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Prayer Requests –January 15-22, 2010

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Jim Albright Sister, Leola 1/22/10 …third knee replacement –on same knee- in the past several years – Delaware Hospital in Wilmington…probably will be in hospital for a few days.
GRPC Jean Discher  & Haiti Relief 1/17/10 …Jeannie (R.N.) has gone to Haiti with the U.S. Disaster Team/Red Cross to help with the large demand of medical issues in Haiti. Please continue to pray for all the people in Haiti and all those involved in the rescue and care of those who are affected by this horrible disaster.
Choir Ruth Gusky 1/22/10 …surgery on Jan. 28th at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia (bed rest for 4 wks., out of work for 8).  Pray for the surgeons and for speedy and complete healing. Debbie Chas is organizing meals for the family…to sign up call (302) 834-1772.
Bryan and Donna Clark Daughter, Becky 1/22/10 …surgery to remove multiple pre-cancerous moles on 1/26 in the morning…out patient…pray that none have progressed any further.
Tim Dove Self 1/19/10 …undergoing more neurological testing at the U of MD Hospital this week…not doing well…actually regressing.  Pray for clear diagnosis for treatment.
Floss Ewald Holly & Ceara Boulden 1/21/10 …lost husband/father last Saturday to a massive heart attack.  He was only 51.  He was a Christian and they know he is with the Lord but are devastated. 
MaryBeth Huey Cousin, Sherry 1/22/10 …diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer (mammogram last year misread so cancer has advanced)…mastectomy on 2/1 followed by radiation and chemo….

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Prayer Requests – January 8-15, 2010

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GRPC Lekberg Family 1/11/10 GRPC member, Gerald Lekberg, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010.  Pray for wife, Connie, daughter Caryn Pattison and children her children, Ben, Meaghan and Nathan, and son, Richard as they make preparations for burial in IL.
GRPC Forrest Family 1/9/10 …former Glasgow Church member, Terri Forrest, passed away on December 22, 2009.  A memorial service for Terri will be held at First Baptist Church of Elkton on Delaware Ave., Elkton, MD on January 29th at 7 p.m.
Jim Albright Sister, Leola 1/14/10 …third knee replacement –on same knee- in the past several years
Heiddy DiGregorio,  Scott Springer and Stu Lindner Joseph Feeley, Jr.  (college) 1/8/10 …diagnosed with lymphoma…tests have been run to determine kind.  Pray for pain relief (in neck, back and hip) fatigue and weight loss, clear diagnosis and direction for treatment and care and wisdom for the doctors. (Joseph is a member of the Feeley family associated with Strano and Feeley Funeral Homes.)
Floss Ewald 1)Father (79)

2)Brian Roland, nephew

1/13/10 Update

1/13/10

1)…still in hospital and not yet eating after a month…hopeful will be able to begin eating this week and start physical therapy end of this week or early next. Spirits improving.   12/13/09-surgery to remove 4 ft. of intestines (blockage was malignant cancer) and 31 lymph nodes…got double pneumonia and blood infection…has diabetes and being monitored closely… complications causing very slow recovery.
2)…recent prolonged sinus infection…did not heal…prompted biopsy…CT scan showed a papilloma in his nose and a cyst near his brain…papilloma must be removed…also needs deviated septum corrected and repairing of other sinus problems.  Pray for wisdom as to what needs to be done, and for God’s grace and strength.   They know God is in control and are seeking to trust Him in all things. Thank you.
Choir Ruth Gusky 1/11/10 …surgery on Jan. 28th at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia (bed rest for 4 wks., out of work for 8).  Pray for the surgeons and for speedy and complete healing.
MaryBeth Huey Cousin, Sherry 1/10/10 …diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer (mammogram last year misread so cancer has advanced)…mastectomy on 2/1 followed by radiation and chemo.
Bruce Marker Bill Rhem 1/13/10 …at home recovering from knee replacement surgery
John Schreckengost Wife, Cathy 1/14/10 …broadsided by a parked truck out of gear, rolled, pushed her car over both lanes…resting at home…already was dealing with chronic pain issues.  Pray this does not aggravate pre-existing conditions and for pain relief, comfort and healing. 
Diane Walker Susan and Jerry Smith 1/10/10 …Susan is in the hospital NJ in serious condition (and in quarantine) with bacterial meningitis.  Jerry is on a treatment of antibiotics. 

