Prayer Requests

While we gladly continue to remember all of our requests in prayer, some have not been updated in recent months. Please look over the prayer list and send any updates to Pastor Terry at terry.jackson558@gmail.com. 

Prayer Requests: 

• Mike Barnes, the husband of Karen Sargent’s cousin, had bad news following a PET scan and blood work. 

• Adam Blackmon’s father is in the hospital with blockages. Adam is the Swan’s son-in-law.

• Cheri Brittingham’s father-in-law is recovering from a stroke. He has a blood clot in his brain and is suffering from dementia. His wife, Marilyn, moved to a nursing home on Friday.  Please remember their children, Dusty and Misty,  and the challenges of parenting their parents. 

• Felicity Kelley, 1 year old with multiple heart surgeries and other physical problems. Felicity is the granddaughter of Kim’s friend April.

• Kerri’s neighbor, Mike Baerlin, is scheduled for a triple by-pass today after suffering a mini-stroke several weeks ago. He is a 68 year old father of 13 (the youngest at home is 15).  His wife is Karon. 

• Angie Cowie, for relief from her back pain. 

• Continue to pray for Yan’s parents, Qichao and Jufen, and for Yan as she cares for them and the medical challenges they are facing.  

• Dortha Eppinett was recently diagnosed with cancer. Please remember Dortha, her husband, Ken, and their family during this difficult time.  

• Kim Elliott’s surgery is scheduled for Monday, November 9.   

• PRAISE: Ande Swan’s infection that wasn’t  responding to medication has cleared up. 

• Thomas Swan fell and has a Meniscus tear,  a bone fracture on his knee and a major sprain.  No surgery at this time. He will wear a knee brace for at least 8 weeks.

• Joan McCutcheon, Staci Krupp’s 80-year-old mother, has moved to Valley View Rehab in Madison and is undergoing physical therapy. 

• Barb Knox is scheduled for back surgery on November 10. Continued prayers for her and for her husband, Jack.

• Verna Wilkerson had her first chemo treatment last week, and withstood the 5 hour process well. She has 11 more to go. Prayers for her and her husband, Danny. 

• Taylor, Karen Sargent’s son-in-law, has been deployed. Also pray for Erin as she manages things at home.

•  Jamie Mercer, in his search for housing and for a situation involving his previous landlord. 

• Lauren Lee, Kim’s niece (and mother of baby Boston, whose birth we prayed for), is recovering from gall bladder surgery. 

• Steven Jones, Becky Elkins’ cousin, as he continues his recovery after a serious motorcycle accident. He recently had more surgery putting pins in his left wrist. 

• Retired pastor Rick Watt, an old friend and pastor of Kerri and Pastor Terry, for heart issues.

• Whitney Hunter as she continues her new job search. 

• Richard Curtis, Kerri’s husband, has been released to drive by his orthopedic surgeon. Richard has other ongoing health concerns. As a result of his recent procedure, his prostate biopsy was rescheduled from to 12.3. Please remember both Richard and Kerri. 

• James Swan, Thomas’s brother, is still having issues and may be facing surgery. He’s come a long way, but still has health concerns. Please continue to remember James and his family.

• Scott Thornton, one of Bill Gullatt’s customers, is showing some progress. Please pray earnestly for Scott. 

• Judy Hargrove’s husband, David, is recovering from surgery to remove spinal bone spurs.

• Lisa Murray and her family as Lisa suffers from a brain tumor.  

• Pray that the hearts of individuals may be drawn to the fellowship of Christ Church. 

• Unspoken requests for those in crisis.

• God’s future for our congregation.

• The ongoing situation in Iran.

• Those dealing with recent natural disasters, especially those in Hawaii in the wake of Hurricane Lala and Make and those in Indiana after record flooding. 

Continued Prayers:

• Those who have lost loved ones in recent months.

• Lewis Parsons, Regina’s step-father, is battling dementia.

• Lucas Hunter’s father in Tuscaloosa, dealing with dementia related issues. 

• Eddie Jackson, Pastor Terry’s brother, as he deals with cognitive decline. His wife is Dawn.

