"My niece Christi's mother in law, Sharon McCann, had emergency appendectomy this AM. She was in Phoenix with her sister whos son is dying from cancer. He is to be removed from life support in the morning. My niece's husband, Neil, is on his way there. Pray for Sharon's healing and the familys comfort."

   "Prayers that Jeanine's cancer contains a specific protein that will allow injectable treatment rather than the destructive chemo that she has endured."

   "Julie H.'s sister, Jeanine, has been admitted to the hospital. Her blood count is seriously low. Julie has requested prayers for healing."

   "Tara has developed a blood clot in her new knee. She is at home but may have to return to the hospital. Prayers for healing."

   "As I went with my significant other to tell them of her sexuality they were enraged and put her on a plane to NC, I have lost contact after being with her for two years, I just ask that you pray for her peace of mind. I just want her happy. Pray that I'll find a way to her again. Pray that she still loves me, even after all this mess that I've caused in her life..."

   "Donna is requesting prayers for an elderly man (95 yrs), Bill B., who is having surgery Friday to replaced his pacemaker. He is one of Loreta's clients that she sits with. Pray for an uncomplicated surgery and recovery, Thank you"

   "Comfort and healing for the family of Sandi B. in the loss of her sister, Susan."

   "Prayers for Yanik, one of the nurses that cares for my mother, and her family in Haiti. Her brother worked in the UN Building that was destroyed. She has heard nothing. Prayers also for Rev. Randy Besta, Interim Pastorm and his family, in the loss of his mother."

   "Praise God. Tommy Moss went home from the hospital. Noah took all his bottle by mounth last night. Thank you God."

   "Kathy H.'s Dad is having Bypass surgery today, December 18. Prayers for surgery and healing."

   "Prayers of thanksgiving that young Ethan is home from the hospital and doing much better!"

   "Jamie's husbad has coded. The doctors were able to restore a weak heart beat. The next hour is critical. Prayers for his healing and for Jamie's comfort and peace."

   "URGENT PRAYER REQUEST!!! Please pray for a dear friend of mine who had an AV fistula repaired in her brain today. Initally she was doing very well and talking after surgery. About 3 hours after surgery she suffered a stroke and is now back in surgery to assess the damage and evacuate the hematoma (blood clot). I can't imagine my life without her. PLEASE forward to everyone you know."

   "For Mary Stafford, Margaret and Carrie. Healing. Comfort and peace for family."

   "Please pray that Trisha's test comes back negative as she had a mass removed from her stomach and has to have another removed soon...Thank you very much"

   "Please pray for travel mercies, enduring safety and God's comfort for Master Sargeant Bobo, recently deployed to Kabul. Also keep his family in prayer as they seek God's assurance of his safe return."

   "Please pray for Dale Smith who has been diagnosed melanoma. The are doing further tests to determine how far the cancer has spread. Prayers also for his wife Joyce and their children."

   "Prayers for the family of Daniel (8 yr old) who went to be with our Lord early this morning."

   "Please pray for Zan's Nana: for her health in body and spirit."

   "Linda Calhoun for surgery on Wednesday and for Christine Calhoun to get well, for Thomas Jordan to get well and Denise Jordan who is going with me to meet my brother for the first time."

   "Zan's Nana has had a stroke and is at Baylor in Dallas. It has affected her speech and a few motor skills. They got her to the hospital quickly and plan to keep her at Baylor for several days and then send her to rehab. Prayers for healing."

   "Ann E. just received word that her father, Johnnie Erwin, has had a heart attack. He is being transported from Graham to Wichita Falls. Ann is on her way to Wichita Falls. No more details are available at this time. Prayers for his healing and recovery, travel mercies for Ann, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit for Ann, Crystal, and the boys during this time."

   "Please add Dylan Newman to the prayer list. (Dylan is our Jessica’s significant other and the father of Stetson). He is the 18 yr young man that was in the car accident in Callahan County Last night. He was care-flighted to Lubbock last night for surgery. He sustained a broken pelvic and head lacerations from the accident. After seeing the vehicles on the news, I am amazed that he lived. The other lady did not. Also pray for peace for her family."

   "Hannah's neck surgery September 30."

   "Kathy's Dad was hospitalized after having a heart attack. Prayers for healing and improved kidney function so he can have the needed surgery."

   "My childhood friend Amanda and her husband Vic were so excited that they had found a baby to adopt. The birthmother had told the dr that they were the parents and the paperwork was in process. She changed her mind. Amanda and Vic are devestated. Please pray for peace for them and for the birthmother and the beautiful baby girl."

   "Please pray for my friend Jeffrey's daughter Vallen. She underwent a heart and double lung transplant last night. She has improved a little, going from 100% oxygen in the ventilator to 60% - meaning her new lungs are working so far - but it is a very scary time. Please pray for comfort and patience as the healing process begins."

   "PLEASE PRAY MY RELATIONSHIP EITHER GETS BETTER OR COMES TO A PEACEFUL ENDING...PRAY THAT MY FINANCES GET BETTER...AND THAT EVERYTHING GOES WELL ON THE 31ST OF JULY WHEN I CHANGE MY LAST NAME."

   "Please keep Mr. Don H and his wife Ida in your prayers. Ida has been in and out of the hospital for her heart. and now Mr. D. is in Hendricks. very ill. They say that he is confused and can not get up very well. When they do get him up his back is hurting very bad. also he is angry ? not sure if it is how he feels or because he cant do things like he did. This man would give you his last dollar to help anyone before he help himself. We really love and miss his jolly voice at our office here. But please pray that he may come home or that he goes home to his Father above in peace and no pain. I know that is a hard way of saying it. but I just know that when your tired of the pain and suffering that being in Heaven is the best place to be. I want to thank you for all the prayers you have said for me and my family. I know they are working."

