August 5:

Stafford Crossing:
Please pray for our mission partners in South America. We received this message from them today:
"We got credible info that "very bad people" are on their way to this village. They'll be arriving in the next day or two. We hope to get out of dodge by tomorrow morning. But also be praying for the people as they are coming to recruit children for their cause." 

Courtney Bailey:

• Jack and I are asking for prayers for a family who was involved in a devastating accident on I-95 this past Sunday. We witnessed the crash and stopped to help. Jack assisted a family of four whose vehicle took the brunt of the impact. Their 3-year-old son, Cal, was critically injured. Jack was the one who carefully removed Cal from the vehicle in his car seat and stayed with him until the paramedics arrived. It was evident that this precious little boy had suffered severe injuries, including what appeared to be a fractured skull, broken legs, and bleeding from his ears. His mother was also injured, though we do not know the extent of her injuries. By God's grace, the father and Cal's 6-year-old brother, Beckett, sustained only minor injuries. Cal's condition has weighed heavily on our hearts, especially because we have no way of knowing how he is doing. The image of this innocent child has stayed with us, and we continue to pray earnestly for his healing and for strength, comfort, and peace for his entire family during this incredibly difficult time. If you would please join us in praying for Cal and his family, we would be deeply grateful. They need every prayer they can receive.

August 2:
Diana Osborne 

• Please pray for greater faith, deeper trust in the Lord, and wisdom when facing situations that feel fearful or overwhelming.

Sam & Tina Cashman 

• Jeff Weber, still struggling with chronic back issues. 
• President Trump and decisions concerning Iran.

Joe Smith 

• Please continue to give me strength to allow God to make me into what He needs me to be.

Chelle Minard 

• I fell on the foot that is still healing from surgery and am in a great deal of pain. I have an appointment with the doctor on Tuesday. Please pray that no damage was done, for a positive report, and for relief from the pain as I continue to heal.

Ruby Cottrell 

• Please pray for my daughter, Gabby, to know that she is daughter of God.

Gene & Dianne Philipp 

• Continued prayers for Dianne's arm. Prayers for friend Judy Clift's health.

Angie Kemp 

• Amber – strength and healing as she battles cancer.
• Gail – relief and improved health as she manages COPD.
• Gabby – continued health following her kidney transplant, freedom from anxiety, and God's guidance in bringing a godly man into her life.
• Our country and its leaders – wisdom, integrity, and God's guidance, especially for our president.
• Our church – continued unity, spiritual growth, and a faithful witness in our community.
• Firefighters, police officers, and military personnel – God's protection, wisdom, strength, and encouragement as they serve others.

PRAYER LINE
Shane Young

• My 34 year old Niece Kelsie Young had a seizure today and is in the hospital. She’s alert but has a CAT scan scheduled. Please pray for no damage to her brain and they find what caused it. 2nd seizure in 2 years.

July 29
Diana Stevens

• Please pray for Waylon Pates. He is having open heart surgery this morning at Children's Hospital. This little guy has spent most of his life at Children's and hopefully this surgery will give him a much better life. UPDATE: Waylon is safely off of bypass and being monitored in the OR. The surgeon is very impressed with everything he did today. His live tissue from his partial transplant is looking great and still growing with him. They also have Waylon coming up with no trach in with hopes of not ever putting it back in because he decided to pull it out and it wouldn’t go back in 🙂Crazy boy. Prayers as these next coming days of recovery can be very bumpy with many ups and downs. The Pate family thanks everyone for their prayers and continued support of prayer for the coming days and weeks.

July 31

• Lisa Baumgartner Please pray for me to have patience, calmness and to stay focused as I start my 23rd year of teaching high school this week

August 2

• Brandon Robinson My grandfather Bill Ellis fell off a ladder and has a broken sternum and ribs. He also has bleeding on the brain. He has been in a lot of pain.

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV