s uncle, Rick Hemme, has a 4 cm tumor on his pancreas. He needs to decide whether or not to have surgery. And, if so, where either at the Cleveland Clinic or at Johns Hopkins. The surgery is tricky with a long and painful recovery.
Early Tuesday morning, Dr. Conrad B. Link, father of Pastor Link, fell and hit his head and fractured his left ankle. He was taken to Shady Grove Hospital and required surgery to alleviate bleeding in the brain. He is scheduled for a CT Thursday morning and has required one blood transfusion. "My sisters and I ask for simple prayers for peace."
From Vivian Laxton: "I wanted to update the prayer chain on the condition of my cousin's wife, Julie Koch. She was diagnosed in June 2007 with lymphoblastic leukemia and had a bone marrow transplant the day after Christmas. This week, she had a follow-up biopsy. Julie says "It's me...doing a happy dance because my biopsy results were NEGATIVE!!! Thank you God for prayers answered. I cannot even begin to tell you how great I have been feeling! Thank you so much for your continued prayers."
Pam Frey is doing better and hopefully will be able to travel home soon from Mississippi where she was visiting her father! Thanks for the prayers!
From Amy Lacko: Thanks for all the prayers for my mother, Evelyn Rothgeb. She is recovering very well from her by-pass surgery. Her house has been sold in one weeks time - Phew! We are so blessed not to be stressed about people walking through and to have this in the works already. She will be moving to a small house near my brothers in mid-October. God is Good!
Continue to pray for Franki Sechler and her family.
Prayfor Carrie Pierson and her family that she has strength to return to school part-time this year.
Update from Rusty Mossburg: Bill Harbaugh�s surgery went well. Please continue to pray for him. Radiation starts in September and he has no disability insurance.
Praise God Sue Metz�s cancer has not grown. She has to wait a month for the next scan & possibly more treatment. The doctors seem hopeful.
Missy Ross is feeling great after surgery. She had a Brain MRI done and it shows three lesionsyet Missy has no adverse symptom. She has begun radiation treatments. Missy writes �Please keep smiling with me and please pray, pray, pray....�
Marge Hoffman asks for prayers for Warren Burger (her neighbor�s son). He had a stroke a year ago. He is still receiving treatment on his one eye as a result. Please pray that he will regain his sight. He is unable to drive.
Marge Hoffman is a Great Grandma to Summer Sky Hoffman born 6/20/08 in Vermont. Praise God! Summer�s big sister Camryn is doing well (we prayed for her in March she had urinary problems.)
Please pray for Melissa Richardson's mother, Pam Frey. She has been visiting with her father in Mississippi and was to fly home yesterday. Early in the morning she became ill with an upset stomach and was unable to travel. Please pray for healing and a safe flight home when she is well.
From Cathy Inman: The little 12 yr. old girl, Rebekah, that I had on the prayer chain, passed away at 2:30 this morning. She had many health issues and took a turn for the worst after the last operation. She was one of a set of twins and has gone to be with her sister who died at birth. I ask for prayers for her family. They will miss her sweet smile.
Please pray for healing for Sam Steel, member Maurine Steel's husband, who is in FMH with stomach concerns as well as heart issues.
Prayers for healing for Kathy Long who is dealing with another round of MRSA (pronounced Mursa).
Prayers for healing for Rev. Gurdon Brewster, David Brewster's father (who spoke in church in January) who has recently suffered a heart attack.
Update on Dale Sanders: Dale has continued to eat over the last week. As a result, he gained another pound or two. He goes back for the first round of shots for a new medicine soon. Please pray that he does not have an allergic reaction to this new version of Asparaginase. Plus the Sanders family will take Kyle to college and say goodbye before Dale's upcoming appointment. Keep the whole Sanders family in your prayers, please, as they have a lot going on in their lives right now.
Ted Luck, friend of the Sanino family and long time employee of Frederick County Public Schools, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Please pray for the wisdom of the doctors and for peace and comfort for Ted, his wife, Alyce, and their two adult children, as they begin the treatment process.
Pray for the family of member Mary Moss who died this morning (8/17), especially for her niece Debbie.
Nancy Sanders father, Ken Swartley, has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. Please pray for him and for a smooth transition as he moves in with Nancy�s sister, Debbie. Pray also for Nancy, Debbie and Donna (his daughters).
Update from Norm Ross on Missy: �Thanks for your gifts, cards, support,and prayers. They have each worked to help bring us home and to where we are today. The tumors have been successfully removed - and we are so to speak "cancer tumor free" at this time. We do know she has stage 4, but what a great relief for now.�. Missy is starting the road to recovery. She is very tired and sleeping a lot, which is good. She still has some pain, but I am able to address this with good medication� Please give her until (the end of the weekend for visits and phone calls)�
Pray for healing for Jane Littleton.
From Lois Adkinson: �Rebecca and Dan Browne, youth ministers at my daughter-in-law's church, are asking for prayer for their 9 month old daughter, Lauren, who had surgery to remove some benign tumors. Additional procedures show that she now has tumors on her palate and in the sinus area. We Praise God that the tumors that have already been removed are benign and that these additional tumors will also be benign and that God will heal this precious baby girl from any additional tumors or medical problems. I ask that God give strength and faith to these parents and that they put their trust in HIM.
Update from Norm Ross on Tuesday 8/12/08: Missy�s physicians came to see her and again shared with her the results of her surgery...seems straight forward and they are pleased. The surgeon spoke about we might go home on Thursday, but time will tell..... We are prepared either way and will do what is best for Missy. Thank each of you for both Missy and me for your support, thoughts and prayers.
From Katy Mossburg: Please pray for my son Jesse McNamara. He is homeless and making poor choices. We have had to show tough love and stop helping him.
Missy Ross�s surgeon reported the tumors had grown around the adrenals. He removed the adrenals, tumors, and a couple of lymph nodes also. He reported the kidneys and liver looked good!! Please pray for her and Norm in the recovery process.
Lois Adkinson�s daughter-in-law�s step mother Sharon is home from the hospital. They removed her kidney (cancer). She is still very weak but Praise God that the surgery went well. Please pray for a complete recovery. Lois says, �Many thanks to all for their prayers. God is so loving and caring.�
From Pat Simpson, an update on her mother, Kathleen Johnson. She is at a rehabilitation center for therapy on the broken leg. This is the third time she has been at this center, so she knows some of the staff and they know her. That's a good thing for her. I want to thank the prayer chain for the prayers for mother. Shewas able to take a couple of steps with the help of the therapist and a walker at the hospital, and that was very encouraging. The therapist was very pleased as she didn't think mother would be able to do even that much. Prayers are answered.
Clark Miller had surgery Saturday to make repairs on his face. He came through the surgery well. His daughter Heidi writes �As everyone pieces the story together it sounds like the way Dad handled the crash, he did the perfect thing and actually saved three lives (both of theirs and the guy on the side of the road who was just dropped off by the bus). As we think about all of the details we are continually in awe at God's protection and every one's power of prayer! I mean he had just filled up the gas tank... and the motorcycle slid at 60 mph and didn't blow up... if they had been in the MG mom couldn't have slid under the bus... it goes on and on...We even ended up in probably one of the best hospitals.
Dale Sanders is out of the hospital. Please pray for him to regain his strength.
Jilby�s brother Clark is doing well and is expected to make a complete recovery. He was to have surgery this afternoon to fix broken bones in his cheek. His wife Kim was also in the accident and is doing well just limping some. Praise God they were not hurt more seriously as they were probably traveling around 60 mph on a motorcycle pulling a small camper/trailer. It appears that a bus for the disabled pulled out in front of them after it�s stop.
Jilby Cheston's brother, Clark, was in a motorcycle accident while traveling in Michigan. He was flown to a hospital with head injuries. His status is not know. Please pray! Update - just in - Initial CAT scans of Clark's brain are OK. He is still heavily sedated, but is responding some when Kim (his wife) talks to him. It looks like all of the bones on the left side of his cheek are broken (jaw, sinus, and cheek), and he will need plastic surgery, but the hope now is that everything with his brain is OK, and that he can soon be breathing on his own. Thanks to those of you that got this message and prayed for Clark. God is good!
Amy Lacko�s mother, Evelyn Rothgeb, came home from the hospital on Tuesday and is doing well. Thanks for all your prayers. God is very good!! Update on Carrie Cheston: Praise God, medication is helping with her migraines. She has only had slight headaches in the last few weeks.
