MEDICAL
Sandra Barker: Sandra experienced a very mild stroke on Thursday, April 30, and is recovering well. Her speech was slightly affected, but she has no mobility issues. She looks forward to returning to teaching her piano students next week. In the meantime, she continues with follow‑up doctor visits and has been prescribed appropriate medication.
Sandra and Randy say, “Thanks to all for your prayers and expressions of concern. We love you!” Please continue praying for Sandra’s full healing and restoration, and for Randy as he faithfully cares for her.
Camie Pew: Mark and Patti Pews’ daughter-in-law, Camie, continues to battle cancer (breast cancer in 2020, metastatic breast cancer in 2024, leptomeningeal disease in 2025). Her husband, Nathan, and daughters, Eliana and Madi, have been a tremendous support to her during this challenge.
Camie continues with her chemotherapy treatments. This past week has been especially difficult, so please continue to lift her and Nathan up in prayer—for comfort, peace, strength, and wisdom during this time.
She has been inspirationally authentic in her publicly accessible Facebook group (“Camie’s Cancer Journey”) on the role of faith in dealing with reality. If you are struggling, read/watch her posts to be motivated in your own spiritual life.
John Wood: John continues to respond very well to his pancreatic cancer treatments. Please continue praying that the tumors will continue to shrink and disappear, and for John’s complete healing. John, Alicia and their family are so thankful to our Heavenly Father in so many ways! Pray for John’s renewing strength, relief from pain, and for peace and comfort that only God can provide.
Bobby McVey: After previously recovering from lung cancer, two cancer spots were discovered on Bobby’s spine, leading to back surgery several months ago to stabilize a weakened vertebra. Since completing five radiation treatments to address any remaining cancer cells, Bobby is experiencing much less back pain. He is now off pain medication, sleeping well, and able to do his own physical therapy. Bobby’s next scan is scheduled for May 12. Please pray for a clean scan and complete healing.
Wanda Quattlebaum: On March 10, Wanda fell and fractured her femur just above the knee. After extensive surgery and a short stay in a rehabilitation facility, she returned home week before last.
Update from Ray: “Pain getting better but PT still painful. Getting into routine. Still confined to home. Memory short term (5 minutes or so). We appreciate the prayers, and displays of love by so many. Thank you all so much! We hope rehab will get her on a walker by the end of the month! We love you all! In him. Wanda and Ray”
Please continue praying for Wanda’s healing and for strength and perseverance for both Ray and Wanda.
Grace Brown: Grace continues undergoing immunotherapy for lung cancer through daily medication and periodic infusions. Recent scans show that all tumors are continuing to shrink and that inflammation is steadily decreasing—praise God for this encouraging progress. In addition, the infusions have received FDA approval to be administered as a once‑a‑month injection, which could significantly reduce visit frequency if approved by insurance. Please continue praying for Grace’s healing, manageable treatment side effects, and for peace and strength for Grace and her family.
Ruthanne Redfield: Ruthanne has been working through several physical issues and has now found a good balance for her thyroid medication. Please continue praying that Ruthanne’s health may be fully restored.
Rosemary Lisby: Rosemary continues to deal with inflamed nerves in her back that affect mobility in her right leg and cause numbness in her foot. A recent injection did not provide relief, and she continues with physical therapy while exploring other treatment options. Please pray for complete healing and fully restored mobility. Also remember her husband, Greg, as he continues to care for her.
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.
Sandra and Randy say, “Thanks to all for your prayers and expressions of concern. We love you!” Please continue praying for Sandra’s full healing and restoration, and for Randy as he faithfully cares for her.
Camie Pew: Mark and Patti Pews’ daughter-in-law, Camie, continues to battle cancer (breast cancer in 2020, metastatic breast cancer in 2024, leptomeningeal disease in 2025). Her husband, Nathan, and daughters, Eliana and Madi, have been a tremendous support to her during this challenge.
Camie continues with her chemotherapy treatments. This past week has been especially difficult, so please continue to lift her and Nathan up in prayer—for comfort, peace, strength, and wisdom during this time.
She has been inspirationally authentic in her publicly accessible Facebook group (“Camie’s Cancer Journey”) on the role of faith in dealing with reality. If you are struggling, read/watch her posts to be motivated in your own spiritual life.
