Mike J. - health

"Heading to ER with pain in my chest and ribs. Praying it’s not pneumonia. Prayers appreciated."

Brendan - Strength & Guidance

"Asking for prayer. Ultimately I am very confused with life at the moment and I just pray, I pray hard that the Lord gives me strength through these days and that he gives me direction. If I’m being honest, I have strayed away with being at school and focusing on studies. Currently I feel confused and broken, so I just ask for prayer"

Lilas Father - Health

Our marriage class teacher, Lila, is with her father at the hospital. Please keep him and his family in prayer. 

Tony Evans Wife Health

Julianna M. - Family

"When your world is falling apart and you don't know up from down anymore. God please give me the strength! I'm going to need it"

Raymond E.K. - wifes health / recovery

"My wife is having outpatient surgery this morning.  Please keep her in your prayers for successful surgery and a speedy recovery."

Toby Macs oldest son Truett Foster McKeehan PTG

TobyMac's full statement on his son's death

Here is TobyMac's full statement to the USA TODAY Network – Tennessean, regarding the death of his son:

"Truett Foster Mckeehan had joy that took the room when he entered. He was a magnetic son and brother and friend. If you met him you knew him, you remembered him. His smile, his laugh, the encouragement he offered with words or even without. He had an untamable grand personality and dreams to match. And he hated being put in a box.

"He expressed himself through the music he made. And by made I mean, written, recorded, produced, mixed, and designed the art. All of it. A true artist. His first show was a week ago, and it was nothing short of electric. Everyone felt it, everyone knew it. He could’ve easily taken the easy route and put music out when he was 12, 14, 16, even 18, but he always said he wanted to live some life and have something to say before he did it. He didn’t want to be a child star, he wanted to be a man with scars and a story to tell. I always admired, respected and encouraged that stand.

"Truett always had a soft spot for God. The Bible moved him. His heart was warm to the things of his King. He was by no means a cookie cutter Christian but give me a believer who fights to keep believing. Give me a broken man who recognizes his need for a Savior every time. That’s who Truett was and how he should be remembered.

"My last moment with Truett in person was at his first show this past Thursday at the Factory in Franklin, Tennessee. I had to leave the next morning very early to fly and start our Canadian tour. As I stood in the audience and watched my son bring joy to a room, I was as proud as a “pop” (as tru called me) could be. It was the culminating moment of a dream that he had since he was 12. It couldn’t have been sweeter. Our music, and what we say lyrically couldn’t be more different, but the outcome was much the same… offering a room full of people a few minutes of joy in a crazy world.

"Our last text exchange… 

"My wife and I would want the world to know this...

We don’t follow God because we have some sort of under the table deal with Him, like we’ll follow you if you bless us. We follow God because we love Him. It’s our honor.
He is the God of the hills and the valleys.
And He is beautiful above all things."

Sarah D. R. - Surgery recovery

She had an emergency gall bladder surgery removal. Pray for a good recovery. Pray for her family during this time of care. 

Rose M. - Update on Jim PTL

"Update on Jim

Thanks for-all your prayers Heaven heard. Dr office just called Jim still has follow up tomorrow but lymph nodes had no cancer and they removed that aggressive melanoma no more cancer!!!!!

The report today so different from what he faced since Aug 13th when we were told worst possible news of the aggressive melanoma!!!!!

We give God the praise for this miracle and for all of you that took it to the throne room!!!!  

God is our Healer and even the doctor is amazed of course we know that it was the mighty hand that of God!!!!! You are the God that heals all our diseases!!!!!!"

China Mega Church Building Demolished/Pastor Arrested

Chinese authorities destroyed a 3,000-seat megachurch in Anhui province and detained its pastors over the weekend, ChinaAid reports.

No legal papers ordering the church’s demolition were provided, but government officials tore it down on Friday — even though it was reportedly part of the country’s officially-recognized church network.

It was mid-worship service when the destruction took place, according to ChinaAid, who provided a brief video clip of the demolition in progress.

Communist officials detained the church’s pastors, Geng Yimin and Sun Yongyao, on suspicion of “gathering a crowd to disturb social order.”

More info: https://www.disrn.com/2019/10/20/chinese-authorities-demolish-megachurch-arrest-pastors/

Jason S. - Ed Surgery

"Ed is finally being preped for surgery, it's happening this morning!  Thanks for all the prayers!"