Update on Wendy Craft: She just completed her 3rd round of chemo and her scans are looking good. She appreciates all the prayers. Please continue to lift her up in prayer.
Mickie Raedy reports: Jeff's girlfriend, Catherine Schell, is recovering from surgery for a tumor on her spine. Although the tumor turned out to not be exactly what the doctor expected, it is benign and she is in the process of recovery with radiation treatments. Thank you for your prayers.
Pat Simpson's mother, Kathleen Johnson, fell yesterday (Wednesday) and broke her right leg (she broke the left one last year) at the hip joint and had surgery today. Please keep her in your prayers.
Lisa Renn's Dad, Heinz Wilms, went home last Friday from Citizens. Please pray a prayer of praise and thanksgiving for his success so far and also a prayer for his continued healing and guidance for decisions to be made regarding lifestyle changes.
From Phoebe Rice: Pray for Marc Nicodemus at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Pray for Margaret Lawson and Adeline, Eric Snowe.
Dale Sanders is back in the hospital with a nagging fever. He has lost weight. Please pray for healing from his fevers and for Dale to be able to keep down his nutrition and regain some strength.
Please pray for Amy Lacko�s friend, Kathy Meagher. She will be receiving chemo tomorrow. Pray for her strength.
Missy Ross has decided to have both adrenal glands (with tumors) removed. She says �I understand that the regulation and replacement of hormones, etc., is something that can be done with the hope of a "good quality" life. Obviously, I will still have metastatic disease, but the "tumor burden" will be less. I am in God's hands and pray that I will do well, with the hope for a bit more time to live and love. My surgery date is August 11, Monday. Missy�s motto, "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain."
Please lift up in prayer a young man named Tim Hypes. He is the son of some very dear friends of Pastor Linda. Tim is mentally challenged and has difficulty in communications. He now has some kidney problems (Hydroephrotic kidney) and may need dialysis. Please pray for wisdom for all the doctors, Tim's cooperation, that he will NOT need dialysis & God's healing touch because he was born with only ONE kidney!
Please pray for Ken, Nancy Sanders father, who has just been diagnosed with cancer. Tests are being run to determine the type.
Jim Long's mother's husband, Jim Groff (70's), had his appendix rupture. He was doing poorly but appears to have turned a corner. Please pray for peace, comfort and healing. Pray also for his wife Betts (Jim's mom).
Kathy Long had a bug bite that got infected. The doctor's have now determined it is MRSA (pronounced Mursa). Please pray for her as she takes medicine to heal and for patience as she has to return to the doctor's every couple days for rebandaging.
Please pray for the Kline family (Tim, Linda, Ryan Ben and TJ) for the loss of their daughter Chloe (from Rusty Mossburg).
Continue to pray for the Wunderlich family since they are still struggling to find a house to rent as well as for someone to rent/buy their home here in Frederick.
Update on Evelyn Rothgeb, Amy Lacko's mother, she had successful 5 way bypass surgery today and is resting comfortably. Thank you for the prayers.
From Dot Smith: For her niece, Darlene Little who has been diagnosed with cancer throughout her body. She will begin radiation shortly. Pray for healing and comfort for her and her family.
One of our Homewood members, Jane Fraley, died peacefully with her family by her side on Monday. The funeral will be at Barber Funeral home on Laytonsville Rd, in Gaithersburg on Saturday morning. Please pray for comfort and peace for her family.
From Beth Williams: Please pray for the O'Neill family and especially daughter, aunt, and cousin Brennan.
Please pray for healing after surgery this Wednesday at Union Memorial for Peggy Younkins who broke her ankle in several places last week. She is a teacher and hopes that this will not delay her teaching responsibilities this fall.
A Praise: Ashley Walker-Luster delivered her little girl on Friday, July 25th. She weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. Her name is Tamya Storm Walker-Luster. Ashley is the foster daughter of Tiquita and Henry Thomas. Please continue to pray for Ashley as her blood pressure remains somewhat elevated.
Please pray for successful surgery for Amy Lacko's mother, Evelyn Rothgeb, tomorrow (Wednesday) who will have 4 way by pass surgery.