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Prayer Requests 12/31/09 – 1/8/2010

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Melanie Braunecker Father, Ron Baker 1/8/09 Ron was taken by ambulance from Manor Rehab. last night to Christiana Hospital with a pulmonary embolism…not sure if one or more…is now in room 4E07 at Ch. Hosp.
David & Nancy Condon Son, David, age 27 12/31/09 …having open heart surgery (aortic valve replacement) on Tues., 1/5, at Christiana Hospital.  Please pray for a successful surgery without complications, peace for my son and that God will draw him closer to Himself thru this surgery.  Also pray for me that God will give me an opportunity to share his love with others as I will be spending lots of time at the hospital.  Thank you 
GCA and David Crossan Benton family 12/31/09

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…Ava has passed away on 12/18.  12/2/09-3-month-old daughter, Ava…in intensive care at A.I. du Pont hospital for several weeks…condition not improving…medical situation complicated.  Allan and Amy six years ago they lost their first child, Eric, to a very similar condition.
Devon & Darren Dombrowski Daughter, Eva Rose (3) 1/4/10 “…tested positive for cystic fibrosis…returns to A.I. DuPont Hospital on 1/18 for another test to confirm.  She already has a mild case of cerebral palsy hypotonia.  Please pray for the doctors, for healing, and for Mommy and Daddy.”
Floss Ewald Father (79)   …rushed to the ER 12/13 with bad stomach pain…had surgery to remove 4 ft. of intestines (blockage was malignant cancer) and 31 lymph nodes.    He got double pneumonia…has gone back and forth from ICU for the past few weeks…also has diabetes…blood sugar shot up and landed him back in ICU again to be monitored closely.   These complications have caused his recovery to be very slow and to make it worse, he got a blood infection.  Now out of ICU for the 4th time and starting to be able to eat.  
Joyce Harrington Son-in-law, Scott 1/3/10 …has inoperable liver cancer…will be undergoing chemo.
Tim VonDuyke Self 1/4/10 …took a fall on 12/29/09 breaking left leg (tibial plateau fracture) …outpatient surgery to repair on 1/7/10, 7:30 a.m., at Christiana Hospital.

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Prayer Requests – December 25-31, 2009

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Deb Ernst Husband, Ed Update 12/30/09 Ed came home today…resting …hopes to return to work on Monday.  Most likely will have surgery in about 3 mo. to have part of sigmoid colon removed.  12/27-taken to ER on 12/26 with severe abdominal pain…scan showed he has diverticulitis in sigmoid colon…one of the diverticuli had burst dumping waste into his abdominal cavity…treating him with antibiotics and pain meds.  Will remain in Christiana Hosp. until 12/30 or 31…no food or water for days until the rupture heals.
Corlien Horsky Self Update 12/30/09 …”have had 14 of 28 radiation treatments and 4 wks. of chemo.  Biggest side effect so far is fatigue but also having trouble with diarrhea and pain in digestive system which is to be expected.  Doing OK (considering).  Thanks for all the faithful prayers.  God is good, ALL THE TIME!!!”  (See history in Continuing Prayer Requests below.)

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Prayer Requests – December 11-18, 2009