   "Update on Adam ... he passed away around 4:30 this afternoon. Please pray for his family as he leaves behind a wife and young daughter."

   "Please pray for Adam. He suffered a traumatic brain injury last weekend and the doctors are afraid that his brain is no longer getting any blood flow."

   "For our friend Jamie as he struggles with Cancer and Miss Ruby for healing and strenght as she goes in for Back surgery and for all our family and friends at MCC for Blessings and Love"

   "Julie's sister, Jeanine, has just been diagnosed with Stomach Cancer. All of the details are still unknown at this time. She has more test on Wednesday which should tell the extent of the cancer and what steps should be taken next. Please pray that the cancer is localized and can be treated or re-moved. Pray for strength and stamina for Jeanine and her friends and family as they support her through this. Thank you"

   "Please pray for my son as he travels to Texas."

   "My parents are leaving for New York rightnow. Please pray for their safety."

   "I dont want god to hate me because oh who i am please pray for a message showing the way"

   "Rev received this message from Rev. Tim A. one of the Interims she works with: Our brother Tom has had a major setback. Dr. Reed says Tom had a Pulmonary Thrombosis this evening or Lung Stroke, and he is in a critical situation in which he may not survive this evening. His heart rate is racing at 150 beats a minute and he is back on oxygen.""

   "Prayers for healing for Cindy W. who has been admitted to the hospital in Stevenville."

   "Prayers for healing for Coach. God brought him through triple bypass a week ago, but he is still dealing with issues of A-fib and the meds aren't working. He is probably going to need a pacemaker, but he must wait for medicare/caid to approve."

   "Prayers for Sam that God will lead him through the counseling that he needs to do in order to begin to face and conquer many issues, especially in the next 60 days."

   "Please pray for Gabby for healing and comfort. Doctors have recommended additional tests and are working diligently to determine the best course of treatment for her. Please pray that God be active in that discernment process and be ever-present with Gabby."

   "Please pray for Randy E. who has now been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in both lungs. Randy was diagnosed in September with stage 4 bladder cancer. He was able to defeat this, which the doctors say was a miracle. Please ask that God perform another miracle for Randy."

   "For healing of the kidney infection and fever for Jessica, and protection from the chance of too early labor."

   "Prayers of healing for Doug C. and Elaine C. Doug has been diagnosed with cancer. He did well with chemo for some of the cancer but the stomach cancer is not responding. His sister-in-law Elaine is recovering from back surgery and has encountered some difficulties. They are members of my brother-in-law, Jim's, family."

   "Please pray for Richard R's mother Reba who has been hospitalized for several weeks with a dangerous infection in her spine. The doctors fear the infection has become resistant to the antibiotic."

   "Please pray for our friends Russell and Shannon. They are struggling with the legal system and are working hard to change their lives. Unfortunately, they will likely face consequences legally. Pray for strength to maintain their progress and peace that God will lead them through their struggles."

   "Please keep Lee Ann in your prayers. She is having a procedure done Thursday after noon."

   "prayers that god will guide me in a decision to return to school which will require my moving to san antonio"

   "Ivy, our miniature horse of the Hearts & Hooves Abilene ministry, stepped on a roofing nail during the weekend of the evacuation from the fire at Coronado's Camp in February. She has seen the vet and has had treatment and x-rays but continues to limp and have pain. Pray for the healing of the abscess in her hoof so she can continue her ministry to the nursing homes. Tricia"

   "Prayer for positive job test results and healing for Julie."

   "Prayers of healing for our moderator's spouse, Paula, and knowledge for the doctors to find out what is causing her illness."

   "Prayers for healing for Father Tom Agar, brother to one of our MCC Pastors, who is suffering from stage 4 cancer. Prayers of comfort and support for his family."

   "Prayers for good results from Joan R's biopsy Wednesday."

   "I've never asked for prayers before, and I'm not very comfortable with it. However, I need help and don't have much strength left on my own. I'm in a lot of pain and really struggling with depression, addiction, and other issues. Please pray that I find the courage to hang on long enough to see the sunlight after this storm. Thank you"

   "My co-worker, Susan, is having a biopsy done next Thursday on a suspicous place in her breast. Prayers for peace, comfort, and healing."

   "Jennifer Robles in dealing with death of 15 year old son."

   "Robyn Cole, her mother and father, uncle and aunt and the rest of her family. For recovery from self-inficted gunshot wound as God wills."

   "For Linda Tardiff, mother of Jason, who has been diagnosed with advanced heart disease"

   "A colleague of mine, Lucille took her husband, Steve to the hospital this morning for a routine tonsillectomy. The surgery resulted in the discovery of throat cancer."