Continue to pray for 11 year old Parker Mathews, Pastor Linda's great nephew who will have more brain surgery at Johns Hopkins on Thursday to remove the plate put in last week and hopefully repair the areas which have produced seizures.
Update on Franki Sechler: After removal again of the growth of her malignant brain tumor, she is being discharged from the hospital today, but has to stay in Durham until Wednesday for her clinic appointment. She is feeling good! Thanks for the prayers.
Amy Lacko�s mother, Evelyn Rothgeb, will have a heart catherization on Tuesday 7/29. If necessary, they will put in a stent. Please pray for her to have a successful procedure and that there will be no further complications. Please also pray for her as she has made the decision to sell her home of 47 years to move closer to her sons (about 2 � - 3 hours away.)
Amy Lacko�s brother, Mark, had successful surgery on his shoulder. Thanks for the prayers.
Please keep Nancy Sanders in your thoughts and prayers as she is concerned about her job at middle school. She can take a leave of absence but is trying to figure out if she will be able to work part time at some point so she can extend her employment. Please pray for her to have peace about this issue.
Lois Adkinson asks for prayers for her daughter-in-law's step-mother, Sharon Benson. Sharon had surgery today for a cancerous tumor on her kidney. Prayers are in hopes that God was able to guide the surgeon's hands and that all will go well and her recovery will be complete.
Melissa Ross emailed stating: I come with requests for prayers. As you all know, I have a metastatic tumor on each adrenal gland. They are growing, and chemotherapy doesn't seem to be helping much. After going to the University of MD Medical Center, the breast cancer medical oncologist presented my case to the tumor board. I am learning that having the metastasis on both adrenal glands is rare and "unique", something you never want to be in the field of medicine. The oncologist called on Friday ... he feels that I am a good candidate for removal of both adrenal glands, since I don't have tumors anywhere else at this time. My oncologist just doesn't know if I should do the surgery, as it may be difficult to live without my adrenal glands and the regulating hormones that they provide. I would work with an endocrinologist to provide me with replacement therapy ( medications-hormones ) for the rest of my life. I truly don't know what to do. I am signed up for the surgery for Monday, August 11. I just don't feel at peace with it yet. So much has happened in just a few short days. I want to have the best quality of life for as long as I have left to live. I'm not so afraid of dying, but I am quite fearful of the path to get there!! Please pray for guidance as we pray, research, meet with other doctors , etc. to come to a decision that is the right one for me. I thank you all. My faith is strong and I will find the answer and the peace, in God's perfect timing.
Pastor Linda phoned from Duke. Franki Sechler's surgery was scheduled earlier today than thought. At 2:55 p.m. Frankie was out of surgery and everything to that point had gone well.
Praise note: Melissa Richardson writes daughter Abi's specialist at Children's just called to say he'd reviewed her bloodwork (after the latest round of re-immunizations) and the findings were completely normal! We will need to re-check after six months to ensure that the levels have maintained, but from an immunology standpoint she should be OK. He did recommend, however, she not travel internationally any time soon. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. We are very fortunate to have such wonderful support.
Another praise note. This one from Andrea Craig: Praise God, Jane Sutphin's cancer has been successfully removed. Please continue to pray as she faces a month of recuperation and then chemotherapy and radiation. We are so blessed to live in close proximity to well trained doctors and I am blessed to have such a good friend and a supportive church. Thank you for your prayers.
Franki Sechler will have surgery Thursday at Duke. Her tumor is back and is larger than before. She will be in the hospital 3 to 5 days and will remain in the area for approximately one week while recovering. Franki asks us to "pray hard."
Shelley Freeze's aunt, Peggy Blair, fell today and broke her hip. She is in her late 70's. She is an otherwise healthy individual. Pray for her healing and pray that she will be able to keep her spirits up with God's help.
Update on Jane Stuphin (Cindy Champion's and Andrea Craig's neighbor): Jane was moved to University of MD hospital last Thursday and they have been trying to help her gain back her strength. She is scheduled for surgery tomorrow (7/23) to remove a walnut sized cancerous growth in her pancreas. Luckily it appears that the growth has not spread, but we will not know for sure until after surgery. Jane's weaken condition makes the surgery more risky. She is very comforted by everyone's prayers.
