MEDICAL
Ashley Wyatt: Ashley recently received a breast cancer diagnosis and has undergone several tests and scans to help determine the most appropriate course of treatment. As she meets with her doctors and considers upcoming surgery and treatment options, please pray for wisdom, clarity, and peace in every decision. Thank you for your continued prayers!
John Wood: John is back at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and continues to receive treatment for pancreatic cancer and cancer in the lining of his abdomen. A persistent pocket of fluid between his stomach and spleen has become a significant source of pain and discomfort, making it difficult for him to eat, drink, and sleep. An MRI showed the fluid collection has grown to approximately the size of a small water bottle, and John has lost 35 pounds as a result.
Doctors have determined that draining the fluid is an important next step. The procedure was scheduled for Friday, but it had to be postponed when the hospital’s CT machine unexpectedly went down. At this time, Monday is the earliest it can be performed, although John’s oncologist is actively exploring other options to ensure the procedure takes place as soon as possible. Thankfully, John’s pain is being managed with medication, and efforts continue to help him maintain adequate nutrition.
Please pray that the fluid-drainage procedure can be completed without further delay and that it will provide immediate and lasting relief. Pray that John’s nausea, pain, and other side effects will improve, and that he will regain strength, appetite, and endurance in the days ahead. We continue to pray for complete healing. Please also remember Alicia and the entire family as they faithfully walk this difficult journey together.
Verna Enfinger: Margaret Krams’ mother, Verna, improved enough to return home from a Florida hospital recently and continues receiving in-home care as she recovers from a urinary tract infection. Please pray for strength, endurance, and complete healing for Verna. Also remember Margaret and her sisters as they faithfully care for her and support her during this season.
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 and are so grateful for the love and support brought by visitors and phone calls.
Please continue to pray for these two beloved saints and family, asking God to surround them with His peace, comfort, strength, and grace.
Grace Brown: Grace recently learned that the tumor in her lung has begun to grow again. She 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 has been dealing with digestive issues over the past few weeks, in addition to ongoing inflammation in her lower back that has affected mobility in her right leg and caused numbness in her foot.
Please pray for relief from these digestive concerns, complete healing, and fully restored mobility so she can confidently resume driving Also remember her husband, Greg, as he faithfully cares for and supports her during this time.
Virginia Ann Edwards (Bo Edwards’ mother): Sister Edwards recently celebrated her 92nd birthday. 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 three weeks ago due to mental health challenges and returned home recently. Please pray for her continued healing and emotional well-being, and for peace, strength, and encouragement for her immediate family.
John Wood: John is back at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and continues to receive treatment for pancreatic cancer and cancer in the lining of his abdomen. A persistent pocket of fluid between his stomach and spleen has become a significant source of pain and discomfort, making it difficult for him to eat, drink, and sleep. An MRI showed the fluid collection has grown to approximately the size of a small water bottle, and John has lost 35 pounds as a result.
Doctors have determined that draining the fluid is an important next step. The procedure was scheduled for Friday, but it had to be postponed when the hospital’s CT machine unexpectedly went down. At this time, Monday is the earliest it can be performed, although John’s oncologist is actively exploring other options to ensure the procedure takes place as soon as possible. Thankfully, John’s pain is being managed with medication, and efforts continue to help him maintain adequate nutrition.
Please pray that the fluid-drainage procedure can be completed without further delay and that it will provide immediate and lasting relief. Pray that John’s nausea, pain, and other side effects will improve, and that he will regain strength, appetite, and endurance in the days ahead. We continue to pray for complete healing. Please also remember Alicia and the entire family as they faithfully walk this difficult journey together.
Verna Enfinger: Margaret Krams’ mother, Verna, improved enough to return home from a Florida hospital recently and continues receiving in-home care as she recovers from a urinary tract infection. Please pray for strength, endurance, and complete healing for Verna. Also remember Margaret and her sisters as they faithfully care for her and support her during this season.
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 and are so grateful for the love and support brought by visitors and phone calls.
Please continue to pray for these two beloved saints and family, asking God to surround them with His peace, comfort, strength, and grace.
Grace Brown: Grace recently learned that the tumor in her lung has begun to grow again. She 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 has been dealing with digestive issues over the past few weeks, in addition to ongoing inflammation in her lower back that has affected mobility in her right leg and caused numbness in her foot.
Please pray for relief from these digestive concerns, complete healing, and fully restored mobility so she can confidently resume driving Also remember her husband, Greg, as he faithfully cares for and supports her during this time.
Virginia Ann Edwards (Bo Edwards’ mother): Sister Edwards recently celebrated her 92nd birthday. 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 three weeks ago due to mental health challenges and returned home recently. Please pray for her continued healing and emotional well-being, and for peace, strength, and encouragement for her immediate family.
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 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.
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.
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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