Church of the Great God

Prayer Requests

Members wishing to have prayer requests posted should email David Grabbe.

New Prayer Requests:

09/17/2025 Clinton, Jane (74)
09/17/2025 Parker, Jeffrey
09/16/2025 Stites, Rick
09/16/2025 Grabbe, David


   

Clinton, Deborah

09-Sep-25

Debbie recently had a biopsy on a spot on the back of her calf, which was negative. She is asking for prayers that the wound on the site of the biopsy heals quickly without any infection. She also has a small ulcer on her foot that has not healed for 8 months. Although there has not been any sign of infection, both of these are of serious concern because of here diabetic condition. Debbie is very appreciative of all your prayers.

Clinton, Jane (74)

17-Sep-25

Jane writes that she is still having problems with heart palpitations and light headedness but it is much improved and she is grateful to God for answering the prayers of the Brethren. Thank you for your prayers on Jane's behalf.

Grabbe, David

16-Sep-25

David's friend's cough seems to have gotten worse over the past few days, though his previous symptoms have not returned. Most of his children have essentially recovered except for one, who is having trouble keeping food down and has not eaten much more than soup for more than a week. Your continued prayers are appreciated.

08-Sep-25

David's friend continues to improve and is able to sleep most of the night, though he still has a persistent cough that limits basic activities. In addition to the diagnosis of pneumonia in one lung, his and his children's symptoms match Whooping Cough (also known as "Hundred Days' Cough"). The children seem to be weathering it, but your prayers are still appreciated for all.

Hoffman, Mary

04-Sep-25

We are saddened to report the death of Mary Hoffman of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Please pray for her family during this difficult time. Also, keep Erich and Gertie Zach in your prayers, as they took Mary and her husband John into their home and cared for them for the last years of their lives.

Mary's funeral will take place at 2 PM on Friday, September 5, at Conestoga Memorial (95 Second Lock Road, Lancaster, PA 17603). Cards and letters may be sent care of:

Erich and Gertie Zach
1105 Colebrook Rd
Middletown, PA 17057-3917

Mabry, Thom

08-Sep-25

Bonnie writes,

Everything checked out great [Sunday] morning and we are now back home and getting settled in. We are so thankful for everyone’s prayers.

06-Sep-25

Bonnie writes,

Thom is out of surgery and back in the room. The surgeon just came in and everything went great. Very relieved to have this done because his gallbladder already had gangrene on it. He should be able to go home tomorrow. Many thanks to all for the prayers!

05-Sep-25

Please pray for Thom Mabry. He went to the hospital this Friday morning with a fever, chills, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain. After some tests, the hospital staff found that he had sepsis due to an unknown infection. He was stabilized and then transferred to Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina, where it was determined via an ultrasound that gallstones are the issue. He is scheduled to have surgery tomorrow. Please pray that all will go well and that he will recover quickly without complications.

On a positive note, Thom had an appointment with the concussion doctor this past Wednesday (related to the accident last year), and the doctor released Thom for work. He only needs to be released by the orthopedic surgeon to return to full work duty. Thank you for your prayers!

Mew, Rebecca and Samuel

08-Sep-25

Thank you for your prayers on behalf of the Mew family. Stephen writes, "Sammy and Rebecca have fully recovered and the family is in good health again. God has certainly been merciful to us."

Parker, Jeffrey

17-Sep-25

Sonja writes with thanksgiving to all for your prayers on behalf of Jeffrey: "I thank God that we were able to bring him home Monday night and will take him back weekly for doctors to check his hand & change his bandages, but the doctors said that so far everything is looking good and that they are hopeful that the fingers will live. I told the doctors that while they are staying 'hopeful' we are staying prayerful."

