As of 10/24/2026 (10:30 AM)
  • Mary Jane Phillips - (Update 10/23)  - Mary Jane's memorial service will be held at the church on Sunday, November 1st.  Calling Hours will be at 2:00 PM with the service beginning at 3:00.   If you would like to sign up to help provide food or serve at the dinner that will follow the service, you can do so HERE. You can read MJ's obituary HERE.  (10/22) Mary Jane passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior early this morning (Thursday). Service details are still being arranged. Continue to pray for Mary Jane's family and close friends as they grieve the loss of MJ.
  • Karen Kemp - (Update 10/24) - Karen was released from Mercy Hospital Friday night and transferred to Belden Village Nursing and Rehab (previously Ayden Care) for rehab and therapy.  Pray for her to regain strength and that she can return home in due time. Pray for Martin as he helps navigate the situation and care for Karen as well. She is in room 232 and welcomes visitors and phone calls.  (10/22) - Yesterday Karen fell at home and was taken to the ER and eventually admitted to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical. Thankfully she did not sustain any broken bones or other serious injuries. Martin asks that people not visit or call for a least today (Thursday) to give Karen a chance to recover a little more.
  • Aaron Mizener (Update 10/21) - Aaron is currently experiencing an infection at the site where his IV was during his hospital stay last week. Pray that it improves in the next few days with antibiotics. (10/16) Aaron is being discharged today around noon to go home. They have been able to stop the bleeding through medication for now but may have to do a procedure in the future. (10/15) - Aaron was admitted to Aultman hospital after going to the ER yesterday for what is likely abdominal ulcers. Pray for he and Rachel as they wait on word on cause and treatment.
  • Michael Royer (10/15) - Michael had successful ankle ligament surgery today. Pray for his recovery at home and any subsequent therapy.
  • Rigel Le Claire  (10/4) - Rigel's mother Francine, who lives in Michigan, received news that she has a large, cancerous mass in her colon. Pray for her as she awaits news on recommended treatment and that she can lean on fellow believers around her for encouragement.
  • Iris Haley (UPDATE 9/30- 3:00 PM) - Iris has been released from Aultman and will be staying with Steve and Terry again while she recovers. Calls and visits are welcome, but please coordinate visits with Terry (330-413-1070). Continue to pray for Iris as she recovers. (9/30 - 10:30 AM) - This past Sunday Iris was taken to Aultman Hospital ER not feeling well and was eventually admitted due to extremely high blood pressure. An ultrasound found much fluid on her lungs and 1 1/2 quarts of fluid was drained yesterday. It has been determined that she is in congestive heart failure and being evaluated for next steps. Pray for doctors as they determine treatment, as well for Iris and the family that they would be strengthened spiritually during this trial. (9/18) - Iris' recovery has been going well and she is hopeful that, Lord willing, she will be returning to her own home tomorrow. (9/9) Iris is now discharged and recovering at Steve and Terry's. She will be there for a little while before returning home. Pray for Terry as she helps care for Iris and Steve who had a hand surgery this week as well. (9/8) - Iris's pacemaker implant procedure is finished and went well. She is hoping, Lord willing, to go home from Aultman hospital tomorrow.  (9/6) - Iris was admitted to Aultman hospital after she went in yesterday (Saturday) with extremely high blood pressure. It has been determined that she has an atrial flutter and will need a pacemaker. Due to the Labor Day holiday, her procedure will not take place until Tuesday. If all goes well she should, Lord willing, go home on Wednesday. Pray for Iris and her family as she awaits the procedure, for a successful implant, and a quick recovery.
  • Jonathan Amrhein (Update 6/19) -Jonathan's tumor continues to fill, and needs continually drained, however, the nodule is stable. Please pray that the medication will work, that the side effects are minimal and that Jonathan's faith will remain strong, as he trusts in what the Lord has for him through this. (Previous Update) Jonathan's surgery on his brain tumor last October went well.  In the months following Jonathan continued to have some symptoms he was experiencing prior to his brain surgery . An MRI  revealed that fluid had returned to his brain tumor which required a second procedure to remove the fluid and insert a tube.  After 2-3 weeks of healing he started treatment to shrink the nodule in the tumor.  
  • Billy Harvey as he goes through many health challenges with his kidney living at home with Dan and Tracy Holmes. Pray for them all during this difficult time.
  • Rita Forsythe has been moved into hospice care. Please pray for Tom and the family during this time.
Missionaries (Missions Page):
John & April McDuffee-- Spain (Latest Newsletter)
Shannon & Danielle Hurley --Uganda (Latest Newsletter)
Ramazan & Karen Arkan -- Turkey (Latest Newsletter)
Dale and Karen Marshfield -- India (Latest Newsletter)

Church Ministries:
Adventure Club
Children’s Ministry
Student Ministries
Adult Classes
Small Group Fellowships (SGF's)
"Gather" Ministries to Women

Local Outreach:
Community Outreach Dinner
Community Collection & Giveaway
Nursing Home Ministry

Governing Authorities:
President Trump, Congress, and the Supreme Court
Governor DeWine, Ohio General Assembly, and Supreme Court
Stark County Commissioners,  City/Township Governments, Country Sheriff, and other Law Enforcement
Those serving in the armed forces

Local Partners:
Word of God Community Church
Alliance Pregnancy Center
Eva's Women's Clinic (Canton)