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Melanie Braunecker Father, Ron Baker 12/18/09
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…hopefully being transferred from Christiana Hospital to Manor Care in Pike Creek on 12/19 to begin intensive physical therapy.  Cards may be send cards to: 325 S. Booth Dr., New Castle, DE 19720.  12/7-emergency surgery for an infection in his digestive tract following knee replacement surgery. Call him at (302) 220-0176.
Bryan and Donna Clark Donna’s mother, Carol Horsey 12/18/09 Update Yesterday’s surgery went well, will probably be released from hospital on Sun. or Mon.  12/14…diagnosed with kidney cancer…appears not to have spread…surgery today at Christiana Hospital. 
Bill and Michal Jackson Daughter-in-law, Sandy’s, father 12/14/09 Update Heart doctor, infectious disease doctor and GP disagree on surgery…so it was put on hold…12/11-Several years ago Harry had a massive heart attack…survived with only 30% of his heart muscle still functioning… defibrillator replacement implanted a little over a month ago…MRSA  infection developed in the site…proven resistant to antibiotics.  Pray that the infection will be eradicated.    
Bonnie Smith Husband, Larry 12/13/09 Update …recovering very well, feels much better and making progress.  12/7-stent put into his left carotid artery Hospital. We sincerely appreciate the prayers.
Jim and Pat VanLuven Son, Alan 12/16/09 Update Surgery was a success.  Thank you for your prayers…12/14-having risky heart repair surgery today. 
Joe and Rita Wunder Update on Joe and Rita’s mom 12/16/09 Joe is recovering nicely from his reconstructive knee surgery.  He thanks everyone for their cards, prayers and visits.  Ritas Mom, Rita Messick, is back in the hospital (FL) with breathing problems.

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Prayer Requests – December 4-11, 2009

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Church Office Family of Rev. Ron Hayden 12/7/09 We have just learned of the passing of Rev. Ron Hayden, founding pastor of Pike Creek Bible Church in Newark, after a long illness.  Please pray for his family and the church family.
Melanie Braunecker Father, Ron Baker 12/10/09
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Moved to room 4C35 today at Christiana Hospital.  Cards may be sent to his home address: 325 S. Booth Dr., New Castle, DE 19720.         12/7-emergency surgery for an infection in his digestive tract went well…in ICU step-down unit.  Will remain in hospital for a few days then back to rehab for his knee.
Bryan and Donna Clark Donna’s mother 12/10/09 …Carol Horsey…diagnosed with kidney cancer…appears not to have spread… surgery December 17th at Christiana Hospital. 
Bill and Michal Jackson Daughter-in-law, Sandy’s, father 12/8/09 …Several years ago Harry had a massive heart attack and survived but with only 30% of his heart muscle still functioning.  A new defibrillator was implanted a little over a month ago…an infection developed in the site and to date has proven resistant to all antibiotics.  On Friday, 12/11, the device is to be removed and a new one implanted at a new site. Pray that the infection can be cleared up and the new implantation will go without a hitch.
Bonnie Smith Husband, Larry 12/7/09 …stent put into his left carotid artery at Christiana Hospital.  Pray that he will have no complications and that he will not be debilitated after the surgery… is much stronger now after his various medical problems last year. We sincerely appreciate the prayers.
Jim and Pat VanLuven Son, Alan 12/7/09 …having risky heart repair surgery on Monday, Dec. 14th

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Prayer Requests – November 27-December 4, 2009

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Church Office Oliver, Davison and Strickler families 12/3/09 Please keep in prayer the following families following the loss of their loved one…Sophia Oliver and her family on the passing of her grandmother on November 27, 2009…Candy Davison and her family on the passing of her mother on November 28, 2009…Mark Strickler and his family on the passing of his mother, Treva Strickler, on December 3, 2009.
Melanie Braunecker Father, Ron Baker 12/3/09
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…emergency surgery for an infection in his digestive tract went well yesterday…in ICU step-down unit.  Will remain in hospital for a few days then back to rehab for his knee.
Bryan and Donna Clark Bryan’s father
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12/1/09