14-Sep-25

Sonja Parker is requesting your prayers for her brother, Jeffrey, who suffered a severe injury at work on September 11, when his hand was crushed so badly that doctors considered partial amputation. After several hours of successful surgery, they avoided amputation but he is now in critical care in a great deal of pain and not out of the woods yet. Sonja asks that you would please prayer for God’s intervention, blessing Jeffrey with relief and complete healing as only He can do. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

Reed, Rachael

04-Sep-25

Rachael delivered a baby boy, Caleb, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, by cesarean section. Mother and baby are doing well. Thank you for your prayers and concern.

Saxton, Margi

12-Sep-25

Margi has essentially recovered from shingles but is still not well. About two weeks ago, her daughter took her to the ER with what they thought was a cardiac event. After an EKG and a CT, it was determined that her chest pain was due to postherpetic neuralgia, a side effect of shingles. She was told it was quite possible that she was also experiencing a mild pericarditis and that it could disappear on its own. It has not. She has been encouraged to see a cardiologist and has an appointment on Monday for evaluation.

Margi has requested an anointed cloth. Please pray that she will be healed of the sharp, stabbing chest pain and the extreme fatigue accompanying it. She asks that she may receive guidance regarding coping with the chest pain. Thank you for your prayers!

Siepert, Betty

09-Sep-25

We are saddened to report the death of Betty Siepert on Saturday night, surrounded by her children and other family. Thank you for your prayers on her behalf.

Sisbarro, Christine (74)

11-Sep-25

While the bones in Christine's wrist have healed from her fall earlier this year, her right hand remains stiff and painful, greatly limiting her ability to use it even after undergoing physical therapy. The loss of use in her dominant hand has made life much more difficult, and the lack of full recovery may be due to Dupuytren’s Syndrome. In addition, Christine is dealing with painful neuropathy that extends up her legs now, along with an ongoing jaw problem from a molar extraction that is causing great pain. Please also keep Jim in your prayers; he has been experiencing significant depression since Christine's fall and the changes it brought about. Thank you in advance for your prayers for Christine and Jim.

Stites, Rick

16-Sep-25

Rick and Linda's eldest grandchild, Tyler Chalmers, died of an apparent drug overdose on Friday. Tyler was 33 years old. Please remember that Stites, Chalmers, and Hinds families in your prayers. Thank you.

Vaghi, Naomi

06-Sep-25

Naomi's is suffering from shortness of breath and tiredness. Her blood pressure and other blood markers have been fluctuating. She has been prescribed certain supplements and changed her diet to include more red meat, indicating a lack of iron. She has had an examination but must go back for another one at the hospital on September 29. Please pray for Naomi's recovery. Thank you in advance.

Wilhelm, Jeff and Tracy

12-Sep-25

Jeff (Poppy) and Tracy (Mimi) are ecstatic to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Lillie Marie Couchman. She was born at 1:19 this morning, perfectly healthy and with no induction necessary. There were not any complications after the initial blood pressure scare. Lillie weighed in at 7 lbs., 4oz., and was 21 inches long—"and absolutely gorgeous." Mom (Michelle), dad (Ian), and baby are resting comfortably and should go home tomorrow. The Wilhelms write, "God heard our prayers . . .. Thank you, brethren, for your prayers. We love you all so much and look forward to driving you all nuts with pictures of her at Feast!"

11-Sep-25

Jeff and Tracy are asking for prayers for their son and daughter-in-law, Ian and Michelle, and their unborn baby. Michelle's doctors are inducing her because her blood pressure dropped significantly. Michelle is nine days from her due date. Your prayers for God's intervention and guidance of the birth are appreciated. Thank you.

Recent Requests (Last 2 Months):

Clinton, Deborah
Clinton, Jane (74)
Fox, Jim
Grabbe, David
Hoffman, Mary
Hunt, Shirley
Mabry, Thom
Mew, Rebecca and Samuel
Parker, Jeffrey
Reed, Rachael
Sartori, Jade
Saxton, Margi
Siepert, Betty
Sisbarro, Christine (74)
Stites, Rick
Vaghi, Naomi
Wilhelm, Jeff and Tracy