Church of the Great God

Prayer Requests

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

New Prayer Requests:

04/30/2025 Hensell, Alfred
04/29/2025 Wood, Naomi
04/29/2025 Thomas, Jennifer
04/28/2025 Inch, Gary and Patricia
04/28/2025 Saxton, Margi
04/27/2025 Reiss, John
04/26/2025 Bright, Gayle
04/26/2025 Cirillo, Anna
04/26/2025 Mabry, Thom
04/26/2025 Sanabria, Bowen (Newborn)


   

Benefiel, Carl

23-Apr-25

Carl's shoulder replacement surgery went very well on Monday. However, he is in quite a bit of pain during this time in the recovery process. Shirley and Carl are very grateful to all for your prayers and please continue to ask for God's merciful healing as Carl recovers.

Bright, Gayle

26-Apr-25

Please pray for Gayle Bright of Cayce, South Carolina. She has been admitted to Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia for AFIB. Thank you.

Choonga, Maxwell (68)

16-Apr-25

Maxwell has been transferred to a hospital that specializes in cancer where he will undergo an operation to remove a tumor in his esophagus. However, before the operation, blood has to be donated by the family. Once blood is available the doctor will proceed with the surgery. Maxwell's blood pressure is low and he is on two IV drips for water. Please keep Maxwell and his family in your prayers. Thank you.

Cirillo, Anna

26-Apr-25

Anna Cirillo is asking for your prayers. She has pancreatic cancer and just received her third dose of chemotherapy. Thank you.

Cordero, Angel and Karen

23-Apr-25

Angel's surgery has been postponed once again. Surgery to remove the tumor from his bladder has now been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 6th. Thank you again for all your prayers.

Diggins, Rhonda

18-Apr-25

Rhonda says,

I am thankful for your heartfelt prayers on my behalf this week. I am home resting. We trusted God and He acted quickly. He reminded us that His timing is perfect. Although the past few days have been eye opening and hard to wrap my head around, I wanted to thank each of you that you may see the love and mercy of God shining through. Through your prayers on my behalf God performed a miracle and I am deeply grateful. With love to each of you.

16-Apr-25

Rhonda saw the cardiologist about 7:00 this morning. He canceled the stress test and put in a request for a cardiac catheterization. Fortunately, there was a cancellation and the procedure was done about 1:00 this afternoon. After the procedure the doctor said that Rhonda’s right coronary artery was 99% blocked, so they installed a stent. Her left coronary artery is partially blocked, but it does not require a stent. The doctor recommended following up with her cardiologist regarding the left side. God has answered prayers and she feels much better. Thank you for your concern and prayers!

Hensell, Alfred

30-Apr-25

Alfred's sister, Carol, died last evening. Thank you for all of your prayers!

29-Apr-25

Carol is being transported to a hospice facility.

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27-Apr-25

Alfred's sister Carol is being moved to hospice care. She is not going to have surgery because her condition is worsening. Thank you for your prayers on her behalf.

24-Apr-25

Alfred is asking for your prayers for his sister, Carol. Her doctor at her assisted living facility found cuts and bruises consistent with having fallen, which Carol does not remember. In addition, her blood pressure was low and she seemed disoriented. She was admitted to the hospital, where it was determined that her foot has a staph. infection that has moved to her bloodstream. So far, the infection is not responding to antibiotics and her kidney function is declining. She has undergone a round of kidney dialysis, which did not go especially well, but the kidney specialist is hopeful that tomorrow's dialysis will produce better results. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

Alfred is also asking for prayers for his sister's foster sister, Debbie, who has cancer. Her first round of chemo will be in early May.

Inch, Gary and Patricia

28-Apr-25

Gary and Patricia are both in their late 70s and are dealing with a number of serious health problems. Your prayers on their behalf would be greatly appreciated.

Maas, Eric

25-Apr-25

David Maas is asking for your prayers on behalf of his son, Eric. He writes,

I would like to urgently request prayers for my son Eric, who is being hospitalized locally for severe mental trauma. Please ask Almighty God that He provide peace for my son and for his family, who are also experiencing severe, seemingly unending stress. Julie has gone to the hospital to try to comfort my daughter-in-law in her grief. Thank you.

