As of 2/17/2026 (2:20 PM)
  • Don Peffer (Update 2/27) Don has been discharged and now recovering at home. (2/16/2026) - Don was admitted to Aultman Hospital late last week after a fall and having trouble speaking. He is currently being treated for an infection. He is being kept overnight again tonight (Monday) for more tests before, Lord willing, being released tomorrow. Pray for Mary Jane and Jane Adkins (Don's daughter) and be in prayer for Don's spiritual condition. 
  • Jane Adkins - (Update 2/5) - Jane's surgery went well today and she is now recovering at home. Click Here if you would like to help Jane and her family with meals while she is recovering. (1/31) Jane will be having shoulder surgery on Thursday, February 5th. Please pray for her surgery and her extensive recovery. 
  • Jerry Bixler (Update 1/31) Jerry has been sent home  while he an Bonnie wait on several test results which, Lord willing, will clear the way for his heart surgery. It could be over a week (at least) before all results are in and surgery takes place. (1/30) Jerry is still in Aultman awaiting heart surgery to put in stents which they cannot perform until they rule out other potential health problems. Please be in prayer for wisdom for doctors and for Jerry and Bonnie as they wait on test results and decisions. (1/27) - Jerry was admitted to Aultman Hospital today for a heart cath after having a stress test performed on his heart this morning.
  • Mary Jane Phillips - Mary Jane has now been moved into Hospice Care. This does not mean that 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.
  • 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.
  • Paula Moore as she is now living back at home but has several health challenges.
  • Billy Harvey is in kidney failure and is in AlterCare of Louisville.  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.
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John & April McDuffee-- Spain (Latest newsletter)
Shannon Hurley -- Uganda (Latest newsletter)
Ramazan & Karen Arkan -- Turkey (Latest newsletter)
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Church Ministries:
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Children’s Ministry
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Gather Ministries to Women

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Community Outreach Dinner
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Nursing Home Ministry

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President Trump, Congress, and the Supreme Court
Governor DeWine, Ohio General Assembly, and Supreme Court
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Local Partners:
Word of God Community Church
Alliance Pregnancy Center
Eva's Women's Clinic (Canton)