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My son is close to Iraq and so is his wife. They have never been deployed at the same time before. They have 4 kids and they are with grandparents in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He has been a nervous wreck since he arrived there. They put him on anti-depressants, sleeping pills and he has lost 37 lbs and started smoking. He has rededicated his life to CHRIST. Every day he says "Mom I feel like I am having a nervous breakdown. Today he received an email from his wife that says she would like to talk about divorce when they get home in Oct. Think of what that has done to him. Please interceed on his behalf. He is just devastated. Really more than I can tell you. Thanks for praying. Blessings, Deb

Please pray for my grandmother this week. I just learned that she was hospitalized and had emergency surgery to her neck. She is in her eighties and her health is starting to fail.

I am asking prayers for a family in a car accident early this morning. A lady that I work with and her two school age children were on the way to school when the accident occurred. The mother was released, however, one child is having surgery to remove a foreign object that was impaled into his shoulder. The other is in critical condition with brain swelling, ruptured speen, punctured kidney, and displaced pelvic bones. Please keep this family in your prayers during this time of need.

Sorry to double post, this just came into my email.


Dear Brethren,
Elder Glenn Payne, pastor of Five Mile Church, near Tuscaloosa, AL, stepped from this stage of life a few minutes ago. When I find out the arrangements for the funeral service, I will let you all know.
Pray for the family.
Herman Clark

I received this information late last night...


Dear All,
Elder Glenn Payne update: Bro Estes Jackson just talked with Elder Bobby Payne. The doctors have removed the ventilator from Bro. Glenn. Bro. Bobby and family are in the room as it is being removed. It is just a matter of time for Bro. Glenn. He was a wonderful man, dedicated pastor, and dedicated to the cause of Christ. Please keep them in your prayers.
Herman Clark

I'm having a major issue with my attendance at work. I've always struggled with being late all throughout my life. All the way back to elementary school. Surprisingly, I've never felt a need to pray about it. I've now come to the point where I need God's help. I just can't seem to get in on time. It's getting to the point where they may find someone else for my position. I really like this job and the people I work with. It would break my heart if I lost this job. I know I can count on God to help me get through this bad habit, but I do need others to pray for me. This is such a major issue for me in life. I know I can get through it. Please pray for me.

Nathan Ferrell (2 month old son of Jay and Amber Ferrell)- The neurologists think he may have a genetic degenerative nerve disorder, and there is no cure. Or it may be a form of muscular dystrophy. They have ordered a full genetic workup and are waiting results to confirm the doctors diagnosis.

Please be in much prayer for this family!

I have a son. He's thirty-three years old. He was just released from prison (his 2nd stint) in December. He has a serious crack/meth addiction. He's been clean until the past few weeks. He's disappearing. He's gone through SO MUCH money that he had saved while he as in the sytem.

I KNOW he's back out using. I DON'T know what to do to help him. He's had this addiction/addictive behaviors for many, many years. Just as his Dad, his older brother (committed suicide), his younger brother. They are all addicts.

Bottom line? I love these addicts and, once again, I am standing here, wringing my hands, wanting to do SOMEthing to thwart this downward spiral but haven't a clue how to reach my son. I don't think I can bear to have him locked up again.

My Lord has kept me sane through all these trials and tribulations. I have had soaring mountaintops, despite the problems my children have experienced as a result of their drug usage. I have had lows that God has pulled me from and set my feet back on the path.

This afternoon, I am begging you to go to your knees. Ask for God's mercy on this young man. He's a sweet man. He's a sick man. Please pray for his safety. Pray that God will use whatever measure to save my son from himself.

In Christ,

Dianne Parker

Dear friends,

Elder Trautner came through his [hernia] surgery just fine. According to the surgeon, there were no complications. All went according to plan. We are so thankful for the Lord's mercy and want to continue to pray for a speedy and relatively easy recovery. He will probably be in the hospital (St Joseph) until Friday, if all goes well.

God bless,
Mike

I've just returned from Angier Church in Angier, North Carolina and they have asked for prayers since they are without a pastor now. I've also preached recently at Mt. Olive (Roanoke, VA) and regularly at Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, IN), both without pastors. Please pray for them.