October 29th, 2025
PRAYER CONCERNS
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Abby Jones & Family
Update from 9/10/25: Abby needs a good kidney, and there are many complications that go along with this. Please pray for the medical team that God will guide them to make the best decisions for Abby! Pray that Abby’s testimony will touch the hearts of all those around her. Pray that God will work in Abby’s favor for a spot on the kidney transplant list. We are so honored to know Abby Jones and her amazing testimony. Please keep Katie, Shannon, and Elly in your prayers as well. For the most recent updates, follow Loving Abby J on Facebook.
Ron Taylor (Jason Taylor’s father)
Ron has been in the hospital for 3 weeks. The doctors are recommending hospice care for him. Please pray that the family's decisions will be made for his best care.
Debbie Doubek Phillips (Mitch Stinnett’s cousin)
Please pray for Debbie, who has severe bone marrow cancer. She will need a bone marrow transplant.
Mary Wier
Mary is dealing with shingles. It is very painful. She had a doctor’s appointment yesterday. Please pray that she can get relief.
Rhonda Mikles (friend of Ryan Young)
Ronda has vascular dementia. Continue to pray for her and her husband, Jody.
Greg Hailey (Aaron's dad)
Greg is back at Carthage Rehab. Please pray for complete healing and for wisdom about future care.
Joe Moore (son of Becky & Dr. Tom Moore)
Joe was diagnosed with lung cancer. He had a pulmonary embolism and is in serious condition.
James and Crystal Johnson (friend of Jodie and Russell Wood)
James was diagnosed with renal cancer in October. The cancer has spread throughout his entire body. He has been going to KU for treatment. Pray for pain management and healing!
Andrew Spieker (Bruce and Deb Anderson’s son-in-law)
Andrew is having a hard recovery. Pray for his left side to be restored. Pray for Andrew and Angela as they navigate through this time.
Chris Born (friend of Jodie Wood)
Chris is an autistic young man and has recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. They are prepping for a stem cell transplant in November. This means that he is to be isolated and virus-free until then. Please pray.
Don Gould
Please pray for Don and Shirley (Albright) Gould. Don was diagnosed with lesions on his liver. Pray for healing.
Baby George Albert (Ryan Young’s friend)
George is a baby with major digestive issues. He underwent surgery, but they are still looking for answers! Please pray for rapid healing. He is at OU Children’s Hospital.
Memphis Hoard and mom Kasi Ahrens (Cross Young’s friend)
Memphis, at 14 years old, is in renal failure. He is at home now and preparing for dialysis. He will need to visit the Children’s Hospital in Kansas City twice a week. Please pray for all that this entails: traveling back and forth and the cost associated with it. If you would like more information or want to help financially, please contact Ryan Young at ryan@firstjoplin.org.
Pamela Hill (mother of Ken Hawkins’ son-in-law, Justin)
Pamela was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Please pray.
Kay Johnson
Kay had back surgery and is now battling an infection. Please pray that the doctors have wisdom in how to treat this.
Rhonda Nishimoto
Rhonda had a heart catheter yesterday to repair a hole in her heart. They feel it was causing Rhonda to have mini strokes. Pray that the heart catheter was successful.
Lori Layne
Lori was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has many appointments ahead, and then she will be given a treatment plan including surgery. Please pray for her treatment team that they give her the best plan!
Abby Jones & Family
Update from 9/10/25: Abby needs a good kidney, and there are many complications that go along with this. Please pray for the medical team that God will guide them to make the best decisions for Abby! Pray that Abby’s testimony will touch the hearts of all those around her. Pray that God will work in Abby’s favor for a spot on the kidney transplant list. We are so honored to know Abby Jones and her amazing testimony. Please keep Katie, Shannon, and Elly in your prayers as well. For the most recent updates, follow Loving Abby J on Facebook.