Please keep Warren Freeze (8th grader)in prayer as he is having his tonsils and adnoids out next Thursday.
Also, prayers of healing for Dale Sanders who is back at Johns Hopkins due to a fever. (He has to be there at least 48 hours for antibiotics.)
Chris Pond, Esther's son is going through testing for a medical concern. Please pray for a correct diagnosis and God's healing touch on him at a difficult time.
Continued prayers for Ashley, Tiquita Thomas's foster daughter who will be induced on July 22th at FMH if she does not deliver her baby girl prior to that date.
From Kathy Ellis: Please add her friend, Ralph Warnock (47) to the prayer chain. He has justbeen diagnosed with brain cancer. He goes to Hopkins tomorrow for treatment options.
From Andrea Craig: Please pray for Jane Sutphin and family. She has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
From Patty Loll: Please pray for Jan Washko (attends 11:00 service) who suffered an accident while swimming in the ocean last Friday at Ocean City. She has a concussion and 3 broken ribs and is recuperating at home now.
Jackie DeWitt asks for prayers for her father, Buck Houck, who was admitted to FMH on Sunday. He has advanced colon cancer. Please pray that the he can live the rest of his life pain free and in peace.
Barbara Jordan's mother, Mary Manning, died peacefully today in hospice care. Barbara thanks the church for all the wonderful prayers and thoughts of comfort that she and her family have received over these last months and weeks of her mother's illness. Please continue to keep Barbara and the family in your prayers of comfort.
For Franki Sechler: Unfortunately, her brain tumor has grown back and she needs to have surgery down at Duke which will probably take place within 2-4 weeks. The good news is that they can operate this time and that the surgeon will be the same one who operated on Ted Kennedy recently for his brain tumor. Franki asks that we pray hard!!
From Janet Simmons: Please pray for Bill and Inez Rosenberger. He is in the hospital in serious condition and she is home recovering from a car accident July 5th.
From Susan Hiles - Please pray for healing for Brandon Gonzales who had a ATV accident on 7/6 with a compound fracture of leg and hand. On 7/11 he came home from the hospital and is now recovering from three surgeries.
Please pray for Margaret Hogsett in her recuperation period after a medicine reaction which caused her to be in FMH for 3 days.
Lisa Renn requests prayers for her father, Heinz Wilms. He had major heart surgery 1 1/2 weeks ago and was sent to Citizens for rehab. He was just taken to FMH due to difficulty breathing. Please also pray for Lisa's mother who is very tired and needs encouragement and stamina.
Jeff Raedy's (Mickie�s son) girlfriend Catherine Schell is having surgery today, July 8, to remove a tumor on her spine. It is believed to be benign but the pressure is causing pain. Please pray for successful surgery and for her patience during a restrictive and lengthy recuperation.
Katy Mossburg�s mom is home from the hospital. One of her medicines had built up in her blood stream and was causing her to have palpitations, but she is fine now. Katy thanks us for the prayers.
Amy Lacko�s brother Mark is having surgery today to repair his broken collar bone. Please pray for his speedy and smooth recovery.
Katy Mossburg�s client, Charlotte O'Keefe, fell on Friday and suffered a hematoma followed by seizures. She is failing. Please pray for her peace.
Katy Mossburg�s mother, Jean Guise, is light headed and not feeling right. She went to the hospital Sunday morning. She also has emphyzema. Please pray for her healing.
Shelley Freeze is going in for surgery on Wednesday morning at FMH. She requests prayers for healing.
From Mandie Weller: Please pray for her best friend, Jennifer Hartinger - she just had a tumor removed from her brain and now has treatment to go through.
Gary Hicks is now home recuperating, Please continue to pray for his healing.
Please pray for Sydney Tyler (a new Confirmand) and her family in the loss of her grandmother, Cecelia Tyler.
Richard Fox, a member, died last Saturday. Pray for his family, especially his wife who is in last stages of Alzheimer.
Arlene Carr, Tom Lacko�s coworker, has a cancerous brain tumor. She will be in FMH this weekend for a procedure. Pray for her to be able to endure her treatments and the multiple side effects she is dealing with.
