weekly prayer update
There is no special prayer focus this week – just an explanation and a request.
Two to three times a year we clear off the prayer list and start over almost from scratch, especially in the personal needs section. Many of these have been on the list for months, often because we have no information or updates. Some may need to come off the list, while others perhaps need to remain. It’s just important to keep this list as fresh as we can.
So, when we resume our regular weekly prayer focus, this list will probably look much shorter. All that will be on here in the personal needs section will be those about which we have up-to-date information, and based on that, definitely need to remain on the list. If a name is no longer on the list, it does not mean that the need is unimportant – it just means that we have no recent information and are unsure whether or not the need is ongoing. I would be happy to list any need that you feel is still relevant.
The request – if you see something on the list this week that you would like to see stay on the list in the future, please send me an email with that request and updated information. Also, if you have anything new that you would like to add to the prayer list, please send me that information as well.
“Be faithful in prayer.” -- Romans 12:12 (NIV)
WEEKLY PRAYER UPDATE – December 29, 2025
Missions:
Juan Pablo and Sol Herrera – Hispanic ministry in Ponder
Senator Barnes & family – East Asia Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative for World Ventures
Stephen & Sabrina Marshall – church planting in France
Capstone Church, Helena, Montana – Caleb Groteluschen, pastor; Ben Quigg, worship leader
Church:
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions
Preparation of budget and committees for 2026
Staff search for permanent worship leader
This week’s worship service, Bible studies, and BodyBuilder groups
Personal Needs:
Spiritual awakening in our community, in our nation
Salvation -- Those on your "Who's Your One?" list
Grief: Carol Graham, Janell Wilbanks & family – death of son and brother, Bill; graveside service will be in Tyler on Tuesday, Dec. 30
Tommy Bean – recently experienced similar symptoms as when he had stroke earlier in 2025
Chary Horton – in rehab at Longmeadow in Justin following surgery to repair broken arm
Judy Vaughan – recovering from broken collarbone following recent fall
Steve Simpson – cleared of having active brain tumor; stroke behind left eye damaged sight
Randy Ramey (He & wife, Elise, are among our newest members) – in Phoenix awaiting imminent kidney transplant; Pray that a kidney will become available soon.
Gary Carrington – Due to other health issues and the fact that the chemo treatments have not been effective, he will no longer be receiving chemo treatments for his cancer.
Hank and Susan Quigg – pray for their recovery from house fire and their rebuild over the next six to eight months; pray for connection with the right contractor
Shelly Pope – no longer taking trial treatment for liver cancer; still taking cancer medication
Halle Deaton (25 yr old former member from Krum) – diagnosed with breast cancer; finished chemo treatment – undergoing surgery in January; treatment as worked very well so far
Susan Quigg – diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's
Grief: Stan Brandon & family – death of his mother
Lori Kleibrink & family – death of her mother
Debbi Stack, Charlie Williams & families – death of their father, Jack Williams
Gene and Judy Vaughan – pray for physical and mental healing and mental well-being
Donna Nuckels (Don's sister-in-law) – auto-immune disorder caused by Covid vaccine
Justin McClain (Ponder resident) & wife, Maranda & 2 daughters – continuing cancer treatment
John Frank's new great-niece, Maggie – has completed chemo treatments for cancerous tumors, and they have shrunk enough for her to have surgery to remove them
John Frank's mother, Justine – tumor growth has reappeared; will undergo more treatment
Those in assisted living/nursing homes: Barbara Nofziger, Carolyn Gillespie, Mary Alice Benton
Our government leaders and first responders
Two to three times a year we clear off the prayer list and start over almost from scratch, especially in the personal needs section. Many of these have been on the list for months, often because we have no information or updates. Some may need to come off the list, while others perhaps need to remain. It’s just important to keep this list as fresh as we can.
So, when we resume our regular weekly prayer focus, this list will probably look much shorter. All that will be on here in the personal needs section will be those about which we have up-to-date information, and based on that, definitely need to remain on the list. If a name is no longer on the list, it does not mean that the need is unimportant – it just means that we have no recent information and are unsure whether or not the need is ongoing. I would be happy to list any need that you feel is still relevant.
The request – if you see something on the list this week that you would like to see stay on the list in the future, please send me an email with that request and updated information. Also, if you have anything new that you would like to add to the prayer list, please send me that information as well.
“Be faithful in prayer.” -- Romans 12:12 (NIV)
WEEKLY PRAYER UPDATE – December 29, 2025
Missions:
Juan Pablo and Sol Herrera – Hispanic ministry in Ponder
Senator Barnes & family – East Asia Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative for World Ventures
Stephen & Sabrina Marshall – church planting in France
Capstone Church, Helena, Montana – Caleb Groteluschen, pastor; Ben Quigg, worship leader
Church:
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions
Preparation of budget and committees for 2026
Staff search for permanent worship leader
This week’s worship service, Bible studies, and BodyBuilder groups
Personal Needs:
Spiritual awakening in our community, in our nation
Salvation -- Those on your "Who's Your One?" list
Grief: Carol Graham, Janell Wilbanks & family – death of son and brother, Bill; graveside service will be in Tyler on Tuesday, Dec. 30
Tommy Bean – recently experienced similar symptoms as when he had stroke earlier in 2025
Chary Horton – in rehab at Longmeadow in Justin following surgery to repair broken arm
Judy Vaughan – recovering from broken collarbone following recent fall
Steve Simpson – cleared of having active brain tumor; stroke behind left eye damaged sight
Randy Ramey (He & wife, Elise, are among our newest members) – in Phoenix awaiting imminent kidney transplant; Pray that a kidney will become available soon.
Gary Carrington – Due to other health issues and the fact that the chemo treatments have not been effective, he will no longer be receiving chemo treatments for his cancer.
Hank and Susan Quigg – pray for their recovery from house fire and their rebuild over the next six to eight months; pray for connection with the right contractor
Shelly Pope – no longer taking trial treatment for liver cancer; still taking cancer medication
Halle Deaton (25 yr old former member from Krum) – diagnosed with breast cancer; finished chemo treatment – undergoing surgery in January; treatment as worked very well so far
Susan Quigg – diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's
Grief: Stan Brandon & family – death of his mother
Lori Kleibrink & family – death of her mother
Debbi Stack, Charlie Williams & families – death of their father, Jack Williams
Gene and Judy Vaughan – pray for physical and mental healing and mental well-being
Donna Nuckels (Don's sister-in-law) – auto-immune disorder caused by Covid vaccine
Justin McClain (Ponder resident) & wife, Maranda & 2 daughters – continuing cancer treatment
John Frank's new great-niece, Maggie – has completed chemo treatments for cancerous tumors, and they have shrunk enough for her to have surgery to remove them
John Frank's mother, Justine – tumor growth has reappeared; will undergo more treatment
Those in assisted living/nursing homes: Barbara Nofziger, Carolyn Gillespie, Mary Alice Benton
Our government leaders and first responders