Church of the Great God

Prayer Requests

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

New Prayer Requests:

06/02/2026 Clifton, Dana
06/01/2026 Clinton, Deborah
06/01/2026 Walton, Marci
06/01/2026 Hensell, Alfred
06/01/2026 Cochran, Josie
05/30/2026 Baker Family


   

Baker Family

30-May-26

Mark and Stephanie Baker are asking for prayers on behalf of their family. Stephanie and Jessica have had what appears to be pneumonia for the past several days and it continues to persist. Mark and Eli have come down with some type of bad chest cold as well. Your prayers for healing and that the rest of the family (especially the children) might be spared from the illness would be appreciated.

Belk, Priscilla

19-May-26

While the original tumor has remained constant, there is a new tumor where the doctors recently operated. Please pray for Priscilla and her family as this is devastating news. Thank you.

Clifton, Dana

02-Jun-26

Pamela Johnson, the sister of Dana Clifton of the Fort Mill congregation, died from a stroke. Please remember her family in your prayers. Thank you.

Clinton, Deborah

01-Jun-26

Debbie reports,

The drainage tube placement went well today. I'm in a lot of discomfort from the procedure and my back pain is very bad from so much pressure so long, so continuing prayers for pain relief is much appreciated! I trust God for daily improvement!!

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

31-May-26

Debbie writes,

Tomorrow morning I go to the hospital for a permanent drainage tube, to drain the fluid in my abdomen. They postponed it from last week, to tomorrow. I've endured a horrible week with all of this, but am still holding on to hope that I will experience a miracle from God!! I ask please, for a smooth, painless and complication free process. Thank you ALL!!

21-May-26

Debbie writes,

After going through the dialysis education and surgery options, I cannot mentally bring myself to do it. Therefore, I'm entering a hospice situation and am having a drainage tube placed to remove fluid overload. I need a lot of prayer for peace and God's will.

Thank you for continuing to pray for God's merciful intervention during this overwhelming trial.

20-May-26

Debbie requests, as you continue to seek God's intervention on her behalf, that you add a request for God to mercifully give her relief from the panic attacks and the inability to sleep she is enduring while going through this difficult trial. Thank you again for your prayers and Debbie's behalf.

Cochran, Josie

01-Jun-26

Josie's daughter, Eileen, reports that her mom fell and broke her hip last night. Josie's doctors will be performing surgery this morning and Josie is asking for your prayers. Thank you.

Criswell, Kathy

27-May-26

Kathy's husband, Frank, wrote yesterday,

Today is Kathy's eighth day in the Community Hospital ICU. Tomorrow they intend to perform a tracheotomy on her. She has failed her breathing tests and the breathing tube has been in too long. She won't be able to eat or drink after that. I don't believe she'll be coming home again. Thank you for your prayers and concern.

22-May-26

Kathy has been in the hospital intensive care unit since Tuesday. Her husband, Frank writes,

She is sedated and on a ventilator tube. I couldn’t wake her on Tuesday morning and her oxygen levels were very low. She is in the ICU now. Her situation is not good.

Your prayers for both Kathy and Frank during this very difficult time are very much appreciated.

Croft, June

28-May-26

June went in for a CT scan this morning, and the doctors discovered another pocket of fluid that her drainage tube cannot reach. They will be inserting another drain tube today. Please pray that the procedure goes well, and that in the coming days and weeks these tubes can remove the fluid so that June can move forward in the healing process. Thank you.

21-May-26

June's family writes,

June was scheduled to have the drainage tube removed today, but the doctor decided that it was best to wait a couple more days (until Tuesday of next week). June continues to have ups and downs related to pain and discomfort from the healing process and this evening seems to have come down with a fever of about 101 degrees. Continued prayers on her behalf that the fever will subside and any pain or complications can be overcome are greatly appreciated!

Fox, Jim

21-May-26

Jim writes,

Please pray for my sister, Monica (65), who recently found out that she has a tumor, about the size of a hazel nut or small walnut, on the left side of her brain. It has not affected her physically and she is not feeling any pain now, but she is having difficulty with speaking, texting, and remembering words. Please ask our loving Father to help her and her husband make the correct decisions for treatment (most likely surgery) and for His will to be done during this trial. Thank you all.

Hensell, Alfred

01-Jun-26

Alfred is scheduled for dental surgery to remove excess gum tissue and would appreciate your prayers. Thank you.

21-May-26

Alfred reports that the agency that was taking care of his brother, Dennis, will cover all his funeral expenses. Thank you for your prayers.

Hensell, Liwayway

21-May-26

Liwayway is scheduled to undergo surgery on June 10 to try to control the excessive bleeding. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

Sisbarro, Christine (74)

26-May-26

Christine writes,

Please accept our sincere thanks for your prayers for Jim. His surgery was this afternoon and he is now cancer free! Praying in thanksgiving for all of you!

22-May-26

Jim has decided to have surgery for his scalp cancer. It is scheduled for May 26 and will last about five hours. Please pray that the doctor will be able to get it all. Thank you in advance.

Walton, Marci

01-Jun-26

The funeral for Marci Walton will be held on June 8, 2026 at:
Newcomers Funeral Home
3047 E Dublin Granville Rd (off 161)
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 818-1188

Get directions

Showing: 11am-1pm
Funeral service: 1pm-2pm
Burial service: 2pm-3pm

For those who cannot attend the funeral service and would like to watch it online, it will be available to watch it here starting at 12:50pm (EST). (The live stream will be archived for 90 days.)

28-May-26

Marci's grandson, Bryan, writes,

It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform everyone that she passed, peacefully and in her sleep. I will keep everyone posted and will post the details of the funeral in the coming days.

25-May-26

Marci's grandson, Bryan, writes,

I'm reaching out to inform you that she had another stroke yesterday around 4pm. They did everything they could for her but unfortunately the stroke caused a hemorrhage in her brain and caused blood to pool. I am having to make the hardest decision in my life, but it is in her will that she doesn't want to be on life support. So I'm reaching out to inform you that tomorrow they will be removing her from life support. If you want to come say your goodbyes, now would be the time.

OhioHealth Riverside Hospital (Silver Tower)
Room 4525
Columbus, OH 43214

Recent Requests (Last 2 Months):

Baker Family
Belk, Priscilla
Benefiel, Carl
Blackman, Randy
Clifton, Dana
Clinton, Deborah
Cochran, Josie
Criswell, Kathy
Croft, June
Fox, Jim
French, Leslie
Fulfer, Suzie (91)
Hensell, Alfred
Hensell, Liwayway
Sakala, Musonda
Simkins, Verna (80)
Sisbarro, Christine (74)
Stiver, Randy
Valdez, Jesse (79)
Walton, Marci