Ron Taylor (Jason Taylor’s father)
Ron has been in the hospital for 3 weeks. The doctors are recommending hospice care for him. Please pray that the family's decisions will be made for his best care.
Debbie Doubek Phillips (Mitch Stinnett’s cousin)
Please pray for Debbie, who has severe bone marrow cancer. She will need a bone marrow transplant.
Mary Wier
Mary is dealing with shingles. It is very painful. She had a doctor’s appointment yesterday. Please pray that she can get relief.
Rhonda Mikles (friend of Ryan Young)
Ronda has vascular dementia. Continue to pray for her and her husband, Jody.
Greg Hailey (Aaron's dad)
Greg is back at Carthage Rehab. Please pray for complete healing and for wisdom about future care.
Joe Moore (son of Becky & Dr. Tom Moore)
Joe was diagnosed with lung cancer. He had a pulmonary embolism and is in serious condition.
James and Crystal Johnson (friend of Jodie and Russell Wood)
James was diagnosed with renal cancer in October. The cancer has spread throughout his entire body. He has been going to KU for treatment. Pray for pain management and healing!
Andrew Spieker (Bruce and Deb Anderson’s son-in-law)
Andrew is having a hard recovery. Pray for his left side to be restored. Pray for Andrew and Angela as they navigate through this time.
Chris Born (friend of Jodie Wood)
Chris is an autistic young man and has recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. They are prepping for a stem cell transplant in November. This means that he is to be isolated and virus-free until then. Please pray.
Don Gould
Please pray for Don and Shirley (Albright) Gould. Don was diagnosed with lesions on his liver. Pray for healing.
Baby George Albert (Ryan Young’s friend)
George is a baby with major digestive issues. He underwent surgery, but they are still looking for answers! Please pray for rapid healing. He is at OU Children’s Hospital.
Memphis Hoard and mom Kasi Ahrens (Cross Young’s friend)
Memphis, at 14 years old, is in renal failure. He is at home now and preparing for dialysis. He will need to visit the Children’s Hospital in Kansas City twice a week. Please pray for all that this entails: traveling back and forth and the cost associated with it. If you would like more information or want to help financially, please contact Ryan Young at ryan@firstjoplin.org.
Pamela Hill (mother of Ken Hawkins’ son-in-law, Justin)
Pamela was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Please pray.
Kay Johnson
Kay had back surgery and is now battling an infection. Please pray that the doctors have wisdom in how to treat this.
Rhonda Nishimoto
Rhonda had a heart catheter yesterday to repair a hole in her heart. They feel it was causing Rhonda to have mini strokes. Pray that the heart catheter was successful.
Lori Layne
Lori was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has many appointments ahead, and then she will be given a treatment plan including surgery. Please pray for her treatment team that they give her the best plan!
MISSIONS
Connect Mission Trip to Hesperus, Colorado
Josh and Megan Smith – Medical Missionaries to Guatemala.
NAMB (North American Mission Board) IMB (International Mission Board)
Pittsburg Church – South Broadway Baptist Church
Persecuted Church
Pray for Israel
Pray for Inna and Kola as they are transitioning to life in the US from Ukraine and are in need of some support. Please contact Rhonda Nishimoto at (951) 243-4485 for ways you can help.
Josh and Megan Smith – Medical Missionaries to Guatemala.
NAMB (North American Mission Board) IMB (International Mission Board)
Pittsburg Church – South Broadway Baptist Church
Persecuted Church
Pray for Israel
Pray for Inna and Kola as they are transitioning to life in the US from Ukraine and are in need of some support. Please contact Rhonda Nishimoto at (951) 243-4485 for ways you can help.
CHURCH PRAYER NEEDS
Pastor Search Process & Committee
Children’s Minister Search Committee
Midweek Activities and Outreaches
Various Committees within our Church
Servants for multiple ministries, churchwide
Children’s Minister Search Committee
Midweek Activities and Outreaches
Various Committees within our Church
Servants for multiple ministries, churchwide
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
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