Church of the Great God

Prayer Requests

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

New Prayer Requests:

05/12/2026 Croft, June
05/12/2026 Clinton, Deborah
05/12/2026 Benefiel, Carl
05/11/2026 French, Leslie
05/10/2026 Stiver, Randy
05/09/2026 Criswell, Kathy
05/09/2026 Blackman, Randy


   

Banman, Cornie

29-Apr-26

Cornie writes,

My wife’s younger sister’s husband, Ben Dyck (63/64), passed away this morning in southern Manitoba. The funeral is planned for Sunday, so we’re planning to leave tomorrow morning. Please pray for his wife, Tina, and her family.

Benefiel, Carl

12-May-26

Carl and Shirley are both still in a great deal of pain and continue to reside in the assisted living facility. Although Carl is receiving physical therapy during the week he is still unable to stand on his own and unless he can do this they cannot move back into their home and take care of him themselves. So, they find themselves faced with some very difficult long-term and short-term decisions regarding both healthcare and their living conditions. Carl and Shirley very much appreciate your continued prayers for God's intervention on their behalf.

Berger, Jeff

02-May-26

Peggy writes,

I just want to thank everyone for their kindness and support regarding my brother, Jeff Berger. After four months in the hospital and rehab center following seven surgeries, he will be going home tomorrow [Saturday]. We want to extend our sincere gratitude for the prayers, cards, and well wishes from so many brethren.

Blackman, Randy

09-May-26

Deana reports that her brother Randy, a deacon with the Living Church of God, has been diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer. Thankfully, it has not progressed to the lymph nodes. His surgeon removed 12" of his colon and wants Randy to begin chemotherapy in June. Deana writes, "He is more concerned about pain than death, but did tell me he feels he doesn't have a lot of choice: die early or die later. I told him that fits all of us! The pain is the worst." Randy is very thankful for your prayers.

Clinton, Deborah

12-May-26

Debbie writes

I'm seeing an in-home Primary Care Physician. I desperately need answers and a solid direction in this crisis. My labs came back with no significant changes. My electrolytes are very normal with a scary eGFR. I'm very anemic showing more cardiovascular issues. I'm still holding off on dialysis for now, waiting on God for direction I can be peaceful with.

Thank you very much for your continued prayers on Debbie's behalf.

01-May-26

Debbie writes: The fluid overload is causing me breathing difficulties...I'm in serious fluid overload and need God's direct intervention. Thank you!

Criswell, Kathy

09-May-26

Along with the severe pulmonary fibrosis and all the other major health problems that Kathy has endured over the years, she is now having vision and hearing problems that have necessitated hospital visits on April 28^thand again yesterday, May 8^th. Kathy and her husband, Frank, would very much appreciate your prayers on her behalf.

Croft, June

12-May-26

June's family writes,

June’s appointment today went well! The doctor removed the staples at the incision site and noted that it appears to be healing well. The antibiotics seem to be working to fend off infection, which is good news. Today was encouraging and we’re praying for continued progress and healing in the days and weeks ahead. We are very thankful for all of your prayers!

11-May-26

June is scheduled for a follow-up doctor visit tomorrow (Tuesday). The doctor will be mainly focused on the tube where the infection was discovered and removed. Please continue to pray that her intestines and the incision sites continue to heal properly and are free from infection. She continues to struggle with a lot of pain and would appreciate prayers for God’s intervention and relief from that as well. Thank you!

09-May-26

June was finally released from the hospital yesterday after the doctor performed additional surgery to remove an abscess that had formed around the initial incision area. While successful, June is essentially starting the healing process over again, attempting to manage the pain with medication (which helps with the pain but does not help with building up her digestive system). Last night she struggled to sleep 45 minutes at a time, waking largely due to pain and discomfort. Your continued prayers for God’s intervention, rest, and healing are much appreciated. Please also pray for her daughter, Jordan, who has been by June’s side for the past two weeks helping her through this and is similarly exhausted. Thank you!

04-May-26

June went back to the hospital this morning due to some issues with one of the drain pipes, which appears to be infected. The doctors are going to perform a surgery in hopes of mitigating the infection. Your continued prayers on her behalf are much appreciated!

29-Apr-26

June was released from the hospital Tuesday and spent her first night at home in over a week. The McClure and Croft families are thankful for all of the prayers on June's behalf and loving concern of our brethren. Please continue to pray for her complete healing and recovery in the coming weeks. Thank you.

French, Leslie

11-May-26

We are saddened to report that Leslie French died late last week. Please remember his daughter, Bonnie, in your prayers. Thank you.

29-Apr-26

Bonnie writes,

My father, Leslie French, was in a serious scooter accident earlier this week and is currently in the ICU. After some initial stability, he experienced a major setback and is now unresponsive. At this point, we believe he may be nearing the end of his life. I’m simply asking for prayers for him and for our family, and that God’s will be done. Thank you to anyone who takes a moment to lift him up.