…defibrillator implantation went well…will be in hospital for a few more days.  12/1…Bryan’s father (in Maine) had heart attack on Thanksgiving…in ICU at hospital…tests being conducted for evaluation…defibrillator to be implanted on 12/2.  
…Carol Horsey…diagnosed with kidney cancer…appears not to have spread…surgery December 17th at Christiana Hospital. 
David Crossan and GCA Allan and Amy Benton and family 12/2/09 3-month-old daughter, Ava…in intensive care at A.I. du Pont hospital for several weeks…condition not improving…medical situation complicated.  Allan and Amy are facing difficult decisions with extremely heavy hearts… six years ago they lost their first child, Eric, to a very similar condition….are also facing over $10,000 debt from medical bills not covered by insurance …and mounting. 
Allie Gregg Sister, Nicole Rogers 12/3/09 Update Released from hospital yesterday…very tired and not eating much, staples removed next week…Thanks all for their continuing prayers…11/28/09…in serious auto accident and undergone major surgery to repair severed pancreas.  At Christiana Hospital, Room 4D20, Bed A…visitors welcomed.
Andy & Kary Littleton Andy’s grandmother 11/23/09 Pray for the people of Cockermouth, England where Andy’s grandmother lives…severe flooding…Granny is safe as is her home but she knows many people with homes underwater. This is devastating for them.  Pray that these people may feel the presence of GOD and know that He is with them as they suffer.
John Long Family of friend, Jeni 12/2/09 Jeni’s parent’s church, Chestoa Baptist Church, Erwin, TN, burned down yesterday.  Please pray for them and the congregation and for restoration.
Bonnie Smith Husband, Larry 11/30/09 On Mon., 12/7, Larry will have a stent put into his left carotid artery at Christiana Hospital.  Pray that he will have no complications and that he will not be debilitated after the surgery.  He is much stronger now after his various medical problems last year. We sincerely appreciate the prayers.
Lawrence Twum-Danso Self 11/20/09 …diagnosed with prostate cancer…surgery Nov. 20th at Johns Hopkins Hospital.  Please pray for successful outcome of the treatment.
Rita Wunder Husband, Joe 11/30/09 Came through surgery well-knee replacement on 11/30…Rm. 618 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington

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12/1/09 – Ron Baker…emergency surgery tomorrow…see notice in above table.  11/13 knee replacement surgery went well…transferred to Manor Care (rm. 127, Heritage Wing) in Pike Creek for intensive physical therapy. Call him at (302) 220-0176.
11/12/09 – Lisa Cassidy…tests pointing toward two diseases…polyarteritis nodosa and myasthenia gravis…both progressively debilitating.  More tests and muscle biopsies to be done. 
11/23/09 – Tara Dalik…mother, Margot Perrone, diagnosed with early melanoma…surgery was scheduled for 12/11…pray doctors are able to remove all the cells and that is entirely contained…and for peace for Tara’s mom and dad.
11/9/09-Tim Dove in hospital, awaiting results of spinal tap on 11/6/09…pray God will give the doctors wisdom and that his body would heal.  11/04…had a mild stroke a few weeks ago…unable to drive, memory problems.
12/1/09 – Sharon Farina’s niece, Danielle…family looking into having Danielle moved to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital…  Danielle continues to seizure more now than ever…move now too risky so that is on hold.  The neurologist at the U of P will continue reviewing Danielle’s medical records and consult with her neurologist in VT…red blood cell and electrolyte counts have dropped so she’s been given blood transfusion…keeping her on the sedative, but have given her other seizure meds plus valium to try and control the seizures.  My brother asks for continued prayers that these seizures stop and they can’t thank you all enough for your prayers, love and support.  We all continue praying for God’s miracle to heal Danielle’s body completely. 11/4/09-MRI shows abscess around the biopsy area in the brain, pneumonia in one lung… antibiotics for both….in hospital over 45 days…in coma.  
11/30/09-Annamae Horack (85)…came home 11/23 – doing very well…11/20…surgery to put pins in her hip…11/19…fell today and broke her hip. 
11/22/09-Corlien Horsky…rectal cancer…needs chemotherapy and radiation prior to surgery which has been delayed for 3 mos…appt. with oncologist 11/23 for treatment schedule.  11/11/09-awaiting surgery…prognosis hopeful as CT scan appears to indicate it has not spread and the biopsy showed it is a ‘well-differentiated adenocarcinoma’, the least aggressive type of rectal cancer. Pray for peace and that surgery can be scheduled ASAP.”
11/12/09 Debbie Kahler’s mother, Alice Fraser-begins 6-treatment schedule of high dose chemo 11/24…every 3 wks…10/15/09…diagnosed with ovarian cancer…hysterectomy, appendix and portion of bowel removed on 10/26…stage 3C.
11/8/09Richard Long –non-small cell cancer, large mass in his right lung, in his lymph nodes and abdomen.  Just completed 3rd chemo treatment which makes him very sick…CAT scan shows the tumors are shrinking. “Please continue to pray!  Thank you.”
11/4/09 – Shirley Gassner’s sister, Marie Noble, started 7 weeks of daily radiation treatments for breast cancer on 11/2. 
11/09/09 -Rev. Bruce Howes-follicular lymphoma cancer…for updates go to http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/bruhowes.
11/11/09-Gerald Lekberg…Brain tumor close to brain stem
11/9/09-friend of Sarah Price/Stephanie Ferguson, Karen Ayers…stage 4 cancer…in her spine, lymph nodes and throughout her body…not tolerating chemo treatment well.  She and her family are believers.   Keep updated at www.caringbridge.org/visit/ayersfamilyjourney.
11/30/09 Update – Janet Sanders…retting better…was able to attend church this past Sunday after 3 month absence.  
7/24/09-Pray for the Van Wingerden Family on the loss of daughter Ashley.
11/13/09 – Joe and Rita Wunder’s granddaughter, Abby…recovering from major reconstructive surgery on both legs and feet on 11/12…in cast for 1½ months.  Rita’s mother, Rita Messick (FL)…recovering from fall…hairline fracture of leg, severely pulled hamstring and broken toe…and blood clots in her legs…also continuing with radiation treatments for breast cancer.

