Prayer Requests • 2/22/2026

We pray for the church of Christ and for all our brothers and sisters around the world—especially those who may be facing persecution or even death for their faith in Christ. We lift up every soul in Cumming and the surrounding communities, asking that Grace Chapel will shine as a beacon of hope to all whom the Holy Spirit brings our way. Heavenly Father, help each of us to lead with love and hospitality in our daily lives, making the most of every opportunity to further Your Kingdom.

We also pray for you—each GC member and guest—that whatever season of life you are in, the love of Christ will dwell in you richly. As we all face the storms of life when they come, we lift up our families, friends, and neighbors who are experiencing physical, situational, or spiritual challenges. Amen.

John Wood: John and his father, Ron, are in New York City this week for several appointments. Alicia shared, “John’s doctor was almost giddy with how well he is doing and how good he looks. God is good!” John will continue traveling to New York every few weeks as he progresses through his pancreatic cancer treatments.

Please continue praying for John’s ongoing recovery of strength, relief from pain and treatment side effects, and for peace, comfort, and perseverance for John, Alicia, and their entire family.

John and Alicia also celebrated the arrival of their first grandchild this week. Their daughter, Addi, and son‑in‑law, Max, welcomed Jonah Knox Musser on Wednesday morning. Jonah is still at Northside Forsyth and is expected to go home by Sunday. God is so good!

Ruthanne Redfield: After receiving treatment for a previously undiagnosed thyroid condition, Ruthanne has rapidly regained much of her strength. Please continue to pray for Ruthanne’s renewed energy and sustained good health.

Beatrice Sage: Bea, Patrick Boyle’s 58-year-old sister in New York, recently completed radiation and chemotherapy for stage-four throat cancer, diagnosed in September. Bea is recovering well following her recent treatments, and she is so thankful for all the prayers. Please pray for full remission and full restoration of health.

Rosemary Lisby: Rosemary is scheduled to receive a second epidural injection in March to help further calm the inflamed nerves that have caused persistent numbness and pain in her right leg and foot. Please pray for complete healing and restored mobility. She is beginning to venture out and drive to nearby locations. Also remember her husband, Greg, as he continues to care for Rosemary and serve as her periodic driver.

Grace Brown: Grace is undergoing immunotherapy for lung cancer through daily medication and periodic infusions. Thanks be to God, the treatments are working—the lung tumors have decreased significantly, and several lesions in her brain and hip have either shrunk or disappeared altogether. At present, Grace is dealing with inflammation in her lungs; please pray specifically for that inflammation to subside. Please continue praying for healing, manageable treatment side effects, and for peace and strength for Grace and her family.

Susan Boling: Susan continues to do very well following her hip replacement surgery. After dealing with a blood infection for several months, Susan’s recent bloodwork results were normal, and she is finally off of antibiotics! She has also recently begun physical therapy to further restore her strength and mobility. Please continue praying for complete healing.

Virginia Ann Edwards (Bo Edwards’ mother): Sister Edwards, age 91, is continuing her recovery and rehab following a partial hip replacement. Because of her recent health challenges and increasing frailty, the family is gently encouraging her to consider moving to an assisted living facility near her daughter Clair in Myrtle Beach.

Please pray for wisdom and clarity as decisions are made about her long‑term care, for her full healing and recovery, and for strength and blessing for all who are caring for her during this time.

Calli (Bo Edwards’ sister): Please continue to pray for restored mental health, renewed motivation, and peace within her home, especially as she and her husband care for their special needs son. Calli seems to be doing better after in hospital treatments she underwent a few months ago.

Please remember in your prayers the following GC members who have ongoing health issues and are generally unable to attend worship services:

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. We pray for strength for Joyce and that she can hold up physically as caregiver.  Knee pain continues to be an ongoing struggle for her.

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.

Esther Johnson: One of our dear saints at home continues to face the challenges of Parkinson’s disease and several related health issues. Just recently Esther started visiting a physical therapy location twice a week. Russ says the therapy is helping and it seems good for her to get out of the house. Importantly, along with this PT initiative, Esther’s breathing has improved.

We ask all of Grace Chapel to be praying for this dear saint and for the Lord to intervene and restore Esther’s strength even in the face of Parkinson’s. Pray also for Russ as he cares for her.

David and Carolyn Wheeler: David said recently, “We are walking by faith. We are doing as good as we can, keeping our doctor’s appointments, and looking at more MRI tests. Thanks to everyone who is praying for us!”

David is battling cancer in both kidneys as well as prostate cancer. Pain is being kept under control very well with minimal pain meds. David credits Carolyn for keeping him alive—she is a wonderful caregiver. They continue to maintain wonderful, inspiring positive attitudes. David and Carolyn welcome cards or calls.

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.