Church of the Great God

Prayer Requests

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

New Prayer Requests:

07/18/2026 Regan, Alma
07/17/2026 Schaginger, Anniki (78)
07/17/2026 Brethren in Africa
07/17/2026 Elias, Bill (67)
07/16/2026 Sakala, Musonda
07/14/2026 Clarkson, Haylee


   

Brethren in Africa

17-Jul-26

Don Esposito, a church of God elder, writes,

... In Africa, there is a dramatic lack of rain that is causing a tremendous loss of crops right now. Most of these third world countries do not have proper irrigation systems if natural rain does not come soon then much of the crops that were planted will be lost.

Some of this is due to the war with Iran and the close of the Strait of Hormuz, but also much of the weather crises are coming from the new forming El Nino system that is said to be one of the worst on record. The worst of the El Nino will come later this fall and winter and yet now in the very beginning of the cycle it is already causing major drought in much of Africa.

I also got an emergency message from our brethren in Malawi and the government is now forcing on them a digital ID and the brethren need to quickly get out of the area they are at and go to a more secluded wilderness area for protection.

... Please keep these brethren in prayer daily, especially our brethren in Malawi.

Benefiel, Carl

06-Jul-26

Thank you for your prayers on Carl's behalf. Carl is improving, but he needs to be able to perform basic activities like moving to and from the bed and wheelchair before he would be allowed to return home. The Benefiels would appreciate your continued prayers on their behalf. Thank you.

Clarkson, Haylee

14-Jul-26

Jake writes,

Haylee's surgery was a success and went smoothly! She’ll be sore and tired for a few days, but she is doing well. Haylee sends her regards to everyone for reaching out. We are very grateful to our Almighty God for answering our prayers and to all of the brethren for their many prayers and support. We love you all and look forward to seeing everyone again soon!

10-Jul-26

Haylee writes,

After being diagnosed last year, I'm having endometriosis excision surgery on Monday morning that requires traveling to Dallas. I would greatly appreciate the thoughts and prayers of the brethren for my husband [Jake], my medical team, myself, and God-willing, a complication-free recovery over the next few weeks. Thank you all!

Criswell, Kathy

04-Jul-26

Kathy's husband, Frank let us know that Kathy died a few minutes after midnight last night. Frank said through all her pain and suffering over the years she never complained and she died peacefully with unwavering faith. Please keep Frank and their family in your prayers.

Croft, June

09-Jul-26

It was determined that June had a UTI that was contributing to the fever and body ache she has been experiencing. Her CT scan showed that while the abscess is still there, it has gotten smaller, which is great news. Her family is hoping that this round of antibiotics helps to clear up the infection and completely clears the abscess as well. She appreciates your continued prayers!

06-Jul-26

June has had a fever since Saturday night accompanied by body ache. She was able to see the doctor today and tests were run to determine what could be the cause of the fever, but the tests only showed she doesn’t have Covid or the flu. She will have a CT scan in the morning to see if an abscess is still present. Please continue to pray for June, particularly that the source of the infection can be determined and resolved, and that the right treatment for her is provided. Thank you!

DeBlair, Delicious

09-Jul-26

Delicious writes,

I am back from the hospital with no significant gains or losses. In the end, all they did was withhold water from me (dehydration) until my blood sodium levels reached 134 mg/dl; however, no study was conducted on the cause for this, as the doctor simply assumed I drank too much water. I will need to see a specialist in this case eventually. Thank you all again for your prayers!

08-Jul-26

Karen writes,

Please continue to pray for Del regarding the renal failure situation. Del's nurse practitioner called Del yesterday about 6 pm to report on some lab work. She insisted that Del go to the ER right away because the information indicated an acute change in the kidney condition. We went to Harrison hospital last night where they did some more lab testing then decided to admit Del for observation and more testing.

As of 3:00 pm today, we have gotten no more new information so I came home to check on and feed the goats. That purely tuckered me out just to be sure they had some hay. Tomorrow I'll try to be sure they get some more goat feed. I don't do well in the heat so pray for me too.

I'll pass along any new info as we get it. Thank you all for your ongoing love and concern.

Elias, Bill (67)

17-Jul-26

Cornie Banman writes,

Sara's cousin's husband, Bill Elias (67), passed away Tuesday. Please pray for the now widow, Ann, and her family while they mourn the loss of a beloved family member. Thank you.

Ellis, Roger

06-Jul-26

The Ellis' write,

Thank you all for your continued prayers. We are grateful to share that [Roger] is currently stable and has shown encouraging signs of improvement. He is alert and oriented and is only experiencing mild motor issues on his right side.

