Prayer Requests

While we gladly continue to remember all of our requests in prayer, some have not been updated in recent months. Please look over the prayer list and send any updates to Pastor Terry at terry.jackson558@gmail.com. 

Prayer Requests:

• Rita Reese is having knee replacement surgery on Thursday.

• Paul Weeks, Nancy’s brother, and his wife are currently traveling home from Phoenix for an appointment with a neurosurgeon in Birmingham. Please pray for a safe, uneventful trip. 

• Judy Hargrove’s daughter is undergoing tests for some health concerns. 

• UPDATE: Marie Lutz is home, recovering from respiratory viruses. 

• UPDATE: Dilcy Hilly is home, recovering from shoulder replacement surgery. All went well, and her tests turned out well. She is a friend of Pastor Terry.  

• UPDATE: David Stubblefield, the father of Nancy’s  daughter in law, Heather, has been in Seattle being treated for esophageal cancer. The results from the PET scan showed almost no activity in the remaining tumors, meaning they are dead or dying. He remains in Seattle for another 7 treatments.  

• UPDATE: Don Wilkerson, an 87 year old man who physically collapsed during chemo for stage 4 lymphoma, is home and continuing PT to regain his strength/stamina. Continued prayers for him and his caregivers. They are friends of Kerri Curtis. 

• Karen’s friend, Judy, went to Israel to help her daughter with her week old twins and is now unable to evacuate. Please pray for God’s protection over Judy and over all those affected by the attacks on Iran.

• Scott Murray, who piloted a plane that crashed resulting in the loss of life, is having a difficult time dealing with the aftermath. He is the son of Lucus Hunter’s co-worker.

• Charles Gattis has completed chemo treatments for lung cancer. He will remain on a maintenance drug. Charles and Judy send their thanks to Christ Church for their prayerful support! 

• Burt Hubbell, as he recovers from surgery last week. 

• Jeff Smith, whose wife Elizabeth attends GriefShare, is recovering from a 5 by-pass surgery.

• Kathy Burrows, Ande Swan’s sister, as she recovers from knee surgery.  She is in a lot of pain.  Also, her husband, Wayne, had major skin cancer surgery on his arm and leg this week and will be undergoing radiation. His surgeon also said he needed to go to his doctor tomorrow to check for a blood clot in his leg.

• Mike Barnes, the husband of Karen Sargent’s cousin, is having another procedure before he begins his follow-up treatment. 

• John Ryberg, pastor of First Methodist in Athens, has been diagnosed with Meniere’s disease. 

• Billie Seagal, a friend of Bobi Landers, has shingles in her mouth. 

• Jessie Alexander, a close friend of Becky Elkins and her family, is undergoing treatment for cancer. Her husband is Bill.

• For those involved in our GriefShare ministry. 

• Carole McNeese, Becky Elkins’ step-mother, is grieving the loss of her husband.

• Becky Elkins is grieving the loss of her husband. 

• Kyle Canerday, as he continues to recover from surgery.  

• Vincent Cowie, Ivan’s brother, who had a zero white-blood count, now his white-cell count fraction is 3.4, and he has been released from isolation. 

• Lucas Hunter’s father in Tuscaloosa, dealing with dementia related issues.

• Pray that the hearts of individuals may be drawn to the fellowship of Christ Church. 

• A young friend of Pastor Terry who is being treated for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. He’s the father of 3 small children.

• Lisa Murray has begun a new round of chemotherapy for her brain tumor. Please remember Lisa, Grant and their children during this difficult time. 

• Eric Mooney requests prayer for his great-grandmother as she enters end of life care.

• Angie’s uncle Jack in Knoxville has dementia and has taken a turn.  Please remember his wife, Mary Francis, who has been his caretaker. 

• Eddie Jackson, Pastor Terry’s brother, as he deals with cognitive decline. His wife is Dawn.

• The ongoing genocide of Christians in muslim countries. 

• Those dealing with respiratory and allergy issues. 

• Unspoken requests for those in crisis.

• God’s future for our congregation.

Continued Prayers:

• Those who have lost loved ones in recent months: the Johnson family, the Prince family; the Vinzant family; the Davis family; the Ferguson family; the Mahan family; the Watters family. 

• Nicole Donathan, fiance of the Reese’s son Neil, has returned to her teaching duties and has regained a good portion of the use of her hand. Physical therapy continues to strengthen the hand and stimulate the nerves.  

• Regina Smith as she recovers from her surgery.

• Amy England, Staci Krupp’s sister, is home recovering from her surgery and doing physical therapy. 

• Yan Hooker left for 6 months in China, also pray for Carl while she’s away. 

• Yan’s father, Qichao, for his very low vision (almost blind) and for her mother, Jufen, for her heart problem and her mother-in-law for healing from a fractured ankle. 

• Prayer for salvation for Jeanie’s friend, Travis.

• Adam Blackmon, Ande and Thomas’ son-in-law, has an appointment with a UAB specialist for his ongoing health issues. 

• Donna Hargrove, Ande’s niece, as she undergoes dialysis. Please pray for Donna and her family. 

• Shannon, Cheri Brittingham’s boss, has found a medication that has worked and as of now she doesn’t need a liver transplant. Pray that the drug continues to work!  

• A young man named Corey who needs direction in life. 

• Izzy Hobley, a 16 year old girl who suffers from spinal bifida, as she battles ongoing related issues. This is a friend of Lisa Fielding.  

• Randy Hargrove, the husband of Ande’s niece, Donna, is undergoing cancer treatment.

• Lori Crider as she continues to recover from surgery. Please pray for her emotional wellness as well as her physical wellness. 

• Karen’s friend, Kelly, had a cardiac defibrillator implant. Pray for improved health.

• Bob Brooks, a friend of Kim, is in end-stage Parkinson's Disease. Please pray for his wife and caregiver.

• Bill Gullatt’s ministry to the young men on his route. 

• For James Rogers, a friend of Alice Rives, who is awaiting a kidney transplant. 

• Regina, who does some cleaning for us requests prayer for: Teresa McCracken - cousin, serious health problems

• Amy Smith, Regina’s sister, lupus and family issues.

• Cory Parsons - Regina’s brother, fighting addictions.

• Keith Gillam, pastor of Bridges of Hope church, has cancer.  

• Kathryn and Eugen, friends of Karen. Eugen is Romanian and they moved back to Romania at the beginning of the Ukrainian war because of concern for his parents. She recently lost her unborn twins. They are faithful Christians - please pray for their pain. 

• Haley Grimes, the daughter of a friend of Harriet Hess, as she continues to recover. 

• For the daughter of Karen’s friend who attempted to end her life and for all who feel their best choice is to end their lives.

• Angel, the adopted daughter of Bobi’s late brother, is in need of prayer for her future. 

• Dan Bradley has been diagnosed with ocular melanoma. 

• Shannon Hagermaker, Bobi’s niece, is undergoing treatment for brain cancer. 

• Heather Mitchell, trainer at the Wellness Center in Madison, has developed sudden and complete hearing loss in one ear. She has also been diagnosed with a rare form of aggressive cancer. She’s the mother to a 17 year–old son, and lost her husband to a rare cancer 10 years ago. 

• Brandon Landers, Bobi’s nephew, for help going through a difficult time. 

• Prayers for Judy Hargrove’s daughter’s family.

• Prayers for the homeless and those in need of shelter.

• Prayers for the Community Table  (formerly LCCI). For their volunteers and the people that they assist.

• Prayers for our schools, especially those in the East Limestone area.

• Pray for God's grace to recognize opportunities to be witnesses in our everyday lives - at home, at work, and everywhere else God has placed us.