Mabry, Thom

26-Apr-25

Thom came down with walking pneumonia this past week and has a terrible deep cough, sore throat, fever/chills, and a new symptom this morning of vertigo. He has been pretty miserable with all of the symptoms and would appreciate your prayers on his behalf. Please also pray that Bonnie would be protected from catching it as well. Thank you!

Reiss, John

27-Apr-25

John Reiss is requesting your prayers for a co-worker's husband, who is waiting for a lung transplant and has had additional serious health issues develop this past week. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

Sanabria, Bowen (Newborn)

26-Apr-25

Bowen, who will be one month old on Sunday, is still in the hospital. After the initial two weeks, the staff was able to remove the various wires, tubes, and monitors. After three weeks, he was able to be held and nursed by Hannah. However, last night the doctors reinserted the feeding tube because milk was going into his lungs. He may need surgery and a gastronomy tube in order to go home. Also, he is dealing with apnea and aspiration issues while sleeping with the possibility of subclinical seizures. Thank you very much for your continued prayers.

22-Apr-25

Shelly writes,

The family is very pleased with Bowen’s progress. They have completely eliminated the stronger medicine but are still keeping him on another. They say he will have to be on this medicine for three years, distributed twice a day, although we are still praying for a miracle—that he might not have any medicine in the near future! All the tests came back negative, including the second MRI. He is still on a feeding tube and oxygen, as well as a blood pressure cuff on his ankle and a lead on his heart. They would like him to gain more weight before he’s released. They took him off the oxygen and put him on a CPAP for a couple days in case he could not breathe on his own. His lungs were not fully expanding. They removed that yesterday, and he was actually able to nurse with his mama yesterday for the first time since his birth, just 3 weeks ago! That was amazing—after being on a feeding tube for so long! We can definitely see God’s hand in all the progress Bowen is making and are anxious to get him home and return to normal life. The family feels so blessed and humbled by the many prayers being offered on Bowen’s behalf!

Sanabria, Hannah

22-Apr-25

Hannah developed a UTI from the catheter while in labor and giving birth. After two weeks, she started taking antibiotics. She would like to be healed from this and would appreciate your prayers. Thank you in advance.

Saxton, Margi

28-Apr-25

As a result of the fall that crushed one of her femurs, Margi has been using a cane for the past four months. However, walking is becoming more painful because of an old toe injury that has altered her gait over the years. As she has become more active, this injury has been impeding her recovery from the fall. She is scheduled for toe surgery on Thursday, followed by more physical therapy. This ongoing trial has been difficult and Margi is asking for your prayers for God's merciful intervention so her mobility can improve and her pain would decrease.

In addition, their home has been on the market for a year with considerable interest but no sale. Margi would also appreciate your prayers for God's guidance regarding selling the home and the timing thereof. Thank you in advance.

Thomas, Jennifer

29-Apr-25

For the past few days, Jennifer has had severe lower abdominal pain that has prevented her from being able to get any rest. Please pray for God's intervention in alleviating the pain so Jennifer can sleep. Thank you.

Wood, Naomi

29-Apr-25

Naomi writes,

My lower back is much improved and I am more fully mobile in my movements. I would like to say thanks for the prayers on my behalf. I may have to wait for God's overall healing in His time and prerogative for my lower back though because there's an ongoing weakness there that I have to be aware of.

16-Apr-25

Please pray for Naomi Wood, a member in Auckland, New Zealand. She just recently injured her lower back while cleaning around her home and is in a lot of pain. She has had weakness in her lower back intermittently over many years and has been to osteopaths on a regular basis. She would like prayers for healing the muscles in that area and for relief from the intense pain. She is not very mobile and needs assistance from family members. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

Recent Requests (Last 2 Months):

Brethren in Haiti
Benefiel, Carl
Bratincevic, John & Courtney
Bright, Gayle
Choonga, Maxwell (68)
Cirillo, Anna
Cordero, Angel and Karen
Diggins, Rhonda
Ford, Brook
Hensell, Alfred
Hounsa, Kondwani
Inch, Gary and Patricia
Maas, Eric
Mabry, Thom
Reiss, John
Sanabria, Bowen (Newborn)
Sanabria, Hannah
Saxton, Margi
Schemenauer, David
Sisbarro, Christine
Slagle, Sonya (37)
Thomas, Jennifer
Wood, Naomi