April 1st, 2026
Sympathy
Julie and Daniel Guthrie
Julie’s brother Brian Potter went to be with the Lord last week. Please pray for their entire family.
Brandon Miller and family
Brandon’s grandmother, Allene Miller, passed away on Monday. Please keep their family and friends in your prayers.
Julie’s brother Brian Potter went to be with the Lord last week. Please pray for their entire family.
Brandon Miller and family
Brandon’s grandmother, Allene Miller, passed away on Monday. Please keep their family and friends in your prayers.
Prayer Concerns
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Abby Jones & Family
Update from 3/21: Please pray for favor! They continue to search for a medical team. 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.
Greyson Kern (friends of the Hailey’s)
Greyson is currently at KC Children’s Hospital, undergoing major testing. They believe he has a major infection of the lungs and lymph nodes around his heart. Please pray for him and his family as they await test results. Pray for his medical team as well.
Ethan Baker
Please pray for Ethan, a young man in our College Connect group. Pray for healing.
Tom Bryant
Tom had back surgery. He is now at Freeman East Rehabilitation. Please pray for Tom and Brenda as they navigate this time. Pray for quick healing, so that he is able to get around as soon as possible.
Angie Murphy
Angie continues to have complications because of her broken ribs and punctured lung. Please continue to pray for her body to heal and strengthen. Lord, we pray for miraculous healing.
Betty Duckworth
Betty had a bad fall last week that resulted in a broken collarbone and a broken hip. She is at Carthage Rehab. Pray for her to recover well.
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.
Alicia (Lisa Yates' step-daughter)
Alicia has a rare form of cancer and has already been receiving chemotherapy for months, and has had surgery. They now believe it is a more aggressive form of cancer, which is why the first round of chemo didn't work. She is waiting to meet with her new doctor at OU Medical Center to discuss a new treatment plan. She is a mom of three children. Please pray for her and her family.
Katie Courtney
Katie, after her thyroidectomy, will have follow-up testing to make sure she doesn’t have any lingering cancer. Her next appointment is April 7th. Pray that she is cancer-free!
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 recently had a fall that has left her with some injuries. 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 3/21: Please pray for favor! They continue to search for a medical team. 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.
Greyson Kern (friends of the Hailey’s)
Greyson is currently at KC Children’s Hospital, undergoing major testing. They believe he has a major infection of the lungs and lymph nodes around his heart. Please pray for him and his family as they await test results. Pray for his medical team as well.
Ethan Baker
Please pray for Ethan, a young man in our College Connect group. Pray for healing.
Tom Bryant
Tom had back surgery. He is now at Freeman East Rehabilitation. Please pray for Tom and Brenda as they navigate this time. Pray for quick healing, so that he is able to get around as soon as possible.
Angie Murphy
Angie continues to have complications because of her broken ribs and punctured lung. Please continue to pray for her body to heal and strengthen. Lord, we pray for miraculous healing.
Betty Duckworth
Betty had a bad fall last week that resulted in a broken collarbone and a broken hip. She is at Carthage Rehab. Pray for her to recover well.
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.
Alicia (Lisa Yates' step-daughter)
Alicia has a rare form of cancer and has already been receiving chemotherapy for months, and has had surgery. They now believe it is a more aggressive form of cancer, which is why the first round of chemo didn't work. She is waiting to meet with her new doctor at OU Medical Center to discuss a new treatment plan. She is a mom of three children. Please pray for her and her family.
Katie Courtney
Katie, after her thyroidectomy, will have follow-up testing to make sure she doesn’t have any lingering cancer. Her next appointment is April 7th. Pray that she is cancer-free!
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 recently had a fall that has left her with some injuries. 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
| Declan Arnold | Inna and Kola | Ed Hamilton | Sue Brooks | Tim Eichholtz | Jason Barnett |
| Addison Babcock | Joann Wellmeier | Levi Grandy | Janet Earl | Dick Roark | Kathy Hackney |
| Sallye Miller | Lucinda Guppy | Korbin Smith | Roger Anderson | Nick Schramm | Sara McAfee |
| Melissa Shumaker | Jenn Gandy | George Johnson | Leslie Larson | Mick Evans | Brooks Burgi |
| Rita Swanson | Maggie Huff | Scott Stinnett | Linda Scheurich | Neil Synder | Richard Myers |
| Dana Wellmeier | Betty Jean Casady | John Smith (BSU) | Micki Sneddon | Jim Snodgrass | Johna McAfee |
| Cara Polk | Allan Schriek | Mary Wier | Jason Taylor | Don Gould | Barbara Williams |
| Lori Layne | Joyce Atteberry | Susan Moore | Baby Reid Berry | Roger Harrison | Ralph Provencal |
| Bob Waggoner |
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.