   "please pray for me, i fell again have a big goose egg on my head. My head bent sideways as i hit the floor between the wall and my desk. Wendy brought us some wonderful food today,my dad even said there is still good in the world. made me smile...shannon"

   "Papers are ready to file in District Court for my legal name to be changed to Renata Antoinette "Toni" Monet. I am requesting prayer for a smooth and rapid court date and SUCCESS to have my name changed. I meet all the legal requirements of Texas law. This is the desire of my heart to leave the name of "Roberta" behind me and be the person I AM--Renata Antoinette "Toni" Monet. Please keep this prayer request in your heart. Thank you. Hugs Toni"

   "My 1-7-09 appt. with oral surgeon went well and Jan. 26th is my next appt. when the remaining bottom teeth will be removed and four on top. Then the VA is supposed to supply me with a full set of lower dentures. For this to occur smoothly and quickly is my request. Also, for people of MCC to assist me that date as I am to have someone with me the first 24+ hours. Thank you. Toni aka: Roberta"

   "Doctors just told Amy that she needs surgery again on her hip. She just had one 2 months ago and it did not help. Please pray that the pain will go and the hip to heal."

   "For my Brother. Who had recently tried to end his life. Pray that he will be able to over come the past and of the death of his dad."

   "Tricia J, a friend of the church, has asked for prayer for her nephew's newborn twins who are being flown to Cooks Hospital in Ft. Worth this morning. They weighed less than 2 pounds."

   "There is a blood platelet shortage in Houston that is causing surgeries to be postponed. Prayers that the shortage ends so the much needed surgeries can be performed as quickly as possible."

   "Prayers of healing, wisdom and comfort for Betty S. of Odessa who has been air lifted to Houston due to heart condition."

   "That tomorrow's (1-7-09) appointment at the oral surgeon here in Abilene will result in all that is greatly needed for me to obtain the dentures I so desperately need in my life. That this will be accomplished soon."

   "That I will have TOTAL SUCCESS in the District Court of Taylor County to have my name legally changed from the present name to a completely new name. That there will be no conflict in the process and it will go smoothly and at minimum costs to me."

   "Earla's four-year-old grandson, Dylan, will undergo biopsy surgery on his lymph nodes Thurs. January 8th. Please keep him in your prayers as he endures pre-operation through operation and recovery. Also, please keep his family in your prayers for comfort."

   "please pray for me that evrithing here in abilene goes good for me just moved here and kinda scared .pray for me to have a great career ,friends ,health,.......oh and my mother pray for her shes been sick for the past 20 yrs shes a MHMR client and i just hope she gets better."

   "please pray for me on a court date i will be having soon,,,that evrithing goes ok im so worried about it .. thank you"

   "My friend April taught with me for 4 years. She had 2 miscarriages last year; one in august 2007 and one in Jan 2008. She then got pregnant with twins. She is scheduled for a c-section on Monday, Dec. 22. Her mom unexpectedly passed away. Her mom lived in abilene and April lives in Ft. Worth. She will need some closure.She's had such a year of lows and highs and now with the impending birth of her twin girls, she was so happy, ready to greet them before christmas. Now, just 3 days shy of the girls' birth, she recieved such devastating news! This is a time where a girl wants her mom: the birth of her first babies and the holidays. Please pass this message on to your church family so that they may pray for April and her husband Kurt. Thanks!"

   "Please pray for my father's sister Vivian who had a major stroke on Saturday AND my mother's sister Naomi who was diagnosed this morning with a terminal brain tumor. Please include peace and comfort for these wonderful women's families also."

   "My friend, Brenda, had her thyroid removed this morning. Prayers for healing and recovery."

   "Caleb is 14 and has diabetes. He will have his gallbladder removed Tuesday at noon. Prayers for guidance for the doctors, healing for Caleb, and peace for his parents."

   "Cindy W. has asked for prayers regarding a disability hearing Tuesday morning at 10am. Specifically, we're asking for travel mercies for the attorney, who is arriving from out of town. We need positive answer/outcome to this hearing, as it could allow for further medical treatment and coverage, as well as income. Thanks and blessings, -Mel"

   "Please pray for my friend Erin's husband Carl who will have a valve replaced as well as a double bypass on Wednesday."

   "Please put my sister, Janet, on your prayer list. She has been diagnosed with an atrial septal aneurysm. She sees the cardiologist Monday to determine what to do."

   "Please put Dylan and the family on your prayer list. They have found at least 4 cysts in his lymph nodes on his neck, under his arm and in his groin area. Blood work and x-rays were done today and the results from the blood work will be back tomorrow. He will be scheduled with a surgeon within 7 days here in Angelo for biopsies to know exactly what we are dealing with. Needless to say we are scared to death that this might be lymphoma."

   "Loreta has called me and requested I pass on this info: Please keep Peggy in your prayers. She is 71 years old and the medical people do not expect her to live very long. She is suffering from various health troubles and Loreta is going to Dallas to see her in what Loreta believes will be the last time. So please pray for Peggy and also for Loreta to have a safe journey there and back to Abilene. KNOW THAT THE PERFECT WILL OF PROVIDENCE IS BEING MANIFEST."

   "My friend Karuna sent me this prayer request.I know you pray for all people all over the world. Mom and Dad (Joe and Reba) both have staff bacterial skin infections (on their leg). Joe probably picked it up from somewhere, and having gotten run down from various colds this season, the infection erupted on his leg. Reba caught it from him before they knew what it was. As you know, this can be life threatening."

   "Dear Church, I'm writing to ask for your urgent prayers for Margie and her son Nick. Nick is ill and getting treatment outside of Abilene. Margie is not able to be with him and is very worried. Please pray for comfort and healing for Nick. And please pray for comfort, hope and calm for Margie. I also ask that they receive prayers of assurance that God is walking alongside them both. Thanks and Blessings, Mel"

   "My friend is in abilene regional,her name is delene H. She is very ill..please lift her up in prayer. They called the doctor in at midnite,and he told her she was dying..she has so much stuff wrong with her the infection has went into heart,because she has a hole in her microvalve..he told her he had a aids patient up stairs that was in better health than she is right now. They were going to put her in intensive care but they do not have a bed. Please pray for my friend. ..thank u shannon"

   "Please accept my prayer request for myself. I've caught that "flu" symptom and have been feeling rough with it. I just came back from the doctor (Monday 12-1) and now have some antibiotics. Thank you. Have a PRAYER Day."

