Prayer Requests • 7/19/2026

Verna Enfinger: Margaret Krams’ mother, Verna, improved enough to return home from the hospital in Florida this week and continues receiving treatment as she recovers from a urinary tract infection.

Please pray for strength, endurance, and complete healing for Verna. Also remember Margaret and the entire family in your prayers as they care for her and support her during this time.

Kathy Brooks - Under Hospice Care: Kathy is at home under hospice care as she has decided to forgo further treatment of some serious health issues. Kathy and Ed are delighted with every person from the hospice team who has visited and are so grateful for the love and support brought by visitors and phone calls.

Please continue to pray for these two beloved saints, asking God to surround them with His peace, comfort, strength, and grace.

John Wood: John is currently being treated by his Emory oncologist for cancer in the lining of his abdomen, which has caused nausea and fluid buildup. His medical team is also exploring additional clinical trial medications for his pancreatic cancer.

We remain grateful for the success of the initial trial drug, which reduced the cancer in John’s pancreas by approximately 60 percent and eliminated the cancer in his liver. That trial has now concluded for John as he focuses on treatment for the abdominal cancer. John recently completed radiation treatments and has been receiving chemotherapy.

John continues to face significant challenges with his treatment regimen. Please pray that this new treatment plan will be effective, that his nausea and pain will subside, and that he will regain strength, appetite, and endurance in the days ahead. Also remember Alicia and the entire family as they faithfully walk this journey together.

Grace Brown: Grace recently learned that the tumor in her lung has begun to grow again. She met with a radiation oncologist this past week and is scheduled to undergo five radiation treatments in early August to target the growth. She will also continue her monthly chemotherapy infusions.

Please continue praying for Grace’s healing, for manageable treatment side effects, and for peace, strength, and encouragement for Grace and her family.

Rosemary Lisby: Rosemary continues to deal with inflamed nerves in her back, affecting mobility in her right leg and causing numbness in her foot. 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 will celebrate her 92nd birthday this coming Monday. She continues to recover from a partial hip replacement and plans to remain at home for the foreseeable future. Please pray for strength and healing as she continues her rehabilitation, and for her family as they lovingly care for her.

Bo Edwards’ sister, Calli: Calli was hospitalized in North Carolina two weeks ago due to mental health challenges and may be returning home today. Please pray for her continued healing and emotional well-being, and for peace, strength, and encouragement for her immediate family.

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 has experienced increased weakness in recent weeks and has undergone medical testing to determine whether additional treatments may help improve her condition. We continue to pray for renewed strength and an improved quality of life as she manages Parkinson’s disease. Please also remember Russ, who faithfully cares for her each day. May the Lord bless and sustain them both as they continue to persevere with love, faith, and gratitude.

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. They welcome cards and calls.

Bert and Joyce Blackwell: Please pray for Bert as his health continues to decline, and for Joyce as she faithfully cares for him each day. Pray that God will strengthen Joyce physically, emotionally, and spiritually as she serves as Bert’s caregiver.

Melissa Boyle is helping to coordinate meals; you may sign up to take them a meal at mealtrain.com/trains/yrzl3k. Feel free to send Joyce a text of encouragement (no calls, please); she so appreciates it.

Wayne and Faye Tincher: The Tinchers, both in their early 90s, have been GC members since moving to Cumming three years ago. Due to health and mobility challenges, neither is able to drive. Please keep this dear couple in your thoughts and prayers.

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.