Barbara Jordan�s mother Mary Manning is in Hospice House in Anderson, SC. She has good and bad days. She is not eating very much and is getting weaker.Barbara says thanks to everyone for the prayers.
Gary Hicks was admitted to FMH and remains there with testing going on. Please pray for the doctors to find a treatment. Pray for Gary to return to good health quickly.
Member Carol Norris's mother and Franki Sechler's grandmother Florence Brandenburg died peacefully on Monday, June 30 at FMH.
Please continue to keep Pastor Gary in your prayers. He continues to be having problems with constricted breathing possibly due to angio edema related symptoms. He went back to the emergent care yesterday afternoon.
Pray for Jane Hildebrandt as she is recuperating from recent surgery.
Nancy Staley�s niece, Rhonda, who lives in Florida who was laid off has found a new job. She started 6/30 and thanks everyone who said prayers for her.
Daniel Mack (Son-in-law of Dottie Winter�s friend) has acute leukemia. He has completed more chemo and is scheduled for a bone marrow transplant on July 15th. Pray that he will remain strong until then.
Amy Lacko�s mother, Evelyn Rothgeb, had a stress test and it indicated a problem. She will be seeing the doctor on July 24th. A heart catherization and another test will then be scheduled. Please pray for her health. Praise God for her strong faith.
Cathy Inman asks us to pray for a little girl who lives in Colorado. (Her grandmother, is part of Cathy�s embroidery group.) On July 9th, Rebekah will have a quick surgery to loosen the band on her esophagus that prevents reflux. At the end of the month she will have back surgery. Rebekah is blind and cannot crawl or walk or talk. She is fed through a tube in her tummy. Her parents have cared for her the entire 12 years. She keeps pulling herself through with God's help. Their prayer is for her is for her to be comfortable, not in any pain. They have always strived for QUALITY rather than quantity."
Please pray for safe travel as Tim Laxon, 12, flies to England and France as a student ambassador. He leaves Tuesday and returns July 14th.
Pray for Evelyn Inmon, who went to FMH emergency room yesterday with chest pain on her right side. They kept her overnight for observation. They checked out her heart but they don't think it was a heart attack although she has a recent history of extra heartbeats. They believe it was possible that she just twisted something, but they did an MRI and another series of x-rays before they released her this afternoon.
Gary Hicks went to the emergency room Friday morning with heartburn. They checked him out and all was ok. They gave him some meds and he ended up having a severe reaction. He is all swollen and itching. They told him it would be a couple days until he feels better. Please pray for healing.
Franki Sechler�s grandmother, Florence Brandenburg, was transferred from FMH on 6/16 to a nursing home. Since 6/18 she has been in excruciating pain. Because of a stroke, she cannot communicate and it has been difficult for her to aid in diagnosis. After several wrong x-rays and negligence from Dr and nursing home, the family had her transported to FMH last night. She has had a badly bruised hip since 6/18. The pain has been tremendous and it is very unlikely that they will be able to do anything for her other than morphine for the rest of her days. Please pray for Florence.
Carol Hilt �s brother-in-law, John Curran, had surgery this week as a result of his kidney/cancer issues. His kidney was removed and was cancerous. But, the good news is that the cancer was all self-contained in the kidney itself, no lymph nodes, glands, etc. were affected. He should be home sometime over the weekend and will follow up with a nephrologist in the next week or so.
Praise note - Baby Jake has arrived!!! Jacob Clark Flournoy was born on 6/20/2008 at Holy Cross Hospital. He was 7.3 lbs 19�. Proud parents are Shawn & Catherine Flournoy who attend the 11:00 service.
Rusty Mossburg�s coworker, Bill Harbaugh, has cancer. Pray for treatment & outcome.
Please pray for Chris. He is having health problems and marriage problems. Please pray for God to come into his life and give him guidance. Pray for his family too.
From Nancy Staley: Pray for her niece, Rhonda to find a job. She was recently laid off from her law firm in Florida.
Jenny Putman�s aunt, Mary Moss (who is a BHUMC memberr) fell 6/19 and broke her hip. She was to have surgery yesterday at FMH. Please pray for her as she recovers.
New attendees to Brook Hill, Eric and Melanie Johnson welcome Zachary Tyler to their home. He was born on June 6th and was brought home on Father�s Day!
Elaine Turner�s friend