   "My sister Audra will be in the hospital, due to preeclampsea, until she delivers my niece Courtlyn. She and her husband Jess could use all the prayer they can get. This is their first baby and neither one of them have any family in the area. Thanks for all the love and support!"

   "Please add Linda C. to the pray list. She is my sister who is ill and in ICU with pneumonia. Pray for recovery and strength as she awaits test results to make sure it is not TB."

   "I just spoke with a dear friend in CA. Her significant other's grandmother, Ethel S., has Alzheimer's badly and the family are undergoing some hard times with it. The main family that I know are: Tavia M. (my friend for almost a decade now) and her S.O.-- Rick W. It is Rick's grandmother. Thank you. I do appreciate your kindness. -Roberta"

   "Prayers for my sister in law allyison her cancer is not responding to chemo to prepare her for marrow transplant the news grows dire as time grows Please hold Barry in your hearts as well they are very close. Thank you all our Family for your Love and understanding we hold you all up in Prayer and miss seeing you in person but you all are in our hearts and Minds daily God bless us all this season may he give us the true meaning and reason for the season"

   "Prayers for a new job oppurtunities with medical and dental benefits. Time is running out for the current job and a new start is needed. Thank you."

   "Please pray for a friend struggling with depression."

   "Need prayers for Tara, she's had a sinus headache/infection for 2 wks and has been off work because of it. Also for myself, I've got a 4th infection in this wound and a sinus headache/infection also. We're out of funds for the rest of the month because of medical expenses. We are asking for prayers for a favorable outcome on my upcoming disability hearing. We desperately need this. Thanks, Cindy."

   "Please keep in your prayers Lee Ann's Mom. She was rushed to the hospital (Midland) early Thursday morning with chest pains. All test have come back normal, but they are going to keep her over night for observation. What an AWESOME family we have and MCC. We love you guys. Beth & Lee Ann"

   "Prayers for Cindy W that the doctors will be able to find the right medication to handle the infection from her surgery."

   "Prayers for Paul and Phillip for comfort in this tough time. Prayers that their children will be returned to them and the judge will someday be enlightened."

   "Praises that David C is out of ICU and home healing. God answers prayers."

   "Justin's grandson, Brady Nolan Crossen, was born premature on October 8, 2008 weighing 1 lb 2 oz and 11 1/2" long. Baby and family need our prayers!"

   "Praises to Our God who guides and directs us Thank you family for your love and support and Thank you for Prayers for direction and Peace answered. The Move has been canceled and here we will remain. We Love you all Barry and Robert Nabarro-Money"

   "We are members of Agape MCC in Forth Worth, TX. We are also licensed foster / adoptive parents. Our license is through The Texas Dept of Child Protective Services. We may lose the opportunity to adopt two children that have been in our care sine June 2007 simply because we are gay. A life changing event will occur Monday October 20th. A judge’s decision will impact the lives of two small children and an extended family of relatives and friends. Your prayer for God’s intervention is needed!"

   "Friday morning, 10/10/08, William S slipped into a coma and this morning he left this world for the next. He had a wonderful supportive husband, Jimmy, who needs our good thought and prayers now to cope with this huge loss. Please also remember his mother and 2 sisters."

   "Prayer for Camie, Mindy and Camie's family in the sudden death of Camie's brother in law, Hugh Ratliff, on Friday. He was only 68."

   "Prayers for David C who was injured in a serious motocycle accident and is in ICU at Harris Hospital. Also prayer for his family, Debbie, Casey, Sierra, and Jessica."

   "Prayers for my friend Lori's health issues...that the doctors may find an "easy" solution to her pain."

   "Please pray for 29 year old Becky M. She was just told she has breast cancer and has to have surgery Oct. 15th to remove the tumor and hopes that it hasnt spread..."

   "Family Please hold us in your hearts on the eve of getting ready for the Move our only car has decided to have problems Please Join with me and Barry to ask for Help and direction Thank you"

   "Praises for prayers answered. Just after requesting prayer for new staff, good quality people began to apply. Our new employee orientationfor October will bring Howard County at least four new employees. And Igive God praises and honor for everything God has done in my life. Thank you EMCC family for all your prayers. Carolyn E."

   "Prayers for Tina's right leg that it's only a sprain and that the cyst on Vance's ONLY Kidney is not cancer."

   "Please add Chris, Sarah, and Emily C. and family to the prayer list. Andrea, a co-worker of mine died Sunday of Cancer. She was only 35 years old. We were very close. It is going to be so hard for Chris and his girls. Sarah just turned one on August 3 this year, and Emily is only 10. I know they will need all the prayers they can get."

