As of 9/17/25 (9:04 AM)
  • Terry Zook went back into the hospital on Tuesday (9/9) with a block bowel. Today (9/11), she will be starting what’s called a gastrografin. She will drink some liquid, and they take an X-ray. 12 hours later, they’ll take another X-ray. It can show blockages and narrowing of the bowel. Please pray they see what the problem is! Update: Terry has found out during this hospital stay that she does have primary sclerosis cholangitis. Her other tests (x-rays and an ultrasound) showed no other issues. She was released this weekend.
  • Jean Smithley had an appointment on Monday where they discussed treatment education and did a quick exam to make sure she’s good for treatment. Immunotherapy Treatment immediately after. The first treatment is 6 hours, as they do it slowly the first time to watch for reactions. Follow-up treatments will not take as long. Continue to pray for Jean as she continues treatments. 
  • Sandy Ardman's father, Robert Reinhart Schilling, passed away on Monday (9/8)
  • Michelle Dooley (Update 8/30) (Melissa Weimer's sister and Mike Ray's daughter) passed away late Wednesday evening after being in home hospice care for 5 1/2 weeks. Please be in prayer for the entire family. Update: The memorial service will be Saturday, September 20th at the church at 11:00 AM. Calling hours will be at 10.
  • Jeff Sanders (Update 8/30) Jeff underwent a cardiac stress tests yesterday (8/29) after experiencing symptoms after a run yesterday.  It was discovered that a two of his heart graphs from a procedure 13 years ago are blocked. No other treatment will be needed at this time other than decreasing intensity of exercise and stopping when he has symptoms. They will be seeking a second opinion later this fall.
  • Janie Fausnight's Sister (Sheila) (8/22) is having major health issues. Please pray for her both physically ad spiritually, and for Janie as she seeks to love and serve her family.
  • Jeff Bartolone is in St.Luke’s Memory Care Unit. He welcomes cards and is able to have visitors.
  • Brenda Stoffer had surgery on 8/13 at Mercy Hospital to remove her thyroid. Pray for wisdom for the doctors, peace and comfort for Brenda and her family.
  • Babara Jarrett (Melissa Knisley's 94 year old mother) is 94 fell on several weeks ago and and broke her hip. She had surgery the following day and was admitted to Aultman Hospital.  She’s struggling with the pain, and her blood pressure is too low for pain medication. Pray for healing, pain management, and strength to be able to get back on her feet again.
  • Danny Russo  Danny is now home after successful open heart valve replacement surgery. Continue to pray for his recovery and the entire family as Danny will not be working for some time.
  • Mary Jane Phillips  is now living in assisted living today at the Canton Regency (4515 22nd St NW), Room 159. She welcomes visitors and phone calls.
  • 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.
  • Roger Norrick (Update) Caleb's father,  Roger is in ICU in Indiana with a collapsed lung and infection. He has had a tracheostomy to help with breathing. Be in prayer for Roger, the medical staff, and the entire family as they hope that Roger can be stable enough to move out of the ICU. (Update 7/11) Roger, who has had a trach for quite some time, had a trach collar installed today. So although he is not on a ventilator, he is still in ICU and hopes to move to a step down unit soon (within a couple of weeks) .(Update 7/31) Roger was released to go home this afternoon and is now recovering at home. 
  • Billy Harvey is in kidney failure and is in AlterCare of Louisville. He is schedule 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 Ministry
Monthly Collection & Giveaway
Nursing Home Ministry

Global/Local Compassion Outreach:
Jude David -- Haiti
Ashley Wojton -- Haiti
Word of God Community Church
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