April 22th, 2026
Prayer Concerns
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Abby Jones & Family
Update from 4/20: Please pray for favor! They continue to search for a medical team and have an appointment with Mayo in two months. Pray, she needs a miracle! Pray that Abby’s testimony will touch the hearts of all those around her. Pray that God will work in Abby’s favor for the best possible kidney! 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.
Daisy Taylor (Jeff and Christina Taylor’s daughter)
Daisy was admitted to the hospital for a kidney infection. Please pray for God’s healing touch and that she would no longer be prone to these infections.
Kay Beeler (Melanie Beeler’s mom)
Kay was admitted to Freeman with pancreatitis, but is having blood pressure issues. Please pray for Jim, Kay, and Melanie during this time.
Sha Lawry
Sha needs prayer for her chronic back pain. The doctors have put her on bed rest. Pray for healing!
Angie Manuel (Carrie Morrell’s mom)
Angie is facing double knee replacement in May. Please pray for her and her recovery!
Bob Waggoner
Bob is doing well, but will have another angiogram in a few months with more testing in the meantime. Please pray.
Lynn Royle
Lynn, after his time in the ICU, is now doing better and has been moved to Wildwood for rehabilitation. Please pray for quick healing.
Sandy McReynolds
Please pray for Sandy. Her doctors think they have found a solution! We are praying that Sandy will feel better soon.
Ethan Baker
Please pray for Ethan, a young man in our College Connect group. He is headed to Mayo Clinic. Pray for healing.
Sue Landburg
The medication for the Trigeminal Neuralgia has unpleasant side effects. Her MRI has been forwarded to a neurosurgeon in Springfield. We don't know how long before she will hear about an appointment. It could be quite a while. Please pray that she has answers soon and that they choose to do the surgery.
Dick Smith (Mitch Stinnett’s cousin)
Dick was recently diagnosed with cancer. Please keep him in your prayers.
Debbie Doubek Phillips (Mitch Stinnett’s cousin)
Please pray for Debbie, who has severe bone marrow cancer. Her first bone transplant wasn’t as successful as they had hoped. She might have an additional transplant. Continue to lift Debbie up in prayer!
Rhonda Mikles (friend of Ryan Young)
Ronda has vascular dementia and is seeing a specialist. Continue to pray for her and her husband, Jody.
Joe Moore (son of Becky & Dr. Tom Moore)
Joe was diagnosed with lung cancer. He had a pulmonary embolism and is in serious condition.
Greg Hailey (Aaron's dad)
Greg lives with Aaron and Ashley. He might have to go back to rehab. They are asking for prayer for healing and for Greg to have motivation to get better. Pray for encouragement for him and his entire family.
Andrew Spieker (Bruce and Deb Anderson’s son-in-law)
Andrew is having a hard recovery. Pray for his left side to be restored. Please pray for Andrew and Angela.
Pamela Hillhouse (mother of Ken Hawkins’ son-in-law, Justin)
Pamela was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. She has not been doing well and has been referred to MD Anderson. Please 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 doing dialysis. He can attend some school. Please pray for this young man.
John Livingston (Jerri Livingston’s son)
John has been diagnosed with stage 4 Liver and lung cancer. He still has more chemo to come, but initial tests are showing positive results.
Please continue to pray.
Leigh and Donna Basye (Ashley Hailey’s mom and aunt)
Leigh has been diagnosed with Primary Splenic Marginal zone non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Treatments may be complicated due to an autoimmune deficiency. She is seeking better care. Please continue to pray for Donna as well, who lives with her and will be her main caregiver. Please pray for their entire family, and for rapid healing for Leigh.
Update from 4/20: Please pray for favor! They continue to search for a medical team and have an appointment with Mayo in two months. Pray, she needs a miracle! Pray that Abby’s testimony will touch the hearts of all those around her. Pray that God will work in Abby’s favor for the best possible kidney! 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.
Daisy Taylor (Jeff and Christina Taylor’s daughter)
Daisy was admitted to the hospital for a kidney infection. Please pray for God’s healing touch and that she would no longer be prone to these infections.
Kay Beeler (Melanie Beeler’s mom)
Kay was admitted to Freeman with pancreatitis, but is having blood pressure issues. Please pray for Jim, Kay, and Melanie during this time.
Sha Lawry
Sha needs prayer for her chronic back pain. The doctors have put her on bed rest. Pray for healing!