   "Please add to the prayer list that I really need employees. In my new position I will not have everyone in Howard County to supervise and I will become the person of last resort in any crisis but until my old position is filled I get to do double duty which I have been for the last 6 months, I just get paid for it now. Carolyn"

   "My aunt, Lily Hagar, passed away. Thank you for your prayers She was 96... Shannon"

   "I have a friend who has a 2 1/2 granddaughter who needs our prayers. The young girls name is Ashlyn Sky who has a hole in her heart and a twisted artery. They are not shure what they want to do for now on surgery, but Her mother Connie is needing prayer for the strength and support to stay strong through this. Thank you. Tiffany"

   "My mom was diagnosed with two different kinds of breast cancer. She will be having a double mastectomy on Oct 1. She has a very large tumor in the right breast that extends through the breast into the muscle. When you pray our family also requests that you offer up thanks and praise that no cancer has been found in the lymph nodes or any metastisis. Thanks, Wendy G"

   "Please pray for Trisha's Mom(Judy) who is undergoing a lot of tests for spine problems and a possible lymphoma on her upper leg...also please pray for Trisha ,as her rheumotoid arthritis is getting worse..Thank You and we miss you all very much..Rhonda"

   "Please pray for my business. I do not know what to do anymore. I need clients and am doing everything I know to do. Serious financial trouble awaits if the calls do not start happening. Thanks."

   "Prayers for Brenda C, who is in the hospital and for her partner Julie's son who is ill."

   "Hello from the Redwood Forests! Your prayers were just the thing, I'm tellin' ya. I just got the final pathology report back of the surrounding tissue and it was clear! Praise God....and boy howdy, don't I have a different perspective on being alive. The blessing in the midst of adversity. Be sure to pass on my sincere gratitude for the prayers and the constant support from my dear Exodus family. I'm really so blessed to have all of you in my life. So if I may, please, this Sunday, I'd like to offer praises for God's healing power. God is so good! Thanks again to all of you. Forever love, Scottie"

   "Please pray for Mel's dad. He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure on Saturday, September 13. He will be having tests throughout the week and efforts to regularize his heart rhythm. Please keep him (JP), his wife (Gail), Mel's stepbrother Thomas and her entire family in your prayers this week."

   "Thank you for your prayers, Mistee and Lindsey are now the proud grandparents of "Todd Alec-Xander " who came into this world at 2:38 pm weighing in at 5lbs 14 oz. Parents and baby are doing fine."

   "Emergency prayer request for Joshua & Kaylee Parameter. Kaylee has just been rushed to emergency surgery to have a C-section for baby Todd. They are in desperate need of prayers. And Prayers for Mistee & Lindsey as they sit and wait for news."

   "Received from my friend Paula: Randy had his appointment with his oncologist yesterday and we were in for a shock. Randy’s bladder cancer is invasive and aggressive. His first chemo treatment is today at 2:00 and is scheduled for one more in Sept. then 2 in October. Dr. Melnyck was up front with us and, my friends, it appears it is going to take healing from the Lord for Randy to beat this. Your prayers are much coveted."

   "My little cousin who is 5 who has a tumor in her brain that they can not do anything about they gave her 3 months to live and my aunt that just found out she has lung cancer......and my baby (dog) who i just found out has heart worm.....i am afraid i am going to lose her."

   "Please pray for the Nelson family. Carrie is a co-worker of Hannah. Carrie's father has lymphoma and leukemia...both very serious. Prayers for her dad, Carrie and her family. Carrie is also planning for her wedding in early September and needs prayers for its success."

   "Please pray for Mel's sister Cynthia. She is having some challenges with pregnancy. Prayers for the safety and comfort of her baby and for Cynthia's patience, comfort and health as she hopes to carry the baby to full term. Also prayers for the child's development, so far a bit behind schedule. Cynthia is currently caring for her six other children and is in need of restand support."

   "Prayers for the family and friends of Christi G. whopassed away last night. She was a teacher in AISD."

   "Pedro (Pete) O needs our prayer. He is in Hospice at Hendricks and the nurses do not expect him to make it too much longer. Please send out prayers that he will go peacefully and with no pain."

   "Anne, from Lubbock, called us tonight and said they had found a mass on her lung. Wednesday she is going to an oncologist and get more information. She needs her job, for the insurance particularly. Please, we need lots of prayer from our prayer warriors. Tricia and Paula"

   "Our friend, Deb S. has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She will undergo surgery and radiation. Prayers for healing. Prayers also for her partner and her children."

   "I am letting everyone know how my Grandmother Nola Blailock is doing. She came through the hip surgary amazing. She has been sitting up in a chair for 2 hours and will be doing PT tomorrow. Thanks for the prayers. God Bless Denise"

   "My 96 year old Grandmother Nola Blailock fell Friday morning and broke her hip. She will have surgary Saturday morning Aug. 16th. Please pray that she will be touched with God's healing hand and be able to get back home soon. Thank You. In God's Love Denise Elam"

   "Please pray for Mel's friend Ella L. and her husband Tony (and thier family). Tony was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. They went in to remove the cancer only to find it was inoperable. Tony is in need of prayers of healing...urgently. Ella and her children are in need of prayers of comfort during this difficult time."

   "Scottie S, one of the co-founders of Exodus and continued friend of the church, called to ask us to pray for her. The biopsy on her thyroid tumor was malignant and involved a blood vessel. The doctors do not know if it has spread to other places yet or not. She will have surgery this month."

   "Christi G, Monica's friend, for decisions that need to be made about her care."

   "Kristi R, Kathy's niece, for medical test around the lump that has been found."

   "Prayers of thanksgiving and gratitude for healing and the prayers of my church family. Love, Scottie"

   "My brother in law's brother, Doug, went in for surgery to have his gall bladder removed and they found some form of cancer in his stomach. I don't think it was attached so they really don't know the place of origin. He goes to a doctor in Hartford on friday and next week to the Dana Farber Institute in Boston. They have a cousin who is a well know surgeon in pediatric urology in NY and he suggested NY or Boston. So I would appreciate it if you would put him on your prayer list. He 's a great guy. He and Jim are really close."