• Jeffrey Cowie, as he continues treatment for optical neuritis. 

• Elise has been released from the hospital and is in the Ronald McDonald House’s partial hospitalization program. They are hoping to get her to a specialist in Philadelphia. Please continue to pray for Elise and her mother, Kimberly.

• Lily Fielding, Brandon and Lisa’s daughter, is dealing with another kidney stone.

• Landon Enochs, Ivan’s son-in-law, who fractured his back after falling off a horse, is getting better and will be undergoing physical therapy soon. 

• Adam Blackmon, the Swans’ son-in-law, is still undergoing tests to diagnose his illness. Please  continue to remember Adam and Leigh Ann. 

• Gayle, a friend of the Swans, has only had one treatment for her pancreatic cancer due to other health issues and weakened body. Please remember Gayle and her family in your prayers. 

• Jessie Alexander, a close friend of Becky Elkins and her family, in the recent loss of her mother. Jessie has been on our list as she undergoes treatment for cancer. Her husband is Bill.

• Kathy Burrows, Ande Swan’s sister, is still dealing with a lot of pain after a second procedure on her knee. She is dealing with a lot of degenerative issues. Her husband, Wayne, is undergoing radiation for skin cancer.

• Donna Hargrove, Ande’s niece, with the thinning of her arteries and difficulty with dialysis. Please pray for Donna and her family. 

• Regina, who does some cleaning for us, requests prayer for: Teresa McCracken - her cousin, is suffering from Pott Disease, an infection that damages the spine. 

• Amy Smith, Regina’s sister, lupus and family issues.

• Cory Parsons - Regina’s brother, has been clean from his addictions and is taking care of his father, Louis Parsons, who is dying.

• Tammy Rains, Regina’s friend, who is suspected of having cancer.

• Karen’s housekeeper Carla’s  house burned down  - her husband is a paraplegic. Please remember this family in your prayers.

• Scott Murray, who piloted a plane that crashed resulting in the loss of life, is having a difficult time dealing with the aftermath. He is the son of Lucus Hunter’s co-worker.

• Carole McNeese, Becky Elkins’ step-mother, is grieving the loss of her husband.

• Becky Elkins is grieving the loss of her husband. 

• A young man named Corey who needs direction in life. 

• Randy Hargrove, the husband of Ande’s niece, Donna, is undergoing cancer treatment.

• Lori Crider as she continues to recover from surgery. Please pray for her emotional wellness as well as her physical wellness. 

• Karen’s friend, Kelly, had a cardiac defibrillator implant. Pray for improved health.

• Bill Gullatt’s ministry to the young men on his route. 

• Keith Gillam, pastor of Bridges of Hope church, has cancer.  

• Kathryn and Eugen, friends of Karen. Eugen is Romanian and they moved back to Romania at the beginning of the Ukrainian war because of concern for his parents. She recently lost her unborn twins. They are faithful Christians - please pray for their pain. 

• Haley Grimes, the daughter of a friend of Harriet Hess, as she continues to recover. 

• For the daughter of Karen’s friend who attempted to end her life and for all who feel their best choice is to end their lives.

• Angel, the adopted daughter of Bobi’s late brother, is in need of prayer for her future. 

• Dan Bradley has been diagnosed with ocular melanoma. 

• Shannon Hagermaker, Bobi’s niece, is undergoing treatment for brain cancer. 

• Heather Mitchell  has developed sudden and complete hearing loss in one ear. She has also been diagnosed with a rare form of aggressive cancer. She’s the mother to a 17 year–old son, and lost her husband to a rare cancer 10 years ago. 

• Brandon Landers, Bobi’s nephew, for help going through a difficult time. 

• Prayers for Judy Hargrove’s daughter’s family.

• Prayers for the homeless and those in need of shelter.

• Prayers for the Community Table  (formerly LCCI). For their volunteers and the people that they assist.

• Prayers for our schools, especially those in the East Limestone area.

• Pray for God's grace to recognize opportunities to be witnesses in our everyday lives - at home, at work, and everywhere else God has placed us.    

• The ongoing genocide of Christians in muslim countries.