Angie Manuel (Carrie Morrell’s mom)
Angie is facing double knee replacement in May. Please pray for her and her recovery!
Bob Waggoner
Bob is doing well, but will have another angiogram in a few months with more testing in the meantime. Please pray.
Lynn Royle
Lynn, after his time in the ICU, is now doing better and has been moved to Wildwood for rehabilitation. Please pray for quick healing.
Sandy McReynolds
Please pray for Sandy. Her doctors think they have found a solution! We are praying that Sandy will feel better soon.
Ethan Baker
Please pray for Ethan, a young man in our College Connect group. He is headed to Mayo Clinic. Pray for healing.
Sue Landburg
The medication for the Trigeminal Neuralgia has unpleasant side effects. Her MRI has been forwarded to a neurosurgeon in Springfield. We don't know how long before she will hear about an appointment. It could be quite a while. Please pray that she has answers soon and that they choose to do the surgery.
Dick Smith (Mitch Stinnett’s cousin)
Dick was recently diagnosed with cancer. Please keep him in your prayers.
Debbie Doubek Phillips (Mitch Stinnett’s cousin)
Please pray for Debbie, who has severe bone marrow cancer. Her first bone transplant wasn’t as successful as they had hoped. She might have an additional transplant. Continue to lift Debbie up in prayer!
Rhonda Mikles (friend of Ryan Young)
Ronda has vascular dementia and is seeing a specialist. Continue to pray for her and her husband, Jody.
Joe Moore (son of Becky & Dr. Tom Moore)
Joe was diagnosed with lung cancer. He had a pulmonary embolism and is in serious condition.
Greg Hailey (Aaron's dad)
Greg lives with Aaron and Ashley. He might have to go back to rehab. They are asking for prayer for healing and for Greg to have motivation to get better. Pray for encouragement for him and his entire family.
Andrew Spieker (Bruce and Deb Anderson’s son-in-law)
Andrew is having a hard recovery. Pray for his left side to be restored. Please pray for Andrew and Angela.
Pamela Hillhouse (mother of Ken Hawkins’ son-in-law, Justin)
Pamela was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. She has not been doing well and has been referred to MD Anderson. Please 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 doing dialysis. He can attend some school. Please pray for this young man.
John Livingston (Jerri Livingston’s son)
John has been diagnosed with stage 4 Liver and lung cancer. He still has more chemo to come, but initial tests are showing positive results.
Please continue to pray.
Leigh and Donna Basye (Ashley Hailey’s mom and aunt)
Leigh has been diagnosed with Primary Splenic Marginal zone non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Treatments may be complicated due to an autoimmune deficiency. She is seeking better care. Please continue to pray for Donna as well, who lives with her and will be her main caregiver. Please pray for their entire family, and for rapid healing for Leigh.
MISSIONS
Wanda Shellenbarger - Wanda is starting a bible study group for ladies at the Crescent Falls apartments.
Michael and Hillary Mincher - Veterinarian missionaries in Mongolia
Phillip and Heather Enoch- Missionaries in Kenya, East Africa
Nick and Brigette Joch (daughter of Lisa and Dan Wallace) - Missionaries in the Philippines
Josh and Megan Smith – Medical Missionaries to Guatemala.
NAMB (North American Mission Board) IMB (International Mission Board)
Pittsburg Church – South Broadway Baptist Church/Christian Challenge outreach at PSU.
Persecuted Church
Pray for Israel
Michael and Hillary Mincher - Veterinarian missionaries in Mongolia
Phillip and Heather Enoch- Missionaries in Kenya, East Africa
Nick and Brigette Joch (daughter of Lisa and Dan Wallace) - Missionaries in the Philippines
Josh and Megan Smith – Medical Missionaries to Guatemala.
NAMB (North American Mission Board) IMB (International Mission Board)
Pittsburg Church – South Broadway Baptist Church/Christian Challenge outreach at PSU.
Persecuted Church
Pray for Israel
CHURCH PRAYER NEEDS
Pastor Search Committee-Pray God leads them in spirit and truth
Children’s Minister Search Committee
Midweek Activities and Outreaches
Various Committees within our Church
Servants for multiple ministries, churchwide
New ministry opportunities
Unity in the body of Christ
Children’s Minister Search Committee
Midweek Activities and Outreaches
Various Committees within our Church
Servants for multiple ministries, churchwide
New ministry opportunities
Unity in the body of Christ
Ongoing prayer concerns
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