   "John and Dave share a ongoing true friendship we never have talked about being Gay or entering more of a LOVING relationship between us we are both clean and sober in trust in a higher power and share so many of the same intrests. Please Pray for our ongoing relationship that in time we will find a way to talk about gay issues and being happy together.Dave and John have been good friends over 2 yrs now and we see each other always aboard dave's bus route and we need Prayers that Our relationship will go futher off Dave's route in time!! Thanks For The Prayers We Need To Take The Next Step. Love Always John"

   "Prayers for Sandi B. She was taken to the emergency room this afternoon with flu like symptoms and pain in her side."

   "Scottie has asked for prayers regarding surgery tomorrow, 24 July. The surgery is scheduled at 12:30 pm (Pacific Time) and she anticipates an overnight stay in the hospital. Please send prayers of comfort for Scottie as she prepares for the surgery and recovery following. Keep Scottie's caregivers in your prayers that they may be successful and nurturing in their work."

   "Please pray for Richard R. Richard has been struggling with the effects of food poisoning for over a week. He has been unable to keep down any food or medication to counter the effects of the virus. He needs prayers for healing."

   "Aves has arrived safely in St. Louis. She will undergo surgery at 3pm (Central Time) today in St. Louis. Aves' daughter, a physical therapist who lives in St. Louis, will assist with her care following surgery. We will send further updates as we get them. Please keep Aves, the surgeons, the doctors and nurses, and her daughter in your prayers."

   "We have received word that, while on vacation in Hawaii, Aves has suffered a broken leg and ankle. She is in the company of Rev. Margaret, Monica, Tricia and Paula and is in "good spirits." She is expected to need surgery to correct the injuries to her ankle and will be travelling back to Dallas/Ft. Worth immediately with her daughter. Please keep Aves in your prayers as she begins this healing process."

   "Special Intentions : Widow facing problems Stress lonliness jobless finance Son Job, Promotion, Health, Stress what he is facing Brother who is missing for years Thx & God Bless & keep us in prayers & the whole world"

   "please pray for Katie, for healing and peace for her."

   "Please pray for Dr. Bill Bryan (Perkins School of Theology) and his family. His mother-in-law, Marilyn, is expected to be taken off life-support Saturday morning, 28 June. Dr. Bryan's wife and the rest of the family are in need of prayer for comfort and strength during this difficult time."

   "Travel mercies for Julie's sister Jeanine as she leaves on her mission trip to Brazil. May God abundantly bless her and those she touches on this trip,"

   "My good friend Pat from Tucson, Az. has a grandson who is in the hospital there and they are not sure what's wrong, but he is not responding to the medication. He's been sick for a few months now and has been diagnosed with several possibilities, one of which is meningitis. He has had diarea, and sores in his mouth, high fever, and hasn't eaten in a few days. They even think it may have gotten into his brain. His name is Gavin and he is 2 yrs old. I have been trying to encourage my friend to believe in God. Please pray for him and all of his family that he will be healed and they will believe."

   "Prayers for Chris from sister congregation, Harvest MCC. He's having a 360 degree back surgery Monday, 23 June. Prayers for the surgeons, his time in the hospital to be caring and comfortable and his recovery at home to be full of love, support and nurture. Please pray for endurance and patience for Chris during this time."

   "Prayers of comfort for the family of Sylvia Vasquez, Melanie's aunt, in her passing."

   "Prayers for healing for Nick, Donna's, nephew. He is in critical condition at Hendricks. Nick is a special forces veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan."

   "For Chris' Mom: THEY PUT CHRIS'S MOM IN THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY NIGHT/SUNDAY MORNING. RAN SOME TEST AND FOUND TWO BLEEDING ULCERS, TREATMENT IS GOING WELL BUT THEY ALSO FOUND COLON CANCER. SHE IS SCHEDULED TO HAVE SURGERY FRIDAY/*SATURDAY DEPENDING ON HOW THE REST OF HER TEST COME OUT, WE ARE ON OUR WAY WITH THE BELIEF ALL WILL BE OK BUT WE MUST ALSO OVER SEE THE DOCS AND GIVE HER OUR PERSONAL SUPPORT."

   "Sis Cherie has contacted me for prayer for her 15 year old son Aaron. I am asking that you join me in prayer for hi. He has had emergency brain surgery and she needs us to pray for amd with her for her son. She is here in Clovis and he is with his grandmother in Florida and she is needing our prayers. Thanks to all of you. Love in Jesus Christ\"

   "Please Pray for my Brother Dwayne as he struggles with diabeties The Dr.'s are not very hopeful that he will survive future insulin reactions and he lost a large amount of his eyesight. Also Add my Mother Mary she is being tested for unknown illness. Also for Tonya our apt manager that the new company will keep her as Manager Also for Barry and I that the Lord will provide for our losses in income during our Family Leave time to be with my family And for Peace of Mind"

   "Sue J's brother, and Linda J's husband, Steve, is in Harris Hospital, Azle, Texas for a blood clot. Prayers for healing."

   "Prayers for healing and comfort. Hope for favorable reports from surgeons."

   "Prayers for healing and support for Cindy and Tara."

   "please pray for muy husband for his job to be a very long term andf a successful one. please also pray for blessings upon my family."