Rochelle G. - Self and Family

Rochelle shared on social media about her abusive husband, now in jail. Pray for Rochelle's health and her eye injury. Pray for full justice for her. Pray for their kids during this difficult time. Pray for her husband that he will encounter God through his failings as a husband. Pray for a new beginning for them!

Pray for the Chinese Believers

Authorities in China forcibly removed Christians and arrested several faith leaders gathered at a state-recognized church that suddenly was deemed "illegal" by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), moments before it was demolished, according to a Chinese persecution watchdog.

More info: https://www.foxnews.com/world/china-church-raid-demolition

Cindy R. - Upcoming Surgery

"I'm asking for prayer for next Tuesday. I'm having a medical procedure at the hospital down the street. I'm asking for calmness …. calmness. As always, hugs xoxoxo"

Typhoon Hagibis Update..74 deaths

"People in areas of Japan hit by Typhoon Hagibis are struggling to recover from deadly flooding.

NHK has learned that the death toll has now risen to 74. Rescuers are searching for about 10 people who are still missing 4 days after the storm.

People in Tochigi Prefecture have begun the daunting task of cleaning up."

More info: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20191016_35/

Toni H. - Dads Health

"Got a call at 5:45 this morning that my dad had another seizure and was taken by ambulance to the hospital.  Here now waiting to see him.  Please pray for my dad.  Thank God they got that Life Alert!"

Pray for Puerto Rico - Shooting: 6 dead

Five men and one woman died during a mass shooting in Puerto Rico. Two 21 year old men, two 25 year old men, a 26 year old woman and a 43 year old man died today. Please pray for their families during this difficult time of tragedy. 

Mark G. - Health

"Try to keep my post positive but I’ve been pretty much sick in bed the last two days so would appreciate all the prayers I can get.  Thanks!"

Typhoon Hagibis Update - 33 dead...

TOKYO

Japan ramped up rescue efforts on Sunday for survivors of a typhoon that brought record-breaking amounts of rain, flooding huge swaths of residential districts and leaving at least 33 dead.

A day after Typhoon Hagibis lashed Tokyo and other areas in central, eastern and northeastern regions, 19 people are still missing, according to a Kyodo News tally based on information provided by rescuers and other authorities.

More info: www.japantoday.com

Typhoon Hagibis - 28 dead/more injured and missing

NHK has learned that at least 28 people have died due to Typhoon Hagibis in Miyagi, Kanagawa, Tochigi, Gunma, Fukushima, Saitama, Iwate, Nagano, Ibaraki, Chiba and Shizuoka prefectures.

Eighteen people are missing, and 177 are injured.

Officials are now trying to determine the total number of casualties.

More info: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20191013_84/

Rose M. - Jims Health

"Please pray for Jim ambulanceI took him to er about an hour ago in a lot of pain doing a scan soon to see what’s wrong!!!! Not the way We wanted start his birthday!"

Tyson - Health

"Asking for prayers. Been real sick the last few days."

Officers Councils

Please continue to pray for our Officers Council. We are currently at Camp Kuratli for our councils. Praise the Lord for speaking to us through each teaching, praise and testimonial session. Please pray for all who will be traveling tomorrow.  

Dianne M. - Dad PTG

Please continue to pray for Dianne and her family during this time of grief. Her dad recently was Promoted to Glory (with Jesus in Glory). Please pray for peace and comfort on this family! Pray for all the details of his upcoming funeral!

David K. - Sister upcoming surgery

"Asking for prayer for one of my ministry heroes.  This is my sister, Marcia C.   Retired officer, gifted writer, and respected Bible teacher.  She’s having significant surgery this week and I’d be grateful if you would join me in praying for her.  I love her, and if you know her, you probably do, too!  Thankful my awesome niece, Katie C. will be with Marcia and James C. during these days."

Tiff M. - Self

"I NEED SERIOUS PRAYERS🙏🙏"

Joanne L. - Dads Health

"Had a good visit with my dad and his doctor today. Please continue keep him in your prayers! ❤"

Mary - Husband PTG

Please continue to pray for Mary and her family as they mourn for her husband Allen who was Promoted to Glory (PTG). Allen and Mary were devoted volunteers at the Salvation Army Gresham Corps Family Services - Community Food Program.

Moriah L. - Family

"Prayers would be greatly appreciated for my family at this time. 💙"