Pray Every Day for these Men and Women (and their families) Serving Our Country.

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Michael Berth (25) (son of GRPC members Rolland and Carol Berth) 9/27/09 - left this week for a 7 to 8 month deployment with his US Marine Reserve unit to Iraq.  His address is: Lcpl Berth, Michael, MWSS 472 / MP Section, Unit 78261, FPO AE 09509-8261  Email:  mlberthusmc@yahoo.com. 
Adam Brenner (19) (son of GRPC member Elena Brenner) 11/26/09 Update – Adam’s original company was deployed two weeks ago.  He was held back to finish his physical therapy and will be home for Christmas.  He is now scheduled for an 11 month deployment beginning in or near March of 2010.  Thank you for your prayers and letters during his time of recovery.
Staff Sgt. Brian Creek (son of GRPC members Don and Elaine Creek and brother of GRPC members J.R. , Steven and Kevin Creek) 9/23/09- Back at Alaska base following 3rd tour of duty in Iraq…family has been under great strain and needs to be brought together and strengthened.  If he does not get the transfer to east coast as a recruiter, he may be heading to Afghanistan. 
Capt. Wesley Davison (son of Greg and Candy Davison) 6/09 Update-back to Iraq as an intelligence pilot privately contracted by the Army. He will be in Iraq 2 to 3 months at a time and home 2 to 3 months at a time. He has also joined the Army Reserves.
Brad Fisher (son of GRPC members David and Betsy Fisher) Commission Ensign in U.S. Navy…stationed at San Diego, CA…training in special warfare.
Major Gregory Scott Hall (son of GRPC member Pamela Hall) 11/30/09 – Pray he will be able to return from Afghanistan to Ohio in time for the birth of their to-be adopted son in January. July, 09 left for 6 mos. in Afghanistan. Address:  Greg Hall, Camp Phoenix, AF-MMTT, APO-AE 09320
Reserves…Robert Howell (GRPC member Marion Howell’s husband) 11/12/09- being tested for possible autoimmune disorder…7/20/09 – has tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy and needs a hip replacement
Airman Aaron T. Johnson (21) (son of GRPC member Rod Johnson)  …at RAF Lakenheath in England serving in the U.S. Air Force…48th Fighter Wing Munitions Squadron…builds, stores, and transports bombs.  Email:  AaronT.Johnson@lakenheath.af.mil
McGaughan, Sean (28)