   "For my cousin who shot and killed his wife. We have no further details. There are older children involved."

   "My nephew Thad is being transferred to the Abilene hospital. He was in the hospital in Sweetwater for croup and RSV. Nothing can be done for him there so he was transferred. They think he may have Reyes Syndrome. This is my sister Sam and her partner CJ's son. He is just a little over a year old. Please putThad and his two mom's on your prayer list. Thanks, Carolyn"

   "Continued prayer for my Father, Joe Hardin. His condition has continued to deteriate and insurance will not agree to hospitalize him."

   "Taylor has run away from his foster home in Brownwood. No one has heard from him since Wednesday. He is 18 now, but he is still under the jurisdiction of the court since he is still on probation. This is obviously not a good situation for him. Please pray that he will be found safe soon."

   "Prayers good results for Miss Lucy's surgery tomorrow (1/23) and for Little Miss Lila's MRI tomorrow."

   "That each and Everone may come to understand and find acceptance to those suffering from Gender dismorphia issues and for Open acceptance of those in the Transgender Community. Many can not change due to the extreme Cost of transformation or outside issues that prevent and many who can transform still struggle for Acceptance and Love from others May God open all hearts to make a safe place for those who need it"

   "For my father, Joe Hardin. He received the results of his tests. He has a ruptured disc, several lumps in his bladder and on his spine that they beleieve to be cancer, and 60-70% occlusion in his right leg. He is in a great deal of pain."

   "Praise the lord for making me one in spirit and flesh with the wife my youth.both in my physical fresh and his spitual ways.Though it costed brethlens to stand with me,for me it was a miracle"

   "Please pray for our granddaughter, Lila. At her eye exam this morning the doctor found a condition he had not seen before in her, afferent pupillary defect. There are a number of possible causes, such as infection, structure, or tumor. So, he wants to do an MRI to discover the cause, if possible, and determine whether there is damage to the optic nerve."

   "Please pray GOD gives me all the desires of my heart that are righteous in GODs eyes,GOD sends me on the mission He has for me now,Pray GOD raises me a mile above those used by Satan to glorify GOD,Pray GOD gives me a financial Blessing today and GOD brings me the girl He has for me now.Thank You"

   "Thanks and praise for Monica's successful surgery, Dr. Abernathy, Melissa, Roxanne, Jan, Troy, and any others who helped care for her."

   "For Monica's surgery Tuesday and healing afterwards."

   "For Sissy's twin brother for healing."

   "Please pray for Nikki for healing."

   "Praise the lord brethlen,please join us in praising the lord for seeindg us through sema nami semanawe times,i,e last year.Let the victory of the lord abound. joel kamaus"

   "please pray for my husband for his job to be a very long term and a suuccessful one. pplease also pray for blessings for my family."

   "Keep my sister in law in prayer today as she is having a hysterectomy at MD Anderson today. She found out several weeks ago that she has endometrial cancer and we found out yesterday that it is through the uterine wall and will probably involved chemotherapy and radiation following the surgery. Pray for peace for my brother, Doug, as he waits through this 5 1/2 hour surgery. Surgery will be this morning. Shelly"

   "I just received a call from Sharon. Her new driver, Rochelle, received a phone call about 20 minutes ago that her cousin was killed in a car accident this morning. He was just here yesterday and has picked Rochelle's child up from daycare for her. This family needs to be lifted up in prayer as they process and grieve this sudden loss."

   "Please hold Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson's mother in your prayers. Rev. Wilson's mother will undergo surgery for pancreatic cancer today (Friday, October 12). The doctors have indicated that the prognosis for a successful surgery and recovery is very hopeful. Rev. Wilson is in New York with her mother during the surgery"

   "Mike and Linda in the State of WA."

   "Keep the family of Ivy Staggs in your prayers this week. Ivy was our daughter's college roommate and a child of of our hearts. She was here Sunday and we were able to celebrate her 31st birthday with her for which we feel deeply blessed. Then she and her unborn baby died Monday evening in an auto accident in Dallas. All of us who knew her are devastated by her loss. We are heading to Dallas after work on Friday for the funeral on Saturday. Please keep all of us in your prayers as we grieve the loss of this precious child of God and the baby we will not have a chance to hold."

   "Pray for Mika and her family in the loss of her father on Monday. Pray for two co-workers fighting with Cancer. One is in Chicago having treatment and the other will be going to Lubbock. Pray for their families. One of these ladies just found out that her son may also have cancer and her husband is in remission."

   "Support in the loss of my Aunt Rosemary. Scottie"

   "Our daughter-in-law's step day fell and will undergo surgery. Prayers for his recovery."

   "Praise to Our AWESOME God for the benign lymph node results."

   "Dear friends, Please pray that my kids and I find a wonderful new home to live in soon. We are in a very bad situation and rents are very high, so finding a place is taking very long. I appreciate your help. God bless you. Penny Renton, WA"

   "Terri & Mark Mattson had their 3rd child, first boy, yesterday near Minneapolis MN . Joey was a good weight, 7lbs 10oz, but has a pinched aorta. He has been sent to a children’s hospital nearby and will have surgery this week. The prognosis is good but we need to lift he and his family up in prayer please."

   "Need prayers for Doug Danforth, 34 years old. Son of one of our employees, Bill Danforth. Doug was injured in Desert Storm, had a shunt in his head. Got a major infection, has had multiple surgeries in the last few weeks. Brain started to swell last week, was rushed to Emory for brain surgery. He’s still in intensive care, critical but stable. Prayer for Doug, wife Shawn, parents Bill & Nancy Danforth. Thanks"

   "Please pray for Brenda and her spouse."

