May 13th, 2026
Praise
Mitch and Deborah Stinnett
Mitch and Deborah want to praise the Lord for their new great-grandbaby! Emily and Nash are doing well! They ask that we join them in praying that Nash grows up to be a man of God.
Mitch and Deborah want to praise the Lord for their new great-grandbaby! Emily and Nash are doing well! They ask that we join them in praying that Nash grows up to be a man of God.
Sympathy
Connie (Jean) Jones (Kathy Wade’s sister)
Jean passed away this week. Please keep their family and friends in your prayers as they go through this season of grief.
Jean passed away this week. Please keep their family and friends in your prayers as they go through this season of grief.
Prayer Concerns
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Abby Jones and Family
Update from 5/12: They have insurance! They are praying that Mayo calls and starts scheduling her for appointments. Pray that the transplant committee approves her, and that she gets a kidney safely and soon!!! 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.
Ruth and Levi Gandy
Ruth has been in the hospital this week with vertigo, and now she is in Mercy Rehab in Carthage. Levi has been staying with their daughter. Pray that Ruth is better soon and can be able to care for Levi.
Tammie Davenport
Tammie has been struggling with anemia for the past year, along with a few other health struggles. Please keep her in your prayers.
Randy Anderson (Charity’s husband)
Randy is dealing with some heart issues. Please pray for healing and wisdom on how to move forward.
Theresa Buckner
Theresa’s hip replacement surgery was today. Please pray for her medical team and everyone surrounding her. Pray that she receives the very best care for the best possible outcome.
Arianna Ogando
Ari is home, still experiencing extreme pain. They are still waiting for some test results. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and for Ari’s healing!
Sha Lawry
Sha needs prayer for her chronic back pain. The doctors have put her on bed rest, and she is getting better. Please continue to pray for 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. Pray for healing.
Sue Landburg
Sue’s brain surgery is on May 19th. Pray for God’s comfort as it gets closer. Pray for the surgery to be successful and that it will take away the pain and the nasty side effects of medications.
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 the restoration of his left side. 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 been doing treatments, and they seem to be working. Please pray for healing.
Baby George Albert (Ryan Young’s friend)
George is a baby with major digestive issues. He is underweight and needs to gain weight. Pray that his health improves!
Memphis Hoard and mom Kasi Ahrens (Cross Young’s friend)
Memphis, at 14 years old, is in renal failure. He needs a kidney. He is at home now and doing dialysis. He can attend some school. Please pray for this young man to be added to the kidney transplant list.
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. 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 5/12: They have insurance! They are praying that Mayo calls and starts scheduling her for appointments. Pray that the transplant committee approves her, and that she gets a kidney safely and soon!!! 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.
Ruth and Levi Gandy
Ruth has been in the hospital this week with vertigo, and now she is in Mercy Rehab in Carthage. Levi has been staying with their daughter. Pray that Ruth is better soon and can be able to care for Levi.
Tammie Davenport
Tammie has been struggling with anemia for the past year, along with a few other health struggles. Please keep her in your prayers.
Randy Anderson (Charity’s husband)
Randy is dealing with some heart issues. Please pray for healing and wisdom on how to move forward.
Theresa Buckner
Theresa’s hip replacement surgery was today. Please pray for her medical team and everyone surrounding her. Pray that she receives the very best care for the best possible outcome.
Arianna Ogando
Ari is home, still experiencing extreme pain. They are still waiting for some test results. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and for Ari’s healing!
Sha Lawry
Sha needs prayer for her chronic back pain. The doctors have put her on bed rest, and she is getting better. Please continue to pray for 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. Pray for healing.
Sue Landburg
Sue’s brain surgery is on May 19th. Pray for God’s comfort as it gets closer. Pray for the surgery to be successful and that it will take away the pain and the nasty side effects of medications.
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 the restoration of his left side. 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 been doing treatments, and they seem to be working. Please pray for healing.
Baby George Albert (Ryan Young’s friend)
George is a baby with major digestive issues. He is underweight and needs to gain weight. Pray that his health improves!
Memphis Hoard and mom Kasi Ahrens (Cross Young’s friend)
Memphis, at 14 years old, is in renal failure. He needs a kidney. He is at home now and doing dialysis. He can attend some school. Please pray for this young man to be added to the kidney transplant list.
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. 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
Mission Trips to Green Country Camp and Suriname, South America
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
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
CHURCH PRAYER NEEDS
Pastor Search Committee-Pray God leads them in spirit and truth
Pillar Team
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
Green Country Camp Ministry and Staff
Pillar Team
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
Green Country Camp Ministry and Staff
Ongoing prayer concerns
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