MEDICAL
Laura Johnson (Russ Johnson’s sister): Laura has been battling bladder cancer for the past ten years. At a recent routine checkup, doctors discovered her bladder tumor has grown. She has begun a new chemotherapy drug, which she will take every two weeks. Please pray for complete healing and that the tumor disappears, restoring Laura to full health. Also pray for strength and peace for her family.
Karen Walker: Karen continues to do well as she recovers from her recent hysterectomy. Please pray for her comfort and a smooth, speedy recovery. Also remember her husband, Todd, as he supports and cares for her during this time.
Tyler Davidson: Tyler was recently diagnosed with a rare congenital heart condition which doctors plan to treat by performing a heart ablation, scheduled for December 23. In the meantime, Tyler’s doctors are monitoring him closely. He had a stress echocardiogram scheduled for Friday, November 14.
Until surgery, Tyler is on light duty instead of his usual one-day-on, two-days-off rotation with the Cherokee County Fire Department. He’s grateful to still be able to work during this time. The upcoming procedure is expected to allow him to live a normal, healthy life. Please pray for Tyler’s medical team, a timely surgery, and full recovery. Also, lift up his wife, Tori, and their three young children during this time.
Grace Brown: Grace continues chemo treatments for her recently diagnosed lung cancer, taking daily oral medication and weekly infusions. The treatments will be followed up during Thanksgiving week to check their efficiency. Tom reports that the infusions are going smoothly and Grace is doing well. Please pray for the chemo to be fully effective in eliminating the cancer, and for strength, resilience, and peace for Grace and her sweet family.
John Wood: John began treatments this past week in a thirty-person experimental trial in New York City for his pancreatic cancer. He’s tolerating the trial drugs well, although they cause severe fatigue and random vomiting. Fortunately, he is sleeping well at night, and his appetite has improved. Alicia will be with him much of the time, but will be rotating with other family members so she can also spend time at home with their daughter, Ayden.
Please pray for John’s clinical trial to be successful and for complete healing. Pain management is especially difficult right now. We ask God for relief, strength, peace, and comfort for John and his family.
Jane and Doug Gilliard: Both are dealing with ongoing medical situations. Doug is recovering nicely from extensive surgery to mend his hip and is doing physical therapy. Jane is also doing therapy after recent x-rays revealed that her broken right wrist and elbow are healing well. Please continue to pray for full recovery for Jane and Doug.
Susan Boling: We celebrate with Susan that she was able to find some relief from back and hip pain on Thursday when her pain doctor did a medial branch nerve block on her spine (a small injection of local anesthetic). She was like a different person, if only for a few hours, until the medicine wore off.
This procedure was the first of two tests, with the second one scheduled for December 5. If these two tests are successful and Susan experiences pain relief, doctors will perform a radiofrequency nerve ablation, which should eliminate her back/hip pain for six months or more, and will buy her time to have a much-needed hip replacement surgery. Susan will meet with her orthopedic surgeon next Tuesday to plan for the surgery. Please pray for relief from pain and discouragement and restoration of health. We want the old Susan back!
Calli (Bo Edwards’ sister): Calli is currently receiving care at a mental health facility in Charlotte, NC. She recently began a series of intermittent medical procedures which doctors hope will help change her brain chemistry and ease the intense depression and involuntary muscle movements she’s been experiencing. We pray for healing from her mental health issues, renewed motivation, and peace in her home with her husband and their special needs son.
Bo Edwards: Please pray for Bo and his mother during this time of great family stress. Bo holds a critical role at his software company and is currently working nearly around the clock to meet an important proposal requirement. Heavenly Father, be with Bo as he copes with a demanding job.
Karen Walker: Karen continues to do well as she recovers from her recent hysterectomy. Please pray for her comfort and a smooth, speedy recovery. Also remember her husband, Todd, as he supports and cares for her during this time.
Tyler Davidson: Tyler was recently diagnosed with a rare congenital heart condition which doctors plan to treat by performing a heart ablation, scheduled for December 23. In the meantime, Tyler’s doctors are monitoring him closely. He had a stress echocardiogram scheduled for Friday, November 14.
Until surgery, Tyler is on light duty instead of his usual one-day-on, two-days-off rotation with the Cherokee County Fire Department. He’s grateful to still be able to work during this time. The upcoming procedure is expected to allow him to live a normal, healthy life. Please pray for Tyler’s medical team, a timely surgery, and full recovery. Also, lift up his wife, Tori, and their three young children during this time.
Grace Brown: Grace continues chemo treatments for her recently diagnosed lung cancer, taking daily oral medication and weekly infusions. The treatments will be followed up during Thanksgiving week to check their efficiency. Tom reports that the infusions are going smoothly and Grace is doing well. Please pray for the chemo to be fully effective in eliminating the cancer, and for strength, resilience, and peace for Grace and her sweet family.