They have been monitoring him closely with CT scans every 5-6 hours, and his most recent scan showed enough improvement for him to be moved out of the ICU and into a medical-surgical unit. We've also learned that the brain bleed has stopped.

We are deeply grateful for your prayers and support through all of this. Please continue praying for Dad's healing and strength as he begins the next phase of recovery and rehab.

04-Jul-26

Jared and Lizzie Ellis are asking for your prayers for Jared's dad, Roger. He suffered a hemorrhagic stroke this afternoon and was taken to the emergency room. He is currently stable in the ICU. The family would deeply appreciate your prayers that he remains stable, that there are no further complications, and that his condition begins to improve. Please also pray for wisdom and discernment for his medical team as they care for him, and for Roger's healing, strength, and comfort. Please also remember Jared and the family as they face the situation ahead, trusting in God's presence. Thank you in advance.

Keegan, Barbara

07-Jul-26

Barbara Keegan has suffered from dementia for over six years. Five weeks ago, she woke up and could not walk or move her legs. Her daughter, Julie Maas, writes,

Two weeks ago, hospice came into our home. What a blessing they have been; everyone is kind and helpful and knowledgeable. Mom is resting comfortably, and in the little time she is awake, she enjoys listening to sermons and hymns and John Denver, and watching videos of dogs and animals frolicking and Montana cowboys riding horses. Since we have had sole care for mom for awhile, Dave and I are getting some much-needed rest as we do not have to be alert for her wandering at night. Thank you for your prayers for her comfort and peace. We know that our Great God and Father in heaven hears.

Kinnunen, Heather

06-Jul-26

Heather is home from the hospital and feeling somewhat better. The dizziness has improved, and thankfully, the results from two MRIs showed that she did not have a stroke. However, her blood pressure is still low and her doctors are not sure why. Her left side is weaker and not functioning as well as her right side and she is also experiencing extreme fatigue. They want her to follow up with an ear, nose, and throat doctor, as well as a neurologist.

Heather is very thankful for all the prayers for this situation, as well as the prayers for her heart condition. (Her heart function has improved from 35% to 50%.) Please continue to pray for her improvement, and that the doctors can find out what is causing these additional issues. Thank you.

04-Jul-26

Heather was admitted to the hospital yesterday. She has been extremely dizzy, her blood pressure is really low, and her speech is affected. She was really close to passing out, but managed not to. Her doctors think she may have had a stroke. Heather is waiting on the results of an MRI to see if there was a stroke. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated.

Regan, Alma

18-Jul-26

Alma's daughter, Rebekah, writes,

They believe she has both a minor fracture and probably also some ligament damage. She was sent home with a boot and a referral to an orthopedist.

She had a very strong systemic reaction to the initial injury which still has her feeling quite unwell, so ongoing prayers that we can adequately manage pain and hydration are appreciated!

18-Jul-26

Please pray for Alma, who appears to have broken her ankle. She is on the way to the hospital, where her family will be meeting her. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

Sakala, Musonda

16-Jul-26

Musonda writes,

We continue to request prayers for God's mercy and intervention as we work to restructure the family business. Please pray that God may grant us ability to do what we need to do. Thank you.

Schaginger, Anniki (78)

17-Jul-26

Please pray for Anniki Schaginger, a 78-year old widow living alone. While hanging a carpet over a fence, the fence collapsed, causing Anniki to fall. Her right arm was entangled in the fence wiring and her right shoulder was badly damaged. She managed to get to the hospital, where it was determined that the shoulder bone was cracked. She will need to wear a sling and keep her arm immobile for the next three weeks. (Being right-handed, this will be a great hindrance to normal functioning.) Thankfully, there is a friend, Pam, who will be helping her. Anniki says she wants to learn whatever God may want her to understand from this accident, and is asking for the brethren to consider her plight and to pray for her. Thank you.

Recent Requests (Last 2 Months):

Brethren in Africa
Banman, Cornie
Benefiel, Carl
Bright, Gayle
Clarkson, Haylee
Clinton, Deborah
Cochran, Josie
Criswell, Kathy
Croft, June
DeBlair, Delicious
Elias, Bill (67)
Ellis, Roger
Hunt, Shirley
Keegan, Barbara
Kinnunen, Heather
Regan, Alma
Rivera, Raven
Sablich, Craig
Sakala, Musonda
Schaginger, Anniki (78)
Sisbarro, Christine (74)
Valdez, Jesse (79)