   "Praises for all those who moved furniture and carried TONS of sand/dirt bags that kept houses from flooding last weekend."

   "Melissa called to request prayer for a young mother named Callie Garrett who was kicked in the head by a horse. She has undergone surgery and her brain keeps swelling. Please keep Callie and her baby daughter in your prayers."

   "Prayer for Pastor Marty and Rev. Maria (Harvest MCC). Earlier today, Pastor Marty was admitted to Presbyterian, Denton. They are going to start I.V. antibiotics and see what is going on with her hip. She is in good spirits but tired of dealing with issues that developed from what was a simple hip replacement six months ago."

   "I have two prayer requests... 1. My mom's cousin, Carol Holderman, has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. It has already spread to her liver and is not operable. They will immediately begin chemo but the prognosis is grim. 2. Several years ago my mom had a breast cancer scare that turned out to be just some scar tissue. Recently she has had some pains and tenderness in the same breast. She has a doctor's appointment next week to have a mammogram. If I know one thing, it's that there is amazing power in the prayers of God's family. I can't express to you how lucky I feel to be part of the Exodus family. Please pass these prayer requests on. Love Always, Zan"

   "Wendy, Shannon, Rick, and Julie's dad for healing."

   "God's will at St. Luke's MCC (Jacksonville, FL)"

   "Thanks to everyone for your prayers. See you all in a few weeks."

   "Pray its GODs will for my soulmate to enter my life now,I'm 35 and never had a girlfriend"

   "Please keep me in your prayers.I will be having my surgery Monday the 23rd.I will be in San Angelo at Shannon medical center."

   "For Bonnie to find her dog Rudi who was her chief support in difficult times."

   "Please Keep Our Relationship In Your Prayers Please! John and Rick are becoming very good friends and they share many of the same intrests together and both over 50. Pray that Rick would seek with John off his work-place a more loving ongoing positive relationship without fear to be with john. I feel by talking with Rick he may have a serious drinking problem that prevents him from spending more good time with John and please Pray that we stay close ongoing positive and true together.Rick thur Prayers will know that John Loves him and wants what best for him and the two of us would be one in a very loving honest true relationship together. Pray for much needed healing and love in our lifes. Thanks So Much JOHN."

   "money;peace;prosperity; and what God has put me here to do."

   "to live without worry and stress and to find out who is interrogating the spiritual rhelm of God through the internet :)"

   "Ask the Lord to repair my hernia, & the lining of my stomach & esophagus."

   "I want to thank each of you for praying for my son..It worked,he called his momma..:).I love each of you!"

   "Michael Bussey's father is having several vertebrae fused today, June 12."

   "Trish Johnson, friend of our church and owner of Trish's Treasures, requests prayer for her Mother. Her mother had a heart attack and received a stint. She innitally improved but took a turn for the worse and is in critical condition. Prayers for her recovery."

   "Our son, Jackson, was laid off and doesn't have a job yet. He will be homeless tomorrow morning. We told him he could come home but doubt he will right away. Please pray for him to get things straightened out."

   ""Tomorrow morning I will have the hip replacement surgery on my left hip. I feel that God has brought me to this point and will be with me. I would appreciate your prayers for the success of the surgery and my complete and total recovery." Rhonda Mahaffey, Friend of the Church from Lawton, Oklahoma"

   "For Dorothy "Moma Dot" Mackey to have a peaceful transition from this life to the next to be with her Savior. Prayers of support for her family and friends."

   "Please pray that Betty's (Glenn's mother) mind will clear enough that she may actively participate in the rehab for her broken hip."

   "Please pray for Pakistani christian they are facing some problem in karachi city nowadays."

   "Praises for Betty's (Glenn's mother) successful hip surgery! Please continue to pray for Betty as she begins the challenges of rehab."

   "Please pray for my dear friend Erin Pedersen whose cancer has returned. They will be doing further testing this week to find out how much the cancer has spread this time. Please pray that the cancer was in a confined area and has been totally removed."

   "Please pray for mt father .For he has just had hernia surgey and is not doing to good .But hopefully with everyones prayer he will start feeling better and w ecan take him home Thanks so much .His name is Bert Teeters."

   "Pray that William may find strength and healing over a broken relationship. And that I may be able to move from Florida to Abilene to be with my family and my friend William."

   "Prayers for healing as I start treatment for skin cancer."

   "For Jared to understand that he needs help and be willing to accept it."

   "For God's wishes to be done- the ability to conceive and if not the heart and mind to move on in our life path as He has planned"

   "Prayers for the safety and protection of our brothers and sisters in Jamaica as they struggle for basic human rights. Since the Valentine's Day attacks on three men shopping in a pharmacy, others have reportedly been attacked in Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, and at least one in Montego Bay has been murdered. Over the past several years, Metropolitan Community Churches has confirmed a pattern of abuse, hostility, attacks, and murder of persons solely because of perceived orientation. Perhaps the most unbelievableincident is the father who upon learning about his son's orientation invited a crowd to the boy's school to lynch him."

   "That God will guide me onto a new career path and that I will have the means to finish school this year."

   "Pray that my son will call me soon,and let me know he is ok.."

   "Mike's depression (possible bipolar) and finances, both are becoming soo unbearable. I need strength."

   "Pray for Joan Kinter's recovery from her recent stroke and her rehab."