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US Coast Guard   10/12/09 Update:  being sent away for 5 months in beginning of Jan.  Pray for his family…wife, Carrie, 16 mo.old, John (who is VERY attached to his Daddy) and 3 mo. old Riagan. 
McManis (Nequist), Cori (19) (GRPC member and son of GRPC members Greg & Heidi Nequist) 12/08…in Naval School…send notes/cards to…Cori McManis, 320A Dewey Ave., 6301 rm 512, Great Lakes, IL  60088
Pilot, Lloyd Massey, acquaintance of SK attendee, Andy White – stationed in Kuwait.  in Kuwait.  Address:  CW4 Lloyd Massey, CJTF – C12 RFC Army, Unit 67001, 386 AEW/Post Office, APO AE  09855.  Please also pray for his wife, Peg, and 2-year-old son in Clayton, DE.  
Cpl. Benjamin Nelson, friend of Marion Howell 10/15/09-in OCS (mid-20s)…having heart issues.  Pray for healing and resolution so he can finish his schooling.  11/12/09-Pray also for Ben’s sister and brother-in-law, new baby and severe financial difficulties.  
Smith, Zachary (22) (GRPC member, son of Ed and Terri Smith) 7/2/09– graduated from basic training with the Navy, Great Lakes base…finishing “A school” this week…home for two weeks…will be stationed in Washington, D.C.
Starrett, Candace (23) GRPC regular attendee), (daughter of GRPC members Paul and Matina Starrett) 8/08 Update – seaman in the U.S. Coast Guard… stationed in RI…spends bulk of time on the Ida Lewis, a buoy tender.  Her address is 2121 W. Main Road, Apt. 109, Portsmouth, RI  02871
Tom Watson (25) (son of GRPC members Tom and Diane Watson) 8/24/09 Update – 82nd Airborne stationed in Afghanistan. 

 

Prayer Requests – November 20-27, 2009

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Glasgow Church Earl Jeter and family 11/23/09 Pray for Earl and his family on the recent passing of his mother, Mary McDuffie on Saturday, November 14th.
Melanie Braunecker Father,Ron Baker 11/20/09Update Surgery went well…transferred to Manor Care (rm. 127, Heritage Wing) in Pike Creek for intensive physical therapy. Call him at (302) 220-0176.  Had knee replacement surgery on 11/13.
Tara Dalik Mother, Margot Perrone 11/2309
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…diagnosed with early melanoma…surgery was scheduled for 11/18 but decided to get 2nd opinion…surgery rescheduled for 12/11…pray doctors are able to remove all the cells and that is entirely contained…and for peace for Tara’s mom and dad.
Dave Horack Mother, Annamae (85) 11/20/09
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…10:00 a.m. today surgery to put pins in her hip…at Christiana Hospital, Room 2C16.  Visitors welcomed.  11/19…fell today and broke her hip. 
Corlien Horsky Self 11/22/09
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…diagnosed with rectal cancer…needs chemotherapy and radiation prior to surgery which has been delayed for 3 mo…appt. with oncologist 11/23 for treatment schedule.  11/11/09-awaiting surgery…prognosis hopeful as CT scan appears to indicate it has not spread and the biopsy showed it is a ‘well-differentiated adenocarcinoma’, the least aggressive type of rectal cancer. Pray for peace and that surgery can be scheduled ASAP.”
Lawrence Twum-Danso Self 11/20/09 …diagnosed with prostate cancer…surgery Nov. 20th at Johns Hopkins Hospital.  Please pray for successful outcome of the treatment.
Joe Wunder Self 11/20/09 …having surgery to repair artificial knee on 11/30.

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Prayer Requests – November 13-20, 2009

