Prayer Requests • 3/29/2026

John Wood: John had a pretty good week, encouraged by positive news he received late last week regarding his ongoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.  Recent scans showed that John’s tumors continued to shrink by another 8%. This is not as much as his previous scans, but the combined scans show a total of over 30% shrinkage since last November. John’s oncologist is very pleased. The recent emergence of an ulcer seems to be under control and healing up with medication and diet.  

Alicia says, “Our prayer is that the drugs continue to attack and kill the cancer and that the side effects are minimal and manageable.” We pray for a full recovery of John’s health and for strength, relief from pain, and for peace and comfort for John, Alicia, and their entire family.

Bobby McVey: Following Bobby’s recent back surgery, doctors identified two areas of concern on his spine that are being treated with radiation. He has completed three treatments, and will have two more this week. His back pain comes and goes, but Bobby is able to work intermittently with frequent breaks.

Please pray for successful radiation treatments and for relief from pain that he is experiencing.  May the Lord heal Bobby, bless and strengthen him, and relieve his pain. Be with Carrie and the entire family during this ongoing journey back to good health.

Grace Brown: Grace is undergoing immunotherapy for lung cancer through daily medication and periodic infusions. Her husband, Tom, reports that all the cancer locations are showing less activity and have shrunk! Grace and Tom are so thankful for all your prayers. Please continue praying for healing, manageable treatment side effects, and for peace and strength for Grace and her family.

Ruthanne Redfield: Ruthanne is working through several physical issues, including finding the right balance for her thyroid medication, addressing low body temperature, and managing some vision concerns. Please be praying for wisdom for her doctors and for clarity in treatment as these issues are addressed, and that Ruthanne may be restored to full and lasting health.

Susan Boling: Susan is gaining strength through physical therapy but continues to experience pain in her back and in her left hip, which was replaced three years ago. She desires to become more physically fit and asks for prayers as she works through this daily challenge toward improved health. Please pray for encouragement, pain relief, and continued progress for Susan.

Rosemary Lisby: Rosemary continues to improve from inflamed nerves in her back that have affected mobility in her right leg and caused numbness in her foot. The treatments have been helpful, and she is now able to drive more frequently as her right foot no longer locks up. Please pray for complete healing and fully restored mobility. Also remember her husband, Greg, as he continues to care for Rosemary and occasionally serves as her driver when needed.

Virginia Ann Edwards (Bo Edwards’ mother): Sister Edwards, age 91, is continuing her recovery and rehab following a partial hip replacement. Please pray for her healing and for those caring for her, including Bo. Also pray that her application is approved for a place in an assisted living facility near her daughter Clair in Myrtle Beach.

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.

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.

Rick Sampley: Rick is scheduled to have gallbladder removal surgery this Thursday at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. The procedure will be performed on an outpatient basis. Please pray for a smooth surgery and a quick, complete recovery.

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

David and Carolyn Wheeler: 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 said recently, “We are walking by faith. We are doing as good as we can, Thanks to everyone who is praying for us!”  Please keep this special couple in your prayers. David and Carolyn welcome cards and calls.

Esther Johnson: Esther continues to face the challenges of Parkinson’s disease and related health issues. She has recently begun attending physical therapy twice a week and is enjoying the challenge of the workouts. Russ says the therapy is helping—not only with improved mobility, but also by giving her a chance to get out of the house.

Please pray for renewed strength and continued progress for Esther, and for Russ as he faithfully cares for her.

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.

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.