John Wood: John continues to respond very well to his pancreatic cancer treatments. Please continue praying that the tumors will continue to shrink and disappear, and for John’s complete healing. John, Alicia and their family are so thankful to our Heavenly Father in so many ways! Pray for John’s renewing strength, relief from pain, and for peace and comfort that only God can provide.
Bobby McVey: After previously recovering from lung cancer, two cancer spots were discovered on Bobby’s spine, leading to back surgery several months ago to stabilize a weakened vertebra. Since completing five radiation treatments to address any remaining cancer cells, Bobby is experiencing much less back pain. He is now off pain medication, sleeping well, and able to do his own physical therapy. Bobby’s next scan is scheduled for May 12. Please pray for a clean scan and complete healing.
Wanda Quattlebaum: On March 10, Wanda fell and fractured her femur just above the knee. After extensive surgery and a short stay in a rehabilitation facility, she returned home week before last.
Update from Ray: “Pain getting better but PT still painful. Getting into routine. Still confined to home. Memory short term (5 minutes or so). We appreciate the prayers, and displays of love by so many. Thank you all so much! We hope rehab will get her on a walker by the end of the month! We love you all! In him. Wanda and Ray”
Please continue praying for Wanda’s healing and for strength and perseverance for both Ray and Wanda.
Grace Brown: Grace continues undergoing immunotherapy for lung cancer through daily medication and periodic infusions. Recent scans show that all tumors are continuing to shrink and that inflammation is steadily decreasing—praise God for this encouraging progress. In addition, the infusions have received FDA approval to be administered as a once‑a‑month injection, which could significantly reduce visit frequency if approved by insurance. Please continue praying for Grace’s healing, manageable treatment side effects, and for peace and strength for Grace and her family.
Ruthanne Redfield: Ruthanne has been working through several physical issues and has now found a good balance for her thyroid medication. Please continue praying that Ruthanne’s health may be fully restored.
Rosemary Lisby: Rosemary continues to deal with inflamed nerves in her back that affect mobility in her right leg and cause numbness in her foot. A recent injection did not provide relief, and she continues with physical therapy while exploring other treatment options. Please pray for complete healing and fully restored mobility. Also remember her husband, Greg, as he continues to care for her.
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.
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:
Bert and Joyce Blackwell: Pray for Bert’s declining health and for Joyce as his caregiver. We pray for strength for Joyce and that she can hold up physically as caregiver.
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: Esther has experienced improved strength and breathing through twice‑weekly physical therapy, which is now being reduced to once a week. She and Russ hope to begin visiting a newly opened county exercise facility, giving her more opportunities to get out and continue building strength. Please pray for continued progress for Esther as she manages Parkinson’s disease, and for Russ as he faithfully cares for her.
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, and both David and Carolyn continue to maintain wonderful, inspiring positive attitudes. Please keep this special couple in your prayers. David and Carolyn welcome cards and calls.
Wayne and Faye Tincher: Wayne and Faye, both in their early 90s, live at The Glen Villas on Highway 9 and have been part of Grace Chapel since moving to Cumming three years ago. Due to health and mobility challenges, neither is able to drive. They have three children and six grandchildren, all living in Georgia. Please keep this dear couple in your thoughts and prayers.
Bert and Joyce Blackwell: Pray for Bert’s declining health and for Joyce as his caregiver. We pray for strength for Joyce and that she can hold up physically as caregiver.
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: Esther has experienced improved strength and breathing through twice‑weekly physical therapy, which is now being reduced to once a week. She and Russ hope to begin visiting a newly opened county exercise facility, giving her more opportunities to get out and continue building strength. Please pray for continued progress for Esther as she manages Parkinson’s disease, and for Russ as he faithfully cares for her.
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, and both David and Carolyn continue to maintain wonderful, inspiring positive attitudes. Please keep this special couple in your prayers. David and Carolyn welcome cards and calls.
Wayne and Faye Tincher: Wayne and Faye, both in their early 90s, live at The Glen Villas on Highway 9 and have been part of Grace Chapel since moving to Cumming three years ago. Due to health and mobility challenges, neither is able to drive. They have three children and six grandchildren, all living in Georgia. Please keep this dear couple in your thoughts and prayers.
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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