John Wood: John began treatments this past week in a thirty-person experimental trial in New York City for his pancreatic cancer. He’s tolerating the trial drugs well, although they cause severe fatigue and random vomiting. Fortunately, he is sleeping well at night, and his appetite has improved. Alicia will be with him much of the time, but will be rotating with other family members so she can also spend time at home with their daughter, Ayden.
Please pray for John’s clinical trial to be successful and for complete healing. Pain management is especially difficult right now. We ask God for relief, strength, peace, and comfort for John and his family.
Jane and Doug Gilliard: Both are dealing with ongoing medical situations. Doug is recovering nicely from extensive surgery to mend his hip and is doing physical therapy. Jane is also doing therapy after recent x-rays revealed that her broken right wrist and elbow are healing well. Please continue to pray for full recovery for Jane and Doug.
Susan Boling: We celebrate with Susan that she was able to find some relief from back and hip pain on Thursday when her pain doctor did a medial branch nerve block on her spine (a small injection of local anesthetic). She was like a different person, if only for a few hours, until the medicine wore off.
This procedure was the first of two tests, with the second one scheduled for December 5. If these two tests are successful and Susan experiences pain relief, doctors will perform a radiofrequency nerve ablation, which should eliminate her back/hip pain for six months or more, and will buy her time to have a much-needed hip replacement surgery. Susan will meet with her orthopedic surgeon next Tuesday to plan for the surgery. Please pray for relief from pain and discouragement and restoration of health. We want the old Susan back!
Calli (Bo Edwards’ sister): Calli is currently receiving care at a mental health facility in Charlotte, NC. She recently began a series of intermittent medical procedures which doctors hope will help change her brain chemistry and ease the intense depression and involuntary muscle movements she’s been experiencing. We pray for healing from her mental health issues, renewed motivation, and peace in her home with her husband and their special needs son.
Bo Edwards: Please pray for Bo and his mother during this time of great family stress. Bo holds a critical role at his software company and is currently working nearly around the clock to meet an important proposal requirement. Heavenly Father, be with Bo as he copes with a demanding job.
OUR SICK AND SAINTS AT HOME
Please remember in your prayers the following GC members who have ongoing health issues and are generally unable to attend worship services:
Esther and Russ Johnson: Esther continues to face a number of health challenges, including Parkinson’s disease. Recent cardiology and other test results did not indicate any specific issue to explain Esther’s ongoing lack of energy. However, as a precaution, her cardiologist is going to do a heart catheterization soon. Besides continued weakness, her breathing is still not as comfortable as it should be. We pray that God will give strength and vitality to both Esther and Russ, and that Esther is able to breathe normally again.
Bert and Joyce Blackwell: Pray for Bert’s declining health and for Joyce as his caregiver. Joyce says that they continue to hang in there. Melissa Boyle is helping to coordinate meals; you may sign up to take a meal at mealtrain.com/trains/yrzl3k. Feel free to send Joyce a text of encouragement (no calls, please); she so appreciates it.
David and Carolyn Wheeler: David cannot be around large crowds due to his weak immune system. They continue to be in and out of doctor’s offices on a routine basis but are keeping wonderful, positive attitudes. He and Carolyn are happy to have calls or visits.
Esther and Russ Johnson: Esther continues to face a number of health challenges, including Parkinson’s disease. Recent cardiology and other test results did not indicate any specific issue to explain Esther’s ongoing lack of energy. However, as a precaution, her cardiologist is going to do a heart catheterization soon. Besides continued weakness, her breathing is still not as comfortable as it should be. We pray that God will give strength and vitality to both Esther and Russ, and that Esther is able to breathe normally again.
Bert and Joyce Blackwell: Pray for Bert’s declining health and for Joyce as his caregiver. Joyce says that they continue to hang in there. Melissa Boyle is helping to coordinate meals; you may sign up to take a meal at mealtrain.com/trains/yrzl3k. Feel free to send Joyce a text of encouragement (no calls, please); she so appreciates it.
David and Carolyn Wheeler: David cannot be around large crowds due to his weak immune system. They continue to be in and out of doctor’s offices on a routine basis but are keeping wonderful, positive attitudes. He and Carolyn are happy to have calls or visits.
HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU?
We would be honored to pray for you! Here are a few ways that you can share your prayer needs with us:
- Online via our website at gracechapelchurch.com/pray.
- Tap the "Prayer Requests" button in the GC app.
- Email us at pray@gracechapelchurch.com
- Text us with the words "Pray for" and your prayer request at 833-272-1249.
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