As of 12/8/25 (9:30 AM)
  • Jean Smithley (Update 12/8) -  After being taken to the hospital on Saturday and eventually moved into comfort care, our dear sister went home to be with the Lord late Sunday evening. Be in prayer for her son Mike Weidelman, his wife, and other family members as they grieve her loss. No details are available yet regarding services.
  • Karen Kemp (Update 12/6) The neurologists at Akron General believe that Karen may have had a minor stoke.  She is talking some now and doing better. They are still determining if a procedure is necessary to remove a mass at the base of her throat and/or to adjust medication to help with blockages to her brain. She will most likely be in Akron General for several more days. (12/5) - Karen was taken by ambulance to the ER at Mercy Hospital this morning after Karen was unresponsive and not waking up in the morning . Karen was then transferred to Akron General Hospital later in the say as Martin stated that "they are better equipped to handle neurological issues." Pray for Karen, those treating her, and for Martin and their family. We will hopefully have more details at a later point. 
  • Leanne Hinkle (Update 12/7) - Leanne is now home and doing much better. (11/28) - Leanne went to Aultman ER Thursday with a severe cough. She was admitted and is being treated via IV with steroids and antibiotics. They noted a small nodule on her right lung and she is now waiting in pulmonary to hear if they want to do a biopsy.  Pray for Leanne and those treating her as well as her mother (June).
  • Jack Harris (Update 12/3) - Jack is recovering from a major liver surgery performed in Cleveland a couple of weeks ago.  While this was a planned surgery, it has been extremely hard on Jack physically.  Please keep him in your prayers as he is unable to attend services for some time.
  • Cora Roberts (Update 12/3)  - Be in prayer for Cora and her family as her dear husband Andy passed away this past Friday (11/28). The family will be holding a private service with Pastor Bruce officiating.
  • Mary Jane Phillips (Update 11/21).  We were notified this morning that Mary Jane has been moved into Hospice Care. This does not mean tha MJ is near death but that they are deciding she will not be rushed to the hospital (as she has been several times) by the nursing staff. This will improve her quality of life for the remaining time that the Lord gives her here with us. She is still living in her apartment at the Canton Regency  (4515 22nd St NW - Room 159) and would still benefit from visits. Be in prayer for MJ and her family, and click here to read a more detailed update from her dear friend Karen Schaff. 
  • Tracy Holmes' Mother had brain surgery on November 13th. Everything went well, but the next morning she fell out of her hospital bed somehow onto the floor, then had a seizure and bleeding on the brain. Please pray for comfort and peace for her and the entire family.
  • Jeff & Cara Haley's daughter, Katherine, who had a heart transplant a few years ago, now needs to have a very critical procedure on December 17. They need to go through a vein to get to the heart valve.
  • Anne Zornes (Update 11/3)- After a longer than expected spine surgery on Thursday (10/30) and spending some time in Aultman recovering, Anne is now recovering at home.  Continue to pray for her and Trace as she recovers.
  • Jonathan Amrhein - Jonathan's surgery on October 13th went well. Jonathan had been having some symptoms he was experiencing prior to his brain surgery this past summer. An MRI  revealed that fluid had returned to his brain tumor which required this second procedure to remove the fluid and insert a tube.  After 2-3 weeks of healing he will start chemotherapy or other medication to shrink the nodule in the tumor.
  • Janie Fausnight's Sister (Sheila) is having major health issues. Please pray for her both physically and spiritually, and for Janie as she seeks to love and serve her family.
  • Paula Moore as she is now living back at home but has several health challenges.
  • Jake Hatcher as he continues to recover from extensive back surgery and battles ongoing pain.
  • Billy Harvey is in kidney failure and is in AlterCare of Louisville. He was scheduled for a consultation at University Hospital on 6/23 for a potential transplant. Pray for him (as well as the family) during this difficult time.
  • Rita Forsythe has been moved into hospice care. Please pray for Tom and the family during this time.
Missionaries:
John & April McDuffee-- Spain (May prayer letter)
Shannon Hurley -- Uganda
Ramazan & Karen Arkan -- Turkey
Dale Marshfield -- India

Ministries:
Adventure Club Ministry
Children’s Ministry
Monthly Outreach Dinner
Monthly Collection & Giveaway
Nursing Home Ministry

Global/Local Compassion Outreach:
Ashley Wojton -- Haiti
Word of God Community Church
Our nation, leaders, and troops around the world