Fulfer, Suzie (91)

04-May-26

Suzie writes,

Dear Brethren,

My deepest gratitude to you all for your prayers, your personal sacrifice in the gifts, and beautiful and inspiring cards and notes of encouragement. I'm happy to inform you that I'm home after almost three months of operations, infection, pneumonia, therapy, and recovery and now blessed healing. I'm regaining my strength and function and so glad to be home in the comfort of my familiar environment, loving family and friends.

I'm thankful too for our beloved Father and Jesus Christ divinely intervening and faithfully seeing me through this most trying time.

Again, thank you all!

Hensell, Alfred

05-May-26

Alfred is asking for your prayers on behalf of his wife, Liwayway, and her family. There is a land dispute between Liwayway's family and their neighbor that has arisen as Liwayway has helped to build a house for the family, and the neighbor has become threatening. Your prayers for God's guidance and intervention would be appreciated. Thank you.

McClure, Judy

29-Apr-26

Ryan writes,

This past week my mom (Judy McClure) was able to "shuffle" into the grocery store for the first time in about four months. While she isn't walking at 100%, she is mobile and able to move around on her own. We are hopeful that the bone will grow stronger with time and exercise so that she is able to get back to her normal walking ability. We appreciate your prayers on her behalf and thank God for His intervention and healing.

Simkins, Verna (80)

05-May-26

Verna is home and doing well. Her fall may have been related to a blood sugar issue, which she will be working to address through changing her morning food intake. She is very grateful for everyone's prayers!

05-May-26

Verna fell and hit her head again while walking this morning. She was taken by ambulance to the ER, where a CT scan was performed. Her injuries were minimal, though she will need stitches on her face. Please pray for her complete recovery, as well as for guidance for the family to understand if there is anything different that needs to be done going forward. Thank you.

Sisbarro, Christine (74)

07-May-26

Christine writes,

My husband, Jim, continues to suffer terribly from arthritis in his spine, hip, and shoulders. Despite his suffering, he does his best to take care of our needs and our home. Over the past few months, Jim endured several attempts to destroy small cancerous areas on his face, ear, and scalp. Today the oncologist told him that only one spot (on his scalp) remains cancerous. He must choose to have it surgically removed or receive radiation treatments three times a week for six weeks. Surgery seems to be the easiest option but there’s no way to determine how deep it will be. Please pray that he will choose the best treatment option for him. Your prayers are always greatly appreciated.

Stiver, Randy

10-May-26

We are saddened to report that Randy Stiver died today. Please pray for God's comfort and encouragement for his family as they grieve this loss. Thank you.

08-May-26

Amanda writes,

This has been a difficult two weeks of changes for our family. My dad is in hospice in Sioux Falls and is unresponsive, as he has been for several days. The doctor has said it is a matter of days till, as we know, his rest begins and he awaits Christ's return in the grave, and we are patiently waiting on God's will. But as you can imagine it is taking a tremendous emotional, and by extension, physical toll on my mom and me, and my uncle and aunt who are with us. We would appreciate prayers for strength and peace for us, and that God's merciful will is done for my dad.

Valdez, Jesse (79)

07-May-26

Peggy writes,

I am pleased to let you all know my dad is improving. I asked God to send an advocate who would help him. This person found issues we were not aware of and had him put on a hydration drip. This has helped him strengthen and even helped his appetite a bit. This is so encouraging. God heard and has answered. Thank you for your prayers and support. He is comfortable and we are grateful.

05-May-26

Peggy writes,

[Jesse] is declining quickly. Tomorrow there is a meeting with his doctor and we will discuss hospice care. I pray for God’s mercy; whatever His will is, it will be the best possible outcome. Still, we are heartbroken but remain grateful that we knew him as Dad all these years.

29-Apr-26

Jessie is still in the hospital. Peggy writes,

We have no clear reason [for his hospitalization] but he does seem to be doing a bit better. He remains too weak to go home so he will be going to a rehabilitation center soon to try to get his strength back. Thank you all for praying for him. The whole family thanks you.

Walton, Marci

01-May-26

Marci is very grateful for your prayers. She has three therapists (speech, physical, and occupational) coming to her house every week, as well as a nurse. She has another appointment with her surgeon on May 14. Please continue to pray for Marci's recovery. Thank you.

Recent Requests (Last 2 Months):

Banman, Cornie
Benefiel, Carl
Berger, Jeff
Blackman, Randy
Clinton, Deborah
Criswell, Kathy
Croft, June
French, Leslie
Fulfer, Suzie (91)
Hensell, Alfred
Hunt, Shirley
King, Arthur and Pauline
McClure, Judy
Schlitt, Karen
Simkins, Verna (80)
Sisbarro, Christine (74)
Stites, Rick
Stiver, Randy
Valdez, Jesse (79)
Walton, Marci