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Jim Albright Self 11/19/09 Update …sent home yesterday…taken to Christiana Hospital 11/13 after he passed out…tests being run.
Melanie Braunecker Father,
Ron Baker
11/16/09
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Surgery went well…transferred to Manor Care (rm. 127, Heritage Wing) in Pike Creek for intensive physical therapy. Call him at (302) 220-0176.  Had knee replacement surgery on 11/13.
Debbie Chas Family and longtime friends 11/19/09 Gordon Keppel, Jr. (56) passed away suddenly on the 17th.  Please keep family in your prayers, widow, Julie, daughters, Jess and Amanda, four grandchildren, and twin brother Charlie. May God use this situation to bring the family closer to Him.
Tara Dalik Mother, Margot Perrone 11/10/09 …diagnosed with early melanoma…surgery to remove on 11/18…pray doctors are able to remove all the cells and that is entirely contained…and for peace for Tara’s mom and dad.
Jeannie Discher Self 11/19/09
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…home and doing well…pain still an issue. 11/16/09…been ill since late August…regular flu…then Swine flu…not fully recovered… in Aria Hospital in Phila. with a “blood clot in the groin muscle in her abdomen.” 
Dave Horack Mother, Annamae (85) 11/20/09
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…10:00 a.m. today surgery to put pins in her hip…at Christiana Hospital, Room 2C16.  Visitors welcomed.  11/19…fell today and broke her hip. 
Corlien Horsky Self 11/17/09
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…diagnosed with rectal cancer…needs chemotherapy and radiation prior to surgery which has been delayed for 3 mos…meets with oncologist 11/23 for treatment schedule.  11/11/09-awaiting surgery…prognosis hopeful as CT scan appears to indicate it has not spread and the biopsy showed it is a ‘well-differentiated adenocarcinoma’, the least aggressive type of rectal cancer. Pray for peace and that surgery can be scheduled ASAP.”
Lawrence Twum-Danso Self 11/16/09 …diagnosed with prostate cancer…surgery scheduled for Friday, Nov. 20th at Johns Hopkins Hospital.  Please pray for Lawrence and his family, the surgeon and the success of the surgery and treatment.
Alexis Vass Co-worker’s daughter 11/17/09 …Brionnah is in ICU at A.I. Hospital…born with health problems…taken turn for the worst…in medically induced coma to stop seizing…now has no movement on right side.  Mother is 24 and dealing with this by herself.
Joe Wunder Self 11/20/09 …having surgery to repair artificial knee on 11/30.

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Prayer Requests – November 6-13, 2009

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MARKINC Ministries First Responder Team 11/11/09 Please pray for the First Responders Ministry team (Bryan, Art, Dave and John) as they go to upstate New York, Friday – Monday night (11/13-16)… planning 8 line-of-duty death visits.  Pray for safety and open doors to share God’s grace and forgiveness to those who they meet.  Please also pray for their wives and children while we are gone for 4 days. 
Ron Baker Self 11/9/09 Knee replacement surgery on Friday, Nov. 13, at 10:15 a.m. at Christiana Hospital.  Please pray for successful surgery, quick healing.
Judy Blake Co-worker, SH 11/11/09 …single mom with two children…has Still’s Disease…begins treatment (chemo type) this week…http://www.stillsdisease.org
Tara Dalik Mother, Margot Perrone 11/10/09 …diagnosed with early melanoma…surgery to remove on 11/18…pray doctors are able to remove all the cells and that is entirely contained…and for peace for Tara’s mom and dad.
Tim Dove Self 11/9/09

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…back in hospital, awaiting results of spinal tap on 11/6/09…pray God will give the doctors wisdom and that his body would heal.  11/04…had a mild stroke a few weeks ago…unable to drive, memory problems…awaiting appt. with a neurologist at U of MD Hospital…
Michelle Harvey Member of Journey group 11/12/09 Pray for Amy Benton and her 3-month old daughter, Ava…in A.I. dupont Hospital with pneumonia
Corlien Horsky Self 11/11/09 …”been diagnosed with rectal cancer…awaiting surgery…prognosis hopeful as CT scan appears to indicate it has not spread and the biopsy showed it is a ‘well-differentiated adenocarcinoma’, which is apparently the least aggressive type of rectal cancer.  Surgery is the first thing on the agenda, and that will determine if further treatment is needed.  Pray for peace and that surgery can be scheduled ASAP. Thank you.“
Sarah Price & Stephanie Ferguson Longtime family friend, Karen Ayers 11/9/09 Update …stage 4 cancer…in her spine, lymph nodes and throughout her body…not tolerating chemo treatment well.  She and her family are believers.   Keep updated at www.caringbridge.org/visit/ayewrsfamilyjourney.
Joe and Rita Wunder Granddaughter, Abby 11/12/09 Update …having pins in feet removed next week… Pray for her speedy and complete recovery from surgery of 11/2, will be casted for a about 1½ mos. (knees down) following major reconstructive surgery on both legs and feet.
Joe and Rita Wunder Rita’s mother, Rita Messick (FL) 11/13/09

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…taken to hospital this morning with probable blood clots in her legs.  11/06/09…hairline fracture in her leg from a fall, severely pulled hamstring and a broken toe…and continuing with radiation treatments for breast cancer. 

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