October 8th, 2025
Sympathy
Family of Sonya Chaney (family of Jodie Wood)
Sonya passed away early Monday morning. Please keep her family in your prayers for comfort, peace, and ultimately their salvation.
Connie
Connie lost her son on Monday, October 6th, due to a massive heart attack. Please lift up their family in prayer, as it came as a huge shock to them.
PRAYER CONCERNS
Abby Jones & Family
Update from 9/10/25: Abby had recently undergone surgery on her parathyroid gland. She is at home now. 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.
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 Mercy with complications from a recent surgery. 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.
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.
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.
Lisa Clark (friend of Lucinda Guppy)
Lisa recently underwent back surgery and is home now. Pray for her continued healing and for the surgery to be successful in eliminating her chronic pain.
Jim Snodgrass
Jim is having back surgery today. Pray for his medical team and a swift recovery.
Update from 9/10/25: Abby had recently undergone surgery on her parathyroid gland. She is at home now. 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.
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 Mercy with complications from a recent surgery. 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.
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.
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.
Lisa Clark (friend of Lucinda Guppy)
Lisa recently underwent back surgery and is home now. Pray for her continued healing and for the surgery to be successful in eliminating her chronic pain.
Jim Snodgrass
Jim is having back surgery today. Pray for his medical team and a swift recovery.
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
Young Adult Sunday School Teacher
Servants for multiple ministries, churchwide
Children’s Minister Search Committee
Midweek Activities and Outreaches
Various Committees within our Church
Young Adult Sunday School Teacher
Servants for multiple ministries, churchwide
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
| Declan Arnold | Joyce Atteberry | Ed Hamilton | Sue Brooks | Tim Eichholtz | Jason Barnett |
| Addison Babcock | Joann Wellmeier | Levi Grandy | Janet Earl | Dick Roark | Cara Frett |
| Sallye Miller | Lucinda Guppy | Jim Kanakis | Roger Anderson | Nick Schramm | Kathy Hackney |
| Melissa Shumaker | Jenn Gandy | Korbin Smith | Leslie Larson | Mick Evans | Sara McAfee |
| Rita Swanson | Maggie Huff | Ron Taylor | Linda Scheurich | Neil Synder | Brooks Burgi |
| Dana Wellmeier | Allan Schriek | George Johnson | Micki Sneddon | Jim Snodgrass | Richard Myers |
| Howie-Aaron’s friend | Scott Stinnett | Duane Nishimoto | Fronsie Compton | Johna McAfee |
Need Prayer?
If you have a prayer need, please contact the church office so our prayer team and staff can pray over it. Please note if it can be shared publicly or if it is private.