Brother Matthew

Dear loved ones: It is with a heavy heart that I share with you today that the Pensabene's have heard from their doctors that the chemo treatments for Matthew are not working as well as we had hoped. I am not even sure how to say this next part but the doctors have given a time frame to Matthew of 3-6 months. We certainly will continue to pray that God will do the miraculous and bring full healing to Matthew but this does cause us to be more urgent in our prayers for both he and Kelly. As you can imagine this news has been very difficult for them. Matthew has been amazing through this whole ordeal. His spirits have always been up and he continues to be such a positive witness in spite of the pain and difficulties. Kelly is also a huge hero in this as she has had to take on most of the Kona Corps operation in the midst of this and yet continues to praise God for his grace and kindness to them. However, this recent news brings with it the burden of knowing that soon everything will change. We are so happy that the division was able to assist them this past week with the visit of their daughters. It was a blessing for their family to be all together to share some happy and memorable times. I would encourage each of us to take a few moments each day as the Spirit brings their names and faces to you to lift them up in fervent prayer asking even now for a miracle to take place. I am sure they would also appreciate a card or email to let them know that you are praying for them. Lani and I will be with them this Thursday as we help them navigate the next steps. We ask that you pray for us to have the wisdom to know how best to help them. We trust in the certainty of the Resurrection and the Life. Major John Chamness

Sister Lydia

Please lift up sister Lydia's family, specifically her daughter, in your prayers. Lydia went home to be with the Lord on January 31. On this particular evening, her church women's group went to visit her at the hospital. Soon after, she went home into the loving arms of Jesus. Her funeral is set for February 16th at 2p.m. the Corps. May God continue to be with her daughter during this difficult time.